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Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Vol. 125, No. 29 • Shell Lake, Wis.

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Gracie and Emilynn gave their dad, Daniel Botty, a kiss during the annual father/daughter Ball, held Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Shell Lake Community Center. Botty, a Marine, returned home just in time to attend the ball. More photos of the event on page 9. - Photo submitted

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STATEWIDE — Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 9, as daylight saving time will begin at 2 a.m. ••• SPOONER- Congratulations are in order for JoEllen Weathers, manager of the Palace Theatre in Spooner, for successfully reaching the $60,000 theater project fundraising goal. “The campaign had great momentum and everyone really got behind us and the campaign which has really been wonderful,” said Weathers on Monday, March 3, in an email. The funds will be used to update both of the theater’s film projectors to digital cinema. A fundraiser held at the theater on Friday, Feb. 28, raised nearly $1,000 in addition to over $59,000 raised on the fundraising website kickstarter.com. “As of a few years ago I was so worried we wouldn’t be able to make this transition and now we can, thanks exclusively to those who contributed to this campaign. I am just so excited to be able give the next generation of moviegoers a glimpse into the wonderful world of film,” Weathers said. Four hundred eighty-four individuals from across the world are listed as donors on the Palace Theater’s fundraising project website. - Danielle Moe

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Arrow Building Center in Spooner lost part of their storage shed when the roof gave way due to the heavy snowfall. The building has seen many winters. — Photo by Larry Samson

Winter’s toll

SHELL LAKE — This year’s winter has laid down extreme snow depths and temperatures. The snow has brought people to the area to enjoy it from snowmobilers to cross-county skiers. The snow accumulations have also been causing their share of problems for commuters, schools and even the crews in the snowplows. From the town to the state level the main concern this winter is keeping track of the costs. Long hours spent for crews to maintain roadways combined with equipment and fuel costs has made the bottom line a question mark, especially with how the rest of this year’s winter may play out. “I would say the fuel is one of the main costs in the whole deal,” said Mitch Brown, public works director for the city of Shell Lake. The tab on a full tank of fuel for a city dump truck is about $300, a costly but necessary expense in the snow removal process. The Washburn County Highway Department has also had its share of problems this winter. “The challenge now is how do we balance

these high costs, that we have been having this winter now, through the rest of the year,” said Jon Johnson, Washburn County highway commissioner. For the county the challenge is making their budget last until December. For January and February 2014, the department is over budget, but Johnson is hoping for a quiet March to help balance out the 2014 winter season. Last year the county went $60,000 over budget because of a heavy winter in January through April, leaving the department with only about $80,000 to cover November and December. “This winter has been really severe … and we are making projections to where our needs are and we are redirecting salt to locations where it is needed,” said Todd Matheson of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. As of last week WisDOT had used 619,500 tons of salt. At the beginning of this winter season the state DOT had 775,000 tons of salt in inventory and under contract from vendors. Every year the See Winter’s toll, page 3

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Third-graders present Presidents Day plays These thirdgraders portrayed young Abe Lincoln and his classmates, attending school in Kentucky. Shown are Chloe Zebro, Cameryn Kidder, Hayden Eiche, McKenna Marko, Trenton Palmer and Sylus Stellrecht. “Young Abe” is a play that the Shell Lake third-graders put on every February as part of Presidents Day.

Jacob Kodesh played President Washington and Brianna Fedie was his trusty aide, bringing him news of the poor condition of the troops and their need for supplies.

Photos by Larry Samson

Cameryn Kidder, Katie Green and Macey Lesneski played students in a pioneer school with their classmate Abraham Lincoln.

The troops of the Continental Army come to see Gen. Washington to show their appreciation for his leadership through their ordeal at Valley Forge. Shown (L to R): Evan Fischer, Preston Moravec, Landon Deneen, Josh Tijerina and Dalton Schroeder.

Sivannah Yates and Nevaeh Root Chanel were the two narrators in the George Washington play. Friends and family crowded into the choir room on Wednesday, Feb. 12, to watch the third-graders present the story of Gen. George Washington at Valley Forge.

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Gordy’s County Market opening officially Danielle Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — On Monday, March 10, Gordy’s County Market will officially open its doors in downtown Shell Lake. Gordy’s will occupy the building that was home to Dahlstroms Lakeside Market for over 90 years. In that time, three generations of Dahlstroms have served area community members beginning with Oscar and Josie Dahlstrom in 1924. “We are thankful to have had the opportunity to serve the community for so many years and are happy to have been able to turn our business over to another family-run grocery business,” wrote Jack and Kathy Dahlstrom in a letter printed

in the Register. Gordy’s County Market is, like Dahlstroms, a family-operated business. Gordy Schafer opened the first Gordy’s grocery store in Chippewa Falls in 1966. Today, four of seven Schafer children are involved in the business. Jeff Schafer is president, Rick Schafer is head of maintenance, Jenna Schafer is vice president of technology, and David Schafer is chief financial officer. The family currently operates 11 Gordy’s grocery stores and six gas stations. The most recent grocery store to open was in Neillsville. All together Gordy’s employs more than 1,200 people in west-central Wisconsin.

“The grand-opening celebration will include sales, samples, giveaways and fun,” said David Schafer. The official store opening is set for March 10, but the grand-opening celebration will be scheduled for later in the month. Preparations for the store opening are on track, and new cases are being installed throughout the store in addition to many updates to offer a new look for Shell Lake shoppers. “We believe in serving smaller communities and people to be able to buy locally without traveling to purchase groceries,” said Schafer. The family values and closeknit community feel of the area captured the attention of the Gordy’s organization

leading to the purchase of Dahlstroms and the future of the Gordy’s in Shell Lake. “We pride ourselves offering bottomline pricing and giving back to each of the communities we serve. We are looking forward to service Shell Lake and the surrounding communities,” said Schafer. Excellent service, great values, pump perks, community involvement, a clean atmosphere and fresh perishables are some of the things to expect from Gordy’s upon opening and in the future.

Wisconsin Newspaper Association honors top publications

WAUKESHA - The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation presented four awards to the Washburn County Register during the 2013 Better Newspaper Contest held at the Milwaukee Marriott West during the group’s 160th-annual convention Friday, Feb 28. Register reporter Danielle Moe received a third-place WNA Open Record/ Freedom of Information Award, Class F (circulation up to 2,000) for her story “Redaction still in effect in Washburn County,” and a third place Environmental reporting award for her story, Public support key in fighting CWD. Moe was also awarded with one of two $1,500 WNA scholarships presented annually to young journalists working toward associate or baccalaureate degrees. Register photographer/reporter Larry Samson received a second-place Feature Photo Award for his photo of titled, “He ain’t heavy,” and a third-place Photo Essay award for his coverage of the 2013 Spooner Rodeo. The Open Record/FOI Award is presented to recognize an “effective job of furthering the cause of freedom of information.” Judges praised Moe’s story on the issue of redaction of information in police reports. “The public needs this information - good reporting.” They also noted Moe’s story about the DNR being concerned about the lack of concern over chronic wasting disease. “This story did a good job showing the relevance of the topic with good readabil-

ity,” was one judge’s comment. “We’re fortunate to have an outstanding staff at the Register,” noted editor Gary King. “Awards like this encourage us in our efforts to produce the best product we can for our readers.” The 2013 Better Newspaper Contest was judged by members of the Kansas Press Association and included 2,806 total entries, including editorial entries from 125 newspapers. Eligible entries were published between Sept. 1, 2012, and Aug. 31, 2013. A story noting the top winners in each category can be found on our website at wcregisteronline.com. - with information from Wisconsin Newspaper Association

Danielle Moe, staff writer, accepts a $1,500 Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation scholarship check from Kris O’Leary, general manager of The Star News, Medford, and president of the WNA Foundation, during the WNA-Associated Press conference in Waukesha on Friday, Feb. 28. Moe was one of two chosen from across the state to receive the scholarship which is awarded annually to young journalists working toward associate or baccalaureate degrees. - Photo by Rebecca Rebholz/Marquette Tribune

LEFT: Larry Samson’s photo of these two bear cubs, titled “He ain’t heavy ... ” won a WNA award in the feature photo division. - Photo by Larry Samson

Winter’s toll/from page 1 DOT bids and acquires the salt needed for the state highway system. The state then contracts with the counties to maintain the state’s highways, including winter maintenance and plowing. On a five-year average the Wisconsin DOT uses 500,000 tons of salt each winter season. “At this point what we are doing with our salt is we are monitoring our supplies weekly,” said Matheson. Minor adjustments are also being made to extend salt supplies including using a mix of sand and salt in some areas and reducing application rates on lower traffic volume roads. These are adjustments that Matheson says most motorists will not notice, but will help alleviate the pressure on reserves. Fuernot Farms of Sarona lost a 50-foot section of their new cattle barn due to the snow load on “In a typical storm we would use about the roof. The building was not in use so no cattle were injured. — Photo by Larry Samson 80 to 100 tons of salt … we really only have enough for three storm events left and that is a concern right now,” said trucks because of the nonstop running,” dents are not following the law. “It is acJohnson. The county has 367 tons of salt said Johnson. The condition and age tually against our city ordinance to push in their DOT inventory left for this win- of the equipment used by the county is snow across the road,” stated Brown. ter, but in a worst-case scenario Johnson something that the department is care- When snow is pushed into roads and left said the state could purchase salt from fully weighing along with the costs to it becomes hard and can cause damage to county inventories. Johnson said coun- maintain it. The county’s equipment plows. “You are hitting that wall of snow with ties are working together to make the salt maintenance plan is written to have equipment no older than seven years rethe (plow) wing and the added stress on supplies stretch. “Today (Thursday, Feb. 27) Burnett County is going to come over main on the fleet but according to John- the plow, you can easily break a wing by doing that,” explained Brown. No plow and get 100 tons of salt from us (the DOT son some of it is older than that. “We notice that after especially five wings have broken recently but some inventory) because they are very low on years the cost of maintenance goes up ex- have been damaged or broken in the past. salt,” said Johnson. Drifting snow has also been a problem According to an analysis run by the ponentially on this equipment,” Johnson said. The department is currently workfor crews across the county. In the city of highway department, county equipment ing on the equipment maintenance plan, Shell Lake most of the drifting occurs on has responded to 30 snow events in the and a new vehicle lease program to make the south end of town by the school and last two months, and the increased use on sure the equipment is replaced in an effecaround the lake. To keep the drifts to a equipment is taking its toll. minimum city crews keep an eye on the “We had a point, with our trucks – a tive manner. In the city of Shell Lake mechanics are forecasts for high winds, patrol roads and number of trucks broken down waiting for parts – where we had resources as far keeping the city’s equipment running but receive notices of drifts by city police. In the Town of Barronett, in the last as employees available but we ran out of equipment can come to harm when resi-

snow event, most problems were had on the roads that ran to the north and south as the wind came out of the west. “The high winds and the drifting caused road blockages to the point where some of our equipment could not get through,” said Jerry Chartaw, chairman of the Town of Barronett. Town crews had to use a loader and a bucket to break through the severe drifting on those roads before being able to run plows through. Last week county crews were out in the Town of Sarona plowing windrows to prevent drifting on CTH B. “There are areas where we check through the night, and we have a person on at night that helps keep those drifts pushed back,” said Johnson. This winter has dumped so much snow on the area that the city of Shell Lake is looking for more places to put it all. The main location for snow removed from city streets is at the city shop just on the edge of town. “What we will end up doing is to clear more area; it will just take more time to clear more areas to put the snow at the city shop and any vacant lots that we have around the city,” said Brown. More time for crews means longer hours spent in the equipment and the price tag for this winter goes up. “There is so much snow out there that I think a big concern is mailboxes,” said Johnson. Crews plowing are out there to get the snow out of the roadways; it is up to residents to make sure mailboxes are visible to plows. These small efforts can help cut costs on maintenance and repairs, in turn saving taxpayer dollars.

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VOICES

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Affordable Care Act doing well? Admittedly I am biased. The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare as it has come to be known, is a really bad law in my book. I would have much rather seen the health insurance market open to more competition. Let companies cross state lines and compete for that business under the free enterprise system upon which this country was founded. Along with it should be tort reform with malpractice limits. As for big government, it has proven time and again that it cannot do things better. In this case the law was not totally complete let alone read prior to passage. Not trusting the security of the online application, I first applied by downloaded and printed form. I received a call which instructed me to call the state of Wisconsin Department of Health to see if my wife and I qualified for Medicaid or Badger Care Plus. We did not. Next I called the Health Insurance Marketplace and my application was taken over the phone. Then I called one of the two insurance companies offering plans for our area of Barron County. A lady told me of a workshop their company would host in Rice Lake the next week, however, she highly recommended I cancel both my written and phone applications as it could hang things up. “Eventually you are going to have to apply online,” she stated. I canceled both. On Feb. 7 after attending a workshop put on by Security Health Plan, I attempted for a half day to log on to the HealthCare.gov website. After complet-

ing a portion of my application I was instructed to log off and log back on as there was a problem on their end. When I logged back on I had to repeat some of the information, as it cannot be saved. If now running smoothly then I’m happy I waited to apply. Some observations follow: 1. There is not enough competition for Barron County with only two insurance companies with premiums ranging from outrageous to extremely outrageous. 2. My wife and I can see our doctor, clinic and hospital, but we have to pay a higher premium to do so. Yes, to stay with my doctor, whom I have had for years, costs me more out of pocket. 3. The system is based upon young, healthy people paying higher-than-before premiums to help pay for the program. 4. An application like mine is eligible for a subsidy if annual income is under $62,040. Even though that includes myself and probably 80 percent or more of Barron County is this fair? Finally the Affordable Care Act is totally misnamed because it does nothing to lessen health-care costs and does nothing to improve health care. It is like a teardown house with good curb appeal, but no one would want to live there since the plumbing, heating and structure behind it is unsound. James Coil Cumberland

The Winston Project - Clarification needed The Winston Project is making strides toward reducing the number of kittens being born in Washburn County. However, in speaking to community residents, it seems that several misconceptions need clarification. First, the Winston Project is just one program under the Shelter Community Action Team and just one of several services that will be offered, and implemented over time, to solve animal-related issues in our community. Additionally, the Winston Project organization is not in conflict with the Washburn County Area Humane Society. In fact, this low-cost spay/neuter initiative was offered to the shelter manager and board members, along with a humane education program, this past summer. Both programs were declined based on “the difference in our philosophy and strategies” as stated in a letter addressed from the WCAHS on Aug. 21, 2013. In lieu of this, Ms. Tanya Borg of Farm, Feral and Stray, another program under the Shelter Community Action Team, offered to be the 501(c)(3) nonprofit fiscal agent that would get the Winston Project off the ground. Recognition is due.

Finally, the Winston Project organization does not seek to take funding away from the Washburn County Area Humane Society. It does, however, encourage citizens to designate their funds toward programs that are advocated by national animal welfare groups. These programs include humane education in our schools, extensive foster home programs, effective retention programs that prevent pet owners from relinquishing their pets, off-site adoption programs, trap/neuter/return programs and effective low-cost spay/ neuter programs. When supporting your local shelter, make sure your funds are supporting more than just an impound and adoption facility. Then attend board meetings and make board members accountable in working toward the implementation of these programs. The Winston Project is just one of several programs under the Shelter Community Action Team. It is the first step toward working together to solve animalrelated issues in our community. Kathleen Schoener Shell Lake

Gratitude to members of the public works office I would like to publicly express my gratitude to the members of the city public works office and Mitch Brown, the director. My home and one other lost water service just a few hours before the latest and biggest blizzard hit town. Within minutes of contacting the department four or five of them were at my door, tracking down

With all the Muslim terrorists and all the other threats in the world, now is not the time to cut our military. But that is exactly what Barack Hussein Obama is doing. But then the safety of Americans is not one of Obama’s priorities. He sure didn’t care about the four Americans he left to die in Benghazi. He has never served in the military and knows nothing about what it means to care about and protect our freedom. All Obama knows how to do is spend taxpayer money on whatever he thinks he should spend it on with no regard for what is good for America. Spending for our military should always come before all the money being wasted on the illegal criminals and Obama’s Muslim Brotherhood. Obama wants to give all the illegal criminals amnesty so he can

have more undocumented Democrats to vote for the Democrat candidates. Talk about selling out real Americans for his own agenda. I saw a quote on the Internet that read, “We owe our troops everything and we owe illegals nothing.” That is so true. The Obamas are the biggest disgrace that have ever occupied the White House. Hillary Clinton would also be just as bad. All she had to say about Benghazi was “What does it matter?” We need a real American patriot back in the White House again. We need this anti-American, Constitution shredding, joke of a president impeached. God bless America. Sandy Bjurman Shell Lake

Raising minimum wage According to recent surveys, approximately 70 percent of Americans think the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour should be raised. After all, what’s not to like with the poor taking home some more pay? Most minimum wage workers are not poor. The median family income of minimum wage earners is roughly $30,000, which indicates that not many people are attempting to live on subsistence wages. I would suggest that a better way of helping those, who have for an extended time been working at the minimum wage and who are struggling financially, would be to increase payments from the earned income credit and enhance other direct help programs rather than interfere in the labor markets. Many businesses that use minimum wage workers have extremely thin profit margins. Restaurants typically have margins of 3 to 6 percent, and retailers, such as grocers, have margins in the 1- to 2-percent range. When higher wages are demanded of them they really have only three choices: Raise prices of their product, reduce cost of doing business or close shop. Many of these businesses are reducing expenses by automating. In restaurants, waiters and kitchen help are disappearing as electronic ordering and cooking equipment replace work-

ers. I was intrigued to find that there is a burger-flipping robot that replaces three full-time kitchen staff. This robot makes no wage demands and stages no walkouts. Raising the minimum wage will only accelerate this switch to automation. In fact the Congressional Budget Office estimates that raising the minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 as President Obama has proposed will cause the loss of 500,000 jobs. I feel the best way for people to better themselves is through working. Many skills and habits are learned even through minimum-wage jobs. These skills will stand a person in good stead for advancing to higher paid work. Idleness for large numbers of people, I believe, is not good for them or the country as a whole. In considering with a hike in the minimum wage, we also need to consider the unintended consequences. As I have said before, unless God grants it, you can’t get something for nothing. Some of these consequences would include lost jobs, lost job training, higher prices for consumers and fewer consumer choices. Let’s let the market set prices. Although it’s not perfect, it is in the long run the best bet. James Lewis Shell Lake

Rep. Smith to hold listening session at Lakeview Bar and Grill Other Kitchen Table Talks scheduled in the area MADISON – Rep. Stephen Smith, DShell Lake, will hold a listening session, known as one of his Kitchen Table Talks, on Monday, March 10, at the Lakeview Bar and Grill, 5 5th Ave., Shell Lake. The session will be from 1-2:30 p.m. Smith will also be at the Cumberland City Hall that morning from 9:30-11 a.m. Rep. Smith has Kitchen Talks scheduled for Friday, March 7, 9:45-11:45 a.m. at Lona’s Corner Café in Haugen, and from 12:30-2 p.m. at Susie’s Café in Bar-

the problem, finding a temporary solution and completing the job just as the first flakes began falling. I hate to think what the next several days would have been like without their lightning-fast response. SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake Schools It was very much appreciated. offer computer-related classes for adults just like you. The community education John Meyer program has two upcoming classes that Shell Lake can help you enter the world of the Internet for exploration, entertainment and social interaction. Clear your calendar and call the Shell Lake School Community Education program office to register. 715-468-7815, ext. 1337 or email jensenk@ shelllake.k12.wi.us. You do not need to own a computer to participate in either class. activities at UW-Barron County. New To Social Media: Tuesday, March Falkenberg’s upcoming high school 11, 4-7 p.m. This is a three-hour, hands-on visits are scheduled for Wednesday, workshop, exploring the many benefits March 12, Shell Lake Lake High School and powerful tools of social media. This at 11 a.m.; Thursday, March 13, Spooner workshop provides an overview of social High School at 12:15 p.m., and Birchwood media, with a look at Facebook, LinkedIn High School at 1:45 p.m. and Twitter. Special emphasis and a keen To make an appointment for an indi- focus on security and privacy will help vidual on-campus advising session or you navigate the Internet safely and seto request a personal campus tour con- curely. Basic computer skills and experitact UWBC Student Services at 715-234- ence a plus. This is a great workshop to 8176, ext. 1, or email uwbcinfo@uwc.edu. get your toe in the water to begin shar— from UWBC ing with family, friends and customers

Rep from UWBC to visit area high schools

RICE LAKE — An admissions representative from the University of Wisconsin - Barron County will be visiting area high schools throughout Northwest Wisconsin during the spring semester. Kevin Falkenberg, UWBC student services adviser, will be available to answer high school students’ questions concerning admission, financial aid, course offerings/scheduling, guaranteed transfer, and the Associate of Arts and Science degree, along with general questions concerning special features and campus

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ron. On Saturday, March 8, he will be at Bob’s Grill in Chetek from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and at the Cameron House from 12:302:30 p.m. Kitchen Table Talks are an ongoing effort by Rep. Smith to gather input directly from middle-class families in Northwest Wisconsin. Smith will be holding these sessions – large and small – to ensure the voices and values of the 75th Assembly District are heard during the remainder of the 2013-2014 legislative session. Smith will have Blue Books, highway maps, and legislative contact cards available for his constituents. — from the office of Rep. Smith

Is the World Wide Web new to you? alike. The evolution of social media has come upon us with meteoric speed and with quite an impact. Participating in it calls for enhanced knowledge of the various social media applications and a clear understanding of how to protect your privacy and maintain security. Cost: $15. Instructor: Sara Ducos, Professional Tutor, LLC. Location: Shell Lake High School. Introduction to the Internet, Tuesday, March 18, 4-6 p.m. Would you like to have information at your fingertips about art, travel, medicine or current news? Then join SLCE for this introductory, handson exploration of the Internet. They will learn basic Internet terminology, discover how to use email and search engines, and visit websites that will stimulate your curiosity and introduce you to the Internet’s potential. This course requires proficiency with the use of the keyboard and mouse, and familiarity with Windows or Mac OS X. Cost: $10. Instructor: Sara Ducos, Professional Tutor, LLC. Location: Shell Lake High School. — from SLCE

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irst of all, I’d like to thank you, the driving public, for your caution on the roads during this unending winter. Secondly, I’d also like to say thank you to the thousands of people who have already liked us and follow us on Facebook, and have responded to our quizzes and written some very insightful comments. We are happy to provide real-time information that benefits all of us. ••• I have enjoyed representing you, Washburn County, providing for your safety and well-being, and thank you for allowing me to build a proficient, professional organization over the last 23 years. I will be asking for your signature on my nomination papers and for your vote during the primaries in August and then the general election in November as I run for my last term as your sheriff. I’m running again because there are a few things that I still want to accomplish for the county and will value your support to help keep Washburn County not only safe for its citizens, but on the cutting edge of the latest technology for investigating criminal offenses and holding the offender accountable. Our new Project Lifesaver is a new program, which enables us to

place a bracelet on vulnerable adults and children who frequently walk away from their caretakers. This allows us then to track and find them quickly. ••• I’m very delighted with the continuing success of our ongoing sheriff’s chaplaincy program and our school Counteract antidrug classes along with a plethora of other programs. The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, which is made of criminal justice professionals, mental health specialists, county board members and citizen representation, provides jail diversion programs, which save money while providing treatment alternatives, programs and education to the offender to avert recidivism. ••• I represent our county and you in Madison for the benefit of Washburn County. I work alongside state and federal agencies and legislators to seek what is best for this county. I am extremely pleased with our sheriff’s office staff; they provide the backbone of this great law enforcement agency. There is an old saying, “A leader is only as good, as those who follow.” Once again I ask for your support, which is beyond measure. Thank you.

Benefit for Cassandra Leverty set NEW RICHMOND — A benefit spaghetti dinner for Cassandra Leverty is set for Saturday, March 8. The benefit will be at the Rooster’s Roadhouse, 1767 CTH T, New Richmond, beginning at 4 p.m. Casey is the granddaughter of Shell Lake residents Joe Leverty and Georgia Leverty. Her parents are Michael Leverty and Patricia Peterson.

Casey has had an ongoing battle with cancer since 2008. Proceeds from this fundraiser will help Casey and her five children to remain in their home and to help cover their mounting medical costs. To donate go to gofundme.com and search for Cassandra Leverty. — with submitted information

Cabaret quilt winner The Shell Lake band held their Cabaret on Saturday, Feb. 22, with a raffle for many prizes with the grand prize being a handmade quilt done by Myrna Atkinson (right). The winner of this year’s quilt was Joni Paffel-Christ (left) who was actually the first person to ever contact Atkinson about doing quilts for a raffle for the Shell Lake Schools. Paffel-Christ and Atkinson were both very excited when the news of who won the quilt was announced. — Photo by Angie Quinton

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Area news at a glance GRANTSBURG — Do you have questions about the deer population? Want to know what the future deer-hunting season looks like? Come and join in a time of discussion and questions on the 2013 deer season. Information will be provided on deer program changes that will be occurring for the 2014 deer season. This will include current available information on the implementation of the Deer Trustee Report and the new Deer Management Assistance Program. The 2014 Burnett County Deer Herd Status meeting will be held on Thursday, March 27, beginning at 7 p.m., at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area. Crex Meadows Wildlife Education and Visitor Center is located at 102 East Crex Ave., Grantsburg. For questions or more information, please contact: Steve Hoffman, wildlife biologist at 715-463-2896 or via email: steven.hoffman@wisconsin. gov. For complete details and updated information, visit crexmeadows.org/. — from Crex Meadows Wildlife Center

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners Feb. 24 - $30 Keagan Blazer, Shell Lake Feb. 25 - $30 Jeff Larson, Shell Lake Feb. 26 - $30 David Zeug, Shell Lake Feb. 27 - $30 Mary Villella, Trego Feb. 28 - $300 Phil Lindeman, Shell Lake

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Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps

Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2013 High Low Precip. Feb. 24 30 22 trace snow Feb. 25 37 8 Feb. 26 33 6 Feb. 27 41 17 Feb. 28 33 26 March 1 28 21 March 2 28 -8 2014 High Low Feb. 24 17 -4 Feb. 25 13 -11 Feb. 26 6 -14 Feb. 27 14 -19 Feb. 28 -3 -24 March 1 9 -8 March 2 2 -19

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••• BARRON COUNTY — With the snowstorm that hit the region on Friday, Feb. 21, 48 crashes or cars in the ditch were reported in Barron County. From 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday, there were 20 crashes or cars-in-the-ditch calls, for a total of 68 calls handled in a 48-hour period. There were also many people whose cars went in ditches and were able to get themselves out. — from the Cumberland Advocate ••• BARRON — A woman charged with stealing a surveillance camera and other property from a Barron motel is also fac-

ing a criminal traffic charge, according to Barron County Circuit Court documents. A criminal complaint filed Feb. 14 charged Amanda M. Tipton, 29, Rice Lake, with misdemeanor theft and criminal damage to property in connection with incidents at the Rambler’s Rest Motel in Barron. The motel manager told Barron police that over a two-day period, Feb. 11-Feb. 13, someone took the key to the laundry room washing machines and dryers and stole money from the change boxes. The motel had a camera in the laundry, but it, too, disappeared along with several pillows, blankets and packages of laundry soap and household cleaning items. The

• Shell Lake basketball players, coached by Ellis Axon and assistant Lyle Hartwig, taking the district crown were Harlan Smith, Kenneth Petersen, Gerald Johnson, Lee Swan, Philip Rylander, Ronald Olsen, Gary Sauer, Bob Parks and Pete Hubin. • Shell Lake students receiving their degrees from the University of Wisconsin were Mary Suzanne Stouffer, nursing; DeWayne C. Hillman, agriculture; and Rolland M. Schaefer, agriculture and education. • Mrs. Bob Schlapper was guest of honor at a pink and blue shower at the H. Hefter home. • A 50-pound bag of Big Jo Flour was $4.25 at Clayt’s Grocery in Shell Lake.

1964 - 50 years ago

• Deane Witt, the new barber at Shell Lake’s 5th Avenue Barber Shop, was finishing his apprenticeship with Duane Shipman. • Albert Kunselman, 29, joined the staff of Shell Lake Hospital and Clinic as head of the laboratory services. • Daniel Lee Olson, who was born at the Shell Lake Memorial Hospital on Feb. 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Severt Olson of Shell Lake, became Shell Lake’s Leap Year Baby. He weighed in at 6 pounds and joined five other boys in the nursery. • Oven-fresh fruit-filled coffee cake was available for 29 cents on Friday and Saturday at the Shell Lake Bakery.

1974 - 40 years ago • Attending the 43rd-annual meeting of Cenex in St. Paul were Dale Hubin, Shell Lake; Jerry Hall, Shell Lake; Art Zemaitis, Birchwood; Robert Wallner, Shell Lake; Warren Holman, Barronett; and Earl Johnson, Barronett. • Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Boyd, Shell Lake, announced the engagement of their daughter, Shirley Ann, to David Beecroft, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Beecroft,

manager reported seeing stolen pillows in a room shared by the defendant and a relative. The room was rented to the relative and the defendant wasn’t supposed to be there. When the manager went to the room to speak with the occupants, the camera was returned. Police said Tipton later admitted to having taken the camera, soap, bleach and pillows, but denied taking money. In a separate complaint filed Feb. 10, Tipton was charged with driving while revoked after a Jan. 13 traffic stop in Rice Lake. At the time of arrest, Tipton’s license was revoked for a previous drunk driving conviction. — from the Barron News-Shield

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Frederic. • Seniors on the Shell Lake wrestling squad were John Roeser, Russ Furchtenicht and Al Albee. • First-graders in Mrs. Beardsley and Mrs. Hile’s classrooms attended Mini Medics at the Indianhead Memorial Hospital. Participating in showing students around the hospital were Lorraine Haremza, admissions clerk; Linda King in the lab, Richard Ostward, registered nurse, director of nursing; Mary Tomasiak, registered nurse; nurse Helen Pederson; and Willis Burleigh in the X-ray department.

1984 - 30 years ago

• Shell Lake, with an 18-1 record, squared off against Washburn, owner of a 20-2 mark, at Spooner High School for the opening of the high school basketball sectional tournament. Starters for the Lakers were Tim Ross, John Frey, Butch Erickson, Pat Quenan and Scott Taubman. The team captured the regional championship by defeating Luck in the regional finals at Cumberland. • Cheering the Laker team on to victory in capturing the regional basketball crown were Lisa Ricci, Robyn Dahle, Cheri Olek, Melissa Zaloudek and Missy Melton. • For their grand reopening, Silver Shears was offering haircuts for $5.50. • Terraceview Living Center’s Board of Directors were the Rev. Norm Luecke, president; William Heino, vice president; Frances Jellen, secretary; and Dirk Benzer, treasurer.

1994 - 20 years ago

• Polly Parker was named employee of the month at Shell Lake Schools. • The staff at Shell Lake Family Dental was Dr. Ed Dunbar, Mary Dunbar, Peggy Hansen, Jill Schlapper, Ann Richter, Mary Villella and Lynn Nielsen. Dr. Dunbar purchased the practice from Dr. William Haggberg in 1977.

• Members of the Shell Lake seventhgrade girls basketball team, coach by Jim Quenan and Lisa Hanson, were Holly Harrington, Kaley Walker, Meghan Pesko, Kerry Albee, Heidi Anderson, Kelly Benzer, Sarah Dahlstrom, Becky Ullom, Barb Klinger, Melissa Johnson and Sarah Parker. Members of the eighthgrade team were Crystal Albee, Jennifer Mortensen, Kerry Dunbar, Laurelei Glessing, Nichole Dezek, Trish Williams, Becky Schultz, Tiffany VanWyhe, Jessica Dahlstrom and Crystal Java. • Members of the Shell Lake boys seventh-grade basketball team were Zach Weathers, Andy Smith, Kyle Linton, Kaleb Melton, Pat Dahlstrom, Jeremy Duval, Tony Donatell, Adam Wennerberg, Dan Anderson and Shawn Albee. They were coached by Jim Quenan. Eighth-grade team members were Mark Fry, Dave Stoner, Robin Johnson, Andy Nelson, Tait Strand, Eric Konop, Dean Rutledge, Jed Bush, Matt Curtis, Tim Andres, Nate Parenteau, Mike Elliott, Matt Schraufnagel, Todd Schranke, Andrew Nord and Wayne Schultz.

2004 - 10 years ago

• Kayla Kemp, daughter of Ron and Rosemary Kemp, was named Shell Lake High School valedictorian of the Class of 2004. Dan Smith, son of Gerald and Alyce Smith, was named salutatorian. • Bob and Peg Thompson held their annual fishing contest on Dummy Lake. First prize went to Steve Thompson, second to Wayne Richey and third to Tim Jerry. • The West Sarona Schoolhouse was preparing for its 100th birthday. • Twelve retirees of the Shell Lake Clinic and Hospital met at Tony’s Riverside in Spooner. Included was Valerie Nielsen, Christella Johnson, Flora Rydberg, Bonnie and Ken McKee, Clay Scharin, Rose Ann Lindeman, Leila Lehman, Connie Richter, Loretta Washkuhn, Lorraine Haremza and Gerry Baker.

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March auditions for youth production of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” SHELL LAKE — Calling all youth actors ages 9-18! Theatre in the Woods is excited to announce a spring production of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” which will take the stage May 9-11. Auditions are set for Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, starting at 6

p.m. You need only come to one of the auditions, but you are welcome to come to both. These open auditions will be held for many of your favorite roles, including the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, Tweedledee, Tweedledum, Caterpillar, Mad Hatter, March Hare, Dormouse,

Queen of Hearts and King of Hearts, along with many other roles such as the White Queen, Red Queen, Card Soldiers and more. Two actresses will be used to play the role of Alice, both of which have already been cast. If you have any questions, please contact Jody Peck at jod-

ypeck@gmail.com. Theatre in the Woods is a nonprofit community theater organization, now in its 24th year, located at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, 605 1st St. in Shell Lake. For more information visit titw.org. — from TiTW

Registration for Spooner’s kindergarten programs to be held SPOONER — Registration for the Spooner Area School District’s 4- and 5-year-old kindergarten programs will take place on Friday, April 25, from noon to 6 p.m. Children enrolling in the 4-year-old

program need to be age 4 on or before Sept. 1. Children enrolling in the 5-yearold kindergarten need to be age 5 on or before Sept. 1. The Spooner Area School District needs your help in locating all children living

in the district who are eligible to enroll. Please contact Spooner Elementary School at 715-635-2171, option 4, to sign up your child to receive registration materials for the 4- or 5-year-old kindergarten program. During the phone call, you will be

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Health System. To preregister, call Regional Hospice at 715-635-9077 and ask to speak to the grief group facilitator. Tuesday, March 11 • Soup lunch at Hunt Hill in Sarona, noon- 1 p.m. • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 12 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted. • The board of directors for the Railroad Memories Museum meeting, 1 p.m., Spooner City Hall. All volunteers welcome. • The Book Chat will meet at 3:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church in Spooner. We’re discussing the book “The Silent Wife” by A.S.A. Harrison. Come join the discussion and, no, it’s not about a wife who has frozen her lips in this long winter weather. Thursday, March 13 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. Monday, March 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. Tuesday, March 18 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge. Wednesday, March 19 • Games and activities, 1 p.m., Shell Lake Senior Center. Thursday, March 20 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available.

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Growing a better Washburn County Danielle Moe|Staff writer SPOONER — Working together to develop and expand employment opportunities within Washburn County is the driving force behind the first-annual Growing a Better Washburn County Job Fair. “It is going to be a place where residents can come in and put applications in for area businesses that are looking for different types of employment,” said Randy McQuade, Spooner Development Corporation. From noon to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 7, at the Spooner Ice House, businesses from across Washburn County will set up shop for individuals looking for employment opportunities. In its first year, the event has been organized and sponsored by Washburn County Economic Development, the city of Spooner and the Spooner Development Corporation.

Anybody interested in applying for a job, out for a new job, or those that want to see the different employment opportunities available in the area, are encouraged to come. McQuade said that 14 businesses have already signed up to have booths and representatives at the job fair, but he expects that number to increase as the event date draws nearer. Businesses will have applications on hand and a table will be set up for people to fill out and return those applications. Some businesses will also have job qualification information and possible on-the-job training options available. “I know Link’s (Jack Link’s Snack Foods) are going to put on a video and I also know TNT Tool is also going to do that,” said McQuade. The city of Spooner and Northwest Regional Planning

will also be on-site for people interested in applying for a grant through the Community Development Block Grant program to be used on home-remodeling projects. “There are people in the area saying that there are no jobs available and then we hear businesses say they are missing employees skill sets, so we are trying to put them together,” said McQuade. Since 2011 the area has seen an increase in the number of employment opportunities and McQuade estimates that about 250 jobs have been added to the county in the last year alone. Employment opportunities in different career paths will be represented at the fair from equipment operators, welders, machinists, mechanics, certified nursing assistants to respiratory therapists.

Spooner High School drama and music departments working hard on upcoming musical SPOONER — The band, choir and drama departments at Spooner High School have been working since the new year began on their upcoming musical production of “Bye Bye Birdie.” “Birdie” is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. It tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the Army. The singer, Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley type, has a pompadour, thick sideburns, and wears gaudy gold costumes. Albert Peterson, his agent, is a very pleasant, mild-mannered young man. Albert’s faithful secretary, Rose Alvarez, keeps both him and Birdie moving forward in the world. Rosie concocts one final national publicity plan before Conrad’s induction: Conrad will bid a typical American teenage girl goodbye with an all-American kiss. Kim MacAfee, a pretty girl of 15 in Sweet Apple, Ohio, wins the honor, but all of the phones in her town are already busy as Kim has just been pinned to Hugo, a local boy. The arrival of Birdie in Sweet Apple causes people of all ages to swoon. The MacAfee household is completely upset by the visiting celebrity. The parents of Sweet Apple cannot understand the new generation and express this in the song

“Kids.” Conrad explains that his success is due to the fact that he is “Honestly Sincere” when he sings. The quiet little town goes into a spin, and it is decided that Birdie will give his last kiss on the “Ed Sullivan Show.” “Bye Bye Birdie,” winner of four Tony Awards for musical, director, choreography and supporting or featured actor in its debut season, is a satire done with the fondest affection. It gives an insight into the everyday life that is very much part of us all and is a show that will be enjoyed by the cast as much as the audience. “Bye Bye Birdie” played on Broadway for 607 performances at the Martin Beck Theatre and 268 performances in London at Her Majesty’s Theatre, and it has been a favorite of regional, college, community and high school theaters ever since. Spooner ’s production of “Bye Bye Birdie,” which involves over 50 SHS students, will include seven performances over the last two weekends in March. Tickets are now on sale and can be obtained by stopping in at the SHS box office on weekdays from 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. or by calling the box office anytime at 715635-0210. — from SAHS

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Winds of change

s the snowbanks start to go down and the temperatures start to rise, Shell Lake will be experiencing some change in the business climate as well. Jack and Kathy Dahlstrom announced in a letter to the editor in the Jan. 15 edition of the Register that, “Dahlstroms Lakeside Market will be the final chapter to three generations of retail service to the Shell Lake area.” The Dahlstroms have an agreement with Gordy’s Market to take over the operation of the local grocery store. Oscar and Josie Dahlstrom started the store in 1924, later to be operated by John and Annie and ending with Jack and Kathy. When Kathy and Jack separately discussed with me the pending sale of their business, I asked if they would like a feature story in the Register. They both felt that they would rather make the an-

nouncement through a letter. To honor their wishes, the announcement was in their words and printed as a letter to the editor. I started working in Shell Lake in the fall of 2004. Since that time, I have enjoyed walking into Dahlstroms and being greeted by not only the pleasant staff but also owners Jack and Kathy. Even though Kathy was probably in the middle of several things on her list to do, she would take the time to chitchat with me. As I stood looking over the loaves of bread on the shelf one day, Jack came up and asked if I needed help finding some-

thing. I stated that I was looking for a loaf of New England Brown Bread. As there wasn’t any available, Jack stated that he would see that there was some there the next time I was looking for it. And there was. I received a call from Jack one day saying he was going to stop into the newspaper office. He asked if it would be convenient for me and then asked if I needed anything from the store. At that point, I couldn’t think of anything, but I was touched that he made the offer to make a delivery. Jack and Kathy have generously helped out the community in many ways. They have donated hours of time serving with various community organizations that include the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corporation. Mem-

bers of the community have not seen every gesture. Dahlstroms has assisted Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. with their grocery-getters program. A person needing groceries and unable to shop personally, because of illness or disability, could contact Dahlstroms. The items would be gathered together and someone representing ICHC would pick up the groceries and make the delivery. Dahlstroms has donated to the area food pantry and has supported several school projects throughout the years not to mention the various other fundraisers held in the community. As Jack and Kathy begin a new chapter in their lives, I wish them well and want to publicly thank them for all they have done for the community of Shell Lake and beyond.

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All that jazz from the Southland

by Mary B. Olsen ention New Orleans and people right away think Hurricane Katrina swept the city into the Gulf of Mexico. No. It’s still there. True, there was substantial damage when the levees broke, and many people packed up and left. It was a time of heartbreak for lifetime Louisianans, but there were some who stayed. Jazz music didn’t go away and some of the artists are still playing the music and passing it on to the younger generations. The crowds of visitors come to be part of the Mardi Gras celebration, just tike old times. In this day before the season of Lent begins the people rejoice and feast. Pete Fountain is one of our greatest living jazz musicians and he is still there, born on Feb. 24, 1930, in a little house down in New Orleans. His name was Pierre La Fontaine Jr., but when he became a musician he made his last name more American. His father changed his name to Fountain, later, as well. Pete was a sickly little boy growing up. His father took the advice of a doctor who lived in their neighborhood and took his son to a music store to find some kind of musical instrument that he could blow into that he could learn to play to develop his lungs. He wanted to learn to play the drums, at first sight, but settled for

the clarinet. Pete took private lessons and learned jazz by listening to Benny Goodman records. Music surrounded him in church and on the street and soon he was joining others, playing Creole, jazz and Dixieland. His neighborhood friends would become a marching band and parade down the street, spreading the joy of their music. Soon he was headed down the path to a musical career. He went on to play his sweet, fluid music in the style that made him famous. Pete Fountain played with bands, Al Hirt and others, and formed The Basin Street Six in 1950, with trumpeter and pal George Girard. He went west to California in 1954 and joined Lawrence Welk on his ABC television show. A larger audience enjoyed his clarinet solos. He never really left New Orleans, and soon he was part of The Dukes of Dixieland. In 1960, he opened a club, The French Quarter Inn. He brought in entertainers, comics and Hollywood celebrities. Everybody wanted to be a part of it. It was a favorite nightspot the in crowd visited during the 1960s and 1970s. This jazzman loved his music, always, but there was another love of his life. One evening he was playing at the El Morocco Nightclub on Bourbon Street and he saw this vision in his audience, an angel in a frilly white dress. She went to see the show almost every night. The members of the band said he never played so well as he did when he played for her. Pete Fountain married the beautiful Beverly Lang.

Being the wife of a musician is one of many separations, but they have a successful marriage that has lasted more than 60 years. They had two sons and one daughter. His children were not musicians, but the grandchildren are. They participated for two years in the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festivals: Danielle, who is a Broadway dancer and singer, and Victoria, Hillary and Julia, who play clarinet, and Isabella, who sings. They, like others from New Orleans, celebrate Mardi Gras and take part in the parades. In his long career, he appeared on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson 55 times. He was a guest on many variety shows. In 2002, he was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Other honors were his, but he is most proud of his growing family and his wife, Beverly. Pete has had some health issues, due to age, but remains active and continues to play his clarinet. He suffered a stroke in 2006 and had quintuple bypass surgery. But he does a lot of walking and remains active and in good spirits. Pete and some family members are part of the HalfFast Walking Club and they will be in their white costumes and gold scarves, joining the Mardi Gras parade. People like his music and he enjoys playing for them. At 84, he looks forward to performing the music that touches people’s lives.

Arthritis and fibromyalgia self-management tool kit available for loan BARRON — People with arthritis can live a healthy life by actively managing the physical and emotional problems that come with their disease. The arthritis tool kit does not provide cures or miracles. Most types of arthritis cannot be cured. Living a healthy life with a chronic disease is possible with good self-management. The arthritis tool kit contains information and tips that help many people with arthritis live happier, healthier, more comfortable lives. What’s included in the kit? • A self-test to help you determine the issues that are

most important to you. These will be the focus of your personal self-management plan. • Information sheets about common problems and helpful solutions for people with arthritis, including working with your doctor and health-care system, exercise overview, medications, healthy eating, fatigue, pain management, problem solving, dealing with your emotions, finding community resources and deciding what to try. • Action plans. • “The Arthritis Helpbook” written by two leading ex-

perts on arthritis self-management, Dr. Kate Lorig and Dr. James Fries. • A relaxation CD and two exercise CDs and an illustrated guide for the exercises. The kit is available for loan for two months at a time. Please contact Trisha Bailkey at the Aging and Disability Resource Center for Barron, Rusk and Washburn counties, at 888-538-3031 to make arrangements. — from ADRC

Garden seminar scheduled in Minong MINONG - The 14th-annual New Ventures Garden Seminar is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, at Northwood School in Minong. This seminar is always held the third Saturday in March. The topics for this year include: Low-maintenance gardening – William Dougherty will explore creative ways to construct or rejuvenate a garden for beauty and utility and will detail planting techniques and plants that help reduce garden maintenance. Landscaping with iris – Dougherty knows that irises will fit into every type of garden. He will take a look at the different types of iris available to northern gardeners, their culture and how they can be used in the landscape. He is a professional landscape designer, a plant breeder and a former American Iris Society garden judge, regional vice president of the American Iris Society and president of the Iris Society of Minnesota. He is also a garden photographer and has a blog at summerchasegardens.blogspot.com. Landscaping with ornamental grasses – Steve Horan will focus on recommended grasses for a wide range of home landscape situations. He will look at grasses that are large and small, sun and shade lovers, edgers and focal points plus flower inflorescences, fall color and

winter interest. Horan is an active collector of ornamental grasses in the home landscape with more than 250 grasses and 30 different types of grasses. His garden has been featured in national tours for daylily societies, and he belongs to many local garden clubs and national garden organizations. Easing the pain of gardening – Physical therapist Shalla Acker will discuss what can go wrong with gardeners’ backs, simple ways to adapt activities and equipment and a very simple, brief exercise routine that gardeners can fit in anywhere, anytime. She has been practicing physical therapy at Spooner Health System for the past 25 years, updating her skills with annual continuing education courses. Her areas of interest have been musculoskeletal pain and various medical and alternative perspectives on effective strengthening, stretching and movement coordination. She also has become adept at adapting activities and equipment so that she, herself, could continue to garden, golf, ride her horses and complete her job tasks safely. Seminar attendees will be able to attend all four seminars. New Ventures is co-hosted by the Spooner Garden Club, North Country Master Gardeners and Northwood Community Education.

The seminar will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. with registration and vendor sales beginning at 8:45 a.m. Preregistration is required by mailing in $15, which includes lunch and all snacks, with your name, phone number and address. The registration should be mailed to Northwood School Community Ed, N14463 Hwy. 53, Minong, WI 54859. As is the tradition at the seminar, 4-inch by 6-inch or 8-inch by 10-inch photos of plants, area gardens and visited gardens are welcome and will be displayed during the event. Attendees are invited to send photos with their registration, not emailed in, along with the photographer’s name and a description of the photo. The snapshots can be retrieved after the seminar if desired. Vendors with any kind of garden-related products or exhibits are invited, too. People love to shop at the seminar, the event’s organizers said. More information about the seminar or vending at the event can be learned from Julie Hustvet, gardenseminar@charter.net, or from Micki Brisky, Northwood School, 715-466-4692, ext. 323, or michela_brisky@northwood.k12.wi.us. Northwood School is four miles north of Minong on Hwy. 53. – submitted

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday during story hour at the Shell Lake Public Library SHELL LAKE — In celebration of author Dr. Seuss’ birthday, the Shell Lake Public Library will host a Dr. Seuss story hour on Thursday, March 6, from 10:30–11:15

a.m. The library will be giving away Dr. Seuss gift bags to the first 24 participants. You are also encouraged to bring

your child, 0-8 years old, in anytime from March 1-7 to enter them in a raffle to win a Dr. Seuss prize bag. One entry per day, per child, please. — from SLPL

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Father-daughter ball a success in spite of snowstorm

Fathers, daughters and grandfathers attended the sixth-annual father/daughter ball held Feb. 22 in Shell Lake. - Photos submitted SHELL LAKE — The father/daughter ball was held at the Shell Lake Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 22, rather than on Friday, Feb. 21, because of the snowstorm that left many people snowed in. Ball organizers believe the ball was a success anyway as more than 94 fathers, grandfathers and daughters were able to attend. Because the event was held on a later date, Daniel Botty, a Marine returning from service overseas, was able to surprise his two daughters and arrived home just in time to take Gracie and Emilynn to the ball. He was able to enjoy spending time and dancing with them, even though he was

going on 48 hours without sleep, barely having had time to say “Hello” to his wife. The ball was attended by daughters of all ages, some grown up with daughters of their own, and a brand-new youngest-ever princess ever to attend the ball. Brailee Tomesh, almost 3 months old danced with her father, Trapper Tomesh of Spooner. Organizers have already begun dreaming about next year’s ball but will always remember the sixth ball as the one that almost wasn’t because of the big snowstorm. — submitted by Nan Hendry

Intermezzo Music Club to hold auditions Due to the generous community donations the club has received this year, they are able to announce the availability of scholarships to the Shell Lake Arts Center. Application forms are available from Shell Lake and Spooner school music teachers, private music teachers and from club member Faith Tasker, 715-416-1474. Applications are due by Friday, April 4. These awards are given to encourage students in their study of music. Proceeds from the Intermezzo annual Advent Concert and community donations are used to fund these awards. The community is welcome to attend the auditions. — from Intermezzo Music Club

Three-month-old Brailee was the youngest little princesses at the father/daughter ball.

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SPOONER — The Spooner area Intermezzo Music Club invites Shell Lake and Spooner musicians in seventh through 11th grades to audition for vocal or instrumental music awards. Each year the club looks forward to providing an opportunity for music students in the local communities to participate in this program. The award auditions will be held on Sunday, April 13, at St. Frances de Sales Church in Spooner. For the Junior Division, seventh and eighth grades, auditions will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. and the Senior Division, ninth through eleventh grades, auditions will be held from 3-4:30 p.m.

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SPORTS

Spooner finishes regular season with a win

Alex Hotchkiss drives the basket against Grantsburg defender Rhiana Pochman.

Photos by Larry Samson

Sara Taylor with a layup against the strong Grantsburg defense. She had eight points for the game as Spooner defeated Grantsburg, 41-28, in a home game on Thursday, Feb. 27.

Kelsie Gerovac goes up for a basket after the rebound.

Shell Lake girls upset Siren

Kristen Kraetke pumps in a 3-pointer, her third one for the game as she put nine points on the scoreboard.

Photos by Larry Samson

It was Senior Night for the Shell Lake basketball team on Monday, Feb. 24. It was a time to thank and recognize the seniors for their contribution to the girls basketball program. These young ladies are role models for the young girls just getting started in basketball. Shown (L to R): Head coach Dan Kevan, Kristen Kraetke, Hannah Cassel, Shania Pokorny, Mckenzie Olson, Jen Connell and assistant coach Aaron Anderson.

Shania Pokorny with a layup. She had 18 points for the game as the Siren defense tried unsuccessfully to shut her down.

Jen Connell goes up for a layup against Siren defender Emily Howe.

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SPORTS

Shell Lake boys basketball season comes to an end

Regional playoff action SOLON SPRINGS — The Shell Lake boys basketball team lost to Solon Springs 61-46 in the first round of the regional playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Solon Springs lost to Luck in the second round of the Division 5 regional. Luck eventually won the regional championship with a 41-33 win over Siren on Saturday, March 1. Luck will face the Drummond Lumberjacks in the first round of the sectionals on Thursday, March 6. The game is being hosted by Hayward School. The final sectional game will be played in Spooner on Saturday, March 8, with a 1 p.m. start. In Division 4 action, Unity will be facing Abbotsford in the first round of sectional

competition on Thursday, March 6; the game is being hosted by Spooner. Unity, Lakeland West Conference champions, faced Cameron who were the Lakeland Central Champions. Unity came out on top with a score of 58-43 in the final regional game. Spooner lost, 71-59, to Baldwin/Woodville in the first round of the Division 3 regional playoffs held on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Baldwin. Somerset beat Ellsworth, 78-64, in overtime in the regional finals. They will play Prescott in the first round of the sectionals at New Richmond on Saturday, March 8. In Division 2 regionals, Rice Lake defeated Menomonie, 59-53, in the regional finals on Saturday, March 1, and will face La Crosse Central on Thursday, March 6, at OsseoFairchild.

Photos by Larry Samson

Dylan Sandwick drives the baseline against the small and quick Solon Springs defense. Solon Springs had the home court advantage in the small, tight gym.

Playing in his last high school basketball game, Adam Hungerbuhler takes a jump shot under the basket after a rebound. He scored nine points for the game, shooting 66 percent from the floor.

Curtis Parker drives in and shoots from the top of the key. He shot two 3-pointers and put nine points on the scoreboard in his last game of his high school career.

Spooner girls softball sign-up to be held SPOONER — Girls in third through eighth grades are welcome to join Spooner girls softball for the upcoming season. Sign-up is set for Wednesday, March 12, 4-6 p.m., at the Spooner Middle School Commons. Registration forms may be picked up

David Brereton drives the basket and scores. He had 24 points for the game but that was not enough as Shell Lake lost 61-46 to Solon Springs in the first round of the playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

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at the Spooner Elementary School office, Spooner Middle School office and St. Francis de Sales School office. Please contact Cindy Blonk, 715-2967030 or Christy Davis, 715-520-7867, with any questions. — with submitted information

Scholarship available through bowling association

SPOONER — Spooner USBC Bowling Association will again offer two $400 scholarships to an area graduate of the Class of 2014. If you have once bowled in the Spooner USBC Junior Bowling League or have a family members bowling in a sanctioned

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The Shell Lake fans stood up and showed their support to the girls basketball team after their stunning win over Siren on Monday, Feb. 24. The parents and fans have hung in there with the team through the lean years and now with the good years. — Photo by Larry Samson

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Middle school basketball players see action

The Shell Lake Middle School seventh-grade basketball team are (L to R) back row: Coach Point guard Alexis DeLadi brings the ball Jodi Flach, Cassie Skattebo, Anna Mikula, Natalie Jury, Taylor Eiche, Lana Hutton and coach downcourt. Paul Osborn. Middle: Carly Osborn, Maddie Flach, Krista Parker, Sydney Schunck and Alexis DeLadi. Front: Breeana Monson and Ashley Clark.

Giving it her all, Grace Anderson dives for the ball on the baseline.

Carly Osborn with a jump shot near the top of the key.

Ashley Clark gets a shot off against a tough Northwood defense.

Photos by Larry Samson

Shell Lake youth wrestling team competes in Superior SHELL LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Shell Lake youth wrestling team traveled to Superior on Saturday, March 1. The team continues to improve and wrestle hard in preparation for the Wisconsin Youth Regional State Qualifier on Saturday, March 15, in River Falls. On this day, the team placed second as a team with six first-place finishers out of 10 wrestlers, including Ashlee Retzlaffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first-ever individual tournament championship. The wrestling team will be traveling to the Cumberland tournament on Friday, March 7.

Tyler Schunck is declared the winner.

Briar Naglosky during competition at the Superior tournament Saturday, March 1.

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The Shell Lake youth wrestling team is back row (L to R): is Coach Jayme Lucas, Carter Lawrence, Tyler Schunck, Kale Hopke, Koy Hopke and coach Byron Hopke. Front: Brady Lehnherr, Jameson Lucas, Kevin Retzlaff, Ashlee Retzlaff and Briar Naglosky. Not pictured: Dominick Ricci.

Ashlee and Kevin Retzlaff are shown after Ashlee wrestled for the Shell Lake Lakers on Saturday, March 1, at the Superior tournament. It was only her fourth tournament ever. She received first place for the first time. Kevin came out with second place after three tough matches. After a long day, the team came out with second place.

Carter Lawrence sees tournament action.

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Snell receives Megawatt Community Service Award BARRON — Joan Snell, Spooner, is Barron Electric’s latest Megawatt Community Service Award winner. Snell is very involved in the Regional Hospice of Spooner/Grantsburg. She said, “When my son was diagnosed with cancer in 1995, Spooner did not have a hospice program. Spooner hospital opened up a room for him, and that is how hospice was started. I was very impressed by the care he received.” Snell started volunteering for hospice in 1997 as a caretaker. She now focuses on the fundraising. Since 1995, Regional Hospice has cared for more than 800 families coping with the terminal illness of a family member. Each year, Regional Hospice needs to raise between 20 percent and 25 percent of their operational budget through community fundraising events. The greatest expense is the cost of nursing care and medications.

Barron Electric is rewarding members and their families for community service by awarding a $50 electric bill credit to the chosen winners on a monthly basis. Nominate a member by completing the application form, available at barronelectric.com in the community area, or by contacting the member services department at 800-3221008. — from Barron Electric

(L to R): Kim Eder, customer service representative at Barron Electric Cooperative, presents the Megawatt Community Service Award to Joan Snell, Spooner. — Photo submitted

Surround yourself with scents

ages to explore with aromatherapy. Cost: $6.75. “Aromatherapy Herbal Remedies A-Z” book will be available for $15, payable to instructor. Instructor: Nicole Wenner, Natures Own Design. Location: Shell Lake High School. A minimum number is needed for class to run. Clear your schedule and grab a friend. 715-468-7815, ext. 1337 or jensenk@shelllake.k12.wi.us to register. — from SLCE

SHELL LAKE — A Shell Lake Community Education class, Surround Yourself With Scents Aromatherapy 101, is offered by Nicole Wenner, Young Living Essential Oils. This is an introduction to what aromatherapy is and the benefits that can be experienced by using essential oils. Essential oils can be used and benefited from on a daily basis Information will include the history of essential oils, how they can be used, scientific facts, safety and precautions and a chance to smell the oils. This class is for all

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SARONA — Join Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, in Sarona, at noon for a bowl of warm soup while enjoying camaraderie and conversation. The meal and program take place in the Program Learning Center on Tuesday, March 11, from noon to 1 p.m. This month’s topic is early-season garden prepping after this tough winter, given by Kevin Schoessow of the UW-Extension service. Guests are welcome to stay afterward for cards or just to visit. Donations for lunch and programs are appreciated. If you have a favorite soup or side dish you would like to share, please call to reserve the date. Reservations for soup lunch are not required, but are appreciated. Call 715-635-6543 or email info@ hunthill.org. The final soup lunch for 2014 will be Tuesday, April 8. — from Hunt Hill

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AREA CHURCHES Alliance

Episcopal

53 3rd St., Shell Lake 715-468-2734 Rev. John Sahlstrom, Rev. John Hendry 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 Father Aaron Zook Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning prayer 8:15; Mass 9:30 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.

Catholic

St. Joseph’s Catholic

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

St. Catherine’s Catholic

CTH D, Sarona Father Edwin Anderson 715-468-7850 Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

St. Francis de Sales

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

St. Alban’s

Full Gospel Shell Lake Full Gospel

293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday School & Adult Education Classes: 9 a.m. Celebration worship 9 & 10:30 a.m.; KFC (Kids For Christ) during Service; UTurn Student Ministries 6 p.m.; Tuesdays: Compassion Connection (Men only) 7 p.m.; Wednesdays: Compassion Connection (Women only) 7 p.m.; Thursdays: Compassion Connection (Coed meetings) 7 p.m.;

Lutheran

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

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

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

Faith Lutheran

Nazarene

Long Lake Lutheran Church

W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom Sunday services, 9 a.m. Sunday school 9:15 a.m.

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

803 Second St., Shell Lake 715-468-7718 Pastor Sue Odegard shelllakesalem lutheran.org Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m..

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

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

Trinity Lutheran

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

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

Hwy. 70 W, Spooner spoonerwesleyan.org 715-635-2768 Senior Pastor Ron Gormong; Pastor Brian Scramlin, Assistant Pastor; Pastor Patrick Cooper, Student Ministries; Pastor LeRoy Drake, Pastoral Care; Joel Simpson, Worship Arts Director 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship and 9 a.m. Sunday School and ABF; 10 a.m. Third Place Cafe; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Family night, kids, youth and adult programming, nursery provided.

1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastor Russ Leeper 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Schools 9:15 a.m. Office hours: Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 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.

Methodist

United Methodist

135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School during worship time; webcast livestream.com/ slumc

Sarona Methodist Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

United Methodist

(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 63 W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday Worship, 8 a.m. with Holy Communion 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Praise worship with Holy Communion, 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday; Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays

Church of the Nazarene

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

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

Trego Community Church

Pastor John Iaffaldano W5635 Park St. Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-8402 Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; Youth group, 6:30 p.m.; Kids program, AWANA, ages 4 - grade 6, 6:30 p.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.

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e who runs from God in the morning,” said John Bunyan, the author of “Pilgrim’s Progress,” “will scarcely find him the rest of the day.” In other words, if we want to sense the presence of God, the guidance of God and the strength of God throughout every minute of every hour of every day, we must begin the day with God. Rarely do we begin any day without some idea of the things we intend to do, where we plan to go or what is expected of us. And although we may not go through a formal planning process where we establish priorities and allocate certain amounts of time for each of them, we have some idea of what we are going to face. That is why David, in his infinite wisdom that came from God, said, “Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly!” How presumptuous of Christians who profess our dependence upon God to make plans without him, to set goals that exclude him or make decisions without his advice. Beginning each morning with God and presenting our agenda to him for his blessing is the proper thing to do. When we offer our thoughts and plans to God and seek his directions, we are saying to him, “Lord, what I face today may be beyond me, but it is not beyond you. Therefore, I need you to be with me in everything I do, to walk with me wherever I go and to put your words in my mouth before I speak.” Visit us at Guido Gardens, Metter, Ga.

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can Postal Union and the Northwest Stroke Club in Rice Lake where he served as a mentor. Merlin also served as a Cub Scout leader for his children, enjoyed watching sports, hunting, fantasy football and reading, and was a member of the Spooner Wesleyan Church. Merlin is survived by his wife, Patricia; sons, Ed (Kelly), Steve (Denise), and Bob (Penny); daughter, Jennifer (Matt) Skogstad, all of Spooner; grandchildren, Cody Swan, Kyndra Hedlund, Derek Swan, Karly Swan, Mariah Skogstad, Gatlin Swan, Garrett Swan, Jessica Lindblom and Brian Lindblom; sisters, Janice Stariha, Watertown, Jean (Bill) Hickox, Hudson, and Joyce (Curt) Lundgren, Amery; and brother, Dennis (Kerry), Shell Lake. Merlin was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service was held Feb. 27 at the Spooner Wesleyan Church with Pastor LeRoy Drake officiatingInterment followed with military honors at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery south of Spooner on Hwy 53. Online condolences may be left at dahlfh.com. The Dahl Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

Sandra E. Cariolano, 75, Spooner, went to meet her Lord on Feb. 26, 2014, after suffering a massive stroke. Sandra was born in Moose Lake, Minn., on April 24, 1938, to Harry and Evelyn Hard. She moved to Shell Lake with her family when she was 5. She graduated from Shell Lake High School in 1956. She married the love of her life, James B. Cariolano, on June 2, 1956, in Spooner, where they raised five children. Sandra enjoyed traveling and scrapbooking. She also loved celebrating the holidays, always making them special for her family and friends. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and had also been a member of the LaSallette church group. She held many part-time jobs, but her favorite was being the coordinator of religious education at St. Francis de Sales Church.

She was preceded in death by James, her husband of 50 years; her daughter, Gina; her parents, Harry (Helen) Hard and Evelyn Hard; and brother Robert Hard. She is survived by her children, James (Jacki) Cariolano, Vicki Cariolano, Dino Cariolano and Maria (Larry) Evers; her grandchildren, Nicci Jump, Mya Jump, Kaitlin Evers and Andrew Evers; sisters, Gloria (Charles) Rylander and Connie Hard; along with many other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was March 3 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Spooner, with Father Ed Anderson as celebrant. Music was provided by Sr. Dominica Effertz and the St. Francis choir. Pallbearers were Tom Burfield, Chuck Walt, Jefy Cariolano, Larry Evers, Andrew Evers and Scott Cariolano. Interment followed at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner. The Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at scalzo-taylor.com.

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Barronett

by Judy Pieper

Hi again. I’m writing this from sunny Worcester, Mass. Sanara Marsh, Jerry’s oldest daughter, organized a benefit for women’s heart health for her sorority on Saturday, March 1, so, Jerry and Savanna Marsh, Lynn Thon, Suzy Lehmann and I flew out to attend it. We had a great time at the benefit, and have had a great time the entire weekend. Sanara showed us around Boston on Friday, we went shopping and to the benefit on Saturday, and we went to Rhode Island to sightsee and visit on Sunday. Thomas Wise, Sanara’s friend, is from Rhode Island and very graciously offered to be our guide. His parents invited us to their home in Providence, R.I., for dinner Sunday afternoon, so we were able to visit with his family. We’ve had so much fun, but we’re going to have to get home to rest up from this vacation soon. We’re all shot. The pancake supper at the community center last Wednesday was very nice. There were lots and lots of people there enjoying the pancakes, french toast and sausages. There were a lot of civic club members helping in the kitchen, but from what I understand, Greg Odden was the master pancake maker at that event. It was fun. We had a chance to visit with a lot of friends and neighbors while we were eating. The Arnes family was there, and I was able to hold that cute little Lily for a few minutes. I think those big brothers of hers, Lucas and

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pigeon down while I treat him like he has treated us for the past 100 years.” Cheryl Jaastad, Chris Jaastad, and Terry Beane were in the Twin Cities last weekend to attend the play, “Mamma Mia.” Cheryl said that the play was awesome and that they had a great girls night out. Sounds like Walter Bell had a very good time visiting with friends and relatives at his birthday party at the Red Brick Cafe on Saturday. People showed up in droves to wish Walter a happy birthday, visit with other friends, and enjoy the great food, wonderful homemade fudge and two birthday cakes. Congratulations, Walter. We hope you have many more happy birthdays ahead of you. The women of Barronett Lutheran will be holding their regular monthly meeting in the church basement at 7 p.m. this Thursday, March 6. I’m not real sure what’s on the agenda this time, but there’ll be something interesting. Hope you can join us at that time. I hear that Eric Arnes has been ill this past week. Hope everything is going better and he is feeling up to par soon. That’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Hope you had a wonderful week. See you later.

by Helen V. Pederson

Aren’t we all pretty tired of this cold, cold weather, at least the sun shines, but it doesn’t do much in melting the snow. I think we are going to have one day in the 30s this week. Congratulations to Brady Marschall and Ashley Anderson on their engagement. To celebrate the event, John and Mary Marchall, Sara and Kyle Mathison, Brian Marschall, Wealthy Marschall, Marian Furchtenicht and Angie Anderson all went out to eat at Pine Ridge on Friday night. Margaret Jones spent three days with Lillian Ullom and visiting Florence Carlson. Florence is now at Terraceview Living Center. We’re praying for you, Florence.

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Logun, take pretty good care of that little girl. I doubt that she will have much trouble with bullies when she starts school. Terry Goodrich was there, and said that he enjoyed the pancakes so much that he decided to make some for himself the next day. He had good news and bad news about his attempt to make pancakes. The bad news was that his were not nearly as good as Greg’s. The good news was that his smoke detectors work. Hmmm. Nancy Nielson was at the pancake supper too, and she told us the following joke: Seems that there were two statues on a village green, a man and a woman. They had stood there for about 100 years when an angel came down to visit them. He told them that they had been so patient, enduring the freezing cold winters and the burning hot summers, and that to reward them he was going to let them be real humans for a half hour. You can imagine how overjoyed they were with this news. They walked off, hand in hand, into the woods. The angel heard a lot of rustling around, and in about 15 minutes they were back. The angel told them that they had only used up about half of their time, and they could do whatever they wished for another 15 minutes. They thought about it for a few seconds, and then the woman said, “OK, but this time you have to hold the

My thermometer said minus 17 on Monday morning, but no wind, so I guess we’ll have to accept it. You know the groundhog said six more weeks of winter. Joni Parker was here giving communion to all who wanted it on Thursday. Brent Pederson and his fiancee’, Nicole Cummings, spent the weekend in Superior. Nicole’s parents, Jan and Mark Cummings, live in Superior. They joined the Bachinski families for the March birthdays at Sue and Larry Winners in Solon Springs. Celebrating birthdays were Sue P. Winner, Greta Zinski of Eau Claire and Paul Bachinski of Superior. They spent the afternoon having their own Olympic games outside

and ended with a potluck dinner. Did a lot of you watch the Oscars on Sunday night and the parade of beautiful gowns? It is interesting but a long show. Happy birthday to Greta (Bachinski) Zinski of Eau Claire and Jarid Pederson of North Dakota celebrating the fourth and fifth of March, and Sue Winner of Solon Springs on the first of March. Weather wasn’t any better in March of 1950, we weren’t plowed out for a week and Floyd skied in to see me. Never burn your bridges, you’d be surprised how many times you have to cross them.

by Marian Furchtenicht

It’s sure been cold in our part of this world! It’s 26 below zero this Monday morning, and it’s sure taking a lot of fuel to keep warm. It’s taking a lot of manpower, shoveling snow off of roofs and decks, with the heavy loads on them. Fuernot Farm had a section of the old barn collapse and also a section of the newest barn. In spite of shoveling, snowblowing, raking and bracing, they just couldn’t keep ahead of the blowing 12-plus inches of snow that fell last week. Thank the good Lord, no cattle were lost. I’ve heard of lots of buildings that couldn’t take the weight and collapsed. The old barn on Donna Vonderheid’s went down, east of Sarona. The Frey boys were busy on their roofs. I see Gregg Krantz shoveling, too, and someone was on the Full Gospel Curch in Shell Lake when I went by on Tuesday. Son-in-law John Marschall, Brady and Brian came and shoveled my roof and decks on Wednesday, and I am so grateful. In drought-stricken California, they are having welcomed rains, and their worries are mudslides. On Facebook Heidi Fluger had a picture of water in their basement. On a happier note, Taelor Schaffer, daughter of Kyle and Amy, and Joey Mikula, son of Tim and Lisa, got married at the Radison Blue in Bloomington, Minn., Sunday, Feb. 23, with their parents and grandparents attending. Congratulations newlyweds. Rocky and Pat Semm, along with 15 to 20 others, were at the Brickyard Café in Barronett on Friday to help a great guy, Walter Bell, celebrate his 96th birthday at a

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little party there for him. Many more are wished. Catherine Frey and her daughter, Marie, were up from the Cities; Irene Glessing, Bob and Rudene Kruegar and Anton and Gloria Frey got together for lunch and a great visit at Lakeview on Thursday. Ericka and Lance Parker were at her folks, Gregg and Sue Krantz’s, on Sunday for spaghetti and some snowshoeing. Thursday, the Shell Lake seventh-grade girls basketball game that Lainey Hutton and Krista Parker were in won against Minong. There is community open gym volleyball available every Sunday night the month of March, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Shell Lake High School. Something to do for some of you. A big thank-you to Jack and Kathy, who will be so missed at Dahstrom grocery store in Shell Lake, after so many years of it having that small-town feel, local, family-owned business. The best is wished for Gordy’s who will be taking over soon. Sympathy to the family of Merlin Swan and Sandi Carolina, who passed this past week. Cindy Furchenicht attended the visitation for Sandi at Scalzo Funeral Home Sunday night. They will both be dearly missed. Sorry to report too, of the death of Betty Hartman, who died in Tennessee on Feb. 26. She had moved down there by her daughter a year ago, after her husband died. Sympathy is extended. Remember, the soup lunch at noon at Hunt Hill is coming up on Tuesday, March 11. Also it’s the free community meal at United Methodist Church in Shell Lake from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12. Both are by

by Pauline Lawrence

It’s been rather cold the past week after the big snowstorm we had a week ago. Yes, every morning it’s been below zero, and I think most of us are getting very tired of it. It’s only about 18 days until spring. I’m wondering if we’ll have this snow and cold until June. Happy birthday to Skylar Leach and also to Carrie Sexton, both on March 7. Many more to both of you. March 8, a very happy birthday to Mackenzie Leach as she celebrates her eighth birthday with lots more to come. March 10, a very happy birthday to Penny Ladd, Lyle Wilmot and Dirk Benzer. All have a wonderful day. Happy anniversary to Tom and Mary Biver as they enjoy that special day together on March 10, with lots more to come. A very happy birthday to Kayla Smith (Albee) and also to Rachel Kane, as they celebrate their special day. March 12, a very happy birthday to John Palm as he enjoys that special day with lots more to come. Get-well wishes go out to Diane Hulleman who has a cold. This makes the third cold she’s had this winter. We hope you’re feeling better now, Diane. Sunday found Penny Ladd, Rem, Ry and Ree coming to my home here in Dewey Country. My gosh, how those three little kids have grown. Of course, they all made valentines to bring to me which was really nice. I put up the valentines on my board. Penny could only stay about two hours as the girls had dance practice at noon, and Rem had to be at wrestling practice, so it was

a short visit. I think this is the first visit I’ve had from Penny since we had Christmas, but they’re busy with wrestling and the girls. Jeff Ladd went to Madison on Thursday. Cameron had two wrestlers who went to state and one got a first. Congratulations! Well, we have a celebration coming up on April 8. Yes, Cecil and Evelyn Melton will have been married 70 years that day, and their kids have something to do with the party. Garry and Beth Crosby attended the wedding of Charlie Strabel and Anna Struch on Saturday. The reception was held in New Richmond, and the couple get married in Baldwin. Congrats. News about my pups: Well, they get along very well, but are very frustrated as they can’t be outside long. Rammy goes around the house whining yet. But I find Rory learning from Rammy. Rory barks and barks and looks toward the road as if someone has come. Of course, Rammy has to put in his two cents worth and goes barking and barking at the road. In the meantime, Rory gets the bones Rammy’s been chewing on. It’s really cute when Rammy comes back and can’t find his bone. Not a lot of news this week. People are staying home, rather than getting out. It’s been so darn cold and those snowbanks look really tall, so I can’t blame them for staying home, as I do too. Scatter sunshine! Have a great week!

donations only. Reports that the 35th-annual Lundeen manure party was held at the Country Inn, Rice Lake, on Wednesday night. Attendance was down due to the weather, but all enjoyed great food and a fun night. Thanks to them. I visited at brother Don’s in Spooner after bowling on Tuesday, and also did Sharon and Merle Wilber of Webster, so we had a nice visit. The John Marschall family took the grandmas along, wealthy of Amery, Aggie Anderson and me to eat out on Friday night at Pine Ridge Supper Club at Stone Lake. The occasion was to celebrate Brady and Ashley’s recent engagement. Congrats to them. Dorothy Esser, Spooner, stopped by Friday afternoon to visit me on her way home from Rice Lake. Classmate Carolyn West called me to say she had bought an old, May 1932 issue of the Superior Telegram at a sale for $5, with the Lindberg kidnapping write-up in it. But also in it was my birth announcement. A baby girl, born on May 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shoquist of Earl. How neat is that? It was also Carolyn’s birth year. Birthday wishes this week to Tammy Tryee, Conner Child, and Christopher and Cole Stodola, who turn 14 on March 6; Gregg Odden, Brady Marschall, Lea Cernocky, Dorian Glaze, Angello (Gallo) and Austin Fox on March 7; Arlene VanMeter and Annie Dunham, March 8; Dan Kubista and Jeff Krugar March 9; Joanne Olson, Tonya Milton, Clarice Linton, Peter Lechnir, Paige Sundeen, Penny Lawrence and Yvonne Zeziorski on March 10; Joy Walker, Marie King and Gary Weuthicht on March 11; and Kenny Konop and Emily Milton on the 12. Have a happy one! Anniversary wishes to Steve and Irene Johnson on their 61st on March 6; and David and Diane Lee on March 11.

Senior lunch menu

Monday, March 10: Pork chops in gravy, mashed red potatoes, sliced carrots, pear halves. Tuesday, March 11: Pineapple pepper chicken over rice, french-cut beans, mixed berry pie. Wednesday, March 12: Lasagna, corn, cake, garlic bread. Thursday, March 13: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry whip dessert. Friday, March 14: Baked fish, au gratin potatoes, beets, ice cream. Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, call your senior center to confirm. Menu subject to change. All meals served with bread, butter, coffee, milk and water.

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Stone Lake

by Mary Nilssen

The Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the second-annual business expo on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stone Lake Fire Hall. If you have a local business or organization that you would like to promote, please go to the chamber website, stonelakewi.com, for information and an entry form. Participants must register no later than Tuesday, March 25. Frank, at Marie’s, would like everyone to know that Marie’s will be open on Thursday, March 6, and will be open seven days a week with business as usual. If you’re looking for a fun time, put Saturday, March 15, on your calendars. Wolf Point Bar and Restaurant, along with Washburn County Show & Sale Kids, are doing an indoor ice-fishing contest from 1-4 p.m., with lots of great prizes to be given away. Wolf Point is located on CTH F in Springbrook. Pack up the car and come on out for a fun afternoon. The Flirty Girls exercise class is still being held weekly from 4-5:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Lions

Center. Call Judy at 715-865-3005 if you have questions. Remember that during the month of March all of the senior centers will be rolling out their March for Meals Celebration. The Senior Resource Center is working with the site managers in Winter, Exeland, Stone Lake, Hayward and Spider Lake in developing their spring/summer menu. They are looking for new, innovative ideas from the community for homemade meals that would bring you into the centers to eat. For each suggestion given, you will have a chance to win a free meal. You can post your suggestions on their Facebook page, Senior Resource Center, email them to benspec@cheqnet.net or just stop in at one of the centers. This is just one of the first phases they are working on to promote and expand their meal program. You are the people they serve, and they want to hear what you want to eat. The nominations have been coming in for outstanding individuals in each of our communities, to assist with their Meals on Wheels program. This is not a fundraising campaign, but an awareness campaign to underscore the

WITC classes at Shell Lake School SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake Community Education partners with Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College to offer certification courses close to home for residents in the surrounding area. All WITC classes must meet a minimum enrollment in order to run as scheduled. The following classes are offered in partnership with WITC and held at the 3-12 Shell Lake School with instructor Danette Hopke, a registered nurse. To register go to the WITC website, witc.edu/, click on the left-hand tab that says CLASSFINDER Class Search and Register, use the information below to access the class you’re looking for. Proceed as directed on the page. First Aid & CPR Train(Feb. 19, 26, March 5) ing: March 10 and 11, 5-9 STATE OF WISCONSIN p.m. Class No. 26763, CIRCUIT COURT or March 24 and 25, 5-9 WASHBURN COUNTY p.m. Class No. 26764, United States of America acting catalog No. 47-531-421. through Rural Housing Service The Heartsaver First Aid (RHS), Successor in Interest to Course is designed to teach Farmers Home Administration, rescuers the knowledge and 5417 Clem’s Way, Stevens Point, WI 54482 Plaintiff vs. Donald S. Lammers 2071 11-1/2 Street Cumberland, WI 54829 John Doe & Mary Roe, Unknown Occupant(s) 221 Fourth Avenue Shell Lake, WI 54871 Washburn County Clerk of Circuit Court 10 Fourth Avenue P.O. Box 339 Shell Lake, WI 54871 Defendants Classification: 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 13 CV 79 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-captioned action on the 9th day of January, 2014, I or my designee will sell at public auction in the Lobby of the North Entrance to the Washburn County Courthouse, 10 - 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI, on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot One (1), Block Four (4), City of Shell Lake Washburn County, Wisconsin PIN #: #65-282-2-38-13-25-5 15-530-518500. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 221 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount of bid by certified check payable to Clerk of Court at time of Sale. BALANCE DUE: Within ten (10) days after Confirmation of Sale Hearing to be held on March 31, 2014, payable to Clerk of Court. Dated at Shell Lake, Wisconsin this 28th day of January, 2014. Terrence C. Dryden, Sheriff Washburn County, Wisconsin Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C., is the creditor’s law firm and is attempting to collect a debt for the creditor. Any information the debtor provides to Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C., will be used for that purpose. Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff, Samuel R. Cari 816 Dominion Dr., Suite 100 P.O. Box 125 Hudson, WI 54016 715-386-5551 600181 WNAXLP

psychomotor skills they need to recognize emergencies and to give CPR and first aid until EMS arrives. The goal of the course is to train laypeople in first aid assessments and actions that have been shown to make a difference in mortality and morbidity rates. CPR Health Care Provider-AHA: April 21 and 22, 5-9 p.m. Class No. 26765, catalog No. 47-531-437. The AHA for Health Care Providers Course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages including ventilation with a barrier device and use of an automated external defibrillator, and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. It is intended for participants who provide health care to patients in a hospital setting and out-of-hospital settings. This course is for anyone that is required to take a health care provider course for employment. All participants who successfully complete the course, including the written examination and skill demonstrations, will receive a BLS for health-care provider completion card that will certify them for two years (credential.) Book provided. — from SLCE

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Notice is hereby given that the Bashaw Town Board shall hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at 6 p.m., at the Bashaw Town Hall. Agenda: Call meeting to order; minutes from the February 11, 2014, town meeting; treasurer’s report; public input; permits/applications; truck/grader; set next meeting date; approve vouchers and adjourn meeting. A current agenda will also be posted at the following sites: Corner of Tozer Lake Road and Green Valley Road, corner of Sand Road and Sunset Road and N3410 Sawyer Creek Road, Shell Lake, WI 54871 (Town Hall) Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk Town of Bashaw 601080 29r WNAXLP

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MEETING NOTICE - CITY OF SHELL LAKE

The Shell Lake City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, March 10, 2014, 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: Rezoning request - Krista Anderson (Mary Elliott, agent), Possible recommendation to amend Future Land Use Plan to show Anderson lot as commercial, Possible recommendation for sale of city-owned parcel (20 5th Ave.), Possible recommendation to authorize public hearing on proposed amendments to zoning code pertaining to detached assessory structure regulations, Discussion on possible reduction of city council from 8 members to 6, Airport Improvement Project, Amendment to Engineering Contract - Grant administration (CDBG, SDWLP, CWF); Unfinished Business; Mayor’s report; any other items that may be added to this agenda will be posted at City Hall. Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator 601078 29r WNAXLP

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Terraceview Living Center, Inc. Has The Following Openings:

PT Laundry Aide FT Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor Interested parties, please contact Robin Berndt weekdays before 2 p.m., at 715-468-7292, ext. 34.

Application are available at:

Terraceview Living Center, Inc. 802 E. County Hwy. B Shell Lake, WI 54871

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NOTICE OF MEETING

TOWN OF SARONA Notice Is Hereby Given That The Sarona Town Board Will Be Meeting On Mon., Mar. 10, 2014, At 7 p.m. At The Sarona Town Hall

The agenda shall be posted one day prior to meeting. Victoria Lombard, Clerk 601050 29r

importance Meals on Wheels has in our community. The national Meals on Wheels organization is holding a grant competition with the gold grant being $10,000. As you know, the people in Sawyer County always think big and they will be going for the gold. Two community events have been scheduled already. The first will be at the Stone Lake Senior Center on Monday, March 17, with a corned beef and cabbage dinner starting at 5 p.m., followed by music/dancing with Frank Gust from 6-8 p.m. Then, Tuesday, March 18, there will be an Irish stew dinner at the Hayward Veterans Center starting at 5 p.m., followed by music/dancing with Frank Gust. For each of these dinners there is a suggested donation of only $4 for those 60-plus and a charge of $8 for those under 60. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us. For planning purposes, call Peggy at the Stone Lake Senior Center, 715-865-2025, or Barb at the Hayward Senior Center, 715-864-4680, for a dinner reservation, preferably no later than Friday, March 14. Have a wonderful week and be safe. If you have any news you would like to share with others, please call or email me. Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715-865-4008 or upnorthnils2@gmail.com. (Feb. 19, 26, March 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT J. FLADTEN DOD: 7/24/2013 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 14PR05 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth July 1, 1927, and date of death July 24, 2013, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N6980 Lester Rd., Springbrook, WI 54875. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 30, 2014. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Shannon Anderson Probate Registrar February 5, 2014 Katherine M. Stewart P.O. Box 364 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-9081 600182 Bar No.: 1005716 WNAXLP

(Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARK E. DURAND Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 14 PR02 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth April 29, 1956, and date of death October 6, 2013, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N13710 Art Johnson Rd., Frog Creek, WI 54859. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 20, 2014. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, WI. Shannon Anderson Probate Registrar January 20, 2014 Attorney Daniel J. Krause Krause Donovan Estate Law Partners, LLC 144 Hickory Court Oregon, Wisconsin 54575 608-268-5751 600401 WNAXLP Bar No.: 1034752

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

Town of Bashaw, Washburn County

Town of Roosevelt, Burnett County

Town of Barronett, Washburn County

Town of Sarona, Washburn County

Town of Dewey, Burnett County

Town of Beaver Brook, Washburn County Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk. You can also personally go to the clerk’s office or other specified location, complete a written application and vote an absentee ballot during the hours specified for casting an absentee ballot. Andrew Eiche, City Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer, Shell Lake Shell Lake City Hall P.O. Box 520 Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-7679 - Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Patricia Parker, Clerk, Barronett N602 Lehman Lake Road Barronett, WI 54813 715-468-2846 - By Appointment

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

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

Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk, Bashaw W8885 County Hwy. B Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-7525 - By Appointment

Patricia Hayden, Clerk, Roosevelt 2997 Cty. Rd. EE Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-2468 - By Appointment

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

The deadline for making application to vote absentee by mail is 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Military electors should contact the municipal clerk regarding the deadlines for requesting or submitting an absentee ballot. The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is Monday, March 17, 2014. The deadline for voting an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2014. The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Any ballots received after the polls close will be counted by the Board of Canvassers if postmarked by Election Day and received no later than 4 p.m. on the Friday following the election. 600965 29r WNAXLP

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training. • New Academy Classes Weekly • No Money Down or Credit Check • Certified Mentors Ready and Available • Paid (While Training With Mentor) • Regional and Dedicated Opportunities • Great Career Path • Excellent Benefits Package. Please Call: (602) 842-0353 (CNOW) OWNER OPERATORS Average $3K/week! Be out up to 14 days, enjoy GUARANTEED home time! Weekly settlements. Cardinal Greatwide pays loaded/unloaded. Class-A CDL & 1yr driving experience. Fleet Owners Welcome. HELP WANTED Operate under your own authority TRUCK DRIVER or ours! Call Matt 866-309-5830. NEED CLASS A CDL TRAINING? DriveForCardinal.com (CNOW) Start a CAREER in trucking today! Swift Academies offer PTDI certified courses and offer “Best-In-Class” This classified spot for sale! Advertise your product or recruit an applicant in over 179 Wisconsin newspapers! Only $300/week. Call this paper or 800-227-7636 www. cnaads.com (CNOW) DISH TV Retailer. Starting $19.99/ month (for 12 mos.) Broadband Internet starting $14.95/month (where available.) Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800984-0292 (CNOW)

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS TECHNICIAN TEMPORARY FULL TIME WITC – SHELL LAKE

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is accepting applications from qualified candidates for a Temporary Full-Time Academic Affairs Technician at the Shell Lake Administrative Office. Qualifications include two years’ related postsecondary education, plus two years’ related work experience or a combination of related work experience and education totaling four years. Associate Degree preferred. This temporary position is scheduled for 19 weeks at 37.5 hours per week.

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For a complete list of qualifications and to apply visit our website at www.witc.edu/employ TTY: 711 Deadline to apply: March 14, 2014

WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access Employer and Educator.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) Full- and Part-Time Positions All Shifts

Terraceview Living Center, Inc. offers a positive, employee-oriented environment with guaranteed shifts, competitive pay & benefits. Wage is based on years of service.

Contact: Sandra White, RN, MSN, NHA Director of Nursing at 715-468-7292, ext. 21 or email: sandraw@terraceviewliving.com

Terraceview Living Center, Inc.

802 East County Highway B, P.O. Box 609 600998 Shell Lake, WI 54871 EOE

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SUPPLY MANAGER WEBSTER, WI

supply_manager@nexengroup.com

NEXEN GROUP, INC. 26837 Industrial Avenue Webster, WI 54893 Equal Opportunity Employer

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Nexen is a leading manufacturer of industrial clutches and brakes, precision linear and rotary motion-control devices and control systems. Responsibilities will include strategic planning, logistics and management of assigned supplychain activities. Purchases materials to support production and ensures that cost, delivery, inventory and quality targets are met. Negotiates agreements that produce cost savings, reduce lead times and secure key business points. Audits and monitors supplier performance. Participates in development of strategic supplier partnerships and generates and leads key supplier initiatives. Provides expertise and support to Design Engineering and Plant Personnel. Sources and processes prototype materials and MRO requisitions. Requires a bachelor’s degree in business or management and 5-8 years of purchasing, production and/or inventory control and customer-service experence in a manufacturing environment or equivalent. Requires excellent strategy, interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to read technical drawings, have effective computer skills, excellent analytic and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and demands. ISM (CPM) and APICS (CPIM) certification preferred. We offer an excellent salary and benefit package. If you are interested in joining a dynamic and forward-looking company and have a positive and enthusiastic approach to work email a resume to:

HEALTH AND BEAUTY

IF YOU UNDERWENT TESTOSTERONE THERAPY FOR LOW-T and suffered a heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism or a loved one died while undergoing Testosterone therapy between 2000 and present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800535-5727 (CNOW)

Washburn Court

Damian J. Ferguson, Spooner, unreasonable and imprudent speed, $187.90. John M. Patrick, Spooner, failure to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30. Tyler A. Lafferty, Columbus, Minn., burglary, $9,746.25, probation, sent. withheld; burglary, $268.00, probation, sent. withheld, three times.

MEETING NOTICE - CITY OF SHELL LAKE

The Shell Lake Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District Board of Commissioners will hold their quarterly meeting Monday, March 10, 2014, at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. AGENDA: Update on upcoming Annual Meeting; Aquatic Invasive Species Program staffing for 2014; Update on upcoming Technical Oversight Committee meeting; Sample requirements for 2014 pertaining to lake diversion permit. 601079 29r WNAXLP Andrew Eiche, City Administrator

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MENTAL HEALTH & AODA COORDINATOR/SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR

Washburn County is accepting applications for the Mental Health & AODA Coordinator/Social Work Supervisor. This supervisory position manages the continuum of mental health and AODA services, including evaluating and developing direct service staff, developing and monitoring contracts for services and managing the budget. Other essential program supervision responsibilities include Adult Protective Services, Coordinated Service Team, Children’s Long-Term Support Waivers and consultation/back-up supervision to child welfare staff. The work must be performed according to all applicable codes, statutes, rules and regulations and reports to the Health & Human Services Department Director. Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions: A qualified candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related therapeutic field with five or more years of related experience. Position requires Social Work Certification/ License or equivalent and must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s license. Program and personnel supervision experience preferred. Starting salary range is $50,850-$56,058 DOQ, with excellent benefits. Download an employment application from the County website at www.co.washburn.wi.us or contact the Washburn County Personnel Department, P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871 (Ph. 715-468-4624, fax 715-468-4628). Resumes will be accepted but will not take the place of a completed application. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2014. EOE. 600714 28-30r

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WASHBURN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT SPOONER, WISCONSIN Official Notice to Contractors

Sealed proposals for materials and services described herein will be received until 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2014, 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 #1-14E All Wheel Drive Motor Grader PROPOSAL CONTRACT #2-14E Gravel Shouldering Machine 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) 6354485. 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 601081 29-30r WNAXLP Washburn County Highway Department

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Academic news

EAU CLAIRE Commencement exercises for students at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire were Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, in Zorn Arena. Local students who received degrees and their fields of study are: Spooner: Callie Johnson, Bachelor of Business Administration, business administration and Connor Schmidt, Bachelor of Science-nursing; Trego: Brittney Christman, Bachelor of Arts, history. — from TheLink •••

TOWN OF BARRONETT - NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given the Barronett Town Board shall hold its monthly Board meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 7 p.m., at the Barronett Town Hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Road. The agenda shall be posted at least one (1) day prior to meeting. Patricia A. Parker, Town Clerk 600838 29r (Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff vs. PAUL URBANO; CURRENT OCCUPANTS OF W7815 DUNN LAKE ROAD, CASEY, WI 54801; PERSEN’S DUNN LAKE CONDOMINIUM; Defendants AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 13 CV 000057 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 5, 2013, in the amount of $113,212.61, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 12, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale upon confirmation of the court. PLACE: Washburn County Courthouse North Entrance (aka North Steps) 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871 Property description: Unit No. 2 and so much of the undivided interest in the common areas and facilities appurtenant to such unit in the percentage specified and established in the hereinafter-mentioned declaration, in a condominium commonly known as Persen’s Dunn Lake Condominium, created under the Condominium Ownership Act Of The State Of Wisconsin by Declaration in the Office of The Register of Deeds for Washburn County, Wisconsin, as Document No. 289206, and by amendments thereto. The post office address of the above unit is W7815 Dunn Lake Road, Unit 2, Spooner Wisconsin. TAX KEY NO.: 65-014-2-40-1326-5 16-961-600500. PROPERTY ADDRESS: W7815 Dunn Lake Road, Casey, Wis. 54801, N/K/A W7815 Dunn Lake Road, Casey, Wis. 54801 N/K/A W7815 Dunn Lake Road, Spooner, Wis. 54801. Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St., Suite 1125 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 599785 WNAXLP

(Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5) 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. GARY L. HANNA, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 23, 2012, in the amount of $268,048.39, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 19, 2014, 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. PLACE: At the North entrance of Washburn County Courthouse located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: Lot 11, Wennerberg’s Shoreline Drive, in the City of Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 324 Wennenberg Shore Drive, Shell Lake, WI 54871. TAX KEY NO.: 65-282-2-37-1205-1-2-5050. Dated this 15th day of January, 2014. /s/Sheriff Terry Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Russell J. Karnes Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1054982 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. 600180 WNAXLP

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LAKER

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Olympiad team earns third place in Western Regional Secures spot at state competition MENOMONIE — The Shell Lake Science Olympiad teams competed in Menomonie on Saturday, March 1, in the Western Regional Tournament. The gold team won third place overall behind Menomonie and Boyceville, with 16 schools and 34 teams competing. This secures a spot at state for the gold team. Overall, Shell Lake garnered 25 medals, in 12 of the 28 events. A total of 42 students competed in pairs in three teams. Receiving first place were Sabrina Skindzelewski and Shania Pokorny, in chem lab competition; and Calista Holman and Keagan Blazer, Write It Do It. Receiving second place were Dee Andrysiak and Daniel Parish in Radio Lab; and Sabrina Skindzelewski and Jenny Connell in Designer Genes. Third-place winners were Dee Andrysiak and Seth Olson, elastic launch glider; Marty Anderson, Mission Possible; Marty Anderson and Wyatt Bauch, Radio Lab; Tracy McMullin and Sabrina Skindzelewski, water quality; and Daniel Parish and Keagan Blazer, in Scrambler. Fourth-place finishers were Emily McCarthy and Courtney Melton, forensics; Jordan Hill and Nathaniel Swan, in Maglev; Emily McCarthy and Courtney Melton in forensics; and Keagan Blazer and Daniel Parish, Mission Possible. State competition is Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5, at UW-Stout. — with submitted information

The Shell Lake Olympiad Gold Team members are back row (L to R): Andrew Dahlstrom, Kelsey Egbert, Keagan Blazer, Dee Andrysiak, Seth Olson, Sabrina Skindzelewski and Katie Slater. Middle: Jenny Connell, Shania Pokorny, Tracy McMullin, Calista Holman and Amy Bouchard. Front: Daniel Parish and Tia Carlson. — Photo submitted

Shell Lake students to present “Archie and the Wallflower” SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake High School play, “Archie and the Wallflower,” a simply hilarious melodramatic production by some outstanding high school actors and actresses, will be taking place

Friday, March 7, at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 8, at 2 and 1 p.m., and on Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m., at the Erika Quam Theatre in Shell Lake. Advance ticket reservations will be

taken by Theater in the Woods, and the remaining seats will be sold at the door beginning 30 minutes prior to each show. For advanced tickets, please call 715468-4387 or checkout titw.org. Please con-

sider coming and supporting the students that have put a lot of time into this production. — from The Laker

FFA spring fruit sale under way SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake FFA is having a spring fruit sale for the first time ever. Please contact an FFA member if you are interested in ordering fruit. Otherwise feel free to call the administration office and order with Phyllis, 715-468-7816. Or-

ders will be taken until Monday, March 10. It is said that the fruit is even sweeter in the spring. Funds from the fruit sale will be used to send FFA members down to the national soil judging competition as well as state

Shell Lake School Menu Breakfast Monday, March 10: Bagel or mini cinnamon roll. Tuesday, March 11: Cheddar and egg sandwich or get vertical bar. Wednesday, March 12: French toast sticks or ultimate breakfast round. Thursday, March 13: Yogurt parfait or muffin. Friday, March 14: Laker pizza or apple stick. Breakfast is served with a choice of juice/fruit and milk with their main item. Every day breakfast is free to all students.

s with just about everybody living in northern Wisconsin, I am certainly ready for some springlike weather. It has been a very long winter. Our elementary students need to play and run off energy and inside recess is not conducive to that. Even though the weather has not felt springlike, we have been talking about summer projects and what they might look like. This is the first year of the past three that we will not be doing any energy exemption projects over the summer. The list of needs this year is shorter than the past two. We anticipate

Lunch Monday, March 10: Ham or turkey sandwich. Tuesday, March 11: Nachos. Wednesday, March 12: Grilled chicken sandwich Thursday, March 13: Chicken or cheese quesadillas. Friday, March 14: Early release, pizza. Salad bar is served daily to all students. They will also have a daily alternate entrée choice of either sandwich pack: PB&J, flavored cracker and cheese stick or yogurt pack: Flavored fat-free yogurt with granola, flavored cracker and cheese stick.

and national FFA convention. Support FFA and order some fruit. If you have questions please feel free to contact Mrs. Bos, 715-468-7814, bosj@shelllake.k12. wi.us. In addition, the FFA is selling Bur-

nett Dairy cheese and Louie’s Finer Meats products to support local businesses. Please contact an FFA member if you are interested in ordering fruit, meat or cheese. — from Shell Lake FFA

Students advance to forensics subdistrict competiton SHELL LAKE — All 10 Shell Lake forensics students who competed on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the subdistrict level at Maple/Northwestern will be advancing to district competition, which is March 13 in Hayward. Jenny Connell advanced in prose reading; Dakota Robinson advanced in poetry reading; Haleigh Rafalski advanced in solo acting (Serious); Daniel Parish

advanced in extemporaneous speaking; David Brereton advanced in radio speaking; Renae Lloyd advanced in solo acting (Serious); Kelsey Egbert advanced in solo acting (Comedy); Mikayla Smith advanced in poetry reading; Anthony Wey advanced in four-minute speaking and KayDe Bontekoe advanced in storytelling. — from Shell Lake Schools

For breaking local news go to: wcregisteronline.com

being able to do some more preventadiscussion and processing, it was detive projects this summer. termined to be a very appropriate use At the regular February meeting of for the fund 41. Without going into the school board they took too much detail, fund 41 was action to adjust the 2013-14 established in the mid-1990s fiscal year budget. What they for the sole purpose of “buildings and grounds maintenance did was add an expenditure and repair.” It is money that to the fund 41 budget in the is set aside, out of fund 10 and amount of $246,000. This is within the revenue caps. It is the amount necessary to pay not additional money. for the second half of the 3-12 By spending down the fund building roofing project. The 41 this year, we will not need original intent was to levy to levy the $246,000 in the enthat amount in the 2014-15 ergy exemption next year. My fiscal year. However, through Jim Connell

preliminary estimates show a decrease in the mill rate next year of about 10 percent, or about 1-1/2 mills. It has been about 10 years since the Shell Lake School District mill rate was under 10 mills. If the estimates hold true, this would mean a decrease in school tax of about $150 for each $100,000 of assessed value. Again, these are very preliminary estimates, as the budget building process for next year is just starting. If you have questions about the budget, or any other matter relating to the district, please feel free to call or stop in.

Superintendent’s corner • Jim Connell

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Romsos tree continues to grow SARONA — “As you might already realize, we are sometimes a little slower than the main stream public. In fact this is not the first time Carlotta has had a Christmas tree up until after Valentine’s

Day,” commented her husband, Gene Romsos. The Romsoses, Sarona, put their Christmas tree up on Nov. 29. On Saturday, March 1, the limbs and needles were still relatively soft and pliable. “We are actually thinking about taking it down this week. Oh, let’s see, in just 16 days it will be St. Patrick’s Day and if she finds a few nice green shamrocks … well, maybe?” questioned Gene. In three months this 12-foot tree has taken in over 82 gallons of water, so much that it decided to start growing. Since it was still up on Valentine’s Day, Carlotta decorated it with some red hearts. “She has done this continued watering in other years and had numerous trees that started to grow, but the 82 gallons of water is definitely a record for her,” commented Gene. — with submitted information

Gene and Carlotta Romsos’ 12-foot Christmas tree continued to decorate their home, taking on a Valentine’s Day theme in February.

Photos submitted Although it is easier to see in person rather than in a photo, new growth can be seen on the Romsos tree. — Photos submitted

Let the games begin Travis Swan is rolling a roll of toilet paper down the gym floor in the toilet-paper-roll event.

Photos by Larry Samson

William Fisher and Kayla Haynes are rolling Brooke Lehnherr down the gym floor in the pigin-the-blanket event, during the FFA Games held on Friday, Feb. 28.

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After throwing the hula hoop at the calf, Noah Kidder and teammates Chane Hutton and Brody Heckel watch and wait in the calf-roping event.

Mountain Dew & Pepsi 20 Packs

599 We Carry Pet Food & Supplies

715-468-2302

1/2 mile south of Shell Lake on Hwy. 63. 601082 29r 19b Check with Dennis for discounted or discontinued items!

Rhianna Johnson holds the shaving-creamcovered plate over her head as her classmates throw cheese puffs at it. The Shell Lake FFA held their annual FFA Games on Friday, Feb. 28, having been postponed from the previous week because school was closed because of a snowstorm.

Morgan Hoffman, Rayna Lundberg, and McKenna Marko are shown wrapping up Brianna Fedie in the mummy event. The third grade won this event and took third place overall.