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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Vol. 124, No. 40 • Shell Lake, Wis.
We e ke nd w atch • Shell Lake graduation on Friday • Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day @ Spooner • Super brat feed downtown Spooner See Events page 6
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Fast, strong and ... cool
A proud tradition Page 2
Looking cool were the Shell Lake shot and discus throwers, Colleen Knoop, Katie Slater and Amanda Brereton during the Lakeland Conference meet held Tuesday, May 14, in Frederic. The Shell Lake girls team took second place. — Photo by Larry Samson
New revolving loan fund administrator for city of Shell Lake
SPORTS
Track season on homestretch See pages 17 - 19
They’ve got talent Page 20
BREAKERS
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WASHBURN COUNTY — The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office conducted an extensive ground and water search on Thursday, May 16, and Friday, May 17, for Sara Bushland who has been considered missing and endangered since April 3, 1996. The search was conducted in cooperation with and the consent of Marie Lambert, Bushland’s mother and Jim Lambert, stepfather, on property owned by Marie and Jim Lambert. The Lamberts along with Bushand’s sister, Lesley, provide continued cooperation in efforts to find Bushland. Many agencies and personnel assisted the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office Investigators in this search including Wisconsin Division of
See Bushland, page 3
Early newspaper deadline SHELL LAKE — The staff at the Washburn County Register would like to remind customers that the newspaper office will be closed Monday, May 27. The deadline for ads and news copy for the Wednesday, May 29, edition is Friday, May 24, at noon. — from WCR
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by Danielle Moe Register staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Thursday, May 16, meeting of the city of Shell Lake’s Community Development Block Grant steering committee discussed the approval of the down payment on a Fresh Start home and two proposals about whether the city should switch administrators for it’s housing rehabilitation revolving loan fund. The first proposal heard before the committee was from the current city revolving loan fund administrator, Carolyn Martin. The second proposal was given from Sheldon Johnson representing Northwest Regional Planning Commission. Approval for the request for the down payment assistance on a Fresh Start home acquisition occurred unanimously, after committee discussion. While the location of the home
could not be revealed, the home was appraised at $116,000, settling on $115,000 for the price of the home. The down payment and closing costs would total $12,600, $11,500 for the down payment and $1,100 for closing costs. Bradley Pederson, city administrator, commented that the house was similar to the house the committee had approved in the past that is located on 7th Avenue. The receipt of the proposal from Northwest Regional Planning Commission to provide the CDBG steering committee administration on the Shell Lake housing rehabilitation revolving loan funds necessitated the need to hold a meeting discussing the benefits of changing program administrators from Carolyn Martin to NWRPC. “Sheldon has approached us almost annually
See Loan fund administrator, page 4
Deputy Pete Frey hangs up his badge by Diane Dryden Register staff writer SHELL LAKE — After graduating from high school, Pete Frey joined the workforce. After a period of dead-end jobs, he decided it was time to look for something that could become a career. He found it while on a ride-along with his sister, a Sheboygan cop. “Law enforcement appealed to me right from the start,” he said. He applied and was accepted to a school where he received his associate degree in criminal justice, which was simply called police science then. His degree got him a job with the Shell Lake Police Department in 1986, and 10 years later, it helped propel him into a new position created by Washburn County Sheriff Terry Dryden, that of juvenile officer; an officer who would serve as a liaison in all four schools in the county. “It was a position that proved to be a valuable one,” said Frey. “When I first started, the truancy rate was around 150 kids per year, now it’s down to only 50 a year. The school’s policy is a child can be absent with a valid excuse five days each semester. If there is an unexcused absence of a child, I contact the parent or guardian to see why. If warranted, I will issue a citation that the child and their parent or guardian has to appear in court. If a guilty charge is given, the fine is either $75 or 7-1/2 half hours of community service work because this is a county ordinance. “Other things have changed too, but the biggest thing that causes endless problems in school today is the cell phone every student seems to have. Social media, Facebook, texting
Deputy Pete Frey will leave his position in the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department as juvenile officer at the end of this month. — Photo by Diane Dryden and sexting have provided new ways for kids to interact, and to bully others. Because students are not face-to-face with their victims, kids feel they’re safe behind an electronic wall, and bullying is still the biggest problem in all the schools
See Frey, page 3
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A proud tradition
Mark Soulier, with his granddaughter, Rain, mentally prepares himself for the dance. He works with the youth to teach the old ways, giving them a sense of pride in their culture.
Laci Green and Mickie Philippi lead the dance as it winds around the gym at the Shell Lake school. LEFT: Thunder, Independence and Rain Philippi were the youngest dancers at the powwow. Preserving the history and culture of the proud Chippewa Indians is the reason for the community powwow that was held at the Shell Lake School on Friday, May 10. It was a way for the St. Croix Chippewa Tribe to share with everyone their rich traditions.
Shell Lake student Keenan Belisle proudly shows his culture at the powwow on Friday, May 10. — Photos by Larry Samson
St. Francis holds spring concert
The brass section for the St. Francis junior band included Alexander Allen-Snarski and Liam Brierton on the trumpets, and Noah Olson and Michael DelFiacco on trombones. This band is made up of third- and fourth-graders. — Photos by Larry Samson
Fourth-grader Anna Silvis and third-grader Maycee Wilkie play their flutes in the junior band during St. Francis’ spring concert on Wednesday, May 15. With the small class sizes, the students at St. Francis de Sales School, in Spooner, are able to start music in the third grade.
Prekindergarden students Aaron Leckel and Isabel Wienbergen are too young to be in the band but seem to know what they should be doing in the music production of “Jump.”
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CESA 10 will help oversee school’s energy-saving project School board approves universal free breakfast program to eligible students by Danielle Moe Register staff writer SHELL LAKE - The school district’s owner-representative for the energy performance roofing project was determined during the Shell Lake School Board’s regular monthly meeting Monday, May 20. The board also held an election of board officials and approved the proposal for a universal free breakfast program, among other issues. Present at the meeting were Jim Connell, school superintendent, principals Kim Osterhues and Don Peterson, school board president Jeri Bitney and board members Phil Holman, Steve Naglosky, Linda Neilsen, Stuart Olson and Mary Ann Swan. Tim Mikula was the only board member not present for roll call, but he did make it for the end of the meeting. Also present at the meeting were Luke Schultz and Charlie Schneider, both representatives from CESA 10, Chippewa Falls, to help the board answer any questions about their role as the school’s ownerrepresentative in the energy performance roofing contract proposal. The school district will be its own general contractor for the project, saving $35,000 to $40,000 in fees for the school. However, CESA 10 will still charge the school 9.5 percent of the total cost of the project, plus the school is now responsible for determining who will be the roofer and insulator in addition to the other required work for the project. The upside for the school will be the obvious savings, and that workers will not have to be dispatched from the Chippewa Falls area had CESA 10 taken full control. “Shell Lake is lucky, because they’ve got people there that have the expertise that can help manage a large part of the project,” pointed out Schneider. Schneider expects the bidding process to be started within the week for the roofing contractor, so the actual cost of the project to the school has yet to be set in stone.
CESA’s role The Cooperational Educational Service Agency is one of 12 educational agency units that serve school districts across Wisconsin. The Shell Lake School District is actually in CESA 11, but CESA 10 was approved by the board as the district’s owner-representative for the energy per-
formance project because of the service they can provide the school district that CESA 11 does not possess. The mission of CESA 10 is to assist districts with services they would otherwise have difficulty providing, or services that are mandated by state or federal government. The specific services provided to each district vary depending on the district’s needs and are offered on a cooperative basis, providing a cost-effective way for member districts to have additional help on projects. Besides the general areas of special education, instructional services and instructional technology services, CESA 10 has expanded in recent years due to recent legislation limiting schools. “In order to be able to exceed their revenue limits they (schools) have to do performance contracts for any projects that save energy,” explained Charlie Schneider. “They (the school) are going to put a new roof on the school, but they are also going to put insulation in so they are also going to save energy.” In addition to helping the school manage the roofing project they will also make sure that the project gets installed correctly, and will guarantee the energy savings for the school. When the project is done CESA 10 will track those savings and will submit a report to the school district.
Free breakfast program The board also discussed a proposal for the school to implement a universal free breakfast program for eligible students. The proposed program fits into the school’s current wellness program. “We only sell around 60 breakfast sandwiches, and that even doesn’t pay for the labor,” pointed out Connell. “The reimbursements the school would get from the free and reduced breakfasts would add up to enough to theoretically pay for the program.” Currently about 40 percent of the kids in the school would be eligible for the program. “If the breakfast is nutritious and good for the kids I can’t think of anything more important that we can spend that money on,” stated board member Tim Mikula. After additional discussion the board approved the proposal for a universal free breakfast program to be implemented in the fall of 2013. Election of officers The board performed the election of officers with Jeri Bitney elected as president, Mary Anne Swan was nominated for vice president but the nomination was closed for a ballot to be cast, along with Phil Hol-
man as board treasurer and Linda Nielsen as board secretary.
Standing committees Committee members for the Shell Lake School Board were then assigned to standing committees. The finance committee was determined to include Linda Nielsen, Phil Holman and Tim Mikula. The policy committee will be comprised of Jeri Bitney, Linda Nielsen, and Steve Naglosky. The strategic planning and curriculum committee will be Tim Mikula, Mary Ann Swan, and Jeri Bitney while the handbook advisory committee includes Stuart Olson, Jeri Bitney, and Phil Holman. Board representatives to other committees and organizations will be Steve Naglosky on the advisory, Mary Ann Swan on AODA, Steve Naglosky on CESA representative, Stuart Olson on legislature/ WASB, Mary Ann Swan on library, and Phil Holman on Shell Lake Arts Center. Full second grade Elementary Principal Kim Osterhues reported that currently all the second-grade classrooms are full to capacity, and if there are any additional students another classroom would have to be found for the 2013-14 school year. Jim Connell, school superintendent, reported that the school would be losing six more students to the Hayward School System due to their virtual school program. Principal’s report Principal Don Peterson reported to the board that on Friday, May 24, a CESA off-site coordinator will be coming to the school to complete a wrap-up of the educator effectiveness program. Next year they will be doing a full year of the same program with the focus on sustainable, measurable goals. “What the state is looking for is consistency, and trying to evaluate everyone the same,” stated Peterson. He also observed that the school will hold awards day at 9 a.m. on Friday. “In my experience there are a lot of nice things that happen that day,” he said, pointing out the generosity of the community to assign the scholarships for chosen students. Profit from vending machines By proposing vending machines that provide healthy snacks, Connell brought up a possible fix to the problem of the students who currently provide help in the school store, but will be graduating this year. Connell reported that both Pepsi
and Coca-Cola offer the machines and the school would get 10 percent of the profit the machines accrue.
Online payment system An option to provide an online payment system for parents and students to pay fees or add money to students lunch accounts was discussed. Connell commented that the credit card program through Shell Lake State Bank had been approved. The school would receive 1 percent cash back on purchases with the cards and 3 cents off per gallon of gas. Each bus driver and administrator would receive a card. Filling positions Despite the applications received by the school for the speech and language position there wasn’t an applicant the school wanted to interview in the stack. Connell reported that after “knocking on some doors” they were able to find someone from the Spooner School District to fill the position for two to three days a week. The board approved the hiring of Aaron Anderson as middle school football coach. Anderson was a volunteer coach this year, and has a child in the school system. “I have heard a lot of good things about the job he did as the volunteer basketball coach, and I think he did a good job,” commented Connell. Student accident insurance The board also discussed the possible change of providers for the schools student accident insurance. Currently the schools policy is through First Agency, however the board will be looking into quotes from different companies. The board also approved to changed the health insurance policy to WEA Trust for the staff due to the projected 18-percent inflation rate in July by the current insurance company. “If you get into this spreadsheet and look at our current rates and projected numbers, it would have cost them upwards of $250 per paycheck to stay with that policy, and I don’t think that anyone wants to spend that much money on health insurance,” stated Connell. Editor’s note: A map of Wisconsin CESA districts can be found on our Web site at wcregisteronline.com.
Exhausted wildfire fighters get thanks and (finally) sleep
Bushland/from page 1 Criminal Investigation, city of Superior/ Douglas County Dive Team, St. Louis County, Minn., Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, cadaver K-9 units from the Midwest, Wisconsin Emergency Management and Wisconsin National Guard. Why and how this search came about and the results or information learned from this search will not be released, as this is still an ongoing criminal investigation. Bushland has been missing for over 15 years, and as far as law enforcement is concerned the case remains open and active until such time she is located. “We will continue to do what has to be done to provide closure to Sara’s family and friends and hold any and all responsible for her disappearance. We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts,” commented a law enforcement official. — with information from WCSD
by Mike Simonson Wisconsin Public Radio GORDON - The scene included thanks all around to firefighters at the Germann Lake Fire Command Post in Gordon, Thursday, May 16. This was the worst wildfire in northern Wisconsin since 1980, and town officials told Gov. Scott Walker it could have been much worse if it hadn’t been for the allout response Tuesday afternoon: “Could have been devastating to our town if they didn’t stop it when they did. Just amazing.” Walker took an aerial tour of the 8,100 charred acres in Douglas and Bayfield counties. A few minutes later he said thanks to the 20 first responders standing behind him. He said it was a tragedy that
The fire began on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 14. It quickly consumed nearly 9,000 acres of pine and mixed hardwood forest. - Photo from Wisconsin DNR
See Fire, page 11
Frey/from page 1 today.” Unfortunately, there is still plenty of child abuse and child neglect cases and they are very labor intensive. The sheriff’s department works hand-in-glove with human services, and when one of these cases comes up, everything else drops until the matter gets taken care of. “I will say that our new Shell Lake police chief, Dave Wilson, is a real godsend for
the school system.” The majority of Frey’s 27-year career has been as the juvenile officer, but he’s still involved in the day-to-day operation of the deputies around him. He’s the evidence tech, so it’s up to him to categorize items for the crime lab or for storage. Frey reports that meth use is on the rise again. Frey says it’s time to move on to other pursuits, but there are some solved and
unsolved cases that will stay with him forever. He has a son, Ben, and his goal is to spend even more time with him as he goes through his four short high school years. “I’ve brothers who are farmers, electricians and carpenters, so I don’t think I’ll have a lot of downtime.” Frey’s dedicated his entire career to kids, and he says it’s been rewarding to see some of these kids, especially the ones
he never thought had a chance to become responsible citizens who contribute to the community. He turns in his badge on Friday, May 31, leaving a job that has been well done and a valuable service to the school, the families and the community as a whole. There will be a party for Frey on his last day from noon to 2 p.m. on the lower level of the law enforcement center.
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Reply to Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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Thanks for the memories
I thoroughly enjoyed Suzanne Johnson’s My Great Aunt Doris column in the Register on May 8. Doris Turnquist was my much-loved teacher my first three grades at the oneroom Round Lake School five miles west of Frederic. Then when we students staged a strike against an abusive teacher when I was in fourth grade, the parents hired Mrs. Turnquist to fill in from March to June. She was a great teacher. She did not let on, but she must have known,
that I was faking it in first grade when I couldn’t spell “mother” and was suddenly sick and had to go home to that other strong woman in my early life. Mrs. Turnquist’s daughter, Meradie, is a very good friend, and I am sending her the column. Thank you, Suzanne, for the memories. Carolyn Wedin Frederic
Buckle up every trip, every time
If you think that you don’t need to buckle your safety belt because you’re a good driver, remember that you’re likely sharing the road with bad drivers, who cause crashes when you least expect it. Once a crash occurs, it’s too late to buckle up. Fastening your safety belt every time you drive or ride in a vehicle provides proven protection against serious and fatal injuries. Buckling up also is quick and easy, so it’s hard to understand why approximately one out of five Wisconsin motorists does not wear a safety belt. To increase safety belt use, law enforcement officers throughout Wisconsin will be patrolling city streets, rural roads and major highways during the Click It or
Ticket mobilization from May 20 to June 2. The Click It or Ticket message is clear — whenever officers see an unbelted driver or passenger, they will stop the vehicle and issue tickets. The ultimate goal of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and our traffic safety partners is to reduce the number of preventable traffic deaths to zero in Wisconsin. To achieve this lifesaving goal, all of us, no matter how good a driver we think we are, need to buckle up every trip, every time. Mark Gottlieb Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Loan fund administrator/from page 1 for a number of years, and since I thought the time was right I thought we should let Sheldon throw his pitch,” stated Pederson. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines the Community Development Block Grant program as a flexible program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. According to the Council of Development Finance Agencies an RLF is a self-replenishing pool of money, utilizing interest and principal payments on old loans to issue new ones. While the majority of RLFs support local businesses, some target specific areas such as health care, minority business development and environmental cleanup. Currently, there is roughly $40,000 in the city of Shell Lake’s housing rehabilitation revolving loan fund account. Martin, the current fund administrator, has worked through the Indianhead Community Action Agency on behalf of the city of Shell Lake for one year. Program administrative services through Martin include taking applications for CDBG rehabilitation assistance, verifying the eligibility of applicants, and the management of all RLF funds in compliance with state requirements among the many other tasks associated in the administration of an RLF. In Martin’s proposal she stated she would perform those duties for 15 percent of monies returned to the city. “Whatever the decision I have enjoyed working with you through what it was,” stated Martin in closing. Johnson represented Northwest Regional Planning Commission to administer the city’s housing rehabilitation revolving loan funds. Created in 1959 by local units of government of Northwest Wisconsin, the NWRPC is the oldest planning commission in Wisconsin and one of the first multicounty planning commissions in the nation. The commission is a cooperative venture of Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor and Washburn counties and the tribal nations of Bad River, Red Cliff, Lac du Flambeau, Lac Courte Oreilles and St. Croix. NWRPC provides a variety of community and regional services focusing on economic, community and business development, transportation,
land use, coastal and environmental resources. NWRPC also administers funds for the Northwest Regional Program for Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Rusk, Sawyer and Washburn counties. By choosing NWRPC to administer the city’s RLF it would also be easier for area residents to apply for the Northwest Regional Program funds. This new allocation of funds will be available to all eligible LMI residents in the nine counties. Eligible residents within the city of Shell Lake can be served by these new regional funds, however, any RLF monies within the Shell Lake housing program must be spent down prior to receiving any funds from the regional pool. Johnson stated that NWRPC would administer the funds much like Martin through the process of taking applications, verifying eligibility according to the state requirements, and maintaining project files among many other tasks. The city’s RLF funds would be administered through Johnson and four other staff members at the NWRPC office in Spooner. The fees from NWRPC and Martin’s charges provided the same service for the same price. “I know it’s hard as a community to bring someone else on. I am not going to knock Carolyn, I have known her in the program and she does great work in Rusk County and the programs she administers there, but I think we (NWRPC) can provide as good if not better services than others because we are right here,” stated Johnson. During discussion Sue Hansen commented that, “At first I was leaning toward staying with our present administrator, but I kind of flipped. The cost is the same, and I like the convenience and I like the staff.” “I don’t know if you noticed, but she’s from Conrath,” observed Mayor Sally Peterson. After additional discussion about the pros and cons associated with the two different administrators the committee approved the proposal made by Johnson for Northwest Regional Planning Commission to provide the city of Shell Lake with CDBG housing rehabilitation program administration.
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Sen. Baldwin, I received your emailed remarks concerning federal gun policy, and I thank you for emailing me. In your remarks, you stated that you were extremely disappointed that the Second Amendment infringement bill was blocked in the Senate. You mention favoring a ban on future sales of military assault weapons. I don’t know what your definition of a military assault weapon is, but fully automatic weapons are not legally for sale to the public now. A weapon that physically resembles a military weapon, to be sold legally, has to function as a semiautomatic similar to the function of many deer rifles carried for decades by Wisconsin hunters. You also mention favoring a ban on high-capacity magazine clips. No matter
how you slice the argument, guns, clips, autos and airplanes don’t initiate deadly violence, deadly people do. Senator, if you find yourself in the position to vote on another Second Amendment infringement bill, I would ask you to think about two things. Number one, think about why the Second Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights in the first place. Number two, think about the poor souls who lost their lives prematurely at places such as Auschwitz, Buchenwald and Treblinka. Think about how gun control worked for them. Thank you. Ronald E. Nyman Superior
Jauch introduces legislation protecting law enforcement families Bill to honor both the officer and their surviving families for their sacrifice MADISON — Sen. Bob Jauch, D-Poplar, and his Republican colleagues, Sen. Frank Lasee, R-De Pere, and Rep. Garey Bies, R-Sister Bay, have introduced a bill that would extend health insurance coverage for spouses and children of law enforcement, DNR firefighters, correctional officers and EMTs who are killed in the line of duty. In 2009, the Legislature unanimously adopted a similar law, but it was limited to helping families of firefighters killed in the line of duty. This bill would provide parity for the families of law enforcement and other safety personnel who also risk their lives to protect the public. “It doesn’t make any sense to treat the family of one type of public safety officer differently than another,” said Jauch. In the past, Jauch introduced this legislation in honor of Jason Zunker, a Chippewa County deputy and graduate from Maple Northwestern High School, who had been killed in a traffic accident in 2008. “This week is National Law Enforcement Week, and it is only fitting that we remember and honor those who have given their lives to serve and protect. We rest easy knowing they are there to protect us and our families, and we owe it to their families to ensure them basic protections in their time of need. While the families
will never get over the pain of losing a loved one, this legislation is an important way to provide family members peace of mind and formally extend thanks from a grateful Wisconsin,” he said. The need for this legislation was heightened even further after the death of Fond du Lac Police Officer Craig Birkholz who was killed responding to a domestic violence incident in 2011, the death of Sheriff’s Deputy Sergio Aleman who left behind a wife and five children in 2012, and DNR pilot Heath Van Handel whose plane crashed in 2009 while he was monitoring wildfires. “These tragedies enhance our awareness for the supreme sacrifice of brave public employees to keep the public safe. It is the responsibility of the community to honor not only the memory of the officers killed but also the surviving families. This bill helps us meet the obligation we have to be there for them in their time of need,” he said. Last session similar legislation passed the Senate unanimously before getting held up in the Assembly. “This session, I look forward to working with Sen. Lasee and Rep. Bies to finally pass this meaningful legislation and have it signed into law. Protecting survivors of public safety personnel who lose their lives in the line of duty isn’t a partisan issue, and their leadership will help ensure the passage of this important bill.” This bill is strongly supported by numerous law enforcement groups. — from the office of Sen. Jauch
USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program sign-up Landowners and producers can now enroll in continuous CRP with general sign-up to follow
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack reminded farmers and ranchers that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up that began May 20 and will end Friday, June 14. Vilsack also announced the restart of sign-up for continuous CRP, including the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Initiative, the Highly Erodible Land Initiative, the Grassland Restoration Initiative, the Pollinator Habitat Initiative and other related initiatives. Sign-up for continuous CRP began on May 13 and will continue through Sept. 30. “As always, we expect strong competition to enroll acres into CRP, and we urge interested producers to maximize their environmental benefits and to make costeffective offers,” said Vilsack. “CRP is an important program for protecting environmentally sensitive lands from erosion and sedimentation, and for ensuring the sustainability of our groundwater, lakes, rivers, ponds and streams. Through the voluntary participation of our farmers and ranchers, CRP helps us to protect our
natural resources, preserve wildlife habitat and bring good-paying jobs to rural America related to hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. Offers for general sign-up CRP contracts are ranked according to an Environmental Benefits Index. USDA’s Farm Service Agency collects data for each of the EBI factors based on the relative environmental benefits for the land offered. FSA uses the following factors to assess the environmental benefits for the land offered: Wildlife habitat benefits resulting from covers on contract acreage; water quality benefits from reduced erosion, runoff and leaching; on-farm benefits from reduced erosion; benefits that will likely endure beyond the contract period; air quality benefits from reduced wind erosion; and cost. CRP soil rental rates for nonirrigated cropland were updated this year to better reflect location and market conditions. A nationwide cap was placed on the maximum amount that may be paid per acre for the general sign-up. Taken together these steps help ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent in a fiscally responsible manner while producing the maximum environmental benefits for each dollar spent. For more information on CRP and other FSA programs, visit a local FSA service center or fsa.usda.gov. — from USDA
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Area news at a glance GORDON — Wildfire crews from the Department of Natural Resources worked through the night Tuesday, May 14, and were joined by more than 100 municipal firefighters, to surrounded the Germann Road Fire, which scorched 8,131 acres of forestland in Douglas and Bayfield counties. No injuries were reported Wednesday morning, May 15, as firefighters entered their second day battling the largest forest fire to hit northern Wisconsin in 33 years. It was roughly 100 percent contained as of 9 p.m., May 15. Residents were evacuated from the Loon Lake, Sand Lake, Murray Lake, Potowatomi Estates, Rock Lake, Beauregard Lake, Catherine Lake, Ellison Lake and the village of Barnes. The evacuation center was at Drummond High School. Once the main blaze was contained it took wildfire crews several days to suppress hot spots within the containment area. The DNR reported 47 structures were lost, including 17 homes, 15 garages, nine outbuildings and six unknown. Firefighters saved 77 structures, including 42 houses. The cause of the fire, currently listed as unknown, is under investigation. The firefight was joined by two 415 water bombers from Ontario and two Blackhawk helicopters from the Wisconsin National Guard equipped with buckets for water drops. DNR pilots in spotter planes were in the air since the fire began. Law enforcement, in addition to DNR and state patrol, includes the sheriff’s departments from Bayfield, Douglas, Ashland, Sawyer, Polk, Barron, Price and Washburn counties, and officers from Barnes, Solon Springs, Iron River and Lake Nebagamon. The last major forest fire in northern Wisconsin, called the Oak Lake Fire, occurred April 22, 1980, and consumed 11,418 acres of forest. The Cottonville Fire, in central Wisconsin, started May 5, 2005, burning 3,410 acres. — from WDNR ••• RICE LAKE — Karen Mommsen, Rice Lake, won a first-place award in the largest quilt show in the United States, drawing 30,000 quilt enthusiasts. She qualified to enter a quilt in the American Quilter’s Society juried quilt show in Paducah, Ky., by taking the best of show in a Minnesota quilt show last June. Mommsen’s bed quilt, called “Heartburst,” was entered in the first entry category. Mommsen’s quilting
Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners May 13 - $30 Richard and Dorothy Rydberg, Shell Lake May 14 - $30 Madison and Kennedy Harrington, Barron May 15 - $30 Steve Dahlstrom, Shell Lake May 16 - $30 Harry Durand, Shell Lake May 17 - $30 Eydie Farrow, Shell Lake
Shell Lake Chiropractic Clinic Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio
Temps & levels
Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2012 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 May 19 2012 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 May 19
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ties go back generations. She has on display in her home a pre-Civil War-era quilt made by her great-great-grandmother. She credits her handwork abilities to her grandmother who taught her to quilt and her mother who taught her to sew. — from Rice Lake Chronotype ••• CHETEK — Despite an attack by an alleged drug dealer’s pit bull, drug agents seized 12 ounces of marijuana during a drug bust at a Chetek residence on May 8. While agents were securing the residence of Frank R. Hoffman II, 28, Chetek, his pit bull attacked Barron County Sheriff’s Department detective Jeff Nelson and bit him twice in the leg. — from Rice Lake Chronotype ••• BARRON — Barron police are working with investigators in Turtle Lake, Chetek and other area law enforcement agencies in an effort to locate the source of counterfeit $10 and $20 bills passed at several locations in the two communities. City police were notified when the bogus money showed up as part of daily business deposits dropped off at Sterling Bank, Barron, according to Police Chief Byron Miller. “Most of the counterfeit bills were passed at high-traffic times, when people were lined up at the (affected businesses) and the (employees at the cash registers) were trying to get customers through the line and out the door,” he said. The bills have a papery feel to them, unlike the heavier, fabric-and-paper material used to print legitimate currency, Miller said. By holding up a bill to bright light, it’s possible to see tiny lines of print used to identify real currency, but similar lines have been found on bogus money, he said. — from Barron News-Shield
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SPOONER — School is ending. What a better way to celebrate summer than to attend the Washburn County Family Festival with your children or grandchildren? The 18th-annual Washburn County Family Festival will be held on Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Washburn County Fairgrounds at the south end of Spooner. This event is held rain or shine. Come prepared to have a good time and enjoy free food and entertainment. As in past years, there will be fun and exciting events and activities for children of all ages. This year there will be a horsedrawn wagon giving rides. Spooner Police Department will again be hosting the bike rodeo. Children are encouraged to bring their own bikes. The police department will have prizes consisting of bike helmets and other bike accessories. The Shell Lake Cub Scouts are bringing their giant bouncy castle. There will also be a DJ entertaining all afternoon. Several exhibitors will have fun games and activities to stimulate creativity that all will find en-
joyable. Food will be served throughout the day. Another exciting event this year is the third-annual Chuck Revak Memorial Fishing Day for kids. Revak loved the outdoors, and teaching kids how to fish was one of his many passions. To honor his memory and continue his legacy, a day to celebrate kids and fishing will be held at the Veterans Memorial Park in Spooner on Saturday, June 1, from 10-11:30 a.m. All fishing equipment will be provided, and plenty of trained staff will guide the kids through four different stations — casting, knot tying, fish identification, and fishing rules and safety tips. This is also a free event. This event is staffed and sponsored by the Lakeland Family Resource Center, the Department of Natural Resources, and the family and friends of Revak. Building memories with your children and grandchildren is priceless. Time spent together is invaluable. — from LFRC
SPOONER — As May draws to a close, Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, will host a potluck lunch on Wednesday, May 29. LFRC will provide calico beans and others are asked to bring a dish to share. Saturday, June 1, 10-11:30 a.m., the Chuck Revak Memorial Kids Fishing Day will be held at Veterans Memorial Park in Spooner. Also happening that day is the Washburn County Family Festival at the Washburn County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, June 3, the First Friend play
group birthday party will be at 10 a.m. Wednesdays, June 5 and 19, at 10 a.m. Kidstime-Parentime will celebrate Dairy Days with Wilma. Monday through Thursday, June 17, through 27, from noon to 2 p.m., a babysitting clinic will be held during Shell Lake’s summer school program. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group will meet Monday, June 17, at 5 p.m. A potluck lunch will be held during Kidstime-Parentime on Wednesday, June 26, at 11:15 a.m. — from LFRC
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Register Memories 1953 - 60 years ago
• Mr. and Mrs. Sam Meyers Jr., who operated Meyers Apparel Shop in Shell Lake for seven years, sold out to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Johnson, Spooner, who would move to Shell Lake to continue to run the business. • Students of Mrs. L.P. Hartwig presented a recital at the Methodist church. Those participating were Susan Zum Brunnen, Mary Jane Bitney, Lynn Meyers, Kathy Lewis, Nanette DesJardins, Judy Arneson, Connie Morey, Babs Moen, Louise Taylor, Danny Hubin, Delores VanSickle, Marlene Parker, Kathleen Taylor, Karen Stegeman, Gretchen Blume, Caren Morey, Jim Flottum, Janice Crowell, Dick Swan, Sherrill Hillman, Carol Meyers, JoAnne Brown, Sandra Stegeman, Sonia Meyers, Karen Swan, LuAnn Counselman, Grace Purdy and Rose Ann Christiansen. A boys quartet consisting of Dick Swan, Peter Hubin, Alvin Olsen and Lee Swan sang several numbers. • Shell Lake students graduating from the eighth grade were JoAnne Brown, James Crowell, Judith Dorothy, Kristin Garnhart, Ramona Gronning, Kenneth Hackbarth, Judith Henderson, Roger Hoar, Wyonna Hulleman, Larry Johnson, Robert Kibler, Helen Krakau, Shirley Livingston, Ruth Mallo, Joan Masterjohn, Mary Ann Paffel, Carol Parker, Robert Parks, Donald Stariha, Richard Swan, Elaine Talbert, David Todd, Neil Lumby and Evelyn Ehrich. • The Timberland Beavers 4-H Club met at the Carl Erickson home. President Arthur Erickson called the meeting to order. Calvyn Romsos read the secretary’s report. Richard Graff, Dale Hile and Gene Romsos were to plan a garden demonstration of five insects or five garden weeds for the next meeting that would be held at the George Graf home.
1963 - 50 years ago
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• Walt Skriver, Shell Lake, brought in the first musky of the season with a 9-1/2-pounder caught on Shell Lake. • Boys from Shell Lake attended the Camp-o-ree at Camp Phillips with leaders Glen Peterson and Chuck Lewis. Boys participating were Curt Atkinson, Steve Haremza, Tom Parker, Keith Garnhart, Ken Pederson, Dennis Pederson, Duke Welter, Richey Lindberg, Mike Axon, Rickey DesJardins, Steve DesJardins, Lynn Nordin and Ken Utt. • Mr. and Mrs. Toftness, together with their daughter and son-in-law, Harriet and Melvin Swan, left for a trip to Europe. They drove their car to New York, stopping at Niagara Falls and other points of
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interest on the way. The Norwegian American Liner took them to Oslo, Norway. After visiting cousins, they proceeded on a tour through the Scandinavian Peninsula and through the mainland of Europe. They flew home by TWA from London. This was a celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Tofness’ 55th wedding anniversary. • Representing Shell Lake at Badger Boys and Badger Girls State were John Lenz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milt Lenz, and Polly Pederson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Pederson.
1973 - 40 years ago
• Mrs. Kenneth Ziemer, Shell Lake, third-grade teacher in the elementary school, spent four weeks working with her counterpart in a school in Ireland. • Officers for the Shell Lake American Legion Post 225 were Jim Fenton, commander; Ray Haremza, first commander; Hub Hoskins, second commander; Duane Shipman, adjutant; David Pieper, finance officer; Chuck Lutz, service officer; Ward Winton, historian; and Warren Winton, judge advocate. Executive officers were Lloyd Bohn, John Bakker and Dudley Livingston. • Four students from Shell Lake among the graduates at UW-Eau Claire were Judith Ann Nebel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nebel, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from the school of education; M. Eloise Rohlik, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rohlik, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from the school of education; Judith Ann Campbell, daughter of Leo and Marion Campbell, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing; and Arlan K. Bergquist, son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Bergquist, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in med. tech. • Being confirmed at Barronett Lutheran by Pastor Gary Kubly were Donald McLellan, David Nickell, Jon Sweet, Scott Theese, Janet Hefter, Nancy Hulleman and Pamela Owen.
1983 - 30 years ago
• Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce sponsored a kite-flying contest at the elementary school. Among the highest kite flyers was Brian Dunbar. • Gina Lewis, Shell Lake, was chairwoman of a legislative forum in Madison co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Hospital Association and the Wisconsin Hospital Association of Auxiliaries. Also attending was Marvin Dehne, Indianhead Medical Center director and legislative chairman of the Northwest Wisconsin District of the hospitals association. Mrs. Lewis was the legislative chairman of the state auxiliaries
association. • William Herbert, Shell Lake, was elected vice president of the Veterans Club at UW-River Falls. Hebert was in the Navy before attending UWRF. • Two students from Shell Lake, Julie Hile and Karen VanMeter, graduated from UW-River Falls. Hile received a Bachelor of Science degree in education with majors in English and speech and a minor in music. VanMeter received a Bachelor of Science degree in education with a major in physical education and minors in health and coaching.
1993 - 20 years ago
• Inducted into the Shell Lake Chapter of the National Honors Society were Tanner Hall, Danielle Dryden, Keesha Hall, Kristine Cardwell, Becky Olson, Eric Olson, Gretchen Peterson, Jessica Erwin, Tim Peterson, Britt Pockat, Amanda Livingston, Terri Butler, Clay Wickman, Jacob Ekern, Rich Scott, Stephanie Curtis, Kendra Carlson, Sarah Melton and Andrew Melton. • Shell Lake Lions President Marc Parenteau accepted a $500 donation from Lyle Hartwig, manager of Shell Lake Shores Apartments. The donation was made by Michael and Vicki Gerrard and Shell Lake Shores Apartments to be used for beachfront improvement projects. Hartwig was also a member of the city’s leisure activities committee. Other members of the committee were Ed Minot, Ken Schultz and Hal Hansen. • Eric Olson, Shell Lake High School, was awarded at $1,000 college scholarship by the Cargill Foundation. The son of Gary and JoAnne Olson, Eric planned to attend UW-Stout. • Competing at the Agricultural Technology Contest at UW-River Falls were Mark Meister, Bob Schultz, Tina Sargent, Dawn Rutledge, Rich Lawrence, Jane Quam, Dawn Melton and Trudy Smith.
2003 - 10 years ago
• Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, his wife and Rep. Mary Hubler visited Shell Lake to view the high-water situation firsthand. They were photographed along with Mayor Larry Fletcher and lake resident Dewy Durand on the deck of Jean Durand’s building. Doyle said he understood the urgency of the situation and how significant it was. He went on to indicate that state money was tight, but his office would help any way they could. • Matt Reimann, Shell Lake High School graduate, donated a set of drums to the Shell Lake band program. • Lake Insurance Agency celebrated 25 years of serving the community.
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Leadership Washburn County program has 12 new graduates by Danielle Moe Register staff writer SHELL LAKE — Twelve area citizens who truly understand the need for quality leadership in Washburn County graduated from the Leadership Washburn County program on Friday, May 10. A nonprofit organization, LWC develops current and future leaders in Washburn County by offering a training program that stresses leadership skill development while focusing on current issues facing the region. The eight-week class is designed to instill quality leadership characteristics through topics like economic development, health care, government, youth issues, agriculture, natural
resources, arts and culture. By stepping forward, participants will learn how to become a more effective leader and among other qualities, how to make a difference in their communities. While each participant’s graduation speech produced good-natured banter and shared laughter, they each reflected on how the class has changed their perception of Washburn County, and how it will have a positive effect on how they can lead for the future. As conservation warden with the DNR, Jon Hagen already felt he had a good feel of the community but admitted, “It was truly eye-opening for me.” Quoting Dave Zebro of the DNR, Hagen said, “You don’t have to be the smartest person in
The 2012-2013 graduating class of Leadership Washburn County on May 10 was back row (L to R): Derek Bock, Jon Hagen, Nicole Tims, Tammy Holman, Rozanne Livingston and Jay Hanson. Front row: Kim “Cookie” Frankenberg, Amy Young, Becca Hrdlicka, Bonnie Zehm and Geri Moore.
Sen. Robert Jauch presented Kim “Cookie” Frankenberg her graduation plaque. — Photos by Danielle Moe
the room to get positive things done, you just have to surround yourself with the smartest people.” Because of the class, Hagen said he now has a better understanding of who those people are for this community. Through the use of character-building exercises and hands-on experiences the group discovered that inside each of them they had the makings of a true leader. Participants visited many of the different community resources that are right out their back door, like the Spooner Agricultural Research Station, that provide many little-known program opportunities for the community. During the ceremony Sen. Robert Jauch spoke as the keynote speaker. “This is a John F. Kennedy Legacy Program,” de-
clared Jauch, “and you will be championing that spirit.” Jauch also said that by giving back to the community through programs like this a difference is made, one person and one community at a time. Anyone who is interested in giving back to the community and lives or works in Washburn County is encouraged to apply for the Leadership Washburn County program. Currently the program has openings for 10-14 people over age 19, however, once you make a commitment to the program it is expected that you attend all eight sessions. Scholarships for the program are available, but limited. Additional program information is available online at washburn.uwes.edu under community development.
Gourmet dinner with patriotic flair at the Forts on Flag Day DANBURY - The Burnett County Historical Society invites you to a gourmet, patriotic dinner at Forts Folle Avoine. The annual event is scheduled for Friday, June 14, and again features a 5:30 p.m. wine-tasting experience along with hors d’oeuvres and live music on the deck. A five-course gourmet dinner follows at 6:30 p.m., complete with wine and other beverage choices, in the great hall. Prepaid reservations are requested by Wednesday, June 5. Because of limited seating, you are encouraged to make your reservations early. This year’s date falls on Flag Day. To correspond with this distinction, the dinner’s décor and its dessert will coordinate with the red, white and blue of our nation’s hallmark of freedom. Guests are even encouraged to join with the theme and honor our flag by wearing the symbol’s colors of red, white and blue. Proceeds raised by the dinner help support the many works and programs of the historical society and Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park along with the society’s mission to “provide educational opportunities to the public by researching, preserving and teaching the history
of Burnett County.” In 2013, the Burnett County Historical Society is sponsoring a full schedule of events and educational programming including the Yellow River Echoes, June 21 - 23; new Yellow River Folk Music Festival, July 6; Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous, July 26-28, Garden Tea, Aug. 22; antique appraisal, Aug. 24; and Christmas at the Fort, Dec. 7, 8 and 14, as well as several wild rice pancake breakfasts. For more dinner details and/ or reservations, please call them at 715-866-8890 by June 5 or visit theforts.org. – from Burnett County Historical Society
LEFT: Dinner guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and wine on the deck at the annual Forts Folle Avoine gourmet dinner.
A waitress serves hors d’oeuvres at the annual gourmet dinner at the Forts. This year’s dinner will take place on Flag Day, Friday June 14.
These folks were making a choice for wine tasting at a past gourmet dinner event at the Forts.
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Child poverty increases
Free and reduced-price school meal eligibility is 43.2 percent for 2012-13 school year
MADISON — The percentage of public school students eligible for free or reduced-price school meals rose to 43.2 percent for the current school year, up seventenths of a percentage point from last school year and the ninth consecutive year of increased eligibility for subsidized school meals. “As a measure of childhood poverty, school meal eligibility shows the impact of Wisconsin’s sluggish economy on school-age families,” said state Superintendent Tony Evers. “Offering school meals through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs is one way to impact the negative effects of poverty and combat hunger in our schools.” Evers noted that the effects of poverty in a community stretch deep into the classroom. “My Fair Funding proposal includes a poverty factor for school finance reform to account for the greater needs of school districts with a high concentration of low-income families. Our students deserve an improved funding formula and recent revenue projections show there’s money to implement fair funding and take care of other important budget priorities,” he said. According to federal eligibility guidelines for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, school meals are free to children who live in households with annual incomes at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty rate, or $29,965 for a family of four. Students approved for reduced-price meals have an annual household income that is under 185 percent of the federal poverty rate. For a family of four, income would be between $29,965 and $42,643. Under federal law, school
districts are required to identify the number of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals each October. Families can apply for free or reduced-price school meals at any time, though schools enroll most students for the school lunch and school breakfast programs at the beginning of the school year. Eligibility is based on total household income. Families that receive FoodShare, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, or Wisconsin Works benefits and foster children who have been formally placed by a state welfare agency or court are eligible for free meals. All information about eligibility is kept confidential and programs must follow nondiscrimination laws. Free or reduced-price school meal eligibility rates for area schools are: Birchwood 74.8 percent, change of 7.2 percent; Cumberland 53.7 percent, change of 3.0 percent; Frederic 61.3 percent, change of -0.4 percent; Grantsburg 49.3 percent, change of 0.4 percent; Hayward Community, 59.9 percent, change of -1.8 percent; Northwood 56.5 percent, change of 3.5 percent; Shell Lake 59.3 percent, change of 0.4 percent; Siren 73.9 percent, change of 3.4 percent; Spooner, 58.8 percent, change of 3.6 percent; and Webster 70.5 percent, change of -6.7 percent. — from WDPI
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Heart Lake news by Helen V. Pederson What a storm that went through the area Sunday evening. We lost electricity but with a generator here at Glenview we didn’t suffer too much. However, it did knock out cell phones, our pagers, and we had no phone service. Monday was a gray, dark morning and I hear we may have storms again. Kansas was hit hard with tornados. Folks are getting ready for graduation and the parties. Graduation is Friday, May 24, at 7 pm. We have a graduate working at Glenview, Chloe’ Wykel, who is a hardworking gal here and in school. Good luck Chloe’! We send sympathy to the family of Gayle Marker who passed away last week at the age of 76. She will be sorely missed as she was active and had a very lovely family. Funeral services were held at the Shell Lake Methodist Church on Monday. Gayle worked at Indianhead Medical Center until her retirement. Get-well wishes to Bernadette Friedell who suffered a stroke last week and is in our local hospital. Our prayers are with you and your family. Happy birthday to my great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Pederson, age 6, on May 17. She is a daughter of Jerid and Rachel Pederson and the family lives in North Dakota. Arlys Santiago picked up her sister, Audrey, on Saturday morning and they drove to Verndale, Minn., to visit their sister, Avis Paulsen. Charlotte Thompson came to visit Jean Odden and Helen Pederson on Sunday afternoon. She helps her
daughter, Linda (Steve) Degner, at the Bashaw Valley Greenhouse a couple of days a week. It’s a busy time of year for them. What a treat we had when the fourth-graders rode their bikes around the lake on Wednesday. We had 58 children and about a dozen more adults. They stopped by for a rest besides cold water, juice boxes and ice cream. Thank you for stopping by once again fourth-graders. Happy birthday to Roger Flach who turned another year older on Sunday. Family came to help him celebrate. Roger and Mavis Flach have been busy attending games for their grandchildren, Hailey and Blake, which is always fun. Lillian Ullom spent Sunday visiting residents at the nursing homes. Peder Pederson enjoyed dinner with Cheri and Steve Minot and family. He said Wendell Lee Turpin and his son, Brian, were here visiting. On Friday, Jeff Pederson drove to Cross Plaines to stay overnight with Mary and Keith White. He met his son, Aaron, there and the two of them went to a concert in Milwaukee Saturday night to hear Kenny Chesney and Eric Church. They drove home on Sunday afternoon, coming back in heavy rain. My 3-year-old always spent a long time drying herself after a bath. When I asked Jackie why she needed to dry herself so thoroughly she replied, “So I won’t rust.”
Louie’s Finer Meats receives highest state award
Butternut Hills Ladies League May 16
9-hole First fight Low gross: Bev Grocke 51 Low net: Dorie Washburn and Mary McCarthy 38 Low putts: Bev Grocke and Carol McDonnell 17 Second flight Low gross: Arlys Santigo 60 Low net: MaryMcCall 38 Low putts: Mary McCall 18 Third flight Low gross: Maryann Carlsen and Carol Heneken 67 Low net: Maryann Carlsen 39 Low putts: Maryann Carlsen 19 18-hole First flight Low gross: Carol Johnson Low net: Carol Johnson Low putts: Kathy Hanson Second flight Low gross: Jean Bednar Low net: Jan Jenkins Low putts: Jan Jenkins Third flight Low gross: Gloria O’Flanagan Low net: Gloria O’Flanagan Low putts: Gloria O’Flanagan Birdie: Jean Bednar, No. 3 Chip-ins: Vicki Sigmund, No. 12; Loie Wollum, No. 12; Cheryl Feller, No. 1; Jean Bednar, No. 11; Jan Jenkins. No. 14, Jan Sutherland, No. 14 Weekly event: Pick nine Two top winners: Gloria O’Flanagan and Carol Johnson
Louie’s Finer Meats, Cumberland, received several awards, including the highest award, the Best of Show D.R. Buege Award, at the 74th-annual convention of the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors held in Madison last month. These recent state awards bring the state, national and international awards total for Louie’s Finer Meats to just shy of 400. Shown (L to R): Leif Arnes, William Muench, Justin Lindsley, Louis E. Muench and Louis K. Muench. — Photo submitted
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Area writers corner The cars of summer by Mary B. Olsen he change from Decoration Day to Memorial Day happened a long time ago, but I can remember those long-ago days. Then, in 1968, the celebration of Memorial Day was decreed by law to be held on the last Monday of May. It is a day set aside to remember the veterans and decorate their graves. We honor their memory and those of all our deceased loved ones. Often, we have special festivities like picnics and parades and flags waving, and everyone visits cemeteries. I recall these kinds of holiday celebrations with pleasure. There are other memories of Memorial Day. Before we had television there was radio. I was a child riding in a car and going to one of our picnics our family enjoyed in the summer and it was the start of the season and the beginning of school vacation. It was wonderful to just sit there and listen to the radio where the announcer was telling us what was happening at the Indianapolis 500, the famous automobile race. It had begun in 1909 and is called the “Greatest Spectacle in Speed Racing.” Then at the station break the news came on. The number of auto-accident fatalities was broadcast. More than last year at this time. Some of these accidents produced more than one casualty. There were multiple-car pileups. With the holiday traffic increase, the death toll rose every year. There were hundreds in each state. In the evening, as we rode home after our picnic, the radio was tolling off the increased fatalities. It went on like a body count in the Vietnam War. That was the reality at the time. Carmak-
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Fire/from page 3 17 homes were destroyed, but he’s grateful that 77 buildings were saved. “When you see the ashes literally yards away from homes and property, you realize it was the Forest Service and the DNR crews making sure those properties were protected. It’s just phenomenal.” Thirty-nine fire departments responded to a wildfire that one firefighter said traveled three miles in 15 minutes at its worst. DNR Regional Chief John Gozdzialski says a lot of people are pretty exhausted. “My brother Larry, there: he’s got toothpicks under his eyes to keep ‘em open. Five hours since the start of the fire, and a lot of the folks here have been working tirelessly.” Gordon Volunteer Fire Department Chief Michael Chmielecki was one of those who got five hours’ sleep in 48 hours. He says his citizen firefighters gave it their all. “A lot of people had to take time off to do this and they’re still here today. We had a shift change last night, so some got some sleep last night and came back this morning at 6 a.m.” But the job wasn’t yet done. Firefighters were estimating it would take another two days to put out the last flames. This time nature helped, with five days of rain in the forecast. Editor’s note: The 1980 fire referred to in the story above was the Ekdall Church Fire, named for the church near where the fire originated, seven miles north of Grantsburg. That fire, over two days in April, along with the Oak Lake Fire in Washburn County, burned more than 16,000 acres and destroyed more than 200 buildings. In 1977 nearly 49,000 acres burned and more than 170 homes were destroyed or damaged when a wildfire hit PVC Wells Jackson, Washburn, Douglas No Rust, No Corrosion, and Wood counties, according No Scale to the DNR. Spooner, WI
ers emphasized speed and endurance and safety was not a selling point. We dislike the measures that were taken since that time to insure our safety on the highways. We hate seat belts. We used to have all the kids in the car unbelted. The baby could be held in mother’s arms. No belts or safety seats. Also, the highways were only two lanes, with traffic facing each other, and many places there were blind curves and hazardous conditions, all considered normal. Speed limits varied from state to state, and in some there were no limits. Drivers under the influence were fined and sent out to do it again. All these things changed. We had to give up some of our liberty. Now there are fewer accidents and many more cars on the roads. Memorial Day is the time for me to remember some of the people I knew who were a part of the statistics on those earlier holidays. I was riding in my dad’s Frazer with my newborn baby and my mother and dad and two youngest sisters, aged 3 and 5. We had been to the Memorial Day parade and traffic was at a standstill. It was 100 degrees in the shade and we were sweltering in the car trying to keep the three little ones content while we waited for a lull in the traffic leaving the parade so we could drive home. Car after car went ahead of us and even some that should have remained behind us. My dad said they should have had a traffic cop there. Suddenly, he left the car idle and got out and began directing traffic. Someone yelled and he said, “I have small
children here that have to get out.” The complainer got out and helped him correct the flow and after a few minutes he took over and let us through. It was a bad situation and could have been worse. I was proud of my dad. We battled sunburn and prickly heat but we survived. My aunt had a lady friend who came with her to visit us several times. This dear lady and her husband and six children were killed in a traffic accident on Memorial Day. One daughter had remained at home. She was in high school. When she finished school she went into a convent. She told my aunt she missed her family so much, she wanted to be with a substitute family. When I was still in high school my cousin Donnie’s stepfather was killed in a car accident. My two little brothers and I heard that the car had been towed to a place called Happy’s Service Station, which was a block from our house. We had to go to see the car. We found the car, battered almost beyond recognition, parked there. It was sad to see the condition of the car and know that a man had died there. Along the rear window there was a package of buns unopened, and the rest of the interior was littered with broken glass and twisted steel. Happy’s Service Station was not a happy place. I didn’t sleep for a week. Those first weeks of my summer vacation from school were not the carefree time I had anticipated. Memorial Day is for remembering those who have passed on, and honoring their memory. Let us celebrate their lives and remember our living veterans as well.
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s I write this column on water, I’m not sitting in my office staring at a computer screen. I am actually sitting on a formation of traprock on the shores of the Clam Falls Flowage. As the wind plays with my hair and the waves clap against the shore, I can hear the waterfall over yet another spot of trap rock as the Clam River flows north to eventually meet with the St. Croix River. In my 50-plus years, I have sat in this spot many times looking over the body of water. As I look out across the water, the trees are beginning to leaf out, a pair of ducks go paddling by as I hear Canada geese honking overhead. I am once again in awe of the beauty of my hometown. I am disappointed as I look down to the left and see half a dozen discarded plastic bottles that once contained drinking water. Some of the bottles bob up and down with the waves while others are caught in the rocks along the shore. Here I am in a place where water is taken for granted. I expect that when I turn on the faucet, fresh, clean, clear water will appear. I can fill up a glass and drink the water cold, or I can turn on a faucet that fills up a tub with warm water and take a long soak. As husband Milt says, “Water is one of the cheapest luxuries there is.” That is true for our household. It is not true for everyone on Earth though.
Over the Mother’s Day weekend I attended church with my daughter’s family. The pastor’s message was titled, “The Ripple Effect 2.0.” Three years ago, this church stepped into a ministry that has since brought water to thousands of drought-stricken people in Africa. Their mission now is to partner with World Vision to provide the Congo community with clean water, sanitation and hygiene education. The community they will be working with is 4,000 households where less than 6 percent have access to clean water. Lack of clean water leads to prolonged illness, chronic malnutrition and death. It also forces children to spend much of their day, perhaps four hours, carrying unclean water from sources far away, keeping them from attending school and being with their families. This Memorial Day weekend, weather permitting, many of us will spend time near open water. Whether boating, sitting by a gently flowing stream, or maybe just taking a sip of cold, clear water, may you be reminded of the blessings we have here in our part of the world. May we also be thankful for the members of the military that have sacrificed so that we can come and go as we want in a country that does have a lot of beautiful places that surround us by water — for necessity as well as pleasure.
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Gayle V. Marker
Gayle V. Marker, 76, Shell Lake, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Luther Midelfort Hospital in Eau Claire. She was born Aug. 21, 1936, in the Town of Beaver, to Nels and Edith (Long) Holman. She was married in Shell Lake, on Sept. 4, 1964, to Frank Marker, who preceded her in death on May 26, 2002. She and Frank lived on Brook Drive in Shell Lake during their entire married lives together where they raised their son, Brad, and daughter, Eydie. Gayle was widely known for her many wonderful talents and notable achievements but most of all for her great kindness to everyone she met. She was an accomplished cook and, being the epitome of a good neighbor, she was often one of the very first to bring a hot casserole or other culinary delight to many a family in need. Eventually, she honed her skills to such a degree that made it possible for her to become co-founder of a small, but very popular catering business. She was also an excellent seamstress who, for many years, made and gifted countless clothing items for friends and family. Many of her creations were so well made that 20 or 30 years later they are still being proudly worn. Over her 52-year term of employment at Indianhead Medical Center, Gayle gained notoriety as the longest-employed person in the history of the hospital with plans to retire next month. When asked if she looked forward to retirement she responded with disdain by saying, “No, but I guess it’s time.” In 1961 she began ironing sheets in the basement of the old hospital building. Since then she advanced to become manager of the housekeeping and laundry departments and was the hospital safety coordinator. Additionally, Gayle combined her skills at collecting and saving documents and items of interest along with her ability to record events to become the hospital’s unofficial historian and archivist. She said that, much like parenting, her archival efforts were a labor of love and, as the hospital’s oldest and longest-employed person, she often referred to its staff as her IMC family. Every day of her life Gayle lived by the Golden Rule. Never one to say a bad word about anyone, she was ever the kind, caring and loving person who, on countless occasions, generously helped family, friends and others in any way she could. All of this was done quietly and without any expectation of repayment or recognition. Consequently, whenever people reflect on her life, it is so very common for them to remark about her sweet disposition, exceptional kindness, thoughtfulness, and her constant willingness to help others in so many ways. Gayle, affectionately known to so many as Grandma Gayle, also had a whimsical side that became readily apparent during nearly every holiday. All of her life she
professed to believe in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and, yes, even the Tooth Fairy. However, Halloween was the holiday that allowed her to extend her generosity to the greatest number of people – especially children – and to revel in the joy of that experience. On that day, each year since 1984, Gayle, aka The Friendly Witch, welcomed trick-or-treaters of all ages into her home, which was highly decorated for that holiday. There they found a buffet of fun Halloween foods as well as overstuffed bags of Halloween treats for everyone. Additionally, each guest was photographed wearing their Halloween costumes. Careful records were then kept of the names and ages of each person – young and old – so their pictures could be entered into her Halloween party archives. Then, new photos were added to those from each prior year and then carefully and lovingly displayed by the year the photos were taken. In time, her Halloween hospitality became so widely known that well over 100 trick-or-treaters found their way to her rather isolated “witches’ lair” on Brook Drive. This tradition has continued without interruption for so long that it has been estimated there are now nearly 2,000 photos. Gayle often said that one of her greatest thrills was when parents who were once very young Halloween guests of hers brought their own children to meet Grandma Gayle, the friendly witch. Those second-generation children were inevitably delighted to see photos of their parents when they, too, were young, in costume and visiting the same sweet and kindly witch on Halloween night. No matter how much Gayle enjoyed so very many aspects of her life, everyone who knew her would agree that, for her, nothing could compare to the extreme joy that she derived from her great love of family and close friends. She always reveled in the joy of family gatherings, which is why everyone is so thankful that at the time of her passing she was surrounded by so many loving family members. God bless you, Gayle. May you be ever at peace in his safekeeping and may you enjoy your new life as much as you did your old one. Gayle is survived by her son, Brad (Colleen) Marker, Shell Lake; daughter Eydie (Steve) Farrow, Shell Lake; grandchildren David (Jennifer), Donnie (Jessica), Dusty and Dale (Steph) Marker, Megan (Steve) Smith, Katie (Joe) Naylor and Lisa Farrow; great-grandchildren Alivia, Aubrie, Boden, Colton and Ella Marker, Leo Farrow, Roma Schroeder, Eli Naylor and Payton and Grace Smith; along with her IMC family. Funeral services were held May 20 at Shell Lake United Methodist Church with the Rev. Greg Harrell officiating. Burial was in Shell Lake Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Marker, Donnie Marker, Dusty Marker, Dale Marker, Katie Naylor and Joe Naylor. The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.
Robert “Bob” Conners Robert (Bob) Conners, 79, Shell Lake, formerly of Rice Lake, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, to Fred and Nora Conners. Bob graduated from Rice Lake High School where he was a cheerleader. Following high school he traveled to Libby, Mont., with high school buddies, after which he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon his return he married and moved to Milwaukee, where he attended Layton College of Art. During this time he was commissioned to paint a portrait of the mayor, and sold numerous pieces of his artwork. Following art school, Bob returned to Rice Lake, where he took over his father’s tavern, the former House of Truth (now Jaybirds). In the ‘60s and late ‘70s, he raced the #69 car (owned by Jack Thome) at the Rice Lake Speedway for years, winning the late model championship in 1969, amongst other years. Bob loved music, dancing and acting. He participated in the Rainbow Road Company and played McMurphy in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s
Nest” at UW-Barron County. He also performed with Theater in the Woods in Shell Lake. Over the years Bob had many interests - art, farming, he rode saddle bronc in the Spooner Rodeo for 3 seconds and he performed his first skydive for his 60th birthday! His passion was collecting antiques, in particular art deco lamps. He also worked as an AODA counselor in Red Wing, Minn. Bob was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan, go Vikes. He is survived by daughters, Megan Conners (Jim Bergeron), Shell Lake, Pegeen (Roger) Anderson, North Branch, Minn., and Kiara Conners (Mark Ware), Cumberland; sons, Rourke (Lisa) Conners, Sarona, and Reilly Conners, Shell Lake; grandsons, Austin Conners and Levi Washkuhn; brother Mike (Kim) Vogel; and nieces and nephew, Angela, Brittany and Kevin. Bob was not only our father, he was our friend. He gave us the gift of laughter. Private service with military honors to be held. Memorials may be directed to 729 22nd Ave., Cumberland, WI 54829. The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.
Ruelle E. Smith, 88, Shell Lake, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake. He was born Sept. 4, 1924, in Sharon, to James and Hazel (Spiers) Smith. Ruelle attended Sharon High School and then served in the U.S. Army. He was married in Beloit on Feb. 18, 1950, to Margaret Edwards. They lived in rural South Beloit. Ruelle went to work at Yates American Foundry and after two years he transferred to Beloit Corporation, where he worked until his retirement in 1983. They moved to Shell Lake in 1984 and Ruelle became a Dekalb corn seed dealer until 2003. He always enjoyed being a seed dealer and visiting with the local area farmers. Ruelle also kept busy helping his sons, Bob and Gerry, on their farms and the apple orchard and golf course. He always prided himself on keeping his lawn and apple trees looking nice. Ruelle and Margaret also enjoyed being a part of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shell Lake. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, Shell Lake; sons Bob (Lynn) Smith and Gerald (Alyce) Smith, all of Shell Lake; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother Edgar (Elaine) Smith, Beloit; and sisters Eleanor Hardt, South Beloit, Ill., and Marilyn Cox, Rockford, Ill. Ruelle was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters, three brothers and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 23, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shell Lake, with Father Ed Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Floral Lawns Cemetery, South Beloit, Ill. Pallbearers are Jeff Smith, Joe Smith, Adam Smith, Andy Smith, Daniel Smith and David Smith. Military honors will be accorded by the Shell Lake Honor Guard. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday at the church. The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.
Senior lunch menu
Monday, May 27: No meals. Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 28: Turkey divan, red potatoes, French bread, ice cream. Wednesday, May 29: Roast beef and gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, baby carrots, rolls, caramel apple bar. Thursday, May 30: Chicken enchilada casserole, rice, flour tortilla, peanut butter bars. Friday, May 31: Beef stroganoff with noodles, brussels sprouts, muffin, juice. Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call 715-468-4750. Menu subject to change. All meals served with coffee, milk and tea.
THANK YOU The family of Amelia Zaloudek would like to thank everyone for the many cards, memorial gifts, flowers and expressions of sympathy. Thank you also, to the Skinner Funeral Home for handling the funeral arrangements, to the Indianhead Medical Center and staff for their medical care, to the Father Ed Anderson for his words of comfort and to the staff at Terrace View Living Center for the wonderful care given to Amelia. Thank you all for being so kind. 584390 40rp
Terraceview celebrates National Nursing Home Week LEFT: Lenore Swan looks over items for sale at the Terraceview Living Center garage sale. RIGHT: Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake hosted a garage sale Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, as one of their events during National Nursing Home Week. Residentbuilt birdhouses were among the items for sale. — Photos by Suzanne Johnson
Amelia’s Family
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Shell Lake High School Commencement • Friday, May 24, 7 p.m. • Shell Lake High School auditorium
“Enjoy the little things because you only live once.”
Valedictorian
- class motto
Salutatorian
Honor students Sage Alberts
Brett Holman
Parents: Phil and Tammy Holman Plans: Attend UW-Eau Claire for music education
Isaac Cusick
Parents: Tim and Rebeccah Cusick Plans: Attend UW-Eau Claire for actuarial science
Parents: Shasta Andersen, Travis Mikula Plans: Attend University of Kentucky for biology
SHELL LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Wyatt Carlson
Shell Lake High School Commencement
Parents: Dell and Joan Carlson Plans: Attend UW-La Crosse for athletic training
Casey Furchtenicht
Parents: Cindy and Roger Furchtenicht Plans: Attend Northland for chemistry
May 24, 2013, 7 p.m. “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar Concert Band Welcome Jim Connell, District Administrator High School Choir “Anyway” by Greg Gilpin Salutatorian Address Isaac Cusick Valedictorian Address Brett P. Holman Concert Band “When Angels Weep” by George Farmer Slide Show Senior Class Senior Class “Tattoos on This Town” by Jason Alden Presentation of the Class Don Peterson, Principal Introduction of 2013 Class Class Vice President Presentation of Diplomas Jeri Bitney, School Board President Concert Band “Coronation March” by G. Meyerbeer, arr. by Geo H. Sanders
Class flower: Yellow Lily
Class song: “Tattoos On This Town,” by Jason Alden
Kourtney Klassa
Parents: Thomas and Jennie Klassa Plans: Attend UW-Barron County then transfer to UW-Eau Claire for health-care administration
Congratulations, graduates!
Chloe’ Wykel
Parents: John and Tracey Wykel Plans: Attend UW-Barron County then transfer to Eau Claire for nursing
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Shell Lake High School Commencement • Friday, May 24, 7 p.m. • Shell Lake High School auditorium
Kim Atkinson
Parents: Kristin and Scott Carls Plans: Attend Barron County for two years, then maybe UW-Eau Claire for physical therapist assistant
BJ Burton
Parents: Brad Burton, Christine Burton Plans: Attend UW-Stevens Point for wildlife biology
Madeline Dennis
Parents: Jenny Melton, Brian Dennis Plans: Attend UW-Superior
Taylor Bauch
Parents: Randee Bauch, Tammy Hopke Plans: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for welding. Enlisted in the National Guard
Jill Butenhoff
Parents: Scott and Joanna Butenhoff Plans: Attend Lake Superior College for surgical technology
AJ Denotter
Parents: Austin and Alice Denotter Plans: Enlist in the Air Force
Kayla Blazer
Parents: Renee and Joel Blazer Plans: Attend UW-Superior for occupational therapy or social work
Keyla Carrillo
Parents: Apolonio and Maria Carrillo Plans: Attend Chippewa Valley Technical College for nursing
Allysha Feeney
Parents: Richard and Patty Feeney Plans: Attend UW-barron County for health-care administration
Tonya Brown
Parent: Lori Brown Plans: Attend WITC for cosmetology
Kendra Collier
Parents: Don Collier, Sarah Collier Plans: Attend UW-Stout for human development and family studies
Carissa Forsythe
Parents: Bob and Laurine Forsythe Plans: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for business management
Congratulations grads! From the following area businesses:
• Arrowhead Buick GMC •Bashaw Valley Farm, Greenhouse and Storage • Country Price Co-op and Country Store • Dahlstroms Lakeside Market
• Gerry’s 5th Ave. Salon • Glenview • Green Thumb Gardens • Hearts of Gold • Indianhead Medical Center • Jean’s Antiques
• Jeri Bitney, Your Hometown Realtor • Lake Insurance • Larsen Auto of Spooner • My Favorite Things •Organized Chaos • Palace Theatre
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Shell Lake High School Commencement • Friday, May 24, 7 p.m. • Shell Lake High School auditorium
Tyler Gramberg
Parents: Lee Gramberg, Melissa Weigelt Plans: Attend Universal Technical Institute for diesel and auto technician
Christopher Kidder
Parents: Dave and Bev Kidder Plans: Work in Barron
Brandon Melton
Parents: Chris Melton, Jen Melton Plans: Attend WITC for auto mechanics
Tyler Harrell
Parent: Maureen Kapaun Plans: Attend UW-Barron County for generals then UW-Eau Claire for English as a second language
Danielle Kuechle
Parents: Dean Kuechle, Stephanie Schultz Plans: Attend UW-Superior for business management with focus in marketing
Chelsea Melton
Parents: Mark and Nancy Melton Plans: Attend UW-Stout for early childhood education and development
Jessica Irvine
Parents: David and Joanne Irvine Plans: Attend UW-Superior for vocal music performance
Destiny Landsverk
Jolita Johnson
Parents: Martin Johnson III, Ranell Trotterchaude-Johnson Plans: Attend an art school for illustration
Anthony Lloyd
Parent: Jessica Powers Plans: Attend WITC
Parents: Ira and Karen Lloyd Plans: Attend Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Renee Mikula
Parents: Catherine Pool, Travis Mikula and Shasta Andersen Plans: Attend UW-River Falls for
health and human performance and then to UW- La Crosse for physical therapy
Nick Muska
Parents: Todd and Wendy Muska Plans: Attend UW-Superior for legal studies
Congratulations grads! From the following area businesses:
• Peggy’s Place • The Potter’s Shed Gallery, Coffee Shop and Cafe • Shell Lake Arts Center • Shell Lake Chiropractic • Shell Lake Family Dental
Dr. Edward Dunbar • Shell Lake Clinic • Shell Lake Marine • Shell Lake Pharmacy • Shell Lake Public Library • Silver Shears Salon
• Shell Lake Woodcrafters • Washburn County Register • Wild River Advertiser • The Vitality Village • Tracks Bar & Family Dining
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Shell Lake High School Commencement • Friday, May 24, 7 p.m. • Shell Lake High School auditorium
Cody Nielsen
Parents: Aaron and Lorie Nielsen Plans: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for welding
Cody Robinson
Parents: Pat and Krystalynn Robinson Plans: Work in the area
Stephanie Stetler
Parents: Dayna Nielsen, Brian Stetler Plans: Attend UW-Barron County
Katherine Parker
Parents: Monty and Janice Parker Plans: Attend South Dakota State University for animal science and biotechnology
Allison Socha
Seth Quinton
Parents: Angie Quinton, Kevin Wohlford, Patrick Mulligan and Corrine Theisen Plans: Attend UW-Barron County for generals and transfer to a fouryear college for music education
Marissa Spaulding
Parents: Carol Johnson, Donald Socha Plans: Attend UM-Mankato for dental hygiene
Parents: Dave Spaulding, Amanda Anderson Plans: Attend UW-Barron County for sports business management
Jessica Talbert
Austin Williams
Parents: Janet Andresen, Elmer Talbert Plans: Attend WITC-Rice Lake for dental hygiene
April Richter
Parents: Mike Richter, Deb Nebel Plans: Attend UM-Mankato for nursing
Alec Stager
Parents: Jeff Stager, Jenny Woodworth Plans: Attend WITC for auto mechanic
Parents: Cory and Danielle Williams Plans: Attend UW-Barron County for generals, then transfer to a fouryear college
Shell Lake High School Class of 2013 Class officers:
President - Isaac Cusick Vice President - Wyatt Carlson Secretary - Kendra Collier Treasurer - Dani Kuechle
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Sports reporter: Larry Samson Email results to: wcregister@centurytel.net
SPORTS
Shell Lake girls finish second in conference
by Larry Samson Register staff writer FREDERIC — The Shell Lake girls track team finished second at the West Lakeland Conference track meet held Tuesday, May 14, at Frederic. Shell Lake had a score of 151.5. St. Croix Falls finished first with a score of 178.5. The Shell Lake boys team finished in ninth place. The top three finishers at the regional meet that was on Monday, May 20, will advance to the Sectional 1 Meet in Colfax on Thursday, May 23. Among those placing for the girls team at Frederic was Amber Anderson, taking second in the 200-meter dash, and fourth in the 100-meter dash. She placed third in the high jump with a height of 4’ 6”. Other places include Lindsey Martin who finished sixth in the 200-meter dash, fourth in the pole vault and third in the long jump with a distance of 15’ 3.75”. Shania Pokorny finished first in the 400meter dash, third in the 800-meter run and first in the triple jump with a distance of 33’8.5”. Hannah Cassel finished first in the 300-meter hurdles, second in the 100meter hurdle and second in the 400meter dash. Lauren Osborn finished third in the 1,600meter run. Emma Crosby finished fourth in the 3,200Colleen Knoop took third in the meter run. Sheri shot put with a throw of 31’4”. In the Clark finished third discus, she took third with a throw of in the 300-meter hurdles and fourth 94’8”. in the pole vault.
Renee Mikula hands off the baton to Sheri Clark in the third leg of the girls 4x2 relay. The team took first place with a time of 1:58.91. Other members of the team are Amber Anderson and Hana Anderson.
She ain’t heavy, she’s my sister. Shania Pokorny carried her teammate Emma Thomas across the track field after she hurt her knee in the triple jump. For the close-knit track team, they are closer than sisters. – Photos by Larry Samson Shell Lake was very strong in the girls relay. In the 4x100-meter relay Shell Lake finished in sixth place. They were in a solid first place when they dropped the baton in the handoff. On the team were Renee Mikula, Emma Thomas, Martin and Hana Anderson. In the 4x200-meter relay Shell Lake finished in first place. Running for the team were Amber Anderson, Thomas, Clark and Hana Anderson. In the 4x400-meter relay Shell Lake finished in second place behind a strong St. Croix Falls team. Running on the Laker team were Clark, Thomas, Osborn and Pokorny. In the field events Colleen Knoop took second place in the shot put and third place in the discus. Placing for the boys team was Tanner Williams with a first in the 400-meter dash and second in the 800-meter run. AJ Denotter took fifth in the 400-meter dash and Anthony Lloyd took sixth in the 800-meter run. In the field events David Brereton took third in the triple jump with a distance of 37 feet even. In the only relay, 4x400-meter, the team took second place. Team members are Lloyd, Brereton, Denotter and Williams. Hannah Cassel finished second behind Kierstyn Campbell of St. Croix Falls in the 100-meter hurdles. Cassel had a time of 17.62. She came back in the 300-meter hurdles to claim first with a time of 49.84. The Shell Lake girls team took second place in the Lakeland Conference meet held Tuesday, May 14, in Frederic.
Lindsey Martin took fourth place in the pole vault with a jump of 6 feet. This was the first time she competed in this event.
AJ Denotter, in the third leg of the boys 4x4 relay, helped the team earn a second place with a time of 3:50.25. Other members of the team are Anthony Lloyd, David Brereton and Tanner Williams.
2-1 win over Baldwin-Woodville LEFT: The Spooner team converges on the ball in their game with Baldwin-Woodville. Smart plays and defense helped Spooner with their 2-1 win on the Thursday, May 16, game. Shown (L to R): Hannah Stellrecht, Rachel Temple, Maddy Martin, Adriana Shabani and Alex Hotchkiss. The team is 4-1-1 for the season playing in the Middle Border Conference. — Photos by Larry Samson RIGHT: Spooner midfielder Lexi Collins gets the best of the BaldwinWoodville player.
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Sports reporter: Larry Samson Email results to: wcregister@centurytel.net
SPORTS
Shell Lake girls advance in regional softball playoffs
Keagan Blazer starts her slide before the New Auburn second baseman chases the bad throw to second.
Kaylee Kidder is all smiles after the in-the-ballpark home run she had in the playoff game with New Auburn on Thursday, May 16, before the home crowd. The 24-1 win advances the Lakers in the playoffs.
Photos by Larry Samson Jennifer Connell beats the throw on her stand-up double.
Laker boys 2-2 for the week RIGHT: Shell Lake first baseman Isaac Cusick stretches out to get the poorly thrown ball. It was a roller-coaster week for the team. They started out the week with a 12-2 loss to Unity on Monday, May 13. On Tuesday, May 14, they had a 21-3 win over Cameron, and on Thursday, May 16, they beat Northwood 9-1. LEFT: A Turtle Lake player protects himself as he starts to slide into third base and Andrew Dahlstrom goes to put the tag on.
Photos by Larry Samson
RIGHT: Shortstop Tyler Kozial makes a catch in shallow left field. Shell Lake lost 11-0 to Turtle Lake/Clayton on Friday, May 17.
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Sports reporter: Larry Samson Email results to: wcregister@centurytel.net
SPORTS
Track athletes advance to sectionals
WEBSTER — After competing in Webster at the regionals on Monday, May 20, the following Shell Lake athletes will compete in sectionals in Colfax on Thursday, May 23. 4x100 relay: Amber Anderson, Hannah Cassel, Shania Pokorny and Hana Anderson
4x200 relay: Amber Anderson, Emma Thomas, Lindsey Martin and Hana Anderson 4x400 relay: Sharie Clark, Lauren Osborn, Hannah Cassel and Shania Pokorny 4x800 relay: Dakota Robinson, Taylor Rohow, Laci Green and Emma Crosby Hana Anderson, 100-meter dash
Amber Anderson, 200-meter dash Hannah Cassel, 300-meter hurdles Shari Clark, 300-meter hurdles Shania Pokorny, 400-meter dash and triple jump Tanner Williams, 400- and 800-meter dash Emma Crosby, 3,200-meter run
Lindsey Martin, long jump Katie Slater, discus Colleen Knoop, discus and shot put David Brereton, triple jump. - with submitted information
Lakers baseball heading into playoffs by Larry Samson Register staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Lakers baseball team started out the week with a big 21-3 win over Cameron on Tuesday, May 14. This has been a longtime conference rivalry where Shell Lake has been on the losing end more times than not, so this was a special win for the team.
Shell Lake hosted another longtime rival, the Northwood Evergreens, on Thursday, May 16, and came away with a 9-1 win. The Lakers finished out their conference schedule with an 11-0 loss to Turtle Lake/ Clayton. They were trailing 2-0 going into the top of the fourth inning when it fell apart for the Lakers. Sam Livingston got
the loss for the game, giving up 11 runs on seven hits, striking out six and walking seven batters. The Lakers did not help out at the plate as they had one hit. Turtle Lake/Clayton was 5-0 going into the game and will come away with the West Lakeland Conference championship. The Lakers finished out the season 1-6 in conference. The regular season was
shortened up because of the weather and late-snow conditions. Shell Lake will play Birchwood in the first game of the regional playoffs on Thursday, May 23, in a home game. The game will start at 5 p.m. Birchwood is 1-5 in the East Lakeland Conference.
Softball team advances in playoffs by Larry Samson Register staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Lakers had an easy time defeating the New Auburn team 24-1 on Thursday, May 16, in the first round of the softball playoffs. New Auburn was a new team with some of their girls playing
for the first time. The character of a team is how they win or lose; the New Auburn team played the game with character. Shell Lake finished the regular season in third place in the West Lakeland Conference behind the undefeated Grantsburg and Turtle Lake/Clayton teams.
They were 12-4 overall. Shell Lake is the second seed in the regional and will play Gilman on Thursday, May 23, if they won their game with Bruce on Tuesday, May 21. Shell Lake will host the first game of the sectionals on Tuesday, May 28, at 5 p.m.
That game will be between the two northern regional champions. The final game will be played at McDonnell Central in Chippewa Falls on Thursday, May 30.
Spooner 11-3 over Hayward in playoffs LEFT: Ally Roberts holds her home run ball, which was returned to her after the game. It was her second out-of-the-park home run in as many games. The home run helped spark an 11-3 win over Spooner’s conference rival, Hayward, on Thursday, May 16. RIGHT: Steph Henk slides safely in to second on a steal. This was her second steal for the game. She was three for four at the plate.
Photos by Larry Samson
Sara Dettle was in fine form as she pitched seven innings, giving up four runs on four hits and walking three batters.
The Spooner girls softball team rallies together between innings to stop any Hayward comeback in the top of the sixth inning. They faced four batters, stranding one runner before retiring the side.
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DISPATCH
RAILS
Spooner Middle School students perform in talent show
Savannah Prochnow and Christopher Gale waere pleased with their vocal duet.
Barely seen above the music stand, fifth-grader Jordan Schafer had the courage to get up in front of her schoolmates and sing. From the response she got, people will be seeing and hearing a lot from her.
Photos by Larry Samson
Spooner Middle School student Alicia Okafor sang “Rolling In the Deep” by Adele in the talent show as part of the Spooner Middle School Spring Fling held Thursday, May 16.
Tansy Pocernich is shown with her new creation, a pink and not-so-scary monster puppet. The moral of the short presentation was that it is more important to be helpful and a friend than to be scary, and to just be yourself. Teacher and mentor Dan Rosenbush received the Lovewell Award. The award was presented by student council members Tansy Pocernich and Abigail Melton. The award will be presented each year to a teacher who makes a difference in the education of the students in Spooner Middle School.
Spooner NHS Chapter inducts new members, installs officers SPOONER — The 21st-annual Spooner High School National Honor Society Banquet was held Saturday, May 11, at the Heartwood Conference Center in Trego. At the banquet, current NHS members were recognized, newly selected members from the junior and senior classes were formally inducted, and next year’s chapter officers were installed. State Rep. Nick Milroy served as the guest speaker for the event. The National Honor Society exists to recognize those students who consistently display outstanding scholarship, leadership, character and service both in and out of school. Students are selected for membership by a five-member, principal-appointed faculty council. “The Spooner chapter is essentially a service organization; its largest project is a tutoring program within the school,” said the group’s advisor, Bob Thornley. Officers for 2013 are Victoria Boss, president; Ethan Gormong, vice president; Abby Rankila, secretary/treasurer; and Hannah Stellrecht, historian. New officers are Brooke Schumacher, president; Caitlin Fielding, vice president; Kayla Chastek, secretary/treasurer; and Sarah Dettle, historian. Gormong and Ellen Reidt were honored as this year’s outstanding senior NHS members. — from SASD
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Senior National Honor Society members at Spooner High School are back row (L to R): Paige Nemec, Rachel Temple, Dakota Cahill, Ethan Gormong, Eric Bitney, Brady Schafer, Hannah Stellrecht and Ellen Reidt. Front: Dana Kampa, Abby Rankila, Brianna Christman, Chelsea Kilmer, Gina Graham, Maddy Martin, Allie Hodgkins, Clare Ringlien, Audi Griffith, Tori Boss and Hannah Berkesch. Not pictured: Michael Place. — Photos submitted
Junior National Honor Society Members at Spooner are back row (L to R): Paige Osterhues, Alexandria Hotchkiss, Drew Miller, Gavin Anderson, Rich Quinton, Hannah Kaefer and Julie Trcka. Front: Taylor Johnson, Brooke Schumacher, Caitlin Fielding, Kayla Chastek, Sarah Dettle and Mariah Schultz.
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AREA CHURCHES Alliance
Episcopal
53 3rd St., Shell Lake 715-468-2734 Rev. John Sahlstrom, Rev. John Hendry Youth Director Ryan Hunziker, Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m., Nursery Provided; Faith & Friends, K - 6th grades, Wednesdays 3:15 - 5 p.m.; Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades, Wednesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Corner of Elm and Summit St., Spooner 715-635-8475 Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Lake Park Alliance
Baptist
Northwoods Baptist
W6268 Cranberry Dr., Shell Lake; 1 mile north of CTH B on U.S. 253 Pastor Adam Dunshee 715-468-2177 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday service: 6 p.m. Wednesday service: 7 p.m.
Spooner Baptist
W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor Darrel Flaming 715-635-2277 spoonerbaptist.com Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.
St. Alban’s
Full Gospel Shell Lake Full Gospel
293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday School & Adult Education Classes: 9 a.m. Celebration worship 9 & 10:30 a.m.; KFC (Kids For Christ) during Service; UTurn Student Ministries 6 p.m.; Tuesdays: Compassion Connection (Men only) 7 p.m.; Wednesdays: Compassion Connection (Women only) 7 p.m.; Thursdays: Compassion Connection (Coed meetings) 7 p.m.;
Lutheran
Barronett Lutheran 776 Prospect Ave., Barronett Pastor Todd Ahneman 715-671-3197 (cell) Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. The Spirit Connection Youth Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic
100 N. Second St., Shell Lake Father Edwin Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.
St. Catherine’s Catholic
CTH D, Sarona Father Edwin Anderson 715-468-7850 Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
409 N. Summit St., Spooner Father Edwin Anderson 715-635-3105 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.
(WELS) Hwy. 70 at Hwy. 53, Spooner Pastor Gene E. Jahnke 715-635-7672, Home: 715-354-7787 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class: 10:45 a.m.
Faith Lutheran
(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 63 W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday Worship 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays
Long Lake Lutheran Church
W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom Worship Service & Sunday School 9 a.m.
803 Second St., Shell Lake 715-468-7718 shelllakesalem lutheran.org Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m..
Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran
20805 CTH H, Barronett 715-468-4403 Pastor Al Bedard Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Family Worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship follows worship Holy Communion first Sunday of the month Midweek Studies Mondays 2 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran
1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastor Russ Leeper 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.
Methodist
United Methodist
135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School during worship time; webcast livestream.com/ slumc
Sarona Methodist
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
Catholic
St. Francis de Sales
Salem Lutheran, ELCA
Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday Worship 9 a.m.
Wesleyan
Spooner Wesleyan
Hwy. 70 W, Spooner 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.
Other
Cornerstone Christian
Pastor Tom Kelby 106 Balsam St., Spooner 715-635-9222 cornerstonechurch spooner.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.; Wed. Prayer: 6:30 p.m. Youth Group Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Team Kid, 4 yrs. - 6th grade, Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Trego Community Church
Pastor John Iaffaldano W5635 Park St. Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-8402 Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; 6:30-8 p.m. AWANA Sept. - April. Sunday School 9:15 a.m., all ages. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
United Methodist
312 Elm St., Spooner 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.
Lakeview United Methodist Williams Road, Hertel 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Bishop Patrick F. Roper 715-719-0124 644 S. 6th Street, Barron 715-537-3679 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m., Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m., Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.
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.
D
uring World War II, a young boy was sent from England to the United States for safety. While crossing the ocean, a torpedo hit the ship he was on and he was thrown into the water. A rescue boat came and lifted him out of the water. As they lifted him to safety, his first question was not “Why?” It was “Which way is America?” What an important lesson. All of us have dreams that someone has torpedoed. We have all experienced the feelings of being “lost at sea” at one time or another. When events such as these occur, we have a choice. We can look back in bitterness or look ahead in anticipation. With God, no one or nothing is hopeless. During a difficult time in his life, the Apostle Paul said, “We get knocked down.” He quickly added, “But we get up again and again and keep going!” Our faith in God will increase during the storms of life if we look to him for his help and strength. The events of life that would overwhelm us will be replaced by “the God of all comfort” who will wrap us gently in his arms.
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Glitz, laughter and dancing Ninth-annual SLAC Evening with the Stars Gala by Danielle Moe Register staff writer SHELL LAKE — The ninth-annual Evening with the Stars Gala held on Saturday, May 18, filled the Shell Lake Arts Center with glitz, laughter and dancing. The event pulled people from across the area together for a night of celebration in support of the arts programs supported by SLAC. For over 46 years, SLAC has had a significant role in arts in the northwestern Wisconsin community by providing educational and enrichment opportunities through summer camps, workshops, concerts, graduate classes for music and art teachers, and support for area schools. Gala guests enjoyed plentiful platters of hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, dessert and beverages. Silent auction items were also featured along with items donated by local artists and businesses. “I thought it is very nicely decorated,” commented Ruth Kruger. “The food is exquisite and the music is great, and I thought there was a nice variety of raffle prizes,” said Kruger in appreciation of the efforts by SLAC. The live music in the outdoor German Bier Garten included musical selections from the RemmiDemmi polka band, and local rock band Stormy Monday. Musicians of the RemmiDemmi polka band are actually college students that attend UW-Eau Claire and a majority are SLAC alumni. In the Starlight Lounge, the Shell Lake Arts Center faculty big band wowed the crowd with numerous rhythmic tunes that got people up and dancing. “We’re loving it. We love swing dancing and it’s for a good cause,” said Gala attendee Dave Wilson. Wilson and his wife, Sonja, came to the event with 10 other friends from Rice Lake. “Our kids have played in the summer band festivals,” said Wilson, smiling. Other entertainment that evening included renditions from Roxy Cruz, Kurt Kunkel and the rock band Home Grown
Enjoying the Shell Lake Arts Centers Evening with the Stars Gala and each others’ company were (L to R): Andrew Savas, Billie Aderman, Pam Savas and Phil Holman. — Photos by Danielle Moe unless otherwise noted Tomatoes. Members of these groups are also SLAC alumni, or area band directors that have sent students to some of the programs that SLAC offers. Laughter bubbled out of the crowd and the contestants of the Heads or Tails game as they were shown how to participate. “Now if you want heads, place your hands on your head,” said Roxanne Stouffer, indicating to Steve Lewis to place his hands on his head. “If you want tails,” said Stouffer, smiling at Lewis who placed his hands on his bottom, causing laughter to peal through the room. In the end, Dena Kunkle jumped up and down in her excitement over being the lucky winner of the Heads or Tails game and the pendant created by Savas Designers and Jewelers. “It’s cool that people keep coming back to support the mission of the arts center,” observed Tamara Smith, chair of the Gala committee. For more information on about the programs available, call the Shell Lake Arts Center office at 715-468-2414.
Dena Kunkle jumps in joy at winning the Heads or Tails game and the necklace created by Andrew Savas. — Photo by Tamara Smith
Dena Kunkle, left, and Gina Lewis play the Heads or Tails game at the Gala. — Photo by Tamara Smith
JoAnne Olson and Jan Loverude of Shell Lake peruse the silent auction items at the Gala held Saturday, May 18.
Dave and Sonja Wilson (R) dance to the Shell Lake Arts Center faculty big band’s swing tunes.
Liz and Tim Gormley of Cadott dance to the RemmiDemmi polka band.
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Barronett by Judy Pieper Yea spring! This is why we survive the winter. We know that the trees will have green leaves again, the flowers will bloom, the birds will come back. Life is good. Barronett Lutheran has two new members — Kirsten and Kylie Hohweiler, daughters of Dan and Julie Hohweiler, were baptized during the worship service on Sunday morning. Sponsors were Brenda Hohweiler and Candace Jenkins. We are very happy to welcome our two newest members to our church. Curt and Mary Kay Hefty, who had been visiting in the area for a week, flew back to Anchorage last Thursday evening. Curt called and let us know that when they landed it was pouring rain. The temperature dropped steadily and the rain turned into snow. By the time it quit, they had about 3 inches and there was over 7 inches farther up the hill. On the 17th of May! Even for Anchorage that has to be a record. They should have stayed here one more week. Ed and Charlie Hefty, Sue Meter, Rachel Seffrood and Jim Copus drove up from southern Wisconsin to visit with Curt and Mary Kay on Wednesday. They all met at the Rolling Oaks in Barron for lunch, then the southerners headed back home. Jake and Rachel Gullickson’s daughter, Ellen Kay Matson, sent me the most beautiful Hardanger embroidered
table linens. She said that they were her mother’s and that she had them packed away to keep them new looking. And, she said that she hoped I would put them to use. Trust me, I will. It was so nice of Ellen Kay to send them to me, and I will make sure that everyone knows where they came from. I went to watch the Cumberland Islanders/Bloomer baseball game on Sunday afternoon. It was pretty exciting, tied at 3 to 3 at the end of the ninth inning. Bloomer won by one run in the 10th. It was a perfect day to watch the game, warm but with enough of a breeze blowing that the spectators were comfortable. Watching the Islanders play is a lot more exciting than watching baseball on television. I’m not sure where they will be playing next week, but I’m going to find out so that I can go and cheer them on again. Go team! The spaghetti supper at Barronett Community Center last Friday evening was great. The civic club is lucky to have some really good cooks among its members. Jim Trolinger is up from the Madison area, so we invited him along and he really enjoyed it, too. We had a chance to visit with quite a few friends, tried to win some fishing gear by playing dice, and thoroughly enjoyed the meal and dessert. Pat Olson, Duane and I went to Madison on Saturday to
attend a wedding of a cousin’s daughter. We had a very nice time visiting with lots of relatives. The wedding was held at Black Hawk Country Club, which is located on the highest point in Shore View and has a beautiful view of Lake Mendota. The day was perfect for an outdoor wedding, the bride was beautiful, the groom was handsome, and we wish them many years of wedded bliss. Do you know that Debbie just celebrated her sixth anniversary at the Red Brick on May 16? Where does the time go? It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long ago that she opened it up. Her birthday is coming up this month too, on May 29. Be sure to drop by to wish her a happy birthday. Anitia Lehmann hosted a birthday party for Don at the hunting shack on Saturday. Their son, Randy, flew in from Oregon just for the day so that he could attend the party. There were lots of other friends and relatives there too, wishing Don a happy birthday and enjoying the food and birthday cake. Everyone, especially Don, had a very good time. I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Hope you enjoy the three-day weekend coming up. See you next time.
Washburn County court news Ryan J. Baade, Minong, throw/discharge bodily fluid at public safety worker, $268.00, state prison, costs, extended supervision; disorderly conduct, $243.00, local jail, costs; resisting or obstructing an officer, local jail, $243.00. Eric E. Hamer, Shell Lake, operating without valid license, no amount given, twice. Sundance Johnson, Spooner, operating without valid license, $299.00. Joshua T. Mellen, Shell Lake, possess drug paraphernalia, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld. Robert E. Miller, Birchwood, theft, $263.50. Trevor W. Nichols, Spooner, retail theft, $299.00, other sentence. Travis L. Robbins, Spooner, battery, $500.00; disorderly conduct, $243.00, local jail, costs; resisting or obstructing an officer, $163.00, probation, sent. withheld. Jo Ann Stevens, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $263.50. Sandra A. Ammentorp, Faribault, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Ryan L. Bakken, Ashland, speeding, $175.30. Jeremy R. Beecroft, Spooner, nonregistration of other vehicle, $263.50. Charles A. Belille, Hayward, speeding, $200.50. Jason P. Betchkal, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Tyler D. Boley, Duluth, Minn., failure to slow vehicle for passing emergency vehicle, $263.50.
Marriage licenses Shawn M. Smith, Spooner, and Sabrina M. St. John, Spooner. Michael L. Calaman, Spooner, and Alanna M. Pahos, Spooner.
Robyn D. Braun, Shell Lake, issue worthless check(s), $308.50, restitution. Katherine K. Brownson, Florence, speeding, $200.50. Lana J. Campbell, Hayward, speeding, $200.50. Patrice I. Cheselski, South Range, issue worthless check(s), $738.89, restitution. Randy T. Clark, Spooner, speeding, $200.50. James M. Cowen, Superior, speeding, $175.30. Gwendolyn J. Crotteau, Mikana, possess drug paraphernalia, $263.50. Timothy E. Davis, Trego, speedometer violations, $200.50. Robert F. DeNasha, Couderay, speeding, $175.30. James K. Eckman, Birchwood, speeding, $200.50. David L. Ferguson, Spooner, speeding, $200.50. William J. Flamang, Gordon, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50. Ronald E. Flesvig, Duluth, Minn., speeding, $250.90. John W. Francis, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Keith T. Gillis, Spooner, operating without valid license, $200.50; nonregistration of other vehicle, $263.50; failure of operator to notify police of accident, $515.50. Tyler L. Gramberg, Shell Lake, disorderly conduct, $263.50. Jacob R. Jana, Springbrook, speeding, $250.90. Anthony L. Jost, Cushing, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Jared D. Kidder, Shell Lake, nonregistration of other vehicle, $263.50. Cassandra L. Lemke, Minong, issue worthless check(s), $457.50, restitution. Peter J. Malischke, Spooner, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. James J. McDowall, Spooner, speeding, $200.50. Ryan W. McKinney, Spooner, speeding $175.30.
Deborah S. Mikula, Stone Lake, issue worthless check(s), $295.55, restitution. Maggie A. Niedert, Hayward, issue worthless check(s), $387.89, restitution. Hadyn M. Norris, Madison, speeding, $225.70. Douglas R. Olson, Spooner, speeding, $175.30. Courtney M. Otlo, South Range, issue worthless check(s), $310.50, restitution. Joshua J. Paffel, Stone Lake, speeding, $175.30. Timothy J. Palosaari, Chassell, Mich., speeding, $200.50. Benjamin J. Paul, Spooner, operating motor vehicle by permittee without instructor, $200.50. Joseph H. Paul, Birchwood, speeding, $200.50. Amy E. Quinn, Rice Lake, speeding, $200.50. Nadia M. Richards, Danbury, speeding, $225.70. Ronald O. Ruprecht, Stone Lake, allowing dogs to bark, $169.00. Anthony E. Scalzo, Spooner, speeding, $200.50. Levi T. Schatz, Mound, Minn., speedometer violations, $200.50. Betty J. Scott, Stone Lake, speeding, $200.50. Ashley M. Smith, Spooner, dog owner failure to pay license tax, $187.90, five times; allow cattle to run at large, $200.50. Lisa L. Stariha, Shell Lake, speeding, $225.70. George D. Steinmetz, Minong, issue worthless check(s), $528.50, restitution. Robert J. Stoklen, Sarona, operating without valid license, $200.50. Timothy A. Tougas, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30. Timothy J. Walsh, St. Francis, Minn., operating all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle without valid registration, $200.50. Terry L. Wissink, Chisago City, Minn., speeding, $175.30.
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Dewey Country
by Pauline Lawrence
The dust is a flyin’ with farmers in their fields working them up and planting. We’re lucky to get a nice rain leaving one-half inch behind. Next for the farmers is haying. Gosh we’ve had some hot weather! Let’s hope we don’t have a repeat of last year and have those droughts. May 23, a very happy birthday to Howard Potter as he enjoys his special day with lots more to come. Happy birthday wishes go out to Don Grunnes on his special day, May 24, with lots more to come. Happy birthday to Bess Smith on her special day, May 25. A very happy anniversary to Andrew and Kate Melton on May 25 with lots more to come. May 26, birthday wishes to Norma LaVeau way down in Tennessee. Have a great day, Norma. Happy anniversary wishes go out to Dean and Nancy Bergquist on May 27. This makes 35 years together. Have a wonderful day. Happy birthday to Buzz LaPorte on May 28 with lots more to come. Happy anniversary to Jeremy and Brenda Monson as they enjoy their special day May 28 with lots more to come. Happy birthday May 29 to Judy Cornelison as she enjoys that special day with lots more to come. Last week Roger Hopke called me. He wanted to talk to some of the relatives of J. Truman Smith. So I gave him some numbers. Roger and Joy will be married 48 years in September. They have a son and a daughter. Roger retired at 62 from 3M where he worked in accounting. Roger was raised in Dewey Country and graduated from Shell Lake High School in 1957. It was really nice to talk to Roger. Give me a call when you have more news. Oh my, gas took a 40-cent increase in price this past week. The reason, well, Minnesota and North Dakota and among other states have their own refineries, and they
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had to shut down every refinery at the same time to go over their equipment Personally I feel it was a scam to raise prices for gas. Yah know I have a Packer lawn. Yes, those yellow dandelions are so pretty on my lawn and that green grass, makes it for Packer land. I wonder if I called the Packers to play on my lawn if they would do it? Friday evening found Ginny Schnell at her mom’s, Diane Hulleman’s. The two girls have the exact same cupboards, and they got those two cupboards in shape. Diane made hers black and I don’t know if Ginny got around to painting hers yet. Diane says these are antiques and each had a flour bin, three drawers and two doors and three double doors. Quite a project. Both ladies love antiques. Sunday was Heritage Sunday at Lakeview Methodist Church. People who are over 80 were honored. Marv and Gladys Knoop and Pat Israel were honored. Oh my! I woke up with something howlin’ in my house this past week. When I got awake they were a howlin’ so I came out and here Rammy and Rory were just a howlin’! This was 3 a.m.! All I could do was cover my ears and try to make them quit. Well that little Rammy starts it and Rory chimes in. It’s OK for a little while, but in the middle of the night? They do it two to three times a day, and I found out the best way to have them stop was to get in a howlin’. Talking with Bernard Redding on Sunday he tells me this wife is about the same. He says he has to go for another chemo this week. Jim Toll picks up Bernard and they go to the wellness doctor in Spooner. Bernard says it helps him, which is great to hear. Bernard was down to see his honey on Saturday. Sunday both of Bernard’s daughters, Dawn Kane and Robyn Major, were at his house. Please keep Sandy and Bernard is your special thoughts and prayers. Little Noah Lauterbach was out at his grandma’s, Ma-
rie’s, and he wanted to go fishin’. I believe Mike took both Noah and Buddy fishin’. The Quam boys have been very busy planting corn and alfalfa, which is a great job done. Talking with Gretchen Best she tell us Mother’s Day they were over at Gretchen’s brother’s, Mike Strege’s, who made lots of good meats on the grill and the rest enjoyed potluck. Loretta VanSelus took in the Shell Lake Junior High pops concert on Monday, May 13. Her granddaughter, Megan, played in the band. Penny and Jeff Ladd, Rem, Ry, and Ree went to Green Bay Friday night, staying over to run in the 5K race on Saturday. Penny, Rem and Ry did the 3.1 miles and they all agreed it was great fun. The race came about by the physical education teacher at Cameron. Lots of junior high students participated. He put on the race to get the Cameron kids moving. May 24 is the last day for seniors at Cameron. Marv and Gladys Knoop and Steve and Jody Knoop flew out to Arizona for a few days’ break. They visited Garrett, Ashley and baby. Marv says they got to see the Grand Canyon. The left last Thursday and were home Sunday. We had a good rainstorm Sunday night, leaving lots of rain behind, that’s great for the farmers crops. Monday morning, well, 15 weeks have now gone by and it’s off to Jennie-O’s and their fateful journey. Yes, so Richy’s turkeys were loaded and off to market. Saturday, Mike and Patti Ward and grandson were at Garry and Beth Crosby’s, along with Shorty and Melissa Crosby and Tyler and Katie Ann for dinner. In the afternoon, Tom and Sunshine Crosby, Isaac, Josie and Alycia were at Beth’s enjoying strawberry shortcake. Beth says her sons are very busy trying to get the crops in. Scatter sunshine. Have a great week!
by Marian Furchtenicht
It’s been just a beautiful week. Tractors were just ahumming. Lots of crops got planted finally. It’s hard to believe just two weeks prior we had 6-8 inches of snow. Trees have leafed out and things are just a-blooming more each day. With the heat and rain, yard grass really grew. I mowed my lawn for the first time on Sunday. The woods are full of little spring flowers. Folks have had fresh asparagus and rhubarb. It’s my favorite time of the year. School is coming to its end for another year with graduations in Shell Lake and Spooner on Friday night. Shell Lake’s motto is “Enjoy the little things,” which is a good one, and their flower is the beautiful yellow lily. Gina Lewis did her yearly gesture of taking the Shell Lake honor students out to eat, which is so nice of her. There were seven, including Casey Furchtenicht, that joined her for a great meal at Lehmann’s in Rice Lake on Wednesday evening. The Ripley Lake Trekkers American Cancer Society benefit garage sale at Sarona Town Hall on the weekend was a huge success and they say thanks to everyone who helped make it so. Don’t forget the Relay For Life at the Shell Lake High School on Friday, May 31. Opening ceremony is at 6 p.m. This past week the big news was the big fire up in Bayfield and Douglas County that took almost 9,000 acres with 47 structures lost including 17 homes. I wondered about my late aunt and uncle’s old log house in Barnes that I visited many times. The last time, in the late 1990s when I took my mom to visit her late nephew, Jack Correll, who was there then. My aunt, Iva Hall Correll, was a schoolteacher and took in foster children and had many hunters stay at deer season. Now just memories. Gayle Marker, Shell Lake, passing this week is deeply mourned by a large circle of friends and relatives among
whom she was beloved and respected. Her funeral was Monday at the United Methodist Church in Shell Lake. Sympathy to her family. Sympathy is extended to the family of 79-year-old Bob Conners, Shell Lake. At one time he farmed in West Sarona, across from the landfill on the old Jones place. He was a man of many passions, artwork, riding saddle broncos, collecting antiques, a military man who served in the Korean War. A private service was held for him. Well-known Phyllis Hendricks, 76, of Stone Lake’s BarH-Ranch, will be dearly missed. She passed away May 13 after a bout with cancer. Her services were held Saturday in Stone Lake. I went to Spooner High School with her Mikula sister. Sympathy is extended. Gloria Frey had tea with me on Tuesday and brought me a plant for belated birthday. Says her orchid cactus plant is just beautiful and has 35 big blooms on it and more buds Son Rocky and Elaine brought down six loads of cut and split wood for me. He cleaned up an edge of a field and wanted to get it out of the way so he could farm it. They must think I’m going to live a couple yet anyway. So nice of them. Mary Krantz visited me a couple of times this week. She likes to come out and watch the birds and the waterfowl on the pond. We attended the Spooner Class of 1950 class luncheon held at Lakeview on Wednesday with only a dozen attending this time. I enjoyed the Squeezebox at Cheska Opera last Friday night. The old button boxes are almost a thing of the past. It was a nice program in memory of Bill Appleyard of Rice Lake. I checked out the new Gordie’s store in Rice Lake and it will take a while to find things. It is really nice. Then I
went to Aldi’s and they changed it all around in there. Now one has to look around. Can’t just run in and get what one needs quick. I find old people like me don’t like change. Nancy Furchtenicht, along with daughter-in-law, Jessie, and her daughter, Jillian, and Sue Weathers went to their sister, Mary Gustafson’s, in Onalaska to a shower for Mary’s son, Brandon’s, bride to be on Saturday. Ralph and Arlene VanMeters went down also for their new granddaughter-in-law-to-be’s shower. Folks have been getting out to the cemeteries. Janet Zimmerman has been busy shaping up in Sarona for the Memorial Day weekend. They always have it looking so good. Wayne Schlapper, Stevens Point, spent Saturday at his mom’s and tilled up both her gardens so she got some of her garden in. Sunday Mavis and her sister, Joyce Wade, Spooner, went to Amery to Cricket’s for dancing. Saturday, May 25, there will be music by Detour at the Backwoods Saloon. Happy birthday wishes this week to Chuck Hofmann, Carol Leischer, Jerry Ullom, Elsie Bouchard and Marvin Schaefer, May 24; Paul Furchtenicht, Aaron Studt and Linda Christianson, May 25; Linda Austin, Pat Hellzen, Pat Hubin and Norma LeVeau, May 26; Sam West, Gary Zaloudek, Austin Gagner and LouAnne Vonderhied, May 27; Glen and Connie Idland, Tyler LaVeau, Mikayla Smith and Archer Shultz, May 28; and Andrew Doanes, May 29. Anniversary wishes to Jeff and Richelle Hanson, May 25; Mert and Peggy Zillmer and Glen and Connie Idland, May 26; Steve and Sherri Schmidt, May 27; Bill and Val Smith, and Nathan and Heidi Odden, May 29. Happy graduation. Good luck seniors.
Spooner FFA looking back and forward
Earning their Chapter Degrees were Timothy Ritchie, Kierra Bartle, Abby Zehm and Rylee Nelson. The Chapter Degree is given to those students who have continued their FFA activities pass the Greenhand Degree.
Earning their Greenhand Degree were Cheyenne Nowaczyk, Jessica Colbert, Genna Peterson, Ben Nelson, Kayla Hickman, Abby Dubek and Aaron McNitt. The Greenhand Degree is awarded to a first- or secondyear FFA member. — Photos by Larry Samson Spooner FFA Vice President Abby Zehm presented Dan Rosenbush with an Honorary Chapter Degree. The honorary membership was awarded for his work and support of the Spooner FFA Chapter.
The 2013-14 Spooner FFA officers were announced at the FFA banquet held at Tracks on Wednesday, May 15. Shown (L to R) are: Abby Zehm, president; Kierra Bartle, vice president; Rylee Nelson, secretary; Genna Peterson, treasurer; Kayla Hickman, reporter; Abby Dubek, sentinel; and Timothy Ritchie, returning parliamentarian.
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NOTICES/EMPLOYMENT ADS/GARAGE SALES
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GARAGE SALE
Fri., May 24, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat., May 25, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun., May 26, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Strollers; cribs; car seats; swings; toys; clothes infant adult; furniture; household; bikes; beer sign sets.
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Friday, May 24 3-8 p.m.
MULTIFAMILY GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 25
(1/4 mile north of Shell Lake, on Hwy. 63)
All items sold by donation.
Friday, May 24, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 8 a.m.-?
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YARD SALE
interested in participating, please contact Northwind Book & Fiber at 715-6356811. — from NWBF N3379 Midway Road
BENEFIT SALE
Kids goodies galore; girls size 4-6/ 7 several families; boys 7-12; men’s L-XL name-brand/athletic; ladies/juniors M-XL; books; and 584367 40rp tons of misc.
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Toys; housewares; clothing; crib; changing table; sport memorabilia; lots of misc.
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ELLWOOD BEACH ROAD MULTIPLE GARAGE SALES Friday, May 24, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sat., May 25, 8 a.m.-noon
3 Sales - 1 Road! House Numbers 224, 308 & 312!
GARAGE SALE
NEIGHBORHOOD SALES
A pole barn full of a complete household! Tons of living-room furniture; wicker chair; patio chairs; china cabinet; glassware; set of dishes; pictures & frames; linens; young men’s & women’s clothing; games; baby crib; gardening supplies; kitchen and deco items. Cash Only! 584332 40rp
9 a.m. to ? Twin bed; dresser; bikes; boat/ dock ladders; orbital waxer; guy stuff; household & misc.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids clothes; furniture; objets d’art and other fun stuff.
STATE OF WISCONSIN Town of Barronett Washburn County Pursuant to s. 70.45, Wis. stats., the Town of Barronett assessment roll for the year 2013 assessment will be open for examination on the 6th day of June, 2013, at the Barronett Town Hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Road from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Instructional material about the assessment, how to file an objection and board of review procedures under Wisconsin law will be available at that time. Notice is hereby given this 20th day of May, 2013. Patricia A. Parker 584361 40-41r WNAXLP Town Clerk
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Friday & Saturday, May 24 & 25
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LICENSE APPLICATION
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Dale Scheps, President of Country Pride Co-op, d/b/a Shell Lake Convenience Store, herewith apply for Class “A liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2014, on the following described premises to wit: One-story building located at 331 Highway 63, in the City of Shell Lake, Wis. 584380 40r WNAXLP Dale Scheps Application filed this 11th day of May, 2013.
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, John O. Dahlstrom, President, Dahlstroms Inc., d/b/a Dahlstroms Lakeside Market, herewith apply for a Class “A” liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2014, on the following described premises to wit: One-story building located at 37 5th Ave., in the City of Shell Lake, Wis. 584381 40r John O. Dahlstrom WNAXLP Application filed this 17th day of May, 2013.
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Neeraj Rai, President, Vishav Hotels, Inc., d/b/a American Best Inns & Suites, herewith apply for a Class “B” liquor and fermented malt beverage license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2014, on the following described premises to wit: twostory building located at 315 Highway 63 in the City of Shell Lake, WI. 584378 40r WNAXLP Neeraj Rai Application filed this 17th day of May, 2013.
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Peggy Crawford, President, Whalen & Crawford, Inc., trade name Peggy’s Place, herewith apply for a Class “B” liquor and fermented malt beverage license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2014, on the following described premises to wit: Twostory building, located at 36 Fifth Avenue (first floor, basement and exterior walk-in cooler), in the City of Shell Lake, WI. Peggy Crawford Application filed this 17th day of May, 2013. 584385 40r WNAXLP
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NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK
HEARING NOTICE REZONING REQUEST AND REQUEST TO AMEND LAND USE SECTION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CITY OF SHELL LAKE Tim Brabec, agent for Washburn County Historical Society, 102 2nd Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, requests to rezone Lot 9, Block 7, Original Plat, (110 2nd Ave.), from the current Single-Family Residential (R-1) to General Commercial (C-1). The purpose of the rezoning is to utilize this parcel for museum purposes. Zoning Ordinance: Sec. 13-1-182. The Washburn County Historical Society also requests the Land Use Section of the City of Shell Lake Comprehensive Plan be amended to show their property as commercial. A public hearing will be held on these matters Monday, June 3, 2013, at 5 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Clint R. Stariha, Zoning Administrator 584434 40-41r WNAXLP
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STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, John T. Olson, trade name Lakeview Bar & Grill, herewith apply for a Class “B” liquor and fermented malt beverage license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2014, on the following described premises to wit: Twostory building and beer garden upper balcony and southeast area from east dining room door to south corner, located at 5 5th Avenue, in the City of Shell Lake, Wis. John T. Olson Application filed this 8th day of May, 2013. 584384 40r WNAXLP
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STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE
To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake:
I, Michael Macone, President, Spooner Creek Designs, Inc., trade name The Potter’s Shed, herewith apply for a Class “B” fermented malt beverage license and a Class “C” wine license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wisconsin Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2014, on the following described premises to wit: One-story building and 20’ x 80’ beer garden/patio area located at 250 Industrial Blvd., in the City of Shell Lake, Wis. 584386 40r Michael J. Macone WNAXLP
Application filed this 6th day of May, 2013.
(May 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WARREN E. WINTON DOD: January 18, 2013 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 13-PR-16 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth February 19, 1920, and date of death January 18, 2013, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 108 Donovan Cove Road, Shell Lake, WI 54871. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 29, 2013. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, P.O. Box 316, Shell Lake, Wis. Marilynn E. Benson Probate Registrar May 6, 2013 McNamee Law Office, Ltd. P.O. Box 116 Boscobel, WI 53805 608-375-2828 Bar Number: 1008770 583598 WNAXLP
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STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Terry W. Johnson, trade name Through The Woods Café, herewith apply for a Class “B” fermented malt beverage license and Class “C” wine license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2014, on the following described premises to wit: Onestory building, located at 403 Highway 63 in the City of Shell Lake, Wis. 584387 40r Terry W. Johnson WNAXLP Application filed this 20th day of May, 2013. (May 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROGER V. DESROSIERS DOD: 10/14/2007 Order and Notice for Hearing on Petition for Final Judgment (Formal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 13 A petition for final judgment was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth May 28, 1944, and date of death October 14, 2007, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N11369 Bald Eagle Drive, Trego, WI 54888. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition will be heard at the Washburn County Courthouse, before The Hon. Eugene D. Harrington, Court Official, on May 24, 2013, at 11 a.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. The names or addresses of the following interested persons (if any) are not known or reasonably ascertainable: Carl Desrosiers. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715468-4677 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transporation. BY THE COURT: The Honorable Eugene D. Harrington Circuit Court Judge April 25, 2013 Roseanne Olsen, Personal Representative 125 Kusilek Street River Falls, WI 54022 715-821-6741 582888 WNAXLP
HEARING NOTICE VARIANCE REQUEST & INTERPRETATION OF USE CITY OF SHELL LAKE
Tim Brabec, agent for Washburn County Historical Society, 102 2nd Avenue, Shell Lake, WI, requests a variance for Lot 9, Block 7, Original Plat, (110 2nd Ave.), city of Shell Lake, to construct a building that would require a reduced rear yard setback. Zoning Classification: Single-Family Residential (R-1) with a pending request for rezoning to General Commercial (C1). Zoning Ordinance Sec. 13-1-28(c)(3)c. The Washburn County Historical Society also requests an interpretation under Sec. 13-1-28(11) that a museum is of the same general character of those listed or incidental to uses which will not be detrimental to the character of the commercial district. A public hearing will be held on these matters Monday, June 3, 2013, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall. 584433 40-41r WNAXLP Clint R. Stariha, Zoning Administrator
Dietary Aide Openings 2 Part-Time Positions Mornings and Evenings 12 Hours Biweekly 27 Hours Biweekly Apply In Person:
Terraceview Living Center, Inc. 802 E County Hwy. B , Shell Lake, WI 54871 715/468-7292 Ext. 29
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SPOONER — Northwind Book & Fiber, downtown Spooner, is planning a Local Author Book Fair for Saturday, July 6, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The store is celebrating its 20th year and as part of this summer’s activities wants to celebrate local talent. If you are a published author in this region and are
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SPOONER — The Washburn County Land and Water Conservation Department will host an Aquatic Invasive Species monitoring workshop on Saturday, June 1, at the Spooner Ag Research Center from 9 a.m.-noon. The training and resource materials provided in the workshop will help volunteers identify invasives such as eurasian water milfoil, curly-leaf pondweed, zebra mussels and among others, rusty crayfish. The training will also provide instructions on how to organize an effective monitoring team, where and when to look for invasives, and what to do if suspect that you have found an invasive plant or animal. Hands-on species identification will also take place.
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The Classifieds
EACH INSERTION – Minimum of $5.00 ; 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.
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Steven M. Thaler, president, J & S Sales, d/b/a Express Mart, herewith apply for a Class “A” fermented malt beverage license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2014, on the following described premises to wit: One-story building located at 433 Highway 63, in the City of Shell Lake, Wis. 584382 40r Steven M. Thaler WNAXLP Application filed this 17th day of May, 2013.
LYNN’S HONEYWAGON Is looking for a selfmotivated person to join our team. Must have a current CDL with an excellent driving record. Send resume to:
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POSITION OPENING Part-Time Housekeeper/Janitor
• Competitive salary • Flexible hours • Benefits Send resume or contact Human Resources for an application. 113 4th Ave./P.O. Box 300 Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-7833 Application deadline is June 1, 2013.
NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF BARRONETT
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Indianhead Medical Center
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Town of Barronett of Washburn County shall hold its first meeting on Thursday, June 6, 2013, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Barronett Town Hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Road, Shell Lake, WI. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property. After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under Sec. 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The Town of Barronett has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph which provides exemptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Section 19.35(1) of Wis. Statutes. The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disabil ity. No other persons may testify by telephone. Notice is hereby given this 20th day of May, 2013. Patricia A. Parker, Town Clerk 584360 40-41r WNAXLP
HELP WANTED - SKILLED TRADES
Contractor hiring the following: Carpenters, Electricians, Painters, Concrete Labor, Steel Erectors, local/traveling Welders, Fitters, Millwrights. For Milwaukee: 262650-6610, Madison 608-221-9799, Fox Valley: 920-725-1386, Wausau: 715-845-8300. (CNOW)
SPORTING GOODS
GUN SHOW May 24, 25, & 26. Eagle River Ice Arena 4149 Hwy 70 East. Fri 3pm-8, Sat 9-5, Sun 9-3. Admission $6. Buy, sell or trade. 608-752-6677 www.bobandrocco. com (CNOW)
HELP WANTED PROFESSIONAL
Service Technician position available at Heating and Air Conditioning Company located in Fond Du Lac County. At least 5 years prior experience. Good driving record and communication skills. On call some nights and rotating weekends. Competitive wages and benefits, 45 year old company. Call 800-416-4282. (CNOW)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CITY OF SHELL LAKE
The City of Shell Lake is accepting applications for the position of Community Center Custodian. Occasionally this position requires early morning and weekend hours. Application forms are available at the City Administrator’s office and must be submitted to the Administrator’s office by 11 a.m., Friday, May 31, 2013. For further information, contact City Administrator Brad Pederson, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871 or call 715-468584409 40-41r 7679. “EOE”
NOTICE OF BID LRIP PROJECT TOWN OF ROOSEVELT, BURNETT COUNTY
The Town of Roosevelt is seeking sealed bids for the reconstruction of .4 mile of Lake 32 Road. There will be a mandatory walk-through of the project site on Wednesday, June 5, at 5 p.m. The initial meeting place will be on the west side of Lake 32 on Lake 32 Road. Bids will be due and opened on Tuesday, June 11, at 7 p.m. Please contact Greg Odden at 715-468-2718 for walk-through location and other information. Contractors must submit a certificate of insurance. The Town of Roosevelt reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. 584410 40-41r WNAXLP
STUDENT AFFAIRS TECHNICIAN
WITC Administrative Office - Shell Lake Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is accepting applications for a fulltime Student Affairs Technician at the WITC Administrative Office in Shell Lake WI. This position provides direct support for the day-to-day functions for the Registrar and Director of Marketing and Recruitment. Qualifications include two years’ related postsecondary education/training or five years’ related student services experience or a combination of related education and work experience totaling five years. Associate degree preferred.
For a complete list of qualifications and to apply visit our website at www.witc.edu/employ. TTY 711 Deadline to apply: May 28, 2013
WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access Employer and Educator.
Spooner Health System
OUTPATIENT NURSING SERVICES MANAGER
Spooner Health System (SHS) is seeking an outstanding candidate as our Outpatient Nursing Services Manager to take over operations of the Emergency Room, Surgery and Infusion Center. The outpatient Nursing Services Manager will enjoy being a hands-on leader who thrives on daily interaction between patients, staff and physicians. The emergency department treats about 6,400 patients a year in a 25-bed critical access hospital. The manager will be joining a team of supportive, goal-orientated employees, physicians and other providers who make up our health-care team. This position reports to the Director of Patient Care Services. SHS has been recognized as one of the “Most Wired” hospitals in the U.S. This award recognizes the commitment we have in utilizing technology to improve quality and patient safety. We’ve partnered with StuderGroup and have made a “Commitment to Excellence” that has resulted in improved employee and patient satisfaction. Our goal is to make SHS a better place for patients to receive care, employees to work and physicians to practice medicine. If you share these principles, we encourage your to join our team. Successful candidate will have a valid Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or in progress. Must be BLS, ACLS, Neonatal and TNCC Certified. Must have three years of Clinical Emergency Room experience. Prefer three years of Nursing Leadership experience. A Bachelor’s of Nursing Degree is preferred. Strong computer and technology skills required with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other departments is a must. Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and excellent benefit package offered.
Please send resume and salary requirements to:
Human Resource Director,
SPOONER HEALTH SYSTEM 819 Ash Street, Spooner, WI 54801 or apply online at: www.spoonerhealthsystem.com EOE • F/M
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LICENSE APPLICATION
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Clinton Semm, President, The Deer Stand LLC, Becky’s Food & Spirits, herewith apply for a Class “B” liquor and fermented malt beverage license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2014, on the following described premises to wit: One-story building, beer garden area to include horseshoe pits (approximately 15 ft. x 47 ft.), volleyball court (approximately 74 ft. x 67 ft.), 20 ft. x 30-ft. area north side of premises and smoke shack, located at 294 Industrial Boulevard, in the City of Shell Lake, WI. 584379 40r WNAXLP Clinton Semm Application filed this 17th day of May, 2013.
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LICENSE APPLICATION
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Shannon L. Klopp, President, SL Klopp, Inc., trade name Klopp’s 5th Avenue Bar, herewith apply for a Class “B” liquor and fermented malt beverage license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2014, on the following described premises to wit: One-story building and beer garden area owned by the licensee along the west side of the licensed premises and extending the full width of the licensed parcel to a point fifty feet north of the licensed premises, located at 27 Fifth Avenue, in the City of Shell Lake, Wis. Shannon L. Klopp Application filed this 10th day of May, 2013. 584383 40r WNAXLP
OUTREACH CENTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN WITC Hayward Outreach Center
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Outreach Center in Hayward, is accepting applications for a part-time (999 hours/year) Outreach Center Support Technician. This position is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting instructional technology equipment, including computers, LCD projectors, Interactive Television (ITV) and videoconferencing equipment, etc. Hours vary and may include evenings and Saturdays. Individual may also be asked to come in on a call-staff basis for facility coverage.
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HELP WANTED Washburn County is seeking qualified applicants to fill a
PART-TIME, EVENING CUSTODIAN I POSITION
Employees in this class are responsible for keeping various assigned county buildings neat and orderly. The work is generally recurring in nature, however, specific instructions are given for other assignments, including but not limited to light maintenance duties. Selfmotivation and some independent judgment is required. Qualified candidates should have knowledge and experience in custodial procedures and in the use and care of lawn and snow removal equipment; knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing practices preferred. Completion of a standard high school (or GED) is preferred, along with any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Candidates must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license. Candidates will need to pass a drug screen and background check. Starting salary is $14.24/hour with benefits. To receive an application, contact the Washburn County Personnel Department, P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871, at 715-468-4735, email: adminper@co.washburn.wi.us or visit the Washburn County website at www.co.washburn.wi.us. Resumes will be accepted but will not take the place of a completed application. Applications must be 584309 40-41r received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 7. EOE
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Enterprising students and future entrepreneurs in Shell Lake The Shell Lake tech education class designed and constructed two planters that will be in the primary school garden. John Green, Nick Muska, Austin Williams and Keenan Belisle pose with their finished products.
Third-graders learn about dairy cattle and horses
The enterprising students and future entrepreneurs in Mr. Forsythe’s shop class are making souvenir baseball bats on the lathes in the shop. Shown with their product (L to R) are: Jose Zilly, Harley Goetsch, Joey Kodesh and Zach Melton. — Photos by Larry Samson
Shell Lake fourth-graders ride around the lake
Barb Lyga, Siren, joined her granddaughter, Julia Lyga, on the bike ride around Shell Lake on Wednesday, May 15. — Photos by Janice Organ
The students in Mrs. Hagen’s third-grade class learned about different breeds of dairy cattle by getting up close on Friday, May 17. Students shown (L to R) are: Kianna Kidder, Isaac Hopke, Tanner Smith and Bryton Summer. Agriculture instructor Mrs. Bos thought it was a win-win situation, her high school students brought in their animals to teach the class and the third-graders got to learn about farm animals. — Photos by Larry Samson
FFA member Dani Kuechle brought her horse so she could teach the Shell Lake third-grade students about horses and how to care for them. The best part of learning for Tristan Kemp, Haelyn Eggert, Noa Kidder and Connor Hammac was being able to pet the horse.
School menus Breakfast served each day for K-12 students. Breakfast Monday, May 27: No school. Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 28: Fruit, sausage patty, waffles. Wednesday, May 29: Juice, cheese omelet, toast. Thursday, May 30: Fruit, pancakes. Friday, May 31: Fruit, yogurt or cereal, toast.
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Lunch Monday, May 27: No school. Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 28: Chicken patty on bun, sweet potato fries, fresh veggies, fresh fruit. Wednesday, May 29: Hot ham and cheese, soup, fresh veggies, fresh fruit. Thursday, May 30: Mozzarella dippers, fresh veggies, fresh fruit. Friday, May 31: Nachos with taco meat, black beans, carrots, fresh fruit.
BELOW: The Shell Lake fourth-grade class rode their bicycles around Shell Lake on Wednesday, May 15. The students stopped by Glenview where they were given refreshments of water, juice bags and ice cream.
Summer school lunch program to benefit children in Shell Lake
SHELL LAKE — Stressing the importance of good nutrition, Shell Lake Schools announce the sponsorship of the summer food service program for 2013. The Shell Lake School District will again be providing free meals this summer. During the weeks of June 17-28 and July 8-26, free breakfast and lunch will be served. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-8 a.m. with lunch available from 11 a.m.-noon. Free, nutritious meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under. People over 18 years of age who are determined by a state or local public educational agency to be mentally or physically disabled and who also participate in a public or private nonprofit school program during the regular school
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year may receive free meals as well. The SFSP is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Meals are provided to eligible children regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of meal service. Helping parents meet the nutritional needs of their children is the strength of this program. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800795-3272 or 202-20-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. — from Shell Lake Schools
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Memorial Day events planned for Washburn County WASHBURN COUNTY — Several events are planned for the upcoming Memorial Day celebration. Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery: A Memorial Day ceremony is set for Sunday, May 26, at 1 p.m. at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial. Veterans, their families, and the public are invited to attend. The theme for this year’s ceremony is A Decade in the Desert: A Look Back at the War in Iraq. This year is the 10-year anniversary of the Iraq War, which began on March 19, 2003. About 34,000 men and women from Wisconsin served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom combined. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and state Sen. Robert Jauch, representing Wisconsin’s 25th Senate District, will be featured speakers. In addition, Tom Rhatican, administrator of the Division of Veterans Benefits for the WDVA, will give his personal insights into the War in Iraq. Rhatican is a U.S. Army veteran, retiring with the rank of colonel, with over 28 years of service on active duty, Guard and Reserves. Price County Veterans Service Officer Ted Harvey and U. S. Navy veteran Frederic Weber will also speak. Master of ceremonies will be Matt Bergs, past director of the NWVMC. The names of the Wisconsin service members killed in action during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars will be read at 12:30 p.m. by Lisa McNeally, Washburn County assistant veterans service officer. Members of the Northwest County Veterans Service Officers Association will post the colors. David Peterson, a U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient of the Iraq War, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Steve Timm will offer the invocation and benediction. The Branch of Service Flags will be posted by family members of veterans buried at the NWVMC. The national anthem will be sung by Haylee Hershey; other musical selections will be performed by the Northwinds Brass Band, Rich and Kathy Hutchison and bagpiper Anthony Howe. Jim Pearson of the VFW Post 10568 will read the “Missing Man Remembrance.” Vietnam veter-
Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery on a quiet, peaceful night. Memorial Day is a time of reflection on those who have served and made the ultimate sacrfice for our liberties and freedoms. – Photo by Larry Samson ans Jim Czajkowski and Paul Dedenbach will place the Wreath of Remembrance and the ceremonial honor guard salute will be presented by Rice Lake American Legion Post 87. Spooner area Boy Scouts will place flags on veterans graves Friday, May 24, at 5 p.m. The cemetery is located at N4063 Veterans Way just off Hwy. 53, three miles south of Spooner. Shell Lake: Monday, May 27, sponsored by American Legion Post 225 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9867, 10 a.m. parade starting at the Shell Lake Dug Out on the west end of Main Street; 10:30 a.m. ceremony at Shell Lake Memorial Park. Shell Lake High School band will provide music. Dr. Angela Parker is the guest speaker. The Rev. Regan Myers will give the invocation and benediction. Karl Krantz will read the roll of deceased veterans. Elmer Anderson will perform the placing of the wreath and the Shell Lake Veterans Honor guard will give the rifle salute. The Shell Lake High School buglers will play the taps. Right after the
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ceremony, move to the Shell Lake Cemetery for full military honors provided by the Shell Lake Veterans Honor Guard. Spooner: American Legion Post 12, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1028, Am Vets Post 190 and Spooner Area Honor Guard will be at the following places on Monday, May 27: 9 a.m., Lampson Cemetery on Hwy. 53, placing of the wreath, rifle salute, and taps; 10:30 a.m. at Spooner Veterans Memorial Park across from Tony’s, posting of the colors, music, national anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, invocation, guest speaker, reading of deceased veterans, music, placing of two wreaths, rifle salute, taps and benediction. Right after go to Spooner Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Hwy. 70 for the placing of the wreath, rifle salute and taps. Afterward proceed to the Spooner Annex next to the Spooner Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Hwy. 70 for the placing of the wreath, rifle salute and taps; 1 p.m. at the Stone Lake Cemetery, placing of the wreath, rifle salute and taps.
Birchwood: American Legion Post 379 schedule for Monday, May 27, 9 a.m., at Long Lake Cemetery, reading of deceased veterans, 21-gun rifle salute and taps; 10 a.m., at Little Birch Lake North End, dropping of the wreath, 21-gun rifle salute, and taps; 10:15 a.m. march on Main Street Birchwood to the Veterans Memorial by village hall, short speech and salute to deceased veterans; 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, rifle salute and benediction tribute to our fallen comrades; 12:30 p.m. luncheon at the American Legion Post 379 in Birchwood provided by the auxiliary. Minong: American Legion Post 465 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10625 will have ceremonies on Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. at Chicog Cemetery, guest speaker, prayer, reading of deceased veterans, placing of the wreath, rifle salute and taps; 11 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, guest speaker, music provided by the Northwood High School band, reading of deceased veterans, placing of the wreath, rifle salute and taps; noon at Joshia Bond Park in the village of Minong, unveiling of a bronze statue called “The Vietnam Cross” in honor of all community veterans. Springbrook: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10568 and American Legion Post 328 schedule for Monday, May 27: 8 a.m. church service ceremony at St. Luke’s Church; 9 a.m. at VFW Post 10568, Springbrook, reading of deceased veterans, placing of the wreath, rifle salute and taps; 9:15 a.m. at St. Mary Magdelene Cemetery, prayer, placing of the wreath and rifle salute; 9:30 a.m. St. Luke’s Cemetery, prayer, placing of the wreath and rifle salute; 10 a.m. Spring Lake Naval Cemetery, ringing of the bell, prayer, placing of the wreath and rifle salute; 10:30 a.m. at Anah Cemetery on CTH A in Town of Crystal, prayer, placing of the wreath and rifle salute ; 11 a.m. Earl Cemetery, prayer, music, placing of the wreath and rifle salute; 11:30 a.m. post feed for honor guard and post members. — from WCVSO
Shell Lake beautified through flower donations
Alyssa Degner, Bashaw Valley Greenhouse, is checking on the progress of the hanging baskets for Shell Lake’s downtown summer flowers. Degner recently graduated with a Bachelor of Musical Arts in music from DePauw University in Indiana and will be her parents welcome assistant this summer. — Photo submitted
New owners and operators of Becky’s Restaurant in Shell Lake are (L to R): Clint Semm, Dulcie Follman and David Semm. From Rosemont, Minn., the father-and-son team are the restaurant’s owners, while Follman, from Towner, N.D., will be helping with the day-to-day operations. David graduated from North Dakota University on Saturday, May 18, with a Bachelor of Business Administration in entrepreneurship. “We have family from the area and have been coming up here for many years,” stated Clint. — Photo by Danielle Moe
SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake’s Main Street and lakefront will display an array of color with baskets of flowers this summer. The baskets were planted early this spring at Bashaw Valley Greenhouse with a mixture of ivy geranium, supertunia, scaveola, strawflowers, lobularia and Osteospermum. They will be ready to hang by the city’s public works department employees in late May. The Shell Lake Lions Club has teamed up with the city to raise funds for the flowers. People may purchase a full basket or a half basket in memory of or in honor of someone special to them or the
basket might be purchased courtesy of a business or organization. All donations will go only toward the purchase and maintenance of the flower baskets. Posters will be placed downtown to list those honored and memorialized as well as a thank-you list published in the Washburn County Register. Donations are tax deductible and need to be made by Friday, May 31. Checks should be made payable to Shell Lake Lions Flower Fund and mailed to P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871 or dropped off at city hall. — submitted