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MADISON - A somewhat ming and the roar of thousands clearer picture of what Gov. Scott of protesters could be heard Walker’s proposed budget will through the chamber’s thick mean to local schools and govwalls, presented a $59.2 billion, ernments statewide emerged this two-year budget that asks for week as he vowed in a speech sacrifices and changes affecting Tuesday, March 1, to “remold” residents throughout the state, state goverment at every level. from poor families receiving Gov. Walker Walker, who gave a 25-minute speech in the state Capitol’s AsSee Gov. Walker’s budget, page 16 sembly chamber as the sound of drum-

A heroes welcome

A cold Birkie See page 2

The Princess Gala See page 14

SPORTS Pages 10, 11 & 15

The students of St. Francis de Sales School came out to welcome the returning National Guardsmen as they were escorted into Spooner Thursday, Feb. 24. Shawna Halverson, Laura Medley, AJ Christner, Caleb Potaczek and Shane Dutton were enthusiastic in showing their appreciation. More on pages 12 and 13. — Photo by Larry Samson

Referendum repercussions

Total of 17 retirements accepted by Spooner School Board in special meeting

by Jessica Beecroft SPOONER – The Spooner School District is now dealing with the repercussions of a failed referendum that was rejected by district voters in the Feb. 15 vote. The board of education held a special meeting to go over personnel reviews and approve a one-time early-retirement package which extended the age 55 birth date requirement to include teachers born prior to Aug. 1, 1956. The school board has now approved 17 retirements of teachers/staff. “It’s a new record!” said Phillip Markgren, school board president. The total includes: Five elementary teachers, six middle school teachers, five

Mark Markgren, business manager for the Spooner School District, attended the special board meeting, Monday, Feb. 28. - Photo by Jessica Beecroft

high school teachers and one district nurse position. The teachers who are retiring early help save some teachers from layoffs, but most will have to be replaced by new teachers. “We are doing the best we can,” said

Willie Kauffman, school board clerk. “We can just step back, take a breath, and move on,” said superintendent Dr. Don Haack. Haack said they will take a look at the jobs, qualifications of the staff and rearrange things where they can before they will know how many teachers they will have to hire to replace those retiring. The board will need a new high school art teacher, a new nurse and some other positions will be offered to in-house staff (a union qualification) before they are posted to the general public. Phillip Markgren made it clear that, “Some have called it a slush fund, but we are just spending the money wisely.” The district will be using funds saved by early retirements to help meet projected operational expense shortfalls. When that money runs out, they will need to come up with another plan. But for now, the board is dealing with the upcoming shortage of staff.

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by Gregg Westigard HAYWARD – It was a cold Birkie last Saturday, Feb. 26, but a large group of local skiers turned out for the 50K (31mile) race through the forest from Cable to Hayward. The skiers have traveled 9 kilometers, about 5.6 miles, from their last sign of people when they round a curve and see the bright flags welcoming them to the gravel pit stop. They are greeted with cries of “welcome,” “water,” “energy drink,” “bananas.” Broken poles are replaced. Overly cold skiers are led to a warm fire. The Birkie was actually two races, the Birkebeiner and the Kortelopet. The Birkie has two tracks part of the way, a 50K course for skate skiers (the new method) and a 54K (33.5 miles) classic

A cold Birkebeiner

ABOVE AND BELOW - Skiers competed in the Birkebeiner race held Saturday, Feb. 26. — Photos by Gregg Westigard Eric Olson, Luck, always looks for a new way to do the Birkie. This year he was one of the few skiers on traditional wooden skis, a pair made in the year he was born. Notice the icicle hanging down from his hat on this very cold day.

Steve Pearson, Danbury, is a regular at the Birkie. The flags in the background represent the home countries of some of the skiers.

route. The routes have merged by the time the skiers reach the gravel pit stop. The Kortelopet is half that length and does not reach the gravel pit.

SPOONER — Just prior to 9:26 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, a phone threat was made to the Spooner Branch of the Bank of the West in the city of Spooner. Employees left the bank as a safety precaution, and Spooner police officers, along with assistance from the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office, searched the bank building. It was later determined to be safe to re-enter. A person of interest was detained and

later interviewed by the Spooner Police and the FBI before being released. Investigation into the threat is ongoing at this time by the Spooner Police Department and the FBI. The Spooner Police Department asks that all banks be vigilant in reporting any suspicious phone calls or activity to the Spooner Police Department. — with information from the Spooner Police Department

Threat made at bank in Spooner

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Here are the area skiers who finished one of the races Saturday, listed by their home address. Shell Lake: Dale Cardwell, Joseph Kujala, Timothy Mikula Jamison Wendel Siren: Gary Beecroft Spooner: John Bjorklund, Jeff Eichten, Katie Eichten, Latty Flynn, Sofia Jarvis,

Kurt Kunkel, Madeline Kunkel, Bjorn Larsen, Randy Larson, Deb Lawrence, David Martin, Mark Muraski, Matthew Mutaski, Deanne Myers, Kevin Meyers, Iciar Ocariz, Jose Ocariz, Annette Pederson, Daniel Pederson, Lisa Pederson, Scott Pederson, Beth Pederson, Marva Sahs, Kevin Schoessow, Richard Shipman and Michael Ubbelohde. Webster: Joseph Bjorklund.

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“Discover Wisconsin” visited and documented several areas in the county including the Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Shell Lake. Shown (L to R) are: Producer Jim Dick, show host Stephanie Klett, cameraman Trevor Wright and tour guide Diane Dryden. — Photo submitted

by Mary Ellen Ryall Happy Tonics is pleased to announce the “Discover Wisconsin” premiere and a gala will take place Friday, March 11, in Spooner. The premiere is at 6 p.m. at the Palace Theater, and the gala is at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Sports Complex Ballroom. It is recent news that Stephanie Klett, who was the managing director for the Discover Wisconsin Media Network and the person who did the interview, is now the secretary of the Department of Tourism for the state of Wisconsin replacing Kelly Trumble. Happy Tonics’ Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Shell Lake is part of the televised program. The nonprofit environmental education organization is inviting local board members, officers and some of organization’s most dedi-

cated volunteers to attend the event. There will be a Taste of Washburn County and live entertainment. This will be a time to celebrate the people who make up the organization, which is a 100-percent volunteer public charity. A TV schedule for the program that will air on Saturday, March 12, will be published. For more information call the Washburn County Tourist Information Center at 715-635-9696. ••• JoAnn Flanagan, Happy Tonics board member in Oregon, Ohio, submitted Mary Ellen Ryall’s nomination and a brief essay of why she should be chosen as a L.L. Bean Outdoor Hero award. “I am honored that a board member nominated me,” commented Ryall.

Public meeting tonight for Hwy. 63 plan

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Meeting to focus on gathering knowledge and noting public concerns

SHELL LAKE — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Northwest Region in Superior is announcing a general public information meeting to discuss proposed improvements to Hwy. 63 in Washburn County. The meeting is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday,

March 2, at the Shell Lake City Hall Council Chambers at 501 1st Street, Shell Lake. The proposed project from Woodyard Road to CTH B east would add passing lanes and reconstruct a section of the highway in the city of Shell Lake. The proposed reconditioning projects include replacing aging pavement past its design life; flattening roadway ditch and filling slopes to decrease vehicle rollover potential; increasing passing opportunities by adding passing lanes; addressing safety concerns by realigning side road intersections, improving pedestrian cross-

Emergency planning committee holds annual meeting

by Jessica Beecroft WASHBURN COUNTY - Carol Buck, emergency management director for Washburn County, has been keeping busy updating maps, putting together emergency plans and making sure the county is prepared in case of a catastrophe. The emergency planning committee met Tuesday, Feb. 22, in the law enforcement center to go over the bylaws, upmemberships, review the date Hazardous Materials Response Plan and to go over the Emergency Planning and Community Right To Know Act computer grant. The grant will be applied for soon and will be used to purchase updated technologies for the county. The committee meets once a year to keep everything up to date. However, Buck is

Carol Buck, emergency management direcgets tor, compliments from the committee on how nice it is to work with her on the emergency planning committee. - Photo by Jessica Beecroft

working on keeping everything in line throughout the year.

Target contacted about building a Target Store in Spooner

WASHBURN COUNTY — A group interested in helping a major retailer locate in Spooner has contacted Target. The group considered that Target might be interested in building in Spooner to attract away the $17 million to $20 million already spent by Spooner’s ZIP code residents at the Wal-Marts in Hayward and Barron County. The group also considered that many of Wal-Mart’s customers from Hayward or Rice Lake might spend their money at a Target if it was within a 30-mile area. This means that as much as $20 million or more dollars might be spent at a Target located in the Spooner or Trego area. The group considered that the idea of Before Gov. Walker criticizes me he ought to look at himself. I’m doing more to keep in touch with the constituents in northern Wisconsin from the land of Lincoln than he‘s doing sitting in his office in Madison. The governor and many members of his administration have failed to meet with any of the 200 citizen lobbyists who have come to Madison from northern Wisconsin to share their Sen. Jauch thoughts on issues and participate in the 26th-annual From the Superior Days meetings this week. Feb. 22, I sent a letter to the secretary of the Department of Workforce Development informing him of the items presented by the delegation at a meeting he was scheduled to attend but did not. While the secretary couldn’t come to the meeting as promised, he also didn’t bother to even send a representative. Tuesday afternoon no one from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection showed up for those scheduled meetings, so my staff again accepted the briefing from the delegates. Wednesday, Feb. 23, Walker became the

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Wal-mart building in these tough economic times is a slim possibility because of their success already at reaping $17-20 million of Washburn County’s citizens money. The group also considered that any opposition to Target from the same anti-Wal-Mart group would deem itself as self-serving opposition if they fought another major retailer. After being contacted, Amanda from Target Relations suggested that people may contact Target at 800-440-0680 or visit www.target.com and let them know there is generally a strong interest of the community to build a Super Target Center. — submitted

first governor in 26 years to fail to make his scheduled appearance at the annual Superior Days breakfast. Many of the delegates I spoke with were rightly disappointed that he didn’t bother to come across the street to do his job as promised and meet with them. In the past two days, I have conducted meetings with student delegates, university representatives, a lobbying delegation, representatives from Graymont and have taken the time to talk to four students who are doing a job shadow in my office. Superior Days is the finest grassroots lobbying effort in the state and is a model of citizen participation. They don’t have the money of Walker’s friend, Dave Koch, but they represent the heart and the soul of the citizens who make Wisconsin such a special place. Perhaps Walker can explain why he took the time to talk to a multimillionaire who doesn’t live in Wisconsin but he couldn’t find the time to talk to 200 taxpaying citizens from northern Wisconsin. Since 1970, I have worked with seven governors who all demonstrated a willingness to work with others to solve problems. Gov. Walker should take a page from governors like Tommy Thompson and others, who worked to unite the state, not divide it. Instead of talking at the public, the governor should sit down with the workers who have agreed to the pension and health-care increases he’s proposed.

ings, providing bicycle accommodations and changing access points; and improving traffic flow by adding turn lanes at side road intersections and public entrances. The south county line to Woodyard Road project is currently scheduled for construction in 2014. The Woodyard Road to CTH B (East) project is currently scheduled for construction in 2015. Hwy. 63 will remain open to traffic during construction, except short-term detours may be needed for some work. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting, provide input and ask ques-

tions concerning this project. WisDOT representatives will be available to discuss the project on an individual basis. The meeting will be held in an open house format; there are no formal presentations planned. If you are unable to attend the meeting, or would like more information, contact Phil Keppers at 715-395-3027. Written comments regarding the project can be mailed to Phil Keppers, 1701 N 4th Street, Superior, WI 54880 or via email to Philip.keppers@dot.wi.gov. — from WisDOT

County's Democratic Party chair issues statement on Budget Repair bill

“Backward budget,” says Hansen

SHELL LAKE - Washburn County Democratic Party Chair Susan Hansen issued the following statement this week in response to Scott Walker’s budget address: “As our divisive governor continues to show he is willing to tear Wisconsin apart, his backward budget shows he is willing to drive our standards down. Walker has already shown he is willing to listen to oil tycoons from Kansas instead of the hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites, including folks from right here in Washburn County, who oppose his radical power grab. Now he is showing he is willing to actively work against our middle class, too, cutting a billion dollars from public education to help fi-

nance his $140 million giveaway to the richest people in Wisconsin, as well as out-of-state corporations. “Along with massive cuts to BadgerCare, SeniorCare and Medicaid, Walker’s backward budget will mean higher property taxes right here in Washburn County, reduced services and higher backdoor taxes such as fees. Walker even tried to hold his budget address in a friendly environment organized not to be seen by members of the public atlarge, but activists recruited by his political campaign. The citizens of Washburn County are willing to sacrifice, but with Scott Walker’s backward budget the only people to avoid any sacrifice are his fatcat friends. And, even more disturbing, he is fleeing accountability and unwilling to do the tough work by forcing the tough decisions on the elected officials of Washburn County.” - submitted

RICE LAKE — The New Directions open house for career-minded adults thinking about starting or returning to college will be held Monday, March 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County in Rice Lake. Participants will meet in The Commons, have a short tour of the campus, then learn about several alternatives for earning a university degree. This evening is for area adults who want to launch their college career or complete work on a partially completed degree. An Educational Opportunity Center representative will offer free career assessment and explain the financial aid application process, and opportunities to sharpen basic skills in math and English. The FastTrack program will be discussed, along with options to earn a bachelor’s degree through distance education. FastTrack students can earn an associate degree with a business concentration in as few as 2-1/2 years, 40 percent faster than the typical part-time program, while only having to attend class one evening a week. FastTrack classes are taught in a blended format, combining

in-class and online instruction. Students can take up to two classes at a time in the fall and spring semesters and two fiveor six-week courses during the summer session. Courses are both general education and business, including accounting, economics, information systems and general business classes. Other bachelor’s degree alternatives offered through UW-BC include fouryear degree completion options that can be earned with UW partner universities using online and other forms of instruction. For more information on FastTrack or other options for adults who want to launch or continue their college education close to home, contact Deb Neuheisel at 715-234-8176, Ext. 5445. Open house preregistration is preferred to be able to plan for materials that are provided that night. To register contact UW-BC Student Services at 715-2348024, e-mail uwbcinfo@uwc.edu, or go online at barron.uwc.edu under Action Links. If you are unable to preregister, you may register on-site that evening. — from UW-BC

New Directions open house to be held

"Discover Wisconsin" features Washburn County–Northwoods Hospitality WASHBURN COUNTY — Residents of Washburn County are invited to celebrate Tourism in Washburn County. The “Discover Wisconsin” premiere featuring Washburn County-Northwoods Hospitality will be held on Friday, March 11, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Palace Theatre, followed by the Gala at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Sports Complex with live entertainment, food and door prizes. Reserve your free ticket today by calling 715-635-9696 or pick up tickets at the Washburn County Tourist Information Center at 122 N.

River St. in Spooner. Washburn County Tourism Association partnered with “Discover Wisconsin” in a marketing campaign to promote tourism in Washburn County. As part of the campaign, Washburn County will be featured in a 30-minute television show that will be broadcast three times over a two-year period. The first airing will be on Saturday, March 12. For more information on “Discover Wisconsin,” log on to www.discoverwisconsin.com. — from Washburn County Tourism

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Letters to the editor

Democrats lacked courage and integrity

When the Democrats lacked the courage and integrity to debate the governor’s Budget Repair Bill and did not vote, they betrayed the trust of the electorate. How did this behavior advance the democratic process? And why should citizens re-elect legislators who participate in this level of irresponsibility? Citizens expect that our elected officials will respect the democratic process and Article 4 of the Wisconsin Constitution, which requires them to show up for work and meet their professional responsibilities. Should legislators who have been insubordinate be re-elected? Legislators must address both sides of an issue rather than advocate only for

those who make major contributions to the candidate’s campaign. For example: the AWOL Democrats should explain why citizens who have no health care or retirement plans are being asked to pay the entire cost of the retirement plan and most of the health-care plan for union workers. President Obama asked to have a new level of civility brought into the political process. Why are Democrats so willing to disregard this request? Bob Jauch described Gov. Walker’s attempt to solve the budget problem as showing “arrogance and pathetic ignorance about the true economic condition of public employees,” and then he hid in another state and avoided fulfilling his responsi-

In support of Walker

bilities to his constituents. How does this uncivil approach help the governor, legislators, teachers, union members and citizens resolve this financial crisis? Democrats describe the governor’s Budget Repair Bill as a tool to deny the people their human rights. What about the human rights of the taxpayer who can barely pay his bills in part because his property taxes are so high? What about the human rights of the taxpayer who has no retirement plan or healthcare plan but is asked to sacrifice his rights and privileges to pay for those rights for others? Larry Schroeder Rice Lake

In recent days, Gov. Walker has been accused of attempting to bust the unions. If this means eliminating unions from the public sector, and in particular from the schools, then I wish him success. I wish that I could say that the unionization of teachers and other school staff is a good development for student learning and educational improvement, but I cannot. After over 30 years of working in this environment, I feel somewhat qualified to make the above statement. Unions and the collective bargaining process always result in adversarial relationships. Union heads realize that their power and very existence depend on solidarity, and what better way to gain solidarity than unite the members on a common enemy. And who is this enemy? Why the school board and the administration. Union leaders receive training on how to foster this enmity by studying tactics as found in Saul Alinsky’s manual “Rules for Radicals.” Tactics involve such practices as confrontation, intimidation and vilification.

These tactics have been in full display over the past few days down in Madison. Often when negotiations hit an impasse because the union cannot get everything it is demanding, professionalism and discussion of the issues breaks down and personal attacks ensue. Job actions — sick-ins, refusal to do certain job tasks and even strikes — sometimes follow in an attempt to put pressure on the board and its bargaining team. Teachers that are satisfied with the board offer and want to settle come under intense pressure not to break ranks and to keep their mouths shut. Often many members don’t understand the issues that well. They only know what the union’s bosses are telling them. If members break ranks, then ostracism or worse is in their future. Friendships are often destroyed and sometimes healing is a long time, if ever, in coming. How can this type of activity be good for education? What is this kind of behavior teaching the students? If not unions, then how should the

working conditions and compensation of teachers and other school staff be determined? I believe more choice, competition and the action of the free market will lead to better outcomes for school personnel than the current system of collective bargaining. Excellent teachers, of which there are many, would in my opinion be better compensated than they are now. Inferior teachers would lose compensation and would wash out of the system naturally. With the current system extraordinary measures need to be taken to terminate an incompetent teacher. A market for education would develop if state aids were given to the parents of students rather than school districts directly. The monopoly position of the public schools actually works against the education of students. Freedom and choice works in many other areas of life. I cannot see why it won’t work in schools.

Many of you are aware that I did not file candidacy papers to run in the April Shell Lake School Board Election. I have enjoyed the challenges of being a board member, but found it difficult to juggle the needs of my family and the time needed to give this job the attention it deserves. However, given some recent developments at both the local and state levels, and with the support of my family, I have decided to reconsider my decision and will seek re-election to the school board as a write-in candidate in the April election. Given the mounting challenges immediately ahead for our district, I do not think it is the right time for me to leave or have a change in board membership. We have the important task of selecting and hiring new individuals to fill the key positions of the superintendent and elemen-

tary principal. As we are all aware, there are many items on Gov. Walker’s Budget Repair Bill and anticipated budget proposal that will directly and quickly affect school districts. We will need to make tough choices in the months ahead. I can honestly state that I have gained a new level of knowledge and understanding concerning the operation of our school district during my first three-year term on the school board. Understanding financial schematics, budgets, revenue sources, staffing needs, administrative roles, board duties, state mandates and how to roll it all together to provide a high-quality education for our students at an affordable cost for taxpayers is a challenge. My participation on the board has been rewarding and challenging experience that has had definite learning curve. I will continue to do my very best to represent the

fiscal conservatives in our district, keep a focus on those living on fixed and dwindling incomes, suggest creative approaches to problem solving and be an approachable member of your school board for the next three years. To those of you that have encouraged my continued membership, I am humbled by your faith in my abilities and will continue to be the feisty one who isn’t afraid to suggest the road not yet traveled to solve some of the problems we face. I would ask for your support and encourage you to please write my name on the ballot for re-election. I appreciate your continued support.

I don’t write public letters easily, preferring to keep my private thoughts to myself. Letters of congratulations or thanks are easy to write. This one is much more difficult. I was suddenly overcome this week with a fear unlike anything I have felt in my adult life, the fear that the freedoms that have been the lodestone in this state that I love are not just slowly eroding, but are being quickly and systematically

taken away. I felt what it must be like for people in countries around the world whose voices are not heard. Leaders who refuse to talk about the issues, state up front that there will be no discussion and no compromise, do not represent the democratic process. No matter where we stand on the current issues in Wisconsin, we should all be very worried. We cheer our leaders on when we agree with them, but what

about those issues with which we will not agree? No discussion and no compromise! Is that your idea of democracy?

James C. Lewis Shell Lake

Appreciate continued support

Wendy Muska Shell Lake

No discussion and no compromise

Academic news

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Nathan Frazer, son of Pastor Dave and Sue Frazer, Spooner, was named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University during the fall 2010 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, each student must have been enrolled as a fulltime undergraduate student and must

have attained a semester grade-point average of 3.50 or higher. Frazer is a senior majoring in elementary education with middle school endorsements. His minor is in art, language arts, social science and science. - submitted •••

Shirley Hile Shell Lake

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

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

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

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

Events at Hunt Hill SARONA — Hunt Hill in Sarona will be offering two events in the next couple of weeks. The events include stargazing and herb gardens as part of their Going Back series. Stargazing will be held Friday, March 4, at 7 p.m. Discover constellations, distinguish satellites and get the chance to look through a real telescope, all with the guidance of Mike Lynch, WCCO meteorologist. Lynch has been teaching astronomy classes to the general public since 1973, writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of “Wisconsin Starwatch.” Lynch’s easygoing manner and sense of humor makes this program fun for all ages. This astronomy and stargazing program will feature both indoor (heated) programming and outdoor night sky observations. Participants will use a giant 20-inch reflector telescope, one of the biggest mobile telescopes in the Upper Midwest, to take a closer view of the beauty of the night sky. Learn more at www.hunthill.org. This event will occur regardless of cloud cover and is sponsored by Shell Lake Community Education and Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary. Register and pay online at www.hunthill.org or call 715635-6543. Going Back: Herb gardens will be Saturday, March 12. Preregistration and payment due is due by Friday, March 11. Explore the world of herbs as you learn about various herbs, how to grow them and ways to use and preserve them. Each participant will leave with potted herbs for their garden. Register and pay online at www.hunthill.org or call 715-635-6543 by Friday, March 11. — from Hunt Hill

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Relay for Life fundraiser held

by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE – The Relay for Life committee held a luncheon at the Elliot Building on Thursday, Feb. 24. It was reported that this year’s Relay for Life event is off to a good start. Momentum is growing as the event, to be held June 3-4, gets closer and closer. Sponsors such as Larry the Cable Guy, local businesses and support from people all over the county are joining together in the fight against cancer. The Relay for Life helps raise funds for the American Cancer Society. There is still time to sign up a team for the Relay for Life. If you would like to sign up, become a sponsor or just make a donation to help fight cancer, you can contact Steve Clay at 715-416-0486.

Spooner Schools locating students for kindergarten SPOONER — The Spooner Area School District needs your help in locating all children living in the district who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1. If this is the case for your child or a child you know, please contact Spooner Elementary School at 715-635-2174. You will be asked to give the following information: child’s name, date of birth, parents name, address and phone number. Spooner School District is hoping to locate all potential kindergarten students before kindergarten roundup, which is an opportunity for children to be introduced to the kindergarten program. — from Spooner Schools

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Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners

Feb. 22 - $30 Ila Soltis, Shell Lake Feb. 23 - $30 Angie Christner, Spooner Feb. 24 - $30 Pete and Betty Hubin, Spooner Feb. 25 - $300 Ryan Jenkins, Urbandale Iowa

Shell Lake State Bank Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps & levels Temperatures recorded at

Spooner Ag Research Station

2010 High Feb. 21 34 Feb. 22 37 Feb. 23 33 Feb. 24 23 Feb. 25 22 Feb. 26 27 Feb. 27 34

2011 High Feb. 21 27 Feb. 22 20 Feb. 23 24 Feb. 24 31 Feb. 25 30 Feb. 26 13 Feb. 27 6

Low Precip. 4 7 trace snow 3 trace snow -6 -12 -9 -5 Low 18 -4 6 20 2 -9 -12

Precip. 4.0” snow 5.1” snow .3” snow .2” snow .6” snow

Debbi Tubbs, Jenni Hughes and Donavon Schumaker came out to support the Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society last Thursday, Feb. 24. - Photo by Jessica Beecroft

News from the Service

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman David J. Gould graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air

Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Gould earned distinction as an honor graduate. A 2010 graduate of Birchwood High School, Gould is the son of Dean Gould, Keewatin, Minn., and Dawn Schultz, Birchwood. — from Hometown News

1951 - 60 years ago

• Leaving for induction into the armed forces were Jake Geiger Jr., Birchwood; Henry Spieler, Hayward; Clifford Holmberg, Springbrook; Dean Parker, Shell Lake; Willis Johnson, Minong; Gerald Hanacek, Trego; Anton Frey Jr., Sarona; and Allen Lamberg, Minong. • For four straight years, Shell Lake and Cameron met in the finals for the district basketball tournament, and for four straight years, the Lakers defeated Cameron to win the district title. • Edward Juza, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Juza, was one of four members of the University of Wisconsin faculty called into service with the U.S. Armed Force. Lt. Juza was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., and was an instructor in aerial photo interpretation, military map making and reading. He had been an assistant in geography at the university. • Births announced at Shell Lake Hospital were Robert Russell to Mr. and Mrs. Garritt Van Beek, Sarona; Dawn Alane to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Turcaznski, Spooner; Steven Louis to Mr. and Mrs. Dean Harrington, Shell Lake; David Clark to Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Maruchek, Spooner; Valarie Kay to Mr. and Mrs. Ole Odden, Shell Lake; and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Hanson, Spooner.

1961 - 50 years ago

• Dr. Dale Larson represented the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce at the Winter Sports Parade in Luck when Babs Moen and Sally Clanton rode a toboggan on top of his car and again in Grantsburg when the same car and toboggan were used to carry grade-school boys D. Shipman, D. Hansen, J. Stodola, E. Holman and F. Erickson. • Shell Lake extended their basketball season when they emerged as champions of the Webster Subdistrict Tournament. Members of the Lakers team were Jim Lewis, Mike Hanson, Ray Johnson, Tom Moen, Mike Penning, Glenn Parker, Marvin Ross, Ken Schrankel, Ken Gar-

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RICE LAKE — Over $33,000 in scholarship monies is being offered to firstyear, continuing and transferring UW-BC students who participate in the UW-Barron County Foundation Scholarship Program. New freshmen who have been admitted for the fall 2011 semester by Monday, April 4, are eligible and encouraged to apply for the 17 available scholarships totaling over $9,000. Award amounts range from $250 to $1,000. The deadline for new freshmen, first-year students, to apply for admission and submit completed application forms is April 4. There are 43 scholarships available for UW-BC continuing students totaling over $21,000, and three scholarships totaling $2,450 for students transferring from UW-Barron County. The deadline for continuing and transfer students to apply for scholarships is Friday, April 8. It should be noted that half of the total scholarship award amount is paid at the beginning of each semester in the 20112012 academic year. For a scholarship listing, criteria and application form go to barron.uwc.edu, look under the Action Links listing on the homepage and click on Apply online for 2011-2012 Scholarships. The UW-BC Foundation’s scholarship program is funded through the generous support of area businesses, individuals, civic organizations, and UW-Barron County faculty and staff. For more information contact the foundation office at 715-234-8176, Ext. 5445 or uwbcfoundation@uwc.edu. — from UW-BC

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nhart and Dennis Neubauer. Ellis Axon and assistant coach Robert Mercier coached them. • As commentary on the mild winter, Mrs. W.T. Hurd reported that she and the doctor had a meal which included parsnips she dug from her garden on March 1. • An excellent work group turned out for the first session to convert the island in Shell Lake to a picnic area. Six picnic tables were set up. Brush clearing and brush burning was done. Plans called for a fireplace to be built and two outdoor toilet facilities to be installed.

1971 - 40 years ago

• The Lakers basketball team won the district tournament and advanced to the Luck Regional. Team members led by coach Rodger Studt and assistant coach Al Kraemer were Jerry Soholt, David Ekern, Mark Bruce, Brian Hansen, John Schullo, Jim Rohlik, Jim Smith, Dick Pederson, Tom Dahlstrom, Tony Masterjohn, Tom Bitney and Don Lemke. • The rural farm home and garage of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Bartels, five miles southwest of Shell Lake, was completely destroyed by fire. • Ken Pederson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Pederson, and Richard Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Peterson, were members of The Tribe, La Crosse State University’s 27-member stage band. Ken, a sophomore, was majoring in music and played the drums. Richard, also a sophomore, was majoring in history and played the guitar. • Brad Kopping, Shell Lake, was a patient at the Spooner hospital with a broken leg and abrasions from an impact when the stalled car he was pushing on Spooner’s Main Street was struck by a vehicle driven by Dale Hole, Spooner. Also helping to push the car was its owner, Ronald Spaulding, 17, Shell Lake.

1981 - 30 years ago

• Dr. Gregory Thatcher was appointed by Mayor Elmer Mattick to the Shell Lake Library Board. He replaced Patrick

Haremza who moved from the city. • Gerri Jacoby was the owner of Shell Lake’s newest business, Petals & Plants Plus, located next to Land-Turn Realty. • Benjamin Hugh was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Peterson on Feb. 27. He joined 3-year-old sister, Johana Jeane. • Shell Lake’s first Veterans of Foreign Wars post got off the ground with its first meeting in the Dugout at city hall. The first commander was Clint Carlaw.

1991 - 20 years ago

• The Shell Lake City Council gave the go-ahead for construction of a new city hall/library. • Local couples that attended the Cenex Young Producers Institute in Minneapolis were Garry and Beth Crosby, Roxie and Dale Spaulding, and Greg and Cheryl Odden. • Evelyne Olson and Christella Johnson represented the Heart Lake community at the hearts and flowers brunch at Salem Lutheran Church. • Tresa and Tina Biver demonstrated poster making at the 4-H Exploring Workshop. Other 4-H members giving demonstrations were Mike Biver, Shawn Beach, Skye Beach, Anna Neumann, Jeff Housel, Sandy Halvorson and Heidi Root.

2001 - 10 years ago

• The Shell Lake Lakers girls basketball team, going for the fifth straight Division 4 Regional title, was stopped in the regional finals game against Clayton. • Macey Fredrickson was Shell Lake’s ambassador to the St. Paul Winter Carnival. • The Shell Lake State Bank, NSP, CenturyTel, Economart and the Indianhead Arts Center supported the Artist in Residence program. Lennie Foy worked with the Shell Lake High School jazz band as part of the program. • As part of Terraceview Living Center’s Jump into the New Millennium program, students from the fourth-grade classes in Shell Lake participated in a Jump-A-Thon.

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A “corny” idea to keep roads safe in winter

MADISON — Leaving corn rows adjacent to highways may provide a safer, more inexpensive way to keep roads safe in winter. In years past, blowing snow often resulted in drifts covering Wisconsin’s roadways, especially adjacent to open, plowed farm fields. One way highway departments attempted to reduce the chance of that happening was to put up snow fences. But that takes time,

manpower, hundreds of posts, miles of snow fence and lots of money. And that’s just to put the fencing up. The fencing also had to be taken down in the spring resulting in county highway crews spending even more time and money. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in an effort to find a better way, observed the success of a program in Iowa that used corn rows to serve as a living snow fence throughout the winter. By leaving eight to 16 rows of corn standing in fields parallel to highways at the end of the growing season, significant drift control was achieved along those highways during the winter. Farmers are encouraged to contact their regional Wis-

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SPOONER — The Washburn County Association for Home and Community Education will award one $300 scholarship to a high school senior who plans to attend a technical college or university. Applications are available online at www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/washburn/, at your school’s guidance counselor office or can be picked up at the UW-Extension Office located at 850 W Beaverbrook Ave., Spooner. Applications must be received by Friday, April 1. For more information or to have this document made available in alternative formats, contact the Extension Office at 715-635-4444 or dial 711 for Relay. — from UWExtension

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make her a perfect representative of the college. In deciding to attend WITC, Egbert says, “I really liked the idea that I would be learning the job skills required to do my job well. I recently heard a saying, ‘Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad!’ To me, that is the kind of education WITC provides above and beyond what a four-year college can. I believe knowledge is a gift, but knowing how to apply that knowledge is equally important.” Egbert has been busy presenting herself to the WITC Foundation Board and District Board, as well as the Rice Lake campus all-staff monthly meeting. A major responsibility coming up will be to accompany WITC President Bob Meyers and foundation representatives to Madison for the Wisconsin State Student Ambassador Conference in April. WITC serves the educational and career needs of 25,000 to 30,000 residents of northwestern Wisconsin each year. WITC offers career-focused associate degree programs, technical diplomas, short-term certificates, customized training and a wide variety of courses for personal or career enrichment. For more information, call 800-243-WITC or visit the Web site www.witc.edu. — from WITC

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RICE LAKE — Lisa Egbert, Shell Lake, was recently named the 2011 WITC Student Ambassador. The ambassador program recognizes exceptional technical college students throughout the state. Egbert is double majoring in the medical administrative specialist and administrative professional programs at the Rice Lake campus and will represent the whole WITC district, including Ashland, New Richmond and Superior campuses. Only in her second semester, Egbert has already impressed the Rice Lake staff. In nominating Egbert, medical administrative instructor Deborah Miller described her as, “a dedicated student, receiving 100 percent of points that could be earned. She has a calm and caring attitude that is an extremely good influence on other students. Lisa is a student with a bright future ahead that everyone at WITC would be proud to have represent us as a student ambassador.” The selection committee found that Egbert’s confidence, good humor and positive view of WITC would

DOT office to determine whether they have fields in locations where drifting is a known problem. If so, farmers can sign up for the program now so they can plan to plant corn rows parallel to state highways. Farmers are paid 50 cents per bushel over the price they were paid for the crop in the year the agreement is made. Yield is determined using the previous year’s average for the highest yield per acre, per bushel by county, from Wisconsin Department of Agriculture statistical data. Farmers can harvest the stalks and replant in the spring. Interested farmers can contact their regional WisDOT office for more information and to sign up for the program. Office locations and phone numbers include the Northwest regional office – Eau Claire, 718 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, 715-836-2891, or the Northwest regional office – Superior, 1701 N. 4th Street, Superior, 715-392-7925. — Submitted

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Scouting now over 100 years old

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and to keep myself physically strong and mentally awake.” If this sounds like an organization of which you would like your son to be a part, there is a troop right here in Shell Lake. It’s Troop 51, and it’s for boys from 12-18 years old. Shawn Cusick, a Cub Scout and Boy Scout during his youth in the Cities, and who made Eagle Scout at 17, is the scoutmaster. After graduating from high school, he joined the Army and now works as a jailer/dispatcher for Washburn County. “The troop and I meet two weekends a month at the Masonic Lodge from 5-6 p.m. on Sunday. The first week is business as usual. The second time we meet, it’s to have fun doing camp-outs or snowshoeing and skiing. We’re under the

Chippewa Valley Council in the Blue Hills District, and each summer we join hundreds of other Scouts at Camp Phillips, near Haugen, in July, for a fantastic time. We go group camping in May, too. This gives the Scouts a great opportunity to teach other Scouts their skills. After all, the Boy Scouts are boy-led, and that’s how they learn to be successful leaders.” In order to keep the costs down for each boy, Cusick’s troop has fundraisers so boys that cannot afford the official shirt, pants, socks, sash, handbook or neckerchief can take advantage of the fund money to get attired. There’s a shop in the old town area of Eau Claire that carries everything a Boy Scout could ever need, including the knives and compasses.

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SHELL LAKE — Registration and the first class for the spring Shell Lake Hunter Education course will be held Tuesday March 29, at the Shell Lake 3-12 school library from 5:30-8:30 pm. Students should preferably be 12 years old or older, or turn 12 in this calendar year. Parents or guardians are encouraged to enroll and participate if they have not completed a hunter education course. Any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1973, must have a hunter education certificate to purchase any type of Wisconsin hunting license. The objective of the course is to instill in each student the knowledge, skill and attitude to be a responsible and safe hunter. Classes will cover firearm safety, knowledge of firearms and hunting equipment, basic shooting and hunting skills, wildlife identification and management, responsible and ethical hunting, and preparation and survival skills. Hunter education course graduates receive a lifetime basic hunter education graduate certificate and a patch. The cer-

tificate also serves as a valid small game license for the current hunting season year. A parent or guardian should accompany the student(s) to registration to complete the registration form, signature required for minors, obtain the course schedule, materials and information, and pay a course fee of $10 per student. Classes will be held 6:30-8:30 pm Tuesday and Thursday, March 29 and 31, the morning of Saturday, April 2, and Tuesday, April 5, 3:30-6 p.m. A range/field day on will be held the morning of Saturday, April 9. The Department of Natural Resources and the Shell Lake School System sponsor the course. Please preregister for this class and obtain a DNR license Customer Identification Number if you don’t have one, by calling 888-936-7463 daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. To preregister, call Boyd Anderson, 715-468-2044, or John Haack, 715-4682066. — submitted

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Part of Troop 51’s duties is to clean up Hwy. 63 from town down to Old 63 south of Shell Lake. They help the Masons, the organization who pays their charter, with their annual smelt feed in April, and they work at the Shell Lake United Methodist’s free dinner once a month. Monies raised help to buy their camping equipment, including the tents, the tools and the gear. “We try very hard with our fundraising to keep the costs down for the Scouts and their parents to under $10 a month while taking their boys fishing, shooting, classes on archery and knife, saw and ax usage. We teach them personal fitness, communication, cycling, wilderness survival, golf and horsemanship, the list is almost endless. We also make sure each Scout knows the basics of first aid, how to use a compass, how to sew, how to do community service and how to earn their merit badges. Our troop keeps busy, and we’re looking for more boys between the ages of 12 and 18 to join us. Parents are always welcome, but it’s not mandatory to accompany your sons. We always lead “two deep” which means there are always two leaders, or a leader and a parent with the boys. The Boy Scouts want to dispel any worries a parent might have.” Things have changed and life is getting faster, and the Boy Scouts not only keep up, but they’re well ahead of the curve with classes available like nuclear science and aviation. Even though their organization is over a hundred years old, their motto is still, “Be Prepared.” For more information about the Shell Lake Boy Scouts, call Cusick at 715-4682221 and see what a difference Boy Scouts can make in your family and for your son.

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• Shell Lake VFW will meet at 7 p.m., at the Friendship Commons. • 1st-Annual Chilly Jamboree at the 3-12 commons between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Shell Lake Lions Club will serve chili. Afterward, guests may move into the gymnasium for a Duck for the Oyster jamboree performance from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Shell Lake Education Foundation. Saturday, March 26 • Free community breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted. Wednesday, March 30 • Free community supper, 4 to 6 p.m., St. Alban Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.

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Monday: Lifestyle weight management support group will meet at 4 p.m. Weigh-in, meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the dining room of Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake. Call Michelle Grady at 715-468-7833 for more information. Membership fee is $10 per year, dues 50 cents per week. • Partners of Veterans women’s support group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Counseling Associates in Siren, located across from the Burnett County Government Center. For more information, contact Julie Yaekel-Black Elk at 715-349-8575. • Celebrate Recovery meetings at 6:30. This is a Christ-centered recovery program. Meetings take place in the Community Life Center at Spooner Wesleyan Church, Hwy. 70 West. For more information, call 715-635-2768. • First Friends Playgroup open to all children. Focus on infants and their caregivers with sensory stimulation and movement experiences. Art project materials provided and the morning closes with circle music time and instrument exploration. 10 a.m. to noon at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner. Monday and Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch and a program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time, etc. For more information, call 715635-4367. Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group at Time-Out Family Abuse Outreach office, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. For survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual abuse. Free, confidential, closed after first session. For more info or to register, contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801, 715-635-5245. • Ala-Teen meets at 6:30 p.m. in the New Life Christian Center in Rice Lake. Use the back entrance. • Washburn County Historical Museum in Shell Lake, through the winter months, open every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 715-468-2982. Wednesday: Lakeland Family Resource Center open from noon to 3 p.m. • AA meeting, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. • 9 a.m. to noon, sewing at Shell Lake Senior Center. • Kidstime-Parentime at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn, discuss and share ideas and experience to enrich parenting skills. Preselected art or play materials available for children of all ages. Kidstime-Parentime provides quality time for families, networking for parents and a social opportunity for both parents and children. The last Wednesday of the month a potluck lunch is held at 11:15 a.m. Thursday: AA meets at 7 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, Minong. • Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Indianhead Medical Center, Shell Lake. • Library Fun For Little Ones, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Shell Lake Public Library. A time for stories, craft and a snack. No age minimum or maximum for participants. Thursday and Monday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, see listing above. ••• Amber Bednar, RN, Washburn County Health Department, is available at the public health office to provide breastfeeding basics, how-tos and postpartum support. Appointments can be made at 715635-4400. Domestic abuse and sexual assault are crimes. Time-Out provides free, confidential victim support. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence in a relationship, please call 800-924-0556. The Genealogy Society Research Room at 206-1/2 2nd Ave., Museum Hewitt Building, Shell Lake, is closed for the winter. Volunteers will be available to help the public on appointment as weather permits. Call 715-635-7937 for more information. Shell Lake Alano Club Meetings on CTH B, 2 blocks off Hwy. 63. All meetings are nonsmoking Sunday 10 a.m. AA 6 p.m. AA Monday Noon AA 5 p.m. GA Tuesday Noon AA 7 p.m. AA Wednesday 1 p.m. AA 7 p.m. NA Thursday 1 p.m. AA 7 p.m. Al-Anon Friday 2 p.m. AA 7 p.m. AA Saturday Noon AA 7 p.m. AA Fourth Saturday of every month, Pin Night with 5:30 p.m. potluck and 7 p.m. meeting.

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Volunteers are needed at the Washburn County Historical Museum in Shell Lake. Call 715-468-2982. ••• Indianhead Community Action Agency is looking for volunteers to help out in their thrift store and food pantry. Food pantry volunteers must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. Please stop in to ICAA at 608 Service Road and pick up an application or call 715-635-3975 for more information. ••• The Washburn County Area Humane Society is looking for volunteers to update and maintain their Web site and to research and apply for grants. For more information, call Susie at 715-468-2453 or email wcahs@centurytel.net. ••• Glenview Assisted Living is looking for a volunteer to assist the in-house beautician with appointments. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested volunteers please call 715-468-4255 or e-mail at glenview83-jessica@hotmail.com. ••• To publish a volunteer opportunity, submit it to us by Monday noon. E-mail it to wcregister@centurytel.net, bring it to the office , or call 715-468-2314. Please list the type of volunteer work you need, as well as dates, times and length of service. Make sure to include your contact information, including your name and phone number. When the volunteer position is filled, please let us know so we can take it off the list. This service is offered free of charge in an effort to bring the community together so those that are looking for help can find those that are looking to help.

March

Thursday, March 3 • Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting, 4:30 p.m., Shell Lake City Hall meeting room. • Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Contact person Betsy, 715-520-7999. • Northwest Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1 p.m., lower level at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shell Lake. • Free community meal, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 409 Summit, Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All welcome. Donations accepted. Friday, March 4 • World Day of Prayer • Spooner Women’s Club will meet at Penny Cuskey’s home at 1 p.m. Special speaker will be Gary Cuskey, Spooner’s mayor, who will discuss the vision and plans for Spooner. There will be a short business meeting and refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Sharon at 715-635-2741. Saturday, March 5 • Shell Lake Lions fishing contest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on South Bay Landing, Shell Lake. Tuesday, March 8 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. All stayat-home or part-time-working moms welcome with their children. Wednesday, March 9 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted. • How to eat to be at the top of your game presentation by Karen Hurd via ITV, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Shell Lake High School. Register through Community Ed at 715-468-7815. • FFA blood drive. For more information, contact Jen Bos, 715-4687814. Thursday, March 10 • The Shell Lake Lions Club will meet, 6:30 p.m., at the Shell Lake Community Center. • United Ostomy Association local support group meeting, 1:30 p.m., at the Spooner Health System. • Fibromyalgia/CFS/Chronic Pain Support Group of Barron County meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Chetek Lutheran Church, Chetek. Coffee and refreshments served. Educational materials available to sign out. Call 715-651-9011 or 715-237-2798 for further information. • Kickoff meeting for Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 4:30 p.m., Tony’s Riverside, Spooner. Saturday, March 12 • Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Elm Street. Ticket sales at 9 a.m. Distribution at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed. To sign up or for more information, contact Chuck at 715-635-9309, Bill at 715-468-4017 or Ardys at 715-222-4410. • Kevin McMullin and Company at Erika Quam Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-468-4387. Sunday, March 13 • Daylight Saving Time begins. Spring ahead one hour. Tuesday, March 15 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 will meet at 7 p.m. at the lodge. Wednesday, March 16 • Northland Area Builders Association Contractor Education Day, Shell Lake Community Center. Register at www.northlandareabuilders.com by Sunday, March 13. • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library, 501 1st St., Shell Lake. The public is welcome. Thursday, March 17 • The Washburn County Humane Society open board meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the state patrol headquarters in Spooner. Call 715635-4720 for more information. • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting will be provided. Friday, March 18 • Spooner/Shell Lake area father/daughter ball, 6 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. Bring a salad or dessert. There is no charge but seating is limited. Please call, 715-635-2555, by Friday, March 11, for required reservations. Saturday, March 19 • New Ventures Gardening seminar, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration and vendors sales begin at 8:45 a.m., Northwood School, Minong. For more information call 715-466-4692, Ext. 501 or Julie_hustvet@northwood.k12.wi.us. Monday, March 21 • Northern Lights Camera Club meets at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St. (Hwy. K), Spooner. Feedback on photos, education and support. Beginners to professionals. • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group, 5 p.m. group activity, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner. Info call 715-635-4669. Thursday, March 24 • The Shell Lake American Legion will meet at 6:30 p.m., at the Friendship Commons.

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SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake Schools is pleased to have coordinated the following events: How To Eat to Be at the Top of Your Game - Live Long and Prosper: Shell Lake Schools, in collaboration with Northwood, Spooner and Cumberland Community Education programs, is proud to offer a presentation by Karen Hurd, via ITV, on Wednesday, March 9, at Shell Lake High School from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register through Shell Lake Community Ed office at 715-4687815, Ext 1337. Hurd is a veteran of the Military Intelligence Corps, attended the American Academy of Nutrition and is currently working toward her doctorate in nutrition. The cost is $15. West Coast Swing: The Shell Lake Arts Center joins community ed to bring you skill, technique and fun in preparation for the annual Shell Lake Arts Center Gala to be held on May 14. Local, well-known dance instructors Bill and Kay Burkholder will offer expertise and introduction to West Coast Swing couples dance in this class to be held Mondays, March 21 and 28 and April 4 and 11, from 6:30-8 p.m. Put on your leather-soled shoes and join them for this slower swing dance with an attitude. Couples will be taught dance basics and beginning dance patterns. Please call instructor with

Well-known dance instructors Bill and Kay Burkholder will offer expertise and introduction to a West Coast Swing couples dance class — Photo submitted

questions, 715-635-8470. As a special promotion, each couple registered will receive one free ticket to the Shell Lake Arts Center Evening with the Stars Gala on May 14! Class will be held at the Shell Lake Arts Center. The cost is $26.50 or $15.25 for seniors. Register with Shell Lake CE. Introduction to Spanish: Two time frames to meet your needs. Starting March 10 and again March 31. This is a very relaxed, slow-paced class for anyone wanting to learn a new language. You’ll learn Spanish vocabulary, grammar and common phrases and expressions through an applicable easy-to-use format that helps you get comfortable to communicate. Class held at Friendship Commons, formerly Shell Lake Senior Citizens Center. Cost is $30.50 or senior fee for 62+ is $4. Register with WITC at www.witc.edu or by calling 800-243-9482. March 10-March 24: Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Class 29962; March 31-April 14, Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Class 29963. — from Shell Lake Community Ed

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SPORTS

Coming down to the final game of the regular season

by Larry Samson PRAIRIE FARM — Coming off a 58-21 loss to the 11-0 Central Lakeland Conference Champions, Northwood Evergreens, the Shell Lake girls basketball took it to Prairie Farm 63-42 on Thursday, Feb. 24. The victory gave the girls a 4-17 overall, 2-9 in conference. Jen Cassel was the high scorer for Shell Lake with 16 points. Emma Anderson had 12 points and Carissa Forsythe had four 3-pointers for 12 points. The girls are finishing the season on a strong note. Shell Lake will host Cameron on Thursday, March 3, in the final game of the regular season. Cameron is 9-2 in the season, their two losses came against Northwood. Shell Lake will be traveling to Luck on Tuesday, March 8, in the first game in the playoffs. Luck has a comparable West Lakeland record of 3-9. In their only game of the season, Luck beat Shell Lake 59-43.

Shania Pokorny with a jump shot as she is being defended by Erica Goettl.

Kristin Kraetke drives against Northwood defender Ashley Block. The 17-3 Northwood beat the 4-17 Lakers 58-21 on Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Senior Erica Kozial went up against Northwood senior Annie Block on this jump shot and came away with two points. She was the high scorer for Shell Lake with seven points.

Photos by Larry Samson

Summer softball and baseball league registrations being accepted

SHELL LAKE — It is time to plan and sign up for the Shell Lake summer softball and baseball leagues. The deadline to register for softball is Wednesday, March 23. Deadline for Little League baseball is Friday, April 1; and the deadline for Babe Ruth baseball is Friday, April 15. The coaching staff will be filling up teams for league play that begins in May. Practice should start mid to late April depending on the weather. There will be teams at all age levels 5-15 years old if there are enough numbers signed up and there are enough coaches to run all of the teams. Three or more teams are planned for softball if enough sign up and there are coaches to handle these teams. Softball teams are determined by grade. Sign-up will be grades three and four, five and six, and seven and eight. Three or more teams are planned for softball if there are enough sign-ups and coaches. Baseball age levels by age groups are: 4-6 T-ball, 7-9 Minor Little League, 10-12 Major Little League and

Babe Ruth baseball 13-year-old team and a 14- to 15year-old team. Five- and 6-year-olds are in T-ball only, unless 7-year-olds may play by request for males. Females may play T-ball or go to first level of softball. Third- and fourth-grade player placement will depend on skill level and parent request. Your age before April 30 determines what team you will qualify for. Registration cost for all teams is $35. Turn in an application and registration form and fee to Jim Campbell at the Shell Lake High School by deadlines above. There will be no bus transportation this summer for any teams. All parents/guardians will be responsible for getting their players to all games. Little League Majors games start the first week in May. Little League Minors will start mid-May with softball and Babe Ruth starting the last week in May. If you would like to coach a team at any level, please contact Campbell at 715-468-1206, 715-635-9199 or 715416-0049. — from Shell Lake Athletic Department

Coach bus seats available to attend Stars on Ice performance

BARRON — The Barron Area Figure Skating Club is chartering a coach bus to the Stars on Ice performance at the Xcel Energy Center on Sunday, March 13. The performance is a great family show. The public is invited to attend with BAFSC. BAFSC is a nonprofit organization and was able to secure group tickets. The tickets BAFSC has reserved are for section 106, rows 16, 17 and 18. For the group event, $27 covers the bus ride and one ticket to the Stars on Ice performance. People 15 and under must have an adult

accompany them and the cost is $17. The bus will load at 12:45 p.m. at the Barron Ice Arena and will return at approximating 8 p.m. The show is at 4 p.m. If you would like to go, contact Nancy Murray at 715418-0608 or bafsc@hotmail.com to sign up your party and hold your spot with your payment. Please make checks payable to BAFSC. More information can be found at www.starsonice.com. Registration will be accepted through Sunday, March 6, or until they’re sold out, whichever is first. — from BAFSC

Jennifer Cassel cuts around Sara Radzak as she drives the basket.

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Hayward, 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 22: At Northwood High School, 5 p.m. Thursday, March 24: At Cameron High School, 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 29: At Prairie Farm High School, 5 p.m. Friday, April 1: At Cumberland High School, 5 p.m

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Boys basketball highlights

Ben Butenhoff with a fast break layup against Gage Harwick and Brian Albano as Northwood held off the Lakers to win 54-44 in a game held Tuesday, Feb. 22, at Shell Lake.

Ty Frisbie gets this shot off as Brian Albano tries to block it.

High-flying BJ Burton uses his agility as he drives the basket. He had eight points for the game.

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They all returned

Reunited are Jesse Bentley, his wife, Joan, 2-year-old Brayden and 5-month-old Collin. The year they lost not being together, while serving his country, protecting our freedoms, was worth the sacrifices that this Webster couple made. Jesse was on leave for the birth of Collin and returning to Iraq two weeks later was the hardest thing he has ever had to do.

In a rare opportunity to show their support, students of Spooner Elementary School recite the Pledge of Allegiance before the guardsmen.

by Larry Samson SPOONER — The returning Spooner Army National Guard 950th Clearance Company was given a heroes welcome as they entered the city limits of Spooner on Thursday, Feb. 24. The three coach buses of National Guardsmen were escorted by the Wisconsin State Patrol, Spooner police and the fire department. The caravan traveled down Hwy. 63 and ended at the Spooner High School where a Welcome Home Rally was held. Community members took time out of their busy day to line the street to say thanks. The students in the Spooner School District, family members and community members crowded into the gym for a short program. When the returning soldiers marched into the gym, the crowd stood and gave them a hewelcome. roes Music was provided by the Spooner High School band under the direction of Mark Aderman and by the Spooner High School select choir and choir under the direcSpooner Mayor Gary tion of Destiny Cuskey, on behalf of the Schultz. High community, welcomed the school Principal returning National Guard Robert Kindermembers back, they were man welcomed the last engineering battal- the troops back ion to leave Iraq. “I am and led the audihappy to report that all ence in the have returned,” he said. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Gary Cuskey had been the guest speaker at their send-off back in April of 2010 and was the guest speaker for their return. “I am happy to report that all members of the 950th Clearance Company have returned safely from Iraq.” He commended them as an incredible group of men and women for being responsible for keeping 124,000 miles clear and safe from improvised explosive devices. As the United States draws down the number of troops in Iraq, they helped with the removal of $90 million of equipment from the country. After the ceremony, a reception was held as family members and friends got the opportunity to spend some time with the returning guardsmen. Lots of hugs and kisses were the orders of the day. The day will be remembered by the guardsmen, their families and the students. The cost of freedom is a lesson they will take home with them. Among those community members on hand to greet the soldiers were Vietnam veterans. They had come to participate in a ceremony that they had not received on their return home so many years ago. They live with the resolve today to never let that happen again, and that is a lesson for everyone.

It was a happy reunion for the guard members, their family and friends after the rally.

Paul Rightman of Siren is proud of his father as he stands tall at the rally held at the Spooner Schools on Thursday, Feb. 24, for the returning Spooner Army National Guard 950th Clearance Company.

The simple joy of holding a child is not lost to Staff Sgt. Aaron Hanson as he holds his 2-year-old niece, Madison, on his lap.

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Lauren Massengill jumped out of the crowd to hug her little brother, Spc. David Massengill, as he was marching out of the gym. She had not seen him for a year.

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Spc. James Slattery of Rice Lake salutes. Love of country, honor and duty motivate these young men and women who have given much in the service of our country.

Claire Roport waves the flag as her sister, Greta, sits quietly. They may not remember the day, but for many of the children it is a day they will remember for a long time.

Photos by Larry Samson

Ninety-five members of the Spooner Army National Guard 950th Clearance Company were all glad to be back as the students of the Spooner School District, friends and family packed the gym to welcome them home from Iraq.

Students make a movie in Spanish

The after-school program in Shell Lake had a chance to preview the movie they created. Teachers Pete and Sarah Ducos are pictured on each side of the students. - Photo by Jessica Beecroft

by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE – Students in the after-school program had a chance to make a movie in Spanish. The students worked with Sarah and Pete Ducos, Spanish teachers at the Shell Lake Schools. The children drew pictures, took photos, created storyboards and translated the story from English to Spanish. You can hear how the students reading the story in the movie became more and more confident with each new storyboard. “Some of the students were reading the Spanish without the cues by the end of the project,” said Sarah. “They used the story of ‘Don Quixote’ and created magic!” Pete said, “The kids were all working together on this. Everyone did a great job!” The movie the students created can be viewed on the Shell Lake Schools Web site under the District Organizations/Programs tab. Click on the After-School Program link. The School Web site is at www.ShellLake.K12.wi.us.

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by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE – Shell Lake Full Gospel Church hosted its annual Princess Gala on Saturday, Feb. 26. The Princess Gala is a chance for fathers and daughters to enjoy a formal night out with entertainment and a dinner. “It’s a chance for us (fathers) to show our girls how they should be treated by the men in their lives,” said Dan Slater, youth pastor. The father is usually the first man in a little girl’s life. Girls usually develop their idea of maleness from their fathers, and this influences the way they will view other men in their lives. Fathers lay the groundwork for the type of relationship that their daughters will share with men later in their life. A loving father is important to help a young girl develop self-esteem. The affection of the father for his daughter defines how she will evaluate herself as a woman. Fathers provide daughters with a sense of security. A warm and trusting relationship shared by a father and daughter makes a girl feel wanted and reassures her that she will always be protected from harm. Fathers can build closer relationships with their daughters by investing time and affection. The Princess Gala is one way of promoting that bond between them. When there is an absent father, grandfathers are encouraged to bring their granddaughters to the event. The young ladies really enjoyed feeling like a princess for the evening, and the men in their lives were grateful for the memories they will share.

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Heidi and Savannah Steines enjoy the night out with their dad, Clayton Steines, at the Princess Gala Saturday, Feb. 26.

Roger and Mahalia Castleberg had a great time at the Princess Gala. - Photo submitted

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Harpist Sandra Beecroft provided music at the Princess Gala last Saturday, Feb. 26.

Chilly Jamboree to feature Duck for the Oyster

SHELL LAKE — Come join the fun at the Shell Lake Education Foundation’s first-annual Chilly Jamboree at the 3-12 building on Thursday, March 24. Between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., the Shell Lake Lions Club will be serving chili, complete with crackers, desserts and drinks. After finishing dinner, guests may move into the gymnasium for a Duck for the Oyster jamboree performance from 5:30 to 8:30. Duck for the Oyster will be performing for your listening pleasure and dancing fun. Whether you like waltzes, polkas, schottisches, swing dancing, clogging or squares, contras, reels, quadrilles, international, circle and round Duck for the Oyster. — Photo submitted dances, internationally traveled Duck for the Oyster plays them all. No age limit or ex- programs for Shell Lake students unable to be funded perience is needed; dances are taught before the music by the district and invite you to join them for an evening of food, music and fun while supporting the starts and dancers are prompted by a caller. Billed as a family event, all-inclusive tickets are avail- Shell Lake School District and community. — from able at the door. SLEF continues to support educational SLEF

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Spooner teams to play in state tournament

The Spooner Area Youth Hockey Association Bantam hockey team has qualified for the Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association State Tournament. They will be playing in Waupun on Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6. Pictured back row (L to R): Coach Nick Freeman, Tanner Schafer, Matt Slaminski, Brett Gauger and coach Mark Halverson. Middle: Cole Lucius, Alex Huebner, Bryce Sohn, Cody Field, Jake Aardapple and Becker Lindner. Front: JT Gunderson. Absent from photo is Hunter Johannes. — Photo submitted

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The third-grade Little Laker basketball team coached by David Bouchard is back row (L to R): Connor Pashby, Nick Kraetke, Jeremy Bouchard, Christian Johnson and John Kidder. Front: Timothy Mirabel, Christian Mirabel and Jasper McCracken. — Photos by Larry Samson

The third-grade Little Laker basketball team is (L to R): Cassidy Mehsikomer, Ashtyn Smith, Julia Balser, Katie Melton, Rachel Milton and Megan Anderson.

The Spooner Area Youth Hockey Association Squirt team has qualified to play in the Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association State Tournament. They will be playing in Oregon, Wis., on Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6. Shown back row (L to R): Coaches Rick Saletri and Pat Kissack. Third row: Rikki Saletri, Bo Johannes, Sam Johnson, Spencer Blonk, Jared Burch and Austin Reidt. Second row: Barry Larson, Colton Avery, Thomas Kissack, Jordan Arnson, Austin Eggert, Riley Hess and Jordan Borelli. Front: Nathan Crawford. — Photo submitted

Kipsters compete in Ashland

ASHLAND — The Kipsters gymnastic team from Deutsch’s Gymnastics in Rice Lake competed in Ashland on Saturday, Feb. 12. Competing in level 4 was Noelle Nelson, Shell Lake. She received first place and team points with 9.2 on vault. She received a second on bars with 7.4; second on beam with 7.05; a first place and personal best on floor with 7.5; as well as a personal best and second place in allaround with 31.15. Lyndsey Hanson, Spooner, received 8.8 on vault; 7.4 in bars giving her fourth place and a personal best; 7.65 on beam for third place, had 6.9 in floor; and received a personal best in all-around with 30.75. Bailee Hanson tied for second on vault with 9.1; received second on bars with 7.9; was first on beam with 8.05; tied for third on floor with 7.85 and received second in all-around with 32.9.

Team scores were Twin Ports 107.0; Deutsch’s 104.3; Duluth 100.35; Bay Area 98.35. Competing in level 5 were Ellie Nelson and Lindsey Martin both of Shell Lake. Nelson received 5.9 on vault; 5.6 on bars; had a personal best taking second and receiving team points on beam with 9.25; had a personal best on floor with 7.2; and was 27.95 in all-around. Martin received a first and team points on vault with 8.3; had a personal best, scored team points and received third in bars with 8.7; received fifth with a personal best on beam with 8.45; scored team points and had a personal best on floor with 7.9; and had a personal best and received second in allaround with 33.35. Team scores for level 5 were Bay Area 101.0; Deutsch’s 98.9; Twin Ports 98.85. — from Deutsch’s Gymnastics

The first- and second-graders spent three Saturday mornings learning basketball skills in the Little Laker program. Back row (L to R): Judah Balser, Brittany Clark, Sawyer Schultz, Jameson Stone, Brody Heckel and Mikenzi Miller. Middle: Brooke Lehnherr, Addison Schroeder, Morgan Wendel, Alexis McCracken and Kora Folstad. Front: Daya Lawrence, Tanner Smith and Daniel Melton. — Photo by Larry Samson

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Bow Hunter League Week 7 Compounds Community Sanitation: 680 Granite Electric: 678 Double D’s: 635 Shell Lake State Bank: 612 Snag’s Bar: 460

Womens Bearded Hens: 597 Red Brick Café: 464 Traditional Timberland: 462 Droptine Camp: 438 Inflamed Shoulders: 359

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health care or welfare from the state to participants in the SeniorCare prescription drug plan to students and teachers. Those sacrifices are meant to help the state save money to offset an estimated $3.5 billion budget gap. Walker unveiled his 2011-13 budget Tuesday, but the bill must go through the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee, which will hold public hearings in March and April - followed by votes in the Senate and Assembly. ••• Many school boards, village boards and city councils held special meetings this week to discuss contracts with employees and potential budget cuts but without a state budget actually being passed into law, there were mostly questions on how much the governor’s budget will slash from their local budget. Many school districts across the state issued layoff and/or nonrenewal notices this past week to meet state-imposed deadlines, should they be faced with carrying out the cutbacks. Walker is slashing aid to public schools and local governments and eliminating 1,200 state jobs. He is also placing the tightest limits on property taxes in Wisconsin history. "We are returning to frugality and making the long-term decisions to balance our budget now and more importantly into the future. We will do the heavy lifting to protect our children and grandchildren from having to make the hard decisions that were once avoided," Walker said. Walker’s speech came two weeks into a standoff over his proposal to eliminate nearly all collective bargaining for public unions. All of the Democrats in the state Senate blocked a vote on Walker’s Budget Repair Bill - specifically the portion that limits collective bargaining rights - by leaving the state - going into hiding somewhere in Illinois. In his speech, Walker hinted that negotiations may lure the Democrats back to the Senate this week, where his proposal can be debated and voted upon. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald acknowledged he had talked to a few of the 14 Senate Democrats this week in

Kenosha and suggested not all of the senators who had left the state agreed with the group’s leaving. None, however, have hinted at returning. ••• Walker’s proposal would force local governments and schools to cut spending because state aid would fall by roughly $1 billion over the next two years, and they would be prevented from making up that money by raising property taxes. Local governments - including schools - would need to absorb those cuts by trimming their employees health and pension benefits. Union leaders have agreed to those cuts, but only if Walker drops the proposal to sharply curtail bargaining rights. ••• The budget proposal would slash $834 million in state aid for K-12 education, providing 7.9 percent below what was given in the current 2009-11 budget. That would continue to move the state farther from its former commitment to cover twothirds of the costs of public schools. The budget also calls for a 5.5-percent decrease in the maximum amount per student that public schools receive in state aid and property taxes. That’s an effort to keep school property taxes from being used to fill the void left by the loss of state aid. That would amount to an average cut of $555 in the average $10,100 per-pupil limit. The amount would be lower for low-revenue school districts. The cuts in state jobs would be mostly vacant positions but could also include layoffs. ••• Following is a breakdown of Walker's proposal in other key areas:

UW System The proposal would turn the UW System's Madison campus into a quasi-public authority and study making the same change to the Milwaukee campus. UW-Madison would face the deepest cut among state universities in Walker's proposed budget, but other state public universities would face 11 percent budget cuts and get none of the cost-saving tools UW-Madison would get by splitting from

the UWsystem.

Tax cuts, the economy Walker's budget would provide investors with lower state taxes on capital gains for investing in Wisconsin businesses. The capital gains changes would lower taxes by $36 million over the two years. The bill also would give multistate corporations a larger window in using losses to offset their tax liability. That would lower taxes by $46 million over two years. The proposal would also provide $196 million over two years for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., the partly private entity that is replacing the state Department of Commerce.

Health care The budget would provide nearly $1.3 billion more in state money over the next two years - the biggest increase in state spending - to cover fast-growing costs in Medicaid health programs for the poor. But the administration will still have to find ways to avoid an additional $500 million in spending that would be needed under current trends for Medicaid. So programs such as BadgerCare Plus for children and families, Family Care for the elderly and disabled in need of longterm care, and the SeniorCare prescription drug benefit still could see large changes and potential cuts. For instance, SeniorCare recipients eligible for the separate federal Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit would be required to also enroll in the federal program. That would lower state spending by $15 million by shifting costs to the U.S. government. Recipients would see no changes in benefits, according to the administration. Local governments Besides the limits on school revenue, the bill would freeze property taxes for local governments, allowing them to increase only for the construction of new homes or buildings. The bill would hold the growth in property taxes for the owner of the medianvalued $160,000 home in the state to $42 over the next two years, according to pro-

FOTO FLASHBACK

This rare shot of Shell Lake’s first high school, taken about 1890, was published several years ago by The Country Today newspaper and discovered by Shell Lake graduate Millie Erickson of Frederic, who asked that it be published in the Register. The original photo was provided to The Country Today by Mrs. Peter Viltz. - Special photo

jections by the administration. But the proposal would also squeeze local governments like cities and counties, which would see their aid cut by $96 million, or nearly 12-percent on average.

Recycling programs, subsidies cut Walker's plan eliminates the requirement for local government to operate recycling programs, and also eliminates the state subsidies to run those programs. In addition to the cuts in general aid for local governments, Walker's plan would reduce their payments to maintain local roads by 10 percent.

Transportation Funding for highways would increase $410.5 million, and money would be fed into road projects in two key ways. First, it would shift $95 million from the state's main account to its road fund. Second, it would pay for bus and other transit systems - $115 million in all over two years from the state's main account instead of the transportation fund.

Public safety, corrections The budget proposal calls for more DNA analysts in the State Crime Laboratory, more staff to investigate child pornography cases and enforce tougher drunken driving laws, and more public defenders. It includes $1 million for raises for prosecutors. The budget would eliminate the early prison release program approved as a cost-saving measure two years ago when Democrats controlled the state House. Walker's budget saves money for corrections in other ways, primarily because the prison population is declining as part of a national trend. The average daily population in the last fiscal year was just over 23,000, and Walker believes it will decline to about 21,200 in two years. Money is also saved by closing Ethan Allen School in Wales and South Oaks Girls School in Union Grove. Those facilities have seen declining populations, and their operations would be shifted to Lincoln Hills School in Lincoln County. - Gary King with information from Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Accident reports

Tuesday, Feb. 8 Kelsey M. Dale, 18, Springbrook, lost control at 2 p.m. on Rainbow Road, when going too fast around a curve covered in snow. The car rolled onto its top after hitting the ditch. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle had only minor damage. Thursday, Feb. 10 Karen M. Sohn, 41, Spooner, hit a dog at 11:28 a.m. on Fox Road. The dog of Lynette Buckwheat was running free when it came out in front of the vehicle of Sohn. The responding officer tried to contact the owner, but no contact was made. The son of the owner carried the dog off. No damage or injuries to persons involved were reported. The dog didn’t make it. The owner may be charged with a dog at large citation. Friday, Feb.11 Amber Bednar, 28, Springbrook, who just had a tire changed in Spooner, was driving southbound on Hwy. 53, when the tire fell off at 1:52 p.m. No injuries were reported, but the vehicle had to be towed away. Saturday, Feb. 12 Paul A. Carlson, 88, Spooner, was driving on Carlton Road at 8:09 a.m., when the vehicle failed to accommodate the curve and went into the ditch. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle was towed. Lisle R. Robin, 46, Minong, lost control of the vehicle while driving southbound on Hwy. 53 at 11 a.m. The vehicle slid sideways on slush, right into the median and rolled. The vehicle came to rest on its wheels. The vehicle was towed, but no injuries were reported. The occupants were Michael R. Mattson, 42, Minong; Robert A. Phillips, 12, Minong; and Brandon L. Phillips, 11, Minong. Monday, Feb. 14 Kathleen M. Thompson, 63, Springbrook, was driving westbound on CTH A at 8:50 a.m., when she failed to negotiate the curve and lost control on the ice. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle had minor damage.

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World-class trumpeter to be featured at third-annual piano festival

SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Arts Center is pleased to announce its featured performer at the 2011 piano festival, Dr. Thomas Barnett of UW-River Falls. Barnett will be featured at the evening concert concluding the Piano Festival on Saturday, April 9, at 7 p.m. Barnett is in his 10th year teaching at University of Wisconsin–River Falls, leading such courses as trumpet performance and instruction, music theory and also performs with the River Falls Brass. When not teaching, Barnett is active as a performer and clinician and has performed extensively throughout the Midwest, Eastern and Southern United States, Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Austria and Germany. He has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, Orpheum Theatre Orchestra, Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra, La Crosse Symphony, Savannah Symphony, Akron Symphony, Canton Symphony, Greenville Symphony, Bach Society Orchestra and other ensembles in the Twin Cities area, and recently served as an adjudicator at the 2010 Eau Claire Jazz Fest. He frequently performs with Orquesta Sinfonica Del Estado De Mexico in Toluca,

Mexico. Additionally, Barnett has performed with Fred Mills, Manny Laureano, Seneca Black, PentaBrass; principal brass players of the New York Philharmonic, Atlanta Symphony, Canadian Brass, and has backed up Ellis Marsalis, Allen Vizzutti, Bobby Shew, Byron Stripling, Vincent DiMartino, The Moody Blues and many other groups. Barnett’s performance is part of the third-annual piano festival, an event that not only caters to intermediate to advanced pianists, but also to community members interested in learning more about one of the world’s most popular instruments. For more information about this festival or the evening concert featuring Barnett, visit www.shelllakeartscenter.org or call 715468-2414. — from SLAC

LEFT - Dr. Thomas Barnett will be the featured performer at the Shell Lake Arts Center’s 2011 piano festival on Saturday, April 9. — Photo submitted

Friendship Commons

Friday was the first day for the book club. There were only three of us, but it was very interesting. Our first book, ‘’The Accidental King of Clark Street,” was discussed. Our next book is also one of Diane Dryden’s, “Double or Nothing on Foster Avenue.” We meet again the third Friday of March. Another Spanish class is coming soon. I’ll let you know when we have a date set. The Smear game was a lot of fun with only six of us. Smear players, please join us. I lost the Cribbage scores. Sorry. If I find them I will print them next week. We had our monthly meeting Monday. I will bring you up to date next week. I finished a stocking cap that I made on a Knifty Knitter. It’s a round thing with pegs on it. I don’t knit, so this knitter is for me. I’m now working on a scarf. My son, Allen, and his wife, Judy, took me out to eat at the hotel. I had fish, which was very good.

I went to the nursing home to visit my friends. We played Smear. The people there were planning on going out to eat at the Dinner Bell. It sounded like a great outing. We had a party here at the apartments for Jean Messinger’s birthday. Have many more. We love you. Friends are flowers in the garden of our hearts, a note from Eva. Our monthly Dine at 5 will be Monday, March 7. There is a sign-up sheet at the center. We need at least 10 people signed up for the event to have it happen. It is a meal of BBQ ribs, potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Just a reminder, in order to eat the hot meal at the center, you need to call Friendship Commons 24 hours in advance. This means you should call the center before 1 p.m. the prior day. Leave a message on our answering machine or with someone at the center. After 1 p.m. will not guarantee you a hot meal. Participation is increas-

Contribution to food pantry

Sue Adams, (C), director of the Washburn County Food Pantry, accepts a donation from Spooner Health System employees Maggie Gada (L) and Cathy Parker (R). Gada and Parker, along with Michelle Stone, Beth Novak and Sue Stariha, worked together to organize a bake sale and Jeans Day at SHS to raise money for the local food pantry. Proceeds from the two events were matched by SHS, and a total contribution of $650 was given to the Washburn County Food Pantry on Monday, Feb. 28. The money will be used to purchase food items that will be made available to community members in need through the food pantry. — Photo submitted

Court news

Jose C. Amparo, Springbrook, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Linda L. Bos, Shell Lake, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; inattentive driving, $187.90. David T. Bos, Shell Lake, fish > 3 hooks/lines/baits, $182.70. Rebecca J. Bruce, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00. Jacob R. Collins, Hayward, operating while suspended, $200.50; speeding, $175.30. Ashley M. Firkus, Proctor, Minn., operating after rev./susp. of registration, $127.50. Kara L. Gannon, Gordon, speeding, $200.50. Annette E. Harder, Webster, theft, $263.50. Briana J. Korthof, Trego, harassment, $263.50. Joseph M. Kroll, Beldenville, speeding, $175.30.

April R. Matrious, Siren, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Kathleen J. Miner, Gordon, seat belt violation, $10.00. Jeremy S. Monson, Shell Lake, disorderly conduct, $263.50. Kevin J. Moore, Brooklyn Park, Minn., speeding $175.00. Lee M. Nelson, Shell Lake, operating a motor vehicle without proof of insurance, dismissed; no tail lamp/defective tail lamp, dismissed. Rebecca L. Porter, Winter, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. R&H Enterprises LLC, Elkhart, Ind., operating overlength vehicle without permit, $200.50. Conrad L. Rainey, Danbury, operating while suspended, $200.50. Billie J. Rocarek, Shell Lake, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Tawny M. Saltz, Hayward, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. James W. Schwartzbauer, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Michael T. Sinks, Minong, driving too fast for conditions, $213.10. Amanda M. Spreckels, Sarona, transferee failure to apply new vehicle title, $175.30; failure to display vehicle license plates, $150.10; nonregistration of auto, $175.30. Katrina K. Vanatta, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Tyler J. Vanbuskirk, Trego, operating without valid license, $200.50; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; speeding, $200.50. Christopher J. Wagner, Janesville, driving too fast for conditions, $213.00.

Kerry L. Carlson, Hayward, possession of cocaine/coca, $263.50, other sentence; possession of drug paraphernalia, $263.50. Kaitlyn J. Holt, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $343.00, probation, sent. withheld. David M. Johnson, Ladysmith, disorderly conduct, $607.00, restitution, costs. Briana J. Korthof, Trego, disorderly conduct, $263.50. Thomas J. Larson, Trego, endanger safety/use dangerous weapon, $527.00. Serena M. Rehrig, Spooner, OWI, $1,298.00, local jail, license revoked 18 months; other sentence. Neal C. Sutton, St. Paul, Minn., possession of paraphernalia, $263.50. Nicholas J. Szustecki, Birchwood, disorderly conduct, $263.50; theft, $263.50.

ing at the center, so please call ahead, so I can make sure you have a seat and a meal ready for you. Every month we celebrate birthdays at the center. On the third Wednesday come in for a meal and a special homemade treat for all the people having birthdays that month. Birthdays are special, and they are never forgotten at Friendship Commons. Now you can come in five days a week for a hot bowl of soup and a sandwich served on a croissant. Some of the soups served are cream of broccoli, chicken wild rice, beef vegetable barley, Italian wedding soup with meatballs and turkey noodle. No need to call in advance, just come on in. Eva would love to serve you.

Heart Lake by Helen Pederson

Looking outside from the inside on Monday morning, Feb. 28, it looked like a beautiful day, but it isn’t warm out there. What can I expect as it’s only winter yet, and with all the snow its bound to be cold. Last Thursday, the Shell Lake third-grade class and their teachers came here to entertain us. They had a play about our first president, George Washington, complete with wigs and costumes. After that they were Abe Lincoln and his people of that day. They did a good job and we thank them for that. We have a new tenant here, Aleen Dyer. Welcome to you! If you see a bright red Ford pickup on the road it is probably Peder Pederson showing off his new stuff. Congratulations Peder! Brady Marschall, who is going to college in Northern Iowa, and a friend spent the weekend with his folks, John and Mary Marschall. Steve and Jodi Flach, Blake and Mandy spent the weekend with Jodi’s parents in Wanakee. Blake was in a wrestling tournament there coming home with a second. Good job Blake. Sunday noon, Mavis and daughter-in-law Kelly Flach attended an At Home America show at Danielle Williams home. After that show, they went to Lynn Berghuis home for a Silpada jewelry party. Happy birthday to Arlys Santiago who celebrated on Sunday, Feb. 27. She was a guest of honor at lunch at Karen Olsen’s along with family and friends. Arlys received a birthday call from her sister, Avis Paulson, of Minnesota, who is vacationing in New Brauntels, Texas. Her son, Chip, also went along. They will be visiting Avis’ daughters, Sharon and Cindy, who live in Texas. Peder and Sue Anderson and her son, John, attended a bridal shower for his grandson, Phillip, and bride at ABI in St. Paul on Saturday. My grandson, Jeremy White, who is a deputy for Dane County, has been working at the Capitol controlling the crowd of protestors. He has been working long hours. Old friends are the best antiques.

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Obituaries

Diane J. Block

“Ouch,” cried Mrs. Lofting while sewing. “Every time I sew and try to get this needle through coarse cloth, I pierce my thumb.” Her sympathetic husband became interested, and he fashioned a bell-shaped covering. Jokingly, he called it a “thumb-bell.” In just a little while women began ordering his cap, which is now called a “thimble,” and is found in almost every home. When you’re pierced, don’t pout, pray. Ask the Lord for wisdom to turn your obstacle into an opportunity. The Bible says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all.” Visit us at: www.TheSower.com

Strengthening Families program set

SHELL LAKE/SPOONER — Parents, are you worried about the changes your children are going through in middle school and how to stay involved with your youth? Kids, do you want to have fun with your family? Attend Strengthening Families to help your family improve communication, grow together and have fun. Parents will build strengths in showing love and setting limits. Youth will develop skills to deal with peer pressure and set goals for a positive future. The Strengthening Families program is being offered through a joint effort of UW-Extension, Shell Lake Schools, Washburn County AODA and Lakeland Family Resource Center. Sessions run six consecutive Monday nights, 5 to 7:30 p.m., March 7-April 18, which includes an emergency/snow makeup day. Complimentary meals and free child care will be provided. Programs will be held at the Shell Lake High School. There is no cost for the program, and it’s open to youth ages 10-14 and their caregivers — parents, grandparents, other adult relatives or guardians. For more information or to register call the Lakeland Family Resource Center at 715-635-4669. — from LFRC

Thank You The family of Richard Lawrence Sr. wishes to thank so many caring people due to the loss of our husband, father, grandpa and friend of so many. We wish to thank Pastor Carol Ann from Salem Lutheran Church and Pastor John Sahlstrom from Lake Park Alliance Church, to Bill Skinner and his employees from Skinner Funeral Home, the ladies who provided a delicious lunch, the pallbearers, Tammy Aderman and everyone who shared hugs and comforted us during this hard time.

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Lake in 1990 and then built their lake home at Big McKenzie in 2000. Diane enjoyed many hobbies, but among her favorites were baking and fishing. While living in Rochester, she participated in the Olmstead County Fair and entered bread in 11 different categories. She took the only blue ribbon awarded in 10 out of the 11 categories she entered. Diane absolutely loved fishing in both the summer and the winter. She would spend every day in the pontoon fishing if she could. In the winter, Jim would drive her out on the ice with the ATV and drill holes for her, she would spend the next several hours out on the ice fishing by herself. Diane was preceded in death by her parents Norman and Hilda Fronek. She is survived by her husband, Jim, Spooner; sons Curtis Block, Wykoff, Minn., and Allan Block, Minneapolis, Minn.; grandchildren Alexander and Rowen, Minneapolis, Minn.; siblings David (Karlyn) Fronek, Edina, Minn., Thomas (Patricia) Fronek, Wenona, Ill., Janice (Merrit) Fronek Schmidt, Gresham, and Daniel (Kirsten) Fronek, Woodbury, Minn. Funeral services were Feb. 26 at Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, Webster, with Pastor Roger Pittman officiating. Music was provided by organist Sue Olson and flutist Carolyn Pittman. Casket bearers were Steven Fronek, Will Fronek, Pat Fronek, Andy Fronek, Todd Fronek and Scott Fronek. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the family. The Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.scalzo-taylor.com.

David Paul Raddant, 68, longtime resident of Shell Lake, died Feb. 21, 2011. He was born in Radisson on June 28, 1941. When he was older, he lived in Superior and attended East High School where he played football and became interested in car racing. He won many races and also was known for the nicknames “Wrong Way” and “Crash.” Later on, he became a welder and grinder while living in the Twin Cities. He became a truck driver and drove back and forth across the U.S. Later on in his life, he lived on a houseboat and traveled up and down the Mississippi. He will be remembered best for his wry sense of humor,

independent way of living, artistic ability, mechanical repair ability, playing the guitar and helping out the community when he could. He was a member of the Lake Park Alliance Church in Shell Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Marilyn Raddant. He is survived by sister Jean (Raddant) Johnson, Isle, Minn.; children Lisa (Raddant) Minaker, Denver, Colo., Tammira (Raddant) Smith, Hendersonville, Tenn., Michael Raddant, Shell Lake, and Christopher Raddant, Duluth, Minn., grandchildren Elizabeth and Leland Minaker, Sydney and Emily Smith; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at later date.

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Washburn County Area Humane Society ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK All of the kittens are gone except one, They’re all in new homes having all kinds of fun. This little one is still here with her mother, It’s her turn to go like her sis and her brother. She has lots of spunk and is really quite tough, She dares any cat or dog to call her bluff. But under that rough and tough skin you will find, A sweet, gentle kitten so loving and kind. Stop by to see her and meet Snowflake too, Both kitten and mom are here waiting for you!

Cats for adoption: 1-year-old spayed shorthair gray/black/brown tiger; 2-year-old male gray/white shorthair tiger; 8-month-old white shorthair male with different color eyes; 3-year-old neutered orange/white shorthair; 3-year-old male gray shorthair; 6-month-old male white/tiger shorthair; 5-1/2-month-old female white/tiger shorthair; 1-year-old female black/white shorthair; 7-monthold female white/tiger shorthair; 1-1/2-year-old female medium-hair cream-point Siamese mix; 9-week-old shorthair tortie; 2-year-old female black medium-hair and an 8-month-old female gray/cream tiger. Dogs for adoption: 1-1/2-year-old neutered yellow Lab mix; 1-1/2-year-old spayed black Lab/chow mix; 6-year-old female black Lab/shepherd mix; 9-year-old spayed white/black Chihuahua; 2-year-old male Lab/hound/wirehair mix; 1-1/2-year-old male American Eskimo and a 4year-old male black Lab. Also for adoption: 9-month-old female Netherland dwarf rabbit.

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Diane J. Block, 68, Spooner, and Lakeland, Fla., died Feb. 22, 2011, at Spooner Health System Nursing Home. Diane was born March 15, 1942, to Norman and Hilda (Frisch) Fronek in Antigo. She was a 1960 graduate from Antigo High School. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated with her Bachelor of Science in nursing in 1964. She continued her education at the University of California receiving her Master of Science in nursing in 1966. Diane devoted her life to nursing and sharing her knowledge by teaching others. She was a nursing instructor at UW-Madison from 1966-1970 and was the lead instructor of obstetrics at NCTI in Wausau from 1970-1975. Her career included working as a clinical nurse specialist at Wausau Hospital from 1976-1981; clinical nurse specialist at MayoMethodist Hospital, Rochester, Minn., from 1981-1986; pediatrics nurse manager at Mayo – St. Mary’s Hospital from 1986-1994; director of women’s and children’s health at Luther-Midelfort in Eau Claire from 1994-1995; and a senior nurse consultant for Cardinal Health, Nationwide from 1995-2009. After over 43 years of dedicated service to the nursing profession, Diane retired in January 2009. Diane married James Block on Sept. 5, 1964, in Antigo. Together they raised two sons. Throughout their life together, they resided in various cities in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The couple built a cabin at Trego

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Lenten services set at Long Lake Lutheran

SARONA – Long Lake Lutheran Church Lenten services begin on Ash Wednesday, March 9, at 6:15 p.m. There will be a special Lenten drama titled “Christ on Trial.” Starting at 6:15 p.m., services will be held on March 16, 23 and 30 and April 6 and 13. A soup and sandwich supper will be provided at 5:30 p.m., prior to the five services. For more information call the church office at 715354-3804. – submitted

Memory Care Connections … support for spousal caregivers

NORTHWEST WISCONSIN — A new program, Memory Care Connections, will soon be available in six counties in Northwest Wisconsin—Barron, Rusk, Washburn, Dunn, Chippewa and Eau Claire. Memory Care Connections is a research program for caregivers who are living with a spouse with dementia. Caring for a spouse with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia can be challenging without support. Research has found that the Memory Care Connections program can reduce your stress and increase family support as you care for your spouse. When spouses who are also caregivers receive the support and services they need, the person with dementia also benefits. Programs like Memory Care Connections have been shown to be effective in delaying the need for nursing-home care. Memory Care Connections is funded by a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging and through the support of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute-UW Madison; Aging and Disability Resource Centers of Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Rusk and Washburn counties, and the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Wisconsin. Contact information will be made available soon. — submitted

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Area churches Alliance

St. Francis de Sales

53 3rd Ave., Shell Lake Pastor John Sahlstrom Lay Pastor Richard Peterson Youth leader Ryan Hunziker 715-468-2734 Worship Service: 10 a.m. Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades: Sunday 6 - 8 p.m.

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

Lake Park Alliance

Baptist

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

Spooner Baptist W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor James Frisby 715-635-2277 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Wed. evening service 7 p.m.

Faith Lutheran

Episcopal St. Alban's

Corner of Elm & Summit St., Spooner Father Bob Rodgers 715-635-8475 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Morning prayer: 8:15 a.m. Monday Thursday

Full Gospel Shell Lake Full Gospel

293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday: Celebration Worship Service: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Jr. Kids Church: 10:30 a.m.; UTurn Student Ministries (7th-12th grades): 6 p.m.; Power & Light (2nd - 6th grades), 6 p.m. Tuesday: Compassion Connection: 7 p.m.

Catholic

Lutheran

St. Joseph's Catholic

Barronett Lutheran 776 Prospect Ave., Barronett Pastor Todd Ahneman 715-822-5511 715-671-3197 (cell) Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. The Spirit Connection Youth Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.

100 N. Second St., Shell Lake Father Edwin Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. Books & Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

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

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

(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday Worship 8 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Praise and Worship 10:30 Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays

Lakeview United Methodist

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

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

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

Nazarene

Church of the Nazarene

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

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

Hwy. 70 W, Spooner www. spoonerwesleyan.org Senior Pastor Ronald W. Gormong; Assistant Pastor Chopper Brown 715-635-2768 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School and ABFs: 10:30 a.m.; nursery provided; Celebrate Recovery, now every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Team Kid ages 4 yrs. 6th grade Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

20805 CTH H, Barronett 715-468-4403 Pastor Al Bedard Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Family Worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship follows worship Holy Communion first Sunday of the month Midweek Studies Tuesdays 2 & 7 p.m.

Other

Trinity Lutheran

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

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

Methodist

United Methodist

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.

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

Senior Menu

Monday, March 7: Spanish brown rice casserole, zesty cauliflower, banana wafer pudding, rye bread, butter, milk, coffee. Tuesday, March 8: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, lemon carrots and rutabaga, cherry crisp, bread, butter, beverages. Wednesday, March 9: Salmon loaf, creamed peas, buttered new potatoes, tropical fruit cup, corn bread muffin, milk, coffee. Thursday, March 10: Beef Wellington, baked squash, pears with mixed berry sauce, bread, butter, milk, coffee. Friday, March 11: Vegetable lasagna, Waldorf salad, buttered yellow beans, ice cream, garlic bread, milk, coffee. Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call 715468-4750.

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Area Writer’s corner The Old Redhead of Radio Fame

by Mary B. Olsen, Shell Lake Way back, when I was 15 years old, my sister, Carol, and I walked some evenings a few blocks from our house to a place called the Campus Inn. We would sit in a booth nursing a root beer or cola and spend some time there with friends listening to the music on the jukebox. One song, sort of funny, was the “Too Fat Polka.” I was very slim at the time, so I wasn’t offended. It was the first I heard the gravelly voice of Arthur Godfrey. The song was subtitled “She’s Too Fat for Me.” The words and music were by Ross MacLean and Arthur Richardson, and it was recorded by Godfrey on Columbia Records in 1947. Not long after that I began tuning in to his morning radio program. It was quite a nice show with many talented singers and Godfrey, a congenial host. I enjoyed his commentary on interesting subjects, including news items, and the light banter among the performers. He was not a great singer, or a great ukulele player, but he held the attention of an audience with his original style of conversation. Later, I enjoyed his television programs, including the “Talent Scouts” program, and looked forward to his television specials. Godfrey was born in New York in 1903, the oldest of a family including four girls. Although his father was a sports writer and from a prominent family, the family were in poor circumstances. From the age of 15, Arthur

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went out on his own and worked at many short-term jobs. He joined the Navy at 17. He was a radio operator from 1920 to 1924. He did a stint in the Coast Guard. Later, he had a bit of success at a Baltimore radio station, until 1934. He was in an automobile accident in 1933 and suffered serious injuries. It was while he was in the hospital that he spent a lot of time listening to radio. Godfrey believed there was a need for a less formal kind of program and a casual form of speaking rather than the stilted manner of announcers at that time. He became a freelance entertainer, doing commentary. In describing the funeral of Franklin Roosevelt, he was very emotional, and it brought him to the attention of CBS who gave him the morning time slot for a program. “Arthur Godfrey Time” became a show, Monday through Friday, just before the soap operas. His program featured his band, the music of a variety of regular performers, and his monologues and discussions, unscripted and presented in an easy, casual kind of way, as if he were talking to a person. It was on the radio from 1945 until 1972. He went into television in 1949. We could enjoy watching his players dancing, with lovely costumes, as well as singing, and always including his good humor. It went from a half-hour show to an hour and a half. Some of the performers are memorable. I remember the Chordettes who did barbershop harmony. Carmel Quinn who sang Irish songs. The McGuire Sisters, Christine, Dorothy and Phyllis, sang such hits as “Sincerely” and “Sugartime.” They were on from 1952 to

by Marian Furchtenicht

Hang in there! It’s soon spring. Some folks say they are just plain tired of winter. Listen for the wheatwheat-wheat mating call of the cardinal singing in the treetops and other early signs as we get into milder March days. There have been some colds and flu going around. Elaine Ryan was off work all week, Gloria and Anton Frey had a bout with it. The Getaway Gals, Heidi and Cobra, Dave and Kelly Stoner and Tony Frey and Kelly Conkin left last Sunday before we got the foot of snow here and spent three days north of Brainerd, Minn., fishing and did well, getting 11 nice northerns. Had a good time and not a snowflake fell all the time they were gone, Sunday through Thursday. Gene and Carlotta Romsos have been curling on the Wednesday couple’s league in Rice Lake. That’s something I know nothing about but it sounds like fun. Carlotta says to remember the once-a-month second Tuesday soup and sandwich luncheon at Hunt Hill. This month it’s on March 8 from noon until 1 p.m. It’s free but donations are accepted. You don’t have to make a reservation but it’s nice if you do. Call 715-635-6543. Willie and Vicki Lombard went to the Minnesota Wild hockey game show at the Xcel Center in St. Paul, Minn., last Sunday and enjoyed that. Sad news this week is the passing of my daughter-inlaw’s mother, Linda Jachim, 83, of Rice Lake. She died Feb. 22 in Eau Claire. She leaves her husband, Paul, Rice Lake; daughter Cindy and husband Roger Furchtenicht; grandchildren Troy Coulter, Melinda Coulter, Miles Taylor and Casey Furchtenicht; and great-granddaughters Paige, Pearl, Autumn, Alexia and Kaia. A Mass of Christian Burial was held March 1 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rice Lake. Sympathy to the family. Harold Owens, Indian Creek, passed away Saturday in Frederic. He is my son-in-law, John Marschall’s, grandpa. His wake is to be Thursday night and service on Friday. Condolences is extended. He was a wellknown and respected jersey farmer and a great guy. Saturday night there was a 50th birthday party for Kelly Stoner held at The Getaway with a live band. Reports a fun party. Many more is wished. Vicki Zarada, Henderson, Nev., flew in Thursday to be here for her mom, Mary Krantz’s, 79th birthday. A family get-together was held at Kathy Dahlstrom’s on Sunday in honor of Mary’s birthday as well as for Matt and Christie’s and their son, Teegan’s and Jerid and Rachel Pederson’s close-by birthdays. Greg reports they got a lot of mileage out of one cake. Wednesday Russ, Nancy, Corey, and Linda Furchtenicht attended the Lundeen 32nd-annual Customer Appreciation Manure Party, with great food and entertainment. Craig Furchtenicht joined after volleyball. Ryan Furchtenicht was in Bloomington, Minn., for an educational concrete seminar Thursday and Friday. Friday, Mark, Sam and Jake West, Russ, Corey and Craig Furchtenicht, Roger Lundeen, Tim Frey, Randy Carlson and his neighbor Dan went snowmobiling and of course fun was had by all! Russ and Nancy Furchtenicht went to Eau Claire Sat-

urday and Sunday, enjoying comedian Ken Block at Fanny Hill. He did over 100 impersonations of singers, comedians and politicians. They say it was great entertainment. Sunday Russ and Nancy Furchtenicht, Jillian and Jaxson enjoyed sledding with the United Methodist Church group. Monday night grandson Corey and Linda Furchtenicht went with me to the dairy breakfast banquet held at the Prime with a fair attendance even though it had snowed and roads were not all that great. It was a thank-you to all the volunteers that helped at the breakfast. A great family-style meal was served. Saturday night, Mary and John Marschall and Brady snowmobiled out and had supper and played 500 when Brady was home from Iowa on the weekend. Sunday daughter Mary Marschall and I attended a bridal shower for Shannon Kisling, fianceé of Tony Ullom, held at Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Dobie. Tony’s grandmother, Jean Furchtenicht also attended. This week we wish these folks a happy birthday: Michelle Hotchkiss and Amber Riley on March 3; Kris Zimmerman, Vic Chowaniak and Ken Spexet, March 4; Jerid Pederson, Jeff Schmitz, March 5; Tammy Tyree, Conner Child, the Stodola twins Chris and Cole turn 11 on March 6; Greg Odden, Brady Marschall, Lea Cernocky, Austin Fox, Dorian Glaze and Angello Gallo, March 7; Arlene VanMeter, Annie Dunham and Ted Visker, March 8; Dan Kubista and Jeff Krugar, March 9. Anniversary wishes to Becky (Lawrence) and Nate Rudolph, March 3; Steve and Irene Johnson, their 58th March 6.

Dewey-LaFollette by Karen Mangelsen

Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Marlene and Bruce Swearingen Wednesday. Donna and Gerry Hines and Lida and Don Nordquist went to Menomonie Thursday and attended the play, “The Sound of Music,” at the Mabel Tainter Theater there. They returned home Friday. Dylan Longhenry was an overnight guest of Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen Friday. Nina and Lawrence Hines have returned home after having been in Arizona for a number of weeks. On Saturday, they visited Don and Lida Nordquist. Karen and Hank Mangelsen called on Lawrence and Nina Sunday morning. Ken and Tyann Otis were Saturday afternoon visitors of Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen. Later Ronda and Maynard went to the home of Mike and Nancy Longhenry to attend a surprise birthday party for Nancy. Joleen, Richard, Robb and Randi Funk, and Jan, Caleb and Hannah Schott visited Lida and Don Nordquist. Duane Otis called on Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen Sunday afternoon.

1968. I liked The Mariners. Godfrey featured the handsome singer, Julius LaRosa, who had the hit recording, “Eh Cumpari,” on Cadence in 1953. When Godfrey fired LaRosa, he got a lot of unfavorable publicity, but he was the one who controlled the show and he had the authority. Godfrey had many sponsors over the years. He dropped a cigarette sponsor after he was told they caused cancer. Also, he dropped the makers of products that used phosphates that were responsible for water pollution. He often kidded the sponsors, but the products sold. Godfrey was a proponent of airplanes. It was through his friendship with Eddie Rickenbacker that he was chosen to give public service announcements of a kind of Cold War alert system, because people trusted his voice. Godfrey was in the Air Force Reserve and was a pilot for many years. He lived on a farm in Virginia where he made an airport out of a pasture. This caused the neighbors some problems with noise, but he only flew in and out on weekends. He flew a DC3 and a couple of smaller planes. Many of those who worked with him disliked the control he had over them. He made them attend dancing classes, and they had to behave so that they would never cause a scandal. He was a disciplined kind of person and demanded the same of the artists. During all those years of public entertaining, he was in constant pain resulting from his auto accident. He also suffered from cancer and came through it. He was a self-made man and believed people should continue to improve themselves. Godfrey was in the movie, “The Glass Bottomed Boat,” with Lucille Ball. I don’t think either Lucy or Godfrey liked making movies. But both succeeded at television. It was family television. Godfrey’s shows were wonderful specials, like the ice-skating show and Hawaiian shows. His program ended its run in 1972, after 27 years of bringing quality entertainment to millions of listeners and viewers. In his personal life he had two wives, and he was the father of three children. Godfrey passed away on March 16, 1983. He was 79 years old and died as a result of radiation treatments for cancer. I miss his pleasant manner and down-home quality entertainment.

Barronett by Judy Pieper

Walter Bell’s 93rd birthday party, which was held at the Red Brick Cafe on Saturday, was a humungous success. Walter had a fantastic time visiting with his friends, relatives and well-wishers. The Red Brick staff provided food for the party. Everyone had a wonderful time, and we hope that Walter will invite us all to his 94th birthday party. The Barronett Dragons 4-H Club took advantage of the new snowfall and the Presidents Day holiday to go skiing at Christie Mountain east of Cameron last Monday. The snow was coming down so hard while they were skiing that they had a hard time seeing down the hill, but that didn’t interfere with their fun. The club members and adults who attended were Peg Thompson; Tracy Thompson, Ethan and Zach; Morgan and Trystin Nitzel; Theresa, Megan and Shawn Muench; Tina, Gerald, Jacob and Dakota McWilliams; and Nick Jerry, Sondra and Allie Zarr. The kids have made a tradition of skiing on Presidents Day every year and hope to continue for many, many years. Miss Becky’s School of Dance went to the Twin Cities this past weekend to compete in a dance competition. The girls took second place with their routine they developed to “Kung Fu Fighting.” In addition to our granddaughter, Olivia Marsh, the troop consisted of McKenzie Anderson, Julia Stinson and Stacy Katterhagen. Congratulations girls. Keep up the good work. Isn’t is amazing we’re through February already and have to start thinking about St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. In fact, Ash Wednesday is coming up very soon, March 9. This year the Spirit Connection will again be serving their spaghetti supper that evening, March 9, at 5:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday service will follow at 7 p.m. We hope you can join us then. Peg Thompson is still looking for young people to come to our Sunday school classes Wednesday evenings at 4 p.m. Please give Peg a call to see if the schedule is the same during Lent. We had a great time on our trip, and I will tell you all about it next week. I also understand that the neighborhood moocher left me a message, but I think that deserves more attention than I can give it while I’m in Arizona, so I will tell you about his adventure next week. It goes without saying there will be pies involved. That’s all I have from Barronett this week. Have a wonderful time in the snow. See ya next week.

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Starting April 15 to Sept. 30, 2011

530612 27-28rp

Must have own equipment and liability insurance. Salary is negotiable. Send Resume To: 842 N. Lake Dr. Shell Lake, WI 54871 If you have any question regarding this position, call 715-468-7628.

The 75th-Annual Meeting of East Central Energy will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011. The event begins at 9 a.m. at East Central Schools located at 61085 Hwy. 23, Finlayson, Minnesota. The business meeting begins at 10 a.m. 531047 28rp

East Central Energy Board of Directors Secretary-Treasurer Diane Zimmerman

NOTICE OF HEARING CHANGE OF NAME No. 11 CV 025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a hearing will be held on petitioner’s request to change Austin Michael Lindemans name to Austin Michael Beecroft. DATE: Thursday, March 3, 2011. TIME: 4 p.m. BEFORE: Honorable Eugene D. Harrington Circuit Judge Washburn County Courthouse 10 4th Ave. Shell Lake, WI 54871 Dated this 27th day of January, 2011. Owen R. Williams Attorney for Petitioner 314 North Keller Ave. Amery, WI 54001 715-268-8901

NOTICE - CONCESSION LEASE AVAILABILITY CITY OF SHELL LAKE

The concession stand area, located on the lakeside of the pavilion at the Shell Lake Memorial Park, is available to be leased for the 2011 summer season. Anyone interested in this lease must notify the City of Shell Lake by 4 p.m., Fri., March 11, 2011. For further information, contact City Administrator Brad Pederson, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871, phone 715-468-7679, or e-mail shelllakeadm@gmail.com. Shell Lake Parks and Recreation Committee 530699 27-28r

BID NOTICE

The Washburn County Forestry Department will be accepting bids for design, building and placing a 34’ x 12’ 12,000-lb.capacity clear-span prefabricated steel bridge. 530760 27-28r Bids will be accepted until 3 p.m. March 14, 2011. WNAXLP Bid information & site map available at: Washburn County Forestry, 850 W. Beaverbrook Ave., Spooner, WI 54801.

WASHBURN COUNTY TIMBER SALE

Sealed bids will be received by the Washburn County Forestry Committee for harvest of timber on 12 tracts. Bids will be opened on March 16, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. at the Spooner Annex Conference Room, 850 W. Beaverbrook Ave., Spooner, WI. Please contact the Forestry Department for the timber sale prospectus. 715-635-4490. 531221 28-29r WNAXLP

COACHING POSITIONS The following coaching positions are available in the Shell Lake School District:

• High School Assistant Track Coach • Jr. High School Track Coach

Interested persons should submit a letter of application to: Jim Campbell, Athletic Director School District of Shell Lake 271 Highway 63 530654 27-29r Shell Lake, WI 54871 The Shell Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

got ahead of him. When he got the diagnosed tests back it startled our whole family. But in the months to come Sunshine told us, “It was my own fault. I should have gone to the doctor years ago and did what he said!” Many times they told us at Mayo in Rochester, Minn., they have to tell people who have esophageal cancer to go home and make their arrangements as they can’t help them as it’s gone too far. So help yourself and your family, go to the doctor as it’s nothing to think you can beat it. Sunday dinner guests at Carl and Betty Meister’s were Sonny and Kevin Meister. That little Kevin is the sunshine in Grandma Betty’s eyes. Sunday, Evelyn and Cecil Melton had Vicki and Don Trott and their grandson, Tate Garcia, over for dinner. Tate had just got back from spending a year in Iraq. He is in the National Guard. Welcome home Tate. Sunday afternoon, the Meltons and Tate enjoyed playing cards. A week ago Sunday found Jim Toll, Tammy and Turner taking in the Clam Falls ice-fishing contest. Congratulations to Turner who won first place with a northern, collecting some loot. This Sunday, Jim and Dave Toll put on the 20th-annual fishing contest in Minnetonka Lake with lots of (Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, people enjoying the fishMarch 2) ing and lots of good food. STATE OF WISCONSIN Sunday, they also celeCIRCUIT COURT brated Dave Toll and BRANCH 2 Turner’s birthdays. EAU CLAIRE COUNTY Scatter sunshine. Have a ROYAL CREDIT UNION great week! 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, WI 54703

(Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY PEOPLES STATE BANK OF BLOOMER Plaintiff vs. DEAN M. HURT, individually and d/b/a HURT’S RECYCLING, HURT’S RECYCLING, LLC Dean M. Hurt -Registered Agent, MARIE HURT, a/k/a JANE DOE HURT, the spouse of DEAN M. HURT, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Defendants. Case No: 09CV252 Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled action on February 8, 2010, the undersigned Sheriff of Washburn County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse in the City of Shell Lake, in said county, on the 6th day of April, 2011, at 10:15 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the Judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: The Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 37 North, Range 11 West (in the Township of Long Lake), Washburn County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: W4698 Pierce Road, Sarona, WI. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check within ten days after confirmation of sale. Dated this 1st day of February, 2011. /s/Terry C. Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Donald R. Marjala - Lawyer WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI, S.C. P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client ‘s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. 529757 WNAXLP

Plaintiff vs. EUGENE J. GEISSLER 319 E. Lake Drive Shell Lake, WI 54751 CHRISTINE M. GEISSLER 245 Dwight Street Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 CHEM-MASTER, INC. 1912 Truax Blvd. Eau Claire, WI 54703 GTP TOWERS II, LLC 750 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL 33487-3612 ACC TOWER SUB, LLC 750 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL 33487-3612 THE BANK OF NEW YORK c/o ABS Structured Finance Services 101 Barclay Street, Floor 4 West New York, NY 10286 Defendants. Case No: 10CV505 Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled action on September 10, 2010, the undersigned Sheriff of Washburn County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse in the City of Shell Lake, in said county, on the 23rd day of March, 2011, at 10:15 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the Judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Lot Seven (7), Anderson Addition to the City of Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 101 Anderson Ave., Shell Lake, WI. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. DOWN PAYMENT : A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check within ten days after confirmation of sale. Dated this 24th day of January, 2011. /s/ Terry C. Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Donald R. Marjala, Lawyer WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI, S.C. P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 (715) 839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf, and any information we obtained will be used for that purpose.

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A Caretaker For The Shell Lake Cemetery To Mow And Trim

NAME CHANGE: 30708

CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EUGENE E. DRINKWATER DOD: 1/18/2011 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 11PR04 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth May 31, 1921, and date of death January 18, 2011, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W7184 Green Valley Road, Spooner, WI 54801. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 9, 2011. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Marilynn E. Benson Probate Registrar February 16, 2011 Katherine M. Stewart P.O. Box 364 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-9081 Bar Number: 1005716

530768 WNAXLP

WANTED

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

(Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY In The Matter Of A Change Of Name For: AUSTIN MICHAEL LINDEMANS

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with Diane coming home that day. Sunday, Ginny Schnell came to spend some family time together. A late, but happy birthday to Colleen Jensen on Feb. 15. Hope you had a great one, Colleen. News from the Fjelstad Palace finds Kris, Beth Crosby, Judy Leonard and Dixie Andrea enjoying supper at Becky’s on Wednesday evening. Thursday, Kris visited Tom and Melissa Gerlach. Friday, Kris, Dixie, Beth and Judy Leonard met at Diane Hulleman’s for a committee meeting for the Clam River Tuesday Club. Kris has only one word for the rest of the week and that’s spring. Come March 8 it will be the monthly board meeting at the Dewey Township Hall at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Spending the weekend at Jerry and Gretchen Best’s were Gretchen’s mom, Lillian Strege, from Luck. Since our family has just gone through losing our Sunshine due to what started with cancer, I have found two big boxes of information and the records that show what the doctors had done for him. Cancer is a word that we all dread to hear. It’s a scary thought when we find 1 million people get cancer a year here in the U.S. We all feel so bad when we hear that word told to so many of the people we like and love that have it. Did you know cancer can be inherited? Do you know how cancer starts? Well, it starts when cells in your body become abnormal and start dividing uncontrollably causing a growth or tumor, which continues to grow attacking our organs. If not caught in time, the cancer continues to take over your body, and sometimes it’s too late to do much. Do you want to know what cancers are the worst? Well, they are lung, prostate, breast, colon and rectum. My Sunshine had esophageal cancer, which is in the throat. He had terrible heartburn and acid reflux before we married and that was over 45 years ago. I could once in a while get him to go to the doctor and he would give him meds, which helped, but when the prescription ran out that was the end of him getting help. He was always too busy. “I’m fine, got to get the hay baled,” and the list went on and on. He blamed himself for not (Feb. 23, March 2, 9) taking the doctor’s advice STATE OF WISCONSIN and more meds until this

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As I write this, it is the last Sunday of February 2011. Yes, Tuesday we found March come marchin’ in already. It’s been a very long winter I feel. Maybe it’s because it’s been so cold and we’ve had lots of snow, but this winter seems like it’s draggin’. A very happy birthday to a very special niece, Becky Lawrence Rudolph, on March 3. Have a wonderful birthday Becky. Happy birthday wishes go out to Sarah Melton on March 3. Have a wonderful day Sarah. March 4, a very happy birthday to a little girl, Charity Petersen, and to Pattie Beaufeaux also celebrating her special day March 4 with many more to come. Happy birthday wishes go out to Truman Smith, Gwen Mitchell and Lyle Atkinson as they celebrate their special day March 5. Many more to each of you. Birthday wishes go out to Jim Atkinson as he enjoys his special day March 6. Have a great day Jim. March 7, birthday wishes go out to Skylar Leach and Carrie Sexton with many more to come. Happy birthday to Mackenzie Leach as she enjoys her special day March 8. Have a really fun day MacKenzie. Talking with Marie Lawrence we find Marie skipped the country, flying over to the Dominican Republic along with three other ladies. There they were met by Valerie Stellrecht who is a missionary over there. The gals went over to help Valerie set up three libraries for the people to enjoy. Marie said they got in some sightseeing along the way. The gals all stayed with Valerie, and between getting the libraries set up, sight-seeing and lots of good laughs, Marie said they had a ball. Way to go, Marie! God only puts us through hard times because he knows we can handle it. Can we? Been told we are in for a very cold, wet spring. We’ll just have to wait and see won’t we? A weekend ago, Dawn and Mike Ternberg and friend Dave were up to Bob and Marie Lawrence’s enjoying family time and fishing on Bashaw Lake, but those fish just don’t seem to be biting much anywhere. Get-well wishes to my brother, Bob Lawrence, who has been quite sick with the colds going around. It’s going to be a very tough spring for farmers putting in their crops. When something is delivered you pay right now. This goes for feed and everything else farmers need. Use to be you had 30 days, but that’s history. I really feel for the farmers as the banks don’t want to lend money to farmers, too. Ah well, when the grocery store shelves are empty, don’t cry to the American farmer as you have no right to. Last Saturday, Diane Hulleman went to Chad and Colleen Jensen’s and Izzy’s to take care of that cute little Izzy while her mom and dad enjoyed a trip to Mexico. This year, Colleen turned 40 years old, and this trip was to help her celebrate. They came home rested and sunburned and had a good time. Diane says she really enjoyed Izzy, and Izzy’s folks came home Thursday

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VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT - SPRING ELECTION City of Shell Lake, Washburn County

Town of Bashaw, Washburn County

Town of Roosevelt, Burnett County

Town of Barronett, Washburn County

Town of Sarona, Washburn County

Town of Dewey, Burnett County

Town of Beaver Brook, Washburn County Any qualified elector unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on election day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on election day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk. You can also personally go to the clerk’s office, complete a written application and vote an absentee ballot. Bradley Pederson, City Administrator, Shell Lake Shell Lake City Hall P.O. Box 520 Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-7679 Patricia Parker, Clerk, Barronett N602 Lehman Lake Road Barronett, WI 54813-0007 715-468-2846

Victoria Lombard, Clerk, Sarona W6172 Little Keg Road Sarona, WI 54870-9718 715-469-3645

Nancy Erickson, Clerk, Beaver Brook W5177 Hwy. 70 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-2726

Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk, Bashaw W8885 County Hwy. B Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-7438

Karla Mortensen, Clerk, Roosevelt 22030 Bakker Road Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-645-2507

Pam Brown, Clerk, Dewey 1148 Swiss Chalet Road Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-1207

The deadline for making application to vote absentee by mail is 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2011. The deadline for voting an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is 5 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2011. All voted ballots must be returned to the municipal clerk so the clerk can deliver them to the proper polling place before the polls close on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. All ballots received after the polls close will not be counted. 531088 28r WNAXLP

The Classifieds

EACH INSERTION – Minimum of $3.00 ; 30¢ for each word. Call 715-468-2314 to place ad, or e-mail your ad to wcregister@centurytel.net. Advertising deadline is Monday at noon.

GUNS/HUNTING GEAR

GUN SHOW March 11-12-13 at the Red Barn in Evansville WI Fri 5-9 Sat 9-5 Sun 9-3 BUY-SELL-TRADE 563-6084401 (CNOW) ATTENTION: HUNTERS! Get 2002 prices for 2011 Trophy Mule Deer Hunt. Owned and operated 36 years’ experience. Carl Mann, Montana Experience Outfitters. 406777-1687 or 800-435-4651 (CNOW)

MISCELLANEOUS

Place a 25 word classified ad in over 180 newspapers in Wisconsin for only $300. Find out more by calling 800227-7636 or this newspaper. www.cnaads.com (CNOW)

AUTOMOBILE DONATION

DONATE VEHICLE Receive $1000 GROCERY COUPON. NOAH’S ARC Support NO KILL Shelters, Research To Advance Veterinary Treatments. Free Towing, TAX DEDUCTIBLE, Non-Runners Accepted 1-866-912-GIVE. (CNOW)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Do you earn $800 in a day? Your Own Local Candy Route! 25 Machines and Candy All for $9995. Vend3 877-915-7999 All Major Credit Cards Accepted! (CNOW)

MEETING NOTICE TOWN OF BASHAW

Notice is hereby given that the Bashaw Town Board shall hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the Bashaw Town Hall. Agenda: Call Meeting to order, Minutes from February 1, 2011, town meeting, Treasurer’s Report, Public Input, Permits/Applications, Truck/Grader, Set next meeting date, approve vouchers, and adjourn meeting. A current agenda will also be posted at the following sites: Corner of Tozer Lake Rd. & Green Valley Rd., corner of Sand Rd. & Sunset Rd., and N3410 Sawyer Creek Rd., Shell Lake, WI 54871 (Town Hall). Lesa Dahlstorm, Clerk 530987 28r Town of Bashaw

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CITY OF SHELL LAKE

Applications are being accepted for lifeguard positions and swimming instructors. Applicants for lifeguard positions must have current lifeguard training which includes Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR and be at least 16 years old prior to assuming their duties. Swimming instructors must have current WSI certification. Application forms are available at the City Administrator’s office and must be submitted to the Administrator’s office by 4 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2011. For further information, contact City Administrator Brad Pederson, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871 or call 715468-7679. 531095 28-29r “EOE”

NOTICE OF MEETING TOWN OF BARRONETT Notice Is Hereby Given The Barronett Town Board Shall Hold Its Monthly Board Meeting On Thurs., Mar. 10, 2011, At 7 p.m., At The Barronett Town Hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Road

The agenda shall be posted at least one (1) day prior to meeting. 531201 28r Patricia A. Parker, Clerk

DRIVER NEEDED

Tru-Gas propane company located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Delivery Driver. The qualified applicant must have a clear driving record, meet all DOT requirements and possess a current CDL with hazmat, tankers and air brake endorsements. Qualified applicants should have good oral and written communication skills and a minimum of three years’ driving experience. Prior experience with propane is beneficial but not necessary. The full-time position offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and bonus opportunities. Please send resume to: Tru-Gas, 530988 28-29r N3498 Hwy. 63, Shell Lake, WI 54871.

HELP WANTEDTRUCK DRIVER

Drivers Owner Operators & Company. Flats/Vans. Excellent pay/opportunity. Class A CDL w/ at least 2 yrs. current exp. Blackhawk Transportation 888-364-9755 (CNOW)

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SHELL LAKE SELF-STORAGE: Convenient, 24-hour access. Special low-cost boat storage. Call 715-4682910. 2rtfc FOR SALE: Big round bales, 4x5 net-wrapped, put up in May 2010, $35, 1st and 2nd crop. 2nd- and 3rd-crop square bales, $2.75. Specializing in horse hay for 15 years. West of Shell Lake. 715-468-7407. 28-31rp

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(Feb. 16, 23, March 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: Cora Olivia Oehmcke, a/k/a Cora S. Oehmcke, a/k/a Cora Olivia Syltie Oehmcke; and In the Matter of the Oehmcke Living Trust dated November 16, 1999 Case No. 10 PR 06 T ORDER AND NOTICE FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF TRUST A Petition for Termination of Trust was filed. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition will be heard at the Washburn County Courthouse, 10 - 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871, before Hon. E. Harrington, Circuit Court Judge, on March 3, 2011, at 2 p.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection. 2. Notice by publication is required. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. 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. BY THE COURT: Hon. Eugene D. Harrington Circuit Court Judge February 3, 2011 Attorney for Trustees: Alexander A. Crosby #1064686 332 Minnesota Street Suite W2610 St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651-228-0497 Fax: 651-228-9237

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(Feb. 23, March 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NELLIE ROCKAWAY Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 11PR03 A petition for formal administration was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth May 28, 1910, and date of death July 9, 2010, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 802 County Highway B, Shell Lake, WI 54871. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, before Circuit Court Judge/Circuit Court Commissioner Hon. Eugene D. Harrington on 3/28/ 2011 at 9:30 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection. 2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 2, 2011. 3. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. 4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment. 5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Please check with person named below for exact time and date. BY THE COURT: Hon. Eugene D. Harrington 2/14/2011 George W. Benson Attorney at Law Benson Law Office LLC P.O. Box 370, Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar #1012978

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Case Number: 09 CV 157 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 20, 2009, in the amount of $84,047.88, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 20, 2011, at 10 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: At the north entrance of Washburn County Courthouse located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: Lots 6, 7 & 8, Block 12 of the Village of Birchwood, Washburn County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 214 S. Main Street, Birchwood, WI 54817. TAX KEY NO.: 65-106-2-37-1025-0-0-5530, 65-106-2-37-1025-0-0-5535 & 65-106-2-3710-25-0-0-5540. Dated this 17th day of February, 2011. Terry Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 266071 530919 WNAXLP

(Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, assignee of Dairy State Bank, Plaintiff, vs Sarah J. Evitch, unmarried, Defendant, United States Department of Agriculture; Washburn County; Village of Birchwood; Arrow Financial Services, LLC; Midland Funding, LLC, Added Defendants. Case No. 10-CV-175 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the aboveentitled action on Oct. 11, 2010, I will sell at public auction in the North entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse, located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871, on April 13, 2011, at 10 a.m., all of the following described premises, to wit: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 719, Volume 4, Page 3, being a part of Lot 29 of the Assessor’s Plat No. 1, Village of Birchwood, Washburn County, Wisconsin. TAX KEY NO.: 65-106-2-37-1025-5 15-084-548000. The property will be sold subject to all legal encumbrances. TERMS OF SALE: CASH or CASHIER’s CHECK (10% down payment at sale, balance due within ten (10) days of Court approval). DATED at Shell Lake, Wisconsin, on February 11, 2011. /s/ Terrence C. Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County, Wisconsin BASS & MOGLOWSKY, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff The above property is located at 800 North Hinman Drive, Birchwood, WI 54817. Bass & Moglowsky, S.C., is a law firm/debt collector representing a creditor in the collection of a debt that you owe to said creditor. We are attempting to collect such debt and any information obtained from you will be used for that purpose.

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(March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY CITIFINANCIAL, INC. Plaintiff, vs. GLORIA G. DAVIS, et al Defendant(s)

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Laker Times Presidential performances The Shell Lake third-graders performed “The Boy, Abe” and “A Birthday For General Washington” Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Shell Lake 3-12 building. Every year, the third-grade class performs these plays as a way of learning about the presidents. They not only learn about the life of the presidents, they get to act out the different characters in the stories so they will not soon forget. The students have time to memorize their lines and even have a dress rehearsal the day before the big performance. Shown in the photo at right, Matthew Allar plays a soldier in the production “A Birthday For General Washington.” In the photo at left, the play “The Boy, Abe” was enlightened with Heidi Dougard, Jaclyn Taylor, Trinity Campbell, and Brady Nielsen. - Photos by Jessica Beecroft

4K Pajama Day

Mikayla Stephanites, TJ Huehn, Heather LaBonte and Aubri Hanson are using colored shaving cream in their art project.

Austin Kinkhammer is enjoying mixing food coloring with shaving cream to create an art project.

Photos by Larry Samson

The 4-year-old kindergartners learned how to make pancakes, but they already knew how to eat them. (L to R): Brady Lehnherr, Jillian Furchtneicht, Megan Dunlavy and Kara Howells.

School menu

Breakfast Monday, March 7: Juice, cereal, toast. Tuesday, March 8: Fruit, sausage link, waffle sticks. Wednesday, March 9: Juice, cheese omelet, toast. Thursday, March 10: Fruit, pancakes. Friday, March 11: Fruit, yogurt, toast. Lunch Monday, March 7: Taco, lettuce, tomato, cheese, corn, pineapple tidbits. No Laker. Tuesday, March 8: Chicken patty on bun, fries, mixed vegetables, pear slices. No Laker.

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Wednesday, March 9: Mozzarella dippers, lettuce salad, peas, peach slices. Laker: Cheddarwurst. Thursday, March 10: Pepperoni pizza, carrots, applesauce. No Laker. Friday, March 11: Cheese quesadillas, green beans, strawberries. Laker: BBQ rib. Breakfast served each day for K-12 students. Whole-grain bread and buns and milk served with each meal. Laker sandwiches available to grades 7-12 only.

It was Pajama Day in the 4-year-old kindergarten classroom at Shell Lake Primary on Thursday, Feb. 24. (L to R): Chloe Busch, Makenzie Leach and Emily Swan are best buds.

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Lakers celebrate National FFA Week

Anna Mikula tries to catch the egg in the egg toss contest. The fourth grade won the event and were the overall winners this year.

A very brave Camryn Nassman wore this outfit for the FFA Support-Your-Favorite-Team Day.

Jaclyn Tayscoots lor across the gym floor hoping to be the fastest scooter.

The tower-ofpower honors went to the sixth-graders for building the tallest tower of crackers and cheese. Ashley Laveau, Caitlyn Schafer, Kaitlyn Haines and Alyssa Hodgett had years of experience to do it right.

A breakfast for the bus drivers after their morning route was a nice way for the Shell Lake FFA to show their appreciation. Shown are Boyd Anderson, Donny Bruce, Frank Graf and FFA member Andi Bauch in the home economics room.

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Open 7 days a week Serving Food Sun. - Thurs. ’til 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat. ’til 9 p.m.

DJ & KARAOKE Friday & Saturday, 9:30 - Close

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MONDAY NIGHT Beef Tacos.....................................................99¢ Chicken Tacos...........................................$1.25 TUESDAY NIGHT: Walleye Dinner......................................$10.99 WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALL-U-CAN-EAT Chicken Wings!.........$7.95 THURSDAY NIGHT: Babyback BBQ Ribs Half.................$10.99 Whole.............$14.99 FRIDAY NIGHT: Fish Fry......................................................$8.95 ALL-U-CAN-EAT Fish Fry....................$10.95 SATURDAY NIGHT: Steak & Shrimp.....................................$13.99

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Grace Anderson winces as her teammates throw cheese puffs at the plate of whipped cream on her head. Erica Kozial is the judge in the background.

Aw shucks! Cole Beecroft and Michael McCue lost the corn-shucking contest at the Shell Lake FFA Ag Olympics.