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Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Vol. 121, No. 48 • Shell Lake, Wis.

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SPORTS

Jr. high team wins Siren tournament

Emily Lloyd, Shell Lake, knew how to escape the heat this week as temperatures reached the 100-degree mark, with meteorologists saying the heat index - heat, combined with humidity - made if feel even hotter. The waters of Shell Lake made it a bit more bearable for some. See more photos, page 2. — Photo by Larry Samson

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Promotion committee meeting open to public: On Thursday, July 21, at 10 a.m., the governor’s St. Croix Area Promotion Committee will be meeting at Luck Country Inn in Luck. In 1990, Gov. Tommy Thompson created five area promotion committees, representing the six Chippewa Tribes of Northern Wisconsin and selected surrounding counties to address issues related to spearing and its impact on the tourism industry. Today, only two of the original five committees are still active, Lac du Flambeau and St. Croix. The St. Croix Area Promotion Committee includes representatives from businesses, municipalities, chambers of commerce and tourism entities from the counties of Barron, Burnett, Polk and Washburn as well as the St. Croix Tribe. The meeting is open to everyone. - with submitted information

City turns down $250,000

The refusal of a state grant for an ATV campground is raising eyebrows but some council members feel too many questions still exist about the project

by Gary King SHELL LAKE - The city of Shell Lake last week turned down $250,000 in state grant money earmarked for construction of a proposed ATV campground.

Council members who support the project say it has the potential to boost the city’s economy, taking advantage of a recreational activity still growing in popularity.

The refusal of the money, which would have required no matching funds or special stipulations, occurred at a hearing in Wausau, hosted by a state forestry department committee which disperses grants using money generated from ATV registration fees and fines.

The city’s refusal came the day after a vote at See City turns down, page 4

Veterans, others to feel “positive power” of wall The Moving Wall goes on display next week at Spooner: volunteers needed

MADISON – A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Moving Wall, will be on display to the public from July 28 to Aug. 1 at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs announced.

Sponsored by Washburn County and veterans organizations of northern Wisconsin, the exhibit will be open for viewing around the clock, from the opening ceremony at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, until 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 1. There will be a closing ceremony at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 31.

The Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery is located at N4063 Veterans Way in Spooner, along Hwy 53. For more information about the cemetery location and directions, see www.WisVets.com/Cemeteries.

The Moving Wall is the half-size replica of the Wash-

This week’s poll question:

Do you support the proposal for a city-owned ATV campground?

1. Yes 2. No 3. I’m not informed well enough to vote yes or no

ington, D.C., Vietnam Veterans Memorial and has been touring the country for more than 20 years. When John Devitt attended the 1982 dedication in Washington, he felt the positive power of the Wall. He vowed to share that experience with those who did not have the opportunity to go to Washington.

Devitt, Norris Shears, Gerry Haver and other Vietnam veteran volunteers built The Moving Wall. It went on display for the first time in Tyler, Texas, in October of 1984. Two structures of The Moving Wall now travel the USA from April through November, spending about a week at each site.

Read more about the Moving Wall exhibit at www.themovingwall.org.

Volunteers are needed for this event. Volunteer activities include planning, setup, 24-hour security, wall locators, food preparation for workers, and much more. If you or an organization you belong to are willing to donate your time, please contact Brian Sengbusch at 715766-8219 or Mandi Polson at 715-469-3274.

Monetary donations are also being sought to help support the costs in bringing The Moving Wall to Washburn

Go to wcregister.net to take part in the poll. See results each week on page 4.

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The Moving Wall will be at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery from July 28 to Aug. 1. - Special photo

County. If you are interested in donating, please send checks payable to The Moving Wall to: Washburn County Veterans Service Office, 1600 County Hwy. H, Spooner, WI 54801. - with submitted information

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County’s Learn About Your Lake program open to the public

WASHBURN COUNTY — Loons, frogs and lake animals continue to fascinate children and families. Come to one or more of the Learn About Your Lake presentations to learn about critters in and around your lakes. Have fun listening and learning about wildlife and what you can do to help keep them around your lake.

Session one: Living with Bears, Beavers, Bunnies and Birds. Chris Cold, Wisconsin DNR wildlife educator and naturalist, will discuss the fascinating and sometimes nuisance animals that inhabit our forested lakeshores. Meet Cold and his live critters and get some tips about attracting birds and other wildlife to your lakeshore.

Session two: It Isn’t Easy Being Green: Frogs In and Around Your Lake. John Haack, University of Wisconsin Extension natural resources educator, will share fun Wisconsin frog facts and teach you to recognize different frog calls. Expect a bit of frog show-and-tell, handle a

live frog and get tips for helping frogs around your lakeshore.

Session three: Loony About Loons.

Erica LeMoine, Northland College Loon Watch coordinator, will teach you all about loon calls, loon migration, nesting and other fascinating loon facts. Get a free loon poster or purchase a loon mug and learn what you can do to help loons.

If you plan to attend, please e-mail learn.lakes@yahoo.com to let them know what session(s) and location(s) you plan to attend. Your registration helps plan for chairs, coffee and snacks.

Locations: Bass Lake Town Hall, light lunch hosted by area lake leaders. Loony about Loons, Saturday, Aug. 6, noon-1 p.m.

Minong Town Hall, coffee and snacks provided, Loony about Loons, Saturday, July 30, 9-10 a.m.

Birchwood School, coffee and snacks

The Learn About Your Lake program is being presented this month by the UW-Extension service. - Special photo

provided. Bears, Beavers, Bunnies and Birds, Saturday, July 23, 10-11 a.m.; It Isn’t Easy Being Green – Frogs In and Around Your Lake, Saturday, Aug. 6, 10-

11 a.m.: Loony about Loons, Saturday, Aug. 13, 10-11 a.m. — from UW-Extension

Heat wave The place to be and hang out during the heat wave was the new raft at the Shell Lake beach. Weather forecasters are warning residents that the heat and humidity are not only uncomfortable but can be downright dangerous. Wisconsin Emergency Management spokeswoman Lori Getter says this weather needs to be taken very seriously. She warns it can take just a few minutes for a child or pet to die in a car, even with the windows rolled down, because of the scorching heat.

Photos by Larry Samson

It has been a while since we have seen temps like this. The National Weather Service issued an excessive-heat warning for the first half of the week. Looking for a way to escape the heat? Anchorage, Alaska, had a high of 57 degrees for the day.

Keeping cool with a spin around the lake.

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Pinter confesses to fatally shooting his brother

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Claims his brother had been stealing his personal property and identification

by Jessica Beecroft WASHBURN COUNTY – James L. Pinter, 52, Sarona, has now confessed to killing his brother, John E. Pinter.

On Wednesday, July 6, James Pinter said he went into the camper trailer where his brother was lying in bed and shot him with a 12-guage, 870 Remington shotgun. James Pinter said he was “fed up” with his brother allegedly stealing from his property.

On Thursday, according to the complaint, Michael Bender, a longtime friend of John Pinter, went into the trailer and discovered the body. The body was cold, with dried blood on his face.

Bender stated that he went to the

trailer the night before, July 6, Officer Parenteau learned that and looked through the camper James Pinter had mental health window and had seen John Pinissues and had been refusing to ter lying on the bed. According take his medication, “causing to the complaint, Bender said, him to act irrationally.”

“He appeared to be sleeping in A SWAT team and law enbed, in the same position.” forcement were called to the After discovering the body, scene the evening of Thursday, Bender asked the owner of the James Pinter July 7, because it was believed Marawaradan Resort, Dan J. that James Pinter had a highLubensky, located across the road, powered rifle and “was potento call 911. Lubensky said that he called tially dangerous to himself and others.” a third brother, Jerome Pinter, to report The team used a Bearcat armored vehithat his brother “may have died in the cle to approach the residence and concamper trailer on their property.” tacted him both by phone and Lubensky said that he received a call loudspeaker “commanding him to exit back from Jerome Pinter who said he had with his hands in the air,” according to spoken with James Pinter and he con- the complaint. James Pinter exited the fessed to “shooting and killing John Pin- residence “without further incident.” ter” because he allegedly was stealing Washburn County Coroner Karen personal property and identification Baker, along with Sheriff Terry Dryden from James. and Chief Deputy Mike Richter, were

Motorcycle hits oncoming car, man seriously injured

by Jessica Beecroft SPOONER – On Sunday, July 17, at 11:40 a.m., a motorcycle collided with an oncoming car, causing the driver of the motorcycle to be hospitalized.

Terry L. Huehn, 38, Cumberland, was traveling east on Hwy. 63, 500 feet east of Brickman Lake Road, when he encountered debris in his lane. Huehn crossed the centerline and was facing an oncoming Toyota Corolla driven by Emily E. Peterson, 24, Bayfield. Also in the car was passenger, Ted G. Galazen, 27, Washburn.

The impact of the motorcycle hitting the front of the car ejected Huehn off the bike and into the ditch. It also set off the airbags of the car. Huehn was taken by ambulance to the Spooner Health Systems. No update on his condition is available at this time.

Huehn was issued citations for operating a motorcycle without endorsements and for not having insurance. The car was towed, and the motorcycle removed by the family of Huehn.

called to the crime scene at the trailer to process forensic evidence. Baker pronounced the victim dead at 10 p.m.

Thursday, July 7, of an apparent gunshot wound to the head, according to the criminal complaint.

Judge Eugene Harrington took the advice of James LeDuc, Washburn County Health and Human Services behavior expert, and ordered a competency evaluation to be completed before the initial court hearing scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m.

Less sparsity aid for small, rural districts

MADISON — More small, rural school districts qualified for funding that helps them deliver educational services to students, putting additional pressure on the aid program, which was cut 10 percent in the 2011-13 state budget.

For the 2011-12 school year, 130 districts are eligible for $13.5 million in sparsity aid, an increase of seven school districts and about 2,800 students from last year. To be eligible for sparsity aid, school districts must enroll fewer than 725 students and have fewer than 10 students per square mile. Additionally, at least 20 percent of students must be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. Aid is set in statute at $300 per pupil, but will be prorated at 80 percent.

District eligibility totaled $16.8 million.

Aid will be paid on the third Monday in September.

Shell Lake’s sparsity aid is $151,023.

Birchwood will receive $64,070, Siren $117,542 and Frederic $129,586.

The first payment from the sparsity aid program was in the 2008-09 school year. The aid was a priority identified by the State Superintendent’s Rural AdviDamage done by a motorcycle crashing into the vehicle on Sunday, July 17.- Photo by sory Council. The council noted that Jessica Beecroft small, rural districts often lack economies of scale and have large geographic areas that impact educational services. The Fair Funding for Our Future, school finance reform initiative inistrative committee when it met Monday, protection costs," she said. Also included troduced last fall, recommends July 18. in the overall estimate is $300,000 esti- increasing funding for sparsity aid to "The $1.8 million refers to the estimated mated as costs to clean up the roads in small, rural schools. — from WDPI public costs (for road debris removal and the Town of Jackson. public protection) for the entire county, Where the money will come from is unincluding 18 towns, three villages, the St. certain at this time. FEMA funds are not Croix Tribe and the Burnett County gov- made available until the emergency costs ernment," she explained in later ex- reach $6 million, some $4 million more panded remarks. Of this, "Burnett than Burnett's present estimate. And County government costs alone, includ- state funds for disaster assistance are lim- by Glen Moberg ing 20,000 acres of forest damage, ited. - with information from office of Sen. Wisconsin Public Radio ANTIGO - The tornadoes and other (amount to) $547,800 in debris removal Jauch powerful storms that swept through from county roads and trails plus public Wisconsin this spring and summer affected more than people. They’ve also taken a toll on the state’s wildlife.

At the Raptor Education Group Wildlife Rehabilitation Center near Antigo, volunteers have been caring for dozens of birds that have been victims of this year’s wild weather. Center director Marge Gibson calls them her “storm babies,” adding that there have been many nests downed by either strong winds or tornadoes.

“Bald eagles (have been) thrown out of their nests, either by the wind or when the tree actually came down,” she says.

Gibson’s volunteers are getting help in raising orphaned eagle chicks from an adult eagle on the premises.

Gibson says the storms have also affected two adult eagles, a number of sandhill cranes and smaller birds like vireos and sparrows.

A young osprey was killed when it was thrown out of its nest by the strong winds that hit Rib Mountain on July 1.

The Raptor Education Group Center is Chris Moeller stands beneath the downed trees in the backyard of her home on Whispering currently taking care of 160 birds, includPines Road in the Town of Jackson in Burnett County. Cleanup from the Friday, July 1, storm continues this week and will likely continue for weeks, months - and possibly longer for some ing 30 eagles. in the path of the 100-mph winds that swept through three-fourths of Burnett County that Friday evening. - Photo submitted

Storm damage estimated at $2.2 million in Douglas, Washburn

BURNETT/WASHBURN/DOUGLAS COUNTIES - A statement issued this week by state Sen. Bob Jauch says that Wisconsin communities impacted by the July 1 storm will be eligible for state disaster assistance, however, mounting damage estimates may require the state to replenish the disaster fund to make sure every community receives the maximum state help.

The Wisconsin Disaster Assistance program provides local communities grants covering up to 70 percent of certain costs associated with storm damage, including emergency response and cleanup costs.

The lawmaker said that damage in Washburn and Douglas counties will result in over $2.2 million in total estimated costs to local communities there from the storm. With only $1 million appropriated by the state Legislature for funding the assistance program for the next two years, the dollars in the fund fall far short of what is needed for the three counties impacted by the storm.

Jauch said that he was contacting the Walker administration to seek a request to transfer at least $1.5 million to replenish the disaster program so that sufficient local assistance will be available to help communities in their time of great need.

Bobbi Sichta, Burnett County's emergency management director, has put the cost estimate for damage from the July 1 windstorm in the county at $1.8 million.

But as high as the estimate is, it's not high enough to warrant financial aid to the county from the Federal Emergency Management Administration, and aid from the state is uncertain.

Sichta included this information in her report to the board of supervisors admin-

Severe summer weather affecting birds

VOICES

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Welcome everyone to the 100th Washburn County Fair

I hope you have been enjoying your summer and continue to enjoy the summer fun by joining us at the Washburn County Fair, from Thursday July 28, through Sunday, July 31. We are going all out for this celebration and know you will like what we have to offer. Because we have an extra-packed schedule, our Gymkhana Horse event has been rescheduled for Wednesday evening, July 27.

The fair officially starts at noon on Thursday, with the carnival starting at approximately 5 p.m. The carnival, K&M Rides, will have daily wristbands available for unlimited rides during the times

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of 5-9 p.m. on Thursday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This year we have arranged for the carnival to give you more exciting rides to choose from.

Our free entertainment stage is packed. That’s right, we don’t charge you extra to see the entertainment. Our entertainment includes comic entertainers, evening music performances, a horse pull, garden tractor pull and don’t forget the kiddie pedal tractor pull. Why not see how far your little boy or girl can pedal pull.

You may have noticed that many local businesses have been showing their sup-

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the council’s regular monthly meeting, July 11, the results of that vote indicating a majority of council members were not willing to accept a grant amount lower than $330,000, the amount applied for by the city council in March.

The vote was on whether the city should accept less than the $330,000, but no less than 50 percent of that amount approximately $150,000 - the amount it would take to get the project started, according to the city’s public works director Jeff Parker. The understanding was that if the city could obtain the minimum amount, it could start the project and apply next year for the remainder needed to finish it.

The motion failed 4-3. Council members Connie Graf, Chad Shelton and Andy Eiche voted yes. Council members Randy Baker, Donna Barnes-Haesemeyer, Jane Pederson and Jeri Bitney voted no.

Council member Terry Leckel was absent.

Mayor Sally Peterson, who said she’s been watching this project with “anticipation” for at least two years, indicated she would have voted for the motion had she been called upon to cast a tiebreaking vote.

A windfall for Drummond and Minong Eiche represented the city on Tuesday, July 12, at the forestry committee’s grant hearing in Wausau. After a daylong process which saw money being given to projects to repair ATV bridges and trails, Eiche stepped forward with representatives from Drummond and Minong.

Drummond was seeking $492,000 and Minong $345,000, for their own ATV campground projects, each more than Shell Lake’s $330,000 request.

“The chairman of the committee said, ‘Gentleman, would all of you be willing to take $250,000 (each)?” Eiche recalled.

The Drummond representative immediately said yes, and the Minong representative followed suit.

“That’s when I had to say, ‘No, I can’t accept $250,000,’” Eiche said, adding that he explained to the forestry committee members about the council vote taken the previous evening and how he couldn’t take less than the amount sought.

“At that point I became a beggar,” Eiche said. “I asked them to understand the situation I was in.”

The committee apparently understood Eiche’s situation but didn’t want to sway from their decision to divvy up the remaining grant money equally.

After a brief consultation, committee members voted to use Shell Lake’s share and split it between Drummond and Minong.

Missed out “I feel we missed out on looking into the future,” said Graf, council member and chairperson of the city’s parks and recreation committee. “ATV recreational

port of the fair by partnering with us in advertising, entertainment and many other ways. This allows us to do more with our entertainment and other budgets. Gratitude is extended all the businesses, and we hope you also acknowledge them by conducting business with them. Your gratitude also helps them know you appreciate their support of the fair.

Everyone comes to the fair for different reasons. To me, while I enjoy everything a fair has to offer, my main attractions are the livestock and fair food. We have both our traditional and new food vendors coming this year.

What is it that you enjoy most about a fair? Is it the carnival, free entertainment, or maybe seeing the exhibits entered by youth and adults? Our gate prices are very reasonable. For less than the price of a lunch, you can bring a carload of people to the fair. Now that’s a bargain you cannot pass up. So come join me at the 100th Washburn County Fair. For more information check out our Web site, www.washburncountyfair.com.

design. To my knowledge, no needs assessment, feasibility study or cost versus benefit analysis was performed. If it was, the Shell Lake City Council was not privy to that information.”

She also questioned whether the July 11 vote was even legal, saying that neither members of the council nor the public at large were properly noticed that the issue would be discussed.

“In my opinion, this constitutes a violation of the open meetings law,” she said.

The issue of the ATV campground surfaced under the public works director’s monthly report. Director Parker had been informed by the state earlier that day that the city should be prepared to accept a lesser dollar amount. Parker informed Eiche of this and both felt compelled to share that information with the council, Eiche said.

“The presentation Jeff (Parker) offered was well explained and strictly hypothetical,” Graf said. “He used a figure of $150,000 as a possible grant amount. Mr. Eiche, based on the information offered, made the motion to accept no less than 50 percent of the grant. The discussion indicated that they wanted the entire amount even though the figure was hypothetical and a definite dollar figure was unknown. The other factor was that the city could apply again next year for this same grant.”

Eiche said the city will definitely apply for a grant next year if the council allows it.

“Here’s the problem,” he said. “You never know how many requests will be put in for trail improvement and bridges - those take precedent. Next year you could have a situation where there’s nothing left over for campgrounds.”

And Eiche noted Shell Lake’s credibility might have suffered a severe blow.

“We just said no to $250,000 ... someone who works with the (state) called me the day after we turned down the grant and said he had been getting calls from his peers about it - and they’re asking, ‘Your city did what?’”

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use is growing, and camping is a very popular pastime.”

Graf said the campground - which would be open to ATV riders and the general public - would provide options to what the city currently has to offer for camping.

“Some people do not like to camp where RVs or tents are on top of each other - they prefer a rustic setting, and we don’t offer that at present,” she noted. “This is or was the perfect opportunity to provide that option and keep Shell Lake looking forward.”

Projected cost missing Some council members felt they just weren’t well informed.

“We had no figures,” said Bitney. “No estimated camping fees, no estimate of what the additional security light will cost us (or other electricity) annually, cleaning costs of the toilet area, trash hauling from there ...”

Bitney said there was an engineering plan presented “some time ago” but it involved several RV sites and not entirely or mostly primitive sites.

“I envisioned a primitive area, electric security lights, pit toilets,” Bitney said.

“The talk at the council (meeting) on Monday was about the need for a sheltered picnic area with cement floor and a roof, RV spots and our existing campground manager covering both locations.”

Bitney said she’s “quite in favor” of having a primitive site.

“Primitive sites, a plan, picnic tables, pit toilets, plans for monitoring of illegal dumping of trash, parties, police patrols and an estimate of continuing costs to be borne by the city - that’s what I need to see.”

Legal vote?

Former Mayor Donna Barnes-Haesemeyer, who was elected back to the council as an alderperson in April, said she has not been shown either the grant application or the plan, except for a “concept” design that was passed around the table at the council’s May meeting.

She said members of the council had “specifically requested” a design that was less costly and more primitive in design and that accommodations for RVs was a point of contention.

“The price tag that was attached to the design that was circulated at the May council meeting approached half a million dollars,” she noted. And, she added, when council members requested a cost estimate of maintenance costs associated with the campground they received no satisfaction except for an off-the-cuff remark of “not much” from the public works director.

“It is my understanding that this project originated with Mr. Peterson in the county forester’s office,” Barnes-Haesemeyer noted. “I believe that the county paid for the grant preparation and the

Very big business The proposed ATV campground would be established on 10 acres of property north of the city, purchased from the cemetery association, which has no plans or use for the land. That would cost the city $4,000 an acre, using the grant money.

An ATV trail currently runs next to the property.

Eiche said there has been some discussion that the campground would compete with the campground on the lake, but since the city would own both campgrounds, he said, it could only be beneficial in terms of the business it would bring to the city.

“This would be very big for the business community of Shell Lake,” he said.

On-the-spot decisions “Inadequate information” is how Barnes-Haesemeyer describes the handling of the ATV project when it came to the council. She said council members were expected to make “on-the-spot decisions” at every juncture.

“We were urged to keep moving forward with the project even though we did not support the design that was presented and had unanswered questions about acquisition, construction and maintenance costs,” she said.

After the loss of the grant, Bitney said she heard from only one city resident about the loss of the grant money, and that person spoke of the city’s suffering tourism and how it needs to attract more people.

“Whereas the latter is true, we need to attract more people here only if in doing so, the continuing costs and trouble to the city are less expensive than the money which is brought in,” she said.

Apply again?

Graf said the issue of the ATV project overall has been “well discussed,” as it was during a 45-minute discussion at the July 11 council meeting.

John Morris, president Washburn County Fair Spooner

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Editor’s note: The Register was unable to make contact with all council members for this story.

Citizens offer comments on grant loss

by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE – The gossip on the street this week has been the issue of the Shell Lake City Council being awarded a grant of $250,000 to build an ATV park/campground and turning it down cold.

Several locals had this to say: “Well, all the free money usually has limits. But, hey! Free money is free money!”

“I can’t believe they wouldn’t take the money and then decide what to do. They could have just given it back if they didn’t agree on a plan.”

“We voted for them. We just have to trust they’re doing the right thing.”

“I didn’t support the idea of an ATV park, so I’m glad they turned down the money.”

“That is really sad. How can you turn down free money? I think they could have worked out the issues and still accepted the grant.”

“I believe more attractions in our city means more customers, so I’m not happy.”

AREA NEWS

CUMBERLAND — A 40x270’ shed filled with hay and equipment burned to the ground Saturday, July 9, at the Roger Riebe farm north of Cumberland. Firefighters were able to save the milking barn. With the high temperatures, the Cumberland Ambulance Service was called to stand by, and their personnel monitored firefighters as they rotated in and out of the action. — Cumberland Advocate ••• RICE LAKE – A former maintenance man at the AmericInn Motel in Rice Lake faces two felony and two misdemeanor counts stemming from his arrest for allegedly secretly videotaping a female co-worker using the bathroom at work.

Douglas W. Mlenjnek, 58, Haugen, was charged during his initial plea appearance on Friday, July 1, with one felony count of capturing an image of nudity and a misdemeanor count of invading privacy by using a surveillance device. He also faces a felony charge of possession of THC and a misdemeanor charge of intimidating a victim/dissuading complaints. — Barron News-Shield ••• BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES — Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company crews continue to make gains restoring power to the remaining customers who lost power due to the Friday, July 1, storm, according to a statement issued Tuesday, July 12, by the company.

“This storm caused widespread damage to the region affecting NWE customers from Balsam Lake north to the Danbury/Webb Lake area,” the statement reads. “It’s estimated that this is the worst storm to affect NWE’s electric system in its 90-year history of serving area customers with electricity.” — Inter-County Leader ••• NEW ULM, Minn. — The cause of the July 2 fire at the Bohemian Bed & Breakfast that claimed the lives of six people, including Joe and Dian Bergman of rural Centuria, remains unknown at this time, according to officials. The Bergmans, Joe, 62, and Dian, 59, would have celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary in August. — Inter-County Leader

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners

July 11 - $30 Blaine Zeller, Spooner July 12 - $30 Doug Wassom, Cudahy July 13 - $30 David & Judy Zdroik, Custer July 14 - $30 Lowell & Barb Rivard, Webster July 15 - $30 Rory Anderson, St. Paul, Minn.

Lois Country Cupboard Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps & levels Temperatures recorded at

Spooner Ag Research Station

2010 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 17

2011 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 17

High 84 78 78 81 73 80 86 High 89 86 77 75 70 80 86

Low Precip.

69 51 .07” rain 56 66 58 1.92” rain 64 57 Low Precip.

62 .22” rain 60 49 56 .05” rain 61 68 .18” rain 71

Lake level Monday, July 19, 2010: 1,217.67’ MSL Monday, July 18, 2011: 1,218.18’ MSL

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A quick return

On Wednesday, July 13, I had the opportunity to return for a day to my former duties within the company that I am employed by. With an employee on vacation, a position to be filled, and a heavy workload for that department, I was asked to help out. My task for the day was to typeset classified ads and auctions. I sat at the workstation in the graphics production department that I had vacated over six years ago.

A few co-workers asked me how it felt to be back working in the main office. I enjoyed coming faceto-face with others within our company. This also gave me the opportunity to see how important it is for me to do things accurately and in a timely manner to assist in the workflow. I could once again

see how what I do on my end of production affects someone else’s job on the other end.

While at the main office, I talked with Peggy in the insertion department. Peggy and I worked together when I first started with the company. We reminisced about how she would use the line of Richard Dreyfuss’ character in the movie, “What About Bob” when he says he wants peace and quiet. Peggy would say she would be peace and I had to be quiet.

Several of us are long-term employees. We have watched each other’s children grow up and become parents themselves. As some of us were discussing our grandchildren, we wholeheartedly agreed that grandparents are not as old as they used to be.

Gayle, manager of the graphic production department, commented that she figured there would be a column in the Register concerning our discussion. She was right.

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News from the service WASHINGTON, D.C.— Winton Wey, Spooner, recently received a certificate of nomination for honorable service in the United States Armed Force and for outstanding service and loyalty to the

United States of America. He has met the strict requirements set forth by the Congress of the United States for membership in the American Legion.

Wey served in the United States Navy

from 1975-1977. He was aboard the USS Moinester 1097, which at that time was the only ship in its class. — submitted

Northwoods support team having busy summer

SPOONER — The Spooner Northwoods Support Team has been busy sewing neck coolers and gathering gum, drink mixes and snacks for a group of soldiers in Iraq. The heat over there is in the triple digits, so the neck coolers were very much appreciated.

The support team will be having a booth at the Washburn County Fair July 28-31 in Spooner. They invite everyone to stop by and see their scrapbook that has been put together representing all the projects that the support team has provided to soldiers away from home.

The purpose of the Northwoods Sup-

port Team is to raise community awareness and donations to support heroes away from home. Donations and volunteer help support this program. The group is hoping to do the food stand at the Saturday Farmers Market yet this summer and fall.

The support team will soon start working on the Christmas Stocking Project. If you would like to get involved and do some sewing, or if you would like to donate items for the stockings, please contact Darlene Heller at 715-6352930 or e-mail darlene_heller@yahoo.com, or Lynda

Register Memories

1951 - 60 years ago

• Glenn Knoop reported on the Bashaw Boosters 4-H Club meeting held at the home of Delores Roe. President Jimmy Toll called the meeting to order.

The roll call was taken by telling attendees why they liked summer vacation.

• Mr. and Mrs. Ray Haremza and family, who had been living at Detroit Lakes, Minn., returned to Shell Lake to make their home in one of the Chopp apartments.

• Shoppers were encouraged to visit Lee’s Hobby Shop Antiques & Gifts in Shell Lake. Phone 156-A. • The Episcopal Church held a rummage sale each Saturday for the month in the Wang Building.

• “Father of the Bride,” starring Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett and Elizabeth Taylor, was playing at the Lake Theater in Shell Lake. The theater was managed by Robert Clevenger.

1961 - 50 years ago

• Russell “Scoop” Stouffer, president of the Shell Lake Boat Company, resigned his position. He was retained by the company as a consultant and as an honorary chairman of the board.

• After the Timberland Beavers 4-H meeting, members in the sewing project modeled the garments they had made.

Models were Karen Romsos, Ann Crosby, Francis King, Joan Graf and Margaret Olsen.

• Walter Ek was appointed by the Shell Lake Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy on the Washburn County Board created by the death of Earl Lund.

• At the Lions regular meeting, a work session was held at the new elementary school in the construction of a new tennis court of which Shell Lake had been without for a long time.

Marquardt at 715-635-6237 or e-mail lyn_marquardt@hotmail.com. The committee members are also available to come to your group or organization to do a presentation of what they are doing and what the needs are. The help of the community is needed to be able to accomplish these projects for soldiers.

If you know of local people serving overseas, let the Northwoods Support Team members know, as they may be able to get that unit adopted. — from Northwoods Support Team

Compiled by Suzanne Johnson

1971 - 40 years ago

• Jennie Lund, clerk of the Shell Lake School Board, was on the threshold of 25 years of faithful service.

• Mr. and Mrs. Myron Moore, Spooner, announced the engagement of their daughter, Karen, to Richard Melton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Melton, Shell Lake.

• Alderman Scharhag, of the First Ward, resigned his position on the Shell Lake City Council stating that due to a change in his work schedule he would be unable to attend council meetings.

• Jeremy Shea of Madison had an enjoyable day visiting the scenes of his boyhood and taking a dip in beautiful Shell Lake. He was accompanied by his wife, Ann, and their two children, Jeffrey 8, and Jennifer 6.

1981 - 30 years ago

• More than 160 Shell Lake summer residents, visitors, newcomers, chamber members and others showed up at the Memorial Park Shelter House for the chamber’s annual get-acquainted picnic.

Chamber President Ward Winton welcomed the guests, and Tam Aderman entertained with several flute selections.

• A timber play area project was undertaken by the Lions Club in cooperating with the city council park committee and its chairman, Gerald Sibik. The play area was west of the tennis courts.

• Terry Dryden, custodian of Shell Lake’s Elementary School, was named supervisors of maintenance and custodians for all school buildings.

• Martha Trader, Sarona, known for her artwork with eggs, held her second Red Barn Art Show in the gallery.

1991 - 20 years ago

• Lightning killed 22 head of cattle on the Glen Albee farm. Six other cows that were with the herd survived.

• The Shell Lake City Council would increase by one member after the spring election from eight alderpersons to nine.

The change resulted from action taken by the council to reduce the number of wards in the city, from four to three, and increase the number of alderpersons from each ward, from two to three.

• Three old Shell Lake Cooperative silos, located along Hwy. 63, were torn down.

• A new 16-unit apartment building was under construction along North Lake Drive in Shell Lake.

2001 - 10 years ago

• The Shell Lake School Board approved a motion to order lighting for the Shell Lake football field. No taxpayer money would be used to purchase or install the lights. The booster club raised about $20,000, and Marge Reinhart donated the remaining amount needed.

Coach Matt Cleary’s football team also assisted by doing work on the Reinhart property.

• Shell Lake girls, playing in the JV Gold Division, won their fourth consecutive Great Lakes Shootout Championship. Coached by Steve Clay, team members were Casey Bruce, Lindsay Alt, Courtney Bruce, Heather Jones, Bonita Best, Jackie Davidsavor, Sarah Miles, Jazz Dahlstrom, Amanda Leckel, Bethany Weathers and Tiffany Spears.

• Shell Lake residents competing in the Fat Tire Stampede bike race as part of the Spooner Rodeo activities were Dan Hanson, Eric Jensen and Stu Olson.

• Eight teams participated in Ventures Unlimited first-annual fundraising golf tournament. The winning team was sponsored by Becky’s Food and Spirits and consisted of Ray Johnson, Hal Hanson, Dick Butler and Doug Williams.

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by Diane Dryden SPOONER - If you’re familiar with the city of Spooner, you’ll remember that the framing shop, art gallery and eatery was located on Walnut Street several years ago and then it changed owners and was moved downstairs under the bowling alley.

It’s back up on the main drag now and the shop, originally called the Black Iris, is named Cobblestone Custom Framing and Christian Gifts.

According to Bill LaPorte, a Washburn County Highway Department employee for 33 years and co-owner of the new shop with his daughter, Becky Melton, he was looking for something to fill his time after retiring and started working part time when the framing shop was in the bowling alley building. After two years he learned basic framing and made an offer to buy the business when the owner got ill. He then moved it back up on the street where it was located originally.

“We did a lot of research when we were looking for a name,” said Melton. “We were pleased when we found the word Cobblestone, but we never realized that both the Cornerstone church and we had the same street numbers. We’re both at 106 and even though we’re on Walnut and they’re on Balsam, the names, Cobblestone and Cornerstone are too similar and we’ve already had mail mixed up even though we’ve only been open a few weeks. It’s handy that I attend Cornerstone church, I can pick up our mail on Sundays if needed!”

Melton has worked retail for 13 years for AT&T and she’s excited about running the gift part of the store while Dad does the framing.

“I work with the youth at church and we started selling these cool T-shirts to raise money and it’s just kind of morphed a great variety of T’s including one designed by Toby Mac, the first Christian rapper, and onethird of the group DC Talk. He’s also released four solo albums and two remixes. We have lots of shirts for Wear it Wednesday, a movement that encourages kids to wear their Christian T’s to school once a week on that day.”

There are sweatshirts and jewelry, caps, Bible cases, both fabric and the clever new ones that look like a

Moving on up

New owners of the old Black Iris Framing Shop are Bill LaPorte and Becky Melton. They’ve renamed the shop Cobblestone Custom Framing and Christian Gifts. - Photos by Diane Dryden

purse. There are greeting cards, devotionals, notebooks, Bibles and mugs, and everything is reasonably priced.

They’re looking into music and books in the future, LaPorte’s reflection is seen in this clever new mat along with the possibility down the road of hosting art which is signable when using a diamond-tip pen. shows.

LaPorte not only frames but does custom design Cobblestone also carries the new and exciting work with the incredible Wizard mat cutter. signable steel photo mats that allow wedding guests to “It’s just a lot of fun to watch and there is a camera sign the mat that surrounds the wedding photo in the mounted on the top that takes a photo of the finished middle. A 20-by-24-inch frame will accommodate 300design in the mat so the customer can see what their plus signatures and it’s suitable for any occasion, even finished product will look like.” baby showers and anniversaries. They also carry the beautiful Soundwind flags that range from 28 inches to more than 6 feet.

Both these Spooner graduates are very pleased to own a business in their hometown and there are many bright ideas swirling around that they’d like to try as they become more established and learn their customer base. A grand opening is in the planning, but not until they’ve gotten their feet wet, so give them a few months. But do stop in anytime Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you’d like more information, call them at 715-635-6536.

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Bible covers that look like purses, mugs, books and stationery are just a few of the things you can find at this new shop in Spooner.

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Saturday, July 23, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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SARONA — August is the best time to wildcraft herbs and begin planning for your own personal herbal apothecary for the upcoming winter in the northland.

Join master herbalist Gigi Stafne at Hunt Hill on Saturday, Aug. 13, to learn how to prepare three to five botanical tinctures, oils and flower essences to enhance your health. Participants will create and take home three-plus natural, medicinal botanical products. Stafne is a national educator, writer and activist within ecology, botanical and natural medicine fields.

Registration and payment is due by Friday, July 29. Please contact Hunt Hill at 715-635-6543 or program@hunthill.org. — from Hunt Hill

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Spooner Health System recognized as most wired in health care

SPOONER — Spooner Health System has been recognized as one of the nation’s most wired facilities, according to the results of the 2011 Most Wired Survey released in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. SHS is one of only six hospitals in Wisconsin who received this year’s award, others being much larger facilities such as Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee and Meriter Hospital in Madison.

“Being a most wired winner isn’t about the award,” says SHS’s information technology director Mike Di Pasquale. “Rather, it is recognition that SHS is a leader in health care. Patients can be assured that when they come into our facility, they are going to get top-notch technology.”

Hospitals across the nation participated in a very comprehensive survey that was conducted between Jan. 15 and March 15. A major consideration on the survey is how far along the organization is with the new government-mandated meaningful use. The meaningful-use rule is part of a coordinated set of regulations to create a more private and secure electronic health information system. As many small, rural facilities struggle to meet the meaningful-use criteria by the deadlines set by the government, SHS is very well-positioned. The advancements SHS has made in the technology area the past few years not only already has them very near full compliance, but also has served to create a safer patient environment.

Last year, SHS began using a picture-archiving and communication system that has a module that allows physicians to pull up diagnostic viewer images anywhere there is Internet access. Physicians can view any radiology or X-ray study that was done at SHS from their office, home or anywhere else. It also gives the physicians in Spooner the ability to have a radiologist review a study at any time, day or night, for assistance in diagnosis.

A digital dictation system was also implemented at SHS in the last year, which means a transition from the old-fashioned tape recorders to a digital system on computers. This allows another physician to listen to a dicta-

Spooner Health System’s information technology team (L to R): Director Mike Di Pasquale, Jeremy Masterjohn and Linda Trent. — Photo submitted

tion before it is even transcribed by the transcriptionist.

Patients of SHS have benefited from expanded use of the computerized physician order entry system over the last year. Using the CPOE system, physicians are able to order medications, imaging and lab tests. They can also use it to give special dietary instructions for their patients. This system improves patient safety by eliminating the opportunity for transcription errors, confusing penmanship, or orders becoming associated with the wrong patient.

A big factor in receiving the Most Wired Award is how well communication is between departments. For example, how well do the lab and nursing departments inter-

face through the electronic medical record. “Most people are quick to give all the credit to the IT department,” says Di Pasquale. “It’s not just an IT award, it is a facility award and every department should be proud of our accomplishments. IT is just the vehicle to make it happen.”

“At Spooner Health System, we are not only committed to providing the best quality and safety of care possible through technology,” says SHS CEO Mike Schafer, “but we also strive to provide great service by way of our recent initiatives through our commitment to excellence.”

SHS also won the Most Wired Award in 2009 and the Most Wired-Small and Rural in 2008. It is believed that SHS is the smallest hospital that has ever been awarded the Most Wired Award, and now they are being recognized for the second time.

In addition to all of the things SHS has implemented over the last year to create a safer environment, they have also been a huge supporter of the broadband technology opportunities program. SHS was approached about the potential for helping to establish a local steering committee to apply for a grant to bring increased broadband service, through a new fiber-optic network, to the Spooner area. SHS has worked with local units of government and educational institutions to apply for and receive this funding. Each of these organizations also offered up matching funds to make this possible. The increased speed and bandwidth will allow the transmission of critical medical information such as CT scans to be sent to specialists for their opinion much faster. The faster time frame can make a dramatic difference in the care and treatment of a patient in a critical situation. In supporting this project, SHS recognizes that not only is increased broadband service imperative for improving healthcare, it will also serve to enhance the school districts, units of government, and hope to stimulate economic development. — from SHS

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Thursday, July 21 • Webster all-class reunion, 11 a.m.-noon social hour, noon lunch, Ike Walton Lodge on Yellow Lake. Call 715866-7101 for reservations by July 20.

• The Washburn County Humane Society open board meeting will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the state patrol headquarters in Spooner. Call 715-635-4720 for more information.

• Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting will be provided.

Saturday, July 23 • Free community breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted.

Thursday, July 21 • The Washburn County Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Hewitt Building in Shell Lake. The public is invited to attend.

Tuesday, July 26 • International Cesarean Awareness Network, local chapter, ICAN of Northwest Wisconsin meeting 5:307:30 p.m., at Life Circle Birth and Wellness Center in Shell Lake. Topic will be Cesareans and Breastfeeding.

Meetings are open to the public. Call 715-468-4065 for more information.

Wednesday, July 27 • Free community supper, 4 to 6 p.m., St. Alban Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.

• GRANDparent adventures, Go Fly a Kite, Hunt Hill, Sarona. For more info, call 715-635-6543.

Thursday, July 28 • The Shell Lake American Legion will meet at 6:30 p.m., at the Friendship Commons.

• Shell Lake VFW will meet at 7 p.m., at the Friendship Commons.

Thursday-Sunday, July 28-31 • Washburn County Fair, fairgrounds in Spooner. Celebrate 100 years of the fair with a carnival, 4-H exhibits, horse show, kiddy tractor pull, auction, food and games.

• The Moving Wall at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, N4063 Veterans Way, off of Hwy. 53 South, Spooner. Opening ceremony Thursday, 7 p.m. Closing ceremony, Sunday, 7 p.m.

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Tuesday, Aug. 2 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge.

Wednesday, Aug. 3 • HCE meeting at 9:30 a.m. Location to be announced.

• Unit on Aging, 1 p.m., Shell Lake Senior Center.

• Free soup and sandwiches, Church of the Nazarene, 5:30 p.m. Call 715-635-3496 to confirm. All welcome. Donations accepted.

• Washburn County Health Department Open Immunization Clinic, Spooner, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Walk-ins on that day only. Appointments are available on other days by calling 715-635-4400. Suggested donation of $5 per vaccination. Bring child’s immunization record.

Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 4-7 • Jack Pine Savage Days, Spooner. Live music under the tent Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Friday and Saturday Crazy Days sidewalk sales and arts and craft show; Saturday car show; outdoor sports show; fun run/walk, volleyball and horseshoes; food booths all days; Sunday firemen’s pancake breakfast at the fire hall on Summit Street. Sponsored by the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce. 715-635-2168 or 800-3673306.

Thursday, Aug. 4 • Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting, 4:30 p.m., Shell Lake City Hall meeting room.

• Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Contact person Betsy 715-520-7999.

• Northwest Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1 p.m., lower level at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shell Lake.

• Free community meal, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 409 Summit, Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All welcome.

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Saturday, Aug. 6 • All-you-can-eat fresh Lake Superior whitefish fry, Shell Lake Community Center, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Shell Lake Lions Club.

Tuesday, Aug. 9 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. All stay-at-home or part-time-working moms welcome with their children.

Wednesday, Aug. 10 • GRANDparent Adventures Hunt Hill, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd., Sarona, 1-4 p.m. Theme is survival. 715-6356543.

• 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 will meet at 1 p.m. at the city hall building in Spooner. All volunteers welcome.

Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 11-14 • Minong Summer Days.

Thursday, Aug. 11 • The Shell Lake Lions Club will meet, 6:30 p.m., at the Shell Lake Community Center.

• Fibromyalgia/CFS/Chronic Pain Support Group of Barron County meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Chetek Lutheran Church, Chetek. Coffee and refreshments served. Educational materials available to sign out. Call 715-651-9011 or 715-237-2798 for further information.

Saturday, Aug. 13 • Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Elm Street. Ticket sales at 9 a.m. Distribution at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed. To sign up or for more information, contact Chuck at 715-635-9309, Bill at 715-468-4017 or Ardys at 715-222-4410.

• Cakes at the Lake at Hunt Hill, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd., Sarona. Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. Free environmental program Spectacular Spiders at 10 a.m. 715-635-6543.

Monday, Aug. 15 • Northern Lights Camera Club meets at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St. (Hwy. K), Spooner. Feedback on photos, education and support.

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• 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. Info call 715-635-4669.

Tuesday, Aug. 16 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 will meet at 7 p.m. at the lodge.

Wednesday, Aug. 17 • Games and activities, 1 p.m., Shell Lake Senior Center.

• Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library, 501 1st St., Shell Lake. The public is welcome.

Thursday, Aug. 18 • The Washburn County Humane Society open board meeting will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the state patrol headquarters in Spooner. Call 715-635-4720 for more information.

• Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting will be provided.

Monday, Aug. 22 • Washburn County Historical Society dramatic play, “Ghost Walk: 2011,” 7 p.m., at the lakeside pavilion at Shell Lake.

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Volunteers are needed at the Washburn County Historical Museum in Shell Lake. Call 715-468-2982.

••• Indianhead Community Action Agency is looking for volunteers to help out in their thrift store and food pantry. Food pantry volunteers must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

Please stop in to ICAA at 608 Service Road and pick up an application or call 715-635-3975 for more information.

••• The Washburn County Area Humane Society is looking for volunteers to update and maintain their Web site and to research and apply for grants. For more information, call Susie at 715-468-2453 or e-mail wcahs@centurytel.net.

••• Glenview Assisted Living is looking for a volunteer to assist the in-house beautician with appointments. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested volunteers please call 715-468-4255 or e-mail to glenview83-jessica@hotmail.com.

••• Monarch Butterfly Habitat is recruiting for 2011 seasonal habitat maintenance volunteers. Sign up for a day or once a week. Staff works from 8-9:45 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. If you prefer to volunteer another day that is fine. Staff will train in invasive species eradication, watering, transplanting and weeding. Call Mary Ellen at 715-468-2097.

••• Terraceview Living Center Inc. is providing opportunities for talented volunteers skilled in group and 1:1 interactions with the elderly. Seeking services between 3-7 p.m. daily. There will be flexibility in scheduling your services.

Orientation is provided. If you are interested please stop by their office and fill out an application.

••• The Shell Lake Arts Center is looking for volunteers to help at the summer concerts. Come, hear great music and be a part of an exciting camp for youth. They need concert greeters, help with raffle sales and picnic servers. Call the arts center office at 715-468-2414 for further information.

••• To publish a volunteer opportunity, submit it to us by Monday noon. E-mail it to wcregister@centurytel.net, bring it to the office, or call 715-468-2314. Please list the type of volunteer work you need, as well as dates, times and length of service. Make sure to include your contact information, including your name and phone number. When the volunteer position is filled, please let us know so we can take it off the list. This service is offered free of charge in an effort to bring the community together so those that are looking for help can find those that are looking to help.

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AA Fourth Saturday of every month, Pin Night with 5:30 p.m. potluck and 7 p.m. meeting.

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Amber Bednar, RN, Washburn County Health Department, is available at the public health office to provide breastfeeding basics, how-tos and postpartum support. Appointments can be made at 715-635-4400.

Domestic abuse and sexual assault are crimes.

Time-Out provides free, confidential victim support. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence in a relationship, please call 800-924-0556.

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Monday: Lifestyle weight management support group will meet at 4 p.m. Weigh-in, meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the dining room of Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake.

Call Michelle Grady at 715-468-7833 for more information. Membership fee is $10 per year, dues 50 cents per week.

• Partners of Veterans women’s support group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Counseling Associates in Siren, located across from the Burnett County Government Center. For more information, contact Julie Yaekel-Black Elk at 715-349-8575.

• Celebrate Recovery meetings at 6:30. This is a Christ-centered recovery program. Meetings take place in the Community Life Center at Spooner Wesleyan Church, Hwy. 70 West. For more information, call 715635-2768.

• First Friends Playgroup open to all children. Focus on infants and their caregivers with sensory stimulation and movement experiences. Art project materials provided and the morning closes with circle music time and instrument exploration. 10 a.m. to noon at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner.

• Through Aug. 29 there is a free movie shown at dusk near the lakeside pavilion on the shores of Shell Lake. Open mike is from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Bring your own blanket or chair. Refreshments are available.

Monday and Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch and a program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time, etc. For more information, call 715-635-4367.

Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group at Time-Out Family Abuse Outreach office, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. For survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual abuse. Free, confidential, closed after first session. For more info or to register, contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801, 715-635-5245.

• Ala-Teen meets at 6:30 p.m. in the New Life Christian Center in Rice Lake. Use the back entrance.

• The Genealogy Society Research Room at 206-1/2 2nd Ave., Museum Hewitt Building, Shell Lake, open Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. throughout the year.

Tuesday and Friday: Shell Lake Farmers Market, 2 p.m., parking lot across from Washburn County Courthouse in Shell Lake.

Wednesday: Lakeland Family Resource Center open from noon to 3 p.m.

• AA meeting, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner.

• 9 a.m. to noon, sewing at Shell Lake Senior Center.

• Kidstime-Parentime at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn, discuss and share ideas and experience to enrich parenting skills. Preselected art or play materials available for children of all ages. Kidstime-Parentime provides quality time for families, networking for parents and a social opportunity for both parents and children. The last Wednesday of the month a potluck lunch is held at 11:15 a.m.

Thursday: AA meets at 7 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, Minong.

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

• Library Fun For Little Ones, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Shell Lake Public Library. A time for stories, craft and a snack. No age minimum or maximum for participants.

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

Friday and Saturday: Washburn County Historical Society Museum, 102 W. 2nd Ave., Shell Lake, open June through Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 715-4682982.

• The Washburn County Genealogy Research Room is open for the summer from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers will be on hand to assist the public. Please call 715-635-7937 or 715-635-6450 with any questions.

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Openings still available in guitar and bass camp

SHELL LAKE — Aspiring young guitar and bass students need not look any further for the perfect place to further their skills. During the week of July 31 through Aug. 5, guitar and bass students from across the Midwest will gather at the Shell Lake Arts Center to learn from the masters.

Led by professional musicians Chris Olson, guitar; Billy Barnard, guitar; and Chris Bates, bass, the guitar and bass camp is a weeklong program that focuses on all styles of electric and acoustic guitar and bass. Students may choose a particular style to study in a small group, and the entire camp is treated to guest clinicians and faculty in guest performances and lessons.

Touring guitarist and professor of jazz studies at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, Barnard has been active in the jazz community for his entire life. Upon completion of his military service, he began playing in Las Vegas showrooms with artists such as Barbra Streisand, Tiny Tim and George Burns. In 1980, Barnard joined the staff of UMD to build a jazz guitar program, and tours the world with the UMD jazz faculty.

Guitarist Olson has toured throughout the Midwest both alone and in groups. He is in demand as a guest artist and clinician throughout the area, and has been featured on several recordings. Olson teaches at McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul, Minn., and has published two books through Really Good Music, LLC. He is a board member of the Minnesota Guitar Society and has served on the resource team for the Minnesota chapter of the International Association of Jazz Educators.

First-call bassist Bates is actively touring with several bands across the Midwest, including Atlantis Quartet, Red Planet, Framework and several others.

Known for his expertise and versatility in all styles of bass playing, Bates has recorded over 30 albums, receiving wide critical acclaim for his performances. He

received a McKnight Composers Fellowship for his compositions in 1999, and continues to push himself to explore new musical styles from around the world.

McNally Smith College of Music is not only a sponsor of the guitar and bass workshop, but the entire

Chris Bates, who continues to explore new musical styles from around the world, will be instructing during the guitar and bass camp. — Photos submitted

summer program at the Shell Lake Arts Center.

For more information or to register for a camp, please call the center office at 715-468-2414, or visit their Web site at: www.shelllakeartscenter.org. — from Shell Lake Arts Center

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SLAC showcases the talents of its students Photos by Larry Samson

Logan Pashby, playing his French horn, is one of youngest players in the middle school students. He will be entering the sixth grade at Shell Lake this fall.

Stacie Zemple, a freshman at Shell Lake High School, got the opportunity to play her clarinet with instructor Jill Westermeyer.

Executive Director Tara Burns introduced the faculty at the start of the concert Friday, July 15. She has been with the SLAC for the past five years and has seen it through the difficult economic times. The arts center has grown in student numbers and diversity.

Katelyn Heino, Spooner, playing her trumpet at the concert.

She was one of 45 middle school students from three states playing in the junior high concert on Friday, July 15, at the Shell Lake Arts Center.

Andrew Dahlstrom, a Shell Lake sophomore, attended the Shell Lake Arts Center Concert Band Camp on a partial scholarship from the Intermezzo Club.

RIGHT: Middle school students Emily Gordon, Prescott, and Alecia Meister, Shell Lake, stand for applause at the end of their concert.

LEFT: Emilee Organ, Shell Lake, and Elise Adrian, Stillwater, Minn., play their flutes at the Shell Lake Arts Center high school concert held Friday, July 15.

Washburn County Relay for Life team receives special Jade Team Award The Washburn County Relay for Life Walk-a-Thon for all participating teams took place at the Shell Lake High School Track on June 3 and 4. There were 25 teams involved, and there was a very enthusiastic turnout for the event. The Washburn County Employee Team was the top team winning the special Jade Team Award for their donation of $11,344.93. This was the first Jade Team Award to be awarded in Washburn County. Members of the Washburn County Employee Team include back row (L to R): Tim Wallace, Deb Nebel, Shavon Sutherland and Hillary Boten. Front: Sue Wallace, team captain Melissa Williams, Donna Dohm, Kathy Fabert and Karen Nord. Members not available for the picture were Lori Bina, Shannon Anderson, Kyley Williams and Lori Hall. — Photo submitted

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Turkey vultures tool against terrorism

The turkey vulture got its name because their bare head reminded early settlers of the turkey. The similarities end there. A full-grown turkey vulture will have a wingspan of a eagle and weigh about 5 pounds.

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July 11– Brooklyn Derrickson, with the help of her mother, Chris, let two monarch butterflies go on my property in Minong. The youngster had raised the monarchs from the time they were eggs on milkweed.

She was surprised that the monarchs didn’t fly directly to nearby flowers.

The butterflies just wanted to flitter around the property first. Most likely the butterflies were testing their wings upon being released from the butterfly house.

July 13 - Rhonda Richlen, Ashwaubenon School District near Green Bay, sent photos of the butterfly school garden that she started in 2010. Teachers and school administration approved the garden in 2010.

I am honored that Rhonda ordered milkweed seed from Happy Tonics in 2009 and

Alexis Genatempo is letting her curiosity get the better of her as she overcomes her fear of the unknown and gets close to the turkey vulture held by educator Lisa Hartman at a presentation held at Hunt Hill in Sarona on Saturday, July 16. — Photos by Larry Samson

The International Migratory Bird treaties protect the turkey vulture. There are seven species of vultures in the Americas, and the largest is the California condor, which faced extinction in the 20th century but has made a small comeback.

that the dream of creating a school butterfly garden moved forward from this humble beginning.

Congratulations, Rhonda!

The rest of the week was so warm that I didn’t even see one butterfly.

I was as wilted as the pollinators this week from the heat.

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The school butterfly garden at Ashwaubenon School District. — Photo by Rhonda Richlen

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by Larry Samson SARONA — Hunt Hill in Sarona, in partnership with the Long Lake Preservation Association, held their Saturday, July 16, Cake On the Lake Nature Presentation. With over 200 people in attendance, the highest participation for any program, naturalists Michael and Lisa Hartman presented a convincing case in favor of the turkey vulture. The general public does not hold the turkey vulture in very high esteem.

Those who attended the program came away with a new appreciation of this animal and its part in the ecosystem.

Over the years, the vultures have earned the undeserved repetition for spreading disease such as anthrax, this is a myth. In truth, they are fairly clean and act as nature’s ultimate recyclers. By removing fresh, dead carrion they remove sources for bacterial outbreaks; the harmful bacteria is killed in the digestive process. Scientist are studying this process in hopes of finding new drugs to help combat bacteria outbreaks. The ability to destroy biological agents such as anthrax might come from studying the vulture.

Turkey vultures share a communal perch in a large tree at night for protection; they are solitary hunters by day. A pair of turkey vultures will raise their young sharing the responsibilities of nesting and feeding. Abandoned buildings, old hollow trees or stumps and an occasional cave serve their nesting needs. With very little preparation, they will lay their eggs on bare ground. As a defensive measure, they will play dead or vomit on the transgressor. The ability to vomit is a defensive reflex when they are scared. After gorging themselves, they have developed this method to lighten the load so they can get airborne and escape their predator. With a wingspan of an eagle and weighing only 5 pounds, they are very efficient flyers. They have to wait for the air to warm up and develop heat thermals to aid in their flight. Circling an area they look for carrion, and with an acute ability to smell, they can detect fresh kills that are starting to decompose. They mostly feast on rabbits and other small, dead animals. They lack the strength in their beak to open up thickeskinned animals. They rely on eagles to open up a freshkilled deer so that they can eat. Once an animal has gone bad, they will abandon it unless they are very hungry. They will migrate south for the winter and return north in the spring, returning to the same nesting areas. They mate for life and tend to be very smart and elusive.

The next Cake On the Lake is called Wisconsin Elk and will be held Saturday, Aug. 13. The 10 a.m. program is free and open to the public. For more information please contact 715635-6543 or visit them at their Web site.

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Sports reporter: Larry Samson E-mail results to: wcregister@centurytel.net

Banquet honors Laker baseball players

Earning Lakeland All-Conference from Shell Lake were first team (L to R): Brandon Anderson, Mitch Kraetke, Jesse Gronning and Sam Livingston. Caleb Schmidt earned honorable mention.

Photos by Larry Samson

Receiving their awards were (L to R): Brandon Anderson and Mitch Kraetke, Most Valuable Player Award; Caleb Schmidt, Most Improved Award; and Sam Livingston, Rookie of the Year Award.

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Attention: All junior high VB players

SHELL LAKE — This year, there are many girls showing interest in playing volleyball for Shell Lake in the fall.

Because of the large number, coach Stearns and coach Kildow are planning on holding a three-day camp to provide more court time and help prepare the girls for the season.

This camp is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended.

If you are able to attend, Volleyball Boot Camp will be offered Monday-Wednesday, July 25-27, from 9 a.m.-noon in the 3-12 gymnasium. Please come prepared with your physical/alternate year card and wearing proper attire.

These items are necessary in order to attend boot camp Those who are able to attend Volleyball Boot Camp will be eligible to participate in a team-building activity on Tuesday, Aug. 9. — from the Shell Lake Athletic Department

Shell Lake Laker Camp set

SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Football team will have its fifth-annual Laker Football Camp, Monday-Wednesday, July 25-27, from 5-8 p.m., at the high school. This camp is mandatory for all individuals going into grades 9-12 that intend on playing football during the 2011 season. Bring workout clothes, indoor shoes and football cleats if possible.

The first official practice will be Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m.-noon at the high school practice field.

Please contact head coach Mark Lehnherr for any further information or questions. — from the Shell Lake athletic department

Coach Tom and Jennifer Sauve celebrated their anniversary with the players and parents of the Shell Lake baseball team at their awards banquet held Monday, July 11, at Lakeview. As the wife of a high school coach, she knows the sacrifices that need to be made. The players had a bet going that if they won state they would get to name the new baby. Jennifer was relieved to hear of their 23-1 loss to McDonnell Central in the final game of the sectionals.

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Schedule/results Butternut Hills Ladies Golf

July 14 18-Hole Winners Weekly Event: Odd Holes Winner: Cheryl Feller 31 Flight I Low gross: Mary Harrington 96 Low net: Cheryl Feller 70 Low putts: Mary Harrington 28 Flight II Low gross: Janet Jenkins 98 Low net: Jean Kallenbach 63 Low putts: Janet Jenkins, Jean Kallenbach 31

Flight III Low gross: Vicki Sigmund 106 Low net: Jane Johnson 76 Low putts: Jane Johnson 35 Birdies: Mary Harrington No. 17 Chip-ins: Cheryl Fuller No. 2, Mary Harrington No. 12, Jean Kallenbach No. 18, Jane Johnson No. 5 9-Hole Winners Flight I Low gross: Midge Kincaid 47 Low net: Nancy Melton, Myra

Traubenik, Jeanie Bednar 37 Low putts: Bev Grocke, Midge Kincaid 14 Flight II Low gross: Martha Matte 54 Low net: Mary McCarthy 35 Low putts: Martha Matte 15 Flight III Low gross: Carol Reynolds 55 Low net: Carrol Hennekens 36 Low putts: Carol Reynolds 17

Spooner Ladies Golf

July 12 1, 2, 3 Waltz 9-hole First: Lee Weiss, Cynthia Lambert, Claire Hove 63 Second: (tie) Terri Lindstrom, Mickey Lambert, Elaine Walker; Danya Case, Connie Kesti, Linda Beal 67 Chip-ins: Emily Durand No. 11; Nancy Rich No. 11 18-hole First: Pat Weiss, Mary Ann Solie, Nancy Markgren 121

Second: Wendy Vinsant, Denise Cochran, Shirley Gallop, Gail McDermott 121 A tiebreaker was used to determine first and second.

Chip-ins: Shirley Gallop No. 16; Nancy Markgren No. 13; Penny Schroeder No. 3; Jo-Ann Downs No. 2; Mary Ann Solie No. 5.

Birdies: Penny Schroeder No. 9; Wendy Vinsant No. 9; Jane Blockhus No. 9

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Williams wins Spooner Invitational

SPOONER — The 2011 Spooner Invitational was played at the Spooner Golf Course on Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10. Matt Williams, Minneapolis, Minn., was the winner of the two-day event.

The results of the invitational are:

Seventh Flight Champion: Jason LeDuc Runner-up: Dave Tyson Consolation: Dave Jordan

Eighth Flight Champion: Rich Hennen Runner-up: Dennis Troy Consolation: Chris Johnson

Championship Flight Champion: Matt Williams 108 Runner-up (tie) Brian McQuade and Stephen Johnson 108 Fourth: Brody Moreland 109 Fifth: Blake Colby 112 Sixth: Steve Koepke 113 First Flight Champion: Ben Olson 112 Runner-up: Joe Swintek 115 Third: Randy Zanatta 116 Fourth: Jeff Pederson 117 Fifth: Max Anderson 118 Sixth: John Burnett 119

Second Flight Champion: Josh Nichols Runner-up: Dave Grabarek Consolation: Dane Moreland Third Flight Champion: Ben Martin Runner-up: Josh Fischer Consolation: Tom Ortlieb

Ninth Flight Champion: Derek Farsund Runner-up: Andy Oster Consolation: Kerry Green Tenth Flight Champion: Jim Williams Runner-up: Mike Nimmo Consolation: Jeff Maanum

Spooner Golf Club PGA professional Dave Torbenson (L) presented Matt Williams the 2011 Spooner Invitational championship trophy. — Photo submitted

Fourth Flight Champion: Brett Bonnin Runner-up: Eric Maanum Consolation: Rich Gerlach Fifth Flight Champion: Ben Swanson

Runner-up: Mark Preuss Consolation: Steve Esser

Sixth Flight Champion: George Noeson Runner-up: Joe Lucken Consolation: Mark Williams

Eleventh Flight Champion: Wally Schaub Runner-up: Scott Anderson Consolation: Ryan Meyer

Twelfth Flight Champion: Tim Durant Runner-up: Jamie Sampson Consolation: Josh Burhans

Thirteenth Flight Champion: Tim Johnson Runner-up: Pat McMenomy Consolation: Dave Luby

Junior high team takes first at Siren tournament The Shell Lake Junior High traveling softball team took first place at the Siren Ballpark Girls 14U Fastpitch Softball Tournament held Friday-Sunday, July 810. The team was 4-0 on the weekend against teams from Frederic/Luck, St. Croix Falls, Unity and Ashland. Team members back row (L to R): Coach Joel Blazer, Amy Bouchard, Lindsey Martin, Amanda Brereton, Cassie Skindzelewski, Chelsea Christensen, Sarah Bontekoe and coach Kelly Bontekoe.

Front: Caitlin Brereton, Kaylea Kidder, Jesi Sando, Keagan Blazer and Courtney Melton. — Photo submitted

WCR Laker volleyball season starts soon

SHELL LAKE — A new season is here for the Laker volleyball team.

All girls interested in playing volleyball for Shell Lake this year can pick up a volleyball information packet from Phyllis at the district office at the high school between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

There will be two-a-day practices from 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. starting Monday, Aug. 15. All paperwork, physicals or alternate-year cards must be completed and turned in on or before Aug. 15.

For more information, contact coach Cassell, 715-520-0911. — from Shell Lake Athletic Department

Fast-pitch league returns to field after holiday hiatus

RICE LAKE — Teams of the Rice Lake Women’s Fastpitch League returned to the fields of battle following an Independence Day weekend hiatus.

Melissa Meyer’s walk-off three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh gave Wild Bill’s/Stump Lake Liquor their first win of the season, a 12-11 triumph over Stellrecht’s Tractor and Auto.

Meyer also had a base hit and drove in five runs, and winning pitcher Katelyn Mitchell had a pair of doubles and an RBI. Losing pitcher Lindsey Green and teammate Hailey Flach had two singles and one single respectively.

Tire City/Town & Country Barbershop remained unbeaten and atop the league standings in handing Shell Lake its first

loss of the campaign. Final score was 112. Jackie Biese led the winners at bat with a single and double, driving in two runs while scoring three. For Shell Lake, Green had a base hit and drew two bases on balls. Winning pitcher was Megan Stodola, the loser Kristen Kraetke.

Rice Lake remained unbeaten and a half game out of first place as a result of its 12-2 win over Barron. Jennique Derousseau got the pitching win over Holly Knutson. Jenna Orr, Sam Gerland and Lizzy Sutton had three, two, and one singles respectively for Rice Lake while for Barron Amber Missent tripled, Kasea Roman rapped out two hits, and Knutson had one.

Cumberland downed Big Sexy’s/

Paul’s Pizza Den by that same 12-2 score.

Maddie Wagner struck out 11 opposing hitters to get the victory over Kellis Scott.

At bat, Wagner had three hits and scored four times, Gena Pearson chipped in a triple and Tomeika Dapomzzi a double.

Losing pitcher Kellie Scott had an RBI single for Big Sexy’s/Paul’s.

The 10-strikeout pitching of Emily Kruger, an offense led by Jaleesa Hayes with two doubles and a single, and Chelsea Morgan with two singles and a double paced Cameron’s 13-3 win over Weiser Construction. Diana Reickenberg and Danae Wessman had two hits each for Weiser. Losing pitcher was Lily Dettle. — submitted

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Meet me at the Garden Garden walk series continues

SPOONER — The public is invited to attend a garden walk starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, at the Spooner Ag Research Station teaching and display garden. This informal walking tour will be led by area UW-Extension Master Gardener volunteers and UW-Extension agriculture development educator Kevin Schoessow.

Some of the discussion will focus on what’s blooming in the perennial garden, pruning and deadheading strategies on flowers, a sneak peek at new or unusual flower and vegetable varieties, and a look at what pest might be lurking in the garden. In addition visitors can take a look at how grapes are responding to pruning and training, or compare how raspberries are growing inside and outside of a high tunnel hoop house.

Photographer Larry Samson from the Washburn County Register will also be on hand to share tips on macrophotogaphy of flowers and plants. Bring your camera and enjoy the fun.

This event is part of the monthly Tuesday night garden walk series. Other garden walks will be the Annual Twilight Garden Tour on Tuesday, Aug. 23, a fall harvest garden walk on Tuesday, Sept.

26, and a putting your garden to bed garden walk on Tuesday, Oct 25.

There is no cost to attend. This event will be held rain or shine.

The demonstration garden is a joint effort between the Spooner Agriculture Research Station, UW-Extension and North Country Master Gardener volunteers. The garden is located one-half mile north of Hwy. 70 on Orchard Lane, across from the sheep-research facilities at the Spooner Ag Research Station. The research station is located one mile east of Spooner on Hwy. 70. There is no charge for the public. Watch for garden meeting signs.

For more information and a map, visit the station’s Web site at: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/sars/ or contact Kevin Schoessow at the Spooner Area UW-Extension Office at 715-6353506 or 800-528-1914. — from UW-Extension

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Wow! We are having some heat days, and it’s muggy, just hazy with humidity. It gives us something to complain about. In today’s world, most have air conditioners. What did they do in earlier times? One has to drink plenty of fluids and not overdo it.

Jay and Ann Okonek went to their son, Karl, and Krista’s, in Minot, N.D., on Thursday and came home Sunday.

Saturday, Marlene Hansen attended a 60th-birthday party for her cousin, Doug Savers, who was here from Arizona. The party was held at his sister, RoseMary VanAcre’s, Spider Lake. In the evening, Marlene attended the wedding for friends Colleen Sutter and Skip Hoyt held in their backyard in Haugen. Reports it was absolutely beautiful, decorated so elegantly.

Congratulations to the newlyweds.

Visitors at Mary Krantz’s last weekend were her brother and wife, Keith and DeeDee Lemonie, from Michigan.

Jack and Judy Stodola, Onalasaka, were home on the weekend for his 50th Shell Lake class reunion held at Lakeview in Shell Lake. Judy stayed to spend this week with her sister, Beth Lundberg, at her cabin on Shell Lake. She chose a good week to be at the lake.

Sarona folks extend their condolences to these families: Marlene Hansen in the death of her dad, Leonard Saffert, 89, Rice Lake.

His funeral was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rice Lake on Friday. Bob Juza Sr., 91, died at the Rice Lake Convalescent Center. He and his wife, Dorothy, farmed in the Haugen area for many years. I remember my Johnnie did custom silo filling years back for them. The Mass of Christian burial was held Saturday at Trinity Catholic Church in Haugen. Ron Fischer, Cameron, 67, died Saturday, July 16. His folks were the late Stanley and Marguerite who had Fischer Boat Works on the east end of Bear Lake Road at one time. His late brother, Terry, had the trout pond in the town of Crystal. His funeral was held Thursday at the Catholic church in Haugen. Services for

John Pinter Sr., 54, were held July 16, at St. Catherine’s in Sarona. Burial was in the Madge Cemetery.

The Anton Freys received word of the death of his oldest sister, Leona, who would have been 103 years old in September. She passed away in Bloomington, Ill., where she had been residing with her daughter, Dorey.

Anton and Gloria visited his other sister, Irene Glessing, one evening when they got the word. Sympathy to them.

My cousin, Arnie Correll, Superior, 76, passed away July 14. He and his late wife, Mary, lived in Solon Springs for many years.

Wednesday I hosted the Spooner Class of 1950 at a brunch at my house. It was a beautiful day for it.

Kyle Mathinson and Sara Marschall moved into their farm home that they recently purchased. Friday evening, John and Mary Marschall picked me up and we had supper there that Kyle’s grandma, Elaine, and his mom, Heidi, prepared and had a tour of the place. Really a neat place.

I visited Bev Helmers one day and enjoyed watching a pair of gray foxes and their kits that she throws out bread to each day. Then we watched a doe and twin fawns in her yard.

Happy birthday to Sue Heilborn and Meredith Hubin, July 21; Butch Schaffer, Mark West, Sandi Bedner, Jeff Wilber and Brad Drost, July 22; Eileen Zaloudek, July 23; Orlin Church, Alice Ward and Cheryl Stanley, July 24; Joann Plumeri and twin sister Julie, Dylan Hubin, Byron West and Reid Hastreiter, July 25; Ryan and Kaitlyn West, Sage Dunham, Kathleen Drost, Adam West, Norm Pokorny III, and Amanda Kubista, July 27.

A happy anniversary is wished to Willie and Glenda Haynes, July 21; Brent and Amanda Knoop, July 22; Dave and Kelly Stoner, Monte and Julie Zaloudek, July 24; Russ and Mary Helser, July 24. Congratulations to all.

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Barronett by Judy Pieper

Guess what? I have a new grandson! As of Sunday afternoon, I hadn’t seen him, and his mom and dad — that would be Summer and Jim Marsh — hadn’t decided on a name yet, but he is a perfectly healthy little baby. He was born Saturday, July 16, in the early afternoon. His sisters, Jensyn, Maddy and Olivia, couldn’t be happier about their new little brother. He and his mom were scheduled to leave the hospital on Monday, and, believe me, I planned to be at their house to meet him, and maybe spoil him just a little, as soon as possible.

Isn’t it amazing, I now have 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. It just doesn’t get any better than this.

Congratulations go out to our Barronett postmaster Billy Janssen and his new wife, Jeanne, who were married on June 18. Billy and Jeanne were students at the same high school some time ago, and reconnected during preparations for a class reunion last year. They spent a little time chatting on the Internet, and then in person, and had their first date exactly a year before they tied the knot. The happy couple spent their honeymoon in Lake Geneva, and got back to their home north of here at about 2 a.m. on the night we had that terrible windstorm. There were big trees blown down across their driveway, so the newlyweds had to park at the end of the driveway and make their way slowly and carefully to the house. Billy said that it wasn’t exactly the homecoming they were expecting, but that they have it pretty well cleaned up now and are very happy to be together in their home.

If you drove through or stopped in Barronett on Saturday you probably noticed that the streets were full of motorcycles, 191 of them to be exact. The bikers were here for the Hog Jam poker run to raise money for the Cumberland firefighters.

The bikers made six stops to pick up their poker hands, starting that morning at the Corner Bar in downtown Cumberland and ending at County Line in rural Cumberland. The riders had a great time and the firefighters were very appreciative of the substantial donation.

And, if you happen to be a biker, and if you love poker runs, there will be another one on Saturday, July 30, sponsored by the Barronett Civic Club. That one will start at 10 a.m. with breakfast at Barronett Bar and Grill. Registration is at noon at Bourbon’s Bar in Cumberland and, after several stops for poker hands, will end with supper and live music at Backwoods Saloon and Whitetail Ridge Campground. Proceeds from the run will be used for new bleachers at Barronett Community Center. Oh, and by the way, you really don’t have to ride a motorcycle to participate. Everyone is welcome — so hop in your car, truck, Jeep, or any other vehicle and join the fun.

Terri and Boyd Aarestad had a busy weekend entertaining Terri’s niece and nephews, Tayla, 13, Tyrone, 8, and TJ, 4.

They are Terri ‘s sister Lisa’s kids. They had an absolutely fantastic day on Saturday. They caught fish, rode around the lake on the pontoon, and that evening they had a campfire. The children played so hard all day Saturday, and were so tired out, that they slept in Sunday morning while Terri and Boyd attended church. It sounds like they had so much fun that they will be begging their mom to let them come back to visit with Aunt Terri and Uncle Boyd a lot.

Pat and Doug Sweet attended a family/neighbor potluck hosted by Brad Semm and Caren Olson at their home in Spooner on Saturday. Pat said that Brad had put out a quite a few little kid swimming pools so that the little ones could keep cool, and that most of the adults took advantage of them, too — sitting on their lawn chairs and putting their feet into the water. She said that there was way too much food, naturally, and that everyone had a very good time visiting.

Jason Sweet traveled from his home in Madison to visit with the family this past weekend. He was able to stay until Tuesday, and Pat and Doug were very happy to have him at home again for a few days.

Shirley Albee also hosted a family/neighbor potluck at her home in Barronett on Saturday. I’m not sure how many

people were there, but there was a crowd.

The food was wonderful! Tim Albee, who made a very unique barbeque grill, cooked all the chicken and hamburgers. Shirley has quite a few grandkids and greatgrandkids, and they had lots of fun playing in a kiddy pool and throwing a football around. The adults sat around eating, visiting, and staying as cool as possible. It was a great way to spend an afternoon.

Sharai Hefty wanted to share the following joke with you. Seems that a local radio station was interviewing an 80-year-old lady who had just been married for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions about her life, what it felt like to be marrying for the fourth time, and then about her husband’s occupation. She told him that he was a funeral director. He then asked her about her other three husbands.

She told him that at 20 she married a banker, at 40 a circus ringmaster, and at 60 a preacher. The interviewer was quite surprised that she had married men with such diverse careers, so she explained. She said she married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready and four to go.

You can groan if you want, I can’t hear you. Blame it on Sharai.

You know, I don’t like to say that Ryan Lehmann and Don Albee are getting old, but they both celebrated one of those pesky birthdays that end in zero this past week. Ryan’s was on the 14th, and Don’s was on the 17th. Welcome to the downhill slide, guys.

Ryan had quite a surprise on his birthday when he went to check on the herd of cows at the Farlow farm. Teresa and Dillon, the woman who does the milking and her son, had gone all out for his birthday.

They put leis and party hats on every cow in the barn. They also had a happy birthday banner hanging from the ceiling. From what I heard later, the look on his face when he walked into the barn was absolutely priceless. If you happen to see Suzy, ask to see the pictures she took of the cows, Ryan, and the banner. Can you just imagine the fun Teresa and Dillon had dressing up all those cows? What a great way to make Ryan’s birthday memorable.

Gives a whole new spin to the phrase, “party ‘till the cows come home,” doesn’t it?

Oh, of course he did the usual family birthday things too — supper and cake with the family, putting up with insults about his age, etc. But, the decorated cow thing was the best.

Seems that lots of people worry about whether Terry Goodrich is getting enough to eat. He was talking to Marcie Knowlton the other day, and she said that she was thinking about him as she was making a blueberry pie. Hmm. He didn’t say that he got a pie though. He also mentioned that he found out that Marcie makes great zucchini bread and banana bread. Actually, it’s probably been too hot to turn on the oven for any length of time, so Terry, being the good moocher that he is, decided to expand his cooking contest to allow entries of potato salad and other picnic-type foods. Actually, I don’t feel very sorry for Terry. I think he probably eats better than almost anyone else in the neighborhood.

Terry also mentioned that he thinks Marcie’s husband, Rob Knowlton, is a great entertainer. He has a one-man band, and sings songs from the 1950s and 1960s.

I know that Rob was one of the performers at the Colorfest a couple of times, and everyone there really enjoyed his music.

Hopefully be will be there again this fall.

I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week. I hope you are staying cool. See you next time.

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Kay Krentz, Marlene Swearingen, Nina and Donna Hines, Sharon Syverson and Diana and Karen Mangelsen were guests of Lida Nordquist Tuesday. They enjoyed an afternoon of visiting and playing cards.

Nancy and Ryan Hagen visited Lawrence and Nina Hines Wednesday.

Caleb and Hannah Schott were Wednesday visitors of their grandparents, Don and Lida Nordquist.

Gerry and Donna Hines visited Marlene and Bruce Swearingen Wednesday evening.

Nina and Lawrence Hines and Donna and Gerry Hines attended the Gold Card Dinner in Oakdale, Minn., Thursday. The dinner honors longtime members of the Minnesota bricklayers union.

Donna Hines called on Inez and Arvid Pearson Friday morning.

Hank, Karen and Grace Mangelsen went to River Falls Saturday and attended the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre production of “Alice in Wonderland.” Karen and Hank’s granddaughter, Celie, played the Six of Diamonds. After the play, Grace, Karen and Hank enjoyed supper with Larry, Heidi, Baxter and Celie Mangelsen at their home.

Visitors of Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen on Saturday were Andrea, Robb and Michael Williamson, and Stephanie, Daniel, Daya, Jordan and Cora Lawrence.

Maynard’s birthday was celebrated.

I guess we know summer has arrived with these hot days and storms that follow.

We’ve been lucky here but surrounding areas have wind and damage to trees and homes. It’s good to have air-conditioning.

We here at Glenview were treated to Swedish pancakes and fresh strawberries last Monday evening. Our cooks were Karen Ek who brought her mom’s recipe, Nan Rounce and Shirley Gallop; and our waitresses were Sue Weathers and our faithful girls who work here. Thank you so much for the delicious supper. Come again.

On Tuesday, we celebrated Mary Randall’s birthday. Her daughter, Peggy Miller, brought in ice-cream cakes in the afternoon to treat us. Happy birthday, Mary.

On Thursday, our trusty driver Dan Diekman took those who wanted to go on an outing to Tony’s in Spooner. Of course it was good food and a happy day. Nancy Forrestal came along to help.

On Saturday, Lillian Ullom and her daughter, Donna Ness, attended a family picnic at Lois and Dale Stellrecht’s home.

Opal Gothblad, one of our tenants, went with her son to Ironwood, Mich., to spend

the weekend at their cabin.

Luke and Katie Gronning spent last week at Bible camp at Leisure Lake.

Jerry and Diane Campbell of Mount Horeb came up to spend the weekend with Jerry’s sister, Judy, and Myron Bolterman.

Mavis and Roger Flach drove to Rice Lake Sunday night to watch their granddaughter, Hailey, play ball in the summer league.

Get-well wishes to Ellen Betcher who has been ill this past week. We’re thinking of you.

Congratulations to Kyle Mathison and Sarah Marschall who purchased a house on Friday near Cumberland, close to their work.

Jeff and Brenda Pederson picked up Helen V. for Sunday morning church services at Full Gospel. Grandson Joshua Caleb was dedicated. He is the son of Jerid and Rachel Pederson. Also there was Mary Krantz and Rachel’s folks, Karen and Neil, from California. Blessings to you Joshua.

A happy home is not merely having a roof over your head but having a foundation under your feet.

Keep cool!

Heart Lake by Helen Pederson

Library news

by Beth Carlson, library director Reminder

The summer is winding down and with that comes the end of our summer reading programs. The teen program ends Friday, July 29, and the children’s and adults ends Friday, Aug. 26. Congratulations to 39 children who have successfully reached their reading goals so far this summer.

Museum passes

Want to visit a zoo or museum this summer for summer vacation? Check out a free pass at the library. The library has purchased memberships to the Lake Superior Zoo and the Duluth Children’s Museum and is lending those passes out on a firstcome first-served basis to patrons with a Shell Lake Public Library card in good standing. The Duluth Children’s Museum pass may not be used at the Science Museum and Children’s Museum in St. Paul, Minn. At this time, the museum association is unable to transfer our passes to museums other than the Duluth Children’s Museum. Call the library for more information at 715-468-2074.

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Free Wi-Fi 24/7. No passwords needed.

Signal reaches around the block.

Story hour

Library Fun For Little Ones is every Thursday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Children and their caregivers will learn the love of reading, make a craft and enjoy a snack.

Drop-ins welcome, no need to sign up.

Story hour is presented by Lakeland Family Resource Center.

Web site

Check due dates and fine status, renew materials, keep a log of materials you’ve read, place holds on materials we or another library own at

Jerney Meister recently won $25 in the teen summer reading program.

Teens read 100 minutes each week to qualify for the cash drawing sponsored by Shopko. Teens who read 800 minutes by Friday, July 29, will qualify for an iPod touch donated by Shopko. — Photo submitted

www.shelllakelibrary.org and click on Library Catalog Online. Make it one of your favorites.

Library hours

Library hours are: Monday, noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dewey Country by Pauline Lawrence

It’s the 17th of July 2011 as I write this.

How time flies! Only two more weeks and we’ll be into August. It’s very hot and muggy out. I guess we’ll just have to live with it and hope for cooler weather.

It’s happy birthday wishes going out to Justin Richard Meister as he celebrates his special day July 22. Have a wonderful day, Justin.

Happy birthday to Dee Redding as she enjoys her special day, July 22, with many more to come.

Happy anniversary to Gene and Karen Hotchkiss as they celebrate their special day July 22 with many more to come Happy birthday to Justin Conner Melton on his special day, July 23, with many more to come.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Maria McKay, to Cheri Amundson, and Bev Schaefer, celebrating their special day July 24. Have a great day.

Happy anniversary to Paul and Bev Schaefer on July 24 as they celebrate together. Many more to you.

Happy anniversary to Steve and Karen Stellrecht as they enjoy their special day together on July 24. Many more to you.

Happy birthday to Josh LaVeau, to Shawn Paul Stellrecht, and to Iver Johnson, all celebrating their special day July 25.

Many more to each of you.

Happy birthday to Carl Soelle as he enjoys his special day July 26. Have a great one!

Happy anniversary to Tom and Barbie Benjamin as they celebrate 31 years together on July 26.

Happy birthday to Duane LaVeau on his special day July 27. Many more to you.

From Maria McKay at the Shell Lake Museum of Woodcarving: Cornelius Muns wrote in the guest book, “Very impressive exhibition, thank you.” This was from Dressen, Germany. Claire and Catherine Hammond from Port Dover, Ontario, “great.” Luis Ectteharto Eggardo wrote, “Marvelous work.” From Quebec, Canada, Mavie Lorraine Martin wrote, “Das Lasslo Kator.” Budapest, Hungary, “It is a great way to show this talent and dedication.”

From Netherlands, Loes Alphons wrote, ”Pras cglig.” From Singapore, Michael and Tim Sim wrote, “Amazing legacy.” From Ontario, Canada, George and Ruth Pawluks wrote, “Awesome,” Ethel DeJone from Ontario, Canada, wrote, “Marvelous.” Thunder Bay, Canada, Carol Whalen wrote, “Miraculous.” Winnipeg, Canada, Brian and Delores Goossen wrote,

“Lovely story. Thanks.” England, Greta Jones wrote, “Wonderful carvings.”

Athens, Greece, “Very beautiful, thank you.” Russia, Rusah Natalie Kagarmanovia wrote, “thank you.” Manitoba, Canada, Brenda and Harvey wrote, “Memorable.” Ghent, Belgium, Leo and Rita Van Dorekhoven wrote, “Pracktig.”

Do you want to know how the milk herds have fallen since 1960? Well, in 1960 we had 95,649 herds in Wisconsin. Today we have only 12,092 herds. Wisconsin has been losing an average of 500 herds a year.

The average herd size is 104. It’s very hard work 24/7, 365 days a year. Farm families have to look for lots of family with the many things they do when gambling. Yes, farmers gamble on the prices they receive, look to the heavens for rain and sunshine, the worms and bugs that can devour a field in no time, the heartache of losing that special cow, the breakdown of equipment that never ends but somehow dairy farm families find deep-down faith that comes forth and “we can do it” and they do!

Now for news from Jim Toll. Tatjana Moe recently passed her test for EMT. Now it’s onward to state exam. She will be working out of Amery on a helicopter, giving medical aid. Congratulations. Tammy Moe loves to see baby chicks, guineas, etc. She has hatched about 20 guineas and would like people to come and see them. She takes pride in her work with these feathered friends. Jim also tells us his grandson, who is a senior in high school, is into trap and skeet and came in fourth, which give him a $2,000 scholarship. Way to go! Dave, Jim and Tammy took in the Spooner Rodeo on Friday, July 8.

I’ve been picking red raspberries and have nearly 2 gallons so far. Looks like a huge crop this year.

Yesterday is a canceled check, tomorrow is a promissory note, today is the only cash you have, so spend it wisely.

Saturday found Jerry and Gretchen Best going to Stacy, Minn. They stopped at Luck to pick up Lillian Stege, also. They had a surprise birthday party for the Best’s niece.

Gretch says her niece was very surprised.

Chad and Ashley Crosby, Chase and Morgan were home for the weekend at the Garry Crosbys and Doug Coyours. Beth had all the kids, including Shorty and Melissa, Tyler and Katie Ann, Tom and Sunshine, Isaac, Josie and Alycia, and Chad, Ashley, Chase and Morgan.

Jimmy Atkinson, Stacy, Minn., may be facing more surgery. He hasn’t been able to

Monday, July 25: Swiss steak, gravy, sour cream mashed potatoes, whole-kernel corn, diced watermelon, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Tuesday, July 26: Cook’s choice soup, chef’s salad, dressing, chocolate pudding, crackers, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Wednesday, July 27: Ranch baked chicken, triple-grain pilaf, pickled beets, peach crisp, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Thursday, July 28: Bratwurst on bun, sauerkraut, fixings, baked beans, sunny carrot salad, ice cream, milk, coffee.

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Museum to present “Ghost Walk: 2011”

by Mary B. Olsen SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Historical Society will present the dramatic play, “Ghost Walk: 2011,” on Monday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m., at the Lake Park Pavilion at Shell Lake. There is no charge. People may bring their lawn chairs and sit back in comfort to enjoy the play and stay for the usual Monday night free movie at the pavilion.

There have been other ghost visits for several years, in the summer, when actual people who have lived in the area have been portrayed by volunteer actors.

These events bring alive the characters for a brief visit to tell their life stories. It is a way for local history to be passed on to the younger generations. It is done with respect for the people who have amazing stories to tell. Members of families who have had early family members portrayed in this way have been especially pleased with the ghost visits.

“Ghost Walk: 2011” was written by

Mary Olsen and is like the earlier historical ghost visits. The historical characters in this play are H.J. Antholz, former superintendent of schools in Spooner; Laura Carlson, a pioneer wife and mother, schoolteacher and writer; Gretna Chichester, who with her husband, a mayor of Spooner, had cabins for tourists; Dr. John D. Eastwold, veterinarian and entrepreneur; Frank Hammill, railroad engineer, newspaper owner and Spooner mayor; Agnes Pratt, teacher and homesteader; C.C. Washburn, Wisconsin governor and Civil War veteran; and a real live contemporary reporter portraying himself. Music will be by Mary Raehsler and members of the cast.

If anyone has questions or would like to volunteer to help in any way, stop by the Washburn County Historical Museum at 102 W. Second St., Shell Lake, on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or when the museum is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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work since May 27 due to his health. We’re thinking of you, Jimmy.

Cecil Melton was taken to Indianhead Medical Center on Sunday. They think he got a tick bite. Please keep Cecil in your special thoughts and prayers.

Marv and Mark Knoop got in some fishing last week but didn’t catch much. Marv says they had a tree that was struck from the storm and he got about half cut and the mosquitoes were so bad they quit.

Sandy Redding was taken to the hospital in Eau Claire from Marshfield Clinic and she spent four days there. Dawn Kane and Jeff and Dee were up to see that she got to the hospital. Robin and Robyn Major flew to Alaska and then took a cruise ship.

This was for their 20th anniversary.

News from the Fjelstad Palace finds Marv Knoop visiting Bob. Bob and Kris visited Bob Garcia and Bryan Knoop. Bob’s sister, Nancy Leazott, Eau Claire, visited

Bob and Kris, staying overnight. Bob and Kris visited Elmer Talbert and Pam Pomykala. Tuesday, Bob and Kris had supper with Cherie Dorweiler, Tyler and Emily. Wednesday, Kris attended the ladies circle meeting at the Lakeview UMC. Bob and Bryan Knoop helped cut wood from the storm. Later Dixie, Beth, Judy and Kris had supper at Foxxy’s. While Kris was gone, Bob visited Jerry and Janice Larson.

Thursday, Bob and Kris had a bonfire with Bob and Karen Garcia and Ron and Sue Shreffer. Saturday Bob and Kris visited Gary and Sue Peterson along with Chad Hanson, Jim and Trish Patten and their daughter, Angie, and her honey. Saturday, Kris went to the Spooner Farmers Market and got some cukes so she made 9 quarts of pickles.

Scatter sunshine!

Have a great week!

Area Writer’s corner

Keeping cool

by Mary B. Olsen, Shell Lake The word Keanu means “cool breeze over the mountains” in the Hawaiian language. Then we have the word zephyr, which means a light breeze. This is also the name of my cat. Years ago, when railroads were our main means of transportation, there was a passenger train that traveled from my hometown to Chicago, about a 100 miles, and back, and the name of the train was the Zephyr. I rode the Zephyr a number of times as a child. I suppose it moved swiftly along the tracks and somebody thought it was good to name the train after a breeze.

We don’t have any mountains or mountain breezes but sometimes we have gentle breezes or zephyrs here in our lovely state of Wisconsin, but we are experiencing some hot summer weather and could use some cool breezes.

A recent summer storm caused downed trees and power outages. Many people depend on air conditioning to be cool in their homes now, but when the power is off they must fall back on the old ways of keeping cool. How did people way back in B.A., or before air-conditioning, ever survive in the hot summer? How did people keep cool?

Some of the same ways are used today.

Limit your exposure to the hot sun. If you must work outdoors, you use various types of skin protection. Wear a cap on your head. Sunglasses help. You must drink more fluids. Rest in the shade whenever possible. Dress with only a minimum of clothing. Wear loose clothing. Dress the kids in T-shirts, shorts and sandals. For us, we always tried to get our garden work done early in the day before it got too hot.

Kids like to cool off with a little wading pool, but when I was a child we had no wading pools. We had a washtub.

You don’t see many of them around anymore. They are the right size for one or two kids, and you can put cold water — this was before we had hot water on tap — in the tub and leave it in the sun for a

little while, and then you could get right in and splash yourself with the still-cool water. The garden hose was a good cooler but you needed someone to spray you when you ran on the lawn. The washtub was good for cooling watermelon, too. I had some experience with summer babies, so I think the most important thing is to give that baby frequent baths. They always suffer when it’s very hot. Even big babies, like boys and men, can be miserable in the hot temperatures. If we lived in a climate where there were less weather extremes we probably could take the summer changes in stride.

We had a back porch that stayed cool in the summer, with screened windows to let in the air. We spent a lot of time there. The trees in our yard made it very cool. Some people had awnings on their windows and all the stores had them so if you were uptown you could walk in the shade. There were lots of shaded streets, lined with tall graceful elm trees, before the elms had to be destroyed.

Fans are good, too. You’ve seen those little cardboard fans that had advertising on them? They were like a paddle with a handle attached. They were spread out on the pews in churches and people would use them to fan themselves when it was extremely hot weather. It helped.

Now they have air-conditioning, even in churches. I guess people still sweat quite a bit in or out of church. Some things don’t change.

The best way to cool off is to go to the beach. Get into cool water. Splash around and refresh yourself. We used to go to the lake when we were finished haying for the day. That is an especially hot kind of work. We have lakes all around us, and we should make use of them as natural cooling-off resources.

Don’t forget to arm yourself against insects. We can drink plenty of liquids.

There will be breaks in the hot weather, so we can plan our more strenuous activities for those cooler times. The most important thing to keep in mind is that this is only temporary. Who knows? Snow and ice may be just around the corner.

Academic news

MADISON — Local graduates that received degrees during the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s spring commencement ceremonies May 13-15 were Stephanie A. Hemshrot, Shell Lake, Bachelor of Science in art; and Drew W. Lake, Spooner, Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance investment and banking. — from TheLink ••• SUPERIOR – At the May 21 commencement the following students received degrees: Nikki Gudenschwager, Trego, Master of Science in education; Jena Novak, Shell Lake, Bachelor of Science; Catherine Pool, Shell Lake, Bachelor of Fine Arts; and Jose Ocariz, Bachelor of Arts. — from TheLink

••• MENOMONIE— The following local students received the chancellor’s award for the spring 2011 semester. The award is presented to students who have a gradepoint average of 3.5 or above. Birchwood: Andrew Janetski, art; Amanda Lindau, hotel restaurant and tourism; Shell Lake: Stephanie Clark, hotel restaurant and tourism; Serena Lindfors, management; Ashley Slinker, pre-early childhood education; Rachael Spears, hotel restaurant and tourism. — from TheLink ••• WHITEWATER — Ashley A. Buchmann, Spooner, graduated with a Master of Science in counseling from UW-Whitewater on Saturday, May 14. — from TheLink •••

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OBITUARIES

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Susan V. Lingberg

Susan (Sue) V. Lindberg, 54, died July 15, 2011, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, surrounded by family and friends after a brief illness. In recent years, Sue had faced advancing paralysis and was not strong enough to face the recent diagnosis of a cancer.

Sue was born to William and Mary (Basler) Lindberg in Spooner. From an early age, until her passing, Sue’s gift to laugh and make others laugh was apparent. She was born with the challenges of deafness and cerebral palsy.

Sue attended schools in Superior, Delavan and Madison learning communications skills and education to live independently. After completing her education, Sue made Madison her home. She worked in various locations throughout Madison and volunteered. She especially enjoyed teaching American Sign Language to individuals and in group settings. Sue’s strength and determination to live life to her fullest inspired others and created a large circle of friends and caregivers who treasured her friendship.

She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Joey; her parents William and Mary Lindberg; paternal grandparents William and Kathryne Lindberg; and maternal grandparents Albert and Verona Basler.

She is survived by three sisters and two brothers; Kitty (Gary) Mattson, Wisconsin Rapids, William (Brenda) Lindberg, Siren, Joan Wilson (Tom Fischer), Spooner, Judy (Ivan) McLendon, Norwalk, and James (Gina) Lindberg, Spooner; 19 nieces and nephews; 16 great-nieces and nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins, and many friends and compassionate people who have provided care and support for her to live independently.

Memorial services in Madison are pending. All Faiths Funeral Home Web site, www.866allfaiths.com, will provide updated information of services and opportunity to leave condolences. Sue will be laid to rest with her parents at a graveside service on Monday, July 25, at 10 a.m., in Spooner at the Calvary Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.

Memorials may be made to United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County or Wisconsin Association of the Deaf.

John E. Pinter

John E. Pinter Sr., 54, Sarona, died Thursday, July 7, 2011.

He was born Nov. 18, 1956, in Milwaukee to Alvin and Mary (Horak) Pinter.

He was married Dec. 25, 1988, to Deborah Freeman.

They were married for 13 years and later divorced.

He is survived by sons Cody Pinter, Canon City, Colo., and John Pinter Jr., USMC serving in Japan; stepdaughter Angela Warwick, Greeley, Colo.; grandchildren Brittany and Branden; brothers Joseph (Karen) Strand, Phillips, and Jerry (Nancy) Pinter, Trevor; sis-

ters Barbara Strand, Phillips, Mary Jane (Richard) Langland, Shell Lake, and Justine (Terry) Groves, Racine; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held July 16 at St. Catherine Catholic Church, Sarona, with Father Ed Anderson officiating. Burial was in Madge Evergreen Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Dave McGary, Jerry Pinter, John Pinter Jr., Cody Pinter, Chris Langland and Paul Langland.

The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

Leona M. Mascari, (nee Frey, Dahlstrom) 102, died peacefully at her daughter’s home on Wednesday, July 13, 2011.

She was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sept. 21, 1908, the daughter of Anton and Rose (Hefter) Frey. She moved to Racine in 1941 where she resided until moving to Bloomington, Ill., in 2001 to live with her daughter, Doris.

On Nov. 18, 1930, she married Vernon E. Dahlstrom in Shell Lake. He preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 1971.

She married Russell Mascari on Dec. 5, 1975, in Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death on June 24, 1999.

Leona was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.

She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Laverne Smith; son-in-law Carl Ipsen; sister Sally Olsen, brother Oliver Frey and brother-in-law Elmer Glessing.

She is survived by her daughter, Doris Ipsen, Bloomington, Ill.; grandchildren Steven (Lisa) Ipsen, Golden

Valley, Ariz., Julie (David) Wilson, Prescott, Ariz., Jim (fiancée Tina Chappen) Smith, Pewaukee, David (Ann) Ipsen, Broomfield, Colo., Beth (Marty) Walsh, Pekin, Ill., Paul (Barb) Ipsen, Bloomington, Ill., Marylee (Ray) Chavez, Kissimmee, Fla., Cathy (Kevin) Herrmann, Fremont, N.H.; 16 great-grandchildren; 10 great-greatgrandchildren; sister Irene Glessing, brother Anton (Gloria) Frey, sister-in-law Catherine Frey, all of Shell Lake; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held July 18 at St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church, Racine, with the Rev. Ronald Gramza officiating. Entombment followed at Calvary Cemetery Garden Crypts. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church.

The Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, Racine, was entrusted with arrangements.

Leona Mary Mascari

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ALL Classmates of the Shell Lake Class of 1976

Our 35th class reunion will be held Saturday, July 30, at Tracks, in Spooner, WI. Social hour is from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with short program to follow. Anyone interested, please contact Jody Smith-Schlapper at 715635-8384 or Jill SmithSchlapper at 715-6358233.

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2nd Service: 10:15 a.m.

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Alliance

AREA CHURCHES St. Francis de Sales

Lake Park Alliance

Episcopal St. Alban's

Corner of Elm & Summit St., Spooner Father Bob Rodgers 715-635-8475 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

Morning prayer: 8:15 a.m. Monday Thursday

Baptist

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.

W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor James Frisby 715-635-2277 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday evening service 6 p.m.

Wed. evening service 7 p.m.

Catholic

(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday Worship 8 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Praise and Worship 10:30 Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays

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

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

53 3rd Ave., Shell Lake Pastor John Sahlstrom Lay Pastor Richard Peterson Youth leader Ryan Hunziker 715-468-2734 Worship Service: 10 a.m.

Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades: Wednesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Spooner Baptist

Faith Lutheran

Long Lake Lutheran Church W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom 8:30 a.m. outdoor Worship Service; 10:15 a.m. Indoor Service.

Coffeetime between services.

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

Full Gospel Shell Lake Full Gospel

293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday Worship Service: 8:30 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Jr. Kids Church: 10:30 a.m.; UTurn Student Ministries (7th-12th grades): 6 p.m.; Power & Light (2nd - 6th grades), 6 p.m. Tuesday: Compassion Connection: 7 p.m.

Lutheran

St. Joseph's Catholic

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.

100 N. Second St., Shell Lake Father Edwin Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m.

Books & Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

St. Catherine's Catholic CTH D, Sarona Father Edwin Anderson 715-468-7850 Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

803 Second St., Shell Lake Pastor Carol Ann McArdell 715-468-7718 www.shelllakesalem lutheran.org Sunday Worship: 8 and 10 a.m.; coffee and conversation: 9:15 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran

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.

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.

Nazarene

Church of the Nazarene

Hwy. 253 S, Spooner Rev. David Frazer 715-635-3496 Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.; Wednesday Adult, youth and children ministries: 6:30 p.m.

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

Hwy. 70 W, Spooner www. spoonerwesleyan.org Senior Pastor Ronald W. Gormong; Assistant Pastor Chopper Brown 715-635-2768 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School and ABFs: 10:30 a.m.; nursery provided; Celebrate Recovery, now every Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Team Kid ages 4 yrs. 6th grade Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

20805 CTH H, Barronett 715-468-4403 Pastor Al Bedard Sunday School 8:30 a.m.

Family Worship 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship follows worship Holy Communion first Sunday of the month Midweek Studies Tuesdays 2 & 7 p.m.

1790 Scribner St., Spooner 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Methodist

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Other

Cornerstone Christian

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

Children’s Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.; Wed. Prayer: 6:30 p.m.

Youth Group Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

United Methodist

135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday: Sarona - 9 a.m.; Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sarona Methodist Celebrating 100 years Aug. 27-28

As an American entered a cathedral in Mexico, he was fascinated by a golden statue. He said to an attendant, “This is dazzlingly beautiful. What did it cost?”

“Cost?” asked the Mexican attendant.

“When it’s for our God, we don’t count the cost.”

Oh, that more of us felt that way.

Too many of us eat the apple of our lives and give God the core. We spend the bread of our income and give God the crumbs. We employ the meat of our talents and give God the bone.

But let’s give God our best; remembering the words of the Mexican girl, “When it’s for God, we don’t count the cost.”

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New superintendent, new principal attend first school board meeting

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• Ann Cassel will be the head coach for high school volleyball.

• Jenifer Bos will be the assistant coach for high school volleyball.

• Kyle Balts will be the assistant coach for the junior high football team.

by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE – On Monday, July 18, the new superintendent, Jim Connell, along with Kimberly Osterhues, the new 4K-6 principal, took part in their first monthly board of education meeting.

Connell was chosen out of 22 applicants. The school board narrowed it down to six, then to five, and then down to two. The final interviews and public meet and greet occurred in April. Connell has been working with Nord to ensure a smooth transition into the position.

Osterhues has been teaching for the last 18 years in the Solon Springs School District. She will be replacing Mike Werner, who has accepted a position in Superior.

New jobs for coaches During the meeting the school board approved hiring the following candidates for vacant positions: • Katrina Granzin will be the head cross-country and track coach.

Insurance issues The board also is going to be cancelling their current insurance policy for the district staff and replacing the insurance carrier with a “better” one. The board will be making final decisions on which insurance carrier to use in August.

The Shell Lake School Board showed new faces at its regular monthly meeting, Monday, July 18. (L to R): Kimberly Osterhues, the new 4K-6 principal; Wendy Muska, board clerk; Jeri Bitney, board president; and Jim Connell, new superintendent. - Photo by Jessica Beecroft

Bus a bust Boyd Anderson, transportation specialist with the district, was not impressed with the breakdown of the new bus the school just purchased for roughly $80,000. The board is ready to take legal action to get a new bus. It is believed the one the district received was in fact a “lemon,” according to Anderson and Connell.

Shell Lake’s Community Band concert

Coming home from college and playing in the community band were Mya Dosch and Brandon Degner.

Photos by Larry Samson

The Shell Lake Community Band, along with the Shell Lake Arts Center faculty, teamed up to provide a night of entertainment at the Shell Lake Pavilion on Monday, July 11. Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj from UW-River Falls was the guest conductor.

Don Pashby and Jenna Rock on saxophone. Pashby, a teacher at Cumberland, is a faculty member at the Shell Lake Arts Center. Rock is a student at UMD.

Annie Dunham, a student at MIT, and Ben Kunselman, a teacher at Lake Holcombe, show the depth of the musicians playing in the Shell Lake Community Band. They share a common bond as Shell Lake alumni and former members of the band program.

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Sign? What sign?

Public notices

Saturday, July 9 Betty J. Ashlin, no age given, Rice Lake, hit a deer at the intersection CTH M and Morningside Road in Birchwood. The accident occurred at 5:20 a.m. The vehicle was towed with front damage. No injuries were reported.

Henry J. Scheltens Jr., 61, Normal, Ill., was driving on CTH A, just south of Dock Lake Road, when he hit a deer at 4:21 p.m. No injuries were reported.

Sunday, July 10 Charles A. Denninger, 61, Minong, found himself trapped under his tractor. Denninger was pulled out and brought to the Spooner hospital by ambulance even though he said he was OK. The tractor had rolled over on top of him off of Frog Creek Road.

Thursday, July 14 Peggy L. Moore, 46, Siren, hit a bear with her vehicle driving down Hwy. 70, just east of Perch Road. The vehicle had damage to the front passenger side, but was not towed. No injuries were reported and the bear ran off.

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Instead of work or cleaning house, Watch your kitten play with a toy mouse.

They are as cute as they can be, Perhaps you’ll think about taking three.

Twenty-eight choices of kittens or cats, Now tell me what you think about that.

Cats for adoption: 1-year-old female black/white shorthair; 6-year-old black/white neutered/ declawed shorthair; 4-year-old neutered black/white longhair; 10-week-old female shorthair tortie; 9-year-old spayed/declawed black shorthair; 1-year-old spayed brown/white Abyssinian mix; two 8-week-old black male shorthair kittens; 2-1/2month-old male shorthair black/brown tiger; 5month-old male tan/white shorthair; 5-month-old black shorthair; 3-month-old male black/brown tabby; 3-year-old all-white neutered medium-hair and many new kittens from 6-9 weeks old.

Dogs for adoption: 2-year-old male chocolate Lab/rott mix; 5-1/2-year-old spayed Doberman/Lab mix; 4-year-old large neutered black/silver malamute/shepherd mix; 4-1/2month-old female black Lab mix pup; 1-year-old neutered black Lab; 5-year-old female shar-pei mix; 9-month-old male collie/rott mix; 3-year-old brindle male pit bull and a 9-month-old 3-legged terrier/boxer/shepherd mix named Capt. Jack.

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THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to the above-named Defendant: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after July 20, 2011, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Clerk of Circuit Court, 2201 County Justice Center, 1420 State Hwy. 25 N, Barron, WI 54812-3004, and to Wiley Law, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 21 S. Barstow Street, P.O. Box 629, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702-0629. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint within 40 days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 13th day of July, 2011.

WILEY LAW, S.C. James Flory Attorneys for Plaintiff Wisconsin State Bar No. 1017421 21 S. Barstow Street P.O. Box 629 Eau Claire, WI 54702-0629 Telephone (715) 835-6171 Facsimile (715) 835-4222

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Tuesday, July 5 Debra L. Lundwig, 53, Eau Claire, called in to report a hit and run that occurred the previous day. At approximately 4:45 p.m. Lundwig returned to her vehicle after canoeing and noticed damage to the front of her vehicle. It appeared that a vehicle had run into the front of her car. Lundwig’s car was parked at the Church Road landing, near Brill River. Lundwig noted there was a white truck at the scene when they left the car, and when she returned, the truck had already left. No note was left with her vehicle.

William M. Wright, 63, Livingston, Texas, was riding his Harley motorcycle southbound on CTH I near Trout Road, in Birchwood, when he hit a deer, lost control, skidded sideways, flew off the motorcycle and into the ditch. Wright was transported to the Spooner hospital by ambulance with complaints of neck pain, scrapes and bruises. The accident occurred at 2:02 p.m.

Washburn County Area Humane Society

PUBLISHED SUMMONS TO: Chrystal T. Iveland n/k/a Chrystal T. Webb 2132 12-3/4 Avenue Cameron, WI 54822

WNAXLP

Monday, July 4 William L. Merrill, 48, Webster, hit a deer while driving westbound on Hwy. 70 at Dawn Road in Stone Lake. The accident occurred at 9:52 a.m. No injuries were reported.

Danielle L. Anderson, Spooner, speeding, $175.30.

Gerry L. Chasteen, Trego, battery, $299.00.

Robert E. Holcomb, no address given, failure to support child, $52,847.45, state prison, extended supervision; failure to support child, $75.00, state prison, extended supervision, twice.

Plaintiff, vs.

STEVEN J. IVELAND 108 Wisconsin Avenue Cameron, WI 54822 RONALD E. JACOBSEN 120 Second Street Dallas, WI 54733 LOIS A. JACOBSEN 120 Second Street Dallas, WI 54733 CHRYSTAL T. IVELAND n/k/a Chrystal T. Webb 2132 12-3/4 Avenue Cameron, WI 54822 BARRON COUNTY CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT 1420 State Hwy. 25 North Barron, WI 54812 Defendants.

(July 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT EAU CLAIRE COUNTY BRANCH 2 ROYAL CREDIT UNION 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, WI 54703 Plaintiff vs.

EUGENE J. GEISSLER 319 E. Lake Drive Shell Lake, WI 54751 CHRISTINE M. GEISSLER 245 Dwight Street Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 CHEM-MASTER, INC. 1912 Truax Blvd.

Eau Claire, WI 54703 GTP Towers II, LC 750 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL 33487-3612 ACC TOWER SUB, LLC 750 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL 33487-3612 THE BANK OF NEW YORK c/o ABS Structured Finance Services 101 Barclay Street, Floor 4 West New York, N.Y. 10286 Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No.: 10CV505 Case Code: 30404 By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled action on September 10, 2010, the undersigned Sheriff of Washburn County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse in the City of Shell Lake, in said county, on the 14th day of Sept., 2011, at 10 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the Judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Lot Three (3), Block Three (3), Pine Lane Plat, City of Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 319 E. Lake Drive, Shell Lake, WI TERMS OF SALE: Cash DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check within ten days after confirmation of sale.

Dated this 13th day of July, 2011.

Terry C. Dryden, Washburn County Sheriff Donald R. Marjala - Lawyer Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C. P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT (15 U.S.C. SECTION 1692), WE ARE REQUIRED TO STATE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON OUR CLIENT’S BEHALF AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING STATE OF WISCONSIN TOWN OF BASHAW - WASHBURN COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that a special town meeting of the Town of Bashaw, Washburn Cty., Wisconsin, will be held in the town at N3410 Sawyer Creek Rd. on August 2, 2011, at 6 o’clock p.m., for the purpose of reviewing road employee applications.

Dated this 20th day of July, 2011.

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GARAGE SALE

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Washburn County, Wis.

Fri. & Sat., July 22 & 23

WANTED: PART-TIME GENERAL ROAD EMPLOYEE

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Application deadline is August 1.

For specifics and employment application, please contact Jerry Trcka at 715-635-8629.

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On their way to the beach, this man and his dog pass a sign that apparently they overlooked.

It says “No pets on beach.” - Photo by Jessica Beecroft

A petition for formal administration was filed.

THE COURT FINDS: 1. The decedent, with date of birth 02/17/1924, and date of death 01/14/2011, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 410 Smith St., Spooner, WI 54801.

2. All interested persons waived notice.

THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 10/11/2011.

2. A claim must be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

BY THE COURT: Eugene D. Harringon Circuit Court Judge July 8, 2911 Kathryn zumBrunnen P.O. Box 96 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-3174 Bar Number 1016913

(July 20, 27, August 3)) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BARRON COUNTY

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(July 20, 27, Aug. 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Gertrude Zach Order Setting Deadline for Filing a Claim (Formal Administration) Case No. 11PR32

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The following coaching positions are available in the Shell Lake School District: • High School Head Volleyball Coach • High School Assistant Volleyball Coach Interested persons should submit a letter of application to: Jim Campbell, Athletic Director School District of Shell Lake 271 Highway 63 540685 36-37b 47-48r,L Shell Lake, WI 54871 The Shell Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

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MANUFACTURED HOMES

Never used 3 bedroom singlewides for only $28,900 built in 2005 prior to the State foundation requirements. Perfect cottages and farm hand homes. Several to choose from at Town & Country Housing Bus Hwy 53 between Eau Claire & Chippewa Falls (715) 8341279 (CNOW)

NOTICE TO BID TOWN OF SARONA

The Town of Sarona is requesting bids to place 2”x20’ of hot mix asphalt on .6 mile of Grouse Road. For more information, contact Russ Furchtenicht at 715-469-3329 or 715-931-8352.

Send bids to: Russ Furchtenicht, W6167 Silo Rd., Sarona, WI 54870. Bids will be opened on Monday, August 8, 2011, at 7 p.m., at the Sarona Town Hall. The Town of Sarona reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids.

Victoria Lombard, Clerk 541554 48-49r WNAXLP

FOR SALE BY SEALED BID 1994 72-Passenger Bluebird Transit-Style School Bus 162,000 miles.

STATE OF WISCONSIN TOWN OF BASHAW - WASHBURN COUNTY The Town Board of the Town of Bashaw, Washburn County, Wisconsin, hereby provides its written notice and an agenda of the public meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Bashaw for August 4, 2011, at 6 p.m., at the Bashaw Town Hall. The town chairperson, or a designee, has provided communication of this pubic meeting to the requisite news media and to the official town newspaper, if any. The public may provide comments to the town board if a period for public comment is noted on the agenda and upon recognition by the presiding officer.

AGENDA 1. Call to order.

2. Roll call/Quorum call/Verification of public notice and approval of agenda of the town board meeting.

3. Public comments and suggestions from residents of the town and other persons present. Introduction of guests.

4. Specific matters intended for discussion and possible action by town board for closed session under one or more of the below-noted closed-session exemptions and reasons that allow for closed session: i.19.85(1)(c).

5. Specific matters intended for discussion and possible action by town board for reconvened open session. (Optional) Future meeting agenda/Discussion and possible action on future town board agenda, including specific items for inclusion on or exclusion from future agenda.

6. Adjournment.

Dated this 20th day of July, 2011.

STATE OF WISCONSIN TOWN OF BASHAW - WASHBURN COUNTY I, Jerry Trcka, on August 4, 2011, as the chief presiding officer at this properly noticed and called town board meeting of the Town of Bashaw, Washburn County, Wisconsin, announce and give notice to those present at this open meeting that a motion to convene the town board in a closed session meeting was made by a town board supervisor prior to this announcement and notice.

The nature of the proposed business to be considered in the closed session by the town board is fhe following: Road employee interviews.

The specific statutory exemption or exemptions under s.

19.85, Wis. stats., claimed for which the closed session is to be authorized are the following: 19.85(1)(c).

If the motion to convene in closed session is approved by the town board, I will then announce the closed session and request the public to leave the public meeting location, where the town board will meet in closed session, except that those specific persons named in the motion will be allowed to attend all or part of the closed session of the town board, in accordance with the motion.

Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk 541502 48r WNAXLP

Sealed bids marked bus bid will be accepted at the district office until noon on August 19, 2011.

School District of Shell Lake 541555 Bus Garage, 715-468-7763 or 48-49r 38-39b,c Boyd Anderson, 715-491-9388

NOTICES

The Washburn County Zoning Committee will hold a business meeting Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott Building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING REZONE REQUESTS Rezoning requests have been filed with the Washburn County Zoning Office for changes in the zoning district. The public hearing will be held July 26, 2011, at 4 p.m. in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott Building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

BIRCHWOOD Township: Romaine Quinn, Birchwood, Wisconsin. A request to rezone approximately 20 acres: Map #BI 489, 20 acres Part of S1/2 SW FRL 1/4 Sec 30-37-10 Town of Birchwood from Agriculture to Residential Recreational 2, to separate existing dwelling from rest of parcel and to create 3.92-acre lot to create a buffer from future development.

PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS Conditional use requests have been filed with the Washburn County Zoning Office. This public hearing will be held July 26, 2011, immediately following the rezoning requests in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

BIRCHWOOD Township: Timothy & Jennifer Farr, Little Canada, Minnesota. Map #BI 153C/record id# 34409 - 5.26 acres, Part of Govt.

Lot 5 Section 10-37-10, Town of Birchwood, requesting to have a conditional use permit to place a 1980 14’x70’ mobile home on the property. Division 6 Sec. 38-361 (9).

BARRONETT Township: Marissa Kirk, Shell lake, Wisconsin. Map #BA 2E/record id# 12 - 5.06 acres, part of NW FRL 1/2 Section 2-3713, Town of Barronett, requesting to have a conditional use permit to place a 1978 14’x60’ mobile home on the property.

Interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard. The committee will deliberate in “Open Session.” Handicapped access is available through the south door; parking is near the door. This agenda and the subsequent meeting minutes are averrable in large type. If you need assistance, please call Lynn Hoeppner at 715-468-4600, prior to the meeting.

Webster Macomber, Zoning Administrator 540898 47-48r WNAXLP

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY

IF YOU USED THE ANTIBIOTIC DRUG LEVAQUIN AND SUFFERED A TENDON RUPTURE, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles Johnson 1800-535-5727 (CNOW)

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FOR SALE BY OWNER: 2-BR, 2 full baths, master suite, 3/4-loft cottage, full furnished guest cabin, 21/2-car garage, in-floor heat, 4 acres, 1/4-mile from city of Shell Lake on Sand Road, $265,000.

Call 715-468-2054, after 6 p.m. 46-49rp FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 BRs, 2 full baths, 2-car attached garage, full part. finished basement, 2 blocks from Shell Lake High School. $119,500.

Call after 6 p.m., 715-4682054. 46-49rp COMPLETELY RENOVATED: 3-BR, 1-bath home in quiet Spooner neighborhood.

New kitchen, new bath. $89,900. 715-416-2734.

47-48rp FOR RENT: 3-BR, 2-bath home, 2-car detached garage, nestled on five acres, 2 miles out of Shell Lake. Available Sept. 1.

715-468-4427. 48rp

NOTICE FOR BIDS SALE OF LP TANK SHELL LAKE AREA FIRE ASSOCIATION

The Shell Lake Area Fire Association (SLAFA) is accepting bids for the sale of a 500-gallon LP tank including fuel. The tank is 45-50% full. The tank is located at the Shell Lake Fire Hall, 400 6th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI. The tank must be removed by August 22, 2011. Minimum bid $650. Sealed bids must be submitted to the SLAFA, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871, or delivered to the Shell Lake City Administrator’s office, 501 First Street (City Hall) by 3 p.m., Monday, July 25, 2011. For further information, contact Fire Chief Keith Dahlstrom at 715-520-0384.

541014 47-48r WNAXLP Bradley A. Pederson, Secretary/Treasurer

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Required skills: Intermediate to extensive experience in Microsoft Access, competent in Microsoft Word and Excel, Quickbooks and Publisher. Well organized, exceptional customer-relation skills. Send cover letter, resume and references to Storme Nelson, Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary and Nature Center, N2384 Hunt Hill Road, Sarona, WI 54870 or by e-mail to director@hunthill.org, 715-635-6543.

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TEACHER ASSISTANT – CORRECTIONS SEARCH EXTENDED PART TIME WITC SUPERIOR CAMPUS

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking a learning-focused, creative and dynamic individual for a part-time Teacher Assistant - Corrections at the WITC Superior Campus. The ideal candidate will responsible for providing assistance with the instructional process in accordance with the educational objectives of the College. Responsibilities include reinforcing instructional concepts, demonstrating activities, and developing materials and resources. The teacher assistant must have the ability to conduct classes with supervision and to work effectively with students, faculty and other staff.

Qualifications include: Two-year associate degree or two-year diploma or four years of related occupational experience, or a combination of education and experience totaling four years. Must have experience with corrections/ law enforcement, ability to demonstrate familiarity with equipment and software packages and ability to work under occasionally stressful conditions.

Deadline to apply: July 29, 2011

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JULY 20, 2011 - WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER - PAGE 23

Summer school students showcase their talents

A metal sculpture found in the garden between the Wallflower Cafe and The Potter’s Shed. — Photo by Ivy Morrison

Little Peyton stopped to smell the flowers in her busy life. — Photo by Ellie Nelson

A macro photo of a lily flower. — Photo by Lindsey Martin

A macro photo of a flower. — Photo by Alyssa King.

A macro photo of a tiger lily. — Photo by Brook Kidder

The Advanced Digital Photography class at Shell Lake summer school took a field trip to Hunt Hill on Thursday, July 14. Posing on the bridge is Ellie Nelson, Alyssa Smith, Ivy Morrison, Heidi Fredrickson, Alyssa King, Lindsey Martin and Brook Kidder. — Photo by Larry Samson

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People you should know

Rachel Scribner

The Rachele Scribner file

Full name, age: Rachele A. Scribner, 33 Family: Husband – Andrew, Children – Nathan, Austin and Gavin Occupation: Seamstress-alterations/eBay store- SisterBlessings Washburn County resident since: 1989 Hobbies/interests: Church, family, gardening, hunting, Claim to fame: Fashion design Favorite sport to play: Volleyball Favorite sport to watch: Baseball Place I would most like to visit: Ireland Person I’d most like to have dinner with, dead or alive: Andrew Scribner (husband) Best movie I ever saw: “Message In a Bottle” Favorite TV show: “Extreme Home Makeover” Music I listen to: Country Favorite Stooge: Moe Favorite dish: Lasagna Last book I read: “A Woman's Heart” by Beth Moore My friends would describe me as: “Betty Homemaker” – type that also runs a business, doing what she loves – sewing!

My first job was: Donatelle's IGA- cashier I’d like to be remembered for: Being a good mother and wife.

Rachele Scribner

Rachele Scribner has been living in Shell Lake since she was in seventh grade. Her family moved here from Glenwood City in 1989. Her parents are Randy and Rebecca Wickman.

When she first came to Shell Lake, she lived west of town, just off of Sand Road. She took part in volleyball and basketball at the Shell Lake School. She excelled in sports and competition.

Scribner started sewing when she was very young.

She even made her own prom dress and now runs a business to share her talents with the community.

Her items can be found on eBay, under the store name, SisterBlessings.

“I try to keep the store stocked with items on eBay, but they sell fast!” she says.

She also does all sorts of mending, alterations and sewing tasks for the community on a regular basis.

Need your jeans hemmed? Need your dress altered?

Need something custom fitted? She can do it. Not only does she do little mending jobs, she makes quilts, hygiene products, dresses and more. Those who don’t have the time or skills can bring their project to Scribner to get it done with a smile.

Scribner belongs to the Shell Lake Full Gospel Church, where she sews costumes for the “Easter Alive” play that is presented at Easter almost every year. This church is where she started going on missions trips, traveling to Mexico, Texas and around Wisconsin as she performed with the drama team.

On a daily basis, she can be seen working in her garden, sewing, raising her sons and cooking up meals for her family. She has her home stocked with all sorts of items she cans every year, not to mention her homemade salsa. She makes her own spaghetti sauce, jam and salsa with fresh items from her garden and around the area.

Scribner strives to be a devoted mother, wife and friend to those who know her.

So, next time you see her, be sure to smile and wave. Rachele Scribner is someone you should know. - Jessica Beecroft

Know of a candidate for “People you should know”? E-mail us at wcregister@centurytel.net

Rural communities may lose post offices

by Maureen McCollum Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - The U.S. Postal Service may close some rural post offices throughout Wisconsin.

U.S. Postal Service spokesman Pete Nowacki says the organization lost $8.5 billion last year and is on track to lose money again this year. Because of that, the postal service could close up to 28 rural post offices in Wisconsin. It looks at a post office's usage and whether another facility is nearby.

Nowacki says if the post offices close, rural carriers will provide services to communities that lose offices.

"In most of these communities that we're looking at now, the carrier already delivers to some people in that community," says Nowacki. "So for those folks, there's really not a huge impact on how they go about their daily business. It's the people who make the daily visit down to the post office to pick up their mail that things are going to change a little for."

But some say it will affect communities. Judy Hansen is the former postmaster at the Mount Sterling Post Office, one of those that could be shut down. She says the post office is an important meeting place for the tiny village.

"If we allow this to happen, it will be just the beginning," says Hansen. "There will be more and more and more. There are other places for them to save money, rather than balancing their budget on the backs of us, the little people."

Hansen says she's not convinced that relying on a rural carrier is as convenient as having an office in town.

It could be a couple of months before the postal service makes any final decisions.

Camp out

LEFT: Scout Leader Barb Haynes helps Brittany Clark and Raemie Hammac cook their hot dogs over the campfire. The less-than-perfectlycooked hot dogs were good after a day of hiking and swimming. The Scouts were camping out at Hunt Hill on Thursday, July 14. — Photos by Larry Samson RIGHT: Camping out and learning to cook their own food over a campfire were the Brownies in Troop 4475 (L to R): Skylar Leach, Alexis McCracken, Anna Klassa and Kayla Haynes. What they learned was that they could have fun anywhere as long as they were with friends.

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Meet the contestants

Dakota Robinson

by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE – One of this year’s Miss Shell Lake contestants is Dakota Lee Bozek-Robinson, 14. Dakota will be a freshman at the Shell Lake High School this fall. She has two older brothers, and quite the collections of pets; including: three Chihuahuas, one hound dog, three cats, two gerbils, one degu and nine chinchillas!

With activities from her sports of tae kwon do, basketball, volleyball and softball, to her volunteering with Happy Tonics, she keeps quite busy.

Dakota plays the flute, trumpet and French horn. She also sings in the school choir. She is an FFA and art club member, part of the yearbook staff, Girl Scouts, 4-H, and she also does theater.

The person Dakota most admires is Helen Keller, “because she overcame her disadvantages and used it to help other people overcome their own disabilities.”

Her favorite sports team is the Green Bay Packers. Dakota was born just hours after they won the Super Bowl in 1997. And, according to Dakota, her first word was “Packers.”

Miss Shell Lake contestant Dakota Robinson. - Photo by Jessica Beecroft Dakota will be singing for her talent and is sponsored by the Washburn County Register and Dahlstroms Lakeside Market.

There are three candidates vying for the title of Miss Shell Lake. The pageant will be held Friday, Aug. 27.

The Register will profile each contestant in the coming weeks.