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SHELL LAKE — Make It Monday will be starting Monday, Feb. 2.

Mary Dosch and Shell Lake Community Ed invite you to participate in the debut of Make It Monday. This is a weekly gathering of likeminded individuals that will contribute to a community project. Come once, come weekly, bring your friends or come alone. Young, old, artist or not — you are invited to join others for an intergenerational experience that will contribute to an iconic piece of art in downtown Shell Lake. Make It Monday will meet every Monday, 6-8 p.m., in the lower level at the Shell Lake Arts Center. Follow the signs. The inspiration for the first project is the 15-foot-by-5-foot mosaic mural hanging in the Shell Lake Post Office. Under the guidance of local artist Dosch, Brickyard Pottery, Shell Lake students created a ceramic-tiled mural showcasing the many seasons of the city of Shell Lake. Onlookers with envy, look no further. In true form of the Shell Lake Community Ed’s mission to build school-community-family partnerships, now you can play, too.

The Shell Lake City Hall will showcase an exterior mosaic mural created by the hearts and hands of participating community members. While the size will be smaller, the goal is to have twice as many hands involved in the masterpiece. D ​ o you have a design idea to contribute? Come and share your ideas at the first Make It Monday on Feb. 2. — from Shell Lake Community Ed

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Welcome home Pete! Just back from his deployment in the Middle East, Maj. Pete Hopke and his son, Dominic, pose for a photo at the Brady Mortensen Memorial Youth Wrestling Tournament held Sunday, Jan. 25. Hopke has been away from his family and from his wrestling family for a year. One of the first things he did when he got back was to attend his son’s wrestling match. — Photo by Larry Samson

Developing Shell Lake’s future

Results from survey being used to identify city’s assets, strengths, weaknesses and opportunities

Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — Fourteen community members attended a working meeting concerning the future of Shell Lake on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

The meeting was the next step from surveys conducted by city residents and visitors last summer. The surveys were part of a community assessment offered through the Wisconsin Department of Tourism but brought before the Shell Lake City Council by Michelle Voight, executive director of Washburn County Tourism.

Drew Nussbaum, regional tourism specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, conducted the meeting. Some of the individuals present at the meeting were Voight, Mayor Sally Peterson, city Adminstrator Andy Eiche and city council members Brent Edlin, Terry Leckel and Ken Schultz.

Everyone was given an opportunity to share their thoughts on what they envision for Shell Lake in three, 10 and 30 years. Discussions centered around the city’s assets, strengths, weaknesses and opportunities. Nussbaum explained that his perception of tourism isn’t about crowds

of people but about making a lasting connection with visitors, and that the goal of tourism is to, “bring folks here, but to stay longer, do more, become invested in your community ultimately if they love your community they’ll w,ant to live in your community,” he said.

Community assets were narrowed down to the lake, the presence of the arts in the community, the museums, the airport, the campground, the park, the beach, dining options and Gordy’s.

Strengths identified were the school district, lake quality, beach, the highway corridor, trails, campground, people, the arts, services, health care, attractions, service organizations and churches.

Weaknesses included the lack of job skills, industry, dining options, shopping, curb appeal, kid-friendly activities, involvement of youth and how the seasons affected business. Opportunities identified were the city website, creating promotional materials, bolstering existing events, public relations, bringing the arts together, hospitality and a marketing plan. Threats to the community were identified as a lack of teamwork, apathy from residents, funding and lake pollution.

A follow-up meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 5 p.m. to prioritize the opportunities, discuss the final result and how to move forward with the plan. All community members are encouraged to attend and share in the development of Shell Lake’s future.

Inside SPD: week one

Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SPOONER - Dramas involving police work, the justice system and solving crimes have long been a centerpiece of TV network programming.

But the realities of how crimes are solved and how the justice system works are often entirely different than what is depicted in those shows.

In an effort to inform the public about how a real police department operates the Spooner Police Department organized a citizen police academy. This is the first year for the six-week class that has seven participants, this reporter included.

On Thursday, Jan. 22, the first class was taught

by Steven Pank, captain of SPD. Also present for the class was Jerry Christman, SPD chief of police, and Tia Hartl, SPD officer. Pank explained that 10 people make SPD work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. SPD employs seven fulltime officers, one full-time administrative assistant and two part-time officers.

The structure of the department is relatively simple with one chief as the department head, a captain as number two and seven officers. Pank has worked in law enforcement for 15 years and with the SPD for 12 of those. He has held the title of captain of SPD for two years.

Both the chief and the captain are working administrators for the department meaning that they are also available to take calls and assist officers as needed. These positions share similar responsibilities but the chief alone works with the city council on the department’s budget and reports. The department’s officers can also be assigned extra duties above normal patrol duties. These include being assigned to the Washburn County special response team, evidence technician, investigator, sniper, field training officer and bicycle patrol.

“The officers never really know what they’re See SPD, page 3

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Be.You.Tiful Hair Designs renovation complete

Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — “I have just been really lucky and really fortunate in my business, it’s been a good 35 years,” said Joni Kuhns in her new salon.

Kuhns’ salon, Be.You.Tiful Hair Designs, is located in the Lake Mall on Fifth Avenue in Shell Lake. She and her husband have renovated the space to accommodate a full-service salon with room for additional services. Be.You.Tiful Hair Designs offers a variety of haircuts for men and women in addition to colors, highlights, razor cuts and waxing.

Kuhns, a Spooner native, is a fully licensed cosmetologist but first got into cosmetology when the nursing program she wanted to join had a year’s wait. Her father, the Spooner High School guidance counselor at the time, told her she should find a trade skill in the time being. “So I thought, I’ll go and learn how to cut hair,” she said. Kuhns enrolled in a barber school in Eau Claire and ended up loving

cosmetology and hasn’t looked back.

Since then she has worked at a barber shop in Spooner for 22 years, moving on to open her own business in Spooner with other cosmetologists. The past eight years she has worked from Trego. Her new salon in Shell Lake also features the talents of cosmetologist Miki Davies with rock massage and gel nails by Kathy Austing.

Kuhns shared that she is looking for one person to join the salon as either partor full-time cosmetologist, but they must be in the position to manage their own business and rent a chair in her salon.

Kuhns said her favorite part about her business are the relationships she makes.

The self-described people person said she loves meeting new people and getting to know them.

“I have always said I want people to leave happier than when they came.”

The staff at Be.You.Tiful Hair Designs is ready to get you looking your best. Shown (L to R): Kathy Austing, Joni Kuhns and Miki Davies. — Photo by Danielle H. Moe

SPD/from page 1 going to when they get these calls,” said Pank. In 2014 officers reported 2,121 incidents or about 176 incidents per month.

Pank explained that that number is deceiving for how many cases the department actually handled. A call might come in as a domestic abuse and lead to drug possession charges, but the system that SPD uses can only track one type of case per incident. These cases do not include unreported cases or an incident where the officer determines it doesn’t require a case report but are counted as a contact. For perspective in 2014 SPD logged an estimated 11,500 unreported contacts, or instances where people asked for directions or general questions.

SPD is required to submit data monthly about the crimes they handled through the Unified Crime Report that is sent on to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Types of crimes that are reported include violent crimes, property crimes and sex offenses. According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice UCR program data is the only statewide source of long-term crime and arrest data, law enforcement staffing levels information, and data on law enforcement officers killed or injured

Class members were shown an SPD squad car and had the opportunity to sit in the driver’s seat.

Shown is Danielle H. Moe checking out the view from an officer’s perspective. Inside is a laptop officers use on patrol and the rearview mirror doubles as a splitscreen video monitor that shows video feed from the cameras located on the squad.

- Photo submitted in the line of duty.

Top crimes the SPD handles are drug cases, domestic abuse and drunk driving, but these can lead to other crimes. “A lot of our personal property crimes can be attributed to drug abuse,” said Pank.

Christman said that simply locking the door to your home, vehicle and garage can be enough to deter a theft. If planning

to leave town for an extended period of time, having a friend or neighbor keep an eye on your home is a good idea. SPD also offers a house watch service for city residents where officers check on your home while you’re away. Forms for this service are available at the department’s office located in the Spooner City Hall building.

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TitW to host Claudia Schmidt and Dean Magraw in concert

Claudia Schmidt

SHELL LAKE — Claudia Schmidt is an acclaimed storyteller and musician whose 12-string guitar and mountain dulcimer have appeared on Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion,” and stages large and small throughout North America and Europe. Dean Magraw’s distinct style has pushed every musical boundary, whether performing as a solo artist, leading the experimental jam band Eight Head, or collaborating with musical greats like Nigel Kennedy, Ruth MacKenzie, Irish supergroup Altan, Keillor, Anthony Cox and countless others.

These two musical powerhouses come together for a one-night concert performance on Friday, Feb. 6, at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, 605 1st St., Shell Lake. Reservations are strongly recommended. Call 715-4684387, or reserve online at titw.org.

— from TiTW

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No local funds for Hilltop Manor renovation

Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — Agents of the Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corporation came before the Washburn County Board on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to explain their loan request and answer questions.

“So what we’re trying to do is preserve those properties that are already there and we’re preserving them, we’re preserving the federal subsidy long into the future as these contracts, we get to roll those over as long as the property is properly maintained,” said Dan O’Connell, agent for WHPC. WHPC is a nonprofit corporation created in 2002 that preserves and provides affordable housing to low- and moderate-income citizens in Wisconsin. WHPC owns about 7,000 properties in 55 counties of Wisconsin. In Washburn County they own Shell Lake Shores, Hilltop Manor and Hilltop Manor Family.

Their request was for $717,000 over 15 years at the federal loan rate of approxi-

mately 2.67 percent to fund a rehabilitation project on Hilltop Manor in Spooner.

O’Connell explained that WHPC requested the loan from Washburn County because they are limited by where they can get funding from, according to the WHEDA tax credit program. WHEDA has implemented new guidelines where applicants can accumulate points, or funds from local government financing. Thomas Mackie stated that this presentation was made at that month’s finance committee meeting as well and explained that Washburn County would not be loaning the money, but Washburn County would give it to the Washburn County Industrial Development Agency who would administer the loan. The county would then receive money back from IDA from the loan payments.

“This property, renovated, it will be in great shape for another 15 or 20 years,” said O’Connell. The $717,000 loan is only

a portion of the $1.7 million total project cost. The 20-unit building’s appraised value is $1.5 million but O’Connell explained that renovating the building would be more cost effective, because of the program, than building a new one.

The rehabilitation project included all new windows, roofs, flooring, kitchens, baths, exterior improvements, elevator work and more. Besides an updated building the project would create jobs and the building would be put back on the tax rolls for the 15-year loan period. WHPC already requested a loan from the city of Spooner but the resolution failed to pass the council.

The short notice of the request had some board members suspicious, others questioned the amount for some fees in the project and the complexity of the program. In the end the resolution failed on a 12 to 8 roll call vote. Board members Michael Bobin, Thomas Mackie, Keith Trem-

bath, Larry Ford, Tony Baier, Steven Sather, Sue Hansen and Terry Leckel Jr. voted for the resolution to pass.

O’Connell told the Register that because the board had failed to pass the loan resolution, the renovation project would not happen and as a result no taxes would be generated from the property and no jobs would be created.

During citizens comment Paul Johnson, city of Spooner resident, requested that an audio recording of each county board meeting be posted on the county website.

Johnson cited the Spooner School Board’s utilization of modern technology as a local example of using technology to benefit citizens. He also pointed out that meetings were already recorded, making the additional steps to uploading and posting them online not much more work.

WRISA announces accreditation of St. Francis de Sales Governor proclaims Jan. 25 - Jan. 31 Catholic Schools Week

MUSKEGO/MADISON — The board of directors of the Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation is pleased to announce the accreditation of St. Francis de Sales School located in Spooner.

St. Francis de Sales School has proven compliance with WRISA educational standards and is a member in good standing.

“We applaud the accomplishments of the St. Francis de Sales School community and its commitment to ongoing school improvement and high standards of excellence,” remarked Beatrice Weiland, WRISA’s executive director.

“All religious and independent schools in Wisconsin that have been in operation with students for at least two years and meet extensive eligibility criteria may apply to WRISA for entry into the accreditation process,” said Weiland. Schools must complete a comprehensive yearlong self-study, host a site visit by a team

Students at St. Francis de Sales School in Spooner are shown by a Chromebook media cart purchased recently with funds raised by the Home and School Committee’s envelope drive. — Photo submitted of peers, and develop and implement a long-range plan for school improvement.

Schools that are accredited enter a sevenyear cycle. During that time, they submit annual reports to the board of directors that detail their progress in meeting their yearly goals.

In the sixth year of their cycle schools

Redistricting process continues County supervisors weigh in on three remaining maps Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — Washburn County Board members weighed in on the three remaining maps for the proposed redistricting process at their monthly meeting held Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Before voting began on the maps board, members were given a brief explanation on how the maps were created, the laws and guidelines that had to be followed and the challenges created because of them.

Thomas Mackie, District 5, explained that in order to undertake midterm redistricting, several guidelines had to be followed, according to law. Nathan Nelson, Washburn County GIS technician, stated that not being able to break ward boundaries was the biggest challenge they faced when creating the maps.

Redistricting of the county began after the county board voted 14 to 7 to reduce the board from 21 district supervisors to

15 at the board’s November 2013 meeting. Since then, an ad hoc committee was formed to complete the redistricting process.

The votes by board members on the maps were taken as straw poll votes or unofficial votes used to gather opinions.

On the first vote, maps one and three both received eight votes. Map two gathered a single vote and was eliminated from the second round of voting. The second round of voting revealed the board’s division between map one and two as both received nine votes each. Susan Hansen, District 20, stated she had abstained from the vote because she didn’t think any of the maps were fair to residents, as they didn’t accurately depict current populations. All members of the board were present except James Dohm, District 16. Gregory Krantz, District 13, stated several times that he wasn’t voting because he didn’t care.

The ad hoc committee will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m., to review and approve a tentative map and time line.

Vacancies on county board filled Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE - Two vacancies on the Washburn County Board were filled at the board’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

In the course of the meeting, Steven Sather, District 19 and chair, appointed Dell Stoll to represent district 7 and Clay Halverson to District 10. The county board approved the appointments on a unanimous voice vote. Stoll is taking the place of Robert Lester who resigned from the position in November after he moved from District 7. Stoll also serves as chair

for the Town of Stone Lake board. District 7 encompasses the Town of Stone Lake, part of Madge and Birchwood.

Halverson is replacing Hilary Neste who was voted into the position at the 2014 spring election. Neste resigned at the November 2014 board meeting citing her need to move from the county for a job. Halverson had previously held this seat but resigned at the November 2013 board meeting. District 10 covers the Towns of Springbrook and Crystal and part of Madge.

conduct a new self-study. This is followed by another site visit and the submittal of a new visiting team report and long-range plan to the WRISA Board of Directors in the seventh year.

For more information and a complete listing of schools, visit the WRISA website: vvrisa.net. WRISA is a state chapter of the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Associations.

Gov. Scott Walker has proclaimed Jan. 25-Jan. 31 as Catholic Schools Week in Wisconsin. The proclamation coincides with the national observance of Catholic Schools Week and recognizes the nearly

300 Catholic schools in Wisconsin now serving almost 58,000 Wisconsin students.

Noting that Catholic schools in Wisconsin “provide students with an education that emphasizes the formation of moral values and a commitment to community service,” the proclamation recognizes that Catholic schools educate students in preparation for their responsibilities as members of society. The governor’s words are in keeping with this year’s Catholic Schools Week theme, Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.

The annual weeklong observance celebrates a vital ministry of the church and a valuable community resource, our Catholic schools. As the governor’s proclamation acknowledges, “the welfare of our state requires that this and future generations of school-age children be assured ample opportunity to develop their intellectual capacities to the fullest.” For hundreds of thousands of students in Wisconsin, Catholic schools have provided this opportunity and will continue to do so for thousands more.

Catholic schools across Wisconsin host a multitude of events in observance of Catholic Schools Week, including Masses, open houses and special activities. To find out the special ways in which this week is being celebrated, contact your local Catholic school or visit the school’s website.

— from WRISA & Wisconsin Catholic Con-

ference

Walker, Republicans talk achievement at Iowa event Possible presidential contenders gather to test waters for possible campaigns Clay Masters | WPR News DES MOINES, Ia. - Gov. Scott Walker joined other potential Republican presidential hopefuls in Iowa on Saturday at what could be considered the party’s kickoff to Iowa caucuses.

It was a long day of speeches featuring a couple dozen speakers at a small theater in Des Moines, Iowa. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and many other GOP heavyweights were in attendance.

For his part, Walker said Wisconsinites like the direction the state is going, hence the fact that he was elected governor three times in four years in a state that hasn’t gone Republican for president since 1984.

“I think that sends a powerful message to Republicans in Washington and around the country: If you’re not afraid to go big and go bold you can actually get results,” he said.

Among what he sees as his accomplishments, Walker touted Wisconsin’s tax cuts and its fully funded retirement system.

Walker also said he plans to spend a lot of time in the state.

The event was sponsored by Citizens United and U.S Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa.

Gov. Scott Walker speaking at the Iowa Freedom Summit on Saturday, Jan. 24. - Photo

by Clay Masters

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Washburn County accident reports On Thursday, Jan. 8, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Jason Schwederske, 39, of Cameron, was southbound on Hwy. 53 in the village of Minong when Scott Brown, 48, of Duluth, Minn., turned the FED EX van he was operating onto Hwy. 53 South from the intersection of Hwy. 77 in front of Schwederske. Schwederske swerved his 2001 Honda Civic to avoid colliding with Brown and went into the west ditch. Jason Bartholomew, the responding Washburn County sheriff’s officer, assisted Schwederske in removing his car from the ditch by shoveling it out, enabling Schwederske to drive it to the nearby gas station parking lot. Neither driver was injured, but Schwederske’s vehicle sustained minor damage to the front and rear.

Brown told Bartholomew that he had not seen Schwederske’s vehicle at all.

Tevor Nichols, 32, of Canada, provided a witness statement corroborating Schwed-

erske’s account of the accident. Brown was cited for failure to yield at the right of way from a stop sign and faces a $183 fine.

••• On Jan. 15 at approximately 9:40 p.m., Nicholas Christensen, 20, of Shell Lake, was westbound on CTH E in the Town of Casey just a mile past Lower McKenzie Road when he hit a deer that had crossed the road. Christensen was not injured, but the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving sustained moderate damage to the front and middle passenger side.

••• On Jan. 15 at approximately 5:50 p.m., Michael Leckel, 37, of Shell Lake, was westbound on CTH D in the Town of Sarona half a mile east of Shallow Lake Road when he hit a deer crossing the road.

Leckel was not injured, but the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving sustained moderate damage to the middle and rear

passenger side.

••• On Jan. 19 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Laura McCaul, 64, of Danbury, was westbound on CTH A in the Town of Evergreen when she hit a deer. McCaul was not injured, but the 2015 Subaru Outback she was driving sustained moderate damage to the front and front passenger side.

••• On Jan. 20 at approximately 5:52 p.m., David Zimbrick, 74, of Springbrook, was southbound on Hwy. 63 in the Town of Spooner driving a 2006 Chevy Mailbu when Cynthia Chisnell, 41, of Spooner, driving a 2002 Ford Windstar pulled in front of him to turn onto CTH A. Zimbrick was unable to stop in time and collided with Chisnell. Zimbrick and the three occupants of his vehicle all suffered injuries.

Zimbrick suffered incapacitating injuries as did occupants Gary and Glenda Kaiser,

both 74, of Springbrook. Donna Zimbrick, 74, of Springbrook, sustained nonincapacitating injuries. Chisnell was not injured in the accident. Zimbrick and his passengers were transported by ambulance to the hospital. Jason Bartholomew, the responding Washburn County sheriff’s officer, stated in his report that Gary and Glenda Kaiser suffered the primary injuries. Spooner Fire assisted at the accident scene. Trisha Salteri, 39, of Spooner, was witness to the accident stating that Chisnell pulled out in front of Zimbrick. Chisnell admitted to pulling out in front of Zimbrick stating that she thought she had enough time to make the turn. Chisnell was cited for failure to yield while making a left turn resulting in bodily harm and faces a $389 fine.

2015 Paddle Namekagon set The St. Croix River Association is sponsoring the 2015 Paddle Namekagon, in northern Wisconsin June 13-19. This journey promises a diverse paddling experience. It is primitive and remote, at times very narrow and wild. Other reaches flow through more populated areas. As it nears the confluence of the St. Croix River, it runs wider and slower. The Namekagon River merges with the St. Croix for the final stretch of the trip. The journey will last 6 days, cover 92 miles, and is perfect for both canoe or kayak. This is a partially supported paddle: they will haul your overnight gear and provide other limited services. Deadline for registrations is May 1.

More information and registration is available on the SCRA Paddles website at scrapaddle.org, including a typical daily itinerary, a map of the route, and lodging options. The trip is limited to 80 paddlers and usually fills up months in advance. - Photo submitted

Rep. Quinn approves amendment on election of chief justice

MADISON – Rep. Romaine Quinn, RRice Lake, voted on Thursday, Jan. 22, to pass a bill designed to inject a greater degree of democracy in the state Supreme Court chief justice selection process, by allowing state Supreme Court justices to elect their own chief justice for a two-year term. Currently, seniority is the sole criteria in selecting the chief justice.

“This is what democracy looks like,” said Quinn. “The best leaders are not necessarily the longest-standing members.

The system of allowing members to elect their leaders has proven successful in the Legislature; the judicial branch should be granted the same privilege. By allowing the justices to choose based on merit, the people of Wisconsin will gain a better-

functioning court.”

A 2011 poll by 20/20 Insight Polling clearly illustrated that this legislation is supported by the people of Wisconsin with 62 percent of those polled in favor of the proposal.

“This legislation is something people want,” said Quinn. “And ultimately, voters will decide whether or not to approve

this change to the constitution.”

In order to amend the state constitution, two subsequent Legislatures must pass the same resolution and voters must approve the change in a statewide referendum.

— from the office of Rep. Quinn

Lawmakers try once more to raise highway speed limits Bill would give DOT authority to raise limit to 70 mph Shamane Mills | WPR News STATEWIDE - Wisconsin lawmakers are trying to raise the speed limit so it matches surrounding states.

Republican state Rep. Paul Tittl has authored a bill which gives traffic safety

Wisconsin lawmakers are trying to raise the speed limit so it matches surrounding states.

- Photo by Harry_nl

experts at the Department of Transportation the ability to increase speed limits on interstate highways from 65 to 70 miles per hour.

“We’re hoping that we can get this thing through both houses and on the governor’s desk by the end of March so that we can have this by tourism season, starting in May or June, so some of roads could actually be changed,” said Tittl.

A similar bill last session was not taken

up by the Senate, in part, because of safety concerns.

Tittl and Senate co-author Devin LeMahieu said cars have protective devices like airbags, seatbelts and child car seats. The authors also point to studies indicating increased speed doesn’t necessarily affect fatalities or severe injuries.

NSTC’s KidsOnStage brings the magic of Dr. Seuss to the stage RICE LAKE — Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in “Seussical Jr.,” a fantastical musical extravaganza. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat (Teagan Stager), narrator, tells the story of Horton (Jaquan Amick), an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo (Emily Kay), a Who child who gets in trouble for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton’s challenge is twofold – not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird (Chloe Melgaard). Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz (Melody Morse) never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

“This has been an exciting production to work on,” says director Amy Myers.

“I am continually amazed at the local talent in our young actors. It is so important for us to continue to have these positive experiences for the young people in our community. I feel very fortunate that I am able to be a part of their experience.”

Presented with support from Wilson Family Dental, more than 30 local young actors in third through eighth grades comprise the cast of this fun-filled show.

Show dates and times are Feb. 12-14 at 7 p.m., and Feb. 14-15 at 2 p.m. Reservations can be made online at northernstartheatre-co.org or by contacting the box office at 715-736-4444. — from NSTC

RIGHT: Some of the cast members of NSTC’s KidsOnStage production of “Seussical Jr.” are Teagan Stager, Cat in the Hat; Emily Kay, Jojo; Jaquan Amick, Horton; and Melody Morse, Gertrude. — Photo submitted

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Hagen completes PTA licensure

Greenfield Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, LLC, is proud to announce that Matt Hagen has recently completed his physical therapy assistant licensure. Hagen has been a physical therapy aide for three years and part of the Greenfield team since September, and is excited for his new role. A Shell Lake native, and graduate of Chippewa Valley Technical College, he looks forward to treating patients, developing ongoing relationships and improving the wellness of the community. - Photo submitted

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Area news at a glance RICE LAKE — On Wednesday, Jan. 14, at approximately 10:51 a.m., Barron County Dispatch received a report of a gas leak at Tainter Elementary School in Rice Lake. The Rice Lake Fire Department, Rice Lake Police Department and WE Energies were paged for the emergency response. Rice Lake school officials were summoned via an internal reporting mechanism and responded to the scene. Approximately 237 students and 34 staff were evacuated and transported by school bus to an alternate safe location and accounted for. An ambulance was paged to transport a special needs student. There were no injuries during the incident. By 11:26 a.m. the gas leak was controlled and air quality meter readings were safe. At 11:48 a.m. all students and staff were returned to the building. An investigation determined a temporary gas line was struck by a snowplow in a construction area. In May 2014, a gas-leak drill was conducted by Rice Lake School Safety Committee personnel and the Rice Lake Police and fire departments. — from Cumberland Advocate ••• DOUGLAS COUNTY — Two men are in hot water in Northwest Wisconsin where they are accused of burglarizing ice shacks before the car they were driving on a frozen lake broke through the ice and sank, authorities said on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Ryan VanPuymbrouck, 20, and Tyler Hale, 24, both of Solon Springs, are accused of taking a television, liquor, an ice auger and other items on Monday from

shacks set up on the frozen Upper St. Croix Lake, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. The men were driving along the lake when the car, a 2014 Ford Focus compact car owned by Hale’s girlfriend, broke through the ice.

The pair got out safely and flagged down a fisherman who called police, according to the sheriff’s department. Hale and VanPuymbrouck initially told deputies they were just driving around on the ice, but later confessed to the crimes and now face several burglary charges, the sheriff’s department said. The uninsured car was found submerged in about 6 feet of water, the department said. — from KARE ••• RICE LAKE — The former site of a Rice Lake hospital could become the site of a new public library, according to Rice Lake Public Library leaders. The library announced that it has accepted an offer of the intent to donate land by the Lakeview Medical Center Board of Directors. The Rice Lake Library Board recently completed an assessment of three potential sites for a new library, including the current location on Marshall Street, the former JC Penney site at Cedar Mall and the former LMC location on Lakeview Drive.

The former LMC site, the site of a facility that closed in January 2013 and was demolished, scored far better than the other options in an evaluation based on factors like accessibility, function and value.

— from the Rice Lake Chronotype •••

DNR looking for hunter education instructors

Daylong workshop offered for those interested

SPOONER — The Wisconsin DNR is looking for a few great hunters to instruct hunter education classes in Northwest Wisconsin.

Recreational safety warden Mark Little out of the Spooner office says, “There is a high demand for hunter education certifi-

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cation and a limited number of instructors to meet the demand.” The department relies on community volunteers to educate aspiring and veteran hunters in communities across the state. Hunter education instructors help save lives, prevent injuries, meet people in the community, and positively influence the attitudes and actions of other resource users. When instructors are not available, people are forced to travel to other areas to find a course. “It’s truly an honor for many people to instruct what they are passionate about, espe-

cially when it comes to hunter education,” added Little.

Anyone born after Jan. 1, 1973, must be a graduate of hunter education before purchasing their first hunting license or often to hunt in other states.

Becoming a certified hunter education instructor is easy, but candidates will need to become trained by attending a daylong workshop.

One of these will be held at the Spooner DNR office on Saturday, March 14. Inactive instructors wanting to get back into

Register Memories 1955 – 60 Years Ago

• Donna Henderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Henderson, Shell Lake, a sophomore at Northland College of Ashland was selected as a member of the Northland choral group. She was in the alto section.

• The Plainview Jolly Workers 4-H Club met with Audrey and Bill Taubman.

Officers elected were Mrs. Lawrence Taubman, leader; Larry Brown, president; Gary Thompson, vice president; Tamara Toll, secretary; Darrald Ottosen, treasurer; and Janet Livingston, reporter.

• The committee of the Washburn County Junior Fair met; Janet McNabb was re-elected president and W.H. Dougherty was re-elected secretary/treasurer.

• The Sarona Commercial Club sponsored a polio benefit dinner serving baked ham or chicken, $1 adults and 50¢ for children.

1965 – 50 Years Ago

• Contestants in the 4-H speaking contest were Emory Johnson, Elizabeth Furchtenicht, Ann Neste, Cindy Furchtenicht, Carol Petz, Jeanne Semm, Carole Johnson, Joe Biver, Larry Johnson, Naila Johnson, Mary Graf, Dorree Kraemer, Ted Biver, Suzanne Duch, Beverly Duch and Susan Graf.

• Chester Davenport, Shell Lake, kept the ice-fishing contest championship of northwestern Wisconsin in Shell Lake.

He caught the biggest fish in the Cumberland ice-fishing contest. His fish weighed 1 pound, 6 ounces and narrowly defeated Hubert Smith of Shell Lake who caught a fish that weighed 1 pound, 4 ounces.

Chet’s prize was a brand-new Mitchell 300 reel-and-rod set.

• Shown dedicating a new flagpole at Shell Lake American Legion Post 225 were Howard Nebel, Charles Lutz, Dick Clements, Harold Juedes, Lloyd Bohn,

the program should also attend. Prospective instructors must be at least 18 years of age, have hunting experience, be a Wisconsin hunter education graduate, and pass a background check. “Motivated, ethical and responsible persons who are willing to be leaders in their community and donate a few hours of their time a year to teach hunter safety are requested to apply,” said Little. Please contact him at 715-635-4112 or send an email to mark.little@wi.gov to get started. — from WDNR

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Jim Prescott and Ray Eidahl, county commander.

• David H. Hubin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Hubin, Shell Lake, was promoted to major in the U.S. Air Force at Kindley AFB, Bermuda. Arthur Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Smith, Shell Lake, was promoted to sergeant in the Wisconsin National Guard.

1975 – 40 Years Ago

• The unoccupied farm home of the late Henry Kins burned to the ground. Shell Lake Fire Chief Joe Tomaisak said the cause of the fire was under investigation.

• Billie Jean Rydberg, nursing assistant at Shell Lake Indianhead Memorial Hospital, was the guest speaker at Salem Lutheran. She showed slides on her experiences as a public health nurse in Africa.

• Howard Klopp, his son Andy, and Donald Switzenberg, all caught their limits of lake trout plus a few whitefish on a fishing trip to Ontario.

• George M. Cusick, son of Mrs. Stella Cusick, Shell Lake, attained the dean’s honor roll at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He was enrolled in the industrial management program.

1985 – 30 Years Ago

• Shell Lake dairy farmers Dennis Pederson, Jerry Rydberg and Alton Lee attended a farm rally and legislative hearing in Madison.

• Jill Schaaf was a new stylist at Silver Shears.

• Washburn County’s oldest town chairman in years in office and one of the most senior in Wisconsin, Edward Elliott, would not seek re-election in the Town of Stinett. Elliot had been chairman there for 47 years. He had stepped down from the county board three years before after 44 years.

• The physicians and staff of the Shell Lake Clinic extended an invitation to an

open house at their new Siren branch facility, located on Siren’s Main Street next to the old clinic.

1995 – 20 Years Ago

• Erica Marie Hergert was the first baby of the year born at Indianhead Medical Center, Shell Lake. She was born Jan. 17 to Jamie Wheeler and Matt Hergert, Shell Lake. She was presented with a bag of books from the Friends of the Shell Lake Public Library, a bouquet of flowers and a $50 savings bond from the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce.

• Richard and Dorothy Rydberg moved to their new home on Little Long Lake.

• Phil Holman started as an area UWExtension agricultural agent serving Burnett, Sawyer and Washburn counties. He is from Shell Lake and the son of Warren and Barb Holman.

• Terry O’Brien of Terry’s Barber Shop expanded his business to include selling western boots, shirts, belts, buckles, wallets and accessory items.

2005 – 10 Years Ago

• A fire gutted the interior of the Whiskey Creek Bar and Family Dining west of Spooner.

• Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce President Lois Steele and Vice President Barb Haynes presented Tena Zaraza with a plant, welcoming her and Carriage House Chocolates to the Shell Lake business community.

• Snowfall totals reported after a snowstorm swept through the Shell Lake area varied between 6 and 11 inches.

• Shell Lake third-grade students in Mrs. Hanson, Mrs. Hagen and Mrs. Butler’s classes raised $299.15 for UNICEF Tsunami Relief by having a fund drive.

Students were encouraged to bring in whatever change they wished to add to a collection bin.

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February is Food and Supplies for Fines Month at SLPL

SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Public Library will be hosting Food and Supplies for Fines the entire month of February.

Bring in a not-expired nonperishable food or personal

hygiene item and receive $1 off your fine for every item donated. Donations will be given to the Washburn County Food Pantry. Items needed include toilet tissue, paper towels, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, dish detergent,

diapers, in addition to food items. — from SLPL

Story hour to begin at Spooner Memorial Library

SPOONER — Spooner Memorial Library Preschool Story Hour

starts Wednesday, Feb. 4. The morning session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The af-

ternoon session runs from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Stop in or call the library at 715-635-

2792 to enroll your 3-, 4-, or 5-year-old in this free 10-week program. — from SML

C O M M U N I T Y H A P P E N I N G S

EVENTS …

January Wednesday, Jan. 28 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.

Friday, Jan.30 • Washburn County Genealogical Society meting, 1:30 p.m., city hall meeting room, library building, 501 1st St., Shell Lake. Program at the end will be The Value of Correspondence. The public is welcome.

Saturday, Jan. 31 • Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film” at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More info at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-4682414 and shelllakeartscenter.org.

February

Monday, Feb. 2 • Minong Dining at Five, suggested donation $5. Call 715-466-4448 for reservations.

Tuesday, Feb. 3 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge.

Wednesday, Feb. 4 • Spooner Memorial Library Preschool Story Hour starts. The morning session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

The afternoon session runs from1:30-2:30 p.m. Stop in or call the library at 715-635-2792 to enroll your 3-, 4- or 5-year-old in this free 10-week program.

Thursday, Feb. 5 • Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Call 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.

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Friday, Feb. 6 • Storytellers and musicians Claudia Schmidt and Dean Magraw concert at Theatre in the Woods, 605 1st St., Shell Lake, 7:30 p.m. For reservations call 715-4684387 or reserve online at titw.org.

• The GFWC Women’s Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Spooner Wesleyan Church. The topic will be the Shell Lake Arts Center (Note change). Guests are welcome.

Visitors for more info contact Pat at 715-865-2250.

Saturday, Feb. 7 • Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film” at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More info at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-4682414 and shelllakeartscenter.org • Spooner/Trego Lions Club ice-fishing contest, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Spooner Lake. Cash prizes and door prizes.

Sunday, Feb. 8 • Faith in Action’s Valentine Vignette, 2 p.m., Spooner Wesleyan Church. For more information call 715-6352252 or emailfiawashburn@gmail.com.

Monday, Feb. 9 • Shell Lake Dining at Five, suggested donation $5.

Call 715-468-4750 for reservations.

Tuesday, Feb. 10 • Soup lunch at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona, noon-1 p.m. Call 715-635-6543 or email info!@ hunthill.org.

• Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 11 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome.

Donations accepted.

• The board of directors for the Railroad Memories Museum meeting, 1 p.m., Spooner City Hall. All volunteers welcome.

Thursday, Feb. 12 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center.

• Free DVD presentation and discussion workshop offering insights about how sensory processing disorders make it difficult for many children, 6 p.m., Trinity

Lutheran Church, Birchwood. Preregistration required.

Call 715-635-4669. No child care available.

Friday, Feb. 13 • Valentine book/bake sale, 8:30 a.m. - noon in the Indianhead Medical Center lobby. Funds raised go toward the Washburn County Relay For Life.

• Community Valentine’s Day Dance, 7-11 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. Sponsored by Shell Lake Lions Club.

Saturday, Feb. 14 • Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Elm Street. Tickets 9 a.m. Distribution 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed. Contact 715-635-9309, 715-4684017 or 715-222-4410.

• Don Christensen benefit, Lipsie Pines, Spooner. For more information, call 715-416-0904 or 715-501-3124.

• Cabaret, 7-9 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center.

Monday, Feb. 16 • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner.

• 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.

Tuesday, Feb. 17 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge.

Wednesday, Feb. 18 • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome.

• Shell Lake follow-up tourism meeting, 5 p.m., at city hall.

Thursday, Feb. 19 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available.

Friday, Feb. 20 • Father/Daughter Ball, 6 p.m., at the Shell Lake Community Center. No charge but reservations requested, call Donna at 715-766-2010 before Friday, Feb. 13. Reservations fill quickly and space is limited.

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Farming for Profit Dairy Series to be held SPOONER — UW-Extension is pleased to invite dairy farmers to attend the upcoming Farming for Profit Dairy Series. There will be five local sessions held on consecutive Monday afternoons from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Spooner Ag Research Station. Presentations will be done by webinar, although some speakers may be at the sites. The cost will be $40 for the series or $10 per session.

The schedule and topics are as follows:

Feb. 2: Calf Management: Calf care, raising, housing, health, Sarah Mills-Lloyd, Oconto County ag agent.

Feb. 9: Genetics: Genomics, sexed-semen, trait selection, Dr. Kent Weigel, UW-Madison dairy scientist.

Feb. 16: Modernization: New buildings, retro-fitting old facilities, parlors, Dr. David Kammel, UW-Madison agricultural engineer.

Feb. 23: Heifer Raising: Production issues, costs, cus-

tom versus home-raised, Mark Hagedorn, Eau Claire County ag agent.

March 2: Farm Succession: Transition to the next generation, out of farming, crops or beef, Joy Kirkpatrick, UW Center for Dairy Profitability.

For more information or to register contact Otto Wiegand or Kevin Schoessow at 715-635-3506. — from UWEX

Barbecue and bluegrass at ETC

CUMBERLAND — ETC, Cumberland’s community arts council, will be mixing country cooking with downhome music at a midwinter event on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Cumberland Arts Center.

SPOONER — Washburn County Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse minigrant applications are now available. Minigrants are awarded for a maximum of $1,000.

Any group, organization or individual may apply. Previous grants were awarded for such items/events as antidrug educational materials, videos and alternative activities for youth and adults such as Safe Night and Family Festival, and professional training.

All grants must contain the following: The program or event must have a clear

A barbecue meal, prepared by Vickie Komarek of Peter & Annie’s World Market, will be followed by a concert by the Stringsmiths, a local bluegrass band. Dinner is at 6 p.m., and the concert will begin at 7 p.m.

Get your tickets at Peter & Annie’s, 1387 2nd Ave. in Cumberland, and join your neighbors for hot music on a cold night. — from ETC

Minigrant applications available

AODA message. All participants must be alcohol and drug free during the program/event. All events must have adult supervision.

In addition, the committee recommends coordination of speaker dates to reduce costs/ share resources where applicable and to research the possibility of a joint application where a larger grant award would be considered. The grantee should also explore contribution options from additional sources. Grant applicants are encouraged to attend the meeting, but are not

required to.

Applications and grant guidelines are available at the Washburn County Health Department at 222 Oak St. in Spooner or on the Washburn County website at co.washburn.wi.us/departments/health/ index.htm Completed applications must be returned to the Washburn County Health Department by Friday, Feb. 27. Completed applications can be dropped off in person at 222 Oak St., Spooner; faxed to 715-635-4416; or emailed to dstumph@

co.washburn.wi.us.

The next meeting of the Washburn County AODA Committee will be at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, in the meeting room located at the Washburn County Highway Shop on CTH H in Spooner.

Questions can be directed to Dianna Stumph at the Washburn County Health Department at 715-635-4400 or via email to dstumph@co.washbum.wi.us. — from WCHD

Board members attend Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention The Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention was held Jan. 4-7 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Those attending the convention attended meetings, idea and brainstorming sessions, and watched potential entertainment for the local fair. Members of the Washburn County Fair Board attending were (L to R): Shorty and Melissa Crosby, Ella Hills and Julene Peck. — Photo submitted

C O M M U N I T Y H A P P E N I N G S Monday: First Friends Playgroup open to all children, 10 a.m.noon. Focus on infants and caregivers with sensory stimulation and movement experiences. Art project materials provided, closes with circle music time and instrument exploration. Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner.

Monday & Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch, program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time.

Call 715-416-2942.

Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801.

Wednesday: Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, open from noon-3 p.m. Kidstime-Parentime 10 a.m.-noon.

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Last Wednesday of the month, potluck at 11:15 a.m.

First and third Wednesdays: Caregivers Support Group, 6 p.m.

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Thursday: Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Indianhead Medical Center, Shell Lake.

• Library Fun For Little Ones, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Shell Lake Public Library. Stories, craft and a snack. No age minimum or maximum for participants.

Thursday & Monday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, see listing above.

The Geneaology Society Research Room, at 206 1/2 2nd Ave., Museum Hewitt Bldg., Shell Lake, is closed for the winter. Please call 715-635-7937 for more information or to make a reservation during the winter, weather permitting.

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ere we are, about to wrap up the first month of a new year. Since we have just made it through a long winter month, I thought maybe you would like to read something with a bit of humor. Here’s some punography that I received from a friend.

• I tried to catch some fog. I mist.

• When chemists die, they barium.

• Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.

• I know a guy who’s addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any-

Punography

time.

• How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it.

• I stayed up all night to see where the sun went.

Then it dawned on me.

• This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I’d never met herbivore.

• I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I can’t put it down.

• I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words.

• They told me I had Type A blood, but it was a Type O. • Class trip to the CocaCola factory; I hope there’s no pop quiz.

• Energizer Bunny arrested: Charged with battery.

• I didn’t like my beard at first. Then it grew on me.

• What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive

vocabulary? A thesaurus.

• What does a clock do when it’s hungry? I goes back four seconds.

• I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me!

• Broken pencils are pointless.

The pun about the broken pencils being pointless can be said about what you just read in this column. I hope you were able to have a quick chuckle though as you read these puns.

Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson

Area writers corner A primitive painter

by Mary B. Olsen gentleman named Louis Caldor, on vacation, was traveling in New York state in the spring of 1938.

He stopped at Hoosick Falls, N.Y., where he saw displayed in the drugstore window some small paintings. Mr. Caldor was an art collector. The paintings showed rural life figures backed by landscapes done with dramatic color and detail. He purchased the paintings and stayed over. The next morning he visited the farm home of the painter and bought all of her work. He was delighted to meet with the artist. In October, three of the paintings were exhibited at the New York Museum of Modern Art, and the rest is history.

Grandma Moses was discovered.

Anna Mary Moses was born in 1860, the third child of 10 children of a farmer, Russell King Robertson, and Margaret Shannahan, of Scotch-Irish descent. As a child, Anna Mary and her brothers and sisters would be given blank newsprint by their father so they could draw pictures. She liked to draw the colorful and happy scenes around her. Anna Mary only attended school in summer, because she didn’t have warm clothing. She helped her mother and father at home. When she was 12 she began working as a hired girl for nearby farm families. She stayed at one home for three years, caring for an ailing elderly woman and later the husband. When she was 27 years old she married a farmhand, Thomas S. Moses,

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and they moved to Virginia to live and work on a farm. They had 10 children, losing five at birth. They raised their children and, in 1907, the family moved to Eagle Bridge, N.Y. Anna Mary’s husband died in 1927, and a son and daughter-in-law took over the farm work.

Grandma Moses’ first painting was a wallboard she painted because she ran out of wallpaper when she was papering a room. It covered the spot and gave color to the room. She was doing yarn pictures just to keep her hands busy, but she gave it up at age 76 because of arthritis and began to paint.

Her daughter-in-law took some paintings to the drugstore. After Mr. Caldor bought the paintings he sent canvases and paint supplies and encouraged Anna Mary to paint.

Why did she paint? Because she wanted to be useful and could not do farm and house work any longer. Why did her paintings make her famous?

Because her homespun country scenes gave people wonderful feelings and memories.

For Grandma Moses, the world began to come to her door. She liked visitors and many requested certain scenes and activities. She would paint them. She really loved painting scenes from her time in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley as well as scenes at Eagle Bridge, where Vermont borders New York, and the rural valley where she lived most of her life.

Her son started an account book for her where she listed all the paintings

she did and Mr. Caldor sent supplies and also became a kind of agent for her. One day a check came, a very large check. She kept it and when Mr. Caldor came he found it on her desk. She thought it was a mistake and simply set it aside. He told her it was payment for her work that would be used in greeting cards. After that, she got a man at the local bank to handle the money. She painted 1,600 pictures, recorded in her book.

The work was featured at a onewoman show in New York and she attended with a daughter-in-law in 1940.

For her, it was a bit of a culture shock.

She said she had never seen so many people together before. They wanted to meet the old lady who painted beautiful pictures. Her work was in her own style. She painted scenes from what was called “Grandma Moses country,” life on the farm and life in the country.

Her art went round the world. She painted pictures holding her right hand up with her left to steady it. Her work was exhibited in major cities of Europe.

She was in a film of her life and her remarkable success and she was on the Edward R. Murrow show. Murrow asked, “What are you going to do for the next 25 years?” Her quick response was, “I am going up yonder ...” Was she worried or fearful about that? She said she would go to sleep and wake up in the next world. Taken off guard, he lost his cool. Finally, he said, “Well, you will leave more behind you than most of us will when you go to sleep.”

She met presidents and famous peo-

ple. She was honored to have her work on a postage stamp. She painted after her 100th birthday, but when she was 102 she had to go to live in the nursing home. Her doctor wouldn’t let her have her painting supplies there and she soon began to fail. Her daughter-in-law was there with her every day. She died there on Dec. 13, 1961.

Her career of 26 years as an artist depicted the joy of country life. The labor was what life was about and sharing work was crucial. It was, for her, beautiful.

Her last painting was “The Rainbow.”

It showed a pink rainbow arching in the sky behind a walnut tree where people gathered nuts and others made syrup and someone was considering gathering pumpkins. She had wanted to brighten the rainbow but didn’t have time. On Dec. 14, 1961, after Grandma Moses died, the New York Herald Tribune had an article by Emily Genaur about Grandma Moses and “The Rainbow.” She wrote that Grandma Moses’ pale rainbow over her beloved Cambridge Valley didn’t need strengthening. That rainbow, she said, like any of her pictures, can reach “her simple, peaceful, idyllic 19th Century world from their own frantic world of today. Nostalgia and dreams are stout enough materials for its fashioning. But Grandma Moses’ span was made of faith. So strong was her own, so certain her conviction that the earth and all growing things ... are proof that there is a meaning to life, that somehow, looking at her pictures we are reassured.”

Valentine Vignette to celebrate 10th anniversary

SPOONER — On Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m., Faith in Action - Washburn County will host its 10th-annual Valentine Vignette concert at Spooner Wesleyan Church. Faith in Action has been serving local aging adults in need through a network of caring volunteers since 2004.

This year’s show will again feature longtime emcees Larry Neste and Judge Mike Bitney, and showcase the depth and variety of outstanding local talent.

The audience will be entertained with

acts that return each year to delight, and new faces that are bound to impress.

The live music will touch on a host of genres and styles, including contemporary, gospel, bluegrass and folk just to name a few. Other acts will highlight dance and even ventriloquism performances. A goodwill offering will benefit the mission of FIA to help further extend the reach of their current volunteer services.

After the audience enjoys the talent

showcase, everyone will be invited to stay for complimentary refreshments following the show. Need a gift for your significant other? You’re sure to find the perfect present among the dozens of gift items up for bid in the silent auction.

Does your sweetie have a sweet tooth?

Search among the multitude of chocolate flavors and decorated homemade cookies to find the perfect combination of delightful treats.

The 2015 Valentine Vignette business

sponsors are Tim Reedy State Farm Insurance, Securities America Inc., Schmitz’s Economart, Shell Lake State Bank, Anderson Hager & Moe and the Spooner Health System. Mayana Chocolate is donating gourmet candy.

Spooner Wesleyan Church is located at 1100 West Maple St. in Spooner. For further concert information please contact the Faith in Action office at 715-6352252 or email fiawashburn@gmail.com.

— from FIA

WCHM presents snowshoe and paddle-making classes

SPOONER — The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum, at 312 N. Front St. in Spooner, is presenting a couple of canoe shop classes in the next few months, one to help you get through the winter and the other to help you prepare for spring. The first is a snowshoemaking class, which will take place on two consecutive Thursday nights, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26. The second is a canoe-paddle-making class on Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22. Both classes have preregistration deadlines.

There is still plenty of winter left in northern Wisconsin, and if the next few months are anything like last year, a new pair of snowshoes may come in handy. That is why WCHM is teaming up with the Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary to host a two-night snowshoe-making class. The first night will include basic techniques and completion of the toe and heel sections on one shoe.

The second night, one week later, will include completion of the center section on the same shoe. Lacing material is a tough tubular nylon and once varnished looks like rawhide but is much more durable. Varnish-

ing and attaching bindings of your choice is to be completed on your own at home. The cost of the class is $150 and includes one snowshoe kit (less bindings) and six hours of instruction from Storme Nelson, former executive director of Hunt Hill. The snowshoe-making class will take place from 6-9 p.m. Preregistration is required by Thursday, Feb. 5.

Even though we have plenty of winter left to go, spring will be not far behind and the paddling season with it. You can break the winter blues by joining the canoe-paddle-making class and making your own canoe paddle in a design of your choosing, using traditional and modern tools and techniques. Instructor is Tim Bates, who has been making paddles for over 30 years and is an outdoor educator at the University of Minnesota - Duluth. The class will be held on Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sunday, March 22, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Day one will begin with an exploration of design and materials, then move on to designing your own personal paddle. From there you will use the provided

materials and glue up your paddle. Most of day two will be spent removing material toward a final shape, using a variety of hand tools and with demonstrations on using power tools, all in the comfort and camaraderie of the WCHM’s canoe shop. The cost of the class is $90 plus materials. You will have two options for paddle materials and you will need to make a selection at the time of registration: cherry, $27; or basswood and cedar, $12. Cherry will be used to make either beavertail or ottertail paddles that are three-piece laminations for the blade. Basswood and cedar will be used to make the classic laminated paddle with alternating colorations and are the easiest woods to work with. This class is limited to 10 students. All tools and materials are provided. You provide your own bag lunch. Registration deadline is Monday, March 16.

For more information or to register call 715-635-2479, write to info@wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org or visit WisconsinCanoeHeritageMuseum.org. — from WCHM

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Laker wrestlers looking strong heading into conference meet

Leo Carrillo with a pin over Bloomer/Cofax opponent Eric Wachtendonk. The pin came midway through the first period in the 195-pound weight class. Shell Lake will be taking a short break before the Lakeland Conference meet that will be held at Cameron on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Dominic Hopke earned a firstplace finish in the 145-pound weight class at the Shell Lake Challenge held Saturday, Jan. 24. Ten schools from northwestern Wisconsin competed in the Saturday tournament, which is celebrating its 20th year of quality wrestling.

AJ Christner takes down his Regis/McDonell opponent, Andrew Haselwander. Christner won the 152-weight class with a pin near the end of the second period. — Photos by Larry Samson RIGHT: Northwood wrestler Ethan Luedtke took first place in the 285-pound weight class in the Shell Lake Wrestling Challenge as he prepares to make a run at state.

LEFT: Cody McTaggert stands tall and proud with a fourth-place finish in the 132-pound weight class. He is a freshman with bright future in wrestling.

Christian Monson pins his Regis/McDonell opponent, Brandon Lewis, in the 138-pound weight class.

Laker boys still scrambling for a win

Sam Muska with two points on this jump shot while being defended. Muska put six points on the board as Shell Lake lost 19-47 to Lake Holcombe on Tuesday, Jan. 20, in an away game.

LEFT: Freshman Sean Heckel with a shot at the top of the key. Shell Lake is a young team with six underclassmen on the team. Heckel and the other freshmen are gaining valuable playing time.

Drew Johnson with a jump shot under the basket.

Tyler Rognholt breaks to the basket on this drive.

Photos by Larry Samson

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Spooner wrestling fans see exciting action

SPOONER/SHELL LAKE — Thursday, Jan. 22, was another exciting night for the Spooner wrestlers and fans. The Rails wrestled Hayward at home and won a very close dual that could have gone either way.

Spooner started the night at the 132-pound weight class. Billy Hagberg wrestled one of his best matches of the year and won 6-1. Hayward took the lead with a tech-fall against Josh Melton at the 138pound weight class. At 145, Ryan Shutt added six team points with a pin in the first period. At 152, Bryce Carroll lost a heartbreaker 9-10. Brandon Jepson, 160, was taken down right away but came back to pin his opponent in the second period. Josiah Melton, 170, lost by a score of 0-3.

After the Rails forfeited at the 182-pound weight class, Hayward took the lead back 17-15. They added six more team points as Spooner forfeited at the 195-pound weight class.

“It was great having Richard Lauterbach return to the lineup after being out several weeks due to an ankle injury,” stated Andrew Melton, Spooner’s head wrestling coach. Lauterbach was able to get six team Brandon Jepson earned a points as he pinned his opponent at the 220- second-place finish pinning four pound weight class. of his five opponents. He lost in At 285, Donavan Knutson came through the championship round to his with a huge victory winning 8-5. This gave Spring Valley opponent.

Spooner a one-point lead once again. That did not last long as the Rails had to forfeit the 106-pound weight class. “At 113, Blake Larson wrestled the best that I had seen all year,” stated coach Melton. He wrestled one of Hayward’s top wrestlers and dominated the entire match. He finally pinned him late in the third period. After Spooner gave up another forfeit at 120, Hayward now had a five-point lead. It came down to the final match of the night. At 126, Isaiah Skidmore needed to get a pin if Spooner was going to win the dual. Skidmore did just that as he put his opponent to his back right away in the first period. The final score was Spooner 36 and Hayward 35.

On Saturday, Jan. 24, Spooner went to Shell Lake to wrestle in the 10-team roundrobin tournament. Larson wrestled well throughout the day and won three out of his five matches earning fourth place. HagRichard Lauterbach took secberg also won three matches as he earned a fifth-place finish. Josh Melton wrestled well ond place in the competitive 195and earned a fifth-place finish. This seemed pound weight class. He is just to be a pattern for Spooner on Saturday as coming off an ankle injury that Shutt also earned fifth place. Hunter Peter- has kept him off the mat for most son wrestled in the 145-pound bracket and of the season. earned sixth place. Carroll had some tough matches throughout the day and earned a fifth-place finish. Jepson wrestled really well and qualified for the finals after pinning his way through the first four rounds. In the finals Jepson was just outmatched and took a tech-fall by his opponent from Spring Valley.

John Hergert gained some great experience wrestling in the same weight

Blake Larson is shown wrestling Zach Anglin. Anglin took second place while Larson earned a fourth place. Anglin is a sophomore at Bayfield and was born with incomplete arms and legs. He has earned the respect of his fellow wrestlers and fans.

Billy Hagberg earned a fourth-place finish with this pin over his Regis opponent within the first minute of their match.

Photos by Larry Samson class. He earned a seventh-place finish. Josiah Melton wrestled hard throughout the day and placed fifth. Lauterbach was extremely excited as he wrestled well in order to qualify for the finals. Lauterbach was wrestling well in the finals when he got caught and pinned in the first period. Knutson placed eighth. As a team Ryan Shutt is shown trying to take down his Spring Spooner finished in fourth place overall. “I was Valley opponent in the Shell Lake Challenge Wresvery happy with the wrestlers and their effort tling Tournament held Saturday, Jan. 24. He helped on Saturday,” praised coach Melton. — from the the team earn a fourth-place finish out of 10 schools.

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Spooner girls lose to Bloomer

Dani DeWitt draws a foul as she shoots this Anna Emerson puts up two points on jump shot. this jump shot. — Photos by Larry Samson

LEFT: Cassidy Quinton takes a jump shot near the 3-point line.

RIGHT: Megan Meisberger drives the basket on this shot. Spooner lost to Bloomer, 60-18, in a home game on Friday, Jan. 23. While the game was not close, the Spooner team never quit playing.

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Laker ladies have big win over Lake Holcombe

Larry Samson | Staff writer TURTLE LAKE — It was a roller-coaster week for the Shell Lake girls basketball team as they went from a 49-25 win over Lake Holcombe on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to a 39-63 loss to Turtle Lake on Friday, Jan. 23.

Shell Lake had a 6-4 lead after the first quarter against Lake Holcombe. They were up by 24-6 going into halftime.

Ashley Meister put in two great games, with 17 points at Lake Holcombe and repeating it with another 17 points in Turtle Lake. Sheri Clark put up 14 points to help with the win. Amanda Brereton contributed seven points and freshman Grace Anderson had a great day with six points.

Turtle Lake presented a different game as they overpowered the young Laker defense. Turtle Lake took a 15-10 lead and made it 35-21 by halftime. Coming out of halftime, Turtle Lake put the game away, outscoring the Lakers 18-6. Shell Lake outscored Turtle Lake in the fourth quarter but it was too little too late. Meister led the game with 17 points followed by Clark with eight points. Heidi Steines, Brereton and Cassidy Schroeder each had four points for the game.

Shell Lake will be traveling to Clayton on Friday, Jan. 30, to play the first game of a doubleheader. Clayton is 5-1 in the Lakeland Conference and they are coming off a 53-48 win over Glenwood City on Saturday, Jan. 24. They will be traveling to Birchwood for a doubleheader with a 7:15 p.m. starting time for the girls.

Heidi Steines takes a shot from the free-throw line.

Amanda Brereton with a jump shot against the Lake Holcombe defense. Shell Lake came out on top in a 49-25 game held at Lake Holcombe on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

RIGHT: Amy Bouchard dives for the loose ball.

Photos by Larry Samson Sheri Clark is shown going in for a fast-break layup. She had 14 points in the game.

FALL sports

schedule Boys Varsity Basketball Friday, Jan. 30: Doubleheader at Clayton, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 3: Doubleheader at Birchwood, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 6: Doubleheader at Clear Lake, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 10: Vs. Northwood, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 12: At Drummond, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 17: Doubleheader vs. Prairie Farm, 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 20: Doubleheader at Cameron, 5:45 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 23: At Flambeau, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 26: Vs. Turtle Lake, 7:15 p.m.

Girls Varsity Basketball Friday, Jan. 30: Doubleheader at Clayton, 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 3: Doubleheader at Birchwood, 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 6: At Clear Lake, 5:45 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 9: Vs. Drummond, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 13: Vs. Northwood, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 17: Doubleheader vs. Prairie Farm, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 20: Doubleheader at Cameron, 7:15 p.m.

Varsity Wrestling Saturday, Feb. 7: Conference at Cameron, 9 a.m.

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Brady Mortenson Memorial Youth Wrestling Tourney LEFT: Ashlee Retzlaff is ready to take on her opponent in the Brady Mortensen Memorial Youth Wrestling Tournament held in Shell Lake on Sunday, Jan. 25.

RIGHT: Alec Hopke comforts his daughter after her first loss. Sunday, Jan. 25, was the first time Marlee wrestled and after a few minutes she was ready to go back out on the mat for the next match.

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RIGHT: Sevenyear-old McKenzie Hill took third place in her bracket. It is her second year of wrestling.

LEFT: Kevin Retzlaff stands tall on the awards podium with his first-place trophy.

Photos by Larry Samson

Jared Swan pinned his Barron opponent in the first round. He took first place in his weight class.

Thank you!

The Shell Lake Wrestling Club would like to thank everyone that assisted with the Shell Lake Challenge and Brady Mortensen Memorial Youth Tournament held Jan. 24 and 25. Great appreciation goes out to the all the wonderful Shell Lake wrestling families, past and present, and the Shell Lake community for the donations and volunteer time. Without you these events could not be held.

A special thank-you to the following: Butternut Hills (Sarah Larson), Gordy’s, Xact Tool, Shell Lake State Bank, Klopp’s 5th Avenue Bar, Pepsi, Kwik Trip, Nuto Farms, Joni Christ and Gloria Butterfield, Shell Lake girls softball, and the Shell Lake School District janitorial and IT staff.

RIGHT: Kaden Thomas tries to pin his Turtle Lake opponent at the Brady Mortensen Memorial Youth Wrestling Tournament.

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Icemen continue to take to the ice CHIPPEWA FALLS/BARRON — The Northwest Icemen played two games last week. In the six periods of hockey, the team outshot the opponents 100 to 25. Usually that kind of offensive production produces positive results but the Icemen lost 5-2 to Regis on Monday, Jan. 19, with their last goal being an empty net. They rallied to win Tuesday, Jan. 20, against Park Falls 4-3.

According to coach Phil Sykes, his team hasn’t been

sharp since the holiday tournament. “We have continued to battle a flu and cold bug that has run through the entire team, causing multiple players to be missing from practice and games. We haven’t been fluid, we haven’t been healthy. We need to get past this slump as the season winds down and we prepare for our playoff run.”

The Icemen faced an important game Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Cumberland against Hayward.

The NW Icemen JV played Regis on Monday, Jan. 19, and skated to a 3-0 victory, climbing back to 500 for the season and improving shift by shift. Scott and Trevor Brimblecom shared in the shutout, each playing half of the game.

The Icemen JV played Thursday, Jan. 22, in Pine City and in Rice Lake on Saturday, Jan. 24. — from the Icemen

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Sarona

These mild days have sure eased the sting of winter. Seems so good to see the sunshine some of the time.

It’s the end of January so remember the real estate taxes are due or at least the first installment. Be sure to pay your dog tax.

There is a hefty fine if you don’t Had a nice phone visit with classmate Betty Ness in Georgetown, Texas, one day.

It was only 40 degrees there and raining.

Donna Ness returned recently from a 10-day mission trip to Farr, Texas, near Brownsville. She told about the trip at Sarona and Shell Lake Methodist churches on Sunday. There were 22 folks on their bus including the Harvey Beckers of Turtle Lake who started this Visions on Missions 17 years ago. This year they built an 18x36 three-bedroom house with money raised with projects and donations. It’s a lot of work all year, but very rewarding, Donna reported.

Sunday, Feb. 1, Sarona Methodist will have a breakfast get-together at 8 a.m., then the quarterly meeting before the church service.

Corey Furchtenicht, Charlene and baby

by Marian Furchtenicht Arianne, and her older children Jordon, Brandon and Marissa Gilbertson flew to Fort Myers, Fla., rented a car, and went to the Florida Keys to Hawks Cay Resort.

Corey and the boys went out deep-sea fishing. Char and Marissa enjoyed some snorkeling, otherwise they just enjoyed a nice and warm week.

The fourth-annual Triple Treat will be Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the Earl church. They serve homemade soups and rolls. The church ladies have their homemade pies for sale and a flea market with Chinese and silent auctions. Plan to attend. It’s a fun day. Bonnie Meier sent me this news.

Norm Pokorny II, Mary Dubek, Kelly and Dave Stoner and Troy Busick were at Lake of the Woods, Baudette, Minn., Jan. 13-20, for their ice-fishing vacation. They caught six walleye, 18 northern pike, 42” being the biggest. Kelly caught the biggest walleye at 28”. They enjoyed the best breakfasts and best dinners, thanks to the women. They had no TV so they had a tailgate party to listen to the Packer game. It was a great time.

Dewey Country Is everyone ready for the Super Bowl?

It’s Sunday, Feb. 1. It’s too bad the game is tainted with the footballs being underinflated, isn’t it? I imagine a number of diehard football fans won’t go as they think there is some hanky-panky along the way.

A very happy birthday to Donna Lawrence on Jan. 29 when she celebrates another year. Also a very happy birthday to Dustin Petz on Jan. 29. May you enjoy many more.

A very happy anniversary to Bill and Sherry Forrestal as they enjoyed their special day, Jan. 20. Many more to you.

Happy birthday to Katie Stariha on Jan. 29 when she enjoys that special day with lots more to come.

Jan. 31, a very happy birthday to Cody Knoop and also to Ruth Hopke as they

Last Tuesday at bowling, the gals enjoyed special cake for Toody Murphy and Patty Dougdale’s birthdays that were that day. Many more are wished to them.

Dick and Charlotte Shover, along with two couples from the Twin Cities, enjoyed lots of outdoors activities for a few days during our nice warm weather. This was the 25th year of having winter getaways together.

Friday afternoon I visited Bonnie Helmer in Shell Lake. She’s doing so-so recovering from her recent surgery. Her son, Jim Prom, Excelsior Springs, Mo., had come to spend most of the week with her.

Saturday I had noon lunch at Roger and Cindy Furchtenicht’s when Casey was home from college for the weekend. Was happy he made the dean’s list again for the first semester of his second year at Northland.

Elaine Ryan and Elfreda West went with me to visit Avis Thorp, Stone Lake, and my sister, Sharon Wilber, who was spending the weekend with her while her husband, Merle, was in the Twin Cities. We had a great visit and all kinds of goodies

with our coffee.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Howard Furchtenicht, Lindsey Green, David Granzin, Tim Scalzo, Joanne Briggs, Diane Klikas, Robin Taylor, Donna Lawrence and my grandson John Wilkans, Jan. 29; Bob Kruegar, Tom Elliott, Cody Knoop, Susan Herman, Marla Backer, Warren Anderson, Don Wise, Bethany Weathers and Judith Andrews, Jan. 30; Sharon Quinn, Julie Pokorny and Justin Knutson, Jan. 31; Heidi Pfluger, Sharon Krantz, Ericka Crosby, Tami Gagner, Lil’ Aage Duch, Dean Mott, Marilyn Lang and Brett Saffert, Feb. 1; Jonell Ullom, Feb. 2; Evelyn Schaffer, Mary Schmitz, Mary Jean Bos, Jerry Rux and John Cusick, Feb. 3; Jeff Norton, Feb. 4.

Anniversary wishes to Lloyd and Arlene Cross on Jan. 30.

Always remember: Be kind, be fair, be honest, be true and all these things come back to you!

Diane Hulleman is very sick at this time. Yes, Diane has a very bad cold and the flu. She says she’s one of the 23 percent who got this flu. When Diane is down, we certainly know she’s sick. Getwell wishes, Diane.

Marv tells us they certainly aren’t fishing on Bashaw Lake like in other years.

Talking with Butch VanSelus, he tells us Loretta continues to do therapy at home along with twice a week from the Hearts of Gold. He tells us that when Loretta does her therapy twice a day, he cringes as it hurts her so much. And to think she has to have the other knee replaced.

Kenzie Cramer went back to college on Jan. 12. Well she came home to Eau Claire the first weekend and told Paula she wouldn’t be home until March. Well

last Tuesday, Kenzie called her mom and told Paula she would be home this weekend. I think she told Paula she had to come home this weekend due to her boyfriend’s birthday.

Saturday the Melton families got together at the Cornerstone Church in Spooner for a potluck dinner. One of the Melton children is in charge to keep the party going. This year it was Robin and I understand everyone had a fantastic time as Robin had a lot of games for everyone to play. I believe Evelyn Melton said there were about 35 Meltons there.

Scatter sunshine!

Have a great week!

by Pauline Lawrence

enjoy their day with many more to come.

Happy birthday to Cy Atkinson and also to Haiden Stariha on Feb. 2 with many more to come.

A very happy birthday to Megan Stone as she enjoys that special day, Feb. 2.

Enjoy your day, Megan.

A very happy birthday to Carl Meister, Isaac Crosby and Kyle Beaufaux, with lots more to come.

A very happy anniversary to Kurt and Paige Skluzacek as they celebrate their anniversary Feb. 4. Many more.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Roger Flach, 72, who passed away.

His funeral was held Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Salem Lutheran Church in Shell Lake.

Know you are in our special thoughts and prayers.

Snags hosts fundraiser for WCAHS

Big crappie Steve Mortensen caught this 1-pound, 15-1/2-ounce crappie on Tuesday, Jan. 20, while ice fishing with a JB lure on Shell Lake. The fish was weighed at AAA Sports in Spooner. — Photo submitted

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Snags Sports Bar, Spooner, held its first meat raffle of the year with proceeds going to Washburn County Area Humane Society. Over the past couple of years, Nancy Ratzenberger, owner of Snags, has supported WCAHS with a variety of fundraisers including meat raffles, an annual poker run known as the Critter Cruise and a few other smaller fundraisers. Last year, Snags raised a total of $2,229 for WCAHS. Sunday, Jan. 25, proved to be another successful event, not only for WCAHS with a total of $357 raised, but for Becky Amendt as well, who won a number of prizes including this handmade blanket. — Photo submitted

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AREA CHURCHES Episcopal

53 3rd St., Shell Lake 715-468-2734 Rev. John Sahlstrom, Rev. John Hendry Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m., Nursery Provided; Faith & Friends, K - 5th grades, Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:15 p.m.; Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades, Wednesdays 6 - 8 p.m.

Corner of Elm and Summit St., Spooner 715-635-8475 Father Aaron Zook Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday morning prayer 8:15; Mass 9:30 a.m.

Baptist

Shell Lake Full Gospel

Northwoods Baptist

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.

Spooner Baptist

W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor Darrel Flaming 715-635-2277 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

409 N. Summit St., Spooner Father Edwin Anderson 715-635-3105 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

St. Alban’s

Full Gospel 293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday School & Adult Education Classes: 9 a.m.

Celebration worship 9 & 10:30 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.; Thursdays: 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

Nazarene

Long Lake Lutheran Church

(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 63 W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday Worship, 8 a.m. with Holy Communion 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday. Praise worship: 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday. Sunday school: 9:15 a.m. Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m.

Sundays

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 Pastor Sue Odegard 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 Mondays 2 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran

1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastor Russ Leeper 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.

Office hours: Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Methodist

United Methodist

135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School during worship time; webcast livestream.com/ slumc

Sarona Methodist Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

United Methodist

312 Elm St., Spooner 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Lakeview United Methodist Williams Road, Hertel 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

Church of the Nazarene

Hwy. 253 S, Spooner Pastor David Frazer Pastor David Cash, associate pastor 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.

CLEO FREELANCE

Alliance

Lake Park Alliance

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

Hwy. 70 W, Spooner spoonerwesleyan.org 715-635-2768 Senior Pastor Ron Gormong; Pastor Brian Scramlin, Assistant Pastor; Pastor Patrick Cooper, Student Ministries; Pastor LeRoy Drake, Pastoral Care; Kara Vincent, Worship Arts Pastor; 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship and 9 a.m. Sunday School and ABF; 10 a.m. Third Place Cafe; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Family night, kids, youth and adult programming, nursery provided.

o you see God as vengeful and angry – or is God love?

Early glimpses of God’s nature found a loving God, a God on our side.

Then, Jesus demonstrated God’s true nature.

Hear God’s character revealed this week in church.

Other

Psalm 111

Cornerstone Christian

Pastor Tom Kelby 106 Balsam St., Spooner 715-635-9222 cornerstonechurch spooner.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: Bible study and prayer, 6:30 p.m.

Trego Community Church

Pastor John Iaffaldano W5635 Park St. Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-8402 Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; Youth group, 6:30 p.m.; Kids program, AWANA, ages 4 - grade 6, 6:30 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Bishop Patrick F. Roper 715-719-0124 644 S. 6th Street, Barron 715-537-3679 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m., Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m., Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

Deuteronomy 18:15-20

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Mark 1:21-28

Revised Common Lectionary © 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts for

Sunday, February 1, 2015 Fourth Sunday After The Epiphany

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he second-grade teacher stood before her noisy class, raised her voice and shouted, “I want you to be so quiet that you can hear a pin drop!”

Silence suddenly prevailed. When Danny could no longer contain himself, he shouted, “Let ‘er drop!”

It’s not unusual to have an attitude like that toward God. We pray and wait. Then pray again. Then wait a little longer. Still, nothing happens. It seems as though we are waiting for “the pin to drop.”

Psalm 28 begins with the “silence of God.” In fact, he is so silent that the Psalmist becomes impatient and shouts, “If you don’t answer soon, I will be like those going down to their grave - abandoned!”

The subtle message from David was that if God did not answer his prayer his enemies would rejoice. “They,” he reminds God, “care nothing for what the Lord has done or what his hands have made.” In other words, “God, I don’t want you to be embarrassed. I don’t want people to ridicule you. I’ve laid my life and your reputation on the line, and if you are silent, if you let me down, they will believe that you are untrustworthy!”

David was not afraid to present his case to God and demand help. He did not want “unbelievers” to look at his situation and say, “I told you so. Your God is no more dependable than ours. He’s not even listening!”

Not so. David looked at them and said, “Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy.” David prayed. God answered. And everyone saw God “at work.”

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Obituaries

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Valerie enjoyed reading, gardening and most of all being with her family.

Valerie is survived by two sons, Chuck (Theresa) Vogel, Spooner, and Bill (Debbie) Vogel, Spooner; three daughters, Judy (William) Lewis, Spooner, Nancy (Jerry) Rydberg, Shell Lake, and Mary (Louie) Villella, Trego; grandchildren, Paul Andrea, Jeff Andrea, John Villella, Scott Vogel, Josh Villella, Chris Rydberg, Billy Vogel, Charlie Vogel, Amy Rydberg, Andrea Riffe and Julia Vogel; great-grandchildren, Madeline Rydberg, Katelynn Rydberg and Benjamin Villella; sister-in-law, Frances Means; and many nieces and nephews.

Valerie was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Vogel; her parents, Frank and Mary (Whitsitt) Julia; and a brother, Victor Julia.

A funeral Mass with Fr. Ed Anderson officiating was held Jan. 27 at St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church in Spooner. Online condolences can be left at dahlfh.com.

The Dahl Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

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SPOONER - The GFWC Women’s Club will meet Friday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m., at the Spooner Wesleyan Church.

Their topic will be the Shell Lake Arts Center, which is a change. Guests are welcome. Visitors, for more information contact Pat at 715-865-2250. - submitted

Valerie Vogel, 98, Spooner, passed away Jan. 23, 2015, at the Benedictine Living Center in Spooner.

Valerie was born Dec. 19, 1916, to Frank and Mary (Whitsitt) Julia in Memphis, Tenn. She attended Lauderdale Schools in Memphis. After graduation she worked as a billing clerk and as an auditor at Western Union. She met Charles Vogel while he was serving with the Navy in Memphis. They married on Aug. 28, 1946. They moved to the Spooner/Shell Lake area where they farmed and happily raised their family together. They later owned and operated The Capital Bowling Lanes in Shell Lake and the City Club in Spooner. Valerie, along with being a homemaker, worked part time at several businesses in Spooner. She also worked, very successfully, as a salesperson for World Book, Kirby and Avon winning several trips and awards.

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In 1967, Rodney began fulfilling his dream of building a lake cabin for his family, and in 1990 they retired to that lake home on Big Sandy Lake near McGregor, Minn. Rodney was an avid tennis player, hunter and fisherman. He shared his passion for downhill skiing with his family.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Carol, Shell Lake; daughters, Laura (Bruce) Bray, Spooner, Sara (Scott) Lounsbury, Duluth, Minn., and Karen (Mark) Wold, Savage, Minn.; grandchildren, Phillip (Clare), Rosemary, Julianne and Benjamin Bray, Samuel (Catherine) and Caroline Lounsbury, and Isabella, Ava and Mitchell Wold.

Rodney was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bernita; brother, Lyle; and sister Marjorie.

A reunion to honor Rodney’s life will be held at a later date. His family would appreciate memorials be given to the charitable cause of the donor’s choice in Rodney’s name.

Online condolences may be left at bratley-nelsonchapels.com. Local arrangements were entrusted to ScalzoTaylor Chapel, Spooner.

Valerie Vogel

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Monday, Feb. 2: Cook’s choice.

Tuesday, Feb. 3: Honey-baked ham, au gratin potatoes, broccoli salad, brownie.

Wednesday, Feb. 4: Perfectly baked chicken, mashed sweet potatoes, baby peas with pearl onions, pear halves.

Thursday, Feb. 5: Homemade salmon loaf/patties, wild rice blend, butter carrots, apple crisp.

Friday, Feb. 6: Juicy pork chop, baby red potatoes, green beans, bread pudding.

Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, call your senior center to confirm. Menu subject to change. All meals served with bread, butter, coffee, milk and water.

Dining at 5 Menu Minong: Monday, Feb. 2: BBQ ribs, cook’s choice potato, vegetable or salad bar, dessert. Suggested donation is $5. For reservations call 715-466-4448.

Rodney Boehlke, 83, Shell Lake, and formerly of White Bear Lake, Minn., and McGregor, Minn., died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at the Spooner Health System.

Rodney was born on March 17, 1931, in Buffalo Lake, Minn., to parents Louis and Alice (Burgstahler) Boehlke. Rodney graduated from Buffalo Lake High School in 1950, where he was active in sports, especially football. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army from 1951 until 1953, during the Korean Conflict. Rodney went back to Minnesota State University - Mankato and graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science degree in education with emphasis in English. While teaching in Granite Falls, Minn., he met fellow teacher Carol Abraham. On June 22, 1957, they were united in marriage in Olivia, Minn. After their marriage, they moved to Fosston, Minn., where Rodney taught English for six years. They moved to White Bear Lake, Minn., in 1964 where they raised their family. While an English teacher at St. Paul Johnson High School, he received his master’s degree in education; taught driver’s education; and coached soccer, tennis, track and downhill skiing.

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Loving, friendly, quiet too, Could Phen be the cat for you?

The only time that he is mad, Is when he’s kenneled, he gets sad.

He gets along with everyone, Plus Phen can be a lot of fun.

He’s 7 months, you might agree, That all white cats you rarely see.

A smudge of black upon his head, Just so you don’t feel you’re misled.

He won’t last long, so if you wait, Your chance for Phen will be too late.

Cats for adoption: 7-month-old male white shorthair; 3-month-old female black/gray tabby; 7-month-old female black shorthair; 9-week-old male orange shorthair tiger mitten kittens; 8-week-old male shorthair orange tiger; 2-1/2-year-old black/white female shorthair; 1-1/2-year-old female black longhair and a 3-1/2-year-old neutered tan longhair.

Dogs for adoption: 3-1/2-year-old female tan German shepherd mix; 3-1/2-year-old male Lab/rott mix; 6-monthold male heeler mix; 7-year-old spayed black/white Chihuahua mix and an 11-year-old spayed brown min pin.

Also for adoption: 3-year-old male white/black New Zealand rabbit and a 1-year-old male gray/white Dutch rabbit.

Strays include: Adult male gray shorthair found on Erie Street in Spooner.

Please visit our website at wcahs.com and remember to spay and neuter your pets. Also check out our new S.N.A.P. program.

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Barronett

by Judy Pieper

First thing I had better do is fill in the blanks about the ice-fishing contest last week. Jennifer Arnes called to let me know that Tonia Proffitt took second place in the game fish category, and that Nate Anderson won second prize in the raffles.

Now, I’m sure everyone had a wonderful time, shivering and shaking on the windswept lake, hovering over a hole in the ice while desperately trying to stay warm, waiting for some stupid fish to come and grab a piece of bait that they were bouncing around, right? Man, I just can’t imagine. As far as I’m concerned, the dinner and get-together at the community center is the only part of the ice-fishing contest that makes any sense at all. Fishing in the summer is great. A person can sit in a nice comfy boat, bask in the beautiful sunshine, and if a fish does happen to bite, it can be brought into the boat or just left on the hook until it works its way off. No danger of frostbite there. An ice-fisherman I am not.

Mike Forster and Deb Arnes have the right idea. I had called them to get the information about the ice-fishing contest, and got an email back saying that they were vacationing in Arizona, and that I should get in touch with Bonnie Fogelberg instead. Now, I have to admit, when I was younger I used to think that those people who deserted our beautiful state for the sunny south in the winter were a bunch of sissies. Now, however, I’m starting to think that they might just be the smart ones. I’m not sure if I’m getting older and wiser, or just older and scared of breaking a hip with a fall on the ice.

The annual meeting of Barronett Lutheran was held Sunday morning. We elected just four new members to the coun-

cil. Judy Norton was the newly elected vice president, Merl Overvig is a new deacon, Bill Carothers is a new trustee, and Jennifer Snowbank is the new usher chairperson.

During the past year, six people joined our congregation as members. That is so great!

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every church could gain six members every year? We’d run out of room but we could always add on to the building.

We are all very thankful for the dedicated people who continue to fill the council positions every year. Most of them are elected for a one-year term, but they volunteer to keep doing their jobs for years.

They work behind the scenes, printing out bulletins, depositing money and paying bills, teaching the young people, finding ushers, readers, someone to clean the church and take care of the yard work, etc.

I’m afraid we have a tendency to take them for granted, but we do try to remember, at least once a year, to thank them for all they do.

And, I can’t say enough nice things about Pastor Todd and our organist, Geri Pittman. They are there every Sunday, Pastor Todd delivering inspiring and educational sermons and Geri making beautiful music. Thank you, thank you!

After the meeting we all went to the church basement for dinner and fellowship. There were probably about 30 people who stayed for dinner, and we probably had enough food for 100. We were all wondering what kind of food there would be because it was a potluck dinner. Well, there was scalloped potatoes with ham, lasagna, hotdishes, macaroni salad with shrimp, calico beans with hamburger, meatballs, salads, and lots of desserts.

And I have probably forgotten something.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST CITY OF SHELL LAKE

A public hearing will be held on the following conditional use permit request pertaining to a short-term rental on Monday, February 2, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 501 First Street, Shell Lake, WI. Sandra Larson, 5645 Dunlap Avenue N., Shoreview, MN 55126, Pt. Gov’t. L3, Lot Ten, Oak Beach (unrec.) V331P 71 QC, V 404 P 471 Term, V 404 P 472-474 QC, Doc. #291023 WD (proposed rental address 515 E. Lake Drive), City of Shell Lake.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PROJECT: Spooner Lake Dam Washburn County Spooner, Wisconsin BID DEADLINE: February 17, 2015 2 p.m., Local Time NOTICE Sealed bids for the above project will be received by Jon Johnson, Commissioner, Washburn County Highway Department, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801, until the Bid Deadline. Immediately thereafter, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

In general the project consists of constructing a new cast-inplace concrete drop inlet structure at the upstream inlet to the Spooner Lake Dam. A voluntary prebid meeting to examine the project site will be held on February 4, 2015, at 11 a.m. Meet at the project site.

A single prime bid will be received for the work.

BID SECURITY Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the amount of 5% of the maximum bid amount. Bid and bid security may not be withdrawn for a period of 45 days after the Bid Deadline.

Bid security will be retained if the Bidder is awarded the Work and fails to execute the Agreement and furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds.

PROJECT FUNDING This project is receiving funding under the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Municipal Dam Grant Program.

WAGE RATES State prevailing wage rates are applicable to this project.

QUALIFICATIONS If requested, the apparent low bidder will be required to submit evidence of qualifications to the Owner prior to award of contract.

RIGHTS RESERVED Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in any bid.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS Bidding documents may be examined at Builders Exchanges in Eau Claire, La Crosse, Duluth, and Minneapolis; at the MEDA Construction Connection in Minneapolis; at the Dodge Plan Room in Minneapolis; and through the electronic plan rooms of McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge and Reed Construction Data.

Bidding documents may be obtained in PDF electronic format by download from the Quest Construction Data Network website, accessible via www.AyresAssociates.com by clicking on the “Bidding” link, for a nonrefundable fee of $20.00. 620516 23-24r WNAXLP Published by authority of: Washburn County

SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that a Public Online Auction of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) Property surplus vehicles will be held until February 5, 2015. Vehicles for sale are a 2003 Astro Van, 2004 Astro Van, and a 2008 Ford Taurus. Items will be sold as is and where is. The auction can be accessed through the Wisconsin Surplus Online Auctions website at www.wisconsinsurplus.com. 620831 24r WNAXLP (Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Gary Allan Canfield DOD: 2/26/2013 Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 13 PR 47 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth Jan. 28, 1945, and date of death Feb. 26, 2013, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N7484 Liesch Road, Trego, WI 54888.

3. The application will be heard at the Wasburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, before Judge Eugene D. Harrington, Probate Registrar, on February 10, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is April 6, 2015.

5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown.

Shannon Anderson Probate Registrar January 12, 2015 Katherine M. Stewart P.O. Box 364 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-9081 620520 WNAXLP Bar No. 1005716

If there is one thing we women from Barronett Lutheran know how to do it’s feed a crowd. I’ll remind you the next time we’re going to have a dinner so you can come and see for yourself. Actually, the next one will be the spaghetti supper on Ash Wednesday, I think.

The American Legion building in Cumberland was packed with people at the Red Cross Blood Drive last Tuesday. I wonder how many pints of blood they collect in a day. Every time someone from the Red Cross calls to remind me that they will be in Cumberland, I secretly try to think of an excuse to skip it. You know - it takes so long, my arm will hurt, I will be tired afterward. You get the idea. But, I drag myself in and after I’m there I’m so glad that I took the time. The Cumberland volunteers are so nice. They greet everyone as they come in – most people they greet by name – and, after we’re finished giving blood, the volunteers in the kitchen make sure that we have a snack and something to drink. Also, we get a chance to visit with lots of friends. It’s not a bad way to spend an hour every few months. And, it’s one way to give without breaking the bank.

Pat Olson, Illa Theese and I went to the Barron Community Center to see “Hot Rod” on Sunday afternoon. The actors were mostly young people, probably from

Stone Lake

by Mary Nilssen

The big countdown for the Super Bowl has begun! Should be an exciting game.

The grand opening of the big reveal of the Senior Center Cranberry Cafe at the Lions Hall on Thursday, Jan. 15, was a huge success. They will continue this continental breakfast Monday through Friday from 8-10 a.m. Free wireless Internet is available and there are small, wheelchairaccessible tables for small groups and large tables for larger groups. Come on out and see how the people of Stone Lake have created a new meeting place. They will also continue to serve their lunches daily, Monday-Friday at noon.

The Stone Lake skating rink has been well used after the Stone Lake Fire Department and Sand Lake volunteers put many hours of hard work into getting it

The Register is a cooperativeowned newspaper

(Jan. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Graeme Scott Stewart DOD: 11/27/2014 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 14PR45 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth June 23, 1945, and date of death November 27, 2014, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W6062 Pair O’Lakes Road, Trego, WI 54888.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 30, 2015.

5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

Shannon Anderson Probate Registrar December 30, 2014 Katherine M. Stewart P.O. Box 364 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-9081 620125 WNAXLP Bar No.: 1005716

fifth grade through the senior year of high school, and three or four adults, and they were having a lot of fun on stage. There were some really great song-and-dance routines and some very funny lines. We thoroughly enjoyed our girls’ day out.

John Schmidt seems to be getting a little better every day. He called Duane last week just to chat. He said that he hadn’t been able to stand up yet, and that he’s getting pretty tired of being in the hospital. And, Linda posted a picture of the two of them on Facebook, and he looks pretty good. We’re so glad that he’s doing so much better than anyone expected when we first heard about the hit-and-run, and hope to see him back in Barronett soon.

Cheryl Jaastad, who has been having some very serious health problems, is currently in the hospital in Marshfield. We are all bombarding God with countless prayers for Cheryl right now, and we are hoping that we will receive good news about her soon. Please join us in praying for Cheryl’s health.

I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Have a great week, hug your family, and I’ll see you next time.

ready for the season. We hope the colder weather remains so there will be many more skating days of fun for all.

Don’t forget the Stone Lake Music Night will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 6:30-9 p.m. The Acoustic Ramblers from Stone Lake and guests are looking forward to entertaining you with a variety of oldies, jazz, Irish, standards, country, bluegrass, gospel and more. This is a free event thanks to the Stone Lake Lions. Come on out and experience some really good live music performed by local musicians.

There will be homemade fresh cinnamon rolls and beverages available for purchase.

Have a good week and be safe.

Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715-8654008 or upnorthnils2@gmail.com.

Academic news MILWAUKEE — Madeline Kunkel, Spooner, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee. Kunkel is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in social welfare and justice. — from TheLink ••• DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota Duluth has named the following area students to the dean’s list for the fall semester 2014: Sarah K. Dettle, Sarona, freshman, College of Science and Engineering, cell and molecular biology Bachelor of Science degree; Adam Hungerbuhler, freshman, College of Science and Engineering, mechanical engineering; and Eric B. Anderson, freshman, College of Liberal Arts, undeclared. — from TheLink ••• AMES, Iowa — Jacob G. Caithamer, Spooner, software engineering, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester 2014 at Iowa State University.

— from TheLink ••• RIVER FALLS — Keith Richardson, music education, and Willow Shell, English, both of Spooner, have been named to the University of Wisconsin - River Falls dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester. — from TheLink

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Iowa has the highest four-year graduation rate at 90 percent, while Wisconsin is tied for No. 2 alongside Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Texas, all with rates at 88 percent.

John Johnson, a DPI spokesman, said students with disabilities can stay in public schools until they’re 21 and that the state’s constitution also allows any student to stay in school until the age of 20.

“We know that some students take more than four years. This is a four-year graduation rate. I can tell you that our five-year and our six-year rates are in the 90s,” said Johnson.

Johnson said Wisconsin’s six-year graduation rate is 91.3 percent Oregon, meanwhile, has the lowest four-year rate at 69 percent.

Notices (Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY STATE OF WISCONSIN, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, Plaintiff, vs.

DENNIS GUYER and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of DENNIS GUYER and SHARYL GUYER and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of SHARYL GUYER and ANCHOR BANK, FSB and MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC and CAPITAL ONE BANK, USA N.A. Defendants.

Case No. 14-CV-72 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 13, 2014, in the amount of $57,472.09, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 18, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds 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.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Washburn County Courthouse, located at Ten Fourth Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The North Five Hundred (500) feet of the West One-half (1/2) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-three (23), in Township Thirty-eight (38) North, Range Thirteen (13) West, in the Township of Bashaw, Washburn County, Wisconsin, except the following: 1. Lots One (1) and Two (2) of Certified Survey Maps, Volume 2, page 115, as Document No. 145167; 2. Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 1716, volume 7, page 137, as Document No. 216206.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: N3360 Sawyer Creek Road, Town of Bashaw.

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Terry C. Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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I, Lolita Olson, Washburn County Clerk, do hereby certify that the following is a true and correct summarized version of the monthly meeting of the Washburn County Board of Supervisors held on January 20, 2015. Complete copies of record of all resolutions, ordinances and attachments from this meeting are on file in the Washburn County Clerk’s Office, 10 4th Ave., Shell Lake, WI 54871, (715/468-4600).

Minutes are available after approval online at www.co.washburn.wi.us.

Further, all ordinances shall be effective upon adoption. Publication of ordinances shall occur in accordance with Section 59.14 of the Wis. Statutes. All Washburn County Code provisions are available at the office of the Washburn County Clerk or online at http:// www.municode.com Pursuant to Sec. 65.90 (5) (a) Wis. Stats., notice is hereby given that some of these resolutions may contain amendments to the 2014 County Budget.

NOTE: These minutes as published herein are subject to corrections, deletions or additions upon approval at the next County Board meeting.

Dated this 26th day of January, 2015.

Lolita Olson Washburn County Clerk

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Meeting called to Order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Sather.

Moment of Silent Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Supvr. Mackie.

Notice of Meeting was read by County Clerk Olson.

Roll Call was done by County Clerk Olson. Present: (18), Absent/Excused: (1) Dohm. Youth Present: (2) Linden and Holman.

Approval of Agenda on motion by Fiedler, seconded by Masterjohn, M.C. Introduction of New Board Members and Administration of Oath of Office - Chair introduced new board member Del Stoll for District 7 and returning board member Clay Halverson for District 10. Oaths of Office were administered by County Clerk Olson. Motion to approve new board members was made by Bobin, seconded by Fiedler, M.C. 7. Approval of November 12, 2014, County Board Proceedings on motion by Mackie, seconded by Masterjohn, M.C. 8. Concerned Citizens - Paul Johnson, resident of the City of Spooner, asked that audio or video with sound recordings of the county board meeting be posted on the website.

9. Consent Agenda Resolutions: Motion by Bobin to approve as presented, seconded by Fiedler. Request by Mackie to pull item D; request by Esser to pull item E. M.C. on unanimous voice vote.

A. Rezoning Petitions & Amendatory Ordinances.

B. Resolution 15-01 Approval of Emergency Fire Wardens for Washburn County for 2015.

C. Resolution 15-02 to Formally Commit Specific Revenue Sources and Establish Specific Uses of Those Resources in Order to Comply with GASB No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions.

D. Resolution Revising Washburn Employment Policy B-29 - on motion to approve by Waggoner, seconded by Wilson. Flex policy is vague and needs to be revised; flex schedules allow reduced overtime and comp time and gives the departments opportunity for expanded service hours. Process was explained by Cookie Frankenberg and Mike Keefe. Jim LeDuc spoke highly in favor of the flex schedule and gave examples of cost savings to the county and benefits to the employee. Supvr. Halverson suggested to start a pilot program/policy and if there is no downside then apply to all in the fall. After much discussion regarding off-site hours and monitoring, motion was made by Bobin to postpone and send back to personnel to develop a policy such as Supvr. Halverson suggested, seconded by Halverson. Motion to postpone carried on unanimous voice vote.

E. Resolution 15-03 to Revise Hiring Process Policy B-4 - on motion to approve by Waggoner, seconded by Quinn. Discussed turnover, recruitment costs, rationale of 9-month pool time and type of applicants. After additional discussion, M.C. on unanimous voice vote.

10. Other Resolutions and Ordinances: A. Resolution to Apply 2015 General Fund Balance to the County Tourism Department Budget (WHPC) - motion to approve made by Mackie, seconded by Baier. Joe Thomae, Asset Manager, and Dan O’Connell, VP, from Astar Capital Management Inc., agents for WHPC (Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp.) were introduced. Background and history was given. Proposal for the Hilltop Manor Renovation project was discussed; requesting commitment from the county to generate the 25 points needed to obtain funding of approximately $717,000. Mike Keefe answered questions concerning the reason the tourism budget was involved; structure was discussed and confirmed with auditors; research was done on all aspects. Discussed deadline, time line of project, funds, guarantees, tenants, fund balance availability and potential investors. Supvr. Mackie stated that this presentation was made at Finance as well and explained that Washburn County would not be loaning the money; we would be giving it to IDA (Industrial Development Agency), who would be administering the loan. The county would receive money back from the IDA; benefits of having the property back on the tax rolls was discussed. After much further discussion, roll vote taken: Yes (8), Bobin, Mackie, Trembath, Ford, Baier, Sather, Hansen and Leckel Jr.; No (12); Youth: Yes (2). Motion fails. Ten-minute break taken; meeting called back to order at 7:54 p.m.

B. Resolution 15-04 to Carry Over Funds from the 2014 Special Projects Budget to the 2015 Special Projects Budget - on motion to approve by Mackie, seconded by Quinn. Roll Vote: Yes (20); Youth: Yes (2). M.C. C. Resolution 15-05 to Transfer Funds from the 2014 Capital Improvements Fund to the 2014 Debt Service Fund - on motion to approve by Mackie, seconded by Fiedler. Discussed oversight; no budget change. Roll Vote: Yes (20); Youth (2); M.C. D. Resolution 15-06 to Increase the 2014 Forestry Department Budget - ATV Grant Aids - on motion to approve by Mackie, seconded

by Wilson. Discussed. Roll Vote: Yes (20); Youth (2); M.C. E. Resolution 15-07 to Increase the 2015 Forestry Department Budget - ATV Grant Aids - on motion to approve by Mackie, seconded

by Wilson. Discussed. Roll Vote: Yes (20); Youth: Yes (2). M.C. F. Resolution 15-08 to Increase the 2015 Forestry Department Budget - Snowmobile Grant Aids - on motion to approve by Mackie, seconded by Wilson. Discussed. Roll Vote: Yes (20); Youth: Yes (2). M.C. G. Resolution 15-09 Supporting Increase in Additional District Attorney FTE - on motion by Chair Sather, seconded by Wilson.

Discussed; District Attorney Tom Frost added that funding for the state employee has to be approved by state legislators and then signed by governor to be included in state budget. The person would start in October 2015. M.C. on unanimous voice vote.

H. Resolution 15-10 Amendment of Agreement to Participate in Stewardship Grant Program - on motion by Fiedler, seconded by Krantz. Discussed. M.C. on unanimous voice vote.

I. Resolution 15-11 County Forestland Acquisition Grant Application - on motion to approve by Fiedler, seconded by Bobin. Mike Peterson presented a PowerPoint on the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Land Acquisition Subprogram. Proposal would come back to county board if successful in negotiations with seller and grants are successful. Max Ericson was recognized and presented information on the importance of managing forestlands as it relates to industry. Discussed amount of property involved. Roll Vote: Yes (20); Youth: Yes (2); M.C. J. Resolution 15-12 County Forestland Withdrawal to Satisfy Access to Lakeshore Properties - on motion to approve by Fiedler, seconded by Quinn. The issue is with small strips of land between a main road in Bass Lake Township and residents’ properties; lending companies want solid access to properties, not a permitted one. Mike Peterson explained the withdrawal process and stated that this would be step 1 in coming up with a plan. After further discussion, M.C. on unanimous voice vote.

K. Resolution 15-13 to Apply 2015 Development Fund Balance - Hwy. H Land Appraisal - on motion to approve by Chair Sather, seconded by Ricci. Discussed. Roll Vote: Yes (20); Youth: Yes (2); M.C. L. Discussion on Proposed Maps for Reduction in Supervisory Districts - Supvr. Mackie reviewed the work done by committee to date. Nathan Nelson showed the 3 different maps and explained the building blocks used. Target population is 1,060 for 15 supervisory districts versus the 757 for the 21 we have now, but we are restricted by having to use whole wards. Supvr. Mackie thanked Nathan Nelson and Lolita Olson for the work done. Straw votes were taken which eliminated map 2. Committee will be meeting next week to review/approve a tentative plan.

11. Committee Reports - motion to dispense with reports was made by Bobin, seconded by Wilson, M.C. 12. Chair Appointments - Ellory Medor, Veterans Service Commission; Angie Pank to Transportation Coordinating Committee; motion to approve made by Mackie, seconded by Wilson, M.C. Appointment of Angie Pank to the LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) approved on motion by Esser, seconded by Wilson, M.C. 13. Citizen Comments - Danielle Moe commented about Item 9D and stated that she is working from home full time and asked the board what they were worried about since it’s already happening and working well.

14. Chair Comments - Chair asked that the brochure from UW Extension be filled out and sent in.

15. Possible Future Agenda Items - none at this time.

16. Audit Per Diems - motion to approve by Mackie, seconded by Wilson, M.C. 17. Adjourn at 9:02 p.m. on motion by Mackie, seconded by Wilson, M.C. Respectfully submitted, Lolita Olson, County Clerk 620847 24r

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Notices (Jan. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY JOHNSON BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

DAN FLUG, and SUSAN FLUG, Defendants.

Case No. 14CV95 Case Code: 30404 Mortgage Foreclosure NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of the foreclosure judgment (the “Judgment”) entered by the Court in the abovecaptioned action on October 27, 2014, in the amount of $57,707.08, the undersigned Sheriff of Washburn County will sell at public auction on February 4, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at the Washburn County Courthouse North Entrance (a.k.a. North Steps), 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871, the following real estate in accordance with the following sale terms: PROPERTY ADDRESS: N4564 Slim Creek Road.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A part of the Southeast Onequarter (1/4) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4) of Section Three (3), Township Thirtyeight (38) North, Range Ten (10) West, Town of Birchwood, Washburn County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Starting at a point where the One-eighth (1/8) Section line of said Southeast One-quarter (1/4) Southwest One-quarter (1/4) intersects the high-water mark of Slim Creek Flowage; thence West on said Oneeighth (1/8) line, 116 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 54˚ 30’ West, 674 feet to an iron pipe, the point of beginning; thence continuing South 54˚ 30’ West, 100 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 35˚ 30’ East, 200 feet to an iron pipe on the high-water mark of Slim Creek Flowage; thence in a Northeasterly direction along said high-water line, 100 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 35˚ 30’ West 200 feet to the point of beginning. Additional land included within the edges of the sidelines of said property in a Northwesterly direction to the intersection of said lines with the present private road.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. Cash sale.

2. Ten percent (10%) of sale price required as down payment (the “Deposit”) at the time of Sheriff’s sale by cash or money order or cashier’s check made payable to the Washburn County Clerk of Courts.

3. Balance of sale price due upon confirmation of sale by the Court. Failure to pay balance upon confirmation of sale will result in forfeiture of the Deposit. If the sale is set aside for any reason other than for Purchaser’s failure to pay balance of purchase price upon confirmation of sale, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

4. Property to be sold as a whole “as is, where is, and with all faults” and subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments and penalties and interest, if any, and all other liens and encumbrances. Purchaser shall pay the cost of title evidence and any applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. Dated: January 8, 2015.

Terry Dryden, Sheriff Washburn County, Wisconsin Plaintiff’s Attorney: Adam A. Bardosy Mallery & Zimmerman, S.C. 731 North Jackson Street Suite 900 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 414-271-2424 620214 WNAXLP

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CITY OF SHELL LAKE, WI

The City of Shell Lake is excited to announce it is accepting applications for the city’s Campground/Park Manager position. This is a seasonal position working on-site ten days prior to Memorial Day through ten days after Labor Day, up to 1,040 hours, and taking reservations as needed offseason. Wages dependent on qualifications range $9,000 to $12,500. Must live within ten minutes of campground or a campsite will be provided at no cost.

Shell Lake is a beautiful 2,580-acre lake; is clear and clean; and it is an excellent place to fish, sail, swim or just relax. If you or someone you know is interested in working in a friendly rural community located in northwestern Wisconsin, consider applying for this position or share with someone you think may be interested.

Application forms available at the City Administrator’s office and must be submitted to the City Administrator’s office, 501 First St., P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871, no later than 4 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2015. For further information, contact City Administrator Andrew Eiche, phone 715-468-7679 or email: cityadmin@shelllake.org.

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Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for a full-time Communications and Online Media Technician. This position develops and implements strategies for online and traditional media. The position may be based at any one of the Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Shell Lake or Superior locations.

Required qualifications include: Two years’ postsecondary education/training plus two years’ related work experience or a combination of related education/training and work experience totaling four years.

Preferred qualifications include: BA or BS degree plus three to five years’ work experience.

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SHELL LAKE SELFSTORAGE: Convenient, 24-hour access. Special low-cost boat storage. Call 715-468-2910. 2rtfc CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE: Safe, clean, efficient, wood heat. 25-year warranty available. Northwest Wisconsin Ent. Inc. 715-6353511 or 715-520-7477. 22-24rc VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS: 20 percent off remaining supply of individual cards and packets of 8. Supplies are limited. Washburn County Register newspaper office, Lake Mall, Shell Lake. MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715-4682314. news@wcregisternewsroom. com 24-26rp

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ECONOMIC SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Washburn County is accepting applications for the Economic Support Specialist position with the Washburn County Department of Health and Human Services. Duties of this position include: accepting and processing inquiries, referrals and applications for entitlement program benefits such as Medicaid, Food Share and child care; providing case management to recipients of federal and state programs and related subprograms to Washburn County residents. Training Required: High school diploma or equivalent; two or more years of college or technical school training and three or more years of office work experience preferred Starting salary will be $17.14 - $18.90 per hour with excellent benefits. A Washburn County employment application may be downloaded from the county website at www.co.washburn.wi.us or by contacting the Administration Office at P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Tel.: 715-468-4624, fax: 715-468-4628. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. E.O.E. 620515 23-24r

Northwest Connection Family Resources is hiring a full-time

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST/ TRAINER (YOUNGSTAR CONSULTANT)

Jack Link’s is looking to fill the following positions ...

Food Safety & Quality Technicians Production Workers ... All Shifts Maintenance Technicians ... All Shifts Smokehouse Operator ... 2nd Shift

Apply today at our corporate office, One Snack Food Lane, Minong, WI, or call Human Resources Director, 715-466-6690 for more info. 620576 13-14a,b,c 24-25r Jack Link’s Beef Jerky is an equal opportunity employer.

The purpose of the position is to improve the quality of child care in regulated child-care programs.

Primary responsibilities include on-site consultation and group training with child-care providers within a multicounty region in Northern WI for YoungStar, Quality Rating and Improvement System. Must possess professionalism, self-initiative, ability to meet deadlines, good verbal/written communication skills and solid computer knowledge. Bachelor’s degree and early childhood experience required (Registry Level 13). Have transportation, proof of car insurance, valid driver’s license, attend statewide meetings and travel within our SDA. Send a cover letter and resume to:

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Sadato Konoya, Bingham Farms, Mich., speeding, $175.30.

Randall C. Krueger, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $200.50.

Rong Liu, Monrovia, Calif., speeding, $175.30.

Patrick M. Nelessen, Beaver Dam, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Karen M. Newbury, Park Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Shabree M. Paulson, Rice Lake, speeding, $200.50.

Sally J. Retzer, Milwaukee, speeding, $200.50.

Calvin J. Scheffel, Springbrook, place, use, hunt wild animals with bait, $343.50.

Scott T. Schell, Osceola, place, use, hunt wild animals with bait, $343.50.

Denise M. Thieman, Sarona, speeding, $175.30.

Wagner Construction Inc., International Falls, Minn., raw forest products overweight, $1,297.77.

Wayne V. Walters, Birchwood, use or hunt over bait or feed, $343.50.

Brett M. Wehrman, Hayward, seat belt violation, $10.00; speeding, $175.30.

Joseph T. Wisotzke, McGregor, Minn., operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Dixie R. Wozny, Spooner, operating with restricted controlled substance, $817.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment.

by Helen V. Pederson

Monday morning was overcast skies with a little sleet and snow early before it moved on. I hope it doesn’t come back from the East.

They have a blizzard in the northeast with hurricanelike winds. I hope it moves out fast.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, was the funeral for Roger Flach. It was a nice service with a good crowd.

Saturday, Jean Odden and her daughter, Kathy Granzin, of Park Falls, visited me, which was very nice. Jean also visited Ruth Swan.

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Nicholas A. Boss, Spooner, discharge firearm from/across highway, $270.40.

Lore tta G. Carlson, Springbrook, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Kaitlyn J. Carlton, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Rophe D. Castillo, Shell Lake, inattentive driving, $187.90; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Joshua A. Cerra, Rice Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Erin M. Clark, Springbrook, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Dakota J. Eash, Lake Nebagamon, possession of illegalsized fish, $231.65.

Margaret L. Garey, Birchwood, speeding, $175.00.

Faith F. Gotmer, Rice Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

George E. Hrdlicka, Hayward, use or hunt over bait or feed, $343.50.

William D. Johnson, Joliet, Ill., failure to validate or attach deer carcass tag, $343.50; discharge firearm from/across highway, $217.90.

Christopher J. Koepp, Cameron, speeding, $175.30.

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John Marschall were on vacation in Cancun, Mexico, to get some sun and warm weather.

I can’t blame them.

Lillian Ullom spent Sunday visiting at the nursing homes and her friends there. I’m sure they appreciate that.

Talking to Mavis Flach, she says she has had a lot of company and calls. The kids are good to visit, too.

Arlys Santiago returned on Tuesday from Verndale, Minn.

Visiting Judy and Myron Bolterman over a long weekend were Amy, Charlie and Abigail from Garrison, N.D. Even a family tree has to have some sap.

Keep safe and well.

Employment Opportunities In The Following Positions:

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715-468-7292 • 802 East Cty. Hwy. B, P.O. Box 609 Shell Lake, WI 54871 620696 EOE

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CLINIC RECEPTIONIST JOB OPENING

Shell Lake Clinic is currently accepting applications for a part-time receptionist. Benefits include 401(k) and vacation pay.

Prior medical experience a plus.

Send Or Fax Resume To:

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EACH INSERTION – Minimum of $5.00 ; 30¢ for each word. Call 715-468-2314 to place ad, or email your ad to wcregister@centurytel.net. Advertising deadline is Monday at noon.

Michael S. Dennis, Spooner, issue worthless check(s), $263.50.

Thomas A. Eby, Spooner, theft, $643.00, community service.

Eric E. Hamer, Spooner, operating while revoked, $243.00, local jail, costs.

Eric E. Hamer, Shell Lake, failure to report to jail, $243.00, local jail, costs; bail jumping, $243,00, local jail, costs.

Joshua J. Jacobson, Spooner, neglecting a child, $243.00 probation, sent. withheld, twice.

Tammy M. Johnson, Trego, battery, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Fabian J. Trinidad, Rice Lake, resisting or obstructing an officer, $243.00, local jail, costs.

Tammy M. Ulbrich, Trego, possession of THC, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Curwin T. Witmer, Spooner, theft, $643.00, community service.

Aaron V. Wyatt, Spooner, operating without valid license, $243.00, local jail, costs; possess drug paraphernalia, $243.00, local jail, costs.

Timmy L. Anderson, International Falls, Minn., interstate/ intrastate driving requirements, $200.50.

Seth R. Bauer, Birchwood, place, use, hunt wild animals with bait, $343.50.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LTE - SUPPORT STAFF POSITION

Washburn County will be accepting applications to fill a support staff position to provide clerical support and professional customer service to clients and staff for approximately 12 hours a week in the Office of the District Attorney. Requirements: High school grad or equivalent. Knowledge of software including MS Office Suite, Internet and email. Keyboard minimum 45 wpm.

Starting wage is $11.42 - $12.59 per hour. Applications may be downloaded from the county website at www.co.washburn.wi.us or by contacting the Washburn County Administration Office at P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Tel.: 715-468-4624, fax: 715468-4628. Applications must be received by 4:30 on Friday, 620563 23-24r 13-14b February 6, 2015. E.O.E.

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Students compete in conservation speaking contest

SHELL LAKE — Nine eighth-grade students from the Shell Lake Middle School competed in a conservation speaking contest on Wednesday, Jan. 14. It was hosted by the Washburn County Land and Water Conservation Department. The last contest was held back in 2011, so the department was excited to see the participation arise.

Speeches were required to be between five and eight minutes long and had to promote the conservation of natural resources and the protection or enhancement of environmental quality, as it relates to Wisconsin.

A variety of interesting topics were discussed, including pollinators, solar energy, invasive species, climate change, CWD, shoreline vegetation, muskies and mercury.

“All of the students did a wonderful job, not only researching but more importantly, presenting and speaking in front of an audience. This is a great skill to achieve at a young age,” commented a staff member in the conservation department.

The top three winners were Savannah Steines with “Mercury in Lakes,” first place; Anna Mikula, second place, “Invasive Species”; and Breanna Green, third place, “Solar Energy.” Steines will be moving on to the Northwest Area contest, which includes 10 other counties, on Friday, Feb. 6, in Spooner. If she wins, she moves on to the statewide contest in Appleton at the annual Land and Water Conservation Conference in March. Gratitude is extended to teachers Ms. Schunck and Mr. Nauertz for getting the students involved. — from WCLWC

Shell Lake students who participated in the conservation speaking contest and their teachers are shown back row (L to R): Ms. Schunck, Kayla McCarthy, Payton Anderson, Natalie Jury, Sydney Schunck, Lainy Hutton, Ali DeLadi and Mr. Nauertz. Front: Breanna Green, third place; Anna Mikula, second place; and Savannah Steines, first place. — Photo submitted

Clean getaway

Time to sign up for driver’s ed SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake’s summer driver’s education program will be held June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29 - July 3, with July 6, 7 and 8 as makeup days. There will be two sessions, 8-10 a.m., and 10 a.m.

- noon. There is a maximum of 25 students for each session.

Students may begin to enroll. Students already 15 -1/2 or older will be given priority during this registration period. After Jan. 26, the remainder of the open spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Although subject to change, the current fee is $275 per student and includes the six hours of driving and six hours of observation in order to fulfill the state requirements. The driving is done either before or after school once the student has earned their permit.

Students in eighth grade and up must make up required core — English, science, math and social studies — credits they failed before they receive their Driver Education Completion Certificate. Students

must attend every day for all 15 days of the summer classes. If students miss any of the days, maximum of three days absences are allowed, they must make up their time during July 6, 7 and 8. Failure to attend 15 class periods will result in the student being required to retake the class the following summer or elsewhere.

There are no exceptions as the state of Wisconsin requires this. The school will not allow students to attend two sessions in one day, as a makeup.

In order to enroll in the summer driver’s education program, a signature from the student and a parent/legal guardian is required. This signed form must be returned prior to the student being allowed to enroll in this class. The signature on the form indicates you understand the guidelines and give permission to your son/ daughter to participate in the summer driver’s education course.

For more information, please call Bob Forsythe, instructor, at 715-468-7814, ext.

1123. — from Shell Lake Schools

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Trey Schultz earns a point as he breaks away from his opponent at the Brady Mortensen Memorial Youth Wrestling Tournament held in Shell Lake on Sunday, Jan. 25 . Yes, you earn a point for making a clean getaway. More photos in Sports. - Photo by Larry Samson

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Breakfast Monday, Feb. 2: Bagel or mini cinnamon roll.

Tuesday, Feb. 3: Pancakes and sausage or oat chocolate-chip bar.

Wednesday, Feb. 4: Cereal and toast or ultimate breakfast round.

Thursday, Feb. 5: French toast sticks or muffin.

Friday, Feb. 6: Cheddar omelet and toast or apple stick.

Breakfast is served with a choice of juice/fruit and milk with their main item.

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Lunch Monday, Feb. 2: Macaroni and cheese, corn dog.

Tuesday, Feb. 3: Nachos.

Wednesday, Feb. 4: Brunch.

Thursday, Feb. 5: Hot ham and cheese with soup.

Friday, Feb. 6: Chicken-strip wrap.

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Theatre In The Woods presents “Shine!”

The star of the show was Viki Palokova, an exchange student from the Czech Republic. She performed North Hinze and Tiffany Romportl performed the old Abbott and Costello a jazz dance, “Feeling Good.” Of “Who’s On First” routine at the Theatre In the Woods annual production of the 100 young artists who have per“Shine!” Saturday, Jan. 24, and Sunday, Jan. 25. Both performances were formed in “Shine!” over the last 10 sold out as the young artists sang, danced and acted out skits. years, she has probably traveled the farthest.

Tansy Pocernich and her friend performed during “Shine!” Friend is one of Pocernich’s newer puppets that she has developed for her ventriloquist act. The talented Spooner High School student learned ventriloquism from her mother and from attending workshops.

Spooner home school student Maryn Meier performed two songs with her violin.

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Zoe Smith and Rylee Nelson sang an amazing rendition of “Danny Boy,” a song that was first performed nearly 100 years ago. Students from Grantsburg, Siren, Shell Lake and Spooner showed their talents at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre.