Jim and Cindy Carrell were friends to many people in the Denmark area and at the Maribel Sportsman’s Club.

Cindy passed first, and then Jim passed during COVID.

Jim was a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources hunter safety and bow hunter instructor for many years at the Maribel club. He never missed teaching a course, until some health issues came into play later in life.

One day while teasing Jim, Cindy said it was nice when he was away teaching and she wondered if I might be able to schedule a few more classes each year.

Tuma Lake, in northern Manitowoc County, was one of their favorite places to put the boat in the water and try for some panfish. It didn’t matter who caught the fish, there was always some bantering about whether that fish was caught by luck or skill.

Because that was their favorite lake, Jim and Cindy’s three children purchased a weatherproof bench in their memory. The bench was purchased about three years ago and cabled to a pole. Now, the Parks Department has cemented the bench permanently in place. It is positioned off to the side of the boat launch and looks out over Tuma Lake.

Mary and I went to take photos for this column, and she told me the way the bench is set, people can see most of the lake.

Mishicot club sponsors high school trap team

Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club is sponsoring the Mishicot High School trap team for the 2025-2026 school year.

The club gave the trap team a check for $450 at its last meeting.

The club wishes the best to all trap team members this coming trap season as they compete for high scores.

Bolle’s Car Show is Sept. 20 in Francis Creek

Lakeshore Snowmobile Club is holding its annual Bolle’s Car Show Sept. 20 at Bolle’s French Creek Inn in Francis Creek. The show is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and registration is $10 per entry.

This is a judged show, with trophy classes for all vehicles. Fun, food, refreshments, and 50/50 and bucket raffles are all included.

Glacial Lakes Conservancy offering native tree, shrub sale

Glacial Lakes Conservancy said its Spring Native Plant Sale was such a success it is offering a new native tree and shrub sale.

Not only can you purchase trees and shrubs for yourself, but there is also a new option to donate one to Glacial Lakes Conservancy to plant on one of its preserves.

Why plant in fall? Planting in the fall gives trees and shrubs an extra growing season before the stress of summer. The combination of cooler temperatures and fall rain allows trees to establish their roots, making it easier on them to adjust to extreme heat or drought in the summer.

Hosted by LaValley Home & Garden, proceeds benefit Glacial Lakes Conservancy. Order online at https://www.lavalleyhg.org/fundraiser. Pickup will be between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Oct. 17-18 at LaValley Home & Garden, 820 Madison Ave., Howards Grove.

Shoot for Vets is Sept. 14

Manitowoc Gun Club, 3112 Clover Road, just south of Manitowoc, will host Shoot for Vets from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sept. 14.

This is a 50-target, Lewis class event. The first 25 targets will be shot from the 16-yard-line and the second 25 targets will be handicapped. All proceeds go to the United Veterans Council. Direct questions to Tom Schulz at 920-973-4905.

Woodland Dunes readies for ‘Enchanted Forest’ event

Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve in Two Rivers will present “Enchanted Forest” Oct. 4 and registration opens Sept. 15.

Journey along a candlelit trail and meet some of Mother Nature’s misunderstood (costumed) animals and learn why they are important in nature.

This is an educational evening, not a scary one. Find all the details at woodlanddunes.org.

That’s it for this week, so have fun in the great outdoors.