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Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Vol. 123, No. 42 • Shell Lake, Wis.
Weekend watch
• Tri-County Dairy Breakfast • Cakes at the Lake • WCAHS Annual Par for Pets • Informal sailboat race on Shell Lake • Badger Wheels Studebaker Drivers Club car show. See Events, page 8
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SARONA — Lifeguard training is available. Receive certification in first aid, CPR, AED, lifeguarding and waterfront lifeguarding during sessions held Wednesday, June 13 -Sunday, June 17. Hunt Hill will be offering this 4-1/2-day intensive program at their facility, with water training occurring at their own waterfront. Meals and overnight accommodations are available at an additional cost. Open to ages 16 and older. Preregistration is required by Friday, June 8. Please call 715-635-6543, e-mail program@hunthill.org or go online to www.hunthill.org to learn more and sign up. — Hunt Hill ••• WASHBURN COUNTY - Six students from Spooner Area Schools were taken to the Spooner Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries last Wednesday, May 30, following a two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 63 near Spooner. According to the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department, a minivan was westbound on Green Valley Road and as it entered Hwy. 63 it was struck by a southbound pickup truck. The driver of the van, a teacher, and the driver of the pickup truck were not injured. All of the students, passengers in the van, were treated and released from the hospital. The crash, which occurred just after 11 a.m., remains under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol. Agencies responding to the scene included Washburn County Sheriff’s Department, Spooner Police Department and North Memorial Ambulance. – Jessica Beecroft with information from the Wisconsin State Patrol ••• STATEWIDE - Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources is gearing up to rewrite rules about removing zebra mussel shells from shorelines. Zebra mussels are widely disliked, as they crowd out native species. Imagine huge piles of them washing up on your lakefront property. That’s why the DNR is ready to make it quicker and easier for property owners to get permits to clean up what Martye Griffin describes as “snowdrifts” of shells. Griffin is the statewide water policy coordinator for the DNR. Right now he says property owners have to pay $500 for an individual permit to rid themselves of the shells beneath the ordinary high-water mark. “Anything below the ordinary high-water mark is publicly owned and a permit will be needed to remove any of that material just to protect the resource. So on those particular lakes a lot of shells get washed up way above the ordinary high-water mark. So the options are pretty simple, you can use any means necessary to get those off of your property.” Beginning Aug. 1, the agency will begin rewriting regulations on how to remove shells below that ordinary high-water mark. A general permit will still be needed, but Griffin says it will be cheaper and more readily available, much the same as how zebra mussels are handled on the Great Lakes, “So we did create a general permit for the Great Lakes. But we just don’t have one for inland lakes.” Griffin expects to have the new streamlined regulations in place before next spring. – Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public Radio
The last thing the Shell Lake teachers saw as the school buses pulled out on Friday, June 1, the last day of school for this year, were the smiling faces of students Anna Mikula, Tyler Green, Michael Allar and Wyatt and Tristan Kemp. The reflection of the teachers who lined the sidewalk to wave goodbye is shown in the bus windows. —Photo by Larry Samson
State, Washburn County voters, support Gov. Walker in historic recall election 57 percent of county voters back Walker
try, and we tell people all across the globe that voters really do want leaders who stand up and make the tough decisions,” Walker said during a victory speech Tuesday night to supporters. “But now it is time to move on and move forward in by Jessica Beecroft Wisconsin.” WASHBURN COUNTY – Gov. Scott Walker In his concession speech, Barrett said, “We are a will remain in office and finish his term in Madi- state that has been deeply divided. It is up to all of son after being the first governor us — our side and their side in history Tuesday, June 5, to sur— to listen, to listen to each vive a recall vote. other.” Milwaukee Mayor Tom BarCalled the second most rett conceded the race to Walker important race of 2012 by shortly after 10 p.m. some political analysts, Statewide, Walker received Tuesday’s recall election 53.2 percent of the vote was being watched closely (1,331,076 votes) to Barrett’s 46.3 by labor groups and by percent (1,158,337 votes) and leaders in other states who Hari Trivedi’s 0.6 percent (14,332 have proposed limits to votes). unions as a way to solve Washburn County saw 57 perbudget problems but who cent of those voting showing were concerned by the support for Walker (4,277 votes), backlash that occurred 42 percent (3,151 votes) for Baragainst Walker in Wisconrett, and less than 1 percent (59 sin. votes) for Trivedi. During the winter of In neighboring Burnett and 2011, Walker pushed Polk counties, 60 percent of votthrough the Legislature a ers supported Walker with just law forcing state and local Gov. Scott Walker greets his workers to pay more for one precinct (Town of Swiss) supporters and delivers his vic- health insurance and pensupporting Barrett. Minong was the only precinct tory speech at the Waukesha sions, limited their pay in Washburn County that sup- Expo Center in Waukesha, - Lukas raises, made payment of ported Barrett (102 to 71) over Keapproth/Wisconsin Center for In- union dues voluntary and Walker. In Spooner, Walker won vestigative Journalism forced unions to be recertiwith only a 20-vote difference. fied every year. The measIn Shell Lake, Walker won 303 ure angered Democrats and unions, who gathered to 277. See Walker, page 3 “Tonight, we tell Wisconsin, we tell our coun-
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Primary awards
There are 181 days in a school year and these three students made it to school every day (L to R): Daemen Bieniewski, Preston Moravec and Tanner Smith.
Eli Fritz earned the Super Scroll Award with the 3,350 numbers he learned. —Photos by Larry Samson
Amelia Hampe has the distinction of reading the most books in the Shell Lake Primary School. She earned the Chapter Book Club Award at the Shell Lake Primary School Awards Day ceremony held Friday, June 1.
Posing with their book awards are Hadley Tims for the 200 Book Club and McKenna Marko for the 100 Book Club. There are at least 26 students in the book club.
Elementary Awards Day
These students in Shell Lake Elementary School did not miss a single day at school this year. Earning the Perfect Attendance Award are back row (L to R): Cassie Skattebo, Ashlea Meister, Kennedy Baumgart, Jannah Williams, Ashley Clark, Ben McNulty, Cole Beecroft and Michael Allar. Front: Emmery Nelson, Brooke Lehnherr, Brittany Clark, Vishav Monga, Megan Anderson, Samuel Beecroft, Jordan Hutchinson and Nathan Scott. —Photos by Larry Samson
Earning the Presidential Fitness Award are Makenna Anderson, Grace Thomas, Emmery Nelson, Carly Osborn, Christian Johnson, Andrew Martin, Carter Lawrence, Julia Pokorny and Meredith Kevan. LEFT: Earning the top award, Presidential 1, Presidential Fitness Award are John Kidder, Sean Heckel and Brooke Lehnherr. Grace Anderson earned the Presidential 3 Award but was not available for the photo.
Earning the Presidential Education Award at the Awards Day held Friday, June 1, are (L to R): Meredith Kevan, Megan Stone, Katie Crosby, Allison Tims, Tyler Roth, Logan Pashby and Greta Stellrecht.
The Shell Lake sixth-grade class held their science fair two weeks ago and they received their awards at the awards ceremony on Friday, June 1. Greta Stellrecht and Clare Walker earned first place for their investigation, Can a Needle Float? Kennedy Baumgart earned a second place for her investigation in Composting. There was a three-way tie for third place between Ty Toth for his investigation into Chronic Wasting Disease, Isabella Carrillo for her investigation called “It Floats” and Emily Jones and Maddie Hopke and their science project, “Gecko Maze.” RIGHT: Earning their Step Award for the most steps walked in a week were third-graders Addison Schroeder, Brooke Lehnherr, Olivia Jury and Kayla Haynes.
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Fall election candidates set
August primary for Republican Senate nomination; Washburn to get new county clerk
by Gregg Westigard Special to the Register WASHBURN COUNTY – The filing period for the Nov. 6 election ended last Friday, June 1. There will be contests for all the federal offices, one of the two legislative seats and one of the local county offices. The only primary contests Aug. 14 will be to decide who will be on the ballot for Washburn County clerk and which Republican candidate will run for the open U.S. Senate seat replacing Sen. Herb Kohl. There will be eight contests on the fall ballot, from the White House to the courthouse. The candidates in the Republican Senate race are Jeff Fitzgerald, Eric Hovde, Mark Neumann and Tommy Thompson. Fitzgerald is a legislator and Speaker of the Assembly, Hovde is a business owner and first-time candidate, Neumann is a former member of Congress, and Thompson is a former Wisconsin governor. A fifth candidate apparently failed to obtain the 2,000 signatures needed to get on the ballot. The winner of the August primary will
face the Democratic Party candidate Tammy Baldwin in November. Also running for the Senate are Nimrod Y.U. Allen III, an Independent, and Libertarian candidate Joseph Kexel. Washburn County is in the 7th Congressional District where Republican Sean Duffy is completing his first term. He is being challenged by Democrat Pat Kreitlow. There is no state Senate contest this year in Washburn County. Sen. Bob Jauch, Democrat, is halfway through his four-year term and not up for election. Nick Milroy, Democrat, is running unopposed for re-election in Assembly District 73 in the northern half of Washburn County. In the southern half of the county, Assembly District 75, the candidates are first-term Rep. Roger Rivard, Republican, and Democrat Stephen Smith.
The county contests Four courthouse offices are up for election this year, county clerk, register of deeds, treasurer, and district attorney. All the positions are for four-year terms. County clerk Lynn Hoeppner is retiring, and three people are running for the position. (See separate story on this page).The other incumbents, register of deeds Diane Poach, Democrat; treasurer Janet Ullom, Republican; and District Attorney J. Michael Bitney, Republican; are all running unopposed.
County clerk will not seek re-election
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WASHBURN COUNTY - Washburn County Clerk Lynn Hoeppner has filed a declaration of noncandidacy, and is not running for re-election this fall. Three people have filed for the county clerk position. They are Jacque Avery, Democrat, of Shell Lake; Lolita Olson, Republican, of Springbrook; and Davis Kidder,
Walker/from page 1
nearly 1 million signatures on petitions to force the recall election. The recall was a bitterly partisan and expensive race. According to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, $45 million was spent by Walker and supporting groups and approximately $18 million by Barrett and supporting groups. Those numbers are based on figures released by groups, which were not required by law to disclose that information. The spotlight on Tuesday’s vote brought unprecedented publicity to Washburn County, population 15,900, which made the New York Times. Random voter exit interviews with Dick Danielson, owner of Big Dick’s Buckhorn Inn in Spooner, Jeremy Siem, a construction worker in the county, and Jodi Gregoire, who was interviewed while eating at the Dairy Queen in Spooner, were part of the Times’ extensive coverage of the recall vote. Their interviews can be seen at nytimes.com, under Highlights from Wisconsin. - with information from ABC News, New
Republican, of Shell Lake.
Olson and Kidder will face each other in the August primary election. The winner will run against Avery in November.
Candidate profiles will be featured in a future issue of the Register. – Jessica Beecroft
A husband and wife share a kiss after Gov. Scott Walker is declared the winner at the Waukesha Expo Center in Waukesha, June 5. - Lukas Keapproth/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
UW school hopes to address northern Wisconsin health-care access
by Glen Moberg Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health rolled out a plan Thursday, May 31, to address the problem of health-care access in northern Wisconsin. The UW School of Medicine is collaborating with UW-Marathon County in Wausau in an effort to train more physician assistants to serve the region. The 14 counties in northern Wisconsin rank near
Editor’s note: The following story is an update on Thomas Howard Smith, whose mother, Jackie Smith, wrote a column for the Register back in the 1960s on children with disabilities, often writing about her son, Thomas. The Register expresses gratitude to the family for helping to arrange this story to be shared with our readers.
Hello. My name is Tommy ... actually it’s Thomas Howard Smith. I’ve been called a lot of names, but “Tommy” I like best. I was first introduced to you by my mama when I was just a little boy. She was my voice back then. And she wanted people in our small town to know who I was so the adults wouldn’t be afraid of me and the kids wouldn’t make fun of me. I was born with Down syndrome and it was a scary thing back in the ‘60s. No one understood it. Today, now that I’m nearly 50, people have a better understanding. But now I’m facing another scary disease that is much like Down syndrome was in the ‘60s. People are afraid of it. I was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, in the advanced stages. Doctors don’t understand why, but people with Down’s have a high likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s at an early age. I’ve heard people say, “That just isn’t fair. Hasn’t he had enough to deal with in his life?” They say it like I’ve suffered throughout my nearly 50 years. I haven’t suffered at all. I’ve gone places, seen things, haven’t had to have a “real” job, and I get ice cream or popcorn al-
the bottom in availability of health-care providers, according to Dr. Virginia Snyder, director of the UW physician assistant program, who spoke Thursday morning on the Wausau campus. “The initiative that we celebrate today demonstrates a pact to serve Wisconsin residents that have perhaps had to drive long distances to receive routine primary health care and other necessary procedures or have had to endure long waits or gaps in health-care visits due to lim-
ited accessibility.” Under the plan, students on the Wausau campus will be taught by UWMadison instructors both on-site and using Web-based technology. Snyder hopes the new physician assistants will find work with northern Wisconsin health-care providers, including ambulatory clinic, hospital, urgent care and emergency facilities. “To the community and civic leaders of Marathon County and the Wausau area, who have strongly
My name is Tommy
Thomas Howard Smith. – Photo submitted
most every night. If I didn’t want to do what I was told, I would pull the “Down’s” card and smirk when no one was looking. I’d get up with the chickens and go sit by their pen and throw grass at them. My brother would give me rides on the John Deere lawn mower. I did somersaults in the yard and made grass stains on my pants. I got to go to the beach in the summertime and watch the boys play basketball. Sometimes they even let me play with them. I’ve been a state champion at Special Olympics. No one else in our family was a state champion of anything. Well, maybe Dad was some kind of gold glove for baseball when he was in high school. I’ll admit I had a few
scary years when Mama was diagnosed with MS and I had to go live at the colony in Chippewa Falls. But they were soon over and I was home with my family. This brings me to why I’m writing this. I’m sure you and my family will never forget me. But I am slowly forgetting all of you. It makes me angry and frustrated because something so familiar to me is just a hazy, fuzzy border in my heart. Johnny Cash makes me happy but I can’t remember why. My sisters say it’s because we were raised on Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Lorretta Lynn, and the like. The hi-fi was always turning at our house. And I’m not kidding. Music was as important to us as cereal in the morning and milk with supper. None of us gained any talent from it, but it is a love of something”that we all share, besides the love we have for each other. I am living with a family in Stone Lake. It’s called a group home but I don’t know why. I’m the only “group” there is. And I guess that’s a good thing right now because I’m becoming a handful. I am usually the most patient, loving person you would ever know. But this Alzheimer’s thing is making me do things that I would never dream about doing. One time, when I was at work at Ventures, I got agitated over something I can’t even remember right now. I started throwing suet balls at my friends! Can you believe it? When my brother and sisters heard about that, I figured I was in pretty big trouble. But they all laughed so hard I thought milk
favored this initiative, we again express our gratitude, and we extend our pledge to ensure that this partnership will thrive.” Physician assistants can practice medicine under the supervision of a physician. They are allowed to diagnose and treat illnesses, conduct physical exams, write prescriptions and assist in surgery.
would come out of their noses. They laughed because it was so un-Tommylike. I have been the quiet one in the family. The one who goes happily along without ever raising a fuss. I don’t like that I threw the suet balls. Those people are my best friends in this world. Now do you understand what I’m up against? The worst part of it is, I don’t talk. I haven’t really talked since I was teenager. There are lots of professional explanations for why I quit. Maybe it’s because I just didn’t have anything to say. And now that I want, no, need to talk, I can’t remember how. So now I’m letting my sisters do the talking for me. They never did shut up. Talk, talk, talking all the time! And I guess no one knows me better than my brother and sisters. It seems like the right thing, letting them be my voice. But I feel the hurt and angst in their hearts, especially when they are trying to figure out what to do with me now. I hear words like “institution” and I think about the “colony”. That scares the suet balls right out of me! I want to scream, “Please don’t make me go back there.” And I know I won’t. I don’t want to be shuffled between group homes either. I just want to go home to Mama and Dad. They are with Jesus and I think I’d fit in. I hear there is music playing all the time. And Johnny Cash is there, too. I am asking that you share this journey with me. I am also asking that you be patient with me and help my brother and sisters through this. They will need you more than me.
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VOICES
Gratitude is extended to all the veterans organizations, auxiliaries and communities for their untiring efforts to honor our fallen veterans on Memorial Day. To those attending the Spooner Memorial Day services, I offer my sincere apology to all family members of any deceased veteran whose name was not read at the ceremony.
by Jessica Beecroft WASHBURN COUNTY – On Friday, June 1, Washburn County Relay for Life started another year of fundraising for the American Cancer Society. Katrina Dohm served as the honorary chair for the Relay for Life this year. Dohm has been cancer free for just over one year since being diagnosed. She had a double mastectomy and won her battle against breast cancer.
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Extended gratitude on 2012 Memorial Day
The following is a list of deceased veterans known to this office since Memorial Day 2011: Malcolm L. Bachler, John F. Borkowski, John H. Brovan, Harold R. Brunsell Jr., Robert D. Busch, Donald L. Coghlan, Maurice H. Collison, Duane R. DeBer, Clinton F. Desjardins, Ernest O. Dillie, Valerie Floren, Gary L. Fox, John R. Frischmann, Gerald W. Garnett, Jack
G. Schafer, Raymond W. Schlapper, Kenneth G. Sundvick, David L. Swanson, Bruce A. Taber, Thomas E. Webb, Ralph F. Zenisek, Theodore R. Zimbrich, Cynthia M. Zittlow and Gustav L. Zittlow. Carl Krantz Washburn County Veterans Service officer
Relay for Life fundraising begins
Washburn County Relay for Life Chair Steve Clay said he had a great time at the 2012 Relay for Life event on Friday, June 1. He was thanked by everyone for his years of service and dedication to the event. – Photos by Jessica Beecroft
Katrina Dohm served as the honorary chair for the Relay for Life 2012. Dohm fought breast cancer agressively and is now cancer free.
Gillette, Stephen M. Gotautis, Kenneth J. Gould, Terry G. Groves, Richard E. Gruenhagen, Lloyd G. Hendricks, Peter R. Huntowski, Bruce R. King, Harvey D. Kronenberg, Harold M. Laws, Robert H. LeBoeuf, Raymond J. Liczkowski, Robert W. Link, George J. Love, Melvin R. Miller, Carl A. Moore, Larry P. Nelson, Edward E. Percy, Darrell L. Petz, Robert C. Reichel, Richard
“Take them both ... they are overrated,” she said, adding, “I never do anything halfway.” Dohm, who has been a teacher for 15 years, uses this experience to educate the community. Dohm offers this advice to the public: “Don’t do cancer halfway. Fight back! We need to relay to eliminate cancer. We need to fight back!” Dohm lost her father to cancer in 2005. According to Steve Clay, chair of the Washburn County Relay for Life event, the fundraising relay was very successful. “The teams were really excited about the theme - No place like hope. Overall,
Smith files candidacy papers
SHELL LAKE — Smith expects to Stephen Smith, a work hard during longtime Wisconsin the months till the resident, filed paNovember election, pers Thursday, May meeting people and 31, as a Democratic hearing their concandidate for Ascerns. “It is imporsembly District 75. tant to have a Smith entered the representative in race because he is Madison from the disappointed by the 75th Assembly Disactions of the incumtrict who will voice bent Assembly repthe concerns of our resentative. As a people and not businessman and Stephen Smith filing paperwork to blindly follow along longtime 75th dis- be on the ballot for the 2102 fall with big-money trict resident, he be- election at the Wisconsin Govern- leadership and lieves the citizens of ment Accountability Board on blindly vote on isthe 75th District de- Thursday, May 31. — Photo submit- sues that hurt our serve better. Smith ted citizens. I plan to believes in reinforcrepresent the people ing financial security for seniors, middle of the 75th Assembly District, and not class and hardworking families. He be- just follow along with the big money.” lieves educational funding should assure Smith noted, “As I travel around the equality and fairness. He is also commit- district and talk with people, they are ted to open and honest leadership that frustrated with what is happening in represents the middle class and hard- Madison. We can do better. It is not right working families, and not just the that neighbors and families are at odds wealthy and out-of-state interests. with each other. We used to be a state Smith became deeply involved in his where people disagreed respectfully — I family’s school bus business when his fa- want to bring that back to Wisconsin.” ther died right after Stephen graduated Finally, Smith is proud to call the 75th from high school. After a brief retirement Assembly District home; there is no betin 2006, he and his wife made the diffi- ter place to work and raise a family. “I cult choice to invest their retirement sav- have the determination to do better. We ings to purchase Rainbow Home Center, can do better.” saving a local business and the jobs of 50 Smith has a Web site at www.stephenpeople. So Smith understands very well 4-75thwi.com. — from the office of candithe struggles of Main Street businesses. date Stephen Smith
Cancer survivors lead the Relay for brate, remember and fight. the event was really great, very successful this year. I don’t know what the totals are going to be yet, but it was very successful.” More than 38,000 people in Wisconsin participate in one of more than 130 American Cancer Society Relay for Life events around the state. Relay for Life is the world’s largest movement to end cancer, and unites 3.5 million people each year to fight back against cancer. Although some people have questioned if the monies collected really end up helping cancer victims in Washburn County, the American Cancer Society uses the funds to educate, treat, house, save and prevent cancer for Washburn County residents. The American Cancer Society provided more than 7,600 people in Wisconsin cancer information, programs and services to help them make informed decisions and improve their quality of life. Over the past year, the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Marshfield provided 2,000 cancer patients and their caregivers a no-cost, home-away-fromhome during treatment, saving them nearly $500,000 in lodging costs.
Life in the first lap. It’s a time to cele-
SIREN — Approximately 475 students and 75 teachers and staff members were evacuated safely Tuesday, May 29, after fire broke out in the small gymnasium of the Siren K-12 School. Students were initially evacuated to the Northwoods Event Center, approximately a block away, while arrangements were made for transportation to take them home. The fire apparently started in an area above a corner of the gym where an air-handling unit and motors are located. A fire alarm alerted school officials, who immediately ordered the evacuation just before 11 a.m. The blaze spread quickly to a space between the old roof and new roof of the 1952 gymnasium. The school year was to end Friday, June 1. After a count of days/hours already completed this school year, it was decided by school administrators, school board members and staff, that Superintendent Scott Johnson had the authority to close the school due to potential health/safety threat to students and staff. Fire departments from Siren, Webster, Grantsburg, St. Croix/ Hertel and Frederic responded to the fire. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• FREDERIC — A Hollywood stunt man has nothing on 90-year-old Alice Anderson who took a leap over the railing of her 12-foot-high deck May 24 as flames shot from her home following a lightning strike. The home and attached garage burned to the ground, but Anderson is on
the mend and doing well, according to her daughter, Judy Anderson. Alice suffered a fractured wrist and an ankle injury along with several bruises after landing on the ground. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• POLK/BURNETT COUNTIES — Flash flooding occurred in Burnett and Polk counties over Memorial Day weekend with more than 5 inches of rain falling within hours in some parts of Northwest Wisconsin. Over 5,300 Northwestern Wisconsin Electric customers lost power. The most affected areas were Frederic, Siren, Grantsburg and surrounding towns. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• RUSK COUNTY — Effective July 1, residents of two towns in Rusk County will detach from the Rice Lake Area School District and attach to the Birchwood School District. Nearly 4,000 acres are included in the detachment — 1,363 acres in the Town of Wilson and 2,332 acres in the Town of Wilkinson. That includes 2,500 acres of county land. After the Rice Lake Board of Education unanimously denied the detachment request in February, residents of the Town of Wilson and the Town of Wilkinson appealed to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction before the March 15 deadline. The appeal was heard May 22 before the State Boundary Appeals Board in Madison. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype
Lack of transportation makes it harder to fight cancer and get well. In 2010, thanks to American Cancer Society transportation services and their Road to Recovery® volunteers, cancer patients in Wisconsin received more than 1,900 rides to and from treatment. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life was created to be a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length. To be part of the Relay for Life next year, contact Steve Clay at 715-4160486. – with information from the American Cancer Society
Area news
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Northwest Wisconsin CEP reorganizes to offset budget cuts Keeps focus on services
NORTHWEST WISCONSIN — Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program Inc.’s board voted to adopt a reorganization plan presented by administrators to brace for budget cuts to its 10-county region moving into the next fiscal year. Since 2005, CEP Inc. has weathered a 33percent reduction in federal Workforce Investment Act funding. Another 8-percent cut to federal job training funds is slated for 2013. In response, CEP Inc. has created a new service model that will not only minimize costs, but it will allow staff to improve overall quality of service to both employers and job seekers; along with better aligning resources with the goals and objectives of the Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board Inc., CEP, Inc.’s oversight agent. Key to the new service delivery model is the shift to an amended community onestop system. The reorganization will give employers and job seekers continued access to job training funding workforce development services. CEP Inc. is the leading local organization that provides employment and training services for businesses and job seekers in Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Sawyer, Taylor, Rusk and Washburn counties. Beginning July 1, CEP Inc. will have five regional offices that also serve as job center access points, located in Ashland, Park Falls, Phillips, Spooner and Superior. Offices in the communities of Hayward, Ladysmith and Medford will transition from permanent job center locations to itinerant hours at educational partners’ facilities. After transition, the current job centers in those communities will be closed and itinerant office hours will be posted. Additional efforts to reduce the budget shortfall include increased fundraising measures, utilizing established partnership relationships and ongoing review of other costsaving measures.
Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners
May 29 - $30 Rocky Furchtenicht, Sarona May 30 - $30 Harold/Alice Emanuel, Poplar Grove, Ill. May 31 - $30 Billie Aderman, Shell Lake June1 - $30 Lee Swan, Shell Lake
Shell Lake Self Storage Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio
Temps & levels
Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2011 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 31 June 1 June 2 June 3
2012 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 31 June 1 June 2 June 3
High 62 72 68 80 75 72 70
High 84 79 64 58 66 72 76
Low 47 46 57 56 53 47 56 Low 62 52 44 43 36 42 46
Precip. .28” rain .10” rain .52” rain .43” rain
Precip. .05” rain .11” rain
.03” rain
Lake level Monday, June 6, 2011: 1,218.59’ MSL Monday, June 4, 2012: 1,217.87’ MSL
“We will be making some adjustments to our current staffing structure which will unfortunately include staffing level considerations after we complete the reorganization. Across the country other workforce agencies are also facing tough choices; each budget adjustment was made in the best interest of our communities and customers and in an effort to ensure that services will affected as little as possible,” said CEP Inc.’s Chief Operating Officer Bradford Gingras. “I cannot express enough gratitude to our employees for their service and dedication to CEP Inc. and the people that they have served. This is a difficult time, and we’re doing everything possible to provide support for our staff and communities, to minimize any disruption and to ensure CEP can focus on serving job seekers and employers.” For more information about CEP Inc.’s reorganization, please contact Gingras at 715-682-9141 or bgingras@nwcep.org. — from CEP
Donors to Memorial Blood Center
Among the 34 that donated blood at the Memorial Blood Center on Wednesday, May 30, in Shell Lake were (L to R): Charles Mortensen, of Cenex; and Mary Elliott and Sheena Dahlstrom of Silver Shears. — Photo submitted
Kurkiewicz named principal at St. Francis
SPOONER — St. Francis de Sales announces that Kathy Kurkiewicz, who has served in the capacity of teacher-incharge during the 2011-2012 school year, has been officially given the title of principal. This change was made upon recommendation of the Diocese of Superior’s Superintendent of Schools Peggy Schoenfuss and the Parish and Finance Councils of St. Francis de Sales parish. Kurkiewicz has made the needed progress through the master’s in educational leadership with the University of Dayton and successfully completed her administrative duties for the ending school year. In order to continue assisting the
growth and progress of the school, Kurkiewicz will move from teaching full time to focusing 50 percent of her time on administrative duties. With a degree in accounting/management and her educational degree including reading and language arts specialization, she will continue to teach middle school math and the reader/writer workshops. In addition, the school has extended a full-time position to Jose Ocariz who has been teaching part time at St. Francis de Sales since 1998. Ocariz, a native of Barcelona, Spain, will continue his role as the elementary school’s Spanish teacher, including an expansion of the middle school Spanish program from
Register Memories
1952 - 60 years ago
• The Shell Lake Boat Company bowling team competing in the state tournament was composed of Doris Flottum, Flora Villella, Mabel Allen, Evelyn Davies and Jennie Lund. They placed eighth and received $40. • Pfc. Harold F. Lindemann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lindemann, was serving with the 32nd Infantry Regiment in Korea. Pfc. Henry O. Stellrecht, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stellrecht, was serving with the 21st Chemical Decontamination Company in Korea. • There were no church services at the Methodist church because of improvements being made in the sanctuary. • Roy Stellrecht of the Green Grove community suffered painful burns about his hands when a fire destroyed his home and contents. A lantern exploded, igniting the house. With the flames spreading so rapidly he was not able to save any of the contents.
1962 - 50 years ago
• Dale Musolf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Musolf, Sarona, would take a 23-day People to People goodwill tour of Europe. • Mrs. Arlyne B. Toll and Mrs. Esther Worre were among the 250 graduates at the commencement of the Wisconsin State College at River Falls. Both received their Bachelor of Science degrees in elementary education. • Members of the Busy Americans 4-H Club attending summer camp at Leisure Lake were Janet West, Lea Ann Ward, Linda West, Barbara Donatell, Audrey Kramer, Linda Campbell, Mike Campbell, Joyce Elliott, Jill Momsen, Susie Harmon and Sandy Stromberg. • Pvt. Lyle Cullick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle B. Cullick, Shell Lake, completed recruit training at San Diego, Calif., and was stationed at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Pvt. Gerald Hooser, USMC, son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Hooser, Shell Lake, completed basic training and was also at Camp Pendleton.
half to full year. He will remain as the art and physical education teacher, in addition to taking on the middle school science program beginning in September. Ocariz has a bachelor’s degree and is working toward further certification. He is an experienced and capable teacher and has been a true asset to the school’s faculty. St. Francis de Sales School is still open to new enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year. For more information, please contact Kurkiewicz at 715-6352774 or 5.6gradesfds@gmail.com. — from St. Francis de Sales
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1972 - 40 years ago
• Elaine Deanna Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown, graduated with highest honors at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She earned a Bachelor of Science in art and psychology and was awarded the Gold R and a certificate of special honor. • Three employees at Indianhead Memorial Hospital that were among the 21 graduates receiving certificates in the food supervisory field were Kathleen Viltz, Dorothy Christner and Loretta Washkuhn. • Arnie’s Marine and the all-new selfservice Shell Service Station held their grand opening. The Sarona Farmers Union held a grand opening of their new service station and hardware store located on the corner of CTH B and Hwy. 63 across from their feed mill. • William H. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Smith, Shell Lake, received his second lieutenant commission and Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy. Cadet Smith majored in civil engineering and would enter the University of Illinois to study for his master’s degree.
1982 - 30 years ago
• The Shell Lake Hospital, Indianhead Memorial Hospital, received a new name, Indianhead Medical Center. Fairview Community Hospitals of Minneapolis owned the hospital. • Railroad ties were uprooted from tracks where the Chicago and Northwestern used to run through Shell Lake. • Liz Flogstad discovered a sign reading, “I am 50 today! Come for Coffee, Liz” by her driveway. Nan Rounce’s friends and neighbors promised her they wouldn’t tell who placed the sign. • Indianhead Hospital Auxiliary members working on the Midsummer Festival at Shell Lake Park were Joan Quenan, Carol Butler, Sandy Dehne, Verjean Schullo, Jan Bertsch, Mildred Shipman, Mabel Allen, Naomi Beardsley and Marj Clark.
1992 - 20 years ago
• Mike Durand and Wayne Krantz received the Nick Masterjohn Award that is presented to the most valuable senior athletes. • Doboy Packaging Machinery purchased Horton’s 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Shell Lake. John Johnson, president of Doboy, explained, “It is because of our dedicated and high quality labor force in New Richmond that our business has expanded to the point that we need additional space.” • Keith Peterson, Superior, opened a law office in Shell Lake’s Lake Mall. An open house was held in the mall to familiarize the community with all the tenants of Lake Mall. • Garry Crosby Jr., Shell Lake, son of Garry and Beth Crosby, was one of 10 Star Farmers competing for the title of FFA Star Farmer in Wisconsin at the state FFA convention in Green Lake.
2002 - 10 years ago
• Ray Johnson retired after 30 years as an instructor. Principal Terry Reynolds thanked Johnson for his years of service during Shell Lake High School’s graduation ceremony. A Shell Lake native, Johnson attended UW-River Falls and taught for three years in Fall Creek before returning to Shell Lake to teach social studies. • Tenth-grader Aaron Johnson set a new school record when he pole vaulted over the 13-foot mark at sectionals. His third-place finish earned him the opportunity to compete at state. Also moving on to state was Adam Wabrowetz, senior, who placed fourth in the 300 low hurdles at sectionals. • Andrea Pelloquin was named assistant director of the Indianhead Art and Education Center in Shell Lake. • Receiving Sailors of the Year awards at the annual Shell Lake Sailing Club banquet were Mike Jorgenson and Karen Flolid.
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This Studebaker pickup is one of the vehicles to be displayed at the annual Badger Wheels Studebaker Drivers Club’s car show on Sunday, June 10, at the fairgrounds in Spooner. — Photo submitted
SPOONER — The Badger Wheels Studebaker Drivers Club’s car show is all set for Sunday, June 10, at the fairgrounds in Spooner. Gates open at 6:30 a.m. for vendors and at 7 a.m. to show cars. A pancake breakfast is available from 7-11 a.m. Other food is available from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Trophies will be awarded at 2:30 p.m. Each year the club presents a scholarship to a graduating Spooner High School senior and a graduating high school 4-H member. They also make donations to the local food pantry, ALS, Salvation Army, AMVETS and many other worthwhile causes brought to their attention. Come show your beautiful cars or maybe sell your wares, or just come and be a spectator and enjoy it all. — from the Badger Wheels
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ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK Otis is Jack Russell, Chihuahua mix, He loves squeaky toys, and he likes to chew sticks. He runs very fast, he is quick as a whip, A cat on the run, I’m afraid he might nip. Otis is loving and is very sweet, However, he’s scared of new people he meets. He just needs some time to see you are his friend, And once he knows that, you’re his friend to the end. Time, patience, kindness these three are the key, To open the door to sweet Otis, you’ll see! Dogs for adoption: 1-1/2-year-old gray/white male pit bull; 3-year-old spayed black/white pit bull; two 8-month-old retriever/husky mix; 8-month-old white male Lab/husky mix; two 12-week-old black Lab mix puppies; 3-year-old male black/white fox terrier mix; and a 3-year-old neutered brown/white JRT/Chihuahua mix. Cats for adoption: 2-year-old neutered orange/white shorthair; 6-year-old spayed/declawed orange/white shorthair; 1-year-old spayed buff shorthair tabby; 3-year-old male black/white shorthair; 3-year-old neutered white/tiger shorthair; 6month-old female black/white kitten; 3-year-old neutered orange/white tiger/Siamese mix; female orange shorthair tiger; two 9-week-old black female kittens; two 9-week-old shorthair kittens; four 9week-old shorthair gray/tiger kittens and a 7-yearold spayed orange/white tiger. Also for adoption: Female brown/white teddy guinea pig and a 3-year-old male white/brown rat. Strays include: Young male black/white rat terrier found in Springbrook and a young male black Lab mix with one light blue eye found on Hazel Street in Spooner.
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GREAT LAKES, Ill. — Navy Seaman Recruit Katrina J. Evertsen, daughter of Jennifer S. Fonfara, Rice Lake, and Robert M. Evertsen, Spooner, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Evertsen completed a variety of training that included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is Battle Stations. This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly Navy flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor. Evertsen is a 2012 graduate of Spooner High School. — from Fleet Hometown News
Youth tractor and machinery training dates set
SPOONER — Wisconsin Law requires that any youth less than 16 years of age be certified to operate a tractor or machinery on public roads, even if working for a parent or guardian. In addition, federal law prohibits hiring or even allowing any youth under the age of 16 to participate in any hazardous work activities, including operating tractors over 20 PTO horsepower, unless the youth has a training certificate or is working on a farm owned and operated by his or her parent or guardian. A tractor and farm machinery safety certification program, which satisfies both federal and state requirements, will be held at the Spooner Agricultural Research Station on Monday, June 18, Tuesday, June 19,
and Thursday, June 21, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Youth participating in this course will receive classroom instruction and supervised tractor driving experience. Students must be at least 12 years old to enroll and must attend all training sessions and complete written and driving examinations in order to be certified. Preregistration is required. There will be a $20 fee for the course. To preregister for the training, contact Lorraine Toman at the Spooner Area Ag Agents UW-Extension office at 715-635-3506 or 800-528-1914. Please provide the name, address, telephone number, date of birth and Social Security number of the youth to be certified. — from UW-Extension
Barron Electric awards $13,000 in scholarships
BARRON — Barron Electric Cooperative awarded $13,000 in scholarships to 13 seniors. Since the program began in 1985, 268 students have been awarded scholarships totaling $221,500. “Through the generosity of the Barron Electric scholarship program, deserving young men and women are able to pursue their dream of postsecondary education,” said Kim Sanborn, Cameron High School counselor. Susan Quandt, scholarship program coordinator at Hayward High School said, “Thank you for your contribution to the 2012 scholarship program.” The following students each received a $1,000 scholarship: Grant Johnson, Barron High School; Peter Ekstrom, Birchwood Public School; Jared Harm, Cameron High School; Bailey Moon, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High School;
James Inlow, Clayton High School; Meghan Ricci, Cumberland High School; Brandon Loree, Hayward High School; Alexandria Grimm, New Auburn High School; Tyler Waalen, Prairie Farm High School; Brianna Jilek, Rice Lake High School; Jennifer Cassel, Shell Lake High School; Michelle Emerson, Spooner High School; and Hannah Effertz, Turtle Lake High School. Funds for Barron Electric’s scholarships are derived from the Federated Youth Foundation, an administrative trust overseeing unclaimed capital credits of former members. Barron Electric has served the rural area since 1936 and currently provides electricity to nearly 19,000 members. — from Barron Electric
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n Wednesday, May 30, I was a first-time blood donor. When I was in my 20s, I had gone to a blood drive a couple of times intending to donate, only to be turned down because of low iron in my blood. After being rejected, I never made giving blood a priority in my life. At the Washburn County Fair last July, Rose Garhart of the Shell Lake area who works with the Memorial Blood Centers, asked me if I gave blood since I have such nice veins. I had never been complimented on my veins before. In her statement, she may have planted a seed. As the MBC blood drive to be held in Shell Lake was approaching, Rose stopped in the newspaper office to ask if she could pencil me in as a donor. I agreed that I would stop in after work on the day of the blood drive to donate. I realize many of you have donated several gallons of your blood and have received pins in recognition for your efforts over the years. This would be a new experience for me. The blood drive was set up in a specially equipped bus in the parking lot at Cenex. Rose was there to assist me with the registration requirements. Vincent, from Duluth, Minn., assisted with the actual blood draw. While enjoying refreshments after my donation, I
The Memorial Blood Centers blood drive was in Shell Lake on May 30. — Photo by Suzanne Johnson
was able to chat with Shell Lake Mayor Sally Peterson as she was in the process of donating. According to MBC employees, the blood donated stays in the area. The service area that Rose works in is northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. As I left, Rose said something like, “See you next time, probably in September.” To which, I must have nodded and smiled. After all, I have nice veins.
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Wisconsin Heat Awareness Day is June 14 rather than to blow hot air on your body. Basements or ground floors are often cooler than upper floors. • Slow down and limit physical activity. Plan outings or exertion for the early morning or after dark when temperatures are cooler. Drink plenty of water and eat lightly. Don’t wait for thirst, but instead drink plenty of water throughout the day. Avoid alcohol or caffeine and stay away from hot, heavy meals. • Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Add a hat or umbrella to keep your head cool and don’t forget sunscreen. Don’t stop taking medication unless your doctor says you should. Take extra care to stay cool and ask your doctor or pharmacist for any special heat advice. • Taking a cool shower or bath will cool you down. A shower or bath will actually work faster than an air conditioner. Applying cold wet rags to the neck, head and limbs also cools down the body quickly. People at higher risk of a heat-related illness include older adults; infants and young children; people with chronic heart or lung problems; people with disabilities; overweight persons; those who work outdoors or in hot settings; users of some medications, especially those taken for mental disorders, movement disorders, allergies, depression, and heart or circulatory problems; people who are isolated that don’t know when or how to cool off or when to call for help. Symptoms of heat-related illness and what to do Heat cramps - cramps or muscle spasms in the abdomen, arms or legs. Solution: Stop activity. Cool down, drink clear juice or sports drink. Heat exhaustion - heavy sweating, paleness, muscle
cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea and fainting. Cool down, seek medical attention. Heat stroke - extremely high body temperature, red, hot, dry skin, rapid pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion and unconsciousness. Call 911 and cool the victim with shower or hose until help arrives. Courtesy: Wisconsin Department of Health Services. For more information, visit readywisconsin.wi.gov and click on the heat awareness section. — from Washburn County Emergency Management
St. Francis de Sales School honor roll
SPOONER — St. Francis de Sales School in Spooner announces its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2011-2012 school year. Fifth grade: A honor roll: Elizabeth Kielkucki, John Nauertz and Evelyn Paffel. Fifth grade: B honor roll: Spencer Blonk. Sixth grade: B honor roll: Miguel Barrett, Tyler Griffith, John Hoellen and Laura Medley. Seventh grade: A honor roll: Anna Emerson, Mark Nauertz and Adeline Paffel. Seventh grade: B honor roll: Tiana Barrett, Audrey Blonk and Sophie DelFiacco. Eighth grade: A honor roll: Jacob Sacco. Eighth grade:: B honor roll: Kayla Kielkucki. — from St. Francis
OPEN HOUSE Honoring The 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Potential for deer crashes will be high in June
Deer are increasingly active and will dart onto roadways
Ways to avoid deer crashes Be vigilant in early-morning and evening hours, the most active time for deer. Eliminate distractions while driving and don’t speed. Always wear your safety belt, there are fewer and less severe injuries in crashes when safety belts are worn. If you see a deer by the side of the road, slow down and blow your horn with one long blast to frighten the deer away. When you see one deer, look for another one, deer seldom run alone. If you find a deer looming in your headlights, don’t expect the deer to move away. Headlights can confuse a deer and cause the animal to freeze. Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path. Do not swerve. It can confuse the deer as to where to run. It can also cause you to lose control and hit a tree or another car. The one exception is if you are riding a motorcycle. In this case, you should slow down, brake firmly and then swerve if you need to in order to avoid hitting the deer. When swerving on a motorcycle, always try to stay within the lane if at all possible to avoid hitting other objects. If your vehicle strikes a deer, stay in your vehicle and do not touch the animal if it is still alive. The injured deer, in attempting to move, could hurt you or itself. Walking or stopping on the highway is very dangerous, you could be hit by an oncoming vehicle if you get out of your car. The best advice is to get your car off the road if possible and call law enforcement. — from WisDOT
Hazardous waste collections to take place
Burnett and Washburn Counties will be hosting their first set of hazardous waste collections on Tuesday, June 12. This is a free collection for residents. Washburn County collections will be held in Minong, at the transfer station, from 10 a.m. – noon, and Shell Lake, Shell Lake School parking lot, from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Collections will also in be held in Burnett County, in Webster, at the fairgrounds, from 10 a.m. – noon, and Grantsburg, at the fairgrounds, from 3 – 4:30 p.m. This collection reflects Northwest Regional Planning Commission and Recycling Control Commission’s continued effort to deflect as much waste as possible away from our landfill, while protecting this wonderful place we call home. This program is extremely valuable and all residents are encouraged to take advantage, clean out your garage, basement and attic, and ask elderly or homebound neighbors if you can take something to the collection for them. Do as much as you can to collect as much as you can and I guarantee it will make you feel great that you’re helping the environment. Your family and neighbors will thank you, the Earth and animals will thank you, and I thank you. Some examples of items considered hazardous are: oil-based paints and stains, old gas and antifreeze, corrosive cleaners, acids, pesticides, fluorescent lightbulbs
and many other items. Items such as fluorescent and CFL lightbulbs and oil filters require a minimal fee for disposal. Chemicals are free of charge to dispose of for residents however businesses will be charged a fee and must register by contacting Jen at 715-635-2197 or jbarton@nwrpc.com. Area farmers wishing to dispose of hazardous agricultural chemicals are invited to attend these events as well. The service is free to farmers, for up to 200 pounds of products, but they are also asked to register. If you have any questions regarding the above collections please contact Jen. Also, as a reminder, no waste oil, electronics, appliances, latex paint, Freon, recyclables, asbestos, alkaline or vehicle batteries, explosives, and medical (including medications) or radioactive waste will be accepted at the above events. Latex will be accepted by your waste hauler if properly dried out and placed with regular trash. Please note that later this summer there will be collection events in Siren, at the county highway shop, Saturday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Spooner, at the hazardous waste facility, Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. At the Saturday collection events only, residential pharmaceuticals, appliances and electronics will be accepted free of charge. Please watch papers for further details.
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MADISON — Motorists and deer are both plentiful this time of year, and all too often they meet on Wisconsin roadways with damaging consequences. Deer activity increases this time of year as does look for places to give birth and young deer separate from their mothers. With this increased activity, drivers may encounter more deer darting into the paths of their vehicles without warning. Although motor vehicle collisions with deer peak in the fall months, June is one of the worst months for driver and passenger injuries due to deer crashes. In four of the last five years, June ranked as the worst or second worst month for motorists injuries from deer crashes, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Law enforcement agencies reported 18,165 deer versus motor vehicle crashes last year. “Of course, the best way to prevent injuries is to avoid crashes by paying attention and slowing down. You also must be buckled up in case a crash can’t be avoided,” says Wisconsin State Patrol Major Sandra Huxtable, director of the WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety. “Motorcyclists must be especially careful because collisions with deer can be fatal to motorcycle drivers and passengers. Motorcycles were involved in four of the five fatal deer versus motor ve-
hicle crashes in 2011.”
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Thursday, June 7 • Neighbors Open House, Hunt Hill, Sarona, 715-6356543, www.hunthill.org. • Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting, 4:30 p.m., Shell Lake City Hall meeting room. • Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Contact person Betsy 715-520-7999. • Northwest Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1 p.m., lower level at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shell Lake. • Free community meal, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 409 Summit, Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All welcome. Donations accepted. Friday, June 8 • Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, Sweet Sounds of Spring silent auction, 5:307:30 p.m. Complimentary licensed child care at Methodist church. No registration is required. Call the center with questions 715-635-4669. • Gilbert Brown Foundation fundraiser, 7-10 p.m., Whiteteail Ridge Campground/RV Park and Backwoods Saloon, Sarona. Meet and greet 7-8 p.m., Gilbert’s Games, 8-10 p.m. Call 715-469-3309. Saturday, June 9 • Tri-County Dairy Breakfast, Washburn County Fairgrounds, Spooner, 6:30-11 a.m. • Cakes at the Lake, Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Sarona, 715-635-6543, www.hunthill.org. • WCAHS Annual Par for Pets, Black Bear Golf, Minong, 715-635-2950, www.wcahs.com. • Informal sailboat race on Shell Lake. • Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Elm Street. Ticket sales at 9 a.m. Distribution at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed. Contact numbers 715-635-9309, 715-468-4017, 715-222-4410. • Alano Club in Shell Lake spring cleanup, 10 a.m. Sunday, June 10 • Badger Wheels Studebaker Drivers Club car show at the Spooner Fairgrounds. Gates open for show cars at 7 a.m. Monday, June 11 • Advance Directives training, 1-4 p.m., Washburn County Highway meeting room, 1600 CTH H, Spooner. Everyone welcome. Attorney Maren Beerman will discuss powers of attorney for health care, financial/durable powers of attorney and guardianships under Wisconsin law. RSVP to 715-635-4460. • Diabetes Education meeting, 2-3 p.m., in the classroom at Spooner Health System. Topics and speakers vary each month. For more info call 715-635-1217. Tuesday, June 12 • Moms Club, Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 13 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted. • The board of directors meeting Railroad Memories Museum, 1 p.m., at the city hall building in Spooner. All volunteers welcome. • The Book Chat book club, 1 p.m., Alley Cats, Spooner. Share your impressions of “The House at Tyneford” by Natasha Solomons. Thursday, June 14 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. • Fibromyalgia/CFS/Chronic Pain Support Group, 1-3 p.m., Chetek Lutheran Church. Call 715-651-9011 or 715-237-2798 for further information. • Education and support for people affected by cancer, 3:30-5 p.m., Marshfield Clinic Rice Lake Center. Registration required, 715-236-8327. Friday, June 15-Friday, June 22 • Birding camp, Hunt Hill Audubon, Sanctuary, Sarona, 715-635-6543, www.hunthill.org. Saturday, June 16 • Railroad Heritage Festival, Railroad Memories Museum, Spooner, 715-635-3302, www.railroadmemories museum.org. • Indianhead Writers meeting, 1 p.m., at Northwind Book and Fiber bookstore, Spooner. Anyone interested in writing is welcome to attend.
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Sunday, June 17 • Jazz faculty concert, 7 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. Monday, June 18 • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5 p.m. group activity, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669. • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner. • Jazz faculty concert, 7:30 p.m., lakeside pavilion, Shell Lake. Tuesday, June 19 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting 7 p.m. at the lodge. Wednesday, June 20 • GRANDparents Adventures: Fishing, Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Sarona, 715-635-6543, www.hunthill.org. • Jazz faculty concert, 7 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. • Games and activities, 1 p.m., Shell Lake Senior Center. • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library, Shell Lake. Public is welcome. • The Washburn County Humane Society open board meeting 5:30 p.m., state patrol headquarters, Spooner. Call 715-635-4720 for more information. Thursday, June 21 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting will be provided. Friday, June 22 • Summer choir concert, 4 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. • Jazz camp concert, 7 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. • The Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Friendship Commons. • Shell Lake VFW meeting, 7 p.m., Friendship Commons. Saturday, June 23 • National Bee Count, Shell Lake, 715-468-2097. • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted. Sunday, June 24 • Jazz faculty concert, 7 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. Monday, June 25 • Jazz faculty concert, 7:30 p.m., lakeside pavilion, Shell Lake. Tuesday, June 26 • Town and Country Days Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Shell Lake City Hall.
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Monday: Partners of Veterans women’s support group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Counseling Associates in Siren, located across from the Burnett County Government Center. For more information, contact Julie Yaekel-Black Elk at 715349-8575. • Celebrate Recovery meetings at 6:30. This is a Christcentered recovery program. Meetings take place in the Community Life Center at Spooner Wesleyan Church, Hwy. 70 West. For more information, call 715-635-2768. • First Friends Playgroup open to all children. Focus on infants and their caregivers with sensory stimulation and movement experiences. Art project materials provided and the morning closes with circle music time and instrument exploration. 10 a.m. to noon at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner. Monday and Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch and a program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time, etc. For more information, call 715-635-4367. Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group at TimeOut Family Abuse Outreach office, every other Tuesday, 45:30 p.m. For survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual abuse. Free, confidential, closed after first session. For more info or to register, contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801, 715-6355245. • Ala-Teen meets at 6:30 p.m. in the New Life Christian Center in Rice Lake. Use the back entrance. • The Washburn County Historical Society Research Room, 102 West Second Avenue, Shell Lake, open Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. throughout the year. • Bridge at Friendship Commons, Fourth Avenue, Shell Lake, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Practice your Bridge skills. Beginners welcome. Wednesday: Lakeland Family Resource Center open from noon to 3 p.m. • AA meeting, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. • 9 a.m. to noon, sewing at Shell Lake Senior Center. • Kidstime-Parentime at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn, discuss and share ideas and experience to enrich parenting skills. Preselected art or play materials available for children of all ages. Kidstime-Parentime provides quality time for families, networking for parents and a social opportunity for both parents and children. The last Wednesday of the month a potluck lunch is held at 11:15 a.m. Thursday: AA meets at 7 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, Minong. • Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Indianhead Medical Center, Shell Lake. • Library Fun For Little Ones, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Shell Lake Public Library. A time for stories, craft and a snack. No age minimum or maximum for participants. Thursday and Monday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, see listing above. Saturday: Flea Market for the Butterflies through July 4 holiday, Monarch Butterfly Habitat, 8-10 a.m. Books, prints, paintings, household. Cancellation if rain. More information, call Mary Ellen, 715-466-5349. Friday and Saturday: The Washburn County Genealogy Research Room, 106-1/2 2nd Ave., Museum Hewitt Building, Shell Lake, is open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Volunteers will be able to help the public. Call 715-635-7937 for more information. ••• Amber Bednar, RN, Washburn County Health Department, is available at the public health office to provide breastfeeding basics, how-tos and postpartum support. Appointments can be made at 715-635-4400. Domestic abuse and sexual assault are crimes. TimeOut provides free, confidential victim support. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence in a relationship, please call 800-924-0556. Shell Lake Alano Club Meetings on CTH B, 2 blocks off Hwy. 63. All meetings are nonsmoking Sunday 10 a.m. AA Monday Noon AA Open Tuesday Noon AA Closed 7 p.m. AA Closed Wednesday 1 p.m. AA Open 7 p.m. NA Open Thursday 1 p.m. AA Open 7 p.m. Al-Anon Closed Friday 2 p.m. AA Closed 7 p.m. AA Open Saturday 10 a.m. AA Closed 7 p.m. AA Closed
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by Diane Dryden SHELL LAKE — Little did 93-year-old Al Rock know that he would spend the bulk of his years working with chemical warfare materials. In May of 1941, he received his draft notice assigning him to the Maryland Army Base as an Army corpsman. His unit was headed for Africa. In July 1942, he was selected for Officers’ Training Corps and spent the remainder of his 23 years of active duty in the chemical warfare service. Rock retired in the Denver area in 1964 and transitioned to civil service with the Department of Defense. Rock’s retirement brought new interests; golf and a newfound passion in oil painting. Two artist friends provided a brush, some oil paint and encouragement. Rock was hooked and produced several dozen pictures of his travels in the United States and England, as well as a very beautiful picture of his wife, Joan. Rock and his English wife moved to Chippewa Falls in 2000 to spend time with their only child, David, daughter-in-law Anita and their two children. It was fortunate they moved when they did as Rock had a heart attack three years later. The following year his beloved wife was diagnosed with dementia. Military service became a family tradition as son David spent 14 years as an Air Force nurse and his wife, Anita, retired after 23 years combined service in the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserves and the Wisconsin Air National Guard. The couple eventually moved north to Shell Lake following David’s graduation as a nurse practitioner. Anita shared, “the education system and friendly residents were a deciding factor in our move to Northwest Wisconsin. It has proven itself to be a lovely community.” Al and Joan relocated to Shell Lake in 2007. Al now lives at Glenview in Shell Lake while Joan is a resident of TerraceLiving view Center. Rock was seEach veteran was given the lected as one of the same color shirt to distinguish 84 WWII veterans his or her platoon from the othinvited aboard the ers during their trip to WashNorthland Honor ington, D.C. Flight to Washington, D.C., this past May. He had seen a lot in his almost centurylong life. He commented regarding the reception throughout the day, “Both our coming and going were splendid displays of appreciation for what we did for our country. Our original 17-hour day, from Duluth to D.C. and back, turned into 19-1/2 hours, due to de-
Al Rock’s door at Glenview pretty well sums up his life, U.S. Army, now retired. — Photos by Diane Dryden
lays. Even though it was almost 12:30 the next day when we arrived back in Duluth, even then there were over 350 people to meet our flight. They came to applaud and to shake our hands and say, ‘Thank you for your service.’ It brought tears to my eyes.” Each veteran was given a yellow shirt to wear that would distinguish them from other platoons in Washington, D.C., that day and there was one guardian for every one or two honorees, making the flight attendance of 84 veterans and 62 guardians, with 18 wheelchairs in the hold, should they be needed during the exhausting day. During the flight there was a retro mail call and every veteran received mail from his or her loved ones and from schoolchildren. The day’s itinerary included visiting the World War II Memorial and the Women’s Memorial, where they had a boxed lunch. Rock referred to the food as a “cold lunch,” which is a very British term from his days in England and his long marriage to his own English Rose, Joan. The veterans attended the Arlington National Cemetery and the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. They saw the Marine, Air Force, Naval and Army memorials as well as the Washington Monument, the U.S. Capitol and White House. The bus
unloaded at the Korean War Memorial where they also toured the Lincoln and Vietnam memorials and were served a substantial snack. By 7 p.m. they were heading back to the airport and returned, late, worn out, proud and happy. “Every veteran was grinning from ear to ear, despite the hour. Al‘s smile was in place all the way to the hotel,” shared daughter-in-law Anita Dugan-Rock. “I’ve been all over the USA and Europe, but the people in Northern Wisconsin, and Northern Minnesota are the friendliest and most helpful people anywhere,” Rock said. “It cost $600 for me to take that flight and have my day in D.C. and I didn’t pay a penny of it.” Thanks to money invested by the guardians themselves and many local fundraisers, costs for each of the tickets are picked up by “some of the friendliest and helpful people anyAnd where.” they’re going to do A small, 3-D plaque repreit again in Septemsents Al Rock’s chemical warber of this year in fare Army career. The full-sized order to once again missile carried 500 smaller say, “Thank you for containers of chemicals that what you did for would scatter in every direcour country.” tion to cause the maximum damage to the target area.
A self-taught painter, Al Rock painted this portrayal of a building from some of his and his wife’s travels in England.
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which follows the pancake breakfast. Haack works at the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension as a natural resource educator in the St. Croix Basin out of his office in Spooner. He works on a range of natural resource educational programs, but finds himself spending much of his time with counties, groups and citizens working on lake-related educational programs. Recent projects include communitybased social marketing research in Burnett County and development of a Youth Lakes Journal. He has worked on the NW Lakes Conference committee to help host this conference for eight years. Prior to his extension career, Haack worked with the Wisconsin Department of
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SARONA — Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona will be hosting an open house on Thursday, June 7, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Preregistration is requested but not required to attend. Guests will enjoy meeting neighbors around Hunt Hill, winning prizes from local business, an evening potluck, exploration of the grounds and buildings plus a short and informal program by staff on the gardens of Hunt Hill. On Saturday, June 9, Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary and Long Lake Preservation Association invite the public to attend the second Cakes at the Lake of the season. Natural resource educator John Haack will lead a family-friendly presentation called “A Riot of Reptibians”
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Take 3 takes the stage at the Quam Theatre
SHELL LAKE — Saturwhistle, bodhran, autoday, June 9, marks the reharp and banjo, and their turn of Take 3 to the Erika musical styles range from Quam Memorial Theatre, traditional Appalachian to with a concert starting at Celtic to swing. Joining to7:30 p.m. This concert is gether in a tightly knit Take 3’s first appearance at presentation of original the Quam since the release and traditional music and of their latest CD, “The songs, their impeccable Fox,” which will be availmusicianship and innovaable for sale at the concert. tive vocal and instrumenTake 3 artists Kevin Mctal arrangements combine Mullin, Tom Draughon, to create a concert that will and Lisa McGinley are be enjoyed by even the consummate musicians most discerning listener. In whose vocal arrangements their short time together, and clear, warm harmonies Take 3 has developed a demake them a regional favoted following after pervorite. They performed at formances at the Ashland Take 3 musicians (L to R): Kevin McMullin, Lisa Folk Festival and The AshWisconsin Public Radio’s Simply Folk 30th-anniver- McGinley and Tom Draughon will perform at the land Chamber Music Socisary show at the big top Quam in Shell Lake on Saturday, June 9. — Photo ety series. In 2009, Take 3 and have picked up fans submitted was invited by Simply everywhere they’ve perFolk Host, Tom Martin Erformed. As individual artists, each has been perform- ickson, to perform at the Simply Folk 30th-anniversary ing for over 25 years, honing their musical skills and show broadcast live from the Big Top Chautauqua. showmanship in front of a wide array of audiences. All Most recently Take 3 headlined at The Shawano Folk three are multi-instrumentalists and strong vocalists Festival, where they shared the stage with legendary with extensive performing and recording backgrounds autoharpist Bryan Bowers, who commented, “The and performance credits. They have a strong following music of Take 3 is beautiful, balanced and highly emoin the area, so early reservations are recommended. tive; they knocked me out!” “The Quam is one of my favorite places to play,” said Reservations can be made by phoning Theatre in the Take 3 fiddler, McMullin, “The acoustics are fabulous, Woods at 715-468-4387 or online at www.TitW.org. — the ambience is warm and welcoming, and the audi- submitted ences are the best in Wisconsin.” Take 3’s instrumentation includes guitar, fiddle, bass,
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SARONA — On Friday, June 8, Whitetail Ridge Campground/RV Park and Backwoods Saloon, on Shallow Lake Road in Sarona, will host an event, from 7-10 p.m., to benefit The Gilbert Brown Foundation. A meet and greet will be held from 7-8 p.m. giving participants the opportunity to have items autographed by professional players. Gilbert’s Games will be played from 8-10 p.m. For more information, contact Whitetail Ridge at 715-469-3309 or see Web site www.whitetailridge campground.com. — from Whitetail Ridge
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change. Terry aturdays at the Stanford Root, habitat: 8-10 University, states a.m. The first and that for every winsecond Saturday, ner, there will be our habitat yard three loser species. sale for the butterSource: Butterfly flies took place. Conservation OrFolks came by to ganization. tell us how lovely May 28–June 1: the Monarch ButIt was a virtual terfly Habitat butterfly and looks. Others came bumblebee feast at on bike or by car the property in and bought a few Minong. I saw a things. Saturdays fritillary, American are fun at the habicopper, red admitat. We planted a ral and many few violets for the monarch butterfritillary butterfly. This is an American lady butA common buckeye perched flies. The fritillary A Three Sisters on this native ninebark shrub. deposited eggs on garden was terfly. tiny violet leaves. planted, just beThe monarch deposited eggs on fore it rained. Weeds were pulled, milkweed. Yesterday it was the bumwet newspaper put down, and topblebees. I counted 18 large bumblesoil added that Steve Degner delivbees on chive flowers. Some were ered. We added aged-sheep manure sleeping while others drank nectar and a package of potting soil. This from flowers. Two species of bumplanting style is known as the blebees were noted: double banded lasagna method. The idea is to not rust and impatiens. The Monarch dig into the soil, but add to it. We Butterfly Habitat in Shell Lake was planted birdhouse gourd seed and alive with red admiral butterflies. hope they will grow among squash, There were several of them nectaring heirloom beans, and Pungo Creek on native ninebark shrubs. Common butcher corn, a variety of rainbow buckeye and American lady were red, brown, yellow and sometimes also seen. American lady differs from purple ears. For 165 years, the corn painted lady in that the butterfly has has been grown by farmers of Pungo two giant eyespots on hind wings. Creek, Va. June 2: The family festival was May 25: The once-rare brown held in Spooner at the Washburn Argus butterfly of southern England Ninebark is in bloom at County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of has found a new food source accordMonarch Butterfly Habitat. — parents, grandparents, friends and ing to Butterfly Conservation, a sciPhotos by Mary Ellen Ryall children were in attendance. Fresh ence and advocacy group in the Start and Happy Tonics partnered toUnited Kingdom. The butterfly was located in southern England within a small area with gether to provide fun activities for children. My a less common host rockrose plant. Now the butterfly newest book, “Monarch Butterfly Coloring Book,” just has migrated north due to climate change. A cooler en- came out on Amazon. Copies were made of the butvironment was critical for its survival. To scientists’ terfly coloring pages. Gideon Fegman enjoyed colorsurprise, the butterfly caterpillar is eating geraniums, ing a monarch and said, “I am a naturologist.” John Jess, of Minong, provided several clay birdhouses which are abundant. “The change in diet repreand paint. Dan Gunderson, Fresh Start, gave the sents a change to the interactions between birdhouses a first coat of paint. Children painted species — in this case between a butterfly decorative designs on the birdhouses. We plan to and the plants that its caterpillars eat — make a stand and exhibit the birdhouses at the caused by climate warming.” This is the Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Shell Lake. first documented case of a butterfly that Remember to stop by the habitat on Satcan survive with a change in host plant, due urday mornings and join the flea-market to climate change. More science research and fun from 8-10 a.m. Visitors can volunteer documentation will be ongoing to track to do a few morning chores also. butterfly species adaptation to climate
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Choreographer Ben Schrank, faculty member of the Shell Lake Arts Center’s show choir camp, has been named as the nation’s Best New Choreographer as part of Fame Events’ Aspire Awards. — Photo submitted
SHELL LAKE — Choreographer Ben Schrank, faculty member of the Shell Lake Arts Center’s show choir camp, has been named as the nation’s Best New Choreographer as part of Fame Events’ Aspire Awards. The Aspire Awards banquet is the show choir industry’s annual event to honor musical and artistic excellence in 10 different categories. Nominees are selected by the Academy of Show Choir Professionals, with Best New Choreographer honoring outstanding achievement by a choregrapher who is new to the industry or has been working in it for less than five years. Schrank has worked with 16 show choirs in 2012 alone, teaching his award-winning choreography to over 1,000 students. His groups have been named grand champions and been recognized nationally as consistent finalists in competition. In 2011, Schrank was inducted into the Tommy Awards Hall of Fame for his many years of excellence in the show choir industry. The Tommy Awards program is an education initiative developed by the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison that recognizes the work of school theater programs, and honors individuals for their work in advocacy of music theater programs as well as quality of performances. Schrank will be joining the arts center for the first time this summer as the choreographer of the show choir camp, taking place from July 15-20. For more information or to register for a camp, please visit the arts center’s Web site at www.shelllakeartscenter.org or call 715-468-2414. — from SLAC
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by Larry Samson BRUCE — Shell Lake fell one game short of their goal of back-to-back regional champions with their 8-5 loss to Bruce in the final game of the regional playoffs on Wednesday, May 30. To get to that game, Shell Lake beat Prairie Farm 11-4 at Prairie Farm on Tuesday, May 29. It was the third matchup for the two teams with each team taking one game. Prairie Farm is a small, rural farming community that takes its baseball seriously. It is the only game in town. Playing in their new community-built baseball field, one could sense their pride in their team. They had the home-field advantage as bleachers were filled with fans supporting their team. Shell Lake took a three-run lead in the first inning. The Panthers came to bat and with two outs they filled the bases. A little blooper behind the plate caught by BJ Burton got pitcher Sam Livingston out of trouble. Shell Lake added one more run in the second inning when Wyatt Carlson scored. Livingston got into trouble again in the second when the Panthers scored a run, stranding three runners on the bases. Shell Lake scored six more runs in the fourth inning but Prairie Farm answered back with three runs. It was 10-4 and the spirit was out of the Panthers. As the game got longer, Livingston got stronger. He faced 34 batters, gave up four runs on hits walking seven, and he struck out nine. Shell Lake came out of the dugout and scored first when Darren Sahlstrom crossed the plate in the first inning. Bruce got out of the inning, stranding two Lakers in scoring position. Bruce quickly took the lead with back-to-back home runs in their barely legal short field. Shell Lake answered back in the third but Bruce came back with four more runs. Shell Lake scored two more in the fourth inning, Carlson hit one over the fence as
did Caleb Schmidt. Shell Lake hit four home runs this year, three were at Bruce. Shell Lake came to bat in the seventh inning. With two out, they loaded up the bases. Carlson struck out on a full count. Isaac Cusick pitched a good game and got the loss. He faced 33 batters, gave up eight runs on eight hits, he walked two and struck out five. Bruce will go on to play Drummond in the sectionals, the winner of that game will play the winner in the game between Pepin/Alma and Greenwood. Shell Lake finished the season with a 1510 record.
Sam Livingston slides under the Bruce pitcher who is trying to get out of his way as he waits for the throw. — Photos by Larry Samson
BJ Burton and Caleb Schmidt high five after Schmidt’s out-of-the-park home run. The home run brought the Lakers within two runs. Shell Lake lost 8-5 in the final game of the playoffs to Bruce on Wednesday, May 30.
Butternut Hills Ladies
Chip-ins: Lorie Wollum, No. 14; Jeanie Bednar No. 8; Diane Downs No. 9, Lil Bartholomew No. 17.
9-hole 1st flight Low gross: Dori Washburn, 52 Low net: Midge Kinkead, 38 Low putts: Midge Kinkead, 15 2nd flight Low gross: Myra Traubenik, 53 Low net: Bev Grocke, 38 Low putts: Pat Hellzen, Kathy Krause, Carol Reynolds, 17 3rd flight Low gross: Jan Grilley, 62 Low net: Arlys Santiago, Mary McCall, 39 Low putts: Jan Grilley, 16
Spooner Ladies Golf League May 29
9-hole league Beat the Pro and Flighted Skins Beat the pro: Dave’s score 39 Penny Cuskey 36 (Net) Mary Lou Barneson 36 (Net) Emily Durand 36 (Net) Myra Scherer 32 (Net) Flighted Skins First flight: Penny Cuskey, 6, No. 10; Terri Lindstrom, 5, No. 13, M. L. Barneson, 5, No. 18 Second flight: Jan Huse, 8, No. 10; Judy Camron, 5, No. 11; Cheryl Duden, 6, No. 13
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Golf league scores
18-hole Weekly Event: Best Poker Hand Winners: Carol Johnson and Mary Ann Solie, five 4s; Diane Downs and Janet Bergh five 5s; Lil Bartholomew and Cindy Hansen five 8s 1st flight Low gross: Mary Ann Solie, 96 Low net: Carol Johnson, 71 Low putts: Lori Wollum, 29 2nd flight Low gross: Vicki Sigmund, 107 Low net: Diane Downs 73 Low putts: Diane Downs, 28 3rd flight Low gross: Lil Bartholomew, 125 Low net: Pati Parker 81 Low putts: Lil Bartholomew 34
Sports reporter: Larry Samson E-mail results to: wcregister@centurytel.net
Chip-ins: M.L. Barneson, No. 18; Terri Lindstrom, No. 14
18-hole league Game: Low Gross/Low Net/ Low Putts Low gross: First: Peg Holman, 88; second: Peggy Schroeder, 97 Low net; First: Linda Nichols, 69; tie 2nd: Pat Weiss and Mary Dahedl, 71 Low putts: Tie first: Mary Ann Solie and Marge Holman 34 Birdie: Mary Dahedl, No. 15
Jesse Gronning makes a diving tag on the Prairie Farm runner. Shell Lake beat Prairie Farm 11-4 on Tuesday, May 29, to advance to the final game of regional playoffs.
Laker girls are Regional champs again
by Larry Samson SHELL LAKE — With a 4-1 win over Clear Lake on Thursday, May 31, Shell Lake earned a back-toback regional championship in softball. Shell Lake had played the Warriors twice this season, winning 10-1 and 13-0. This time around, Clear Lake made some adjustments in pitching, moved some players around and Go online to see was a different team. Shell Lake got out to an more photos! early start when Jen Conwcregisteronline.com nell scored after getting on base with a single. Emmalee Statz scored for Shell Lake clinched the regional championship for the second year in a row Shell Lake in the third inwith their 4-1 win over Clear Lake on Thursday, May 31. Mark Lehnherr and ning and Erica Kozial in Kelly Green coach the team. They are enjoying the best season since girls softthe fifth. Katie Gronning ball was started back in the 1970s. — Photo by Larry Samson added one more run in the schools met twice this year in the playoffs. Shell Lake sixth for insurance. Coming to bat in the top of the seventh, Clear Lake eliminated Drummond in the volleyball and basketball made a little rally, scoring one run with two outs. They regionals. The third time was not a charm. Shell Lake left runners on first and second. A fly ball to Kayla had a 2-1 lead going into the sixth inning when the Drummond leadoff batter, Beth Best, pounded the ball Blazer ended the game. Kristen Kraetke got the win as she faced 29 batters. deep to right field to score after Statz dropped the ball She gave up one run on four hits. She struck out four after tagging her out. That was a turning point. At that point, the momentum shifted and the Lumber Jills were batters while giving up only one walk. The jubilation ended four days later on the Lakers hot and Lakers were not. They scored three more runs home field when they lost the first game of the section- after Shell Lake had two outs on them. Shell Lake anals 8-4 to the Drummond Lumber Jills on Monday, June swered back with one run and it was a 5-3 game going 4. With the loss, the Lakers season came to an end and into the seventh inning. Drummond added three more the Lumber Jills will go on to play Thorp on Thursday, insurance runs. Shell Lake had a rally going with runJune 7. Thorp advanced to the final game of the section- ners at first and third with no outs. Shell Lake hit into a double play and came out of the inning with a run. als after they beat Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran 7-6. Shell Lake had beaten Drummond 13-8 back in April After the game was over, the players wished the Lumwhen they first met in a nonconference game. Drum- ber Jills good luck in their game with Thorp. The Lakmond came back to even up the score. These two ers finished out their season 22-2.
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Sports reporter: Larry Samson E-mail results to: wcregister@centurytel.net
Laker girls compete in seven events with five competitors at state track
LA CROSSE — “It was a beautiful weekend and I could not be any prouder of the girls and the work they put in,” praised Shell Lake track coach Katrina Granzin. Shell Lake had five girls competing and in seven events. Five events were individual and two were relays. Five events competed in trials on Friday, June 1, with the goal of making it in the top nine to advance into finals on Saturday, June 2. Starting off in competition was senior Jen Cassel in her open 400, followed by sophomore Shania Pokorny in the very next heat in her open 400. Both ran good times and advanced to Saturday. Directly following the 400 was Shell Lake’s 4x100-meter relay consisting of sophomore Hannah Cassel, sophomore Hana Anderson, Pokorny and Jen Cassel. “In this relay we always hope for good handoffs and we could not have had better and we advanced on to Saturday,” stated Granzin. The next event was the 300-meter hurdles for Hannah Cassel. She placed 14th overall and was not able to advance to Saturday. “She was a bit disappointed but what she needed to remember was she is 14th in the whole state for our division. It is a challenge all on its own to even make it to state and there was a lot of success that has led up to this race and she still had a great time,” explained the coach. The last event of the day was the 4x400-meter relay consisting of Pokorny, Hannah Cassel, senior Emma Anderson and Jen Cassel. They had a great run and also advanced to Saturday. Saturday morning’s finals had over 8,000 fans filling the stadium, including some Shell Lake parents, staff and students. “Again I could not be prouder of
these girls as they ran their best times of the season in every event. We started it off with a quote by Christopher Robin that I wanted them to hear. ‘You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think and coach Granzin says you are also faster than you know.’ “Some of the highlights for me as a coach were watching Emma Anderson run her perfect 1,600-meter run and setting a new school record at 5:06.66, only to come back a few hours later and run a new school record at 2:17.52 in the 800meter run putting her in second place but only missing first by hundredths of a second. “Watching both Shania Pokorny and Jen Cassel as they both competed together in the 400-meter finals. “Seeing girls as they all worked so hard and did so well as they competed in the 4x100- and 4x400-meter relays. “However, the biggest highlight for me was everyone who ran at state also had the opportunity to stand on the podium and bring home one or more medals to remember this day with.” State qualifiers Emma Anderson: 800-meter run, second, 2:17.52; 1,600-meter run, third, 5:06.66; 4x400, third, 4:06.82. Jen Cassel: 400-meter dash, fifth, 59.76; 4x100-meter relay, sixth, 51.40; 4x400meter relay, third, 4:06.82. Shania Pokorny: 400-meter dash, eighth, 1:00.64; 4x100-meter relay, sixth, 51.40; 4x400-meter relay, third, 4:06.82. Hannah Cassel: 300-meter hurdles, 14th, 47.70; 4x100-meter relay, sixth, 51.40; 4x400-meter relay, third, 4:06.82. Hana Anderson: 4x100-meter relay, sixth, 51.40.
Shell Lake track team place fourth overall at the state track and field meet held Friday and Saturday, June 1-2, at UW-La Crosse. Shell Lake sent five girls to state in seven events. Making the trip were Hana Anderson, Emma Anderson, Jen Cassel, Shania Pokorny and Hannah Cassel.
The Shell Lake 4x100-meter relay team took sixth place with a time of 51.40. The team consisted of Jen Cassel, Shania Pokorny, Hanna Anderson and Hannah Cassel. — Photos submitted
Standing tall on the winners platform, the Shell Lake 4x400-meter relay team took third place with a time of 4:06.82.
Emma Anderson made three trips to the winners platform as she placed second in the 800-meter run, third in the 1,600-meter run and third in the 4x4 relay. Her times of 2:17.52 in the 800-meter run and 5:06.66 in the 1,600-meter run are now the new school records.
All-conference softball team announced
SHELL LAKE — Softball players from Shell Lake named to the Central Lakeland All-Conference team were senior Emmalee Statz, and sophomores Kristen Kraetke, Hailey Flach, Jenny Connell and Katie Gronning. Receiving honorable mention were
Jen Cassel made three trips to the winners platform as she placed fifth in the 400-meter dash, third in the 4x4 and sixth in the 4x1 relay. The state meet is a fitting finish for an outstanding track career.
senior Erica Kozial and junior Kayla Blazer. Birchwood softball players named to the East Lakeland All-Conference team are seniors Kirsten Henk and Amanda Cherney, and sophomore Vanessa Frandsen. — submitted
SGC records fourth hole-in-one of the year
SPOONER – On Tuesday, May 29, Spooner Golf Club recorded the fourth hole-in-one of the year. Member Tom
Powers aced the par-3 fourth hole, which measures at 125 yards, using a pitching wedge. — from SGC
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Cooperative presents eight scholarships
Publisher of the Register, Leader and Advertisers presents total of $6,000 to eight area graduates
FREDERIC - For the 13th consecutive year, the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association, which produces the InterCounty Leader and Washburn County Register newspapers and the Advertisers, has presented scholarships to graduates at schools in the area. This year, the cooperative presented $6,000 in scholarships to eight area schools Frederic, Grantsburg, Siren, Webster, Luck, Shell Lake, St. Croix Falls and Unity. ICCPA has presented at least one scholarship to area graduates since 1989. In 1998, the cooperative began giving its $300 scholarship to a graduate at each of the seven public schools in Burnett and Polk counties, and the cooperative’s board of directors voted that same year to raise the amount to $750, beginning with the 1999 scholarships. In 2005, Shell Lake became the eighth area public school to receive the cooperative’s yearly award. Recipients of the scholarships are chosen based on academic excellence, an interest in journalism or photography and on recommendation by scholarship committees. Receiving the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association scholarships this
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Evan Oachs
Siren High School
Hunter Wilson
Luck High School
Joey Erickson
Webster High School
Etta Johnston
Unity High School
year were Evan Oachs, Siren; Joey Erickson, Webster; Michael Tesch, Frederic; Gabe Lagarde, Shell Lake; Hunter Wilson, Luck; Etta Johnston, Unity; Hannah Rod, Grantsburg; and Matthew
Michael Tesch
Frederic High School
Hannah Rod
Grantsburg High School
Rude, St. Croix Falls. Members of the cooperative's board of directors are Charles Johnson of Trade Lake, chair; Ann Fawver of Luck, Janet Oachs of Grantsburg, Carolyn
Gabe Lagarde
Shell Lake High School
Matthew Rude
St. Croix Falls High School
Wedin of Frederic and Merlin Johnson of Grantsburg. The manager of the cooperative is Doug Panek. - Gary King
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All-hazards radio service improved in Hayward area
WECB’s technician responsible for the move. KZZ79 operates on a frequency of 162.475 MHz, serving the residents of all or parts of Burnett, Polk, Washburn, Sawyer, Douglas and Bayfield counties. The system is operated by WECB in partnership with the National Weather Service. All-hazards radio provides weather warnings and watches, forecasts, current conditions and information related to other natural and man made disasters. Further information is available at http://ecb.org/broadcasting/wx.html. — from WECB
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Embers of the Heart
by Troy Benham It doesn’t matter where you lie, or where you stay, Home is where the heart is, and the heart doesn’t often stray.
Friends are the greatest treasure, and treasure can be shared. By one or by many, it is by others we are often cared, for, We walk not alone, never have, never will,
There is a sense deep inside, we always seek to fill. This we often do with love or with malice, And this engulfs our ever-living palace.
This is how we keep our mind in a state of somber trance, Seeking some kind of relief, or perhaps just one last chance.
Truly to speak from the heart in the place we live or stay, Screaming out in silence each and every day.
Academic news
EAU CLAIRE — Local students who received degrees during commencement exercises at the University of WisconsinEau Claire on Saturday, May 19, were: Sarona: Katherine Curran, Bachelor of Arts degree in political science; Shell Lake: Alyssa Geary, Bachelor of Arts in journalism; Spooner: Elaine Fredrickson, Bachelor of Arts in journalism; Kevan LaPorte, Bachelor of Science in athletic training; and John Russell, Master of Business Administration in business administration. — from TheLink ••• AUSTIN, Texas — Kelly Conroy, daughter of Dan and Maureen Conroy, Spooner, and granddaughter of Esther Conroy, Webster, graduated with her Doctor of Philosophy in foreign language education from the University of Texas at Austin on Saturday, May 19. Conroy accepted a position teaching Spanish linguistics at Northern Illinois University
beginning in the fall. She and her husband, Austin Lundeby, will be relocating to the area this summer. —submitted ••• SUPERIOR — The University of Wisconsin-Superior has named the following local students to the dean’s list for academic achievement during the spring 2012 semester. Birchwood: Rachel Leiser; Sarona: Jessica Rubin; Shell Lake: Sharon Ricci; Spooner: Adam Frankiewicz, Kyle Gauger, Alyssa Gostonczik, Brittney Hanley, Samuel Holden, Lindsey Lenser, Lisa Pederson; and Trego: Andrew Olson and Theresa Woodruff. — from TheLink ••• RIPON — Aurora Pollei, a senior art history and history major, has been named to the dean’s list at Ripon College for the spring 2012 semester, which recognizes academic excellence. Pollei is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darin G. Pollei, Shell Lake. — from ReadMedia
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The Coins for Critters Fundraiser, hosted by the Washburn County Area Humane Society, was a huge success again this year. Kindergarten through sixth grades in Shell Lake, Spooner and Northwood participated. Mrs. Smith’s thirdgrade class from Spooner Elementary won the grand prize. Greg and Mardell Vreeland, of the Spooner train, donated gift certificates for the pizza train to each student and one of their parents in the winning classroom. The coin donations were calculated by averaging the donations and the number of students in each classroom in order to make it fair for all-sized classrooms. The top winners in each school received ice-cream treats for their efforts. The WCAHS and all the animals that will be helped are very grateful for all the generosity. — Photo submitted
Dewey-LaFollette by Karen Mangelsen
Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Gene and Carlotta Romsos Wednesday evening to wish Gene a happy birthday. Garry Crosby is home again after being in the hospital in Eau Claire for several days. He broke his hip recently and is now recuperating. He is wished a complete and speedy recovery. Karen and Hank Mangelsen went out to eat with Larry, Jake, Holly, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen and Mary and Gale Erickson Friday evening. Gale and Mary are Holly’s uncle and aunt from Rochester, Minn., and they were celebrating their 54th-wedding anniversary. Donna, Gerry, Lawrence and Nina Hines went to Maple Grove, Minn., and Vadnais Heights, Minn., Saturday. They attended graduation open houses for
two of Gerry and Donna’s grandsons, Bryton Hines and Bryce Sweet. Saturday visitors of Hank and Karen Mangelsen were Jake, Grace, Hannah and Larry Mangelsen and Jason Romsos. Kris Fjelstad’s sister, Pat Kage of Eau Claire, visited Kris and Bob over the weekend. Lida Nordquist went with Jan and Hannah Schott Saturday to the graduation open houses for Bryton Hines and Bryce Sweet in the Twin Cities. That night, Lida stayed with Joleen and Richard Funk. On Sunday she helped Richard celebrate his birthday. Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Doris and Steve Schmidt Sunday afternoon. They live near Pine City, Minn.
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TREGO — On Friday, June 1, the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board moved all-hazards radio station KZZ79 from the Webster area to a location a few miles north of Trego, with the objective of significantly improving coverage in the Hayward area. Listeners in the Hayward area, who were previously unable to receive a reliable signal from any all-hazards weather radio station, should easily receive this relocated station. However, listeners in southwest Burnett and northwest Polk counties may notice degraded reception because of the move. Those listeners are encouraged to tune in the Pine City, Minn., allhazards radio station WNG678, 162.425 MHz. WNG678 provides excellent coverage in southwest Burnett and northwest Polk counties. “Listeners who had previous difficulty receiving all-hazards radio in the Hayward area via their weather radios should notice improved reception, just in time for this summer’s hazardous weather season,” said Mike Mueller,
Mrs. Smith’s class wins Coins for Critters fundraiser contest
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Public comments sought for a proposed Green Tier contract with Bosch Packaging Technologies Inc.
NEW RICHMOND — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has negotiated a proposed contract with Bosch Packaging Technologies Inc. for its New Richmond and Shell Lake facilities to participate in Tier 2 of the Green Tier program. Bosch serves a wide variety of markets with its packaging equipment including candy and confectionary, bakery, refrigerated and frozen food, pharmaceutical, medical, personal care, pet food, lawn and garden chemicals and more. DNR will welcome comments from Bosch customers, neighbors, stakeholders and others for the next 30 days. In Tier 2 of the program, participants negotiate customized contracts with DNR and interested stakeholders. These contracts enable significant environmental
improvements and can allow for certain types of regulatory flexibility, though Bosch is not requesting any flexibility at this time. Participants in Tier 2 are also recognized for satisfying more rigorous eligibility requirements than those in Tier 1. Tier 2 applicants must have an environmental management system, a plan-do-check-act tool helps a company understand its environmental impacts, already in place at the time of application. The EMS developed by Bosch was certified by the International Organization for Standardization in 2011. As part of Green Tier, Bosch commits to continual improvement in environmental performance. Current goals for the New Richmond and Shell Lake facilities include
continued hazardous waste elimination and reductions in relative carbon dioxide emissions, specifically a 12percent drop in relative carbon dioxide emissions from 2007 levels. Specific information on this proposed contract and on the Green Tier program can be accessed at: dnr.wi.gov/ topic/GreenTier/Comments.html. DNR will accept public comments and requests for a public informational meeting on this proposed contract through July 3. Comments and requests may be directed to Mark McDermid, Department of Natural Resources, 101 S. Webster St. CO/5, Madison, WI 53703 or at mark.mcdermid@ wisconsin.gov or by calling 608-267-3125. — from WDNR
Shell Lake Schools honor roll
Fourth quarter Senior high A honor roll Sage Alberts, Emma Anderson, Hana Anderson, Trevor Anderson, D’Artagnan Andrysiak, Kimberly Atkinson, Amy Bouchard, David Brereton, Bethany Bulgrin, Jill Butenhoff, Tia Carlson, Hannah Cassel, Jennifer Cassel, Kendra Collier, Jennifer Connell, Isaac Cusick, Sage Dunham, Kelsey Egbert, Casey Furchtenicht, Emma Gimse White, Franziska Graf, Katie Gronning, Lynsey Hagen, Corey Hamer, Madeleine Hodgett, Brett Holman, Calista Holman, Dillon Hopke, Adam Hungerbuhler, Kourtney Klassa, Colleen Knoop, Kristen Kraetke, Jade LaFave, Gabriel Lagarde, Johnathan Lloyd, Rachel Mechtel, Carley Myers, Kellie Myers, Makenzie Olson, Seth Olson, Emilee Organ, Curtis Parker, Shania Pokorny, Kassidy Roecker, Darren Sahlstrom, Jesi Sando, Sabrina Skindzelewski, Noah Skluzacek, Katie Slater, Cheyenne Tiegs, Tanner Williams and Chloe’ Wykel. Senior high B honor roll Carley Andrysiak, Andrea Bauch, Emma Bennis, Kayla Blazer, Bradley Burton, Wyatt Carlson, Chrystal Dvorak, Allysha Feeney, Steven Frey, Abigail Granzin, Jesse Gronning, Grace Helstern, Rachael Jensen, Madison Johnson, Shelby Jones, Kaylea Kidder, Carisis Kodesh, Benjamin Laub, Anthony Lloyd, Sarah Mayer, Tracy McMullin, Emma Mechtel, Alecia Meister, Chelsea Melton, Renee Mikula, Andrea Miranda, Samuel Muska, Cody Nielsen, Katrina Nyreen, Katherine Parker, Talon Pollei, April Richter, Cody Robinson, Dakota Robinson,
Jeremy Sandstrom, Brianna Schaefer, Sarah Shumaker, Brandon Skille, Beau Skluzacek, Cole Smith, Kayla Smith, Mikayla Smith, Katelyn Soltis, Marissa Spaulding, Stephanie Stetler, Abigail Story, Anthony Wey and Staci Zempel. Middle school A honor roll Keagan Blazer, Kaitlyn Haynes, Lindsey Lord, Martin, Daniel Parish, Kenneth Shaw, Natalie Smith, Lindsey Spaulding, Kyley Williams, Amber Anderson, Emily Parish, Cassidy Schroeder, Isaac Otterson, Caitlyn Brereton, Lauren Osborn, Amanda Brereton, Hope Balts, Caleb LaFave, Nathaniel Wingler, Gina McSweeney, Jerney Meister, Lanae Paulson, Sheri Clark, Anna Hungerbuhler, Tara Gramberg, Marty Anderson, Heidi Steines, Cassandra Skindzelewski, Emily McCarthy, McKenzie Strus, Tiffany Herzog, Courtney Melton, Jack Skluzacek, Zachary Melton, Emma Thomas, Hailey Christensen, Alyssa Hodgett, Rei Grandadam, Richard Feeney, Caitlyn Schaefer, Reyna Stone, Savannah Soltis, Logan Zebro and James Crawford. Middle school B honor roll Caitlyn Rocarek, Rachel Kidder, Nicole Mikula, Dominic Hopke, Madison LaFave, Shrishti Monga, Neissya York, Drew Johnson, Nathaniel Swan, Bryan Grandadam, KayDe Bontekoe, Alex Eiche, Jade Folstad, Travis Klassa, Stephanie Tinsley, Bryanna Davies, Taylor Rohow, Daniel LaVeau, Ariana Udovich, Niki Everroad, Alyssa Schultz, Kaelin Laub, John Green Jr. and Lilly Rau.
Sixth-grade A honor roll Grace Anderson, Kennedy Baumgart, Isabel Carrillo, Katie Crosby, Kennedy Ellanson, Madison Fogelberg, Bailee Hanson, Sean Heckel, Julia Johnson, Emily Jones, Meredith Kevan, Ashlea Meister, Logan Pashby, Julia Pokorny, Tyler Rognholt, Arianna Schreiber, Adrianna Smith, Greta Stellrecht, Allison Tims, Clare Walker, Miranda Weber, Jannah Williams and Emily Wykel. Sixth-grade B honor roll Robert Bontekoe, Gracie Christensen, Blake Fogelberg, Noah Haines, Madeline Hopke, Jordan Irvine, Colton Kodesh, Blake Krueger, Cassie Lawrence, Cody McTaggart, Megan Stone, Phabien Sturtze and Tyler Toth. Fifth-grade A honor roll Payton Anderson, Keolani Baumgart, Ashley Clark, Alexis DeLadi, Taylor Eiche, Madelynn Flach, Heidi Fredrickson, Breanna Green, Erick Haynes, Jordan Herzog, McLain Hutton, Natalie Jury, Morgan Kruger, Dawson LaRue, Carter Lawrence, Andrew Martin, Kayla McCarthy, Anna Mikula, Breeana Monson, Ellie Nelson, Carly Osborn, Gene Quam, Cassie Skattebo, Molly Slater, Savannah Steines, Rachel Swan, Samuel Symond, Nicholas Udovich and Opal Warren. Fifth-grade B honor roll Jordan Dougard, Cecilia Harrington, Zachary Jensen, Brook Kidder, Alecia Knoop, Dakota LaSarge, Emily Lloyd, Vishav Monga, Ivy Morrison, Daniel Nielsen, Luke Savas, Douglas Scalzo, Benjamin Talbert and Sean Wells. — from Shell Lake Schools
Man, we have had a busy week here in Barronett. Seems that most of our residents were out and about, enjoying the beautiful weather. First of all, though, I am very sorry to report that Frank Budlowski passed away on May 24. I had never met Frank before his accident, which left him wheelchairbound, but he was one of the most active people around anyway. When the weather was nice you could always see Frank outside, walking his dogs with Floyd or Darlene, or supervising some project that he and Floyd were working on. He was a very vocal advocate for the rights of handicapped people. He loved his family, and there was always a big family gathering for his birthdays. He had many friends in this area, and he will be sadly missed. Our sympathy goes out to his family. John Schmidt, who deserted us and went to Colorado a few years ago, was back in the area for a couple of days. He and his friend, Cindy, stopped at the Red Brick Cafe for breakfast and to chat with friends one day last week. It was so nice to see him again. Can’t imagine anyone moving from an exciting place like Barronett to Colorado. I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that his family is out there. Tinille Lehmann competed in the Twin Cities marathon on Sunday. She was very happy with her time, 4:43:02. That’s incredible! It would take me at least four days to go a little over 26 miles. Jim Marsh and his daughter, Olivia, competed in races this past weekend in Cameron. Olivia took first place in the girls “Hailey’s Comet” race, and Jim took fifth in his age group for the 5K. Jim was pretty happy with his finish, too. He came in 95th out of 270 racers. Great work you two. I was at a graduation in Spooner on Saturday, and guess who I ran into? Irene Saal and her hubby, Robert. I’m sure most of you remember Irene. She used to waitress at the Red Brick. She and Robert are managing a hotel in Park Falls now, and seem to be enjoying life thoroughly. She asked me to tell everyone hello. It was a nice surprise to visit with her again. We finally got the rest of our garden planted on June 2. It was so muddy this spring that we were afraid we would be planting in a swamp. Hopefully everything will grow and produce abundantly. Joey, Leanne, Oskar and Mischa Reichoff invited Duane and me to their home for dinner on Thursday evening. They bought Hohweiler’s house a little over a year ago, so they are our next-door neighbors. We had a wonderful time. Leanne is an excellent cook, the little
ones are adorable, and we talked about everything. After supper Joey and Leanne taught us a new way to play four-handed Cribbage. Leanne and Duane were partners, and Joey and I were partners. It really doesn’t matter who won or lost, it was a fun game, but it was just a game. I’m giving fair warning to any place that serves liquid refreshments. You might want to ban me from the premises, I’m a klutz. I was over to Campia on Saturday, having coffee with Jerry and Carol Hefty, and Jerry spilled his coffee. I rushed to the kitchen, got a towel, and was mopping up the coffee before it ran onto the chairs — all the time telling Jerry what a klutz he is and that I really can’t take him anywhere without being embarrassed. OK, while this little lecture is going on, I tipped over my coffee cup and spilled it right on a man sitting at our table. Don’t even think that I will live that one down as long as Jerry is around. Then, on Sunday morning, Duane, Tru, and I were having a nice breakfast at the Red Brick Cafe, I reached for my ice water and spilled it right in Duane’s lap. Once again I rushed to the kitchen to get something to mop it up with, and while I was cleaning up the water, I spilled my coffee. What in the world is going on? That’s not all. Tru had a pancake and we needed a little butter for it. So I went to the front of the cafe and the waitress handed me three packets of butter. As I was walking back to the table, one of the packets started to fall. Instead of letting it drop and picking it up from the floor, I did one of those juggling routines, caught it about three times, and then it flew through the air. Sally Landstrom was there having breakfast with Diane Craine and Donna Olson, and the butter missed her head by about 2 inches and nearly landed in her plate. How embarrassing! Maybe I should just order out from now on. Simon Hallgren, Angie and Shane Lehmann’s foreign exchange student, was at Don and Anitia’s this past weekend, noticed that Suzy and Ryan were in the barn, and decided that he would like to see how the cows were milked. Simon is not a farm kid, in fact, he had never seen a cow up close and personal before. Ryan was milking and talked Simon into trying his hand at it. He was a little shaky, being that the cows outweigh him by about 500 pounds, but Suzy recommended that he stay around for a while. She thinks that with a little practice he will be pretty handy around the farm. Wonder what Simon thinks about that. Simon’s parents, sister, and sister’s fiancé will be flying in from Norpeg, Sweden, on Wednesday and will be in
Barronett on Thursday for a visit. There will be a goingaway party for Simon on Saturday at the Lehmann’s hunting shack. The Hallgren family will be leaving for Florida to see Disney World on Tuesday, and then will fly back to Sweden. We hope Simon will be able to come back to visit once in a while. The Lehmann family is going to miss him. Don and Anitia went to Gary and Cheryl’s house for a fish fry last Monday night. Other guests were Aaron and Erin Lehmann, Heidi Diesterhaft and DaShaun, and Marguerite Anderson. Anitia said that the dinner was delicious and that they all had a very good time. Pooch and Ken Olson invited Anitia and Don to their home for dinner on Saturday evening. Pooch bad a lovely dinner prepared for them, and afterward they played a few games of cards. When the card games were done. Pooch offered coffee and dessert, and, much to Anitia’s surprise, she had a birthday cake for her. Of course they couldn’t finish off the whole cake, so Pooch sent it home with the Lehmanns, and the kids were able to enjoy it, too. Anitia’s birthday is the 7th, by the way. I guess that’s about it from Barronett this week. If you missed the Barron County dairy breakfast, or even if you didn’t miss it, remember that the Washburn County dairy breakfast is this Saturday at the fairgrounds. I plan to be there — trying not to spill coffee, milk or water. See you next time.
Barronett by Judy Pieper
Ice-cream break
Mrs. LaFave’s kindergarten class enjoyed a walk downtown for an ice-cream break on Tuesday, May 29. Emily Swan, Katrina Miller and Dominick Ricci didn’t mind it at all. —Photo by Larry Samson
Dewey Country
Once again it’s goodbye to May and it’s hello to June. Yes, June is Dairy Month and it’s time to salute our hardworking dairy farm families. Of course, it’s also Brid’s Month. Yes, June is a busy month. A very happy birthday to Mitch Cooper way out in Scottsdale, Ariz. Have a great one Mitch. Happy anniversary to Steve and Ella Friendt as they celebrate 44 years together. Happy anniversary to Mary and Phil Watkins as they enjoy 21 years together on June 8. Have a great day. Happy birthday wishes to Nancy Atkinson as she enjoys her special day with many more to come on June 8. Happy anniversary to Gary and Crickett McKenzie as they celebrate 38 years together with more to come on June 8. Happy birthday to Lolly Haines with many more wished for Lolly. Happy anniversary to Warren and my favorite sister, Marie, as they enjoy 56 years together with many more wished. Happy birthday to Alvin Honetor on his special day, June 10, when Alvin turns 84 years young, with many more to come. Happy birthday to twins Nolan and Abby Stellrecht as they enjoy their special day. They are grandkids of Ann Stellrecht. Happy anniversary to Frank and Carol Graf on June 10 with lots more to come. Happy birthday wishes go out to Judy Leonard on her special day, June 11. Have a great one. Happy birthday to Sandy Redding as she enjoys her special day June 11 with lots more to come. Happy birthday wishes go out to Donna Crosby on June 11 when she has her one day when she is queen for a day. June 12, a very happy birthday to Christopher Redding on his special day. Have a wonderful day, Christopher. Happy anniversary to Chuck and Heidi Hile on June 13 when the Hiles celebrate 25 years together with lots more to come. Happy birthday to Carol Graf on June 13 when she enjoys her special day. When driving around our countryside, look in the woods as there are so many wildflowers out and they are so pretty. Saturday found Paula Cramer coming home and doing a lot of chores. We went up to the cemetery to put flowers on Sunshine’s grave. It’s been 17 months since he passed away and there are many times each day I think of him. We would have been married 47 years on June 5. My time will come and then we’ll be together again. Saturday evening, Paula and Rylee and Reyana and myself went out for supper. Cameron School was out for the summer on June 1. Penny and Jeff were done along with Rem and Ry. This fall, Reyana starts 4-year-old kindergarten. It’s amazing how time flies. Memorial Day found our family together at Penny and Jeff Ladd’s. It was such a beautiful day and so nice. It was so nice to just relax and to heck with all the work. Paula Cramer was there and son Richy and his girl, Cathy Ladd, and her honey, Barry; Julie and her hubby and three boys and Jason and Nick. All enjoyed a beautiful day along with a grill out. I for one couldn’t wait for the election to be over June 5. I’m so tired of getting all these calls. It just didn’t seem to end until June 5. Memorial Day found Jimmy Atkinson, Noel and Pattie Beaufeaux and sons Mitch and Kyle, Dan and Lisa Otto, Charlie and Marjorie, and Kristen and Scott Carl and Kim, Jannah and Brianne at Jim and Sandy Atkinson’s for a grill out. Also Sandy’s sister, Nancy Atkinson, and daughter Cheryl were out for the cookout. Talking with Jim Toll we find Jim was in the Shell Lake hospital for four days. He called Bill Taubman to come and take
by Pauline Lawrence
him to the doctor as Jim couldn’t breathe. Jim says he is feeling much better. Marilyn Toll from the Twin Cities came up. Dave was home for the weekend helping his pa with things that needed to be done. I forgot to mention that my daughter, Paula, loves to paint. Well when she was home she painted my pump in the middle of the yard, the corn planter, and my entrance door. She has had so much practice with her rentals and everything looks wonderful. Paula left Sunday morning, taking Rylee and Reyanna home. Craig Smith was up for the Memorial Day weekend. He went back Tuesday. He sure misses his mom, M. Pauline Smith. She was like a mom to me and I miss her, too. Don Denotter is a patient at the Spooner hospital taking therapy. Please keep Donnie in your special thoughts and prayers. Nancy Murray and Diane Hulleman went to the flea market in Hayward last week. Diane was so happy as she has her mother’s dishes and she found a salt and pepper shaker and a pepper mill to match her mother’ dishes. Diane says it’s a real treasure. Thursday Diane went to Colleen and Chad Jensen’s and Izzy’s, meeting Jackie Perlt, and the three went garage shopping. They ended up going later shopping. Along the way Diane bought more flowers and put in her pumpkin patch. Says she mowed for five hours on her lawn and Sunday she was making buns for the Gerlach’s daughter who graduated from high school. Talking with Sandy Redding we find she is doing much better, which we are glad to hear. She says she only has to go to the doctor once a month at Mayo in Eau Claire. Jeff and Dee Redding and their kids were up last weekend and stayed over. Tim and Chris Redding and children, Robin and Robyn Major and son, and Dawn and Bill Kane and family came up a week ago Sunday for a cookin. The girls did the work and brought food so it was enjoyable for the Reddings. On one of the last storms we had, lightning struck a tree at the Bernard Reddings. It knocked out the yard light, a timer, garage door, DVD player, antenna, two phones, Sandy’s heart machine and circuits on breakers on Sandy’s stove. What a rainstorm it was for the Reddings. Talking with Beth Crosby we find she has bad news. Her honey, Garry, was doing something with the garage door and must have slipped and fell and broke his left hip. He was taken to Cumberland hospital and then to Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Surgery was done and he is now home. Beth tells us Garry will have a three-month vacation and if he has to go to Iowa, Beth is ready and rarin’ to take Garry’s place. He is getting around quite well as they put a rod in his leg. Beth spent Memorial Day waiting for Garry to come out of surgery. Please keep Garry and Beth and their three sons and their families in your special thoughts and prayers. Ashley Crosby came home for the Memorial Day weekend as her honey was on call. Memorial guests at Garry and Beth’s were Donna and Jerry Melin, Gene and Donna Crosby and Robin and Jerry Denver. A week ago Thursday found Garry and Beth by Madison where they took in the grandson, Chase Crosby’s, graduation from 4-year-old kindergarten. They also attended Isaac Crosby’s graduation from 4-year-old kindergarten at Shell Lake. Those Crosbys are one tough and rough bunch and they’ll come through Garry’s misfortune. Marv Knoop tells us it’s six weeks ago that he broke his ribs. As of this time he still has a lot of pain. He sleeps in a chair since this happened and can’t lay down. We hope you get better soon, Marv. Butch and Loretta VanSelus had a great time. Yes, Friday they drove to Iowa to attend Otto Lawson and Robin’s wedding. The VanSeluses stayed over
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Friday and Saturday evening with the wedding on Saturday. Loretta says it was a beautiful wedding and they had oodles and oodles of delicious foods. Friends of the newlyweds came from all over and the church was packed. Later on Saturday evening, the newlyweds were shivareed, which was so much fun. Robin was a teacher in Washington, D.C., and came to Sheldon, Iowa, and loved it. Our best wishes to the newlyweds. May you enjoy your days together. Memorial Day found Robyn Melton home with her ma and pa, Evelyn and Cecil Melton. While Robyn was home, her two sisters, Vicki and Peggy, came over to play cards with everyone. This last Saturday, Cecil and Evelyn Melton were at Kayla Hardt’s graduation party. Kayla plans on attending school at WITC-Rice Lake. Donna and Jerry Melin were home at Glen and Lorraine Crosby’s this past weekend. Glen and Lorraine went to their son’s, Gene, and Donna Crosby’s, one day for lunch. And of course, how can we forget the birth of the new great-grandson Glen and Lorraine have. Yes, a baby boy was born June 1 to Jennell and Eric Hanson. Sawyer Christian weighed in at 7 pounds. That makes three sons for the Hansons. Congratulations. Talking with my favorite sister, Marie Quam, she tells us her three sons were busy chopping haylage. She also tells me the strawberries are getting ripe, so it won’t be long until they have lots to sell. Yummy! I was up to the Green Thumb over the weekend and I found they are planning on having a stand in Spooner and Siren.
The owners are Jim and Evoyne Mogenson. Jarrett, Bev and Erick Casselious spent the weekend with Carl and Betty Meister. Betty tells us Carl is getting much stronger and she says he planted most of their garden this spring. He’s been on the tractor but not very much. Sure glad to hear you’re doing better Carl. He’s very thin, Betty says, and not even her wonderful cookin’ helps. The Dewey Town Board met May 15 at the Dewey Town Hall. Rhonda Reynolds came to introduce herself as she has taken over Bobbi Sichta’s job for the emergency management at the government center in Burnett County. We were told the new landing at Little Poquette Lake has been used quite a lot. Our road boss Woody has been busy hauling gravel and doing some fixing on equipment. The board has to have three culverts put in this summer. Next Dewey Town Board meeting will be June 12. Everyone welcome. Jessie DeFilippo has moved to Chicago. We wish her the best. My little Rory loves to be outside but when I mow the lawn, he has a habit of running where I can’t see him, so I lock him in the entryway. He is so glad to see when I’m done with the lawn. He just jumps all over me. And of course, when I pick him up he kisses me all over my face. Such a little puppy! Jerry and Gretchen Best were over to Gwen and Chad Stege’s on Sunday where a potluck with a cookout was held with many relatives and friends attending. Scatter sunshine! Have a great week!
Dairy Month treat The last day of school and a free ice-cream cone at the Shell Lake State Bank on Friday, June 1. Life does not get much better than this for Erick, Kayla and Jessica Haynes. The bank is celebrating June Dairy Month by giving out free ice cream every Friday and Saturday during the month of June. — Photo by Larry Samson
Heart Lake news
Monday, May 28, was Memorial Day and graduation had been held the Friday night before on May 25. How time flies. We had a picnic dinner here at Glenview with a short program after which was good for Memorial Day. Jeff Pederson came and took me along with his three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Daniel and Joshia, to the program in the park and the service at the cemetery. He took the kids out to lunch and out to his house to see Aaron who was home for the weekend from Stout. Nick of Minneapolis, Minn., was also home on Saturday. Miss Shell Lake and her court came here on Wednesday to visit with the tenants. Wednesday afternoon visiting Helen V. Pederson was Sue (Quam) Pederson of Amherst. She had spent a few days with her mom and dad who had some health issues, but are doing better. Donna and Allen Sather are back after spending the winter in Kansas. Visiting with the Mortensen families for the last week was Kathy Mortensen, daughter of Kenneth and Delores Mortensen (both deceased) of Florida. Also visiting were Kay Aronsen, Frank and Lillian Ullom and Ronnie Carlson took them out to eat and then back to Florence’s for strawberry shortcake. Ray and Candie Peterson and daughter Jennifer of Henderson, Nev., are here visiting relatives. They stopped to see Mavis and Roger Flach. Roy and Mavis
are cousins. Jennifer Peterson has accepted the position as principal of Spooner High School. Congratulations to you, Jennifer. Arlys Santiago participated in the Relay For Life on Friday night. Arlys joined her Grumpy Old Ladies group for a picnic along with friends Mike and Robyn at Trego on Saturday. The Shell Lake band along with some parents left for New York and Washington, D.C., on Friday and will be gone a week. Saturday morning, John and Mary Marschall attended the Barron County dairy breakfast serving about 4,000 people. On Sunday evening, Brent, Toni, and Luke Safford were supper guests at the Marschalls. Kyle Mathison and Sara Marschall came to visit Sara’s folks and brought them half a dozen little chickens. On Friday, Peder Pederson and friend Kathy joined his family to attend a drama at the St. Paul Bible College in St. Paul and out to eat afterward. Linda and James Kind (Peder’s daughter) and son Zak are here visiting for a few days. They come from Bentonville, Ark. Welcome to Jean and Zino Tully who are new tenants of Glenview. Wendell Lee Turpin of Whiting, Ind., is up in this area and visited with his uncle, Peder Pederson, on Sunday. Show me cattle with a sense of humor and I’ll show you laughing stock.
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OBITUARIES
Send death notices/obituaries to P.O. Box 455, Shell Lake, WI 54871 or e-mail wcregister@centurytel.net
Marilyn Kay Scalzo
Marilyn Kay Scalzo, 75, Spooner, died May 30, 2012, at Spooner Health System Hospital. Marilyn was born Nov. 4, 1936, in Shell Lake to Hubert and Erma Bakker. Marilyn attended and was a graduate of the Shell Lake High School. She married Francis “Bud” Scalzo on June 14, 1979, in LaGrange, Ind. Marilyn worked for Washburn County for a number of years and was also employed at an Army ammunition plant in St. Paul, Minn., for some time. Marilyn enjoyed being outdoors, watching the birds and tending to her garden. She also liked to go dancing, baking and spend time traveling. Marilyn was a member of the Spooner United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepson Tony Scalzo; and sister Pat Messinger.
Marilyn is survived by her loving husband who she “put up with” for many, many years, Francis “Bud”; daughters Brenda (Steve) Novick, Debbie Scalzo and Tammy Scalzo; sons Buck (Dana) Scalzo, Joe (Terri) Scalzo; grandchildren Cassie, Scott, Dan, Mike, Stacie and T.J.; five great-grandchildren; her sisters, Linda (Garey) Mullikin, and Lois Meyer; along with other relatives and friends. Memorial services were held June 4 at Spooner United Methodist Church with Pastor Jack Starr officiating. Interment followed at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner. The Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.scalzo-taylor.com.
Donnie Denotter, 74, Siren, died May 31, 2012, at Spooner Health System Hospital. Visitation will be Thursday, June 7; 4-7 p.m., at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren. Funeral will be Friday, June 8, 11 a.m., with visitation 10 – 11 a.m., at Lakeview United Methodist Church,
Hertel. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.swedbergtaylor.com. The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren, was entrusted with arrangements.
Much has happened since my last writing. The week of showers and thunderstorms over the Memorial Day weekend dropped us 4-plus inches here, then it cleared up and there was a threat of frost on Thursday night, but it was all OK. So folks got busy getting in gardens and flowers, lawn mowing, spraying crops and my boys were haying full force. The old saying goes, “Gotta make hay when the sun shines.” I had two beautiful white swans on my backyard pond one morning. First time ever seeing them there that I remember. I saw my first baby fawn of the year on Friday, June 1, as it crossed the road in front of me by the substation on CTH D. It was so little and cute. The doe went across first. She needs a ticket for child endangerment! While mowing, I see lots of butterflies, swallowtails and monarchs. The hawkweeds are now blooming and they like them. I also see white cabbage and the sulfurs and June bugs are here. I see the gypsy moth and ash borer boxes are out. Goslings are nearly half grown and turtles are sunning themselves on logs. While mowing, I saw only the skin of a snake. Mavis Schlapper has been enjoying watching a black squirrel and Elfreda West was watching a mom feed her baby robins in a nest near her window. Graduation is over and school is out. I went to the Shell Lake State Bank on Friday and caught on. It must be June as they were serving ice-cream cones again this year for June, the Dairy Month. Two USA coaches left Shell Lake High School just before 1 p.m. Friday with the 80 band members, 20 chaperons, their instruments, suitcases and carry-ons, water and ice chests for the trip to New York and Washington, D.C., for the week. It was exciting to watch them load all that stuff. It only took 30 minutes and they were off. Friday night there was a great turnout for the Washburn County Relay For Life held at the Shell Lake School football field with 20 teams. From Sarona was the Big Ripley Trekking with Cindy Baumann as captain and Sarona Methodist Survival Team with Tami Dennis as the captain. The Methodist team did a fresh fish fry with real french fries that sold well. LeRoy and Virginia Sandridge and Joe and Deb Elbe, main chef Darlene Johnachek, Donna Ness, Deb Johnson, Charlotte Ross, Dick and Charlotte Shover, the Robertson family and Gene and Carlotta Romsos were some that I saw there pitching in and having a fun time working together. I enjoyed the meal. Kyle and Amy Schaffer and kids from Longview, Texas, came Friday for a week’s visit here with family. Butch and Evelyn Schaffer and Ralph and Ginger Reynolds enjoyed a day going to Withee to a couple greenhouses last Tuesday. Janet and Marilyn Zimmerman and Darlene McGiffin attended the Barron County June Dairy Month Breakfast Saturday morning at 4-Mile Creek Dairy, Hillsdale. The 1,250 Holstein cow herd is owned by Jim and Audrey Kucilek. Janet and Marilyn took in the citywide garage sales in Stone Lake in the afternoon and also mowed the Sarona Cemetery. Sunday, Marilyn and family attended the party for 2-year-old grandniece Keegan, daughter of Levi and Ashley Johnston, held at their home in Rice Lake. They reported a fun day. Renee Zimmerman walked for the Credit Union in the Relay For Life. Bev Helmer’s son Bob and his friend, Jim Bird, West Bend, spent last weekend here with her. Saturday evening, Jim Gagner and friend Amanda of Rice Lake visited at Bev’s. Mavis Schlapper, Joyce Wade, Jan Rath and Adelle Koel took in the dance at the Cricket’s in Amery on Wednesday evening. Wayne Schlapper and daughter Ashley, Stevens Point, drove up to his mom’s on Sunday morning. While there, Mary Mancl, Nicole and Stacy Bernecker visited. Then Mavis, Wayne and Ashley drove to Pam Cernocky’s in Elk Mound for dinner. Wayne tilled up his mom’s gardens
while there. Virginia Stodola attended a couple of graduation parties. A week ago, Saturday, she attended Steven Frey’s and this Saturday she went with Rita Baker to Jessica Delsiaco’s graduation open house held at her parents Tony and Karen’s near Spooner. The Frey families, along with Wayne and Mari Berman and Tony and Kelly Stoner, camped at their cabin on Little Ripley on Memorial Day weekend. There was a nice turnout at Pat and Laurie Frey’s for their son, Steve’s, graduation open house a week ago Saturday. Congrats Steve. Lainy Hutton got a band, reading and art award and her brother, Chane, got an award for poetry at the end of the school year. Saturday, Grandma Sue Krantz and grandkids Lainy and Chane took in the Chuck Revak fishing day at the Vet Memorial Park by the flowage in Spooner. They each got a nice spinning rod and reel and a combination package of baits after attending all the stations at the event. Then they attended the Family Fun Festival at the fairgrounds that they really enjoyed. There are so many fun things going on. Thoughts and prayers go out to Pastor Berry of Rice Lake in the loss of his wife of nearly 64 years. Many of us knew them as she was wife of the pastor when in Stone Lake and Rice Lake and served at many funerals that were held a Jerocki’s Funeral Home in Rice Lake over the years. Also sympathy to the family of Kim Irvine, Trego, only 50 years old. She was a humble, lovable gal. She bowled at one time on my Wednesday Early Bird team and went to state. One of my memories of her was when she bowled her first 200 game ever when at state and she received a gold watch and we were all so happy for her. Sympathy to the family of June (Mikula) Holman of Shell Lake. She was a year ahead of me in high school in Spooner. Her funeral was last Tuesday at the Shell Lake Methodist Church with Pastor Greg Harrell officiating. Ronnie Bray of New Richmond passed away recently. He was born and lived with his family across the road from my Johnnie’s home place in Earl until his father died in 1951. Then his mom, Francis, his older sister, Ardeane, and he moved to Earl. He married Dorothy Kitchell when very young and farmed on his grandfather’s farm that joined his home place for several years and had four children, Brenda, Paula, Pamela and Billy. He was also a trucker and after his divorce he later had been on a farm near New Richmond. Sympathy to his sister, Ardeane Summerfield of Hutchinson, Minn., my dear friend that I went all 12 years to school with and to all his family. Elfreda West went along with daughter Ellen Wagner and grands Adam West and Jessica West and her daughter,
Donnie Denotter
Sarona by Marian Furchtenicht
Senior Lunch Menu
Monday, June 11: Tender beef tips in gravy with egg noodles, baby carrots, ice cream, blueberry muffin, milk, coffee. Tuesday, June 12: Turkey a la king over baking-powder biscuit, mixed vegetables, cranberry dessert, milk, coffee. Wednesday, June 13: Pork loin roast, gravy, mashed potatoes, buttered beets, sponge cake with apricot glaze, bread, butter, beverages. Thursday, June 14: Salmon loaf, creamed peas, buttered red potatoes, mandarin oranges, bread, butter, milk, coffee. Friday, June 15: Beef pepper teriyaki over brown rice, creamy coleslaw, sliced pineapple, bread, butter, milk, coffee. Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call 715-468-4750.
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Ande, to Maplewood, Minn., to the wedding of grandson Tom Stufors and Megan Oliver last Saturday. Congrats to the newlyweds. Uncle Mike and Elfreda West is a great again, 23 times. A new baby boy was born on May 31 to grandson Tony and Rheata Donetell in the Twin Cities. Proud grandma is Janet Donetell of Shell Lake. They named him Rowan. Congratulations. Last Sunday, I took in grandniece Danielle Anderson’s graduation open house in the Town of Crystal at her folks, Dan and Linda’s, that was very nice and they had a big turnout. She graduated from Spooner and plans to attend St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. Friday morning I visited at Mary Krantz’s and got to see and visit with her daughter, Vicki Zarada, here for a week from Henderson, Nev. This past Saturday, the Whitetail Ridge Campground folks had a fishing contest that turned out great with 26 boats. Afterward there was a big fish fry with french fries. I knew it was a success with all the boats going by my house to the lake. This Friday night, June 8, from 7-10 p.m., it’s Gilbert Brown and Dorsey Levens, from the Green Bay Packers having their Make a Wish fundraiser at Whitetail with autographs and lots of free Packer stuff for all. Try to attend. The annual kickball tournament will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, at the campground. Bring your team of seven players and join in. Last year the Furchtenicht team won it, I was told. Ryan and Jessie Furchtenicht, Jillian and Jaxson camped on the weekend at KOA in Haugen. I joined daughter Mary Marschall’s family for supper a week ago Monday night. A speedy recovery is wished for Mary who had surgery in the Twin Cities the next day and is doing great. Happy birthday wishes this week to Wayne Schlapper, Kannen Odden and Chris Musil, June 7; Dennis Huerth, June 8; Steven Dahlstrom, June 9; Tom Glessing, Inez Elliott, June 10; Trudy Druschba, Mickey Rummel, Kevin Gagner and Emily Riewestahl, June 11; Rodney Smith, Mark Parker, Ryan Anderson, June 12; Dick Gagner, Krista Okonek and Kjersten Ellingston, June 13. Anniversary wishes to Dick and Charlotte Shover, June 7; Bill and Melissa Petz and Nate and Valerie Anderson, June 8; Ray and Debby Johnson, Kyle and Amy Schaeffer, June 10; Michael and Erin Swenson and Tony and Rheata Donetell, June 12. Remember the Tri-County Dairy Breakfast is this Saturday, June 9, held at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner. Serving is from 6:30-11 a.m. It’s always so good, so we’ll see you there!
ICHC awards scholarships Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. awarded four scholarships to Shell Lake High School graduating seniors. Students were recognized during the awards day held Thursday, May 24. Shown (L to R): Patti Naglosky, ICHC vice president, Jen Cassel, Emma Gimse White, Emma Anderson and Beth Bulgrin. — Photo by Larry Samson
Alliance
Lake Park Alliance 53 3rd Ave., Shell Lake Pastor John Sahlstrom Lay Pastor Richard Peterson Youth leader Ryan Hunziker 715-468-2734 Worship Service: 10 a.m. Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades: Wednesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Baptist
Northwoods Baptist
Spooner Baptist
W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor Darrel Flaming 715-635-2277 www.spoonerbaptist.com Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.
Catholic
St. Joseph's Catholic
100 N. Second St., Shell Lake Father Edwin Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.
St. Catherine's Catholic
CTH D, Sarona Father Edwin Anderson 715-468-7850 Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
St. Francis de Sales
AREA CHURCHES Episcopal St. Alban's
Corner of Elm and Summit St., Spooner Father Bob Rodgers 715-635-8475 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Morning prayer: 8:15 a.m. Monday - Thursday
Full Gospel Shell Lake Full Gospel
W6268 Cranberry Dr., Shell Lake; 1 mile north of CTH B on U.S. 253 Pastor Adam Dunshee 715-468-2177 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday service: 6 p.m. Wednesday service: 7 p.m.
409 N. Summit St., Spooner Father Edwin Anderson 715-635-3105 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.
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293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday School & Adult Education Classes: 9 a.m. Celebration worship 10 a.m.; KFC (Kids For Christ) during Service; UTurn Student Ministries 6 p.m.; Tuesdays: Compassion Connection (Men only) 7 p.m.; Wednesdays: Compassion Connection (Women only) 7 p.m.; Thurdays: Compassion Connection (Coed meetings) 7 p.m.;
Lutheran
Barronett Lutheran
776 Prospect Ave., Barronett Pastor Todd Ahneman 715-671-3197 (cell) Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. The Spirit Connection Youth Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
(WELS) Hwy. 70 at Hwy. 53, Spooner Pastor Gene E. Jahnke 715-635-7672, Home: 715-354-7787 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class: 10:45 a.m.
Faith Lutheran
(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday 9. a.m. Worship Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Worship Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays
Long Lake Lutheran Church W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
Salem Lutheran, ELCA
803 Second St., Shell Lake 715-468-7718 www.shelllakesalem lutheran.org Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m..
Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran
20805 CTH H, Barronett 715-468-4403 Pastor Al Bedard Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Family Worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship follows worship Holy Communion first Sunday of the month Midweek Studies Tuesdays 2 & 7 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran
1790 Scribner St., Spooner 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.
Methodist
United Methodist
135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School during worship time; webcast livestream.com/slumc
Sarona Methodist Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday Worship 9 a.m.
United Methodist 312 Elm St., Spooner 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.
Nazarene
Church of the Nazarene
Hwy. 253 S, Spooner Rev. David Frazer 715-635-3496 Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.; Wednesday Adult, youth and children ministries: 6:30 p.m.
Wesleyan
Spooner Wesleyan
Hwy. 70 W, Spooner www.spoonerwesleyan.org Senior Pastor Ronald W. Gormong; Assistant Pastor Chopper Brown 715-635-2768 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School and ABFs: 10:30 a.m.; nursery provided; Celebrate Recovery, now every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Team Kid ages 4 yrs. - 6th grade Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Other
Cornerstone Christian
Pastor Tom Kelby 106 Balsam St., Spooner 715-635-9222 www.cornerstonechurch spooner.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.; Wed. Prayer: 6:30 p.m. Youth Group Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.
Trego Community Church
Pastor John Iaffaldano W5635 Park St. Trego, WI 54888 715-635-8402 Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; 6:30-8 p.m. AWANA Sept. - April. Sunday School 9:15 a.m., all ages. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.
Lakeview United Methodist Williams Road, Hertel 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
A
stranger dropped some kittens off in our garden. They were so cute that we immediately fell in love with them. Each morning when we would leave our home, the kittens would walk in front of us, stop and lay at our feet. They would not move until we petted them and talked to them. Then they would jump up and run to the box we had prepared for them. They were not hungry or thirsty; they simply wanted attention. How like us. We can have everything in life that we could ever want – cars, homes, money, prestige, sound investments and a good income. But we still have the need for love. Everyone has a need for love and God has enough love for everyone. He has a lot of love to give. And not only that, all love comes from God, and he never runs out. When we discover the love of God, and make him the love of our lives, we can be assured that whenever we need his love, it will be there. Visit us at: TheSower.com.
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Washburn County Family Fest held in Spooner
Britany Wiemer, Sarona, couldn’t get enough of the National Guard obstacle course.
LEFT: Sienna Steines tries out a fireman’s hat for size and it fits. The Spooner Fire Department was on hand to show the children a fire truck. How fun is this? Caitlyn Swanson spent the morning enjoying the bouncy game with her niece, Lilly, and her daughter, Kaylee. The Washburn County Family Festival held Saturday, June 2, at the Washburn County Fairgrounds, is a great place for the entire family. LEFT: Jayline Sensenig is concentrating on making her puppet. If she has as much fun playing with it as she did making it, she will have many hours of fun ahead of her. RIGHT: Ciara Scribner is a master at the hula hoop, a toy that became a national fad in 1957 when the Wham-O Toy Co. successfully marketed a plastic version of this toy. —Photos by Larry Samson
Court news
Joseph E. Jellen, Spooner, OWI, $1,109.00, license revoked 12 months. James R. Johnson, Spooner, possession of paraphernalia, $263.50.
Spencer Griffith is a future Spooner Rails and Los Angeles Angels baseball pitcher, judging from the results at the beanbag throw game.
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Tyler J. VanBuskirk, Rice Lake, theft, $25,268.00; theft, $268.00. Daniel S. Woods, Grantsburg, county ordinance battery, $299.00. Brianna J. Cody, La Crosse, seat belt violation, $10.00. Sage M. Geddes, Birchwood, fourth-degree sexual assault, $849.45.
8 to 10 a.m. if no rain. Woman’s bike; tents; sleeping bags; fireplace grill; air mattress, like new; and more.
Monday, May 21 At 9:26 a.m. Tamara L. Rebstock, 50, Westmont, Ill., was southbound on Hwy. 63, seven-tenths of a mile north of Hamilton Road in Springbrook when she hit a deer. No injuries or damage was reported.
Thursday, May 24 At 3:45 p.m. Kenneth L. Stevens, 62, Turtle Lake was at the Cenex gas station in Shell Lake, when he backed into the vehicle of Candace E. Butterfield, 44, Minong. The accident was reported to be due to heavy rain and lack of visibility. No injuries were reported. Minor damage to Butterfield’s vehicle was reported. Friday, May 25 At 9:31 p.m. Tatjana F. Moe, 19,
Accidents
Amery, was westbound on CTH B, at Pine Tree Lane in Shell Lake when she hit a deer. No injuries or vehicle damage was reported. John A. Bell, 45, Minong, was traveling too fast down a driveway at N13460 Smith Bridge Road in Minong, when he drove straight instead of following the driveway. Bell struck a dog kennel and went airborne before crashing over two retaining walls. The vehicle came to rest with the front smashed into the ground, just feet before hitting the resident’s cabin at 10:28 p.m. Bell had impaired ability to operate the vehicle due to alcohol, according to the police report. No injuries were reported, but the undercarriage of the vehicle had severe damage and had to be towed.
MEETING NOTICE - CITY OF SHELL LAKE
The Shell Lake Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District Board of Commissioners will hold their quarterly meeting Monday, June 11, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. AGENDA: Finalize plans and agenda for Lake District Annual Meeting scheduled for June 23, 2012; Reminder on NW WI Lakes Conference scheduled June 22, 2012, at Spooner High School; Update on Lake Protection Grant. Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator 562584 42r WNAXLP
Tuesday, May 29 William J. Wiemer, 72, Iola, was southbound on Hwy. 53, a half-mile north of CTH A in Spooner when he hit a deer. The accident occurred at 10:20 a.m. No injuries were reported, but the vehicle had severe front end damage and was towed.
Thursday, May 31 Christopher C. Kinney, 33, Marine on St. Croix, Minn., was northbound on Hwy. 63 at 6:20 p.m. riding his motorcycle for the first time. He was attempting to negotiate a curve in the road and was unable to stay on the roadway. According to the police report, Kinney had been drinking and flipped the motorcycle several times in the ditch. Kinney was transported to the Spooner emergency room for medical attention and the motorcycle was towed with moderate damage. Friday, June 1 At 9:40 p.m. Karla J. Holt, 51, Spooner, was on Hwy. 63, 1,000 feet east of Say Hi Road in Trego when she hit a deer. No injuries were reported, but the vehicle was towed with the front bumper pushed back into the tire.
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Paul R. Lake, Shafer, Minn., OWI, $1,424.00, license revoked 24 months.
Danielle L. LeMieux, Webster, OWI, $1,424.00, license revoked 24 months.
Joshua P. Miller, Spooner, and Ashley D. Scalzo, Spooner. Joshua J. Holm, Minong, and Kristy R. Preston, Minong. Larry E. Schwab, Barronett, and Verdell E. Linton, Barronett. Justin T. Peters, Eau Claire, and Rebekah L. Norton, Spooner. Jeremiah J. Spexet, Town of Bashaw, and Cristy L. Spaulding, Town of Bashaw. Donald M. Bones, Springbrook, and Heather C. Kauffman, Springbrook. Cody A. Gramberg, Sarona, and Nicole E. Kuruz, Sarona. Maurice A. Meyer, Spooner, and Alicia M. Hanson, Spooner. Frederick D. Kosmach, Spooner, and Theresa L. Reiter, Spooner. Hank A. Hammac, Spooner, and Jessica R. Metz, Spooner.
Joshua P. Fischer, Anoka, Minn., and Laura E. Cecil, Anoka, Minn. Matthew J. Martin, Spooner, and Carrie R. Weaver, Spooner. Thomas A. Poquette Sr., Town of Madge, and Michelle R. Sommerfeld, Town of Madge. Fredrick R. Barbee, Minong, and Sandra J. Hrozny, Winter. Eric J. Rezarch, Spooner, and Billie M. Dubek, Spooner. Matthew L. Thompson, Spooner, and Hillary J. Boten, Spooner.
Marriage licenses
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Washburn County Register, a newspaper published in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin. Dated this 23rd day of May, 2012. BY THE COURT: Eugene D. Harrington Circuit Judge
(June 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Jennifer Carol Lindsley Notice to Creditors for Summary Assignment (Formal Administration) Case No. 12-PR-24 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. A petition for summary assignment was filed. 2. The decedent, with dath of birth January 7, 1957, and date of death, November 14, 2011, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 210 Elm St., Spooner, Wisconsin 54801. 3. The right of a creditor to bring an action terminates three months after the date of publication of this order. Creditors may bring an action by: A. filing a claim in the Washburn County Circuit Court before the property is assigned. B. bringing a suit against the assignee(s) after the property is assigned. 4. The property may be assigned to the creditors and interested persons after 30 days have elapsed following the publication of this notice. BY THE COURT: Eugene D. Harrington Circuit Court Judge 10 Fourth Avenue Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-4677 May 29, 2012 Cindy L. Hangartner 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 Bar No. 1023308
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(May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs. SCOTT ZEIEN, et al. Defendant(s) Case Number: 11 CV 174 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 20, 2011, in the amount of $123,693.52, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 27, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: At the North entrance of Washburn County Courthouse located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1719, recorded in Volume 7, Page 140 of Certified Survey Maps on December 13, 1990. Being a part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, Township 39 North, Range 12 West, in the Town of Trego, Washburn County, Wisconsin. PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS: The West 350 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, Township 39 North, Range 12 West, excepting the portions of said parcel included in the parcels described in Document No. 195570, Volume 248 of Records, page 596 and Document 208025, Volume 272 of Records, pages 411-412, all in Washburn County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6522 North Dilly Lake Road, Trego, WI 54888. TAX KEY NO.: 65-042-2-39-1211-3 03-000-002000. Dated this 28th day of March, 2012 Terry Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County Dustin A. McMahon State Bar # 1086857 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 286385
(May 30, June 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY In The Matter Of The Name Change Of: Joanne Marie Jacobs, Petitioner. NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 12 CV 080 NOTICE IS GIVEN A Petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above from Joanne Marie Jacobs to Joanne Marie Johnson. IT IS ORDERED: This Petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Washburn County, Wisconsin, before the Honorable Eugene D. Harrington, Circuit Judge, Washburn County Courthouse, 10 W. 4th Ave., Shell Lake, WI, July 3, 2012, 8:30 a.m.
Jacob C. Diamond, La Crosse, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating while suspended, $200.50. Ramirez D. Gonzales, Minong, operating without valid license, $200.00. James R. Johnson, Spooner, OWI, $817.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment. Steven R. Veldboom, Hudson, speeding, $200.50.
Patrick D. Langosch, Birchwood, operating vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Sarah J. Nelson, River Falls, speeding, $200.50. Joel M. Robotka, Birchwood, operating snowmobile on prohibited public property, $263.50. Samantha S. Zeien, Springbrook, failure to stop for unloading school bus, $326.50.
MEETING NOTICE TOWN OF BASHAW
Notice is hereby given that the Bashaw Town Board shall hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 7 p.m., at the Bashaw Town Hall. Agenda: Call meeting to order; minutes from May 2012, town meeting; treasurer’s report; public input; permits/applications; truck/grader; set next meeting date; approve vouchers and adjourn meeting. A current agenda will also be posted at the following sites: Corner of Tozer Lake Road and Green Valley Road, corner of Sand Road and Sunset Road and N3410 Sawyer Creek Road, Shell Lake, WI 54871 (Town Hall) Lesa Dahlstorm, Clerk 562543 42r Town of Bashaw
2011 Consumer Confidence Report PWS ID 86603044
SHELL LAKE WATERWORKS The CCR Will Not Be Mailed, But Is Available On Request Water System Information If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report, please contact Mitch Brown at 715-468-7873.
Health Information Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health-care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791).
Number of Contaminants Required to be Tested
Source(s) of Water Source ID 1 2
Source Groundwater Groundwater
Contaminants that may be present in source water include: 1. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. 2. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm-water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. 3. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm-water runoff and residential uses. 4. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm-water runoff and septic systems. 5. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health.
Depth (in feet) 482 578
Status Active Active
To obtain a summary of the source water assessment, please contact Mitch Brown at 715-4687873.
Educational Information
The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
This table displays the number of contaminants that were required to be tested in the last five years. The CCR may contain up to five years’ worth of water quality results. If a water system tests annually, or more frequently, the results from the most recent year are shown on the CCR. If testing is done less frequently, the results shown on the CCR are from the past five years. Contaminant Group # of Contaminants Inorganic Contaminants 16 Microbiological Contaminants 3 Radioactive Contaminants 4 Synthetic Organic Contaminants including Pesticides and Herbicides 25 Volatile Organic Contaminants 20
Microbiological Contaminants MCL
Contaminant
presence of coliform bacteria in >=5% 0 of monthly samples
Coliform (TCR)
Level Found
MCLG
Range
Sample Date (if prior to 2011)
Violation
1
NO
Typical Source of Contaminant Naturally present in the environment.
Inorganic Contaminants MCL
Contaminant
Level Found
MCLG
Range
Sample Date (if prior to 2011) Violation
Typical Source of Contaminant
ARSENIC (ppb)
10
n/a
1
1
NO
Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes.
BARIUM (ppm)
2
2
.022
.002-.022
NO
Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits.
CHROMIUM (ppb)
100
100
2
nd-2
NO
Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits.
COPPER (ppm)
AL=1.3
1.3
.6700
0 of 10 results were above the action level.
NO
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives.
FLUORIDE (ppm)
4
4
.2
.1-.2
NO
Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
LEAD (ppb)
AL=15
0
1.80
1 of 10 results were above the action level.
NO
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits.
NICKEL (ppb)
100
1.7000
1.30001.7000
NO
Nickel occurs naturally in soils, groundwater and surface waters and is often used in electroplating stainless steel and alloy products.
NITRATE (N03-N) (ppm)
10
10
.11
.06-.11
NO
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewing; erosion of natural deposits.
SODIUM (ppm)
n/a
n/a
3.90
3.80-3.90
NO
n/a
* Systems exceeding a lead and/or copper action level must take actions to reduce lead and/or copper in the drinking water. The lead and copper values represent the 90th percentile of all compliance samples collection. If you want information on the number of sites or the actions taken to reduce these levels, please contact your water supply operator.
Radioactive Contaminants MCL
Contaminant RADIUM, (226 + 5 228) (pCi/l)
MCLG 0
Level Found 2.1
Range 2.1
Sample Date (if prior to 2011)
Violation NO
Typical Source of Contaminant Erosion of natural deposits
Definition of Terms Term AL
Definition Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
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MEETING NOTICE - CITY OF SHELL LAKE
The Shell Lake City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, June 11, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. AGENDA: Public comment; Approval of Minutes; Reports from Appointed Officials; Reports from Committee Chairpersons; New Business: WI DNR official to provide update on chronic wasting disease matter, Public hearing proposed revisions to swimming pool regulations, Consider revising swimming pool regulations, Consider proceeding with process to repeal current Floodplain Zoning Ordinance and adoption of new Floodplain Zoning Ordinance, Revised position description of chief of police, Recommendation to proceed with water rate increase, Garbage collection rate increase, Well #1 screen cleaning proposal, Recommendation on seal coating project, Recommendation to increase lifeguard staffing and allow placement of the swim tower (less diving boards) out for the season, Annual liquor, Beer and wine license renewals and beer garden permit renewals, Temporary Class B beer/wine license application July 3 street dance; Unfinished Business; Mayor’s report. Any other items that may be added to this agenda will be posted at City Hall. Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator 562583 42r WNAXLP
NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CODE REVISIONS CITY OF SHELL LAKE
The Shell Lake City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed revisions pertaining to storable (temporary) swimming pools. Sec. 13-1-143(b) currently reads, “Exempt Pools. Storable children’s swimming or wading pools, with a maximum dimension of fifteen (15) and a maximum wall height of fifteen (15) inches and which are so constructed that it may be readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity are exempt from the provisions of this Section.” The proposed revision would read, “Exempt Pools. Storable swimming or wading pools which are so constructed that it may be readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity are exempt from the provisions of this Section.” A public hearing will be held on this matter Monday, June 11, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. The Shell Lake Plan Commission will make a recommendation on the proposed changes at their meeting to be held June 4, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator 561903 41-42r WNAXLP
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WASHBURN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, SPOONER, WISCONSIN Official Notice to Contractors
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Sealed proposals for materials and services described herein will be received until 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2012, by the Washburn County Highway Dept., Office of the Highway Commissioner, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801. PROPOSAL CONTRACT #15-12E Two 1-Ton Crew Cab Chassis Proposal forms and specifications are on file and available upon request at the Office of the Washburn County Highway Dept., phone 715-635-4480, fax 715-635-4485. Bidders wishing to submit their bid by mail may do so at their own risk. The Highway Department is open Monday through Thursday; mail/delivery service is not received on Friday. Bids received through mail by the Washburn County Highway Department later than the time set forth above will be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is Washburn County Highway Department, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any technicalities, and to select the bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Washburn County Highway Department. Jon Johnson, Commissioner Washburn County Highway Dept. 562610 42-43r WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY
AMERICAN MODERN HOME INSURANCE CO. Plaintiff, E. MICHAEL LIVINGSTON Involuntary Plaintiff, vs. STONE LAKE OIL CO., INC. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY INDIAN HILLS CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION ROBERT SCHMIDT, individually and as an authorized agent of Indian Hills Condominium Owners Association AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY Defendants.
Case No. 12-CV-56 Case Code: 30201 PUBLICATION SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN to: Robert Schmidt, individually and as Authorized Agent of Indian Hills Condominium Owners Association W1676 Bobby Schmidt Road Stone Lake, WI 54876 You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 45 days of May 23, 2012, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court whose address is Clerk of Circuit Court, Washburn County, Circuit Court, 10 Fourth Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871, and to Attorney Russ J. Delury, Gibson & Sharps, PSC, plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 250 North Sunny Slope Road, #150, Brookfield, WI 53005-4814. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 45 days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated at Brookfield, Wisconsin, this 16th day of May, 2012. GIBSON & SHARPS, PSC Attorney for Plaintiff Russ J. Delury State Bar No. 1013149 250 N. Sunny Slope Rd. Suite 105 Brookfield, WI 53005-4814 Telephone: 800-291-5793 Fax: 877-546-8092
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Shell Lake Good Citizens named
SHELL LAKE — Good citiAlexis McCracken, third zens named at Shell Lake Elegrade, is a hard worker with a mentary and Primary schools great attitude! She always puts on Thursday, May 31, were: forth her best effort in everyNolan Miller, kindergarten, thing she does. She is a good follows directions approprifriend to her classmates and is ately and is respectful to his always willing to lend a helpteachers and friends. He is a ing hand. She brightens our great listener and is always day with her nice smile. Conready for learning. Way to gratulations, Alexis. ~ Mrs. shine, Nolan! ~ Mrs. LaFave Hanson Candace Skattebo, kinderJameson Stone, third grade, garten, comes to school with a has a personality that bubbles smile and is very excited to over with enthusiasm. He is allearn. She has been working ways helpful, tries his best and very hard with her reading. is a friend to others. CongratuCandace is very helpful to othlations, Jameson. ~ Mrs. Skiners and makes others smile ner with her positive attitude. She Jordan Aronson, fourth listens well and is ready to folReceiving recognition as good citizens at the Shell Lake Elementary School on Thursday, May grade, always has a smile on low directions. Congratula- 31, were back row (L to R): Brook Kidder, Tyler Rognholt, Colton Kodesh, Jordan Aronson and his face and is very positive tions, Candace. I am so proud Jameson Stone. Front: Megan Anderson, Sam Symond, Nathan Scott, Morgan Wendel and Alexis about the things he does. He of you. Keep up the great work. McCracken. asks questions and contributes ~ Mrs. Muench to whatever we are doing. He is Wyatt Fields, kindergarten, helpful in the classroom and a brings a great smile with him to real joy to have in class. Conschool each day and has a gratulations, Jordan! ~ Mrs. pleasant personality. He is atBehling tentive and engaged in learnMegan Anderson, fourth ing. He is well liked by grade. What an outstanding everyone because he is helpful, role model for all students. kind and really fun. He is great Megan is attentive in class and about taking turns and never is always doing the right thing. complains if he can’t be first or She also is a great group memdoesn’t get what he wants. ber. Whenever there is a group Wyatt does well in all his subproject, Megan is always there jects at school. He has become a to help lead the team in the fantastic reader in kindergarten right direction. Megan is a true and likes to read books to his leader. The example that she classmates. It is difficult to see sets for her classmates with her Wyatt go to first grade — he’s a bright answers and cooperative keeper! Congratulations. ~ attitude is perfect. I am proud Mrs. Miller to nominate Megan as my final Jessica Haynes, kindergarten, Good citizens at Shell Lake Primary School were back row (L to R): Jack Brunberg, Rhianna good citizen of the year. ~ Mr. is a helpful, kind and respectful Johnson, Lila DeLadi, Jennica Yates and Jacob Kodesh. Front: Evan Fisher, Jessica Haynes, Kevan kindergartner. She always does Wyatt Fields, Candace Skattebo and Nolan Miller.— Photos by Suzanne Johnson Brook Kidder, fifth grade. her best. Jessica has worked Congratulations to a very dehard to be a good citizen. Congratulations! ~ Ms. Crede wonderful school year. You will be a fantastic third- serving student. Brook has put forth an extraordinary Evan Fisher, first grade, is the first one to help a friend grader. I will miss you! ~ Mrs. Butler effort this last quarter in all subjects. She has made learnRhianna Johnson, second grade, has been working ing a priority, and it shows in the achievements she has and his teacher. He completes all of his homework in a timely manner. Evan puts his best foot forward and is very hard at school. She has been doing her best, and made, as well as the kindness she shows. Brook is an exalways ready to go when it comes to learning. I love she is taking pride in her work. She is a good friend to ample for all of her classmates. ~ Mrs. Haack Evan’s determination to never give up. Way to go on a others. Rhianna cares about her classmates and is alSam Symond, fifth grade. Sam deserves the good citways willing to help them. Keep up the good work! ~ izen award for his excellent classroom behavior. He exjob well done. ~ Mrs. Roux Jacob Kodesh, first grade, is a model for what a good Mrs. Bulgrin ceeds expectations in all areas, especially in reading. Lila DeLadi, second grade, is a good friend to all. If Sam always has his nose in a good book! He has a great citizen looks like. He comes to school with a positive attitude and is always ready to learn. He is always ready someone needs a helping hand, Lila is quick to help out. sense of humor and is a creative thinker, which allows to lend a helping hand. Jacob gets along with everyone She is quiet, does her work well, and turns it in on time. him to work well with his peers. Congratulations Sam! and always does the right thing! I appreciate your hard Lila comes to school with a super attitude to learn all You are a good citizen! ~ Mrs. Gothblad work and how you have been a positive role model in she can. Thank you, Lila, for being a great friend and a Colton Kodesh, sixth grade. I am pleased to announce good role model to others. ~ Mrs. Butenhoff our class. You are a shining star! ~ Mrs. Marker Colton as our good citizen of the fourth quarter. He has Morgan Wendel, third grade, comes every day with a been a beacon of kindness and compassion the whole Jack Brunberg, first grade, has done a fantastic job in first grade. He has made great progress, and he always positive attitude and always strives to do well. I love her year through. Colton has been a friend to all that have comes to school ready to learn. Jack is kind, hardwork- passion for learning and the kindness and cooperation crossed his path. Congratulations! ~ Mr. Bouchard ing and goal oriented. He is a great example to the other she shows her teacher and peers each day. She has been Tyler Rognholt, sixth grade, is a creative student who students in the class. Jack has been a wonderful first- a joy to have in class this year and has been a positive tries his best and is always willing to share a story. Tyler role model in third grade. So proud of you, Morgan. makes strong bonds with those around him, and he is grader! ~ Mrs. Schroeder Jennica Yates, second grade, came in cheery each and Keep up the great work! ~ Mrs. Sauve willing to lend a helping hand. Tyler has shown a lot of Nathan Scott, third grade, is a caring boy. He has growth this school year. ~ Ms. Stearns — from Shell Lake every morning. She was kind and polite to all of her friends. She never told anyone she wouldn’t play with worked very hard this year and deserves to be recog- Schools them, and she has had an unbelievable attitude. Jennica, nized for his accomplishments. Nathan has a good heart you should be so proud of yourself for having such a and a kind soul. ~ Mrs. Hagen
Shout Out to Volunteers
SHELL LAKE — Each month, a Shout Out to Volunteers highlights one volunteer in the Shell Lake School District. Mary Dunbar is being recognized as the district’s Volunteer of the Year. Dunbar has volunteered in the school district for over 20 years. She has helped second-grade students by making leveled readers, assisting teachers with copies and much more. Dunbar exemplifies what volunteering in the district is all about — providing support that helps students develop their love of learning. Second-grade teacher Kim Bulgrin said, “She is a wonderful volunteer and
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is always willing to help out with anything that is needed!” Elementary Principal Kimberly Osterhues added, “Mary’s dedication and commitment towards the district and all we represent is an invaluable component of our success.” Hats off to their Volunteer of the Year! If you are interested in volunteering, contact Keri Jensen at jensenk@shelllake.k12.wi.us. Opportunities before and after school hours include reading with students, presenting a hobby and teaching students a craft. Classroom experience is not necessary. — from Shell Lake Schools
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Students of the month
SHELL LAKE — Students of the month for May at Shell Lake Schools were announced on Friday, June 1. Students receiving recognition are Jade Folstad, seventh grade; Nathaniel Wingler, eighth grade; D’artagnan Andrysiak, freshman; Shania Pokorny, sophomore; BJ Burton, junior; and Sarah Shumaker, senior. Shell Lake Schools staff member Kimberly Waak has volunteered throughout the school year to get photos and information on the students named as students of the month. Unfortunately, as the school year came to a close, Waak commented, “It was not possible to get all the kids together for a picture or to have them fill out bios.” — from Shell Lake Schools
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People you should know
Christopher Soelle shows great appreciation for the area. “Growing up in Northwest Wisconsin has really shaped who I am as a person. The north woods has taught me to respect nature and value the sport of hunting. At times, the smalltown atmosphere felt like a prison, but I’ve learned that this place has something that not many other places have – hospitality. The people who call this area home are some of the friendliest in the nation. After being away for a year, I realized that I missed those little moments when a stranger smiles at you as you pass on the street or another stranger says hello as you pass in the grocery aisle. Washburn County knows how Christopher Soelle to treat people and welcome them into their neighborhood. There are many great differences that could divide us if we let them, but we are stronger than what pulls us apart. We are citizens who love one another and accept people for who they are. “As I look back on my time here, I can only smile. Whether its memories of my uncle’s dairy farm, canoeing down the Yellow River at my grandparents or growing up in the Spooner Area School District, I cannot help but be grateful for what I have been given in life. As I traveled up through the grades of school, I thought the day would never come when I would graduate. Time seemed like it was nonexistent throughout elementary school, but eventually fifth grade hit and middle school arrived. The ‘awkward’ years went by a little faster, but to me at the time it still did not go by fast enough. Then it was time to be a freshman in high school, and I remember watching the seniors in the hallway thinking that I will never be one of them. That was the mistake I made, I blinked, and the next second I was walking across the stage at graduation and then packing up my car for college. I look back now and I just have to say thank you to all my friends and great teachers who prepared me for the life ahead. My friends were there for me like family, and my teachers not only taught me the ‘books’ but also how to be a great person. I would be able to write a whole book on all the quotes and experiences I remember from teachers who have inspired me. “My first year at college, University of Missouri – Columbia, Mizzou, surprisingly not only told me more about who I am as an individual, but also told me more about where I came from. The small-town feel is nonexistent in Columbia. The university itself is home to over 32,000 students. It’s easier to not care about the person next to you and let differences divide. During my first semester I realized that I needed to do what my high school chemistry teacher Larry Flynn told me I should do in a big university – make my own small town within the huge city. I got to know as many people as I could, became involved in many clubs and got to know a few of my meteorology professors really well. By making my own Spooner within Columbia, I was able to feel comfortable and ready to make my mark on the school. I was able to succeed by using what I knew from my past. “Growing up here in Washburn County gave me so many opportunities to get involved within the community and the government. I have been blessed to call this place home for so long, and I want to thank every single person who has somehow supported me or loved me through my life. Looking ahead it seems like life has taken and will take me far away from this amazing place, but I know that only one place will come to mind when I think of home, and that is right here in Washburn County. So congratulations to all the new graduates and may you realize what you have been given so far in life, and to all those kids still in school, please don’t take this time for granted, it will fly by. Thank you Washburn County for everything. It’s been a great ride!”
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My favorite sport to play: Played soccer in high school. Like to run to relieve stress and ponder life’s questions. Favorite sport to watch: Packers, Mizzou football and basketball. Place I would most like to visit: Glacier National Park or Spain. Dinner companion, dead or alive: Thomas Jefferson. The person I most admire: My grandma, Bertha Soelle. She is 92 years old, and she has persevered through so much in life and keeps on going strong while staying true to her values. Best movie I ever saw: “Salt.” Favorite TV show: “Friends.” Favorite dish: Spaghetti with homemade sauce and asparagus. Last book I read: “Demonic: How the Liberal Mob is Endangering America,” by Ann Coulter. My friends would describe me as: Fun, outgoing, hardworking, a planner. My first job was: Schmitz’s Economart Bakery, four years.
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Steve Degner, of Bashaw Valley Farm and Greenhouse, took Shell Lake second-grade students on a tour of the fruit portion of the farm. The highlight was the visit to the bumblebees. — Photos by Elise Bouchard
Rebekah Tripp teaches students about planting plants with a seed-to-plant matching game and then allows them to pot a plant to take home.
Linda Degner talked about the difference between shrubs and trees and how the greenhouses at Bashaw Valley Farm and Greenhouse actually work to the second-grade students when they visited the end of May.
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Full name, age: Christopher Soelle, 19 Family: Cheryl Soelle, mother; Carl Soelle, father; Kathy Soelle, stepmother; Carl Soelle, brother; Marcy Soelle, sister-in-law; Kyle and Logan, nephews. Occupation: University of Missouri – Columbia student, meteorology major; intern, summer 2012 for Dave Spence, candidate for Missouri governor. Washburn County resident since: Forever, born 10/21/1992. Hobbies/Interests: Weather, politics, the Green Bay Packers, deer hunting. Claim to fame: Involved with many events, clubs and activities while at Spooner High School, graduated May 2011. Youth representative on Washburn County Board, April 2010 – March 2011. Wisconsin State Senate Scholar, May 2011. Badger Boys State representative, June 2010. Superior Days delegate, February 2011. At University of Missouri – Columbia: vice president of Mizzou Students for Life, pro-life group; and treasurer of Meteorology Club.
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