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Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Vol. 124, No. 3 • Shell Lake, Wis.
Weekend watch
Friday, Fall Variety Show, Ceska Opera House. Saturday, Cakes at the Lake, Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry. See Events, page 8
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Danielle Kuechle is crowned Miss Shell Lake See page 2
The edible school yard See page 20
Two-vehicle accident claims life
Two others, including Spooner man, critically injured
SPOONER - An 82-year-old Illinois man lost his life Friday evening, Aug. 31, in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hwy. 53 and Hwy. 70. His 80-year-old wife, a passenger in the car he was driving, and a 36-year-old Spooner man, the driver of the other vehicle, were both airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul with life-threatening injuries. According to a report from the Wisconsin State Patrol, William P. King was southbound
Conference football action under way SPORTS See page 13-14
BREAKERS
Too young to compete in the crosscut saw contest at Town and Country Days, 2-year-old Sawyer Pearson gives it a try. See more Town and Country Days photos inside. - Photo by Larry Samson
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MINNEAPOLIS - Tyler Dorweiler, Shell Lake, was invited by his uncle, Albin Peterson, to sing along with the Northern Union Barbershop Chorus at the Minnesota Twins versus the Tampa Bay Rays game at Target Field on Sunday, Aug. 12. The group sang the national anthem at the start of the game and then sang “God Bless America” and “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” during the seventh-inning stretch. — with submitted information ••• SPOONER — The 16th-annual Pet Walk for the Washburn County Area Humane Society will be held on Saturday morning, Sept. 15, at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner. This is one of the major fundraisers to benefit the hundreds of animals that pass through the local animal shelter each year, in search of a new home. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and activities include a pet costume contest, pet talent contest and favorite pet stories, with dozens of prizes being awarded. The cost is $10 per person, but if you bring in at least $50 in donations, your registration is free, you’ll receive a WCAHS tote bag, and you’ll get your name entered into a drawing to win a $150 gift card. Northern Lights Camera Club will again be available for pet photos, free if you bring in an item from the WCAHS Wish List, or donations will be accepted. The walk will be followed by a picnic lunch, the awarding of prizes, and then the annual raffle drawing will be at noon. Tickets are still available for the raffle, which includes gift cards, merchandise, hotel stays, a Green Bay Packers-autographed football and cash. This year the membership drive will be conducted at the pet walk. All new or renewed memberships the day of the walk will be entered into a prize drawing. More information, including the pet walk registration/donation form, is available on the Web site wcahs.com or you can call the shelter at 715-635-4720. With or without a pet, come and join the fun and support your local animal shelter. — from WCAHS
on 53 and exited onto 70, into the path of a westbound vehicle driven by Sean M. Brayton. King’s vehicle was struck in the driver’s side. Helen T. King, 80, was taken to Spooner Health Systems and then airlifted to Regions. Brayton was airlifted directly to Regions. The accident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. Emergency crews were on the scene for nearly four hours. Other agencies responding included the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office, North Ambulance, and the Spooner and Shell Lake police departments. - with information from Wisconsin State Patrol
First phase of historic land conservancy completed
Includes land in northwest portion of Washburn County
by Gary King Register editor
NORTHERN WISCONSIN - The first phase of a two-phase land conservation agreement was completed Friday, Aug. 31, a deal that protects more than 100 square miles of forestland in four counties - including Washburn. Upon completion of the second phase - in 2014 - the agreement will become the largest land conservation purchase in Wisconsin history, with the Department of Natural Resources spending $17.3 million on a conservation easement for 67,347 acres of property in Douglas, Washburn and small portions of Bayfield and Burnett counties. The property was owned by Wausau Paper Corp. which sold 72,800 acres to Lyme Timber in late 2011 for $37 million.
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Phase 1 of the largest land conservancy in state history includes land in northwest Washburn County. - Courtesy The Conservation Group/Milwaukee JournalSentinel
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Danielle Kuechle crowned Miss Shell Lake
The 2012 Miss Shell Lake royalty (L to R): Danielle Kuechle, Miss Shell Lake; Jessica Irvine, first princess; April Richter, second princess; and Reyna Stone, third princess. Kuechle was Miss Photogenic while Irvine was named Miss Congeniality and also earned the talent award.
Danielle Kuechle was crowned Miss Shell Lake in a ceremony sponsored by the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Aug. 30, at the Shell Lake Arts Center. When asked how she would best represent Shell Lake, she said, “I will best represent Shell Lake by spreading the word about our town and reminding people of the awesome events we have in our wonderful city.”
The 2012 Junior Miss Shell Lake royalty is (L to R): Cecilia Harrington, Junior Miss Shell Lake; Camryn Nasman, first princess; and Opal Warren, second princess. Harrington was voted Miss Photogenic by the members in the community.
It is a bittersweet moment for Mary Clark, she is not crying because she won but because her older sister didn’t.
Photos by Larry Samson
Friendships endure. Happy that her friend, Mary Clark, won princess, Violet Nasman gives her a hug.
The 2012 Little Miss Shell Lake royalty is (L to R): Lorelei Hoy, Little Miss Shell Lake; Daya Lawrence, first princess; and Mary Clark, second princess.
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Saying everything by doing nothing
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Supervisors choose status quo, ending short-term rental saga
by Jessica Beecroft Register staff writer WASHBURN COUNTY - On Wednesday, Aug. 29, the Washburn County Board of Supervisors met to take up the issue f short-term rentals in the county. They voted to uphold the zoning committee’s action in June not to act on proposed amendments that would define short-term rentals and allow them in residential areas. In part, doing nothing has said everything. “The state already regulates it. Why
should we go in and do their job for them?” asked Timothy Brabek, county board supervisor. Web Macomber, the county’s zoning administrator, suggested to the board that they “turn back the hands of time to two years ago and get out of the rental business.” He asked them to choose not to consider a single-family home as a resort under the current ordinance and leave regulation and enforcement of STRs strictly to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services which inspects and licenses tourist rooms under state statute. Another option the board had, according to Macomber, was to leave the current process in place. This would
allow short-term rentals, or resorts, in residential areas with a conditional use permit. This would require STRs in a residential area to rezone to a recreational residential status before acquiring a CUP. The final option would be to pass the amendments he proposed to the zoning committee in June to make STRs legal in residential areas with a CUP. County corporation counsel Jeff Kohler explained the board would have to take up the definition of resort at a later meeting because the agenda did not have that issue posted. The board will now consider that issue.
private ownership, generating property taxes and helping keep Wisconsin’s forestry industry strong.” The agreement not only prevents the land from being divided and sold for recreational property such as cabins and second homes, but it protects habitat for countless species such as the Karner Blue butterfly, golden-winged warbler, sharptailed grouse, black bear, deer, wolves, Canada lynx, woodcock and migratory songbirds. The area contains much of the last remaining unprotected globally significant Pine Barrens which provide critical habitat for several threatened or endangered species.
The first phase of the project will cost approximately $11.3 million. The second phase, in 2014, will cost $6 million and involve approximately 23,000 acres of land. Peter Stein, managing director of Lyme Timber, said that about 1,000 jobs in northern Wisconsin - both directly and indirectly - will be created and sustained by keeping the land for forest use. His company provides wood for 12 pulp, saw timber, utility pole and supporting companies in the region. - with information from Milwaukee Joural-Sentinel, Duluth News-Tribune
Conservancy/from page 1
Under the first phase of the purchase, 45,000 acres, to be known as the BruceSt. Croix Legacy Forest - will remain privately owned by Lyme Timber, a New Hampshire-based company, and remain on the tax rolls. In exchange for conservation easement payments, the company agrees to keep the land “forever undeveloped” and open to public access, including hunting, fishing and hiking. Lyme Timber will manage timber production on the land. The funds for the project come from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund, a public-private partnership that currently provides $60 million a year to secure critical wildife habitat, conserve “the best of outdoor Wisconsin” and provide consistent world-class outdoor creation opportunities. The fund was named after two governors - Warren Knowles and Gaylord Nelson. It has protected more than 500,000 acres of Wisconsin land since its inception in 1989. This most recent conservancy project was announced earlier this year and endorsed by DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp. “This purchase provides much-needed recreational access for the public to hunting, fishing, trapping, hiking, skiing, bird-watching, and ATV and snowmobile trails,” she said. “It keeps the land in
Judge Harrington addresses teaching staff
Speaking before the Shell Lake teachers and support staff at an in-service held Wednesday, Aug. 29, Judge Eugene Harrington told them, “Politicians have decided that public employees and educators are public enemy No. 1. That is wrong, nothing is more important than the education of the children.” — Photo by Larry Samson
Fly-by at pancake breakfast
Find us on the Web @ wcregisteronline.com Dave Schmitz puts on a show for the participants of the drive-in/fly-in breakfast at Shell Lake’s Town and Country Days with his AT-6 Texan trainer. This Navy/Marine plane was designated SNJ-3. Schmitz gave a fly-by with full smoke. - Photo by Larry Samson
School board welcomes back staff and students
by Jessica Beecroft Register staff writer SHELL LAKE – “I was thinking about some things we can really be excited about at the start of the school year,” Principal Don Peterson told members of the school board at their regular monthly meeting, Monday, Aug. 20. “We are all well aware that we’ve had resignations and the infrastructure is moving on for very good reasons. From the ashes, grow the tree. I really believe we have hired some great people. We’ve retained some wonderful teachers. I am real excited for our kids. I feel really lucky that we have the staff we have here, teachers that care about them (students) and are going to work with them.” Students will have study hall again this school year. This time, according to Peterson, should help make more kids successful. A positive behavior intervention system is now in place and should help the students by keeping staff at the same level of enforcing good behavior and making clear what is expected of them (students). “I really expect positive results from this package,” Peterson
Shell Lake Superintendent Jim Connell, board of education members Stu Olson, Mary Ann Swan and Tim Mikula and 7-12 Principal Don Peterson discuss the new positive behavior implementation. – Photo by Jessica Beecroft
added. The new bus lane at the elementary school is now complete. The primary school remodel is also completely finished in time for the first day of school Tuesday, Sept. 4. Parents are asked to follow a new path to drop off and pick up their students from the school now. This change has made it safer for students going to and from the buses and vehicles. The board has decided to re-establish the building and grounds committee. The board spoke about how it was pre-
viously in place from the time the new 412 building was built in 1993. Since that time, the board had relinquished the committee after the new landscaping and building was completed. Now, the board feels it is a good idea to use the committee to plan future improvements. The discussion on resignations and how positions were being filled led to discussion on a new implementation of teaching students. Joan Quenan will teach one section of computer science. Lori Sumner will take the high school English position. The .65 middle school
English position needed to be filled. Jennifer Marker has transferred from her first-grade teaching position to interventionist at the primary school. Carrie Herman will coach literacy and math. Jennifer Sauve will move to kindergarten and team teach with Janie LaFave. Then, the fourth-grade teaching position needed to be filled. The school board, it was noted, is dedicated to the community and its students. This year the district will be working on the goals of the district which are: - Students will be assured success in post high school educational pursuits. - Technology will be available to kids, parents and teachers for instruction and learning. - Curriculum will be updated and aligned with common core standards. - The school will serve the community in many and diverse ways. - Math and reading scores on district assessments will improve.
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The long road ahead: Skills gap needs local solutions
Thanks in point to numerous news articles, reports and studies, most are aware of the current workforce skills gap, both locally and nationally. While we may have a large labor pool available, many local employers struggle to find skilled workers needed to grow businesses. Two recent reports highlight the complexity of the systems in place to meet the skills gap challenge. As the chief executive officer of the local workforce development region, I recognize local decision makers and flexibility of resources are essential to meeting the skills gap challenge for local employers and job seekers. Tim Sullivan’s report, “The Road Ahead: Restoring Wisconsin’s Workforce Development,” outlines 15 recommendations for immediate action. As the former CEO of Bucyrus and the governor’s special consultant on economic and workforce development, Sullivan should be applauded for the journey he has taken to understand and help improve the wide-reaching workforce system. Based on firsthand knowledge, we know the employment landscape is ever changing. With the growing presence of technology, globalization of work flow and
boomers with vast experience getting ready to retire, new job requirements are in constant evolution. These factors require even more cooperation as Sullivan explains in his report. The local workforce investment board is charged with providing the coordination, distribution, and monitoring of jobtraining resources in our 10-county area. We serve as the direct link between employers and job seekers. Our one-stop job center system has proven to be an effective and efficient method for assisting job seekers with finding and retaining employment. We work closely with local and regional employers to assess workforce needs and provide tailored training programs to fill open positions. The local structure of the workforce development boards allows us to respond quickly to employers and get people the skills they need to get to work. Neither Madison nor Washington can provide this level of service to local employers and job seekers. As noted in the recently published Public Policy Forum report, “Wisconsin’s Workforce Development System,” Wisconsin’s workforce funding streams are varied, mostly federal, and have their
A week or so ago, vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan amazingly linked President Obama with the 2008 closing of a GM plant in Janesville. Obama took office in 2009. Ryan said, “One of the reasons that plant got shut down is $4 gasoline. You see, this costs jobs. The president’s terrible energy policies are costing us jobs.” The Detroit News, quoting Ryan, Aug. 23, 2012.
If you read this quote closely, Ryan doesn’t exactly lie, but his use of this Bush II era plant closing to blame Obama is misleading and not worthy of a candidate for public office. Do Ryan and his people have no respect for facts?
ProVision Solar Inc., a Hawaii-based company that designs and installs rooftop solar panel systems, recently received an unexpected bill of $138,000 from Uncle Sam. The U.S. Commerce Department just decided to slap tariffs on Chinese-made solar cells that amount to over 200 percent of the value of the order that ProVision made. Moreover, the Commerce Department decided to make the tariffs retroactive. That is, ProVision Solar and dozens of other installers ordered these panels when the tariffs were not in effect and charged their customers accordingly. The Commerce Department decided to change the rules of the game after the installers placed their orders and made the installations. An attorney working for the installers said that overall U.S. installers will have to pay an extra $100 million or so to Uncle Sam. A Commerce Department spokesman simply explained that the installers should have known that we might charge tariffs. This constitutes the rule of law? The power of the federal agencies to violate fair play and become a law unto themselves is amazing. It seems that if global warming is a real threat, the green lobbies would be a little
upset about the U.S. government raising the cost of installing solar panels. Higher costs for solar energy won’t help reduce carbon footprints. I think the U.S. government is taking this action because U.S. solar cell manufactures are unable to compete with China and many are bankrupt or headed that way. It is easier to compete when there is a big fat tariff on your competitors. The government, of course, is worried about the loans it made to U.S. manufacturers not being repaid if they are bankrupt. Remember Solyndra’s $525 million that the taxpayers picked up? Maybe the government should stop interfering in the market with loan guarantees, tariffs and whatnot, and let the marketplace take care of itself. It would save the taxpayer money, save money for those who want to install solar systems and ensure that it is the efficient solar panel manufacturers that stay in business. Yes, crony capitalism is alive and well in big government. Help stop it by voting for limited government.
No respect for facts
Ed Fischer Spooner
Tariffs are now retroactive
James Lewis Shell Lake
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own unique funding criteria. At a local level, workforce investment boards weave these funds together to maximize resources for our customers. However, these funds are limited and continue to shrink even in the face of mounting demands from employers and job seekers. Today, Northwest Wisconsin receives 33 percent less federal Workforce Investment Act funding than it did in 2005. As a result, the workforce investment boards have learned to be more efficient and work together to coordinate services where possible. We are now reaching a tipping point. Additional cuts to federal funding will impact our ability to provide the same level of service to our local employers and workforce. We encourage our congressional delegation to recognize the value of federal resources to our local community. I commend Sullivan’s rec-
ommendation for a dedicated source of state funding for workforce development that requires a high level of transparency and accountability. This recommendation is crucial if we are to maintain a high level of service and meet local needs. We are encouraged by the increased interest in workforce development by our governmental and business leaders. To close the current skills gap we all must become involved in addressing our current and future workforce needs. We look forward to deploying our network of training providers and employer partners to most effectively assess local needs and address the skills gap in our region.
True or false : 1. WDNR wardens recently ticketed a Spooner girl for selling wild bait minnows without disease certification. 2. Youth are not recruiting to fishing or similar outdoor pursuits. 3. Many Americans believe that climate change is a hoax designed to fund liberal research. 4. Most Americans are right on the hoax part, but have been hoodwinked into chasing the wrong villains (exotic species/kids selling minnows). 5. Many non-native species are already well-established and popular parts of the fishery. 6. The native, bacterial fish disease, columnaris, regularly kills more fish than VHS ever will. 7. Many common bait minnows are not very susceptible to VHS. 8. The Yellow River and Governor Thompson Hatchery have been tested for VHS. 9. Fish rearing cost has tripled because forage minnows now have to be shipped, interstate, from facilities which would be illegal in Wisconsin. 10. Wisconsin, despite a long-standing policy opposing water diversion and interconnection of waterways, funded the Shell Lake to the Yellow River diversion project. 11. Due to concern over exotic species, local governments have restricted access to Shell Lake and other nearby waters. 12. The Wisconsin DNR has actually encouraged these clear violations of the Public Trust Doctrine. Answers: 1. True. A sad day for the DNR. From all the dedicated DNR employees, past and present, please accept our most humble apology. This was an executive decision designed to send a stupid message. 2. True. I got my first passion for aquatic science, seining minnows. Hands-on is the key to learning and should be encouraged, not criminalized.
3. True. Maybe we are just in denial. 4. True. The perfect smokescreen for those in denial of real issues. 5. True. Many valuable, well-accepted species are non-native. Might a species, now considered unwanted, end up being the cornerstone of climate-ravaged waters? 6. True. VHS is really not that dangerous. Columnaris, on the other hand, kills up to 50 percent of the adult panfish in local lakes regularly. If the state had reacted to it with exotic species paranoia, you would probably be shot on-site. 7. True. Tests have been conducted on most species – inoculating them with the virus to see if they show infection. You have to try like crazy to give most the disease. 8. True. Both are in the same watershed as the minnow-seller. Wisconsin progressively touts “watershed” for nearly every other management action. 9. True. ND minnows come from natural water bodies and typically could not be licensed in Wisconsin. Musky and extended-growth walleye require lots of minnows to reach large fingerling size. 10. True. Check out Wisconsin’s progressive response to the federal government regarding the Chicago Sanitary Canal and Great Lakes Water Diversion. 11. Unbelievable but true. A clear violation of your individual rights as set forth in the Northwest Ordinance: “These waters forever free.” 12. True. Rather than writing tickets to kids with minnows, maybe wardens should be putting some heat on local governments for violating everyone’s right to access. War on exotics, war on kids with minnows, war on public access, war on __________ (fill in the blank) - Beware. True or false? Think about it.
I would like to express my gratitude to all that participated in this year’s Town and Country Days celebration. The Town and Country Days Committee, along with the Shell Lake Chamber, did a very nice job of organizing and promoting this annual event. I have heard many positive comments
on how much Town and Country Days was appreciated and was well-attended. I just can’t say enough good things about this year’s Town and Country Days. It was the best yet.
Mari Kay-Nabozny Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board Inc.
VHS (Verifying Honesty and Sincerity)
Frank Pratt (WDNR Fisheries, retired aquatic educator) Hayward
A word about this year’s T&C Days
President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 president@whitehouse.gov
Sally Peterson, mayor Shell Lake
Where to write
Gov. Scott Walker 115 East, State Capitol Bldg. Madison, WI 53707 phone: 608-266-1212 email: govgeneral@wisconsin.gov Web site: www.wisgov.state.wi.us/
Congressman Sean Duffy (7th Congressional District) 2462 Rayburn Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515
Rep. Roger Rivard (75th Assembly District) Room 307 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952, Madison, WI 53707 608-266-2519 • 888-534-0075 rep.rivard@legis.wi.gov
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Kiddie parade winners
SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake State Bank sponsored the Shell Lake Town and Country Days Kiddie Parade before the grand parade on Sunday, Sept. 2. Winners were first place Trinity Campbell, daughter of Troy and Jessi Anderson, as a cluster of grapes; second place
Alyssa and Maycee Vargo, children of Kim and Andy Vargo, dressed as Badger fans; and third place Breanna and Kyle Gleason, children of Steph and Darin Gleason, as Little Bo Peep and sheep. — submitted
RICE LAKE — Principal Curt Pacholike spoke to a crowd of about 150 during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Northern Lights Regional Academy in Rice Lake. The school is available because of community support and a $175,000 grant awarded to the charter school for 2012-2013. Superintendent Larry Brown called the charter school “an incredible place for our kids to get an education.” He is pleased to hear how the district’s maintenance staff, contractors, the school board and the charter school’s governance council worked together in a short time period to transform the building. The project was completed in two months. — from the Chronotype ••• CUMBERLAND — A Cumberland man died after the tractor he was operating rolled over, pinning him. Initial investigation revealed that the tractor was backing into a ditch, lost traction, and rolled over twice. William R. Brenizer, 74, Cumberland, was transported to the Cumberland hospital were he was pronounced deceased. — from the Cumberland Advocate ••• CUMBERLAND — A large lightning bolt jolted Cumberland and the Rutabaga Fest on Thursday evening, Aug. 23. The lighting bolt struck the flagpole between Bourbon’s Bar and Loads of Love laundry. The bolt blew a hole in the concrete and a small hole in the Loads of Love building, as well as causing damage at Bourbon’s. According to Bourbon’s owner, the lightning strike damaged the jukebox and all the neon signs as well as knocking out the phone line. A gas leak was also detected and repaired. The lightning caused a dryer to turn on in the laundry. A young girl was
nearby the strike and was taken to the hospital. She was not injured. — from the Cumberland Advocate ••• SIREN — Siren School Administrator Scott Johnson recapped the summer by calling it “a great display of teamwork.” In describing the many hours volunteered by board members, the effort on the part of teachers, and the good working relationship with the restoration company that’s been working since the May school fire, Johnson said, “A lot of people deserve a lot of thanks.” With the exception of construction on the small gym, the portion of the building that was actually burned, nearly all the work to repair, replace or restore the smoke- and water-damaged building and its contents is complete. The gym project will begin in October and will not likely be completed until January. — from the InterCounty Leader
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Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners
August 27 - $30 Gary Melton, Webster August 28 - $30 Paul & Marie Bremer, South Beloit, Ill. August 29 - $30 Erica Hanson, Hermantown, Minn. August 30 - $30 Sharon Kessler, Shell Lake August 31 - $300 Don Bremer, Shell Lake
Jeri Bitney LLC.
Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio
Temps & levels
Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2011 Aug. 27 Aug. 28 Aug. 29 Aug. 30 Aug. 31 Sept. 1 Sept. 2
2012 Aug. 27 Aug. 28 Aug. 29 Aug. 30 Aug. 31 Sept. 1 Sept. 2
High 82 78 76 79 73 72 85
High 85 84 81 92 91 84 85
Low 49 51 49 54 60 61 70
Low 52 53 62 72 53 49 52
Precip.
.35” rain Precip.
Lake level Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011: 1,218.18’ MSL Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012: 1,217.23’ MSL
Bud Hoekstra is reading to a group of interested tenants at Glenview on his first Monday reading. — Photo by Janice Organ
SHELL LAKE – Bud Hoekstra, Shell Lake, recently finished his book titled “The Life and Times of a Railroad Engineer.” Hoekstra is very proud of the book and doesn’t hesitate to talk about it. The other day he mentioned the book to a friend whose father loved trains and railroading. Hoekstra exclaimed that the book would make a great gift, however, the friend lamented that her father couldn’t see well enough to read, at
Register Memories
1952 - 60 years ago
• DeWayne Hillman and Marvin Rydberg, both of Shell Lake, were on the committee to welcome new students during New Students Week at the University of Wisconsin. • Staff for the Lakonian, Shell Lake High School’s annual, were Shirley Hickox, editor in chief; Evelyn Modrow, assistant editor; Gloria Hard, business manager; Connie Hard, assistant business manger; Ray Miller; sports editor; Bill Ek, assistant sports editor; Jerry Chopp, art editor; Jerry Johnson, assistant art editor; Patsy Albee, social editor; Ann Hoar, assistant social editor; Rose Ann Christianson, music editor; Avis Olson, assistant music editor; Delores Furchtenicht, feature editor; Bonnie Lind, assistant feature editor; Bill Ek, photography editor; and Cliff Kallenbach, assistant photography editor. • Officers of the art club at Shell Lake High School were Jerry Chopp, president; Donald Stockburger and Connie Hard, co-vice presidents; Patsy Albee, secretary; and Shirley Hickox, treasurer. • Births announced at the Shell Lake Hospital were Vicki Jo to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Spooner; Jack Gustar, to Mr. and Mrs. Carol Soelle, Shell Lake; Jay Anthony to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith, Shell Lake; Robert Henry to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Romportl, Spooner; Robin Michael, to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Sutter, Spooner; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Susens, Minong; and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Banek, Shell Lake.
1962 - 50 years ago
• The champions of the Washburn County Church Softball League went down to defeat at the hands of the Washburn County Ministers. The outcome was never in doubt after Pastor Nordeen of Shell Lake led off the first inning with a triple that was stretched into a homer. He continued to star at shortstop with nine assists. • A prenuptial shower for Darlene Johnson and Allen Timm was held at the Oscar Olson home at Heart Lake. • Airman Lorain D. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Anderson, Shell Lake, was being reassigned to Chanute AFB, Ill., for technical training as a United States Air Force aircraft accessory systems specialist. • A nice finale to the Foods Project meetings was enjoyed by the South Dewey 4-H’ers. The outdoor kitchen crew was Susan Estes, Susan Graf, Kay Hillman, Susan Pederson, Kathy Viltz,
which time Hoekstra said that he would be glad to read the book to any and all that would listen. It was then that it all came together. The conclusion to this story is Hoekstra will be reading his book at Glenview every Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. until the book is completed. Hoekstra’s book is available at Northwind Book and Fiber in Spooner. — submitted
Compiled by Suzanne Johnson
Joyce Swan, Janet Bergman and Mrs. Elof Hillman.
1972 - 40 years ago
• Greg Odden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Odden, Shell Lake, represented the Shell Lake FFA at the sectional tractor driving contest held in Rice Lake. • Members of the Shell Lake Class of 1967 set up a memorial in memory of the late George Klopp who was fatally injured in an automobile accident. The memorial was presented to Indianhead Memorial Hospital prior to a reunion for the class. The memorial was a red wagon for transporting pediatric patients to the X-ray department and a directory placed in the lobby showing what room individual patients were in. • The Laker football field down in the hollow was adapted to accommodate 11man football. • Specials at Dahlstroms Food Center and Locker Plant were Bartlett pears, 14lb. ctn., $1.99; 8-oz. tubs of Slim ‘N Trim yogurt in seven flavors 4/$1; Banquet Fried Chicken 2-lb. package $1.39; 5 14oz. cans of Carnation canned milk $1; and a 5-qt. pail all flavors of Gustafson’s ice cream, $1.79.
1982 - 30 years ago
• The waters of Shell Lake served as witness to the marriage vows exchanged by George Peterson and Alice Ruhland. The Shell Lake couple walked down the pier and were met by Judge Warren Winton at the 28-foot cabin cruiser skippered by Glen and June Peterson. The wedding party drifted to the middle of the lake where I dos were repeated, and the newlyweds pronounced one another to be a keeper. • Thirteen were seeking the title of Miss Shell Lake. The contestants were Colleen Carlson, Patti Livingston, Gina Giardina, Cindy Heino, Mickee Thomas, Sally Stouffer, Becky Jerry, Melissa Zaloudek, Kristin Richards, Vickie Lang, Robyn Dahle, Julie Butterfield and Debbie Rahn. • Joe and Elsie Graf celebrated 40 years together. • Agnes Honetor, who operated the Bashaw Store with her husband, John “Newt” Honetor from 1932 to 1945 and farmed in the Town of Dewey after that, died in Rice Lake.
1992 - 20 years ago
• Jeff Naglosky and Miriam Walczak were winners of the Shell Lake Public Library’s Super Stars contest for kids to get celebrity mementos. Naglosky won for writing the best letter and Walczak for
receiving the most desirable memento. She received an autographed photo of Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner and a Braves can cooler. • Doug Williams caught a 51-inch, 32pound musky in front of his house on Shell Lake. Dan Kalscheur, Shell Lake, landed a 47-inch, 25-pound fish. • J. Michael Bitney defeated incumbent Washburn County District Attorney Jeffrey Kohler, while Jack Brown held off a challenge by Lynn Strand for the office of Washburn County clerk in the primary election. All were running as Republicans with no Democrat challengers. In other races, Bob Hall defeated Bob Dahlstrom to win the Republican primary for Washburn County register of deeds and would face incumbent Ed Melton who defeated Democratic challenger Connee Brabec. • Rhiannon White, Angela McDade, Heather McDade, Sean McDade and Kathryn McDade took part in the filming of a music video. The Nielsen-White Band, Shell Lake, made the video to release with their song “Teach Your Children.”
2002 - 10 years ago
• Miss Shell Lake Shayna Hall, First Princess Savannah Stanley and Second Princess Teri Mancl were crowned just before a Dweebs concert during Town and Country Days. Hall was also named Miss Congeniality. • During an evening thunderstorm, the Shell Lake Area Volunteer Fire Department was called to the Dennis Frederickson residence west of Shell Lake on Starkey Lake Road. A lightning strike had started a storage shed on fire. An LP tank close to the building was turned off by firefighters upon arrival. No injuries were reported. • Mary Gustafson, daughter of Arlene and Ralph Van Meter of Shell Lake, was the Town and Country Days scavenger hunt winner. She found the medallion near the primary school playground equipment. Her prize was a gallon of Schwan’s ice cream each month for a year. • Winners of the kiddie parade were first place and $25 Amy Brouchard, daughter of David and Susan Bouchard, as a young patriot; second place and $20 Emily McCarthy, daughter of Elliott and Sara McCarthy, as a clown; and third place and $15 to Kayla McCarthy, daughter of Elliott and Sara McCarthy, as a dalmatian puppy. There were 13 entries in the parade.
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Drivers must be even more vigilant when school starts
SPOONER — With the end of summer vacation, drivers will once again need to watch for children and teens walking, biking or riding buses to and from school and obey the laws designed to protect them. “Because students, especially young children, are not always paying attention to nearby traffic, drivers should expect the unexpected. Drivers will need to slow down and proceed cautiously when approaching students who are walking or riding bikes. They also will need to be particularly careful around school buses that are loading or unloading passengers,” says Capt. Jeff Frenette of the Wisconsin State Patrol Northwest Region. Stop for school buses According to Wisconsin law, drivers must stop a min-
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ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK I’d like you to meet our most recent new pets, Two of the coolest colored “pigs” I’ve seen yet. One is more white and the other more gray, Pretty unusual wouldn’t you say. I guess salt & pepper explains it just right, I think they are brothers cause they never fight. Oliver has short hair, and Twist he has spikes, There’s nothing about guinea pigs not to like. Their front feet have three and their back feet, four toes, They don’t only squeak, but they purr did you know. There’s just one more thing, they must go as a pair, ‘Cause splitting up these two just wouldn’t be fair. Cats for adoption: 8-month-old female black/ white shorthair; 5-month-old black female shorthair; 8-week-old male orange/white tiger; 5-month-old neutered gray shorthair; 6-month-old white female Siamese mix; 6-month-old male tiger; 8-year-old spayed gray/white shorthair; 1-year-old male orange shorthair tiger; 7-month-old male gray shorthair; 5-month-old male brown/black medium-hair tabby; two 11-week-old medium-hair gray kittens; 3month-old male orange shorthair tiger; 9-week-old male orange shorthair and a 1-year-old spayed ragdoll mix large neutered adult Siamese; 3-year-old spayed Siamese mix and two 3-1/2-month-old female black/white kittens. Dogs for adoption: 2-year-old male black/white fox terrier mix; 3-year-old spayed black Lab mix; 8year-old neutered black Lab; 2-year-old spayed black Lab mix; 4-year-old brown/white male Chihuahua mix; 1-1/2-year-old neutered shepherd mix and an adult male black-and-tan hound. Also for adoption: 3-year-old male white/brown rat and two 3-year-old gray/white male guinea pigs. Strays include: Young male Lab mix found on Frog Hill Drive in Spooner.
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imum of 20 feet from a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing. Drivers must stop whether the bus is on their side of road, on the opposite side of the road or at an intersection they are approaching. However, drivers are not required to stop for a school bus if they are traveling in the opposite direction on the other side of a divided roadway separated by a median or other physical barrier. When they are passed illegally, school bus drivers are authorized to report the violator to a law enforcement agency and a citation may be issued. The owner of the vehicle, who might not be the offending driver, will then be responsible for paying the citation. A citation for failure of a vehicle to stop for a school bus costs $326.50 with four demerit points. If reported by a school bus driver, the vehicle owner’s liability for the illegal passing of a bus costs $326.50 with no demerit points. Students walking to school State law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians: • Who have started crossing an intersection or crosswalk on a walk signal or on a green light if there’s no walk signal. • Who are crossing the road within a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection where there
are no traffic lights or control signals. • When a vehicle is crossing a sidewalk or entering an alley or driveway. In addition, drivers may not legally overtake and pass any vehicle that has stopped for pedestrians at an intersection or crosswalk. Drivers who fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians who are legally crossing roadways may be issued citations that cost approximately $175 to $232, depending on the type of violation, along with four demerit points assessed on their license. The cost of a fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians citation increases if it’s the second violation within one year. A citation for passing a vehicle that is stopped for pedestrians costs $326.50 with three demerit points. Students biking to school When drivers are passing bicycles traveling in the same direction, they must leave a safe distance of no less than 3 feet of clearance and must maintain that clearance until they have safely passed the bicycle. A violation of the state law that requires drivers to overtake and pass bicyclists safely costs a total of $200.50 with three demerit points. The cost for a second violation within four years increases to $263.50 with three points. — from WSP
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oming up soon is an event I like to attend. It is the Knitting Extravaganza. This is the fifth year Frederic Community Education and the Frederic Area Knitters have sponsored this day for crafters to get together to knit, hear speakers, share ideas, see demonstrations and displays, as well as purchase yarn and other knitting supplies. The event has grown each year It has outgrown the elementary school all-purpose room and will now be held in the high school gymnasium. Originally the extravaganza was for knitters. This year, it will include those that crochet as well. One of the guest speakers spent two weeks this summer teaching knitting, crochet and drop spindle to teens at a youth camp in Northern Poland. At the extravaganza a group of local fiber artists, called the Knitwits, will share the different types of handwork they do including hardanger, tatting and hucking in addition to knitting.
Although I have seen demonstrations on hardanger and tatting, I don’t know much about hucking, which is similar to Swedish weaving. Some of these forms of handiwork have been around for centuries. Another craft term that is new to me is knook. I recently purchased a knitting pattern book that in addition to instructions for knitting, included instructions for knooking. In knooking, a crafter is able to make knit fabric using a modified crochet hook. This technique and hook may have originated in Japan. Some say that knooking is slower than traditional crochet, but faster than two-needle knitting. For a person that enjoys hobbies, there may be a danger of spending time at an all-day event that focuses on a favorite craft. A person may get so involved with envisioning a stash of yarn becoming a comfortable afghan or sweater that she loses interest in other things, which may include housework.
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Report: Wisconsin’s education cuts among country’s deepest
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STATEWIDE - A new report ranks Wisconsin No. 8 among states that have cut public funding to K-12 education. But critics of the report say it ignores the positive effect that eliminating collective bargaining rights has had on the ability of school districts to save money. The report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington shows the cut in per-student funding in Wisconsin is actually the fourth-largest in the country. Jon Peacock of the Wisconsin Budget Project says that's the wrong direction for the state to be heading. He says eventually these budget cuts will have an impact on the quality of education the schools are offering. "Wisconsin has long prided itself on being No. 1 or No. 2 in ACT scores," he says. "I think we should continue to aspire [to] that. And at some point if we keep making cuts like this we really can't expect those kind of outcomes." But the chair of the state Assembly Education Commit-
tee, Steve Kestell, says Wisconsin has come up with a unique approach to school funding that he believes in the long run will allow school districts to use their money more effectively, and cushion themselves from state funding cuts. "We've always been kind of chasing after the escalating costs no matter how much we put in," he says. "What makes Wisconsin a little unique, post Act 10, is that we've actually done something about the escalating costs and given school districts a whole lot more ability to control their costs." Kestell is referring to the limitations on teacher union bargaining rights included in Act 10 that have allowed some districts to reduce the cost of teacher salaries and benefits. But critics point out that the budget cuts have led to the layoff of more than a thousand teachers.
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Charter school grants awarded
MADISON — State Superintendent Tony Evers announced $16.1 million in federal charter school grants for activities supporting 84 charter schools across Wisconsin for the 2012-2013 school year. “Wisconsin is a leader in the creation of charter schools, and last year we were seventh in the nation for the number of charter schools,” said Evers. Charter schools are public schools accountable to their authorizing agency for performance measures included in the charter contract. They are free from most state rules and regulations in exchange for greater accountability for results. Charter schools must employ licensed teachers, involve parents, administer statewide tests and comply with federal regulations that govern
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all public schools. The Northwood School District, NorthStar Community Charter School has received the implementation renewal award of $175,000, and the Northwood High School received an implementation award of $225,000. The Cumberland School District, Island City Research Academy was awarded a dissemination and dissemination renewal award of $125,000; and a planning award of $175,000. Also receiving implementation awards locally were Hayward Community School District, Northern Waters Environmental School, $175,000, and Rice Lake Area School District, Northern Lakes Regional Academy, $175,000. — from WDPI
Fall is time to knit and crochet
SPOONER — Fall is the perfect time to knit or crochet, and Northwind Book & Fiber in downtown Spooner is offering a full roster of classes. The following classes are scheduled for September through January. Knitting: Miss Jane’s Hat, Tuesday, Sept. 25; Knitting: Sensibly Classic Reading Shawl, Tuesday, Oct. 9; Crocheting: Chunky Basket, Saturday, Oct. 13; Knitting: Knit Your First Sweater, Saturday, Oct. 20, with two more sessions to be scheduled; Knitting: Make Mittens, Saturday, Oct. 27; Knitting: Top-
Down Magic Loop Socks, Saturday, Nov. 3, plus one more session to be set; Beginning Crochet, Saturday, Nov. 10; Knitting: Ruffle Scarves, Monday, Nov. 12; and Crocheting: Wrap Sweater, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, plus one more session. The details of all of the classes can be found at northwindbook.com or by calling Northwind Book & Fiber at 715-635-6811. Preregistration is required. — from Northwind Book & Fiber
Medicare and You presentation to be held in Spooner
The Shell Lake Educational Foundation sponsored the secondannual Town and Country Days Tennis Tournament. Winner of the men’s singles was Jeff Jara from Minnesota, and the winner of the women’s singles tournament was Lennae Grahn, also from Minnesota. — Photo submitted
Tournament results from T&C Days
Childish ambitions
have discovered over the years that life continuously offers new stories to tell. It can be from the mistakes you made in your past, the memories with old friends or from everyday, ordinary people. It is the people you see every day that can teach you a lot more than you realize, whether you met them for five minutes or have known them for five years. It is from someone else’s story, life or actions that you can learn unexpected lessons. A while back, I took a trip to the Mall of America. My group and I planned on meeting at the Lego Store so we could go to dinner together. Half the group was late, so we had no choice but to sit in Lego land with numerous Lego-crazed, sugar-hyper little kids who repeatedly plunged their hands into the germ-infested Legos. In the midst of the Lego madness was a small old man, brittle as a dry spaghetti noodle, wrinkled as an elephant’s knee, and with a mouth the shape of a watermelon rind. There was no grandchild to look after; he was alone. Was he lost? Was he trying to prove something? With great effort, he slowly built a Lego car. Kids flung themselves in front of him, ground their pointy elbows into his sides and
speedily made their car. His face showed no frustration. His eyes held a childish glow. When it seemed he was finished, he shuffled to the beginning of the raceway, tried out his creation and beamed at his small triumph. He conquered. He was victorious. A minute later, he began to rebuild another Lego car. This very old man, believe it or not, taught me a lesson. At his age and health it appeared he had no other choice but to be slow at everything he did. The building of the Lego car taught me to take some things slow in life and to have patience when building something – such as relationships. The rebuilding of a new Lego car taught me if it didn’t work out the first time, rebuild it or move on and build a new one. He also taught me this very important lesson: that whether you’re 50, 80 or 100 years old – as long as you still have life in your bones – you can still have fun. As life goes on and you find yourself getting older, remember to keep your childish innocence. Try not to lose the child within you, because you are never too old to have fun or find joy in the simplest and humblest of things.
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SHELL LAKE — Smear and Cribbage tournaments were held Saturday, Sept. 1, as part of Shell Lake’s Town and Country Days celebration. The events were held at Friendship Commons, the senior citizens center. Smear winners were first place, Barb Holman; second, Mabel Perry; and third, Sande Whalen. Cribbage winners were first place, Tabatha Cusick; second, Harold Strasser; and third, Joan Quenan. — submitted
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Thursday, Sept. 6 & Friday, Sept. 7 • The Spooner Community Red Cross Blood Drive at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner, 1-7 p.m., on Thursday; 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday. Call 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two forms of identification are required at check-in. Thursday, Sept. 6 • Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting, 4:30 p.m., Shell Lake City Hall meeting room. • Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Call 715-520-7999. • Northwest Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1 p.m., lower level at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shell Lake. • Free community meal, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 409 Summit, Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All welcome. Donations accepted. Friday, Sept. 7 • GFWC Spooner Women’s Club meets for lunch at Trego Dinner Bell at noon. Patty Cummings, from the Lakeland Family Resource Center, will speak at 1 p.m. More information, 715-635-2741. • Fall Variety Show, 7:30 p.m., Ceska Opera House, Haugen. Reservations required, 715-234-5600. Saturday, Sept. 8 • Cakes at the Lake, Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Sarona, 715-635-6543, hunthill.org. • 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. Monday, Sept. 10 • Diabetes Education Meeting, 2-3 p.m., in the classroom at Spooner Health System. Call 715-635-1217. • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted. • The board of directors for the Railroad Memories Museum meeting, 1 p.m., Spooner City Hall. All volunteers welcome. • Book Chat group meeting 3:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, Spooner. Banned Book Week is Sept. 30 Oct. 6, choose a banned book to read and share reason why it was banned. All are welcome to join. • Flu shot clinic, Spooner Senior Center, 402 Oak St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 • Medicare and You presentation, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oscar Johnson Building, Washburn County Fairgrounds, Spooner. Preregister at 715-635-4460. • 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., Mayo Clinic Health System, Rice Lake. More information, call 715-637-5020. • 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. Friday, Sept. 14 • Rummage sale, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Friday-Sunday, Sept. 14-16 • Colorfest Fall Festival, Barronett Civic Center, Barronett. • “The Belle of Amherst,” Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m., Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake. Reservations, call 715-468-4387. Saturday, Sept. 15 • WCAHS Annual Pet Walk and Membership Day, WCAHS Animal Shelter, Spooner. • Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Cornerstone Church, Spooner. Registration 9 a.m., walk program 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 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. • Flu shot clinic, Birchwood Senior Center, 110 Euclid Ave., 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge. • Lunch with author Barbara Deese at McKenzie Landing, Spooner. RSVP 715-635-8327.
Wednesday, Sept. 19 • Games and activities, 1 p.m., Shell Lake Senior Center. • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome. • The Washburn County Humane Society open board meeting 5:30 p.m., state patrol headquarters, Spooner, 715-635-4720. • Reading, discussion and book signing at Northwind Book and Fiber, Spooner, for author Barbara Deese and her book “Murder at Spirit Falls.” Thursday, Sept. 20 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available. • Washburn County Historical Society meeting, 4 p.m., Hewitt Building. Saturday, Sept. 22 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted. • Shriners ATV Rally, Washburn County Fairgrounds, Spooner. Info, 715-635-3885. • Hawk migration field trip, Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Sarona, 715-635-6543, hunthill.org. • Folk trio from Norway, Geitungen, will appear at Ceska Opera House, Haugen, 7:30 p.m. Reservations required, call 715-234-5600. Tuesday, Sept. 25 • Town and Country Days Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Shell Lake City Hall. Wednesday, Sept. 26 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner. • Flu shot clinic, Shell Lake Senior Center, 118 4th Ave., 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 • First Year Parenting class, 5-8:30 p.m., Spooner Annex Building, UW-Extension conference room. Call Deb Meyer at 715-635-4444 or deb.meyer@ ces.uwex.edu. • The Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Friendship Commons. • Shell Lake VFW meeting, 7 p.m., Friendship Commons. • Flu shot clinic, Minong Senior Center, 700 Houston St., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Sept. 28-30 • Third-annual Fall Art Meander, Northwest Wisconsin, call 715-635-7727 for details. Saturday, Sept. 29 • Plant and paddling eco tour, Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Sarona, 715-635-6543, hunthill.org. • Memorial Blood Center Shell Lake Community Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Country Pride. Info or to register call Rose at 715-645-0257.
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Indianhead Community Action Agency is looking for volunteers to help out in their thrift store and food pantry. Food pantry volunteers must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. Please stop in to ICAA at 608 Service Road and pick up an application or call 715-635-3975 for more information. ••• The Washburn County Area Humane Society is looking for volunteers to update and maintain their Web site and to research and apply for grants. For more information, call Susie at 715-468-2453 or email wcahs@centurytel.net. ••• Terraceview Living Center Inc. is providing opportunities for talented volunteers skilled in group and 1:1 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. ••• 30rtfc 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 posses a valid state of Wisconsin driver’s license and be able to read maps, road names and street signs. If interested, please contact Eva at the Aging and Disability Resource Center in Spooner at 715-635-4460. ••• ICAA Crossroads Literacy is looking for tutors in reading, health and computer skills. If interested, please contact coordinator Jean Walsh at 715-7907213 or e-mail walsh7213@yahoo.com. ••• To publish a volunteer opportunity, submit it to us by Monday noon. E-mail it to wcregister@centurytel.net, bring it to the office, or call 715-468-2314. Please list the type of volunteer work you need, as well as dates, times and length of service. Make sure to include your contact information, including your name and phone number. When the volunteer position is filled, please let us know so we can take it off the list. This service is offered free of charge in an effort to bring the community together so those that are looking for help can find those that are looking to help.
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SHELL LAKE — “Something magical happened. Emily Dickinson came to visit. The enigmatic poetess appeared on the stage, and even though some may say that it was really a beautiful actress named Sinda Nichols performing, you can’t convince me that it wasn’t really Emily Dickinson. She transported me to her world of the mid-1800s, and for a full two hours she talked to me about her life, her frustrations, her insecurity, her intriguing poetry. I loved being in her presence.” This written by an audience member about the performance of “Belle of Amherst,” acted by Nichols. At long last the secrets revealed, the poems and mysteries illuminated and the story of Emily Dickinson told, as you’ve never heard it before. When this extraordinary play opened on Broadway with Julie Harris, it was deemed “Magnificent … An arresting, riveting experience,” by the New York Daily News. The captivating production went on to win Harris a Tony Award for Best Actress in 1977 for her outstanding portrayal of Emily Dickinson, one of America’s most famous and enigmatic poets. William Luce brilliantly weaves Dickinson’s poetry and writings, from the time she was 15 in 1845 to her death at age 55 in 1886, into a two-act play that leaves the audience spellbound. Set in the parlor of the Dickinson home in Amherst, Mass., the audience quickly re-
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alizes they are part of the play. Emily interacts directly with her ‘guests’ the audience and also with numerous family members, friends, teachers and loves. She relives the greatest joys and deepest despairs of her life, all with humor, insight and most notably with her unique and mysterious perspectives on love and death. Presented by Theatre in the Woods, Nichols will bring Dickinson to life on the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre stage for three performances, Friday and Sat-
urday, Sept. 14 and 15, at 7:30 p.m., and again on Sunday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. Reservations may be made at titw.org or by calling 715-468-4387. For more information on the production, go to belleofamherst.org. Theatre in the Woods is a nonprofit community theater organization, now in its 23rd year, located at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, 605 1st St. in Shell Lake. For more information visit titw.org. — from TitW
Communiversity Symphonic Band invites area musicians to rehearsal
Sinda Nichols will bring Emily Dickinson to life at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre stage for three performances. — Photo submitted
RICE LAKE — The Communiversity Symphonic Band invites area musicians interested in joining the adult concert band to attend the first rehearsal of the fall semester on Monday, Sept. 10, at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County in Rice Lake. Band members will meet for rehearsals on Monday evenings from 7–9 p.m. in the music room of the UW-BC Fine Arts Building. Under the direction of Mike Joosten, the Communiversity Symphonic Band is rehearsing for their fall concert, which is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m., in the Fine Arts Build-
ing According to Joosten, the Communiversity Band will be performing exciting music for the fall concert and invites interested musicians to join the group. The Communiversity Band is an ensemble based at UW-Barron County. The band includes musicians not only from the student base, but adults and high school students from the surrounding communities. Currently, the band is comprised of about 65 musicians. For additional information contact Joosten at 715-458-4803 or at joosten@chibardun.net. — from UWBC
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month
Falls are not a natural part of aging!
STATEWIDE — Gov. Scott Walker, by proclamation, has declared the month of September as Fall Prevention Month in Wisconsin. Anyone of any age can fall, however, falls among older adults are more likely to cause serious injury … a broken bone with a recovery stay in a nursing home, a brain injury and sometimes even death. Falls are the leading cause of death from injury in Wisconsin, surpassing motor vehicle accidents. Even if a fall doesn’t cause an immediate injury, older adults can begin to fear falling itself, leading to isolation and lack of activity, which only increases their chances of suffering another fall. If this sounds like you or someone you know…there is great news.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Most falls are preventable and are not a part of the aging process. The aging and disability resource center offers a community-based workshop, Stepping On, which older adults attend for two hours once a week for seven weeks to develop specific knowledge and skills to prevent falls. You will learn simple and fun balance and strength training; the role vision plays in keeping your balance; how medications can contribute to falls; ways to stay safe when out and about in your community; what to look for in safe footwear and how to check your home for safety. To find out about upcoming workshops, call Trisha Bailkey at the aging and disability resource center, 888-5383031. Easy steps anyone can take today Begin a regular exercise program that include strength and balance training.
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Anna Mikula was the fastest kid in town. She beat out every racer in the fastest kid race held Saturday, Sept. 1.
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No sour grapes here. Trinity Campbell won first place in the kiddie parade with her bunchSteven Naglosky and his daughter, Madeline, of-grapes costume. Shell Lake State Bank competed together in the 5K Lake Run. The race sponsored the parade. is hosted by the Lakeland Family Resource Center in Spooner.
Charly and AnneLynn Pearson are competing against each other, as only sisters can, in the fastest kid race. Photos by Larry Samson RIGHT: Myrna Atkinson and Joan Quenan hold the sunbonnet girls quilt that the Stitch and Chat sewing group made for a raffle drawing that was held Sunday, Sept 2. Karen Sigmund, of Spooner, was the winner of the quilt. Carol Hubin, Mary Olson, Doris Stevens, Mary Raehsler, Marie Shipley and Theresa Sigmund are the other members who worked on the quilt when the club met on Wednesday mornings at the Friendship Commons senior center in Shell Lake.
The Town and Country car show - a hit again this year
by Diane Dryden other activities are. Many of them stop to SHELL LAKE - Adam Lundberg, Shell see the cars and eat, because we serve a Lake resident, was working inside the full complement of food, you know, brats, street dance confines several years ago burgers and chicken. I usually get a lot of during Town and Country Days. He got odd door prizes and sometimes the reto talking with one of the organizers and quirements for winning are as simple as asked why the three-day event didn’t being there and having lost a finger. I get have a car show. a lot of farmers with that one. Or I might The next thing he knew, he was chairask if anyone has a $2 bill or a 50-cent man. piece. Once I even asked who had the Now Lundberg knew next to nothing worse tattoo.” about car shows, but decided to learn The show ran from 2 to 6 p.m., but the everything possible before the following work it takes to put on the show starts year when he was in charge. Naturally, he months earlier. Lundberg finds his own started with the Internet and learned a Fifth Avenue was crowded with cars, trucks and bikes displayed for the Town and Country Days sponsors – Woodcrafters, Bee Restoration lot. Then he attended other car shows and car show. – Photos by Diane Dryden and My Favorite Things/Sarona Jewels asked questions, lots of questions. this year – and he approaches everyone His first car show reflected what others told him to and they weren’t allowed to vote for themselves in any he meets for door prizes. Sometimes all he gets is a pen, do. As each year goes by, this was his third show, he’s category.” but he makes a big deal of it when he gives it out. The show averages 75 vehicles, cars, trucks and bikes made his own changes and they are exciting. “Most He also made dash plaques for the first 50 particishows put vehicles into classes based on the year the and it’s always held on Fifth Avenue, which the city pants. These plaques are highly collectible and there are car was made. I’ve done it differently. For the last two blocks off for that one day, Sunday, Sept. 2, this year. some people who have plaques from many states’ car years, voting was done by the public by popular opin- The show officially started at 2 p.m., but if anyone came shows. Lundberg also attends other car shows and ion on categories like the classics, hot rods, customs and with a vehicle to show, they could be there as early as 11 hands out his fliers to the participants and their audimotorcycles. Voting is for things like best car or best a.m. That way they could park their vehicle and regis- ences. Cars in the previous two shows have ranged paint job or coolest engine. We always have a mayor’s ter. They received their ballots and most of them looked from a 1934 Ford to a Rolls-Royce Phantom that has a choice trophy and a best of show trophy chosen by pop- at the door prizes and trophies. “All but one business history in movies. There were even cars valued at over ular demand. What I found out, though, with the gen- on Fifth Avenue supports the closing of the street for $300,000. eral public doing the voting, was that certain the show, and for that I So far the chairman hasn’t been tempted to join this participants flooded the ballot box with votes from am grateful. They all group who enjoy buying and renovating vehicles. He’s friends and relatives. This year judging was done differ- stayed open, too, and saving his energy for producing one of the most innoently. This year, only the participants cast their votes, enjoyed their day of vative and fun shows anywhere. sales.” If you missed the show but still want to see more, go Lundberg again acted to Facebook.com/shelllake.carshow. as DJ for the show that played ‘50s music and, during the four hours, he was generous with his door prizes and his crazy requirements to win a door prize. “I had a ready-made audience,“ he said. “When the parade, which starts at noon, is Adam Lundberg, chairman of over, most people walk Mayor Sally Peterson picked the car for the mayor’s trophy. This down Fifth Avenue to the Town and Country Days car one is a 1955 Chevy Bel Air owned by Sandy and Jim Price from go to Memorial Park show, had a lot of fun door prizes Here’s a 1919 vehicle that brings back memories. Danbury. where the vendors and this year, on Sunday, Sept. 2.
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Parishioners from the five area churches held community worship service on the shores of Shell Lake on Sunday, Sept. 2.
Heidi Vogter and Xaiden Petty were dancing to the music between the kiddie parade and the grand parade on Sunday, Sept. 2.
In a living memorial to Kevin Kronlund, the Spooner Military Vehicles Preservation Group led a small convoy of vintage military trucks and jeeps in the Town and Country Days grand parade on Sunday, Sept. 2.
Willis and Delores Selle are the proud owners of this very rare Republic truck. Republic was once the largest truck manufacturer in the world. One out every nine trucks made was a Republic. The company fell into receivership after WWII when thousands of trucks returned to America, flooding the market. This truck was completely restored with TLC because it once was her grandfather’s.
Jeremiah Johnson and his 3-year-old son get an up-close look at a Vietnam-era L19 forward observation plane at the Shell Lake Hugh Miller Airport. The plane was one of many that flew in for the drive-in/fly-in breakfast sponsored by the Lake Point Aero Club. Savanna Benham gives it all she has at the kids pedal pull.
Jack Muska is using his tongue to help guide the tractor in the kids pedal tractor pull that was held Saturday, Sept. 1. — Photos by Larry Samson
Terry O’Brien stands in front of his 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner convertible. It came stocked from the factory with the Thunderbird 312 engine. In that year this was the best-selling convertible in America. The annual car and bike show was held on Shell Lake’s historic Main Street on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 2.
Saturday was a beautiful day for sailing as sailors competed in the sailing regatta. The race was held at the landing so spectators could line the beach and docks to see the start and finish.
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Shell Lake loses 47-6 to Grantsburg in conference game
Wyatt Carlson evades this tackle, with the help of Sam Muska’s block, and gains first down on this run.
Photos by Larry Samson
LEFT: Austin Williams brings down quarterback Lucas Willis on this run. Willis had a good night as his offense scored 47 points and held Shell Lake to only six points in their first conference matchup on Friday, Aug. 31, in Grantsburg.
RIGHT: David Brereton puts a hit on Grantsburg quarterback Lucas Willis after he passes the ball.
Grantsburg defenders just about got to Shell Lake kicker Sam Livingston on this punt. Sam Muska and Dylan Sandwick are the Shell Lake blockers.
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Shell Lake girls lose 3-1 to Prairie Farm
Hailey Flach spikes the ball. The Lakers could not get their offense going in front of their hometown fans, spending the rest of the game reacting to the Panther offense.
Senior Jen Connell sets the ball for her teammate.
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Spooner Ladies Golf League Final day scramble results
Long drive: No. 8 Jan Hahn Long putt: No. 10 Mary Lou Barneson Closest 3rd shot: No. 14 Ann Peterson Long drive: No. 18 Kathy Pryer Closest to pond: No. 6 Judy Cameron
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18-hole Weekly Event: Mutt and Jeff Winner: Sue Torza, 24 First flight Low gross: Jeanne Bedner, 99 Low net: Janet Jenkins and Joyce Niccum, 73 Low putts: Joyce Niccum, 28 Second flight Low gross: Pam Miller, 101 Low net: Vicki Sigmund, 68 Low putts: Jan Sutherland, 26 Third flight Low gross: Jane Johnson, 111 Low net: Cindy Hansen, 72 Low putts: Jane Johnson and Lil Bartholomew, 31 Chip-ins: Jeanne Bedner, No. 7; Cindy Hansen, No. 17; Judy Nelson, No. 8; Janet Bergh, No. 10;
LEFT: Kendra Colliers with a dig. The Lakers dropped their first conference match to Prairie Farm in four games. Shell Lake came out and outplayed the Panthers in the first game but lost the next three as Prairie Farm took Shell Lake 3-1 for the match on Tuesday, Aug. 28. — Photos by Larry Samson
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Shania Pokorny tips the ball back over the net. Her teammates try to anticipate the Prairie Farm return. The Lakers let Prairie Farm control the net and the game. Shell Lake will soon have their tall senior, Taylor Bauch, as she will be back from basic training this week.
First: Jan Hahn, M.L. Barneson, Eva Brown and Donna Wilson, 74 High score team: Pat Weiss, JoAnn Warner and Linda Beal, 84 Flag events Closest to the pin: No. 2 Myra Scherer
Under the watchful eyes of her teammates, Colleen Knoop spikes the ball over the net.
and Pam Miller, No. 16 9-hole First flight Low gross: Midge Kinkead, 53 Low net: Sheila Bergren, 36 Low putts: Midge Kinkead and Pat Hellzen, 15 Second flight Low gross: Carol Reynolds, 53 Low net: Mary McCall and Esther Prestegard, 35 Low putts: Arlys Santiago, Carol Reynolds and Esther Prestegard, 16 Third flight Low gross: Jan Grilley, 62 Low net: Mary Ann Carlson, 42 Low putts: Jan Grilley, 17
Cross country Tuesday, Sept. 11: At Rice Lake, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13: At Shell Lake, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18: At Barron, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20: At Unity, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25: At Flambeau, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2: At Hayward, 4 p.m. Football Friday, Sept. 7: At Webster, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14: Vs. Cameron, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21: Homecoming vs. Flambeau, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28: At St. Croix Falls, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5: Vs. Frederic, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12: At Unity, 7 p.m. Volleyball JV2 4:30 p.m., JV1 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11: Vs. Clayton, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 13: Vs. Clear Lake, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18: Vs. Northwood, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20: At Prairie Farm, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25: Vs. Cameron, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27: Vs. Turtle Lake, 7:30 p.m. Junior high football Thursday, Sept. 6: Vs. Clayton, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13: At Webster, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20: Vs. Cameron, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27: At Flambeau, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9: Vs. Frederic, 5 p.m. Junior high volleyball Monday, Sept. 10: At Clayton, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13: At Clear Lake, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18: At Northwood, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20: Vs. Prairie Farm, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25: At Cameron, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27: At Turtle Lake, 5 p.m.
Spooner Youth Football Night is fast approaching
SPOONER — On Friday, Sept. 7, the Knights of Columbus will kick off festivities by hosting their annual Punt, Pass and Kick Contest for any boy or girl ages 8–12 as of Aug. 31. Registration is from 3:30-4 p.m., at the Spooner Middle School football field, with the contest starting at 4 p.m. Questions should be forwarded to Jon Griffith at 715-4163519. Before the Spooner varsity football game against Barron, the Spooner Youth Football Boosters will be hosting their regular tailgating party for all of the area
Rails fans. Hot food, refreshments and games are provided. All Spooner youth football players who wear their jerseys will get in the game for free. At halftime, the Spooner fifth- and sixth-grade football teams will be playing an exhibition scrimmage, and all kindergarten through eighth-grade football teams and coaches will be introduced. Come out and join others at the annual Spooner Rails Youth Football Night. — from Spooner Area Schools
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Spooner High School holds open house
Spooner FFA members, Tim Ritchie, Sara Taylor and Abby Zehm, were on hand at the Spooner High School open house to recruit students into the FFA program. The FFA is a great program for students to develop leadership skills.
Spooner School mascot Roadie was on hand to help build school unity and teamwork. Carly Dubek poses with her friend, Roadie.
Spooner Expert Engineer members, Allie Hodgkins, Ellen Reidt, Kaylee Chastek and Julia Trcka, are helping Patrick Backer with his class schedule. His little sister was a little overwhelmed with all the people, but she liked all the attention. The Expert Engineer Program is a new mentoring program to help students and enhance their high school experience.
Spooner High School Principal Jennifer Peterson addressed the incoming freshmen and their parents in a special freshman orientation program that will help them to make that transition from middle school to high school. The open house was held Wednesday, Aug. 29. — Photos by Larry Samson
A record-setting summer for southern Wisconsin
by Maureen McCollum Wisconsin Public Radio SOUTHERN WISCONSIN - Milwaukee had its hottest summer on record, drought swept across Wisconsin, and temperatures jumped into the 90s at the end of August. These are just some of the highlights from this year’s meteorological summer. The hottest area was the southwest corner of the state, stretching from Prairie du Chien to Madison. Meteorologist Morgan Brooks is with the National Weather Service in Sullivan, which covers southeast Wisconsin. She says Madison had its third warmest summer on record, and Milwaukee had its hottest yet, and that’s looking at 140 years of data. “We’ve had a trend the past three summers of it being warmer than normal. That could just be coincidence or it could be something bigger.” In August, temperatures dropped below average. That broke a 10-month streak where temperatures were above average across most of Wisconsin.
And, of course, there’s the drought. It continues through the southern half of the state, ranging from extreme drought to abnormally dry. Meteorologist Andrew Just is with the National Weather Service in La Crosse. He says the dry conditions influenced the heat. “That lack of precipitation helped to propel some of our temperatures up to the records they were at,” he says. “You can have a little drier atmosphere, and when it’s dry out there you can heat up.” For the fall, it’s more likely that temperatures will be above average. Brooks says drought conditions are predicted to improve, but it’s going to take a lot of rain to get back to normal.
Willow Shell with her mother, Sunny, registered as a senior. Shell was a longtime Shell Lake student before moving to Birchwood in junior high. She will now be finishing out her education in Spooner. Her interest is in drama, and Spooner has an outstanding drama program.
Wisconsin’s tribal, county courts find ways to cooperate
by Gilman Halsted Wisconsin Public Radio NORTHERN WISCONSIN - Tribal and county courts in northern Wisconsin are finding new and better ways to cooperate with each other. In one recent child custody case in Wausau, a tribal and county judge sat on the bench together to render a joint ruling. In 2009, the state Supreme Court adopted a set of criteria for deciding which court should handle a case when it is filed in both a tribal and a county court. Last week in Wausau, in a complicated paternity suit, Marathon County Judge Vince Howard and Potawatomi Tribal Judge Eugene Whitefish used those criteria to impose a first-of-its-kind split jurisdiction. As Whitefish explains the mother seeking custody of her child from the father is a tribal member but her child is not. “We agreed that the jurisdiction be-
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cause of the child not being a tribal member be here because they both live here, and it’s convenient, and they both have the same resources,” he says. “But the child support will still stay with the Forest County Potawatomi as the mother, a tribal member, has to pay child support.” That’s because the tribe has the power to earmark part of the mother’s tribal per capita payment from casino revenues to cover her child support payment. James Botsford, who heads the Indian Law Office at Judicare in Wausau, says this is a model of how tribal and county courts can share their legal jurisdiction. “It’s not a predetermined solution and it’s not a fight,” he says. “It’s a reasoned and respectful approach, and you look at a list of criteria most of them based on common sense. From those factors, the judges from both jurisdiction can reach a conclusion on what seems to be best in this case.” Botsford predicts that such spilt jurisdiction rulings will likely increase as the new criteria, are applied more frequently to cases involving both tribal and nontribal members.
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Sarona by Marian Furchtenicht
When I wrote this on the last day of August 2012, it was a beautiful day to be alive, to enjoy the sunny, blue skies and above-normal temperatures that we were having here. I sat on my back-door deck with my coffee, enjoying the sunshine and watching the hummer flipping from one heavenly blue morning glory to another, enjoying a sweet treats, thinking they will soon be gone south and the flowers will be frozen. Our nights have been full of moonshine to enjoy, too. Janet Zimmerman, along with her cousin, Darlene McGriffin, and her son, took in the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday. Just north of Clear Lake, a big buck came right out and took the side mirror off of the passenger side where Janet was sitting. Scary, it could have been worse. The fair was nice but it rained in the afternoon. A bowling meeting was held last Tuesday evening at Tony’s Riverside in Spooner for the Tuesday afternoon league. Being the Spooner Bowling Center is closed, it was centrally located for the gals coming from every direction. Now most don’t know if and where they are going to bowl. Choices are Hayward, Webster, Frederic and Rice Lake or not at all. I will miss my bowling family after 30-plus years. Sympathy to the family of Hoppy Hopwood of Spooner whose funeral was held last Monday. Over the years we did a lot of business through him with Weiser Concrete, buying manure-pit walls and slats for the floors and even got my front doorstep years back. He was a kind, fun and honest person. Also we extend sympathy to the family of Harlan Johnson, 62, of Shell Lake. Another great guy who will be dearly missed. Charlotte Ross, Labena Lalan and Mary Thostenson visited Gerry Baker at Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake on Tuesday. She had broken her hip so we wish her a speedy recovery. Put Carlotta Romsos on your prayer list as she is recovering from surgery. Cindy Furchtenicht’s daughter Melinda was rushed to Luther Hospital in Eau Claire on Monday with a burst uterus and losing the baby. She needs our prayers. Anton Frey had cataract surgery on Thursday at Lakeview with Dr. Gray. All the better to see you, my dear, we hope. Howard and Jean Furchtenicht went on the Home Spun Tours mystery tour Aug. 20 for five days. They report there were four busloads, 200 folks that took them
to Cincinnati, Ohio. Some things they did included going to the Hasen-Brau Brewery, the home of a German beer; went to Newport Aquarium where Jean pet a shark; Thursday a rainforest; to Garfield Sweets and had a river cruise on the Ohio River. Entertainment was a banjo player. They went to the world’s largest Cathedral Basilica of Assumption. They went to a train station, inside to the Omni Theater. They took in the National Underground Freedom Center that’s a huge museum underground based on where African-American slaves sought freedom in the 1800s. They were at the Newport Syndicate, in Kentucky, syndicated, to a concert of songs of the 1950s, visited the Creation Museum, saw a movie, took in botanical gardens and a petting zoo. In Lafayette, Ind., they enjoyed an Elvis look-alike. In Indianapolis they drove out to see the speedway. They had a great time, met some nice people, learned and saw a lot. Great way to go, leave the driving and planning to them. Russ and Nancy Furchtenicht took a Home Spun bus to the Minnesota State Fair on Monday. They reported it was nice, but hot.
Rock Furchtenicht and Elaine took in Farm Progress Days in Boone, Iowa, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Whitetail Campground news is that Wednesday, Sept. 12, it’s polka time from 1-4 p.m. with music by Ray Rubenzer. Birthday wishes this week to Dave Musil, Tyler Gramberg and Jeff Gagner, Sept. 6; Sherri Musil, Joe Gargulak, John Zaloudek and Margaret Jones, Sept. 7; Jack Boland, Dennis West, John Morevec Sr., Diana Lee and Darlene Chaney, Sept. 8; Brenda Zaloudek, Ryan Musil and Mary Engan, Sept. 9; Janace Sutherland and Cully Butterfield, Sept. 10; Dr. Allan Haesemeyer, LuAnne Zimmerman, Ron Greehow and Sharon Wilber, Sept. 11; Lisa Morevec, June Wuethrich and Brandon Reynolds, Sept. 12; and Tanner Kemp, Sept. 10. Anniversary wishes to Brad and Kathleen Drost and Nathan and Terra Jean Hanson and Adam and Christine Mechtel, Sept. 10. Thought for today: Love the people that treat you right. Pray for the ones that don’t. Life is too short to be anything but happy.”
Sympathy is extended to Helen Taylor, and Don and Frank Taylor and Alice Denotter and families due to the death of Helen’s husband, Donald, He was 89. Sympathy is also extended to Lida Nordquist and other family members due to the death of Lida’s brother-in-law, Les Brackin. He was married to Doris Nordquist. Les was 83. Lida attended the funeral Thursday in Roseville, Minn. Sue and Colin Harrison were Monday visitors of Nina and Lawrence Hines. Congratulations to Daya Lawrence who was selected as first princess at the Little Miss Shell Lake contest Thursday evening. She is the daughter of Daniel and Stephanie Lawrence. Lawrence and Nina Hines and Hank and Karen Mangelsen were lunch guests of Lida Nordquist Friday. Bob and Pam Bentz visited Karen and Hank Mangelsen Friday evening. Visiting Nina and Lawrence Hines Saturday were Nancy and Steve Hagen.
Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen hosted a large number of relatives from both sides of their family for the weekend. The visitors stayed in campers and tents at the Mangelsen farm. Congratulations to Sue and Roger Mroszak on their 50th wedding anniversary. Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited them on Saturday to help them celebrate. Then on Monday Roger and Sue called on Karen and Hank to help them celebrate their 46th anniversary. Weekend visitors of Donna and Gerry Hines were Mark Hines and family, Brian Hines and family, and Barry Hines and family. Hank and Karen Mangelsen were supper guests of Wayne and Marie Romsos at the Romsos farm Saturday. Joleen and Richard Funk visited Lida Nordquist Sunday and had supper with her. Karen and Hank Mangelsen called on Dirk and Sandy Benzer Monday afternoon.
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Area writers corner
Heart Lake news by Helen V. Pederson
their dance for the Miss Shell Lake pageant that was held on Thursday, Aug. 30. They did their dance routine for us. What a treat. Opal Gothblad was home to celebrate her 90th birthday party on Wednesday with all her friends here at Glenview. She, too, had a birthday celebration hosted by her family with many family members in attendance. Nice to have you back, Opal. Our beautician, Janet Larson, is back after spending a few days in North Dakota with an aunt. Milton and Jean Odden, of Rice Lake, and Greg and Cheryl Odden visited here on Wednesday to visit Ruth Swan and Helen Pederson. On Thursday afternoon, Lenore Swan visited here. Ruth Swan was not home at the moment, so she came down the hall and saw me. We had a nice visit. The Sunday school teacher told her young charges, “Now children, you must never do anything in private that you wouldn’t do in public.” “Hurray” shouted one boy … ”No more baths!”
Guess what! I bought a book of raffle tickets from the Cumberland Senior Center, and I won a beautiful afghan and three pair of socks! The afghan was crocheted by Jane Koenig, and the socks were knit by Joe Hegenbarth. They are wonderful. You know, I might let someone cuddle up with the afghan, but if anyone touches the socks I might hurt them. Now I’m looking forward to winter so I can wear the nice, warm socks. Thanks, Jane and Joe. It was so much fun being picked at the drawing. Has this summer flown past, or am I just getting old and time seems to fly by? It’s almost time for the 26th-annual Colorfest, a couple of more weeks, Sept. 1416. And the trees are all starting to turn already. That one spot between Barronett and Shell Lake, a little bit south of the wayside, is already beautiful. I hope all the tree colors peak during the Colorfest weekend. The festivities start out on Friday evening with a spaghetti supper and the first of many softball games. There will be bingo, hayrides, a bonfire and lots of other stuff going on that night. The run/walk is Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Then, of course, there will be more softball games, volleyball, outdoor craft sales and farmers market. The Dairyland tractor pull starts at noon. Barronett Lutheran will have worship service at the community center at 9 a.m. Sunday morning. After the service, the women of the church will be serving freshly made cinnamon rolls. The softball tournament will be finishing up on Sunday, and there will be a kiddy parade, kids pedal tractor pull, keg toss — the list just goes on and on. There is something going on for every age group all the time. The ingredient for the baking contest this year is blueberries. The judging for the Barronett Best Bakers contest and for the flowers and produce is on Sunday. And, of course, you know that the women of Barronett Lutheran will be hosting a pie and ice-cream social all weekend. Now’s your chance to get out and have some homemade pie. I’ve heard that the friendly neighborhood moocher will be one of the judges of the baking contest again this year. Must be one of his favorite volunteer jobs. You know, I think Terry must know everybody in about three counties. I had a note from Kris Matyska a couple of days ago, and she said that Terry had stained her mom’s house a few years
ago, and that he kept bugging her for pie. If there is one thing I can say for sure about Terry, it’s that he’s persistent. Kris was pretty sure he talked her mom out of a whole pie. Sharai Hefty is never going to live down the fact that she drove into a cornfield trying to miss a skunk. Her sisterin-law, Mary Kay, called last week to see how she was doing and to update her on how well Mary Kay was healing from some surgery she had. After Sharai talked to Mary Kay for a while, Curt got on me phone. He asked how she was, naturally, and in the course of conversation, Sharai told him that she had bought a different car. Curt asked her if she had someone who knew a little bit about mechanics check it out first. Sharai told him that Gary Rahn, who is pretty savvy when it comes to engines and stuff, looked it over for her. Curt still wasn’t satisfied, he asked if he checked out the U-joints and steering, too. Sharai, thinking that Curt thought he was not too smart, and getting just a little annoyed, said that the steering was just fine. She finally figured out that he was just being a typical brother and teasing her about running off the road. Suzy Lehmann told her that a Barron County truck stopped and the driver asked her if she wanted them to pave the road that Sharai made in their field. Personally, I think the 4-H club in Barronett should have her set up their corn maze at Halloween. Oh, and speaking of Sharai, she has promised to write the Barronett news for me for the next two weeks. I will be gone on a road trip with my sister, Pat, my cousin, Sue Hefty, and one of Sue’s friends, Diane. We’re going out to Oregon and back, stopping to see as many sights as we can along the way. It should be lots of fun. Sue Hefty’s granddaughter, Taylor, had surgery on Aug. 23 to replace the part of her skull that doctors had to remove after her car accident. Sue said that the surgery went very well, and that Taylor is recovering nicely. That’s about it from Barronett this week. Look around for posters about the Colorfest, they will be hanging on bulletin boards all around the area. There are lots and lots of things that will be going on that weekend that I didn’t even mention. Hope you can be here. See you later.
Barronett by Judy Pieper
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by Mary B. Olsen It’s only an urban legend, people say, when something we thought we knew turns out to be completely false. These iffy beliefs have been around since I was very young. Is it true that Lana Turner, the movie actress, was discovered sitting on a stool at a drugstore soda fountain in Hollywood? Probably just one of those urban legends. Another question: Did a 40-yearold housewife from Ohio become a famous actress and comedienne? That one is true. Her stage name was Phyllis Diller. Many comics and especially women who do stand-up comedy are in mourning with all of us who remember her. Phyllis passed away on Aug. 20, at the age of 95, at her home in California. She was born Phyllis Ada Driver, the daughter of Francis and Perry Driver, of Lima, Ohio, on July 17, 1917. Her father was an insurance salesman. She went on to college and studied music, playing piano and hoped to have a career in music. Phyllis had six children and two husbands. She lived in Michigan and then in St. Louis, and ended up shortly after WWII with her family in California. She worked in radio and then on local TV and was an advertising copywriter, and developed her routines. She tried out with her first stand-up comedy at The Purple Onion. She played for 87 weeks straight. She appeared on “The Jack Paar Show,” an earlier “Tonight Show,” and leaped to fame overnight. She was on “You Bet Your Life,” starring Groucho Marx, and “I’ve Got A Secret.” From there it was a busy life for this funny lady. She went on to star with Bob Hope in the 1960s in 23 TV specials, and
three films. She made many more films and did voice-overs for cartoons as well as some stand-up comedy. Always busy, she continued performing occasional cameo spots, during the last years. She suffered a heart attack in 1999. She had to have a pacemaker. Then in 2005 she had a fall. She had planned to celebrate her 90th birthday with an appearance on “The Tonight Show,” but she had to cancel. Even though Phyllis looked like something from another galaxy, she really used humor to mirror the times. Women could identify with her. When she talked about her fictional husband, Fang, everybody laughed, even the men. She used a kind of self-deprecating humor, focusing on herself, and the problems women faced every day. She laughed about her 15 plastic surgeries and the attempt to be beautiful when you’re not. Some of the jokes were a bit suggestive, and she performed for an adult audience, but she was a comic genius. She paved the way for women in comedy with her original routines she wrote herself and in the way she presented herself on stage dressed in exaggerated, flamboyant and outrageous costumes. They can thank their lucky stars that this funny lady reached stardom and led the way for them. She flaunted her feathers and exaggerated makeup, and always held the long cigarette holder in her hand, in an aristocratic way. Her colors did not blend, but they spoke loudly for her. Most of all she laughed, at herself, and at the petty problems in our lives. We could laugh with her. I suppose there are impersonators that can ape her appearance, but there’s no one who can laugh like Phyllis Diller.
Dewey Country
We are so dry here in Dewey Country. Yes, we haven’t had a good rain since I don’t remember when. Corn is very dry, along with soybeans and hay. Hay is going to be a premium this fall, along with corn prices. Hopefully we’ll get some much-needed rain soon. I see yellow leaves come a swirling down in my yard. Yes, it must be due to our drought. It’s very early for leaves to go falling. Take the time to get out to Poquette Lake Orchard owned by Lynn and Bob Smith. They have lots of apples and also such good bakery goodies. Those pumpkin cookies are to die for. Coming Sunday was Paula Cramer. While here we froze lots of tomatoes, and Paula finished up the painting in my home. Now all the rooms are painted, and they look so nice. Paula has had a
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This will be a short column as this news had to be in on Friday because of the Labor Day holiday. Nice weather for Town and Country Days. Let’s hope it continues until after some festivities. Lillian Ullom attended the funeral of Harlan Johnson on Wednesday. She said it was a large crowd. That tells you something about how much he was loved. Talking with Peder Pederson, he was expecting his daughter Linda and James King with their son Zackary from Bentonville, Ark. It’s so nice to have them come and see the relatives. Jim and Robyn Seitzer visited Ruth Swan one day last week. Robyn’s parents were Harry and Voyne Swan. Congratulations to the Shell Lake band and our new director, Ben Kunselman, for a first in the Cumberland Rutabaga Festival parade. Laura Reitzel was guest of honor at her 97th birthday party here at Glenview on Monday, Aug. 27. It was hosted by her family. Monday afternoon we had the 2011 Miss Shell Lake royalty here to practice
by Pauline Lawrence
lot of practice painting in her rentals in Eau Claire. I do believe she can do about anything for her rentals, including laying down carpet. Hope you all were able to attend Town and Country Days as there had been a lot of work put into it. Been getting a couple of 5-gallon pails of tomatoes from Richy’s garden every other day. He has something taking a bite or two out of the ripe tomatoes. I think it’s a striped gopher but haven’t see it yet. Been picking the tomatoes as they turn a little and they ripen great in the house. Not much news from Dewey Country this week but will get all your news next Sunday. Scatter sunshine! Have a great week!
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OBITUARIES
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Donald H. Taylor, 89, Town of Sand Lake, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at Spooner Health System Hospital. Donald was born on Nov. 2, 1922, in the Town of Sand Lake to proud parents William and Lydia (Shinaway) Taylor. Donald served 21 years in the Air Force, serving in WWII and the Korean War. He was a high-speed radio communications officer, also specializing in Morse code and a tail gunner. He enjoyed telling stories of working at the local cranberry marsh and cutting pulpwood, but spent the majority of his civilian life working for the St. Croix Tribe as an accountant/bookkeeper until he retired. Donald was an avid outdoorsman, always finding something to do, and loved to spend time with his grandchildren. On April 24, 1965, Donald married his wife of 47 years, Helen, in Grantsburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters,
Hazel Taylor, Vergal Billyboy, Myrtle Nelson, Jane Arbuckle and Hazel Taylor, and an infant brother. Donald is survived by his loving wife Helen; children Donald L. (Karie) Taylor, Frank (Linda)Taylor, and Alice (Austin) Denotter; his stepchildren, Roger (Carol) Larson and Richard (Dorine) Larson; grandchildren, Jacob and Hannah Taylor, Austin and Matthew Denotter, and Amber Taylor; along with five step-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 30 at the Hertel Tribal Center with Lee Staples officiating. Interment followed at the Lakeview-Hertel Cemetery in the Town of LaFollette. Pallbearers were Leroy Nelson, Austin Denotter Sr., William Reynolds, Joe Oustigoff, Jeff Nelson and Don Taylor. Honorary pallbearers were Leonard Butler, Fred Arbuckle, Edward Arbuckle, Duane Taylor, Pat Taylor and Robert Nelson. The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.
Geraldine May Baker, 85, lifelong resident of Washburn County, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. She was born Nov. 22, 1926, and graduated from Spooner High School and later obtaining her teaching license from Superior State Teachers College. Besides being a farm wife, she was employed as a teacher, cook and billing clerk. She was active in her church, the Wild River Artists, Homemakers, performed a comedy act at Ceska Opera House in Haugen, and volunteered at Hunt Hill Audubon Center. She was an avid gardener and was known as “the bean lady of Madge,” and also known for the amazing collection of lupines she grew. In addition, she wrote a weekly column carried by the Spooner Advocate and the Washburn County Register. She also served as the Madge town clerk for over 35 years. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and by her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband Robert; sister Stella; and brothers James and George Vernon. Geraldine is survived by her children, Bernard (Karen) Baker, Minong and Leeann (Albert) Gustaveson, Marcell, Minn.; grandchildren, Brian (Renee), Brad (Laura), Brent (Elisa), Kara (Carl) Bray, Mark Maus and Michael Tate; great-grandchildren Brad, Elizabeth, Derrick, Tanner, Sophie, Hollis, Max, Emmett, Olivia, Lexie, Cadance and Carter; nieces Margie Hockert, Verna Leckel and Pauline Schreiber; nephews Jim Schreiber and Marvin Greenfield; sister-in-law Viola Greenfield. A memorial service was held Sept. 5 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Spooner with Pastor Russ Leeper officiating. Music was provided by organist Dawn Olson. Interment was at the Spooner Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner. Online condolences may be left at dahlfh.com. The Dahl Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.
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Long Lake worship schedule changes
SARONA — Now that summer is over, Long Lake Lutheran’s worship hours will return to the normal schedule beginning Sunday, Sept. 9. One worship service will be held each Sunday. Both the worship service and Sunday school will start at 9 a.m. Members of the congregation are eager to welcome visitors and invite them to join the festivities and all activities of the church. People looking for a place to worship are encouraged to check Long Lake Lutheran out. New members are always welcome; come as a visitor – leave as a friend. The church is located at W3114 Church Road, onehalf mile east of CTH M, three miles north of the junction of CTH V and M. For information, please call 715-354-3804 or visit LLchurch.com. Everyone is welcome. — from Long Lake Lutheran
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Alliance
Lake Park Alliance 53 3rd Ave., Shell Lake Pastor John Sahlstrom Lay Pastor Richard Peterson Youth leader Ryan Hunziker 715-468-2734 Worship Service: 10 a.m. Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades: Wednesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m.
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W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor Darrel Flaming 715-635-2277 spoonerbaptist.com Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.
Catholic
St. Joseph's Catholic
100 N. Second St., Shell Lake Father Edwin Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.
St. Catherine's Catholic
CTH D, Sarona Father Edwin Anderson 715-468-7850 Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
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Corner of Elm and Summit St., Spooner Father Bob Rodgers 715-635-8475 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Morning prayer: 8:15 a.m. Monday - Thursday
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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.
409 N. Summit St., Spooner Father Edwin Anderson 715-635-3105 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.
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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
Barronett Lutheran
776 Prospect Ave., Barronett Pastor Todd Ahneman 715-671-3197 (cell) Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. The Spirit Connection Youth Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
(WELS) Hwy. 70 at Hwy. 53, Spooner Pastor Gene E. Jahnke 715-635-7672, Home: 715-354-7787 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class: 10:45 a.m.
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(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday 9. a.m. Worship Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Worship 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.
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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 Tuesdays 2 & 7 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran
1790 Scribner St., Spooner 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.
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135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School during worship time; webcast livestream.com/slumc
Sarona Methodist Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday Worship 9 a.m.
United Methodist 312 Elm St., Spooner 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.
Lakeview United Methodist Williams Road, Hertel 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
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.
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.
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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.
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The edible school yard
by Diane Dryden Technology in Shell Lake. SHELL LAKE — Thanks Bosch recently received an to a third-grade book projenvironmental excellence ect that used a pumpkin as award from the Green Tier part of the follow-up, the program for, “significantly Shell Lake School system is reducing the amount of innow deeply immersed in dustrial waste, energy storproducing some of the age and water usage and food that’s consumed by implemented recycling the students. waste streams for manuAccording to commufacturing processes; connity education director and tinuous improvement Frederic High School gradprojects to further elimiuate Keri Jensen, “One of nate paint related to hazthe class projects the thirdardous waste; and grade really enjoys is achieving significant redoing a book project in the ductions of CO2 emisfall using a pumpkin to desions.” To celebrate their pict their favorite character achievement, Bosch from a recently read book. planted a sugar maple, They can carve, paint or Wisconsin’s state tree, on decorate their pumpkins in their property and then any way. The kids love the turned around and wrote a project, but there are a few check to the Shell Lake drawbacks to the venture; School District to be used some kids can’t afford a toward its edible school pumpkin and sometimes yard project. it’s difficult to transport “I was so excited,” says the vegetable to the classJensen, “that I got goose room via a bus.” bumps! Now we could reBeing a forward-looking ally make a difference.” person, Jensen asked Jen The donation was large Bos, ag teacher at Shell enough to be used for two Lake, if she would mind environmental projects: to Keri Jensen, director of community education at Shell Lake Schools, has started a movement of getting third-graders into the gar- enlarge the school garden sharing her three raised beds with the kids so the den. Students do all the work necessary to be able to harvest a bountiful table full of fresh food that’s both eaten by them and shared and to improve the school class could plant seeds in with others. — Photo by Diane Dryden forest. Each project rethe spring before they left ceived $5,000. “Because we started this program later than other for their summer vacation and then have their own schools in the area, we were twice denied the USDA The new garden will be a fenced 48’x 68’ space with pumpkins to harvest and use in the fall. Bos was fully Farm-to-School grant and even AmeriCorps turned us several gates, acting as a green classroom. There will behind the project and it turned out to be the first tiny down, both citing their money was now going to the also be a three-bin compost container that will be filled step in something that would grow to be much bigger. programs that were already established; even so, we with kitchen scraps and tray leftovers. There will be an The project was started in the spring of 2009 and by kept going with the generous help from our dedicated education kiosk near the garden. Operating on a timer, that winter Jensen, the mother of 6- and 11-year-old volunteers. Last year, with the approval of Bos, we the new garden will have a high-rise irrigation system. sons and an avid gardener herself, had a meeting with eliminated the three raised beds and had someone Ten semidwarf apple trees will be planted along with Kevin Schoessow, area agricultural development agent; come in and dig a regular garden that was three times six maple trees to define a path to the forest from the Linda Degner, owner of Bashaw Valley Farm Green- larger than our original site. This program was certainly main parking lot. The trees will also provide fresh fruit house; veterans of the Spooner school garden and some serving the needs of the whole child by teaching them for students. Spooner Master Gardeners. The work on the school garden is equally exciting befrom where their foods came, and introducing them to The plan that emerged from this steering committee all kinds of fresh foods.” cause, thanks to Bosch, there will be marked trails. A was that all the third-grade teachers would be apThe new garden generated so much produce that the small logging operation will take a few trees to help deproached as to their allowing the experts to hold six kids were able to share their bountiful harvest with the fine the trails. The money for these trees will go back one-half-hour sessions in the classroom introducing Lakeland Family Resource Center in Spooner, a Shell into the program. students to garden concepts like soils, planting, Lake church’s summer Bible school, the school’s marchBecause 130 K-12 Shell Lake students receive free or seedlings and root development, all the way to com- ing band camp and they supplied their own school reduced breakfast and lunch rates, the data implies that posting. Once everyone was on board, the new little kitchen with lots of natural food products that were the school is feeding many of its students two-thirds of gardeners planted flats of greens and radishes, which prepared for the school’s breakfast and lunch programs. their daily meals. With the addition of produce prothey placed in the school greenhouse. When the plants Jensen, who majored in human and family develop- vided by the school garden, almost all the students will were ready for harvest, the kids had a salad day where ment at UW-Stout before going to grad school at UW- be eating great food that is delicious and homegrown. they ate what they had grown. Enthusiasm ran so high, River Falls for community education, was delighted Hopefully this will provide a step on their way to a Jensen decided to expand the program to include pota- with the program and realized it had probably gone as healthy lifestyle. toes, squash, beets, carrots and onions. It all started with a pumpkin; seeds of change. far as it could go without an infusion of cash from a “None of this could have happened without full co- grant. The cash came and it was from Bosch Packaging operation of so many people,” says Jensen. “Starting with the steering committee and the volunteers, and moving to the administration and the incredible maintenance department all the way to the ag department Hwy. 63, one mile west of CTH M in oncoming traffic on the southbound Thursday, Aug. 23 who shared their greenhouse and raised beds and Correction – Tuesday, Aug 21 At 100 Lind Ave. in Shell Lake, Springbrook, when Lawrence W. At 5:04 p.m. Katie J. Sprenger, lanes of Hwy. 53, so she drove into water with us, right down to one of the most crucial departments, the kitchen who would be preparing the 70, Sarona, was northbound on the ditch to avoid another collision. Douglas G. Williams, 63, Shell Neste, 89, Springbrook, pulled out Hwy. 53, just south of Boot Lake Both vehicles were towed with minor Lake, was stopped at a stop sign of his driveway with his ATV, into the foods we planted.
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damage. No injuries were reported.
Road, when she slowed to make a left-hand turn onto Boot Lake Road. Andrew J. Poll, 18, Two Harbors, Minn., after trying to brake, but losing control, he swerved onto the shoulder, striking the vehicle driven by Sprenger. Sprenger lost control, struck the median, and then was in
Monday, Aug. 20 At 3:50 p.m. Donald R. Sallander, 54, Onalaska, hit a deer while driving northbound on Hwy. 53, three-tenths of a mile east of Hamilton Road in Springbrook.
Brandon L. Doriott, Shell Lake, possess drug paraphernalia, $263.50. Jackie K. Eastman, Spooner, resisting or obstructing an officer, $263.50; disorderly conduct, $263.50. William R. Fye, Minong, OWI, $1,109.00, license revoked 12 months, other sentence.
Christopher L. Olson, Hayward, resisting or obstructing an officer, $505.00. Wendy G. Podulke, Spooner, bail jumping, $268.00; criminal trespass to dwelling, $288.57; criminal damage to property, $243.00. Amanda S. Roux, Birchwood, disorderly conduct or resisting or obstructing an officer, $263.50, twice.
and edged forward, and Wendy M. Loy, 43, New Auburn, was turning left onto Lind Avenue. Both vehicles collided. No injuries were reported.
Tuesday, Aug. 28 At 4 p.m. Gerald B. Featherly, 34, Springbrook, was westbound on
road, went to turn around to enter back into his driveway and was struck. Neste was thrown off his ATV by the impact. Minor damage was reported to both the truck and the ATV. No injuries were reported.
Washburn County Court news Renae N. Gordon, Hayward, operating while revoked, $216.00. Trevor M. Soulier, Minneapolis, Minn., possession of drug paraphernalia, $263.50; possession of THC, $263.50. Melissa A. Weigelt, Shell Lake, disorderly conduct, $243.00, twice. Melvin A. White, Hayward, operating without valid license, $263.50.
Ashley M. Young, Springbrook, neglecting a child, $243.00. Torey L. Ableman, Birchwood, disorderly conduct, $263.50. John A. Anderson, Rosemount, Minn., jet ski violate slow-no-wake requirement, $187.90. Mary E. Anderson, Hudson, speeding, $225.70.
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(Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY LNV Corporation 1 Corporate Drive Suite 360 Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Plaintiff vs. Stacy Alan Othoudt W5432 Zimmerman Road Sarona, WI 54870 Pamela Ann Othoudt a/k/a Pamela Ann Paradise W5432 Zimmermans Road Sarona, WI 54870 Unknown Spouse of Pamela Ann Othoudt a/k/a Pamela Ann Paradise W5432 Zimmerman Road Sarona, WI 54870 Unknown Spouse of Stacy Alan Othoudt W5432 Zimmerman Road Sarona, WI 54870 Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 12 CV 81 Honorable Steven P. Anderson Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Stacy Alan Othoudt, Pamela Ann Othoudt a/k/a Pamela Ann Paradise, Unknown Spouse of Pamela Ann Othoudt a/k/a Pamela Ann Paradise, and Unknown Spouse of Stacy Alan Othoudt. You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after August 22, 2012, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Washburn County Clerk of Circuit Court, 10 4th Avenue P.O. Box 339 Shell Lake, WI 54871, and to Sara M. Schmeling/Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C., 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100, Brookfield, WI 53005. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 27th day of July, 2012. Sara M. Schmeling/ Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086879 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 291245 567867 WNAXLP
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INVITATION TO BID LRIP PROJECT TOWN OF ROOSEVELT, BURNETT COUNTY The Town of Roosevelt is seeking sealed bids for the reconstruction of .3 mile of Lake 32 Road. There will be a mandatory walk-through of the project site on September 12, at 7 a.m. Please contact Greg Odden at 715-468-2718 for walk-through location. Contractors must submit a certificate of insurance. The Town of Roosevelt reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. 568885 3-4r WNAXLP
TOWN OF BEAVER BROOK FALL CLEANUP Beaver Brook Residents Only
Sat., Sept. 22, 2012, 8 a.m.-Noon Town Hall W7110 Harrington Rd., Shell Lake, WI An attendant will be on duty.
Will accept: Stoves; refrigerators; dryers; washers; air conditioners; dishwashers; microwaves; water heaters; dehumidifiers; tires; televisions; computers and monitors. All will be taken on a firstcome, first-served basis and when our allotted funds have been used, we will no longer accept anymore items. Will not accept: Oil; batteries; liquid paint; fluorescent bulbs; scrap metal; and hazardous waste items. *Made possible by a grant from Washburn County
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The Shell Lake City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, September 10, 2012, at 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall. AGENDA: Public Comment: Mary Ellen Ryall - future of Butterfly Habitat; Approval of Minutes; Public Hearing - proposed Zoning Code revision to exempt public schools located in residential districts from the provisions of Sec. 13-1-140(m) pertaining to accessory uses or structures; Reports from Appointed Officials; Reports from Committee Chairpersons; New Business: Consider amending Zoning Code to exempt public schools located in residential districts from the provisions of Sec. 13-1140(m), Consider recommendation to proceed with process for sale of city-owned parcel of land south of Shell Lake Marine, Selection of engineering firm for 2013 projects, Possible recommendation to discontinue fluroidation of municipal water, Consider revised Well Abandonment & Operation Permit Ordinance, Recommendation to restore portion of North Landing area for former parklike condition, Recommendation to reduce Courtesy Dock fees from $10/night to $5/night; Unfinished Business: Consider proposal for inspecting boats after Labor Day and any proposed change in the gate policy due to an extended inspection program, Consider proposal for ILIDS (video monitoring program) at Main Launch; Mayor’s report. Any other items that may be added to this agenda will be posted at City Hall. Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator 568942 3r WNAXLP
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(Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 12) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on August 9, 2011, in the action of AgStar Financial Services, FLCA, et al v. John F. Zehm, Washburn County Case No. 10CV223, I will sell at public auction at the north entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, on September 19, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., the following described premises, as 5 separate parcels, located in Washburn and Burnett Counties, Wisconsin: LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHMENT Parcel 1 - Washburn & Burnett Counties: A. The Northwest Fractional Quarter of Section Six, Township Thirty-Nine North, Range Thirteen West, Washburn County, Wisconsin. B. The Fractional Northeast Quarter, the Fractional Northwest Quarter, the North 1/2 of the Southwest Quarter, and the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 39 North, of Range 14 West, excepting therefrom the East 20 Acres of the Southeast Quarter Southeast Quarter, Burnett County, Wisconsin. C. A Parcel of Land in the Southeast Quarter Southwest Quarter, Section 1, Township 39 North, of Range 14 West described as follows: Beginning on the North Line of the Southeast Quarter Southwest Quarter, 1-39-14, 128.94 feet West of the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter Southwest Quarter of said Section, thence East 128.94 feet along the North Line of the said Southeast Quarter Southwest Quarter to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter Southwest Quarter of said Section, thence South 922.89 feet to a point on the East Line of the said Southeast Quarter SouthWest Quarter, thence West 10 feet and perpendicular to the said East Line, thence North 570.58 feet and parallel with the said East Line of the said Southeast Quarter Southwest Quarter, thence Northwesterly to a point which is 200 feet South of the point of beginning, thence North and parallel with the said East 40 Line 200.00 feet to the point of beginning, Burnett County, WisConsin. D. The East 20 Rods of the Southeast Quarter Northeast Quarter, Section 2, Township 39 North, of Range 14 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin. E. A Parcel of Land in the Northeast Quarter Northwest Quarter and Government Lot 2, Section 12, Township 39 North, of Range 14 West, described as follows: Beginning at the North Quarter Post of Section 12-39-14, thence due West along the Section Line between Sections 12 and 1, 3.53 Chains, thence South 10˚ 30’ West 2.55 Chains, thence South 35˚ 45’ West 3.58 Chains, thence South 16˚ 45’ West 2.54 Chains, thence South 17˚ 15’ East 3.05 Chains, thence South 16˚ 15’ West 4.10 Chains, thence South 43˚ 45’ West 1.93 Chains, thence South 35˚ 45’ West 5.82 Chains, thence South 2˚ 50’ East 3.10 Chains to point at foot of 15-in. elm tree, thence South 35˚ 15’ East 2.26 Chains to iron post which marks the Northerly end of Centerline of a certain rightof-way strip to be herein-after
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described; thence South 49˚ 45’ East 1.20 Chains, thence North 79˚ 15’ East 2.06 Chains, thence North 79˚ 30’ East 2.05 Chains, thence South 76˚ 30’ East 1.56 Chains, thence North 86˚ 30’ East 2.16 Chains, thence North 83˚ 30’ East 0.64 Chains to fence post, thence North 83˚ 30’ East 0.98 Chains to point which is 13.97 Chains North of Center of Section 12, being the line dividing the Northwest from the Northeast Quarters of Section 12, thence North along the division line between said Northwest Quarter and Northeast Quarter 25.76 Chains to the point of beginning, I.E. North Quarter Post of Section 12. Tract of Land No. 2 being a right-ofway strip 100 feet wide 50 feet on each side of the Centerline for drainage ditch to connect marshland with Lipsett Lake) conveyed by same deed and defined as follows: Begin a 100-foot-wide strip whose Centerline starts from an iron post whose located by metes and bounds is duly located in above description and extends South from said iron post, 15˚ 45’ West about 10.67 Chains to the lakeshore of Lipsett Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin. F. A Parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter Northeast Quarter, Section 12, Township 39 North, of Range 14 West described as follows: Starting at a point on the Section Line, 180 feet East of the Quarter Post on the north line of said Section 12 and running thence West on said Section Line to said Quarter Post, thence South on the Quarter Line, 240 feet, thence Northeasterly in a straight line to the place of beginning, Burnett County, Wisconsin. G. The Southeast Quarter, Section Thirty-One, Township Forty, Range Thirteen West, Washburn County, Wisconsin. And The Southwest Fractional Quarter, Section Thirty-One, Township Forty North, Range Thirteen West, Washburn County, Wisconsin. Except: The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter lying Northwest Of Blackburn Road in Section Thirty-One, Township Forty North, Range Thirteen West, Washburn County, Wisconsin. As To All Of Parcel 1: Together with all water and water rights of every kind and description and however evidenced or manifested and all ditches or other conduits; the rights therein and rights of way therefore that now or hereafter may be appurtenant to Parcel 1 or any part thereof used in connection therewith. Together with all irrigation equipment, pumps, gear heads, power units, water distribution and sprinkler systems, fertilizer and chemical injection systems, electrical systems and controls which are located on and affixed to the property. Parcel 2 - Burnett County: Government Lot 4, Section 36, Township 40 North, of Range 14 West, excepting therefrom that part lying within Lot 4, Certified Survey Map No. 1633, recorded in Volume 8, Pages 253 and 254 Burnett County, Wis. Records, Burnett County, Wisconsin. Except: Lot One and Outlot One, Certified Survey Map No. 4136, recorded in Volume 22, Pages 42 and 43, as Document
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No. 386296, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin, and being located in Government Lots Three and Four, Section ThirtySix, Township Forty North, Range Fourteen West, Burnett County, Wisconsin.
Parcel 3 - Burnett County: Government Lot 5 and that part of Government Lots 6 and 7, Section 36, Township 40 North, of Range 14 West described as follows: beginning at the Southwest Corner of said Lot 6, thence North on the West Line of said Lot 6, 26 Rods, thence East at right angles 59 Rods, thence North at right angles 23 Rods, thence Northeast 104 Rods to a point on the East Line of said Lot 7 which is 68 Rods North from the Southeast Corner of said Lot 7, thence south on the East Line of said Lot 7, to the Southeast Corner of said Lot 7, thence West on the South Line of said Lots 6 and 7 to the place of beginning. Excepting therefrom the Plat of Meadow Creek Acres as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over and across the Westerly 35 feet of Lot 1 of Meadow Creek Acres as described in Document No. 339345, Burnett County, Wis. Records, Burnett County, Wisconsin.
Parcel 4 - Washburn County: The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section Thirty-Two, Township Forty North, Range Thirteen West, Washburn County, Wisconsin. Parcel 5 - Washburn County: Part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 19, Township 39 North, Range 13 West, Town of Evergreen, Washburn Co., Wisconsin, more fully described as follows: Beginning at the North Quarter Corner of said Section 19; thence South 88˚34’43” East along the North Line of said Section 33.06 feet; thence South parallel to the West Line of said Northwest-Northeast, 1,178 feet more or less to an East and West running fence line; thence East along said fence line 438 feet to the fence corner; thence Southwesterly along a fence line 565 feet, more or less to a fence corner; thence Southeasterly along a fence line 179 feet, more or less to a fence corner; thence South along said fence line to the South Line of the SouthwestNortheast; thence West along said South Line of said Southwest-Northeast to the center of said Section; thence North along the North and South Half Line of said Section 2,721.26 feet back to the point of beginning. Said Parcel containing 16 Acres, more or less. Said Parcel is subject to the rights of the public in Dock Lake Road, a town road. Notice is further given that the successful purchaser will be responsible for the lien of real estate taxes, for the municipal charges, if any, the Wisconsin real estate transfer fee, and is responsible for obtaining possession of the property, which is sold “as is.” TERMS OF SALE: Cash with 10% to be paid at time of sale. /s/Sheriff Terry Dryden Washburn County, Wisconsin James Flory Wiley Law, S.C. P.O. Box 629 Eau Claire, WI 54702-0629 Phone: 715-835-6171 568241 WNAXLP
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WASHBURN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT SPOONER, WISCONSIN Official Notice to Contractors
Sealed proposals for materials and services described herein will be received until 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 12, 2012, by the Washburn County Highway Department, Office of the Highway Commissioner, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, Wisconsin 54801. PROPOSAL CONTRACT #19-12E Two 1-Ton Crew Cab Chassis Proposal forms and specifications are on file and available upon request at the office of the Washburn County Highway Department, phone 715-635-4480, fax 715-635-4485. Bidders wishing to submit their bid by mail may do so at their own risk. The Highway Department is open Monday through Thursday; mail/delivery service is not received on Friday. Bids received through mail by the Washburn County Highway Department later than the time set forth above will be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is Washburn County Highway Dept., 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801. The county reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any technicalities and to select the bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Washburn County Highway Department. Jon Johnson, Commissioner 568431 2-3r WNAXLP Washburn County Highway Department
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE REVISION
The Shell Lake City Council is considering the following revision to the Shell Lake Zoning Code: Add to Sec. 13-1-140 ACCESSORY USES OR STRUCTURES Sec. 13-1-140(m) Provided however this section shall not apply to public schools located in residential districts. A public hearing will be held on this matter Monday, September 10, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 501 First Street, Shell Lake, WI. Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator 568429 2-3r WNAXLP
MEETING NOTICE - CITY OF SHELL LAKE
The Shell Lake Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, September 10, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. AGENDA Review minutes from Lake Protection Advisory Committee. Review proposal for inspecting boats after Labor Day and any recommendation to the City Council concerning the proposal and any change in the gate policy due to the inspection program extension. Review information on I-LIDS (video monitoring program) at the Main Launch and consider recommendation to City Council. 568943 3r Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator
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Materials may be brought to this collection only during designated open hours. Listed below are some of the items that will have a disposal charge: • 50¢ per fluorescent bulb 4 foot & under (includes CFLs), 75¢ per fluorescent bulb over 4 ft. • 50¢ per oil filter, small, $1.00 per oil filter, large.
If you wish to dispose of computer equipment or appliances, the Spooner Recycling Site accepts these items year-round for free. We ask that you please bring these items (computers and appliances) to the recycling site instead of the hazardous Waste event. The Spooner Recycling site is located behind the Northwest Regional Planning Commission building at 1400 South River Street (Hwy. 63). Hours of operation are Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please note that at the recycling site, there is a cost for televisions and DVDs/VCRs/DVRs/etc. players. Miscellaneous electronics such as stereos, adding machines, etc. are not accepted for disposal and can be placed in your regular garbage. The only items accepted at the recycling site are items which are banned from Wisconsin landfills including: computer equipment, faxes, scanners, copiers, TVs and other video players such as DVD players, VCRs and DVDs. Please call Jen for more info at 715-635-2197, or e-mail her at jbarton@nwrpc.com.
Preregistration is required for businesses wishing to dispose of chemicals and reasonable charges will be assessed. For information on prices and to register contact Jen Barton at 715-635-2197. Preregistration is also requested from farmers that wish to dispose of hazardous farm chemicals; the service for farmers to dispose of chemicals is free of charge.
Items n o taccep tedat this event: Appliances and computers (bring to recycling site), waste oil, asbestos, ammunition, explosives, radioactive wastes and latex paint (nonhazardous and must be dried out and disposed of with regular garbage). For information on disposal methods for items such as waste oil, automotive batteries, appliances and tires, please call Jen for locations in Burnett and Washburn counties. Also, as a reminder, this is the LAST hazardous waste collection of the season. Questions can be directed to Jen at 715-635-2197 or jbarton.nwrpc.com. 568930 3r
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NOTICE OF MEETING TOWN OF SARONA Notice Is Hereby Given That The Sarona Town Board Will Be Meeting On Mon., Sept. 10, 2012, At 7 p.m., At The Sarona Town Hall The agenda shall be posted one day prior to meeting. 568686 3r Victoria Lombard, Clerk
NOTICE OF MEETING - TOWN OF BARRONETT
Notice is hereby given the Barronett Town Board shall hold its monthly Board meeting on Wed., Sept. 12, 2012, at 7 p.m., at the Barronett Town Hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Road. The agenda shall be posted at least one (1) day prior to meeting. 568941 3r Patricia A. Parker, Clerk
WASHBURN COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL GRAVEL CRUSHING SERVICES The Washburn County Highway Department requests bid proposals to supply the following services.
CONTRACT #4-12M BID PROPOSAL FORM Gravel Crushing services to be provided in October, 2012. Contractor Responsibilities: 1. Completion of daily log provided by the County including date, starting and ending time, dust control measures undertaken and daily production. 2. Dust control during operations required. 3. Material must meet 2010 State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. 4. Contractor to provide material testing in accordance with 2010 State of Wisconsin Standard Specifications. Crushing services at Cranberry Drive Pit, Town of Beaverbrook, NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Sec. 4, T.38N., R.12W. Complete compliance with CUP including 14-calendar day limit, no material to be taken from below groundwater with round the clock crushing allowed. Base Aggregate, Dense, 3/4 Inch 50,000 tons
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PROJECTED TIMETABLE: 1. Complete RFP Due 3:00 p.m., September 20, 2012 2. Committee Approval September 24, 2012 3. Notice to Proceed Upon execution of Contract documents. Sealed bid proposals for the material described herein will be received until 3:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, September 20, 2012, by the Washburn County Highway Department, office of the Highway Commissioner, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any technicalities, and to select the bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Washburn County Highway Department. Washburn County Firm Representative Jon Johnson Highway Commissioner
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(Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BANK MUTUAL Plaintiff -vsCHRIS R. HOVIND and LINDSAY HOVIND Mortgagor Defendants BANK MUTUAL DISCOVER BANK Defendants NOTICE OF SALE Case No.: 11CV-245 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure and sale entered in the above-entitled action on March 27, 2012, the undersigned sheriff of Washburn County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction as follows: PLACE OF SALE: North Entrance, Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Ave., Shell Lake, WI. DATE OF SALE: October 3, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: W6019 Ross Road, Trego, WI. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W6019 Ross Road, Trego, WI. That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4-SW 1/4), Section Twentyseven (27), Township Forty (40) North, Range Twelve (12) West, Washburn County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Start at the SE corner of said NW/SW; thence West on South line of NW/SW, 600 feet to an iron post on high-water line of Trego Lake; thence along the lakeshore in a northwesterly direction 10 feet to an iron post; thence North 40 degrees East 409 feet to an iron post on the South side of a town road; thence South 49 degrees 20’ East, following south edge of town road 454.5 feet to SE corner of NW/SW the point of beginning. Parcel No. 65-042-2-40-12-27-3 02000-016000. TERMS OF SALE: CASH. DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by certified check. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of sale. Terry C. Dryden, Sheriff HANAWAY ROSS, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 345 S. Jefferson St. Green Bay, WI 54301-4522 920-432-3381 567779 WNAXLP
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Shell Lake School picnic
Lainey Hutton helps her friend Krista Parker pick out a Laker shirt in the school store. Parker is from Stoughton, and a Shell Lake shirt will be a novelty.
UPPER LEFT: Shell Lake Elementary School guidance counselor Natasha Kildrow was showing off her young daughter, Ava, who was a hit with the students who just had to see her.
LOWER LEFT: Best friends Hannah Schultz and Hadley Tims enjoyed dinner and company at the Shell Lake back-to-school picnic held Wednesday, Aug. 29. It was an opportunity for the parents to meet their children’s teacher and for the students to get reacquainted with their friends.
t is that time of year, when back-to-school ads flood radio and television. While sumIntroducing new staff Imertheisnewspapers, a great time of year, fall is also good. For those like to hunt, a chill in the air means hunting seamembers at Shell Lake that sons are just around the corner. It also means, obviously, school is starting for another exciting year. Schools Last month, I spent most of this column talking
SHELL LAKE — A few new faces greeted Shell Lake students when they returned to the classrooms on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Ben Kunselman is the new 5-12 band instructor. He lives in New Auburn, but grew up in Shell Lake and lives in Shell Lake during the summer months. He attended UW-Eau Claire. “My wife is currently a 7-12 science teacher in the New Auburn School District and we both enjoy spending time with family, working at my family’s farm, and skiing. I am excited about the opportunity to work with great students and members of the Shell Lake community to continue the strong tradition of the Shell Lake band department.” Beth Peterson will be teaching junior and senior high school Spanish and is an elementary aide. She lived in Shell Lake and Sarona before coming to Shell Lake. She attended Ripon College, Mount Senario College and UW-Eau Claire. She has three children ages 22, 18 and 16. “I love riding and racing bikes, both mountain and road. I cross-country ski in the winter, too. I like to cook, read, knit and garden as well.” Lori Summer will be teaching high school English. She and her husband, Bill, live in Shell Lake after many years in the Twin Cities. She grew up in Shell Lake and commented, “It is wonderful to be back home.” She graduated from UW-Whitewater with a Bachelor of Science in education-business education degree and a master’s in teaching English language arts from Hamline University, St. Paul, Minn. “I enjoy reading, gardening and spending time with the family.” See New Staff, page 24
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about school finance. I am guessing as fall moves on, budgeting and finance will again be the topic of choice for this article. For this month, however, I wanted to talk about some educational programming and happenings in the district. Over the summer, Shell Lake staff have been very busy and productive. We have some very progressive plans ready to implement in the area of RTI, which is a federal mandate to help struggling learners to be successful in regular classrooms. This year, each student that needs the additional help will be able to get it, with a licensed teacher, during the regular school day. Accomplishing this obviously presented some challenges and numerous decisions needed to be made. Students will be identified through assessments and teacher observation; they will then be scheduled in with certified staff to get small-group interventions or tutoring, using data-proven techniques and programs. I am very optimistic that we have a system that will be very successful at helping kids get better at math and reading, and will probably be a model for other districts to look at and imitate. We also have a plan to implement PBIS, another federal mandate, intended to help students with behavior and ultimately provide more time for instruction and less for behavior-related issues. Students are going to learn about the “Laker Way,” or to summarize,
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students will learn exactly what bus behavior, classroom behavior, common area behavior, transition behavior, etc., should look like at Shell Lake. We will be using more consistent terminology, and students will have ownership in some of their consequences for their actions. Some new forms and procedures were also developed to go along with the new program. I am again confident that implementation of this approach will give teachers more time to teach and less time working on behaviors. Teachers also have spent time this summer working on aligning the new common core standards to our curriculums. There have been many in-depth conversations, especially in the area of math content and curriculum. We use a math series called Everyday Math. It is quite popular with schools and has very sound methodology and content. It does not, however, align perfectly with the new core standards. Some schools have decided to “chunk up” the Everyday Math text to teach more like the common core standards are written. We have decided, through numerous conversations with curriculum consultants and textbook representatives, not to “chunk” the curriculum, but rather to stick with it, identify the areas where we need to supplement with outside resources, and monitor progress closely with the MAPs testing that we do with students. We feel that Everyday Math, the way it spirals and concepts are reviewed throughout the year, provides a solid base for our curriculum. We will then supplement with data-proven techniques and resources to assure that we are hitting the new standards thoroughly. As always, feel free to call or stop in if you have any questions. Jim
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Building houses and building lives
The Fresh Start house built at 122 7th Ave. in Shell Lake sold as soon as it was completed. The Energy Star house will cost about $500 a year to heat because of the construction and use of solar heat.
Site supervisor Dan Gunderson, Sustainable Communities Director Caroline Loyas and classroom teacher Sheri Anderson stand in front of the house build by Fresh Start and the Indianhead Community Action Agency Inc. An open house was held, Wednesday, Aug. 29, for community members to see the house firsthand and learn more about the Fresh Start program. — Photos by Larry Samson
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field program. “I love to be active, doing just about anything from weight lifting, softball, biking, roller blading, hunting and fishing. I am very excited to be a part of the Shell Lake School District and community.” Julie Schunck will be teaching junior high English language arts. She is a 1990 graduate of Shell Lake High School. She has lived and taught in Marietta, Ga., for the past 15 years. She attended UW-Stout and Kennesaw State University. Her children are joining the Shell Lake School District – Sydney, a sixth-grader, and Tyler, a fourth-grader. “I’m excited to be back home!” Lynn Lesneski is a new fourth-grade classroom teacher. Having previously lived in Lake Nebagamon, she is currently living in Shell Lake. She attended UW-Superior for undergraduate and UW-Stout for her master’s degree in education. Lesneski taught for the school district of Solon Springs for 11 years. She is currently living in Shell Lake with her husband, Chris, and children Graydon, 10, and Macey, 7. Chelsie Harder is a new first-grade teacher. She grew up on a hobby farm in Colfax, but has lived in River Falls for the last nine years. She has a Bachelor of Science in field biology and teaching certification from UW-River Falls. “I am really looking forward to starting my new adventure as a teacher in Shell Lake,” stated Harder. — with submitted information
Ryan Kraft and Cody Dewitt are cleaning up the site for the open house. As AmeriCorps workers, they earned a stipend, and at the completion of the 9,000 hours they will earn a scholarship for secondary education. The program not only builds houses, it helps to build lives.
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Joan Quenan will be teaching one class in high school computer science. She is a longtime resident of Shell Lake, 19772002. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from St. Mary’s College, Ind., and a Master of Science degree at the University of Notre Dame. She taught math and computers in Shell Lake from 1981-83 and 19922002. She taught at Sauk Prairie High School before returning to Shell Lake. She served as a volunteer tutor, served on the gifted and talented committee and as well as the technology committee. Coming out of retirement to help out at the high school she said, “I love to be outside - hiking, working in my garden and the school gardens, kayaking, crosscountry skiing. Working with kids keeps me young and I love learning new things.” Ryan O’Connell will be teaching elementary physical education in the afternoon and will be a special education aide in the mornings at the Shell Lake Primary School. He is from Eau Claire and currently lives in the Town of Spooner. He attended UW-La Crosse, where he majored in physical education. Since graduation, he has completed his health and adapted physical education certifications. O’Connell commented, “This past summer I married my beautiful wife, Michelle, who teaches and coaches in Spooner. I enjoy coaching athletics and am currently working with the middle and high school football teams in Shell Lake.” Last spring, O’Connell was an assistant coach for the Shell Lake track and
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