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Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Vol. 124, No. 17 • Shell Lake, Wis.

Weekend watch

• Pie and play at Erika Quam Memorial Theatre • Breakfast & Christmas program, Lake Park Alliance • “A Child This Day” cantata, Shell Lake UMC • Christmas in the Country at Shell Lake Full Gospel Church. See Events page 8

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Not too busy to listen

“He called us ‘Mister’” See page 10

SPORTS

Basketball & wrestling results See page 12-14

Santa is busy at this time of the year but not too busy to stop into the Lakeland Family Resource Center in Spooner on Saturday, Dec. 8, to visit with the children. Ava Young wants a Princess Play-Doh, a Barbie doll and a new child’s chair for the living room. More photos on page 11. — Photo by Larry Samson

People you should know: Tanja Huettig

Safety a priority for council in harvesting deer within city limits

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STATEWIDE - Wisconsin had the fewest traffic fatalities in the month of November since World War II. There were 36 traffic deaths statewide, 16 fewer fatalities than last November and 13 fewer than Wisconsin’s five-year average. It’s hard to pinpoint why traffic fatalities were so low last month according to Department of Transportation Safety Programs Chief Randy Romanski. He says mild, dry weather may have played a role, but that can also contribute to an increase in traffic. He says the department has worked to do a better job of engineering roads, and law enforcement is vigilant too, “There have been a variety of law enforcement activities that have occurred throughout the state of Wisconsin where multiple agencies join together to work cooperatively to stop and arrest impaired drivers.” While November was a relatively safe month on state highways, there have been 55 more fatalities in the first 11 months of 2012, compared with last year. Of the 569 deaths on Wisconsin roads, about 20 percent have involved motorcycle accidents. Motorcycle-related fatalities have increased 34 percent from last year. - John David/WPR

Early deadlines for the Register

SHELL LAKE — Christmas and New Year’s are fast approaching and so are changes in deadlines for the Washburn County Register newspaper.

Deadline for the Dec. 26 edition of the Register is noon on Thursday, Dec. 20.

Deadline for the Jan. 2 edition of the Register is noon Friday, Dec. 28.

The newspaper office will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25, as well as Tuesday, Jan. 1. — WCR

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CWD testing will involve shooting of 10 adult deer in undeveloped area of city

by Dave Zeug Special to the Register

SHELL LAKE - Chronic wasting disease and the shooting of deer for samples from within the city limits was the primary topic of discussion at the December city council meeting Monday, Dec. 10.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Re-

sources, through its citizen advisory team, an innovative concept of community-based management of CWD, requested the city assist in the sampling of deer from within the city limits. For management purposes, the DNR wanted to sample 1,000 adult deer from within a 10-mile circle of where the infected deer was found last year and between 125 and 150 from within a two-mile circle around what is referred to as “ground zero,” which is the exact location of the infected deer.

Currently, the 1,000-deer sample has been met within the 10-mile circle, but only 47 of the needed 125 have been sampled thus far from the

See City council, page 3

Abandoned dogs rescued

SPOONER — On Satwithin minutes they urday afternoon, Dec. 8, trapped the last female a woman called the dog. It appears these Washburn County Area dogs were dumped Humane Society in there, left to die. None of Spooner saying she the dogs were wearing found four hounds collars nor were any of curled up together them microchipped. All under a Washburn the females have had litCounty forest sign about ters of pups, and one fea mile down a sand road male appears to be that continued off of Ispregnant at this time. land Lake Road in the If anyone knows the Town of Casey. owner of these dogs, Staff from WCAHS they are asked to call went to pick up the WCAHS at 715-635Shown are three of the abandoned dogs that 4720. dogs. Three females and one male hound were were rescued Saturday, Dec. 8, by staff members “Thankfully someone laying together very at the Washburn County Area Humane Society. saw them and called the cold and hungry. As — Photo submitted shelter so they could be staff loaded up these picked up. I doubt they very unsocial, scared dogs they noticed yet would have survived had they been left with another dog further in the woods. Unable to the snowfall we received on Sunday,” comcatch the fifth dog, they had to return to the mented Penny Dunn, shelter director. — from shelter to get a live trap, which was set, and WCAHS

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Showcasing the areas talented young musicians

The 2012 Intermezzo Scholarship recipients shown back row (L to R): Daniel Pederson, Gavin Anderson, Shania Schaefer, Keagan Blazer, Tia Carlson and Bryn Rademaker. Front: Gracia Gormong, Alexander Ripley, Zion Zaloudek and Marc Rademaker.

Shell Lake musician Tia Carlson entertained the audience with “We Three Kings” and “O Holy Night” on the xylophone. Her accompanist was Aimee Pashby.

The Smith family and Carol McDowall started the Intermezzo Advent Concert out on Thursday, Dec. 6, with an international flavor. A carol was sung in French, Italian and Polish. Shown (L to R) Andy Smith, Alysia Smith, Megan Smith, Sara Smith and Carol McDowall. The concert was held at the Spooner High School.

Spooner High School singer Gavin Anderson performed the traditional Irving Berlin Christmas song, “White Christmas.”

The talented Spooner High School pianist Gracia Gormong played “Joy to the World.”

Spooner student Zion Zaloudek sang “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.” His accompanist was Destiny Schultz.

Joe and Joan Fitzgerald are the 2012 recipients of the Intermezzo Award for Outstanding Musical Contribution. Joe taught music for the Spooner High School for 35 years and sits on the Shell Lake Arts Center Board of Directors. Joan taught music at St. Francis School for 30 years, 10 years part time at the Cumberland School and is the director of her church choir. – Photos by Larry Samson

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Cooperative holds annual meeting and dinner

by Gregg Westigard Special to the Register FREDERIC – “We expect to make this paper different from the common run of papers (because) we are in business for service and not for profit and intend to carry the truth to the public regardless of whose toes get pinched.”

This statement by Bennie Bye, first editor of the Inter-County Leader, was on page one of the first issue of the Leader Nov. 2, 1933. Charlie Johnson quoted the statement at the 79th-annual meeting of the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association last Thursday, Dec. 6, at Hacker’s Lanes, Frederic. Johnson, president of the ICCPA board of directors, said the statement is still true today.

ICCPA had total revenues of $4.8 million for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30 and after expenses cleared, $63,504.

Abby Williamson, auditor with Carlson Highland, told the co-op members that ICCPA has total assets of $2.8 million and no long-term debt, a situation she called extremely good. Williamson said that operating revenues and expenses have been very stable and consistent over the past three years.

Doug Panek, ICCPA manager, started his comments by pointing out that 2012 is the International Year of Cooperatives.

He said that there are over 600 coopera-

tives in Wisconsin and Minnesota, but the Leader is the only newspaper cooperative that he is aware of. Panek said that the cooperative has had a very similar year to the previous one even though the economy is not growing and sales have been down. He said the effect of home computers has been noticeable but people still want to read the Leader as they sit with their coffee.

ICCPA has upgraded its graphics equipment during the year, Panek said.

He said that the cooperative is keeping up with the rapid changes in technology in printing and in distributing information.

Johnson said that the cooperative survives in tough times in part because it attracts and retains good employees. He said that the challenge is how to utilize Internet technology for profit.

The 86 cooperative members present re-elected Janet Oachs and Merlin Johnson to three-year terms on the cooperative board. Oachs is a retired nurse and business manager who has served on the board for 18 years. Her grandfather, Carl Linden, was a member of the original ICCPA board and her father, Leonard, was a past director. Johnson, a director for 10 years, was the school superintendent at Grantsburg for 29 years. The other directors are Charlie Johnson, Carolyn Wedin and Ann Fawver.

ICCPA publishes two newspaper, the Inter-County Leader and the Washburn County Register, and five editions of Advertisers. The “yellow pages” Advertisers, now in their 45th year, have a weekly run of 100,000 copies. In addition, the co-

Doug Panek, manager of the cooperative that publishes the Inter-County Leader, the Washburn County Register and five Advertisers, is shown with the directors of ICCPA, (L to R) Janet Oachs, Chairman Charlie Johnson, Ann Fawver, Merlin Johnson and Carolyn Wedin.

The room was full at Hacker’s in Frederic Thursday, Dec. 6, as 86 members of the ICCPA and their guests gathered for the annual meeting of the cooperative, followed by a meal. – Photos by Gregg Westigard

operative does commercial printing and sells office products and gifts at retail

stores in Frederic, St. Croix Falls, Siren, and Shell Lake.

Aeration on Barron, Burnett, Polk and Washburn county lakes creates open water

NORTHWEST WISCONSIN — Several lakes in Barron, Burnett, Polk and Washburn counties will have areas of open water this winter resulting from aeration systems used to sustain aquatic life, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The systems are operated by governmental units or lake groups and cause areas on the lakes to remain ice-free.

“These systems help prevent winterkill of fish and other organisms by increas-

ing the dissolved oxygen in the water,” said Brian Spangler, DNR fisheries technician.

Snowmobilers, anglers and other lake users should use caution on these lakes because of the danger associated with open water and variable ice thickness.

The open water areas should be surrounded by a fence of uprights connected by rope with reflective tape or reflectors.

The lakes with public access that have

aeration systems include: Chain (North and South Twin), Desair, Kirby, Moon, Prairie and Staples lakes in Barron County; Antler, Bass (Town of McKinley), Coon, Diamond, Camelia, King, Largon, Little Butternut, Lotus (East), McKeith, South Twin and Vincent lakes in Polk County; Green, Point and West Elbow lakes in Burnett County; Little Long (Town of Bashaw), Camp and Priceless Ponds (Town of Madge) in Washburn County. DNR officials note

that operational modifications have been made to the aeration system on the north end of Barron County’s Prairie Lake with relocation of the aerator pumps to the offshore area in front of the Veterans Park boat landing access because of the bog island relocation. The landing will be closed to access during the winter months, extra caution should be taken.

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two-mile circle.

City council President Andy Eiche, who is also the city’s representative on the CAT, brought a proposal to Monday night’s meeting.

“We’re trying to to reach a goal here that, according to the DNR, would give us a 99.5 percent assurance of the prevalence of CWD in the area. If we meet this goal this year, we may not need to sample as heavily in the two-mile zone next year,” said Eiche. At the recommended level of sampling, there’s a 99.5-percent probability of detecting CWD at a 0.5-percent level in the population, which equals about 50 positive deer in the 10-mile area.

Eiche’s proposal also makes clear that safety is the primary factor in this testing procedure. Eiche’s proposal allowed the shooting of 10 adult deer from within the city limits, but only in areas where it can be done safely. The two-mile circle discussed only covers about one-quarter of the city limits and the only areas designated for the sampling are near the airport and in undeveloped areas around the school forest and city shop. “Safety is by far the No. 1 concern,” said Eiche. When asked, police Chief Dave Wilson agreed that with the right personnel following the guidelines in the proposal, safety of residents shouldn’t be a factor.

Eiche’s proposal also addressed who would be doing the shooting. “We don’t want a large number of hunters, but I’ve been in contact with six local, longtime residents who are very familiar with the city and the proposed areas to be hunted. Several are hunter safety instructors and all are experienced, safety-minded individuals who are willing to donate their time,” said

Eiche.

Eiche’s motion passed the council on a unanimous vote.

Any deer shot and determined to be disease-free will be donated to worthy causes, not kept by the shooters. The sampling hunt will not begin until January after the close of the statewide deer archery hunt.

Bow hunting is allowed in the designated areas and any successful hunters are urged to have their deer tested. Any private landowners, either within or outside the city limits but within the two-mile testing zone, are also encouraged to harvest a deer on their property through a permit issued by the DNR. Car-killed deer from within the two-mile circle will also be sampled.

In other agenda items, Monday was also the quarterly Shell Lake Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District meeting, of which the city council serves as the board. Items discussed were the inspection program at the boat landing where invasive species are watched for. Nearly $13,000 was collected from launch fees that are earmarked for lake protection. Discussion was also held regarding the conditional use permit the city has for its flooding discharge system. The city is negotiating with the technical oversight committee to drop some of the permits testing requirements in exchange for enacting some lake-friendly projects.

Other agenda items included: • Discussion on filling the zoning administrator vacancy created when former police Chief Clint Stariha retired. Stariha did both jobs from March 2008 to October 2012. Since this is a slow time of year for zoning, the details of advertising the vacancy was referred to the executive com-

mittee.

• The council voted by a 6-1 margin to make the necessary renovations to the well house and to reactivate the city’s participation in the fluoridation program for the city’s water system.

• Accepted the resignation of Ward 1 city council member Jane Pederson. By consensus, the council directed city Administra-

tor Brad Pederson to advertise for the Ward 1 vacancy.

• Police Chief Dave Wilson gave his report and advised the council that Jordon Feidt will be the new part-time police officer for the city.

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Judicial race added to April ballot

Candidates emerging for statewide races

by Gregg Westigard Special to the Register NORTHWEST WISCONSIN – A new contest has been added to the April 2013 election. Gregory Peterson has resigned his position as a judge on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals for District III. His resignation, effective Nov. 30, means that the vacant position will be filled by election.

If he had resigned a day later, the governor would have appointed a replacement to serve until the 2014 election.

Peterson announced his resignation on Nov. 15, but there is already one candidate for the position listed on the Government Accountability Board Web site, Lisa Kay Stark of Eau Claire. The appeals Court District III covers all of northern Wisconsin and has three judges. The new judge will serve a six-year term starting August 2013.

The candidates are registering for the

other two statewide April contests. Incumbent Tony Evers is being challenged

by Don Pridemore for superintendent of public education. Evers is completing his first four-year term in the position and has had a career in education. Pridemore is currently a Republican member of the state Assembly and had a career as an electronics engineer.

There will also be a contest for the state Supreme Court. Incumbent Justice Pat Roggensack is being challenged by Vincent Phillip Megna. Roggensack is completing her first 10-year term on the Supreme Court and was previously on the Court of Appeals. Megna is identified as an “avowed anti-Walker Democrat” in a Dec. 4 Cap Times article.

The filing period for all three offices ends Jan. 2, so more candidates may register for the positions. If more than two people register for any of the positions, a primary election will be held Feb. 19 to reduce the field to two names. The spring nonpartisan election day is Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

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Republicans voted to reject Americans with Disabilities Act

I am ashamed that our Republican senator, Ron Johnson, voted to reject the U.N. treaty on disability rights.

The treaty was modeled after our own Americans With Disabilities Act, which was passed by President George H.W. Bush 22 years ago. The U.N. treaty, which was negotiated by President George W. Bush in 2006 and signed by President Obama in 2009, was intended to encourage other countries to treat people with disabilities as we do. It is particularly important that other countries remove barriers in transportation to help our wounded veterans when they travel.

The U.N. treaty had bipartisan support. Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. John Kerry, both wounded veterans, spoke in favor of the treaty.

Another wounded veteran, retired Republican Sen. Bob Dole, came to the Senate in his wheelchair to urge pas-

sage of the treaty. Veterans and business groups supported the treaty.

All Democrats in the Senate joined eight Republicans in voting for passage, resulting in a vote of 61 for, 38 against. Treaties require two-thirds for passage, so it failed.

Passage of the treaty would not have affected our laws in any way. The far right fantasized the treaty could have affected abortion and home-schoolers. We all know there is a small portion of our society who sees conspiracy and boogiemen in every action, no matter how benign. Too bad we elected one of them to be our senator.

I am somewhat of a Scrooge myself, being of Solomon Rothchild’s people. So I was prepared for a not very good time, but wow!

From walking in the door and seeing the lobby to the first glimpse of the house, the whole production was quite wonderful!

I came with a friend with old Guthrie connections.

She was totally delighted as well.

The house looked amazing. And not just on the surface. Making the tables work at two levels is genius.

The cast was so solid and convincing. The costumes were great. The makeup and hair were top-notch. Rice Krispies?

The roaming cast stayed consistently in character.

Chris and Bob did a great job of expanding their marital relationship into the bits they did while roaming.

Sharai’s cockney accent was a delight. Scrooge was so crabby looking I had a hard time seeing Fred in there. It was such a relief when he smiled toward the end. Don was a stitch. Dave was very convincing and lived his character very well. Bob’s physical presentation was wonderful. Roger was both magisterial and somewhat creepy — so the ending was not a surprise but was

rather satisfying. Rose has such a great singing voice, and the carols were woven in with just the right frequency. The 12 days of Christmas was a fun bit. Haleigh had great stage presence, and the tuba was such a fun addition. OK, I am partial to tubas. Spencer was a convincing Fred — playing someone so much older than his actual age came off very well. And the ghost of the future was great, the vocalizations and the walking. He must have had to practice a lot. Justin was great. My friend was in awe of his portrayal of Marley. Both Terri and Sharai did so well at changing so much about themselves to play a different part.

And people had such good timing. You all must have worked really hard on timing some of those scenes.

Oh, the effects worked very well also, just the right touch of smoke and sound.

Even the wait staff did a great job, attentive but not too attentive.

So, again, wow, and it was only opening night.

Bravo!

Recently, two writers have addressed the question of whether Mormons (Latter-day Saints) are Christians.

The first writer said “No” in describing presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s religion. The second writer said “Yes.” Who is right?

Here is a helpful word on semantics from “Through the Looking Glass,” “When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, “It means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.” Can the answer be whatever you want it to be?

On their own Web site mormon.org/faq/ mormonchristian, under Are Mormons Christians?, Gordon B. Hinckley, prior president of the LDS said, “We are Christians in a very real sense, and that is coming to be more and more widely recognized. Once upon a time people everywhere said we are not Christians.”

Most of the quotes that follow flatly say “ya, of course,” but not all of them. For example, Laralee explains, “We don’t subscribe to creeds that were not part of the New Testament church, such as the doctrine of the Trinity primarily created at the Council of Nicea centuries after Christ and his Apostles lived and taught. For this we are sometimes rejected by other Christians.” Cameron states, “If Christian is defined as somebody who subscribes to the Nicene Creed established by the Catholic Church in the fourth century, the answer is undoubtedly no. One glaring reason for this is that Mormons believe in God, the father; in his son, Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost. They are three separate people, distinct and knowable. Indeed, a tenant of our belief is that

heavenly father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith, and he clearly saw them as individuals. Since much of Christianity today subscribes to the Nicene Creed, Mormons are classified by them as categorically non-Christian. Mormons don’t dispute that distinction.”

Now in this postmodern age where truth is relative, you may do a Humpty Dumpty and make a word mean anything you want it to. Does it make a difference?

Eternally? Yes! The First Commandment reads, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Obviously, there are two different gods being discussed. Cameron says it straight, “Mormons don’t dispute that distinction.”

My advice is caveat emptor — let the buyer beware.

Helen Hoar Ashland/Shell Lake

Review of TiTW production

Karen Kaufman Spooner

Are Mormons Christians?

Thanks to all those who donated deer hides

The Shell Lake Lions, along with the Spooner-Trego Lions, extend gratitude to all those who donated their deer hides to help individuals who may not otherwise have an opportunity for a camp experience. All proceeds from the sale of the hides help the 440-acre Lions camp in Rosholt, about 15 minutes from Stevens Point.

The camp is set up to provide a lasting experience, at no cost to the camper, for children who are blind or visually impaired, children who are deaf or hard of hearing, children with mild cognitive disabilities and adults who are blind or visually impaired.

Remember … without your help, blind or visually impaired people wouldn’t be able to experience an outdoor camp. If you would like more information about the Lions Camp you can check it out at wisconsinlionscamp.com.

Shell Lake Lions Club Shell Lake

Pastor Leonard Wildauer Trego

Area news

HAUGEN — James Hartwig, 23, Shell Lake, was transferred from Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake to Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, following a one-vehicle crash near Haugen. The accident happened early Monday, Dec. 3. An investigation of the crash revealed that Andrew D. Juza, 23, Rice Lake, driving a sport utility vehicle north on 18-1/4 Street, allegedly failed to stop at the stop sign at the 29th Avenue intersection. The car went through the intersection and struck an embankment and a tree. — from Rice Lake Chronotype ••• CAMERON/BARRON — A deal with the railroad to keep the existing snowmobile-ATV trail between Cameron and Barron has fallen apart. The deal required the closing of three railroad crossings, but neither the Cameron Village Board, the Town of Barron nor the city of Barron approved closings in their communities when they met in separate sessions. After Cameron and the Town of Barron failed to approve the closings, Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said there was no reason for the Barron City Council to address a third closing in their jurisdiction.

— from Rice Lake Chronotype ••• MILLTOWN — A Milltown woman, Kari G. Roberts, 47, was the victim of an apparent homicide on Saturday, Dec. 1, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, who has a person of interest in custody, as they prepare and assemble evidence awaiting likely charges against Scott A. Youngmark, 45, Milltown. According to Polk county Sheriff Peter Johnson, an unidentified male called 911 to an apartment for the report of a woman who needed medical assistance. The caller failed to answer returned calls. When police arrived they did not get a response and could not see anyone in the apartment. They forced entry into the residence and discovered Roberts deceased. An autopsy confirmed cause of death to be due to blunt force trauma. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• RURAL MILLTOWN — Wayne Hansen, 59, of Hansen Farms was airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul after being seriously injured when a 1,600-pound bull on his farm attacked him. Hansen had gone out to check on the feed for the bull when it attacked. Hansen sustained a broken leg below the knee, broken vertebrae and ribs.

Hansen was tossed against the barn repeatedly by the 3year-old bull and was eventually able to push one number on his cell phone, which speed dialed his son, Chad, who also works on the farm. Chad and his wife responded to the scene along with Hansen’s granddaughter, Taylor, who called 911. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• ST. CROIX FALLS — St. Croix Falls High School is one of 123 teams across the country to receive a Robotics Competition Program growth grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to allow the school to develop and enhance a robotics program. The grant is awarded through the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology program and is part of a NASA awards program growth grant to organizations in their first or second year of the FIRST Robotics Competition. NASA’s intent is to inspire students to pursue higher education in science technology, engineering and math careers. — from the Inter-County Leader

NRCS offers new opportunities for farms, woodlands and wildlife

SPOONER — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced that farmers interested in new farmland conservation practices must apply by Jan. 18, 2013, to be considered for 2013 funding.

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program is the primary program available to farmers for farmland conservation work, offering flat-rate payments for over 80 conservation practices.

EQIP can help all types of farmers — livestock and dairy, grazing or cash crop, including specialty crops, organic and agro-forestry. EQIP also offers additional assistance for beginning, socially disadvantaged and limited resource farmers.

All eligible applications received by Jan. 18 will be evaluated and ranked for funding. Farmers can sign up at the NRCS office in USDA Service Centers statewide.

Last year, Wisconsin received about $26 million in funds for EQIP. Common conservation practices in the past have included prescribed grazing, fence, grassed waterways, heavy-use protection, critical-area treatment and tree and shrub planting.

• On-Farm Energy Initiative: NRCS and producers develop Agricultural Energy Management Plans or farm energy audits that assess energy consumption on an operation. Audit data is used to develop energy conservation recommendations. The landscape AgEMP as-

sesses equipment and farming processes. The farm headquarters AgEMP assesses power usage and efficiency in livestock buildings, grain handling operations and similar facilities to support the farm operation. Examples of energy conserving practices available include crop rotation, legume cover crop and no-till planting.

• Organic Initiative: NRCS helps certified organic growers and producers working to achieve organic certification install conservation practices to address resource concerns on organic operations. A wide range of practices are available in this initiative.

• Seasonal High Tunnel Pilot Initiative: NRCS helps producers plan and implement high tunnels, steelframed, polyethylene-covered structures that extend growing seasons in an environmentally safe manner.

High tunnel benefits include better plant and soil quality, fewer nutrients and pesticides in the environment and better air quality due to fewer vehicles being needed to transport crops. More than 4,000 high tunnels have been planned and implemented nationwide through this initiative over the past two years. Supporting conservation practices such as grassed waterways and diversions are available to address resource concerns on operations with seasonal high tunnel structures.

For more information, visit wi.m-cs.usda.gov or contact your local NRCS office. — from NRCS

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Donations help fuel WITC fundraiser Louie’s Finer Meats and Schmitz’s Economart assist Adopt-A-Family effort

SHELL LAKE — Giving to those less fortunate often seems like a simple concept, but sometimes even the helpers need a hand.

Recently, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College’s administrative office in Shell Lake began preparations on one of its final Adopt-A-Family fundraising events of the year.

At the administrative office, the wellness and social committee has been involved with Adopt-A-Family for nearly 20 years. Traditionally, the group picks two or three families, with between six and 10 children. Employees purchase gifts for the family members, and the wellness and social committee fulfills any remaining gift tags, including gifts for the parents as well.

Coinciding with the first game of the season between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings, the committee’s annual tailgate party fundraiser features a menu of hamburgers, bratwurst and other standard picnic fare. This event has historically been one of the largest fundraisers of the year for the Adopt-A-Family cause, but rising food costs have diminished the amount the group raises from the event.

Examining ways to maximize the amount gathered from this event, group members had hoped for discounted or bulk prices as they shopped for groceries. What they got was even more than they’d imagined.

“We called Louie’s (Finer Meats Inc., in Cumberland) to see if we could get the brats at a reduced rate for our fundraiser,” says Tina Pocernich, member of the wellness and social committee.

“When it was mentioned that we were doing an Adopt-A-Family fundraiser, Louie offered to donate the brats as his wife is involved with the cause at their church. Schmitz’s Economart in Spooner

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners

December 3 - $30 Sue Carlson, Janesville December 4 - $30 Mary Dosch, Shell Lake December 5 - $30 Thomas Ferris, Shell Lake December 6 - $30 Dennis Regenauer, Shell Lake December 7 - $30 Annie Dunham, Shell Lake

Shell Lake Woodcrafters 2013 Calendars Available!

Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps & levels

Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2011 Dec. 3 Dec. 4 Dec. 5 Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Dec. 8 Dec. 9

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Jim Dahlberg, left, and Tim Maki grill hamburgers and bratwurst during the Adopt-A-Family tailgate party fundraiser. With the help of donations from Louie’s Finer Meats Inc., in Cumberland, and Schmitz’s Economart, in Spooner, the event raised more than $400 for the Adopt-A-Family cause. — Photo submitted

also made a donation toward the cost of burgers for this fundraiser.”

With the help of the two local businesses, the event raised more than $400, which will be applied toward the AdoptA-Family effort.

Celebrating 100 years in 2012, WITC serves the educational and career needs of more than 25,000 residents of northwestern Wisconsin each year. With multiple campuses, WITC offers careerfocused associate degree programs, technical diplomas, short-term certificates, customized business training and a wide array of courses for personal or career enrichment. WITC is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System.

WITC is an equal opportunity/access employer and educator. For more information, call 800-243-9482 or visit witc.edu. — from WITC

New county history ready this week

SHELL LAKE — Washburn County Historical Society’s newest volume of county history, the fifth edition in the “Historical Collections of Washburn County and the Surrounding Indianhead Country” is being published at this time. The first two volumes were produced about 1980 from the writings of E. Ward Winton. Volume III was edited by Kay Brown Winton and featured many stories written by Helen Bethel. In 1994, Bonnie Brandt of Spooner and Fern Griffin of Shell Lake produced Volume IV. Volume V has now been compiled and edited by Sharon Tarr of Spooner. Tarr, who will soon retire from her position as the interlibrary loan person at the library in Spooner, spent most of her time off during the past five years working on this history book. Included in it are stories about area people, events, places and communities, some written by Tarr herself, along with other stories generously contributed by other area writers and many Washburn County family historians. The newest history volume will be available for purchase at the Washburn County Historical Museum after Thursday, Dec. 13.

Launch party at Spooner Library Spooner Memorial Library will host a book launch and signing party on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 4-6 p.m., at the library, 421 High St., Spooner, for Volume V. At the library that day, those in attendance can browse this newest history book, chat with the book’s editor, Tarr, and have her autograph the copies they buy at that time.

Photos and memorabilia depicting the area’s history will be on display, and refreshments will be served. The earlier volumes of Washburn County’s history can also be purchased there that day.

Volume V includes stories about the largest farm in the county long ago, the Baker Farm in the Town of Madge, and today’s Fuernot Farms, owned by the Furchtenicht family in West Sarona. Pete Hubin shares his remembrances of his family and farming in Beaver Brook.

Families, including Tarr’s own, make up the second part of the book. Here, too, is found the story of the late John Paffel,

Register Memories

1952 - 60 years ago

• Sgt. Clarence A. Volkman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Volkman, Shell Lake, returned home from Korea under the rotation program. He served in the 7th Infantry Division, the unit that had seen action in almost every part of the peninsula since landing at Inchon in September 1952.

• Sgt. Douglas Gallop, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Gallop, arrived home from Tokyo, Japan. Douglas had flown 39 combat missions over North Korea with the 98th Bomber Wing Air Force and would report at the Lake Charles Air Force Base, Lake Charles, La., after spending a couple of weeks with his parents.

• Reports that the stretch of highway between Toftness and Wennebergs was in an unusual ice condition was confirmed as there were four cars in the ditch at one time on this piece of road.

No one was seriously hurt, although Ardin King’s little boy had a cut on his head that needed treatment.

• Mary Helen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pederson, was baptized during Sunday morning services Nov. 30 at Heart Lake Church. Sponsors were Valeria Odden, James and Ronald Larson.

1962 - 50 years ago

• A family night potluck dinner was sponsored by the Methodist Men’s Club.

Following the dinner the feature of the evening was a talk by Conservation Warden Dave Swendson with an accompanying movie film. The freewill donation that was taken went to the building fund.

• Patty Hoefer, Debby Davenport and Susan Bennett, Shell Lake Senior Scouts, attended a senior planning board meeting at the Duluth Girl Scout office. Lead-

the well-known auctioneer and a member of one of Spooner’s pioneer families. He wrote a wonderful account of growing up in Washburn County. As a young boy, he loved the annual county fair, and, as an adult, he worked hard to keep the fair a fun and rewarding experience for other youngsters.

Among the other families who shared their stories of life in Washburn County are the Wrights of Evergreen, the Nortons and Petzes of Shell Lake and Beaver Brook, the Tripps of Mackey Valley, the late DuWayne Benson of Spooner, who had a place on Shell Lake and became a Glenview resident in his later years, and Quintin Thompson of Spooner. Thompson was descended from two of Spooner’s earliest families, the Scribners and the Tozers.

There are also stories about Birchwood, Minong, Stone Lake, Barronett, museums, county veterans, schools and libraries.

Today, most of us know about the Spooner Advocate and the Washburn County Register, but in earlier times there were also several other newspapers in Washburn County. Their histories are in Volume V, too.

Two county communities histories will be included in Volume V as well. In West Sarona, Gloria Elliott invited former and current residents to send stories to her about their families for inclusion in a history of that area. It will be a part of Volume V. Up at Springbrook, Joyce Slayton Menzel and Donna Steinback Holt gathered that area’s history for more than 30 years.

The stories and families histories they compiled will be featured in the book, too.

After the launch party, copies of Volume V will be for sale in Spooner at the Washburn County Information Center at 122 N. River St. and in Shell Lake at the Washburn County Historical Museum. The museum is currently open for visitors on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mail orders can be arranged by calling the museum at 715-468-2982 or writing to Washburn County Historical Society, P.O. Box 366, Shell Lake, WI 54871. — submitted

Compiled by Suzanne Johnson

ers Mrs. Chet Davenport and Mrs. Earl Markgren accompanied the girls.

• Mr. and Mrs. Milton Semm celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.

• Bradley M. Semm, SP/4, who had been stationed in Baum Holden, Germany, for 2-1/2 years, arrived home. He had been a message center clerk while in Germany.

1972 - 40 years ago

• Another dog was found dead in Shell Lake making the total five poisoned and four dead. A $125 reward for information leading to the conviction of the dog poisoner was being offered.

• The 30’x80’ barn on the Harry and Karl Brandenberg farm on CTH H west of Shell Lake was destroyed by fire.

• The Shell Lake Lions Club built a skating rink near the beach at Memorial Park.

• Barbara Ann was born to Mr. and Mrs. Michael West.

1982 - 30 years ago

• Bruce Dahlstrom, offensive end, and Matt Ailport, defensive linebacker, were selected to the all-district team.

• Clyde Tomczik, owner with his wife of the Shell Lake Laundromat, would open an appliance store in the building formerly housing the House of Spirits liquor store.

• Students in Phil Lindeman’s class learned the fine art of cutting up a deer for the freezer.

• Nathan Nelson, second grade, and Lu Ellen Kroll, fourth grade, were named Good Citizens at Shell Lake Elementary School.

1992 - 20 years ago

• Shirley Hile, Shell Lake Elementary guidance counselor, helped Katie Soukup, Trevor Bruce, Eugene Boyd, Christi Alt, Gwen Nielsen and Hayley

Hall write a student minigrant. The fifthgraders were awarded a $1,000 minigrant named Fifth-Grade – Class of 2000.

The students planned a Wellness Week.

The minigrant was sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Instruction and was designed to encourage youth to become involved in the development and implementation of AODA programs.

• Stephanie Williams, daughter of Doug and Mary Williams, Shell Lake, was among 13 winners in Northern States Power Company’s environmental awareness poster contest. The contest attracted 1,200 entries from kindergarten through sixth-graders. She was awarded a share of NSP stock.

• Steve Meister caught a 16-pound, 38inch northern while ice fishing on South Bay of Shell Lake.

• Academic decathlon coaches at Shell Lake High School were Jeff Patterson, Marge Lindemann, Ray Johnson, Mark Cain, Jane Pederson, Bill Holmson and Joan Quenan.

2002 - 10 years ago

• Elvera Rydberg celebrated her 90th birthday.

• The first brick order was being placed for the Family Walk of Memories at Terraceview Living Center.

• Kenna Organ, Shell Lake sixthgrader, won the local Lions Peace Poster contest. She received $25. Other finalists were Tate Garcia, second place, $20; Nicole Scheu, third place, $15; and Jen Haack, fourth place, $10.

• Sara Marschall celebrated her 14th birthday with Stephanie Hemshrot, Rachel Spears and Hannah Christ by going shopping in Rice Lake, having supper and a movie and then the girls stayed overnight at the Marschalls.

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United Methodist choir to present “A Child This Day” cantata

The Shell Lake United Methodist choir has been rehearsing for their Christmas cantata, “A Child This Day,” by Benjamin Harlan. The public is welcome to the performance at the church on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 10:30 a.m. — Photos submitted

Salem Lutheran holds confirmation

Nine young people were received into confirmed membership at Salem Lutheran Church by Pastor Donald B. West on Sunday, Dec. 9. Back row (L to R): Alyssa Rae Babich, Adrian Spores, West, Caleb LaFave, and Tamara Smith, assistant. Front: Natalie Smith, Anna Hungerbuhler, Sheri Clark, Kyley Williams, Madison LaFave and Abigail Smith. — Photo by Tom Cusick

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We have many cats, but no others like Bart, He’s one of a kind, let’s see, where do I start.

He’s young and he’s silly, some think he’s not right, He’s just sort of goofy, and he’s actually quite bright.

Just give him a ball, then watch what he will do He bounces it so he can entertain you.

If you want a cat that will be tons of fun, Then you must adopt Bart, because he is the one.

Imagine how helpful he’d be with your tree, If an ornament fell off, I believe he’d retrieve.

This cat’s a comedian, the funniest I know, So hurry on down, cause Bart’s ready to go.

Cats for adoption: 1-1/2-year-old male shorthair tiger; 1-year-old neutered orange shorthair tiger; 7month-old black male medium-hair; two 3-monthold shorthair torties; two 6-1/2-month-old female black/white shorthair kittens; 8-month-old female gray shorthair; two 9-week-old white/gray shorthair kittens; 1-year-old female Abyssinian mix; 2-year-old male orange/white longhair; 2-1/2-year-old neutered/declawed black/brown shorthair tiger; 8week-old shorthair tortie and a 8-week-old male black shorthair mitten kitten.

Dogs for adoption: 1-year-old neutered black/ white American bulldog mix; 2-year-old male JRT mix; 1-year-old tan male pit bull mix; 1-1/2-year-old neutered cocker spaniel mix and a 1-1/2-year-old neutered shepherd mix.

Strays include: Adult female black/white declawed cat.

Located at 1400 Cottonwood Ave. in Spooner (Behind the county fairgrounds)

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Accompanist Aimee Pashby during rehearsal of the Methodist church’s Christmas cantata.

Don Pashby is the director for “A Child This Day,” to be presented at the Methodist Church in Shell Lake.

A Washburn County Christmas

and wonderful, came to earth, just like us. To let us know we are loved and are precious in his eyes. He does not try to intimidate us but rather to ask for our love in return. All we need do is respond to his invitation. have been in Spooner just a little over It is a blessing to live in Washburn three years now. I am the pastor for St. County surrounded by God’s beauty. Yet Francis de Sales in Spooner, St. Joseph’s what I have found to be even more beauin Shell Lake and St. Catherine’s in tiful than God’s creation are his people.

Sarona. At times I get to Trego, BirchYou welcome strangers. You care for one wood and Minong. another. You drop everything to help a I love to watch the change of seasons neighbor. Isn’t that the response of love The Rev. Edwin Anderson asked for by God himself? in our towns and countryside. And Christmas is an exciting time. Just before of St. Joseph’s, St. Francis de Yes, I love to watch the seasons come Thanksgiving, the Christmas decora- Sales and St. Catherine’s and go in Washburn County, but I’ve notions of garland, snowflakes and twin- churches. — Photo submitted ticed that Christmas lingers all yearkling lights are hung, giving everything a festive round because of the kind and generous flair. And with a little snow, we have a winter people that live here. You are the Christmas wonderland surrounding us. Many businesses message. You are the ones who share the love put out wreaths and other decorations. of God with others.

Did any of you ever notice that in our little I am humbled to be a part of this commucommunities our favorite colors are green and nity. May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you gold? The gold reminds me of Christ the King, and your family abundantly this Christmas. come to earth as a baby. So humble, so preMay your New Year continue to find you cious and so just like us. Our God, so great growing in faith.

During this Christmas season, area pastors have been invited to share a Christmas message in the Washburn County Register.

This week a second message is being published.

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Christmas message • Rev. Anderson

Kittens

long the roadway on my drive to Shell Lake, it seems that some of the signs that were geared toward the election have now been replaced with signs that say, “Free Kittens.”

While taking a walk around my neighborhood one morning before the sun came up, I jumped as something came darting into my path and almost tripped me. Turns out it was a friendly black kitten. The kitty followed along as Milt and I continued on our walk.

Every few steps I seemed to trip over this little critter.

Soon sounds of meowing protests could be heard. Apparently, Milt and I were either walking too fast or for longer than this little fur ball wanted to. For the next few days the kitten was on our porch each morning to greet us and would be there to greet me when I returned home from work.

Milt and I both agreed we would not feed this animal nor make it feel it was too welcome at our place.

We had been down this road of helping out homeless kittens before. Since Milt has aller-

gies to cat dander, they are not welcome in our home.

Several years ago, a male and female, white longhaired strays, took up residence on the wicker chair on our back porch. As fall turned to winter, Milt built a cozy insulated box for the two. When spring arrived and the cats didn’t seem to be using the little house, Milt tossed it onto the woodpile in the backyard.

Eventually, the male disappeared.

One day while walking by the woodpile, Milt heard little meows coming out of the haphazardly tossed, lying on its side box. Inside were two little kitties.

They weren’t too small as they were the size that we could have posted a sign in our yard that read, “Free Kittens.” We didn’t have to go to the bother of making a sign though as my coworker, Mary, stopped by that day. She decided to take the kittens home to her sons, Aaron and Kyle. The boys named the kittens Mac and Tosh.

Oh, and the mama cat, she found a home at a neighboring farm.

Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson

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Family Walk of Memories provides opportunity to honor the memory of a loved one

SHELL LAKE — Are you considering a special way to remember or honor a relative, friend or acquaintance? A personalized brick to be placed in the Family Walk of Memories may be just that certain way.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Family Walk of Memories is located on the grounds of Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake. As you enter the walk area through the arch, you will find an eternal flame located in the center. This flame serves as a constant reminder of the memory brick personalized for someone dear to you. Shrubs, flowers, a water fountain and benches, all which help to create an area to visit in quiet reflection, surround the walk area.

Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. sponsors the Family Walk of Memories. The proceeds from the sale of the bricks are used to fund many area community projects.

Bricks may be purchased at any time throughout the year. Order forms are available in the office at Terraceview Living Center. For additional information, please contact Jan Ogden, memorial legacy coordinator, at 715635-2335. — from ICHC

As a special place for reflection, the Family Walk of Memories is located on the campus of Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake. — Photo by Suzanne Johnson

Yoga Mala to benefit WCHS

SPOONER — Om Sweet Om Yoga is hosting a Yoga Mala, 108 sun salutations, on Friday, Dec. 21, 9:30 a.m., in their studio located at 110 Walnut St., Spooner, above Spooner Market and Grill.

Modifications will be offered, so all levels of practitioners are welcome to attend. This event is by donation, and

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all profits will be locally donated, to the Washburn County Humane Society.

Please contact Lorrie with any questions at 715-645-2543 or omsweetomyoga@live.com. — from OSO

Finals week mishaps

his week is finals week. The fact that I am even writing this column in between papers and studying is a miracle in itself. For many college students across the nation, it is around that time when your diet consists of pizza for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the hours of sleep you normally get suddenly dwindle. Terms, theories or themes you are studying or writing about become lodged in your head and suddenly it’s the only thing you can think about. These past few days I have been walking around quoting Shakespeare, “Fear no more the heat o’ the sun” and Mrs. Dalloway, “What does the brain matter, when compared with the heart?” I have plenty of other quotes stored in my head by several other authors, but I won’t bore you with them.

But finals aren’t all that bad. For one thing, you no longer have classes to attend, you just have to study for a certain test at a certain time and be done with it.

Also everyone is in the same boat as you so all your friends feel your pain and you can all stay up late together and order more pizza. It also feels great to tick off your list and count down your finals after all your hard work and look forward to Christmas break just around the corner. Finals week can also almost be enjoyable if you are studying or writing about something you can get excited about – well, it might only happen to nerds like me.

However, when you are a senior, senioritis starts to kick in. You begin to slowly not care anymore, and your nights of studying start to turn into nights of going out with friends. Your brain starts to slack off and all those different subjects and classes you are studying calculate and blur into one big brain fart. I had a big one Monday.

It was Monday morning and I awoke early and diligently for one of my 8:15 a.m. finals.

After arriving to the main campus, I went straight to the classroom we normally

meet in for that class. One look inside and it was full of people I had never seen before and a professor that was most definitely not my professor. After an initial panic, I swore I remembered my professor saying we were going to meet in a different classroom. So I started to wander around campus desperately trying to find the classroom. Twenty minutes went by and I still hadn’t found the classroom. By this point I was sweating from both power walking around each crevice of campus and panic.

I decided to calm down and that was one of those moments where I thanked God I have a smartphone now. I e-mailed my professor quickly and told him I couldn’t find the classroom and I swore I did the work (I had to present my abstract for my senior seminar paper), and I attached it into the e-mail. By this time it was 40 minutes after the original time the final was supposed to start and I had this looming sense of doom. I was doomed. I gave up and decided to go back to my dorm room feeling defeated and stupid. I checked my e-mail one more time and luckily my professor had e-mailed me back with a reply.

“Are you talking about our research seminar class?” he said to me. “You know that our final is tomorrow, right? In the same classroom we always meet in?”

Suddenly I didn’t know whether to kick myself for being an idiot or rejoice out of relief for not missing the final. At least my roommates and friends had something to laugh about that day when I told them what happened. Tuesday morning during the actual final, my professor was handing out copies of everyone’s abstract and when he got to me he smiled and said, “Glad you made it. Everyone is here this time!” I don’t know whether to blame senioritis or my lack of organization or finals week. Either way, it doesn’t matter, I only have two finals and two papers left until I am free at last!

Assorted chocolates • Abby Ingalls

Mad City held for Shell Lake seniors

Seniors in the financial literacy class at Shell Lake High School participated in Mad City, a financial simulation. The event was sponsored through the Indianhead Credit Union in Spooner. Mad City Money is a 2-1/2-hour hands-on simulation that appeals to youth and gives them a taste of the real world, complete with occupation, salary, spouse, student loan debt, credit card debt and medical insurance payments. Volunteers and area businesses donate their time to assist with Mad City. Seth Quinton is shown with Dan Makosky, a member of the board of directors at ICU. — Photo

by Larry Samson

Drought recovery Web site still helping

by Steve Roisum Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - A Web site that enables Wisconsin farmers to help each other recover from this year’s drought is still going strong. The Farmer-to-Farmer site, farmertofamer.uwex.edu, launched in July, and so far, 10,000 tons of product such as hay, corn silage and rye have been bought and sold on it. UW-Extension Chancellor Ray Cross helped create the site. He expects farmers to continue to use it for months to come. “This is not over, it’s going to be sometime in the middle of the summer before we’re able to harvest new crops, and we don’t know what the weather will be like next summer.” There are currently more than 100 listings of feed for sale on the Farmer-To-Farmer site. Cross says the Web site could live even after next year and possibly evolve into a site that goes beyond the selling and buying of crops.

November Lions calendar winner

Deb Nebel, left, of Vitality Village in Shell Lake, was the winner for the November Shell Lake Lions calendar drawing. Jim Worley from the Shell Lake Lions presented a check in the amount of $300. It’s not too late to order a calendar from the Shell Lake Lions. Call Jim Meyers at 715-468-4388 to order. — Photo by Jim Swanson

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The Chronic Wasting Disease Citizens Advisory Committee wants to extend a hearty “thank-you” to all of the following who helped to make the collection of deer tissue samples in the Shell Lake area a big success: • The hunters who enthusiastically volunteered their deer for sampling • The volunteer college students who assisted with the collections • The DNR staff who worked long hours to organize the effort and do the sampling • The registration stations employees who informed hunters and sometimes assisted in the collection.

• Allied Waste for generously donating dumpsters for the collection of carcasses.

• Taxidermists who collected samples from deer brought to them.

• Deer processors who collected samples from deer they butchered

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C O M M U N I T Y

Thursday, Dec. 13 • Medicare and You presentation, 10-11:30 a.m., Friendship Commons, Shell Lake. Preregister at 715635-4460.

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

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

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

Registration required, 715-236-8327.

Monday, Dec. 17 • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner.

• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5 p.m. group activity, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669.

Tuesday, Dec. 18 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge.

Wednesday, Dec. 19 • Games and activities, 1 p.m., Shell Lake Senior Center.

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EVENTS

5 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome.

• The Washburn County Humane Society open board meeting 5:30 p.m., state patrol headquarters, Spooner, 715-635-4720.

Thursday, Dec. 20 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available.

Friday, Dec. 21 • Om Sweet Om Yoga Mala, 9:30 a.m., 110 Walnut St., Spooner, above Spooner Market and Grill. Modifications will be offered, so all levels of practitioners are welcome to attend. By donation and all profits will be locally donated to the Washburn County Humane Society. Please contact Lorrie with any questions, 715-645-2543; omsweetomyoga@live.com.

Saturday, Dec. 22 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted.

Wednesday, Dec. 26 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.

Thursday, Dec. 27 • First Year Parenting class, 5-8:30 p.m., Spooner Annex Building, UW-Extension conference room. Call Deb Meyer at 715-635-4444 or deb.meyer@ces.uwex. edu.

JANUARY

Wednesday, Jan. 2 • 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, Jan. 3 • Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting, 4:30 p.m., Shell Lake City Hall meeting room.

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

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.

Friday, Dec. 14 • Last day to donate to the 27th-annual Christmas Fund sponsored by Spooner, Trego and Shell Lake Lions Club, Washburn County Register and Spooner Advocate. Drop-off sites for gifts of money, new toys and new clothing are Shell Lake State Bank, Indianhead Credit Union, Spooner Advocate or Washburn County Register newspaper office in Lake Mall.

• Spooner Moms Club fourth-annual community free toy distribution, Faith Lutheran Church, Spooner, 4-7 p.m., for children ages 0-13. Toys given out on a firstcome, first-served basis.

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 715468-4387.

• Breakfast 9 a.m., Christmas Around the World program, 10 a.m., at Lake Park Alliance, Shell Lake.

• “A Child This Day” cantata, 10:30 a.m., Shell Lake United Methodist Church.

• Christmas in the Country, 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Shell Lake Full Gospel Church. The community is invited for sleigh rides, hot soup, homemade breads and salads.

There will be crafts for the kids and drawings for gas cards and freshly cut Christmas trees. Blankets, hats, scarves and mittens will be free for the taking and a free Christmas bag of hygiene items will be offered to each household. The entire event is free of charge. At 2:30 p.m. there will be a Christmas concert featuring jazz, Southern gospel, traditional and contemporary music as well as kids numbers, drama and dance.

Tuesday, Dec. 18 • Shell Lake Primary School, grades K-2, holiday concert, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 19 • Annual AWANA /Youth Christmas program, 6:30 p.m., with refreshments following at Trego Community Church.

• 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.

Tuesday, Jan. 8 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 9 • 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.

Thursday, Jan. 10 • 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.

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

Registration required, 715-236-8327.

Saturday, Jan. 12 • Jack Frost Day celebrated in Spooner.

• 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.

Tuesday, Jan. 15 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge.

Thursday, Dec. 20 • Holiday programs at Spooner Elementary school in the Spooner Elementary gymnasium. Each grade will be holding individual performances throughout the day and evening as follows: Kindergarten, 9:30 a.m.; grade one, 11 a.m.; grade two, 12:30 p.m.; grade three, 2 p.m.; and grade four 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 23 • Toys for Tots distribution, Barronett Civic Club, noon-2 p.m. Donations of new, unwrapped toys may be made at any Shell Lake State Bank branch office, Shell Lake’s Lake Mall, WGMO Radio, Klopp’s and Barronett Bar & Grill.

• Christmas Celebration Sunday, 9 a.m., Spooner Wesleyan Church.

Monday, Dec. 24 • Christmas Eve service, 4 p.m., Lakeview United Methodist Church.

• Christmas Eve service, 5:30 p.m., Sarona United Methodist Church.

• Christmas Eve candlelight service for reverence and reflection, 5-6 p.m., Shell Lake Full Gospel Church.

• Christmas Eve service, 5 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Shell Lake.

• Christmas Eve candlelight service, 5 p.m., Trego Community Church.

• Christmas Eve service, 5 p.m., Long Lake Lutheran Church.

• Christmas Eve candlelight Communion service, children’s sermon, 6:30 p.m., Spooner Wesleyan Church.

• Christmas Eve candlelight and carols, 7 p.m., Spooner United Methodist Church.

• Christmas Eve candlelight service, 8 p.m., Shell Lake United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, Dec. 25 • Christmas Day Communion, 10 a.m., Spooner United Methodist Church.

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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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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 715635-2768.

• 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 games, Shell Lake Friendship Commons on 4th Avenue, 1 p.m. All abilities 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.

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by Diane Dryden Register staff writer SHELL LAKE - If you live long enough, your past life will come back to haunt you. Or it will bring back memories of amazing times that helped shape your life into what it is today.

Virgil Amundson, pastor of the Shell Lake Full Gospel Church, had a bit of old times show up in his life and the memories surged back.

“I had a basketball coach in high school, Bob Tone, and he always called us ‘Mister.’ He was also big on slogans, he had them posted everywhere, and the ones he didn’t post, he quoted constantly. Slogans like, ‘You’re as good as you want to be ... how good are you?’

His emphasis was on character – living right, doing right. He helped me believe in myself. His favorite saying was, ‘It’s better to build boys than try to mend men.’”

Amundson, always passionate about sports, made his own backboard as a kid and nailed up a net and began practicing. Lincoln School in Rice Lake is where he began his fascination with basketball and thrived due to excellent coaches. As he moved into the Rice Lake High School, the 5-foot-8-inch fireball became the point guard on this dedicated team and shared the glory of a 24-1 season. It was in late March of 1961 that the Rice Lake Warriors posed for the Rice Lake Chronotype with their silver ball trophy they brought home from Madison where they had played for a crowd of over 15,000 fans. Not bad for the team that had been nicknamed the “team from Woodpecker Point.” They showed the state of Wisconsin that it didn’t matter how large the size of their town was, this team could play. They averaged 75 points a game and held the best school record.

“When our team went to state in 1961, it was just like the movie ‘Hoosiers,’”

“He called us ‘Mister’”

Virgil Amundson displays the four recent Chronotype articles about his basketball team from 1961, including the last story that covered his induction into the Rice Lake Sports Hall of Fame. - Photo by Diane Dryden

It hardly seems possible that it was 51 years ago when this Rice Lake basketball team won state silver. Virgil Amundson is third on the left. – Photo submitted

Amundson noted. “Their basketball team was awed by the size of the place, but when, like they were, we realized that the court was the same size as it was at home and, just like the movie, we played to win.”

In 2000, the Rice Lake Hall of Fame Foundation was formed to recognize the outstanding efforts and accomplishments of individuals in their athletic endeavors. According to Dave Greschner, sportswriter for the Rice Lake Chronotype, the induction banquet on Sunday, Dec. 2 saw the addition of three players from the famous 1961 basketball team, bringing the number of inductees to 53.

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four detailed articles about the team – March 23, 2011, and Nov. 20, Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, all this year, reminding readers how great this team was.

The well-attended ceremony had ticket prices at $25 each, with some of the money going to their scholarship program that gives five $750 athletic scholarships out each year.

Many famous people came out of the Rice Lake School System and many of the basketball players went on to play in college. Amundson continued with basketball, but as a referee.

With his marriage and then family, he decided to drop the refereeing that took him away so often to stay closer to home.

It was also the time when he realized that the call he had gotten from the Lord at age 12 was about to come to fruition.

Getting deeper and deeper into God’s word and schooling, he founded a small church and then in 1969 he was called to Shell Lake Full Gospel and has served as pastor there ever since, where, true to his athletic bent, he started the first ever multichurch baseball league.

He and his church are always in the spotlight both locally and internationally.

Recently Tom Shanklin of Tom Shanklin Ministries wrote a comprehensive piece that was titled Local Church in a Small Wisconsin Town is Touching the World.

Amundson’s office is full of travel memories and various achievement plaques, but the most important thing in the office is the boy who once was heading down a slippery slope of bad decisions when God sent a coach, Bob Tone, to help him realize what defined his life.

Amundson defined his life qualities as his faith in God, his love for his family and his true friends.

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Spooner High School Winter Concert

The Spooner High School concert choir performed at the Spooner High School Winter Concert on Monday, Dec. 3, in the high school auditorium. The concert choir, chorale and select choir sang carols from around the world. The choir is under the direction of Destiny Schultz and accompanied by Tamara Smith. — Photos by Larry Samson

The talented and award-winning Spooner High School select choir performed three songs, “Perfect Christmas Night,” “White Christmas” and “Christmas Waltz.”

The Spooner High School chorale performed the German carol “Alle Jahre Weider,” sung in German.

Holiday preparations at LFRC

Ethan Gormong, Spenser Peck, Keith Richardson and Levi Hanson treated the audience to a little barbershop quartet music.

Lauren Chido is helping her daughters, Vicki and Ally, make decorated pinecones for their tree at home. — Photos by Larry Samson

Lakeland Family Resource Center volunteer Amy Young is helping Cole Miller and Lucas Arnes make the traditional paper chains to hang on their Christmas trees at home. Her son, Ethan, seen in the background, is helping.

Ellianna Lauterbach does not know what to make of Santa but what she does know is that she wants a pink camera for Christmas.

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

SPORTS

Two games, two different outcomes

Kayla Blazer rebounds and goes up for the two points. She is one of those players who doesn’t mind mixing it up inside.

Shania Pokorny with a layup. She had 21 points for the game.

She has been the dominant player on the team this year and has been the high scorer in every game.

by Larry Samson Register staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake girls basketball team traveled to Cameron on Monday, Dec. 3, to play the Comets in their first conference game of the season.

Cameron took it to Shell Lake 75-45. Cameron is just that good of a team. They have four sophomore girls that started and played most of the game. Cameron and Clayton should be the top two teams in the Lakeland Central Conference who will give Shell Lake the most trouble.

Shell Lake hosted the Prairie Farm Panthers in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday, Dec. 7, and evened up the conference record 1-1 with a 58-20 win.

Shell Lake took an early 17-3 lead in the first quarter

Hannah Cassel with two points on a fast break. She had 17 points as Shell Lake defeated the Prairie Farm Panthers, 58-20, in a home game on Friday, Dec. 7. — Photos by Larry Samson

and never looked back. Shania Pokorny was the high scorer for Shell Lake with 21 points followed by Hannah Cassel with 17. Taylor Bauch, playing tough under the basket, came up with 10 hard-earned points.

Shell Lake will travel to Turtle Lake on Friday, Dec. 14. They will host Northwood on Tuesday, Dec. 18.

These two conference games will be important to keep Shell Lake close to Cameron for conference championship.

Shell Lake competes in Spooner Invitational

Shell Lake wrestler Bryan Knoop with a takedown of his Chequamegon opponent Parker Zeman. Knoop pinned Zeman in the third-round match. He pinned Dylan Sahr of Spooner to earn fifth place.

Shell Lake wrester Noah Skluzacek tries to take down his Hayward opponent, Howard Lueschen, in the third-place match. Lueschen won in a 3-2 decision. RIGHT: At the Spooner Invitational Tournament Saturday, Dec. 8, Shell Lake wrestler Beau Skluzacek tries to roll his Spooner opponent Rich Lauterbach in the first round. Lauterbach won in a 11-8 decision. Lauterbach placed third in the 152-pound weight class. — Photos by Larry Samson

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

Third straight win for boys team

Curtis Parker drives past the Prairie Farm defender on his way to the basket.

by Larry Samson Register staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake boys basketball team finished out the week with a big win, 46-36, over Prairie Farm in the second game of a doubleheader on Friday, Dec. 7, in Shell Lake. With the win Shell Lake and Clayton are tied for first place in the Lakeland Central Conference.

Shell Lake trailed 16-20 at the end of the half but came out in the second half to dominate, racking up 29 points to Prairie Farm’s 17 points.

David Brereton controlled the boards with his height and physical presence. He had 18 points for the game. Still recovering from a football injury, BJ Burton looked strong with nine points.

Shell Lake hosted Northwood on Monday, Dec. 3, in a tough knockdown game like the two teams are known for. After the smoke cleared, Shell Lake pulled ahead in the last minutes of the game to win 45-39.

Shell Lake had gone into halftime with an 18-17 lead. They added to the lead, 34-29, by the end of the third period. Brereton was the high scorer for Shell Lake with 16 points followed by Burton with 11 points.

Austin Williams had a season high as he contributed 7 points to the win.

Shell Lake shot 64 percent from the free-throw line against Northwood and 74 percent against Prairie Farm. In both cases the free throws were the deciding factors in the wins. Gage Harwick was the top scorer for Northwood with 10 points followed by Mason Barth with nine points.

Shell Lake will travel to Cameron to face their conference rivals on Thursday, Dec. 13. The following night they will be on the road again to play Flambeau in a nonconference game. Shell Lake will start next week off with a game against Turtle Lake on Tuesday, Dec. 18, in Turtle Lake.

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Junior high boys basketball Thursday, Dec. 13: Make up game 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.

High school boys basketball Thursday, Dec. 13: At Cameron, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 14: At Flambeau, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 18: At Turtle Lake, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 21: Vs. Clear Lake, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 4: At Unity, DH, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 8: At Birchwood, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 10: Vs. Clayton, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan.15: Vs. Solon Springs, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 17: At Clear Lake, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 22: At Northwood, DH, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 25: At Prairie Farm, DH, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

High school girls basketball Friday, Dec. 14: At Turtle Lake, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 18: Vs. Northwood, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 21: At Siren, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 4: At Unity, DH, 5:45 p.m.; JV, DH, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 8: At Birchwood, DH, 5:45 p.m.; JV, DH, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 11: Vs. Clayton, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 12: Vs. Luck, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 15: At Clear Lake, 7:30 p.m.; JV 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 22: At Northwood, DH, 5:45 p.m.; JV, DH, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 25: At Prairie Farm, DH, 5:45 p.m.

High school wrestling Saturday, Dec. 15: At Osceola, 9 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 20: Vs. Northwood, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 28-Saturday, Dec. 29: Bistate, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 3: At Cameron, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 5: At Superior Tournament, 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 8: Vs. Bruce, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 12: At Ladysmith, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 17: Vs. Flambeau, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 19: Shell Lake Tournament, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 24: At Cornell/Gilman, 7 p.m.

Senior Isaac Cusick is having his best season as he put up eight points for Shell Lake in the Prairie Farm game. In the 45-39 win over Northwood on Monday, Dec. 3, Cusick sunk a 3-pointer in the last seconds of the game to put it away for Shell Lake.

BJ Burton with a jump shot against the Prairie Farm defenders.

He had nine points for the game that Shell Lake won 46-36 on Friday, Dec. 7, in a home game. This was Shell Lake’s third straight win.

Photos by Larry Samson

Big loss to Hayward for girls team

Michelle Richardson takes a jump shot and the ball passes just over the fingertips of Hayward defender Ella Scherer.

Spooner lost 67-33 to the conference rival Hayward Hurricanes in a home game on Thursday, Dec. 6.

Photos by Larry Samson

While on the run and under pressure, Spooner player Sara Taylor gets the pass off to her teammate.

Steph Henk gets her jump shot off while under pressure from Hayward defender Julie Danielson.

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DISPATCH

Eight teams participate in Spooner Invitational

SPOONER — On Saturday, Dec. 8, the Rails hosted the Spooner Invitational. “I knew going into the tournament that we had the potential this year to win the tournament if everyone did their part. I think that is exactly what happened on Saturday. It is very unusual to win a tournament with only one champion, but Spooner was able to do it because everyone worked together as a team on Saturday,” praised wrestling head coach Andrew Melton.

At 106, Blake Larson wrestled well and finished in second place. At 113, Andy Mason was the only champion for Spooner. Due to a couple of wrestlers not being eligible and one not making weight, Mason received byes throughout the tournament. Mason was feeling down about it, before assistant coach Caleb Melton put things in perspective for him. “Andy has worked hard the past several years and has been at almost every practice. It wasn’t his fault the other wrestlers did not do their part to be in the bracket. Andy deserved first place because of all his effort these past four years and putting himself in the position to win the tournament.”

At 120, Jadin Schwartz wrestled hard throughout the day and pinned his final opponent, earning himself third place.

At 126, Dustin Metzig continues to show a lot of heart every match. “Dustin never stops wrestling, and I love that about him. He needs to gain some more experience and he will give a lot of wrestlers grief by the end of the season,” stated his coach. Metzig finished in fourth place

Saturday.

Brandon Jepson made his first start at the 132-pound weight class. “Brandon did a great job and shows a lot of potential for a freshman,” explained Melton.

Jepson pinned his last opponent and earned third place overall. At 138, RJ Anderson showed a lot of guts on Saturday.

Early in the tournament he started to struggle with his breathing after being sick last week. He continued to battle throughout the day and his only loss came in the finals. Mitch Shellito wrestled unattached at 138 Saturday. “Mitch tried to wrestle through a sore back but was unable to pick up a win. It will be fun to watch him once his back heals up completely,” explained the coach.

The Rails had two wrestlers at the 145pound weight class. Patrick Baker was the scoring wrestler and earned third place. He had a couple of very exciting matches to watch throughout the tournament. Wrestling unattached was Tim Meister, who wrestled well and placed fourth right behind Baker.

At 152, Richard Lauterbach had some good competition and still placed third.

“I thought that Sebastian Brobst wrestled well at the 160-pound weight class.

Sebastian did not act satisfied with his fourth-place finish but I saw some great movement out of him throughout the tournament. If he continues to work hard I think he will beat some of those same opponents later on in the year,” stated Melton. He continued, “I thought that Dylan Sahr looked good wrestling up one weight class. He wrestled unat-

tached at the 160-pound weight class.

Dylan had some great moments on Saturday and placed sixth.”

At 170, Hunter Huth was able to pick up some team points as he pinned his last opponent, earning fifth place. Lucas Hagberg continues to look very good at the 182-pound weight class. His only loss came in the finals against state wrestler Mike Scharenbrock from Flambeau. At 195, Jared Quenette had some good matches. His best match came in the third round when he won in double overtime. Quenette finished in third place. At 220, Zach Shutt wrestled well all day and placed second.

Also wrestling at the 220-pound weight class was Brad Baker. Baker wrestled unattached and placed fifth. Donavan Knutson wrestled in a JV bracket at the 220-pound weight class and picked up one win on the day. At 285, Blake Johnson wrestled in some good matches and ended up in fourth place. The coach

commented, “I really believe if Blake had more experience he would have won the tournament on Saturday. I look forward to watching him improve throughout the season.

“I was very proud of how well everyone wrestled on Saturday. It took a total team effort,” stated Melton. It has been a long time since Spooner won the tournament. The last time they won this tournament was in 2002 when Dale Damon was the head coach.” — from Spooner Athletic Department Team scores Spooner .............................................216 Hayward...........................................185 Flambeau .......................................166.5 Chequamegon..................................128 Ashland.............................................127 Northwood.........................................95 Bayfield ...............................................62 Shell Lake ........................................36.5

Spooner earns first place in Spooner Invitational

Partners of Spooner Health System Lovelite ceremony held The Spooner High School wrestlers earned first place in the Spooner Invitational Tournament held Saturday, Dec. 8. Spooner had 216 points, beating out Hayward who was a distant second with 185 points. — Photos by Larry Samson

Weighing in at 85 pounds in the 106-pound weight class, Spooner wrestler Blake Larson pinned Tori Winters of Flambeau. Larson took second place after losing out to Dylan Adair of Hayward.

Brandon Jepson, wrestling in the 132-pound weight class, pinned his Hayward opponent, Collin Maiwald, in 1:58. Wrestling for the first time at this weight, Jepson earned a third-place finish.

Dustin Metzig pinned his Northwood opponent, Antony Caracci, midway through the second period.

Spooner wrestler Lucas Hagberg with a takedown of his Chequamegon opponent, Cory Miesbauer. Hagberg took second place after losing to Mike Scharenbrock of Flambeau.

ABOVE: Members of the Spooner Chamber Ensemble provided musical entertainment during the Partners of Spooner Health System’s 22nd-annual Lovelite ceremony held Monday, Dec. 3, in the Benedictine Living Center of Spooner Activity Room.

RIGHT: Mike Schafer, Spooner Health System CEO, read names representing over 250 lights that were given in memory of someone, in honor of someone, and for peace or someone who has or is serving our country during the Lovelite ceremony Monday, Dec. 3. Over $1,300 was raised and will be used for the 2013 scholarship fund.

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by Diane Dryden Register staff writer SHELL LAKE - There was a meeting held on Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Indianhead Medical Center and it was open to everyone who wanted information on not only Alzheimer’s dementia, but dealing with those who have Alzheimer’s during the holidays. The short seminar gave a heads-up on making it through this year’s holiday celebrations with as little stress as possible for both the caregiver and the one with the dementia.

Joan Litwitz, Alzheimer’s outreach specialist, who has her part-time office in Spooner, presented a PowerPoint review with information about the basics of Alzheimer’s, like the 10 warning signs of the disease, and the difference between normal aging and the beginnings of dementia.

“There are things like making a bad decision once in a while, or maybe missing a payment or losing things from time to time, that fall under normal aging,” Litwitz said. She then reviewed some of the signs to watch for and question when changes occur in the life of someone you know. Things like difficulty in completing daily tasks like grooming, or confusion over time and place, or changes in mood or personality.

She emphasized the effect winter can have on Alzheimer’s patients because of their decreased or poor judgment.

“During the winter, everything is white and everything looks the same, all the common landmarks are not the same,” she said. She also said that for those with dementia, the watchword is safety. “As a caregiver you know that routines can be both good and bad. Say for instance the person with Alzheimer’s always goes out for coffee each morning.

The plan should be not to try to get them to quit, but to get that person to the coffee shop and back safely.”

Alzheimer’s is just one of the spokes that hold up the dementia umbrella, with frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body, vascular and reversible dementias the other four spokes. Often, more than one of these dementias presents along with Alzheimer’s but around 70 percent of those with dementia start in an

Keeping it simple

The first part of the seminar on Alzheimer’s was called the basics and this same seminar is given all through the area. Outreach agents are available to show it to groups. RIGHT: Joan Litwitz led the Alzheimer’s and the Holidays seminar and is also the outreach specialist for Washburn County. Photos by Diane Dryden

Alzheimer’s form.

There are 5.4 million people in the United States today that have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and the goal now, according to Dr. Peterson from the Mayo Clinic, is to develop a national plan to delay, slow or modulate the disease in the U.S. “If not,” Petersons says, “Alzheimer’s will end up bankrupting the system, especially as the tsunami of baby boomers, those who were born between 1946 and 1964, age. It’s a disease that primarily targets the older generation and each year increases their chances of developing dementia that is always fatal.”

Daily exercise was discussed during the seminar as a deterrent to dementia, especially for those with vascular dementia, saying “A healthy heart helps keep a healthy mind.” Litwitz recommended the Alzheimer’s Web site, alz.org, and take the brain tour to learn more about how the brain is affected by dementia. This is also the site for the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s.

Due to new cognitive testing, there is now a 94-percent accuracy rate for diagnosing Alzheimer’s. Years ago the only way to know if the disease was present was to wait for an autopsy. Now the autopsy simply confirms the diagnosis.

Litwitz also mentioned the nationally syndicated Dear Abby column from Dec.

5, where she answered a letter from a woman saying that her husband had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s because of her concerns and then she found out that co-workers had spotted his troubles long before she did. She wrote, “Had I been informed, he could possibly have retired on disability and have Medicare today. Additionally, he would have known to have structured his retirement to include survivorship on his pension, which he did not.”

The answer Abby gave was clear and concise and dealt with the benefits of early detection. She then gave Web site information and the help-line number, 800-272-3900. By the following morning there had been over 5,700 calls, indicating that the disease is indeed on the rise.

Abundant resources Washburn County has abundant resources when dementia might be a concern. There is a memory clinic in the Spooner hospital and the local Alzheimer’s organization, which holds the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Spooner each September, has copious information available and is reachable by cell phone.

The seminar then switched gears to celebrating the holidays with an Alzheimer’s sufferer in the home. “This is the time you have to remember,” said Dr. John Bowman, “a successful holiday season depends on meeting their needs,

Christmas is a time for giving to charity and for giving gifts to our loved ones.

This year will be different. I promise myself I will not forget the true meaning of Christmas. I will remember to include the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child in all that I do to prepare for this holiday. Like Santa Claus, I will make a list.

I should give some tips on organizing to readers, but no two people have the same way of preparation, and I am certainly not an expert. I can’t organize my sock drawer or closet, or my life. My strategy is not to be intimidated by organizers who are perfect. My life is not perfect and neither is my Christmas list.

I only know that my desire is to prepare for a Christmas wreathed in faith.

1. Remember to give every day.

2. Remember the Christ Child every day.

3. Decorate, indoors and out, and put up the tree.

4. Get gifts for loved ones and wrap them and put them under the tree.

5. Prepare holiday foods.

6. Remind myself that the first two items on the list are the most important.

The best way for me to keep the spirit of Christmas in the days ahead is to remain calm. Do not panic. It means I will begin each day by doing something kind for others. It can be something as simple as following through on a promise. It can be answering a letter, sending an inspirational message by mail or e-mail. It can be a phone call to someone who needs a kind word. It can be sending off a donation to a worthy cause. I have found that starting the day this way seems to give me energy and I am able to achieve more than I had thought possible.

The decorating does not have to be elaborate. Using a minimum of outdoor lights and garlands is the best way for me. We all have our own style. This season I will go for less outdoors and less on the tree. I really can’t use tinsel, because my cats will think I am hanging it on the tree for them to use as snacks. Plastic tin-

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by Mary B. Olsen This is the time of year when everyone seems to be preparing for the coming holiday season. I am with them. My plans are for celebrating just as I have done for a long time, and I have so many things to do and so little time. There are no visions of sugarplums dancing in my head, but dancing there are bits of holiday music and verse. This one comes to mind. Did you ever hear this little gem?

“Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, Please put a penny in the old man’s hat.

If you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will do.

If you haven’t got a ha’penny, God bless you!”

Another bit of song comes to me, the song about Santa Claus coming to town.

“He’s making a list, and checking it twice ...” Both messages are clear. I know

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sel, or any kind, is not good for pets. I have to trim with unbreakable ornaments. The old decorations, accumulated over the years, may have to be set aside.

Less is better.

Ours has always been a family that went crazy for cookies every year. We had to bake many kinds of cookies, some that had to be aged, and others that had to be frosted and decorated. I definitely must bake cookies.

The most important thing to remember is that all that I do in preparation does not have to be perfect. My gift wrapping has never been that great. My tree decorating is often unbalanced. So much so, that my tree has been tipped over almost every Christmas season, at least once.

My cookies might look pretty good, but they are not uniform in size. They taste good, though.

It promises to be a wonderful Christmas. As long as I can remember the reason we celebrate the season, it will be nearly perfect.

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not yours. These people can no longer be a part of your life, so you need to become a part of theirs.” He went on to share information on his own mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and how it changed the makeup of the entire family. “I finally realized that it was a battle between my needs and her needs, and her needs had to come first. Life was not the same and it would never be again, so we all learned to look at things differently and ask ourselves if this was for us, or for her.”

The entire list of suggestions for keeping the “happy” in the holidays pretty well boiled down to keeping it simple. So often there are too many decorations and too many varieties of foods and too many people coming and going, making it hard to keep it simple. Alcohol should be a no-show for either the caregiver or the one with the dementia – disaster could result. Visitors should come in small groups or singly if possible so as not to be overwhelming. A warning to family members and visitors – quizzing the one with dementia is harmful and confusing. There is absolutely no need to constantly ask, “You remember my kids don’t you? You remember my name, don’t you? You remember last summer,” or other questions that only confuse.

Another important bit of information for the holidays is to keep decorations appropriate to what would be recognized from the person’s past. Also avoid decorations that hang from the ceilings or are taped to or stuck on the window. These may cause changes in their perception and lead to increased wanderings, sundowning, calling out or shorter attention span and trying to remove the decorations.

For more information on programs throughout the county, including the Alzheimer’s Respite Day Program, the support group that’s held during the respite day, the support group for caregivers that meets twice a week at the Spooner hospital or the memory clinic, or to get information on starting down the path with someone you know or love, phone Litwitz on her cell phone, 715-651-2120.

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Barronett by Judy Pieper

It snowed! I know that’s not exactly news, but I’m so happy that we finally have some snow. I hope we don’t get a lot of the really cold, 30-below weather, but I do hope we get lots and lots of snow this year. The ponds and swamps around here are starting to look like pastures. We need water.

The Barronett Lutheran women’s Christmas party was so much fun this year. Geri Pittman had the basement beautifully decorated. She put red tablecloths on the tables and then covered them with white lace tablecloths and had poinsettias and garland for centerpieces.

It looked very festive. She also had some Christmas CDs that, because we were all so busy talking, we forgot to put in the CD player. The food was so good. There was a lot of it and lots of choices for desserts, too. We sang Christmas carols and played our gift-stealing dice game.

Actually, I think this was one of our best Christmas parties.

I invited the Lehmann girls to the party, but failed to mention that it was a women’s only thing. Anyway, Alyse and Tru came, accompanied by Adam Holmes. Poor guy. You should have seen the look of relief on his face when I told him that he was not invited. He thought he was going to be the only man there. It was pretty funny. The other women were saying things like, “Oh, it’s OK, he can stay for lunch,” as he was backing toward the exit. I thought it was awfully nice of him to come with Alyse and Tru, even though he had to leave. We have lots of other events that he can attend during the year.

Peg Thompson announced that the Sunday school program will be held Sunday, Dec. 23, at 7 p.m. Peg rounded up

quite a few youngsters to participate again this year, and it sounds like it will be quite an event. We invite everyone to our Christmas program, and we’d certainly like to see you there.

The women of Augustana Lutheran in Cumberland will be hosting the Santa Lucia service and breakfast on Friday, Dec. 14. That’s this coming Friday. Alyse and Tru are going with me, and I let Adam know ahead of time that is a women-only service.

I was thinking about more places to buy Christmas gifts locally, and, if you don’t mind driving a short distance, the Cardinal Shop in Luck would be a great place.

That’s where I find the Scandinavian items for our smorgasbord every year.

They have an amazing assortment of items from Western Europe and Scandinavia. The owners have decided it’s time to retire, and are having a retirement sale, but they will be open until just after Christmas. I wish they weren’t closing, now I’ll probably have to travel to Berquist Imports way up in Cloquet, Minn., to get the things I need for the smorgasbord, One other place to think about, too, I know a lot of people like to travel to Eau Claire and the Twin Cities to shop. Well, good news — Eric and Jenny Ames, who own Made For You Furniture here in Barronett, have shops in the Oakwood Mall in Eau Claire and at Burnsville Center in Burnsville, Minn. So if you do decide to travel to shop, you can still support our local merchants by stopping by and checking out their handcrafted wood furniture and crafts.

The friendly neighborhood moocher, Terry Goodrich, called to let me know that our smorgasbord was the best meal

he’s had since the Almena VFW catfish fry. He said that when he walked in the door at the VFW a friend, and he’s not going to mention last names, but the guy is a redhead who trims trees for a living and his first name is Pat, said, “He’s only one person, but he eats as much as four people.” Terry said that the food was so good that he knows he ate at least 24 pieces of catfish, as well as potatoes, coleslaw and buns, and drank milk. In fact, he ate so much that when he left he felt so guilty that he gave them more money. Oh, he also mentioned that he hasn’t been to Pat and Doug Sweet’s place for dinner for a while, and that’s another reason he could say ours was the best.

You know, he really is a conniver when it comes to getting food. Especially pies.

He mentioned the garage sale that he was at a while ago over in the Twin Lakes area. He said that the garage was fantastically clean, and that the ladies who were having the sale were very nice. They were talking to Terry and told him that they usually use the garage for a workout area and that a few neighbors meet occasionally to work out. And, they mentioned that the neighbors get together to bake pies and that they bake 30 pies at a time.

Well, you know Terry isn’t going to forget that place soon. He said that he hopes they know that he would be willing to drive to Twin Lakes anytime they invite him to taste test the pies. Come on, it’s a public service that he’s doing here. If the expert says the pie is good, you know the pie is good.

Terry also mentioned one of our local craftsmen, Nick Ricci. He said that Nick is the best taxidermist anywhere in the country. Terry’s friend, Tom Livingston, had asked him to pick up a fish from Nick

that he had mounted for Tom’s son a while back. Terry and Tom work together, so Terry took it to work to give to Tom. The other guys at work were amazed by the workmanship. Terry said that Nick has been getting a lot of work from them, and that most of them won’t take trophies to anyone but Nick now. He said that Nick also stands behind his work. He said that if you have any doubts about what a great taxidermist Nick is, just go over to his shop and look at the deer on his wall.

They are so lifelike they look as if they could walk away. And, not only is Nick a taxidermist, he also makes canoes and is a great photographer. He’s a pretty talented guy from our own little Barronett.

Our sympathy goes out to the family of Robert Sweet, who passed away on Nov. 15 in Colorado. Robert grew up on the Sweet farm, just south and west of Barronett a couple of miles. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed watching birds. Robert was drafted into the Army in 1946, and served his term. He returned to Barronett and helped build a new barn on the Sweet farm, which is still standing. He joined the Air Force in 1949 and made a career of the military. When he retired, he and his family moved to Colorado where he enjoyed hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, being with his family and watching his grandson play hockey. Robert will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.

I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Remember, when you do your Christmas shopping, check out our local shops first. See you later.

It was so pretty out on Sunday morning with everything white and the snowflakes continuing to come down. At least it’s moisture. With everything so white, it was beautiful! We had a little snow on Saturday morning, but by noon it was nothing but history. Overnight Saturday to Sunday, we had a lot more snow and it continued through the day Sunday.

By Sunday night, the Twin Cities TV station was reporting 9.5 inches of snow and a lot of schools were either closed or delayed two hours on Monday.

Happy birthday to Helga Petersen on Dec. 14. My Sunshine would have been 69.

Happy anniversary to Lois and Dale Stellrecht on Dec. 14. Many more to this great couple.

Happy birthday to Delores Christner on Dec. 16. Have a wonderful day Delores.

A very happy birthday to Ben Lawrence on his special day, Dec. 17.

Have a great day Ben. Happy birthday to Chelsea Lee on Dec. 19. May you have a very happy birthday Chelsea.

Has anyone heard about the new food we Americans have? Well, if not, I’ll tell yah about it. It’s insects and worms. Yes, they are deep-fried and put on salad or eaten right off the plate. They have about every kind of worm, to scorpions, to ants, etc. Some restaurants already serve them in the United States. They say they are very healthy and have up to 60 percent protein. I think I’ll pass.

Last Thursday, Joanne Schade, New Hope, Minn., attended her uncle, Larry Schumaker’s, funeral. Betty Meister is also a niece of Larry, and she and Carl attended his funeral. Carl was a pallbearer.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Tim DeLawyer upon his death early Saturday morning, Dec. 8. To Trudy and their three children, know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Talking with Sandy Redding we find she came home from Mayo on Wednesday. She says Bernard had a treatment on Friday, and Sunday he wasn’t feeling very good. Please keep Sandy and Bernard in your special thoughts and prayers.

Talking with Jim Toll on Sunday morning, we found Jim, Tammy Moe and her

folks, and Dave Toll and Marilyn Toll took in the beautiful lights in Duluth.

I had a very nice Christmas greeting from Rick and Janie Lauterbach. Inside was a picture of their two little ones and then a note that they would be welcoming a new baby in May. What a wonderful Christmas gift.

On Friday evening when it was getting dark, I had the laugh of a lifetime. My little Ram liked to go into my bedroom during the day. He goes in and finds something to chew on. Well, I was watchin’ Ram and I saw him go about halfway down the hall. So I went OOOOO! Gosh he came backing up and looked around but didn’t see anyone.

Well he went again and was about halfway down the hall and I went louder, OOOO! Well this time he didn’t leave any dust behind and came a tearing out head first. I got such a laugh at his face. I don’t think he knew what happened as he had this terror look on his face. When he’s in my bedroom when he doesn’t hear anyone talking he yowls, and I just tell him we’re out here and to come out, which he does! Such a little dog and such a scaredycat!

Talking with Diane Hulleman we find on Friday she went to her granddaughter’s Christmas program. They sang and really entertained everyone Diane said.

Later Jackie Perlt, Ginny Schnell and Nancy Murray joined Diane for shopping and for dinner out. Diane had baked a bunch of sugar cookies and brought some royal icing so they got to decorate them.

My little 5-year-old granddaughter, Reyana, has whooping cough. She is the little daughter of Jeff and Penny Ladd.

Penny tells me Rem and Ry had their whooping cough shots when they were babies, and quite some time later they got the whooping cough. Penny took Reyana to the Barron clinic on Saturday. They did tests to find out if it was whooping cough, and they were to find out on Tuesday, but they were to keep Reyana home until then. The doctor at Barron told Penny this is a new kind of whooping cough. He gave her Tylenol and medication for now, so I hope she is OK. Sunday Garry and Beth Crosby were over to Chuck and Dixie Andrea’s to see

all the Christmas things they had up.

Beth tells me Tim DeLawyer’s funeral will be on Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Catholic church in Spooner.

Penny Ladd tells us in Chetek and Cameron they have found frac sand. They have the railroad going now to haul it. A lot of people have gotten into it. I told Penny maybe they’ll dig in their hills as they own 17 acres and around their house as it sits up on a high hill.

My brother, Paul, isn’t very good. He has high blood pressure, can’t see very well and can’t drive. He’s lucky he has two sons who take him to the doctor and elsewhere. Please keep Paul in your special thoughts and prayers.

A little girl was on her way home from school and decided to stop at her grandma’s. Grandma asked the little girl, “What did you learn in school today?”

The little girl thought for a few minutes and said, “We learned how to make babies.” The grandma laughed and laughed at the little girl’s answer. So the grandma asked the little girl how she made babies?

The little girl replied, “You take out the y, add i and es.”

Saturday Butch and Loretta VanSelus were in Rice Lake to watch their granddaughter, Megan Stone, compete in gymnastics. Butch said, “We certainly didn’t have that when I went to school.” I have to agree. So much has changed in the years since I was in high school.

Marv Knoop tells us there are lots of fishermen on Bashaw Lake. He doesn’t know if they’re catching anything though.

My daughter, Paula Cramer, sent me the following seven rules of life. 1. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present. 2. What others think of you is none of your business. 3. Time heals everything, give it time. 4. Don’t compare your life to others and don’t judge them.

You have no idea what their journey is about. 5. Stop thinking too much. It’s all right to not know the answers. They will come to you when you least expect it. 6.

No one is in charge of your happiness except you. 7. Smile. You don’t have to carry the problems of the world.

Scatter sunshine!

Have a great week!

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Friday night Arlys had supper with Donna and Norman Ness. She visited Milton and Jean one morning also.

Saturday was a big day here at Glenview. Glenview treated their tenants and families or friends to a delicious noon meal. Some of the board members were here to help serve the meal. Thank you from all of us. It was very good.

My guests for this dinner were Sue and Larry Winner, Sue’s grandson Christopher, and Jeff Pederson. They also helped me decorate for Christmas.

Saturday night Severt and Caryl Olson of Barron were supper guests of Norman and Donna Ness. They went over plans for their annual trip to Texas in January where they do mission work with the poor people down there. Severt grew up in the Heart Lake area.

Glenview dinner guests of Ruth Swan’s were David and Londa Swan of Eau Claire. Dinner guests of Jean Odden were Kim Odden and Kathy Granzin and Lena.

On Sunday morning, Salem Lutheran Church baptized two young people and confirmed nine at worship service. The parents of the confirmed served a nice brunch and cake following the service.

Lillian Ullom went to Judy and Mark Ullom’s on Sunday afternoon to have birthday cake for Mark’s birthday. After that Lillian went up to both Terraceview and Spooner Nursing Home to visit.

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Winter is here at last. We are lucky to have had good roads for a long time.

Now the trees are drooping from the weight of the snow. Plows were out early but I think many side roads are unplowed. Schools were closed or running late on Monday. I’m sure the students enjoyed the extra time to sleep.

The funeral for Larry Schumaker was held at the Timberland Church with burial at the Timberland Cemetery. Our sympathy to his wife, Alice, and daughter Deb (Kim) Odden and grandchildren.

On Wednesday afternoon those visiting at Milton Odden’s were Marty Voshell, Sara Lundquist and Jene Nichols, all of Cumberland. Also the children of brother Lester and Lois Odden.

Kathy Granzin of Park Falls has been staying at Milton and Jean’s. She went home Friday night for a couple of days.

Her daughter, Lena, of Milwaukee, came for the weekend. She left early Sunday to avoid the storm and got home OK. Family has been in and out to visit Milton.

They all stop to see me too, which has been nice.

Barb and Chuck Turpin of Lampson stopped to see me one day last week and brought me some Christmas goodies.

They also visited Cy and Jean Willette here at Glenview. They were neighbors at one time of Barb’s family.

Tamera (Aderman) Smith had some more of her piano students from Spooner here on Thursday to give us a short Christmas concert. They come every first Thursday of the month to see us.

Happy birthday to our own Sophie Z., formerly of Birchwood, who celebrated her birthday with us on Tuesday, Dec. 4, with cake.

Jeff Pederson joined Roger Mortensen and Dick Pederson of Verona to dinner at the Lakeview Bar & Grill on Friday night.

Last week Arlys Santiago and her sister, Audrey Carlson, went to Verndale, Minn., to visit sister Avis Paulson for a couple of days. Also going along was Alvin Olson’s daughter, Heidi Hile, and her daughter, Olivia.

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OBITUARIES

Timothy J. DeLawyer

Send death notices/obituaries to P.O. Box 455, Shell Lake, WI 54871 or e-mail wcregister@centurytel.net

Carol Bell

Timothy J. DeLawyer passed away at his home in Shell Lake on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. Tim was 63 years old.

After a strong battle against cancer for four months, ultimately his heart wasn’t able to fight any longer.

He was born March 24, 1949, to Clarence and Bonita (Skidmore) DeLawyer. Tim married his childhood sweetheart, Trudy Mahoney, on Nov. 28, 1970. They had three children together: Erin, John and Megan.

During his life, Tim was actively involved in 4-H, FFA, choir, football, basketball and baseball. Sports continued into his collegiate years at UW-River Falls, where he played football and baseball for the Falcons.

After college, Tim played one year of semiprofessional football before suffering a career-ending injury of a broken neck. Tim stayed involved in athletics by coaching all levels of baseball from Little League through American Legion, as well as home plate umpire at all levels.

Besides an extensive and rewarding life in athletics, one of Tim’s greatest enjoyments was playing Santa Claus. Tim began his Santa career at the age of 12 at his family’s parties and within a few years was being hired to entertain at local parties and family gatherings in the Amery area. His career spanned 51 years in which he listened to the many secret wishes of children, probably his favorite “job” of them all. If you ever met Santa in Spooner, it was probably Tim. Tim wore many hats in his career, besides a Santa hat.

He was a hired farmhand for Dave Paulson; plant manager of Cenex Cooperative in Marathon City and Deerfield; sales representative for Brave Harvestore,

Menomonie; and finished his career as a rural letter carrier for the USPS in Shell Lake. Tim also served on the church council, Knights of Columbus and flooded many hockey rinks at the city park.

Tim was a faithful and dedicated follower of his children’s and grandchildren’s activities and was a spectator at countless band concerts, volleyball, football, hockey, cheerleading, basketball, softball, baseball, wrestling and the county fair. He will be greatly missed and never replaced.

Tim was preceded in death by his mother, Bonita Rose; and sister-in-law, Charlene DeLawyer.

He is survived by his loving wife, Trudy; father, Clarence DeLawyer; brother, David DeLawyer; children, Erin (Dan) Seckora, John (Kim) DeLawyer and Megan (Brian) Danielsen; seven grandchildren; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 13, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Spooner. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Ave. N., Amery, as well as from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the church. Casket bearers will be Ross Anderson, Dirk Benzer, Garry Crosby Jr., Wally Gougar, John Kokesh, Allan Lawrence, Wayne Lee, Dennis Malmer, Tim Van Meter, Bryon Ogilvie, Greg Park and Mike Stoner. Interment will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Deronda Cemetery in Amery.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery, was entrusted with arrangements.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit williamsonwhite.com.

Carol Bell, 73, Madge, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at the Benedictine Living Center of Spooner.

Carol Maurine Todd was born March 2, 1939, at home in the Town of Madge to parents Maurice and Anna (Donaldson) Todd. Carol attended the Madge School through the eighth grade and then attended and graduated from Spooner High School. After graduation, she attended beautician school in the Twin Cities. On July 13, 1963, she was united in marriage to Charles “Chuck” Bell in Shell Lake. Carol was a green thumb with plants, loved kids and her dogs, and always wanted to help others any way she could.

Carol is survived by her children Anna (Glen) Sprenger, Sarona, and Maurice (Renee) Bell, Spooner; grandchildren Jesse, Missy, Brittany and Jacob; honorary grandchildren Jason, Stacy and Leslie; nine greatgrandchildren; brother Lonnie (Gen) Todd, Madge; sisters Cathy (Harley) Wickware, Sarona, and Theressa Vanderhyde, Spooner.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents; husband Chuck; brothers and sisters Melvin, Albert, Mae, Evelyn, and an infant brother and sister.

Visitation was Dec. 8 at the Dahl Funeral Home with a graveside service following at the Madge Cemetery.

Casket bearers were Bill Krieg, Kiko Murphy, J.C. Sprenger, Jesse Sprenger, Harley Wickware and Jason Wickware. Honorary casket bearer was Frank Galli.

Online condolences may be left at dahlfh.com.

The Dahl Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

Myrl Berlyn Koeppe, 95, Shell Lake, passed away Dec. 2, 2012.

She was born April 5, 1917, to parents Dennis and Carrie (Phillips) Knight in Sarona. Myrl married Marvin Koeppe. Together they shared 75 wonderful years of marriage.

Myrl was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather Edward Perdelwitz; brother Laurel Knight; and sis-

ters Irene Semm and Ruth French.

She is survived by her sister, Darlene (Kermit) Meade; brother Ted Perdelwitz; foster son, Robert (Ronda) Rock, and their daughter, Vanessa; and great-nephew Richard (Susan) Coquillette.

Private family services were held at Taylor Family Funeral Home in Spooner. Online condolences can be made at scalzo-taylor.com.

The Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

Michael LaPorte, 60, Town of Evergreen, died on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at the Spooner Health System.

Michael Lee LaPorte was born Sept. 7, 1952, in Spooner to parents Melvin Sr. and Elaine (Salquist) LaPorte. After graduating from Spooner High School with the class of 1970, he attended WITC in Rice Lake and also in Eau Claire for carpentry. He gained much of his hands-on experience working for Russell Brede Construction and also for John Lawson, laying block. He later became self-employed as a carpenter so he could work at home and raise his two boys. On August 5, 1978, he was united in marriage to Suzanne “Sue” Christner in Spooner.

Michael encouraged and took an active role in whatever his boys wanted to do, help people however he could, and will be remembered for having a big heart.

Michael is survived by his wife Suzanne “Sue” of Spooner; sons Ryan LaPorte, and Adam (Angela) LaPorte; grandson Colin; brothers and sisters Melvin “Bill” (Jeanne Kissack) LaPorte, Carol (Corey) Koehler, Gene (Kelly) LaPorte, Nancy (Greg) Harrell, all of Spooner, and many other family and friends.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were held Dec. 12 at the Dahl Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Harrell officiating. Interment will be at the Rocky Ridge Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at dahlfh.com.

The Dahl Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

Myrl Berlyn Koeppe

Milton D. Odden

Milton D. Odden, Shell Lake, died Dec. 11, 2012, at age 85.

He was born April 25, 1927, to Christian and Pauline Odden who were farming in the Wisconsin community of Timberland located in the Town of Roosevelt, Burnett County.

Christian and Pauline Odden were immigrants from Norway who met and settled in the rural Timberland community. Milton was the youngest of their 12 children. His passion in life was farming, primarily as a dairyman.

Milton met Jean Marie Miller from the neighboring community of Cumberland and they were married on Oct. 9, 1949, spending 63 years together in a loving, productive and successful married life. Together they had four children: Kathleen and husband Bill Granzin, Park Falls, Phillip with wife Else Bigton, Barronett, Kim and wife Debbie, Cameron, and Greg and wife Cheryl, Barronett, all surviving. At the time of his death they have 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren: Carolina and husband Chris Ganiere, Karl and wife Megan Granzin, Tor Ole and wife Jacki Odden, Jamie and husband Nathan Weness, Lindsey and husband Bryan Wood and son Laken, Kelly Odden and special friend Megan Brantner, Jenny and husband Mark Schmidt and son Trey, Tyler and wife Rebecca Odden, daughter Charlotte and two sons Max and Jack, Nathan and wife Heidi and daughter Rachel, Kannen Odden and special friend Amanda Brian.

With Jean’s support, Milt first worked the Odden home farm in Timberland located on Odden Road and later for over 30 years he farmed in the nearby Heart Lake community on CTH J. Under his management and hard work, his herd of Holsteins became one of the best in Wisconsin and was cited as being in the top 1 percent of 48,000 dairy Wisconsin herds in 1990.

Milton lived his life as a devoted Christian man. He was baptized and confirmed at Ringebu Lutheran at Timberland. His Bible and his church community were very dear to him. Milton and Jean read to their family from the Bible and devotional booklet each morning before breakfast. Prayers were always recited before each meal and at bedtime. Sunday morning was reserved for worship and church services. It was a rare Sunday that he did not attend church.

Together with his brothers and sisters while growing up on the Timberland farm, he learned to sing. He had a wonderful rich tenor voice that could reach falsetto.

Milton loved to sing in family sing-alongs and together he and his brothers formed various musical ensembles.

He knew all his favorite church hymns by heart. Milt enjoyed singing formally in church choirs or just for the pure joy of singing as he drove his tractor and worked the ground.

Milton learned to entertain and enjoyed being onstage. Most memorably he was known to dress as a woman and, in his falsetto voice, sing for laughs while entertaining local crowds. Christmas caroling time was also a favorite of his and he loved to bring joy to people’s lives during the holiday season dressed in his bright red Santa Claus suit.

In retirement, Milton learned to be a woodcarver, working with his daughter-in-law Else and son Phil in their Timberland studios. Milt’s carvings from this period of his life are treasured by family members and friends.

As the son of pioneers, Milton lived a successful life by most any measure. He had a successful loving marriage and raised four healthy children who are productive and contribute to society. His Christian faith remained firm and an inspiration to many. His skills and devotion to his chosen vocation as a dairy farmer made it possible to provide well for his family even as he cared for his land and his animals. He was mindful of the welfare and needs of others and loved to tease, joke and bring humor and joy to most any situation. At his death, Milton was right with himself and with his God. He was right with his family and his family members were right with each other. With his family caregivers and church close by he was able to die with a good measure of human dignity. He will be sadly missed and always remembered.

There will be a songfest and a celebration of Milton’s life at the Timberland Ringebu Lutheran Church Sunday, Dec. 16, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. with interment at the Timberland cemetery.

The funeral service will be at First Lutheran in Cumberland on Monday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Timothy Schmidt officiating. Lunch to be served after the service.

Skinner Funeral Home, Cumberland, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Casino toy drive

Christmas will be happier for children in Northwest Wisconsin communities thanks to an ongoing program of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin. From Nov. 26 through Dec. 1, the tribe’s 2012 Gifts from the Heart toy drive collected 2,500 toys, which were distributed to 16 northwestern Wisconsin charities on Dec. 3 and 4. Almost 2,100 guests and employees of the St. Croix tribe’s three casinos — St. Croix Casino Danbury, St. Croix Casino Hertel Express and St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake — donated toys to this year’s drive. Since 1993, the Gifts from the Heart drive has collected and distributed more than 97,500 toys to charities in Northwest Wisconsin.

ABOVE: Sue Adams of the Washburn County Food Pantry shows off some of the toys she received from the Gifts from the Heart toy drive. — Photo submitted

AREA CHURCHES

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

Episcopal St. Alban's

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

Full Gospel Shell Lake Full Gospel

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

Celebration worship 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.;

Lutheran

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.

Barronett Lutheran

St. Joseph's Catholic

(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.

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

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

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

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.

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

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

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

Sunday School 10:15 a.m..

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

20805 CTH H, Barronett 715-468-4403 Pastor Al Bedard Sunday School 8:30 a.m.

Family Worship 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship follows worship Holy Communion first Sunday of the month Midweek Studies Mondays 2 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran

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

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Methodist

United Methodist

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

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

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

Faith Lutheran

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

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.

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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Sarona by Marian Furchtenicht

It was an absolutely beautiful Monday morning. It looked like we were in a marshmallow world with the 6-plus inches of fresh snow that fell and made for lots of closings, including our area schools, making some kids happy. It also made for a lot of shoveling and plowing snow.

The birds are really feasting at the feeders on Monday morning. Now with the snow cover, they’ll be depending on you for their next meal, so keep food out.

A good winter is wished for Mary West who left to spend time with daughter Lynda in Cheyenne, Wyo. Son Sam drove her to Omaha to Cara and Dan Whitney’s (Larry the Cable Guy’s) and Lynda was to meet her there.

Al and Jolene Loew spent Sunday through Thursday at their hometown, Villa Park, Ill., working on their house that is for sale and spent time with daughters Tammi and Ray’s and also visited friends.

Sue Krantz reported a great trip to Las Vegas. Six people from the Spooner Rodeo Committee attended the Profession Rodeo Convention; also going were Dick Fankhauser, Bob White from Ladysmith, Ann Loechler and Sue Coquillette and her sister, Kate Peck, from Webb Lake. They went to the P.R.C., sightseeing and shopping and attended two performances of the National Finals Rodeo that was held at the Thomas and Mack Center. Now Sue is resting up and getting ready for the Town of Sarona real estate tax statements and getting them ready to send out. Greg stayed home with the grandkids and the critters. He was ready to give the dogs away by the time she got home she said.

The St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shell Lake makes plates of Christmas goodies for the elderly, homebound and disabled folks. This year Ila Soltis brought them to Virginia Stodola and they had a great visit on Monday.

Marilyn Zimmerman and daughter Renee and Linda Stodola and daughter Nicole, took their mom/ grandma, Germaine Paulson, out to eat at the Lake Buffet in Rice Lake on Saturday for her belated birthday.

Marlene Hansen had her business, the Charm Beauty Salon’s, employee Christmas party at Lehman’s Saturday night. Marlene visited her niece, Kayla Brohvinik and new baby son, Austin Thomas, born at the Rice Lake hospital. Congrats to them.

Congratulations to Jerrett and Jessica Sykes on their baby girl, Anastasia Kaitlyn, born Nov. 22 at the Spooner hospital.

Friday night, Marilyn, Renee and Janet Zimmerman took in the Christmas show at Cheska Opera in Haugen and said that was really nice and got one into the Christmas spirit.

Janet Zimmerman attended her uncle Victor Minkel’s funeral in Rice Lake on Saturday. He was 89. Sympathy to the family.

Sandy Vogt just returned from a trip to Branson, Mo., with her newly retired sister, Joan. They saw several Christmas show, shopped lots and enjoyed the beautiful holiday light displays in Kansas City, Mo., and Branson. After she returned, Les joined her for their annual Christmas celebration with the kids and grandkids.

Sunday night, the return drive from Annandale, where they had over a foot of snow, back to Sarona was quite the challenge and took over five hours. It was nice to be home.

Diane and Jim Loomis need our prayers. Diane is in Rochester, Minn. She has a Caringbridge site.

There is not a church service at the Sarona Methodist Church next Sunday, Dec. 16. They will be joining the Shell Lake Methodist Christmas Cantata at 10:30 a.m.

Some old news. Russ Furchtenicht made venison stew for guests at the deer shack the end of the deer season for Swan Berg, Jody and Adam W., Mark Bruce and Jordan, J.P. and Jake P., Hippie, Morty Boy and Kim Odden. Fun was had by all.

Gloria Frey, Dave and Jan Johnston and sister Elaine Paulson visited their mom and grandma, Dorothy Foltz, at the Rice Lake Convalescent Center on Tuesday morning. She had taken a fall but X-rays show all is fine

at 99.

There were eight gals and five guys at Katty Breakfast on Tuesday but sure had a good visit. There will be no breakfast get-together the month of January.

The Shell Lake High School and Junior High holiday concert Tuesday evening was absolutely beautiful and well attended.

Wednesday I had Bev Helmer, Mavis Schlapper, Gloria Frey, Mary Krantz and Elfreda West over for some Christmas cheer.

Saturday my brother, Donnie, fixed noon lunch for Sharon and Merle Wilber and me.

Wednesday, Mavis Schlapper joined some of the dancing bunch for supper at Adelle Koel’s. Said she fixed a luscious supper.

Birthday wishes to Jean Gagner Prue, Ginger Reynolds, Betty Ness, Dec. 13; Dan Ripplinger, Dawson Hefter and Mike Haremza, Dec. 14; Elaine Norton, Dec. 15; Holly Esser, Julie West and Chris Engen, Dec. 17; Pat Semm, Steve Hubin, Melissa Petz, John Roeser, Judy Juza and Emme Anderson, Dec. 18; Eric Anderson and Donna Russel, Dec. 19.

A happy anniversary to Dale and Lois Stellrecht, Dec. 14; Dan and Lynda Anderson, Dec. 15; Randy and Peggy McKibben, Dec. 16; and Tom and Linda Tabor, Dec. 19.

If you haven’t driven through the Shell Lake Municipal Campground and seen the Celebration of Christmas lights, try to do so, it is breathtaking.

Congratulations to Adam and Lindsey Kemp on the arrival of Cohlton Edward on Nov. 19.

Sympathy is extended to Judy Leonard and family due to the death of Judy’s husband, Greg. He was 75.

Sympathy is also extended to Trudy DeLawyer and family due to the death of Trudy’s husband, Tim. He was a mail carrier for a local route for many years.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen went to Siren Thursday afternoon and attended the K-6 Christmas program at the school. Granddaughters Grace and Hannah Mangelsen were among the performers. Other grandparents attending were Dixie and Chuck Andrea to see Samantha Rose Andrea and Melba Denotter to see Michael Williamson.

Clam River Tuesday Club met Dec. 7 at the home of Dixie Andrea. After the potluck lunch, a short meeting

was held and gifts were exchanged. The next meeting will be Jan. 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Lida Nordquist.

Donna Hines attended the Timberland LWMF Christmas celebration at the church Saturday afternoon.

Nina and Lawrence Hines and Sharon and Erling Syverson were guests of Diana and John Mangelsen Saturday. They enjoyed an evening of visiting and playing cards.

Chuck and Dixie Andrea hosted an open house Sunday afternoon for people to come and see their display of Dept. 56 Snow Village buildings. Their collection includes over 120 lit houses. Visitors generously donated items and money for local food shelves. About 40 people attended.

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Timothy M. Bodis, Birchwood, possess or use fireworks, $287.00.

Dean J. Grazier, Sarona, possession of illegal-size fish, $222.90.

Michael J. Kelly, Hastings, Minn., obstruct navigable water, $767.50.

Tracy L. McNitt, Shell Lake, ATV operating without headgear, $127.10.

James H. Miller, Greenbrier, Tenn., possession of illegal-size fish, $231.65.

David B. Munaretto, Lake Villa, Ill., operating motorboat near shoreline, $187.90.

Justin M. Pfaff, Spooner, nonregistration of vehicle, $175.30.

George E. Swearingen, Minong, failure to register dog with town clerk, $50.00.

Jeffrey S. Taylor, Webster, disorderly conduct, $175.30.

Alexis C. Berg-Janc, Chippewa Falls, possess drug paraphernalia, $299.00, other sentence.

Andreka D. Brown, Spooner, resisting or obstructing an officer, $299.30, probation, sent. imposed, local jail.

Dylan R. Fjelstad, Eleva, OWI, $1,109.00, local jail, license revoked 12 months, other sentence.

Katelyn S. Hanson, Minong, resisting or obstructing an officer, $299.00, other sentence.

Daniel D. Lester, Spooner, possession of THC, $299.00.

Amy J. Olson, Trego, possession of THC, $299.00; resisting or obstructing an officer, $299.00.

Michael H. Olson, Sarona, possess drug paraphernalia, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Matthew J. Richards, Spooner, manufacture/deliver THC, $575.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Peter D. Steichen, Spooner, disorderly conduct or resisting or obstructing an officer, $263.50.

Daniel J. Armstrong, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Steven M. Becker, Ellsworth, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Boxx Sanitation LLC, Eau Claire, vehicle equipment violations, group 1, $238.30.

Penny A. Briggs, Chippewa Falls, speeding, $200.50.

Francisco J. Cabriales Laborico, Bruce, speeding, $200.50.

Richard W. Coenen, Little Canada, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Esther C. Cooper, Webster, disorderly conduct, $175.30.

Cynthia M. Cosgrove, Spanish Fort, Ala., speeding, $200.50.

Cole A. Davies, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; speeding, $175.30.

Charles L. Farinella, Woodridge, Ill., possess or use fireworks, $194.20.

Michael A. Fastner, Mendota Heights, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Christina E. Forward, Hayward, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Timothy S. Ganz, Spooner, operating without valid license, $200.50.

Gary Christman DBA Gary Christman Excavating LLC, Trego, violate Class A highway weight limits, $476.25.

Bryce K. Gjerde, Birchwood, towing occupied sled/bicycle on highway, $175.30.

Alex M. Greely, Spooner, speeding, $200.50.

Michele M.P. Guili, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kathryn A. Greschner, Cumberland, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

David L. Halverson, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; operating while suspended, $200.50.

Joseph W. Hammell, Golden Valley, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Jason R. Hanson, Spooner, failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Highway Landscapers Inc., Kaukauna, operating vehicle excess width without permit, $200.50; improper registration of other vehicle, $175.30; vehicle equipment violates group 2, $200.50.

James L. Hills, Spooner, failure to stop for unloading school bus, $326.50.

Richard M. Huebner, Spooner, speeding, $183.30.

Hailey T. Johnson, Shell Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Todd S. Kimball, Fall Creek, interstate/intrastate driving requirements, $200.50.

Dawn R. Lasserre, Sarona, failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Mathew G. Lundy, Lanse, Mich., speeding, $200.50.

Matthew J. Massman, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.00.

Brandon M. Meyer, Springbrook, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Mary L. Olson, Sarona, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Ronald G. Ortega, Bolingbrook, Ill., speeding, $225.70.

Shawneese M. Osborn, Cumberland, operating without valid license, $200.50.

Halea P. Paul, Minong, speeding, $200.50.

Jeremiah I. Petersen, Hertel, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Meagan J. Piper, New Auburn, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Robin S. Portillo, Sevierville, Tenn., speeding, $200.50.

Jessica L. Powers, Shell Lake, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Jack A. Prince, Bruce, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Dianna J. Puschnig, Spooner, speeding, $175.30.

Troy A. Rasmussen, Hayward, interstate/intrastate driving requirements, $200.50.

Edward L. Robarge, Shell Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Todd R. Sawyer, Oak Creek, speeding, $225.70.

Jordan A. Schirmer, Minong, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Travis A. Smith, Hudson, speeding, $175.30.

Erik D. Strand, Sarona, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

David M. Thorson, Gordon, nonregistration of auto, $175.30.

Jacob A. Wahleithner, Spooner, underage drinking, $515.50, license suspended 60 days.

Merry M. Washkuhn, Rice Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jennifer L. Weigelt, Shell Lake, failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Deborah A. Weldele, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.00.

Anni E. Williams, Plover, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

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Accidents

Sunday, Nov. 30 At 8:07 a.m. Joseph W. Isham, 31, Radisson, was southbound on Birchwood Fire Lane, one mile north of Sawmill Park Lane in Birchwood, when he lost control after crowning a hill, and the vehicle slid in sideways toward the east ditch, rolled onto its side, and came to rest in the ditch.

The vehicle was towed with moderate damage. No injuries were reported.

Tuesday, Dec. 4 At 5:13 a.m. Robert A. Purvis, 35, Chetek, was southbound on Hwy. 53, 250 feet north of CTH E, when he started falling asleep as he was going to pull into the Trego Edith M. Daniels, 77, Trego, had a close call as she slid off the Travel Center, then awoke to notice roadway and rolled the vehicle off of CTH K. More details in the a semitrailer pulling out onto the accident reports, under Sunday, Dec. 9. – Photo from Washburn roadway. Purvis swerved to miss the County Sheriff’s Dept. semi, passed the semi, and as he from the slippery surface and went got in front of the semi, he lost conFriday, Nov. 23 At 3:22 a.m. Dakota J. Ham- into the median. The vehicle was trol and slid into the ditch. The vehimond, 20, Spooner, was south- towed out with no damage or injuries cle rolled one time down that ditch and landed on all four tires. No inbound on Hwy. 53, at Big Kegama reported. juries were reported. The vehicle Road in Sarona, when he lost conwas towed with moderate damage. trol on the ice, and slid in to the ditch. Saturday, Nov. 24 At 2:31 a.m. Rachel T. McNeilly, The vehicle was towed out and no 34, Spooner, was at N5345 Rocky Sunday, Dec. 9 damage or injuries were reported.

At 9 a.m. Edith M. Daniels, 77, At 4:43 a.m. Tami J. Schwab, 30, Ridge Road in Spooner when she Haugen, was northbound on Hwy. slid into the ditch with a rear-tire Spooner, was southbound on CTH 53, at CTH D in Sarona, when she blowout. The vehicle was removed K, at N6442 CTH K, four-tenths of a slid into the ditch due to the icy road- by the owner. No damage or injuries mile north of Sunset Lane in way. The vehicle was removed with were reported. McNeilly was no Spooner when she lost control of the no damage reported. No injuries re- longer at the scene of the incident. vehicle on the slippery roadway as At 11:04 a.m. Jessica P. Jacobs, she accelerated up the hill. She ported.

At 6:14 a.m. Breanna S. Barr, 19, 20, Cloquet, Minn., was on Hwy. 77, could not gain control and slid toward Webster, was southbound on Hwy. a half mile west of John Waggoner the opposite ditch. Daniels entered 53 at the Hwy. 70 exit in Spooner, Road in Minong, when she was the ditch, struck the driveway, when she crossed lanes on Hwy. 53, rounding a curve, hit slush and lost crossed the driveway, and rolled the continued into the median, came to a control, ending in the ditch. The pas- vehicle, coming to rest on its side stop and was unable to move the ve- senger was Justin L. Graber, 21, against some trees. Daniels was hicle further. The vehicle was re- Hayward. The vehicle was towed out transported to the Spooner emermoved with a tow and she was able with no damage. No injuries were re- gency room for medical attention.

The vehicle was towed with total to continue. No damage or injuries ported.

At 4:23 p.m. Jeffery A. Gruber, damage. reported.

At 10:46 a.m. John J. Kostecky, 48, Omaha, Neb., was southbound 62, Minneapolis, was southbound on on Hwy. 253, 300 feet north of CTH Hwy. 53, at Red Lake Drive in Mi- J in Barronett, when he hit a deer. No nong, when he slid off the roadway injuries or damages were reported.

Senior Lunch Menu

Monday, Dec. 17: Cook’s choice soup, crackers, egg salad, pretzel roll, chocolate pudding, juice, milk, coffee.

Tuesday, Dec. 18: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrot salad, frozen yogurt, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Wednesday, Dec. 19: Baked chicken, boiled potatoes, rutabagas, dessert, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Local Operation Christmas Child boxes delivered to processing center

Processing shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child on Dec. 8 were local residents back row (L to R): Brock Peterson, Van Peterson, Wendy Peterson, Nan Hendry and Charie Peterson. Middle: Gracia Gormong, Amanda Heino and Va Lee, Minneapolis. Front: John Hendry, Rachel Hendry, Sam Hendry and Joseph Hendry. — Photo submitted

SPOONER — The 926 shoebox gifts from Shell Lake, Spooner and the surrounding communities were delivered to the Operation Christmas Child processing center in Minneapolis. TSU of Shell Lake donated the transportation. On Saturday, Dec. 8, a group of local people went down to work in the Minneapolis processing center.

The number of boxes was up this year in Minneapolis by about 100,000. The Operation Christmas Child program will

collect about 750,000. The sponsoring organization, Samaritan’s Purse, expects to hand deliver the 100 millionth shoebox this year. Over 6 million boxes will be processed this holiday season. The shoebox ministry began in 1993.

Boxes received in Minneapolis this year will be sent to Albania, Brazil, Bolivia, China, Haiti, Niger, Kenya, Togo, Malaysia, Rwanda, Uganda, Colombia, Suriname and Ukraine. — with submitted information

Giving Tree needs donations

Thursday, Dec. 20: Meat loaf, German potato salad, stewed tomatoes, peaches, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Friday, Dec. 21: Baked ham, au gratin potatoes, cranberry whip, apple pie, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call 715-4684750.

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Indianhead Community Action Agency representative Chris Kading stands beside The Giving Tree at the Business After Five event at Spooner Northwest Land & Recreation. The event is to help children in need have a little more Christmas this year. Donations and gifts are being accepted at the real estate office at 1001 N. River St. in Spooner. – Photo by Jessica Beecroft

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The Classifieds

(Dec. 12, 19, 26) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC., Plaintiff vs.

EVA J. SARTELL a/k/a EVA J. SARTEL, MONICA BINDER, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, CITIBANK (SO. DAKOTA) NA, DISCOVER BANK, DICKINSON FINANCIAL LLC, PALISADES COLLECTION LLC, Defendants.

Case No. 12 CV 145 FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure in the amount of $155,302.40, entered by the court on December 3, 2012, the undersigned Sheriff of Washburn County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real estate.

The following described real estate in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin: That part of Government Lot Two (2) of Section Thirty-two (32), Township Forty-two (42) North, Range Twelve (12) West (in the Township of Minong), described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Government Lot 2; thence West on the North line of said Government Lot 2, a distance of 280.8 feet to the point of beginning; thence S.1˚15’E., 1,549.89 feet to an iron stake; then S.84˚40’E., 140.92 feet to an iron stake; then N.1˚15’W., 1,562.46 feet to an iron stake; thence N.87˚47’W. to the point of beginning.

TAX KEY NO.: 65-030-2-42-1232-5 05-002-002000 STREET ADDRESS: W7018 Old Bass Lake Road, Minong, WI 54859.

PLACE OF SALE: North entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI. DATE & TIME OF SALE: January 9, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. Property is sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances, including but not limited unpaid and accrued real estate taxes, special assessments and other governmental charges, plus interest and penalties, if any.

2. A bid deposit of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount shall be due in the form of cash, cashier’s check or certified funds at the time of sale.

3. Successful bidder to pay the entire unpaid balance of bid within ten (10) days following confirmation of the sale by the court plus buyer to pay for buyer’s title insurance, document recording fees and Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. 4. Failure to make timely payment following confirmation of sale will result in forfeiture of bid deposit.

DATE: December 7, 2012.

Terry Dryden, Sheriff Washburn County Law Offices of James E. Huismann, S.C. N14 W23777 Stone Ridge Drive Suite 120 Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 262-523-6400 574967 WNAXLP

MEETING NOTICE SHELL LAKE AREA FIRE ASSOCIATION

The Shell Lake Area Fire Association Board of Directors will hold their quarterly meeting Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at 7 p.m., at the Fire Hall, 400 6th Ave., Shell Lake, WI Agenda: Approval of minutes; voucher list; treasurer’s report; fire chief’s report; unfinished business; new business; set next meeting date.

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Bradley A. Pederson, Secretary/Treasurer

CITY OF SHELL LAKE 2013 BUDGET SUMMARY

The following budget was adopted by the Shell Lake City Council on December 3, 2012.

General Government $237,483 Public Safety 335,825 Public Works 394,533 Health & Human Services 300 Culture, Recreation & Ed. 229,249 Conservation & Develop.

31,360 Debt Service 597,771 Outlay 25.500 TOTAL OF ALL EXPENDITURES $1,852,021 Less: All revenue other than general property - 983,609 TOTAL CITY LEVY $868,412 The detailed budget is available for public inspection at the City Administrator’s office during regular office hours.

Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator 574888 17r WNAXLP

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF SHELL LAKE DECEMBER 3, 2012

City Council President Eiche called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council members present were Bruce, Graf, Harrington, Leckel, Schultz and Shelton. Also present were Randy Baker and Brad Pederson.

A public hearing was held on the proposed 2013 city budget. The budget includes Funds 100, 260, 270, 310, 500 and 595. Copies of the budget, Levy Limit Worksheet, projected mill rates (TID out and TID in) and November 7, 2012, Financial Administration Committee meeting minutes were reviewed. Brad Pederson noted if the proposed city levy is reduced by approximately $675 the city should be eligible for an expenditure restraint payment by the State of Wisconsin in the future. There was no public comment. Schultz moved, seconded by Bruce, to reduce the Contingency Fund by $1,000. The motion carried. Schultz moved, seconded by Bruce, to approve the 2013 budget as amended with a total levy of $868,412.34. Upon a unanimous vote the motion carried.

Graf moved, seconded by Shelton, to adjourn at 6:15 p.m.

The motion carried.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, wards and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, the following officers are to be elected: STATE SUPERINTENDENT ONE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, for the term of four years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 1, 2013: Tony Evers JUDICIAL OFFICER ONE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, for the term of ten years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2013: Pat Roggensack COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE, for the term of ten years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose terms of office will expire on July 31, 2013: District III Vacant NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2012, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Superintendent of Public Instruction and Judicial Officer Candidates (except multijurisdictional municipal judges) file with the Government Accountability Board.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.

Done in the City of Shell Lake, this 9th day of December.

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Notices • Help Wanted

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR WITC Shell Lake

Applications are currently being accepted for a full-time Network Administrator position at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, Shell Lake Administrative Office. The Network Administrator is responsible for managing and support of the collegewide Local Area Network (LAN), Phone System, Backups & Continuity, College administrative application servers and copiers. This position will provide backup support in the absence of the Technical Operations Manager.

Qualifications include: Associate Degree in Information Systems specializing in Network Services required; Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems preferred. Five years of demonstrated work experience in an IT networking-related position. Preferred experience includes experience in Microsoft, Cisco and Virtual Server management and leadership skills in managing large projects, resources and budget.

Deadline to apply: Dec. 27, 2012 For a complete list of qualifications and to apply visit our Web site at www.witc.edu/employ.

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DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Enjoy the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin where hiking, skiing and fishing abound. Spooner Health System (SHS) is looking for a Director of Education to join our Management Team. The Director will coordinate hospitalwide staff development programs, orientation, annual reviews and competency testing to ensure quality medical/surgical care is delivered to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Develops and evaluates patient education effectiveness, performs patient education when specific requests are made, provides ongoing health education for the community and facilitates support groups.

We’ve partnered with Studer Group and have made a “Commitment to Excellence” that has resulted in improved employee and patient satisfaction.

Our goal is to make SHS a better place for patients to receive care, employees to work and physicians to practice medicine. SHS was recognized as the Health Care Organization of the Month by Studer Group. Studer Group works with over 800 organizations and selects two facilities each month to receive this prestigious honor that is given to organizations that stand out from their peers as a premier example of quality health.

If you want to work for an organization that is committed to its employees, SHS is a great place to work, and we encourage you to join our team.

SHS has a lot to offer employees with our 2011 partnership results (measuring employee satisfaction and engagement) at the 94th Percentile.

SHS is a 25-bed critical-access hospital and has been recognized as one of the “Most Wired” hospitals in the U.S. This award recognizes the commitment we have in utilizing technology to improve quality and patient safety.

This is a part-time position working 56 hours per two-week pay period.

Successful candidate will have: • Registered Nurse with relevant clinical experience.

• Licensed in the State of Wisconsin.

• Teaching experience preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with all hospital disciplines.

• Certified as CPR instructor or must be willing to obtain certification within six months of receiving position.

• Possesses basic knowledge of computers and office equipment.

• Ability to work independently, effectively and innovatively.

• Maintain required licensure, registration and/or certification as required.

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and excellent benefit package.

Please send resume and salary requirements to:

Assistant Manager/Teller Supervisor Spooner Office

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If you have one or more years of retail banking sales and operations experience, we want to talk to you.

We offer a complete compensation package. For consideration, send, e-mail or fax your resume to: Attn.: HR Manager

319 E. Grant Ave. Eau Claire, WI 54701 E-mail: careers.nwr@bankmutual.com Fax: 715-833-8997 Equal Opportunity Employer

(Dec. 12, 19, 26) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF IONA J. PLATH DOD: 3/01/12 Notice to Creditors Case No. 12 PR 18 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An application for informal administration was filed.

The decedent, with date of birth 9/09/1928, and date of death 3/01/12, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 205 1st Street, Spooner, WI 54801.

All interested persons waived notice.

The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 5, 2013.

A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

Hon. Eugene D. Harrington Circuit Court Judge Dec. 5, 2012 Katherine M. Stewart P.O. Box 364 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-9081 Bar Number 1005716 574890 WNAXLP

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High school/junior high holiday concert

Band director Ben Kunselman directed the Shell Lake Senior High School band in their holiday performance on Tuesday, Dec. 4.

The Shell Lake Junior High band performed under the leadership of director Ben Kunselman at their holiday concert held Tuesday, Dec. 4, in the high school gymnasium. — Photos by Tom Cusick

Dad’s Belgian Waffle fundraiser held

RIGHT: Shell Lake High School students Tracy McMullin, Madison Johnson and Hana Anderson wait for their Dad’s homemade waffle and the short wait was worth it. The Shell Lake Education Foundation sponsored the Dad’s Belgian Waffle fundraiser on Friday, Dec. 7, to coincide with the Shell Lake/Prairie Farm basketball doubleheader. — Photos by Larry Samson

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SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake FFA fruit is arriving Thursday, Dec. 13. Fruit will be available to be picked up from 3:30-6 p.m. on Thursday in the technology shop and Friday, Dec. 14, from 3:30-5 p.m. in the receiving shop. Please use the receiving driveway and drive around to the technology shop door just around the corner of receiving.

FFA members will be delivering fruit orders within the week. There is extra fruit available, but it will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Just show up on Thursday for best selection.

Direct any questions or concerns to Jenifer Bos at 715468-7814. — from the Shell Lake FFA

School menus

With so many choices of toppings, eating waffles became an art form for sisters Elle and Julianna Nelson.

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Breakfast Monday, Dec. 17: Juice, cereal, toast.

Tuesday, Dec. 18: Fruit, sausage patty, French toast.

Wednesday, Dec. 19: Juice, cheese omelet, toast.

Thursday, Dec. 20: Breakfast pizza, juice.

Friday, Dec. 21: Fruit, yogurt or cereal, toast.

Lunch Monday, Dec. 17: Taco, refried beans, corn, fresh fruit.

Tuesday, Dec. 18: Chili or hot dog, corn muffin, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

Wednesday, Dec. 19: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, dinner roll, fresh fruit.

Thursday, Dec. 20: BBQ pork or quesadilla, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

Friday, Dec. 21: Chicken Alfredo, broccoli, fresh fruit, bread stick.

Breakfast served each day for K-12 students.

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People you should know

“The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge”

Tanja Huettig is an exchange student at Spooner High School. – Photo by Diane Dryden

Ebenezer, played by Fred Kosmach, cross examines his former and now deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, played by Justin Peck. It took several hours in makeup for the character of Marley.

Tanja Huettig

Age: 16 Brothers and sisters: I have one younger brother.

Home country: I live in the tiny town of Satow, which is near to Rostock, the largest city in northern Germany.

Host family name: Tom and Kathy Dettle.

How long is your program: I am here for one year because I wanted to be in the States for all of the holidays. I have a friend who was here, and she said I should experience all the holidays.

First impression of the United States: Even in New York, where we first landed, people were nice. We all had on matching shirts, and people asked us who we were and where we were going. They said they were proud of us for coming.

Why did you pick the U.S.?: There were more places to see in your country, and I could learn to speak better English. I like to speak your language.

What do your parents do?: My par-

ents own an insurance company.

What do you think of American food?: There is too much fast food, and everything is very sweet.

Which American food has become your favorite?: Nothing yet.

Is there a worst food here?: Sliced turkey.

What do you miss most from home?: I miss my piano and my self-defense classes and the bread. I also miss my family and friends.

What surprised you the most about the U.S.?: The sports and the society, you know, the way you live. In Germany, we have to look nice in school, not sloppy.

It is also weird that kids can hunt with a gun at 14. Everybody has a gun here.

And everybody drives and works after school at such early ages. If we work, it’s only on the weekends. My parents are coming at the end of the school year to see America, and we are also going to travel to Canada.

Has this trip helped in your future profession?: Not really, because I want to be a physical therapist.

What will you be buying to take back or send home for Christmas?: School and sports clothes like Badgers and things that say Wisconsin.

With what are you involved with here?: Volleyball, then I transferred to cross country because I didn’t get to play very much. I am also going to do basketball and soccer. I also go to church here, the Spooner Wesleyan.

Describe yourself: I am nice, helpful and funny. I’m also a little shy, artistic and athletic.

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Spooner Community Choir “The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge” played to a soldout house at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre in Shell Lake Friday – Sunday, Dec. 7-9. The play performed by Theatre in the Woods was a comedy about the lawsuit brought by Scrooge against Jacob Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future for breaking and entering, kidnapping, pain and suffering. The play takes place in a courtroom. Shown (L to R) Bailiff, Don Bruce; Bob Cratchit, Spenser Peck; Judge Stanchfield, Roger Sweeney; attorney, David McNulty; and Scrooge, Fred Kosmach.

Photos by Larry Samson

The Spooner Community Choir concert, “Tapestry of Light,” a Celtic Christmas celebration was held Sunday, Dec. 9, in the Spooner High School auditorium. The choir is under the direction of Bill Benson. LuAnne Bergman was the accompanist. — Photo by Larry Samson

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