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Vets office position cut to 80 percent

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Vol. 121, No. 25 • Shell Lake, Wisconsin

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A pack of fans

New position will be reviewed after six months

Phantom of the North See page 18

by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE – There was a strong turnout at the personnel committee meeting Monday, Feb. 8, at the Washburn County Government Center. The issue of a veterans office assistant being an 80-percent position instead of a full-time position was on the agenda. The courthouse meeting room on the first floor was overflowing with concerned citizens, including several veterans. Carl Krantz,

Yes vote on school referendum will keep school operating at current level See Vets, page 10

Impact would be $43 more for each $100,000 of property value

Weaving a strong safety net See page 6

Packers fans at Indianhead Medical Center are back row (L to R): Renee Blazer, Linda Nielsen, Patty McKee and Brenda Albee. Front: Gwen Bartholomew and Trudy Druschba. More photos on page 11. — Photo submitted

by Jessica Beecroft WASHBURN/BURNETT COUNTIES – Spooner School District voters in Washburn and Burnett counties will be asked Tuesday, Feb. 15, to allow the school district to levy $2.35 million per year - above the current state-imposed revenue limits - for the next four years. “It would mean the new property tax for a $100,000 valued property would only go up about $43 a year,” said William Kauffman, clerk of the Spooner Board of Education. The new proposed referendum is not to add more teachers, more classes, or even to offer gourmet meals to the stu-

dents, school board members note. The extra funds will be used to address annual budget deficits caused by structural flaws in the state school funding system, past declining enrollment and rising annual operating costs and would allow the district to continue operating at bare bones - to keep the school as it is, according to Dr. Don Haack, school district superintendent. This is the second such referendum presented to Spooner School District voters. In 2007, voters passed a $1.6 million referendum to help meet operating expenses. That referendum expires at the end of this school year (2010-11). School board members and supporters of the referendum have stated that now is not the time to pull back from fully supporting the district’s curriculum and programs, especially in light of the fact the enrollment decline of the past decade has shown a reversal. To cut back on staff and programs would be a giant step

backwards, likely resulting in more students leaving the district via the open enrollment program.

choices to deal with the issue,” Johnson said. “We can sell it, remove it or update it, for a cost of approximately $1.8 million.” The county owns the dam, but it has an agreement with North American Hydro for power from the 300-foot-long, 29foot-high dam. The structure was built nearly 100 years ago and updated in 1937. Committee members chose to review that agreement at their next meeting before moving forward and making a decision on the issue. Minong Flowage Dam is on the Totagatic River in Washburn County and is

used for recreation and hydroelectric power purposes. At normal levels it has a surface area of 2.5 square miles. It is owned by Washburn County.

Critical to programs Tuesday’s referendum is critical in fully supporting current programs the district offers, including a commercial training program where students can train and then test for a commercial driver’s license, and learn other job-related skills via a current metal fabricating class, which recently benefited from the donation of a metal bending machine. “Not every student is interested in foreign language, but they might jump at the chance to get their CDL license training at school.” Phillip Markgren, president of the board of education, noted. The district also spends $1.2 million in transportation alone, being one of the geographically largest districts in the re-

See Referendum, page 6

Minong Flowage Dam fails analysis

County has three options, commissioner says

SPORTS Pages 12 - 15

by Jessica Beecroft WASHBURN COUNTY – The aging Minong Flowage Dam which spans the Totogatic River west of Minong failed a recent dam failure analysis, highway Commissioner Jon Johnson told members of the county’s executive committee Monday, Feb. 7. “It wasn’t designed to hold a 1,000year event (flooding), and we have three

Prescription drug program The committee also reviewed the NACO Prescription Drug Program that can be utilized by all citizens of Washburn County to help with their prescription costs at no cost to the county for the program. More information on the program will be published in future reports by the Register.

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Foreclosures in Washburn County five times higher than in 2000

by Jessica Beecroft WASHBURN COUNTY - Washburn County foreclosures remain at record high levels. The county had fewer foreclosures in 2010 than in the previous year, but numbers are still much higher than in earlier years, and in fact, were more than five times higher last year than in the year 2000. Filed foreclosures over the past 10 years were: 2000 - 20, 2001 - 27, 2002 - 38, 2003 - 45, 2004 - 28, 2005 - 37, 2006 - 49, 2007 - 93, 2008 - 99, 2009 - 121 and 2010 113. Jeri Bitney, broker and Realtor with Coldwell Banker of Spooner, has some firm opinions on the foreclosure crisis. “People used their home equity as a bank, borrowing money against them to

pay bills,” she said. “One family had a house worth about $45,000, and got a loan for $62,000 to pay bills. The lender told the appraiser the amount of the loan needed, so the appraisal and loan went through. When they wanted to sell, they had to ask for too much money to pay it off and no one would buy it.” She also noted that debt-to-income ratio has become “way too lenient” in recent years. “Lately, it has improved, requiring people to have lower debt to qualify,” she said. Bitney also noted that not everyone is cut out to own a home.

Lending practices Something else to consider is the fact that lending practices have changed. Reduced lending and underwriting

Proposal to combine committees tabled

Washburn County Roles and Responsibilities Committee discusses possible combinations of committees in efforts to save costs. Shown are: Beverly Stencel, Jeff Kohler, Michael Keefe, Michelle Jepson, Dan Hubin and Clay Halverson. Not pictured is Steven “Fluffy” Sather. - Photo by Jessica Beecroft

by Jessica Beecroft WASHBURN COUNTY - The county’s roles and responsibilites committee met Thursday, Feb. 3, to discuss the possibility of combining some of the county committees in an effort to save costs. Several options are being considered. One proposal is to trim the number of committees/boards from 14 down to seven. The project is still in the preliminary planning stages, but the committee would like to finish the combining of committees before the spring election in April.

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Some possibilities discussed at Thursday’s meeting included putting the executive committee with the law enforcement committee, combining finance and personnel, combining health and human services, aging and veterans committees and combining the forestry and highway committees. Other combinations are being considered. The possible changes are being reviewed by departments head this month.

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standards spurred on by Community Redevelopment Act banking requirements are now making an impact on home ownership. It wasn’t all that long ago that there existed what many felt was the “perfect loan” for people who were small-business owners with little income, according to their tax returns. Had bad credit? No problem, there was a loan program available for you. Didn’t have any income? Again, no problem, there was a loan program for you, too. Just filed bankruptcy? Yep, there was a loan program for you, as long as you were at least one day out of bankruptcy. Then it all changed. Almost as quickly as they came, the various loan programs went away.

Although there are many factors for them going away, perhaps no factor was as big in the elimination of stated income loans as the 4506T. The 4506T is a document that allows the lender to go and pull your tax returns with the IRS for the last few years. Prior to only a couple of years ago, virtually no lender required that you signed the 4506T when applying for a loan. Today it’s unusual to hear of a lender who will give you a loan without a signed 4506T on file. Now, rather than just making a loan applicant provide their income documentation prior to underwriting of a loan application, most lenders require that applicants also sign the 4506T so that they can actually verify income information.

Centralized county office building still being considered

by Jessica Beecroft into one building. The county WASHBURN COUNTY - Disowns approximately 34 acres cussion at the Monday, Feb. 7, in the Spooner area off the public property and land sale highway, and it was noted committee meeting focused on a that such a location would be proposed centralized county ofmore central in the county and fice building with the aim to be much easier for all citizens save money while better serving in the county to access. the public. Place to recycle The committee is sending out Tim Brabec, chair of the inquiries to department heads Kiko Murphy, on how many offices they need. maintenance su- solid waste/RCC committee, Clay Halverson, the commit- pervisor, reports asked the public property and tee’s vice chair, said, “A one- to the public land sale committee if they level facility with good property and would be willing to provide a parking,” would be ideal. land sale com- small space for a recycling The main reason for going for- mittee. - Photo by center. Brabec said, “If you ward with inquiries on this proj- Jessica Beecroft got the spot, we’ll be ready.” Brabec said he would “guarect is to save money. The antee it would look decent.” committee has contacted Michael Keefe, the county’s administra- The requirements would include a recytive coordinator/finance director, to find cling box, fence and a shelter for the perout what the potential cost savings son manning the center. He said they are would be if the county combined several currently paying Northwest Regional Planning Commission for recycling servoffices to a central location. Elected officials would have to remain ices and would like to start saving money in the courthouse, but the other offices right away by using county space. from around the county could be moved

New aging director named

by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE - Washburn County has a new program director for its Unit on Aging program. Tammy Tom-Steinmetz, of Boyd, will begin her new position Feb. 22. She majored in sociology, psychology and communications at UW-Superior, then received a bachelor’s degree from Lakeland College in arts, and finally a master’s degree from Cardinal Stritch in

business administration. Tom-Steinmetz currently works for Try Mediation as the executive director. Try Mediation is a nonprofit organization that offers “cost-effective dispute resolution” services for family and community matters, serving Chippewa, Eau Claire, Dunn, Pepin and Buffalo counties. She has served there for about four years, but is looking forward to her new position in Shell Lake.

SPOONER — Keeping with what small-town America is about, two Spooner community events are helping each other out this year. For years, just before Jack Pine Savage Days begins, a large banner stretches across Hwy. 63 in downtown Spooner, reminding people of the dates for the upcoming event. This year there will be a brand-new banner shared by Jack Pine Savage Days and the Washburn County Fair. Along with that, there will also be a new sign on the back of the Washburn County Fair entrance sign displaying the dates of both events. Since the events are held different weeks, both organizations are also sharing of some of the same equipment. “It’s great to be from a community where friends and neighbors can come together and help each other out,” stated Jared Kidder, a committee chairman for this year’s county fair.

The Washburn County Fair will be held July 28-31, and will celebrating 100 years. Visit their Web site at www.washburncountyfair.com for more information. Jack Pine Savage Days will be Aug. 4-7. Their Web site is www.jackpinesavagedays.com. “No matter how much effort the committee puts forth, it is the people who make or ruin the enterprise — the one is accomplished by a real-live interest and the spirit of lend-a-hand. The other will come of its own accord if you are indifferent,” a quote taken from a 1912 Spooner Advocate. — submitted

Washburn County Fair and Jack Pine Savage Days share resources

Candidates named for Washburn town elections

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Contests in 10 towns on April 5

by Gregg Westigard, Register staff writer WASHBURN COUNTY – The list of candidates for offices the 21 towns in Washburn County is now complete. There will be at least one contested race in 10 towns and no contests in 11 towns. Four of those 11 do have a new candidate running unopposed. All the candidates, who were nominated at caucuses during January, will be on the April 5 spring election ballots. All towns elect a town chair and two supervisors in the odd-numbered years. Most towns also elect a clerk and treasurer. The clerk and treasurer positions have been combined in four towns, one of which has made the office appointed.

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SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Downtown Lakefront Events Committee cordially invites you to request an application to exhibit at the ninth-annual Shell Lake Art Festival 2011, which will be held on the grounds adjacent to the beachfront pavilion. Applications are now available. The art festival is Saturday, July 2, in Memorial Park in Shell Lake. Applications can be picked up at the Shell Lake City Hall or by contacting the art festival director, David H Haessig, at dnjhae@centurytel.net. Application deadline is March 31. This is a juried fine art and fine craft show, and applications are juried by three slides or photographs of current work. Local fine artists and craftspeople are encouraged to apply. — from SLDLEC

Washburn County Board seeks youth representatives

SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Board of Supervisors invites youth in grades 9, 10 and 11 who are residents of Washburn County to apply to serve as youth representatives on the county board. This initiative provides Washburn County youth an opportunity to play a valuable and active leadership role in the governance of the county while enhancing their interest in the operation of local government and civic participation. Two youth will be selected to serve a one-year term, April 2011–April 2012, and three youth will be selected to serve a two-year term, April 2011–April 2013. “Youth who are currently serving in these roles have found their experience to be very educational and a good use of their time. County board supervisors have been very supportive and recognize the value of having the voice of young people on the board,” said Annette Bjorklund, 4-H youth development educator in Washburn County. Application materials are online at washburn.uwex.edu or contact the Washburn County UW-Extension Office in Spooner, 715-635-4444 or by email at annette.bjorklund@ces.uwex.edu. Deadline for submitting application materials is Monday, Feb. 14. The University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA. — from UW-Extension

Three towns elect a constable and one elects a member of the sanitary board. All positions are for two-year terms. The town of Minong is the exception to the norm for the other Washburn towns in several ways. It is the only town that appoints, rather than elects, its clerk/treasurer. It is the only town with five persons, rather than three, on its town board. Two supervisors are elected in the even-numbered years. And it elects a constable. Minong also has the most interesting election this spring. The town numbers its supervisor seats while most towns group the candidates together, with the top two vote-getters of up to four names elected. This year, Jim Smith and Russ Robinson are running for supervisor seat number one. The same Robinson and Smith are also running for supervisor seat number two. If one of them wins both positions, one of the spots will be left vacant and the town board will appoint someone to fill the spot. Smith is one of the incumbent supervisors. The other incumbent, Harold “Smokey” Smith, is running unopposed for town chair to replace the retiring chair Lester “Skip” Fiedler. Incumbent constable Fred Briggs is being challenged by Erik Gulbrandson.

While Minong has the most interesting ballot, there are also contests in Bass Lake, Birchwood, Chicog, Evergreen, Gull Lake, Long Lake, Sarona, Springbrook and Stinnett. There are unopposed new candidates in Barronett, Crystal, Spooner and Trego. All incumbents are running for re-election unopposed in Bashaw, Beaver Brook, Brooklyn, Casey, Frog Creek, Madge and Stone Lake.

Contests There are races for town chair in Bass Lake, Springbrook and Stinnett. In Springbrook, town Chair Lawrence Neste has been on the board for 60 years. He is being challenged by David Baumgarden. Supervisor Arlyn Helm is running for re-election against John Baranek and Larry Neste. Supervisor Mark Thompson is not running again. Stinnett has three contests. Incumbent Chair William Groat is facing William Turner. On the supervisor ballot are incumbent Jon Sheehan plus Brian Takala, William Turner (also running for chair), and Terry Kannegiesser. Supervisor Linda Asp is not seeking re-election. And town clerk Barbara Love is facing Lori Hartford. Love has been clerk for 26 years. Bass Lake has races for chair and each

supervisor seat. Present Chair William Hinkfuss is being challenged by Laura Kilmer. Incumbent Supervisor Robert Reinert is facing Charlie Vig for seat one. Supervisor seat two is open and being contested by Guy McFarren and Lee Magnuson. James Gobel is not running again. In Chicog, Supervisor Steven Loisell is facing Donna Fairbanks for seat one. Cathy McDowell is challenging incumbent clerk Mary Anderson. And treasurer Teresa Corrie has a challenger, Marilyn A. Anderson. Gull Lake, Long Lake and Sarona all have contests for open supervisor positions. On the ballot in Gull Lake are incumbent Thomas Thorp joined by Jason Rabuck and Cari Johnson. Tom Parker Sr. is retiring. In Long Lake, Brett Westphal and David Haessig are seeking the seat of retiring Supervisor Wes Mohns. In Sarona Wayne Berman is not running for supervisor again. On the ballot for the two seats are incumbent Jacob West plus Paul Hagen and Charles Hoffman. In the other two races, town clerks are being challenged. In Birchwood, clerk Vicki Busick is facing a challenge from Mary Gibson. And Evergreen clerk Ella Marie Hills is facing Mary Zehn.

Washburn County town candidates / April 5 election

All terms are two years CH = chair; S = supervisor (two for each town)/some supervisor seats are numbered; CL = clerk; T = treasurer C/T = combined clerk/treasurer position; Const = constable; (I) = incumbent.

Barronett. CH: Aaron Nielsen (I). S: Jerry Chartraw (I) and Doug Kelder (I). CL: Patricia Parker (I). T: Maria Lord (I). Bashaw. CH: Gerald Trcka (I). S: Steven Degner (I) and Dale Damon (I). CL: Lesa Dahlstrom (I). T: Lynn Hoeppner (I). Bass Lake. CH: William Hinkfuss (I) and Laura Kilmer. S: seat No. 1: Robert Reinert (I) and Charlie Vig. seat No. 2: Guy McFarren and Lee Magnuson. CL: Kathy Pfister (I). T: Carolee Lundsten (I). Beaver Brook. CH: Gary Johnson (I). S: Dan S. Kling (I) and Tom Perlick (I). CL: Nancy Erickson (I). T: Betty Hubin (I). Sanitary district: write-in Birchwood: CH: Romaine Quinn (I). S: Richard Stowe (I) and John Nelson (I). CL: Vicki Busick (I) and Mary Gibson. T: Rebecca Christensen (I). Brooklyn. CH: Gerald L. Graham (I). S: Chris Burke (I) and Robert J. Voight (I). CL: Darlene E. Smith (I). T: Patricia Barrett (I).

Casey. CH: Gene Bethel (I). S: Danny J. Swearingen (I) and Michael Wallace (I). CL: Corinne Slabaugh (I). T: Cherie Luell (I). Chicog. CH: Patrick W. Wilcox (I). S: seat No. 1: Steven Loisell (I) and Donna Fairbanks. seat No. 2: Bruce Johnston (I). CL: Mary W. Anderson (I) and Cathy McDowell. T: Teresa Corrie (I) and Marilyn A. Anderson. Crystal. CH: Hank Graber. S: George K. Rhinehart (I) and Harry Sorenson. CL: Abigail E. Schmidt (I). T: Anne M. Focht (I). Evergreen. CH: Melvin “Bill” LaPorte (I). S: Larry Lawrence (I) and Tim Kessler (I). CL: Ella Marie Hills (I) and Mary Zehn. T: Mary Wahlstrom (I). Frog Creek. CH: Douglas Denninger (I). S: Michael Waggoner (I) and Katherine Walker (I). CL: Jo Anne Denninger (I). T: Debbie Radzak (I). Gull Lake. CH: Katherine Berndt (I). S: Thomas M. Thorp (I), Jason Rabuck, and Cari Johnson. C/T: Lolita Olson (I). Const: Robert Morgan (I). Long Lake. CH: LeRoy Sandridge (I). S: seat No. 1: Ed Olund. seat No. 2: Brett A. Westphal and David Haessig. CL: Marcia Kampf (I). T: Ruth Ann Dinga (I). Madge. CH: Michael Baker (I). S: William

Lennox (I) and Jay Hands (I). CL: Michelle Jung (I). T: Zachary Tranmer (I). Minong. CH: Harold “Smokey” Smith. S: Seat No. 1: Jim Smith (I) and Russ Robinson. seat No. 2: Russ Robinson and Jim Smith. Const: Fred Briggs (I) and Erik Gulbrandson. Sarona. CH: Russell Furchtenicht (I). S: Jacob West (I), Paul Hagen, and Charles Hoffman. CL: Victoria G. Lombard (I). T: Susan Krantz (I). Spooner. CH: John Fenniman. S: Ed Fischer (I) and Pat Savage (I). CL: Carol A. Strunk (I). T: Joan Avery (I). Springbrook. CH: Lawrence Neste (I) and David Baumgarden. S: Arlyn Helm (I), John Baranek, and Larry Neste. C/T: Kathleen Helm (I). Stinnett. CH: William P. Groat (I) and William Turner. S: Jon Sheehan (I), Brian P. Takala, William Turner, and Terry Kannegiesser. CL: Barbara Love (I) and Lori Hartford. T: Mary Jo Weber (I). Stone Lake. CH: Robert Lester (I). S: Ted Crandell (I) and Jack Coddington (I). C/T: Barbara Ruprecht (I). Trego. CH: Gary Campbell (I). S: Wes Huffer (I) and Howard Schmock (I). CL: Barb Norton (I). T: Amy Costello (I). Const: William Allard (I).

Stephens has the support of former Govs. Tony Earl, Ed Garvey, Sens. Bob Jauch, and Mary Hubler, all Democrats. Among Kloppenburg’s backers are Democrats Kathleen Falk and Spencer Black. Only Winnig is running an endorsement-free campaign and claims he is free of commitments. The League of Women Voters has a voters guide on its Web site (lwvwi.org),

but Prosser did not respond to their request for information. Each candidate has a Web site with more of their own statements.

Supreme Court primary election Tuesday Spooner school funding only other Washburn issue

by Gregg Westigard WASHBURN COUNTY – The spring primary election is Tuesday, Feb. 15, but aside from a funding referendum in the Spooner school district (see separate story), the only issue on the ballot in Washburn County is the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Justice David T. Prosser Jr. is seeking a second 10-year term on the court. Prosser was appointed to the court in 1998 and is the fourth most senior member of the court. He is being challenged by Joanne F. Kloppenburg, Joel Winnig and Marla Stephens. The top two finishers on Tuesday will go on the April 5 spring election ballot. A Supreme Court election is nonpartisan, but several of the candidates list backers with political connections on their web sites. Prosser lists the endorsement of 57 Republican members of the state Legislature and has former Republican Govs. Tommy Thompson and Patrick Lucey as his campaign chairs.

kloppenburgforjustice.com justiceprosser.com stephensforjustice.com winnigforjustice.com

Wendel named fisheries biologist for Washburn and Burnett counties

SPOONER — Jamison Wendel has been named fisheries biologist for Washburn and Burnett counties according to John Gozdzialski, regional director for the Department of Natural Resources 18county Northern Region. He replaces Larry Damman who recently retired. Wendel begins his new assignment this month. Wendel will have management responsibilities of conducting fishery evaluations of lakes and rivers in his area. Along with assistance and advice from local conservation organizations and cit-

izens, he will make management recommendations on fish stocking, regulations and acquisition of land parcels needed to protect, preserve and enhance the fishery in area waters. The new fishery biologist started with the department in the Spooner Treaty Fisheries Unit where he has served since 2000. Wendel, his wife Shannon, and their two children live in Shell Lake. He enjoys hunting, fishing, basketball, skiing and baseball. — from WDNR

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Letters to the editor

Walker making impressive strides

Thanks to Gov. Scott Walker, contributions made to health savings accounts are tax deductible once again. The law brings Wisconsin citizens the same opportunity afforded citizens in 46 other states. The health savings account allows workers and employers to make pretax contributions to a savings account based on anticipated health-care costs. The funds can be used to meet health-care expenses during that tax year. The law applies to this tax year and will benefit taxpayers on returns filed in 2012. This is one more option for individuals to use their pretax dollars to make health-care decisions, which benefit them and their

families. Most Americans want to make their own health-care decisions. They do not want the government making those decisions for them. HSAs give workers and employers another health-care option. They are also important to those who are self-insured and/or have high-deductible insurance plans. These tax deductible saving accounts are a tool to keep down the cost of health-insurance premiums. When companies can rely on HSAs, it makes it easier for businesses to provide health insurance to employees. Wisconsin Manufacturing and Commerce promotes HSA tax cuts as an “ef-

fective tool to help lower health insurance premiums.” Walker is respecting the concerns of citizens. He is listening to groups who represent local business community and know what is needed to provide a productive economic environment that attracts highly skilled workers. By focusing on tort reform, health-insurance reforms, and regulatory reform, Walker is making impressive strides toward getting Wisconsin back to work.

The Jan. 12 issue of the Register contained an article about retired Rep. Dave Obey. This prompted a memory of his campaign sign slogan, “He’s for Us.” Obey was instrumental in the stimulus package program that took billions of tax dollars from us to be redistributed with

highly questionable results. Obey voted for cap and trade, which would have been a disaster for businesses, farms and us individuals. Obey voted for government-run health care, which has now been deemed unconstitutional by a federal judge,

against the will of a plain majority of us. A quote from Thomas Jefferson, “We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt.”

On Monday, Feb. 7, I found a flyer in my grocery bag from the local grocery store in Spooner. In essence it is an invitation for a free progressive meal, including bus transportation between the three schools.

This event is fully sponsored by the PTA and community members and happens to take place just two days before a $9 million school referendum on Feb. 15. I have serious concerns about who is paying for this event and if the real mo-

tive to influence the outcome of the referendum.

Was Obey for us?

Suspicious conduct

Sondra Maanum Vice chair, Barron County Republican Party

Ron Nyman Superior

Arthur and Ellen Jacobs Spooner

Washburn County all-agency conservation meeting set

SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Land Conservation Committee is sponsoring an all-agency meeting for various county, state and federal agencies involved in conservation issues. The meeting is an opportunity for the land conservation committee to hear other agency representatives discuss what is

going on in Washburn County. Agencies invited to this year’s meeting include the Department of Natural Resources, National Park Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, UW-Extension, and the Washburn County Land and Water Conservation Department. This year invitations will also go out to the Minong

Flowage Association and the Long Lake Preservation Association to discuss their aquatic invasive species activities. The meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17, in the county boardroom from 1 to 4 pm. The meeting is open to the public. — from WCLCC

Jeremiah S. Emerson, Spooner, possess/illegally obtained prescription, $100.00, probation, sent. withheld. Sean M. Ganyo, Sarona, possession of THC, $230.00, probation, sent. withheld; possess drug paraphernalia, $80.00, probation, sent. withheld. William R. Holst, Rice Lake, violate domestic abuse injunction, $406.00, probation, sent. withheld; bail jumping, $406.00, probation, sent. withheld. Neil J. Johnson, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $263.50. Daniel J. Luba, East Troy, reckless driving, $103.00. Veronique Z. Muckle, Detroit, Mich., resisting or obstructing an officer, $299.00, other sentence. Mark A. Wilkie, Springbrook, disorderly conduct, $249.00. Ronald W. Bieber, Hayward, speeding, $175.30. Stephen K. Blomquist, Chetek, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; speeding, $225.70. Adam B. Bristow, Heyworth, Ill., speeding, $175.30. Megan T. Fulweber, Ashland, seat belt violation, $10.00; failure to have passenger seat belted, $10.00.

Austin S. Galloway, Boyceville, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. John V. Gargulak, Birchwood, passing on hill or curve, $175.30. Lyle K. Gutknecht, Hampstead, Md., disorderly conduct, $263.50. Joshua W. Guyer, Shell Lake, operating unregistered snowmobile, $169.00. Daniel S. Haakenson, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Miranda D. Hunter Claremboux, High Bridge, seat belt violation, $10.00. Gregory L. Krantz, Sarona, speedometer violations, $175.30. Tiffany A. Lee, Mellen, seat belt violation, $10.00. Daniel J. Luba, East Troy, speeding, $175.30. Tony D. Mortensen, Baraboo, speeding, $200.00; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Lona M. Noll, Webster, speeding, $200.50; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Ronald D. Powers, Trego, failure to yield for yield sign, $175.30. Michael J. Raimer, Hayward, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Robert F. Sanford, Hayward, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. John W. Schara, Edgar, discharge firearm from across highway, $217.90. Brandon L. Schmidt, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Jeffrey R. Sells, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Andrew J. Skoug, Eau Claire, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; speeding, $200.50. Austin T. Spiller, Birchwood, seat belt violation, $10.00. Amanda M. Spreckels, Sarona, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Kristopher R. Staves, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Nicholas J. Szustecki, Woodruff, seat belt violation, $10.00. Robert E. Trenkenschu, Ridge, Ill., speeding, $175.30. Jared J. Walters, Rice Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50. Jennifer M. Wischmann, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $263.50.

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Accident reports

Friday, Jan. 28 Michael G. Holley, 39, from Florida Transportation, was southbound on Hwy. 53, north of Palmer Road, when the Frito Lay truck he was driving struck a deer. The accident occurred at 4:34 a.m. No injuries were reported, and the delivery truck had minor damages noted. The vehicle damage may result in less than $1,000 of damage, so only a stated report was given. Pamela J. Nichols, 19, Spooner, was southbound on Hwy. 53 when she went to pass a semi, lost control, ran into semi drive duals of the tractor and spun around, striking the underside of the trailer. Both vehicles stopped and the semi drove off before the officer arrived at the scene. The accident occurred at 3:25 p.m. No injuries were re-

ported, but the vehicle of Nichols was towed from the scene. Debra J. Perry, 47, Rice Lake, was driving toward the intersection of CTH D and Schoolhouse Road, when she lost visibility in the snow and ran into the back passenger side of the vehicle of Ryan N. Gregor, 36, Weyerhaeuser. The accident occurred at 3:40 p.m. Perry’s vehicle had moderate damage and Gregor’s vehicle had minor damage. No injuries were reported. Brent W. Krueger, 19, Spooner, slid into the ditch at 4:14 p.m. He was just north of Earl on Hwy. 63 when he lost control of the vehicle. No injuries or damages to the vehicle were reported. At 5:53 p.m., officers were called when a vehicle was in the ditch just south of the Veterans Wayside.

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President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 president@whitehouse.gov

Gov. Scott Walker 115 East, State Capitol Bldg. Madison, WI 53707 phone: 608-266-1212 email: govgeneral@wisconsin.gov Web site: www.wisgov.state.wi.us/ Congressman Sean Duffy (7th Congressional District) 2462 Rayburn Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515

Rep. Roger Rivard (75th Assembly District) Room 307 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952 Madison, WI 53707 608-266-2519 • 888-534-0075 rep.rivard@legis.wi.gov http://legis.wisconsin.gov/asmhome.htm Rep. Nick Milroy (73rd Assembly District) Room 8 North P.O. Box 8953 Madison, WI 53708 Rep.Milroy@legis.wisconsin.gov phone: 608-266-0640 fax: 608-282-3673

Sen. Robert Jauch (25th Senate District) Room 415 South P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us http://legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/sen25/news

Head-on collision in town of Swiss

TOWN OF SWISS – Two vehicles crashed head-on at about 10:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 31, on a straight section of Hwy. 77. Drivers of both vehicles were reported as having incapacitating injuries and were medically transported. Involved were Joshua Hunter, 21, Spooner, and Devin Greene, 18, Danbury. Alcohol and drugs were not thought to be involved. The reporting officer noted due to snowy conditions and emergency response vehicles, he was unable to tell which vehicle crossed over to the wrong side of the road. – with information from the Burnett County Sheriff’s Dept.

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The vehicle was towed and found to be registered to Betty L. Hayer, 71, of Hayward. Dwayne M. Leinen, 49, Manchesney Park, Ill., was driving northbound on Hwy. 53 at 6:10 p.m., when he went to apply the brakes and the trailer he was pulling started swerving and pushed his vehicle sideways, causing it to jackknife. The vehicle ended up in the ditch and the trailer overturned. Leinen’s passenger was Michael S. Hotham, 49, Erie, Ill., who was uninjured. Monday, Jan. 31 The vehicle of Peggy Mitin, 69, Spooner, was traveling on Hwy. 70, when it failed to compensate for the turn and ended up in the ditch. The driver was not on-site when the officer arrived. The vehicle was towed from ditch.

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Economic Development Corp. to receive funds from USDA

Will boost business and job creation and provide opportunities

WASHBURN COUNTY — The Washburn County Economic Development Corporation was recently awarded funds to make loans to boost small-business development, create jobs and strengthen the economy of Washburn County. The funding is being provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, which was authorized by the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of the 2008 Farm Bill. WCEDC is not a county operation, although it receives a portion of its operating budget from Washburn County. The WCEDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has operated since 2002. The WCEDC staff consists of Executive Director Richard Hartmann and administrative coordinator Marge Quinn and is directed by a 10-member volunteer board that represents specific areas of the county. The WCEDC mission is to expand the tax base, create new jobs and retain existing businesses in Washburn County. The WCEDC receives its funding from Washburn County, a contract for services to market and manage revolving loan funds from the Washburn County Industrial Development Agency, private business memberships and grants and aid from a variety of sources. According to Stan Gruszynski, USDA Rural Development state director, “This program provides direct support for rural small-business development by offering technical assistance and training to start-up small businesses. It might not

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Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners

Jan. 31- $30 Lavern Modrow, Punta Gorda, Fla. Feb. 1 - $30 Carol Heim, Spooner Feb. 2 - $30 Al & Jean Hobart, Spooner Feb. 3 - $30 Eric Shover, Downers Grove, Ill. Feb. 4 - $30 Karen Nord, Shell Lake

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seem like a lot, but oftentimes it is enough to get a start. This program creates opportunities for small businesses to prosper by giving them access to needed capital when it is most critical.” The RMAP will provide direct support for small-business formation and offers technical assistance and training to small businesses. The funding will also provide employment opportunities through investments, training and management assistance. The WCEDC was one of 75 successful national applicants under the grant competition, one of six in Wisconsin. The EDC will receive a $200,000 low-interest, 2 percent, long-term, 20-year loan to relend to eligible small new and existing businesses, 10 or fewer employees, in the county. The maximum loan amount will be $50,000. The borrower will have to provide a match of 25 percent of the loan amount. This match can include equity

in the business, cash and/or in-kind contributions toward the project loan. Gruszynski goes on to say that this initiative reflects the Obama administration’s commitment to rebuilding and strengthening rural communities. The purpose of Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Programs is to support the creation, development and ongoing success of rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises. Under the program, direct loans and grants are made to Microenterprise Development Organizations. The MDO uses the loan funds to establish or recapitalize an RMAPfunded rural microloan revolving fund. Eligible applicants may include microenterprises defined as a sole proprietorship located in a rural area or a business entity, located in a rural area, employing 10 people or fewer that are in need of $50,000 or less in business capital and/or in need of business based techni-

cal assistance and training. A microentrepreneur is defined as an owner and operator, or prospective owner and operator, of a microenterprise who is unable to obtain sufficient training, technical assistance or credit other than under the RMAP. For more information visit w w w. r u r d e v. u s d a . g o v / BCP_RMAP.html. USDA Rural Development is the lead federal agency for rural development needs returning nearly $936 million this past year to rural Wisconsin communities. Funds are used to finance and foster growth in home ownership, business development, and critical community and technological infrastructures. Further information on USDA Rural Development programs is available at a local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting the Web site at www.rurdev.usda.gov/ wi. — from WCEDC

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs using technology to reach vets in new ways

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs has created new outreach tools designed to make it easier for Wisconsin veterans of all ages and eras to learn about important developments and issues that may affect them. The Wisconsin Veterans Registry and the WDVA Facebook page are new approaches to reaching the state’s more than 417,000 veterans. “These are new ways to make it easier for service members to stay up to date on important issues,” says Ken Black, WDVA secretary. “It’s our job to help veterans connected with the benefits and services they have earned, and we’re focused on bringing new ideas and new technology to bear on that challenge.” Wisconsin veterans registry The service is an e-mail registry that sends automatic updates whenever sig-

nificant developments occur on health issues, hazard exposures and state and federal benefits and services. Veterans can find a link to sign up for the free registry at the WDVA Web site: www.WisVets.com. The type of information that the Wisconsin Veterans Registry is designed to disseminate can be extremely important. For example, last year the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced key rule changes that provide easier access to entitlements for Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange. The registry is designed to deliver information on health issues, including Agent Orange, Depleted Uranium and post-traumatic stress disorder; changes to state programs and services such as the Wisconsin GI Bill and the property tax credit for disabled veterans; and important federal notices on veterans issues.

1951 - 60 years ago

• Mrs. Adolph Kirkreit entertained guests at a paper party. • The card party held at the Henry Mangelsen home was well-attended in spite of the cold weather. They took in $10 for the polio fund. • Ethel and Bob Sexton, Donna Hile and Nina Mangelsen attended a birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Albee, Shell Lake, in honor of Patricia. After lunch, they motored to Spooner and attended a picture show. • Lorain Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Anderson, was honored at a luncheon given by the Wisconsin Jersey Cattle Club in Madison. Lorain was chosen as Washburn County Champion Jersey Calf Club 4-H member and was awarded a special 4-H Honor Certificate. He was a member of the All Day Workers 4-H Club.

1961 - 50 years ago

• Lee Hubbard, caught an 8-pound northern in the bay on Shell Lake. • R.W. Schrankel, Shell Lake, was given the exclusive use of the name Schrankel as a herd name in registering purebred Holstein-Friesian cattle. • Mr. and Mrs. Carl Vonderheid announced the birth of a son, Jeryl Alan. • Dr. Don Postle, Dr. and Mrs. Duane Flogstad, and Mrs. and Mrs. Earl Markgren enjoyed skiing at Ironwood, Mich.

1971 - 40 years ago

• Officers elected to the Shell Lake Indianhead Hospital Auxiliary were Mrs. Donn Dinnies, president; Mrs. Sharon Markgren, first vice president; Mrs.

The Wisconsin Veterans Registry is open to all Wisconsin veterans, their family, friends and anyone concerned about veterans issues. Veterans are encouraged to sign up for the Wisconsin Veterans Registry to begin receiving updates immediately. Updates will occur only when new information is available.

WDVA on Facebook With over 500 active users in less than a year, WDVA’s use of Facebook is a growing success. Posts to the social media site include upcoming events, announcements and news items from around the state. Veterans are welcome to post their own messages and events, provided they comply with a basic usage policy. For more information about the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit www.WisVets.com, or call WDVA toll-free at 800-WIS-VETS (9478387). — from WDVA

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Jacob Gullickson, second vice president; Mrs. Kenneth Hoar, secretary; and Mrs. Jennie Lund, treasurer. • A two-car collision occurred on Spring Lake Road, south of Shell Lake, when a car driven by Robert Viltz, 19, Shell Lake, and a car driven by Mrs. Warren Holman, Barronett, met on a sharp curve of a narrow snow-covered road. Three-year-old Phil Holman was treated at the Indianhead Memorial Hospital for facial cuts, bruises and a broken nose. • The Swiss Chalet was offering free lunch on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 14, for all snowmobilers. • Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bartels observed their 25th wedding anniversary.

1981 - 30 years ago

• What was to happen to the Chicago and Northwestern Railway right of way when the line was abandoned would be given some thought at the Shell Lake City Council meeting. • William B. Heino, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Heino, Shell Lake, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He would receive training as a law enforcement specialist. • Cheerleaders for the Shell Lake basketball team were Carrie Bixby, Lynn Richter, Megan Druschba, Lori Neuman and Robin Dahl. • Rick and Barb Anderson, Barronett, lost their barn to a fire. During the summer they had lost the roof and part of the structure during a tornado.

1991 - 20 years ago

• The latest addition to the Shell Lake Volunteer Fire Department was a 1970

fire truck purchased from Edina, Minn., for $36,000. • Judith Hendrickson celebrated her 90th birthday at Salem Lutheran Church. • Earning all-conference in wrestling were Nathaniel Melton, Steve Naglosky, Ken Ailport, Ty Hopke and Barry Stellrecht. • Heather Stouffer, Shell Lake, sang with the Mid-Americans, an award-wining student vocal jazz group at UWStevens Point.

2001 - 10 years ago

• Shell Lake students presented “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” during Prairie Fire’s Children’s Theatre’s visit to Shell Lake. Playing the prince was Marco Fields. Angie Richey was Mirror; Tyler Fredrickson was Raven No. 1; Katie Grocke, Raven No. 2; Amanda Haack, Raven No. 3; Amanda Burton, Good Queen; and Annie Dunham, Alec Roeser, Marlon Fields, Kayla Hillman, Amanda Pearson, Nicolas Pederson and Kenna Organ were the Seven Dwarfs. • All-conference wrestlers for Shell Lake were Trent Vanderhoof, Lance Schmitz and Brent Konop. • Holly Harrington, Shell Lake, was recognized with honors at UW-Stevens Point for attaining a high grade-point average. • Linda Degner, Shell Lake, was named Outstanding Fair Person for District 2. While a 10-year member of the Washburn County Fair Board, she made used of her skills and resources as a coowner of Bashaw Valley Greenhouse and a former 4-H and horticultural agent.

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Weaving a strong safety net

by Diane Dryden SPOONER - Rebecca LeMenager, a Korean adoptee by American parents, announced at age 3 that she wanted to become a pastor when she grew up. Being a child that knew her mind even then, she did become a pastor after finishing college at Hamline University in Minnesota and then attending the United Theoloical Seminary in New Brighton, Minn. Her calling led her to a 1,300-member United Church of Christ parish in Moline, Ill., population 43,000, at which she served for 11 years. Next came a call to the much smaller parish at Biwabik, Minn., where the entire town boasted no more than 954 people. She served there for seven years and then she met and married her husband, Mark. When he accepted a position as general manager of Zoe Communications–which owns the King Country, WGMO, WCSW and the River radio stations–they moved to the area, and Rebecca found her calling locally by being hired as the new director of Faith in Action in Spooner, replacing Barb Nelson, who is now serving with her pastor husband in Illinois. “There couldn’t be a better match for my skills,” she says. “I’ve worked tirelessly with and for seniors and have lots of experience in coordinating events and volunteers and, because of my background, I understand the basic inner structure of churches. I wanted to continue doing what mattered to the community and Faith in Action is a perfect fit for me.” LaMenager came to the job during this past Christmastime, and she is already brimming with enthusiasm because she sees how the Faith in Action network is a valuable connection for seniors to make so they can continue to stay in their own home. “We want to weave a strong safety net for seniors by providing our own services and also referring them to other organizations

to meet other needs. One of the things I plan to do soon is to meet with the directors of the state and county agencies to see how we can work together and how we can help each other. I also plan to contact local churches to share our mission with women’s groups and church members.” The national association of Faith in Action was established originally in 1984 and it came to Wash- The Rev. Rebecca LeMeburn County in 2005. In nager has been chosen as their very first, six years the new director for Washago, they served 46 recipi- burn County Faith in Acents, driving over 140 tion. – Photo by Diane miles to do so. Last year Dryden alone, the local organization had 42 volunteers who logged over 4,000 hours of direct serving, driving over 11,000 miles to do it. Naturally, this service group is always looking for more volunteers and you’ll be pleased to know that it is not a lifetime commitment to sign up to help. “We have people who chose their area of expertise and only want to be called when needed, like carpenters or packers when someone is moving. Some people sign on to do household chores; others we just call and if they’re available, they’ll work.” One of the beauties of the Sunday afternoon Valentine Vignettes, which Faith in Action puts on every February at the Spooner Wesleyan Church, is that

interested parties, volunteers or prospective recipients can attend and learn more about the program. This way there is no pressure to sign on when you don’t know what it’s all about. This year’s program will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13, and, if you’re just looking for a fun activity for a wintery day, you’re invited to come and have the benefit of lots of remarkable local talent, snappy masters of ceremonies, Larry Neste and Mike Bitney–yes he’s the district attorney–and treats made again this year by Jan Masterjohn. If you don’t know about Faith in Action, the organization is set up to provide services such as yard work, home repair, light housekeeping, shopping, transportation, safety checks or just friendly visits, which are all free of charge. They are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and all gifts are fully tax deductible. Volunteers receive training that includes a handbook and information on boundaries as well as the aging process, which includes recognizing signs of early dementia. All volunteers need to have references and there will be a background check for everyone’s safety. The organization also depends on the generous contributions of their concert sponsors, Schmitz’s Economart, Washburn County Aging and Disability Resource Center, the Spooner Medical System, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, the Community Bank of Spooner, the Shell Lake State Bank and the Bank of the West. The Faith in Action office, located in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Spooner, is staffed Monday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday noon to 2 p.m., and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. or you can call anytime at 715-6352252.

gion. Transportation costs use up a majority of money in the operating budget and much of the referendum increase is due to the rising cost of fuel to operate the buses. Two public forums have been held to address concerns over the proposed referendum and some citizens have questioned why the district doesn’t cut staff instead. It was noted the district is not overstaffing. Its teacher-to-pupil ratio is currently 14.9 to 1 while the Wisconsin state average is 14.7 to 1. Spooner is ranked in the top 8 percent of all schools nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, something board members have touted as being a great honor and one it wants to continue. Markgren noted that if the proposed referendum does not pass, programs and staffing will have to be cut. Personnel cuts have been discussed, and since personnel drive the school’s programs, programs will be affected. A complete list of possible cuts has not yet

been compiled but all areas have been up for discussion as the board considered the worst-case scenario of a failed referendum.

with a state-funding formula have not allowed for perpupil expenditures to keep up with inflation. The district was forced to make cuts over the past decade, from $2.5 to $3 million, all while trying to avoid major impacts on services for students. Those cuts include 12.25 regular teachers, six specialed teachers, 5.5 Title I teachers, two media specialists, 1.5 custodians, 1.6 secretaries, one custodial supervisor, .5 administrator, one supply clerk, five aides, one at-risk coordinator, a half-time psychologist, one guidance position and one audio-visual director.

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The question The question on Tuesday’s ballot will appear as follows: “Shall the following Resolution be approved? Be it resolved by the School Board of the Spooner Area School District, Washburn and Burnett counties, Wisconsin, that the revenues included in the School District budget be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, beginning with the 2011-2012 school year and ending with the 2014-2015 school year by $2,350,000 per year, for nonrecurring purposes.” The full referendum FAQ informational piece can be found on our Web site at www.wcregister.net.

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Northwest Wisconsin Destination Marketing Organization to hold kickoff and anniversary celebration

DANBURY — Do you want to bring new visitors to your area and new customers to your business while, at the same time, stretching your advertising dollars?

Northwest Wisconsin Destination Marketing Organization invites businesses, organizations and all those interested in collaborating marketing efforts to the 2011 DMO kickoff and third-an-

County youth attends National 4-H Congress

ATLANTA, Ga. — Michelle Smith, Trego, attended the 89th National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Ga., between Nov. 26-30, 2010. Smith was one of 46 high school participants representing University of Wisconsin Extension-4-H Youth Development at this annual youth leadership development conference. Partial funding for their participation is provided by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the 4-H program. The Congress provides youth, ages 14-19, a quality, educational and cross-cultural experience that exceeds what any state independently provides. It is designed to address the needs and issues of youth while helping to develop capable, competent and caring citizens. The program is built upon the Cooperative Extension System’s belief that young people can be significant partners in addressing the issues that face our nation especially those affecting youth. Each year a National Design Team of Extension educators, 4-H youth, and 4-H adult volunteers analyze current youth issues and determine the most effective ways to address them. The

Michelle Smith, Trego, attended the National 4-H Congress held in Atlanta, Ga., this year.

program combines plenary sessions, seminars, discussion groups and a service learning experience. The nation’s most outstanding community leaders, speakers and educators present the most current and timely information available. To learn more about 4-H Youth Development programs in the county, please contact the Washburn County UW-Extension office by calling 715-635-4444. — submitted

Foreign landowner notification

report, filing a late report or filing an inaccurate report can result in a penalty with fines up to 25 percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land. For AFIDA purposes, agricultural land is defined as any land used for farming, ranching or timber production, if the tracts total 10 acres or more. County government offices, bankers, realtors, attorneys and others involved in real estate transactions are encouraged to notify foreign investors of these reporting requirements. It is the foreign landowner’s responsibility to report the land transaction. An FSA-153 form can be obtained from your local county FSA office or for more information on AFIDA or any FSA programs, contact the Washburn/Burnett County FSA Office at 715-635-8228, Ext. 2, or visit the USDA Web site at www/usda.gov. — from FSA

Love multiplies

Ah, it’s that time of year when we like to exchange funny cards and eat boxes of chocolate. For some it is a time to send flowers or buy heart-shaped jewelry. According to Zig Ziglar, “Your mate doesn’t live by bread alone; he or she needs to be ‘buttered up’ from time to time.” At this time of year some of us like to send little messages of encouragement to our loved ones. My son, Matt, emailed me this message after receiving a valentine from me in the mail, “Thanks for your valentine card! I’m lucky to have such a great Suzanne mom. It means a lot Johnson to know how much you care.” Those three sentences mean more to me than the largest box of chocolates and the biggest bouquet of roses. Within a two-week span of time, three different people expressed to me how they were concerned about being

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able to have an equal amount of love for another. Expecting his second child in August, my son-in-law, Carl, expressed one day that he was wondering how he could love another child as much as he loves his daughter, Adalyn. My response was, love doesn’t divide, it multiplies, and he would understand when the second baby arrives, that yes, he will love that child just as much as he does Adalyn. When talking about babies one day with a customer, he too stated that he questioned his ability to love a second child as much as he did his first. Being older and wiser he said, yes, he was able to love the second and his third child equally as much. A grandmother made a similar statement when expecting her second grandchild. As for her too, love multiplied. The human heart is an amazing thing. We were created to have love for one another. In fact, the religion I follow commands that we love one another. I admit, sometimes it’s hard to even like someone, let alone love him or her. So I guess the challenge for me this valentine season is to encourage those I love and to overlook the shortcomings of others, as I hope they can overlook mine, remembering that everyone is going through something. A little kindness can go a long way.

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SPOONER — Evie Moore, Washburn/Burnett County executive director of the Farm Service Agency, reminds foreign investors who buy, sell or hold a direct or indirect interest in agricultural lands in the United States that they are required under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act to report their holdings and transactions to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Any foreign person who acquires, transfers or holds any interest, other than a security interest, in agricultural land in the United States is required by law to report the transaction no later than 90 days after the date of the transaction. Foreign investors must file Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act reports on form FSA-153 with the FSA county office that maintains reports for the county where the land is located. Failure to file a

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Thursday, Feb. 10-Sunday, Feb. 13 • Snow sculptures in Shell Lake’s Memorial Park. Thursday, Feb. 10 • The Shell Lake Lions Club will meet, 6:30 p.m., at the Shell Lake Community Center. • United Ostomy Association local support group meeting, 1:30 p.m., at the Spooner Health System. • 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. Friday, Feb. 11 • Indianhead Medical Center Relay for Life team bake sale, 8:3010:30 a.m., hospital lobby. All proceeds to Washburn County Relay for Life. Saturday, Feb. 12 • 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. Sunday, Feb. 13 • Faith in Action Valentine Vignette benefit concert, 2 p.m., Spooner Wesleyan Church, 1100 West Maple St. Tuesday, Feb. 15 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 will meet at 7 p.m. at the lodge. Wednesday, Feb. 16 • 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, Feb. 17 • 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, Feb. 19 • Alone Together, featuring the musical and vocal talents of Alan Granley, Janice Nelson and Jan Lee, 7:30 p.m., presented by Theatre in the Woods, at the Quam in Shell Lake. • Cabaret, featuring junior and senior high jazz ensembles, 7 p.m., Shell Lake Schools 3-12 building. • Compassion Connection fundraiser, Cornerstone Church, 106 Balsam St., Spooner, silent auction 6:30 p.m., entertainment 7 p.m. For more information, call 715-416-0323 or 715-416-2502. Monday, Feb. 21 • 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. Beginners to professionals. • 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. Wednesday, Feb. 23 • Free community supper, 4 to 6 p.m., St. Alban Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner. Thursday, Feb. 24 • 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. Saturday, Feb. 26 • Free community breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted.

March

Tuesday, March 1 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge. Wednesday, March 2 • Washburn County HCE meeting at UW-Extension meeting room, 9:30 a.m. • 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. to 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, March 3 • Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting, 4:30 p.m., Shell Lake City Hall meeting room. • Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Contact person Betsy, 715-520-7999. • Northwest Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1 p.m., lower level at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shell Lake. • Free community meal, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 409 Summit, Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All welcome. Donations accepted. Tuesday, March 8 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. All stayat-home or part-time-working moms welcome with their children. Wednesday, March 9 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted. • How to eat to be at the top of your game presentation by Karen Hurd via ITV, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Shell Lake High School. Register through Community Ed at 715-468-7815. Thursday, March 10 • The Shell Lake Lions Club will meet, 6:30 p.m., at the Shell Lake Community Center. • United Ostomy Association local support group meeting, 1:30 p.m., at the Spooner Health System.

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• 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, March 12 • 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. Tuesday, March 15 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 will meet at 7 p.m. at the lodge. Wednesday, March 16 • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library, 501 1st St., Shell Lake. The public is welcome.

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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 715-635-2768. • First Friends Playgroup open to all children. Focus on infants and their caregivers with sensory stimulation and movement experiences. Art project materials provided and the morning closes with circle music time and instrument exploration. 10 a.m. to noon at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner. Monday and Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch and a program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time, etc. For more information, call 715635-4367. 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. • Washburn County Historical Museum in Shell Lake, through the winter months, open every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 715-468-2982. 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. ••• 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 715635-4400. 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. The Genealogy Society Research Room at 206-1/2 2nd Ave., Museum Hewitt Building, Shell Lake, is closed for the winter. Volunteers will be available to help the public on appointment as weather permits. Call 715-635-7937 for more information. Shell Lake Alano Club Meetings on CTH B, 2 blocks off Hwy. 63. All meetings are nonsmoking Sunday 10 a.m. AA 6 p.m. AA Monday Noon AA 5 p.m. GA Tuesday Noon AA 7 p.m. AA Wednesday 1 p.m. AA 7 p.m. NA Thursday 1 p.m. AA 7 p.m. Al-Anon Friday 2 p.m. AA 7 p.m. AA Saturday Noon AA 7 p.m. AA Fourth Saturday of every month, Pin Night with 5:30 p.m. potluck and 7 p.m. meeting.

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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 email 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 at glenview83-jessica@hotmail.com. ••• 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 715468-2314 . 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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Compassion Connection expanding homes of healing

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Tax forms Federal and state tax forms are available at the library. 1040 instructions are not available yet. Closed Saturday, Feb. 19, and Monday, Feb. 21, the library will be closed for Presidents Day. We will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 22. Pizza party Thursday, Feb, 17, from noon to 3 p.m., grades 6-12 are invited to an Early-Release Pizza Party at the library. Students can eat pizza and fruit/vegetable and play the Wii or other games.

around you throughout the stay.” The residents are encouraged to help volunteer in the community as part of the healing process. It teaches them that life isn’t all about self but about taking care of others as well. If you need any help with a project, you can contact Candice Hopwood at 715-416-2502 or Debbie Jetto at 715-416-0323 to inquire on getting assistance. Currently, the Compassion Center has six male residents. You have to question how well anyone would get along when trying to overcome addictions, but the residents will already have been in treatment before going to the transition, or they will be on a doctor’s plan if they are addicted to prescription drugs. Several residents from Compassion Center have overcome addictions. Compassion Connection looks forward to bringing this home of healing to even more people in the future with the expansion of the women’s recovery program. If you have any questions about the program or would like to inquire about becoming a resident, please call Pastor Reg Meyers of Shell Lake Full Gospel at 715-4682895. Starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb 19, the Cornerstone Church in Spooner will be hosting a silent auction and entertainment to help raise funds for the new facility.

Story hour Library Fun For Little Ones is every Thursday from 10:30-11:1 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 www.shelllakelibrary.org and click on Library Catalog Online. Make it one of your favorites.

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Jauch says measure will honor Jason Zunker

MADISON — Sen. Jauch, D-Poplar, is co-sponsoring legislation that will extend health-insurance coverage for spouses and children of law enforcement officers who are killed in the line of duty. The legislation will mirror a law adopted last session that ensures firefighters families are rightfully taken care of when the firefighter is killed in action. The bill only applied to firefighters, and the benefits did not apply to spouses of police officers. “It is a great tragedy when a firefighter or public safety officer dies while performing their duties, but it doesn’t make any sense to treat the family of one type of public safety officer differently than

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another. Police officers and firefighters put their lives on the line to serve the public every day, and we must extend equal protection to surviving spouses and their families to honor their service,” Jauch said. Jauch said that there is an urgent need to pass this legislation in order to ensure that spouses of law enforcement officials are not left to fend for themselves while the state protects the families of firefighters. “These spouses and their families have already made the greatest sacrifice, and they should not be penalized simply because they are a relative of a police officer instead of a firefighter. It is a simple matter of fairness,” he said. Jauch noted that he had been contacted by Lisa Zunker, whose husband, Jason Zunker, a Chippewa County deputy, had been killed in a traffic accident in 2008. She is currently employed, but her employer does not offer health insurance, so

she bears a substantial additional cost for her health care. “She has a simple request. Make sure there is fairness in the economic protection for spouses of law enforcement officials with spouses of firefighters,” he emphasized. “In 2008 at her husband’s funeral, I recall telling Lisa and their parents that Wisconsin was grateful for his service, and we would do everything we could to honor him and support her. Now is our chance, and now it is our duty to correct the inequity and apply the health-insurance protection to her and other spouses of law enforcement officers.” Last session, the bill allowing firefighters families to keep their health insurance if they are killed in the line of duty, Act 285, passed unanimously in both the Senate and Assembly. This legislation is strongly supported by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association. In the last 10 years, 17 officers have been killed

fice as a part-time position, which includes the clause that the position is open to veterans only. This was recommended by Krantz, so that the person coming in would understand the needs of veterans and need less training when coming into the position. The committee voted 5 to 1, with only Romaine Quinn voting no, to the part-time position. The committee decided to expedite the process to get the position filled in time to let them train with the veterans secretary assistant before she retires. The position will be reviewed in six months to see if the staffing needs are met and the quality of service can be maintained with a part-time versus full-time staff member.

the county’s veterans service officer, addressed the committee on the importance of having a full-time person available to assist the veterans. “We have a great need currently and upcoming,” he said. Kathleen Lehmann, the veterans secretary assistant, is retiring, and instead of replacing her with another secretary position with the union, the personnel committee is starting a new position of veterans office assistant and making it a part-time position.

Several veterans came to tell the executive committee they would be doing a big disservice to the veterans community if they cut the staff hours at the veterans office. - Photos by Jessica Beecroft

Carl Krantz, veterans service officer, could only pray and hope the executive committee would give him full-time help.

in the line of duty including Zunker. The northern lawmaker said that he was very pleased that Rep. Dick Spanbaurer, R-Oshkosh, acknowledged the inequity of treatment between law enforcement and firefighter survivors and promptly sponsored the bill. “Protecting survivors of public safety personnel who lose their lives in the line of duty isn’t a partisan issue and his leadership will assist us in navigating this important bill through the legislative process. This legislation honors those who have lost their lives protecting the public while protecting the economic security of the surviving family members. While the families will never get over the pain of losing a loved one, we have an obligation to be there for them in their time of need.” — from the office of Sen. Jauch

The veterans office is open MondayThursday, and provides services to veterans throughout the county. Krantz says he won’t have enough help to keep the same level and quality of service to the veterans if he doesn’t have a full-time staff member to assist him. Not only does the office serve current veterans but a growing number of veterans coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan. Clay Halverson, executive committee chair, said, “It was never our intent to cut

Sculptures in the Park this weekend

SHELL LAKE — Sculptures in the Park, a snow-carving contest hosted by the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by CenturyLink, The Potter’s Shed and Cenex Shell Lake Travel Center, gets under way on Thursday, Feb. 10. The event runs through Sunday, Feb. 13.

Individuals, teams and groups will compete for prizes during this winter activity of carving fun. The sculptures will be on display at Shell Lake Memorial Park. For more information, call 715-4687239 or e-mail blue78wing@yahoo.com. — with submitted information

MADISON - Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb recently announced the appointment of Stephen Fitzgerald as superintendent of the Wisconsin State Patrol. “Stephen Fitzgerald brings outstanding credentials and a broad range of experiences that make him uniquely qualified to lead the Wisconsin State patrol,” Gottlieb said. “State Patrol staff, as well as our local, state and federal partner agencies, will greatly benefit from his law enforcement expertise and leadership.” He began his career as a Chicago po-

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services. We want to maintain the same level of services.” He went on to state that the committee understands that veterans are important and the services are needed, but they want to provide the services more efficiently for the county. Romaine Quinn, personnel committee member, said “This is not just someone who answers telephones. This is someone who has to know what is going on.” The position, he noted, not only will provide secretary duties, but be available to assist veterans and provide support to Krantz as well. The personnel committee approved the position for the veterans services of-

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With the Green Bay Packers winning Super Bowl XLV 31-25 on Sunday, Feb. 6, many are proud to wear the green and gold, and to show their support of the team, including the fans on Reinhart Drive in Shell Lake. — Photo submitted

Supreme Court remains divided over court spending

by Gil Halsted Wisconsin Public Radio MADISO - The seven members of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court are feuding over what some of them see as the abuse of power by Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson. Four justices are demanding the creation of a finance committee to oversee court spending. The court spent all day Friday, Feb. 4, arguing about the chief justice’s authority to spend taxpayer dollars on a children’s court conference and a statewide mental health initiative. Justice Michael Gabelman told the chief it’s not the value of the programs she’s signed off on, it’s the need for oversight from the other six justices. “The issue, it seems to me, is whether this is a court of one or this is a court of seven,” said Gableman. After hours of debate, the court ap-

proved in concept the creation of a finance committee that will include the chief justice and two other justices along with the chief state appeals court judge. The powers and duties of the committee will be hammered out later in a future open administrative conference. Justices Gableman, Roggensack and Prosser all said those details could be decided in closed meeting. But Justice Anne Walsh Bradley, with support from Justice Abrahamson and Crooks, insisted the meetings be open. “You’re covering up what is going on,” said Justice Bradley. “The light that is shining by being in public, as painful as it is, is better than having agendas that are really harmful to the court and the institution going on behind closed doors.” Bradley is convinced that the current effort to strip the chief justice of some of her power violates a 1978 constitutional amendment granting her those powers.

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Shell Lake celebrates the Pack, past and present

The businesses in Shell Lake’s Lake Mall held a potluck tailgate party on Friday, Feb. 4, in anticipation of the Packer-Steelers matchup in Super Bowl XLV. Shown (L to R): Gerry Chartraw, When the Green Bay Packers played in the 1997 Super Bowl, IMC staff held a tailgate Gerry’s 5th Ave. Salon; Suzanne Johnson, Washburn County Reg- party. — Photo submitted ister; Jill Schlapper, Tru-Gas; Patty Harmon, The Polish Parlour; Karen Berger and Veronica McCracken, both of Lake Insurance. The Showing their Brett Favre jerseys received a little grilling. The Packers went on to true colors were win 31-25. — Photo by Larry Samson the employees of the Shell Lake State Bank on the Friday before the Super Bowl weekends. Back row (L to R): Audrey CuShane sick, Williams, Gloria Butterfield, Sam Story, Tammie Everson, Ray Witte, Rose Sexton and Angie Anderson. Front row: Jan Bassett, Delores Zaloudek and Sharon GramChad Shelton did all of the grilling for the IMC tailgate party. — berg. — Photo by Larry Samson Photo submitted

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Wyatt Carlson hits the floor after he and Benjamin Yeske got tangled up on the loose ball. by Larry Samson SHELL LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; With a 54-41 win over the Turtle Lake Lakers, the Shell Lake Lakers boys basketball team added a win to the win column; a well-deserved win before the home-court fans. Turtle Lake is a good team in the middle of the Central Lakeland standings. Coach Dave Bouchard changed the Shell Lake offense going into the game. The team was playing a 3 and 2 offense and he opted for a 4 and 1 offense. He brought in Jon Lloyd to be the big man under the basket going with four quick guards that that could pass the ball in or

drive the basket. The change worked for the Lakers as the five players matched up well and played with a different intensity. Shell Lake shot nine 3-pointers for 27 points and had four players with doubledigit scoring. Double-digit scorers were Wyatt Carlson, AJ Denotter, Andy Melton and BJ Burton. At the free-point line the Lakers did not look so great, shooting 8 for 14 or 57 percent. Shell Lake will be traveling to Clayton on Friday, Feb. 11, for a conference matchup. Clayton will be a tougher game as they are 8-0 in the conference.

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Playing his best game of the season and with a career high of 12 points, Wyatt Carlson helped his team get their first win of the season, 54-41, over Turtle Lake on Tuesday, Feb. 1.

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by Larry Samson SHELL LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Leading by four points going into the final minutes of the back-andforth basketball game with the conference rival Turtle Lake Lakers, the Shell Lake girls could not maintain their level of play and faded to a more experienced team. When the smoke cleared, Shell Lake lost 54-48 as Shell Lake deliberately fouled Turtle Lake in the final minutes of the game. Turtle Lake was 12 for 16 at the free-throw line and the girls watched their win slowly fade away. In every close game, rebounds and turnovers are critical; they are opportunities or lost opportunities. If Shell Lake had had the same free-throw percentage that Turtle Lake had, the game would have been a tie. The old saying that a game is won or lost at the free-throw line was appropriate here. A turnover is a four-point loss for the team giving up the ball, the two points your team could have made and the two points that the other team could make. The girls will take these experiences with them, learn from them and it will make them better players and a better team. Shell Lake will be traveling to Birchwood on Thursday, Feb. 10, for a nonconference matchup and will host Clear Lake on Tuesday, Feb. 15, for their only game that week. RIGHT: Shania Pokorny was good for two on this play as the Shell Lake Lakers went down to the wire with the Turtle Lake Lakers. Shell Lake came out short in the final stretch, losing a barn burner at home, 54-48, on Tuesday, Feb. 1.

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Turtle Lake defender Alexandra Tschida uses her ability to get airborne to keep Colleen Knoop from shooting.

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Four Laker wrestlers advance to final round in conference wrestling match

Caleb Schmidt turned Nathan Fouks and pinned him with four seconds left in the first period to take first place in the 189 weight class. It was his third consecutive pin for the day. by Larry Samson CAMERON — The Shell Lake wrestling squad advanced four wrestlers into the final round of the Lakeland Conference wrestling meet that was held Saturday, Feb. 5, in Cameron. Freshman Tyler Kozial, wrestling at 103, advanced into the final round losing to Drew Wheeler from St. Croix Falls by a pin. Kozial took a second place with 30 team points in his first year wrestling varsity.

Brandon Anderson pinned Austin Bayer of Cameron in the quarterfinal. He placed second in the 171 class when he lost to Ethan Hrdlicka of Cornell/Gilman in the finals.

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With the heart of a wrestler, Brandon Anderson poses with his nephew, Blake Anderson, just seconds before his final match of the day. As Brandon’s wrestling career is winding down, Blake’s is just beginning, and he has a great role model to follow.

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Senior Tyler Anderson, wrestling in his last conference tournament, placed second after losing to Dylan Hendricks of Unity in a tight 4-0 decision. Anderson, wrestling in the 145 weight class, has been one of Shell Lake’s most dependable wrestlers. He will be in the toughest weight classes at regionals this Saturday, Feb. 12, at Boyceville. Senior Brandon Anderson, placing second, lost his match to Ethan Hrdlika of Cornell/Gilman in the final round. Caleb Schmidt brought home first place in the 189 weight class when he pinned Nathan Fouks of Clear Lake just four seconds before the end of the first period. Schmidt had three pins for the day. He is 39-4 for the season. Schmidt is one of the few true wrestlers that is not a football player who wrestles or a baseball player who wrestles. It is something you notice when you talk to him, how he presents himself and he walks out onto the mat.

The Shell Lake wrestlers will be going to Boyceville for the Regional 1 tournament for the Independence Sectional. This is the first step to state for the wrestlers. The top two wrestlers in each weight class will advance to sectionals, Saturday, Feb. 19. Shell Lake, Clear Lake, Boyceville, Spring Valley, Glenwood City, Elmwood and Turtle Lake/ Clayton will be competing at Region 1 on Saturday, Feb. 12.

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Shell Lake wrestling cheerleader Mckenzie Johnson had the honor of presenting Caleb Schmidt his first-place medallion in the award’s ceremony at the Lakeland Conference Tournament held in Cameron on Saturday, Feb. 5.

Freshman Tyler Kozial has had a great year wrestling in his first year on the Shell Lake varsity team. He is 29-10 for the season as he heads into the regional tournament to be held in Boyceville on Saturday, Feb. 12. The top two wrestlers in each weight class will advance on to sectionals.

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Robinson, Evander Holyfield, Oscar De La Hoya and so many more. Techniques will be taught by coach Amos and coach Maher. Amos has over 200 boxing fights and has been boxing since he was 9. He is a level three Olympic boxing coach, has coached for 11 years and has coached over 40 state champions. All protective headgear and gloves will be provided for participants of the class at no charge. Hand wraps and mouth guards are required for all class participation. A meet and greet will be held Tuesday, Feb. 15, from 5-7 p.m. Boxers will be demonstrating boxing techniques and sparring. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 715-4687776. — from The Body Shop

SHELL LAKE — Washburn County now has a state of Wisconsin sanctioned boxing club located at The Body Shop Fitness and Athletic Training Center in Shell Lake. Back Alley Boxing is a new club available for boys and girls, men and women. Students as young as 6 years old can participate but must be 8 years old to compete. Coed classes are available for ages 6 through 15, Tuesday and Thursdays, from 4 – 5 p.m. Shell Lake students may ride Bus 3, which has a drop-off point in front of the gym. Coed classes for ages 16 and up are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Classes start Thursday, Feb. 17. Classes will teach the fundamentals of traditional boxing as practiced by the greats, Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray

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SHELL LAKE — The registration deadline is fast approaching for the second-annual Shell Lake Sprint CrossCountry Ski Race. The race will take place Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Red Barn Ski Trails in Shell Lake.

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Hunter League Corrado Custom Tile: 601 Grandpas: 617 Splitting Swamp Llamas: 581 The Stone Pony: 570 John Meed’s Trucking I: 577 Jeff Nordby Trucking: 567

Jason and Jim: 573 Wholford Construction: 522 Adult youth Sam Hicks: 541 Archery Buddies: 478 Youth John Meed’s Trucking II: 224

Bow Hunter League Compounds Shell Lake State Bank: 747 Community Sanitation: 742 Granite Electric: 740 Double D’s: 738 Snag’s Bar: 527

Women’s Bearded Hens: 493 Red Brick Café: 458 Traditional Droptine Camp: 422 Timberland: 406 Putzes: 398 Inflamed Shoulders: 395

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Shell Lake Individual 103: Tyler Kozial placed is second and scored 30.00 team points. 112: Beau Skluzacek placed fifth and scored 12.00 team points. 130: Sam Livingston placed fifth and scored 19.00 team points. 135: Aaron Slinker placed sixth and scored 9.00 team points. 140: Dillon Hopke placed sixth and scored 14.00 team points. 145: Tyler Anderson placed second and scored 32.00 team points. 171: Brandon Anderson placed second and scored 30.00 team points. 189: Caleb Schmidt placed first and scored 39.00 team points.

215: Marlo Fields placed third and scored 27.00 team points. 275: Brian Marschall placed fourth and scored 23.00 team points. Team Scores Clear Lake: 346 St. Croix Falls: 316 Unity: 246.5 Shell Lake: 235 Flambeau: 227 Turtle Lake/Clayton: 131.5 Bruce: 129.0 Cameron: 128.5 Luck/Grantsburg/Frederic: 109.0 Cornell/Gilman: 103.5 Northwood: 77.0

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Indianhead Community Action Agency brings lots of help to the Souper Bowl. Dawn Wagner and Charie Peterson were on hand at last Thursday’s event, ready to serve.

The ICAA uses the vegetables grown at this garden to help supplement the fresh vegetables at the pantry. The ICAA food pantry is utilized year-round and the demand is growing.

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Second-place finishers were Cody Swan, Taren Farley and Brady Lehnherr. Third place went to Layne Olson, Koy Hopke, Dominic Hopke, Kevin Retzlaff, Christian Mirabal, Max Elliott and Cade Hanson. Carter Lawrence and Caprice Elliott finish in fourth place. — submitted

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CUMBERLAND — On Sunday, Feb. 6, 20 Shell Lake youth wrestlers participated in the youth wrestling match in Cumberland. First place went to Kale Hopke, Isaac Hopke, Donavan Balts, Blake Flach, Bryan Knoop, Jamison Lucas, Nick Eiche and Ethan Lyga.

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Donald Roger German, 79, died Feb. 1, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. Donald was born Jan. 14, 1932, to Harley and Mary (Melvin) German of Curtiss and was a 1950 graduate of Curtiss High School. He served his country in the United States Army from 1952 to 1955. He was united in marriage to Hermine Rauth in Germany on Sept. 4, 1954. Donald drove truck for the Teamsters Union and then became an independent truck driver from 1971 to 1989. He continued to drive truck for other people until his retirement in 1991. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Mary; sisters Margaret and Jeanette; brothers

Harold and Marvin; and a baby brother. He is survived by his wife, Hermine; children Orville German, Roger German, Debbra (Mark) DeKarske, Valerie Patricelli and Ronald (Karla) German; brother Warren (Marydona) German; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Feb. 8 at Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, with Pastor Arnold Enslin officiating. Interment followed at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery with military honors. Casket bearers were Orville German, Roger German, Ron German, Dan German, Mike German and Kenny German. The Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.scalzo-taylor.com.

William F. Menzel was born Nov. 10, 1917, in Chicago, Ill., to William F. Menzel and Elizabeth A. Roehrig. He passed away Jan. 30, 2011, at Spooner Health Systems at the age of 93. William spent his childhood years in Chicago, Ill., and attended Catholic school there. He and his brother, Ed, as children found many things to do in Chicago. Also, as their father was an electrical engineer for theaters in Chicago, they saw many shows. William entered the Army in April of 1941 and was sent to Fort Custer, Mich. He was next sent to Iceland where they built Quonset huts and metal buildings and work areas where they assembled vehicles for combat. Later, he became a company cook, then head cook and sergeant rating. Later they were sent to England and Scotland, then the invasion of Germany. After being wounded and spending two months in the hospital, he was sent home. He was awarded a Bronze Star, Rifle Badge and a Purple Heart. He served until July of 1945 when discharged. After the service, he worked as a steeplejack. Later, he worked as an interior and exterior painter. William also worked for 10 years in maintenance at the Hayward hospital and nursing home. William married Joyce Slayton in November of 1982. William is preceded in death by his sister, Alyce; brother Ed; son Danny; and stepson Lanny.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce; sister Betty McKenna; sons Gene (Jonel) and Dan (Deb); daughters, Donna (Wayne) Witthuhn, Judy and Sue; stepdaughters Dora Lee and Sandra O’Hare; grandchildren Scott Seehuetter, Jessica (Andy) Falk, Jedadiah Tinlin, Heather Menzel, Kristie Witthuhn, Charlie Witthuhn, Buffy (Jerry) Mohlman, Lynn Espersen, Dawn (Keith) Rury and Jenny Arzate; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Feb. 7 at the Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, with Fr. Bob Rodgers officiating. Interment followed at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery with military honors. Casket bearers were Dave Zimbrick, Frank Zimbrick, Dale Steinback, Dan Crye, Dan Menzel and Wayne Anderson. The Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.scalzo-taylor.com.

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Wilfred Henry Durand, 79, rural Spooner and Shell Lake, died at home Feb. 6, 2011, after a long illness. Wilfred was born Aug. 26, 1931, in the town of Scott, Burnett County, to Napoleon and Louise (Tetrault) Durand. He married Jean DesJardins on Jan. 22, 1949, and the couple had three children. He later married Judith Johnson Hovey on Oct. 18, 1974, and adopted her daughter, Denise. Wilfred owned and operated several small businesses in the Spooner area. He started Dur-A-Built Manufacturing in Scott Township, partnering with his cousin, Jack Durand. They moved the business into Spooner, where he would eventually sell out to Jack. Wilfred went into business selling Chrysler and Dodge vehicles at Durand and Randall Motors with Jim Randall. Later, he decided to try his hand at selling and repairing snowmobiles and Will’s Arctic Sales was opened on the south side of town. In 1979, Wilfred and Judy sold the Arctic Cat business and Wilfred semiretired to a small hobby farm in rural Shell Lake, where he was well known for his hobby of restoring 8N Ford tractors. He also built several duplexes for rental units and kept himself busy in his shop building furniture and tinkering on engines. He enjoyed stonework and visiting with friends. He loved to play the accordion and tell stories of his many practical jokes and adventures. Wilfred was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Clemency Pratt, Gertrude Quirk, Rachelle Stellrecht, Lucille Peck; and two infants. He is survived by his wife, Judith; sons Dan (Debbie), Spooner, and Duane (Therese), Shell Lake; daughters Debi (Ronald) Huebner and Denise (Steve) Swan, both of Spooner; grandchildren Nichole (Jay) Meister, Spooner, Rhona (Bobby) Kemp, Sarona, Lindsey (Adam) Kemp, Shell Lake, Michael (Christy), Vancouver, Wash., Kerrie (Aaron) Gamboni, Spooner, Ben Slater, Ramsey, Minn., Rachel Slater, Duluth, Minn., Shannon (Ryley) Blair, Lowry, Minn., Wade Huebner, Eau Claire, Jessi (Troy) Anderson, Shell Lake, Mallory, Shell Lake, Derek and Karly Swan, Spooner; 12 greatgrandchildren; brother Edward; sisters Dorothy Chamberlain, Bernadine Harris, Elsie Stellrecht and Irene Harris; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Feb. 9 at Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, with the Rev. Carolyn Mowchan officiating. Music was provided by granddaughter Kerrie Gamboni. Interment followed at Spooner Cemetery. Casket bearers were Mike Durand, Derek Swan, Ben Slater, Ryley Blair, Wade Huebner and Aaron Gamboni. The Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.scalzo-taylor.com.

Lake in 1986, began volunteering at Shell Lake Library, and became an active member of the Shell Lake Hospital Auxiliary and Salem Lutheran Church. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Arthur) Berlin, Shell Lake; her stepson, James Anderson, St. Paul, Minn.; grandchildren John Berlin, Eau Claire, Andrew Berlin, Bloomer, Claudia Berlin, Milwaukee, Eric Berlin, Menomonie, Jenny (Rich) Windberg and Steven Anderson, both of St. Paul, Minn.; and great-grandchildren Rylee and Connor. A private funeral service was held Feb. 5 at Salem Lutheran Church, Shell Lake, with the Rev. Carol Ann McArdell officiating. Burial was in Shell Lake Cemetery. The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Area churches Alliance

St. Francis de Sales

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: Sunday 6 - 8 p.m.

409 N. Summit St., Spooner Father Edwin Anderson 715-635-3105 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

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Baptist

Northwoods Baptist W6268 Cranberry Dr., Shell Lake; 4 miles south of Spooner on U.S. 253 Pastor Adam Dunshee 715-468-2177 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday service: 6 p.m. Wednesday service: 7 p.m.

Spooner Baptist W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor 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.

Faith Lutheran

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

Full Gospel Shell Lake Full Gospel

293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday: Celebration Worship Service: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 9 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.

Catholic

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St. Joseph's Catholic

Barronett Lutheran 776 Prospect Ave., Barronett Pastor Todd Ahneman 715-822-5511 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.

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

(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

Lakeview United Methodist

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

Long Lake Lutheran Church W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

Salem Lutheran, ELCA 803 Second St., Shell Lake 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.

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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.

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Trinity Lutheran

1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastors Will & Carolyn Mowchan 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (WELS) Hwy. 70 at Hwy. 53, Spooner Pastor Gene E. Jahnke 715-635-7672, Home: 715-354-7787 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class: 10:45 a.m.

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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.

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

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Celebrating the 100th day in school

Ethan Lyga dressed like George Washington for the 100th day of school celebration at Shell Lake Primary School.

Mrs. Miller’s kindergarten class just celebrated the 100th day in school. With only 81 days left for this school year, is it too soon to starting looking at colleges? Shown back row (L to R): Violet Nasman, Jaydon Heller, Chloe Zebro, Mary Clark, Marcus Carpenter and Ezra Davis. Middle row: Daeman Bieniewski, Malachi Trudell, Evan Fisher, Kennedy Mehsikomer, Edison Leckel and Jacob Kodesh. Front row: Jack Brunberg, Hadley Tims, Morgan Hoffman, Ethan Lyga and Joshua Tijerina. — Photos by Larry Samson

NORTHERN WISCONSIN - State Sen. Bob Jauch, DPoplar, said Tuesday, Feb. 1, that he is encouraged by conversations between Minnesota and Wisconsin officials that could lead to restoration of Minnesota-Wisconsin tax reciprocity. During a Senate confirmation hearing, Wisconsin Revenue Secretary Rick Chandler confirmed that he will continue ongoing discussions with Minnesota officials to try to restart the agreement that was terminated last year. Both Wisconsin Gov. Walker and Minnesota Gov. Dayton have directed their revenue staff to engage in conversations regarding reciprocity payments between the two states. Jauch and other legislators, who represent border communities, have encouraged officials in both administrations to promptly address reciprocity. Rep. Nick Milroy, D-Superior, recently sent a letter to Walker encouraging him to work with the new leadership in Minnesota to reopen the discussions. Last week, Jauch

spoke with Minnesota Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon, who has long been a strong supporter of reciprocity. The northern lawmaker applauded Walker and Dayton for their immediate attention to the reciprocity agreement. “Both governors are confronting enormous budgetary challenges. Their willingness to reopen discussions and examine alternatives to re-establish this valuable tax agreement demonstrates their understanding of the importance of reciprocity to Wisconsin and Minnesota taxpayers,” he said. “While revenue officials will have to work through complicated payment options, it is clear that there is a strong will on both sides to find a way to restore reciprocity.” In January, Dayton wrote a letter requesting Wisconsin pay Minnesota the final payment of almost $58.7 million that was due in December. Interest on that payment has grown by $262,136 and would amount to $896,336 if the bill was not paid until the new fiscal year that begins on July 1.

Negotiations to restore tax reciprocity encouraging

Phantom of the north

Last week, Jauch had made a statement on the Senate floor encouraging Wisconsin officials to find a way to repay Minnesota the final payment in order to “save substantial interest costs and, importantly, demonstrate Wisconsin’s willingness to continue to build a bridge of cooperation with our Minnesota neighbor.” “The 46,000 Minnesota and Wisconsin residents who have been adversely impacted by the elimination of tax reciprocity have reason to feel encouraged by the mood of cooperation exhibited by leaders in both states,” he said. “This 42-year agreement has been extraordinarily successful for citizens in both states who can feel optimistic that officials are spending time looking for solutions instead of assessing blame,” he said. Revenue commissioners and their staff will explore alternative options that would expedite payments from Wisconsin and be structured so that neither state would experience negative cash flow difficulties as a result of the agreement. Jauch said that Chandler indicated that the earliest the agreement could go into effect would be the 2012 tax year. - from the office of Sen. Jauch

Alone Together

A Great Grey Owl perched in a white birch tree was a unexpected visitor of Al and Betty Kunselman who live west of Shell Lake. They are sometimes called the Great Gray Ghost or Phantom of the North. This reclusive owl is rarely seen and little is known of their habits. — Photo by Larry Samson

A Great Grey Owl in flight can go quietly through the air thanks to the special feathers that dampen the sound as they fly. Their round faces look flat when they look straight on. They have no ear tufts like many owls do. The Great Grey Owl measures 24 to 30 inches tall with a wingspan of 4 to 5 feet.

Alone Together, a one-night concert event featuring the music and vocal talent of (L to R) Alan Granley, Janice Nelson and Jan Lee, will be held at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. This acoustic jazz trio will bring an intimate night of upbeat jazz, swing, smokin’ blues, ballads and Latin bossa beats. Tickets can be reserve online at www.titw.org or by calling the box office at 715-468-4387. — Photo submitted

Area Writer’s corner

by Sylvia Oberle, Stanberry Customs and rituals change slowly over the years. They often change according to social and cultural mores that become popular. Sometimes changes in our holidays disappoint us a great deal. But if you look into the origin of Valentine’s Day, you can be glad it has evolved into a romantic day.

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At one time, young women would place their names into a large urn. The city’s bachelors drew out a name. The woman was forced to be courted by that man for a year. The matches often ended in marriage. This custom was observed during The Ides of February feast celebrated in ancient Rome. Christians decided to join this feast with that of St. Valentine. The St. Valentine who sent love cards and letters is still somewhat of a mystery. One legend says Valentine was a priest serving during the third century in Rome. The emperor thought unmarried men made better fighters. So he made a law forbidding marriage for young men in the army. Valentine thought this rule was very unjust. So he disobeyed the emperor and continued to perform marriage rites in secret for many young lovers. Another story says Valentine was imprisoned and fell in love with the jailer’s daughter. He wrote her a letter and signed it “From your Valentine.” It’s a saying we continue to use today. Others say Valentine was put to death for helping people escape the harsh Roman prisons. The church

Sarona

A valentine from 1950. — Photo by Sylvia Oberle

Academic news

MENOMONIE — Megan Koschak, Birchwood, Bachelor of Fine Arts; and Jacquelyn Rich, Birchwood, Bachelor of Science, information and comm. tech., graduated from University of Wisconsin-Stout in December 2010. — WisconsinLink ••• ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Alexis Berger, Spooner, graduated magna cum laude on Dec. 18, 2010, from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology. — from TheLink

Births

Born at Indianhead Medical Center A girl, Aubrie Louise Bartheidel, born Feb. 1, 2011, to Larissa Bartheidel, Webster.

by Marian Furchtenicht

The party’s over and the Packers won! I don’t have a lot of news. I usually talk to the neighbors Sunday night but certainly didn’t want to bother them during such an important event. The Packers didn’t let us down even though the singer, Christina Aguilera, goofed up the national anthem. I was anxious to see the Black-Eyed Peas at halftime but turned out that wasn’t my kind of music! It was a good game though! I talked to June Wuethrich and she said her son, Gary, almost didn’t make it a couple of weeks ago after going into a coma. He spent some time in an Eau Claire hospital. He is home now but is going back and forth to Eau Claire for kidney dialysis. Our thoughts and prayers to him. He and wife, Cathy, own the Katty Shack. Sarona folks extend their deepest sympathy to Dave Mortensen and family in the recent and unexpected death of his son, Bradley. Sarona folks extend sympathy to Penny Stephen and Butch Eastman of Rice Lake in the death of their son, Jesse, 30. Penny lived in West Sarona for several years in the 1960s so is know by many here. Condolences to Ed Kinnick, Haugen, in the recent death of his beloved wife of 50 years, Beverly, 72. The funeral was Thursday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Haugen. Sympathy to Michelle Grady, dietary manager at the hospital in Shell Lake in the death of her mother-in-law,

Shirley Grady, 74, Rice Lake; and also her mom, Valoris Mazel, 88, also of Rice Lake, whose funeral was Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rice Lake. Shirley’s memorial service was Saturday. Bob Helmer, West Bend, drove up Saturday for a few days’ visit with his mom, Beverly. I had coffee and a visit with them on Sunday. Sunday, after church, Elfreda West and I had coffee with Mike West. Sunday evening, Pat Frey and the boys, Andy and Steve and Jan Rielfeldt and Jeff Johnston watched the game at the folks, Gloria and Anton’s. Laurie Frey went to her dad’s in Spooner, Ken Harmon’s, to watch the game with him. I took a little sole-time one day and tried the new Smilin’ Feet reflexology massage in Spooner and found it very relaxing. Happy birthday this week to Trudy Meister, Amanda Pearson and Pat Linn, Feb. 9; Charlotte Kubista, John Pockat, Amanda Morevec and Nicole Doane, Feb. 10; Dorothy Semm, Glenn Leischer, D.J. Knutson, Dean Mott and Rolanda Musolf, Feb. 11; Jessica Furchtenicht, Jerry Sigmund, Peter Foote, Les Shaddrick Jr. and Tony Ullom, Feb. 12; McLain Hutton, Feb. 13; Amanda Hagen Polson, Feb. 14; Linda Tobor, Samuel Armour and Florence Millard, Feb. 15; and Betty Hubin, Feb. 16. Happy anniversary to Bryan and Julie Westlund on Feb. 10. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Barron on March 22 for the second quiz bowl. Good luck boys, we are proud of you. Our next-door neighbor, Cumberland, will be getting a new business in March. It will be a Sunpower Biodiesel station with the diesel being made from Wisconsin oil crops. What’s new with our puppy, Rory? Well, he loves to play with our tomcat, Happy Tom. This last week I let them both outside, and after about 15 minutes I thought it was enough roughhousing with the two. Well, Rory wouldn’t leave the cat and apparently he’d had enough wrestling, but he wanted the cat to come in too. The cat sat down, and here’s Rory grabbin’ his tail and trying to pull him to the house. Too bad I didn’t have a camera as it was so cute. Those two sleep together and are best of friends. Many of us remember Donnie Denotter from school days, as an ABS rep, or as just a good friend. Well talking with his wife this Sunday she tells us Donnie had brain surgery in November as he had a blood clot. He spent 22 days in the Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He wasn’t home too long and then he had problems with his heart. Yes, Donnie had to have bypass surgery and the replacement of a valve. He spent 10 days at Sacred Heart once again and just got home Feb. 1. At this time he is doing much better. We hope you continue to get well, Donnie and know you are in our thoughts and prayers for a full recovery. If you would like to send the Denotters a card or note of cheer his wife says that would be great. Send to Don Denotter, 2733 Coyour Rd., Frederic, WI 54837. Sunday, Diane Hulleman had a very special little girl staying with her. Yes, her mom and dad, Chad and Colleen Jensen, brought their daughter Izzy to stay with Grandma while they went with friends to watch the Super Bowl. It’s certainly nice now with the days being lighter

longer. When it gets so dark so early it feels like 10 p.m. Sunday, Jerry and Gretchen Best and Gretchen’s sister, Gail, and her honey, Ben Kobernick, were at the girls’ mother, Lillian Strege’s to watch the Super Bowl game and enjoy snacks. Bev Cassellius came Saturday morning to spend the day with Betty and Carl Meister, going back that evening so she could attend her son’s game on Sunday. Get-well wishes to Bob and Kris Fjelstad who have those terrible colds and flu. Kris attended the Clam River Tuesday Club meeting at Judy Leonard’s. The gals all enjoyed a potluck dinner, gift opening for Valentine’s Day and played the dice game. Friday, Cherie and Emily Dorweiler visited Bob and Kris. Saturday Bob visited Jim and Dave Toll. Saturday, Loretta VanSelus took in her grandson Jameson Stone’s basketball game. Sunday Peggy Vesta and Don and Vicki Trott were at Cecil and Evelyn Melton’s enjoying family time and playing cards. Evelyn says they were celebrating the Super Bowl. What an exciting game watching the Super Bowl! Yes, those Packers from the start meant to win! The game kept everyone on his or her tiptoes clear to the end. It’s great to have the Packers win and to be the Super Bowl champs! You can bet there was a lot of sore heads Monday morning and many were still celebrating. Great job for the Packers! Table talk: Now after the big game, how much money do you think this game cost people from gas, to food, flying in and every other way of getting to Texas and then those very expensive tickets and any other expense that was part of the Super Bowl? I’d settle for 1 cent per person, food, game, etc. After all, at $1,000 just to park your car would be a lot to start with. Scatter sunshine! Have a great week!

Dewey Country by Pauline Lawrence

It’s was chilly Feb. 6, and they were telling us it was going to be a cold week ahead of us. We continue to get little showers of snow, too. Aren’t we lucky not to get all that snow like Chicago and elsewhere? Happy birthday wishes go out to John Pockat and to Niki Melton enjoying their special day, Feb. 10. Have a wonderful day. Happy birthday wishes go out to Daya Lawrence on her special day, Feb. 11. Have a wonderful, fun-filled day, Daya. Happy birthday to a golden oldie, Virgil Peterson, as he turns 84 years young Feb. 11. Many more Virgil. Feb. 12, a very happy birthday to Brooke Becker and to Jim Marker as they enjoy their special day with many more. Happy birthday wishes go out to a very dear lady, Billie Aderman, as she celebrates her special day, Feb. 13. Many more Billie. Our Valentine’s Day birthdays are Loretta VanSelus, Levi Meister, Bonnie Cook and Luanna LaVeau. Happy birthday and many more to each of you. Happy seventh anniversary to my special nephew and niece, Jim and Connie Quam, as they celebrate together, with many more. Happy birthday to A.J. Denotter and to Rose Johnson as they enjoy their special day, Feb. 15. Have a wonderful day. Coming for Christmas Eve to the Everett and Verna Lindstrom’s were their daughter, Valoris and honey John Petersen from California. John went back to California but Valoris is staying for a longer time. See our farmer that’s thinking of spring! Yes! This past week, Duane Johnson had lime spread on this field across from our farm. Congratulations to the FFA members from Shell Lake who will be going to the FFA Quiz Bowl after placing first in Spooner recently. The four boys will be going to

recognizes at least three Saint Valentines. All were put to death as martyrs. Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as Valentine’s Day around 498 A.D. Valentine’s Day became most popular in the 18th century. At first handwritten notes were the custom, but by the end of the century printed cards replaced the notes. In the 1840s Esther Howland began to sell lacy, ribbontrimmed valentines in the United States. Today, it is estimated 1 billion valentine cards are sent each year, with 85 percent of valentines being purchased by women. I believe the 85-percent figure for women is too high, and that we really have more romantic men in this society. Those pollsters are not counting the heart-shaped boxes of chocolate our lovers give us on Valentine’s Day. And let’s remember the take-your-sweetheart-outto-dinner custom. How refreshing after cold January to dress up and have a candlelight dinner either at home or at a favorite restaurant. Bouquets of roses, favorite flowers and corsages must also be counted. All in all, over its long history, Valentine’s Day has become a better holiday. So don’t forget that special someone on Feb. 14.

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Barronett by Judy Pieper

Thank you, Sharai, for doing the news for me last week. Pat, Lynn and I had a wonderful time in Monroe celebrating Aunt Helen’s 90th birthday with her. Yea Packers! Man, what an exciting game. Duane and I stayed at home to watch it, but I know that just about every bar and restaurant in the entire state must have been packed with fans partying and watching the game on big-screen TVs. I’m glad the second half was such a nail-biter. And, I’m really glad that Green Bay won. Seeing as how the Vikings weren’t playing, that is. Walter Bell will be having a birthday party at the Red Brick Cafe on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of his 40th birthday. Ummm — Rob, if you’re reading this, that means that he will be 93 this year. Anyway, he wants all his friends to know that they are welcome to stop by, visit and wish him a happy birthday. Speaking of the Red Brick, seems as though they might have another steady customer. Pepsi Dean stopped in one day last week and thought the scenery, and food, of course, were pretty good. Nice to get new faces here in Barronett. Betty Solum stopped by Suzy and Ryan Lehmann’s place last week to be introduced to her new great-great niece, Tru Vera Marie. She fell in love with the little sweetie right away. It’s pretty hard not to. She is certainly an adorable baby. Don and Anitia Lehmann have another new greatgrandchild. Miles Aaron Lehmann was born in the new hospital at Rice Lake on Friday, Feb. 4. I think he was

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Mel and Gibson, two big boys, they’re really quite the pair, Two of the most-mellow cats that hardly have a care. They like all of the girls and the kittens are just fine, But when it comes to the big toms that’s where they draw the line. Both are neutered, 3 years old, at least that’s what we think, Sometimes they can be silly, like when Mel slept in the sink. Dogs don’t bug them, kids are fine, as most things are, here’s why, Who wants to bug a 12-pound cat, it’s smarter to comply. All in all they’re both great cats, I don’t know how you’d choose, The best thing is to take them both, you’ve got nothing to lose! Cats for adoption: 1-year-old spayed shorthair gray/black/brown tiger; 2-year-old male gray/white shorthair tiger; 6-month-old white shorthair male with different color eyes; two 3-year-old neutered shorthair orange/white brothers, one tiger, one tabby; 4-month-old medium-hair calico; 4-1/2-year-old female longhair tiger; 5-month-old male white/tiger shorthair; 5-1/2-month old female white/tiger shorthair; 1-year-old female black/white shorthair; 7month-old female white/tiger shorthair; 1-1/2-year-old female medium-hair cream-point Siamese mix and her two 8-week-old kittens; two female torties. Dogs for adoption: 4-1/2-month-old brindle female pit bull; 1-1/2-year-old spayed black Lab/chow mix; two 7-month-old female Lab/retriever mix pups, one black, one red; 4-month-old female black Lab/hound mix pup; 10-month-old spayed tricolored hound; 4-year-old male black Lab; 1-year-old neutered large yellow Lab mix; 1-year-old female beagle/heeler mix; and five 7-week-old black Lab pups, two boys, three girls. Also for adoption: 8-month-old female Netherland dwarf rabbit. Strays include: Female brown/white Staffordshire terrier wearing a Bears collar found on Mann Road in Spooner; a female golden retriever wearing a purple collar found on Hwy. 63 in Shell Lake; and neutered black border collie/Aussi mix wearing a red collar found running with the golden retriever between Hwy. 63 and Woodyard Road in Shell Lake.

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just waiting so that he could be one of the first babies born in the new hospital. Mom and dad, Erin and Aaron, are doing just fine. In fact, Aaron in training Miles in right. He had the little guy watching the Super Bowl with him on Sunday. Miles was asleep on Aaron’s chest most of the time, but still, they watched the game together. I’m sure it will become a family tradition. Sharai Hefty said that the Cabaret in Cumberland on Saturday evening was terrific. There were all kinds of acts — some funny, some sentimental, and all very professionally done. The performers played to a full house, and she said that she heard only very good comments on the acts afterward. We missed going to the Cabaret, and for a very good reason. Alyse Lehmann’s birthday was Saturday, and she asked us to watch Tru while she and Jason went out with some friends. It was the first time I was able to take care of Tru, and I wasn’t going to turn that opportunity down for any reason. Dale and Mary Hook were up from southern Wisconsin for a visit this past weekend. They stayed with Pat Olson, but came over to our place to visit on Saturday. We had lunch at the Red Brick, and then went to the 20 Mile store for dessert. Dale and Mary were pretty impressed with all the crafts and organic fruit and vegetables there. Last weekend, Deb Arnes and Bonnie Fogelberg, from the local women’s chapter of Ducks Unlimited, traveled to Wisconsin Dells for the Ducks Unlimited state convention. They had a great time meeting other members from around the state, attending seminars and getting information to help make their group better. Ducks Unlimited helps with preserving wetlands and habitat for waterfowl across the U. S. The local women’s chapter, Beaver Dam Trumpeters, hosts a benefit every summer, but the women plan to do more service projects this year. They have already discussed doing a highway cleanup with the 4-H’ers, the Barronett Dragons, as well as building either bluebird or wood duck nesting boxes. They have also had contact with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Wetlands Association concerning private and public work on wetlands. They will be busy! Oh, by the way, the girls did win some raffles and hit the water park at Chula Vista. They made a big splash. Marguerite Anderson, Don and Anitia Lehmann and Gary and Cheryl Lehmann were in Grantsburg on Sunday, Feb. 6, watching their grandson/great-grandson DaShaun Ames, and the rest of the team, play hockey. The Cumberland skaters played an excellent game and came away with a 3-0 victory. You know, Don and Ani-

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tia have been hockey fans since Gary was a little guy. They have watched kids, grandkids and now greatgrandkids through victories and defeats probably longer than anyone else around here. Now, they have two great-grandsons, DaShaun Ames and Steven Hanson, who will be playing at state the weekend of March 4. I wonder how many other great-grandparents have been able to say that. They plan to have a wonderful time cheering the boys on — hopefully to victory. The women of Barronett Lutheran met at the church last Thursday, Feb. 3, and made valentines for seniors. I’ll tell you what, some of the women are so talented. Their valentines were works of art. Mine, on the other hand, looked somewhat like the valentines kindergarten kids bring home to their parents. Thankfully we don’t sign our names to them — we just say they are from Barronett Lutheran. Maybe I should take some art lessons this year, but I’m afraid it’s too late. The Thomas St. Angelo Public Library in Cumberland is going to have a fantastic Valentine’s Day party on Sunday, Feb. 13, starting at 2 p.m. Some of our favorite men from Cumberland will be reading, or telling, their favorite valentine stories and poems. Some of the readers/storytellers will be Phil Flottum, Rob Ankarlo, Chris Fitzgerald, Josh Johnson, Tim Heffernan, Jeff Hile and Mike Clay. If you would like to participate, or would like more information, please call the library at 715-822-2767. You know that my daughter, Lynn Thon, and grandson Garett moved from Cornell to Spooner, right. Well, it’s so nice having them that close. Garett’s birthday was Feb. 2, and they came down for our traditional birthday breakfast of waffles, ice cream and hot syrup. Kandice Bonander, Brayden Christie, Suzy and Ryan Lehmann, Alyse, Jason and Tru, and Don and Anitia Lehmann were also here to help Garett celebrate. I’d just like to remind you that Barronett Lutheran is having their Sunday school classes on Wednesday afternoons at 4 p.m. now. Peg Thompson has all kinds of crafts for the kids to do, in addition to Sunday school lessons and music. Everyone is welcome. Have your little ones stop by, if they try it, I’m betting they will love it. Peg is a great teacher. She knows how to make learning fun. I have a correction to make to last week’s news. Pastor Ken Roe’s name was spelled wrong. I apologize for that. I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Packer fans, enjoy your year in the limelight. Next year the Vikings will show you how it’s done. See you next time.

by Helen Pederson

What a game that was! It was very exciting but a little nerve racking toward the end. Of course, we shouldn’t doubt our beloved Packers – should we? Congratulations to the whole Packer team. Brian Marschall watched the game with McKenzie Curtis. John went to Hudson to watch with relatives, and Sara was with her boyfriend, Kyle Mathison, at his home. Mary had to work so unable to see the game. I know everyone in the Heart Lake area was glued to his or her TV. On Saturday, Mary and John Marschall attended the wrestling match at Cameron where Brian participated. He came in fourth. Lillian Ullom stayed close to home. She told me about the death of Bradley Mortensen, 56, who passed away suddenly. Brad was the son of David Mortensen who lives in Shell Lake. Brad’s mom is the former Jackie Klinger who worked in the office at Shell Lake High School for many years. The Heart Lake people send their sincere sympathy to the family. Arlys Santiago attended funeral services of David Juza at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday. Arlys used to work for the Juza D.P. Woods and Fixtures Co. here in Shell Lake. Judy Bolterman helped serve at the funeral of David Juza Friday. On Sunday morning, Mavis and Roger Flach took in

the youth wrestling in Cumberland. Grandson Blake came in first in his division. Congratulations to you Blake. Keep up the good work. Sunday afternoon and evening, Mavis and Roger watched the game at Brad and Kelly’s. Sunday afternoon, Sue and Larry Winner of Solon Springs came down to pick up Helen V. Pederson and bring her to her brother, Abner Odden’s, 95th birthday party at the Regency in Cumberland. Abner’s son, Gary and Loretta Odden, of Cumberland, Abner’s wife, Carol, a resident of the Extended Care Unit in Cumberland, and Lois Odden, and daughters Marty Voshell and Jane Nickell came for the party. Harold and Deloris Anderson were also there. Abner and Carol’s daughters, Judy New of Madera, Calif., and Barb Weber of Denver, Colo., and Ab’s granddaughter, Toni McCaucken, a naval commander for the Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, came to help Abner celebrate. It was a fun time visiting our relatives we don’t see much. Happy birthday Ab! Glenview treated all the residents to popcorn during the game on Sunday. If your mind can conceive it, and your heart can believe it you can achieve it. The last four letters in American spell “I can.” Have a good week. It is going to be a cold one.

We had our regular meeting Monday afternoon with only seven members present. We are encouraging more members to attend. There is a new director at Friendship Commons. Her name is Tammy Tom-Steimetz from Boyd. She’ll start Feb. 21. The Spanish For Seniors will be held Feb. 10, 15, 17 and 22 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Friendship Commons. Anyone can attend even if they are under 62. See fliers for more details. The book club will be having their first book discussion. The title of the book is “The Accidental King of Clark Street,” by Diane Dryden. They will meet on the

last Friday of the month at 10:15 a.m. Wow! Did we ever have a lot of snow. My car keeps covering up and with ice, too. Our Tuesday afternoon Smear game sure was fun. The winners were Chuck in first, Theresa in second and Marv was third. Terry Reiter spoke to us about Medicare issues and insurance. She encourages us to get in touch with her if you have any problems. I will be going to Chicago for my sister Marie’s funeral. I hope they’re shoveled out by then or that they don’t get another storm. “With God all things are possible.” ~ Matt. 19:26

Friendship Commons by Theresa Sigmund

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NOTICE OF MEETING TOWN OF SARONA Notice Is Hereby Given That The Sarona Town Board Will Be Meeting On Mon., Feb. 14, 2011, At 7 p.m., At The Sarona Town Hall The agenda shall be posted one day prior to meeting. 530045 25r Victoria Lombard, Clerk

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whose address is Clerk of Circuit Court, Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54751, Wisconsin, and to Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway, P.O. Box 1030, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint within forty (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 19th day of January, 2011. WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI, S.C. By: Christine A. Gimber State Bar ID#: 01020223 Attorneys for Plaintiff P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

REQUEST FOR BIDS - CITY OF SHELL LAKE

The City of Shell Lake is requesting bids for the purchase of a 2011 pickup (state bid price). Specifications can be obtained from the City Administrator’s office, 501 First Street, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Bids must be sealed and marked accordingly. Bids must be submitted to the City of Shell Lake by 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 28, 2011. The City of Shell Lake reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to select the bid most advantageous to the City. 529373 13-14b 24-25r Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator WNAXLP

NOTICE OF ELECTION - TOWN OF SARONA

Notice is hereby given that a Spring Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at the Sarona Town Hall. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. On the ballot will be choices for Justice of the Supreme Court and a Spooner School Referendum The polling place is accessible to elderly and disabled voters. A public test of electronic voting equipment will be conducted on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, at 6 p.m., at the town hall. Victoria Lombard, Clerk 530046 25r WNAXLP

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, LLC 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, NY 10286 Defendants. Case No: 10CV505 Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 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 23rd day of March, 2011, at 10:15 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the Judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Lot Seven (7), Anderson Addition to the City of Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 101 Anderson Ave., 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 24th day of January, 2011. /s/ 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.

Case No. 10 CV 118 Hon. Eugene D. Harrington Br. 1 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-captioned action on August 17, 2010, in the amount of $41,396.61, the Sheriff or his assignee will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 23, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. PLACE: In the North Entrance of Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871. DESCRIPTION: The North 330 feet of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4), Section Three (3), Township Thirty-nine (39) North, Range Thirteen (13) West, Town of Evergreen, Washburn County, Wisconsin. The East 33 feet subject to right of way for Cty. Road N. TAX KEY NO.: 65-020-2-39-1303-2 04-000-001000. PROPERTY ADDRESS: N7197 County Highway N, Spooner, WI 54801. TERMS: Cash; down payment required at the time of Sheriff’s Sale in the amount of 10% by cash, money order, cashier’s check or certified check made payable to the Washburn County Clerk of Courts; balance of sale price due upon confirmation of sale by Court. Property to be sold as a whole “as is” and subject to all real estate taxes, accrued and accruing, special assessments, if any, penalties and interest. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the Sale upon Confimation of the Court. Purchaser to pay the cost of title evidence. Terrence C. Dryden, Sheriff Washburn County, Wisconsin Plaintiff’s Attorney: Mallery & Zimmerman, S.C. 500 Third Street, Suite 800 P.O. Box 479 Wausau, WI 54402-0479 715-845-8234 This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. This communication is from a debt collector.

NOTICE OF PRIMARY - CITY OF SHELL LAKE

Notice is hereby given that a Primary will be held at City Hall, 501 First Street, Shell Lake, WI, on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011. Polls will be open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. and are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. Nonpartisan Primary for Justice of the Supreme Court. 530050 25r WNAXLP Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF SHELL LAKE JANUARY 19, 2011 Mayor Peterson called the special meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Baker, Buckridge, Eiche, Graf, Kittelsen, Leckel and Pederson. Alderperson Bitney was absent. Brad Pederson was also present. Temporary Class B beer/wine license applications for Theatre in the Woods for the following dates were reviewed: February 19, 2011, March 3, 2011, through March 6, 2011, March 19, 2011, April 7, 2011, through April 10, 2011, and April 16, 2011. Graf moved, seconded by Kittelsen, to grant the licenses. The motion carried. Leckel moved, seconded by Kittelsen, to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. The motion carried. Sally A. Peterson, Mayor Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator 529878 25r WNAXLP

Notices (Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY PEOPLES STATE BANK OF BLOOMER Plaintiff vs. DEAN M. HURT, individually and d/b/a HURT’S RECYCLING, HURT’S RECYCLING, LLC Dean M. Hurt -Registered Agent, MARIE HURT, a/k/a JANE DOE HURT, the spouse of DEAN M. HURT, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Defendants. Case No: 09CV252 Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled action on February 8, 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 6th day of April, 2011, at 10:15 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the Judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: The Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 37 North, Range 11 West (in the Township of Long Lake), Washburn County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: W4698 Pierce Road, Sarona, 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 1st day of February, 2011. /s/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 obtain will be used for that purpose. 529757 WNAXLP

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Marlene Swearingen and Don and Lida Nordquist visited Bunny Johnson in Bloomington, Minn., and Jeanne and Roy Fahland in Forest Lake, Minn., recently. Clam River Tuesday Club met Feb. 2 at the home of Judy Leonard. Following the meeting, the ladies exchanged Valentine gifts, savored a potluck lunch and enjoyed a time of playing the dice game. The next meeting will be March 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Trudy DeLawyer. Hank and Karen Mangelsen were supper guests of Donna and Gerry Hines Friday. (Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9) Gerry and Donna STATE OF WISCONSIN Hines went to Cloquet, CIRCUIT COURT Minn., Saturday to attend WASHBURN COUNTY the 80th birthday party ROYAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, for Tim Korhonen. They vs. spent some time visiting Tim’s son, Pastor Earl MATTHEW A. BERG, JANE DOE BERG, unknown Korhonen, and his fam- spouse of Matthew A. Berg ily, who were at TimberDefendants. land Lutheran Church Case No. 10CV305 for several years. Donna Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage and Gerry returned PUBLICATION SUMMONS home Sunday. Karen, Hank, Hannah To: Matthew A. Berg N4291 Hector Dam Road and Grace Mangelsen Shell Lake, WI 54871 visited April, Dave, Patty Jane Doe Berg and Mandy Close SaturUnknown spouse of day afternoon and Matthew A. Berg evening. Karen took N4291 Hector Dam Road Grace, Hannah, Mandy Shell Lake, WI 54871 and Patty ice skating at You are hereby notified that the hockey rink in Siren. Plaintiff named above has filed Donna and Gerry a lawsuit or other legal action you. Within forty (40) Hines and Hank and against days after January 26, 2011, Karen Mangelsen were you must respond with a written guests of Lida and Don demand for a copy of the ComNordquist Sunday plaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, evening.

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(Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 2 EAU CLAIRE COUNTY ROYAL CREDIT UNION 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, WI 54703 Plaintiff vs.

(Feb. 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs. Keith A. Ford, Unknown Spouse of Keith A. Ford Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 10 CV 262 Honorable Eugene D. Harrington Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Keith A. Ford / Unknown Spouse of Keith A. Ford. You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after February 9, 2011, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Washburn County Clerk of Circuit Court 10 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 339 Shell Lake, WI 54871 and to Marie M. Flannery / Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not provide a proper answer 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 24th day of January, 2011. Marie M. Flannery/Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1045309 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 264803

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(Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A., the contracted servicer of Federal National Mortgage Association Plaintiff, vs. SHANNON L. ROBERTS f/k/a SHANNON L. ALLARD BUNDE ROBERTS (Known Spouse of Shannon L. Roberts) U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, N.D. CHRIST NESS STATE OF WISCONSIN NEW DIMENSION CARPET, INC. ANDERSON, HAGER & MOE S.C. INDIANHEAD CREDIT UNION LAMPERT YARDS Defendants.

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NOTICES

The Washburn County Zoning Committee will hold a business meeting Tuesday, February 22, 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 February 22, 2011, at 4 p.m., in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott Building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. LONG LAKE Township: Hasselwander Bros. Inc., Eau Claire, Wisconsin. A request to rezone approximately 1/2 to 3/4 acres. Map# LL 594 - 40 acres SW 1/4 SE 1/4, Section 32-37-11, Town of Long Lake, approximately 1/2 to 3/4 acre of the property described above from Agriculture to Residential Recreational 1 to separate farmhouse from land to sell.

PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS Conditional use requests have been filed with the Washburn County Zoning Office. This public hearing will be held February 22, 2011, immediately following the rezoning requests, in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott Building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. 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 available in large type. If you need assistance, please call Lynn Hoeppner at 715-468-4600, prior to the meeting. 529622 24-25r WNAXLP Webster Macomber, Zoning Administrator

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Notices NOTICE OF ELECTION - TOWN OF BARRONETT Notice is hereby given that the February Primary Election for Justice of the Supreme Court will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at the Barronett Town Hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Road, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you have any questions concerning the polling place, contact the town clerk. Patricia A. Parker, N602 Lehman Lake Road, Barronett, WI 54871, 715-468-2846 The polling place is accessible to elderly and disabled voters. 529755 25r WNAXLP

The City of Shell Lake is requesting bids for crushing and stockpiling approximately 2,750 cubic yards of blacktop/concrete material that is located at the Shell Lake City Shop site. Bids must be sealed and marked accordingly and submitted to the City of Shell Lake, 501 First Street, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871, by 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 28, 2011. The City of Shell Lake reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to select the bid most advantageous to the City. 530051 25-26r WNAXLP Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator

NOTICE

The Washburn County Forestry Department will be accepting bids for herbicide site preparation of 226.7 acres on eleven sites and power disc trenching of 161.0 acres on six. Contract is for site preparation of tree-planting areas. Bids will be accepted until 3 p.m. February 16, 2011. Bid information and site maps are available at: Washburn County Forestry 850 W. Beaverbrook Ave. 529620 24-25r Spooner, WI 54801

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The City of Shell Lake is seeking applicants for the following two categories to implement its Invasive Species Plan. It is anticipated that the positions will start in April/May and end in September 2011. The positions will work approximately 32 hrs./wk. and will include both weekends and holidays. Ability to work with the public and knowledge of computers is a key part of both positions. Invasive Species Coordinator: Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supervising and scheduling both paid and volunteer boat inspectors, recruiting volunteers, training all workers to properly carry out their duties, inspect watercraft, manage the launch permit system, prepare a biweekly report of all activities to be used for educational purposes, assure all workers maintain proper forms, maintain a computer spreadsheet which includes the DNR database, etc. Salary is $11.25 per hour. Supervisory experience is a plus. Some college classes in taxonomy preferred. Invasive Species Inspectors: Primary responsibilities include inspecting watercraft at Shell Lake and Round Lake landings, removing and disposing of debris, collecting and recording information on each watercraft and collecting the launch fee. Salary is $8.47 per hour. Some college classes in taxonomy preferred. Physical requirements: Positions require stooping, bending and inspecting the underside of boats/trailers. Applications can be picked up at City Hall or obtained by calling 715-468-7679. Closing date for applications to City Hall is 529925 25-26r 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. E.O.E.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WASHBURN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT SPOONER, WISCONSIN Official Notice to Contractors Sealed proposals for materials and services described herein will be received until 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2011, by the Washburn County Highway Department, Office of the Highway Commissioner, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, Wisconsin 54801. PROPOSAL CONTRACT #01-11E – Tandem Axle Truck PROPOSAL CONTRACT #02-11M – Asphaltic Concrete Pavement, Type E1 HMA. This material may be used on LRIP project. PROPOSAL CONTRACT #03-11M – Cold Mix Asphaltic Pavement, SC800. This material may be used on LRIP projects. PROPOSAL CONTRACT #04-11M – Miscellaneous Paving Items (no bid bond required) PROPOSAL CONTRACT #05-11 – Pulverizing PROPOSAL CONTRACT #06-11M – Water-Based Pavement Striping PROPOSAL CONTRACT #7-11M – CRS2 Sealcoat Oil PROPOSAL CONTRACT #8-11M – 3/8” Washed Pea Rock PROPOSAL CONTRACT #9-11M – Culverts (no bid bond required) Proposal forms and specifications are on file and available upon request at the office of the Washburn County Highway Department, phone 715-635-4480; Fax: 715-635-4485. Each Proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, bank’s draft or postal money order made payable to the Washburn County Highway Department in the amount of 5 percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Certified checks shall be drawn on the account of the bidder submitting the Proposal. Bidders wishing to submit their bid by mail may do so at their own risk. Bids received through mail by the Washburn County Highway Department, later than the time set forth above will be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is Washburn County Highway Department, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any technicalities, and to select the bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Washburn County Highway Department. Jon Johnson, Commissioner 529659 24-25r Washburn County Highway Department WNAXLP

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The City of Shell Lake is requesting bids for the purchase of a new pickup V-plow. Specifications can be obtained from the City Administrator’s office, 501 First Street, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Bids must be sealed and marked accordingly. Bids must be submitted to the City of Shell Lake by 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 28, 2011. The City of Shell Lake reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to select the bid most advantageous to the City. Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator 529980 25-26r WNAXLP

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NOTICE OF NONPARTISAN PRIMARY AND SAMPLE BALLOT February 15, 2011 OFFICE OF THE WASHBURN COUNTY CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF WASHBURN COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a nonpartisan primary to be held in the municipalities of Washburn County on the 15th day of February, 2011, at which the nominees for the office of State Justice of the Supreme Court shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for this office, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office in the sample ballot below. INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall give his or her name and address before being permitted to vote. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot, except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice. An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English, or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the elector’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector. Where touch screen voting systems are used, the elector shall select the button next to the candidate’s name for whom he or she intends to vote. After an official touch screen ballot is marked, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly. The elector may spoil a TOUCH SCREEN ballot at the voting station, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. After the touch screen ballot is marked the elector shall promptly leave the polling place. Where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square at the right of the name of the candidate for whom he or she intends to vote. If the elector spoils a ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not be initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsement and inspectors initials on the outside do show. The elector shall leave the booth, deposit the ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit, and shall promptly leave the polling place. The vote shall not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes shall be allowed inside the voting booth or machine. Sample ballots or other material to assist the elector in marking his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot was marked. The following is a sample of the official ballot:

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SHELL LAKE SELF-STORAGE: Convenient, 24-hour access. Special low-cost boat storage. Call 715-468-2910. 2rtfc FOR RENT: 3-BR country home between Spooner and Shell Lake. Garage, appliances, $650/month. No pets. Security deposit/references required. Call after 5:15 p.m., 715-520-9698. 25rc (Feb. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY ROYAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. TYRELL L. HOPKE, KIMBERLY S. HOPKE, Defendants Case No. 11CV05 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage AMENDED SUMMONS To: Tyrell L. Hopke N2298 Spring Lake Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 Kimberly S. Hopke N2298 Spring Lake Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within (forty) 40 days after February 2, 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, Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54871, and to Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway, P.O. Box 1030, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702-1030. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint within forty (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 28th day of January, 2011. Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C. By: Christine A. Gimber State Bar ID #: 01020223 Attorneys for Plaintiff P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Laker Times SHELL LAKE — Named students of the month at Shell Lake School were the following: Nathaniel Wingler, seventh-grader, is the son of Marta and Randy Wingler. His favorite subjects are gym and social studies. He is involved with band and football. His hobbies include playing video games, Ping-Pong, hanging out with friends, playing in the snow but mostly football. When asked how he felt about being chosen student of the month, Wingler’s reply was, “It is a great honor for me.” Katie Slater, eighth-grader, is the daughter of Dan and Jen Slater. Her favorite subjects are algebra and social stu-

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dents. She is involved in band, choir, basketball and volleyball. Her hobbies include hunting and fishing. Her reply to being chosen student of the month was, “It makes me feel good and that I did good.” Katey Soltis, freshman, is the daughter of Carol Levine. Her favorite subject is horticulture. She is involved in track. She enjoys cooking and baking. After being chosen student of the month she stated, “I’m feeling good and happy.” Brett Holman, sophomore, is the son of Phil and Tammy Holman. His favorite subjects are music, math and science. He is involved with band, jazz band, student council, cross-country and track. His

Shell Lake Junior High School students named students of the month for January (L to R): were Nathaniel Wingler, seventh grade; and Katie Slater, eighth grade. — Photo submitted

Honor band tryouts

This was the big weekend for the Packers and their fans, but for six Shell Lake band members it was their big weekend for another reason. Emma Gimse-White, Brett Holman, Emilee Organ, Sarah Shumaker, Hannah Hodgett and Lynsey Hagen traveled to Madison Saturday, Feb. 5, to try out for the state honor band. — Photo by Larry Samson

Local students to participate in district music festival

WAUNAKEE — Hundreds of music students from area schools will participate in a Wisconsin School Music Association-sanctioned Music Festival hosted at Chetek Middle School on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the festival, which is free and open to the public, students will perform vocal and instrumental solos, duets, trios, small ensembles and large ensembles before an adjudicator. The festival will draw students from a number of area schools, including Bloomer Middle School, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Middle School, Cumberland Middle School, Hayward Middle School, Ladysmith Middle School, Rice Lake

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Middle School, Riverview Middle School, Barron; St. Francis de Sales Grade School, Spooner; St. Joseph School, Rice Lake; and Spooner Middle School. “These festivals are a great tradition in Wisconsin involving over 200,000 students annually,” said WSMA Executive Director Michael George. “Active participation in music, as encouraged by these festivals, provides significant benefits to intellectual development and life long skills.” For more information on WSMA, go to www.wsmamusic.org. — from WSMA

Shell Lake High School students named students of the month for January were (L to R): Brett Holman, 10th grade; Katey Soltis, ninth grade; James Lillion, 12th grade; and Erica Kozial, 11th grade. — Photo submitted

other interests and hobbies include playing trumpet, playing piano, reading and hunting. “I feel honored that I was chosen by the staff as student of the month.” Erica Kozial, junior, is the daughter of Daphne and David Kozial. Her favorite class is math. She is involved in softball and basketball. She enjoys horseback riding. “I am very excited to be chosen for student of the month. I’m glad they thought I was working as hard as I

thought I was.” James Lillion, senior, is the son of Linda and Jim Lillion. His favorite subjects are math and sports. He is involved in football and basketball. He enjoys working in the shop and working on electronics. “I’m grateful for the honor of being chosen by the staff for student of the month.” — from Shell Lake Schools

Strengthening Families Program set

SHELL LAKE/SPOONER — Parents, are you worried about the changes your children are going through in middle school and how to stay involved with your youth? Kids, do you want to have fun with your family? Attend Strengthening Families to help your family improve communication, grow together and have fun. Parents will build strengths in showing love and setting limits. Youth will develop skills to deal with peer pressure and set goals for a positive future. The Strengthening Families Program is being offered through a joint effort of UW-Extension, Shell Lake Schools, Washburn County AODA and Lakeland Family Resource Center. Sessions run six consecutive Monday nights, 5 to 7:30 p.m., March 7-April 18 and includes an

emergency/snow makeup day. Complimentary meals and free child care will be provided. Programs will be held at the Shell Lake High School. There is no cost for the program, and it’s open to youth ages 10-14 and their caregivers — parents, grandparents, other adult relatives or guardians. Registration deadline is Tuesday, March 1. For more information or to register call the Lakeland Family Resource Center at 715-635-4669. Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm, St., Spooner, will be open Monday, Feb. 21, for First Friends Playgroup at 10 a.m. The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group will meet from 5-7 p.m., at LFRC. On Wednesday, Feb. 23, the Kidstime-Parentime potluck lunch will be held. — from LFRC

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www.wcregister.net School menu

Breakfast Monday, Feb. 14: Juice, cereal, toast. Tuesday, Feb. 15: Fruit, sausage link, French toast stick. Wednesday, Feb. 16: Fruit, pancakes. Thursday, Feb. 17: Fruit, yogurt, toast. Friday, Feb. 18: No school.

Lunch Monday, Feb. 14: Corn dog, macaroni and cheese, green beans, peach slices. Laker: BBQ on bun. Tuesday, Feb. 15: Hot ham and

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cheese, soup, mixed vegetables, pineapple tidbits. Laker: Burrito. Wednesday, Feb. 16: Grades 7-12: Mashed potato bowl. Grades K-6: Chicken nuggets, corn, pear slice. No Laker; Thursday, Feb. 17: Pepperoni pizza, carrots, applesauce. No Laker. Friday, Feb. 18: No school. Breakfast served each day for K-12 students. Whole-grain bread and buns and milk served with each meal. Laker sandwiches available to grades 7-12 only.

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Pajama bowling

Brayden Johnson, Payton Merth, Olivia Paffel and Reise Brierton enjoyed their morning bowling and hanging out with their friends. LEFT - Elena Lester has just learned to bowl, and she already knows how to use her hands to direct the ball down the ally.

Photos by Larry Samson

RIGHT - Wearing pajamas and bowling. Life doesn’t get much better than this for these kindergarten students at St. Francis. Reise Brierton, Elena Lester, Miss Kathy and Zoey Wilson spent the morning of Friday, Feb. 4, bowling.

Clever, classy and the start of something big

Val Kielkucki is a bowler with style. You have to get that right leg up to balance the throw.

by Diane Dryden “In spite of everything you read,” says SPOONER - Sometimes ideas take years McShane, “we’re still in a depressed econto develop, and sometimes great ideas omy, and this is my way of helping girls come in a second, accompanied by a flash climb out from under the vastly expenof genius. sive dresses into a more reasonable price Jean McShane, of Northern Portraits in range. I would imagine many dresses will Spooner, recently had a truly great idea go for as little as $30 or $40, which is a and is working tirelessly to get it all ready drop in the bucket for what some shops by Friday, Feb. 18, and Saturday, Feb.19. sell them for originally. We’ll also have a She’s so confident that she’s even going to whole rack of pretty dresses that will be hold her dress sale/exchange the followavailable completely free of charge.” ing Saturday, Feb. 26. Along with the dresses there will be taAnd just what does this photographer, bles of information, coupons and givewith over 30 years’ experience, plan to do aways from local businesses like beauty Jean McShane’s got shops, tanning salons, nail specialists, on these three days? This will be the firstannual buy-sell or exchange prom dress a great prom dress ex- florists, limo services, restaurants, dry change idea that she’ll cleaning, portraits and tuxedo rentals extravaganza. Here’s how it works. From this date for- be putting into place along with refreshments and access to the ward, anyone can take in a gently used mid-February. two large changing rooms. prom dress, pay a $5 entry fee and leave “We are already getting dresses in, and the dress with a suggested selling price at the studio at so far they range in size from 2-22, all in various lengths 1200 S. River St., next to Ventures Thrift Shop. On the and colors. Those who would like to simply donate a three extravaganza days, girls looking for a prom dress dress can drop them off without having to pay the $5 can shop among the stacks of fashionable pieces. Since fee.” the sale is being promoted in Birchwood, Minong, Rice The event hours are Friday, Feb. 18 noon to 4 p.m. SatLake, Webster and Siren, and well as locally, the chance urday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the following Satthat someone will show up at the prom wearing some- urday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more one else’s last year’s dress is greatly reduced. information call 715-635-8109

Just one of the many pretty, gently used prom dresses to be for sale at Northern Portraits. — Photos by Diane Dryden