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Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Vol. 124, No. 43 • Shell Lake, Wis.
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• SLAC master jazz concert • Adult improv at Shell Lake • Railroad Heritage Festival @ Spooner • Cakes at the Lake breakfast @ Hunt Hill See Events page 6
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Looking a gift horse in the mouth
Torch Run Page 12
SPORTS Area prep sports coverage
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Kolbi and Kendra Ross thought the horses at the Shell Lake/Spooner FFA petting zoo were the coolest thing at the dairy breakfast. More photos on next page. — Photo by Larry Samson
Committee hears update on Hwy. 63 project Page 3
Have canoe, will travel
No sheriff’s reports pending policy changes Page 11
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A simple cloth doll, but she travels the world
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SHELL LAKE — Who doesn’t like taking someone else’s car for a ride around the block? The Shell Lake Education Foundation is giving you the opportunity to do just that, and at the same time support education at the Shell Lake School District. SLEF will be offering a Drive for Kids fundraising event on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in conjunction with the junior high softball tournament at the 3-12 parking lot. For each participant that drives a vehicle that day, $10 will be donated by the Chrysler Corporation with no limit to the number of drivers or Chrysler’s donation. In addition, Chrysler is offering a $500 bonus if 150 or more drivers participate. Fathers wanting to drop a hint to your wife and kids for Father’s Day on Sunday, bring them down, help the school get that bonus and maybe find a new Chrysler in your garage the next day. It could happen. It won’t take long, there is no sales pitch, just a brief survey to complete, you must be 18 years old with a valid driver’s license, that’s it. SLEF was founded in 2002 by a group of people who value the Shell Lake area and understand the importance of having and supporting a strong education system within the community. SLEF actively directs desired fundraising to provide additional educational tools and opportunities, which sets the school district and community at the forefront. For more information check out the educational foundation link on the district website shelllake.k12.wi.us and find them on Facebook. — from SLEF
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by Diane Dryden Register staff writer SPOONER — If you haven’t had your head in the sand for the past 20 years, you know about the organization called Samaritan’s Purse and their outreach called Operation Christmas Child. Since 1993, they’ve encouraged people worldwide to pack ordinary shoeboxes with articles for children that are then distributed around the world at Christmastime. As of last year, they’ve delivered these boxes to more than 100 million children in more than 100 countries on six continents. If you’ve kept up to date on the organization, you know they not only use the boxes for Christmas, but all during the year; giving them out when disaster hits an area or for poor children everywhere. These boxes are filled with all sorts of things that many of the children receiv- Relay coordinator for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, ing them have never seen before; pens, Nan Hendry, looks through a 1960s children’s craft book for pencils, notepaper, coloring books with ideas. — Photo by Diane Dryden crayons, dolls, toys, tissues, soap, washA Spooner resident, Nan Hendry, got accloths and all things exotic. Each person packquainted with Samaritan’s Purse back in 1997 ing the boxes gets a list of forbidden-to-add when she read a news clip about the organithings like vitamins, lotions and perfumes and zation. As a mother of five children, she was chocolate, in fact, anything liquid or perishable. touched by the project and got involved. The But people, being people, ignore the list and very next year she and a few friends contributed happily fill their boxes with prohibited items. 50 filled shoeboxes to the cause. She and her husBecause all of these items are removed at the band, John, became the ones that drove the boxes packing center – this area’s boxes go to Minneto the Twin Cities, becoming relay coordinators. apolis – some of the boxes for the children are not quite full. Here’s where handcrafted dolls See Dolls, page 11 come to the rescue.
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Tri-County Dairy Promoters annual breakfast serves 1,500 people
Abigail Lampert sits perfectly still as Spooner High School freshman Ally Jacoby paints her face.
Photos by Larry Samson
Phil Linderman is the grill boss at the serving line. Flipping pancakes and barking orders, he keeps the serving line moving efficiently. The Tri-County Dairy Promoters served 1,500 people in less than four hours with very little waiting.
Two-year-old Amelia Pole takes in all the people and excitement of the Tri-County Dairy Promoters Dairy Breakfast held Saturday, June 8, at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner.
Shauna Swan doesn’t mind eating off her father’s plate. Joe Swan enjoyed the family event and the opportunity to spend time with his daughter.
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Project updates addressed at public works meeting
“They gotta get dug out gingerly, because there is electrical in the roots,” Parker said.
by Danielle Moe Register staff writer SHELL LAKE - The Shell Lake Public Work Committee’s agenda was packed for the Wednesday, June 5, meeting that went overtime and had to stop and reconvene after the advisory committee meeting finished its meeting.. The public works committee discussed Rolph’s Point Road concerns, updates on the Old CTH B project, the water meter installation project, the 2013 street and sewer utility projects, and other topics. Teresa Anderson, project engineer with MSA Professional Services, was there to discuss the 2013 street improvement projects. Jeff Parker, the city’s public works director, was also present during the meeting.
2013 street and sewer utility project Teresa Anderson with MSA provided the committee with an update on the 2013 street and sewer utility project status. Anderson pointed out that, “Because of the concerns about scheduling getting done this year, partly because the weather has been so crummy, almost no contractors have gotten a full week of work in.” After discussion with a contractor she trusted, she said she determined that it may be necessary to not reprimand them if they did not get certain parts of the projects completed. The contracts, and funding package, would stay the same and be held over till the following year to complete the unfinished portions of Rolph’s Point Road the project. It was determined that from Andy Eiche presented to the committee 3rd Street to the east would be done first four road surface options for considerto make sure the sewer and water main ation on Rolph’s Point Road. The road is projects were completed this year. “I like mostly gravel with a section of blacktop This is an engineer’s rendition of the proposed shared use path that was a hot topic during that,” said Anderson, “it gives you a fall that has deteriorated. “It’s about a half-mile section if you in- discussion at the meeting. It shows where the proposed path would take out the town houses back position.” Anderson reported that the advertiseclude the paved area as well,” Eiche said. trees. - Photo submitted ments for bids on the projects would be The first option would continue the current practice of grading and spraying of ting prices over the town’s budget. The the five-year capital improvement plan. due by Monday, June 10, if they wanted the road. The second option would be to city’s portion is projected to be less than The plan involves separate projects for to stick to the project schedule. the sewer, water and public works depart“The city council has already said ‘yeah, repulverize and gravel the portion of the $50,000. ments or budgets from 2013 to 2018 that go,’” Anderson pointed out. The bids will road that is currently graveled, leaving total $2.6 million. The document was pro- go on the MSA website, the Quest webthe paved portion as is. The final option Water meter project vided to committee members for review site, and in the Washburn County RegisParker reported that the water meter would be to pave the entire road. The prospect of having to remove trees project went well and crews left the city of changes made to the public works ter and will be advertised for two weeks. portion of the plan that involved the 8th Anderson pointed out that the city from the roadway made many commit- that day. “They’re done, they have left, but there Avenue project that also includes a section should consider prequalifying contractors tee members comment that it would not be favorable among property owners on are 30 meters not done,” stated Parker. of 1st Street also involving a section of 4th due to her concern that some may not be the road. In addition to eliminating trees A total of 533 meters have been installed and 5th streets. According to the CIP 2013 able to finish the project. The committee approved the additional the cost to blacktop the road was not fa- as of the completion of the project. Forty will see $459,300 spent on 8th Avenue that vored among committee members. “To meters were not replaced due to plumb- will involve a mill and overlay recon- $500 it would cost for Anderson to do the put 3 inches of blacktop on it would cost ing problems or meters that were large struction of the street. The 2nd Avenue prequalifying project. project is also listed for this year, listing The committee also approved that all $75,000, and that’s just pavement,” stated and did not need to be replaced. The residents who did not respond to reconstruction on 2nd Avenue from 2nd sidewalks within the 2013 construction Anderson. After discussion the board determined the letter that was sent out requesting Street to 3rd Street, including sidewalk, project be 5 feet wide. The committee to spray the road and Eiche volunteered they make appointments to schedule a curb and gutter. The Old CTH B resurfac- did not approve the proposal to create to look into sending out a survey to prop- time to have their meter replaced raised ing project is not on the CIP until 2018 at an adopt-a-street plan, since it was de$180,000 along with the purchase of a new termined as unnecessary after Parker reerty owners on the road about the road the ire of Parker. grader at $250,000. “I would like to charge them, just like ported that he has workers from the jail surfacing options. Anderson at MSA pointed out that the picking up trash in the city limits, and they were paying either Mitch, me or somebody else to go in and replace that numbers are not exact but as close as she that the trash along the highway had been Old CTH B At the previous city council meeting it meter at their leisure,” Parker stated. “We could get them. The plan was passed by picked up. The committee decided that the reguwas determined that the Old CTH B road had a company here for 2-1/2 weeks.” the committee for review by the city counlar July public works committee meeting project would go forward if the Town of Additional discussion followed about the cil. Parker asked the committee for input would be held on Thursday, June 27, at Bashaw would finance their portion of the possibility of turning water to those indion what to do about the dead or dying 5 p.m. and the public information meetviduals off or down but it was determined road. Bashaw’s cost obligation would be that the issue would be handled adminis- trees on Main Street. The committee ing about the 2013 street and sewer util$13,000 to do it all at once. determined that the trees should be re- ity projects would be on the meetings “These prices are good,” stated Parker, tratively through the city. moved but Parker reported that the proj- agenda. “if you guarantee that they were locked ect would get done by the city, and it Capital improvement plan in.” Some members felt that would elimiwould be tricky. Andy Eiche presented his updates to nate worry about a delayed project put-
Committee hears update on Hwy. 63 project had a rear-ending problem,” stated Kepper. Some committee members noted that there was a need for a designated left-turn lane. After discussion Kepper stated that while it would be difficult to get a turn lane approved without crash data to support it, he would look into it. According to Kepper, the city is paying only for the shared-use path and the sidewalk. “Everything you were participating in was part of the urban reconstruction, it really doesn’t affect your participation much,” he said. Changes to the project were approved by management and got the project back in budget. They are now working on revising the environmental document.
by Danielle Moe Register staff writer SHELL LAKE - The Hwy. 63 advisory committee heard a project update from Phil Kepper of WisDOT during a Wednesday, June 5, meeting. All committee members were present with the addition of Dave Wilson, Shell Lake chief of police, and three concerned citizens. The committee also discussed an update on the storm sewer project, extension of the shared-use path, and a proposal by Chief Wilson regarding use of community-sensitive-design funds. Hwy. 63 update Kepper reported that the Hwy. 63 project had gone over budget and changes were made to the project plan. “I came up with what I thought was a list of the items of concern, based on the public input at the couple of public meetings we had,” he said. The revised project scope had no change to the project area from First Avenue to CTH B east. “We are planning on leaving the design the same as what we showed at the last public meeting,” stated Kepper. The project would involve road resurfacing, replicating what is there now, with the exception of the passing lane to southbound traffic. The project would also include extending the shared-use path to CTH B. A dedicated left-turn lane at the school entrance would still be included in the project plan, however a certain aspect did change. “There would not be a raised median separating lanes of traffic, but there would be a true left-turn lane,”
Dave Wilson proposed using some of the $92,000 in the community-sensitive-design fund on the purchase of at least two road signs that should be located on either side of the city on Hwy. 63. A general slow-down or “radarequipped” sign, and another for a pedestrian crosswalk would help reduce driver speeds through the city. – Photos submitted stated Kepper. Also eliminated from the project was the southbound left-hand turn lane onto CTH D. “It’s always nice to have a leftturn lane at any intersection, but we really didn’t see that the existing intersection
Storm sewer update According to Kepper, 25 to 30 percent of the storm sewer project design is complete. “It looks like we are going to be able to take some of the water that is entering the south end of that system and basically divert it back into the Shell Lake watershed,” he said. Unfortunately, the storm sewer design was not expected to be fully completed until early August. Due to the delay of the WisDOT plans the city would not be able to tie in their storm sewer project plans with the 2015 WisDOT plans. The next and final public hearing on the project is not until August but project bid-letting is scheduled for January, 2015, with 2015 construction. Shared-use path There was detailed committee discussion involving the expansion of the
shared-use path to CTH B. Issues with the current plan involve the removal of trees by town homes on Stariha Drive, and the distance between the existing ATV/snowmobile trail and the proposed shared-use path. According to committee member Ken Schultz, the trees were planted by the town house association, which had permission by the city to do so. “The town house association planted trees there at their expense, with an easement approved from the city for those trees to be there,” explained Schultz. After major discussion involving many possible alternatives to the path and trail locations, Gregg Kittlesen, committee chair, determined that in order to make an accurate plan he would get their proposed alternative path and trail locations on a map for the next meeting.
Warning signs Wilson proposed using some of the $92,000 in the community-sensitive-design fund on the purchase of at least two road signs. Wilson stated that the signs would be located on either side of the city on Hwy. 63. A general slow-down or “radar-equipped” sign, and another for a pedestrian crosswalk would help reduce driver speeds through the city. Wilson stated that the estimated cost of the signs would run $15,000 apiece. “From a public safety standpoint, I think those are two critical things that may encompass into this project,” stated Wilson. The committee agreed about the request for funds for the purchase of the signs through CSD funding.
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How patriotic are we?
This year is the 64th anniversary of when congressional legislation designated June 14 as the national Flag Day and it was signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1949, proclaiming Flag Day would be June 14 every year. The National Flag Day Foundation has developed a ceremony called Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance, which transcends age, race, religion, national origin, political and geographic differences by encouraging Americans across the nation to pause and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag on June 14. We say we are proud to be an American but; do we stand, remove our caps and place our hand over our heart when a flag passes by? Do we fly faded, tattered flags outside our home? These are things we need to think about. What do we do with a flag that is tattered and faded? It should be destroyed in a dignified way. The American Legion Post 12 in Spooner will accept these flags, as well as the Shell Lake American Legion Post 225, which has a drop box by the Shell Lake Public Library. Every year there is a flag-burning ceremony put on by one of the local veterans groups. If you have never attended a ceremony
you are encouraged to come, bring your children, grandchildren and neighbors. It is very moving. You can contact any Legion member to find out when and where there will be a ceremony held. Are we teaching our young children what the flag stands for and to respect it at all times? I was once asked to remove the American flag from my classroom. It made me so frustrated and I couldn’t help but ask myself, are people like this proud to be here in American or do they even deserve to live in this beautiful free land of ours? Let’s all take a minute to look at our flags and ask, “Does this flag show how proud I am to be an American?” Freedom isn’t free as so many know. So let’s all take the time to show our pride in America and our support to the military both past and present that have given us this privilege by proudly flying our flags this Flag Day, June 14. New flags are available through the Spooner American Legion and the Washburn County Veterans Service Office. God bless the United States of America and long fly our Red, White and Blue. Darlene Heller Spooner
Rome wasn’t built in a day
With considerable, keen interest, I have observed the current, and ongoing, legislative debate and deliberations involving the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, the necessary, very pointed Legislative Audit Bureau audit, and the rhetorical flourishes emanating from members of both political parties in the Joint Finance Committee and Legislature. Perhaps when all is said and done, more will have been said than done. Yet I want to offer several personal observations that trustfully will provide some clarity to the current and evolving WEDC situation. Point 1: I urge members of my party, Democratic, to back off from negative, even threatening comments for press and media consumption, and to adopt a more patient and understanding posture while Reed Hall does what is necessary to address the LAB audit and to effect the appropriate WEDC corporate and structural, policy and financial changes. Point 2: Rome wasn’t built in a day, neither the WEDC. History shows that new, or transformed, organizations require both time and enlightened leadership to get it all together and effectively
fulfill their mission and purpose. Point 3: I believe it should be noted, indeed emphasized, that WEDC CEO Hall is an able and competent, seasoned and enlightened administrator, not a political hack. The Marshfield Clinic would not be the respected, comprehensive medical institution that it is today without Hall. Point 4: Before any of us gets too caught up in needless or senseless partisan posturing, I want to stress that economic development and job creation really are and should be approached and conducted on a bipartisan basis. Surely, both Democrats and Republicans want to improve and strengthen Wisconsin’s economy, creating sustainable, family supporting jobs in the process. Although there may be differences as to how, there should be absolutely no difference as to why. To paraphrase Abraham Lincoln, if the WEDC turns out right, any criticism will not matter. If it turns out wrong, 10 angels swearing we were right will make no difference. Doug La Follette, Secretary of State Madison
Wisconsin FSA announces deadline extension STATEWIDE - Due to Wisconsin’s weather creating delays in planting, the Wisconsin Farm Service Agency is extending the date to timely report prevented plant acreage to July 15 to coincide with the crop-reporting deadline. Prevented planted acres normally should be reported within 15 days of the final planting date of the crop. Prevented planting acreage, or acreage that could not be planted because of wet field conditions or other natural disaster, should be reported to FSA by July 15. This
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includes crops covered by crop insurance or the Noninsured Assistance Program and crops without insurance coverage. Producers should contact their local FSA office or crop insurance agent to verify final planting dates for all crops since they vary among counties and crop types. To report prevented acreage, producers must complete Form CCC-576, Notice of Loss for interested crops. Reporting prevented or failed acreage to FSA will ensure compliance with current farm programs and possible eligibility for future disaster programs. If a producer misses the July 15 reporting deadline for prevented planting, they may still report prevented 205 Walnut Downtown Spooner, WI planting acreage as long as (715) 635-6811 the disaster condition may be verified by a field visit or www.northwindbook.com if the acreage was timely renorthwind@northwindbook.com ported to insurance and supports the crop information reported to FSA. This crop insurance exception does not apply to NAP. Producers may contact their local county FSA office if they have any questions about prevented acreage reporting or visit fsa.usda.gov. – with submitted information from USDA
Rep. Smith works across party lines to support Venture Capital Industry Growth Bill
MADISON — State Rep. Stephen Smith, D-Shell Lake, applauded the passage of Assembly Bill 181, which establishes an investment capital program that utilizes state funds to leverage commitments from private venture capital funds and invest in Wisconsin-based businesses. Smith co-authored this legislation with his colleagues on both sides of the aisle and voted in favor of its passage on the state Assembly floor. “While there are a lot of things we disagree on in Madison, I am willing to work across party lines to do what is best for the state. Job creation is neither a Democratic or Republican issue, but a Wisconsin issue,” stated Smith. In comparison to other states, Wisconsin has not made a serious commitment in both investment dollars and average number of venture capital funded deals per year. Venture capital is crucial to stimulate job growth and move Wisconsin forward. Assembly Bill 181 specifies that funds must be used for agriculture, information technology and innovative
industries that will keep Wisconsin on the forefront of new technologies and emerging businesses. “I’m proud to have co-authored this legislation with Democrats and Republicans in both the Senate and the Assembly. We need to continue to work together to do what is right for our state and put partisan politics aside,” said Smith. The bill also guarantees that at least half of these funds must go to small businesses and start-ups, an area with the greatest potential growth. The bill also encourages investments to occur evenly across Wisconsin to ensure growth in all regions of the state. “Ma-and-pa businesses are the backbone of the state and the heart of Wisconsin. I am proud that the Legislature has made it a priority to look out for small businesses,” stated Smith. Smith is hopeful that this bill will move swiftly through the Legislature and will be signed into law by Gov. Scott Walker soon. — from the office of Rep. Smith
Additonal payment option at DMV is popular with customers
All DMV customer service centers now accept credit or debit cards
MADISON — In February, Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles began accepting debit and credit cards at 15 customer service centers around the state. Over the following months, DMV gradually implemented credit- and debit-card acceptance at dozens of service centers. All 73 DMV customer service centers are now equipped to accept both debit and credit cards. “This has been in the works for a long time,” notes Bureau of Field Services director Kristina Boardman. “I am very happy to announce that the option to use a debit or credit card at a DMV customer service center is available everywhere in the state.” Currently, DMV accepts cash, checks,
most debit cards — including VISA debit, as well as MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. Currently, DMV is unable to accept VISA credit cards but is working closely with VISA on some programming changes to accept them in the near future. All revenue taken in by the DMV goes to Wisconsin’s Transportation Fund, which is used for highway and other transportation improvements. To ensure a steady revenue stream to the fund, credit and debit fees are recovered through a convenience fee. The convenience fee charged is based on the amount of the transaction. The minimum fee is 50 cents. “Customers appreciate the ability to use cash, check or card when paying for DMV services. The use of credit and debit cards is increasing,” notes Boardman. “We are approaching 60,000 transactions using debit or credit cards in just the first several months.” — from DMV
FSA county committee nominations begin June 15
Followed by open house
SPOONER — USDA’s Wisconsin Farm Service Agency announced that FSA county committee farmer candidate nominations begin Saturday, June 15. The nomination period continues through Thursday, Aug. 1, with elections taking place this fall. “I encourage all eligible farmers to participate in this year’s county committee elections by nominating candidates by the Aug. 1 deadline,” said Brad Pfaff, state executive director. “County committees are a vital link between the farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture and provide an opportunity to farmers for their opinions and ideas to be heard. We have been seeing an increase in the number of nominations of women and minority candidates, and I hope that trend continues.” To be eligible to serve on an FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in a program administered by FSA, be eligible to vote in a county committee election and reside in the local administrative area in which the person is a candidate. Farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers may nominate themselves or others, and organizations representing minorities and women also may nominate candidates. To become a candidate, an eligible individual must sign the nomination form, FSA-669A. The form and other information about FSA county committee
elections are available online at fsa.usda. gov/elections. Nomination forms for the 2013 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by close of business on Aug. 1. Elections will take place this fall. While FSA county committees do not approve or deny farm ownership or operating loans, they make decisions on disaster and conservation programs, emergency programs, commodity price support loan programs and other agricultural issues. Members serve three-year terms. Nationwide, there are about 7,800 farmers and ranchers serving on FSA county committees. Committees consist of three to 11 members that are elected by eligible producers. All FSA offices in USDA Service Centers throughout the state will be hosting an annual open house on Wednesday, July 10, from 1-3 p.m. FSA county office staff will be sharing information on FSA’s county committee election process and the importance of participating. The open house is an opportunity for local producers and landowners to visit the FSA county office to find out more about the election process and how they can make a difference. FSA will mail ballots to eligible voters beginning Monday, Nov. 4. The voted ballots are due back to the local county office either via mail or in person by Monday, Dec. 2. Newly elected committee members and alternates take office on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2014. — from FSA
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Area news at a glance FREDERIC — Frederic’s landmark water tower on the hill turns 100 this June. On Thursday, June 13, at 7 p.m., the Frederic Area Historical Society plans to recognize this significant occasion with cake, refreshments and a brief program remembering 100 years of the tower overlooking Frederic and being remembered as a landmark by travelers driving through western Wisconsin. The 30,000-gallon tower was put into service in 1913 at a reported cost of $2,800. It was reported that the Frederic Village Board voted in 1910 to purchase the water tower with proceeds from the sale of the village office building, built in 1905, which became the Woolen Mill and eventually the Lakeside apartment building that is there today. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• RICE LAKE — A gas station and convenience store at Gordy’s Country Market and an operational plan for a new bank near the Link car dealership on the south side of Rice Lake were approved Thursday, May 31, by the Rice Lake Plan-
ning Commission. The commission also approved a request for a zoning change on W. Marshall Street and a plan for expanded parking at Rand’s Bowling Lanes on French Street. Gordy’s new gas station and convenience store will be northwest of the newly opened grocery store. The Kmart Corporation owns the property. The new Citizens Community Federal bank will be on a lot on the southeast side of Link Brothers car dealership. — from Rice Lake Chronotype ••• BARRON — Barron City Council members have used a provision of a federal safe drinking water law to give the city a nearly $140,000 break on the cost of a new well. The council decided to sign an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that forgives $139,776 from a loan that the city obtained from the state to rebuild Well No. 1. The well is now completed and operating at the south end of the Yellow River Dam. The project cost a total of $538,000. — from Barron News-Shield
Coming Aug. 19: “Ghost Visit 2013” SHELL LAKE — For the sixth year, a play to present in dramatic form the life stories of actual people who lived in and around Washburn County will be performed in the pavilion on the shores of Shell Lake. Unlike the ghost walks through cemeteries where people stand at gravesites and interpret the lives of the people who once lived, this ghost visit brings the people of the past to the audience. Local volunteer actors will tell the stories of folks who made significant contributions to their communities. The play is sponsored by the Washburn County Historical Society and is written by Mary Olsen. Anyone who wants to learn a bit of local history can come and listen to their stories.
The people brought back for this appearance who are portrayed are four gentlemen: Joe Barta, the woodcarver who created the Museum of Woodcarving; Ken Schricker, farmer, railroad engineer and Washburn County representative; Dr. Dale Moen, physician of Shell Lake; Bill Stewart, owner of the Spooner Advocate; and three ladies: Harriet Durand, a teacher and writer; Dorothy Tetzlaff, the Spooner librarian; and Marie Cocquilette, well-known for many years for her role as Santa Claus. The play will take place at the Shell Lake Lakeside Pavilion on Monday evening, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs. Become a lawn chair visitor into the past. — from Washburn County Historical Society
Correction SHELL LAKE — In the June 5 edition of the Washburn County Register, a story on Gina Lewis was published. In error, it was reported that Chuck Lewis’ broth-
Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners June 3 - $30 Joel Anderson, Sarona June 4 - $30 Tony Gulan, Shell Lake June 5 - $30 Pat Pesko, Shell Lake June 6 - $30 Joe Hastreiter, Rice Lake June 7 - $30 Barbara Amundson, Decorah, Iowa
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Temps & levels
Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2012 June 3 June 4 June 5 June 6 June 7 June 8 June 9
High Low 76 46 78 54 81 52 80 57 75 57 79 63 81 68
Precip.
2013 June 3 June 4 June 5 June 6 June 7 June 8 June 9
High Low Precip. 66 39 70 51 62 51 .67” rain 55 50 .82” rain 59 46 .01” rain 70 51 72 54
trace rain .03” rain .03” rain .05” rain .45” rain
Lake level Monday, June 11, 2012: 1,217.84’ MSL Monday, June 10, 2013: 1,217.85’ MSL
ers, Sam and Jim, served in World War II. While Sam, Chuck’s brother, did serve in World War II as a second lieutenant, Jim, Chuck’s son, served in the Navy from 1969-1971, during the Vietnam War. The Register apologizes to the Lewis family for this error. — WCR
Posso honored in statewide health-care employee recognition program SPOONER — Allison Posso, registered nurse and home care co-director for Spooner Health System, is the recipient of the 2013 Spooner Health System Employee Pride Award. The Wisconsin Health Care Employee Pride Program, sponsored by the Wisconsin Hospital Association, is designed to celebrate the health-care workforce and recognize the outstanding contributions they make to the health of their communities. “Wisconsin’s reputation for having high-quality health care was built by the dedicated professionals who staff our organizations,” said WHA President Steve Brenton. “Whether they are on the front lines, or supporting those who deliver patient care, every health-care employee contributes to making our communities safer and healthier places to live and work.” Employees were asked to describe what led them to choose an occupation in health care. Posso’s story is a true example of how a health-care worker gave her motivation and inspiration to pursue a career in health care. “For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a nurse. I’ve been an RN for 29 years. When I was 6, my dad was diagnosed with cancer. He was in the hospital many times over two years. They did not have home health care back then. My mom needed to learn how to give him pain shots. She practiced on an orange. Before he was discharged, his nurse, Sadie, let my mom give her a shot for practice. This impacted my mother. In August, two days after I turned 8, my dad was taken to the hospital by ambulance. He was there a long time. My grandpa took me to the hospital to see him. They would push his bed to the window and he would wave. You had to be 13 to visit then. I cried, his nurse told my grandpa
1953 - 60 years ago
1963 - 50 years ago
• Earl Miller and Nick Rummel caught 10 largemouth while fishing in the area. • Officers of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 225 of Shell Lake were Jennie Lund, president; Eva Lutz, vice president; Ann Bohn, historian; Jane Winton, chaplain, Linnea Rydberg, treasurer; and Ethel Lindholm, secretary. • Officers of the Shell Lake Lions Club were Charles Lewis, president; Jim Miller, first vice president; Harvey Johnson, second vice president; Darrell Aderman, third vice president; Phil Solitis, secretary/treasurer; Richard Rydberg, tail twister; and Sievert Olson, lion tamer. On the board of directors were Jake Gullickson, Duane Flogstad, Earl Jingles, Don Aderman and Don Welter. • Eldon Evans, Coon Rapids, Minn., purchased the Masterjohn Drugstore from Mr. and Mrs. Nick Masterjohn. Relocating to the area with Eldon was his wife, Carmen, and children, Pamela, 12, Debra, 10, and Gregory, 8.
to meet her at the hospital elevator. It was Sadie, the same nurse who taught Mom how to give shots. She said, “I will take her up so she can give her mom and dad a hug.” She took my hand and explained on the way about the tubes, the oxygen and the IV. That was the last time I saw my dad. After that day, I told everyone I was going to be a nurse when I grew up. I really can’t imagine doing anything else. As a home-care nurse for the past 19 years, I use my clinical skills, teach families how to safely care for their loved one at home and understand how hard it is to say goodbye to those you love. I have met many unique and inspiring people. I hope during my time as a nurse that I’ve made a difference, just like Sadie did for me.”
Adult summer reading program is here
SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Public Library will be kicking off their adult summer reading program on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Stop in the library to get your book entry form. Adults who read or listen to a book on audio may fill out one entry form for each book completed. A gift bag full of prizes will be given away each week for 10 weeks.
Register Memories • James Nelson, 11-1/2, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Nelson, Shell Lake, drowned in a pothole located on the family farm. James and a friend of his, Gordon Schmitz, 13, were playing on a raft at the time. • An open house was held at the Ernest Hubin home to celebrate the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hubin. • Dr. Donald Welter purchased the C.W. Crowell home, formerly occupied by the E.H. Wallin family. Dr. Welter joined Dr. Moen after finishing his medical studies in Milwaukee. • Charles Schon was honored for his 30 years of service as the courthouse janitor.
Cindy Rouzer, human resource director at Spooner Health System, presented Allison Posso, registered nurse and home-care codirector, with the 2013 Employee Pride Award. — Photo submitted
Each gift bag will be a Shell Lake Library canvas tote containing the following prizes: Water bottle, notebook/pen sets, sticky note book flags, book light, as well as gifts from Dahlstoms Lakeside Market, the Washburn County Register, The Potter’s Shed, Lindy’s Berries, Subway, Vitality Village, SPA session from Amie Thomas and more. — from SLPL
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1973 - 40 years ago
• John Schullo, Third Ward alderman for the city of Shell Lake, submitted his resignation to Mayor Cy Atkinson. • The daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Anderson held an open house at the Long Lake Lutheran Church, Sarona, in honor of their parents’ 25th wedding anniversary. • The Bridge round-robin had their final meeting of the summer at Mabel Allen’s residence. The year’s proceeds were turned over to the Indianhead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary by chairman Jennie Lund. • At the Shell Lake Tuesday Club mini convention, Mrs. Dale Moen presented Mrs. Roland Erickson with a toy rolling pin, a symbol of her selection as the candidate for Homemaker of the Year.
1983 - 30 years ago
• Named to the West Lakeland AllConference team in baseball were pitcher Butch Erickson, first baseman Mitch Stovring, and pitcher and second baseman Sean Reed. Don Taylor received honorable mention as an infielder. • David Schraufnagel joined the staff at Lake Insurance Agency, Shell Lake, as a sales and marketing representative. • Students earning straight A’s at Shell Lake High School were Stephanie Parks and Mike Roubik, juniors; Deidre Degner and Ann Roubik, sophomores; and Cheri Johnson and Mary Roubik, freshmen. • Jonn Dinnies, 1977 graduate of Shell Lake High school, received a Bachelor of Science degree after completing the physician assistant program at Hahneman University Medical College in Philadelphia. Previously he attended school at UW-Eau Claire and Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn.
1993 - 20 years ago
• Due to lack of patient demand for and utilization of services in the Frederic hospital, Northeast Health Management suspended emergency and inpatient service at Indianhead Medical Center-Frederic. • Cheryl and Glen Melton were hosts of the Tri-County Dairy Breakfast. • Lea LaBumbard, 13, Excella 4-H Club, was named Outstanding 4-H Member. • Heading for state in Stevens Point for Special Olympics were Darren Lewis, Tammy Lundsten, Kathy Delikat, Tom Smith, Scott Bruce, Ed Seifert and Chris Rand.
2003 - 10 years ago
• Gov. Jim Doyle declared a state of emergency for the Shell Lake area. The lake continued to rise to an all-time high, impacting over 100 homes and cabins along the shoreline. Boaters were warned to be cautious while boating on the lake as there had been reports of large items floating in the water due to the lake’s high level. • Recognized for their five years with the Shell Lake Area Volunteer Fire Department were Lt. Ron Hibbard, secretary/treasurer Kent VanMoorlehem, Lt. Tony Johnson, and first assistant chief Steve Degner. • Earning all-conference in softball were Casey Bruce, Courtney Bruce, Jenna Lee and Laura Alt. Sheena Dahlstrom and Rhiannon White were named honorable mention. Earning all-conference in baseball were Garrett Knoop, Ben Foss, Nick Pederson and Trent Vanderhoof. Named honorable mention were Jared Gronning and Steve Soukup. • Andrew Schindeldecker was promoted to senior airman in the U.S. Air Force.
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Thursday, June 13 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. • Medicare and You presentation, 5:30-7 p.m., Oscar Johnson Building, Washburn County Fairgrounds, Spooner. Preregistration preferred, call 715-635-4460, 888-538-3031 or email aging@co.washburn.wi.us. Friday, June 14 • Shell Lake Arts Center master jazz concert, 7 p.m., Potter’s Shed, Shell Lake. • Adult Improve at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., take a short test drive of vehicles at the school and help earn money for the Shell Lake Education Foundation. • Railroad Heritage Festival, 10 a.m., Railroad Memories Museum, Spooner. • Cakes at the Lake breakfast 8 a.m. Butterfly program 10 a.m., Hunt Hill, Sarona. 715-6543, hunthill.org. • Flea market/bake sale for roofing project, 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m., 202 6th Ave., Shell Lake. • Indianhead Writers meeting, 1 p.m., at the Northwind Book & Fiber bookstore, downtown Shell Lake. For more info, call Mary Olsen, 715-468-2604. Anyone interested in writing is welcome. Sunday, June 16 • Shell Lake Arts Center big band workshop performance, noon, lakeside pavilion, Shell Lake. • Shell Lake Arts Center master jazz concert, 7 p.m., Darrell Aderman Auditorium, Shell Lake. Monday, June 17 • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner. • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5 p.m. group activity, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669. • Shell Lake Arts Center master jazz concert, 7:30 p.m., lakeside pavilion, Shell Lake. Tuesday, June 18 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge. Wednesday, June 19 • Games and activities, 1 p.m., Shell Lake Senior Center. • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome. • The Washburn County Humane Society open board meeting 5:30 p.m., state patrol headquarters, Spooner, 715-635-4720. • Shell Lake Arts Center master jazz concert, 7 p.m., Darrell Aderman Auditorium, Shell Lake. • Grand Family Adventures 5-8 p.m., Hunt Hill, 715-6356543, hunthill.org. Thursday, June 20 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available. • Washburn County Historical Society meeting, 4 p.m., Hewitt Building. (June, July and Aug.) Friday, June 21 • Shell Lake Arts Center jazz camper performance, 7 p.m., Darrell Aderman Auditorium, Shell Lake. Saturday, June 22 • 14th-annual Breast Cancer Poker Run, 9-10:30 a.m. registration at Rice Lake Harley-Davidson. Sponsored by Blue Hills HOG Chapter 1143 proceeds go to Barron County Pink Ribbon Advocacy. Prizes best poker hand. • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United
Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted. • Learn to knit class at Northwind Book & Fiber, Spooner. Call 715-635-6811. • Learn to crochet a Tunisian scarf at Northwind Book & Fiber, Spooner. Call 715-635-6811. Sunday, June 23 • Shell Lake Arts Center master jazz concert, 7 p.m., Darrell Aderman Auditorium, Shell Lake. • Full moon canoe program, Hunt Hill, 8-10 p.m., free concert at 7 p.m., 715-635-6543, hunthill.org. Monday, June 24 • Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner, will host the annual Community Connections Fair, 5-7 p.m. Open to the public. For more info, call Teri Schult at 715-635-8997, or the church office at 715-635-3603. • Shell Lake Arts Center master jazz concert, 7:30 p.m., lakeside pavilion, Shell Lake. Tuesday, June 25 • Knit a square a week through Aug. 20, 3-4 p.m., at Northwind Book & Fiber, Spooner. Call 715-635-6811. Wednesday, June 26 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner. • Shell Lake Arts Center Tribute to the big bands, alumni reunion scholarship benefit concert, 7 p.m., Darrell Aderman Auditorium. • Bog Walk, 2-4 p.m., Hunt hill, 715-635-6543, hunthill. org. Thursday, June 27-Friday, June 28 • American Red Cross blood drive, noon-6 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Drive in Shell Lake. Thursday, June 27 • First Year Parenting class, 5-8:30 p.m., Spooner Annex Building, UW-Extension conference room. Call Deb Meyer at 715-635-4444 or deb.meyer@ces.uwex.edu. • The Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Friendship Commons. • Shell Lake VFW meeting, 7 p.m., Friendship Commons. Friday-Sunday, June 28-30 • “Stolen Magic” at Theatre in the Woods, titiw.org, 715468-4387. Friday, June 28 • Shell Lake Arts Center jazz camper performance, 7 p.m., Darrell Aderman Auditorium, Shell Lake. Saturday, June 29 • Cakes at the Lake, breakfast 8 a.m., program 10 a.m. Hunt Hill, 715-635-6543, hunthill.org. • Third-annual Love for Lozandier, Haiti, Christian concert benefit, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Shell Lake beach. Sunday, June 30 • Shell Lake Arts Center jazz camper performance, 7 p.m., Darrell Aderman Auditorium, Shell Lake. • Lakers on the Links golf tournament, sponsored by the Shell Lake Education Foundation. 18-hole scramble with meal at Butternut Golf Course. Registration at noon. Call 715-635-8563.
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Monday, July 1 • Lakefront master jazz concert with Randy Sabien, 7:30 p.m. lakeside pavilion, Shell Lake. Tuesday, July 2 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge. Wednesday, July 3 • Washburn County HCE meeting at Oscar Johnson Building, Spooner Fairgrounds, 9:30 a.m.
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To learn more about this program, Hunt Hill or the LLPA, go to hunthill.org or call 715-635-6543. Join Hunt Hill for the rest of the Saturday morning Cakes at the Lake topics, including: June 29, Stan Tekiela will talk on the lives of wolves, coyote and fox; July 20, the National Eagle Center will present a program on eagles; Aug. 17, Kevin McMullin will present The Most Exotic Species; and Sept. 7, WDNR’s Scott Walter will present Rafter of Turkeys. — from Hunt Hill
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SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Public Library is pleased to bring you the following children’s summer reading program events: Lake Superior Zoomobile: Thursday, June 13, 2 p.m. Live burrowing animals including a sand turtle, hedgehog and more will be at the library. The Frog Guy: Thursday, June 20, 2 p.m. Touch, hold and feed live frogs, toads and salamanders. Big Trucks of Shell Lake: Thursday, June 27, 1 p.m. Climb inside the grader, loader, dump truck and street sweeper. Story Hour: Thursday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. This event will be held at the Washburn County Historical Society one-room schoolhouse. All events are free of charge. All ages welcome. — from SLPL
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Indianhead Community Action Agency is looking for volunteers to help out in their thrift store and food pantry. Food pantry volunteers must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. Please stop in to ICAA at 608 Service Road and pick up an application or call 715-635-3975 for more information. ••• The Washburn County Area Humane Society is looking for volunteers to update and maintain their website and to research and apply for grants. For more information, call Susie at 715-468-2453 or email wcahs@centurytel.net. ••• Terraceview Living Center Inc. is providing opportunities for talented volunteers skilled in group and one-to-one interactions with the elderly. Seeking services between 3-7 p.m. daily. There will be flexibility in scheduling your services. Orientation is provided. If you are interested please stop by their office and fill out an application. ••• Faith in Action of Washburn County is looking for volunteers to provide direct services to seniors and adults with disabilities. Tasks might include transportation, light housekeeping, light yard work, fix-it jobs, telephone and in-person visits. Training is provided, and all volunteers choose what they want to do and when they want to volunteer. For more information, please call 715-635-2252 or email Faith In Action at faithinactionwc@ yahoo.com. ••• Washburn County Unit on Aging is in need of volunteer drivers for the Meals on Wheels program and the medical escort program. This is a great opportunity to socialize, meet new people, travel and help others. Mileage is paid to volunteers who use their own vehicles when transporting and/or delivering. You must possess a valid state of Wisconsin driver’s license and be able to read maps, road names and street signs. If interested, please contact Eva at the Aging and Disability Resource Center in Spooner at 715-635-4460. ••• ICAA Crossroads Literacy is looking for tutors in reading, health and computer skills. If interested, please contact coordinator Jean Walsh at 715-790-7213 or email walsh7213@yahoo. com. ••• To publish a volunteer opportunity, submit it to us by Monday noon. Email it to wcregister@centurytel.net, bring it to the office, or call 715-468-2314. Please list the type of volunteer work you need, as well as dates, times and length of service. Make sure to include your contact information, including your name and phone number. When the volunteer position is filled, please let us know so we can take it off the list. This service is offered free of charge in an effort to bring the community together so those that are looking for help can find those that are looking to help.
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Sheriff statement regarding Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act
Law enforcement agencies concerned over liability in giving out certain information
WASHBURN COUNTY - Washburn County Sheriff Terry Dryden recently issued a memo to all requesters of sheriff’s records, including crash and incident reports. Following is the memo in its entirety: “The days of all accidents and of those involved as well as other information obtained by and disseminated in local media, is changing significantly. “As the result of a 7th Federal Circuit Court of Appeals decision (Senne v. Village of Palatine, Il., 695 F.3d 597) and a new 4th Federal Circuit Court of Appeals decision (Maracich v. Spears, 675 F.3d 281), many law enforcement agencies have had to significantly alter their procedures for complying with the Wisconsin Open Records Law. Both of these cases interpreting the Federal Driver Privacy Protection Act are currently awaiting action before the U.S. Supreme Court. Article VI, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, Wis. Stats. 19.36(1) and 19.35 (1)(a) recognize that the federal DPPA supersedes state law in determining what records or parts of records can be released to the public. There are signifiant civil and criminal penalties that expose law enforcement agencies to liability if we fail to follow the Federal circuit court of appeals decision. “In order to comply with these decisions interpreting the FDPPA, effective immediately, we must remove our reports’ personal information that identified an individ-
ual including the following date elements before copies of such reports may be provided to the public without the written consent of the persons named therein: names, dates of birth, addresses (except 5-digit ZIP codes), phone numbers (cell and land line), photographs, Social Security numbers, medical or disability information, driver’s license and DOT ID card numbers and physical descriptors, vehicle registration plate numbers and related information and VIN numbers. “We wish you to be aware that your copy of a requested report may contain significant deletions (blacked out) in order to comply with the federal law and avoid both civil and criminal penalties. Such penalties also apply to any person who disseminates legally protected personal data items without a permissible use as stated in the federal law. (A list of such permissible uses is available at the sheriff’s office). If you qualify for one of these federal uses, you may complete a form certifying that fact in order to receive the entire, unredacted (not blacked out) copy of the requested document. Falsifying this form may result in federal and/or state civil and/or criminal penalties. “Those requesting an offense or accident report that pertains to them personally will receive a copy of the report with all their personal information contained thereon but all other personal information pertaining to other individuals/drivers will be redacted (blacked out). This means a person must properly identify themselves when requesting a record so that the sheriff’s department can locate the record pertaining solely to them. To request and receive a report that pertains to you personally, you must come in person to the sheriff’s office in
Shell Lake, as we are required to ensure the proper and legal dissemination or release of information. You can only receive an entire, unredacted copy if you properly execute the DPPA form attesting to your eligibility for one or more of the permissible uses listed thereon, or you provide a written and notarized release signed by each person mentioned in the offense or accident report. You may obtain this consent to release information form at the sheriff’s office.”
Traffic crash/accident reports “Insurance companies and licensed attorneys may hold a permissible use under the federal law and can obtain complete traffic crash reports (without blackouts). These permissible users can request unredacted copies by fax, on company letterhead or in person. Motorists may wish to first contact their insurance agency or lawyer and have them obtain the report on the driver’s/passenger’s behalf. “We seek your patience in responding to your request(s). Given the nature of the federal law, we must examine each page of each report and redact ten different data elements wherever they are found. This is a laborious and time-consuming process that must be handled in addition to our regular public service/public safety duties. “All reports will cost $6 each and all persons requesting a report will need to pay the $6 before a report is given out. This includes the news media, unless you are exempt by law. - with information from Washburn County Sheriff’s Dept.
No sheriff’s reports pending policy changes by Danielle Moe Register staff writer SHELL LAKE - The decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit Court in Chicago, has caused a ripple effect across the state of Wisconsin to the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department. On appeal, the Senne v. Village of Palatine, Ill., case began in 2010 when Jason M. Senne received a parking ticket after illegally parking on a public way in the village of Palatine. Various pieces of personal information, obtained by the village from a database originating with the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles, were printed on the citation. Senne brought a case against the village on behalf of himself and a class of others similarly situated against the village. He claimed that the village’s practice of printing personal information obtained from motor vehicle records on parking tickets was a violation of the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act. The DPPA is a federal law that implemented in 1994 and was last amended in 2006. The law places a restriction on the release and use of certain personal information from state motor vehicle records. The law defines personal information as name, address (not five digit ZIP code), driver’s license number, Social Security number and telephone number.
The court said the DPPA prohibited municipalities from disclosing personal information obtained from a motor vehicle record. The ruling could have an impact on Wisconsin Open Records laws. The case could be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court causing Wisconsin’s attorney general to wait to issue guidelines for the federal ruling. Recently, law enforcement agencies across the state have started to redact information from accident and criminal reports in an effort to avoid a lawsuit like Senne v. Palatine. The Washburn County Register was officially denied access to the Washburn County Sheriff’s reports on Tuesday, June 4. At least 30 municipalities now redact personal information from reports, citing the Palatine ruling and the 1994 federal Driver Privacy Protection Act it interpreted, according to media reports.
Other agencies Chief Deputy Bridgette Kornbroke said that currently the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department is redacting information. Their redaction policy covers the individual’s address, not their name. Kornbroke said their department started the new policy six months ago but never stopped giving out accident reports. Polk County Sheriff Peter Johnson said his department began redacting more information when the new law came out. “But almost every other department is redacting much more than we are or than I want,” Johnson said. He noted that the county’s corporate counsel has been asked to render an opinion on the matter. Douglas and Burnett counties were also asked to com-
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SPOONER — Gardens got off to a late start this year with the cool, tardy spring, but they are getting ready to sizzle now with the all the rain and the finally warming temperatures. To help them thrive, the North Country Master Gardeners will host a series of Meet Me at the Garden events on the third Tuesday of the month during the summer. Each will feature hands-on demonstrations, plenty of timely information, and a chance to view and ask questions about the Spooner Ag Station’s research garden, which features vegetables, fruits, perennials, annuals and shrubs, plus demonstrations of various growing techniques and landscaping options. The display of annuals highlights All-American Selections and is entered in the national All-American Selections Landscape Design Contest this year. The presentations will be taught by Sue Reinardy and Sharon Tarras, experienced gardeners and master gardener volunteers. This season’s topics are: • June 18, 6 p.m.: Pinch and Prune perennials and vegetables to get longer bloom times and better vegetable yields. • July 16, 6 p.m.: Handy Tools and Adaptive Techniques that make gardening easier – with fewer aches and pains. • Aug. 20, 4 p.m. to dusk: Annual Twilight Tour, where visitors can participate in a variety of seminars and talk with experts from the University of Wisconsin while the garden is at its peak. • Sept. 17, 6 p.m.: Can You Dig It, tips for getting more plants for no money through dividing and overwintering perennials. Meet Me in the Garden will be at the Spooner Ag Research Station Demonstration Garden on Orchard Lane, off of Hwy. 70. — from North Country Master Gardeners
St. Francis honor roll SPOONER — St. Francis de Sales School announces their fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2102-2013 school year. Grade 5: A honor roll: Tiffany Romportl. B honor roll: Spence Hoellen and Aaron Sacco Grade 6: A honor roll: Spencer Blonk, John Nauertz and Evelyn Paffel Grade 7: B honor roll: John Hoellen and Laura Medley Grade 8: A honor roll: Anna Emerson and Adeline Paffel. B honor roll: Tiana Barrett, Audrey Blonk, Sophia DelFiacco, Rachel Medley and Mark Nauertz. - submitted
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by calling 715-635-2197. There are numerous campgrounds around the twocounty region that are heavily utilized throughout the summer. A lot of these facilities do not offer recycling to their guests. Recycling options include hauling your recyclable to one of the drop-off sites, hauling your recyclables home, and/or contacting the campground manager and requesting recycling bins be provided for camper use. The recycling guide shows a complete list of RCC drop-boxes and times accepted and can be found at nwrpc.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/12, or by contacting the recycling office at 715-635-2197. The recycling guide will help you find a recycling or compost site; see what that particular site accepts, and when they are open. Also at nwrpc.com you will find when and where other hazardous waste collections will be held throughout the summer months. It is illegal to dispose of some electronic equipment in the garbage and landfill. Wisconsin law now bans desktop computers, printers, fax machines, scanners and copiers, TVs, laptops, computer monitors, DVD players, VCRs, DVRs, and other video players as well as computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, hard drives, speakers, flash drives, external modems and cell phones. These items are accepted for recycling at the following RCC recycling sites: Spooner, A&H, Grantsburg and Oakland. Minong also collects some electronics and can be reached at 715-4662062. The Sarona landfill accepts electronics for recycling and can be reached by calling 715-469-3356. Siren’s Midtown Transfer Station collects electronics and can be reached at 715-866-4835. Fee information can be found by calling the site directly or by contacting Jen at 715-635-2197.
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he Minong Cleansweep Hazardous Waste collection event brought in nearly 4,000 pounds of hazardous waste. Gratitude is extended to all those that made it to the event and to pharmacist David Hopp who sorted medications, Spooner Police Officer Jerry Christman, and Erik Gulbransen, Minong deputy police officer. Without the service of these men the medication collection would not have happened. With finally summer here, I wanted to remind all of you of a few important changes to the recycling drop boxes located in Burnett and Washburn counties. I also want to invite you to the Recycling Control Commission’s Facebook page. Please like us and join the conversation. Also, as a reminder, there are Freecycle groups in our area that are designed to help residents find homes for usable items no longer wanted or needed. The groups can be found either through Facebook or freecycle.org. We tend to be so wasteful and we sometimes forget that the items you may no longer need, someone else does. Let’s try to rehome items instead of just throwing them away, because after all … where is away? OK, RCC drop boxes as well as all Allied Waste customers now have the opportunity to recycle all plastics numbered 1-7. That is almost all household plastics and greatly reduces the garbage your family produces. Also, Tetra-Paks are recyclable through the drop boxes and Allied now. Tetra-Paks are cardboard packaging used for items such as juice and milk. Plastic bags can also be recycled now through Allied and the drop boxes. With the addition of these new items accepted for recycling your garbage amount should be smaller than ever. Questions about recycling in Burnett and Washburn counties can be directed to Jen at jbarton@nwrpc.com, or
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Railroad Heritage Day celebrated at Spooner’s Railroad Memories Museum “rails,” or railroad workers, engineers and conductors. Established in 1883, the 160-foot long Omaha/CNW depot was built in 1902. Today the museum is housed in the restaurant that used to seat 160. The museum’s rich collection of railroad memorabilia fills 13 rooms, securing it as one of the top five railroad museums in the country. Come enjoy good food, railroad history, artifacts, museum tours, miniature train rides and live music. The museum is handicap accessible and has ample parking for all.
by Danielle Moe Register staff writer SPOONER — Enjoy good food, special entertainment, and Spooner’s rich and colorful railroad legacy during Railroad Heritage Day celebrated by a picnic at Spooner’s Railroad Memories Museum on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Located on Front and Walnut streets in Spooner, the celebration will consist of a bison burger picnic complete with potato salad, baked beans, watermelon, dessert, milk and coffee. Special entertainment will be Don LaCasse’s miniature train rides for children and adults, and Carr-Creek, Marv and Sharon Utecht, from Woodville, will provide live bluegrass and country music. Children’s activities will include museum tours with memories and conversation about the railroad with retired
Railroad Heritage Day will be celebrated on Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., with food, music, tours and more, at the Railroad Memories Museum at Front and Walnut Street in Spooner. – Photo by Danielle Moe
Dolls/from page 1 He worked for TSU trucking at the time so they loaded the boxes and he took them on his next regular trip. Last year this area sent out over 1,000 boxes and a semi was needed. As any good “boxer” does, Hendry keeps her eyes out for back-to-school supplies to add to her boxes and a few years ago she found a kids craft book from 1961 at a garage sale. She bought it thinking there might be something in there she could make during the year that would be suitable to pack for Christmas. There was. It was a simple doll pattern with just a front, a back and some yarn for hair. She copied the pattern onto some stiff plastic and made a few dolls. Then she made a few more. Pretty soon she was practically mass-producing the cloth dolls with their simple dresses and soon other sewers started joining in. “What really spurred me on was they were the perfect size to fit in a shoebox. Another thing that encouraged me was a photo in the Register A pillowcase is one of the things that can be showing some kids in Uganda who had used to make this little dress that will go to a received their boxes and there were two child overseas. — Photo by Diane Dryden
Spooner Golf Course Monday Night Moonlighters June 3 Week 2 Standings Bear Path Woodsmen, 7.5 Fields, 7.0 Badger Boys, 6.5 Lindstrom’s, 6.5 Mark-Danya, 6.0 Pierson’s, 5.5 Holman’s, 4.5 Cowboys, 4.0
Blockhus, 3.5 Walker-Huebner, 3.5 Banana Abstract, 3.0 Low team net: Lindstrom’s, 62 Closest to pin No. 4: Chris Lindstrom Closest to pin No. 6: Jane Blockhus Long drive No. 1: Terri Lindstrom Long drive No. 8: Justin Huebner Long putt No. 9: Danya Case
Butternut Hills Ladies League June 6 9-hole league
First flight Low gross: Bev Grocke, 48 Low net: Midge Kinkead, 35 Low putts: Myra Traubenik and Bev Grocke, 14 Second flight Low gross: Carol Reynolds, 59 Low net: Mary McCall, 38 Low putt: Carol Reynolds and Shirley Thurston, 14 Third flight Low gross: Jan Grilley, 62 Low net: Sue Bigelow, 36 Low putt: Sue Bigelow and Jan Grilley, 17 Chip-ins: Carol Reynolds, No. 13 & No. 14
18-hole First flight Low gross: Jean Bednar, 104 Low net: Joyce Niccum and Pam Miller, 74 Low putt: Jean Bednar, 31 Second flight Low gross: Diane Downs, 118 Low putt: Diane Downs, 39 Third flight Low gross: Pat Parker, 114 Low net: Debbie Johnson, 77 Low putt: Jane Johnson, 34 Chip-ins: Joyce Niccum, No. 10; Jean Bednar, No. 4; Sue Torza, No. 10 and No. 13; and Jane Johnson No. 9 Weekly event: Points Joyce Niccum, 14
of my dolls in the photo! I was thrilled.” Uganda, Africa, is a very poor country that has just been through a 20-year civil war and is devastated by the AIDS epidemic. Seventy percent of the population is under age 25 and 50 percent of those are under 15. The average wage is $2 in U.S. money a day. Ugandans as a culture don’t give gifts to their children for birthdays or for Christmas, so the Operation Christmas Child boxes were the first gift they ever received. One little girl, maybe age 3 or 4, opened her box with the doll nestled on top, screamed and then slammed the top back on the box. She did this five or six times, each time reopening the box to look at this gift that was entirely hers. Eventually she took the doll out, but before that, the thrill of the gift was all she could handle. A woman who was going to Uganda on a missions trip contacted Hendry. She asked if Hendry could supply a suitcase full of dolls. Not only did she supply 134 dolls, she also found the ideal suitcase at a garage sale. Also included in the suitcase were 30 pillowcase dresses made by someone else. These dresses can be made from a pillowcase, or regular fabric. Some of the sewers even made a doll’s dress to match the pillowcase one. Now there are woman sewing additional dolls and some are doing the doll dresses while others are creating the clever pillowcase dresses. Everyone is doing their part and as Hendry says, “I’ve put some of the pictures of the girls who have received our projects next to my sewing machine for inspiration. They are tangible evidence that what we do really can be a blessing. We can be a part of what God is doing all over the world, even from our homes here in Wisconsin and Minnesota. When the final total was tallied, together the women had created 423 dolls with their dresses and 99 pillowcase dresses. Some of these will be going to Haiti, some to Kenya and others to South Africa. Hendry is always looking for people who like to sew, to get them involved in this project. “The distribution centers take the dolls directly now so they’ll have them to use as fillers and we’re looking for people who want to help out with any part of the project that interests them.” Hendry herself prefers to just make the
When the shoeboxes are filled originally, there’s no way of knowing where the boxes go. These boxes went to Uganda, where the temperature was close to 100 degrees the day the kids opened their gifts. Oddly enough they were thrilled with their winter hats because they had never seen them before. The little girl at the bottom of the photo loved her doll the best. — Special photo dolls. She uses white, beige, tan or black fabric for the dolls. “It’s surprising how many little girls like dolls of a different color than they are,” she stated. Several women prefer to only make the little dresses and there are some who are quite creative when it comes to the dresses for the older girls. She’s looking for individuals or groups who want to help. She has all the patterns and lots of dolls and dresses to show as the finished project. There are also photos of some of the young girls in the slum areas in Uganda. The little girls who make their living digging through the rotting garbage in filthy dumps for items they can sell … or eat. In many of the photos there they are wearing their beautiful handmade pillowcase dresses. “The Lord loves them very much and they have not escaped his attention and care,” said Hendry. For more information on the project or how you can get involved, call Nan Hendry in Spooner at 715-635-2555 and leave a message if no answer.
Spooner Golf League Tuesday, June 4 9-hole league Game: Low gross/low net/low putts Low gross First: Danya Case, 51 Second: Mary Lou Barneson, 52 Third: Deb Stocco, 53 Low net First: Nancy Erickson Second: Karen Novinski and Anne Ring Third: Jan Huse Low putts First: Terri Lindstrom and Emily Durand, 15 Second: Penny Cuskey, 16 Third: Ruth Kruger, Lynda Hoyt and Nancy Rich, 17
18-hole league Game: Beat the Pro and Flighted Skins First flight: Mary Ann Solie, No. 1; Terri Storley, No. 2; Jan Pierson, No. 4, No. 14; Jane Blockhus, No. 6, No. 17; Penny Schroeder, No. 8; and Midge Kremer, No. 11 Second flight: Sarah Carr, No. 3; Cheryl Duden, No. 4, No. 10; Linda Nichols, No. 8; Nancy Markgren, No. 12; and Teresa Anderson, No. 16 Beat the Pro: The following golfers beat the pro: Sarah Carr, Connie Pillar, Nancy Markgren, Mary Ann Solie, Penny Schroeder, Linda Nichols, Jane Blockhus, Cheryl Duden and Bobbi Zadra
These soft cloth dolls are made in white, black, tan or beige. There will be a little girl somewhere that will love it regardless of color. — Photo by Diane Dryden
This little Ugandan girl had never gotten a gift before and after opening her box, she slammed the lid closed several times before she was brave enough to retrieve the doll inside. She couldn’t believe it was true that it was for her. — Special photo
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FLEA MARKET/ BAKE SALE Saturday, June 15
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Crafts; collectibles; purses; jewelry; plants. 202 6th Ave., Shell Lake No early sales! For roof fund.
Other Sales: July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 7
TOP PHOTO: Fourth-grade students celebrated with ice-cream treats for raising over $5,000 for Glenview. The teachers are Dan Kevan, Corrie Behling, Mark Lehnherr and Lynn Leskiski. — Photos submitted
LEFT: Shirt design winners are (L to R): Julia Lyga, Ariel Christianson and Morgan Wendell.
ESTATE SALE Fri., June 14, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., June 15, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Washer; dryer; antique desk; Palmer Peerless golf clubs; tables; Japanese Hibachi, bookshelves; sewing machine; dresser; jewelry; nice glassware; household. Half price Saturday at noon. 585866
LEFT: Friday, May 31, representatives from Glenview Assisted Living presented awards to Shell Lake fourth-graders that participated in Jump for Glenview. The students raised over $5,000. Back row: Sue Weathers, Betty Kronlund, TH Board member, and Lin Weathers. Top fundraisers were front row (L to R): Ariel Christianson, third place; and Kora Falstad, first place. Not available was Brooke Lehnherr who received second place.
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by Diane Dryden Register staff writer SHELL LAKE — Thirty years ago, a Sarona housewife was told about a job at the Shell Lake State Bank in her town and it seemed like a good idea. The hours would add up to part time. It was a great fit for Audrey Cusick and her husband, Tom, along with their three kids ages 15, 12 and 10. They were living happily in Audrey’s grandmother’s house that was redolent with childhood memories; life was good. Tom and Audrey had been childhood sweethearts and married shortly after graduating from Shell Lake High School, both being in the same graduating class. Tom eventually snagged a job with the Washburn County Highway Department after serving four years in the Air Force, and then one day everything changed for them. They’d already heard about the new Hwy. 63 coming through the area on its way north, but the dates and exact location of the road seemed to change with regularity. One day, though, they learned that the highway was planned to go right through Grandma’s house and the Sarona House restaurant next door; both would be taken down. As long as they had to move, they chose to move into Shell Lake. It didn’t go over well with the kids. It didn’t go over well with the parents either. They loved the country and both Tom and Audrey grew up in the country and now their ideal life would be over for them and for their kids. The inside information Cusick received about the part-time position in Sarona
savings, but then banking as long as they’re in the building. turned out to actually be a full-time again, we don’t The Spooner branch serves ice cream, too, job in Shell Lake have the interaction but it doesn’t have the impact that Shell with a few days in with our customers Lake does. The Shell Lake Arts Center Sarona. It was a difdue to online bank- kids come, along with the campers, visificult decision, but ing. Checks are also tors, locals, they have them all and it’s like their lives had been becoming more ob- old times. solete, debit cards full of difficult deci“The bank has been a wonderful place sions. taking their place. to work,” says Cusick. “Management has “When I first But if people use always been conscious of us and treats us started at the bank their checks be- like family. Everybody works as a team cause they think and you can really see it in action when we did everything they’re safer, they an employee is called away for something by hand. If we had have to realize that important and everyone else fills in.” a machine of any checks now go sort, we all had to After living in town for many years, through an awful the Cusicks moved back to the country share it, and there lot of hands making 21 years ago and enjoy every moment were seven tellers fraud easier. The there. Cusick will fill in at the bank when then. We also spent debit card is easy to needed starting in the winter, but the hours sequencing use, but there can summer is hers to enjoy. checks, using the seven-digit code on Recently retired from the Shell Lake State Bank be endless book(May 29, June 5, 12) the bottom of the after being employed there for 30 years, Audrey keeping problems STATE OF WISCONSIN checks; we did an Cusick is taking the summer off. She will be re- if each transaction CIRCUIT COURT awful lot of hand- turning to the job as a fill-in when needed in the isn’t recorded. They WASHBURN COUNTY work then.” are harder to stop fall. — Photo by Diane Dryden U.S. BANK, NATIONAL In 1990, the bank if someone steals ASSOCIATION, opened their third them and credit Plaintiff, branch, this time in Spooner. Shell Lake cards are still much easier to stop and vs. stayed a people’s bank and Spooner grav- when it comes down to it, there’s nothing BOBBY V. PLUCAR, et.al itated more to the business clientele. One like cash,” she said. Defendants. thing the Shell Lake Bank had was a lot The lobby traffic reduces in size every CASE NO.: 11-CV-183 of older depositors making sure they put year and it only takes three (June 5, 12, 19) FORECLOSURE something in their savings each payday. full-time tellers to handle CASE CODE-30404 STATE OF WISCONSIN When they got enough together, they’d them now. But the bookADJOURNED CIRCUIT COURT buy a certificate of deposit. At times the keeping department is going NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE WASHBURN COUNTY interest rate was high, as high as 17 per- strong as is the loan depart- Deutsche Bank National Trust By virtue of a Judgment of cent in the early 1980s, and many of them ment and the IT department. Company, as trustee for Foreclosure made in the abovelived off of the interest. These were people Every Friday and Satur- Harborview Mortgage Loan entitled action on April 30, 2012, in the amount of $93,564.22, I who either went through the Depression day in June the bank serves Trust Mortgage Loan Passwill sell at public auction at the or had parents who had and they were local ice cream and the place Through Certificates, Series the North Entrance (a.k.a. North determined to put their cash into non- is packed. It’s as though ev- 2006-9 Plaintiff Steps) of the Washburn County risky ventures. erybody comes for ice cream vs. Courthouse, 10 4th Avenue “Now we see very little going into and they decided to do their JEREMEY DUVAL, et al. Shell Lake, WI 54871, City of
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Defendant(s) Case No.: 12 CV 161 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 8, 2013, in the amount of $108,488.72, the sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 3, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: At the north entrance of Washburn County Courthouse located at 104th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: The South 12 Feet of Lot 2 and all of Lot 3, Block “K”, Dobie and Stratton’s Addition to the City of Shell Lake, Washburn County, WisConsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 405 3rd St., Shell Lake, WI 54871. TAX KAY NO.: 65-282-2-38-1326-5 15-240-843500. Dated this 30th day of April, 2013. Sheriff Terry Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2720037 585264 WNAXLP
Shell Lake, County of Washburn, State of Wisconsin, on June 19, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. all of the following described mortgaged premises, to wit:. Parcel II: Part of the Southwest Onequarter (1/4) of the Northeast One-quarter (1/4) of Section Sixteen (16), TownshipThirtyseven (37) North, Range Thirteen (13) West, in the Town of Barronett, Washburn County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Southwest One-quarter (1/4) of the Northeast One-quarter (1/4); thence running due North 209 feet; thence due West 209 feet; thence due South 209 feet; thence due East 209 feet to the place of beginning. The above property is located at: 8602 W. Woodyard Road, Shell Lake, WI 54871 TAX KEY NO.: 65 002 2 37 13 16 1 03 000 002000 (Parcel 2) TERMS OF SALE: Cash. DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or cashier’s check due at time of sale. Balance of purchase price must be paid within ten (10) business days after confirmation of the sale. This property is sold “as is” subject to all legal encumbrances and any outstanding and accruing real estate taxes, special assessments, and penalties and interest, if any. Upon confirmation of the sale by the Court, purchaser will be required to pay all recording fees and, if desired, the cost of title evidence. Dated this 28th day of May, 2013, at Shell Lake, Wisconsin. /s/Terry Dryden Terry Dryden SHERIFF OF WASHBURN COUNTY, WI KOHNER, MANN & KAILAS, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 4650 N. Port Washington Road Milwaukee, WI 53212 PH: (414) 962-5110 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. 584617 WNAXLP
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Jumping for joy by Diane Dryden Register staff writer SHELL LAKE — When Kevin Burkart, owner of a management and technical consulting service in Savage, Minn., called Step Stone Group, learned that his father, Gary, in Shell Lake, had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he went from devastation right to action. A man of adventure from his youth, he had spent eight years as part of a water ski show team called the Shock Waves in Minnesota, where no trick was too hard or intimidating for him to do. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that can last 20 years or more. Once Burkart learned about his father’s illness, he knew the only way he could raise an appreciable amount of money for this disease was to do more than the traditional walk and golf outing. He immediately thought of something else he loved to do … skydiving. His first event was held in June of 2008 when he performed 100 skydives, all in one day and raised over $48,000 for Parkinson’s disease. He worked with the FAA so he could jump at a 2,000-foot altitude in order to get all the jumps in. As it was, he did a jump every five minutes. Or to be precise, 4 minutes, 56 seconds from door to door. In 2010, he upped his ante by doing 200 dives within 24 hours, the day starting at 5 a.m. and continuing until 11 p.m. It was being called The 200 Perfect Jumps for Parkinson’s Disease. The day of the jump, June 16, dawned foggy, but Burkart was undeterred, so he tightened his schedule and was able to accomplish 150 perfect jumps, with a jump going down every 4 minutes, 18 seconds. He raised $78,000 with this second event. The third event was titled The 300 Perfect Jumps for Parkinson’s Disease and was scheduled for June 13, 2012. However, the event was postponed due to Burkart’s life-changing injuries in a snowmobile accident on the Canadian border in northern Minnesota in March of 2012. He broke
Gary Burkart couldn’t be more proud of his son for raising over $250,000 for Parkinson’s. — Photo by Diane Dryden numerous bones including four vertebrae and suffered serious nerve damage in his left arm, leaving him without the use of it. With surgery at the Mayo Clinic, and rigorous physical therapy, Burkart will regain limited elbow flexion and some mild finger usage in two to three years. Despite the loss, he was determined to press on. The third jump, which he’s now calling Imperfect Jumps for Parkinson’s Disease, will take place at the Baldwin airport on Wednesday, June 19, starting at 5 a.m. Even though skydiving is a two-handed sport, Burkart has figured out how to perform the jumps making modifications to the gear. This year there is no set number of jumps for the event. For safety purposes he wants the flexibility of doing however many jumps his one good arm can handle. He may do five, 50 or even 150. All told, he has raised over $250,000 to help fight Parkinson’s. His dad can be proud of him. His website says, “On Saturday morning, July 31, 1999, I was a busy
Kevin Burkart, son of Shell Lake’s Gary Burkart, is still skydiving to raise money for Parkinson’s disease, even though he only has the use of one arm. — Special photo 28-year-old professional living in the Twin Cities. I hadn’t spoken to my dad much that summer because I had been so busy. For some reason, something was nagging at me that I needed to call him. So, schedule aside, I phoned him. When he came to the phone he told me just the day before he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and how did I know to call him and tell him I loved him? It would be the beginning of our journey with the disease. His medications, side effects, frustrations, lifestyle changes, depression, it all began to collide. Shortly after his diagnosis, we got involved in the Parkinson’s Association of Minnesota and the National Par-
kinson’s Foundation. I served on the PAM board from 2005 until 2007 and my goal has become to work to improve the lives and find a cure for those afflicted with Parkinson’s.” With all the jumps, fundraising and involvement with the organization that he’s done, it’s all been because he loves his dad, and what better Father’s Day gift could any father ask for?
Have canoe, will travel by Danielle Moe Register staff writer WASHBURN COUNTY — The sound of flowing water invites you in, piquing your curiosity. You hear a splash and look up to see an otter as the shadow of a blue heron glides silently over your canoe. Without realizing it you have become a part of northern Wisconsin, enveloped in nature, discovering what can only be witnessed from canoe. Native Americans are credited with the original canoe design, but modern canoes are far from their birch-bark ancestors. Inside the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner 30 different types of canoes line the walls, ceilings, rafters and floors of what was formerly the Baker Grain Elevator. “The museum represents a lot of the history of the wooden canoe,” explained museum member Bruce Boss. According to Executive Director Jed Malischke, Jeff Dean and Jill Weber Dean donated many of the canoes in the museum from their collection, allowing everyone to benefit from it. The canoes on display in the museum each tell a different story. “When you take time to actually look at them, you see subtle differences in the way designers handled different
things,” pointed out Marshall Alwin, museum member, from Middleton. Boss explained that canoes became a popular mode of transportation due to their practical construction and ability to go where men on horses, buggies, carriages and foot could not reach. The Namekagon, the northern tributary of the St. Croix River, lies within Washburn County for almost 50 of its 100 miles. The Namekagon is narrow and wild, weaving through undeveloped forests, marshlands and pine barrens. One of the first things Boss did after moving to Spooner was take his son down the Namekagon and St. Croix rivers to Grantsburg. “Along that trip we counted 81 deer; in part that was because when we went by them totally quietly they pretty much ignored us and we got pretty close,” Boss recalled. Your next trip waits only 16 miles north of Shell Lake on the Namekagon beginning at the CTH K landing. The National Park Service and Boss recommend the day trip from CTH K landing to Whispering Pines Landing. “When you get below Hwy. K you have a better feeling of solitude and remoteness,” observed Boss. If you feel more adventurous continue
This map shows a day trip from CTH K landing to the Whispering Pines Landing, along with campsites and spots of interest.
Jed Malischke, executive director for the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum, holds a canoe that is being recanvassed in the museum’s workshop. — Photos by Danielle Moe past Whispering Pines Landing and set up camp at one of the six camping sites on that stretch of the river. Since water is no longer available at McDowell Bridge Landing, Riverside Landing, and the Marshland District Office on Hwy. 70, the National Park Service asks that all rivergoers pack an adequate supply of water for their trip. Equally important in choosing a route is how to select the right canoe. “Decide, first of all, what you are going to do with it,” suggested Alwin. Think about what the canoe will be used for and who will use it. “Perhaps go someplace, like the canoe museum, and talk to a professional that really knows about canoes and can give you advice,” offered Boss. Alwin suggested that there are many good canoes made of composite materials that are low maintenance, lightweight and can be used in a variety of ways. The museum also houses a workshop where antique canoes are restored and members can work on their canoe creations and renovations. The act of making and restoring a canoe involves time, pa-
tience and craftsmanship. Alwin built his cedar-strip canoe in the museum workshop. “What I did is a modern method called stripping,” explained Alwin. This form of canoe making involves laterally placed strips of wood that form the canoe, which is then sealed with epoxy and finished with varnish. Make plans to rediscover northern Wisconsin in a canoe. When bad weather threatens your canoe trip, head to the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum to get your fill of canoe history. The best part about canoes is, “you can work at your own level, you can do it in white water, you can do it in still waters on a lake, there are just a lot of outdoor recreational activities with canoes,” observed Alwin. For more information on the museum visit wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum. org and for information on canoe trips in Washburn County visit washburncounty. org.
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Torch Run for Special Olympics
Taylor Bauch, Dan Brereton and Dave Wilson pose at the end of the Special Olympics Torch Run in Shell Lake. They are already planning next year’s Torch Run and how to make it better.
With Spooner Hill in the background, Dawn Richter and Rhiannon Peterson are escorted by the Minong Police and the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department as they run the third leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run between Spooner and Shell Lake. — Photos by Larry Samson
Dawn Richter high-fives Taylor Bauch as she and Rhiannon Peterson finish their leg of the run and Bauch starts hers. Bauch was supposed to run one mile but chose to run the extra two so she could be at the end of the Torch Run.
The Special Olympic athletes and Washburn County law enforcement officers got together for a picture at Kwik Trip in Spooner on Thursday, June 6. The athletes then got on their bus for the Special Olympic Games in Eau Claire. The Torch Run was an opportunity for the Washburn County law enforcement personnel to show their support to the Special Olympic athletes.
Spooner School of Dance recital held
Jazz 3 performed “Alouette” and “Dynamite” at the dance recital. Shown clockwise starting bottom left: Gabrielle Schroeder, Kiara Martin, Jordan Schafer, Becca Cottrell, Richard Benton, Elizabeth Borelli, Grace Solveson, Leah Kaefer and Aurora Vanderhoof.
Ballet Seven performs the artistic ballet, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green.” Rachel Milton and Gena Griffeth are the two performers whose faces can be seen in the photo. Other members are Kristina Aschbacher, Brynn Bambenek, Autumn Lowe, Annika Patrick, Lola Porter, Megan Ross and Hadley Tims. — Photos by Larry Samson
The fatherdaughter dance has become a favorite of the dancers and is a crowd pleaser. Shown are David Rankila with his daughter, Abby, and Jim Reidt with his Making their entrance with flair were Annabelle Revak daughters, Ellen and Katelyn Heino in “Jet Set” by the Musical Theater and Aubrey. Jazz Group.
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Sports reporter: Larry Samson Email results to: wcregister@centurytel.net
Softball team plays first time at state
Shell Lake loses 5-1 to state champs by Larry Samson Register staff writer MADISON — Shell Lake came up short in its quest for the Division 4 softball championship on Friday, June 7, but the team came away as champions. Shell Lake played Algoma 0-0 until the eighth inning when Algoma rallied and scored five runs to the Lakers one. The next day Algoma went on to earning the State Championship Title with a 5-4 win over Catholic Newman. For Shell Lake and Algoma it was their first trip to state. Shell Lake Lakers will be losing three seniors this year so with the experience the team gained they will be
in a good position next year to make another strong run at the state title next year. Shell Lake pitcher Kristen Kraetke faced 31 batters, pitching a shutout until the eighth inning. She struck out six batters, walked two, giving up five runs on seven hits. The Lakers stranded seven runners in the coarse of the game. On offense Shell Lake had their opportunities leaving 10 runners on base. They had five hits and six walks. Kayla Blazer scored the only Laker run after she reached base on an error to start out the eighth inning. Hailey Flach walked, advancing Blazer to second. Amy Bouchard was out with a fly ball to left field. Keagan Blazer walked to load up the bases. Kraetke reached first on a fielder’s choice scoring Blazer. With two outs, Allison Socha grounded to
first for the third out and the end of the game. Shell Lake ended the season and their run to state earning a regional championship for the third year in a row and a sectional championship, their first ever. Coach Mark Lehnherr and Coach Kelly Green along with assistant coaches Joe Blazer, Kelli Bontekoe and Jason Schroeder, are proud of the Lady Lakers championship season.
Shell Lake got out of trouble in the second inning with runners on first and third when Amy Bouchard touched second base for the forced out and threw to first for the double play. Playing in her last high school softball game, Allison Socha lines up for a line drive to make the throw to first for the out.
Senior Kayla Blazer is all smiles as she stands on third base talking to coach Mark Lehnherr in the eighth inning. Blazer scored Shell Lake’s only run on a Kristen Kraetke hit.
Photos by Elise Bouchard
It was Shell Lake’s first trip to state in softball as they faced Algoma in the semifinal game on Friday, June 7. The game was played at the Goodman Diamond, home of the University of Wisconsin fast-pitch softball team. Shell Lake lost 5-1 in eight innings. Algoma went on to earn the Division 4 state championship trophy with a 5-4 win over Newman Catholic.
Kristen Kraetke goes the distance pitching eight innings. The score was 0-0 when Algoma rallied in the top of the eighth inning, scoring five runs on three hits and one error.
Shell Lake Lions to host triathlon SHELL LAKE — The first-annual Shell Lake Lions triathlon, hosted by the Shell Lake Lions Club and organized by FrontRunner, is set for 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, in Shell Lake. With its great lake to swim in, roads to bike, and great trails and roads to run, the city of Shell Lake is the perfect place to hold such an event. The triathlon consists of a half-mile swim, a 15-mile bike and a three-mile run. The triathlon will start, transition and finish near the Shell Lake beach. Spectators are welcome and bleachers will be available. Awards will be presented to the top three men and top three women in each category. Age groups are divided into: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 4044, 45-49, 50-54, 54-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and above. Other categories include Elite, Clydesdale - men over 200 pounds and Athena - women over 145 pounds. Team categories include all-male team, all-female team or co-ed/mixed-gender team. A team is made up of two or three people. Three people would include a swimmer, a biker and a runner. If a team
The Shell Lake State Bank recently donated $500 to the Shell Lake Lions Club for the triathlon to be held Saturday, July 27, in Shell Lake. Presenting the check was Shane Williams, bank vice president, to Lion Jim Meyers, coordinator of the triathlon. — Photo by Suzanne Johnson
has two people, one person will be doing two of the events. For instance, the swimmer may also be doing the running portion. A team is working together for one collective finish time. Each team will have one timing chip on a strap to be worn on the ankle. An area will be provided to exchange the chip from person to person. For more information and to enter, please see the website frontrunnerusa.com/ shell-lake-triathlon. A pasta feed will be held at the Shell Lake Community Center on Friday, July 26, the evening before the triathlon from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Volunteers and entrants eat free. Volunteers are needed from 7 a.m. till noon on Saturday, July 27. Each volunteer must attend training on Friday evening and will get a free meal and T-shirt. Interested individuals may contact Jim Meyers at 715-468-4388 or email contact info to ShellLakeLions@yahoo.com. — from the Shell Lake Lions Club
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Wrapping up a great track season
The Century Club is made up of elite members who earned more than 100 points for the year. Shown Amanda Brereton earned most improved in field, and Lauren Osborn earned most improved (L to R): Shania Pokorny, Tanner Williams, Hannah Cassel, Hana Anderson and Lindsey Martin. Poin track. Amber Anderson and Lindsey Martin shared the Rookie of the Year Award. korny was the top female with 214.5 points, and Williams was the top male earner with 141.25 points.
Shell Lake sent an unprecedented 10 student athletes to the state track and field meet, Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1. Five of the athletes were freshmen. Shown (L to R): Emma Thomas, Lauren Osborn, Amber Anderson, Tanner Williams, Hannah Cassel, Colleen Knoop, Hana Anderson, Sheri Clark, Lindsey Martin and Shania Pokorny.
Shania Pokorny and Hannah Cassel earned recognition Earning the Most Valuable Player Award, which is the top track and field award, were Shania Pokorny, Tanner Williams and Hannah Cassel. for setting new school records. Pokorny set a new record in the triple jump with a distance of 34’ 6”, breaking the record of 31’7” set by Jodi Thannum in 1987. Cassel set a new reThe Coaches Award was awarded to Sheri Clark and Trevor Photos by Larry Samson cord in the 300-meter hurdle with at time of 46.0 seconds, Anderson at the track banquet held Tuesday, June 4, at coach breaking the old record of 47.3 set by her coach, Katrina Katrina Granzin’s house. (Spears) Granzin in 1999.
T-ball players see action as season begins
Adam Fritz has the ball. Now if he can get Dylan Christel off his back, he can make Emily Dorweiler is off and running to home Mallory Mortensen hit a home run in T-ball. As the last bat- the throw to first. The T-ball season for Shell Lake started Thursday, June 6, even plate. — Photos by Larry Samson ter in the inning, she ran all the way around the diamond. though the weather hasn’t been cooperating.
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Spooner Elementary wraps up yearlong soldier support project SPOONER — The students at Spooner Elementary School have helped put a smile on the faces of brave soldiers serving abroad this past school year. Coordinating with the Northwoods Support Team, students worked to create cards of appreciation for our military members serving abroad. One of the units the students were involved with consists of 130 soldiers — one being a local man — and is stationed in the mountains of Afghanistan. The understanding is that the boxes must be air-dropped in to this group — quite a humbling thought for the students and staff to know their greetings were going somewhere so far away and to a potentially unsafe region. The other unit the students have been sending to has 230 members; some of whom are from France, Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Australia and Italy, serving with NATO. This unit is mostly Green Zone and administration, but they are still far away from home and in harm’s way. Using the donations collected by the Northwoods Support Team and greeting cards made by the children, students worked to create goody bags for the individuals. In late January, they packed val-
entines, hot chocolate and heart candies. For Easter it was traditional Easter candy and Easter cards. For the summer, it was patriotic greetings, energy bars, hard candies and prayer cloths made into finger puppets made by a local crafter, to let them know they are in our thoughts and prayers. The added bonus was receiving notes of thanks from abroad. The children were thrilled to know that the men and women of the armed forces enjoyed their cards. Students felt a sense of happiness knowing that they made the days brighter for those who are working so hard to serve our country. Staff and students at Spooner Elementary are glad that they had the opportunity to work with the Northwoods Support group, led by Lynda Marquardt and Darlene Heller, who have been serving in this capacity to our soldiers since December of 2008. This organization has adopted close to 15 units over the years. SES looks forward to doing it again next school year. — from SES Spooner first-grade students are shown with boxes of goodies and finger puppets to be sent to soldiers through the Northwoods Support Team project. — Photo submitted
Spooner Elementary awards
The Spooner Elementary School kindergarten class came up with an interesting way to thank the AmeriCorps volunteers and other volunteers. Shown (L to R): Taye Bass, Micaelyn Manning, Izabelle Hestad, Jake Hartwig, Owen Dernovsek and Dominic Parker. Earning the Positive Character Award were back row (L to R): Jackson Bassett, Lilly Melton, Kyra Pfaff, Jasmine Petz, Nyla Mayberry, Alizandra Hestad and Katisa Organ. Front: Chase Shegstad, Taylor Erickson, Elizabeth Kubnick, Sarah Hanson and Jayme Hiler. — Photos by Larry Samson
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Earning the President’s Education Award were (L to R): Elise Bass, Madeline West, Garrett Vandevrede, Brynn Bambanek, Carter Melton, William Corbin, Connor Childs and Genevieve Griffeth.
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Area writers corner Memories of Sundays by Mary B. Olsen There may not be a dividing line between the days of the week these days. We hear moans about Mondays when some people go back to work, and Fridays, when everyone looks forward to their weekend. When I was young, growing up in the 1930s and 1940s, back in the days before time began for many of you, there was no word in our American English language for weekend. There were weeks, and there was a word that meant the end of something, but they were not joined together. Somewhere along the way, Saturday and Sunday became joined, and came to mean a kind of two-day holiday. There was only one word that signified the end of one week or the beginning of another and that word was Sunday. The keeping of the Lord’s day has changed. Most people observed the Sabbath by attending church and refrained from all but necessary work of an emergency nature on the day of the week reserved for worship. I need not look back very far to recall the relaxing of local
Hiking author releases book on Northwest Wisconsin hiking CUMBERLAND — Cumberland business Idlewild Outfitters will host a meet-and-greet with Wisconsin hiking author Rob Bignell on Saturday, June 22. The businessis located at 1414 Second Ave., downtown Cumberland. This spring, Bignell released the popular and critically acclaimed “Headin’ to the Cabin: Day Hiking Trails of Northwest Wisconsin,” which details more than 30 trails around Cumberland and the surrounding communities of Turtle Lake and Shell Lake. Bignell will be at the store from 1 to 3 p.m. “With 50 lakes in a 10-mile radius of Cumberland, “Hittin’ the Trail: Day Hiking Polk County, the number of Wisconsin” marks Rob Bignell’s sixth hikgreat day hiking ing guidebook. He’s spent the last five trails in the area years hiking trails across the Midwest and makes it complete West Coast with his son, Kieran (in carrier). recreation destination,” Bignell said. Bignell’s logistical experiences of hiking with his son led to his first book, “Hikes with Tykes: A Practical Guide to Day Hiking with Kids” in 2011. It was followed last year by “Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities,” which lists more than 100 games and activities parents and their children can do while hiking. “Headin’ to the Cabin: Day Hiking Trails of Northwest Wisconsin,” released in April, lists 100-plus day hiking trails in Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Polk, St. Croix, Sawyer and Washburn counties. Also released this spring by Bignell were the first three titles in his new “Hittin’ the Trail” e-book series: “Day Hiking Polk County, Wisconsin;” “Day Hiking Wisconsin and Minnesota Interstate State Parks;” and “Day Hiking Grand Canyon National Park.” Bignell is the awardwinning author of several works of journalism and the published author of a novel, short stories and poetry. He owns and runs Inventing Reality Editing Service, which handles fiction and nonfiction manuscripts. Holding a master’s degree in English, for eight years Bignell The new guidebook “Hittin’ the taught writing in WisTrail: Day Hiking Polk County, Wis- consin, California and consin,” Atiswinic Press, describes New Mexico classfamily-friendly trails across Wiscon- rooms. Bignell now sin’s gateway to the north woods. resides in Hudson. The cover features Osceola Creek. — submitted - Special photos
laws for the Sunday closings of retail businesses and restaurants. The large cities were leading in this, but the smaller communities followed. I can remember when people joked about the small towns that rolled up the sidewalks on Sundays, and also, closed promptly at 5 in the evening. Even some gas stations closed early. You could not buy or sell on a Sunday. Sports events were not held on Sundays. People who worked in businesses could count on being home to rest and attend church. When I was small, in our family, we went to church. We had a special Sunday dinner. It would usually be a pot roast or a boiled dinner of some kind. We celebrated Sundays by relaxing, listening to the radio, and reading the Sunday papers. If we had a dime we could go to a movie matinee. We had Sunday dinner. In summer, we might have a picnic, go walking in the woods or go fishing. Children played outdoors, and in the evenings we would sit on the front porch and visit with neighbors who sauntered by, or we might just sit on the porch and watch the fireflies come out. Sometimes we walked to our grandmother’s house on Sundays, which was five blocks away. In our neighborhood many families visited relatives on Sundays, even driving to nearby towns to spend their Sundays. We didn’t have a car and there were some families far away. Our aunts and uncles were in other towns, but you only visited with them on holidays. You would think they would lose touch with one another, but we were letter writers. It was quite a bit like the emails now and all the electronic means of corresponding. There were telephones, but they were not used frequently. In our town, the stores closed early weeknights, but stayed open on Saturday nights. It was said that this was to get the trade of the farmers. There would be specials at the grocery stores and meat markets, and local taverns had special fish fries or fried chicken to lure people in. On summer Saturday evenings we had the town band give a concert right on Main Street. Everyone dressed up
to go to the band concert and hear the music and singing. They presented popular songs and old-time favorites, and there would be a featured soloist. All the children would run around, corralled at times by parents, and we would keep time to the music and dance around. Those Saturday band concerts were the best part of summertime. When we went to church we had to dress in our Sunday clothes. Girls wore dresses and boys had dress pants and wore a dress shirt and tie. Our parents would be well-dressed, too. Mother would always wear a hat and white gloves and men wore suits. During World War II the ladies could not get nylon stockings because the fabric was used for parachutes for the war effort. The stockings, with seams down the back in those days, would develop runs and look terrible. You had to go barelegged. Cotton stockings were ugly. Some ladies bought a kind of makeup that looked like nylons and rubbed that on their legs. Children wore white gloves, too. In summer, you had white shoes, and in winter, you had black patent leather Mary Janes. You wore your Easter hat all summer. Having a fashionable hat was something to strive for and many women had matching hats, shoes and gloves, color-coordinated outfits. They were exclusively for church. Some of the upper-class ladies wore furs and dressed elegantly, but most ladies only dressed in their best clothes on Sundays. Times have changed. I can’t place the day or year, but casual became the norm. There were times when families were not scattered as they are today. Sunday dinners with grandparents do not happen any more. Grandmas and grandpas might be in Arizona or Florida or on a cruise. Many people work Sundays and others look forward to weekend activities, like mini vacations. Maybe our priorities are off-kilter, and maybe it’s up to us. We certainly are capable of planning our lives to accommodate a day of the week for rest.
Bridges When I read a headline or hear on the news, “Bridge collapses,” I pay attention. In May, the I-5 bridge over the Skagit River, north of Seattle, Wash., collapsed after being struck by an oversized truck. One newscaster described the 58-year-old structure as being deemed functionally obsolete. It was Aug. 1, 2007, that the I-35 bridge crossing the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minn., collapsed, killing 13 and injuring 145. Why do I take notice when bridges collapse? I think it stems back to my childhood when my older brother, John, would make the threatening comment, “It’s going to open up,” whenever we traveled across a lift bridge. I remember the times on a return trip home after spending the day in the Twin Cities, I would sit in the backseat of the car between my younger brother, Robert, and my older sister, Konnie. I would quietly watch out the windshield to see, as we came around the bend in the road, if the bridge ahead that we would need to cross would be in Stillwater or Taylors Falls. If we would be crossing the St. Croix River between Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls, I would breathe a sigh of relief. If it was Stillwater I would get nervous. Even though I have always loved visiting the North Shore of Lake Superior, I used to dread needing to take a bridge from Superior to Duluth. My dad grew up in Michigan, therefore we would take family vacations to visit relatives still living there. I didn’t mind when we would take the ferry from Manitowoc to Ludington, Mich. It was the drive over the Mackinaw Bridge that would keep me on edge. For one that doesn’t like bridges, a car trip to Key West, Fla., especially being on the seven-mile bridge, was a bit overwhelming for me. I survived though. Even though bridges have been a concern for me, there is one bridge that was a very important part of my childhood. Now, as an adult, my children enjoy swimming at “the bridge.” The water at the bridge in Clam Falls is deep. So deep, in fact, that only once I have reached the bottom after jumping off the bridge. Helping me to reach the bottom was the fact that I held a large rock in my hands as I jumped off the bridge. After touching the bottom and leaving
Back in the 1970s, Suzanne (Carlson) Johnson is ready to dive off the bridge into the Clam Falls Flowage. — Special photo the rock behind, I swam toward the surface. I opened my eyes, and seeing the sun’s rays, I knew I was near fresh air. Even though the little bit of sand in my hand proved to others I had reached the bottom, I wasn’t willing to try it again. I have noticed that the young people today throw their legs over the bridge rail and jump or dive into the water from one step up from street level. My friends and I would climb to the top of the rail to dive off. As time goes on, I find myself more cautious. I am more apt to just wade into the water near the cement wall that supports the bridge. Funny how a few years will do that to you. In my concern about bridges, I hope that my bridge continues to stand the test of time to not only provide a safe way across the Clam River, but also provide hours of refreshing entertainment.
Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson
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nother boating season is finally upon us after an extended winter. A few small changes have happened at the boat landing since last year. I have been an inspector for the last few years and am now the coordinator. Mackenzie Curtis rejoins us again this year as an inspector. Also, we have a new inspector, Tanner Williams, who we are glad to have working with us this year. The DNR has just recently changed the walleye limit on Shell Lake to three per person per day, with no size limit. The launch fees are the same as previous years
with $5 for a 24-hour daily launch and $20 for the season. We have the final numbers in from last year’s program. Last year the inspectors inspected 3,018 boats, sold 879 daily permits and sold 424 annual permits. So far this year, watercraft activity on the lake has been slow due to ice coming off the lake extremely late and the continually cold weather. We look forward to another boating season of helping Shell Lake stay free of invasive species and educating the general public about the dangers of invasive species.
Invasive Species Coordinator • Jared McQuade
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ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK My name is Willy, I’m cute as can be, I am a Boston, won’t you adopt me. I’m 8 and I’m neutered, I also do tricks, I am the best catcher ‘cause I’m super quick, I want to go home with someone who will play, ‘Cause if it’s up to me, I’d play fetch all day. Just ‘cause I’m 8 doesn’t mean I’m a bore, I like to go fishing, take walks and much more. Just look at my face and my big happy smile, Checking me out will be well worth your while. Dogs for adoption: 3-year-old brown neutered min pin; 8-year-old neutered Boston terrier; 2-year-old female hound mix; 9-year-old spayed white Lab and a 5-year-old Maltese. Cats for adoption: 1-year-old female Siamese/tortie/ tiger mix; 1-year-old female shorthair black/brown tiger; two 3-month-old shorthair tiger kittens; 9-monthold female gray/black shorthair tiger; 8-month-old shorthair calico/tiger mix; 2-year-old spayed shorthair calico; 1-1/2-year-old neutered gray shorthair; 3-yearold neutered/declawed longhair tabby; 6-month-old female tiger/calico mitten kitten; 1-1/2-year-old neutered gray/white shorthair; three 6-week-old black/white shorthair kittens; 6-week-old male tan/white shorthair; two 10-week-old black/brown shorthair tigers; 6-yearold spayed/declawed Siamese; 2-year-old spayed/declawed dilute calico; 10-week-old black/white shorthair kitten; two 7-week-old calico kittens and two 9-weekold black shorthair kittens. Strays include: Adult female white/tan hound mix found on Timberland Road in Barronett and a male black/tan beagle mix found on Morningside Road in Sarona. Remember to bring your scrap metal, old washers/ dryers, refrigerators, etc. and dispose of them in the dumpster located in the shelter parking lot to raise money for the animals. For more information visit our website at wcahs.com.
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100 iPad tips and tricks class set SHELL LAKE — Now that you are navigating the interface like a pro, it’s time to find out how to squeeze the most out of the iPad. There are a number of great features that aren’t readily apparent, such as being able to connect the iPad to your television set or using multitasking gestures to quickly switch between two apps and many, many more. In this class you will learn 100 different iPad tips and tricks. Instructor is Sara Ducos. Class will be held at the Shell Lake High School, Monday, June 24, 6-8 p.m. Register by calling Shell Lake Community Ed at 715-468-7815, ext. 1337. — from SLCE
Totogatic Campground open during renovation of Minong Flowage dam MINONG — Many people are asking about the status of the Totogatic Campground during the renovation of the dam on the Minong Flowage. The Minong Flowage is undergoing some maintenance this summer to improve the dam and the flowage has been drawn down by 4 feet, but the lake is still accessible for all boats at the Totogatic Park Landing and camping is in full swing. The campground is open and fully functional for the 2013 camping season. “I have talked to quite a few campers who have been out this summer and all of them have been pleased with the facilities and have been surprised that the lake wasn’t lower,” stated Mark Heil, recreation coordinator. The boat ramp has been improved and launching is easier than ever. In fact, Heil has said that you can launch any boat at this time. Many have found the waterfront campsites to be extremely appealing this year due to the sandy beach that the lower water levels have created. You will find that there will be limited waterskiing and similar high-speed boat traffic. The Totogatic River was designated a wild and scenic river in 2009 by the state of Wisconsin. Now is the perfect
The boat ramp has been improved at Totogatic Park Landing.
Visitors enjoy some camping at Totogatic Park near Minong Flowage. — Photos submitted time to get out there and explore this section of the river in a way that you won’t be able to at any other time. With the water being lower than normal, many are hitting the area by canoe or kayak to explore this amazing river. Many people are finding the flowage to be a great spot for fishing right now as well. Reports from several fishermen indicate that they are having especially good luck catching crappies and bluegill. With the late spring, fishing started slow, but has picked up in recent weeks. Totogatic Campground is home to 73 campsites with electric hookups. A shower house, flush toilets, picnic pavilion, sandy beach, fish-cleaning house and an improved boat launch are a few of the great amenities that the campground offers. In addition, the play area was redeveloped in 2013 and offers a variety of fun equipment for kids. For more information on Totogatic Campground or to make a reservation, visit washburncountyparks.us or call 715-466-2822. — from Washburn County Tourism
Forty-sixth season of camp starts with concerts, workshop this weekend SHELL LAKE — 2013 marks the 46th season of summer programs at the Shell Lake Arts Center. It all starts this weekend with the adult big band workshop, featuring musicians from across the Midwest coming together to work with jazz extraordinaires Greg Keel, Phil Ostrander and Chris White. Participants will perform classic big band charts under the direction of these nationally recognized teaching artists. In addition to performing these classic tunes, participants will also study jazz history, improvisation, theory and listening. The final concert for the big band workshop is on Sunday, June 16, at noon, at the Shell Lake lakeside pavilion. Bring a picnic and celebrate Father’s Day with a free outdoor concert. The faculty of the workshop will perform a free concert featuring favorites from the big band era on Friday, June 14, at 7 p.m., in the garden of the Potter’s Shed in Shell Lake. Beverages and hors d’ oeuvres will be available for purchase in The Potter’s Shed. More free faculty jazz concerts will take place on Sunday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 19, at 7 p.m., in the air-conditioned Darrell Aderman auditorium. The first lakefside pavilion concert will take place Monday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m., as part of the Monday Night Movie festivities. The Shell Lake State Bank and Indianhead Credit Union are sponsoring the June 17 concert. For more information or to view a complete concert schedule, please visit the arts center’s website at shelllakeartscenter.org or call 715-468-2414. — from SLAC
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OBITUARIES Send death notices/obituaries to P.O. Box 455, Shell Lake, WI 54871 or email wcregister@centurytel.net
Larry M. Hopke
Larry M. Hopke, 70, Protem, Mo., passed away Saturday, June 8, at his home. Larry was born Feb. 8, 1943, in Shell Lake, to Cathryn (Adams) and Lawrence Hopke. Larry was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Robarge in 1995. Larry and Ruth Ann moved to Protem, Mo., in 2004. Larry was an insurance salesman most of his life. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and Our Lady of the Ozarks Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann, Protem, Mo.;
children Vicki Whitsitt and husband Michael, Springfield, Mo., Elita Sylte and husband Michael, New Richmond, Martin Belle Isle and wife Carrie, New Richmond, Christopher Hopke and wife Donna, Coventry, Conn., Peter Hopke and wife Danette, Shell Lake; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Eugene Hopke. Funeral Mass was June 12 at Our Lady of the Ozarks Catholic Church in Forsyth followed by a luncheon. Memorial Mass followed by committal at St. Joseph Church and Cemetery will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 28, in Shell Lake. The Forsyth Whelchel Funeral Chapel, Forsyth, Mo., was entrusted with arrangements.
Mabel U. Washkuhn
Mabel U. Washkuhn, 88, Shell Lake, died Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake. She was born May 30, 1925, in Springbrook, to Archie and Nettie (Cunningham) Smith. She was married in Mora, Minn., on Aug. 24, 1942, to Robert Washkuhn. Mabel enjoyed playing cards, bowling and watching a baseball game. She loved to go camping and travel with her family. Mabel is survived by her husband, Robert, Shell Lake; daughters, Sherri Dragotta, Berlin, and Terri Kromray, Milwaukee; son, Robert Jr., Hayward; and many grand-
children and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings. Funeral services were held June 10 at United Methodist Church, Shell Lake, with the Rev Greg Harrell officiating. Burial was in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner. Pallbearers were Todd Kromray, Marc Kromray, Michael Dragotta, John Dragotta, Matt Peach and Tom Larson. Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.
Naomi Beardsley celebrates 95th birthday Bridge friends helping Naomi Beardsley celebrate her 95th birthday on Monday, June 3, at the home of Sally Ziemer were back row (L to R): Dolly Holmson, Laura Ahlin, Jan Sutherland, Sue Jensen, Ruth Kruger, Gloria Carlson and Sue Heilborn. Front: Kay Rand, Barb Erickson, Beardsley, Sally Ziemer and Gina Lewis. — Photo by Laurie Simenson
Community Connections Fair to be held at Trinity Lutheran SPOONER — Representatives from about 20 area groups and organizations have accepted the invitation from Trinity Lutheran Church in Spooner to be present on Monday, June 24, from 5-7 p.m., to explain their programs and services. They will also share information on ways people can become involved. Information provided will reflect the many interests of the community. Displays will inform visitors about projects that are happening right here and around the world. For those interested in human health and well-being, information on topics from local food bank programs to providing treated mosquito nets to reduce the incidence of malaria in Malawi will be available. Also represented will be organizations promoting the arts, environmental education and history. At this time, the groups, organizations and agencies planning to participate include Alzheimer’s Association, Canoes on Wheels, Faith in Action, Girl Scouts, Habitat for Humanity, Hunt Hill, Indianhead Community Action Agency, Crossroads Literacy, Lakeland Family Resource Center, Lions Club of Shell Lake and Spooner/Trego, Namekagon Transit; Northwest Wisconsin Adopt a Soldier, Operation Christmas Child, Partners of Spooner Health System, Railroad Memories Museum, St. Alban’s Table, Shell Lake Arts Center, Senior Tax Exemption Program, Spooner School District, Spooner Women’s Club, Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter, Trinity Missions: Fairtrade coffee/tea/chocolate, Global Health Ministries, Lutheran World Relief/Malaria relief and WITC-Washburn County Learning Center. Receptacles will be available to drop off milk bottle caps to benefit the Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, Box Tops for Education, eyeglasses, sample-size toiletries and soup labels collected by local groups and aluminum can tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Men, women and children benefit from the many resources available in this area. Learn about and celebrate the good things that are happening every day in this community. Free hot dogs or brats, bars and beverages will be served. Everyone is welcome; join friends and neighbors and see where the action is. Any other community organization that would like to participate should contact Teri Schult, 715-635-8997, or the office at Trinity Lutheran Church, 715-635-3603. — from Trinity Lutheran
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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
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
409 N. Summit St., Spooner Father Edwin Anderson 715-635-3105 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10 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. 1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastor Russ Leeper 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & 9:45 a.m.
Lutheran
United Methodist
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.
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
(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. (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
Trinity Lutheran
Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday Worship 9 a.m.
Faith Lutheran
CTH D, Sarona Father Edwin Anderson 715-468-7850 Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
803 Second St., Shell Lake 715-468-7718 shelllakesalem lutheran.org Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m..
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.;
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Catholic
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Salem Lutheran, ELCA
W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom Sunday services, 8:30 a.m. outdoors; 10:15 a.m. indoors
United Methodist
312 Elm St., Spooner 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 10:45 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. Wed. Prayer: 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.
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.
Lakeview United Methodist Williams Road, Hertel 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Nazarene
Church of the Nazarene
Hwy. 253 S, Spooner Rev. David Frazer 715-635-3496 Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.; Wednesday adult, youth and children ministries: 6:30 p.m.
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hey called him a miracle worker. It was a miracle every time he worked. But he went to church and was so moved by the message that he went forward during the invitation and professed to be converted. His family and friends were delighted when he prayed, “Dear Lord, save me and use me to your glory.” Unfortunately, he added, “I’m available whenever you need me to provide guidance to others who need help and direction.” God does not need our advice, he needs our attention. He does not need our suggestions, he needs our service. He does not need our words, he needs our wills. He does not need our heads, he needs our hearts. More than anything, he wants our love, for if we truly love him, we will labor for him and live for him. He also wants us to worship him, and if we do, we will gladly and willingly work for him. It is only when we make a definite decision to follow him that we will make a daily difference in his world. Jesus said, “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.”
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Dewey Country
by Pauline Lawrence
It was chilly and rainy again on Sunday. It was a good day to sleep, I’d say. This past week had chilly weather. What happened to our nice, sunshiny weather we had here in June? Happy birthday to Carol Graf on June 13. Have a great day. Happy anniversary to Chuck and Heidi Hile on June 13, which makes 26 years for them with more to come. Happy anniversary wishes to Mark and Laurel Stellrecht as they enjoy their special day June 14. Many more to you. Happy birthday to Cody Swan and also to Chad Jensen on June 14 with lots more to come. Happy anniversary to Butch and Loretta VanSelus on June 15, making it 22 years. Many more to both of you. Happy anniversary to Shawn and Jenny Albee as they enjoy their special day June 15. Many more. Happy anniversary to Jim and Marilyn Toll on June 16 with more to come. A very happy anniversary to Matt and Crystal Potter as they share their day together on June 16 with lots more to come. Happy birthday wishes go out to Robin Melton and Gabe Skluzacek on June 16 with many more to come. June 17, a very happy birthday to Doris Linton as she enjoys her special day with more to come. Happy anniversary to Rita and Nathan Urnes as they enjoy that special day together on June 17.
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Happy anniversary to James and Tessica Trudell as they enjoy that special day together on June 18, with many more. A very happy anniversary to Alvin and Esther Honetor on June 19 with many more to come. Last Wednesday found Johanna and Allysha Feeney on a plane headed for Pittsburgh, Pa., to visit Rich’s relatives. They were to be home Sunday evening. Rich is now working at the Spooner nursing home as part of his schooling. Did anyone watch the “Celtic Thunder Heritage” on Wednesday evening? If you didn’t, you missed a great performance. Visitors at Diane Hulleman’s were Chad and Colleen Jensen and daughter Izzy. Saturday found Piper and Nancy, a nursing friend of Diane’s, at Diane’s enjoying coffee and popovers. They were going on to Webb Lake to a cabin. Diane has had her tiller to two different places and it still doesn’t run, so no garden. Sunday, Jerry and Gretchen Best attended a graduation party for a relative. Jim and Sandy Atkinson attended a graduation party for twins on Saturday at the shelter house. Talking with Ann Johnson, I asked her if she had peas or beans yet. She tells me she walks in mud in her garden now. Saturday, relatives and friends of J. Truman Smith attended his visitation, followed by his funeral, which followed to the cemetery and a lunch afterward. I got to see
the Smith relatives, which was great. Why do we have to only meet for funerals? Over at Cecil and Evelyn Melton’s on Sunday to play cards were Peggy Vesta and Vicki Trout. It was a great day to play cards. The Meltons took in the dairy breakfast in Spooner on Saturday. Evelyn tells us they had something different this year. They told anyone who needed a wheelchair to park in front and she tells me Cecil had a wheelchair while Evelyn paid for the breakfast and by then Cecil was set at the special table with the food brought to them. Hats off to the dairy breakfast. This was the 33rd breakfast by the Tri-County Dairy Promoters. Talking with Lorraine Crosby, we find they are greatgrands again. Yes, Shawn and Tiffany Hopwood are the proud parents of a baby girl born June 7. Charity Lynn arrived at Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake weighing 8 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 20 inches. Welcoming her home was her brother, Mason and sister Olivia. Proud grandparents are Mike and Kathy Spears with greats Lorraine and Glen Crosby. Son Richy’s house is now complete so he moved in to it about a week ago. The trailer house he used is now gone. Our deepest sympathy to the family of Larry Hopke who passed away June 8 in Missouri. Scatter sunshine! Have a great week!
by Marian Furchtenicht
It’s been a tough spring, especially for farmers trying to get their crops in between the rain showers. Now it’s time to make hay, but the forecast is still showers and cool. Morel mushrooms must like cool, damp weather, as there are reports of a bumper crop. Quite something, too when the furnace kicks in quite often in this area in June. The Tri-County Dairy Breakfast turned out very well again this year. We had a nice day for it and a good turnout with over 1,500 attending. With the many volunteers it is well organized. Gratitude is extended to Barb Ailport. I and grandson Casey helped at the post again, passing plates, and also from Sarona way Mary Krugar was dressed like a cow doing her thing and Dona Ness was catering to the handicapped so they didn’t have to stand in line. It takes folks working together to make it such a great success and I will say they had lots of great help. The Shell Lake State Bank is featuring their free icecream cones again for their customers for June Dairy Month. That’s so nice of them. Sue Krantz has been getting ready for rodeo media night at the Spooner fairgrounds for Wednesday night. The 60th-annual Spooner Rodeo is just a month away. Sympathy to neighbors Pat and Rocky Semm in the death of her mother, Marie Labrandi, 85, Rice Lake, who passed away Saturday, June 8, at the convalescent center in Rice Lake. She and her late husband, Nick Labrandi, farmed for many years in the Town of Rice Lake, raising 13 children. She loved to cook, bake and care for her family. Her funeral was Tuesday at Our Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Church in Dobie. Condolences of the family of our dear Mable Washkuhn, 88, Shell Lake. She loved to play cards and was serious about it. She bowled, loved to go camping and traveling. She leaves her husband of 71 years, Bob. Both were only 17 when they married. They were a devoted
couple. Her funeral was Monday at Shell Lake United Methodist Church with interment at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery. Ruth and Rita Eiche, Little Ripley Lake, returned last weekend from a vacation in Kentucky. They enjoyed sunshine and temps in the 80s. Their first night home here in our area we had frost warnings. They visited Mammoth Cave, bourbon distilleries, Amish communities, etc., while camping at My Old Kentucky Home State Park. Mavis Schlapper and Joyce Wade went along with Jan Rath to the Black Bear Casino in Minnesota on Friday to hear several bands playing, including the Chmielewski band. They had a great day. Mary Krantz has a deer that looks in her window while it’s eating under her birdfeeder. She called Monday morning to say it was by her back door eating cat food out of the cat’s dish on the deck. Lot of folks have asked me how Mike West is doing. His mother said, ”He’s doing better, looks good, getting some strength back, still at Heritage Manor in Rice Lake, getting therapy and now can walk some.” Keep on trucking, Mike! Erika Krantz, Lance and the kids went to her brother, Matt’s, in Chippewa Falls on Friday. Greg went down Saturday morning and helped pour 16 yards of cement for a new storage shed that they are building at the place they recently purchased. I went along with my grandson, Casey, to register for his college classes at Northland College in Ashland on Tuesday. Then we visited his brother, Troy Coulter, and Lorie and their daughters, Kia and Paige, in Bayfield. Then we stopped by my sister, Nell Lee’s, in Stanberry, just in time for hot chili so we had a great visit there. Wednesday evening, grandson Duane Swanson came with a nice channel catfish he caught and a bag of fro-
zen panfish and a pail of morel mushrooms. Thursday he power-washed my decks and the house and we had his uncle, Russ, cousins Corey and Casey over for fish and mushrooms and also my fresh asparagus and rhubarb for noon lunch. Roger stopped by for an early supper. Duane was off work due to rain but got called back for Friday. I received sad news Tuesday that grandnephew Lance Davis, Judy Furchtenicht Davis’ son, in Spring Green, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes. He was 38 years old and leaves a wife and a son. His grandparents are the late Louis and Hazel Furchtenicht of Madge. Sympathy to them. Father’s Day is coming on Sunday so treat him with love. Happy birthday wishes this week to Krista Okonek and Ryan Anderson, June 13; Kim (Hefter) Lundeen, Arin (West) Swenson, Kathy Parker and Allison Zeziorski, June 14; Mark Sauer, Doug Siede, Cory Lee and Francine Conners, June 15; Beth Ann (Furchtenicht) Jaeschke, Mary Emerson, Cliff Greenhow and his daughter Beth Ann, and Nicole Mancl, June 16; Doris Linton and Anna Robertson, June 17; George Andy Kloop and Jillian Furchtenicht, June 18; Sue Smith and Robbie Lee, June 19. Enjoy. Anniversary wishes to these couples: Leonard and Marilyn Lang, their 51st, June 14; Larry and Jan Sutherland, and Gary and RoseMary Zaloudek, also June 14; Marv and Elaine Shaffer, Norm and Louise Butenhoff, Shawn and Jennifer Albee, June 15; Larry and Julie Shockley, Lee and Carol Johnson, Greg and Trudy Druschba and Wayne and Wynona Hefter, June 16; Ken and Joann Anderson, and Jeff and Tammy Gagner, June 18. Happiness is wished for each couple. The three C’s of life! Choice – change – chance. You must make a choice to take a chance if you want anything to change.
one of the money winners, he was out there trying. It was so exciting to cheer him on as he raced out of the chute after that calf. Good luck at Spooner, Louie! Tinille Lehman, Derek Burke and Jerry, Savanna and Maddy Marsh came for the competition on Saturday evening and stayed until after the winner was announced on Sunday. We had just the most fantastic weekend. We are all trying to decide which of the out-of-state rodeos we will attend with Miriah next year. If you would like to see pictures of the girls, or get more information about the Miss Rodeo Wisconsin contest, you can look it up on the Internet under Miss Rodeo Wisconsin 2014. When I was young and, yes, I know that was many years ago, I used to go to a rodeo in Madison at Holmes No Oaks ranch every summer. I heard the following joke there, and I hope no one takes offense because a bull rider told it. It goes like this: A man went to see a brain surgeon because he had something wrong and would have to have a brain transplant or die. The doctor told him that brains that were donated were frozen, and that he could look them over and pick out the one he wanted. He looked at a few, then pointed to one and asked how much it would cost. The doctor told him it was $50,000, and that it was so expensive because it had been a lawyer’s brain and the lawyer had been very smart. Well, that was pretty expensive so he pointed out another brain, asked the price, and the doctor told him $75,000, and that that particular brain was more expensive because it had belonged to a doctor who was extremely intelligent. Those were both way out of his price range. He pointed to an ordinary-looking brain, asked the price, and the doctor told him $500,000. Wow! He asked the doctor how it could possibly cost that much, and the doctor said, “That brain belonged to a bull
rider. It was never used.” We have a brand-new resident here in Barronett. Little Henry Reichhoff was born on Wednesday, June 5. His mom and dad are Joey and Leanne, and his older brother and sister are Oskar and Mischa. I haven’t had a chance to meet Henry yet because we were gone all weekend, but if he’s anything like his brother and sister I can tell you that he is adorable. They live right next door to us, so I’m hoping I will get a chance to hold him and spoil him just a little. I bet Leanne will have plenty of help from Oskar, who will be 3 in August, and Mischa, who just turned 1 in March. Those two are such cute little things. Whenever we are out weeding the flower bed north of our house, they stand at their screen door and talk to us. I can’t wait to meet their new brother. Rick, Robin and Derek Theese have houseguests. Aarianna and Jon Carlson, Heather and Brad’s kids, are here from North Dakota visiting for a while this summer. Duane was over to visit them this weekend, and he said that they (the children) are on the run all the time. Well, Rick and Robin have new baby chickens, Shetland ponies, and calves for them to see, not to mention all the machines and tractors Rick has to check out. It sounds like the children are overjoyed to be here, but not any more so than Rick and Robin are to have them back for a while. There will be a couple of outdoor worship services at Barronett Lutheran this summer. The first one will be sometime in July, and the second in August. I will let you know the exact dates ahead of time so you can plan to join us. I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Hope you have a wonderful week, and I’ll see you next time.
Barronett by Judy Pieper Imagine a drum roll here. We have future royalty right here in Barronett. Miss Miriah Lehmann was chosen to represent Wisconsin rodeo as Miss Rodeo Wisconsin in 2014. Shyann Neland, Freedom, was the other contestant. The pageant was held in Merrill this past weekend, and the winner was announced on Sunday afternoon right before the third day of rodeo started. Both girls did so well the entire weekend that we really weren’t sure which one would be chosen, so when they announced the runnerup as Shyann, Miriah’s fan club was pretty happy. Miriah won’t start her duties as Miss Rodeo Wisconsin until the first of January next year, but I’m sure she will be very busy getting ready for the role. Don and Anitia Lehmann, Ryan and Suzy Lehmann, Lynn Thon, and Duane and I were in Merrill on Thursday evening for the girls speeches, dinner and fashion show. That evening there was also a silent auction and we were able to get some pretty neat stuff. The horsemanship competition was held on Saturday morning during a torrential rainfall. The arena was nothing but mud and big puddles of water. If any of the horses would have decided to shy or buck, the girls certainly wouldn’t have hurt themselves by falling on the ground, but they would have been in serious danger of drowning. And, the girls had to ride through that mess and do all the routines with huge smiles pasted on their faces. Boy, if they could smile through that, they will be able to smile through just about anything. We, the spectators, were able to sit in an area with a roof, so we were a little more comfortable. Funny thing is, by the time the rodeo started at 7 p.m., the rain had stopped and the cowboys had nice weather for their competition. Louie Herman was one of the cowboys at the Merrill rodeo. Louie is a calf roper, and even though he wasn’t
Washburn County court news Levi T. Hansen, Trego, speeding, $200.50. Benjamin W. Hassani, Spooner, dog running at large, $150.10. Gordon R. Lake, Kenosha, speeding, $175.30. Ryan B. Oja, Sarona, speeding, $175.30. Sandra J. Puschnig, Spooner, OWI, $804.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment.
Angela M. Sweeney, Birchwood, disorderly conduct, $114.50. Brian L. Bearheart, Shell Lake, take and drive vehicle without consent, $2,801.50, state prison, extended supervision; vehicle operator flee/elude officer, $268.00, state prison, extended supervision; disorderly conduct, $243.00, local jail, costs; OWI, $1,109.00, local jail, license revoked 14 months, alcohol assessment.
Heart Lake What wonderful rain we’ve had. The lawns and bushes are so green. The birds must find worms as there is so many of them. I miss seeing the yellow buses going by now that school is out. Our sympathy to the family of Mabel Washkuhn who passed away last week at Terraceview. She was such an energetic gal. She will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were Monday at the United Methodist Church in Shell Lake. Sunday our pastor, Arvid Sundet, was unable to have the services so some of the parishioners took over, which was good. Last week our Jan took some of the tenants to Spooner to shop at the Family Dollar Store and Kwik Trip. Lillian Ullom attended the dairy breakfast for Washburn County in Spooner on Saturday. She was in the line dishing up strawberries while Janice Organ was flipping pancakes. Mavis and Roger Flach rode along with
Hannah L. Milton, Spooner, criminal trespass to dwelling, $515.00, other sentence. Violet S. Reynolds, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld. Daniel J. Swessel, Almena, burglary, $5,652.68, probation, sent. withheld.
by Helen V. Pederson Steve and Jody Flach and children to Madison on Friday to watch the Shell Lake girls softball team play against Algoma. Our girls played hard but were unable to bring in a win. They cannot be ashamed of their performance because they made it all the way to state, which is an honor in itself. Sue Winner visited her mom, Helen Pederson, on Saturday evening and treated her to supper at Becky’s. Sue’s husband, Larry, was in Toronto, Canada, a few days on a mission for the Lions Club. He returned on Saturday night. Talking to my brother, Abner Odden, in Cumberland at the Extended Care Unit, his two daughters, Judy of California and Barbara of Colorado, are here and will be here for a few days moving his furniture out of his apartment. He sounds real good and is still undergoing therapy. Instead of pointing a finger, why not hold out a hand? Happy Father’s Day!
Arts center receives donation from Community Bank of Northern Wisconsin
Shell Lake Arts Center’s executive director, Tara Burns, left, receives a check for $500 from Josh Villella, vice president of Community Bank of Northern Wisconsin. This donation will help the arts center install air conditioning in student rehearsal rooms. — Photo submitted
Neighborhood chums
After playing ball, these boys posed for a photo on 7th Avenue in Shell Lake. The year was 1942. (L to R): Cliffy Kallenbach, Charles Conselman, Jimmy Masterjohn, Ronnie Masterjohn, Denny Dahl, Bob Penny, Ray Todd, Robert Anderson, ? Trumbauer and Sparky Anderson. — Photo submitted by Elmer Anderson
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(June 5, 12, 19, 26) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs. JASON ABROLAT, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 20 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 27, 2012, in the amount of $89,755.02, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 10, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: At the North entrance of Washburn County Courthouse located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: A part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 13, Township 37 North, Range 12 West, described as follows: Commencing at the South Quarter corner of said Section 13; thence along the South Section line South 89˚56’50” West 848.47 feet to an iron pipe on the East right of way of Highway “53” being the point of beginning; thence con tinuing along the South Section Line South 89˚55’50” West 457.69 feet to the West Eighth Line; thence along said Eighth Line North 2˚01’ West 1,308.75 feet to the South Eighth Line; thence along said Eighth Line North 89˚58’55” East 780.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 0˚01’05” East 450.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 89˚58’55” West 473.03 feet to an iron pipe on the East right of way of Highway “53”; thence along said right of way South 12˚55’ East 879.86 feet to the point of beginning; EXCEPTING THAT PORTION deeded to the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation described in Volume 238 of Records, Page 776, as Document No. 190826. PROPERTY ADDRESS: N1386 Hwy. 53, Sarona, WI 54870. TAX KEY NO.: 65-032-2-37-1213-3-04-000-001010. Dated this 28th day of May, 2013. /s/Sheriff Terry Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Alyssa A. Johnson Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086085 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2776379 585263 WNAXLP
(May 29, June 5, 12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs. BARBETTE M. ARMSTRONG, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 152 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 1, 2013, in the amount of $209,515.30, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 26, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: At the North entrance of Washburn County Courthouse located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: PARCEL 1: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 2601 recorded November 16, 1999, in Volume 11, page 124 as Document No. 268038. Being that part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 27, Township 40 North, Range 12 West, Town of Trego, Washburn County, Wisconsin. PARCEL 2: Together with a right of ingress and egress over and across private road as shown on Certified Survey Map No. 2601 and Certified Survey Map No. 2663. PROPERTY ADDRESS: N7875 Miller Lane, Trego, WI 54888. TAX KEY NO.: 65-042-2-40-1227-4-01-000-004000. Dated this 29th day of April, 2013. /s/Sheriff Terry Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2713166 584616 WNAXLP
TOWN OF SARONA
NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING The Town Of Sarona Will Hold A Special Town Meeting On Mon., June 17, 2013, At 6 p.m., At The Sarona Town Hall To Open Bids For Paving .7 Mile Of School House Road. 586008 43r
Victoria Lombard, Clerk
(June 12, 19, 26) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs. ELIZABETH A. SWONGER, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 53 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 28, 2012, in the amount of $129,354.16, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 10, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: At the North entrance of Washburn County Courthouse located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: The Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 13, Township 40 North, Range 13 West, Town of Casey, Washburn County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: W7490 Bethel Road, Spooner, WI 54801. TAX KEY NO.: 65-014-2-40-1313-1 1-000-001000. Dated this 28th day of May, 2013. /s/Sheriff Terry Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2776385 585841 WNAXLP
NOTICE OF SPRING CLEANUP DAY TOWN OF BARRONETT
The Town of Barronett will hold a Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday, June 15, 2013, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Barronett Town Hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Road, Shell Lake, WI. The Town will be accepting appliances, televisions, tires (no semi/tractor tires or tires on rims) and computer components. Proof of residence is required, i.e. real estate tax statement, electrical bill. You will be responsible for unloading your items. 585491 42-43r Patricia Parker, Town Clerk
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NEED CLASS A CDL TRAINING? Start a CAREER in trucking today! Swift Academies offer PTDI certified courses and offer “BestIn-Class” training. • New Academy HELP WANTED Classes Weekly • No Money Down - MISCELLANEOUS TIDY NOOK NEEDS handyman/ or Credit Check • Certified Mentors landscaper/ cleaner to service Ready and Available • Paid (While properties in area. Travel required. Training With Mentor) • Regional and Dedicated Opportunities • Great Will train. Must have access to Career Path • Excellent Benefits internet and own tools. 888-389- Package Please Call: (602) 8428237 (CNOW) 0353 (CNOW) (May 29, June 5, 12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RITA M. COPP Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 13 PR 19 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth October 17, 1918, and date of death February 22, 2013, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N 10115 Copp Lane, Trego, WI 54888. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 12, 2013. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, P.O. Box 316, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Marilynn E. Benson Probate Registrar May 20, 2013 Glenn Cunningham 1225 Tower Avenue Suite 105 Superior, WI 54880 715-392-7555 584968 41-43r WNAXLP Bar No.: 1005973
(June 5, 12, 19) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MABEL E. ANDREA DOD: May 2, 2013 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 13PR24 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth November 1, 1914, and date of death May 2, 2013, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 208 McLeod Ave., Spooner, WI 54801. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 19, 2013. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Marilynn E. Benson Probate Registrar May 29, 2013 Katherine M. Stewart P.O. Box 364 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-9081 585423 Bar No: 1005716 WNAXLP
NOTICE TO BID - TOWN OF SARONA TRIP PROJECT
The Town of Sarona is requesting bids for hot-mix blacktop on .7 mile of School House Road, 2-1/2” x 22’. For more information, contact Russ Furchtenicht at 715-469-3329 or 715931-8352. Send bids to: Russel Furchtenicht, W6167 Silo Road, Sarona, WI 54870. Bids will be opened on Monday, June 17, 2013, at 6 p.m., at the Sarona Town Hall. The Town of Sarona reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids. 585527 42-43r
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,
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MEETING NOTICE SHELL LAKE AREA FIRE ASSOCIATION
The Shell Lake Area Fire Association Board of Directors will hold their quarterly meeting Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at 7 p.m., at the Fire Hall, 400 6th Ave., Shell Lake, WI. Agenda: Approval of minutes; voucher list; treasurer’s report; fire chief’s report; unfinished business: recommendation to bid out truck purchase; new business: election of officers: chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary-treasurer and fire chief; set next meeting date. Bradley A. Pederson, Secretary/Treasurer 585925 43r WNAXLP
NOTICE FIRST WARD VACANCY CITY OF SHELL LAKE
Anyone interested in filling the First Ward vacancy on the Shell Lake City Council until April 15, 2014, caused by the resignation of Don Bruce, is asked to submit their name and qualifications to City Administrator Brad Pederson, City Hall, 501 First Street, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871, by 11 a.m., Friday, June 14, 2013. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and a First Ward resident. For further information, call Sally Peterson or Brad Pederson at 715-468-7679 or email cityadmin@shelllake.org. It is anticipated this appointment will be made by the Shell Lake City Council at their June 17, 2013, meeting. 585290 42-43r WNAXLP
MEETING NOTICE CITY OF SHELL LAKE
The Shell Lake City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, June 17, 2013, at 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall. AGENDA: Public comment; Approval of minutes; Reports from appointed officials; Reports from committee chairpersons; New Business: Resignation 1st Ward Alderperson, Appointment 1st Ward Alderperson, Airport hangar land lease, Rezoning request and future land use map amendment museum project, Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Resolution for wastewater treatment plant, Temporary Class “B” beer/wine license application July 3 street dance, Recommendation 24-hour on-premise ambulance service, Class “A”, “B” & “C” liquor beer & wine license renewals, Recommendation to reinstate head lifeguard position with pay differential, Recommendation to reinstate lifeguard bonus program; Unfinished Business: Recommendation on Old County Road B; Mayor’s report; any other items that may be added to this agenda will be posted at City Hall. 585917 43r WNAXLP Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WASHBURN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT SPOONER, WISCONSIN Official Notice to Contractors
Sealed proposals for materials and services described herein will be received until 3 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2013, by the Washburn County Highway Department, Office of the Highway Commissioner, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, Wisconsin, 54801, whereupon the sealed proposals received will be publicly opened. PROPOSAL CONTRACT #15-13M Gravel Crushing Proposal forms and specifications are on file and available upon request at the Office of the Washburn County Highway Department, phone 715-635-4480; FAX 715-635-4485. Each Proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, bank’s draft or postal money order made payable to the Washburn County Highway Department in the amount of 5 percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Certified checks shall be drawn on the account of the bidder submitting the Proposal. Bidders wishing to submit their bid by mail may do so at their own risk. Bids received through mail by the Washburn County Highway Department, later than the time set forth above will be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is Washburn County Highway Department, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any technicalities and to select the bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Washburn County Highway Department. Jon Johnson, Commissioner 585543 42-43r WNAXLP Washburn County Highway Department
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Shell Lake 2013 Street Improvements City of Shell Lake Washburn County, Wisconsin
The City of Shell Lake will receive sealed bids at the City Hall, located at 501 First Street, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54871, for the construction of Shell Lake 2013 Street Improvements until 2 p.m., July 2, 2013. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION IS REQUIRED. Qualifications are due by 3 p.m. on June 21, 2013. Prequalification forms can be obtained by contacting MSA Professional Services at 715-234-1009. Completed prequalification forms should be submitted to: MSA Professional Services, Inc., Attn.: Teresa Anderson, P.E., 15 West Marshall Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868. Contractors will be notified of qualification status by 5 p.m. on June 26, 2013. The work for which bids are asked includes the following: Reconstruction of several municipal street segments including portions of 2nd Avenue, 5th Avenue, 8th Avenue, 1st Street, 2nd Street, 4th Street and 5th Street, an interceptor sewer and a storm water detention basin. This will include approximately 5,500 l.f. PVC water main, 1,500 l.f. PVC sanitary sewer, 2,800 l.f. RCP storm sewer, 8,400 l.f. concrete curb and gutter, unclassified excavation, crushed aggregate base course, pavement and sidewalk. The interceptor sewer consists of 2,900 l.f. of 10” sanitary sewer, portions of which much be installed through trenchless methods. The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be examined at the offices of MSA Professional Services, Inc., Rice Lake, Wisconsin; the City of Shell Lake; and Northwest Regional Builders Exchange in Altoona (Eau Claire), Wisconsin. Planholders list will be updated interactively on our web address at http://www.msaps.com under Bids. Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $20 by inputting Quest eBidDoc #2757264 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading and working with the digital project information. Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of MSA Professional Services, Inc., 15 W. Marshall Street, Suite B, Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868, upon receipt of a nonrefundable fee of $75 for a half size (11” x 17”) set of plans. No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the amount bid, payable to the OWNER as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond within 15 days after the award of the contract. The certified check or bid bond will be returned to the bidder as soon as the contract is signed, and if after 15 days the bidder shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the OWNER as liquidated damages. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. WAGE RATES Wisconsin State Wage Rates: Pursuant to Section 66.0903, Wisconsin Statutes, the minimum wages to be paid on the project shall be in accordance with the wage rate scale established by State wage rates. Federal Davis Bacon Wage Rates: Federal wage rates can be found at http://www.wdol.gov/dba.aspx#0. Be aware that project Administrators, Bidders and Contractors are required to use the latest federal wage rate available at the time of bid opening. The minimum wages to be paid on the project shall be the higher of the wage scale established by either the Federal or State wage rates. This project anticipates the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding. Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246. This project anticipates use of Wisconsin DNR and/or funding. We encourage Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) and Small Businesses in Rural Areas (SBRAs) to submit bid proposals. A municipality, in awarding prime contracts and the primary engineer and primary contractor, in awarding subcontractors, are required to make a good faith effort to achieve a combined minimum goal of 15% participation for MBE/WBE utilization in accordance with s.NR 162.09(3), s.NR 166.12(4), and s.NR 167.18(4) Wis. Admin. Code. If a subcontractor awards subcontracts, these requirements shall apply to the subcontractor. OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Published by the authority of the City of Shell Lake. CONSULTING ENGINEER: MSA Professional Services, Inc. 15 W. Marshall Street, Suite B Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868 Teresa Anderson, P.E. (715) 234-1009, x117 586038 43-44r WNAXLP
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School is out for the summer Mary Clark and Nevaeh Root wave goodbye to the teachers as the school buses pull away from the school for the last time of the 2012-13 school year. School ended for the Shell Lake students on Tuesday, June 4.
Jasper McCracken and Dylan Root are excited about the end of school as they run from school to the waiting buses. Perhaps some students had visions of lazy summer days spent at the beach or at the ballpark.
Photos by Larry Samson RIGHT: Teachers from the Shell Lake Elementary School waved goodbye to students they have spent the last nine months with. It is a bittersweet moment for them as they know some of the children they will not see again.
Shell Lake Primary holds Awards Day
Earning the Art Award were (L to R) back row: Lorelie Hoy, Tanner Kemp, Colton Smith, Kennedy Mehsikomer, Marcus Carpenter and Marissa Carpenter. Middle: Hadley Tims, Madeline Melton, Morgan Hoff, Jessica Haynes, Shania Rogers and art teacher Ms. Barker. Front row: Savannah Yates, Reagan Tims, Candice Skattebo, Nolan Miller and Morgan Hampe. – Photos submitted
Earning the Book Club Award were the students in the first and second grade, shown (L to R) back row: Dominic Ricci, Cassidy Johnson, Brady Lehnherr, Mallory Mortensen, Steven Parsons, Aaden Jensen, Tanner Kemp, Jamison Lucas, Wyatt Fields and TJ Huehn. Third row: Levi Olson, Mark Skluzacek, Jeremiah Norton, Molly Christenson, Victoria Christenson and Mikayla Stephanites. Second row: Maddie Melton, Hannah Foust, Jack Cusick, Jessica Haynes, Mackenzie Leach, Katrina Miller, Abby Fankhauser, Megan Dunlavy and Ricky Nasman. Front row: Avery Vic, Brody Kemp, Emily Swan, Reagan Tims, Austin Klinkhammer, Nolan Miller, Lucas Jacobson and Donavan Balts. Going the whole year without being sick and earning the Perfect Attendance Award were (L to R): Candace Skattebo, Chase Anderson and Joseph Harrington. They received their awards in an Awards Day ceremony held at the primary school on Tuesday, May 4.
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Shell Lake High School honor roll High school A honor roll Sage Alberts, Amber Anderson, Hana Anderson, D’Artagnan Andrysiak, Keagan Blazer, Amy Bouchard, Amanda Brereton, Caitlin Brereton, Verena Brunnhuber, Jessica Buehler, Tia Carlson, Hannah Cassel, Kendra Collier, Jennifer Connell, Isaac Cusick, Carissa Forsythe, Casey Furchtenicht, Katie Gronning, Lynsey Hagen, Madeleine Hodgett, Brett Holman, Calista Holman, Adam Hungerbuhler, Kourtney Klassa, Kristen Kraetke, Ashley Lord, Lindsey Martin, Chelsea Melton, Courtney Melton, Nicholas Muska, Carley Myers, Makenzie Olson, Seth Olson, Lauren Osborn, Isaac Otterson, Daniel Parish, Curtis Parker, Katherine Parker, Shania Pokorny, Sabrina Skindzelewski, Natalie Smith, Stephanie Stetler, Tanner Williams, Nathaniel Wingler and Chloe’ Wykel. B honor roll Trevor Anderson, Carley Andrysiak, Kimberly Atkinson, Wyatt Bauch, Kayla Blazer, David Brereton, Bradley Burton, Jill Butenhoff, Wyatt Carlson, Keyla Carrillo, Bryanna Davies, Kelsey Egbert, Allysha Feeney, Hailey Flach, Anna Hungerbuhler, Jessica Irvine, Madison Johnson, Kaylea Kidder, Danielle Kuechle, Caleb LaFave, Jade LaFave, Samuel Livingston, Anthony Lloyd, Renae Lloyd,
Emily McCarthy, Tracy McMullin, Rachel Mechtel, Alecia Meister, Treana Melton, Zachary Melton, Renee Mikula, Cody Nielsen, Christopher Regnauer, April Richter, Cody Robinson, Casseandra Skindzelewski, Beau Skluzacek, Noah Skluzacek, Mikayla Smith, Allison Socha, Katelyn Soltis and Cheyenne Tiegs. Middle school A honor roll Julia Pokorny, Emily Parish, Meredith Kevan, Cassidy Schroeder, Hope Balts, Grace Anderson, Kyley Williams, Kaitlyn Haynes, Tara Gramberg, Lanae Paulson, Marty Anderson, Jerney Meister, Savannah Soltis, Ashlea Meister, Allison Tims, Heidi Steines, Jack Skluzacek, Kennedy Baumgart, Madison Fogelberg, Katie Crosby and Bailee Hanson. B honor roll Gina McSweeney, Nicole Mikula, Clare Walker, Arianna Schreiber, Madison LaFave, James Crawford, Dominic Hopke, Neissya York, Rei Grandadam, Tiffany Herzog, Emily Wykel, Rachel Kidder, Adrianna Smith, Niki Everroad, Alex Eiche, Hailey Christensen, Ariana Udovich, Kennedy Ellanson, Caitlyn Schaefer, Shrishti Monga, McKenzie Strus, Meghan Stone, Kayde Bontekoe, Caitlyn Rocarek, Julia Johnson, Logan Zebro, Alyssa Hodgett, Linden Nelson and Emme Schaffer.
Shell Lake Elementary School honor roll A honor roll Sixth grade Keolani Baumgart, Jonathan Beecroft, Ashley Clark, Alexis DeLadi, Taylor Eiche, Madelynn Flach, Heidi Fredrickson, Breanna Green, CeCilia Harrington, Erick Haynes, Jordan Herzog, McLain Hutton, Zachary Jensen, Natalie Jury, Sydney Kidder, Morgan Krueger, Andrew Martin, Kayla McCarthy, Anna Mikula, Vishav Monga, Breeana Monson, Daniel Nielsen, Keara Olsen, Carly Osborn, Gene Quam, Luke Savas, Sydney Schunck, Cassie Skattebo, Molly Slater, Savannah Steines, Rachel Swan, Sam Symond, Eva Todd, Nicholas Udovich and Sean Wells. Fifth grade Matthew Allar, Megan Anderson, Jordan Aronson, Julia Balser, Jeremy Bouchard, Dylan Eggert, Ty Ellanson, Christian Johnson, John Kidder, Alan
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First sailboat race of the season completed by Larry Samson Register staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Sailing Club held its first sailboat race of the summer on Shell Lake Saturday, June 8. The race for sailboats and catamarans was a three-leg race that started near the beach, with the third and final leg from Elwood Beach back to the starting line. The team of Steve Lewis and Paul Moen finished first, Dennis Wagner finished second with Brett Fiala finishing third. Pete Moen, Kris Hanousek and Katie Guyer were the committee boat officials. The Shell Lake Sailing Club will be hosting another sailboat race on Saturday, July 6. Dennis Wagner will present a sailing clinic prior to the race at 11 a.m. at the public beach. The clinic is open for anyone interested in sailing. A captain’s meeting prior to the regatta will start at 11 a.m., and the race will officially start at noon at the public beach. The race will be visible from the beach area for anyone interested in watching.
Photos by Larry Samson
The Shell Lake Sailing Club held a sailboat race on Shell Lake, Saturday, June 8. Members of the club and contestants in the race shown (L to R): Katie Guyer, Steve Lewis, Kris Hanousek, Dennis Anderson, Tom Scott, Paul Moen, Rachael Hile Broad, Bob Broad, Peter Moen, Dennis Wagner, Renee Jennings, Brett Fiala and Alexandra Wagner.
Heading off to the first buoy in the race, the two lead boats sail past with Tiptown in the background. At this point, Brett Fiala and Renee Jennings are leading Steve Lewis and Paul Moan. By the end of the race, the boats swapped positions with Lewis and Moan taking first place.
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A sailboat operated by Tom Scott and Dennis Anderson sails out across the starting line. They were not able to finish the race because of a torn sail. They will be back in the next race that is planned for Saturday, July 6.