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Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Vol. 124, No. 11 • Shell Lake, Wis.

Weekend watch

• Blazing a Trail for Hope fun run/walk.

• Stories into the Dark with Kevin.

• Lutefisk & meatball dinner.

• Daylight saving time ends.

• Fall harvest dinner.

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SPORTS

Looking back on the season See pages 12-13

“The Ash Girl”

Three-year-old Ella Marker was one of the best-dressed and warmest contestants during the St. Francis Halloween party held Saturday, Oct. 27. This costume will come in handy as the sun goes down on Halloween night.

More photos on page 11. — Photo by Larry Samson

The ballot lineup

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Fall festival at Spooner Schools See pages 14

Local voters go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6, and will make choices for offices from county clerk to the president of the United States

by Gary King Register editor WASHBURN COUNTY - By the time this week’s issue of the Register hits the streets, there will be fewer than seven days before the

Tuesday, Nov. 6, election in which Washburn County voters will join the nation in electing a president for the next four years.

While at the polling booths, they will also be choosing a county clerk, a state representative, a representative to Congress and a new U.S. senator from Wisconsin.

There are no town or school referendums on the ballot this election cycle, according to Washburn County clerk Lynn Hoeppner.

See Ballot lineup, page 2

“Helping people was the best part of the job”

Clint Stariha retires as Shell Lake police chief after 36 years of service

by Jessica Beecroft Register staff writer SHELL LAKE - Today, Oct. 31, Shell Lake’s longtime police Chief Clint Stariha will make his final patrol of the community before entering the world of retirement.

He has served the community for over 36 years.

Stariha first started as a patrolman after the village’s police captain, Ralph VanMeter, came to his home and asked him if he wanted to be a policeman. Stariha asked for a couple of days to think about it and, after discussing it with his wife, Marlene, he Remember to fall back one hour at 2 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, as daylight saving time ends.

Clint Stariha is retiring this week as Shell Lake’s police chief after 36 years. – Photo by Jessica Beecroft

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began the job as a village officer in September 1977. He became police chief in 1990.

Stariha remembers when he first started.

“It’s kind of funny, when I drove up and down the alley (of Shell Lake) in 1977, I thought this was a short-term job. These buildings aren’t going to make it for a career.

I drive up in the back in 2012 and a lot of the backs of the buildings haven’t really changed.”

But other aspects of the community did change.

“Bar fights have gone way down,” he said. “We used to have four or five bar fights every weekend. Now there’s like none.”

The people, he noted, are still the same great people, especially the students.

“The worst student in Shell Lake would be the student of the week in Milwaukee and

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Ballot lineup/from page 1

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Jacque Avery

Lolita Olson

Washburn County clerk Lynn Hoeppner is retiring at the end of this year after working in the clerk office for 22 years, the last six as county clerk.

The elected position is on the Nov. 6 ballot and two people, Jacque Avery and Lolita Olson, are running for the position. The winner will start a four-year term of office in January. The county positions of treasurer, register of deeds and district attorney are unopposed.

There are no races in the 73rd state Assembly District, represented by incumbent Nick Milroy, or the 25th state Senate District, represented by Robert Jauch.

Profiles of county clerk candidates Avery and Olson were published earlier in the Register and that story may be read online at wcregis teronline.com, by clicking on “Election preview.”

Following is an overview of the rest of the races on the ballot for Washburn County voters. Detailed candidate profile information, recording forums in which candidates discussed topics from jobs to frac mining to taxes, along with information on voting in general, can be found at our election preview page online.

75th Assembly District

Roger Rivard

Stephen Smith

Freshman state Rep. Roger Rivard, RRice Lake, faces Stephen Smith, D-Shell Lake. A Wisconsin Public Radio forum featuring the two candidates is part of the Register’s online election preview.

The 75th District includes much of southern Washburn County, all of Barron County and small parts of St. Croix, Dunn, Burnett and Polk counties.

IDEA party candidate Nimrod Y.U. Allen III.

Sean Duffy

Pat Kreitlow

7th Congressional District First-term Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Hayward, who succeeded longtime Rep. David Obey, is being challenged by former newscaster and state Sen. Pat Kreitlow, D-Chippewa Falls. The candidates have faced off in debates twice thus far in the election and the Register’s Web site features one of those debates as covered by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

The 7th District encompasses the northern half of Wisconsin.

U.S. senator A former Wisconsin governor and current member of Congress are the forerunners in a race to fill a seat being vacated by longtime U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, who chose to not seek re-election. Republican Tommy Thompson and Democrat Tammy Baldwin are joined on the ballot by Libertarian Joseph Kexel and

Tommy Thompson

Tammy Baldwin

Joseph Kexel

Nimrod Y.U. Allen III

Web site information

The Washburn County Register Web site features an “Election preview” page, offering information for local voters, including candidate profiles and statements, campaign finance information, audio of forums and more. Go to wcregisteronline.com and click on “Election preview.”

Retiring chief honored LEFT: Wisconsin state Sen. Robert Jauch presented Shell Lake Police Chief Clint Stariha with a plaque recognizing the 36 years he has served the people in the Shell Lake community. — Photos by Larry Samson RIGHT: Clint Stariha has spent his career with the motto to serve and protect, so it was fitting that at his retirement party held Friday, Oct. 26, he served city employee Don Shoquist a piece of cake. The get-together was held in the afternoon at the city hall where people in the community took the time to stop in and express their appreciation to Chief Stariha.

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School district will take out loan for energy improvements

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Will pursue hockey co-op with Hayward

by Jessica Beecroft Register staff writer SHELL LAKE – Although the district is currently debt free, it will take out a loan for energy-efficient improvements.

With the energy exemption in Wisconsin State Statute 121.91(4)(0), the school board is allowed to levy a tax “on a project to implement energy efficiency measures or to purchase energy efficiency products,” according to Jim Connell, superintendent.

The district is exercising its taxing authority to exceed the revenue limit on a nonrecurring basis by an amount the district will spend on new energy efficiency measures and renewable energy products for the 2012-13 school year.

The district will still have a lower tax than they currently have. According to Connell, it is a good time to take out a loan for these projects. The interest rates are low, and the district has a healthy fund balance.

The board has identified the following required performance indicators through a performance contract with McKinstry Construction Co. This company specializes in creating buildings that are good to their owners, occupants and the environment.

The projects include upgrading of ex-

terior lights, portable classroom heating and better all-around efficiency for use of electricity.

The total project cost is $298,487. The guaranteed annual utility savings is $10,045. Including the avoidance of energy and operational costs, the anticipated overall project payback is 20 years.

An evaluation of the energy performance indicators will be included as an addendum in the required Shell Lake Annual published budget summary document per Wisconsin Statute 65.90 and in the annual report in fall 2013. If the district does not save at least $10,045 per year, McKinstry Construction Co. will refund the difference as part of the guarantee.

Property values down The property values in the district are down about 6 percent this year. With this factor, the state aid for the district will go up between 15 and 20 percent, or approximately $450,000. This is the sixth largest increase in the state. The biggest two reasons for this are more students in the district and less property value per student. Connell said this money will still be the same amount the district is accustomed to budgeting with, but the money will come from the state instead of local taxes.

The 2012-13 school budget was passed as presented on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recommended worksheet with these figures: Fund 10 General Fund – $7,585,639

State, counties call for stay of Colas’ Act 10 ruling

by Rich Kremer Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen wants an appeals court to stay Dane County Circuit Judge Juan Colas’ ruling that found parts of a law limiting collective bargaining for public workers were unconstitutional. Several counties are calling for the same action.

When Colas declared Act 10 unconstitutional, local governments and school boards were left with unanswered questions. The decision allowed locals to bargain with unions over wages but didn’t say what was included in that definition.

And since the ruling is being appealed, governments don’t know whether or not their union contracts will be voided.

Now, counties are passing resolutions urging Colas to stay his decision until the appeals process is over.

Washburn County Board Chair Steve Sather introduced a resolution urging Colas to wait saying that returning to the

status quo prior to Act 10 may lead to mass layoffs. “It’s a major fiscal impact if we have to undo the sections of Act 10 and Act 32 that this judge deems that we have to undo, basically giving the union back all of their rights.”

The Brown County Board of Supervisors passed a similar resolution this week. Tom DeWane was one of four supervisors to vote against sending the resolution to Colas. “It was a resolution that we didn’t need to send forward. They’re going to do their jobs. It’s going to go from one court to another, and I think we just need to sit back and watch how things turn out.”

Colas has said he will not stay his decision.

The Wisconsin Counties Association has also weighed in saying that it would be prudent for counties to weigh the legal questions from the ruling and the possibility that it may be overturned before negotiating with unions.

the student of the month in Chicago.

Drugs come and go. Alcohol comes and goes.” The criminal activity really goes up and down throughout the years. A lot of that is based on the influence of parents, he said.

His own children, he said, were given a hard time because of who he was and they never really told him until after they graduated. He said his wife has been so good to him, with him coming home in a bad mood at times with the stressful job.

He said he wanted to publicly thank his family for their patience and support.

Stariha said he remembers all the mayors and city council members he has worked for. He said the last eight mayors have all been really good. “They’ve been mayor for all the right reasons.

They want to help the city.” He’s really going to miss the daily interaction with the city workers.

“It’s been a long time, but it’s been a great time,” he said. “The city of Shell

Lake has really been excellent to me and my family. It’s a great place to live and raise a family.”

He is confident that the new chief, David Wilson, will do a great job. Wilson starts officially on Thursday, Nov. 1.

Stariha plans on spending more time with his grandkids, getting the boat out more often, hunting, running his farm and probably getting a part-time job in the near future.

But he will miss seeing the people of the community on a daily basis, and any other job may be fall short of the rewards of being a policeman.

“I will always consider the ability to help people as being the best part of the job as police chief,” he said.

“When people need help and are satisfied and happy with what you’ve done, that’s the best part.”

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revenue and expenditures.

Fund 27 Special Education Fund – $1,154,357 for both revenue and expenditures.

Fund 38 Non-Referendum Debt Service Fund – $15,829 for revenue and for expenditures.

Fund 41 Capital Projects Fund – $30,900 for revenue.

Fund 50 Food Service Fund – $341,613 for both revenue and expenditures.

Fund 80 Community Service Fund – $44,469 for revenue and expenditures.

Fund 82 After School Fund – $53,521 for both revenue and expenditures.

Total budget of $9,226,328.

The 2012-13 levy will be: Fund 10 General Fund – $3,791,212 Fund 41 Capital Improvement Fund – $30,900.

Fund 80 Community Service Fund – $86,000.

Total levy of $3,907,212

Olson elected regional WASB representative Stu Olson has been elected to be regional representative for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards. The region covers 39 districts from Superior to the west state border to south of Osceola, and west past Winter. The WASB is a nonprofit, membership organization that fulfills its mission by sharing information among school boards and offering services and programs in the areas of

school law, policy, governance, legislative activity and employee relations.

The WASB provides background and support for elected school leaders as they do the difficult work of democracy, weighing and balancing the unique values of their communities. The membership includes Wisconsin school boards and Cooperative Educational Service Agencies. The decisions made by these education leaders directly affect the state’s 800,000 schoolchildren.

Hockey co-op The district will pursue a boys and girls hockey cooperative with the Hayward School District for 2013-2015. The Shell Lake School District will contribute $200 to the user/participation fee per season, and authorize Connell to send a letter expressing this interest to Hayward School District and Spooner School District. Parents will be responsible for transportation and all other costs associated with this program.

Connell reported that the Log-a-Load event was a great success. The time and effort put into it is greatly appreciated.

Kim Osterhues, pre-K to 6 principal, noted that the Wisconsin Knowledge Concepts Examination testing is in progress through Friday, Nov. 2. Parents should make sure their children are sent to school well rested and with a good breakfast.

Northern Wisconsin gets nearly $13M for flood recovery

by Mike Simonson Wisconsin Public Radio NORTHERN WISCONSIN - It looks like the federal government will be forking over $12.8 million in disaster relief to three far northern Wisconsin counties hit by flooding last June.

With 98 percent of the damage to roads and infrastructure tallied, Douglas County will get by far the most with $11.6 million, Bayfield County $800,000 including for the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Ashland County will get $275,000.

Hannah Vick is one of FEMA’s people who arrived in Superior after the presidential flood disaster declaration in August. She says communities got their ducks in a row, “And that really started this process of communities that could step forward and say ‘Hey, one of our bridges was damaged or our roads were damaged, and we’re looking for financial reimbursement on that.” So we identified 49 different applicants. We’ve been working with those applicants hand in hand, face to face.”

Superior is one of the 49 communities to get federal help. They will get $1.6 million, not including the large amount of damage to cover UW-Superior. Assistant Director of Public Works Todd Janigo says the damage was extensive, and they’ve only completed 20 percent of repairs. But he says the city’s sewer system held up. “The interesting thing about sewers is that you’ve got a manhole, and when the pressure’s too great in the sewer, it just shoots up and starts coming out of the top. Water will find the easiest path. It’s in the basement, in the ditches, in the streams.”

Janigo says the June 20 flood seems like a long time ago, “I know I never want to go through this again. All the FEMA folks have made the statement that ‘Well, you’ve learned a lot and you know more for next time.’ I sure hope there isn’t a next time.”

The local governments and state have to match 12.5 percent each to FEMA’s reimbursement.

by Chuck Quirmbach Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - The Wisconsin DNR says about 25 wolves have been killed during the wolf hunting and trapping season that started earlier this month.

DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp told the DNR board this week that she’s pleased with the first 10 days of the wolf hunt.

Stepp says with about two dozen wolves having been harvested, all aspects of the initial season are off to a good start. “It’s encouraging for outdoor enthusiasts.”

Stepp says the DNR is carefully monitoring when any wolf hunting zone might have to be closed.

Also watching the Wisconsin wolf hunt is Howard Goldman. He’s a member of the Wisconsin Wolf Stakeholders group, and head of the Minnesota chapter of the Humane Society of the United

States. Goldman remains opposed to the wolf hunt and says many other wolves will be killed in Wisconsin this year through poaching, being hit by vehicles or legally euthanized after attacking livestock. He says add those to the 116 wolves allowed to be killed in the hunt by nontribal members, and that’s too large a reduction in Wisconsin wolf numbers.

“With this species err on the side of caution,” he said.

Goldman’s group and the fund for animals recently filed notice of a possible lawsuit against the Interior Department, asking the wolf hunts in Wisconsin and Minnesota be stopped. The Minnesota hunt starts Saturday, Nov. 3, unless the Minnesota Supreme Court blocks the season.

Wolf hunt controversy continues

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Accuracy of the election votes

There is a campaign being lodged to encourage/recommend people to vote on paper ballots to be sure that their vote counts. This action was originated by an organization that has been going to numerous counties in the state and auditing the ballots from previous elections.

They send workers to these counties and the ballot bags are opened up, and the ballots from the machines are physically counted to verify the totals that were reported in that respective election. They are looking for errors where there is no evidence of any occurring. It is like saying maybe someone committed a murder in Shell Lake and then going door-to-door looking for a body. They have done their audits in various counties in Wisconsin, which to date have not yielded any evidence of error on the part of the machines. Please know that because of the type of machines we use in Washburn County, touchscreen, we were not involved in this audit. They are mainly interested in ballots that are marked by the voter, marksense, and then fed into a machine for counting. I was thanked for our cooperation, but specifically told that they are not really concerned with our touch-screen ma-

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chines. So when you go to the polls, and if you use the machine, be assured that your vote is accurately recorded and tallied, and will count.

Further, in the recount of 2011, all the ballots cast in Washburn County were again counted – both machine and paper.

The machines worked 100 percent as they should have and their accuracy was verified.

Your municipal clerks and election workers are very committed to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our elections. Per Wisconsin law, after each election, our county Board of Canvas meets to certify the accuracy of the results by examining tally sheets and related documents. These meetings are open to the public. Their totals are recorded and documented with the state. We all do our very best to be sure that Wisconsin elections are transparent and honest, and specifically that Washburn County elections are accurate and trustworthy. So please be assured that your vote will be counted accurately, no matter how you cast it.

Lynn Hoeppner Washburn County Clerk

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: As noted in recent issues of the Register, last week’s Register was the final issue in which we published letters pertaining to candidates prior to the Nov. 6 general election. We reserve the final issue prior to the election for candidate statements and/or clarifications. - Editor

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Cutting wood sales to slow ash borer

by Chuck Quirmbach Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - The DNR wants tighter controls on bringing firewood onto state lands. The proposal is part of a steppedup fight against invasive species.

The DNR board has OK’d further development of a rule to decrease the distance from which firewood may be brought into parks and other state land from 25 miles to 10 miles. The DNR’s Andrea Diss-Torrance says a new limit would shrink the risk that emerald ash borers and other invasive pests would

hitch a ride onto the public land. She says the DNR is not ready to ban outside wood on state property, as Indiana has done, because a ban would hurt some sellers of firewood.” There are benefits to letting those businesses remain in business.”

Diss-Torrance also says invasive species within 10 miles of a park are likely to get there within five years or so anyway. Look for public hearings on the proposed firewood restrictions by next summer.

Voters information

There have been a few changes in district boundaries and voting locations for the election Nov. 6. If you are not sure where to vote, this Web site will give you that information, as well as the names of candidates: myvote.wi.gov. It is a secure site provided by the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. If you do not have Internet access, your public library can help you get into the site. After clicking Regular Voter, on the left side of the next screen choose Voter Search to see if you are registered. Click Address Search to find your voting location and the candidates. Otherwise, you can also call your county clerk and ask for your voting location.

If you have not voted at your current voting location in the last two years, you will need to register at the polls by providing something like a utility bill with your name and current address in order to vote. You can do this on Election Day,

Nov. 6; or preferably visit the clerk’s office this week and get on the registration list. You must have lived at your current residence for at least 28 days. If you have not, you are allowed to vote absentee at your old residence voting location through Friday or vote there in person on Nov. 6.

There will no longer be an option to vote a straight party ticket. You must mark each individual candidate that you wish to vote for.

A group of area volunteers will assist with transportation to the polls or obtaining an absentee ballot by Friday; please call 715-468-7710 if you need this assistance.

Please exercise your right to vote by going to the polls on Nov. 6.

LUCK — Stand-up comedians often make fun of politics, but Joe Roberts recently had the opportunity to make a serious statement in support of democracy through an acting role in a “Get Out and Vote” public service announcement produced by Field Technique Films. Roberts plays one of several citizens on a metropolitan street who find themselves in a stampede of potential voters on their way to the polls. It’s another in a string of acting appearances by the Luck-based comedian who owns the Winery and Grille’s Comedy Club in St. Croix Falls. — from the InterCounty Leader ••• BARRON — Following a lengthy discussion, Barron County supervisors unanimously voted to create four positions in the community support program. That action was, in part, to prepare for the closing of Cumberland Healthcare’s inpatient and outpatient mental health services. Cumberland Healthcare plans to close its 10-bed inpatient psychiatric unit and outpatient mental health services Dec. 31. The inpatient unit is the only one in Barron County.

Although the county will be creating four new positions, it will actually save the county money in terms of administration costs, said county Administrator Jeff French. — from Rice Lake Chronotype •••

BARRON — The Barron County Executive Committee is thinking about going wireless. At its meeting, the committee discussed buying iPads for its 29 county board supervisors to save the expense of printing their monthly meeting packets.

County Administrator Jeff French said Chippewa, Eau Claire, Dunn and St. Croix counties have all gone paperless. The county would pay roughly $14,000 to equip each supervisor with an iPad. — from Rice Lake Chronotype ••• BARRON — Guitarist and songwriter Peter Yarrow performed Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Barron Area Community Center.

Yarrow’s talents as a creative artist, both with the legendary trio Peter, Paul and Mary and as a solo performer, are frequently directed at using music to convey a message of humanity and caring.

Yarrow’s life and work, culminating in the founding and leadership of Operation Respect with its Don’t Laugh At Me initiative, is based on his passionate belief that music, with its power to build community and catalyze change, can be particularly powerful organizing tool. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be used to support an antibullying school program by Yarrow in the Cameron and Rice Lake school districts. — from Barron News-Shield

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ATV safety information

WASHBURN COUNTY — With more than 800 deaths and 135,000 injuries occurring each year, ATV safety is a critically important issue for communities and riders across the country. About onethird of ATV-related deaths and injuries are to children under 16 years old. Like other activities involving high speeds and heavy machinery, riding an ATV can be dangerous and certain behaviors will increase the risk of injury or death. (source: cpsc.gov/nsn/atv.html ) Keeping Kids Safe in Washburn County would like to share the following safety tips from the Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin: Get trained: Take a hands-on safety training course. Drivers with formal, hands-on ATV training have a lower injury risk than drivers with no formal training.

Always wear protective gear: Many ATV injuries are head injuries. Wearing a helmet may prevent or reduce the severity of these injuries. In addition, wear over-the-ankle boots, goggles, gloves, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt to protect against cuts, abrasions and other injuries from rocks, trees and other debris.

Do not drive ATVs with a passenger or ride as a passenger: Nearly all ATVs are designed to carry only one person. ATVs are designed for interactive riding – drivers must be able to shift their weight

freely in all directions depending on the situation and terrain. Interactive riding is critical to maintaining safe control of an ATV especially on varying terrain.

Passengers can make it very difficult for drivers to control the ATV. Do not drive ATVs on paved roads: ATVs are very difficult to control on paved roads. Collisions with cars and other vehicles have also led to many fatalities involving ATVs operated on paved roads.

Do not permit children to drive or ride adult ATVs: Children are involved in about 30 percent of all ATV-related deaths and emergency-room-treated injuries. Most of these deaths and injuries occur when a child is driving or riding on an adult ATV. Children younger than 16 are twice as likely to be injured on adult ATVs as compared to those riding youth ATVs. Do not drive ATVs while under the influence of alcohol or drugs: Alcohol and drugs impair reaction time and judgment, two essential skills for safe ATV use.

For information about the Keeping Kids Safe in Washburn County Child Safety Coalition, please contact Cheri Nickell at the Washburn County Health Department by calling 715-635-4400, or send an e-mail to cnickell@co. washburn.wi.us. — from KKSWC

Boy Scouts to hold Court of Honor

SHELL LAKE — Boy Scout Troop 51, of Shell Lake, will hold a Court of Honor at the Masonic Lodge in Shell Lake on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. Scouts will receive merit badges and rank advance-

ments.

Family and friends are invited. Please call 715-645-2154 or 715-468-7282 with questions. — from Troop 51

facebook.com/ washburncountyregister Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners

October 22 - $30 Arlie Johnson, Danbury October 23 - $30 Angie Martini, Spooner October 24 - $30 Jeff Jenkins, Des Moines, Iowa October 25 - $30 Beau Schultz, Rice Lake October 26 - $300 Debbie Jetto, Spooner

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Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps & levels Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2011 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 24 Oct. 25 Oct. 26 Oct. 27 Oct. 28

2012 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 24 Oct. 25 Oct. 26 Oct. 27 Oct. 28

High 57 59 51 55 46 51 49

High 64 56 59 58 42 38 42

Low 24 30 31 31 37 31 26

Low 40 49 52 42 31 26 21

Precip. .11” rain

.10” rain

.03” rain Precip.

.03” rain .94” rain .17” rain

Lake level: Monday, Oct. 31, 2011: 1,217.49’ MSL Monday, Oct. 29, 2012: 1,216.67’ MSL

Lions calendar winner

Don Israel, Shell Lake Lion, surprised Debbie Jetto at the Shell Lake Bank in Spooner where she works with a check for being the Lions October $300 calendar winner. She was overwhelmed to win. — Photo by Diane Dryden

Do you need a copy of the deed to your property?

SHELL LAKE — Area homeowners are being contacted by a company offering a service that includes sending them a copy of their grant deed for a fee of $83.

Arriving in homeowners mailboxes as an official-looking notice, this letter — while apparently not illegal — is offering a largely unnecessary and definitely overpriced service. The letter warns that homeowners need to obtain a copy of their deed in order to confirm the ownership of their property. Yet, these public records are readily available for almost no cost, and homeowners should already have a copy of their deed, received from the title company they used when they purchased their home. What keeps this borderline scam legal is the fine print stating the service is not a bill and that

homeowners could receive the same information from the county recorder or register of deeds. Bottom line is if you need a copy of a mortgage, deed or other recorded real estate document, you can cheaply and easily get one through the register of deeds office in the county where the property is located.

In Washburn County, contact the register of deeds by calling 715-468-4616, emailing regdeeds@co.washburn.wi.us or stopping in at the courthouse in Shell Lake between 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Copy fees are $2 for the first page of a document and $1 for each additional page of that same document.

Deeds usually run one to two pages. — from WCRD

pink and blue shower at the Frank Marker home. Hostesses were Doris Mott and Gayle Marker. Among the invited guests were Elizabeth Nelson, Alice Biver, Verna and Frances Dahlstrom, Janet Spaulding, Minnie Marker and Mrs. Sylvan Stellrecht.

• Confirmed at Heart Lake Lutheran Church were Ronald Brown, Linda Olson, Ellen Kay Gullickson and Audrey Olsen.

• Several Washburn County offices were moving into the remodeled former Lampert’s building across from Indianhead Medical Center. Among them was District Attorney Edwin Fischer.

Register Memories

1952 - 60 years ago

• Sgt. Douglas Gallop, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Gallop, Shell Lake, was awarded the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in several combat flights over enemy held territory. He was a gunner on a B-29 lead crew stationed in Japan, flying regular combat missions over North Korea.

• Wanda Miller, daughter of Mrs. E.R. Miller, Shell Lake, was elected an officer in Sigma Lambda Sigma at La Cross State College. She was a junior in the physical education division at the college.

• Mary Alice was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Graf on Oct. 22; Steven Charles was born Oct. 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lutz.

• The Shell Lake senior class presented the play, “Young April.” Cast members were Jerome Anderson, Connie Lundewall, Gloria Hard, Ray Miller, Jerry Chopp, Gordon Krueger, Donna Henderson, Neal Rydberg, Don Stockburger, Dale Lindeman, Lou Ann Counselman, Patsy Albee, Shirley Hickox, Delores Furchtenicht, Jackie Klinger, Marilyn Ullom, Marvin Johnson, Jerry Lindeman, LeRoy Nyberg and Eugene Hopke. Student director was Eddie Allen. Stage manager was Neal Rydberg. Miss Joyce Andree Slack, the new English and speech teacher at Shell Lake, directed the play.

1962 - 50 years ago

• The first snowfall of the season covered the ground with a half-inch blanket as temperatures dropped into the 20s.

• Mr. Murphy, Shell Lake High School art teacher, was awarded the Silver Arrowhead Award in the Graphics Division at the Arrowhead Art Exhibit held in Duluth, Minn.

• Mrs. James Marker and new son Wayne James were honored guests at a

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1972 - 40 years ago

• Glen Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Peterson, rural Spooner, and Tim Pederson, son of Mr. and Mr. Floyd Pederson, rural Shell Lake, were named 4-H Outstanding Boys.

• Officers of the Adult Farmers Organization were Ernie Heuer, Neil Anderson and Norman Butenhoff.

• Brad Pederson, UW-La Crosse, and his brother, Ken, both spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Pederson. Ken left for Muskegon, Mich., where he and fellow band members were filling an engagement.

• Fram furnace filters were 47 cents at Shell Lake Hardware.

1982 - 30 years ago

• Roy and Linda Larson, Donovan Cove, returned from a tour of Europe.

• Officers of the Country Neighbors 4-H Club were Darrel Crosby, president; Paula Lawrence, vice president; Colleen Hulleman, secretary; Becky Lawrence, treasurer; Pam Lawrence, reporter; and Chris Hulleman, sentinel. Dawn Lawrence and Jenny Smith were on the calling committee.

• JoAnne Olson and Gina Lewis, representing the Indianhead Medical Center Auxiliary, were among 300 people attending the Wisconsin Hospital Association Auxiliaries in La Crosse. Lewis was appointed state legislative chairman for the next two years.

1992 - 20 years ago

• Members of coach Terry Reynolds’ Shell Lake cross-country team were Scott Witte, Kristine Cardwell, Tanya Zaloudek, Andy Harrington, Steve Naglosky and Kevin Best.

• Named Outstanding Older 4-H Members were Marnie Housel and Brendan Harrington. Young 4-H Member was Heidi Root.

• Hubert Smith was named Shell Lake Citizen of the Year.

• WCSW/WGMO radio station in Shell Lake was honored by the American Cancer Society with the Media Recognition Overall Effort Award for their work with Washburn County’s Great Walk for Life.

2002 - 10 years ago

• The last section of the diversion project pipe was finished under New Knapp Road, and construction crews were busy getting New Knapp Road back into shape.

• Dr. Jeff Dunham was Shell Lake’s Citizen of the Year; Wanda Zeug, Educator of the Year; and Steve and Linda Degner, of Bashaw Valley Greenhouse, Business of the Year.

• The Shell Lake Booster Club donated a new trophy case to the Shell Lake School in honor of Jim Campbell, 200001 Athletic Director of the Year. Joni Christ, booster club president; and Gloria Butterfield, booster club vice president, made the presentation.

• The 4-H Ambassadors for 2002-03 were Barb Allen, Matt Sienko, Bill Hersha, Chris Rubesch, Beth Johnson, Hannah Butenhoff, Reid Tice and Alyssa Degner.

Polling the homeless vote

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by Gilman Halsted Wisconsin Public Radio

STATEWIDE - For homeless people, finding the next warm meal is often a higher priority than deciding whether to vote in next week’s presidential election.

In Madison, about 30 men lined up for the weekly Savory Sunday meal in the basement of the state Capitol, Oct. 27. The talk at the tables was mostly about their health or their search for a job. Many of them refused to talk about the election. Several said they were felons and couldn’t vote and therefore didn’t pay attention to politics.

But a man who gave his name as Phalen said he cast his ballot at the Dane County clerk’s office last week. He said he’s been homeless on and off for the past 15 years, but that hasn’t stopped him from voting. “At one point I couldn’t vote because I was a felon, so once I got off paper and was clear and my probation officer told me I could vote, that’s what I did. It doesn’t matter that I am home-

less, I guess I like to vote because I look at it as, I shouldn’t say a privilege, but as a golden opportunity.”

State law allows voters to list a homeless shelter as their address when registering and voting, if they can document that they are staying there. Leigh Lambright was sitting with two other men at another table. He’s not homeless, but he’s retired and living on a fixed income, which makes a soup kitchen meal a good option. He says he’ll vote, but not for the president or Gov. Romney. “I think I’m going to vote for Jill Stein just because I always vote Green Party as a protest vote - doesn’t stand a chance in he_ _, right, I know that, but I don’t care, because I really don’t care for Obama or Romney.”

Recent polls predict the election in Wisconsin could be as close as it was in 2000 when Al Gore won the state by just over 5,000 votes. The most recent figures estimate the state homeless population, including children, at about 6,000.

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Are you ready for winter?

SHELL LAKE — It doesn’t matter if you love it or hate it, you know it is coming. Winter in Wisconsin is packed with days of sledding and ice fishing, skiing and snowmobiling. But winter also brings snowstorms and bone-shaking wind chills.

Sunday, Nov. 4 - Friday, Nov. 9, is Winter Awareness Week across Wisconsin. It is a great time to make sure you and your family are prepared for winter conditions that could threaten your safety.

The most important thing you can do is create an emergency supply kit for your car. It could save your life because you never know when you might be stranded in a storm. You’ll need to take care of yourself and your passengers until help arrives. Your kit should include blankets or sleeping bags; flashlight with extra batteries; first-aid kit; shovel, booster cables and windshield scraper; nonperishable food like raisins and energy bars; water; sand or cat litter for traction; and cell phone adapter.

For more information on how to get a kit and make an emergency plan, visit co.washburn.wi.us/ departments/emergency-management. You’ll find preparedness tips, winter weather facts and play the Trivia Challenge for a chance to win your own winter emergency supply kit at readywisconsin.wi.gov. — from WCEM

ICHC general membership meeting and fall banquet to be held at Lakeview

by Suzanne Johnson Register staff writer SHELL LAKE — Supporting projects and assisting with funds for services that promote and support quality health care throughout the community is a goal of Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. ICHC will hold its annual general membership meeting on Monday, Nov. 5, at Lakeview Bar & Grill in Shell Lake. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with a meal being served at 6 p.m. For reservations and if you are interested in joining ICHC, please contact Gwen at 715-468-7833.

In 2012, ICHC donated two automated external defibrillators to the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department to be placed in deputy vehicles. The organization donated first-aid kits to the Shell Lake Arts Center and also donated toward the purchase of new television sets at Indianhead Medical Center. The organization donated funds to the Student Mentors in Leading Elementary Students mentoring program at Shell Lake Schools.

Students receiving scholarships this year from ICHC were Jen Cassel, Emma Gimse White, Emma Anderson and Beth Bulgrin.

Now in its 25th season, ICHC’s major fundraising is the Lovelite Tree project. Lovelites are special, color-co-

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ordinated Christmas lights that are lit during the holiday season. White lights are in memory of a loved one, while colored lights are in honor of someone special.

New this year to the Lovelite Tree project will be the opportunity to donate toward ribbons to honor those who serve or have served in the armed forces. If you would like to donate to the Lovelite Tree project, please send your donation, along with the name(s) of people to be honored or in memory of, as well as a service person you would like to recognize, to Indianhead Medical Center, ICHC Inc., P.O. Box 300, Shell Lake, WI 54871.

Deadline to donate toward this year’s tree is Friday, Dec. 7.

The goal of ICHC is to provide financial resources for projects, individuals or services and one way they do this is by sponsoring Mini-Medics for Shell Lake firstgrade students to familiarize them with various departments of the hospital. The organization partners with IMC to conduct concussion testing for high school athletes through the ImPACT program, which is a computerized series of neurocognitive tests that help medical staff determine the severity of concussions and when it is safe for injured athletes to return to play. Supported

by ICHC, the Lifeline Program enables people in the

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area to remain in their homes by providing a connection to immediate response in an emergency. The Lifeline Program is in its 27th year with IMC as the response center. Grocery Getters is a program that delivers groceries to those that are unable to do their own shopping due to a medical condition or disability. Volunteers deliver groceries after the person places an order and pays for it at Dahlstroms Lakeside Market in Shell Lake. ICHC volunteers also assist with the Red Cross Blood Drive held twice a year in Shell Lake.

ICHC participated in the health fair sponsored by IMC and the Shell Lake Lions Club held Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Shell Lake Arts Center.

Officers for ICHC are Sue Weathers, president; Patti Naglosky, vice president; Nancy Furchtenicht, secretary; and Gwen Bartholomew, treasurer. Committee members are Linda Nielson, Lifeline; Jan Ogden, memorial/legacy; Joni Parker, health education; Donna Ness, volunteer; Jude Bolterman, public policy; and Suzanne Johnson, public relations.

Operation Christmas Child

granddaughter Adalyn ven though we are just and I went shopping toentering into the gether to pick out items month of November, orthat she wanted to place ganizations working with in a shoebox to make a charities for the Christmas gift for some unknown litseason are nearing their tle girl. We had fun going deadlines. through the aisles looking One such group is for personal items and a Samaritan’s Purse shoefew little fun things. box Christmas gift-giving My interest in Operaproject. National Collection Christmas Child took tion Week for this organion new meaning for me zation is Nov. 12-19. There when a couple I know are many individuals and added to their family by organizations from this adopting a boy and girl area that participate in this gift-giving opportuThis year, 3-year-old Adalyn helped Grammy, Suzanne John- from the Ukraine. When a nity headed by Franklin son, fill a shoebox with gifts for an unknown 2- to 4-year-old girl video was played during a church service to proGraham, son of well- living in another country. — Photo by Suzanne Johnson mote the Christmas projknown evangelist Billy Graham. In 1993, the younger Graham was contacted ect, the two children got excited and told their new about getting involved in a project to collect gift boxes parents that they had received shoeboxes while living for children in war-torn Bosnia. Graham made con- in an orphanage in their native country. This summer, tact with a friend of his in Charlotte, N.C., asking him I had the opportunity to visit during lunch with a lady named Becky, who was able to travel to Siberia, to introduce the idea to his church. Graham exRussia, one year to be part of the delivery plained, “Take an empty shoebox, put a few process. She said they actually didn’t get the toys and gifts in it, and show it to your conshoebox gifts to the children until February that gregation. Maybe they will catch a vision for year, as they had to wait for the swamps to it.” That year Samaritan’s Purse delivered freeze before they could cross into the region.

28,000 shoebox gifts to Bosnia.

Since Adalyn and I had fun working together I have enjoyed preparing shoebox gifts for on Operation Christmas Child, I think our next several years. I starting doing them when my charity to shop for will be Toys For Tots. children were young. This year, 3-year-old

Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson

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Farm Service Agency County Committee voting begins Nov. 5

SPOONER — Evie Moore, county executive director of the Washburn/Burnett County Farm Service Agency Office, announced that ballots for the 2012 FSA county committee elections will be mailed to eligible voters Monday, Nov. 5. The deadline for eligible voters to return ballots is Monday, Dec. 3.

To be an eligible voter, farmers and producers must participate or cooperate in FSA programs. A person who is not of legal voting age, but supervises and conducts the farming operations of an entire farm, can also vote. Agricultural producers in each county submitted candidate names during the nomination period held last summer.

Eligible voters who do not receive a ballot can obtain ballots at their local USDA Service Center. Dec. 3 is the last day for voters to submit ballots in person to local USDA Service Centers. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than Dec. 3.

The Local Administrative Areas that are up for election in 2012 are LAA 2 and LAA 4.

LAA 2 consists of the Towns of Swiss, Union, Oakland, Lincoln, Meenon, Daniels, Siren and La Follette.

Marjorie Peterson is the only candidate running for election in LAA 2.

Peterson, lives in the Town of Daniels and has been married to Niles Peterson for 43 years. They operated their farm during those 43 years. They have four children, Bonnie, Dale, Beth and Daniel. Beth and Daniel farm with them. They just built a parlor to milk their 130 Holstein cows. They also have 30 bred heifers, 60 nonbred heifers and 40 smaller young stock. They

grow alfalfa, corn, barley and sorghum on 600 acres. Peterson has been on the county committee since 2007 and enjoys the discussions and keeping up with what is going on in agriculture at the county, state and national levels.

LAA 4 consists of the Towns of Minong, Frog Creek, Chicog, Brooklyn, Gull Lake, Stinnett, Casey, Trego, Springbrook, Bass Lake, Evergreen, Spooner, Crystal and Stone Lake. Candidates running for election in LAA 4 are Timothy Kessler, Joseph R. Romportl and Robert A. Haddick.

Kessler, who lives in the Town of Evergreen, owns T&J Farms in Spooner with his wife, Julie. They have a registered shorthorn cow/calf operation with 30 cows.

They grow corn, rye, soybeans, wheat and hay on almost 700 acres. Kessler is running for the county committee to serve area farmers with information on programs and services they are eligible for from the FSA Office.

Romportl, who lives in the Town of Evergreen, currently operates two turkey finishing barns and is contracted with Jennie-O. He finishes 66,000 tons annually.

He also grows 600 acres of corn, 400 acres of soybeans and 80 acres of hay. He grows pumpkins, squash, gourds, ornamental corn and other specialty crops for a roadside produce stand. Joe worked at the Spooner Ag Research Station from 1995-2001. Prior to turkey farming, his family operated a dairy operation for several decades. His farm is a registered century farm.

Romportl’s great-grandfather homesteaded the property in 1908. Romportl farms some of the lightest soils

Educational Opportunity Network counselor available

RICE LAKE — Adults who have questions regarding educational and career options will have the opportunity to meet with a counselor from the Educational Opportunity Network at area learning centers in November.

Make an appointment to visit with EON counselor Jim Dzimiela at the following locations: Hayward WITC Learning Center on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m.noon; LCO College in Hayward on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 13 p.m.; Spooner WITC Learning Center on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-noon; or at the Shell Lake Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. till noon.

Dzimiela is also available, by appointment, to meet with people in his Rice Lake office located on the UWBarron County campus. To make an individual appointment at any of the sites, call 800-335-3113 or e-mail james.dzimiela@uwc.edu.

EON is a program of the U.S. Department of Education that is designed to assist adults with career decision making, academic assistance, educational programs, and financial aid information. The EON provides information about technical programs as well as two- and four-year university programs. — from UWBC

Stories Into the Dark at the Quam

SHELL LAKE — The haunted houses will have closed, and all the fake cobwebs and spooky critters will have been put away for another year. The bags of treats empty. Halloween makes way for Thanksgiving.

But wait! There’s one more piece of entertainment not to be missed.

In cultures around the world, fall is a time for reaping and the celebration of harvest. But as leaves fall from the trees, birds take flight and the ground becomes barren, all of us become aware of the failing light, and we begin to think of those who have passed before us and the darkness to come. On Saturday, Nov. 3, Theatre in

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the Woods is proud to present acclaimed storyteller and musician Kevin McMullin for a special one-night only, storytelling concert night. Stories Into the Dark, starting at 7:30 p.m., is an evening for sharing the horror, the humor, the terrifying and the tragic, with a wide-ranging set of stories for every age and nervous condition.

Bring your family and friends to this special event at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, 605 1st St., Shell Lake. Reservations may be made by calling the theater at 715-468-4387 or visiting titw.org. — from TiTW

Training for the finish line

ecently, my family started a weight-loss competition which will end by Christmas. My youngest sister wanted the competition to get us all back in shape, hoping the competitive part would push us to actually do something. So far, I have worked out a total of maybe 10 times, and I have no way to weigh myself while I’m living at college.

Two of my roommates are cross-country runners for our school. They run twice a day almost every day and an “easy” or “fun” run for them is an hour long.

My best friend, who goes to school in Florida, also runs for her university. I have always admired her endurance, drive and passion for running. The longest I could run is maybe two miles – and that’s stretching it.

This summer my boyfriend and his sister decided to run a half marathon. His sister trained and ran consistently for almost a year previous to the race. She strictly followed a training program, ate right and pushed herself to do the best she could do. My boyfriend was a sprinter throughout high school and two years into college as well, so the most he has ever run is 200 meters. His “training” for the half marathon consisted of running two miles six months before the race, a random 10-mile jog about two months prior, while eating whatever he wanted and never working out in between. Race day came.

He ran the entire thing without stopping and finished in two hours.

People like that just make me sick. I wish I could never train and just hop in a half marathon and run the entire thing. But people like me have to work hard at it and work for at least a year in advance to run something that long. Once during my only year in track in high school, I was complaining of shinsplints and pain in my lower legs and one of the coaches just looked at me and said, “Man, you just were not built to be a runner, were you?” I didn’t take it personally, because, well, it’s true. God did not build my body or my bones to be a runner.

But this summer, while it may seem very minute or insignificant to some, I ran my first 5K ever. I kept my pace, I didn’t stop, and even though I got passed by an 80-year-old man who has probably been running since he was 5, I finished strong and did it in about 30 minutes. Now, with this family weight-loss competition going on, I have decided to start running. Not only that, but I have decided to start training for a half marathon in July. I’ve come to terms that I will never be the best, or the fastest, or the strongest, and my form may not be up to par to the elite and experienced runners. But, someday, I hope to call myself a “runner.” I’m not training to be the best out there, I’m training so I can cross that finish line.

Assorted chocolates • Abby Ingalls

in Washburn County and is aware of challenges that many local farmers face.

Haddick, who has lived in the Town of Gull Lake all his life, operated the family farm from 1950 until 1990 when the family estate was sold. Currently, he owns 280 acres, mostly forestland, while some is used for hay.

Haddick has been involved in agriculture and soil conservation his entire life. Presently, he is involved with many different aspects of agriculture and conservation and serves on the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, a member of the Washburn County Land and Water Conservation Department, and the WCC Forestry, Parks and Recreation Committee. Haddick enjoys working with new people, and he is active with the fairs in Washburn and Sawyer counties as an exhibitor.

“The FSA County Committee allows producers to make important decisions concerning the local administration of federal farm programs,” said Moore. “I urge all eligible farmers and producers, especially minorities and women, to get involved in their communities by voting in this year’s elections.”

Committee members apply their knowledge and judgment to make decisions on disaster and conservation payments, establishment of allotments and yields, producer appeals, employing FSA county executive directors and other local issues. Newly elected committee members and alternates take office Jan. 1, 2013.

For more information about FSA county committees and FSA programs, visit fsa.usda.gov. — from FSA

Washburn County Area Humane Society

ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK Do you want a dog that has one great big smile, Then you should meet Petey, please stay for a while.

He’s one happy boy, and does he like to play, He’ll play tug-of-war with you throughout the day.

He likes to take walks, but you better be strong, Till he learns to walk nice, he will pull you around.

He is a young dog, about one year or so, There are a few other things he needs to know.

He knows some commands, he will lay when you ask, But keeping him calm around cats is a task.

Petey is friendly, he’s loving and fun, If all this sounds good, then your dog search is done.

Dogs for adoption: 1-year-old neutered black/ white American bulldog mix; 3-year-old spayed black Lab mix; 4-year-old brown/white male Chihuahua mix; 7-1/2-year-old spayed papillion mix; 3year-old spayed retriever mix; 1-1/2-year-old neutered black/white JRT/rat terrier mix and a 2year-old neutered tan/black pit bull.

Cats for adoption: 9-month-old black/brown/ white shorthair tabby; 2-year-old male orange/white tiger; 1-1/2-year-old male shorthair tiger; 1-year-old neutered orange shorthair tiger; two 4-month-old medium-hair gray kittens; 11-week-old male shorthair black/brown tiger; 7-month-old black male medium hair; 5-1/2-month-old female black/brown medium-hair tabby; two 9-week-old torties; two 3month-old shorthair tigers; two 4-month-old black/white shorthair kittens; two 3-1/2-month-old female black/white kittens and two 6-week-old male rex mixes.

Strays include: Young tan male pit bull mix found on Dock Lake Road in Spooner, and an adult black/brown tiger with white feet found on Summit Street in Spooner.

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, visit our Web site.

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H A P P E N I N G S

EVENTS

NOVEMBER

Thursday, Nov. 1 • Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting, 4:30 p.m., Shell Lake City Hall meeting room.

• Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Call 715-520-7999.

• Northwest Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1 p.m., lower level at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shell Lake.

• Free community meal, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 409 Summit, Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All welcome.

Donations accepted.

Friday, Nov. 2 • GFWC Spooner Women’s Club meeting, 1 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 2, DNR conference room at the DNR building, Spooner. Subject is Family Life. Speaker is Deb Meyer, UWEX. For more info., call Sharon at 715-6352741.

Saturday, Nov. 3 • Blazing a Trail for Hope fun run/walk 5:30-6:30 p.m. registration at Spooner Middle School, 7 p.m. start. Discount for those wearing a blaze-orange or Relay For Life shirt. All proceeds benefit the Relay for Life of Washburn County. Info, call Steve Clay 715-416-3493.

• Stories into the Dark with Kevin, 7:30 p.m., at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake. Call 715468-4387 or titw.org for reservations.

• Annual Scandinavian Ole and Lena lutefisk and meatball dinner, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2502 23rd Ave., Rice Lake.

Sunday, Nov. 4 • Daylight saving time ends.

• Fall harvest dinner, Timberland Free Lutheran Church, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Craft and baked goods table also.

Tuesday, Nov. 6 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge.

Wednesday, Nov. 7 • Washburn County HCE meeting, UW-Extension meeting room, 9:30 a.m.

• Unit on Aging, 1 p.m., Shell Lake Senior Center.

• Free soup and sandwiches, Church of the Nazarene, Spooner, 5:30 p.m. Call 715-635-3496 to confirm. All welcome. Donations accepted.

Thursday, Nov. 8 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center.

• United Ostomy Association local support group meeting, 1:30 p.m., at the Spooner Health System, lower level class room. More information, call 715-6375020.

• Fibromyalgia/CFS/Chronic Pain Support Group, 1-3 p.m. at the Chetek Lutheran Church. Call 715-651-9011 or 715-237-2798.

Saturday, Nov. 10 • Decorating begins for Lions Christmas Celebration in Lights Winter Wonderland at Shell Lake Municipal Campground. Contact Arlys Santiago, 715-468-2141, to register for a spot even if you have participated in previous years.

Thursday, Nov. 29 • Winter Wonderland community walk to celebrate the beauty of the holiday lights show put on by the Lions Club, 5:30 p.m., at the Shell Lake Municipal Campground. Walkers will make their way through the park and down Burgs Park Drive and return to warm food and a hot fire. Weather permitting.

Saturday, Dec. 1 • Shell Lake’s Holiday Saturday. After-School program craft sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the 3-12 building.

Education Foundation food booth at the school.

Breakfast with Santa at community center.

• The Music of Christmas Benefit Concert, Spooner High School Auditorium, 5 p.m. Featuring the vocal stylings of Chris Clements, Rebecca Macone, Kevin McMullin, Kate Melton and Destiny Schultz along with a house band and a choir made up of many community members. The concert will take you on a journey through the genres and eras of original and beloved holiday songs. Admission is free but offering will be taken to benefit the Washburn County Food Pantry.

• A Christmas Social hosted by Family and Consumer Ed students at Spooner High School following the Music of Christ-

• Education and support for people affected by cancer, 3:30-5 p.m., Marshfield Clinic Rice Lake Center.

Registration required, 715-236-8327.

Friday, Nov. 9 • Veterans Day program, 10 a.m., Shell Lake 3-12 building.

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 9 & 10 • Acting workshop: Creating a Character at Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake. 6-9 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Call 715-468-4387 for more information.

Saturday, Nov. 10 • Holiday bazaar, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, W7148 Luther Rd., Spooner. Coffee and pie.

Lunch starting at 11 a.m.

• Washburn County food distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Elm Street. Tickets 9 a.m. Distribution 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed. Contact 715-635-9309, 715468-4017, or 715-222-4410.

• PTA carnival, 4-7 p.m., Shell Lake 3-12 building.

Monday, Nov. 12 • The Teen Brain: A Work in Progress presentation, 6 p.m., Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner. Preregister at 715-635-4669.

Tuesday, Nov. 13 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m.

• Buffet-style chicken dinner, craft and bake sale, Salem Lutheran Church, Shell Lake, 4:30-7 p.m. Call 715-468-7718 for information or advanced tickets.

Wednesday, Nov. 14 • 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.

• Book Chat is reading “Angle of Repose” by Wallace Stegner for their November discussion. They will meet at 3:30 p.m., at Faith Lutheran Church in Spooner. All are welcome to come and discuss this book.

Thursday, Nov. 15 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available.

Saturday, Nov. 17 • Thrift Store Fashion Show, 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran, Spooner. Freewill donation to benefit Spooner Alzheimer’s Day Respite program and Partners of Spooner Health System Scholarship Fund.

Monday, Nov. 19 • 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.

mas Benefit Concert.

Wednesday, Dec. 5 • HCE all-member holiday luncheon, 11:30 a.m., UW-Extension meeting room, Spooner.

Friday, Dec. 7-Sunday, Dec. 9 • Play, “The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge,” Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake, 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. Reservations may be made at titw.org or by calling 715-468-4387.

Saturday, Dec. 8 • Santa to visit Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm. St., Spooner, 9 a.m.-noon. Make-and-take project and refreshments.

Thursday, Dec. 13-Saturday, Dec. 15 • Dinner theater, “The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge,” Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake, doors open at 6 p.m. Reservations may be made at titw.org or by calling 715-468-4387.

Sunday, Dec. 16 • Pie and the play “The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge,” Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake, 2 p.m. Reservations may be made at titw.org or by calling 715-468-4387.

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Indianhead Community Action Agency is looking for volunteers to help out in their thrift store and food pantry. Food pantry volunteers must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

Please stop in to ICAA at 608 Service Road and pick up an application or call 715-635-3975 for more information.

••• The Washburn County Area Humane Society is looking for volunteers to update and maintain their Web site and to research and apply for grants. For more information, call Susie at 715-468-2453 or email wcahs@centurytel.net.

••• Terraceview Living Center Inc. is providing opportunities for talented volunteers skilled in group and one-to-one interactions with the elderly. Seeking services between 3-7 p.m. daily. There will be flexibility in scheduling your services. Orientation is provided. If you are interested please stop by their office and fill out an application.

••• Faith in Action of Washburn County is looking for volunteers to provide direct services to seniors and adults with disabilities. Tasks might include transportation, light housekeeping, light yard work, fix-it jobs, telephone and in-person visits. Training is provided, and all volunteers choose what they want to do and when they want to volunteer. For more information, please call 715-635-2252 or e-mail Faith In Action at faithinactionwc@yahoo.com.

••• Washburn County Unit on Aging is in need of volunteer drivers for the Meals on Wheels program and the medical escort program. This is a great opportunity to socialize, meet new people, travel and help others. Mileage is paid to volunteers who use their own vehicles when transporting and/or delivering. You must possess a valid state of Wisconsin driver’s license and be able to read maps, road names and street signs. If interested, please contact Eva at the Aging and Disability Resource Center in Spooner at 715-635-4460.

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Washburn County Genealogy Room is closed for the winter. The room may be opened by appointment, depending on weather conditions. Please call 715-6357937 for more information.

Monday: Celebrate Recovery meetings at 6:30. This is a Christ-centered recovery program. Meetings take place in the Community Life Center at Spooner Wesleyan Church, Hwy. 70 West. For more information, call 715-635-2768.

• First Friends Playgroup open to all children. Focus on infants and their caregivers with sensory stimulation and movement experiences. Art project materials provided and the morning closes with circle music time and instrument exploration. 10 a.m. to noon at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner.

• Friendly Bridge, Shell Lake Friendship Commons on 4th Avenue, 1 p.m. All abilites welcome.

Monday and Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch and a program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time, etc. For more information, call 715635-4367.

Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group at Time-Out Family Abuse Outreach office, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. For survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual abuse. Free, confidential, closed after first session. For more info or to register, contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801, 715-635-5245.

• Ala-Teen meets at 6:30 p.m. in the New Life Christian Center in Rice Lake. Use the back entrance.

Wednesday: Lakeland Family Resource Center open from noon to 3 p.m.

• AA meeting, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner.

• 9 a.m. to noon, sewing at Shell Lake Senior Center.

• Kidstime-Parentime at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn, discuss and share ideas and experience to enrich parenting skills. Preselected art or play materials available for children of all ages. Kidstime-Parentime provides quality time for families, networking for parents and a social opportunity for both parents and children. The last Wednesday of the month a potluck lunch is held at 11:15 a.m.

Thursday: AA meets at 7 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, Minong.

• Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Indianhead Medical Center, Shell Lake.

• Library Fun For Little Ones, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Shell Lake Public Library. A time for stories, craft and a snack.

No age minimum or maximum for participants.

• Washburn County Historical Society Research Room open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Located in the basement of the main museum. Also by appointment. Call 715-468-2982.

Thursday and Monday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, see listing above.

••• Domestic abuse and sexual assault are crimes.

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Shell Lake Alano Club Meetings on CTH B, 2 blocks off Hwy. 63. All meetings are nonsmoking Sunday 10 a.m.

AA Monday Noon AA Open Tuesday Noon AA Closed 7 p.m.

AA Closed Wednesday 1 p.m.

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AA Closed Fourth Saturday of every month, Pin Night with 5:30 p.m. potluck and 7 p.m. meeting.

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Christmas is less than eight weeks away

by Diane Dryden Even if you had a display last year, Register staff writer you need to reserve your spot again for SHELL LAKE — OK, enough with the this year. The advantage to that is that groaning, it comes at the same time you are never locked in to a spot forever, every year so we all know it’s coming, giving you the opportunity to move and this year, the Lions want you to around to different locations. think “holiday season” even sooner by Families, businesses, churches and orplanning to put up a display at the Shell ganizations from Shell Lake and Lake Municipal Campground as a part Spooner are encouraged to participate, of the Christmas Celebration in Lights with a prize of a Lions calendar and a display. gift certificate from Lakeview going to Lions spokeswoman Arlys Santiago the best of show. But you need to call as says there are 41 traditional spots in the soon as possible to reserve your spot. campground, all with electricity paid for Santiago’s phone number is 715-468by the city, and there are two unusual 2141. spots waiting for someone to creatively The planning committee is also lookdazzle the public. ing for someone to volunteer to do One of the spots is the fence that sepsomething truly spectacular. An ice casarates the campground from the boat tle would fall under that category, if the Arlys Santiago, representing ice is thick enough on Shell Lake to cut. landing. Simple lights would be lovely, but there is so much more that could be the Lions Christmas Celebration It would be a fitting tribute to one of the in Lights at the Shell Lake camp- ventures that made the town famous done.

The other spot is against the side of ground, urges area businesses, years ago. Shell Lake ice was cut every the campground rest rooms. “I think if churches, individuals, organiza- year and moved to the icehouse for pursomeone wanted to project a picture on tions and families to get involved chase later by citizens for their personal the wall, it would be unique,” says San- this year. — Photo by Diane Dryden iceboxes and it was also shipped south tiago. by train to fill the needs of towns as far The decorations can be put up as soon as Saturday, away as Chicago.

Nov. 10, with the official lighting event on Thursday, The committee is planning on making this fifth year’s Nov. 29, one week after Thanksgiving. event the best so far so put your thinking caps on and This year, Keri Jensen will be holding a community bring your lights, your display and your sign saying activity at 5:39 p.m. that evening accompanied by glow who you are representing and join the Lions as they celbracelets and a hot dog roast over a roaring fire. ebrate this community Christmas.

Operation Christmas Child to deliver its 100 millionth shoebox gift this season

by Nan Hendry Special to the Register SPOONER — Since 1993, more than 94 million boys and girls from over 130 countries have been the joyful recipients of individually packed shoebox gifts. Enthusiastic and ordinary folks just like us here in northern Wisconsin pack them. This year, 2012, marks an important milestone for Operation Christmas Child, as it plans to reach the 100 millionth child with a shoebox gift and the good news of God’s love.

Shoeboxes are packed by individuals, families or groups here in the U.S., Canada, various European countries and Korea. They are then hand delivered to hurting children across the globe. Shoeboxes are gathered by volunteers at relay stations during National Collection Week and then transported to collection processing centers across the country. The boxes from this area will be

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transported to Minneapolis, Minn., where they will be prepared for overseas shipment to 12 different countries.

Those countries this year include Albania, Brazil, Bolivia, Haiti, Niger, Kenya, Togo, Malaysia, Rwanda, Uganda, Columbia and Suriname.

Each shoebox in unique and special, and contains gift items such as school supplies, small toys, hygiene items including bar soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, hard candy, clothing items and flashlights. Often, the most treasured item in a shoebox is a personal letter and photo for the child from the giver. Please don’t include candy that could melt or liquids or food items that could spoil a box during shipment.

This year, National Collection Week is scheduled for Nov. 12-19. Shoeboxes can be dropped off at the home of John and Nan Hendry, 709 Benjamin St., Spooner, during the hours of 2-6 p.m. that week. This year also marks the 15th year of the Spooner Relay Station.

For more information concerning Operation Christmas Child, please contact Samaritan’s Purse at 800-3535949 or online at samaritanspurse.org/occ. Brochures and packing supplies are also available from the Hendrys at 715-635-2555.

SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake School Adult Ed is continuing instructional iPad classes through the month of December. Every Monday evening from 6-8 p.m., instructor Sara Ducos will walk you through different applications specific to Apple’s iPad. Learn to utilize your technology to the best of its ability and get your questions answered by taking advantage of this series of classes. Classes in this series are independent of each other. It is not necessary to have attended previous classes before signing up for the one that is of interest to you. All classes take place in the Shell Lake 3-12 school computer lab located in the junior high hallway. The cost for each class is $15.

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Farm Dreams is designed to help people of all ages and farm enterprise interests, seeking practical, commonsense information, determine whether farming is the next step for them. In this workshop, participants will assess their resources, skills and motivations for farming; plan an educational path toward farming; learn about regional training opportunities and support networks; and prioritize next steps.

After participating in this workshop, prospective farmers may be ready to participate in the Lake Superior Farm Beginnings program, a 60-hour farmer-taught course on strategic business and production planning for low-cost, sustainable methods of farming. They may consider also enrolling in The Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers course. Both programs begin in November and are held in Northwest Wisconsin.

Farm Dreams is a hands-on workshop, facilitated by a farmer, to help ground the education and discussion.

Registration is $20 per person or couple. For more details about Farm Dreams or to register, contact Cree Bradley at 218-834-0846 or cree@lakesuperiorfarming.org. or Kevin Schoessow at 715-635-3506 or 800-528-1914. Visit lssfa.org for more information. — from UWEX

LFRC sets plans for November

SPOONER — The Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, has several events set for November. There will be no Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group meeting in November.

Monday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m., is the First Friends Playgroup birthday party.

Monday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m., the workshop The Teen Brain: A Work in Progress will be held. Your child is not an alien.

The mysterious moods and behavior of teenagers make many parents wonder what’s gone wrong. But your child isn’t moody, disorganized and making bad choices on purpose. During this fun and interactive presentation, you’ll develop an understanding of how teens behavior is affected by their brain development and learn how to provide experiences that will promote optimum brain development. Preregistration is appreciated by Thursday, Nov. 8, by calling 715-635-4669. No child care available.

There are no fees for programs presented by LFRC. Wednesday, Nov. 28, Kidstime-Parentime will meet at 10 a.m. A potluck lunch follows at 11:15 a.m.

Looking ahead to December, Santa will visit the center on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m.-noon. There will be time to do make-and-take projects and refreshments to enjoy.

— from LFRC

Community Ed computer classes through the holiday season

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videos that you capture on your iPad or sync to your iPad. Nov. 12: iPad – Videos: Watch movies, music videos, podcasts, and, if they’re available in your area, TV shows.

Learn to rent or purchase videos from the iTunes Store and use a video adapter cable to watch videos on a TV or projector.

Nov. 26: iPad – YouTube: YouTube lets you watch short videos submitted by people from around the world. This class will explore how to use YouTube, bookmark videos and more. Some YouTube features require a YouTube account. To set up an account, go to youtube.com. To use YouTube, your iPad must have an Internet connection.

Dec. 3: iPad – Calendar: Calendar makes it easy to stay on schedule. You can view individual calendars, or several calendars at once. Learn to view your events by day, by month or in a list. You can search the titles, invitees, locations and notes of events.

Dec. 10: iPad – Contacts: Contacts lets you easily access and edit your contact lists from personal, business, and organizational accounts. You can search across all of your groups, and the information is automatically accessed to make addressing e-mails quick and easy.

Dec. 17: iPad – Notes: With its large display and onscreen keyboard, iPad makes jotting notes easy. iCloud makes notes you type on iPad available on all your other iOS devices and Mac computers.

Please register for all classes separately using the community education registration form available at shelllake.k12.wi.us, under the For Community tab and then clicking on Adult Ed on the left-hand side bar or by calling 715-468-7815, Ext. 137 or e-mailing jensenk@ shelllake.k12.wi.us. — from SLCE

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St. Francis celebrates Halloween

Amelia, John, William, Ella and Andrew Tach were about as diverse as any one family can get. The children love to dress up for Halloween, and these children put a lot of thought into their costumes.

Rich and Jane Lauterbach with their son, Noah, made the Halloween party a family outing. A county prisoner, a joker and a Power Ranger - did we cover all the bases?

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Maycee and Alyssa Vargo dressed as butterflies.

Dressing like the 1980s, like so cool, were Sophia Del Fiacco and Tianna Barrett at the St. Francis Halloween party held Saturday, Oct. 27. — Photos by Larry Samson

Have a safe Halloween

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Sports reporter: Larry Samson E-mail results to: wcregister@centurytel.net

Fifth-graders wrap up their season

Tyler Green breaks this tackle for extra yards. The fifth-grader has a bright future in the game.

Photos by Larry Samson

John Kidder is running for his fourth touchdown of the game.

Being a fifth-grader and the smallest player on the team is motivation for avoiding tackles.

Fifth-grader Nick Kraetke gets the pass off as the Cameron defenders put on a good pass rush.

Fullback Carter Lawrence runs for a touchdown. Next year he will be moving up to junior high football. The young team had a very good season and, if they stay together, Shell Lake has a bright future in football.

40-inch northern pike caught in Shell Lake Gary Wartgow, staying at Harold Emanuel’s residence on Shell Lake, caught a 40-inch northern pike on Saturday, Oct. 27. — Photo submitted

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Fifth-grader Jeremy Bouchard attempts the extra point but the ball hits the crossbar of the goalpost.

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Junior high boys basketball Friday, Nov. 2: At Cameron, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 6: Vs. Clear Lake, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 8: Vs. Clayton, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 13: Vs. Prairie Farm at SLAC, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 29: Vs. Northwood at SLAC, 5 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 30: Vs. Turtle Lake at SLAC, 5 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 3: At Clear Lake, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 6: At Clayton, 5 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 10: At Prairie Farm, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 17: Vs. Cameron at SLAC, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 20: At Turtle Lake, 5 p.m.

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Sports reporter: Larry Samson E-mail results to: wcregister@centurytel.net

Junior high finishes season 5-1, looks to the future

Looking back at the Spooner youth football season

This is the offensive line for the Shell Lake Junior High School team. The team won the game against Clayton and finished the season 5-1. The only loss was to Turtle Lake in their first game.

Spooner running back Spencer Blonk breaks this tackle for a touchdown with Evan Knuttson in the back. – Photos by Larry Samson

Keep an eye on No. 20. James Crawford, eighth-grader, will be an outstanding running back for the Lakers in the years to come. He has speed, quickness and an ability to hit the hole to make yards happen. — Photos by Larry Samson

Chase Melton carries the ball after the handoff from Sam Melton with Spencer Blonk the lead blocker. The Spooner football program looks strong now and well into the future.

Shell Lake Junior High School quarterback Sean Heckel runs away from two Clayton defenders.

Declan Ross and Thomas Kissack block for John Nauertz as he runs for a touchdown against Cameron in a fifth- and sixth-grade football game that Spooner won easily.

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Spooner Schools hold fall festival

Dee Smith took advantage of the portrait booth and had a family photo with her children, Keirnan Arnold and Alyssa Smith. — Photos by Larry Samson Kara Johnson and Sabrina Clemons are proud of their maracas that they made.

Emery and Quinlan Slaton proudly pose with Roadie, the Spooner Rails mascot.

Dean Patrick helped his girls make puppets at one of the many craft booths that were set up for children to be creative.

Making autumn greeting cards was one of the popular events at the fall festival open house and Family Reading Night held at the Spooner Elementary School on Thursday, Oct. 25. Shown starting bottom right: Ashleigh Callahan, Alexis Williams, Brooke Schulenberg, Jasmine Leadville and Kelli Schulenberg.

Spooner High School seniors present “The Ash Girl”

ABOVE LEFT: Like in the fairy tale, the Fairy Godmother, played by Tori Boss, turns the mice into horses to pull the carriage. Levi Thornley and Kaylee Peck play the mice, Abby Rankila the groomsman, and Rachel Temple is Ashgirl. ABOVE RIGHT: A dance scene from the ball show (L to R) back row: Hannah Stellrecht, Andy Mason, Carly Dubek, Ellen Reidt and Dale Strafford. Front: Stephanie Henk, Brady Schaefer, Clare Ringlien and Ethan Gormong. — Photos by Larry Samson

Ashgirl feels used and abused by her stepmother and stepsisters. Shown (L to R): Rachel Temple, Hannah Stellrecht, Stephanie Henk and Carly Dubek. The senior class of the Spooner High School performed “The Ash Girl” on Friday through Sunday, Oct. 26-28, at the Spooner High School auditorium. The play was written by Timberlake Werenbaker and directed by Robert Thornley.

Prince Amir, played by Billy Richie, and Paul, played by Ethan Gormong, have a confrontation after coming under the influence of the forest creatures representing the Seven Deadly Sins played

by Audi Griffith, Heather Rajchel and Kyra Schmock. More pictures on page 24.

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Once in a blue moon

backseat traveling at night with my parents, I marveled at how the moon seemed to follow us. It

by Sylvia Oberle made me feel important and seThink about what you might do “once in a blue cure. The moon, in my mind, was moon.” Would you do a bungee jump, sky dive or go on watching over us. My favorites an exotic vacation? Not me. I went for a moonlight were the orange harvest moons hike. with their big round faces. New The Ice Age Trail Superior Lobe Indianhead Chapter moons, first-quarter moons, and had a blue moon hike Friday, Aug. 31. It was held on last-quarter moons shaped like bathe Pine Lake segment and covered about two miles of nanas, I loved them all. forest and prairie. A camaraderie of 30 or more hikers Children have a special fascinastarted from the Ice Age Trail parking lot on 70th Street tion when it comes to the moon. about one mile north of Hwy. 48. The two-mile hike was Grandson Charles, at age 2, would just the right distance for all of our amateur moon gazlook out the big window and say ers.

“Moon, Moon.” It was probably What a neat evening! We one of his first Blue moon through watched the moon as it peeked 10 words. This Sylvia Oberle through the trees on a late-sumfascination is mer night. Everyone stepped up proven by the popular children’s the pace a bit in the forest part book, “Good Night Moon,” by Marbecause we wanted to get to the garet Wise Brown and illustrated by open prairie for a better view.

Clement Hurd. First published in Two miles was just about the 1947, by 1953 it had sold 1,500 right distance for the small chilcopies. By 1990, the book had sold 4 dren hiking with us. They loved million. Today, if you go to YouTube it! A telescope was set up so you can see the colorful pages everyone could view a close-up turned as the poem is sung to you. of this year’s Aug. 31 blue At the end, all is well as the moon moon. Lots of ohs and ahs filled shines through the window. the cool night air.

Just what is a blue moon? The I guess I can say the moon has space channel tells me it’s not really been a part of my life from the blue. There can be a hint of blue in time I was little. Sitting in the Blue moon over the prairie. any full moon. It’s possible the

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had taken her little munchkins to Superior for a musical contest with the three kids taking first. So she said it wasn’t far out to my place so we had a good visit.

This past week we had a good rain. Yes, we got an inch of rain and feel very blessed. But along with the rain comes aches and aches. Your knees, your shoulders, and your back all hurt and it’s not fun.

Talking with Karen Hotchkiss we find her honey, Gene, has had five surgeries on his back. They tell him the next thing is to fuse his back together. Karen has problems with her back also and is going to a specialist in November. Keep the Hotchkisses in your special thoughts and prayers.

Lynn Smith from Poquette Lake Orchards tells us Nov. 4 they will be closing for the season. Lynn says they’re all out of apples now but continue to do baking.

Saturday found Butch and Loretta VanSelus in Menomonie where they attended a surprise birthday party for Betty Crane who turned 80. The party was held at a church in Menomonie.

Jim Toll says his son, Dave, was up for the weekend.

While at Jim’s he did a lot of odd jobs before winter.

Cecil and Evelyn Melton had their family prayer on Saturday. Coming were Robin who was home for the weekend, Peggy and Jeff Vesta, Don Lane, Vicki and Don Trott, Bridgett Hartl and Natalie Melton and two children, Castin and Marissa. Sunday Peggy and Don Lane and Don and Vicki Trott played cards with the Meltons.

There’s a hurricane brewing and it’s to be a big one.

Yes, it will affect New York and the all the states around.

Maybe by the time it gets here it will be settled down to a good rain. The hurricane is named Sandy.

What’s up with my two pups? Well in watching Rammy this week we find him still trying to get the best of Rory. He sneaks around Rory and tries to get his bone. He flattens himself out and little by little he gets up to Rory and somehow gets the bone Rory is chewin’ on. Of course now Rory is disgusted and it’s comical.

Janie and Rick Lauterbach and children, Noah and Ellianna, made supper at the Quams and enjoyed the family time on Sunday evening.

I had a great laugh at my puppies. Rory was playing and all of a sudden Rory took off with Rammy holding onto his tail. They made one round before Rammy quit.

Cute!

Scatter sunshine!

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Nov. 6 is a-comin’! Yes, it’s getting down to the last days before the election of the most important news, the president. I‘m trying my best to be patient but like everyone else my patience is wearing down.

Happy birthday to Abby Smith on Nov. 1. Have a great day, Abby!

Nov. 2, a happy birthday to Glen Knoop as he enjoys his special day. Many more to you.

Happy birthday to Carter Melton and Dustin Lee, both on Nov. 5 with lots more to come.

Happy birthday to Charles Michael Murray on Nov. 6. Charles turns 1 year old.

Nov. 6, birthday wishes go out to Marv Knoop, Don Trott, Sarah Petz, Marie Andrea and Chloe Babclick.

Have a great day.

Happy anniversary to Betty and Carl Meister on Nov. 7 with many more anniversaries to come.

Nov. 7, happy birthday to Dawn Kane and also to Ray Schultz with many more to come.

Happy birthday to Josh Doriott and Gabe Hansen who turns 4 years old. Many more to you on Nov. 8.

Happy birthday to Dennis Swan on Nov. 9. Hope you have a wonderful day.

News from Diane Hulleman finds her at a wine and cheese party at Sue Krebs’ home along with others.

Diane tells us she baked two pies, bread and pumpkin bars for the Lakeview ladies bake sale, which was held at Tracks.

Yah know stepping outside with Rory, I smelled fresh smoke and I thought how good it smells. The smoke was comin’ from Doug and Karen Vanderhoof’s outside stove. I wish I still had a wood furnace but when we put up our house 7-1/2 years ago, my Sunshine said it’s going to be gas as he couldn’t put wood up anymore.

Please keen Don and Eleanora Grunnes in your special thoughts and prayers. Don had surgery on his neck at a Twin Cities hospital and has faced other issues. If you would like to send a card, send to Don Grunnes, 3350 Fillmore Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55418. I know Don would love to get cards while he is recovering.

Diane Hulleman also told me Sunday morning that she’s going to become a great-grandma again. Yes, Aaron and Amanda are going to have a baby in the spring and they’re both very excited.

I have a weeping willow in the front of my house and also in the back. The leaves, which hang down, are very pretty orange right now and they hang so pretty. It’s prettier when the sun shines on it.

Jim and Sandy Atkinson visited Kathleen Hotchkiss on Friday finding her well at this time.

News from the Reddings find that over the weekend a new patio door was put in. Last Friday, Bernard had a chemo treatment in Barron and is scheduled for another Friday. Jim Toll visited Bernard this week, having a nice visit.

Get-well wishes go out to Ann Johnson as she has caught the cold that’s making the rounds.

Saturday afternoon, Penny, Rem, Ry and Ree stopped to see me on their way home from Superior. This last week found Jeff Ladd in Indianapolis, Ind., for the FFA convention. He came home Saturday evening. Penny

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Nowadays, we call the second full moon in a month a blue moon.

This only occurs about every 21/2 years. That’s how the term came to mean something that doesn’t happen very often.

After becoming a Thousand Miler, I can’t believe I’m back on the Ice Age Trail.

I thought I’d hike the IAT only once in a blue moon and make birding my new quest. But the trail is beckoning once more. So I the trees. — Photos by have decided to do the new sections. This means less road connector and more scenic trail. The mobile skills crew works hard to maintain and improve these new segments.

So far, I have done the Gibraltar Rock segment near Lodi in Columbia County. This rock stands 1,234 feet above sea level and gives an amazing view of the Wisconsin River valley. I’ve also done the new section along the Plover River in Marathon County. It has a winding new boardwalk over wetland, follows a river with clear, clean rippling water and has stone steps to cross that add to the adventure. Both were about six-mile hikes. If you are interested, maps are available at iceagetrail.org.

Don’t wait for once in a blue moon to walk. There are full-moon hikes, and soon there’ll be snowshoe hikes as well. Let’s see you out there on the trail or just on your favorite walk in the moonlight.

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Barronett by Judy Pieper

Lois Nickell and her son, Tim, traveled to the Far East earlier this month to visit Lois’ grandchildren, Shayna and Stephen.

From the Twin Cities airport, they flew to California and stayed a few days with Lois’ son, Jim, at his home in Palm Springs. Then they flew out of the Los Angeles airport, spent 11 hours in the air, and landed in the Narita, Tokyo, airport. Stephen met them at the airport and they traveled by bus, train, and then taxi to Ogawamachi. They visited with friends the next day, and then went by taxi and train to Tokyo and saw Sensoj temple, went to Asakusa, and then to Shibuya — the Japanese Times Square.

They walked with hundreds of people on Shibuya Crossing.

The following day they went on the Chuo Line to Kawaguchiko, and stayed at a hostel at Mount Fuji. Instead of beds at the hostel, they slept on Japanese sleeping mats. When they stopped at a Buddhist shrine, there was a traditional Japanese wedding taking place. Lois said that the shrine was just beautiful, and the wedding, which was in the old tradition, was very interesting.

They saw absolutely beautiful sights from Station 5 on Mount Fuji, then went back down, took the train to Otsuki, then to the Tokyo train station where they took the bullet train to Kyoto. While they were in Kyoto a typhoon hit and they weren’t blown away, but they did get soaked. It takes more than a little typhoon to stop the Nickell family, and they saw the Imperial Palace, Niji Castle, Ryoanj Temple rock garden, and the Kinkakiji Temple — Golden Pavilion.

They went to the hotel, Toyuzuya. They dressed in traditional Japanese robes for an interesting nine-course dinner. The next

day they took a train to Hiroshima and stayed at a hostel. Lois said that it was a very emotional experience seeing the destruction caused by the atomic bomb.

They found an American-food restaurant downtown and ordered hamburgers, fries and coleslaw. Lois was pretty happy about that, she was getting very hungry for some good old American-style food.

The next day they took a train to Hakata, and then the Beetle (fast ferry) across the Sea of Japan to Busan, Korea. They stayed at a hotel on the beach, and then took the subway to Jeonju City where Stephen had

taught school a few years ago. They took a bus to Gwangju, then a taxi to Shayna’s apartment. Shayna took them on a tour of the University Science, Technology and Research Lab. The next day Lois, Tim, Stephen and Shayna took a three-hour bus trip to Seoul.

They went to see the DMZ, which Lois said was very interesting. She said that everyone is given strict instructions on where they can walk and from which directions they can take pictures. The soldiers guarding the DMZ were extremely serious. Lois didn’t understand one of the directions

they gave her, and she started to walk and point her camera in the wrong direction.

Luckily Shayna noticed and pulled Grandma back to the right path. I doubt that Lois would have enjoyed being incarcerated and interrogated as a spy.

They went back to Gwangju where Shayna left them and they went on to the airport for the long, grueling airplane ride back to Los Angeles. Tim and Lois rested up at Jim’s house again for a few days and then flew home. They had the time of their lives, but it sounds like they are both glad

Nina and Donna Hines, Lida Nordquist and Marlene Swearingen visited Rachel, Harriet and Nathaniel Wiita in Frederic Wednesday.

On Wednesday evening, Lawrence, Nina, Gerry and Donna Hines were guests of John and Diana Mangelsen for supper at Adventures in Siren.

Lakeview United Methodist Church held a bake sale outside at Tracks on Friday evening. They took in over $500. The congregation is very appreciative of all who bought items, and especially to Tracks for allowing the use of their outdoor space.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Sue and Roger Mroszak Saturday morning.

Brian and Jane Hines visited Donna and Gerry Hines Friday and Saturday. Mark Hines was a Saturday visitor there.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen attended the Burnett County 4-H Achievement Night at Siren School Saturday evening.

Granddaughters Patty and Mandy Close each received recognition for their accomplishments. Later, Hank and Karen visited at the Close home to help Patty celebrate her birthday.

Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen went to

Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Frederic Sunday for the confirmation of their greatnephew, Kody Menke. Then they were guests at the home of Kody’s parents, Judi (Otis) and Jim Menke. Duane Otis and other family members were there for the celebration, too.

Lida Nordquist visited Joleen and Richard Funk Saturday. Jan Schott, and Rick and Angie Funk were there also.

Don and Pat Israel called on Roger and Sue Mroszak Sunday afternoon.

Karen Mangelsen visited Lois Snyder Thursday afternoon.

There hasn’t been much on TV except the election, the World Series and news we are watching with careful eyes on Hurricane Sandy that should be hitting land shortly. It

is going to affect a lot of people on the East Coast.

Our sincere sympathy to the family of DeGordon Toftness, 92, formerly of Cumberland. He was one of 11 children and lived where the Red Barn Campground is now. They were a musical family, and the boys went on to be chiropractors. Funeral services were held on Saturday at the Augustana Church in Cumberland.

Louisa Schade was here over the weekend to visit her sisters, and together they had supper at Florence Carlson’s on Saturday night. Happy birthday to Florence who celebrated her 93rd year!

We had a gal talk about identity theft on Sunday at Salem Lutheran.

Myron Bolterman spent several days in Colorado visiting his son, Michael, and hunting elk.

Curt Pederson, Steve Minot and son Eric have been helping Peder Pederson with some of his work before the weather turns bad.

Peder was a guest of Steve and Cheri Minot to celebrate the twin’s, Michelle and Tonya’s, 22nd birthday at dinner on Sunday.

Arlys Santiago enjoyed a booya supper with friends at Big Ripley Saturday night.

Last Tuesday, Mary Marschall joined Audrey Rosoiszewski for lunch in Rice Lake.

Last Thursday, we had two birthdays at

Glenview. Tommie Palmer celebrated with family and friends in Special Care with cake and ice cream. Helen V. Pederson celebrated with Sue Winner and Jeff Pederson and his son, Brent, and the residents with angel food cake, whipped cream and strawberries at coffee time.

It was an enjoyable birthday. I received 20 phone calls from relatives and friends.

Thank you.

Happy birthday to Jeff Pederson as he celebrates his big day on Thursday, Nov. 1.

Sunday, the confirmation students and their parents served lunch at Salem Lutheran after services.

Al Rock enjoyed a get-together in Duluth on Sunday with the veterans group he went to Washington, D.C., with last year.

Sunday, Edna and Allen Johnson, residents here at Glenview, had a family party to celebrate 65 years of marriage. Congratulations to you.

Wednesday is Halloween, so watch out for the ghosts and the goblins.

Election came early here at Glenview on Thursday by way of absentee ballot. Only a few days left before election. What will we do when we don’t get all the election mail in our boxes?

There are three kinds of people: Go-go, go-slow and no-go!

Have a good and safe week.

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Sarona by Marian Furchtenicht

What are folks all along our East Coast going to do with Hurricane Sandy coming at them and forecasters predict it could be the worst ever? It will affect the whole world but mostly them. The answer is prayer I guess.

Wednesday night our area received about 1-1/2 inches of that much-needed rain. It fell nice and slow so it soaked in and then it turned cooler. We’re spoiled after all the nice 60-degree days we’ve had.

The full hunter’s moon is shining bright at night. I was thinking of the woolly bears, I haven’t seen any this year, wonder why?

Janace Gagner is home from the hospital and doing so-so reports daughter Brenda.

She is on oxygen and has a lot of doctor appointments. Rocky Semm visited at the Gagners on Sunday.

Dan and Heather Ripplinger had all the family in for a party for son Byron, 7, and baby Lawson’s first birthdays last Sunday.

Marilyn and Renee Zimmerman’s friend, Michelle Alters and boys Logan and Miles from Hudson were up Thursday evening to celebrate Logan’s fifth birthday with cake and ice cream.

Marilyn and Janet Zimmerman worked

at the Sarona Cemetery on the weekend cutting back the peony bushes and cleaning it up before winter. A thanks to them for keeping it so nice.

Matt and Christi Krantz and four children of Chippewa Falls and Ericka Hutton and friend Lance and the three kids spent Sunday at their folks doing outdoor things.

Dave and Kelly Stoner visited at Anton and Gloria Frey’s on Tuesday afternoon.

They have been cutting wood along the Frey fields.

Virginia Stodola took in Clint Stariha’s retirement party open house on Friday afternoon and said it was nice to visit and reminisce. A happy retirement is wished to you Clint.

Elaine Ryan attended the celebration for Rodney Olson’s retirement from 43 years at the Indianhead Medical Center in maintenance held Thursday at Lakeview Bar and Grill. Reports it was very nice. A happy one is also wished to you.

Dave and Cathy Stodola, Hudson, spent the weekend at his mom’s.

It’s nice gas prices are down. It was $3.52. Diesel is still high, around $4.24. It costs those poor truckers a lot when they

fuel up.

Sarona folks extend sympathy to the family of Glen Hartman, 93, from the Madge area. He was owner and operator of the Crow’s Nest Resort on Long Lake for 10 years in the 1980s. He leaves his wife, Betty, sons Greg and John and his wife, Jill, from Sarona, a stepdaughter in Tennessee, five grandsons and four great-grands. No services were held.

Cindy Furchtenicht had coffee with Evelyn and Bob Rene on Saturday. Their daughter, Shelly, also came over to visit her while here.

Excitement in Sarona last Wednesday night when a fire burned the newest building in town, the garage next to the Sarona Park.

The Sarona Methodist Church folks are planning their annual fall in-a-peel meal for Saturday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Some of the ladies got together Wednesday doing crafts for the bazaar.

Mary Mancl visited Mavis Schlapper on Sunday. Her husband, Fritz, was in Montana on an elk hunt with his brothers.

Russ and Nancy Furchtenicht enjoyed the play “The Star-Spangled Girl” at Fan-

nie Hill Dinner Theater on Saturday night.

Put Jessie Furchtenicht’s stepdad, Kevin Mikano, on your prayer list as he has been diagnosed with cancer.

This week’s birthday wishes go to Gene Henderickson, Karen Taylor, Jeff Pederson, Zion Zaloudek, Gaven Sundeen, Joy Morevec, Tammy Holman and Daryl Marschall, Nov. 1; Rod Ripley, Connie Zaloudek, Ashley Slinker, Kelsey Jo Elbe and Danica Kay Hefter, Nov. 2; Bev Helmer, Carol Williams, Alex Roeser, Amberly Norton, Megan Stodola, Wilber Prock, McKenzie Anderson and Bob LeMoine, Nov. 3; Alyce Smith, Debbie Benjamin, Beverly Root, Nov. 4; Jean Hentsch and Jesse Gronning, Nov. 5; Craig Pearson, Jim Morevec, Dusty Marker and Daryl Andrews, Nov. 6; and Austin Ryan Butterfield turns 2 on Nov. 7.

Happy anniversary to Seth and Susan Sundeen, Nov. 1; Wayne and Mari Berman, Nov. 5; and John and Lynda Sauer and Norm and Donna Pokorny, Nov. 7. Happiness to each couple.

to be home again. Lois said that she enjoyed traveling on almost every type of transportation available in Japan and Korea. I asked if she rode in a rickshaw, but she said that they didn’t do that. Maybe next time.

Kathy Straw and Pat Sweet took a trip last week. They left on Monday for a Home Spun Tour bus trip from Rice Lake to Branson, Mo. They stayed the first night in Des Moines, Iowa, and then on to Missouri for a wonderful week. They went to the showboat, Branson Belle, on the water, Stonehill Winery and the Presley show. In the Ozarks they went to Silver Dollar City and saw Roy Rogers Junior’s show, the Dixie Stampede show and the Oak Ridge Boys.

On the way back they stopped at the

Bass Pro Shop and Russell Stover Candies in Bethany, Mo. They stopped for the night in Des Moines again, and then back to Wisconsin on Friday. Pat said that they had a lot of fun, met a lot of nice people on the bus, and had wonderful food at all the stops.

I mentioned this last week, but I just want to remind you again. On Friday, Nov. 2, Oak View Adult Family Home will be hosting a Halloween costume party at Barronett Community Center from 6-8:30 p.m. for adults with special needs. There will be food, music and fun. Oak View management asks that family or staff provide supervision for guests. If you know any special needs adults, please let them know about the party. The event is free, but, of

course, donations to help cover expenses will be appreciated. We hope we will have lots of guests enjoying the conversation, fellowship and food.

And, don’t forget the lutefisk dinner at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Campia.

That will be this Saturday, Nov. 3. I hope we can get a huge group from here to go over for the meal.

Barronett Lutheran women will meet Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in the church basement. We have to plan for our Scandinavian dinner, so please try to join us.

Bill Gill called last week to let me know that I had a grammatical error in the Barronett news from two weeks ago. OK, I know I shouldn’t say “did good,” but I was busy and forgot to proofread. This week I

made it a little more difficult for him. He’ll probably be looking up the names of all the cities in the world atlas.

I bet you’ve been wondering why mermaids wear seashells. Well, we finally found out. D shells would be too big. Polite laughter would be appropriate here.

That’s about it from Barronett this week.

If I misspelled any Japanese or Korean towns, please blame Lois Nickell. I trusted her on that. See you later.

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Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation announces the accreditation of St. Francis de Sales School “All religious and independent schools in Wisconsin that have been in operation with students for at least two years and meet extensive eligibility criteria may apply to WRISA for entry into the accreditation process,” said Weiland. Schools must complete a comprehensive yearlong self-study, host a site visit by a team of peers, and develop and implement a longrange plan for school improvement. Schools that are accredited enter a seven-year cycle. During that time they submit annual reports to the board of directors that detail their progress in meeting their yearly goals.

Save the date: Winter Wonderland Walk

SHELL LAKE — The Carol White Physical Education Program, a grant received by Shell Lake School in fall 2011, is the catalyst of a new community event. This grant requires school district recipients to host two community events that encourage healthy active communities and/or provide information on nutritious eating habits. As an effort to involve students in the planning process, those interested will host a noncompetitive community walk to celebrate the beauty of the holiday lights show put on by the Shell Lake Lions Club, Winter Wonderland. The Winter Wonderland Walk is aimed to promote community members to be active together and bring support and celebration to the Lions Club efforts that are appreciated by so many.

The Winter Wonderland Walk will take place on Thursday, Nov. 29, 5:30 p.m, at the Shell Lake Munici-

Monday, Nov. 5: BBQ drumsticks, macaroni and cheese, french-cut beans, ice cream, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Tuesday, Nov. 6: Meatballs and gravy, mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, mandarin oranges, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Wednesday, Nov. 7: Bountiful bean soup, crackers, fruit juice, ham and Swiss on whole-wheat, butterscotch pudding, milk, coffee.

Thursday, Nov. 8: Roast pork, potatoes, buttered beets, pear halves, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Friday, Nov. 9: Turkey cutlet, gravy, mashed potatoes, marinated vegetables, cook’s choice cookie, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call 715-468-4750.

Washburn County Court news

Thomas M. Ellner, Duluth, Minn., possession of drug paraphernalia, $263.50.

Stephen A. Gargulak, Eau Claire, disorderly conduct, $300.00.

Jeremiah O. Heesch, Turtle Lake, possession of THC, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Todd E. Lange, Cumberland, possession of drug paraphernalia, $299.00; possession of THC, $299.00.

Lydia L. Morse, Spooner, OWI, $1,424.00, probation, sent. withheld, license revoked 24 months.

Juan J. Ramirez-Atilano, Shell Lake, operating without valid license, $299.00.

Charise A. Ashing, Cottage Grove, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Thomas H. Beers, Holmen, speeding, $200.50.

John A. Bell, Minong, operating with PAC >=0.08, <0.15, $691.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment.

Tyler B. Blakney, Portage, passing in no-passing zone, $175.30.

Ayesha Y. Bozeman, Duluth, Minn., speeding, $250.90.

Jonathan N. Brueggeman, Chassell, Mich., speeding, $175.30.

Devin E. Bubendorf, Luck, operating while suspended, $200.50; nonregistration of vehicle, $175.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Alan L. Ciesielczyk, Blaine, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Samuel J. Clements, Radisson, failure to yield for yield sign, $183.30.

Austin R. Conners, Sarona, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Kim A. Culp, Tonka Bay, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Heather L. Dueholm, Frederic, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Christopher G. Downey, Spooner, driving too fast for conditions, $213.10.

Lynwood C. Dieter, Elk Mound, speeding, $175.30.

Carolyn M. Dry, Winona, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Tania M. Entze, Hammond, speeding, $175.30; operating after rev./susp. of registration, $175.30.

Donna M. Ernster, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Sandra L. Forsman, Lindstrom, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Thomas J. Haack, Sarona, speeding, $200.00.

Mitchell R. Hansen, Cameron, speeding, $225.70.

Jared P. Hanson, Augusta, speeding, $200.50; operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Kerrie J. Hughes, Dairyland, speeding, $175.30.

Mathias G. Kopp, Burbank, Ill., speeding, $175.30.

Dina L. Kountoupes, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Michael A. Lillyblad, Rice Lake, obstruct navigable water, $383.75.

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Willie Kauffman Jr. DBA Kauffman and Son Excavating, Springbrook, nonregistration of other vehicle, $175.30.

Zackary J. Kabanuk, Trego, underage drinking, $263.50, alcohol assessment.

Robert J. Maas, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Steven G. Matz, Edwardsville, Ill., speeding, $175.30.

Douglas I. Morgan, Scotland, S.D., speeding, $225.70.

Dustin A. Naylor, Spooner, operating motor vehicle by probationary licensee with unauthorized person, $200.50.

Gregory R. Nienas, Hayward, improper registration of vehicle, $175.30; operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Lloyd O. Olson, Birchwood, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Gary J. Paskiewicz, Kenosha, speeding, $175.30.

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Michael E. Pelant, Farmington, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Juan J. Ramirez-Atilano, Shell Lake, OWI, $804.50, license revoked 7 months, ignition interlock, alcohol assessment.

Eric T. Spelbring, Altoona, speeding, $175.30.

Amy R. Stoner, Shell Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Joseph W. Sucic, High Point, N.C., speeding, $175.30.

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Scott G. Wade, Hayward, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

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Alexander D. Avery, Spooner, OWI, $1,424.00, probation, sent. withheld, license revoked 24 months; possession of THC, $243.00, costs.

Ryan J. Baade, Minong, throw/discharge bodily fluid at public safety worker, $268.00, probation, sent. withheld; disorderly conduct, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; resisting or obstructing an officer, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Dwayne L. Belille, Couderay, OWI, $1,424.00, local jail, license revoked 24 months, alcohol assessment.

Floyd W. Cook, Beloit, OWI, $1,424.00, probation, sent. withheld, license revoked 24 months.

Shaun M. Corbine, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; possession of drug paraphernalia, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; criminal damage to property, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

pal Campground. Because this is a noncompetitive event, there will be no start whistle or gun shot, rather, a group countdown to the start ... 5-4-3-2-1! At that time, the participants and onlookers alike will be treated to the initial lighting of the Winter Wonderland light display. Walkers will make their way through the park and down Burgs Park Drive and return to warm food and a hot fire, weather permitting.

Watch for more information coming soon. Mark your calendars and plan to join them in celebrating the holiday season and share in giving thanks to the Lions Club for their donation of time to create the beautiful holiday display for all to enjoy. — from SLCE

In the sixth year of their cycle, schools conduct a new self-study. This is followed by another site visit and the submittal of a new visiting team report and long-range plan to the WRISA Board of Directors in the seventh year.

For more information and a complete listing of schools, visit the WRISA Web site: wrisa.net. WRISA is a state chapter of the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Associations. — from WRISA

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MUSKEGO — The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation is pleased to announce the accreditation of St. Francis de Sales School located in Spooner. St. Francis de Sales School has proven compliance with WRISA educational standards and is a member in good standing. “We applaud the accomplishments of the St. Francis de Sales School community and its commitment to ongoing school improvement and high standards of excellence,” remarked Beatrice Weiland, WRISA’s executive director.

Alliance

Lake Park Alliance

53 3rd St., Shell Lake 715-468-2734 Rev. John Sahlstrom, Lay Pastor Richard Peterson, Youth Director Ryan Hunziker, Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m., Nursery Provided; Faith & Friends, K - 6th grades, Wednesdays 3:15 - 5 p.m.; Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades, Wednesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m.

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.

AREA CHURCHES Episcopal

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

St. Alban's

803 Second St., Shell Lake 715-468-7718 shelllakesalem lutheran.org Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m..

Corner of Elm and Summit St., Spooner 715-635-8475 Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Full Gospel

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

Shell Lake Full Gospel

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.

293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday School & Adult Education Classes: 9 a.m.

Celebration worship 10 a.m.; KFC (Kids For Christ) during Service; UTurn Student Ministries 6 p.m.; Tuesdays: Compassion Connection (Men only) 7 p.m.; Wednesdays: Compassion Connection (Women only) 7 p.m.; Thursdays: Compassion Connection (Coed meetings) 7 p.m.;

Trinity Lutheran

1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastor Russ Leeper 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

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

(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 63 W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday Worship 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays

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

Methodist

United Methodist

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

Sunday School during worship time; webcast livestream.com/slumc

Sarona Methodist Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

United Methodist

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

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

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Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

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

Team Kid, ages 4 yrs. - 6th grade, Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Other

Cornerstone Christian

Pastor Tom Kelby 106 Balsam St., Spooner 715-635-9222 cornerstonechurch spooner.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.; Wed. Prayer: 6:30 p.m.

Youth Group Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Team Kid, 4 yrs. - 6th grade, Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Trego Community Church

Pastor John Iaffaldano W5635 Park St. Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-8402 Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; 6:30-8 p.m. AWANA Sept. - April. Sunday School 9:15 a.m., all ages.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Bishop Patrick F. Roper 715-719-0124 644 S. 6th Street, Barron 715-537-3679 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m., Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m., Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

Nazarene

Church of the Nazarene

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

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Hospice is there for you

Bake sale in Spooner Thursday, Nov. 8

by Diane Dryden Register staff writer SPOONER — One of Benjamin Franklin’s most famous quotes is, “The only things for certain in life are death and taxes.” You can’t argue with that. Every April 15 we do our financial part as Americans, even though pundit Will Rogers stated, “The income tax has made more liars out of the American people than golf has.”

We all know that eventually we will die. Whether we’ve lived a good life or a bad life, we all die.

There are many services out there for doing your taxes, but what about the dying part? Not necessarily only the actual dying part, but the time it takes from being diagnosed as terminally ill all the way to the end. It can be very difficult for both the one dying and the family and friends who oftentimes don’t know what to do or say.

Pat Neely, registered nurse and care coordinator for the Spooner/Grantsburg area through Regional Hospice ServNOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING TOWN OF BARRONETT

Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at 8 p.m., a public hearing on the proposed 2013 budget of the Town of Barronett will be held at the Town Hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Road. The proposed budget in detail is available for inspection at the Clerk’s home. The following is a summary of the 2013 budget: 2012 2013 REVENUES Budget Proposed % Chg. Taxes General Property $ 46,671 $ 54,714 17.23% Intergovernmental $ 148,018 $ 148,864 Public Service $ 6,650 $ 8,000 Misc. Revenue $ 2,250 $ 1,350 TOTAL REVENUE $ 203,589 $ 212,928 4.59% EXPENSES General Government $ 34,000 Public Safety $ 13,742 Public Works $ 186,168 TOTAL EXPENSE $ 233,910 Fund Balance 01-01-2012 Revenues Expenses Fund Balance 12-31-2012 Total Indebtedness: $44,104.65

$ 34,800 $ 15,048 $ 201,568 $ 251,416 $ 41,729 $ 212,928 $ 251,416 $ 3,241

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TOWN OF BARRONETT

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Notice is hereby given of a Special Town Meeting of the electors of the Town of Barronett on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. This Special Town Meeting will follow the completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2013 Town Budget, which begins at 8 p.m., at the Town Hall. This Special Town Meeting of the electors is called pursuant to Sec. 60.12(1)(b) of the Wis. Statutes by the Town Board for the following purpose: 1. To approve the minutes of the November 9, 2011, Special Town Meeting.

2. To discuss/approve Town Official salaries for 2013-14 term.

3. To adopt the 2012 Town Tax Levy to be collected in 2013 pursuant to Sec. 60.10(1)(a) of the Wis. Statutes.

Dated this 30th day of October, 2012.

572603 11-12r WNAXLP Patricia A. Parker, Clerk

ices, is not only qualified to answer questions and set up individual programs, she feels that, “Hospice nursing is the purest kind of nursing there is. Included in our care is important pain management and symptom control. These include trained professionals — physicians, nurses, clergy, social workers, therapists, aides and volunteers — who provide medical care and support services. Patients can be referred to hospice by the primary physician, family members, friends, clergy or other health-care professionals. We use every means at our disposal to make the patient’s life the best it can be, often including music and massage. There is nothing like the human touch,” she says.

“Hospice is about living life to the fullest in secure and familiar surroundings with those who matter most — family and friends. Hospice beSpooner/Grantsburg coordinator for Regional Hospice Services, Pat Neely, lieves that each of us has the right to die paincenter, is flanked by Terrie Storlie, left, and Linda Nichols, right, who is chairfree, with dignity, and that our families will person of the annual Hope for a Cure July golf outing. The event raised $2,529 receive the necessary support to allow us to do for hospice care. — Photo submitted so. Hospice is also about encouraging family members to say the things they need to while there is still pending death.

Hospice also provides volunteers to sit with a patient to time. ‘I love you, I forgive you, I’m sorry’ and ‘good-bye.’”

The initial informational visit after a terminal diagnosis give the caregiver some needed time off. “When we admit is given includes where the a patient,” says Neely, “we admit the family.”

Regional Hospice is a nonprofit, community-based orcare will be given, in the (Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14) home or elsewhere like a ganization committed to providing individualized comSTATE OF WISCONSIN nursing home. They then passionate physical, spiritual and psychosocial care and CIRCUIT COURT discuss how much the fam- support to patients and families, enabling death with digWASHBURN COUNTY ily wants to be involved and nity as a completion of life.

IN THE MATTER OF THE Hospice help and support is available to the patient and what they need help learnESTATE OF family on a 24/7 basis with a hospice registered nurse on ing so they can assist with GYPSY ECKERMAN things like personal care, call to personally help patients cope with emergency situOrder Setting Deadline for Filing medications, feeding and ations. Patients routinely receive in-home services of a a Claim learning the signs of im- nurse, home health aide, social worker, chaplain and vol(Formal Administration) unteers.

Case No: 12 PR 52 The hospice team is trained to help a family deal with A petition for formal adminigrief and end-of-life issues. Bereavement support and restration was filed. sources are available throughout hospice care, at the end of THE COURT FINDS: F r i., N o v . 2 , 9 a .m . - 5 p .m . life, through the grieving process and beyond. Hospice fol1. The decedent, with date of S a t ., N o v . 3 , 9 a .m . - 4 p .m . lows the family through the grieving process for a minibirth November 25, 1942, and Vintage toys: Akro Agate, Ohio Art, mum of 13 months after the loss of a loved one and helps date of death September 16, Sunny Suzy; Precious Moments; the family go on living.

2012, was domiciled in WashHallmark; Avon nativity; Kenmore burn County, State of WisconHospice care is covered completely by Medicare and sewing machine with stand; sin, with a mailing address of most insurances have generous coverage for this federally dressers; beds; chairs; sofa; tools; W391 Co. Rd. DD, Birchwood, certified hospice care. No one is refused for nonpayment. nice jewelry and household items, WI 54817.

To help defray the cost of the program, this nonprofit ormuch more.

2. All interested persons 572318 ganization has two main fundraising events. One is the anwaived notice.

R a n d 52bp 11rp nual spring banquet held in Siren, which includes dinner, 1 2 2 P o p la r S t., S p o o n e r THE COURT ORDERS: raffles, door prizes and an auction. The other one will be 1. The deadline for filing a held on Thursday, Nov. 8, in the lobby of the Spooner claim against the decedent’s (Oct. 31) estate is January 23, 2013.

Health System Hospital. It’s a bake sale with items going STATE OF WISCONSIN 2. A claim must be filed at the very quickly. Not only are there sweets, but the team also CIRCUIT COURT Washburn County Courthouse, makes homemade soup, which is always a great seller. The WASHBURN COUNTY Shell Lake, Wisconsin. sale runs from 9 a.m.- noon and they recommend you get IN THE INTEREST OF

BY THE COURT: there early.

ETHAN J. WILMOT Eugene D. Harrington The Spooner/Grantsburg division of Regional Hospice Born to: Sara M. Eraquam Circuit Court Judge also received a generous check this year, $2,529.50 from the October 22, 2012 Notice and Order of Hearing crazy ladies in pink that participate in the Hope for a Cure (For Publication) Kathryn zumBrunnen golf outing at the Spooner Golf Course held each July.

P.O. Box 96 Case No. 12 TP 07 If you would like to make a donation, or visit with a hosSpooner, WI 54801 To: Jeremy S. Wilmot and any 715-635-3174 pice nurse about your own families needs, or to learn more unknown parent at unknown Bar Number: 1016913 about becoming a volunteer, call 715-635-9077. address.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING TOWN OF SARONA, WASHBURN COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 12, 2012, at 7 p.m., at the Sarona Town Hall, a Public Budget Hearing on the Proposed Budget for the Town of Sarona in Washburn County will be held. The following is a summary of the 2013 budget.

REVENUES 2012 Budget 2013 Budget Intergovernmental $120,804.00 $94,892.00 Local Levy .00 75,000.00 Interest 1,500.00 500.00 Miscellaneous 1,000.00 25,000.00 TOTAL REVENUE $123,304.00 $195,392.00 EXPENSES General Government $52,500.00 $49,000.00 Insurance 6,500.00 7,000.00 Roads 200,000.00 151,392.00 Public Safety 29,000.00 30,000.00 Miscellaneous 8,000.00 8,000.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $296,000.00 $245,392.00

Victoria Lombard, Clerk

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF SARONA, WASHBURN COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 12, 2012, immediately following the completion of the Public Budget Hearing on the Proposed Budget which begins at 7 p.m., at the Sarona Town Hall, a Special Meeting of the electors called pursuant to Section 60.12(1)(c) of Wisconsin Statutes by the town board for the following purposes will be held: 1. To approve the minutes of the November 14, 2011, Special Town Meeting.

2. To approve the total highway expenditures for 2013 pursuant to s. 82.03(2)(a) of Wisconsin Statutes.

3. To adopt a resolution for exceeding $5,000.00 per mile.

4. To approve the 2012 town tax levy to be collected in 2013 pursuant to s. 60.10(1)(a) of Wis. Statutes.

5. To consider the adoption of a resolution by the town meeting endorsing a Town Board Resolution which proposes that the town levy exceed the state allowable levy limit under s.66.0602 of Wis. Statutes, specifically a proposed tax levy which would exceed the allowable town tax levy for 2012 by 100% which would be a dollar increase of $75,000.00 over the allowable levy for 2012.

6. To establish elected officials salaries for the term of office to begin in April 2013 pursuant to Section 60.32 of Wisconsin Statutes.

Dated this 25th day of October, 2012.

Victoria Lombard, Clerk

NOTICE OF MEETING - TOWN OF SARONA

Notice is hereby given the Sarona Town Board will hold its monthly Board meeting on Monday, November 12, 2012, immediately following the Special Town Meeting.

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Physical Description of Alleged Parent: White/Hispanic male, about 6’, brown hair, brown eyes.

Additional identifying information: Date of conception: May 2002 Place of conception: Shell Lake Date of birth: February 5, 2003 Place of birth: Rice Lake, WI 54868 IT IS ORDERED: This notice be published advising you that a petition for termination of your parental rights to the above-named child be heard at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, 10 W. 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI, on November 9, 3:30 p.m.

You have the right to have an attorney present. If you desire to contest the matter and cannot afford an attorney, the state public defender may appoint an attorney to represent you.

If you fail to appear and the court terminates your parental rights, either a motion to seek relief from the judgment or a notice of intent to pursue relief from the judgment must be filed in the trial court within 30 days after the judgment is entered, in order to preserve the right to pursue such relief.

IT IS FOUND AND ORDERED THAT it is essential to include the child’s name in this notice in order to give effective notice to the father.

BY THE COURT: Hon. Eugene D. Harrington Circuit Court Judge/Court Commissioner 572514 October 17, 2012 WNAXLP

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Marriage licenses

Nathan F. Kuehl, Oakdale, Minn., and Stephanie L. Larson, Oakdale, Minn.

Edward B. Johnson, Minong, and Kelly A. Finstad, Minong.

Bryan C. Conner, Spooner, and Jessica A. Beecroft, Spooner.

Richard A. Sodetz, Stone Lake, and Sukon, Suwanasri, Chicago, Ill. Joshua D. Hanson, Winona,

Minn., and Laura J. Hamilton, Savage, Minn.

Robert W. Otto, Spooner, and Janet M. Swenson, Spooner.

Nicholaus D. Freeman, Spooner, and Amy C. Cleveland, Spooner.

Garry B. Gronning, Shell Lake, and Barbara J. Schullo, Shell Lake.

Friday, Oct. 12 At 12:33 a.m. Terry L. Asleson, 28, Minong, was southbound on Hwy. 53 at Brooklyn Road in Minong when she hit a deer. No damage or injuries were reported.

way around the curve. The truck traveled down a steep embankment, overturned once completely and then rolled to its top. Two children, ages 10 and 8, were unrestrained in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed with moderate damage. No injuries were reported.

Accidents

Monday, Oct. 15 At 8:59 p.m. Jason W. Parr, 34, Stone Lake, was southbound on Stone Lake Road, at N7501 Stone Lake Road in Stone Lake, when according to Parr, his brake or other mechanical device locked up, preventing him from staying in the road-

Friday, Oct. 19 At 6:30 p.m. Allen L. Larson, 66, River Falls, was traveling west on Hwy. 70, one-quarter mile west of Spooner Lake Road in Spooner,

See Accidents, page 24

POSITION AVAILABLE

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NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL AND GENERAL ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOT November 6, 2012

OFFICE OF THE WASHBURN COUNTY CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF WASHBURN COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a general election to be held in the several wards of the County of Washburn, on the 6th day of November, 2012, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office under the appropriate party or other designation, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, in the sample ballot below.

INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall give his or her name and address and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth or machine and cast his or her ballot, except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

Where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square at the right of the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote.

Where touch screen voting systems are used, the elector shall touch the screen next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote.

An elector must cast a vote for President and Vice President jointly on one ticket. To vote for persons whose names do not appear on the ballot, write in the names of individuals for both offices on the lines provided. A write-in vote for only a vice presidential candidate will not be counted.

The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Unofficial ballots or a memorandum to assist the elector in marking his or her ballot may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

If an elector spoils a paper ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the voting booth and properly deposit the ballot, and promptly leave the polling place.

The elector may spoil a touch-screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast.

After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors’ initials on the outside do show. The elector shall then deposit his or her folded ballots in the proper ballot box or deliver the ballots to an inspector for deposit, and leave the polling place promptly.

After an official touch-screen ballot is cast, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly.

An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English, or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the elector’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector.

The following is a sample of the official ballot:

Director For Shell Lake Public Library

Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school.

Must be eligible to obtain a Grade III certification.

Library experience with minimum of 4 years’ administrative experience preferred.

Please submit a resume by November 21, 2012, to:

Shell Lake Library Board P.O. Box 520 Shell Lake, WI 54871

572139 10-12r 52-2a,b,c

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LIMITED-TERM EMPLOYMENT COOK Washburn County is seeking applicants for the position of LTE Cook for Washburn County Unit on Aging. This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of meals for the nutrition program(s) in the County Senior Center. Position requirements include high school diploma, or equivalent, and ServSafe Certification; experience in volume food preparation and service, inventory and portion control, proper sanitation and storage methods or any equivalent training or experience. Salary is $8.72 per hour. A Washburn County employment application may be downloaded from the County Web site at www.co.washburn.wi.us or by contacting the Administration Office at P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871, Tel 715-468-4624, Fax 715468-4628. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, 572557 11r November 8, 2012. EOE

Ventures Unlimited Inc. is looking for a Part-Time Adult Mentor to work with Spooner and Minong area youth, 7.5 hours per week, mostly weekends and evenings. The applicant must: Possess good communication skills with the ability to guide youth on a positive life track. Have an interest in sports, hunting, fishing, outdoor activities and be a positive role model in the community. Have valid driver’s license with a good driving record and pass background check with acceptable references.

572627 11-12r Please apply by stopping in at

Ventures Unlimited Inc.

at 110 North Industrial Drive, Shell Lake, WI, 547871 or visit our Web site at venturesunlimited.org to print an application, fill out and send it to our Shell Lake address.

COACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE The following coaching positions are available in the Shell Lake School District: • Varsity Head Girls Basketball Coach For The 20122013 Season • Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach For The 20122013 Season Interested persons should send a letter of application to: Jim Campbell, Athletic Director School District of Shell Lake 271 Highway 63 Shell Lake, WI 54871 572631 11r For questions, contact: Don Peterson, 715-468-7814 The Shell Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

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Lynn K. Hoeppner Washburn County Clerk

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The Classifieds

Notices

(Oct. 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY Johnson Bank, A Wisconsin Banking Corporation 526 North River Street Spooner, Wisconsin 54801, Plaintiff, vs.

David A. Zaraza W4739 Deep Lake Road Sarona, Wisconsin 54870 and Kristena M. Zaraza W4739 Deep Lake Road Sarona, Wisconsin 54870, Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 11 CV 213 Foreclosure of Mortgage: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 4, 2012, in the amount of $78,255.74, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE: November 14, 2012.

TIME: 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, $100.00 or 10% of the successful bid, whichever is greater, must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check, or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted).

The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold, as is, and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 shall first be offered for sale as individual parcels and then together as a whole. The bid(s) that maximize the total sales price will be accepted.

PLACE: Washburn County Courthouse - North Entrance (a.k.a. North Steps), 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: The East Sixteen and One-half (16-1/2) feet of Lot Four (4) and the West Thirty-three (33) feet of lot Five (5), Block Sixteen (16) of the original Plat of the City of Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NUMBER: 65-282-238-13-25-0-0-5925 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 21 5th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wis. Parcel 2: The Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 38 North, Range 11 West EXCEPTING the East 20 rods thereof.

TAX KEY NUMBER: 65-028-238-11-19-2-4-0010 PROPERTY ADDRESS: Vacant Land on Deep Lake Road, Sarona, Wisconsin.

DATED: October 10, 2012. /s/Terry Dryden, Sheriff Washburn County, Wisconsin Mark E. Coe COE, DALRYMPLE, COE & ZABEL, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 24 West Marshall Street P.O. Box 192 Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-234-9074 COE, DALRYMPLE, COE & ZABEL, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be considered as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Contract salespersons sell aerial photography of farms, commission basis, $7,000-$10,000/month.

Proven product and earnings. Travel required. More info at msphotosd.com or call 605-882-3566

Notices

(Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY CitiMortgage, Inc. 1000 Technology Drive MS 314 O`Fallon, MO 63368 Plaintiff vs.

Mark S. Bourassa W2704 Rockford Road Sarona, WI 54870 Jason C. Carroll W2704 Rockford Road Sarona, WI 54870 Discover Bank 502 East Market Street Greenwood, DE 19950 Washburn County Clerk of Circuit Court 10 Fourth Avenue 2nd Floor Shell Lake, WI 54871 Capital One Bank 4851 Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 Unknown Spouse of Jason C. Carroll W2704 Rockford Road Sarona, WI 54870 Unknown Spouse of Mark S. Bourassa W2704 Rockford Road Sarona, WI 54870 Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 12 CV 133 Honorable Steven P. Anderson Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Mark S. Bourassa, Jason C. Carroll, Unknown Spouse of Jason C. Carroll, Unknown Spouse of Mark S. Bourassa.

You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after October 31, 2012, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Washburn County Clerk of Circuit Court, 10 4th Avenue P.O. Box 339, Shell Lake, WI 54871, and to Sara Schmeling/Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiffís attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C., 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100, Brookfield, WI 53005.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 25th day of October, 2012 Sara Schmeling/ Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086879 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 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. 294309 572562 WNAXLP

HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER

Professional OTR Drivers Are you tired of the same old Freight Business (docks/layovers/etc)? Countryside Auto Transport, Inc. of Menasha, WI is seeking Drivers for specialty auto transport. Excellent working environment! Full Benefit Package, Direct Deposit, Paid by HUB, 5-10 days out, No layover/No docks, Easy load 7 car-trailers. Paid training for Car Carrier, Class A CDL, & 3 years OTR Experience, Good driving record, & PSP 800-739-0701

Notices

(Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BMO Harris Bank, N.A. as Successor to M&I Bank, FSB, Plaintiff vs.

Gerald W. Werner and Jane M. Werner, husband and wife, Defendants, Citibank, Federal Savings Bank, Added Defendants.

Case No. 12-CV-45 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the above-entitled action on May 22, 2012, I will sell at public auction in the North entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse, located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871, on November 28, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described premises, to-wit: The East 100 feet of a parcel of land located in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 - SE 1/4), Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Forty (40) North, Range Twelve (12) West, Washburn County, Wisconsin, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the East Quarter Corner of said Section 28; then West along the EastWest Quarter line, 205.78 feet to the point of beginning; then South 0E24’08” East, 1,280.80 feet to a point 40 feet, more or less from the water’s edge of Trego Lake; thence South 42E08’51” West along a meander line 266.64 feet; thence North 28E15’19” West along a meander line, 327.75 feet to a point 20 feet, more or less from the water’s edge of Trego Lake, thence North 53E49’32” East, 244.02 feet; thence North 36E00’ West 210.00 feet; thence North 2E27’ East, 908.00 feet to the East-West Quarter line; thence East along said line, 260.51 feet to the point of beginning.

Including all lands lying between the above-described meander line and the water’s edge of Trego Lake. Easement for ingress and egress as shown on Certified Survey Map #490 recorded in Volume 3 of CSM, page 63, as Document No. 158000.

TAX KEY NO.: 28344.

The property will be sold subject to all legal encumbrances.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash or cashier’s check (10% down payment at sale, balance due within ten (10) days of Court approval).

DATED at Shell Lake, Wisconsin, on October 5, 2012. /s/Terrence C. Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County, Wisconsin BASS & MOGLOWSKY, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff The above property is located at W6119 River Road, Trego, WI 54888.

Bass & Moglowsky, S.C., is a law firm/debt collector representing a creditor in the collection of a debt that you owe to said creditor. We are attempting to collect such debt and any information obtained from you will be used for that purpose.

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EACH INSERTION – Minimum of $5.00 ; 30¢ for each word.

Call 715-468-2314 to place ad, or e-mail your ad to wcregister@centurytel.net Advertising deadline is Monday at noon.

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Notices

(Oct. 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH RURAL HOUSING SERVICE (RHS), UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION Plaintiff vs.

NICHOLAS HOY, et al.

Defendants.

CASE NO. 12-CV-130 FORECLOSURE CASE CODE-30404 The Honorable Eugene D. Harrington PUBLICATION SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. TO: NICHOLAS HOY 107 2nd Street Shell Lake, WI 54871 KATHERINE HOY 107 2nd Street Shell Lake, WI 54871 You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty (40) days after October 17, 2012, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the Clerk of Court, whose address is Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 339, Shell Lake, WI, 54871, and to Kohner, Mann & Kailas, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 4650 N. Port Washington Road, Milwaukee, Wis. 53212-1059. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within forty (40) days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now, or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 12th day of October, 2012.

KOHNER, MANN & KAILAS, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Brian M. Quirk State Bar No.: 1052446 Our firm is a debt collector.

This letter is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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HELP WANTED- SKILLED TRADES

Truck/Trailer Technicians J&R Schugel, Inc.- Tomah, WI or New ulm, MN Benefits & Uniforms Provided. Must have tools Willing to train. E-mail HR@jrschugel.com Or Call 507-233-5127 (CNOW)

Contractor hiring the following: Carpenters, Electricians, Concrete Labor, Steel Erectors, Masons, local and traveling Welders, Fitters, Millwrights. For Milwaukee: 262-6506610, Madison: 608-221-9799, Fox Valley: 920-725-1386, Wausau: 715845-8300. (CNOW)

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Local Ads

THE WORLD’S FIRST PENS made from recycled bottles are now available at the Washburn County Register newspaper office located in Shell Lake’s Lake Mall. Ink colors available for the B2P ballpoint pen

by Pilot are red, blue and black. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. 11-12rp

SHELL LAKE SELF-STORAGE: Convenient, 24-hour access. Special low-cost boat storage. Call 715468-2910. 2rtfc

Notices

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION CITY OF SHELL LAKE

Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held at City Hall, 501 First Street, Shell Lake, WI, on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Polls will be open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. and are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

General election for Presidential, Congressional, Legislative, State and County.

Bradley A. Pederson City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer 572509 11r WNAXLP

NOTICE OF ELECTION - TOWN OF SARONA

Notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at the Sarona Town Hall. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. On the ballot will be choices for Presidential Candidates, Congressional, Legislative and State and County Offices.

The polling place is accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

A public test of electronic voting equipment will be conducted on Thursday, November 1, 2012, at 6 p.m. at the town hall.

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TOWN OF BASHAW LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE

At the election to be held on November 6, 2012, in the Town of Bashaw, the following polling place locations will be used for the wards indicated: Location Wards Bashaw Town Hall 1-3 572394 11r N3410 Sawyer Creek Rd WNAXLP Shell Lake, WI 54871 ALL POLLING PLACES WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk: Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk, W8885 County Hwy. B, Shell Lake, WI 54871, 715-468-7525.

All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

NOTICE OF ELECTION - TOWN OF BARRONETT

Notice is hereby given that the General Election for: Federal, Congressional, Legislative, State and County will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at the Barronett Town Hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Road, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you have any questions concerning the polling place, contact the Town Clerk.

Patricia A. Parker N602 Lehman Lake Road Barronett, WI 54871 572602 11r WNAXLP 715-468-2846 The polling place is accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

FALL YARD WASTE PICKUP DAY CITY OF SHELL LAKE Saturday, November 3, 2012

YARD WASTE ONLY Leaves must be in biodegradable bags or placed in containers (with lids off) that can be dumped.

The City of Shell Lake WILL NOT pick up bags left by Allied Waste. The bags do not have to be tied. Brush must be in bundles no longer than three feet. All yard waste must be placed in the same area the garbage is placed for regular pickup by 7 a.m.

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Primary Little Laker Awards

Cyrice Lehmann, Shawn Christner, Preston Moravec, Colton Smith, Rayna Lundberg and Austin Klinkhammer received the Shell Lake Primary School Little Laker Award for the month of October. The Little Laker replaced the Good Citizen Award that was handed out in previous years. — Photos by Larry Samson

Students enjoy playground equipment Shell Lake Primary School students enjoy the new playground equipment that was recently installed by Shell Lake Lions Club members. — Photo submitted

T

he first thing I need to do this month is send a huge thank-you to Max Erickson, of Erickson Logging, and all of the other members of the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association Northwestern Wisconsin Regional Chapter. The Log-a-Load program that they sponsor was held at our school forest on Oct. 4 and 5. There were so many positive and educational things going on that it completely blew me, the teachers and the students away! It was awesome. The donated time, equipment and resources was very impressive. Then, they fed the students, and all proceeds from the sale went to the Children’s Miracle Network. Thank you to all the loggers, business representatives, community members, teachers and volunteers that made this wonderful event happen.

Another thank-you needs to go out to the Shell Lake Lions Club for helping to put up an addition to the playground at the primary school. On Oct. 18, approximately a dozen Lions Club members put up the new piece of playground equipment. The equipment was purchased primarily through the PEP Grant, with $1,000 coming from the PTA and $1,500 coming from local funds. It was a great community effort.

••• A few months ago I talked a little about the Response to Intervention program that schools are required by law to be implementing. Honestly, it is a program that makes sense to me, it gives struggling learners more and different opportunities to learn to be better at reading and math. At Shell Lake, we are doing that in a couple of different ways. We have opened up the school day and added Laker Time into every day. Students in grades K-6 are divided into skill-based groups

during this Laker Time. This provides pinpointed additional academic support in the areas of need. There is also enrichment for those students already meeting or exceeding benchmarks. Students in grades 7-12 are divided into tiered study halls based on academic needs and assessment; those that are currently successful, those that are struggling a little and those that need strategic help with math and reading. The kids that are doing well have study, enrichment or reading time, those that are struggling some get organizational and study skills help, if that is what they are lacking. Those that need math and reading skill development get help from an appropriate teacher.

Those needing intensive help get help from certified staff, using data-proven techniques and interventions.

As a Title I Schoolwide District, we employ two Title I teachers that are called interventionist, because they provide interventions. Interventions are academic supports, for students in K-6 grades, five days a week. We were able to transfer a certified reading teacher to act as an academic coach. The academic coach will help our classroom teachers identify and interpret data on their students, coach them with differentiation, teaching styles, assessment, grouping, etc. This approach is very common amongst schools in the state right now. We believe this position will prove to be very valuable as we implement the many initiatives and directives currently facing public schools in Wisconsin.

As always, please feel free to give me a call or stop in if you have questions. I really don’t mind having courageous conversations with community members.

Superintendent’s Corner • Jim Connell

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Shell Lake Elementary Principal Kim Osterhues pulls a name from the basket with the help of guidance counselor Natasha Kildow. Every time the primary students get a good conduct slip, it goes into the basket, and at the end of the month, eight students will get their name pulled to win a T-shirt. The drawing for October was held on Friday, Oct. 26.

School menus

Breakfast Monday, Nov. 5: Juice, cereal, toast.

Tuesday, Nov 6: Fruit, sausage links, French toast.

Wednesday, Nov. 7: Juice, breakfast pizza.

Thursday, Nov. 8: Fruit, cheese omelet, toast.

Friday, Nov. 9: Juice, yogurt, toast.

Lunch Monday, Nov. 5: Taco, refried beans, corn, fresh fruit.

Tuesday, Nov. 6: Chili, corn muffin OR hot dog, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

Wednesday, Nov. 7: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, fresh fruit, dinner roll.

Thursday, Nov. 8: BBQ pork on bun OR quesadilla, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

Friday, Nov. 9: Chicken Alfredo, broccoli, fresh fruit, bread stick.

Breakfast served each day for K-12 students.

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People you should know

Spooner High School seniors present “The Ash Girl”

Jessica Bueher

Age: 16 Brothers and sisters: None, I’m an only child.

Home country: Germany, a town near Freburg.

Host family name: Melissa and Shane Williams.

How long is your program: I’m staying the entire year, even though I will have to make up this year when I return home and then go three more years making me almost 20 when I graduate. It took me almost a year to convince my parents to let me come. I think because I am an only child. It was hardest on my mom. She won’t see me for almost a year.

First impression of the United States: It was overwhelming because we first went to New York. It was very busy and excitJessica Bueher, foreign exchange student at Shell Lake High School. – Photo by Diane Dry- ing. The entire U.S. is such a big country.

Why did you pick the U.S.: It came den down to a choice of the U.S. or Australia, but Australia would have been much more expensive. I also came to improve my English. I have learned English for the past five years.

What do your parents do: My father is a chef at a restaurant, and my mother is a breakfast waitress at the same restaurant.

What do you think of American food: It is not very healthy, but I have learned to love hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza. I miss the German gummy bears though. They are a European candy, and they are just not as good here. I also miss the good German bread. We do not have Thanksgiving in Germany, so I am looking forward to that.

We have a National Day, but hardly anyone observes it, I mean not like the holidays here.

Which American food has become your favorite: My favorite food is the Reese’s Peanut Butter candy bars. In Germany, we only use peanut butter for the morning toast. Here it is in everything.

Is there a worst food here: No, at least I haven’t had it yet.

What do you miss most from home: First of all, my parents, then my friends and also the German chocolates and the breads. I am able to Skype my friends, so that helps. I also text them in German. We also do not have lunches served at our school and I sometimes miss not going home for our family’s big hot meal at lunchtime, which we call dinner.

Has this trip helped in your future profession: I’m not sure what I want to do, but I think I may want to teach English in Germany.

The school system in her part of Germany is very complex, some schools going to the ninth grade, and then you can legally leave the system and go to work, or you can choose to stay on and graduate from high school. Colleges are very difficult to get into but are necessary for the best jobs. Here, she says, it’s easy to get an A, and she is getting several. Back home in Germany she has only one A, and it’s in art.

What surprised you the most about the U.S.: The clothes. Here everyone wears their comfortable clothes everywhere. I am not used to seeing so many people in sweatpants and sweatshirts. Another thing that I wondered about was why so many people wear their long socks with shorts in the summer. I also loved homecoming. I heard about the American school spirit, and everything I heard was true and I like it.

What will you be buying to take back or send home for Christmas: Probably Shell Lake T-shirts, and of course, Reese’s candy!

What are you involved with here: I’m playing volleyball, and I’ll also be playing basketball during the winter.

What are you involved with back home: Not a lot because the school only offers the hard classes, no sports, no music. I did miss my ferret, but the Williamses bought one and I love to play with theirs.

Describe yourself: I am a friendly, open person, and I’m very glad I came to the United States and to Shell Lake. I still hate algebra and love art, just like at home.

Prince Amir, played by Billy Richie, and his mother, Princess Zehra, played by Ellen Reid, discuss the upcoming ball and his marriage to Judith who he does not love.

Ashgirl, played by Rachel Temple, has a conversation with Sadness, played by Maddie Martin. The character of Sadness holds her back, keeping her in a state of depression. “Ashes keep me warm, they keep people away from me,” Ashgirl says as she covers her arm with ashes.

The play “The Ash Girl” is a moral play of a young orphaned girl struggling in her life with her stepmother and stepsisters. It is based on the same fairy tale that Cinderella was based on.

Accidents/from page 21

when he hit a deer. The vehicle was towed with severe damage. No injuries were reported.

At 7:56 p.m. Darel C. Falteisek, 47, Owen, was northbound on Hwy. 53, three-tenths of a mile south of CTH F in Trego, when he hit a deer.

The vehicle had moderate damage, but no injuries were reported.

At 10 p.m. Laura M. Reilly, 54, Solon Springs, was on Hwy. 77, three-tenths of a mile west of Old Bass Lake Road in Minong when she hit a bear. The bear was still alive and was dispatched at the

scene. Moderate damage was re- Aleece A. Rikkola, 26, Duluth, ported to the vehicle. No injuries Minn., came and also hit the bears that were still in the road. Both vehiwere reported. cles had minor damage. No injuries were reported.

Sunday, Oct. 21 At 7:31 Seth A. Carrol, 30, Rice Lake, was southbound on Hwy. 53, Monday, Oct. 22 At 9:01 a.m. Robert E. Sargent, 300 feet north of County Line Road in Sarona, when he hit a deer. The 79, Spooner, was southbound on vehicle was towed with total dam- Hwy. 63, half mile south of Say Hi Road in Trego when he hit a deer. age. No injuries were reported.

At 7:34 p.m. Jody A Janish, 41, The vehicle was towed with moderChippewa Falls, was southbound on ate damage. No injuries were reHwy. 53 at Schnagel Road in Trego ported. when she hit two bears. Then

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