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Jan. 18, 2012
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Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 Vol. 123, No. 22 • Shell Lake, Wis.
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Finally! Ice races on Shell Lake See page 2
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MADISON — State law prohibits holding both a Wisconsin driver license and a Wisconsin ID card. “If you want an ID card and you already have an unexpired Wisconsin driver’s license,” notes DMV operations manager Patrick Fernan, “you have to turn in your driver’s license. State law doesn’t allow you to hold both.” The state Legislature recently passed a law that requires people to present a photo ID when voting. Consequently, DMV customer service centers around the state are noticing an increase in the number of people coming in to request an ID card, because they think they need one to vote. The Wisconsin state ID card is just one form of photo ID that can be used to vote, but many forms are acceptable. “A Wisconsin driver’s license is also acceptable, and that is what most people have, and, ultimately what most people will use,” says Fernan. “If you have an unexpired Wisconsin driver’s license, you have the photo ID needed to vote.” Currently, more than 4,114,000 Wisconsinites have an unexpired driver’s license, which is acceptable as photo identification for voting. Another 481,810 have an unexpired Wisconsin ID card, issued by the DMV. Wisconsin ID cards are also acceptable as photo identification at the polls. For people who don’t have an acceptable photo ID for voting and want one, DMV can issue a photo ID free of charge if they meet the requirements. For more information visit www.wisconsindmv.gov. More information about voting in Wisconsin, including other acceptable forms of photo ID to vote, is available through the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board at www. gab.wi.gov. — from WisDot ••• SHELL LAKE — Looking for a way to give back to your community, but don’t have a lot of time to volunteer? The American Red Cross reminds eligible individuals that in about an hour, you can help save a life by donating blood and the gratification you’ll feel when you donate is instant. “Blood is a perishable product that can only come from generous volunteer blood donors. By donating blood, you can make a difference in the lives of patients in the community and throughout the nation,” stated a blood drive coordinator. The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Shell Lake United Methodist Church on Thursday, Jan. 26, from noon to 6 p.m.; and Friday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For an appointment, call Diane at 715-468-7981. — from American Red Cross •••
HAYWARD – A musician who owns a night club was awarded $400,000 Wednesday, Jan. 11, in what she says is a victory for live music and the First Amendment. In September 2007, Hayward Police raided The Pavilion because they were performing live outdoor music after 10 p.m., violating a recently passed city ordinance. Molly Otis owns the place and performs in the group Molly and the Danger Band. In this case, they were dangerous for the Hayward mayor and city council. A federal court jury in Eau Claire awarded Otis $400,000 in damages. “It’s ironically exactly the amount of money I had to borrow and put everything on the line to be able to get my business to survive,” she says. “It’s huge and it’s a huge relief on me.” Her attorney Glenn Stoddard argued that local governments can pass noise ordinances, but can’t single out music as in the Hayward case. “The right to be heard and the right to express feelings and beliefs,” he says. “That’s done not only with speech but with music and expression. So that’s very fundamental to the case. The other thing is the abuse of power by elected officials who should be representing all people in respecting these rights.” Otis says while the monetary award was important, she went to court on principle. “I never dreamed I would ever be in court, let alone in federal court, let alone a First Amendment (case), but I tell you, I don’t think I can think of anything more righteous than that,” she says. Stoddard is also suing the village of Lake Nebagamon over a similar ordinance that fined the Waterfront Bar and Grill for live outdoor music. That case is pending. The attorney for the city of Hayward was not available for comment. — Mike Simonson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tabby Rose Johnson, with the rosy red cheeks, was enjoying skating on the youth rink at the Jack Frost Festival. Children sometimes don’t know they are cold when they are having fun. — Photo by Larry Samson
City council approves city improvements
by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE – The city council met Monday, Jan. 9, and approved one improvement that the public is likely to notice. The water towers are scheduled to be painted, starting with the water tower on CTH B, just north of town. The council approved letting bids out for painting and repairs as specified in a recent inspection of the water tower by the city’s capital improvement plan. The project for the CTH B water tower will cost the city between $90,000 and $100,000. The expense will come out of the water utility fund. Painting of the 150,000-gallon water tower will be in 2012. The 100,000-gallon water tower on 8th Avenue is scheduled to be painted in 2013.
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Well inspections are also going to be scheduled. The city well needs to have the pump pulled and the casing of the well inspected to ensure top-quality well water to the residents of Shell Lake. Public works Administrator Jeff Parker said, that based on information from primary investigations, the casing and screen inside the well are still in good working condition. The well was drilled in 1983, and has never had an issue. “This is more of a precaution,” Parker said. The pump will be replaced, if necessary, and the total estimated expense for the inspection and pump replacement should be around $15,000 to $20,000. The city will be gathering bids for this service.
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Ice races
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Shell Lake
The starting line for the first heat of the four-wheeler race for the Northern Wisconsin Ice Racing Circuit Ice Race held for the first time in Shell Lake on Saturday, Jan. 14. The event was sponsored by Klopp’s Fifth Avenue Bar. Judging from the attendance, this may become a yearly event.
Mean, lean racing machines. Don’t even try this on dry ground. These motorcross bikes have special studs that help them maintain control as they round the corners at high speeds.
Hailey Tanner is not your average kindergartner. The need for speed has started early for this Fall Creek racer. This is Hailey’s first year racing and only her second race. Like the older racers, she is wearing all the protective gear needed to compete. Tanner, 5 years old, is very serious about competing in the youth peewee race held on Shell Lake. Her parents are serious racers, and like many children, she wants to be like them.
Photos by Larry Samson
LEFT: These four-wheelers were sliding sideways as they maneuvered the corner.
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Primary school will get a face-lift
by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE – The Shell Lake School Board approved the development of a remodeling plan of the primary school at its regular monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 16. Among proposed updates is the painting of murals in the hallways, updating the entryway and developing a theme for the primary school. The board has also approved reconditioning a bus lane at the primary school, and they will be seeking bids for that project. The estimated cost of reconditioning the bus lane is $90,000 - $95,000.
2012-2013 calendar set The board approved the 2012-2013 school calendar as presented by school Administrator Jim Connell. After taking advice from staff and the board, Connell presented a school calendar that included a full week off during Thanksgiving week. This was discussed at length at previous meetings because the attendance in high school and junior high is so minimal during hunting season and Thanksgiving week. Highlights of the calendar include: Sept. 4 – First day of
adding a JV softball coach position for the upcoming season. Science teacher Al Nauertz gave a presentation on Wolf Ridge, a retreat that the seventh-graders have been able to participate in since approximately 1997. He thanked the board for the continued support of the program, and several people commented on what a great experience it has been for the kids. Not only are the kids able to learn while at Wolf Ridge, but they also develop team-building skills and get to know each other much better. Student council President Sage Dunham told the board about the activities the council has planned. A new idea already implemented is starting Laker Pride Fridays. The idea is to dress in Laker gear every Friday with prizes for students. This is to help encourage team spirit and selling Laker wear. The week Stuart Olson (L) and Tim Mikula of the Shell Lake School Board are shown of Jan. 23-27, the student council is working with the Lions Club to help collect with high school Principal Don Peterson. – Photo by Jessica Beecroft eyeglasses. March 23, a he-man volleyball tournament is planned and there school, Nov. 19-23 – Thanksgiving break, Other business also be a movie on April 13. will New JV/varsity track coaches to be Dec. 24-Jan. – 1 holiday break, May 24 – graduation, and June 4 – last day of hired are Emily Schlieve and Ryan O’Connell. The board also approved school.
Sarona man loses life in snowmobile accident
SARONA - A 24-year-old lance to Indianhead Medical Sarona man lost his life in a Center in Shell Lake and was snowmobile accident Sunday pronounced dead while en afternoon, Jan. 15. route to the hospital. Ryan Anderson was killed The accident occurred on when he failed to negotiate a private property on Devil’s corner and struck a barbed-wire Lake Road in the Town of fence and several trees, accordMadge, at approximately 4 ing to a preliminary investigap.m. Washburn County Shertion by the Department of Ryan Anderson iff’s deputies and a warden Natural Resources. A 6-yearfrom the DNR responded to old passenger, believed to be his niece, the scene. was injured in the crash and transported The accident remains under investigaby ambulance to Spooner Health System tion by the DNR. and then to St. Mary’s Hospital in DuAn obituary for Ryan Anderson apluth where she was listed in stable condi- pears elsewhere in this issue. – Jessica tion. Beecroft, with information from the WashAnderson was taken by North Ambu- burn County Sheriff’s Dept.
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Fire department equipment The council ratified the re-election of Keith Dahlstrom as the Shell Lake Fire Department fire chief. Dahlstrom reported on calls and other fire department activities. The association has been approved by the DNR for a 50/50 grant up to $3,430 for the acquisition of a wildland pump, portable radio and foam. The Shell Lake Area Fire Association board approved the matching funds for the grant. Dahlstrom encouraged the association to consider the purchase of additional air packs and noted there will be a 5-percent increase in the cost of air packs in 2012. The board decided to approve the pur-
chase of three SCBAs out of the 2011 budget.
ATV trail changes The ATV route has been changed after recommendation from the public works administration and Police Chief Clint Stariha. The city council approved the new trail through town to make sure they keep the area in front of the beach free from ATV traffic. The current trail runs down Third Street and the new trail will be on First Street, running right by the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department. The city council approved the changes in hopes of improving safety for the ATV riders and the public.
DMV expands service
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles is expanding customer service throughout Wisconsin as required by the 2011-13 biennial budget. The budget included a provision that at least 20 hours per week of driver’s license, skills testing and identification
card services be available in every county. For Washburn County, the DMV location is W7074 Green Valley Road, Spooner. Starting Monday, Jan. 23, the hours are Monday and Wednesday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. — from WisDOT
Computer class to meet
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Shell Lake child dies in one-vehicle accident
When emergency personnel WASHBURN COUNTY - A got to the scene, Hershey said 3-year-old Shell Lake boy lost four children had been in the his life in a one-vehicle accivehicle, but EMS workers dent last Wednesday, Jan. 11. were able to find only three of Fane C. Hershey was a pasthe children, who were not insenger in a vehicle driven by jured. When the vehicle was his mother, Haylee S. Hershey, lifted to free Hershey, they dis30, Shell Lake when the vehicovered Fane’s body undercle went out of control and enneath. He was pronounced tered a steep ditch. dead at the scene. The accident occurred at apHaylee was taken by ambuproximately 8:20 p.m. on Hwy. lance to Spooner Health Sys253, seven-tenths of a mile Fane Hershey tem and then to an Eau Claire north of Cranberry Drive in the hospital for treatment of her inTown of Beaver Brook, according to information from the Wisconsin juries. Responding to the scene were the WashState Patrol. Authorities said Hershey was driving burn County Sheriff’s deputies, Shell Lake southbound on snow-covered and slippery Fire Department, Spooner Fire Department roads when her son, not identified, got out and North Ambulance. The crash remains under investigation of his child seat and climbed on her lap. While Hershey was attempting to move by the Wisconsin State Patrol. A celebration of Fane's life was held on the child to her other leg, she lost control Sunday afternoon, Jan. 15, at the Spooner of the vehicle. When the vehicle came to rest, Hershey Wesleyan church. A complete obituary appears elsewhere unbuckled her safety belt and tried to get out of the vehicle to look for her children in this issue. - Gary King with information but was unable to because her arm was from Wisconsin State Patrol trapped beneath the vehicle.
No candidates in ward one
SHELL LAKE - With the filing deadline having expired, the Shell Lake City Council has one vacancy in Ward 1 with no candidates for the April ballot as of Thursday, Jan. 12. Jeri Bitney has indicated she won't seek re-election, and the council is hoping someone will come forward as a write-in to fill that spot, which would be a one-year position. Incumbent Mayor Sally Peterson will ap-
pear on the ballot alone as no other person has filed for that position. The following candidates - all incumbents - will be on the ballot for other spots on the council: Ward 1 - Incumbents Andy Eiche and Chad Shelton. Ward 2 - Incumbents Terry Leckel, Dan Harrington and Connie Graf. – Jessica Beecroft
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Milroy applauds Kestrel’s decision to locate in Superior
Business will provide jobs and boost local economy
SUPERIOR - State Rep. Nick Milroy, DSouth Range, expressed great excitement in the decision of the Kestrel Aircraft Company to build its new plant in Superior. “This is some of the most exciting news our region has received in a very long time,” said Milroy. “Not only will it
provide hundreds of much-needed jobs for our unemployed, but it will in turn boost the local economy, particularly our small businesses.” Launched in 2010, Kestrel Aircraft currently has its corporate headquarters in the state of Maine, and an engineering and design office in Duluth, Minn. “Following meetings with Mayor Hagen and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, I was confident that we were well-situated to secure Kestrel’s business,” said Milroy. The state of Wisconsin has been work-
ing with the company and has committed to offer assistance through the Enterprise Zone Program which will provide financial incentives for the company to locate in Superior. “The potential for economic growth in the Superior area is limitless,” said Milroy. “The road to economic recovery is long, and we still have a very long way to go, but landing Kestrel in our region will be instrumental in these efforts.” Milroy pointed out that Superior is also a perfect location given the accessibility of job training through WITC. “We
have the benefit of having a superb educational facility for job training right here in Superior,” said Milroy. “That will prove advantageous in ensuring area citizens will have easy access to training and, therefore, likely to be employed by Kestrel. “I look forward to working with Kestrel to ensure their long-term success and that of our community,” Milroy concluded. - from the office of Rep. Milroy
Gov. Walker announces 600 jobs coming to Superior
Project will add jobs at Kestrel Aircraft Company
MADISON – Gov. Scott Walker announced Monday, Jan. 16, that Kestrel Aircraft Corp. will establish its manufacturing and headquarters in Superior, creating up to 600 new jobs. “I am pleased with the aggressive package we have put forth in conjunction with strong local support to make this major job creation contribution to Superior,” said Walker. “This relocation
Statewide property taxes up 0.3 percent in 2012
will be a huge boost to the Superior-area economy.” Two state agencies, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Develop Authority, partnered with local officials to bring Kestrel’s expansion to Superior. “This combined effort by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Wisconsin Housing Economic Development Authority, the city and county shows how serious we are about Wisconsin’s commitment to supporting business development and the creation of good-paying jobs,” said Paul Jadin, CEO of the WEDC.
The WEDC will create an enterprise zone in Superior to provide $18 million in tax credits to Kestrel Aircraft Corp. WEDC will provide a $2 million loan and is working with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority to secure a $2 million Wisconsin Small Business Credit Initiative Program loan. The repayment of the WEDC loan and eligibility of tax credits are based on the capital investment, worker training and job creation by the company. WHEDA has committed to work with Kestrel to obtain a $30 million allocation of new markets tax credits for the Supe-
Statewide property taxes
MADISON—Total statewide property taxes are up 0.3 percent in 2012, according to preliminary estimates from the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance. This year’s increase is the smallest in 15 years; the state spent $1 billion to buy down school levies in 1996-97. Now celebrating its 80th year, WISTAX is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to policy research and citizen education. The tax hike is small this year principally because the school levy, the single largest part of a typical tax bill, dropped 1.0 percent. Tightened state-imposed revenue limits were the main cause. Municipal (city, village and town) levies,
which account for about 24 percent of the average tax bill, are expected to rise between 1.5 percent and 2.0 percent, below the average increase of the past five years, 3.6 percent. Although municipal property tax limits were tightened in last summer’s state budget, the municipal increase partly reflects increased borrowing not restricted by the limits, WISTAX said. Preliminary figures also show county levy increases averaged 1.1 percent statewide—down from 1.9 percent in 2011 and 3.2 percent in 2010. According to WISTAX researchers, about 1 in 3 counties froze their levy at last year’s level or reduced it, while five counties, Bayfield, Winnebago, Marathon, Washington and Brown, cut taxes by 1 percent or more. Just 14 counties raised their levy by 2 percent or more, while five, Crawford, Columbia, Kewaunee, Dane and
Calumet, increased taxes by more than 4 percent this year. Property taxes levied by the state’s 13 technical college districts were up an average of 1.8 percent in 2012. However, that was due mainly to a borrowing referendum in the Madison district resulting in a 14.7 percent levy hike. Excluding Madison, no technical college levy changed by more than 1.9 percent, up or down. Property tax growth has moderated somewhat over the past three decades, WISTAX said. While tax increases averaged 7.9 percent annually during the 10 years prior to 1996-97, taxes rose an average of 4.9 percent per year since. Increases of 4.2 percent in 2010, 2.7 percent in 2011 and an estimated 0.3 percent in 2012 were all below average. A copy of the Focus newsletter, First Look at 2012 Property Tax Totals, is avail-
by Steve Roisum Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Tractor sales jumped in 2011. Several Wisconsin-based tractor manufacturers say business picked up in a year where many farmers saw healthy profits. Tractor sales climbed 11 percent last year compared to 2010. That’s according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, based in Milwaukee. Vice Pres-
ident Charlie O’ Brien says healthy market prices for milk, corn and other products meant farmers had more money to spend on their operations, “We kind of plowed through it, we had a little dip in 2009, but for the most part it‘s been pretty good. We had a small dip for the recession, now we’re back at it.” Jason Bagniewski is a salesman with D and D Farm Supply, a tractor dealership in Arcadia. He says 2009 and 2010 were
brutal on the business. Bagniewski says D and D lost over a dozen customers during that time. But, he says the dealership saw a sharp uptick in sales starting in August, “That’s not something we really expected, we expected the opposite.” O’Brien says he expects business to only improve in 2012.
by Shamane Mills Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE A Republican state lawmaker wants to make it illegal to sign a recall petition more than once. Those opposed to the bill say people may have a good reason for signing multiple times and making it a crime would intimidate some from signing at all. A Waukesha County judge recently ruled that the agency overseeing elections will have to weed out duplicate signatures and fake names. So Democrat Jon Erpenbach of Middleton says the bill’s not needed. The author says it is. Republican Sen. Glenn Grothman of West Bend says having the Government Accountability Board verify names and eliminate extras is no assurance people
can’t sign a recall petition several times and have some, or all, of the signatures count, “I know you can try to catch but you’re not going to, not with that many. There are going to be things that are illegible, there are things you’re just going to miss because you did the best you can.” During the hearing one man testified that his elderly mother almost signed the recall petition for Gov. Walker twice until he reminded her she’d already done so. Sen. Erpenbach says others may have signed once but feared the petition was bogus, or destroyed, “There’s nothing wrong - I don’t think - with somebody who has a question as to whether it’s going to be counted based on what they’ve heard in the news. I don’t think there’s a problem with that. And the
GAB’s going to catch any duplicates, so I don’t know why we need the bill.” Grothman’s bill would make it a misdemeanor to sign a recall petition more than once. Up for recall along with Gov. Walker are Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and five Republican senators.
Tractor sales up in 2011
Bill would make signing recall petition multiple times illegal
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rior project. NMTC is a U.S. Department of the Treasury program that assists businesses that locate and grow in qualified low-income areas. “I am pleased that WHEDA is partnering with local officials and WEDC to use our new economic development tools including SSBCI,” said Wyman Winston, WHEDA executive director. “It is a testament to the people of Superior that Kestrel Aircraft is committed to build the next generation of commercial aircraft utilizing the know-how and talent available in the state of Wisconsin.” - from the office of Gov. Walker
able at www.wistax.org or by e-mailing wistax@wistax.org; calling 608-241-9789; or writing WISTAX at 401 North Lawn Ave., Madison, WI 53704-5033. - from the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Area news
DRESSER — Charges have been filed against 19year-old Travis Byl of rural Dresser after his secret marijuana growing room caught fire at his family home. Police were called to the residence after the fire department personnel noted Byl’s secret growing operation seemed to be the cause of a fire. Dresser Fire has been called to the scene after a crawl space caught fire above a garage. While firefighters were putting the blaze out, they noticed over a dozen partially burnt marijuana plants, along with paraphernalia and growing materials. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• CHETEK – A Chetek man and his grandson escaped serious injury in a single-engine plane crash at the Chetek Southworth Municipal Airport. Pilot James V. Larsen, 58, and his 8-year-old grandson were taken by ambulance to an area hospital. Larsen’s injuries were not life-threatening. His grandson was not injured. Larsen was attempting a crosswind landing when a sudden gust of wind blew the 2011 fixed-wing single-engine plan off the runway. A wing struck the ground, causing the plane to overturn. Larson and his grandson were able to escape the plane and call for help. Airport manager Chuck Harrison said that to his knowledge the only fatal crash that occurred at the airport was in January 1999 when 51-year-old Harold Ramanowski crashed his ultralight aircraft just 75 feet from the south end of the runway. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype ••• LADYSMITH – A Ladysmith High School technology education teacher was given a ticket for disorderly conduct after allegedly kicking a student during class. The teacher has been placed on administrative paid leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The teacher allegedly kicked a 17-year-old male student in the backside during class following an exchange of vulgarities, according to the Ladysmith Police Chief. No pain or injuries were reported. Fourteen students who were also in class at the time were interviewed over several days. — from the Barron News-Shield ••• NORTHERN WISCONSIN — Wisconsin and Minnesota are embarking on an ambitious, long-term campaign to restore the pollution-impaired waters of the scenic, nationally treasured St. Croix River that forms a border between the states. Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said the effort would involve municipalities, industries, business and farms within the St. Croix River basin. Moreover, there are ways every resident of the basin and every visitor to these waters can contribute, experts said. A detailed, draft report that explains this effort will be the topic of public information meetings to be held Tuesday, Jan. 31. A meeting will be held in Siren, 10 a.m., Room 165 on the first floor of the Burnett County Government Center. — from the Barron News-Shield
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Use tax time to build your financial security
Statewide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites offer free tax preparation
MADISON — Tax season is the one time each year when many people get the chance to see their complete financial picture. Experts say that by closely examining your tax information, you may find ways to save money and strengthen your financial situation. Many low-income working families and individuals qualify for tax credits and programs that can provide some relief, but accessing these resources can sometimes be challenging. To help, Wisconsin offers a number of free tax assistance programs located in schools, community centers and public libraries, says J. Michael Collins, family and consumer economics specialist with Cooperative Extension and director of the UW-Madison’s Center for Financial Security. “At a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site, you can meet with a trained volunteer who can prepare your basic income tax return for free,” says Collins. “Many VITA sites also offer free electronic filing, which means that earners with bank accounts can receive their refunds within a few days.” You can find a list of VITA sites in Wisconsin at www.dor.state.wi.us/faqs/ pcs/vita.html. Collins also suggests checking out FreeFile, a program sponsored by the IRS. The program begins accepting filing information on Jan. 17. To learn more about this, visit www.irs.gov/efile/ article/0,,id=118986,00.html. Low-income working families, in particular, need to be aware of the Earned Income Tax Credit. Even if you don’t owe taxes and don’t think you need to file a return, you might qualify for the credit. Cooperative Extension Family Living specialists have developed a Web site to
Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners
January 9 - $30 Bruce Greene, Shell Lake January 10 - $30 James Anderson, Minneapolis, Minn. January 11 - $30 Dean Downs, Big Lake, Minn. January 12 - $30 Joan Quenan, Prairie Du Sac January 13 - $30 Paul Larson, Port Richey, Fla.
Bitney Law Firm Ltd. Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio
Temps & levels
Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2011 Jan. 9 Jan. 10 Jan. 11 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 15
2012 Jan. 9 Jan. 10 Jan. 11 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 15
High 11 20 24 26 24 18 18
High 37 43 52 35 11 13 18
Low Precip. -16 -16 5 1.8” snow 15 0.6” snow -4 trace snow 10 0.6” snow 9 5.0” snow Low 18 18 26 9 7 7 10
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give people more information about the EITC and other tax credits, including eligibility. Information for the current tax year is available at fyi.uwex.edu/eitc/. If you’ll be receiving a refund this year, consider putting some of it into savings. For working families struggling to make ends meet, starting a savings account might seem out of reach. But studies suggest that when refunds exceed expectations, the odds of taxpayers saving some of the surplus goes up. U.S. Savings Bonds are a good savings tool for lower-income families. “Bonds do not require a bank account and are not limited to people in ChexSystems,” says Collins. “They have the backing of the U.S. Treasury and are trusted by a wide array of consumers. Bonds have no fees and are liquid in the sense that they are easily cashed at any bank, by the Federal Reserve by mail and even online.” Because it takes a bit of extra effort to cash in savings bonds, they are more likely to stay in savings than a simple savings account. Some studies show people even prefer accounts that are harder to cash out. You can buy U.S. Savings Bonds with your federal tax refund. Taxpayers can make bond purchases for themselves, add beneficiaries or co-owners, and make bond purchases for someone other than themselves by using tax form 8888. To learn more about U.S. Savings Bonds, go to: www.treasurydirect.gov/ indiv/research/faq/faq_irstaxfeature. htm But for taxpayers with an unexpectedly large refund who also have past-
Arts center receives donation
The Shell Lake Arts Center recently received a $1,000 donation from the Shell Lake State Bank. Shown (L to R): Joni Christ, Shell Lake State Bank, Tara Burns, executive director of the Shell Lake Arts Center, and David Haroldson, president of Shell Lake State Bank. The arts center is home to the longest running jazz camp in the nation and is preparing for their 45th camp season. — Photo submitted due bills or high-interest-rate debt, the best option may be to put the refund toward paying off debt. “The best savings accounts cannot match the returns from paying off highcost debt or avoiding fees and penalties,” says Collins. For more information about managing
Register Memories
1952 - 60 years ago
• Lewis I. Gullickson, register of deeds for Washburn County, noted that in 1951 there were 344 births and 133 deaths recorded. There was a total of 82 marriages. Contrary to the general rule, June was not the popular month for marriages in Washburn County. It was February with October coming in second. • Chuck Shellito returned to San Ysidro, Calif., where he was stationed with the Navy, after spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shellito. Buzz Shellito, Chicago, visited his father, Frank, in the hospital. • Mr. and Mrs. William Hurd moved to Eau Claire as Bill had a job working for the pressure cooker company. • Janet Livingston was elected song leader of the Plainview Jolly Workers 4-H Club.
1962 - 50 years ago
• Russel Merkel purchased the L.W. Jacobs beer route and truck and moved his family into the Bessie Bitney home in Shell Lake. • The Shell Lake Memorial Hospital completed another major improvement of fireproofing the entire hospital by installing an automatic sprinkler system. The project consisted of installing a 3,000-gallon water storage tank underground at the north end of the hospital building. • Grand opening at the Sarona Farmers Union new bulk feed plant in Shell Lake was held. • Shell Lake Apparel had women’s gloves, either all knit or knit with leather palms, on sale for $1.98. Boys caps were 79¢ - $1. Women’s blouses were $1.98 $2.98. All wool, part wool and velvet slack sets for women were $4.99 and $8.99. Cardigans and slipovers in a variety of colors in wool or Orlon were $7.98 and $3.98.
1972 - 40 years ago
• Slate of officers for the Shell Lake Indianhead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary were Mrs. Jacob Gullickson, president; Mrs. Richard Allner, first vice president; Mrs. Milton Odden, second vice president; Mrs. Donald Bruce, secretary; and
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Mrs. Kenneth Mattson, treasurer. • The Department of Natural Resources had a permanent position at Spooner for a stenographer II. Salary was $461 to $590/month with many fringe benefits. Minimum qualifications were 80 words-per-minute dictation, nine-months’ experience or training beyond high school. • New officers of the Northern Star Square Dance Club were Ron and Ran Johnson, presidents; Sandy and Dennis Haanpaa, vice presidents; Stan and Mary Jean Johannes, secretaries; Dorothy and Bill Campbell, treasurers. Members of the board were Shorty and Marie Thompson and Chuck and Dorothy Okonek, past Presidents Howard and Marion Fallis, and callers Lenny and Grace Smith. • The winter menu at Swiss Chalet included the Friday night specials of ocean supper $1.75 or fish fry $1.35. Saturday night specials were steak and mushroom for $2.50 or Crab A La Newberg for $2.75. Sunday night oven chicken with wild rice was $2.25.
1982 - 30 years ago
• Diana F. Soltis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Soltis, Shell Lake, was named to the dean’s list. She was a junior majoring in social work at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. • Catholic Charities 20-unit home for the elderly on property purchased from Indianhead Memorial Hospital, north of the former Lund Boat Factory property and southeast of CTH B, was taking shape by receiving a roof despite the subzero temperatures. The hospital planned to construct a 70-bed nursing home on the remainder of the property. • Travis Scott was born to Douglas and Karen Vanderhoof at Indianhead Memorial Hospital. Born at Spooner hospital was Dana Ann to Dale and Jody Schlapper, Shell Lake, and Laura Lee to Dennis and Kerry Swan, Shell Lake. • Cheering on the basketball players were cheerleaders Jill Hile, Melissa Zaloudek, Lori Neuman, Carrie Bixby and Robyn Dahle.
1992 - 20 years ago
• Mayor Ray Heilborn deviated from the agenda at the city council meeting in order to fill the vacancy on the council created by the resignation of Steph Satterlund from Ward 1 as he moved to Comstock. His seat was filled immediately by Hal Hansen who notified city Administrator Brad Peterson of his interest in serving on the city council. • Father Ward Simpson was installed as vicar of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Shell Lake and St. Alban’s Church in Spooner. • Vickie Paolini opened Paolini’s Restaurant and Lounge on Shell Lake’s Main Street in the former Laker Lane building. • Members of the Shell Lake eighthgrade boys basketball team were Jay Ogden, Tim Frey, Ryan Pederson, Ryan Hansen, Tony Harrington, Dan Dunbar, Michael Fox, Andy Harrington, Troy Benzer, Scott Witte, Kevin Best, Jayson Jahnz, Trevor Krantz and Mike Biver.
2002 - 10 years ago
• After 72 years of business, Peterson Fiberglass Laminates of Shell Lake was closing. • It was announced that Jessica Butterfield, junior at Shell Lake High School, would take her talent in volleyball to a higher level when she would attend a volleyball camp at the Brigham Young University Campus in Oahu, Hawaii, later in the year. She was nominated by volleyball coach Jan Todd to receive this recognition. • The old Cenex Convenience Store, presently the home of Fitness Unlimited, underwent a face-lift. The new façade would fit the city’s turn-of-the-century theme. This was the third building to take advantage of incentives offered by the city to improve the appearance of their building. Lake Mall and Thunder Gifts had already completed similar projects. • Shown in a five-generation photo were great-great-grandma Frances Stock holding baby Ashtyn Smith, greatgrandpa Harry Dahlstrom, grandpa Steve Dahlstrom and mother Jessica Smith.
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EITC offers a welcome boost in income
MADISON — The Earned Income Tax Credit offers a welcome boost in income for many low- and moderateincome families. Both federal and state earned income credits are available, and together they can be worth anywhere from a few dollars to over $7,000. However, taxpayers have to claim the credits on their tax returns in order to receive them; every year, thousands who are eligible miss out. Eligibility varies based on income as well as household composition. People may be eligible with incomes as high as $49,078. “Many people who did not qualify in past years may be newly eligible because of lower earnings stemming from the tough economy,” says Judith Bartfeld, Extension food security research and policy specialist and professor at UW-Madison. Eligible taxpayers can get their EITC only if they file federal income tax returns, even if they are not otherwise required to file, and specifically claim the credit. Those who are eligible for the federal credit and have qualifying children can also receive an additional stateearned income credit, as long as they file a Wisconsin tax return. Roughly one-third of the population that is eligible for the EITC changes every year, so many who qualify are not familiar with the credits and may miss out. The IRS estimates that one-in-five eligible workers does not claim the credit. People more likely to miss out include those with a recent change in circumstances, non-English speakers, those who would not otherwise have to file tax returns due to low income and people in nontraditional families such as grandparents raising grandchildren. In addition to the federal and state earned income credits, renters and homeowners with incomes of less than $24,680 may qualify for the Wisconsin Homestead
STEP returns to Spooner Middle School
MADISON – Fifth-graders at Spooner Middle School are among the more than 5,500 students in 250 classrooms around Wisconsin that are learning how to prepare for disasters and react to emergencies through a program called Student Tools for Emergency Planning. “The students involved in the STEP program will gain very important and potentially lifesaving knowledge,” said Tod Pritchard, Wisconsin Emergency Preparedness coordinator. “Students then take that knowledge home and share it with family and friends, making their communities better prepared for an emergency.” STEP is a turnkey classroom curriculum available at no cost for teachers to prepare fifth-grade students for various emergencies including tornadoes, flooding and storms. It also shows students how to put together an emergency kit and develop an emergency plan with their families. Teachers signed up for the program this past fall and are required to teach the STEP curriculum before the end of the 2011-12 school year. STEP is sponsored by Wisconsin Emergency Management, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Office of Justice Assistance, Center for School, Youth and Citizen Preparedness, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. — from WEM
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the EITC, bring along as much of the following information as possible: Photo identification; valid Social Security cards for the taxpayer, spouse and dependents; birth dates for primary, secondary and dependents listed on the return; current year’s tax package, if received. Wage and earning statements, Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R from all employers; interest and dividend statements from banks (Form 1099); copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available; bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit; any other relevant information about income and expenses. Total paid for day care and day-care provider’s identifying number. For more information, visit the IRS Web site at www.eitc.irs.gov/central/main/. To learn more about keeping pace with day-to-day expenses and living on a budget, contact Deb Meyer, family living educator at 715-635-4444 or deb.meyer@ ces.uwex.edu for financial coaching. — from UW-Extension
Electronic and appliance recycling day at NABA Home Expo
SPOONER — Northland Area Builders Association will have a free recycling day at the 2012 NABA Home Expo. Through a new partnership with Habitat for Humanity, March 24 attendees of the expo will be able to recycle used electronics and appliances for free and receive an entry to win a $100 gift card. Some items may require a minimal fee to be recycled. Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, Washburn County Habitat for Humanity, Vintage Tech Recyclers Inc. and Arrow Building Center-Spooner are sponsoring the recycling day. The NABA Home Expo, coming to the Antholz Gym at the Spooner Middle School Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25, provides visitors with an opportu-
nity to shop, compare and get expert advice on quality products and services for home building, home remodeling, redecorating, landscaping and fine home living from both NABA members and nonmembers. New will be a Monster Machines display area for kids, free electronic and appliance recycling courtesy of Washburn County and Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, and Arrow Building Center-Spooner. Show hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. For more information about the event or about exhibiting, please visit www.northland areabuilders.com. — from NABA
Programs offered at LCO
HAYWARD — The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College near Hayward has several programs which it is inviting the public to participate in over the next several weeks. Monday, Jan. 23, Walk Your Way To Good Health Mini Health Fair from 9 a.m.-noon. There will be at least a dozen tables in the LCO College Pipe Mustache Auditorium on healthy food, exercise, healthy activities, healthy choices and healthy programs in the community. There is no charge, and everyone is welcomed to attend. This is a kickoff for the Walk Your Way to Good Health Program partnered by the LCO College, LCO Community Health Center and the LCO Boys and Girls Club. Tuesday, Jan. 24, LCO Sustainable Living Institute invites the public to its III Environmental Film Series in the LCO College Pipe Mustache Auditorium with the showing of “Waterbuster” about a family’s journey to
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rediscover their clan and their land after the flooding by the Gannon Dam across the Missouri River. After the film, there will be presentation and discussion about the effects of the Winter Dam on the people of LCO. Everyone is encouraged to bring a sack lunch. Thursday, Feb. 2, LCO College will continue its hands-on workshops in food preservation with dehydrating and making venison jerky. Gerilynn Berg, master food preserver, will present information and practical experience of putting up vegetables by dehydrating. Afterward, participants will learn how to make venison jerky. There is no cost, and a light supper will be offered at 5 p.m. For more information or to register for the Dehydrating and Jerky Making Workshop, call Amber Marlow at 715-634-4790, Ext. 156. LCO College is located on Trepania Road off the intersection of CTH K and E, 10 miles southeast of Hayward. — from LCO
Percy Ross
e who gives while he lives … also knows where it goes.” ~ Philanthropist Percy Ross Percy Ross of Minnesota was a nationally known millionaire who was famous for giving away money. He liked to distribute silver dollars. It was reported he tossed 16,500 silver dollars from the backseat of a convertible as he rode in the 1978 Minneapolis Aquatennial Torchlight Parade. It was after Ross gave away 1,050 bicycles to impoverished children in Minneapolis on Dec. 24, 1977, that people started writing him asking for money. This gave birth to his newspaper column, Thanks a Million, in 1983. Ross would respond to certain letters. If he felt the need was justified, he would grant the request. Sometimes he just offered sound advice. Ross claimed to have given away as much as $30 million. His last column was published on Sept. 19, 1999. The column, Thanks a Million, was printed in the Inter-County Leader, the Register’s sister paper, in the early 1990s. Without a request, but rather due to my connections with the paper, my children and I each were surprised to receive a silver dollar with a little note attached from Mr. Ross in May of 1992. Ross’ first business was the Northwest Fur Auction Co. that he started in Minnesota. He had the business Ross and Ross Auctioneers, which auctioned heavy-construction equipment. Later, he bought a company called Poly-Tech, based in Bloomington, Minn. The company made polyethylene plastic bags.
In 1993, my then co-worker Betty Fenton visited Percy Ross in Minneapolis, Minn. — Special photo The successful business was bought out for $8 million. After dividing the $8 million among his family, Ross made successful investments and gained a considerable fortune. He started giving his money away, mostly in small amounts. He died on Nov. 10, 2001, at his home in Edina, Minn., shortly before his 85th birthday.
This note was attached to the silver dollar I received from Percy Ross. I still have the silver dollar, too. — submitted
Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson
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Healthy habits can save you money
• Drink water in place of sugary beverages. Replacing sugary beverages with water can save hundreds of dollars a year. For example, if you spend $1 per day on soda and replace it with tap water, you could save $30 per month or $480 per year. • Eat fruit in place of sweet snacks. Fruits are loaded with nutrients, low in calories and can reduce the risk of developing chronic disease such as cancer. Coleman notes that the cost of a piece of fruit might be about the same as a candy bar, but when you look at potential cost savings for preventing illness, fruit is the better bargain. • Munch on raw veggies in place of snack chips. “Vegetables are another nutrition bargain,” says Coleman. “The cost of a bag of baby carrots is less than the cost of a similar-size bag of snack chips, but the baby carrots could save you money through better health and lower health-care costs.” • Plan and prepare low-cost meals. A few hours a week spent planning your shopping and preparing meals can save your family hundreds of dollars a year. Include foods that are a good buy — produce that is in season or lean meat that is on sale. Planning a weekly menu also increases the chances that food you purchase will be used before it spoils. For example, you might save $5 per week by bringing two lunches from home rather than eating out, which adds up to $20 per month or $240 per year. “And don’t forget to use foods that you might get from programs like WIC or gardens,” says Meyer. • Read labels and follow directions. For example, if you or a family member have a nut allergy and are not able to read food labels, the consequences can be significant. Research indicates that the cost of low health literacy to the Wisconsin economy is in the range of $3.4 billion to $7.6 billion annually. • Prevent illness. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The same thing applies to health-care costs. Getting a flu vaccine at the local drugstore might cost $30 a year. But you save on the costs of medications, lost work, doctors visits and even hospitalization to treat the flu if you get sick. Similarly, early detection and treatment of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer through low-cost screenings could save you the costs of more extensive treatment down the road. — from UW-Extension
Sticker Shock Campaign held in Washburn County
WASHBURN COUNTY — On Dec. 21 and Dec. 22, nine local businesses allowed New Paradigm Partners to complete the Sticker Shock Campaign with local youth. In Minong, businesses included Stop-a-Sec, Link Stop, Victory Lane, IGA and the ICO outside of Minong. In Shell Lake and Spooner these businesses included Cenex, Kwik Trip and Holiday. The goal of Sticker Shock is to get local youth involved in raising the awareness of the illegal distribution of alcohol to minors because underage drinking is not a teen problem but a community problem. Adults, youth, law enforcement and retail stores all need to be part of the solution. Sticker Shock is a youth-led initiative to change adult attitudes about selling and providing alcohol to minors. The young people place bold stickers on the alcohol products that state, Buy Alcohol for Teens…Pay the Price! Their Future Is In Your Hands.
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olunteer Wisconsin is a new state initiative to promote and support volunteerism. As collaboration between the Volunteer Center Association of Wisconsin, the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee, Volunteer Center of Washington County, Serve Wisconsin and funded by a Volunteer Generation Fund grant through the Corporation for National and Community Service, Volunteer Wisconsin is the central point for volunteerism and service in the state. Happy Tonics Inc. is the first nonprofit in Northwest Wisconsin, Washburn County, to join the organization on Jan. 10. Volunteer Wisconsin encourages other nonprofit organizations to join. To find out more visit http://www.volunteerwisconsin.org. The nonprofit needs a stronger voice to recruit volunteers to the Monarch Butterfly Habitat in season. It is hoped that Volunteer Wisconsin will bring in some new environmental and gardening volunteers. ••• Lorrie Blockus is planning a yoga class by donation in January for the Monarch Butterfly Habitat. It is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 28, at 9:30 a.m. This will be a yin yoga class, titled The Butterfly Effect, that will be very gentle and incorpo-
“A strong community message is sent when businesses take responsibility for speaking out against underage drinking,” said New Paradigm Partners coordinator Kelsey Kidder. These businesses are working together to create a safer, healthier lifestyle by combating the problem of underage drinking. The Sticker Shock project hopes to cause adults to think twice before making it any easier for youth to access alcohol. New Paradigm Partners recognizes the above businesses for their desire to manage the sale of alcohol responsibly and wants to showcase them as a partner in this effort. The Sticker Shock Campaign is sponsored by New Paradigm Partners Rural Communities Organized for Drug Elimination and paid for by the Drug Free Communities Grant. — from NPP
rate long holds to work joints and energy lines instead of muscles. It is great for sore joints and sluggish bodies in the winter, which is a complete yin season. Yin yoga takes us deep inside ourselves to be with our thoughts and emotions and physical discomforts as a means of freeing blocked energies, lubricating the joints and creating positive change within ourselves as a catalyst for positive change for the world. This will take place at the Om Sweet Om Yoga studio at 32 5th Ave., downtown, Shell Lake, LifeCircle building. Everyone is welcome to learn with Lorrie and to help a nonprofit at the same time. ••• Sunday, Jan. 29: Join us at the Minong Senior Center for a Sunday movie at 2 p.m. Film: “Evan Almighty” with Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman. Laugh-out-loud funny! Bring a snack to share and your own beverage. Sunday, Feb. 5: Super Bowl Sunday at the Minong Senior Center. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. Bring a snack to share and your own beverage.
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January Thursday, Jan. 19 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting will be provided. Friday, Jan. 20 & Saturday, Jan. 21 • Haiti Medical Missions trip fundraiser sale, U-Turn building by the Full Gospel Church, Hwy. 63 south of Shell Lake. Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 • Making Money With Sheep and Goats in Northern Wisconsin seminar at Spooner Agricultural Research Station, 10:30 a.m., 715-635-3506. Saturday, Jan. 21 • Northland Area Builders Association’s family icefishing event, Nelson Lake, Hayward, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration at public boat landing on Gerlack Road. Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Salvation Army to receive $1 off registration fee. Registration includes entry and lunch. For more details and a list of sponsors, visit www.northlandareabuilders.com. • Shallow Lake ice-fishing contest sponsored by the Barronett Civic Club members. • Prairie Fire Children’s Theater “Robin Hood,” 4 and 7 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. • Indianhead Writers meeting, 1 p.m., at Northwind Book & Fiber in Spooner. Anyone interested in writing is invited to attend. For more information, call Mary Olsen, 715-468-2604. Sunday, Jan. 22 • “Blood Money,” a documentary that aims to expose the reality of abortion, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Spooner, approx. 11:30 a.m. Freewill offering lunch served before movie. Everyone welcome. Please respond by Jan. 16 if planning on lunch, 715-635-2774, e-mail sfdsschool@gmail.com. To view trailer see bloodmoneyfilm.com/. Tuesday, Jan. 24 & Wednesday, Jan. 25 • Rice Lake Area Farm Show, Cedar Mall, 10 a.m.3:30 p.m. For more info call 715-289-4632. Wednesday, Jan. 25 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban Episcopal Church, Spooner. Thursday, Jan. 26 & Friday, Jan. 27 • American Red Cross Blood Drive, Thursday noon-6 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., United Methodist Church, Shell Lake. For appointment, call Diane, 715-468-7981. Thursday, Jan. 26 • First Year Parenting class, 5-8:30 p.m., Spooner Annex Building, UW-Extension conference room. To register, call Deb Meyer at 715-635-4444 or deb.meyer@ces.uwex.edu. • 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. Friday, Jan. 27 • Using Cover Crops to Improve Soils and Farm Profitability seminar at Spooner Agricultural Research Station, 10:30 a.m., 715-635-3506. Saturday, Jan. 28 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted. • The Butterfly Effect Yin Yoga class by donation with all contributions going to Happy Tonics/Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Shell Lake. Held at 9:30 a.m. at Om Sweet Om Yoga studio, Shell Lake. More info at www.omsweetomyoga.net, Lorrie at 715-645-2543 or omsweetomyoga@live.com. • Shell Lake Fire Department third-annual ice-fishing contest, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration at Shell Lake South Bay. • “Shine!” 7 p.m., at the Quam in Shell Lake. • Shell Lake PTA Winter Carnival, 4-8 p.m., 3-12 school.
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February Wednesday, Feb. 1 • Washburn County HCE meeting, UW-Extension meeting room, Spooner, 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.-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, Feb. 2 • 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, Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All welcome. Donations accepted. Tuesday, Feb. 7 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge. Wednesday, Feb. 8 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted. • The board of directors for the Railroad Memories Museum will meet at 1 p.m. at the city hall building in Spooner. All volunteers welcome. • Downtown Book Chat, 3:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, Spooner. Thursday, Feb. 9 • The Shell Lake Lions Club will meet, 6:30 p.m., at the Shell Lake Community Center. • Fibromyalgia/CFS/Chronic Pain Support Group of Barron County meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Chetek Lutheran Church, Chetek. Educational materials available to sign out. Call 715-651-9011 or 715-237-2798 for further info. • Education and support for people affected by cancer, 3:30-5 p.m., Marshfield Clinic Rice Lake Center. Registration required, 715-236-8327. Saturday, Feb. 11 • 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 info, contact Chuck at 715-635-9309, Bill at 715468-4017 or Ardys at 715-222-4410. Monday, Feb. 13 • Diabetes Education Meeting, 2-3 p.m., in the classroom at Spooner Health System. Topics and speakers vary each month. For more info contact Claudia at 715635-1217. Tuesday, Feb. 14 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. All stay-at-home or part-time-working moms welcome with their children. Wednesday, Feb. 15 • 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. • 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 info. Thursday, Feb. 16 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting will be provided. Friday, Feb. 17 • Father/daughter ball, Shell Lake Community Center. For reservations call 715-635-5555.
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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 715-635-4400. Domestic abuse and sexual assault are crimes. Time-Out provides free, confidential victim support. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence in a relationship, please call 800-924-0556. The Washburn County Genealogy Research Room, 106-1/2 2nd Ave., Museum Hewitt Building, Shell Lake, is closed for the winter. The room can be opened upon request, weather permitting. Call 715635-7937 or 715-635-6450, 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 Monday Noon AA 7 p.m. GA Noon AA Tuesday 7 p.m. AA Wednesday 1 p.m. AA 7 p.m. NA Thursday 1 p.m. AA Al-Anon 7 p.m. Friday 2 p.m. AA 7 p.m. AA Step 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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Monday: Partners of Veterans women’s support group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Counseling Associates in Siren, located across from the Burnett County Government Center. For more information, contact Julie Yaekel-Black Elk at 715-349-8575. • Celebrate Recovery meetings at 6:30. This is a Christ-centered recovery program. Meetings take place in the Community Life Center at Spooner Wesleyan Church, Hwy. 70 West. For more information, call 715635-2768. • First Friends Playgroup open to all children. Focus on infants and their caregivers with sensory stimulation and movement experiences. Art project materials provided and the morning closes with circle music time and instrument exploration. 10 a.m. to noon at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner. 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. • The Washburn County Historical Society Research Room, 102 West Second Avenue, Shell Lake, open Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. throughout the year. • Bridge at Friendship Commons, Fourth Avenue, Shell Lake, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Practice your Bridge skills. Beginners welcome. Wednesday: Lakeland Family Resource Center open from noon to 3 p.m. • AA meeting, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. • 9 a.m. to noon, sewing at Shell Lake Senior Center. • Kidstime-Parentime at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn, discuss and share ideas and experience to enrich parenting skills. Preselected art or play materials available
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Living life with such care
by Diane Dryden “There’s no reason, if a quilt is taken SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake’s Dorothy care of properly, that it can’t last for a Lashmett firmly credits her mother for long, long time,” she says. helping mold her life. “She taught me all A tip Lashmett offers for those who use the handicrafts she knew, and she knew quilts is to make sure they use a top sheet plenty.” Thanks to mom, 82-year-old on the bed. “That way it’s the sheet that Lashmett has spent a lifetime embroidergets dirty and needs washing, not the ing dishtowels and pillowcases and knitquilt.” ting and crocheting just about anything She also recommends airing quilts inthat had a pattern. A set of dishtowels stead of washing them. If they’re not that she embroidered for her mother dirty, it’s better to wait for a windy day years ago are still in existence and are and hang them out on the line in the now a keepsake that her daughter has on breeze and the sun. That way you only display in a country cupboard in her have to wash the quilt once a year.” home. Even though it was during the era Her quilts are still available at the when people boiled their whites and Washburn County Food Pantry, so if you hung them outside to dry, even in freezsee a spry little woman at a garage or ing weather, they’re still intact. Well, they thrift sale heading for the fabrics and the still exist, but not in their original form. mattress pads and sheets, that’s Dorothy. “One winter when mom hung them outAfter all, she’s got five kids, 17 grandchilside they froze solid and broke in two dren and 35, soon to be 36, great-grandwhen she removed them from the line. children who all get quilts first at their Other than that, these towels that were birth, then again when they graduate originally made of feed sacks and only from high school and when they marry, used when company was there survived and by the time they have their 40th anremarkably well.” niversary, she adds names of family Dorothy Lashmett of Shell Lake has spent hundreds of hours sewing quilts If Lashmett is sitting, her hands are for family, friends and complete strangers during her 82 years. — Photo by members and dates to their quilt. busy knitting. “You might say that hand- Diane Dryden When she’s not sewing or knitting she work has always been a very valuable fills her home with smells of peanut britthing for me to do because when my husband, Edwin, it accommodates a queen-sized quilt. tle, fudge and caramel corn, coated pretzels and even and I had the taxi service in Spooner, there was plenty The process has never varied when she’s assembling fruitcakes. of time to invest in a project as we waited for calls. We a quilt. The first layer to go onto the board is the backShe remembers when she got her part-Siamese cat bealso worked as railroad drivers for the 15 years we ing, which is often a sheet, then the filling, which can ei- cause it was during her apple jelly making, which drove taxi and if there was a train that had broken ther be a mattress pad or batting, then the top is put would place his arrival sometime in September last down in the Cities or Hinckley, or Eau Claire or Supe- over all. All three layers are held down with the help of year. Her two canaries sing happily in their cage in rior, we would pick up from one to five crew men in clamps to keep the material absolutely straight on the front of a window and her apple jelly cat closes its eyes Spooner and drive them to the train so they could get it board. She doesn’t sew, but ties all her quilts and when contentedly as he takes a nap in his favorite chair that’s working again.” she’s finished with the tying, she brings the back sheet bathed in sunshine. The house is full of contentment Like her own mother, who knitted and did crochet edges up so they’re at the top and pins them tightly into and her quilts are things of beauty with love and care work as well as sewing every stitch of clothes for her place. That way when the quilt is taken upstairs for the sewn into every stitch. children, as did Lashmett, she also taught her daugh- final edge sewing, everything is secure and ready for ter how to make the quilts that kept them warm dur- years of use. ing the freezing winters. “Mom even made a few quilts out of men’s silk ties where each tie had feather embroidery stitches around it and they were placed side-byside to create a large circle in the middle of the quilt.” When the food pantry was still in Shell Lake, LashSARONA — Hunt Hill in Sarona will be offering ed- hicles as they make their way to Douglas County to mett was a faithful volunteer and realized that somelearn the basics of carnivore tracking. Use these skills thing she could add for the pantry patrons would be ucation events this January. Saturday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m.-noon, Ruth King will be pre- to discover and identify the signs of timber wolves and quilts. Ever since then she’s sewn for many strangers who received her quilts through the food pantry, even senting dogsledding. Learn the history of dogsledding, other animals in the woods of northern Wisconsin. about the dogs used and how to dogsled with King and Frequent wildlife sightings and a beautiful natural setthough the pantry is now located in Spooner. Many of the quilts are made out of whole cloth and her team. Enjoy warm beverages and an outdoor ting make this a fun winter program for the whole famare a yard and a half long and whatever the width of demonstration following the program. Preregistration ily. Preregistration required by Thursday, Jan. 26. Please contact Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary at 715the cotton is, usually 45 inches wide. Husband Edwin is required by Friday, Jan. 20. On Saturday, Jan. 28, starting 6:30 a.m., and going 635-6543, info@hunthill.org or www.hunthill.org for honored her quilt making by creating a worktable for her in their basement. 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Emily Dorweiler and Bailey Brabec didn’t care about fishing as much as hanging out at the 2012 FFA Ice-Fishing Tournament held Sunday, Jan. 15, on Bashaw Lake. The warm weather brought out many sportsmen and, as always, Bashaw Lake produced some good fishing.
Allen Melton’s 8-pound northern netted him first place in the largest fish category.
Working the registration table and trying to stay warm are FFA members Dani Kuechle, Katrina Nyreen and Jordyn Monson. Andi Bauch is weighing in the fish. Putting on an ice-fishing contest takes a lot of hours and volunteers.
LOWER LEFT: While Bashaw Lake is not known for perch, Tim Heffran and Davie Hoecherl took first and second in that category, with a couple of nice perch. UPPER LEFT: Holding his first-place bass is Jordan Irvine. Coming in second place was Tia Carlson. UPPER RIGHT: John LaRue and Leo Picard took home first and second place in the northern category. LOWER RIGHT: In a little family competition, Tyler Gramberg took second place in the sunfish category and his brother, Austin Schultz, took first place.
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Christopher Johnson is showing the correct style for turkey bowling, one of many fun things to do at the Jack Frost Festival. His mother, Connie, is helping with his delivery.
Hunter Nowak found that the hockey game she and her friends were playing was hard work.
Abby Rankila and Sarah Slaminski are two high school students on a mission. With the help of their parents Julie Rankila, Karen Slaminski and Lisa Vik, they manned the food booth in the warming tent, raising money to fund their mission trip. Young mission workers from Trinity Lutheran Church and the Spooner United Methodist Church will travel to Joplin, Mo., this summer.
The antique snowmobile show and ride provided a blast from the past, when a 440 was a big machine, when they were more work than fun and there were 25 makes of snowmobiles.
In spite of the cold, windy weather, it was girls day out for Ashley Draves, Rheonnen Kelly, Julia Draves and Mersann Kelly. There were lots of fun things to do Saturday, Jan. 14, at Spooner’s annual Jack Frost Festival. — Photos by Larry Samson
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Shell Lake overtaken by Cameron
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Shell Lake (18.0) versus Cameron (57.0), Thursday, Jan. 12
113: David Castillo pinned by Kal Gerber, Cameron, 1:25 120: Anthony Landsverk, forfeit 126: Noah Skluzacek 9-2, lost by decision against Ty Reinke, Cameron 132: Beau Skluzacek pinned by Michael Golat, Cameron, 3:13 138: Sam Muska pinned by Trevor Frisinger, Cameron, 0:38 145: Bryan Knoop pinned by Alex Schutt, Cameron, 1:27 152: Dillon Hopke pinned Jacob Vought, Cameron, 1:23. 160: Turner Moe pinned by Jacob Malsom, Cameron, 1:20. 182: Leo Carrillo pinned by Kyle Heinsohn, Cameron, 1:02. 220: Caleb Schmidt, forfeit 285: Cody Mayer pinned by Matt Bryngelson, Cameron, 0:50. Shell Lake results for Ladysmith Invitational Saturday, Jan. 14
106: David Castillo placed 10th and scored 13.00 team points. 132: Beau Skluzacek placed 10th and scored 19.00 team points. 138: Sam Muska placed 14th and scored 6.00 team points. 145: Bryan Knoop placed 15th and scored 4.00 team points. 152: Dillon Hopke placed sixth and scored 31.00 team points. 160: Turner Moe placed 12th and scored 7.00 team points. 182: Leo Carrillo placed fifth and scored 35.00 team points. 220: Caleb Schmidt placed fourth and scored 36.00 team points. 285: Cody Mayer placed eighth and scored 24.00 team points.
Beau Skluzacek tries to get away from Michael Golat for one point in his match. Skluzacek lost the match by a pin. Shell Lake fell 57-18 to their conference rival Cameron Comets.
It was Parents Night for the Shell Lake wrestlers on Thursday, Jan. 12. Evie Campbell came to the dual meet to watch her son, Jim Campbell, coach his team. This is his 34th year as head coach and she hasn’t missed many meets.
Brady Mortensen Memorial Tournament set
SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Youth Open Brady Mortensen Memorial Tournament is set for Sunday, Jan. 22. Weigh-in will be from 8-9 a.m. at the Shell Lake High School gym. This is an all-trophy tournament with individual and first- and secondplace team trophies. The top 10 wrestlers score team points. Wrestlers need not be a member of a team to participate. WIAA wrestling rules and officials will be used for all matches. Wrestling will be determined by grade and weight and then experience level if possible. All weight classes and brackets will be determined at registration. All mats will wrestle on individual clocks, with 90-second periods for seventh and eighth grades. Each wrestler must have an insurance waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Neither the Shell Lake School District nor Shell Lake Wrestling Club will be held responsible for any accidents, injuries or lost articles. Concessions available all day. For more information contact Jim Campbell, 715-468-1206, school; 715-635-9199, home; Kyle Balts, 715-520-7281; Danette/Pete Hopke, 715-645-0859 or 715-645-0861. — from Shell Lake Schools Athletic Department
Dillon Hopke looks at the clock, with plenty of time to pin his Cameron opponent, Jacob Vought, in the 152-pound weight class. As a senior, Hopke has earned one of the top spots as a Shell Lake wrestler. — Photos by Larry Samson
Archery league scores Timberland Archery
Week 1 Compounds Women’s Double D’s: 748 Bearded Hens: 608 Shell Lake State Bank: 724 Red Brick II: 522 Catlin Taxidermy: 724 Red Brick Cafe: 377 Granite Electric: 722 Team DROB: 668 Traditional Close Encounters: 643 Cracked Limbs: 493 Brian and Lori Melichar: 635 Bone Collectors: 485 Klopp’s 5th Ave.: 542 Timberland: 436 Rootin Tootin: 500 Putzs: 423
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Boys varsity basketball Friday, Jan. 20: Doubleheader at Northwood, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24: Doubleheader vs. Prairie Farm, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27: At Bruce, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3: Vs. Cameron, 7:30 p.m. Girls varsity basketball Friday, Jan. 20: Doubleheader at Northwood, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24: Doubleheader vs. Prairie Farm, 6 p.m. Varsity wrestling Thursday, Jan. 19: Vs. Bruce, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21: Shell Lake Tournament, 10:30 a.m. Junior high girls basketball Thursday, Jan. 26: Vs. Turtle Lake, SLHS, 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30: At Northwood, 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2: Vs. Clear Lake, SLAC, 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3: Vs. Cameron, SLHS, 5 p.m.
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by Larry Samson CLEAR LAKE — With a 38-25 win over Clayton on Tuesday, Jan. 10, and a 47-42 win over Clear Lake on Friday, Jan. 13, Shell Lake improved its conference record to 3-1 and overall record to 6-4. Shell Lake came to play, taking an early 10-2 lead in the first quarter. Jen Cassel took the ball in for two baskets inside while Kristen Kraetke pumped in two 3pointers. The Lakers defense denied the Clayton offense any shots close to the basket forcing them to shoot outside. They opened it up in the second quarter with 11 points, giving up only six to take a 21-8 halftime lead. In the first three quarters, the Shell Lake defense held Clayton to only 12 points. The Bears tried to play catch-up in the fourth, scoring 13 points, but it was too little too late, as the Lakers won 38-25. Cassel was the high scorer for the game with 13 points followed by Kraetke with eight points. Shell Lake traveled to Clear Lake to take it to their conference rival in a back-and-forth game. Shell Lake came out on top 47-42. Shell Lake will travel to Northwood on Friday, Jan. 20, to play the 7-1 Evergreens. The Evergreens are coming off a 43-14 win over Prairie Farm and a 38-36 win over Siren. A Laker win would set up a three-way tie in conference for second place in the Central Lakeland Conference. Shell Lake will take on the Prairie Farm Panthers in a home game on Tuesday, Jan. 24. They will play the first game of a doubleheader with tip-off time at 6 p.m.
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Emma Anderson, playing point guard, brings the ball down the court. A good point guard feeds the ball to the open players to get the shots.
LEFT:Jen Cassel makes a little jump shot under the basket. She was the high scorer for the game with 13 points. Shell Lake defeated Clayton 38-25 in a close contest on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Clayton. ABOVE: Shania Pokorny drives around two Clayton defenders. Teams that have scouted Shell Lake are double-teaming her or collapsing in on her when she drives the basket, leaving someone open. RIGHT: Hannah Cassel goes up on a shot at the baseline.— Photos by Larry Samson
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JANUARY 18, 2012 - WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER - PAGE 15
Sports reporter: Larry Samson E-mail results to: wcregister@centurytel.net
Lakers lose to Bears at home
LEFT: AJ Denotter shoots a two-point layup on a fast break. The Clayton Bears, state contenders, overwhelmed the Shell Lake Lakers in a 66-33 romp before their home-court fans on Tuesday, Jan. 10. RIGHT: BJ Burton makes a short jump shot against a very strong Clayton defense. — Photos by Larry Samson
LEFT: There is a little pushing and shoving as forward David Brereton breaks for the basket. RIGHT: Wyatt Carlson gets some air to get this jump shot off against the Clayton defense.
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New volunteer portal for Wisconsin nonprofits launches in Washburn County
SHELL LAKE — Washburn County Emergency Management in partnership with Volunteer Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Emergency Volunteer Management Grant have launched a new Web site featuring a centralized volunteer portal for nonprofits to post volunteer needs and for volunteers to search for local opportunities. “We are in the first phase of developing the volunteer portal,” says Melanie Bloom, registry coordinator of Volunteer
Wisconsin. “We are reaching out to notfor-profit organizations in counties without an existing volunteer center to encourage them to post their volunteer opportunities.” As more agencies post their needs, the number of volunteer opportunities available will continue to increase. Volunteers should check back regularly to find new opportunities. The portal makes it easy for volunteers to search for opportunities and get connected online. The rollout of
Ice racing to get under way after two-week delay
RICE LAKE — After a two-week delay because of unseasonably warm weather, the Rice Lake Ice Races will get under way this Saturday, Jan. 21. Track officials have the one-third-mile track groomed and ready for action and are expecting record numbers of entries to kick off the 2012 season. The delayed start cuts into the scheduled 10-week season but if the weather holds out at the end of the year, extra races will be run to
make up for the shortfall. Rice Lake Ice Races are held Saturdays on the north end of Rice Lake by Hoots on the Water, formerly Bungalow Bar, with race start time at 12:30 p.m. There is no admission for spectators and the plowed parking area allows a close-up view of cars in action. For more info, call Troy at 715-296-6768. — from Rice Lake Ice Racers
It seems a little more like winter here this week. At least there is some snow on the ground and the temperature is closer to what we expect in January. I’m really not complaining about the mild weather we’ve had so far, but I am pretty concerned about the lack of snow. I hope it’s not bad for the fruit trees, berry bushes and asparagus. We were supposed to be able to pick the asparagus this year, and I’m certainly looking forward to that. We haven’t had quite as many birds at the feeders either. I suppose that they are still finding seeds and berries to eat. The sparrows never leave, but there haven’t been as many chickadees, finches, blue jays or nuthatches. Little rascals just don’t need us anymore. Marilyn Lang hosted a very nice birthday party for her hubby, Leonard, on Saturday, Jan. 7, at their home in Barronett. Leonard’s birthday is actually on the 3rd, but as anyone with adult children can tell you, it’s almost always easier to get everyone together on the weekend than during the week. All of the Lang daughters were there: Sue and her daughter, Courtney Albee; Vickie Lombard; Sandy Albee; Brenda Lang; Peggy and hubby John Smith; Cheryl and twin sons, Mathew and Jonathan Miller. They had lunch in honor of the birthday boy, and had a great time visiting. Our darling little great-granddaughter, Tru Vera Marie, is now 1 year old. There was a birthday party for her at her grandparents Suzy and Ryan Lehmann’s home on Sunday, Jan. 8. In addition to her mom and dad, Alyse and Jason, there were aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and great-grandparents on hand to make sure she had a memorable day. There was plenty of great food and three cakes. Tru was served her own little cake on her highchair tray, and she knew exactly what to do with it. She stabbed it with a fork and smeared it all over the tray. She even managed to get a little in her mouth and a lot on her hands, arms and in her hair. Pretty talented little girl. Actually, Tru’s birthday is on Jan. 13, but, as I just mentioned, it’s always easier to get people together on the weekends. We love that child. We have had some pretty good news about Sue Meier’s granddaughter, Taylor, who was in that terrible car accident. At first the doctors were very guarded in their prognosis reports, but she is responding to treatment much faster than anyone thought possible. She has both eyes open now, can give the thumbs-up sign if someone asks her a question, and when they took her from her bed and put her in a chair, she took a couple of steps.
Of course, she was being held up by nurses, but she did move her feet. One of her uncles asked if she would like some books on tape, and she gave the thumbs up sign. Then he went through a few titles, and when he mentioned the “Harry Potter” books, she gave the thumbs-up sign again. She is in physical therapy/rehab now. We are cautiously optimistic. I’m convinced that your prayers are making the difference in what we were expecting and what is happening. Did you know that Teri Aarestad is working at Schneider drugstore? We were talking to her after church Sunday, and she is absolutely bubbling over with enthusiasm. She loves her job and the people she is working with. Teri said that she misses the people she worked with at Christopher and Banks in Eau Claire, and that she misses talking to the customers there, but she certainly does not miss the drive back and forth every day. She said that it’s so nice to be working in Cumberland again and having friends and neighbors stop by the store to shop or just to say hello. If you happen to be walking past Schneider Pharmacy, be sure to pop in and let Teri know you’re happy to see her working here again. I’ve been hearing so many good things about Ruby’s Pantry. They are at the elementary school in Cumberland about once a month, and people say that there is a social-hour atmosphere while they are waiting to pick up their groceries. From what I understand, the amount of groceries that a person gets for $15 is unbelievable. I’m going to have to get down there one of these days. I know that Ruby’s Pantry does a lot to help feed families in need, and I’m sure they can use all the support we can give them. The big Shallow Lake ice-fishing contest is coming up this Saturday, Jan. 21 There will be all kinds of prizes for the biggest everything - northern, bass, crappies, bluegill - well, you get the picture. Civic club members will be selling hot food — chili, brats, etc. — and coffee or hot chocolate on the lake. After the contest, there will be lots and lots of things going on at the Barronett Community Center. Supper, raffles, the crowning of a new king, and lots of bragging about the big fish caught and complaining about the ones that got away. We certainly hope you can join us for the entire day of fun. I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Hope you’re having a great January, and that you will be able to join us for the fishing contest. See you later.
Barronett by Judy Pieper
the project is beginning in the northwest area of the state, and will eventually be a one-stop resource for finding volunteer opportunities in all of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. “The volunteer portal will provide a resource to the more than half of Wisconsin counties that do not have an online site connecting individuals to volunteer opportunities in their community,” says Bloom. The volunteer portal also features disaster volunteer opportunities in partnership with Washburn Emergency Management and the Office of Justice Assistance. Those wanting to volunteer in the event of a disaster can register their skills in advance so if disaster strikes, they can be called upon to provide assistance.
“Washburn County Emergency Management is excited to partner with Volunteer Wisconsin’s centralized volunteer portal. It will be a valuable tool not only to organizations looking for volunteers year-round, but the portal will also be able to identify those volunteers who are looking to be involved during emergencies – locally, statewide, or even nationwide.” To post your agency’s volunteer needs, or to search for a volunteer opportunity, visit www.volunteerwisconsin.org. Visit www.we-partner.org/registry to search for disaster volunteer opportunities. With questions, contact the volunteer registry coordinator Melanie Bloom at 262-338-8256. Join today to make local volunteering stronger in Washburn County.
Area Writer’s corner
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Garage
by Mary B. Olsen, Shell Lake Everybody knows this is a country that revolves around cars. The role of vehicles in our culture is important. It has been that way since the very first horseless carriages entered the streets and roads. Why? I don’t know and can only guess, but it is most likely because of the size of our country, with the wide expanse of our freeways and interstate highways beckoning us to get moving. Recently, I chanced upon a magazine devoted to restoring historic vehicles. One sees old cars renovated and glamorized by hobbyists and collectors. They pass in revue during parades and show up for the admiration of car fans at special shows, of course, but I had not known there is a cultlike following, where the adherents become deeply involved in fixing up and trading information about old cars and all matters automotive. Ordinary people may fall in love with a car. I understand that. But the world of automotive collecting and all it entails is a lifestyle. A devoted fan of cars is one who goes treasure hunting at garage sales and even scans the garage itself hoping to see some obscure car part that might be for sale or given away by a nonauto fan. The car guy may go to special swap meets, or flea markets, or historic vehicle sales, many of which are designed especially for the auto fan. They can use the Internet to search for old car parts and people who specialize in making new parts to fit the old cars. There are people who deal in auto literature, and they might find you an old manual for your aged vehicle. There is a research library in Hershey, Pa., where one may find information on antique vehicles, to one’s heart’s content, right there near the candy makers of Hershey bars and Reese’s peanut butter cups. The collectors and restorers sort themselves out in several different categories. They are into Corvettes, custom builts, antiques, classics, hot rods, luxury cars, hybrids and some overlap. It’s a wide world of car guys and even some car gals. There are some famous car enthusiasts, but probably the best known is Jay Leno. The popular stand-up comedian and television host has a collection of 100 vehicles, not including 90 motorcycles. Along with his work in television, and as a stand-up comic, he writes articles for Popular Mechanics, and he reviews cars for The Sunday Times. This well-known personality was born in 1950 in New Rochelle, N.Y. His mother had come from Scotland when she was 11, and his father was an Italian immigrant. He grew up in Andover,
Mass. He must have been born funny. In school, the guidance counselor suggested he drop out of school. He may have been one of those boys who disrupted the classroom. He continued in school and went to college. He started a comedy club in 1973. He became an up-and-coming comic, and by 1987, he had become a regular guest host for Johnny Carson. He hosted “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on NBC from 1992 until 2009. He came out on top in a dispute with Conan O’Brien, most likely because his Nielson Ratings were higher. You don’t need to be a millionaire to be a car guy. Anybody can do it. There must be a lot of money tied up in old cars. It was never easy to find parts for an old car, and the winters are hard on our local cars. Years ago, people put their cars up on blocks in their little garages in the winter when the roads were covered with snow and ice. They always say you can fix up a car and keep it running with new parts, with everything except the body. If that goes to rust, you’re ready to give up the ghost. Now that I have discovered the world of old cars and their fans, I think there may be hope for even the rusted-out bodies that might be left out on somebody’s back 40 for many years. Those cars someone could not part with, probably for sentimental reasons, may be rejuvenated some day. All they need is the attention and desire of an antique or old-car enthusiast.
The fruits of your labor shall flourish
by Pauline Lawrence
Is your life like a yo-yo? Yes, think about it. Each day we find our lives go up and down like a yo-yo. One day it’s in the 20s or less and the next day it’s up to the 40s. Now don’t you think our lives are like a yo-yo? Happy birthday to Ella Friendt, to Myrna Atkinson and to Bernice Abrahamzon, all on Jan. 21. Have a wonderful day. Happy birthday to a very dear lady, Dorothy Lashmett, as she turns 82 years young Jan. 22. Many more to you, Dorothy. Happy birthday to Beth Zelenek on her birthday Jan. 23 with many more to come. Jan. 24, a very happy birthday to Greg Leonard on his special day. Have a wonderful day, Greg. Happy birthday to Nolan Phillip Miller on his birthday Jan. 25. Have a great day, Nolan. Our deepest sympathy to the family of Fane Hershey, 3, upon his death. He is the little son of Jerry and Haylee Hershey. His siblings are Aria, Saphira and Hawke. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Wesleyan Church in Spooner. The Town of Dewey Board meeting was held Jan. 10, 8 p.m., at the Dewey Town Hall. Phil Lindeman spoke on what the Burnett County Board is doing at this time. Good news for Town of Dewey. Phil told us the county will only need to put up one tower as they have gotten together on two of the towers and will use them. Woody reported on roadwork and at this time he says they are busy with brushing. He also tells us they have new signs for road limits. Woody and Jake have built a floor across part of the shed on the rafters to store stuff. Next Town of Dewey Board meeting will be Feb. 14, 8 p.m., at the Dewey Town Hall. Everyone welcome. Those wolves have certainly have been howling. Wakes me up and gives me the willies. Talking with John Biver, we find John has been doing some assessing in the Town of Evergreen. He says they had a lot
of new homes built in 2011. You know, people in our township have been talking about deer. Or rather, there just aren’t any. They are telling me that we have so many wolves and bear that they got the little fawns. That’s a shame. Richy was in Illinois this last week from Monday through Saturday at a deer show. He brought home a picture of the second-largest buck in the nation. I couldn’t even count all the horns it had. What a deer! Karen Vanderhoof tells us Katie and Dave Kinde, Logan and Megan and Trent Vanderhoof were home for the weekend. The guys all worked on Karen and Doug’s barn. It’s a comin’. My daughter, Paula Cramer, is taking DNR classes in Madison and last Wednesday at noon they sent the class home due to the storm that was to come. So Thursday and Friday she worked at the DNR in Eau Claire. She is to be a supervisor when the class is done. She has to go for two weeks. She goes Tuesday through Friday this week, working at the DNR on Monday in Eau Claire. My sister, Dot Gudlin, says they had a lot of snow this past week, about 7 inches, and then it rained and froze. News from the Fjelstad Palace finds Wednesday, Kris attended the ladies circle meeting at the Lakeview UMC. The Valentine’s party will be held Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Lakeview UMC. It will be at noon with a potluck, followed by the dice game. Also Wednesday, Cheri and Emily Dorweiler visited Bob and Kris. Thursday Cheri and Emily Dorweiler visited Bob and Kris. Later on, Kris visited Gary and Sue Peterson. Saturday Jeff Larson visited Bob and Kris. Kris tells us the ice on Bashaw Lake is 8-12 inches. On Sunday, two trucks drove out for the icefishing contest put on by the Shell Lake FFA. Kris tells us her friend, Rose Deede, is now home and taking chemo. She is very weak, has lost 30-35 pounds and can’t walk up steps at this time. Her honey does all the work in the house.
Monday, Jan. 16, was Martin Luther King Day in U.S.A. Some banks, post offices and government offices were closed. We are having mild weather again although it is cloudy but no wind. Our sympathy to the family of Harold Laws, a tenant here at Glenview, who passed away early Saturday morning. He will be missed here as he was always a cheerful gentleman. Our heartfelt sympathy to the Hershey and Hall families on the unexpected death of 3-1/2-year-old son Fane Hershey. Funeral services were held at Wesleyan Church on Sunday evening. Our prayers are with you all. Visiting with Myron and Jude Bolterman over the weekend were Jude’s nephew Ben and Sarah Campbell and four children of Appleton. Jude’s brother Chuck and Mary of Appleton also came up on Friday to visit with relatives. They stayed at Mary’s mother’s in Spooner but came to the Boltermans for Friday night supper. Arlys Santiago spent Thursday afternoon in Rice Lake at the Curling Club to watch a friend in a women’s curling match. Peder Pederson and Suzi Anderson entertained on Saturday for the 16th birth-
day of Johnny Anderson for a large group of his friends. Happy birthday, Johnny. Jerid, Rachel, Elizabeth, Daniel, and Joshua Pederson spent Sunday afternoon at Jeff Pederson’s to watch the Packer game together and had supper there. What a disappointment the game was, especially for Packer fans, but I’m sure the Giants were happy and they had a right to be. We’ve had a lot of good games though. Sunday afternoon, Sue Winner came to Glenview to pick up her mom, Helen V. Pederson. They went for lunch at Becky’s. Lori Cray was there for a lunch meeting for TSU employees. Jeff Pederson joined them for lunch also. After lunch, Sue and Helen drove to Cumberland. They visited Helen’s sisterin-law, Lois Odden, who was a patient at the hospital, and also Carol Odden at the nursing home. Abner Odden, Helen’s brother, joined them for coffee in the nursing home dining room. Abner will be 96 in February. Arvid Pederson will also be 96. They both are alert and cheerful. It was a good day. Susan’s husband, Larry Winner, had a Lions meeting in St. Cloud Saturday. Amish Flu – First you get a little buggy and then a little hoarse.
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Senior Lunch Menu
Monday, Jan. 23: Beef shepherd’s pie, baked squash, dark sweet cherries, bread, butter, milk, coffee. Tuesday, Jan. 24: Mandarin pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli with cheese sauce, apple crisp, bread, butter, milk, coffee. Wednesday, Jan. 25: Baked French toast casserole, syrup, butter, sausage links, berry yogurt parfait, V8 juice, milk, coffee.
Thursday, Jan. 26: Split-pea soup, ham sandwich, oatmeal cookie, orange wedges with spiced nuts, milk, coffee. Friday, Jan. 27: Meat loaf with catsup, au gratin potatoes, marinated vegetables, tapioca pudding, bread, butter, milk, coffee. Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call 715-4684750.
What a wonderful guy. Kris wants people to know on Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. they have exercising at the Lakeview UMC and invites everyone to come. Jerry and Gretchen Best were over to see her mom, Lillian Strege, at Luck. Also going were Gail Kobernick and Gwen Strege. All enjoyed a good visit. Talking with my favorite sister, Marie Quam, she was very busy doing cow charts for a vet check. She says the boys are usually in the barn most of the day now with so many animals to feed, etc. Talking with Phil Lindeman, he tells us he is going to run one more time for the Burnett County Board. Chad and Ashley Crosby, Chase and Morgan were home to the Garry Crosby’s and the Doug Coyour’s. Saturday Tom and Sunshine had a birthday party for their little daughter, Josie, who turned 3 years old. Attending were Garry and Beth Crosby, Ron Roberts, Shorty and Melissa Crosby, Tyler and Katie Ann, Sunshine’s sister Heather and family, and Chad and Ashley and children. Hope you had a great birthday,
Josie. Thursday, Beth Crosby and Robin and Jerry Denver picked up Irene Richter from Luck and took her out for supper. What a nice gesture. Jim Toll, Tammy and Turner Moe and Dave Toll took in the FFA ice-fishing contest on Bashaw Lake, getting a nice mess. Jim says there were a lot of vehicles on the lake and the contest was a success. I watched the New York Giants play the Packers on Sunday night and the Giants won, I think 36-20. It was a very hard team as they matched the Packers. Just sorry those Packers lost. My little Rory was sitting on my lap when the Packer-Giants started and after a while he must have gotten tired of me yellin’ for the Packers. He looked at me like I must have been crazy with the yellin’ and got down and went and lay in his bed. So much for the Packer game! Scatter sunshine. Have a great week!
It’s been a quiet week. Folks were putting Christmas away. With the mild weather and some snowmelt and a little snow falling in the middle of the week, it made for slippery roads in spots. Sunday, the Packers losing was disappointing, but life goes on. Monday was Martin Luther King Day so there was no mail. Mavis Schlapper and her sister Joyce Wade, Hayward, went to Poysippi to attend the visitation for their brother Vilas Huerth. The weather forecast there was for a winter storm so they headed home. They hit bad driving so they stayed over in Abbotsford. Sunday, Mavis, Joyce, Adella Koel and Jan Rath enjoyed going dancing at the Pines in Bloomer. Mary Mancl and 5-year-old granddaughter Stacy, visited at Mavis Schlapper’s on Saturday. Krista Okonek and her little son, Jaydon, took in “Sesame Street Live” in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday. Krista’s college friend, Jessica Zibell, Duluth, Minn., and her fiancé, Steve, spent Sunday and overnight here with her. Dave and Cathy Stodola, Hudson, spent the weekend here with his mother, Virginia. I hear there was some soup served at Hunt Hill last Tuesday and an interesting talk on gray wolves. Try to attend the one next time on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at noon. It’s free, just a donation. Sympathy to Vicki (Krantz) Zarada in the death of her husband, Ron, who passed away at home in Henderson, Nev., after a fight with cancer. Her sister, Kathy Dahlstrom, had flown out so she was with them. The service for Ron will
be at the Skinner Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 21. Vicki and Kathy are flying home on Wednesday. Tears of sadness fell when hearing of the tragic death of 3-1/2-year-old Fane Hershey in a car accident on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Deep sympathy to his family. Funeral services were held at the Spooner Wesleyan Church Sunday evening. Casey Furchtenicht and some classmates worked on their school project on Sunday. They are making a movie on a book they read, “Frankenstein,” filming it in the old buildings on the Aage Duch place. They’re having fun with that. Coffee visitors on Monday at my house were Janet Zimmerman and Elaine Ryan. I had a great visit over coffee with Bonnie Helmer in Shell Lake one day and had brunch with Elfreda West one day. Jan Rieldfeldt and Jeff had a birthday pizza party on Friday night in honor of Emma Frey’s 18th birthday with Pete’s family and Anton and Gloria Frey there. Belated wishes to a nice gal. Anton and Gloria Frey spent one morning with her mom, Dorothy Foltz, at the Rice Lake Convalescent Center. Happy birthday wishes this week to Kimberly Doll, Wyatt Kemp and Ricki Olson, Jan. 20; Dana Barrett, Blake Lundstrom and Samantha Elliott, Jan. 21; Cindy Moore, Taree Campbell, Jan. 22; Anton Frey, Jennie Hastrieler, Johnathon LaVeau and Bill Sauer, Jan. 23; Jean Roubik, Harold Olson, Adrianne Smith, Elisha Cooper and Wysteria Cauley, Jan. 24; Victoria Musil and Troy Benham, Jan. 25. A happy anniversary is wished for Bill and Clarice Simons, Jan. 24.
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OBITUARIES Elsa M. Dahlgren
Elsa M. Dahlgren, 97, Shell Lake, died Jan. 13, 2012, at Terraceview Living Center. Funeral services are pending at this time. A full obituary will be printed at a later date. The Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, is entrusted with arrangements.
Ronald A. Zarada
Ronald A. Zarada, 64, Henderson, Nev., died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at his home. He was born May 7, 1947, in Stanley, to Tom and June (Seib) Zarada. Ron grew up in Seattle, Wash., and graduated from Shorecrest High School in 1966. He attended college at the University of Minnesota and received a certificate in real estate. In 1973, he and his uncle, Eddie Hinsch, purchased the cabin next to the park from what used to be known as Playground Resort and spent his summers here. He knew many people in the Shell Lake area. He met Vicki Krantz in 1980 in Shell Lake, and they were married there on July 16, 1988. In 1985, Ron established Zarada Realty and Zarada Appraisal and worked independently until 2003 when he retired and moved to Las Vegas, Nev., where they have resided since. Ron was preceded in death by his father, George Hinsch; son Tom Zarada who passed away on April 29, 2011; and his mother, June Williams, who passed away on Jan. 9, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Vicki, Henderson, Nev.; grandchildren Angelica Zarada and Edward Zarada of Bothell, Wash.; brothers James (Susan) Hinsch, Seattle, Wash., and Steve (Katy) Hinsch, Seattle, Wash.; sister Linda (Richard) Lee, Sumner, Wash.; nephews and niece, Evan Hinsch, Jessica Hinsch, Sam Lee, Kevin Lee and Jamie Hass. Memorial services will be held at noon Saturday, Jan. 21, at Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, with the Rev. Virgil Amundson officiating. Burial of cremains will be in Shell Lake Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are his nieces and nephews, Mathew (Christi) Krantz, Ericka Hutton, Oscar Dahlstrom, Jasmine Dahlstrom, Jerid (Rachael) Pederson, Nicholas Pederson, Brent Pederson, Aaron Pederson, Justin Sando and Derek Sando. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon at the funeral home. The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.
Leo L. Petz
Leo L. Petz, 78, Shell Lake, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at his home at Lakeland Manor. He was born Sept. 24, 1933, in Bashaw, to Henry and Laura (Bartels) Petz. Leo was a lifelong dairy farmer. Leo was preceded in death by his brother, Henry He is survived by brothers Edwin (Daisy) Petz, Zephyrhills, Fla., and Walter (Janice) Petz, Rice Lake; 10 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews. A visitation was held Jan. 17 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake. The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.
Florence Besse
Florence Besse, 91, loving mom, grandma, greatgrandma and best friend, died Jan. 12, 2012, at Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake. Florence was born Feb. 9, 1920, in Shell Lake to Frank and Belle (Thomas) Shellito. Florence enjoyed raising her family, sewing, knitting and baking. She was a bookkeeper for Besse Boat Repair for a number of years. She also worked at several other businesses in Shell Lake. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Besse, and her parents. She is survived by her children, Sandra (Julius) Portalatin, Jerry Besse, and Susan (Danny) Sutton; her six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and her brother, Charles “Lindy” Shellito. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew her. Florence’s wishes were to be cremated. A private family service will be held. The Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.scalzo-taylor.com.
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Harold R. Brunsell Jr.
Harold R. Brunsell Jr., 91, of Spooner and Ocean Ridge, Fla., died Dec. 29, 2011, at Spooner Health System nursing home. Harold was born Jan. 25, 1920, in Cooksville, to Helga and Harold Brunsell Sr. He graduated from Evansville High School in 1937 and then attended the University of Wisconsin. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1942 and was a member of the 95th Division 3rd Army Headquarters, serving under Gen. Patton. Harold married Dorothy (Fueling) of Madison on Nov. 3, 1945, in Long Beach, Calif. They spent 55 years of marriage together before she passed away. He later married Jean Anderson of Janesville on May 25, 2002, who died in August 2004. They settled on his family farm in Cooksville. He later sold farm and agriculture products before moving to Janesville where they owned the Hitching Post Tavern and Dance Hall in Janesville. His farm and agriculture background led him to Helgeson Harvestore to sell A.O. Smith Harvestores in southern Wisconsin and Brave Harvestore in northern Wisconsin. In 1963, they purchased the Marawaraden Resort on Long Lake in Sarona that they operated for 17 years. After retiring, they built a log home and opened the Green Valley Bed and Breakfast in Spooner. They enjoyed this for many years during the summer. They wintered in the Ocean Ridge, Fla., area for 30 years. Harold was a commander of the American Legion in Evansville. He served on the Rice Lake School Board, Rice
Lake Chamber of Commerce, past president and board member of the Wisconsin Indianhead Country, Long Lake Chamber of Commerce, and Spooner Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of Long Lake Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran Church in Spooner and Ascension Lutheran Church in Boynton Beach, Fla. He played football for the Wisconsin Badgers and played all sports. He was an avid sports enthusiast and loved to watch the Green Bay Packers, the Wisconsin Badgers and the Chicago Cubs. He always had a camera in his hand, taking pictures at all family gatherings. Harold loved to travel and enjoyed connecting with the Old Country and was lucky enough to go to Norway for his 85th birthday with a couple of his grandchildren. During his winters in Florida, he brought the role of Santa Claus to life for many people. Harold was preceded in death by his wives, Dorothy and Jean; his parents; brothers Harvey, Leo and Pleny; sisters Bernice and Martha. He is survived by his daughters, Connie Halvorson, Pamela Shudlick, and Becky Cewe; stepchildren Chuck (Susan) Sathre, Diane Dooley and John Sathre; grandchildren Susan (Brian) Zeller, Cindy (Glynn) Dillahunty, Sandra (Paul) Tocko, Johann Shudlick, Carla Cewe, and Sarah (Frank) Rimmer; and eight great-grandchildren; along with other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, 11 a.m. with visitation from 10-11 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. The Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.scalzo-taylor.com.
Stephen “Steve” William Maddux, 40, Spooner, formerly of Hayward and Edina, Minn., passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, Minn., on Jan. 10, 2012, surrounded by his family. Steve loved to sing karaoke, dance, and make people laugh. He was the life of any party! The Vikings were his team even though us cheeseheads tried to convert him to the Packers, he refused. Steve’s favorite entertainment was watching his favorite TV show, “The Deadliest Catch/Time Bandit.” He became an adopted member of the “Time Bandit” crew, as well as a friend of the CEO and staff at the Discovery Channel. They sent him boxes of goodies, DVDs, hats, shirts, jackets, etc. Even phone calls from the Hillstrand Brothers and also their mom, who prayed with us on the phone. Last May Steve had a chance to meet the guys in person in Milwaukee, with backstage passes, and became a “bro.” He lived for this show and his
relationship with these tough Alaskan crab fishermen; they made him feel important and loved. For his 40th birthday, he received a gold crab crew charm which he never took off. He was preceded in death by beloved grandmother and best friend, Rita Morse. Steve is survived by his mother, Joanne Maddux; special friend, George Vespa; father William R. Maddux Jr.; sisters Julie Ketcher (Todd), Jeanne Monchamp (Matt); several nieces and nephews; along with other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, from 1-4 p.m., at Jerseys, 301 Walnut St., Spooner. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family. Funds from the memorials will be used to benefit local organizations in Steve’s name. The Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.scalzo-taylor.com.
Fane C. Hershey, 3, Shell Lake, passed away Jan. 11, 2012. He was born June 15, 2008, to Jerry and Haylee (Hall) Hershey. In his all too short, but memorable, three years on this earth, Fane packed in a lot of living. Though his time with us was short, the small quantity does not reflect the quality of his life. Wearing his trusty cowboy boots, Fane met each day with the vitality that only a toddler can muster. He ran, played and got into the mischief that young boys are supposed to. He especially loved to be outside with his daddy. Whether it was exploring the woods, riding the lawn mower, fixing machinery, or helping to stack firewood, Fane was always on the go. One of his favorite things to do was play with his siblings and many, many cousins. He was also a much-loved member of the Spooner Wesleyan Church and active in their nursery program. Fane started life as a miracle baby and during all his days he was a joy to his family and all who knew him. His blond curls and infectious laugh and personality served as constant reminders of the preciousness of life. He is loved and will be missed by a huge community of people.
Fane is survived by his parents, Haylee and Jerry Hershey; sisters Aria and Saphira; brother Hawke, all of Shell Lake; paternal grandparents, Chris and Dar Hershey, Birchwood; maternal grandparents, Becky and Bob Hall, Shell Lake; many aunts, uncles, and cousins: Bev (Hershey) and Marv and six children of Sparta, Scott and Sandra Hershey and three children of Birchwood, Weldon and Linda Hershey and four children of Stone Lake, Shy (Hershey) and Nevin and three children of Fort Collins, Colo., Clovis Hershey of North Carolina, Keesha (Hall) and Eric Pfeifer and two children of St. Paul, Minn., Tiffany (Hall) and Clayton Deckinger and four children of Wichita Kan., Tanner Hall of Duluth, Minn., Taylor Hall of St. Paul, Minn., Jordan Hall and Kate Martell of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Shayna (Hall) and Lance Tokheim of Colorado Springs, Colo. Funeral services were held Jan. 15 at the Spooner Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Ronald Gormong and the Rev. Chopper Brown officiating. Pallbearers were Tanner Hall, Taylor Hall, Jordan Hall, Scott Hershey, Weldon Hershey and Clovis Hershey. Cards, memorials, and other gifts can be sent to Jerry and Haylee Hershey. The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.
Ryan “Butch” Anderson, 24, Sarona, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake after a snowmobiling accident. He was born Feb. 7, 1987, in Manitowoc, to Harry and Vicki (Ward) Anderson. Butch graduated from Spooner High School, Class of 2005. He was married in Sarona on July 17, 2010, to the love of his life, Sondra Butterfield. Butch was an adoring and attentive husband, a loving son and brother. He was a hard worker for himself, owning Ryan Anderson Painting and Roofing, but was always willing to help others. Not always working, Butch was an avid gun collector and sport shooter. All who knew and loved him will remember his big heart. He will be sorely missed by his wife, Sondra, Sarona; his
mother, Vicki Anderson, Trego; his father, Harry Anderson, Spooner; his siblings, Shawn (Dawnita) Anderson, Sweet Home, Ore., Dean (Sonya) Anderson, Spanish Fort, Utah, Patrick Anderson, Spooner, Stacy (Joe) Sniezewski, Spooner, and Ronald Anderson, Rice Lake; his in-laws, Darin and Charlotte Butterfield and family, Sarona; three nieces and one nephew; many aunts and uncles; many cousins, including Ella, MacKenzie and Logan and longtime best friend, Trenton Wahlstrom. Memories of Butch will be shared at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20, at Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake. Burial will be in Madge Evergreen Cemetery. Casket bearers are Shawn Anderson, Dean Anderson, Patrick Anderson, Ronald Anderson and Trenton Wahlstrom. An honorary casket bearer is Stacy Sniezewski. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Friday at the Skinner Funeral Home in Shell Lake. The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.
Stephen “Steve” William Maddux
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Alliance
Lake Park Alliance 53 3rd Ave., Shell Lake Pastor John Sahlstrom Lay Pastor Richard Peterson Youth leader Ryan Hunziker 715-468-2734 Worship Service: 10 a.m. Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades: Wednesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Baptist
Northwoods Baptist
W6268 Cranberry Dr., Shell Lake; 1 mile north of CTH B on U.S. 253 Pastor Adam Dunshee 715-468-2177 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday service: 6 p.m. Wednesday service: 7 p.m.
Spooner Baptist
W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor James Frisby 715-635-2277 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Wed. evening service 7 p.m.
Catholic
St. Joseph's Catholic
100 N. Second St., Shell Lake Father Edwin Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.
St. Catherine's Catholic
Faith Lutheran
St. Alban's
409 N. Summit St., Spooner Father Edwin Anderson 715-635-3105 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10 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
Corner of Elm and Summit St., Spooner Father Bob Rodgers 715-635-8475 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Morning prayer: 8:15 a.m. Monday - Thursday
Shell Lake Full Gospel
293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday School & Adult Education Classes: 9 a.m. Celebration worship 10 a.m.; KFC (Kids For Christ) during Service; UTurn Student Ministries 6 p.m.; Tuesdays: Compassion Connection (Men only) 7 p.m.; Wednesdays: Compassion Connection (Women only) 7 p.m.; Thurdays: Compassion Connection (Coed meetings) 7 p.m.;
Lutheran
Barronett Lutheran 776 Prospect Ave., Barronett Pastor Todd Ahneman 715-671-3197 (cell) Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. The Spirit Connection Youth Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
(WELS) Hwy. 70 at Hwy. 53, Spooner Pastor Gene E. Jahnke 715-635-7672, Home: 715-354-7787 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class: 10:45 a.m.
United Methodist 312 Elm St., Spooner 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.
Lakeview United Methodist Williams Road, Hertel 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Long Lake Lutheran Church
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Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
CTH D, Sarona Father Edwin Anderson 715-468-7850 Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
St. Francis de Sales
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W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
Salem Lutheran, ELCA
803 Second St., Shell Lake 715-468-7718 www.shelllakesalem lutheran.org Sunday Worship: 8 and 10 a.m.; coffee and conversation: 9:15 a.m.
Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran
20805 CTH H, Barronett 715-468-4403 Pastor Al Bedard Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Family Worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship follows worship Holy Communion first Sunday of the month Midweek Studies Tuesdays 2 & 7 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran
1790 Scribner St., Spooner 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.
Methodist
United Methodist
135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School during worship time; FISH Youth Group Wednesday, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Sarona Methodist
Nazarene
Church of the Nazarene
Hwy. 253 S, Spooner Rev. David Frazer 715-635-3496 Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.; Wednesday Adult, youth and children ministries: 6:30 p.m.
Wesleyan
Spooner Wesleyan
Hwy. 70 W, Spooner www.spoonerwesleyan.org Senior Pastor Ronald W. Gormong; Assistant Pastor Chopper Brown 715-635-2768 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School and ABFs: 10:30 a.m.; nursery provided; Celebrate Recovery, now every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Team Kid ages 4 yrs. - 6th grade Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
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Cornerstone Christian
Pastor Tom Kelby 106 Balsam St., Spooner 715-635-9222 www.cornerstonechurch spooner.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.; Wed. Prayer: 6:30 p.m. Youth Group Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Team Kid 4 years-6th grade 6:30 p.m.
Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday worship 9 a.m.
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SPOONER — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced that farmers interested in new farmland conservation practices must apply by Friday, Feb. 3, to be considered for 2012 funding. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program is the primary program available to farmers for farmland conservation work, offering flat-rate payments for over 80 conservation practices. Some popular practices in past years have included grassed waterways, well abandonment, pasture/hay land seeding and critical area treatment. EQIP can help all types of farmers — livestock and dairy, grazing, or cash crop, including specialty crops, organic, and agro-forestry. EQIP also offers additional assistance for beginning, socially disadvantaged and limited-resource farmers. All eligible applications received by Feb. 3 will be evaluated and ranked for funding. Farmers can sign up at the USDA Service Center, NRCS office located at 800 N. Front St., Spooner, or call 715-635-8228, Ext. 3. Last year, Wisconsin received about $16 million in funds for EQIP.
sonal high tunnel initiatives will also have additional ranking dates of March 30 and June 1. Applications must be received by these dates to be considered for funding in each round of ranking. Applicants need only apply once. On-farm energy initiative: NRCS and producers develop agricultural energy management plans or farm energy audits that assess energy consumption on an operation. NRCS then uses audit data to develop energy conservation recommendations. Each AgEMP has a landscape component that assesses equipment and farming processes and a farm headquarters component that assesses power usage and efficiencies in livestock buildings, grain-handling operations, and similar facilities to support the farm operation. Examples of energyconserving practices available include Conservation crop rotation, legume cover crop, and no-till planting. Organic initiative: NRCS helps certified organic growers and producers working to achieve organic certification install conservation practices for organic production. A wide range of practices are available in this initiative. Seasonal high tunnel pilot initiative: NRCS helps producers plan and implement high tunnels, steel-framed, polyethylene-covered structures that extend growing seasons in an environmentally safe manner. High tunnel benefits include better plant and soil quality, fewer nutrients and pesticides in the environment, and better air quality due to fewer vehicles being needed to transport crops. More than 4,000 high tunnels have been planned and implemented nationwide through this initiative over the past two years. Supporting conservation practices such as grassed waterways, nutrient management, and integrated pest management are available to address resource concerns on operations with seasonal high tunnel structures. For more information, visit www.wi.nrcs.usda.gov , or contact the Spooner NRCS office at 715-635-8228, Ext. 3. — from NRCS
Organic, energy and high tunnels offered through USDA special initiative Special sign-up opportunities are also now open for on-farm energy, organic, and seasonal high tunnel conservation practices. All three initiatives offer technical and financial assistance through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Producers who apply for these new initiatives may need more time to make sure they choose the one that’s right for their operation. Longer sign-up times and multiple ranking dates will make it easier for more producers to apply and help them get started with these new practices. The first ranking date will be Friday, Feb. 3, the same as the ranking date for the general EQIP sign-up. The organic, on-farm energy and sea-
Dewey-LaFollette by Karen Mangelsen
Karen Mangelsen will be at the LaFollette Town Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. to collect real estate taxes and dog license fees for the township. Mary Dunn, Donna Hines, Marlene Swearingen, Lorri McQuade, Lida Nordquist, Karen Mangelsen and Sharon Syverson were guests of Diana Mangelsen Tuesday afternoon. They enjoyed a time of visiting and playing cards. Pam and Bob Bentz visited Lida Nordquist Wednesday afternoon. Jan and Hannah Schott were overnight guests of Lida Nordquist Friday. On Saturday morning, they all went to Shell Lake where Hannah participated in a fifth-grade basketball tournament. Jean, Terry and Bryce Williamson were
Saturday visitors of Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen. April, Dave, Patty and Mandy Close visited Hank and Karen Mangelsen Saturday afternoon and were supper guests there. Joleen and Richard Funk visited Lida Nordquist Saturday afternoon and then stayed overnight. Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen were lunch guests of Tammy and Al Langenfeld in Almena Sunday. They helped Kaylee Reinaas celebrate her 18th birthday. Later Maynard and Ronda visited Andy and Judy Mattson. Lida Nordquist called on Gerry and Donna Hines Sunday afternoon and had supper with them.
by Shawn Johnson Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIE - People who give money to candidates for state office would no longer have to list their employer under a proposal by a Republican state senator. The proposal comes less than a year after that information led to criminal charges against a railroad executive. Sen. Glenn Grothman says he decided to introduce his plan after some Wisconsin Democrats called for boycotts of businesses whose employees give to Republicans, “By putting down the employer, we’re kind of helping people and punishing individual businesses. I don’t know why we want to help people punish individual businesses.” The West Bend Republican says he thinks that in most cases, the contributions made by average employees have nothing to do with their employer’s agenda, “It’s entirely misleading and inappropriate to sit there and put that employer down there so some goof like a Michael McCabe sort can publicize that
I’m taking money from an employee of say West Bend Insurance Company because of where I stand on insurance issues, it’s just not true.” The Michael McCabe Grothman mentioned there is the director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, a watchdog group tracks campaign finance contributions. McCabe spoke next at a public hearing, telling senators people want more disclosure, not less, “This bill would blind voters to the financial interests of campaign donors. This would be a dagger to the heart of Wisconsin’s campaign finance disclosure laws.” McCabe also pointed to criminal charges filed last year against railroad owner William Gardner for illegally funneling company money through his employees to support Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign, “This legislation would make such investigations difficult if not impossible.” McCabe says the same was true when federal authorities charged Democratic donor Dennis Troha a few years ago.
Proposal would exempt campaign donors from disclosing their employers
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Accidents
Friday, Jan. 6 At 2:56 a.m., Chad M. Larson, 34, Vadnais Heights, Minn., was northbound on Hwy. 53, one-fifth mile south of Hwy. 77 in Minong, when he fell asleep and entered the median, and jackknifed his semitractor and two trailers he was hauling. No injuries or damage were reported. The vehicle was towed. At 11:15 p.m., Guy K. Waltz, 58, Shell Lake, was southbound on Hwy. 63, one-fourth mile north of Tozer Lake Road in Shell Lake, when his front driver’s-side tire blew out, causing him to swerve rapidly into the oncoming lane, hitting the vehicle of Sara J. Kiral, 32, Lewiston, Minn., head-on. The vehicle of Waltz came to rest in the middle of the road, while Kiral’s vehicle came to rest in the ditch. Both vehicles sustained severe damage and were towed. Kiral complained of minor injuries and decided not to be transported by ambulance for further evaluation after being evaluated by EMTs. Sunday, Jan. 8 At 6:08 a.m., Harmony J. Lennon, 20, St. Paul, Minn., was westbound on Hwy. 70, one-quarter mile east of N4970 Hwy. 70 in Spooner, when she struck a deer. No injuries were reported, but the vehicle sustained severe front-end damage and was towed. Richard T. Bell, 35, Chisholm, Minn., was northbound on Hwy. 53 at 11:30 a.m., when Patricia A. Wilson-Potvin, 18, Spooner, merged
from the Hwy. 63 ramp and sideswiped Bell’s vehicle. Wilson-Potvin was issued a citation for unsafe lane deviation. Both vehicles had moderate damage, but no injuries were reported. Bell had occupants: Ryan G. Aho, 37, Chisholm, Minn., and Tayshaw A. Haman, 24, Chisholm, Minn. Wilson-Potvin had occupants: Mary J. Carlson, 16, Minong, Jacob T. Johnson, 20, Hayward, Lucus J. Cain, 16, Hayward, and McGail J. Rogstud, 20, Hayward. At 8 p.m., Jennifer E. Botty, 26, Cameron, was northbound on Hwy. 253, one-tenth mile north of Heistercamp Road in Sarona, when she hit a deer. No vehicle damage or injuries were reported. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Barry D. Espeseth, 38, Rice Lake, was northbound on Hwy. 253, one-half mile north of Woodcraft Road in Sarona at 7:49 a.m., when he hit a deer. No injuries or vehicle damage were reported. Saturday, Jan. 14 At 7:50 a.m., Sarah J. Clark, 23, Spooner, was eastbound on CTH A, one-fifth mile west of Little Bass Lake Road in Spooner, when she entered an icy curve, applied the brakes, and the rear end of the vehicle spun around. Clark entered the ditch and rolled at least one time according to reports. Clark was issued a citation for operating a vehicle without insurance. No injuries were reported.
mittee of the National Research Council has taken a closer look at more direct reuse of municipal wastewater. Panel member Dr. Henry Anderson of the UWMadison School of Medicine and Public Health says the basic conclusion is that wastewater treatment is improving. Anderson says more wastewater plants force water through a fine rubbery membrane that doesn’t let organisms and large chemical compounds through. In some drier parts of the country, treated wastewater is sometimes used on farm fields and golf courses. The National Research Council says the reclaimed water could add to local drinking water supplies. The council says changing federal law could help ensure a high level of protection for the public.
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SHELL LAKE – Police Chief Clint Stariha was attending a law enforcement management conference at Barker Island in Superior during the city council meeting on Mon., Jan. 9. Stariha submitted this information and noted his department is expecting a new squad vehicle to arrive anytime now. For the month of December the department handled: 21 complaints, five county assists, four ambulance assists, one motorist assist, three arrests, four dog complaints, two funeral escorts, two alarms, two car accidents, one theft, one welfare check, one medical helicopter assist, two dog bites, 17 verbal warnings and six citations. The following tickets were issued: One operating while suspended, one no dog license, one failure to stop, one failure to stop for school bus and two underage drinking tickets.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACCOUNT CLERK Washburn County is seeking applicants for the position of part-time (80%) Account Clerk/Data Entry. This position will perform accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll time reporting data entry. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Finance Director. Education Requirement: High school diploma plus a two-year accounting associate’s degree or comparable experience in a bookkeeping environment; or the equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience and abilities required: Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll time entry and computers including use of Excel and Word. Starting salary will be $16.41 an hour with benefits. Visit our Web site at www.co.washburn.wi.us to download an application or contact the Washburn County Administration/Personnel Department, PO Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871 at 715-468-4624; fax 715-468-4628 or email adminper@co.washburn.wi.us to receive a position description and employment application. Resumes will be accepted but will not take the place of a completed application. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2012. E.O.E. 553135 22-23r
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Phil H. Alderink, Princeton, Minn., speedometer violations, $417.00. Edward J. Belsan, Birchwood, speeding, $127.50. Michael D. Bergquist, Siren, speeding, $295.00. Ian A. Hayward, Danbury, Conn., speeding, $175.30. Winchell R. Sager, Madison, speeding, $175.30. Jeffrey J. Smith, Minong, failure to register dog with town clerk, $150.10, twice.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LIMITED-TERM DISPATCHER/JAILER
Washburn County is seeking applicants for the position of Full-Time, Part-Time and/or Limited-Term Dispatcher/Jailer with the Sheriff’s Office. This position would work a wide variety of hours and perform a wide variety of duties connected with the operation of the jail and the countywide emergency communication system. Position requirements include graduation from high school, or equivalent, clerical training and knowledge of computers, computer stations and Windows operating systems. Work experience as a Dispatcher, Guard or additional training in related law enforcement, criminology or corrections preferred. Statutory requirements allow apointment of male or female candidates depending on the position opening. The employment roster established at this time will be used to develop the eligibility list to fill future male and female vacancies, which may occur within the next twelve months. Selection procedure will consist of the State Dispatcher/Jailer test and a Personnel Evaluation Profile written exam. Testing for this position will be held at the Washburn County Courthouse - Lower Level Law Enforcement Meeting room in Shell Lake, WI. A Washburn County employment application must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in place of the application. Contact the Washburn County Personnel Office, P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871, 715-468-4624; Fax: 715468-4628 or e-mail adminper@co.washburn.wi.us. Please visit our Web site at www.co.washburn.wi.us. Applications accepted no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 27, 2012. “E.O.E.” 552766 21-23r 11-13b
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The Shell Lake Plan Commission has petitioned the Shell Lake City Council to amend the City of Shell Lake Zoning Code by including the following proposed regulations pertaining to shortterm rental property: Section 13-1-24 R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DIS-TRICT is amended to add the following subsection after (b) Permitted Uses: (ba) Conditional Uses (1) Single-family dwellings used for short-term rentals, meaning leased or rented for a term of less than thirty (30) days. Section 13-1-25 RL-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LAKESHORE DISTRICT is amended to add the following subsection after (b) Permitted Uses: (ba) Conditional Uses (1) Single-family dwellings used for short-term rentals, meaning leased or rented for a term of less than thirty (30) days. Section 13-1-26 RL-2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENT LAKESHORE DISTRICT is amended to add the following subsection after (b) Permitted Uses: (ba) Conditional Uses (1) Single-family dwellings used for short-term rentals, meaning leased or rented for a term of less than thirty (30) days. Article E, Section13-1-68 CONDITIONS AND GUARANTEES, Subsection (a), is amended and supplemented as follows: (18) In the event that a conditional use permit is issued under Section 13-1-24(ba)(1), Section 13-1-25(ba)(1) or Section 13-1-26(ba)(1), the conditional use permit shall contain the following conditions: (i) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., occupancy of the dwelling unit shall be limited to two people per bedroom plus an additional two people, but in no event shall the occupancy exceed eight people in the dwelling unit. (ii) No more than one conditional use permit per tax parcel may be issued under this subsection. (iii) If the premises has a private well or septic system, said system must be code compliant, properly maintained and size appropriate for the use and occupancy of the unit. (iv) There shall be no more than four (4) exterior on-site parking spaces utilized by vehicles per dwelling unit. (v) There shall be no launching or loading of any motorized watercraft from the shoreline of the property covered by the conditional use permit. (vi) No recreational vehicles (RVs), campers, tents or other forms of supplement sleeping accommodations shall be permitted on the property covered by the conditional use permit. (vii) No fireworks shall be permitted on the property covered by the conditional use permit. (viii) The owner of the real estate covered by the conditional use permit shall provide to the City of Shell Lake Zoning Administrator a telephone number at which the owner or his or her authorized agent can be reached at any time, day or night. Failure of the owner or authorized agent to respond to a telephone call within twelve (12) hours of the time a call is made, will be deemed a violation of the conditional use permit. (ix) A city-approved sign, at least 8-1/2” by 11” must be erected, properly located and properly maintained on the property covered by the conditional use permit which shows all of the following: a) The maximum number of occupants permitted. b) The maximum number of parking spaces permitted. c) The name of the contact person and the telephone number which has been provided to the Zoning Administrator. (x) Each person who rents the property shall be provided with, and must sign, a rental agreement which clearly sets forth the following rules: a) The maximum number of occupants of the dwelling. b) The maximum number of motor vehicles that are allowed to park on the premises. c) The prohibition against launching or landing watercraft on the premises. d) The prohibition against having recreational vehicles (RVs), campers, tents or any other supplemetal sleeping accommodations on the premises. e) The prohibition against fireworks on the property. (xi) The owner of the property shall comply with all regulations of the State of Wisconsin or other regulatory agencies which may apply to the rental of dwellings for human habitation. (xii) These restrictions do not apply while property is owner occupied. Owners must cover or remove sign required under (ix) during such time the unit is owner occupied. (19) Any other requirements necessary to fulfill the purposes and intent of this Chapter. A public hearing will be held on the proposed code amendments Monday, January 30, 2012, at 5 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Clint R. Stariha, Zoning Administrator 552689 21-22r WNAXLP
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(Dec. 14, 21, 28, Jan. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 2 ST. CROIX COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Assignee of S & C BANK Plaintiff vs. DAVID H. RAILSBACK II ARLA J. RAILSBACK LAMPERT YARDS, INC. ANTCZAK CONSTRUCTION, INC. STATE OF WISCONSINDEPARTMENT OF REVENUE JOHN DOE #1 AND JOHN DOE #2 the unknown tenants of the premises located at W8389 Carlton Rd., Spooner, WI 54801 JOHN DOE #3 AND JOHN DOE #4 the unknown tenants of the premises located at N5126 Greenfield Road, Spooner, WI 54801, Defendants. Case No. 10CV822 Case Code: 30404 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled action on October 20, 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 15th day of February, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the Judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: The NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 and S 1/2 of the NW 1/4, the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, lying S of the road and the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4; lying S of the road, all in Section 34, Township 39 North, Range 13 West, Town of Evergreen, Washburn County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: W8389 Carlton Road, Spooner, WI N5126 Greenfield Road, Spooner, 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 8th day of December, 2011. Terry C. Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Donald R. Marjala, Lawyer Spangler Nodolf, Bruder & Klinkhammer, LLC P.O. Box 1165 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1165 (715) 830-9771 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.
(Jan. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY MARLYS ANN DANIELS 728 MANSFIELD STREET CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 54729 Plaintiff, vs. BRIAN & THERESA DAWSON 1456 2ND AVENUE CUMBERLAND, WI 54829 Defendant(s). Summons and Complaint Small Claims Case No. 11SC409 Code No. 31001 Claim for Money, $10,000 or less If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-4684677 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. SUMMONS To the Defendant(s): You are being sued as described below. If you wish to dispute this matter you must appear at the time and place stated. You must file a written answer and provide a copy to the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney on or before the date and time stated. Date: 01/24/2012 Time: 01:30 p.m. Washburn County Clerk Of Court Washburn County Courthouse Shell Lake, WI 54871 If you do not appear or answer, the plaintiff may win this case and a judgment entered for what the plaintiff is asking. Clerk/Attorney Signature Karen Nord December 20, 2011 COMPLAINT Plaintiff’s Demand: The plaintiff states the following claim against the defendant(s): 1. Plaintiff demands judgment for Claim for Money $3,000.00 2. Brief statement of dates and facts: Money for damages to my rental property and money in back rent and borrowed from me. State of Wisconsin County of Chippewa Subscribed and sworn to before me on 12-18-2011. Charles Norseng Notary Public/Court Official Marlys Daniels Plaintiff December 18, 2011
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Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s “Robin Hood” on stage this weekend
SHELL LAKE — “Hahaha! The hearty laughter of Robin Hood and his merry band will sweep through the trees of Sherwood Forest, temporarily transplanted to the Shell Lake Arts Center this weekend as 80 local children take the stage along with two professional actors in Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical production of “Robin Hood.” Performances are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 21, at 4 and 7 p.m. “Robin Hood,” with original script and music by Daniel Nordquist, continues Prairie Fire Children’s Theater’s tradition of presenting classic tales, as you’ve never seen them done before. Though set traditionally in the 12th century, complete with faeries and gnomes, Prairie Fire’s version features the sheriff of Nottingham as a man ahead of his time — way ahead — eight centuries ahead in fact. He is a visionary, and in his vision he sees the trees of Sherwood Forest gone, and in their place stand Sherwood Theme Park and The Mall of Nottingham. In his way stands the environmentally conscious outlaw, Robin Hood. The local cast features Daniel Parish, as Robin Hood; Reyna Stone, Maid Marian; Haleigh Rafalski, Mother; Renae Lloyd, Little John; Jordan Hill, Friar Tuck; Michael McCue, Will Scarlet; Dakota Robinson, Cook Henny; Noah Savas, Rimshot; Andrew Martin, Prince John; Kelsey Egbert, Anabel; Alyssa Hodgett, Jezebel; KayDe Bontekoe, Wilhelmina; Johanna Balser, Ariel; Marty Anderson, King Richard; and Anna Hungerbuhler, Juliette. Prairie Fire Theatre professionals Benjamin Gibson and Rachel Thomas will co-direct and play the roles of Flora, the queen of the faeries, and the sheriff of Nottingham. Gibson is from Jacksonville, Ark. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater from Arkansas State University. He recently appeared in a production of “Pinocchio” with the North Carolina Children’s Theatre. Thomas is from Mount Wolf, Pa. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in modern languages and cultures from the University of Hartford, Conn. Recently she was involved in outdoor performances at Tecumseh in Chillicothe, Ohio, as well as substitute teaching. “Robin Hood” features set and costume design by Deborah Pick. This Prairie Fire Theatre residency is being sponsored by the Shell Lake PTA. — from Shell Lake Schools
Fifteen of the 80 student actors who will perform in the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s musical production of “Robin Hood” on Saturday, Jan. 21, with performances at 4 and 7 p.m., at the Shell Lake Arts Center are back row (L to R): Marty Anderson, Jordan Hill, Haleigh Rafalski, Daniel Parish, Reyna Stone, Renae Lloyd, Anna Hungerbuhler and Johanna Balser. Front: Dakota Robinson, Noah Savas, KayDe Bontekoe, Alyssa Hodgett, Kelsey Egbert, Andrew Martin and Michael McCue. — Photos by Larry Samson
Get ready for some winter fun — PTA style
RIGHT: Rachel Thomas and Benjamin Gibson will be the directors/actors who will spend the week working with the Shell Lake students on the production of “Robin Hood.” Thomas loves teaching children. Gibson likes acting, traveling and working with children.
Students of the month
ABOVE LEFT: Shell Lake High School Students of the Month for December were (L to R): Leo Carillo, freshman; Tracy McMullin, sophomore; Chelsea Melton, junior; and Talon Pollei, senior. ABOVE RIGHT: Shell Lake Junior High School Students of the Month for December were (L to R): Lindsey Martin, eighth grade; and Kaitlyn Haynes, seventh grade. — Photos submitted
SHELL LAKE — December students of the month for Shell Lake Schools were recently named. Talon Pollei, senior, is the son of Darin and Robyn Pollei. His favorite subjects are calc, physics and any type of computer class. His is involved in the SMILE program. He enjoys playing video games. When asked about being chosen December student of the month he replied, “I feel really good about being nominated. I also feel grateful about being chosen.” Chelsea Melton, junior, is the daughter of Mark and Nancy Melton. Her favorite subjects are math and English. She is involved with Upward Bound. She does sign language and does mission trips. “I feel honored for being noticed for trying to be the best me,” was her response to being chosen student of the month. Tracy McMullin, sophomore, is the daughter of Wendy Hayes. Her favorite subject is history. She is involved in cheerleading and Upward Bound. She enjoys soccer and volleyball. Her reply to being chosen
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student of the month, “It shows that they know I am doing my best.” Leo Carillo, freshman, is the son of Maria and Polo Carillo. His favorite subject is math. He is involved in football and wrestling. He enjoys working on the farm. “I am proud of myself for being student of the month for the second time.” Lindsey Martin, eighth grade, is the daughter of Kimberly and Peter Martin. Her favorite subjects are science, health and choir. She enjoys volleyball, track and weightlifting. Her hobbies and interests include dance and the medical field. “I feel honored to be chosen as the student of the month. It also feels good to be recognized for being a good student.” Kaitlyn Haynes, seventh grade, is the daughter of LeRoy and Barb Haynes. Her favorite subjects are social studies and science. She is involved in volleyball and band. She enjoys reading, dance and scrapbooking. “It feels good to be recognized by my teachers as student of the month.” — from Shell Lake Schools
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SHELL LAKE — The annual Shell Lake PTA Carnival fundraiser is a good way to celebrate good old-fashioned family fun. This year’s carnival will be held Saturday, Jan. 28, 4-8 p.m., at the 3-12 building. School organizations and athletic teams are sponsoring games to raise funds for their group and also to support the PTA. “We have everything from competing against the wrestlers in tricycle races, shooting hoops against the girls basketball team, to mouse races. We have games galore!” commented an organizer of the event. The Shell Lake band will also be sponsoring food that evening. Depending on weather, this year’s planning team is hopeful for a snow-sculpting competition between freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes. Several carnival favorites have remained the same, including the ever-popular silent auction, showcasing the generosity and talents of local businesses and talent. The carnival team is looking for new or gently used toys. If you have toys or anything you would like to donate for the silent auction, or to make any type of donation for the carnival, please contact Tami Flach, 715-520-1358. — from Shell Lake PTA
School menus
Breakfast Monday, Jan. 23: Juice, cereal, toast. Tuesday, Jan. 24: Fruit, sausage link, French toast sticks. Wednesday, Jan. 25: Juice, cheese omelet, toast. Thursday, Jan. 26: Fruit, pancakes. Friday, Jan. 27: Juice, yogurt, toast. Lunch Monday, Jan. 23: Grades 7-12: Potato bowls with chicken. Grades K-6: Chicken nuggets, corn, pear slices. No Laker. Tuesday, Jan. 24: BBQ pork on bun, green beans, peach slices. Laker: Salad bar. Wednesday, Jan. 25: Submarine sandwich, lettuce, tomato, mixed vegetable, pineapple tidbits. Laker: Quesadillas. Thursday, Jan. 26: Hot dog, baked beans, coleslaw, fresh fruit. Laker: Salad bar. Friday, Jan. 27: Pepperoni pizza, carrots, strawberries. Laker: BBQ on bun. Breakfast served each day for K-12 students. Whole-grain bread and buns and milk served with each meal. Laker sandwiches available to grades 712 only. Laker salad bar available to grades 3-12.
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People you should know
Jemima Espinosa-Castleberg
Jemima Espinosa-Castleberg was born in the Philippines, the youngest of three sisters. “My father is a pastor, and so I lived the life of a pastor’s kid,” she said. “We didn’t have much, but I had a happy childhood. At age 16 I received a full scholarship to attend the university. After completing my BS degree in education, I was hired at La Salle Academy in Iligan City, where I taught fourth- and fifth-grade science for 11 years. Each day, I taught about 300 kids, and did tutoring at home in the evenings. My life was very full and busy.” “Then I met my husband through the Internet. We wrote, emailed and talked on the phone for over a year until he came to a Youth With A Mission school in the Philippines in 2001 for a three-month stay, and we met face to face for the first time. During that time we were engaged. Six months later, I left my family, my friends, my job and my country for the first time and flew to the USA. That was very difficult for me. We were married in Shell Lake Full Gospel Church.” Espinosa-Castleberg talks about moving to Wisconsin. “That winter was my first ever. In the Philippines we only have two seasons, dry and rainy. We could not imagine what it’s like to have below freezing temps, snow and frozen lakes. “In the Philippines we have so many family, friends and Jemima Espinosa-Castleberg neighbors always stopping in for visiting. Our homes are very open every day. Here, it’s not so easy to live that way. In 2003, we had our first child, a son. Since then God has added two girls to our family. We moved to Spooner in 2005. In 2009, I received my U.S. citizenship.” “One thing that has happened since coming here is that I’ve discovered abilities that I didn’t know God had given me. I’ve always dreamed of having my own children’s boutique. Last year I taught myself how to sew. Since then, I’ve been making little girls clothing and accessories which I sell online at www.etsy.com/shop/JemiBoutique and also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jemiboutique. I’ve also sold my creations locally. I’ve been encouraged by the good feedback I’ve been getting. God has fulfilled so many of the dreams he planted in my heart.”
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NAME/AGE: Jemima Espinosa-Castleberg, 43 FAMILY: Husband: Roger, and three children Josiah, 8, Mahalia, 4, and Elianna, 11 months. OCCUPATION: Homemaker, children’s clothing boutique business. WASHBURN COUNTY RESIDENT SINCE: 2001. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Spending time with the family and friends, church family, photography, sewing , traveling, fabric shopping, China Buffet, having my own business. CLAIM TO FAME: The students I taught in the Philippines. I was blessed to teach in a school where the standards were very high, and God gave me favor with my students. Many have gone on to be successful in their personal lives and their chosen occupations. Sometimes they get in touch with me and they still call me Ma’am Jem. I feel good when they remember me and the influence I was privileged to have in their lives. Sometimes, the one I thought was the most difficult in class turned out to be the most grateful in the end. FAVORITE SPORT TO PLAY: Badminton, volleyball FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH: Figure skating , especially during the winter Olympics. PLACE I WOULD MOST LIKE TO VISIT: Israel: To see where so much that is written about in the Bible took place or will take place. I’d also really
like to visit Paris, France. DINNER COMPANION: Esther, from the book of Esther in the Bible. PERSON I MOST ADMIRE: My husband: He’s very patient and loving; Kathy and Kleon Cronk who are the most caring and giving people I have known since coming to the USA. We lived with them during the first four years of our marriage. BEST MOVIE I EVER SAW: It’s too hard to pick just one. FAVORITE TV SHOW: Actually, we haven’t watched TV for a long time. FAVORITE MUSIC: Worship music, contemporary Christian, Christmas music FAVORITE DISH: Just about anything Asian: Roast pig Philippine style ( the whole thing). LAST BOOK THAT I READ: The Bible, “The Ugly Duckling,” “Are You My Mommy?”and “Captivating.” MY FRIENDS WOULD DESCRIBE ME AS: Well, those who know me the longest have said that I am a good friend and that they can count on me in good times and bad, that they can talk to me about anything. MY FIRST JOB: Teaching at La Salle Academy, Iligan City, Philippines.
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Goal of 10,000 a day for Shell Lake students
SHELL LAKE – You may have noticed that the pedometers are out again for the students who have a physical education class at Shell Lake Schools. The real question is, why do they have them? “As part of the PEP grant the school has received, we have been asked that for five months we keep track of the number of steps our students take,” explained health and physical education instructor Katrina Granzin. In return, the school has received a sum of money to be used on purchasing new equipment for recess, after school, summer school and physical education use. “However, that is just a small benefit that comes along with our goal. As a school we want students to recognize how many steps they take in a day. Are they gaining the benefits from taking 10,000 steps and having a healthy lifestyle or are they in the range of a sedentary person with 3,000 steps or less where they may one day find themselves with health concerns,” continued Granzin. The goal of 10,000 steps would be about five miles. One mile is 2,000 steps. If a person is taking 10,000 steps or more, Granzin feels they are doing great. “If not, don’t feel you have to start today. Slowly build up to the goal by adding 500 steps a day for each week. If you were at 3,000 steps next week try to average 3,500 and 4,000 steps in the week after. You will notice a difference in how you feel and you will reach the goal.” There are many benefits to taking steps which include burning calories to help maintain or lose weight; strengthening back muscles; slimming your waist; it is easy on joints; strengthens your bones; lowers blood pressure; allows time with family and friends; shapes and tones your legs and butt; cuts cholesterol; reduces risk of heart disease, diabetes and more; reduces stress; helps a person to sleep better; improves mood and outlook on life; can be done almost anywhere; requires no equipment and it’s free. Not sure what to do? Some examples are to take a walk with your family or friend; walk the dog; use the stairs instead of the elevator; park farther from the store or school; walk to get the mail; get up to change the channel; window shop; plan a walking meeting; walk over to visit a neighbor; or get outside to walk around. Use your imagination to come up with your own ideas. If you are not in a physical education class and would like to know your steps, there are pedometers available for checkout in the school library. — from Shell Lake Schools
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