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July 4, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Vol. 123, No. 46 • Shell Lake, Wis.
Weekend watch
• Shell Lake Fine Art Festival (pie & icecream social, boat display, sailboat regatta, super brat and hot dog feed and more) See Events, page 8
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Timing is everything Saturday’s regatta promises to be an exciting 45 minutes
Washburn County’s epic battle
by Diane Dryden SHELL LAKE - Attention landlubbers everywhere, there’s an event that’s held on Shell Lake twice each year – this year July 7 and Sept. 1 – that might just be the most exciting 45-minute event that you’ll see. It’s just like a horse or dog race without the animals, where prizes are awarded for the fastest time, handicaps included. Since 1998, the Shell Lake Sailing Club has held their regattas on the lake that entertains lake people, tourists and locals alike. The club has thoughtfully planned their event to coincide with the juried Fine Arts Festival Pete Moen, a sailor himon Saturday, July 7, self, is the PR man for the and their second one two regattas to be held
See page 11
Interpreting the loon’s call
this year on Shell Lake. See Regatta, p. 24 Photo by Diane Dryden
See page 5
SPORTS
Lakers defeat Bloomer See pages 12-13 Boats start to line up at 11 a.m. in front of the play area on the north side of the public beach. - File photo by Larry Samson
Shell Lakes Arts Center dedicates auditorium in honor of its founder, Darrell Aderman
For the love of music
by Abby Ingalls Register intern writer SHELL LAKE - There was brass in the pines last Wednesday night, June 27, as the Shell Lake Arts Center held its 45thanniversary celebration with the annual Tribute to the Big Bands concert. Bleachers were packed with current arts students watching as some of their
The Shell Lake Arts Center auditorium was dedicated to the center’s founder, Darrell Aderman, last Wednesday evening, June 27.
LEFT: Eugene Rousseau, saxophonist and longtime friend, is shown speaking to Darrell Aderman, with his wife, Billie, during the auditorium dedication last Wednesday, June 27. Photos by Abby Ingalls
See Dedication, page 14
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“The Three Musketeers” - A TITW summer youth production
Cardinal Richelieu leads the guards to arrest Milady de Winter. Shown (L to R): Kelsey Egbert, Monica Plesums, Julia Balser, Abby Rankila, Elle Emery and Alyssa King.
Linsey Hanley and Tori Boss play the strong-willed Constance Bonacieux and Queen Anne. The plot revolves around the loyalty of the Musketeers and saving the queen.
ABOVE: Alec Peck and Emma Gimse White ended their directing career at the TITW with the production of “The Three Musketeers.” For the past three years, they have worked together on the summer youth production. Peck, a Spooner graduate, is a sophomore at UW-Eau Claire, and White, a Shell Lake graduate, is a freshman at UW-La Crosse. RIGHT: Planchet, played by Mariah Schulz, narrates the audience through the complicated plot and subplots with humor in the Theatre in the Woods Summer Youth Production of “The Three Musketeers” held June 29-July 1. The summer youth program brings students together from Siren, Spooner and Shell Lake for two weeks. Photos by Larry Samson
The villains of the play are Milady de Winter and Cardinal Richelieu played convincingly by Sheri Clark and Kelsey Egbert. In the play, Milady takes her life instead of being arrested for her crimes against the crown.
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Dangerous heat arrives; take precautions
MADISON - People are encouraged to take extra precautions this week as hot temperatures and high humidity are causing dangerous conditions in parts of the state. Last summer, five people died and more than 100 people received medical treatment due to extreme heat in Wisconsin. Most of the victims did not have airconditioning. The combination of the warm temperatures and high humidity caused the heat index to rise to over 100 degrees. To help keep cool, here are some tips to keep safe during hot weather: Never leave children, disabled perople, or pets in a parked car – even briefly. Temperatures in a car can become life threatening within minutes. On an 80-degree day with sunshine, the temperature inside a car even with the windows cracked slightly can rise 20 to 30 degrees above the outside temperature in 10 to 20 minutes. There have been cases when the inside temperature rose 40 degrees. Keep your living space cool. Cover windows to keep the sun from shining in. If you don’t have an air-conditioner open windows to let air circulate. When it’s hotter than 95 degrees use fans to blow hot air out of the window rather than to blow hot air on your body. Basements or ground floors are often cooler than upper floors. Cooling shelters or locations. If you don’t have air-conditioning, consider going to a shopping center or library. Several communities have also opened up cooling shelters or centers. For locations, visit the ReadyWisconsin Web site at: readywisconsin.wi.gov or contact your local public health department or emergency management office. Look in on your neighbors and family members who may have challenges getting to a cooling center and see how you
The beach at Shell Lake is a popular spot these days with temperatures soaring into the mid-90s with no real end of the searing weather in sight. While it may not be the dog days of summer just yet, it’s beginning to feel like it. - Photo by Jessica Beecroft
illness include: • Older adults and infants and young children • People with chronic heart or lung problems • People with disabilities • Overweight persons • Those who work outdoors or in hot settings • Users of some medications, especially those taken for mental disorders, movement disorders, allergies, depression, and heart or circulatory problems • People who are isolated that don’t know when or how to cool off – or when to call for help Pets and livestock can also suffer from the heat. Make sure all pets and livestock have access to cool, clean water and shade. Try to provide shade for all animals pastured outside. Consider adding shade cloth or tarps to an area to provide shade or open pastures to areas where trees or buildings provide shade. Limit exercising your pet to early-morning or late-evening hours when it is cooler. Some of the signs of heatstroke in pets include heavy panting, glazed eyes, and excessive thirst. Seek veterinary assistance immediately. The heat can cause roads to buckle. Also, expect heavy traffic on Wisconsin roads and highways with the upcoming holiday. Check your routes ahead of time for road construction and other possible delays. Call 511 or go to 511wi.gov for the latest road conditions across Wisconsin. For lifesaving tips and other information, visit the ReadyWisconsin Web site at: readywisconsin.wi.gov or contact your county emergency management office, the National Weather Service or your local public health department. - submitted
can help. Slow down and limit physical activity. Plan outings or exertion for the early morning or after dark when temperatures are cooler. Drink plenty of water and eat lightly. Don’t wait for thirst, but instead drink plenty of water throughout the day. Avoid alcohol or caffeine and stay away from hot, heavy meals. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, lightcolored clothing. Add a hat or umbrella to keep your head cool … and don’t forget sunscreen! Don’t stop taking medication unless your doctor says you should. Take extra care to stay cool and ask your doctor or
pharmacist for any special heat advice. Infants should drink breast milk or formula to get the right balance of water, salts and energy. You may supplement your infant’s fluids with an additional 4 to 8 ounces of water per day, but don’t dilute formula beyond what the instructions say (unless instructed by your doctor). Taking a cool shower or bath will cool you down. A shower or bath will actually work faster than an air-conditioner. Applying cold wet rags to the neck, head and limbs also cools down the body quickly. Call 211 if you or others you know need information about local community and government resources. People at higher risk of a heat-related
consin are looking for ways to stop it. Eau Claire Area School District Assistant Superintendent Tim Leibham is spearheading a study on what it would take to create a yearround elementary option in an old school building. He says it could curb learning loss and inspire creative teaching approaches: “We have a building, we have students, we have a large enough district that we would be able to allow parents to have a choice similar to Montessori ... although I don’t envision it being a charter school or a magnet school.”
The School District of La Crosse is also studying the idea. Superintendent Randy Nelson says the current summer break is based on a 100-year-old agrarian approach that needs a second look. “The question is, if we were to cut that in half, could we reduce the number and percentage of students who, when they come back to school in the fall, require interventions and remedial work again?” Dan Rossmiller, of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, says if these types of
pilot programs are successful, more districts will follow. Also, he says the restrictions of collective bargaining may make the switch easier. “It will make districts and board more willing to consider going to a year-round or stronger summer school program.” Districts in Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids are taking a different approach by looking into extended summer school options.
by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE – On Saturday, June 23, the Shell Lake Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District held their annual meeting at the Shell Lake Community Center. One of the main concerns the committee has is protecting and restoring shorelands. Mayor Sally Peterson thanked all the city employees for their hard work in helping protect the lake. Buffers are the primary tool the city has used in encouraging homeowners around the lake to protect shorelines, posing questions such as, “Did you know that many of the pleasurable aspects of your favorite lake or river are dependent on healthy, well-vegetated shorelands?” The next time you’re out in the boat fishing, swimming on a hot July afternoon, or just listening to the loons calling over a still lake, consider the central role shorelands play in maintaining these activities. Natural shorelands contain a lush mixture of native grasses, flowers, shrubs and trees that help to filter polluted runoff and provide important habitat for animals in the water and on the land. Flourishing shorelands provide the most effective protection for water resources in Wisconsin. Literally, without shorelands and their diversity, the nature show cannot go on.
Lake levels background Joan Quenan, chair of the lake protection advisory committee, gave some background of the lake levels on Shell Lake. “We have been as low as 1,215, to the high of 1,224.92 feet. We have had very dramatic shifts,” she noted. Although Shell Lake has exhibited large waterlevel changes during the last 75 years, this has had minimal impact on the phosphorus levels in the lake. Watershed activities have had a much larger impact, according to the Wisconsin DNR. A phosphorus study, paid for by state grants, was conducted by the DNR in 2012. The sedimentation rate for the last 170 years in Shell Lake was near the lower rate measured in 52 Wisconsin Lakes. This was partially because it is a moderately soft-water, seepage lake and because the deep area is a broad plain. The historical sedimentation rate was about 0.005 cm but the rate began to increase soon after the arrival of the new railroad. The rate continued to increase during the much of the 20th century. At the present time, it is four times the rate of the mid-1800s. The next annual meeting will be held on June 29, 2013, at the Shell Lake Community Center.
Wisconsin school districts looking at year-round options
by Rich Kremer Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE – Year-round schooling is being studied in a handful of school districts in Wisconsin. The approaches are different, but the overall goal is the same. The National Summer Learning Association says students can lose two months of math skills during summer vacation, and lower-income students can lose two months in reading. It’s called “summer slide” or “learning loss,” and school districts in Wis-
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Wisconsin added jobs at half the rate of nation as a whole
by Shawn Johnson Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - The national economy added jobs at a rate twice as fast as Wisconsin’s last year, according to new numbers from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The numbers also put Wisconsin’s job growth dead last in the Midwest. The job numbers released Thursday, June 28, are the verified version of the employer census numbers Gov. Scott Walker released early during the recall campaign. They show Wisconsin employment grew by .7 percent in 2011, while national employment grew by 1.4 percent. Among Midwestern states, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa and Indiana all added jobs faster than Wisconsin during Walker’s first year in office. Assembly Democratic Minority Leader Peter Barca says it shows that no matter how you slice it, Wisconsin is lagging the rest of the country, “We now know that our numbers are extremely poor.”
Barca blamed a lack of focus on jobs by Republicans. Walker said Wisconsin’s economy had not grown as quickly as it could have largely because of uncertainty created by the recall campaign. Walker said that would change with his election now over, “I think you’re going to see the latter six months of 2012—you’re going to see significant growth among small businesses knowing that the good things that we’ve done to make it easier to create jobs will be sustained.” These job numbers were hotly contested during the recall campaign, with Democrat Tom Barrett at one point accusing Walker of cooking the books. But the actual number of jobs verified by the federal government Thursday differed by just 16 from what Walker reported during the campaign. It gets trickier when you look at jobs added. Using federal benchmarks, Wisconsin gained a total of about 19,000 jobs last year: about 4,000 fewer than the number Walker talked about during the campaign.
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Check the facts
On June 25, the national nonpartisan fact-checking organization Politifact issued its first rating on Pat Kreitlow, the Democrat candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. Kreitlow said, “Duffy voted twice to end Medicare.” Politifact’s findings: “Under the proposals Duffy voted for, a revamped Medicare would remain. At this stage, Kreitlow’s statement is false and ridiculous – pants on fire.” Perhaps Kreitlow should check the facts before
making such outrageous claims. In 2011, Politifact rated the liberal attack that, “Republicans voted to end Medicare,” as its lie of the year. At some point, you would think liberal candidates like Kreitlow would at least try to run a campaign based on truth and facts. Wisconsin seniors deserve better. Tammy Olson Birchwood
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Visit to the Washburn County Historical Museum
A Shell Lake summer school class, Exploring Wisconsin, visited the Washburn County Historical Society Museum on Thursday, June 28. Shown are Nicholas Eiche, Hayden Eiche, Jared Egbert and Melody Taylor posing with an example of a stay-athome mom. — Photo by Larry Samson
Academic news
RIVER FALLS — The following local residents were among more than 2,222 students from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls who made the spring semester dean’s list. Birchwood: Tyler Sunby, theater arts; Sarah Stoeberl, psychology; Meghan Swanson, English; Sarona: Alexa Torza, business administration; Whitney Fishcer, English; Shell Lake: Tyler Latz, communication studies; Kayla Hillman, psychology; Paula Burton, health and human performance; Jamie Hanson, marketing communications; Springbrook: Grant Turpin, political science; Trego: Jacob Olson, physics; Brittany Bell, elementary education; and Megan Smith, biotechnology. — from ReadMedia ••• EAU CLAIRE — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has named 1,980 undergraduate students to its deans lists for the 2012 spring semester. Students from this area who were selected for the deans lists are: Birchwood: Jacob Deutsch, communication sciences and disorders; Maxwell Loew, biology; Sarona: Missy Sprenger, special education; Shell Lake: Ann Keefe, accounting; Michelle Simpson, elementary education; and Spooner: Kevan LaPorte, athletic training. — from The Link ••• LA CROSSE — The following area students have been named to the dean’s list
at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the spring semester of the 2011-12 academic year, ending May 2012: Birchwood: Zachary Burch, management; Hayley Hayes, marketing; Sarona: Patrick Swanson, mathematics education; Shell Lake: Nicolette Scheu, social studies education; Spooner: Cole Gallagher, communication studies, broadcast and digital media emphasis; Katie Nowak, marketing; Sam Posso, English education; and Angela Romportl, undeclared. — from The Link ••• BEMIDJI, Minn. — Kaleb Oemig, Shell Lake, received a Bachelor of Science degree in technology during the 93rd commencement of Bemidji State University on Friday, May 4. — from Bemidji State ••• MENOMONIE — Students from the area receiving the chancellor’s award for the spring 2012 semester at UW-Stout are: Birchwood: Richard Zemaitis, vocational rehabilitation; Minong: Rachel Hanley, human development and family studies; Shell Lake: Serena Lindfors, management; Aaron Pederson, manufacturing engineering, plastics engineering; Ashley Slinker, early childhood education; Springbrook: Elizabeth Baumgart, apparel design and development; and Kelly Seen, food systems and technology. — from ReadMedia
Shopko starts conversion at Spooner Pamida store
GREEN BAY — Shopko announced Monday, July 2, that the liquidation sale has ended and the store conversion process to Shopko Hometown will begin this week at the Spooner Pamida store. The store will remain open during the entire conversion process, which will last between five and six weeks. The conversion to Shopko Hometown will include new interior and exterior signage, carpet, paint, updated and supplemental fixtures and lighting and a new easy-to-shop store layout. Each of the store’s three primary departments will be converted, one department at a time, with each department opening to shoppers as soon as it’s complete. The first department to be converted will be consumables, which includes health and beauty, over the counter, candy, beverages and snacks. The department will open to the public by Sunday, July 15, followed by the home department which will open no later than Sunday, July 29. The home department includes sporting goods, electronics, housewares, toys and domestics. The final department to convert is apparel, which will open by Sunday, Aug. 5. The store’s outdoor lawn and garden
department will remain open throughout the conversion. A grand opening celebration will take place once the entire conversion process is complete. “The Spooner Pamida store is one of the first to make the conversion to Shopko Hometown and we are thrilled to be just weeks away from introducing this retail concept to the local community,” said Paul Jones, Shopko president, chairman and CEO. “I am confident shoppers are going to really like what they see, post conversion, and will appreciate the expanded merchandise mix, new brands and great value, all in an attractive, easy-to-shop store. We look forward to celebrating the grand opening of Shopko Hometown with members of the community.” Shopko is investing approximately $80 million into Pamida store conversions, which will occur in phases through the end of the year. Shopko is owned by affiliates of Sun Capital Partners Inc., a leading private investment firm focused on leverage buyouts, equity, debt and other investments in market-leading companies. — from Shopko
BURNETT COUNTY — Two Burnett County jail officers have been discharged; others may face criminal charges. Alleged inappropriate conduct by several members of the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department is under investigation by the county district attorney’s office and the state Department of Criminal Investigation. The investigations stem from an alleged involvement in two domestic abuse incidents that occurred in 2011. The allegations of domestic abuse by the involved member and subsequent actions taken by other department members were brought to the attention of the sheriff’s department administration in April 2012. These allegations were believed to be significant enough that Burnett County District Attorney Bill Norine was immediately notified. “Because both the state’s criminals investigation and our internal investigation into other employees are still active, at this time, I cannot discuss what these employees did,” noted Sheriff Dean Roland. “I know there are a lot of questions and concerns, and people want answers,” Roland said. “I promise those answers will come, but I can’t compromise the investigations, so I’m asking that the public and the media be patient until all the facts are in.” — from the Inter-County Leader ••• BARRON COUNTY — It is good news for those who find it hard getting away
from work in the daytime to attend a child-support hearing. Barron County held its first monthly night court at the justice center in Barron on Thursday, June 28. “Lots of people have to take the whole day off from work, maybe a vacation day, for 15-30 minutes in court,” said Judge James Babler. “It’s even more frustrating when one party doesn’t show.” Child support hearings will still be held every Thursday at 8 a.m. Night court is voluntary for people who prefer that time slot. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype ••• NEW AUBURN — Troy Birkenmeier, 27, New Auburn, faces an attempted homicide charge in the beating of his 40year-old wife, Stacy. Birkenmeier was taken into custody after he reported his wife injured and unconscious at their home. While deputies were on their way to the scene, a neighbor made a separate call to say that the woman’s daughter reported that her stepfather had beaten her mother. Stacy was treated at the scene, transferred to Bloomer Hospital and later flown to Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, where she was reported in critical condition with what were described as severe brain and neck injuries. Court documents say that Birkenmeier also faces a felony count of aggravated battery and domestic abuse. — from Barron County News-Shield
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Wisconsin’s gateway to our Civil War history
by John A. Scocos, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs MADISON – To some, it is simply the arch through which the UW marching band enters Camp Randall Stadium on college football Saturdays each fall; but to others it is Wisconsin’s gateway to our Civil War history. In Wisconsin, our veterans history has a deeply rooted connection to the Civil War and to the Grand Army of the Republic; a history that extends into the origins of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. Our state’s proud tradition of providing assistance to veterans and their families began soon after the Civil War. In 1887, the Grand Army of the Republic, a prominent organization representing Civil War veterans, founded the Grand Army Home at King. And in 1901, Wisconsin honored Civil War veterans by establishing a Grand Army of the Republic headquarters and museum in the state Capitol. Eventually, the Veterans Home at King and the Veterans Museum evolved and became entities of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, but the history and origins of these essential and time-honored veterans services began with our Civil War-era veterans, and so did the Camp Randall Memorial Arch. Camp Randall has not always been a
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Temps & levels
Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2011 June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30 July 1
2012 June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30 July 1
High 78 77 77 75 76 80 88
High 76 77 74 87 84 86 86
Low 50 54 64 54 49 64 70 Low 49 49 63 69 57 57 60
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Lake level Tuesday, July 5, 2011: 1,218.34’ MSL Monday, July 2, 2012: 1,217.97’ MSL
football stadium. During one of the most divisive times in our nation’s history, these grounds were used as a training camp for 70,000 Wisconsin soldiers – nearly all of our state’s military force. The arch was named for Gov. Alexander W. Randall; Wisconsin’s governor when the Civil War broke out and an instrumental figure in organizing troops to fight for the Union cause. Today, the Camp Randall Memorial Arch serves as the entrance not only to Camp Randall Stadium, but to the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Park as well. “Wisconsin remains the nation’s leading state when it comes to veterans benefits and has earned a distinguished reputation for the programs and services we provide to our veterans,” said Gov. Walker, a prominent veterans advocate and avid history buff. “Not only are memorials such as the Camp Randall Arch our way of honoring our state’s veterans, they are our connection to the unique past which has brought us to where we are as a state and as a nation today.” The 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Camp Randall Arch and Memorial Park celebration took place on Saturday, June 30, as part of the Year of the Veteran as well as a part of the Civil War Sesquicentennial.
Interpretation of loon calls part of program at Hunt Hill
A presentation on the loon will be held at Hunt Hill after the Cakes at the Lake breakfast Saturday, July 14, at 8 a.m. — Photo by J. Killian
SARONA — On Saturday, July 14, at 8 a.m., Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary and Long Lake Preservation Association invite the public to attend the third Cakes at the Lake of the season. At 10 a.m., LLPA Board member Barb Sabatke will lead a fascinating and family-friendly presentation called Loon Ranger on the Lookout, which follows the pancake breakfast at Hunt Hill. This presentation will include the in-
terpretation of loon calls and behavior, along with showing where these magnificent birds call home in the winter. Also, there will be account sharing of the Long Lake pairs and chicks, and reports on LoonWatch’s research of how the Gulf oil spill has affected the loon populations. For more information, call 716-6356543. — from Hunt Hill
Happy Corners 4-H Club that the 19 members at the meeting answered roll call by saying a dairy slogan.
year. About 275 members paid dues during the charter year, according to JoAnne Olson, membership chairman. • Amanda Livingston, Shell Lake, was one of 1,250 high school students from 50 states and 50 countries attending the 16th-annual World Affairs Seminar at UW-Whitewater. • Winners of Shell Lake’s annual fishing contest in the walleye division were Dennis and Jerid Pederson, first; Brian and Dan Dunbar, second; and Jeff and Nick Pederson, third. In the northernmusky division were Don Langerude, first; Gene Hanson, second; and Maureen and Libby Gallop, third. In the panfish division were Brian and Dan Dunbar, first; Dennis and Jerid Pederson, second; and Mike Smith, third. In the bass division were Mike Smith, first; Dennis and Amanda Olson, second; and Maureen and Libby Gallop, third. Dan Langerude caught the largest fish, a 14pound, 6-ounce musky.
Register Memories
1952 - 60 years ago
• Rachel Gullickson assumed her new duties as clerk in the county clerk’s office as Mrs. Kenneth Reinhart resigned. • Five incumbent Washburn County officers filed their nomination papers for re-election. All entered on the Republican ticket. Those that filed were Ole Soholt, county clerk; Orley Lathrop, county treasurer; Lee Gullickson, register of deeds; Herbert Hoskins, clerk of court; and Laurence Stegeman, sheriff. • Mrs. V.W. Allen, Shell Lake, adopted Anna Maria Stella, a 10-year-old Italian girl, through the Foster Parents’ Plan for War Children Inc. The adoption was financial, not legal. Allen would contribute $15 monthly toward the child’s support for at least a year. • The Three Musketeers, Warren Livingston, Ray Todd and Ronnie Masterjohn, made it home from Wyoming. The boys started out in Warren’s car but after burning out a rod, they were forced to abandon it and hitchhike.
1962 - 50 years ago
• The Shell Lake School Board accepted the resignations of Elroy Rundel, superintendent; and Neil Koeneman, phy ed and driver education instructor. Rundel had accepted a position as administrator of the Sheboygan Public Schools and Koeneman accepted a position of assistant recreation director for the city of Oshkosh. • A huge capacity crowd of over 700 people turned out to watch the showing of the musical comedy, “A Story of Shell Lake.” The humorous scene was punctuated by the resounding voices of the 14voice Lumberjack Male Chorus. The whole show was masterfully backed up by the 20-piece pit band under the direction of Darrell Aderman. Ray Bennett, as master of ceremonies, kept the action lively throughout. Highlight of the evening was the introduction of the author of the book “The Story of Shell Lake,” A.L. Stouffer. The comedy was based on many of the incidents recorded in the book. Because of its fine reception to the first showing and the numerous requests for a repeat performance, plans were in progress for a second showing. Proceeds of the show went toward the Lions Club fund for construction of a new bathhouse at Shell Lake Memorial Beach. • The South Dewey Church hosted a strawberry festival. • Sharon Pfundheller reported for the
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1972 - 40 years ago
• Some 4-H members attending 4-H camp at Leisure Lake were Dale Johnson, Yvette Pluss, Terri Hill, Dan Fox, Lorna Butterfield, LeRoy Butterfield and Paul Furchtenicht. • Martin Heftner, Shell Lake, celebrated his 92nd birthday and the highlight was receiving a birthday greeting card from the White House signed by President and Mrs. Nixon. • Russell Stouffer, Shell Lake, received his 50-year certificate as a master Mason in the Shell Lake Lodge. • Archie Campbell, of TV’s “Hee Haw,” was a highlight at the Spooner Rodeo.
1982 - 30 years ago
• Kenneth White, chairman of the Town of Beaver Brook, started circulating nomination papers for the post of Washburn County sheriff. Marvin Anderson, current sheriff, would seek reelection on the Republican ticket. White would be opposed in the Democratic primary by William Campbell. • Chauncey Lane received a 60-year certificate of membership by the Shell Lake American Legion. • Karen Mortensen, daughter of David and Mary Mortensen, Sarona, and Robyn Dahle, daughter of Robert Dahle and Julie Wozniak, Shell Lake, took a European trip to perform with the United State Collegiate Wind Ensemble. While traveling in Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, France and England, Karen joined the clarinet section and Robyn the flute section. • Mr. and Mrs. Greg Odden, Steve Degner, Linda Furchtenicht, Dwana and Yvonne Furchtenicht went water-skiing on Shell Lake.
1992 - 20 years ago
• Former Shell Lake High School Principal Terry Reynolds verbally agreed to once again hold that position. Reynolds has resigned as principal the previous August in Shell Lake after holding the position for two years to take a similar position at North Crawford High School in Gays Mills. He was replaced by Bob Lambert, who resigned under pressure from the board. • Friends of the Shell Lake Library started a drive for new members and renewal of present members with the beginning of the organization’s second
2002 - 10 years ago
• Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Degner, Shell Lake, completed a five-month assignment in Nicaragua as part of the duration staff for Joint Task Force Chontales, a U.S. military humanitarian and training mission coordinated largely by the Wisconsin National Guard. • Jackson Smith, son of Bill and Jacqueline Smith, Shell Lake, received an academic scholarship from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Smith planned to major in mechanical engineering. • Hayward Evergreens Inc. prepared the grounds surrounding the Family Walk of Memories Eternal Flame near Terraceview Living Center. Besides leveling the ground, they were installing pavers that would be replaced with the personally engraved purchased bricks. • Participating in T-ball were Kaylea Kidder, Austin Gagner, Adam Hungerbuhler, Jackson Smith, Corey Hamer, Chris Kidder, Tyler Wellvang, Kayla Blazer, Jesse Sibert, BJ Burton, Emmalee Statz, Emilee Organ, Megan Betka, Cole Smith, Allysha Feeney, Samantha Briggs, Curtis Parker, Katie Parker and Bethany Spexet. Coaches and assistants were Frank Hamer, Walter Hungerbuhler, Rich Feeney, Joel Blazer and Jay Anderson.
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Alcohol sale compliance checks done on local businesses
Old-fashioned big-top circus is coming to Shell Lake
SHELL LAKE/SPOONER — On Friday, June 8, alcohol sales compliance checks were conducted at the following businesses: Klopp’s Fifth Avenue Bar, Becky’s Food and Spirits, Lakeview Bar and Grill and Barbwire Bar in Shell Lake. City Club, Big Dick’s Buckhorn Inn, Wobblin Duck Saloon, Tamarack Tavern and Pair O’ Lakes Lodge were visited in Spooner. The checks resulted in 100-percent compliance. During the checks, a team from the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office, municipal police departments and staff from New Paradigm Partners sent two voluntary underage buyers into each bar and/or restaurant. The youth attempted to purchase alcohol from the tenders. All of the establishments listed above requested identification from the underage buyers and refused the sale when they told them they did not have an ID on them. Responsible alcohol sales businesses are a respected part of the local business community, and their efforts to help keep alcohol out of the hands of youth are appreciated. New Paradigm Partners recognizes the work local establishments and their employees have put into this important part of maintaining a healthy alcohol environment and thank them for it. “Alcohol sales compliance checks are conducted because we care about reducing youth access to alcohol. We will continue to regularly use alcohol sales compliance checks as a tool in our efforts to keep Washburn County safe. Working side by side with businesses that serve and sell alcohol, we can make a difference in helping to keep our youth and community healthy and safe,” stated a New Paradigm Partners spokesperson. For more information about New Paradigm Partners or the alcohol sales compliance checks conducted, please contact NPP Grant coordinators Carrie Jurek at carrie.jurek@gmail.com or Kelsey Kidder at kidder.kelsey@gmail.com. You may also visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/NPPwisconsin. — from NPP
SHELL LAKE — Thanks the veterinary care all the to the sponsorship of the circus animals receive. Shell Lake Chamber of On circus day, performCommerce, Culpepper & ers bring the magic of the Merriweather Circus, circus to life in each 90America’s favorite big-top minute show. This year’s circus, is coming to Shell lineup includes an all-star Lake on Thursday, July 12, group of performers and at the high school grounds entertainers that include with two scheduled perMiss Simone and her amazformances at 5 and 7:30 ing single trapeze, Miss p.m. Now in its 28th ediLana’s feathered friends, tion, Culpepper & MerriMiss Paulina on the web, weather Circus has become the Arlise Troupe on their internationally known for wild and crazy unicycles, quality family entertainAngel Perez with juggling, ment and is an authentic the Silverlake’s sizzling one-ring, big-top circus. whips, Karina and her hula Bring your friends and hoops and the Perez Russfamily out circus morning, ian Swing. This year the between 9:30 and 10 a.m., circus is trying something to watch as the school new with animal acts. Pergrounds are transformed formers are sure to amaze, into a bustling circus city. delight and entertain audiActivity swirls around the ence members of all ages grounds as animals are unbeyond your wildest imagloaded, the big top is ination. erected and rigging is preThe midway and box ofpared for performances fice will open at 4 p.m. later in the day. This presThere will be pony rides, a entation offers a unique moon bounce and concesface-to-face opportunity for sions available. families, schools and interAdvanced tickets at a The Arlise Troupe, on their wild and crazy unicycles, will be part ested community members discount are for sale at of the circus performance in Shell Lake on Thursday, July 12. — to meet and learn all about Photo by Lacey Terrell, Culpepper & Merriweather Circus Shell Lake State Bank, the Culpepper & MerriDahlstroms Lakeside Marweather Circus family and includes a walking tour of the ket, Express Mart, Klopp’s and My Favorite Things. circus grounds. Learn interesting facts about the perFor more information or to purchase tickets with a formers, the history of their show and the different credit card call 866-BIG-TOP 6. Advance tickets will be species of animals in the circus family. Included in the available at this number till 4 p.m. Central Time. — with presentation are topics such as hygiene, grooming and information from Culpepper & Merriweather Circus
Summer swim tips
SPOONER – Summertime means swimming, whether in one of the many beautiful lakes and rivers in Washburn County or in the neighbor’s pool. The Keeping Kids Safe in Washburn County Child Safety Coalition has the following tips from the Center for Disease Control, cdc.gov/safechild/drowning/, to keep your child safe in the water. Learn to swim. Teach your child to swim. Lessons are available in many communities. Contact your municipality. Learn lifesaving skills. Everyone should know the basics of swimming — floating, moving through the water — and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Lakeland Family Resource Center in Spooner is offering CPR classes to the public on Tuesday, July 10, from 3-5 p.m. Call the center at 715-635-4669 to register. Fence it off. Install a four-sided isolation fence, with self-closing and self-latching gates, around backyard swimming pools. This can help keep children away from the area when they aren’t supposed to be swimming. Pool fences should completely separate the house and play area from the pool. Make life jackets a must. Make sure kids wear life jackets in and around natural bodies of water, such as lakes or the ocean, even if they know how to swim. Life jackets can be used in and around pools for weaker swimmers, too. Swim toys such as floaties and noodles are
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toys, and not a substitute for life jackets. Swim toys should not be counted on to keep your child afloat. Be on the lookout. When kids are in or near water, including bathtubs, closely supervise them at all times. Adults watching kids in or near water should avoid distracting activities like playing cards, reading books, talking on the phone and using alcohol or drugs. For more information, or to join the Keeping Kids Safe in Washburn County Child Safety Coalition, contact Cheri Nickell at 715-635-4400, or send an e-mail to cnickell@co.washburn.wi.us. — from Keeping Kids Safe
Friendly Bridge at Friendship Commons
SHELL LAKE – Join other Bridge players at Friendship Commons on 4th Avenue, across from the hospital, in Shell Lake, for some friendly games of Bridge each Monday, beginning July 9, at 1 p.m. You don’t need a partner or need to be a good Bridge player. They can work out the tables based on numbers and ability. They are a social group that loves the game and enjoys helping others. Come as often as your schedule allows. Call Joan Quenan at 715-468-7710 with any questions. – submitted
Shoes and shoe boxes
t is not very often that I find myself reading a shoe box. This did happen one day when I went to remove a shoe box from the kitchen counter. I noticed the writing on the box that said, “In 1832, explorers named the headwaters of the Mississippi Itasca, meaning ‘true source.’ On its journey from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, and across the great expanse of this country, hunters, hikers, backpackers, skiers and outdoor people of all ages have come …” and then the description went on to mention the word footwear. My first thought was, “Wow, shoes that are made in northern Minnesota!” I turned over the box only to read, “Made with recycled paper.” And then I read the word China. I have been to the Itasca State Park in northern Minnesota and have walked across the Mississippi River as it starts its journey to the Gulf of Mexico. It is Minnesota’s oldest state
park, having been established in 1891. On my way to Itasca, I passed through the city of Grand Rapids, Minn., where each June, the Judy Garland Festival is held. She was born in Grand Rapids, on June 10, 1922. Of course, then she was known as Frances Ethel Gumm. Many of us have heard of the famous ruby slippers from the 1939 movie “The Wizard of Oz” worn by Judy. A number of pairs of the ruby slippers were made for the film. Five pairs are known to have survived. A pair is on display at the Smithsonian Institution. Another pair, which was on loan to the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, was stolen in 2005 and has never been recovered. Northern Minnesota may be known because of a certain pair of shoes but not for the shoes that were in the shoe box that I read that day.
Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson
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Alzheimer’s Association® launches Alzheimer’s Navigator™
WAUSAU — The Alzheimer’s Association® recently launched a new online assessment program, Alzheimer’s Navigator™, to help caregivers and people with dementia evaluate their needs, identify action steps and connect with local programs and services. Developed with the feedback of people living with Alzheimer’s and caregivers, Alzheimer’s Navigator also allows users to reassess needs and adjust care plans as the disease progresses. There are currently 5.4 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Navigator is another resource from the Alzheimer’s Association to ensure those impacted by the disease are able to develop evolving, interactive care management plans in a format that works for them. “When facing Alzheimer’s disease, there are a lot of
things to consider. The journey can be overwhelming and confusing. The Alzheimer’s Association can help you figure out your next steps. By simply completing a series of short surveys, Alzheimer’s Navigator will help create a customized action plan including step-by-step guidance, Alzheimer’s disease information you can trust and programs and services in your community,” said Joan Litwitz, program director for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Wisconsin Chapter. Following a brief welcome survey, Alzheimer’s Navigator users complete a set of focused questions. Their responses identify topics that warrant further exploration ranging from activities of daily life to legal and financial planning to safety precautions. Then users are taken to their personal Web page or dashboard where they will find a customized action plan detailing next steps and suggested resources. For example, AZLConnected, the Alzheimer’s Association social network community, might be suggested if the user is seeking the moral support of peers but is unable to attend inperson support groups. When local resources are needed, Alzheimer’s Navigator works in conjunction
ICHC donates AEDs to sheriff’s department
Goal is to equip all county deputy vehicles with an AED
nity Health Care Inc. in Shell Lake recognized this need and vowed to help. An AED is a computerized medical device that is able to check a person’s heart rhythm and determines when to deliver an electrical shock to the heart, thus allowing the reSHELL LAKE — Sudden turn of a normal heart cardiac arrest is a leading rhythm. The AHA strongly cause of death in the U.S., advocates that all ambuclaiming 300,000–400,000 lances and first-response lives per year. With the advehicles be equipped with vent of Automated Exteran AED. nal Defibrillators, the Recognizing that police American Heart Associapersonnel are typically the tion estimates that widefirst emergency response spread deployment of Indianhead Community Heath Care Inc. recently donated two on-scene, ICHC was able AEDs could save 100,000 AEDs to the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department. Shown (L to to purchase two AEDs for lives annually. R): Trudy Druschba, ICHC member; Sue Weathers, ICHC presi- the Washburn County dent; Washburn County Sheriff Terry Dryden; and ICHC treasurer Sheriff’s Department. The Minutes count Living in the north Gwen Bartholomew. — Photo by Suzanne Johnson goal of ICHC is to equip all woods has many advandeputy vehicles in Washtages. However, when an emergency strikes, help can burn County with an AED. Therefore, the volunteers of often be miles away. Each year, according to the Amer- ICHC are calling out to other organizations for help, in ican Heart Association, emergency services respond to the form of a challenge to equip all deputy vehicles in 383,000 victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Less than 12 Washburn County with AEDs. percent of those victims survive. With each minute of If you or your organization would like more informadelay in defibrillation, chances of survival decrease by tion, please contact Gwen Bartholomew at 715-4687–10 percent. The volunteers of Indianhead Commu- 7833. — from ICHC
Next at NSTC “Breaking Up is Hard to Do,” the songs of Neil Sedaka
RICE LAKE — The July musical at the Northern Star Theatre Co. is “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” and is presented in partnership with U.S. Bank Foundation and the We Energy Foundation. Set at a Catskills resort in 1960, this is the sweetly comic story of Lois and Marge, two friends from Brooklyn in search of good times and romance over one wild Labor Day weekend. The score showcases 18 Neil Sedaka classics, including “Where the Boys Are,” “Sweet Sixteen,” “Calendar Girl,” “Love Will Keep Us Together,” and of course, the chart-topping title song. Eighteen Sedaka hits are incorporated, complemented by an onstage five-piece band and optional backup singers. The cast for this show includes Jackson Liedl, Del Delmonico; Marge and Lois, Kelby Roholt and Samantha Abbot; and Harvey and Esther, Terry Lee and Sue Larson. The orchestra is directed by Beth Pe-
terson with Tammy Toberg on keyboard, Patrick Liedl on bass, and Jim Hurst, percussion. “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” opens Wednesday, July 11, at 7 p.m., and continues Thursday and Friday, July 12 and 13, Sunday, July 15, 2 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday, July 18-20 at 7 p.m. with a final performance Sunday, July 22, at 2 p.m. There are no Saturday performances. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the theater at 715-736-4444. For more information, check our Web site at www.northernstar theatre-co.org. The Northern Star Theatre is located at 104 S. Main St., downtown Rice Lake. The parking is free and NSTC is fully air-conditioned. Bob’s Bistro is open one hour before showtime for light suppers, beverages and dessert. — from NSTC
with Community Resource Finder, an online search engine, to locate community programs, services and resources such as adult day care or long-term care facilities. Users can also create and manage care teams so that multiple people can access and participate in the customized action plan, enabling long-distance caregivers to partake and primary caregivers to share the responsibility. The Alzheimer’s Association will continue to assist families in a variety of ways to best meet their needs. Alzheimer’s Association chapters nationwide facilitate more than 4,500 support groups and conduct 20,000 education programs annually. The Alzheimer’s Association provides consultation to 250,000 people in need each year through its toll-free 24/7 helpline, 800-2723900. The only one of its kind, the helpline is staffed by masters-level counselors and provides information and guidance in more than 170 languages and dialects. To join Alzheimer’s Navigator at no cost, visit alzheimersnavigator.org. — from Alzheimer’s Association
Field of Honor event to be held at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE — Stars and Stripes Honor Flight has teamed up with Miller Park in Milwaukee to host an event on Saturday, Aug. 11, that will bring together thousands of veterans. A Salute to the Greatest Generation will start at 4:30 p.m. with the parking lots opening at 3:30 p.m. for tailgating. The day will include WWII re-enactors, live music, the Pillars of Honor WWII Memorial Model and SSHF Art Show. The program will feature the world premiere of an Honor Flight documentary with flyovers and fireworks. Contact the Washburn County Veterans Service Office for more information at 715-635-4470. If enough interest in participation is shown, possible assistance with travel arrangements may be provided. — from WCVSO
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SHELL LAKE — The 10th-annual Shell Lake Art Festival will be Saturday, July 7, in Memorial Park on Shell Lake along Hwy. 63. The hours for the festival are 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This is a juried art festival showcasing regional artists. Some of the original artwork you will find is fiber, pottery, wood, jewelry, metal, printmaking, painting and much more. The musical group Spiritwood, from Ely Minn., will be performing after a two-year absence. This art festival has high quality work; both fine art and fine craft. There is no admission for the art festival and there is plenty of free parking. What some of the artists like about this art fair is that
it is a quality art show in a beautiful setting with friendly and knowledgeable customers. The customers appreciate the level of artwork offered at the Shell Lake Art Festival. Comments from patrons are that the show offers a variety of handmade items and an opportunity to meet the artists and buy unique, original art. Several customers feel that this art fair is a must-attend event on an annual basis. The sailing regatta will be held at noon at the public beach. Come and enjoy the art festival, the sailing regatta and a day at the beach on Shell Lake. — from the downtown and lakefront committee
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Wednesday, July 4 • National Butterfly Count, Shell Lake, 715-468-2097. • Boat parade on Shell Lake, noon, starting on north side of Rolph’s Point. Thursday-Saturday, July 5-7 • 59th-annual Heart of the North Rodeo, Washburn County Fairgrounds, Spooner, 800-367-3306, spoonerrodeo.com. Thursday, July 5 • 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, July 6 • Alternatives string camp concert, 4 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. • Vocal camp concert, 5 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. • Jazz camp concert, 6 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. Saturday, July 7 • Shell Lake Fine Art Festival, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Memorial Park on Hwy. 63, Shell Lake. • Pie and ice-cream social, display of Shell Lake and Peterson boats, Washburn County Historical Museum, Shell Lake, 715-468-2982. • Sailboat regatta at noon on Shell Lake. • Super brat and hot dog feed, starting at 10 a.m., Spooner Bake Shoppe. • Concert band faculty concert, 7 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. Monday, July 9 • Diabetes education meeting, 2-3 p.m., in the classroom at Spooner Health System. Call 715-635-1217. • Concert band faculty concert, 7:30 p.m., lakeside pavilion, Shell Lake. Tuesday, July 10 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. • Band faculty concert, 7 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. Wednesday, July 11 • Washburn County HCE meeting, UW-Extension meeting room, 9:30 a.m. • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Drive, 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, 1 p.m., Lakeview Bar & Grill, Shell Lake. “Look Again” by Lisa Scottoline will be discussed. All are welcome. Wear pink. • Band faculty concert, 7 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. Thursday, July 12 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. • Fibromyalgia/CFS/Chronic Pain Support Group, 1-3 p.m. at the Chetek Lutheran Church. Call 715-651-9011 or 715-237-2798. • Education and support for people affected by cancer, 3:30-5 p.m., Marshfield Clinic Rice Lake Center. Registration required, 715-236-8327. • Culpepper and Merriweather Circus, Shell Lake 312 School grounds, 5 and 7:30 p.m. performances. • Piano and band camp concert, 7 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. Friday, July 13 • Piano camp concert, 5 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. Saturday, July 14 • 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. • Cakes at the Lake, Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Sarona, 715-635-6543. • Informal sailboat race on Shell Lake. • Second-annual Love for Lozandier, Haiti Christian concert benefit, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Shell Lake beach.
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Music faculty recitals will take place beginning Sunday, July 8, at 7 p.m., in the Darrell Aderman Auditorium at the Shell Lake Arts Center. See story, page 11. — Photo submitted
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The concession stand for Monday Night Movie night needs volunteers. If interested, e-mail joahnahgp@hotmail.com. ••• 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 e-mail 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, fixit jobs, telephone and in-person visits. Training is provided, and all volunteers choose what they want to do and when they want to volunteer. For more information, please call 715-635-2252 or e-mail Faith In Action at faithinactionwc@yahoo.com. ••• Washburn County Unit on Aging is in need of volunteer drivers for the Meals on Wheels program and the medical escort program. This is a great opportunity to socialize, meet new people, travel and help others. Mileage is paid to volunteers who use their own vehicles when transporting and/or delivering. You must 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. ••• The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum, 312 Front St., Spooner, is seeking volunteers to join its team of keymasters. These are the folks that dedicate three or four hours every couple of weeks during the summer to open the museum exhibit hall to visitors. No special knowledge or skills are required, just a friendly30rtfc attitude and a willingness to be prompt and responsible. The museum exhibit hall is a pleasant place to spend your time while helping keep this Northwest Wisconsin institution open. The exhibit hall opened for the season on Saturday, May 26, when the WCHM put on its Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day. After that date, the exhibit hall will be open from Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and on Sundays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Keymasters work either half a day or a whole day, whichever they wish, and set their own schedule of days. Inquiries for more information can be made to Jed Malischke at 715-635-2479 or by writing to jmalisch@centurytel.net. ••• ICAA Crossroads Literacy is looking for tutors in reading, health and computer skills. If interested, please contact coordinator Jean Walsh at 715-790-7213 or e-mail walsh7213@yahoo.com. ••• Happy Tonics Visitors Center/Store, Shell Lake. Meet-and-greet position. Sign up for a day, week. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A volunteer position June to the end of August. Store merchandise sales required. Call Mary Ellen, 715-466-5349. ••• To publish a volunteer opportunity, submit it to us by Monday noon. Email it to wcregister@centurytel.net, bring it to the office, or call 715468-2314. 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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Shelton receives WITC scholarship
Joahna Shelton, Shell Lake, received the Fortnightly Club Scholarship in memory of Beulah Haugen in the amount of $1,000. She received this award as a second-year associate degree student in the early childhood education program at WITC. Shelton owns and operates the Creative Kids Family Childcare in Shell Lake. — Photo submitted
Successful town meeting held in Minong
MINONG — Grant coordinators from New Paradigm Partners, Carrie Jurek and Kelsey Kidder, hosted a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 9, at the Village Hall in Minong. Over 45 concerned community members and youth leaders attended the meeting to learn about and discuss a variety of hot topics happening in and around Minong. Topics included the trending issues of bullying in schools, synthetic marijuana, prescription drug abuse, alcohol abuse and impaired driving. A voluntary group of students from Northwood High School started the meeting off with an enlightening performance called “The Bully Game.” The performers acted out a variety of different bullying scenarios and gave light to the different reasons a person might be led into becoming a bully. The play concluded by displaying the hurtful outcomes that bullying can have on the lives of the bullies themselves and their victims. Following the play was speaker Josh Tomesh, principal from Northwood School, on bullying. Tomesh discussed what bullying means and listed many of the things Northwood is currently doing to reduce bullying occurrences in their school. Preventative guidance around the concept of bullying, bringing speakers and presentations in to the classrooms, peer groups to give kids opportunities to connect with others, and bullying prevention programs are just some of the actions being taken. Northwood School will also be adding 16 new cameras to their security system, and where the cameras are
Spirit Creek Vineyard in Frederic to host regional vineyard walk
FREDERIC — The UW-Extension fruit team will be hosting a regional summer vineyard walk on Sunday, July 15, from 1-3 p.m., at Spirit Creek Vineyard in rural Frederic. With the continued interest in commercial wine and table grape production in Wisconsin, UW-Extension and hosts Mike and Sue Jahnke invite interested, beginner and experienced commercial grape growers to see firsthand how grapes are grown in Northwest Wisconsin. Participants will walk through the vineyard and hear how the Jahnkes established and manage 1800 vines on 3-1/2 acres. According to Kevin Schoessow, UW-Extension area agriculture development agent for Burnett, Washburn and Sawyer counties, the Jahnkes and their sons have some real-life experiences growing grapes that every interested and beginner grower needs to hear. This fall they hope to harvest a full crop of wine grapes to be sold to a local winery. Rebecca Harbut, UW-Extension fruit specialist, will help lead the walk and evaluate the Jahnkes vines and answer questions that participants may have about commercial production practices. The Jahnkes and their family started planting Frontenac and Marquette grapes in 2007. They have since
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not placed, Tomesh is encouraging his teachers to be more diligent in supervising and monitoring their classrooms and hallways. He stated, “I’m sure you’ve seen these types of things happening in your own situations. We as adults have said that [bullying] has been going on for a long time, but that doesn’t make it right. We want these kids who are involved with bullying behavior to stop, to be better people and to treat each other with more respect.” Dennis Stuart, Minong chief of police and Erik Gulbrandsen also from Minong’s police department spoke on the topics of synthetic marijuana, prescription drug abuse, alcohol abuse and impaired driving. They informed attendees of the drug trends that are being seen in the area: bath salt use on the rise, prescription drug abuse as an issue, and synthetic marijuana easy for youth to get their hands on. Gulbrandsen stated, “Synthetic marijuana isn’t just being used by your potheads and burnouts. Athletes and good students were using it because it was legal and sold just north of us.” Stuart added, “Bath salts. Last fall was the worst for us, we started spiking. As of right now, we’re pretty level but we’re still seeing it. We’ve had a couple groups that have been broken up and since then we’re dealing with it less.” However, on the positive side, Stuart discussed that, “Underage drinking around here, locally, has tapered. Since the first of the year we’ve had one underage drinking incident, which is good.” Part of the success Minong has seen in their lowered rates of youth using alcohol can be attributed to organizations such as New Paradigm Partners, who provide grant money to support enhanced law enforcement and youth programs to reduce alcohol use, as well as coalition and community members working together to make positive changes in the community. Grant coordinators Jurek and Kidder appreciate everyone who attended the town hall meeting, participated in discussion and to the presenters. “We hope to see such a remarkable turnout in our future meetings. The amount of concerned people we had at this meeting shows us that Minong’s community members really care about the same issues that we are working to fix or prevent. This impressive attendance is definitely inspiring us to keep our focus on informing community members about developing issues and discussing the facts. It can make a difference in helping to keep our youth and community healthy and safe. That is one of our main goals.” For more information on New Paradigm Partners or the town hall meeting, please contact Jurek at carrie.jurek@gmail.com or Kidder at kidder.kelsey@gmail. com. You may also visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NPPwisconsin. — from NPP
Guest speaker at Spooner Nazarene Church
SPOONER — The Rev. Derl Keefer will be the guest speaker at the Spooner Nazarene Church during the 10:45 a.m. service on Sunday, July 8. The Spooner Nazarene Church, located on Hwy. 253, invites you to hear Keefer deliver the morning message, “In God We Trust?” Special music is planned for the morning worship. You are invited to join him, his wife Karen, and the church for a fellowship luncheon folThe Rev. Derl Keefer, along with his wife, lowing the morning service. Karen, will be at the Spooner Nazarene Keefer is the district superintend- Church on Sunday, July 8. — Photo submitent for the Wisconsin District Church ted
of the Nazarene. Before taking the position in December 2009, he was the adult development ministries coordinator with the adult department of Sunday school and Discipleship Ministries International for the church. Keefer also served as the senior pastor in Three Rivers, Mich., for 18 years. He had a ministry called Lighthouse Ministry, which published resources for clergy and held workshops and seminars in the area of Sunday school and preaching. Keefer has a heartbeat for all ages, striving to assist everyone to ministry of service, fellowship and discipleship. He has written articles, devotionals, books and sermons that all have been published. His works appeared in Resource magazine, Reflecting God devotionals, Preaching magazine, The Preacher and Resource Magazine, “Revelation Day by Day” (Baker Books), “Come to the Banquet” (Baker Books), The Minister and Resources Annual Manual, and The Abingdon Preaching Annual and more. Everyone is invited to come and hear a stirring message from Keefer and then get to know him and his wife during the fellowship lunch. — from Spooner Nazarene Church
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The epic battle in Washburn County continues
by Diane Dryden WASHBURN COUNTY - The beautiful purple loosestrife that grows at the edges of water and in lowland beside roadsides brings a vibrant touch of color during the summer. Once established, it will not only last forever, but will multiply into immeasurable swaths of greenery and color, creating a memory of home for the European immigrants since the 18th century. The plant was introduced both as a medical herb for treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, bleeding wounds, ulcers and sores and it also hitchhiked here on ship ballasts, its up to two million seeds per plant finding welcome environments on its way. Early settlers used the sturdy plants for color and height in their gardens, never realizing that they would lose their favorable status and would eventually be labeled an invasive species. Purple loosestrife rapidly degrades wetlands, diminishing their value for wildlife habitat. Wetlands are the most biologically diverse, productive component of our ecosystem. Hundreds of species of plants, birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, fish and amphibians rely on healthy wetland habitat for their survival. However, when purple loosestrife gets Brett Holman is this year’s high school student that’s raising the valuable Galerucella beetle. – suba foothold, the habitat where fish and mitted wildlife feed, seek shelter, reproduce and rear young, quickly becomes choked gram to eliminate infestations around the beetles’ life stages are complete from under a sea of purple flowers. Areas Shell Lake. This is where the public comes the original beetle to her eggs, larvae, where wild rice grows and is harvested, in. Vold is requesting phone calls to report pupae and then hundreds and hundreds and where fish spawn, are degraded. An loosestrife infestation from last year so more new emerging adults. estimated 39 million acres of wetland, this year they can get the beetles to the This year, Shell Lake student Brett Holmarshes, pastures and riparian meadows site before the plant puts out the flowers man is raising a wading pond full of beeare affected in North America each year, which carry the tiny seeds. tles as is Lisa Burns, an aquatic invasive with an economic impact of millions of It’s the volunteers who raise the beetles species specialist. Burns has two mass dollars. Since it was introduced, purple under a prescribed program that includes rearing cages which grow around 220 loosestrife has spread westward and can gathering nets, buckets, pools, support plants that produce 100,000 of the beetles be found across much of the United States structure, potting soil and tape from the per cage. These beetles get released along and Canada because the invader is also DNR and to also locate rootstock. This all the Yellow River and in smaller pockets encroaching on agricultural land used for happens in March and April, weather de- of loosestrife throughout the county. The crops and pasture. pendant. Each pot is planted Birchwood Charter School is raising two The Department of Natural with loosestrife and it’s set into pools, 10 pots in each, of loosestrife for the Resources has produced a a mesh bag that encases the enbrochure, that’s available in the tire plant. They are then lobby of the library/city placed in a wading pool hall, which is a complete that has been partially guide to the plant, its habifilled with water and set in the tat and methods of eliminating sun. it. The beetles are supplied by Dave Vold, lakes coordinathe DNR and they are introduced tor, who is the genius behind the during May to the plants that successful rain gardens both in have been made free of spiders front of Shell Lake City Hall and or other bugs and have had their the campground area, has also tops pinched back to promote been instrumental in a loosesThe valuable bug wide, bushy plants. trife plan since 2006 for the raisof the year kills the Once the beetles are introing of Galerucella beetles that loosestrife plant by duced, the following months help eliminate purple looses- eating its leaves. are spent making sure no predtrife. ators have gotten into the mesh Going through the Shell Lake High bag and that the plants remain in the School science department, Vold finds water at all times. About six weeks later, volunteers to grow beetles for the pro-
program which will be released near Red Cedar Lake. Because purple loosestrife has become so invasive in this area, there are now three approved methods of control for property owners: biologically with the beetles, or chemical and mechanical means which means pulling the plants before they flower or by removing only the flowers before they produce seeds. Glyphosate herbicide, like Roundup, can be directly applied to the plant, preferably before flowering, killing the plant before it has time to reproduce. If you had an infestation last year or know of places other than your property, please call the Shell Lake City Hall at 715468-7679 and let them know the exact location so beetles can be released, hopefully in time to avoid the plants from spreading even more.
The beautiful purple loosestrife plant that came to our shores as medicinal and pretty garden additions have now been labeled an invasive species.
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Music concerts at the SLAC
SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Arts Center is excited to welcome back their concert band and piano faculty during the week of July 8-13. This week brings middle school concert band, high school wind ensemble, and piano accompaniment. Opportunities are endless for the community to come over to the center to take in the variety of concerts this coming week. Music faculty recitals will take place beginning Sunday night, July 8, at 7 p.m. Other 7 p.m. faculty recitals include Tuesday and Wednesday nights in the Darrell Aderman Auditorium, formerly known as the Shell Lake Arts Center performance hall. On Monday, July 9, the faculty will present a 7:30 p.m. concert band performance at the lakeside pavilion in Shell Lake. This concert is brought to you by the generous support of Haack Orthodontics, located in Rice Lake. The final concert for these camps will take place on Friday, July 13. Piano campers will perform at 5 p.m., followed by concert band and wind ensemble par-
ticipants at 6:30 p.m. These final concerts are sponsored by the generous support of Brickyard Pottery, located just seven miles south of Shell Lake. If you can’t wait that long, take in the student recital on Thursday, July 12, at 7 p.m., in the Darrell Aderman Auditorium. There is no cost to attend summer concerts at the Shell Lake Arts Center. These concerts are run in conjunction with the Shell Lake Arts Center’s weeklong concert band and piano camps. The camps are open to students ages 12-18, and cover a vast area of instruction, such as master classes, small group and individual playing, music theory and music history. Don’t miss the final alternativestyle strings camper concert on Friday, July 6, at 4 p.m., followed by the jazz improvisation and combo concert at 6 p.m., both taking place in the Darrell Aderman Auditorium. For more information or to register for a camp, please visit the arts center’s Web site at shelllakeartscenter.org or call 715468-2414. — from SLAC
The Shell Lake summer school had several reading classes to help nurture the love of reading. Putting their heads together to brainstorm ideas in Mrs. Chrissy Taylor’s class, starting with their teacher at the top and going clockwise, are Mikayla Stephanites, Noah Savas, Jennica Walton, Ella Jane Sturtze and Meg Seeber. — Photo by Larry Samson
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Big win over Bloomer
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Zach Melton tags the Bloomer runner out at second as he tries to steal, and Luke Sahlstrom backs him up.
Luke Sahlstrom fields this one-hopper for the forced out at first. — Photos by Larry Samson
Rubesch wins Black Hills 50-mile run
Sam Muska waits for the throw at third. Shell Lake beat Bloomer 10-7 on Tuesday, June 26.
Youth softball
L E F T : Fourth-grader Alexis McCracken on the mound in her first year in softball got the win as Shell Lake fourthgraders beat Turtle Lake in their game on Tuesday, June 26. – Photos by Larry Samson
Chris Rubesch recently won the Black Hills 50-mile race held in Sturgis, S.D. — Photo by Max Rubesch
by Richard Rubesch STURGIS, S.D. — Spooner native Chris Rubesch won the Black Hills 50-mile race held Saturday, June 23. The race was run on the Centennial Trail, beginning in Sturgis, S.D., and winding through the canyons of the northern Black Hills. Rubesch, a former Spooner High School and College of St. Scholastica runner, was first in a time of 8 hours 32 minutes, the third fastest time in the history of the event, and 59 minutes ahead of second-place finisher Bob Afreco of Boulder, Colo. The rugged course, which included climbs totaling over 9,000 feet, and temperatures in the mid-90s, took their toll on the field, with over half of the runners unable to complete the race. Earlier this summer, Rubesch was third in the Minnesota FANS 12-hour championship, completing over 75 miles during the 12-hour timed race around Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, Minn., and fourth in the 50K Chippewa Moraine Trail Run in New Auburn.
Only a sixth-grader, Maddie Flach is a rising star as a pitcher. Cassie Skattebo is playing second base.
Spooner Golf Club records fifth hole-in-one of the year
Grace Anderson reaches for the ball keeping her foot on first base for the out.
SPOONER — On Friday, June 29, Spooner Golf Club recorded the fifth hole-in-one of the year. Member John Zweber aced the par-3 second hole, which measures at 153 yards, using a hybrid club. — from SGC
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Sox finish in first place
Third baseman Nick Kraetke makes the throw to first base for the forced out.
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Sean Heckel tags Andrew Martin out in a rundown. — Photos by Larry Samson
Local gymnast competes at nationals
WISCONSIN DELLS — Meghan Stone, 12-year-old gymnast from Shell Lake, competed in level four at the 2012 Amateur Athletic Union national meet in Wisconsin Dells held Thursday, June 21, through Saturday, June 23. Competing on the Kipsters team from Deutsch’s Gymnastics of Rice Lake, Stone tied for fifth place with a personal best of 9.1 on the beam. She placed sixth on the bars with a personal best of 9.075. She tied for seventh with a personal best of 9.0 in vaulting and took
eighth with a personal best of 35.725 in all-around. She scored 8.55 on floor. Deutsch’s posted three national first-place finishers. They were Madyson Schultz, Birchwood, in level seven floor with a score of 9.55; Rachel Schewe, Rice Lake, with 9.375 on the beam for level six; and Jasmine Mlejnck, Rice Lake, earning 9.4 on the vault in level six. — with information from Deutsch’s Gymnastics Training Center
Final T-ball game of the season Logan Zebro pitches the Chicago White Sox to a victory over the Twins on Wednesday, June 27, to finish in a three-way tie for first place. Christian Johnson is playing third base.
Golf league scores
Spooner Ladies Golf League June 26
Game: Orange Ball 9-hole league First: Lee Weiss, Mickey Lambert, Merrelyn Dawson, Donna Wilson, 60 Second: Penny Cuskey, Lil Bruno, Cheryl Duden, Judy Cameron, 67 Chip-in: Emily Durand, No. 13
18-hole league First: Mary Ann Solie, Pat Weiss, Moira Moga, Sarah Carr, 128 Second: Kathy Bagley, Midge Kremer, Linda Nichols, Shirley Johnson, 129 Chip-in: Marge Halberg, No. 12 Birdie: Bobbi Zadra, No. 15; Mary Jo Link, No. 2
Butternut Hills Ladies
18-hole Weekly event: Hate ‘Em Winner: Pati Parker First flight Low gross: Mary Harrington, 100 Low net: Janet Jenkins, 72 Low putts: Loie Wollum, 30 Second flight Low gross: Vicki Sigmund, 101 Low net: Diane Downs, 71 Low putts: Vicki Sigmund, 27 Third flight Low gross: Pati Parker, 110 Low net: Lil Bartholomew, 75 Low putts: Pati Parker and Lil Bartholomew, 34 Birdies: Pati Parker, No. 10 Chip-ins: Janet Jenkins, No. 2; Mary Harrington, No. 18; Jan
Sutherland, No. 9; Vicki Sigmund, No. 4; Diane Downs, No. 10 9-hole First flight Low gross: Midge Kinkead, 50 Low net: Myra Traubenik, 34 Low putts: Midge Kinkead and Myra Traubenik, 16 Second flight Low gross: Bev Grocke, 53 Low net: Carol Reynolds, 34 Low putts: Carol Reynolds and Carol McDonnell, 16 Third flight Low gross: Mary McCall, 60 Low net: Holly Herland, 41 Low putts: Mary McCall, 14
Abbi Fankhauser bunts the ball to get on base.
Ella Marker takes a big swing at the ball. The T-ball team played their final game of the season on Wednesday, June 27. Shell Lake had enough players for five teams. TJ Huehn is off and running to first base. One of the first things these young players have to learn is which base to run to.
Coach David Marker multitasks as he holds his son, Boden, and high-fives Jack Brunberg.
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Cathy Reitz sang “Sway” by Ella Fitzgerald. – Photos by Abby Ingalls RIGHT: Darrell Aderman with one of his students at the center in the 1970s. - File photo
There was a packed auditorium at the Tribute to the Big Bands concert held Wednesday evening, June 27, at the Shell Lake Arts Center.
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teachers – alongside guest artists – played classic songs from the swing era. The bursting auditorium came to life as the bass plucked away with the bold brass and wind instruments. Everywhere you looked, people were tapping their toes and bobbing their heads to the music. Tara Burns, executive director of the Shell Lake Arts Center, and Roxy Stouffer opened the night with a few words of greetings. Stouffer, who has been involved with the center for seven summers, said, “I am thrilled to have been involved with so much creativity.” She said the tribute concert is more than just a tribute, it is a celebration of their love of music. The arts center has grown tremendously since the doors opened in 1967 – people from 49 states, 18 countries and six continents have trodden through the north woods of Wisconsin. The arts center has
become a gem in the midst of woods and rural towns. But what made this annual concert more special than the previous ones, was the dedication of the auditorium to Shell Lake Arts Center’s founder, Darrell Aderman. The dedication was held after intermission where Bill Taubman, president and faculty committee chair, spoke about Aderman’s passion and dedication to the center. Taubman joked about his musical ability when he was younger and how all he got to do with the marching band was hold the flag. “Darrell would just point to me when I had to hit the cymbal, and that’s about as far as I got with music,” Taubman said. Eugene Rousseau, saxophonist, longtime friend and colleague of Aderman’s, spoke briefly about Aderman’s vision for music in this area and how he could never accomplish many of these things if it weren’t for the support of his wife, Bil-
Tara Burns, executive director of the Shell Lake Arts Center, presents a bouquet of flowers to Billie Aderman for all her support through the years.
lie Aderman. For over 60 years she has supported him and stood beside him through the beginning and the process of the arts center. Rousseau presented her with a bouquet of roses as a gift of gratitude and many thanks. “Now and forever, this auditorium will be named the Darrell Aderman auditorium,” Taubman said as he put his hand on Aderman’s shoulder. The Adermans shared a kiss as Dave Pavolka and Chris White played a musical dedication to Aderman – “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You” by Tommy Dorsey. Greg Keel, program director for over 30 years, led the band into a memorable end of the evening playing songs such as “That Old Black Magic” and “Sway” sung by vocalist Cathy Reitz, and a special rendition of Dixieland with special guests such as saxophonist Tom Luer, who has made appearances in the 2007 American Music Awards, the “Tonight
Show” with Jay Leno, and the “Ellen DeGeneres Show.” The night ended with a bang as the band played the closing song “Sing Sing Sing” which Aderman chose to dedicate to his wife, Billie. The finale received a standing ovation and an applause that rung throughout the auditorium. Aderman’s legacy will continue to shine through every student, faculty member or guest artist who has the opportunity to play inside the walls of the Shell Lake Arts Center and perform shows in front of multitudes within the Darrell Aderman Auditorium. For 45 years, Aderman’s passion and love for music has touched people from all over the world because of the vision he holds for the arts center, which will continue to embrace every student and artist to walk through those doors.
Shell Lake firefighters receive extra training
Using a wall of water to push back the propane flames, firefighters advance to shut off a valve. The temperature on the other side of the wall is over 2,000 degrees. The danger is that the wall would collapse or the flames would circumvent the wall. — Photos by Larry Samson
The Shell Lake and Spooner Fire Departments spent Monday, June 25, training on propane fires. A propane fire requires different skills and knowledge than a wood fire. Learning and practicing under actual conditions, they prepare for what they hope they will not have to use.
Tired from hours of training, two firefighters watch from a distance as other firefighters fight the blaze. The training took place in a secluded area at the Shell Lake City Shop.
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Memories of the Fourth
by Mary B. Olsen Some of my most pleasant memories of growing up in a small town are of the celebration of the Fourth of July. They are sweet memories. Maybe the others in our family were too busy, but for some reason my father chose me to assist him in hanging the large flag from the beams of our front porch. My job was to hold up the flag. This was the flag my dad’s family received at the funeral of his brother who was in the Army and died of influenza serving in France. I held it securely and we watched it unfurl on every legal holiday and on the Fourth of July. Ours was not a very prosperous family. My brothers earned money taking scrap iron to the junkyard, or running errands for neighbors, or cutting grass. They saved their pennies and bought fireworks. They bought packets of firecrackers and smoke snakes and pinwheels. They bought caps for their little pistols that made a little noise. That’s what we were going for, making noise. The smoke snakes made noise and when lit they would swirl around on the ground like something alive. It was fun to watch. The pinwheels were tacked to a tree and lit. They would swirl around and smoke, too. Sometimes we had firecrackers bigger than those little ones that came packed in strips. The bigger ones made a bigger noise. You could set the wick on fire and put it under an old tin can and when it exploded the can would shoot into the air like that firecracker was a rocket. They had skyrockets, too. You saved those for evening because they were beautiful. There was usually a parade on Main Street for the holiday. People would stand along the street and cheer as the old soldiers and Boy Scouts and the fire truck passed slowly down the street. We had a town band. They had fine uniforms and marched, playing marching music. The dignitaries rode in cars and everyone applauded while they passed. Sometimes there were floats decked out in colorful crepe paper. Afterward, there was a town picnic at the park. Our family attended it once or twice, but most of the time we had our own picnic at a place along the river. There were picnic tables, but we might just as well spread a tablecloth on the ground for our lunch and sit on a blanket. It was always great fun to eat outdoors. My mother made potato salad
and fried chicken, a cake or fresh fruit and we might have a watermelon. One thing we always brought was ice cream. In those days we could get a gallon of ice cream packed in ice chips in a large bucket and it would stay firm all day. We could go to the shore of the river and wave at the people in boats and the riverboats towing barges. We could wade in the shallow cool water and when the big boats passed there would be huge waves and you had to go on shore. We could cast a line and maybe catch a fish. My older brother always put out a throw line with a baited hook, and he usually had a fish to bring home. There would be other people fishing and trying their luck so you could ask what was the best bait, and they could tell about the big fish that got away. Fishermen are friendly people, always hopeful. There were always old men playing bocce ball, a kind of lawn bowling Italians enjoyed. We children played hideand-seek, and other games, and went for walks in the nearby woods. Our uncle brought his archery equipment sometimes, and we could try our skill at hitting the target. I was so proud when I actually hit the bull’s-eye, but that didn’t happen very often. I think someone brought the target up closer for me so I could hit the center. My aim was not too good. We would be home early. Always, at dusk, my dad and I would take the big flag down, and I held it up so it didn’t touch the ground. He folded it carefully and we put it back in the cedar chest. In the evening we would again be sitting on a blanket at the park to wait for the fireworks display to begin. You would be greeting friends you seldom saw, classmates and relatives. You would listen to speeches by the town fathers and applaud. Families were seated on the ground forming islands and people exchanged the latest family news. We saw playmates and the new babies nestled in baby carriages. When the fireworks started, the infants would howl. The noise was too much for their tender ears. The older kids loved it. We sat and watched the color bursts over the sky like a star-studded umbrella above us. Later, we would have our own small display in our yard. It would be a couple of Roman candles. Every child could carefully hold a lightning-like sparkler. You would wave it in the air or hold it still. No matter what you did, that sparkler would never last long enough. They always burned out too soon. We would do it all over again next Fourth of July.
Dewey Country
As I write this column, it was an early deadline; therefore this column is the last one for June 2012. We certainly could use a good rain now to keep those crops growing. Happy birthday to Colton Potter, son of Matt and Crystal Potter. Have a great day Colton on July 5. Happy birthday to Richard Melton on his special day July 6 with many more to come. Happy birthday to Broderick Hanson on July 7. Have a great day, Broderick. Happy birthday to Samuel Melton, Johanna Feeney, to Michael Joseph Kane, to Ashley Vanderhoof, all on July 7. Have a wonderful day. Happy anniversary to Daniel and Stephanie Lawrence as they celebrate 12 years together on July 7 with many more to come. Happy birthday to Bethany Stellrecht, LaVonne Soholt, to Jimmy Atkinson and Daniel Smith. Enjoy your day on July 8. July 9, a very happy birthday to Shorty Crosby on his special day, with many more to come. Happy anniversary to Dale and Karen Scribner and to Jerry and Karla Mortensen on July 11. Have a wonderful day.
by Pauline Lawrence
Coming for a week with Bob and Marie Lawrence will be their son, David, and wife, Cindy, and seven of their eight sons, Davin, 17; Christian, 16; Benjamin, 12; Andrew, 6; Gabriel, 3-1/2; Noah, 11/2; Robert James, who is 23 and married to Brandy and they have a son Robert James. David and Cindy haven’t been home for almost four years. David was a master sergeant in the Air Force and put in 25 years. He is out now and working. It will be wonderful to have them home. Bev Boyd called me this last week. She has moved from Cumberland to Lakeland Manor in Shell Lake. We had a nice visit and she’s as peppy as always. My sister, Dot Gudlin, New Berlin, tells me they haven’t had any rain for 31/2 weeks now and the corn and hay is drying up. Maybe we’ll have to ship hay down to them. We have a new beauty shop here in Dewey Country. Yes, it’s at Melissa Gerlach’s and she is open, I believe, two days a week. She does a wonderful haircut on men also. Scatter sunshine! Have a great week!
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amping has always been a favorite pastime of mine. When I was a little kid, it was more of the rustic kind of camping. We slept in tents and cooked all our meals on an open fire. We got dirty, we never bathed and we coated bug spray on like cooking spray on a casserole dish. But my parents got older and less tolerant for things like flooded tents and hot, sticky nights where the mosquitos tried to sing you to sleep. So they purchased a camper. Not just any camper, a fifthwheel with air-conditioning, a full kitchen, pull-out couch and recliner, a bedroom and a bathroom. So now we camp in style and comfort. The only thing setting us apart from actual “camping” is the fact that we refused to hook up an HD TV into the conveniently builtin entertainment stand. Instead we use it for storage, like for our laptops and cell phones and DVDs. It makes me sad sometimes to know that’s how we’ve been camping these past few years, and don’t get me wrong, it’s great to be comfortable and dry when you’re watching the neighbors struggle to start a fire in the pouring rain because that’s the only way they can make dinner. But we lost something along the way. Authenticity. The simple things. Horrible memories that turn into great laughs later around the dinner table. There is one camping trip that was full of authenticity and horrible memories that I’ll never forget. It was October and I was 14 years old and I got this brilliant idea to take three of my best friends at the time to go camping along the Namekagon River. I even made a packet of things to bring, and rules like no makeup allowed. Tell that to a 14-yearold girl, even if the most life they’ll see is some chipmunks and eagles, and they’ll complain and bring some anyway. So we set off, with my mother of course being the more experienced camper to make sure things didn’t go awry. Paddling was going great, it was a beautiful sunny October day, and we even had to peel a few layers off. After a few hours of paddling, we decided to pick out the perfect camping spot. Just around the river bend, we found it. After struggling to get our canoes fully on land and our tents up, our stomachs were rumbling. With dinner on our mind, we got out the food we packed and made a nice little dinner of hot dogs roasted on an open fire.
Afterward, we decided to make pudgypies, a campfire favorite, and one of the girls had never had them before. We got out our can of pie filling – apples – and noticed something. We forgot the can opener. “Well that’s OK, we can use the ax,” one of us said. I know what you’re thinking, 14-year-old girls and axes do not mix. Brilliant idea, whoever said that. So here we are, night upon us with the fire being the only source of light, and we are hacking away at this can of apples with my dad’s ax. By the time we got a big enough hole in the side of the can, most of it was applesauce and half of it was covered in dirt. We cooked it and ate it anyway. Freshly smoked pine needles taste great with apples by the way. The dirt just adds some extra crunchiness to it that wasn’t there before. The next day, we set off for the second half of our trip to return home. We felt so accomplished up to this point with all that we had done by ourselves and we were laughing away as we paddled down the lazy river, the clear water rushing beneath us. One girl, sitting in the middle, decided it would be a great idea to start paddling herself. She was sitting on a rickety little lawn chair, and after one stroke of her paddle, BANG – out she fell into the frigid October water, the canoe and us and all our stuff tipping and falling after her. I’m going to die, I thought. If I don’t drown first, I will get hypothermia and die. I was panting as the freezing water stung me. And there goes our stuff, and even if I do survive this, now I’ll have to paddle the rest of the way home naked and hungry. We were scrambling and screaming, our heads bobbing just above the water, trying to get onto the upside-down canoe with my mother screaming, “Get to shore! Get to shore!” in the background. After our initial panic, we realized we could touch and we walked the rest of the way to shore. After changing into dry clothes in the middle of the woods, we hung our dripping, mud-caked socks on a stick we erected into the ground. We wrote R.I.P in pinecones underneath the socks. We paddled the rest of the way home as I swore to myself I would never canoe in October again. And though I’ve looked several times after, I never have been able to find that grave site again. But the memories will always be alive. The author’s e-mail address is abigail-ingalls@bethel.edu
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Barronett by Judy Pieper
Happy Independence Day! Think about how lucky we are to be living in America. No matter how upset we sometimes get about the way our country is run, I’m pretty sure that there is nowhere else on earth that we could live with the freedoms that we enjoy. There was a man from the USSR who was talking to my son, Jim, once about the freedoms that Americans have. One of the things that amazed him was that we can travel from coast to coast without once having to stop at a border station to show papers. Think about it, that’s 3,000 miles or more that we can go without being hassled. And, if we don’t like the way things are being done, we are free to voice our opinion and vote someone new into office. I am proud to be an American. And another thing, if you hear anyone complaining about how difficult it is to find someone reliable to do some work for you, they must be calling the wrong people. We have contractors in this area who do exactly what they say they will. Case in point: My brother, Jim, has a campsite over by the Hilltop, and every time it rained the driveway would wash out so bad that it was nearly impossible to drive on it. Well, he called Steve Madison, Steve said that he would take care of it, and he did. I think he must have spread that crushed cement on it because, even after the terrible rain we’ve had this past month, it’s in great shape. Maybe if anyone is looking for a good contractor they should just look for someone from Barronett. Pat Olson and I went to the play “The Pajama Game” at the Red Barn Theatre in Rice Lake last Tuesday night. I am so old that I had seen the movie with Doris Day when it first came out, and it was fun to see how it was done at the Red Barn. The music and choreography were excellent, and the actors were great and seemed to be enjoying themselves. Some of the facial expressions made by the receptionist were just priceless. She had everyone laughing even when she didn’t say a word. We had a very good girls night out. Anitia and Don Lehmann hosted a birthday party at their home for their grandson Shane on June 19. Anitia had a delicious dinner prepared, naturally, and had made an angel food cake, which is Shane’s favorite. Angela and Gavin were there too, of course, along with their
friend, Bree and Ryan, Suzy, Tinille, Alyse and Tru Lehmann. Not many guests for a Lehmann birthday party, but the rest of the clan were in Canada fishing. Everyone had a very good time eating a little too much and teasing Shane about getting older. Maddy Marsh is a very happy young lady. She loves horses — she’s almost as bad a Miriah Lehmann about that. From the time she has been able to talk she has been asking her mom and dad for a horse. Well, about three years ago she started taking riding lessons, and finally, on Thursday evening, she got her very own horse. It’s a bay Arabian/quarter horse cross, and he is beautiful. I’ve just seen pictures, but I can hardly wait to see her riding him. Sharai Hefty was one of the lucky people who received a letter saying that they qualified to search for the black box at Link Ford in Rice Lake on Thursday evening. Well, Sharai is one of the actors at the Red Barn and couldn’t be there, so she asked me to do it for her. It was fun, but I didn’t win the car for her. There were 24 people who had a chance to try the key in the door of the new red Ford Focus, and number 18 won it. It was pretty exciting, but I wish I could have brought that car home for Sharai. You know, every once in a while Duane comes up with a real harebrained idea. The latest is that he decided to get back in the semi for a while. Most of his friends have been giving him a pretty hard time about it, but John Maline hit the nail right on the head. He said, “Duane, you will find your reward in heaven.” Then he paused for effect and said, “A bale of hay, you dumb — (I don’t think I can use the word for a male donkey in a family newspaper, but you get the idea).” Oh, don’t forget about the Spooner Rodeo. It starts on July 5, and is always very exciting. We started going because Miriah was so interested in anything with horses, and now we’re hooked. You know that when she was only about 6 years old she was mutton-busting champ at Spooner. How time flies. Anyway, if you want to have a great time with the family, Spooner Rodeo is the place to be this weekend. That’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July. See you next time.
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The Drama, Drama, Drama Class at the Spooner summer school performed “Fractured Fairy Tales” on Wednesday, June 27, at the amphitheater in the Spooner Elementary School. The members of the cast (L to R) are back row: Maddy Hagberg, Taylor Zehm, Colton Avery, Gabe Holley and Tiffany Copley. Front: Kara Romportl, Jordan Schafer, Grace Olson, Isabelle Voeltz and Morgan Mathiesen. — Photo by Larry Samson
by Karen Collins SPOONER — The 2012 Spooner Area School District summer program took students to a new level June 18-28. Free breakfast and lunch were served through a Department of Public Instruction grant. The summer program jump-started students with hands-on learning experiences and gave them the opportunity to pursue personal interests and brand-new challenges during the summer program. By 2 p.m. children were done with classes for the day, in time to go swimming, or maybe mudding, for a few hours before dinner with their family. Almost 200 children enrolled in engaging summer courses offered for youth ages 3 years through ninth grade. Far Out, Epic Adventures, Creepy Crawlers, Under the Sea, Hola Amigos, Discovery: Earth, Medical/Health Career Tours, Building Things that Fly, Fit Kids, Kids Concoctions and Garden Adventures, drama, football, Magical Mystery Tours, archery, Tumble and Dance, and Leap into Literature were among the many opportunities spanning a wide spread of ages and interests. The summer program may be held in
district buildings but it’s so much more than what can be done during a regular school day. Students sitting in desks with paper and pencils are at a bare minimum. Regular school learnings were extended utilizing the following as the backdrop: a local llama farm, Spooner downtown area, school forest, UW-Extension Agricultural Display Garden and fields, local rivers, Theatre in the Woods, virtual field trips, our galaxy’s edge, imaginations and other exploratory places. In addition, there is a special opportunity this summer: Trek to Title Town! Through a Green Bay Packer $2,000 transportation grant, the summer program is able to bring fourth- through sixth-grade students to Lambeau Field and an overnight Zoo Snooze in the New Zoo of Brown County. The group departs in August for this exciting trip where an amusement park and wildlife sanctuary are also among the sights to be seen. If you have questions or would like to share your talents in a summer school setting in years to come, contact Karen Collins, Spooner Area Community Education, at 715-635-0243.
Lida Nordquist visited Jan, Jim, Caleb and Hannah Schott Tuesday and stayed overnight. Nina and Lawrence Hines went to Richfield, Minn., Wednesday and were overnight guests of Sue and Colin Harrison. Hank and Karen Mangelsen went to River Falls Friday evening to visit Larry, Heidi, Celie and Baxter Mangelsen. They all went out to eat together to celebrate Heidi’s birthday. Brian Hines was a weekend visitor of Gerry and Donna Hines. Duane Otis and Ronda, Maynard, Karen and Hank Mangelsen went to Grantsburg Saturday afternoon and visited June and Lloyd Anderson and family. They helped Lloyd celebrate his birthday.
Donna and Nina Hines and Lida Nordquist called on Marlene Swearingen Saturday afternoon, and the four ladies played some cards. Bryan Knoop was confirmed in the Christian faith at Lakeview UM church Sunday during worship time. He, along with the confirmands from Spooner UM church, Madison Mitchell, Alexandra Ripley and Michael Stair, then assisted Pastor Starr with the communion service. All of these young people are wished God’s blessings. Bryan’s parents are Mark and Noel Knoop and his mentor was Tom Gerlach. Lida Nordquist was a supper guest of Lawrence and Nina Hines, Sunday. Clam River Tuesday Club will meet July 11 at 1:30 p.m., at the home of Kay Krentz.
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What a beautiful morning here in beautiful Shell Lake. The sun is bright, although we could enjoy some rain showers. Congratulations to Keith and Mary White as they became new grandparents to Kason Lavon, Chad White’s son, of Cross Plains. He weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Kason is my fourth greatgrandchild. Monday, the Swedish Bakers came here to Glenview and treated us to Swedish pancakes. Karen Ek, Nan Rounce, Diane Erickson and Shirley Gallop did a good job. We had sausages, juice and fresh strawberries. You can’t beat that. Gratitude is extended to all who helped. Welcome to Jean and Zino Tulley, of Spooner, who joined us at Glenview. We hope you are happy here. We’re happy to have you. Louie Neste remains a patient of the Spooner Health System. His wife, Dorothy, visits him daily. Our prayers are with you Louie. Rachel Pederson’s mother from Montana has been
visiting Rachel and the kids for the last week. On Wednesday afternoon, a group of singers known as Glory Train came to entertain us. On Wednesday evening, a group from Glenview attended the big band tribute at the Shell Lake Arts Center. It was also the dedication of the auditorium for Darrell Aderman. He started the art center in 1967. Jude and Myron Bolterman attended the wedding of Shawn and Krista Casey in Green Bay last weekend. Shawn was Mike Bolterman’s roommate in college. On the way home, they stopped and visited with Chuck and Mary Campbell of Appleton. Congratulations to Amy Bolterman and her friend, Charlie, on their recent engagement. She resides in Drake, N.D. Mike Bolterman lives in Fort Collins, Colo. I hope the bad fires aren’t affecting you, Mike. Like weeds … rumors grow without cultivation and soon take over if they are not eradicated.
Most corn is way over knee-high by the Fourth of July. We’ve had the rain and heat days, so it’s been really growing weather. Gardens are looking good. Reports of lots of bear sightings in the area and lots of baby fawns being seen. Several days of sunshine have allowed fields to dry out, so farmers got fertilizer on and weed spraying done. Fuernot Farms started second-crop hay harvest. Daisies, yarrows and daylilies are in bloom, along with phlox and vetches. The geese are molting, lots of feathers by my walking bridge. The young ones are half grown and are trying out their wings on the pond. Saturday, June 23, Janet Zimmerman attended the Minkel family reunion, her mom’s side, held at her cousin’s, Wendy and Danny Zinsmaster’s, Cameron, with a good turnout of cousins attending. Wednesday, Mavis Schlapper met her sister, Joyce Wade, and friend Adelle Koel at the new Family Restaurant in Spooner. They treated Mavis to breakfast for her birthday. She reported the waitress brought her a little birthday pie and sang the birthday song and it was very nice. Thursday morning, June 21, Gloria Frey, Elfreda West, Mavis Schlapper and I took strawberry shortcake to the Spooner Nursing Home. We visited Dorothy Lombard to help celebrate her 86th birthday and also Mavis’ birthday together. Found Dorothy doing well and happy there. Many more birthdays are wished for the gals. While at the nursing home, we visited a bit with our former West Sarona neighbor of years back, Merrill Kopping. Congratulations to him and Iona Fortum as they were chosen Spooner Nursing Home king and queen. They get to be in the parade and get to attend the rodeo. Merrill was happy about that. There will be lots of time for celebrating the Fourth of July this year with it falling in the middle of the week. The Shell Lake fireworks show and dance is Tuesday, July 3. Spooner has a show Wednesday night, July 4. Here in Sarona area, the Getaway Bar will have their fireworks show, but not until Saturday night, July 7. The Whitetail Ridge Campground will be having theirs Saturday night, July 7 about 10 p.m., after a 5:30 p.m. potluck and live music by Detour at 8 p.m. The 59th Spooner Rodeo festivities start on Thursday evening, July 5, with the big parade on Saturday, July 7, at 1:30 p.m. I remember the first one we attended. Our Rocky was a little guy, my Johnnie carried him on his shoulders. Where did those years go? Now he’s 61. Then it’s pie-making time. I have to whip up a couple for the pie and ice-cream social for the Washburn County Historical Society fundraiser that will be held at the museum on Saturday, July 7, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. So there’s a lot going on all week. There will be lots of fireworks on Big Ripley Lake again this year. Sandi Vogt’s sister is bringing their mom, Marie Stepaniak, from the Twin Cities to spend the weekend here.
Several around Big Ripley Lake have straw-bale gardens, including the Vogts and the Kinds, and report they’re doing really good. They have been seeing a bear often that they have named Boo-Boo. Sandi and Les had a tree go down recently and discovered it was full of carpenter ants. Some moved into the house so a home remedy of 10 teaspoons of grape jelly and 1/2 teaspoon of borax mixed and put out on a jar cover is working well for them to get rid of the ants. Rocky Furchtenicht and Elaine Ryan took in Hungry Hollow Days last Sunday and report that is was really nice. Elaine Ryan attended the funeral services for a coworker Ellen Smith’s husband, Fred, held at Skinner Funeral Home last Wednesday. Sympathy to the family. Happy birthday wishes this week go out to Nancy Furchtenicht and Chris Dahlstrom, July 5; Jay Okonek, Suzie Johnson, LaVerne Modrow, Carrie Madison, Betty Kuntz and Beth Peterson, July 6; Mark Kruegar, Sharon Wendt, Sean Kooper, Mary Kruger, Jordon Reynolds turns 1, and Marlee Hopke, July 7; Michelle Magnes, Jackson Sando and Jodi Stellrecht, July 8; Ted Zimmerman and Randy Myers, July 9; Carol Kubista, July 10; and Keith Halverson, July 11. Anniversary wishes to Glen and Carol Leischer, July 6; Steve and Linda Degner, Justin and Angie Kebler, July 7; Shawn and Sarah Knutson, July 8; Gary and JoAnn Olson, July 10; and Earl and Dorothy Semms in Rice Lake, their 61st on July 11. Have a safe and happy Independence Day week; with it falling on Wednesday it will be and can be celebrated all week, huh?
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Shell Lake senior Brett Holman completed his sixth year attending the Shell Lake Arts Center. He started when he was a sixthgrader. Music is a passion for him. — Photo by Larry Samson
TALENT CONTEST COMING SOON The Washburn Co. Fair Talent Contest Will Be Sunday, July 29, At 2 p.m., At The Spooner Advocate Stage On The Fairgrounds In Spooner Entry blanks & rides are available in the premium books and at the library’s site at www.washburncountyfair.com Any questions, call Charlotte Thompson, 715-731-0065. Send entries to Jenny Arnes, N525 Leach Lake Rd., Barronett, WI 54813. There are 3 categories: Youth 12 & Under, Youth 13-18, Adult 19 & Over. Prizes are $75 1st, $50 2nd and $25 3rd in each category.
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OBITUARIES
Send death notices/obituaries to P.O. Box 455, Shell Lake, WI 54871 or e-mail wcregister@centurytel.net
William “Chip” Wood
William “Chip” Arnold Wood passed away May 27, 2012, at Serenity House Hospice Center in Santa Barbara, Calif., after a courageous fight with cancer. Born to Arnold and Cornelia Wood in New York City on Sept. 8, 1927, Chip received his education at the Hill School and Princeton University, and served in the U.S. Army in Japan during the close of WWII. After a brief period in the financial industry, Chip followed a family tradition by engaging in a respected and rewarding career in book publishing at the University of Chicago Press. Chip met Janice Lampi while living in Chicago, and they were married on Sept. 20, 1963. After the birth of his children, Jennifer and Edward, Chip and his family lived in Canberra, Australia, for eight years where he served as the director of the Australian National University Press. He subsequently returned to the Midwest and spent the remainder of his professional career at the University of Minnesota Press in Minneapolis. Chip enjoyed the best of both worlds during his retirement years, spending summers in Wisconsin and wintering in Goleta, Calif. He is remembered as a genuine bon vivant who enjoyed a wide range of interests and pursuits, including travel, history, stamp collecting, and fine wine and dining. He was a proud member of the Washburn County
community and dedicated much time to various local organizations including serving on the boards of the Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, the Washburn County Lakes and Rivers Association, and the Spooner Memorial Library. For several years he also served as a member of the vestry at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. Chip is survived by his wife, Janice; and his children, Jennifer Wood, Los Angeles, Calif., and Edward “Ted” Wood (Shana), Bozeman, Mont.; and his brother, Winston Wood (Alma), Vero Beach, Fla./Montrose, Pa. A celebration of life will be held at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Spooner on Tuesday, July 10, at 11 am. Memorial donations may be made to Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, the Washburn County Lakes and Rivers Association or St. Alban’s Episcopal Church.
Senior Lunch Menu
Monday, July 9: Liver and onions, mashed potatoes with butter, yellow beans, cook’s choice pie, bread, butter, milk, coffee. Tuesday, July 10: Chicken Kiev, wild rice blend, peas, patriotic parfait, bread, butter, milk, coffee. Wednesday, July 11: Meat loaf and catsup, boiled potatoes, stewed tomatoes, banana, bread, butter, milk, coffee. Thursday, July 12: Ham and cheese pasta salad, sliced pineapple, raspberry frozen yogurt, bread, butter, milk, coffee. Friday, July 13: Turkey cutlet, gravy, sage dressing, baked squash, diced melon, bread, butter, milk, coffee. Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call 715-468-4750.
Audrey C. Nichols
Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 14, 2 p.m., at Nora Cemetery, Rice Lake, for Audrey C. Nichols. Audrey was born July 13, 1931, and died March 8, 2012. She was 80 years old. There will be a picnic luncheon following at 313 South 3rd St., Cameron.
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The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the effective development of the annual operating budget, all marketing and promotional activities for the WCHM, membership recruitment and retention, scheduling and preparing materials for meetings, insuring all appropriate permits and licenses are in place, management of all office-related functions, submission of grant proposals and other duties as needed. The position of Executive Director for WCHM is a contract position with a salary range of $13,000.00$18,000.00, depending on qualifications. For a complete description of all position-related functions and application instructions, please visit 563985 www.wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.com.
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COACHING POSITION June 26, 2012 The following coaching position is available in the Shell Lake School District:
• Middle School Volleyball Coach for the fall of 2012. Starts August and goes through October 2012.
Interested persons should submit a letter of application to: Don Peterson Shell Lake School District 271 Highway 63 Shell Lake, WI 54871 For questions contact Don Peterson, 715-4687814, Ext. 1226, or Jim Campbell, 715-635-9199.
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The Shell Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.
AREA CHURCHES
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.
Baptist
Northwoods Baptist
W6268 Cranberry Dr., Shell Lake; 1 mile north of CTH B on U.S. 253 Pastor Adam Dunshee 715-468-2177 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday service: 6 p.m. Wednesday service: 7 p.m.
Spooner Baptist
W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor Darrel Flaming 715-635-2277 www.spoonerbaptist.com Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.
Catholic
St. Joseph's Catholic
100 N. Second St., Shell Lake Father Edwin Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.
St. Catherine's Catholic
CTH D, Sarona Father Edwin Anderson 715-468-7850 Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
St. Francis de Sales
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409 N. Summit St., Spooner Father Edwin Anderson 715-635-3105 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.
Episcopal St. Alban's
W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Outdoor Service 10:15 Indoor Service
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
Salem Lutheran, ELCA
803 Second St., Shell Lake 715-468-7718 www.shelllakesalem lutheran.org Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m..
Full Gospel Shell Lake Full Gospel
Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran
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.; Thurdays: Compassion Connection (Coed meetings) 7 p.m.;
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
Lutheran
Barronett Lutheran
776 Prospect Ave., Barronett Pastor Todd Ahneman 715-671-3197 (cell) Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. The Spirit Connection Youth Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
(WELS) Hwy. 70 at Hwy. 53, Spooner Pastor Gene E. Jahnke 715-635-7672, Home: 715-354-7787 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class: 10:45 a.m.
Faith Lutheran
(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 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
Nazarene
Long Lake Lutheran Church
1790 Scribner St., Spooner 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.
Methodist
United Methodist
135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School during worship time; webcast livestream.com/slumc
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.
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 www.spoonerwesleyan.org Senior Pastor Ronald W. Gormong; Assistant Pastor Chopper Brown 715-635-2768 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School and ABFs: 10:30 a.m.; nursery provided; Celebrate Recovery, now every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Team Kid, ages 4 yrs. - 6th grade, Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Other
Cornerstone Christian
Pastor Tom Kelby 106 Balsam St., Spooner 715-635-9222 www.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.
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.
Lakeview United Methodist Williams Road, Hertel 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
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Are you spreading these four false myths?
If you search, “Harvard graduates explain seasons,” you’ll find a fascinating video clip. Shot as part of the educational documentary “A Private Universe,” Harvard graduates were asked to explain the change of seasons—something we expect every ninth-grader to understand. Over and over, the fresh Ivy League alumni got it wrong, repeatedly falling back on intuitive misconceptions such as the earth is farther from the sun in winter, and thus, colder. The clip lasts less than two minutes. I highly recommend you check it out. Why? Not to make fun of Harvard graduates, though that’s always fun too, but to seriously explore the question: How can people who have received the very best education—and obviously excelled—fail to understand the cause for the seasons, despite the fact that it is a fundamental concept taught in every standard science curriculum? Let’s be clear. These are some of the best, brightest and most highly educated people in the world. Their consistent failure to correctly explain one of the most basic scientific concepts is a serious question for educators, especially when
Shaping the futures of reservation communities
HAYWARD – Thirty-eight students graduated from the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College in Hayward on May 17. Students graduated from four Native American reservation community campuses in Hayward, St. Croix, Lac Du Flambeau and “LCO North,” serving the Red Cliff and Bad River reservation communities. One might say that the number of graduates was low this year, considering that historically LCOOCC graduates more than 60, sometimes upward of 100 students each year. And yet the majority of these graduates, 32 students, are firstgeneration Native American college students who will be returning to their reservation communities to shape the futures of tribal public policies, tribal administration and government, health care, language and culture programs and tribal business concerns. In this sense, the numbers are huge. Karen Washington, the St. Croix education and youth director, stated, “Students can learn to both practice their traditional customs and values and gain the knowledge they need to be productive in the bigger society. A tribal college supports these efforts.” Ralph and Delores Pewaush head the Native American Studies Department at the college’s St. Croix Outreach Site. “We are so proud of all the graduates,” they noted. “We are always happy to see all of the Indian people graduating from college to improve their communities and themselves. That’s what attending a tribal college is all about.” The Pewaushes have taught many of their classes, including Ojibwemowin, over the college’s extensive new interactive-television system. “I was very pleased to teach all of the upper-level Ojibwemowin language students on ITV,” recounted Ralph Pewaush. “I broadcasted my classes from the St. Croix reservation to the main campus in Hayward, to Lac Du Flambeau, and to students from Red Cliff and Bad River. They were good students, willing to learn the Ojibwe. And there is a lot more to learn.” With the latest advances in interactive-television technology, oftentimes students from all four campuses were participating in the same classes at the same time. New technologies in distance instruction have formed closer ties among the neighboring reservation communities. Sharing of expert instruction, student interface, and the ability to offer more classes at more sites has added a new dimension of tribal diversity to the college’s main campus in Hayward. “Attending a tribal college was a real learning experience,” said Melissa Aberg. Aberg graduated with an Associate of Science degree in business administration with an accounting emphasis. “I learned to build relationships on a multicultural
We teach, we learn
you consider that this type of phenomena has been observed again and again in follow-up Chris Wondra studies. Seasons are caused by the earth’s distance from the sun; motors and engines use up energy; a heavier ball falls faster than a lighter one: all examples of folk science—myths about how things work— and all completely false. Despite our best intentions, and regardless of our education, people unwittingly cling to these (and more) widely shared misconceptions. In his book “The Unschooled Mind,” Howard Gardner shares an overwhelming body of educational research illustrating: “ . . . even students who have been well-trained and who exhibit all the other signs of success—faithful atten-
dance at good schools, high grades and high test scores, accolades from their teachers—typically do not display an adequate understanding of the materials and concepts with which they have been working.” He points to a surprising collection of research from institutions such as M.I.T. and Johns Hopkins documenting that, “students who receive honor grades in college-level physics courses are frequently unable to solve basic problems and questions encountered in a form slightly different from that on which they have been formally instructed and tested.” For example, in one study, the task was to identify the forces acting on a coin that has been tossed straight up into the air and has reached the midway point in its ascent. A full 70 percent of college students trained in mechanics gave the same intuitive response as untrained students: that there are two forces acting on the coin, the original upward force of the hand and gravity. That is wrong. Once the coin leaves the hand, only gravity is acting upon the coin. You, dear reader, can be forgiven if you didn’t get this. But an honor student in college-level physics? So what’s going on here? How are these myths created, and what can we do to overcome them? Educational re-
Graduating from a tribal college
Graduates from the LCOOCC St. Croix Outreach Site are (L to R): Preston Decorah, general education; Melissa Aber, Associate of Science in business administration-accounting emphasis; and Laura Moose, Associate of Applied Science, casino operations management. Not pictured: Anne Tomaszewski, Associate of Science, business administration-accounting emphasis. – Photo submitted
basis. I learned to acknowledge diversity by being more open, appreciative and accepting of many different people from many different tribes.” Aberg remembers her first semester at the LCOOCC—St. Croix Outreach Site. “My first semester here was inspirational. It felt good to know I was finally on the right path in life. It’s like when you work as a bartender and you think, ‘Geez, I might be doing this for the rest of my life!’ And then all of a sudden your life falls into place. By going to college, you are given a world of opportunity that instantly becomes available.” Aberg added, “School provides you with the means, but you have to put in the work. After it’s all said and done, it’s such a rewarding feeling to be graduating.” Aberg was honored to be on the dean’s list each semester in college. The dean’s list is for students who have achieved academic excellence. Linda Arndt, a fulltime faculty business teacher from the main campus, was Aberg’s favorite teacher. “Linda was the perfect teacher. She was nice, unbiased, knowledgeable and professional at the same time. She inspires all of her students to learn and to perform. I remember saying to her one day, ‘You know so much about accounting, you could be making $500,000 a year. Why are you teaching?’ She replied that sometimes there are things in life more important.” Aberg talked about what her degree in accounting will prepare her for in the future. “It’s not like the degree prepares you 100 percent to be in a management position. This is an associate degree. It has provided me with the basic tools I need to further my education and to start out at an entry level management position. And that’s my current goal. I see myself using my degree to further assist me in achieving my life goals and dreams, like building my own house and possibly starting my own family. My number one goal is being financially independent.” Aberg concluded by saying, “I feel that
the quality of education I received at LCOOCC was very good, and an excellent way to prepare students for working in the tribal community. I’d like to thank the St. Croix Tribe for providing me with this opportunity. Without them, I would never have been able to go to school.” Anne Tomaszewski also received her Associate of Science degree in business administration with an accounting emphasis. “I believe education is important, and in today’s society it is a ticket to advance professionally. It is important to set an example for the youth to follow. I am setting an example for my 9-year-old grandson.” Tomaszewski stated that the language classes that she took at LCOOCC-St. Croix Outreach Site were her favorite classes. “While I am not a fluent speaker, it is our language that makes us a people. I understand the language a lot better now. It makes me feel good to have an understanding of what is being said, rather than sitting there wondering what is being said.” Tomaszewski offers the following advice to people who are thinking about going to college. “Just to get started, I encourage people I know to take one or two classes at a time. Begin with the basics until you figure out what you want to do. LCOOCC is a great place to get started. It’s local, and you have the advantage of living at home so it’s cheaper. There are smaller classes so there is more interaction with teachers.” Tomaszewski continued, “This degree will give me more of the big picture as I go on with future plans. As I progress through my to-do list of accomplishments, I know that what I have learned will be of benefit. It is an accomplishment that I put off way too long. Hopefully one day, I will transfer to a four-year university and finish there.“ Tomaszewski ended by saying, “I enjoyed my time with the teachers and other students at the LCOOCC-St. Croix Outreach Site. I greatly appreciate Kate and Dale being there for supporting me through
searchers are finding that we can begin by recognizing the power of prior knowledge. Old habits die hard. Beliefs are like ruts: the longer we have them, the deeper they get. The deeper they get, the harder it is to climb out of them, think differently, and create new tracks, new ways of thinking, in our brains. Many assume learning is like filling an empty vessel. Often, however, the real issue isn’t what we lack, but what myths we’ve already learned. Each of us comes to new learning with a range of prior knowledge, skills and beliefs that significantly influence how we filter, organize and interpret new information. This, in turn, affects our ability to acquire new knowledge. Often, learning something new requires that we forget, or at least ignore, what we already know. Like the monkey caught in the trap, we often need to first open our fists and let go of what we “know” before we can enjoy the freedom and power that comes from new learning.
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this journey. There were times when I didn’t want to walk that road and they were always there.” Laura M. Moose received her Associate of Applied Science degree in casino operations management. “As a business professional working for the St. Croix Tribe since I was 14 years old, I took the Casino Operations Management program to gain insight into actual casino operations without having to work in the casinos. I learned about all of the games, the percentages, and the financial underpinnings behind the casinos,” noted Moose. “I learned about food and beverage management, casino security, a lot of detailed information about the hospitality industry, all casino operations, marketing strategies and hotel and lodging management. The instructor, Dale Hegstrom, has a great wealth of knowledge and a great sense of humor. He reinforced the casino topics so that we retained this knowledge. “I recommend going to college right after high school,” advised Moose. “I always wanted to go to college but I had a life-changing event that delayed my college plans until the LCOOCC was established here in Hertel. It was convenient as well as affordable to finish college, raise my family and work. The quality education I received was top-notch. It is important that the college is here on the St. Croix reservation. The teachers are passionate about helping you, and so are the academic advisors. I couldn’t have done it without my academic advisor giving me that little extra push and encouraging me to get things done and handed in. She has become my good friend. I miss my first advisor and dear friend, Ann Marie Penzkover. “I see a lot of kids who understand how important education is. They finish their high school credits at the St. Croix Youth Center, travel up to the LCOOCC main campus to do their GED and HSED testing, and then enroll in the college,” noted Moose. “I would like to thank the St. Croix Tribal Council and the LCO College for allowing me to continue my education at the St. Croix Outreach Site.” Washington added, “I am so proud of what these graduates have accomplished. This should only be the beginning for them.” Washington continued, “ I want to encourage all students to call upon their respective tribes to invest in their future education. Our tribes need to see that higher education is critical to expanding our tribal enterprises and programs. There is great power in knowledge. And I would like to say to the LCOOCC graduates, use this power, this knowledge that you have gained and continue on with your education.” The Pewaushes reminded students, “If you decide to go someplace else to live and work, don’t forget where you came from and continue your Indian ceremonies and live the Indian way of life.” submitted
Saturday, June 23 At 9:10 a.m. Ryan P. Leahy, 23, Joliet, Ill., was northbound on Hwy. 53 at CTH B in Spooner, and Maureen A. Hanson, 50, Woodbury, Minn., was eastbound on CTH B, when she pulled out from the stop sign at Hwy. 53 and struck the vehicle of Leahy. Occupants of Leahy’s vehicle were Mark R. Leahy, 55, Joliet, Ill., and Paul A. Burke, 28, Morris, Ill. Both vehicles were towed with total damage. No injuries were reported. At 9:50 p.m. Daniel C. Holzem, 23, Washington, Miss., was driving southbound on Old Bass Lake Road at Hwy. 77 in Minong when he failed to stop and entered the ditch after crossing Hwy. 77. Holzem was issued an operating while intoxicated, failure to stop, and operating with blood alcohol content above the legal limit. The vehicle had severe undercarriage damage and was towed. Holzem was arrested.
Saturday, June 30 At 11:10 a.m. Tayt M. Rasmussen, 16, Cazenovia, was following James R. Pemble, 63, Waterville, Minn., on Hwy. 70, 500 feet east of Carlton Road in Spooner, when Pemble slowed down and Rasmussen hit the boat motor of the boat he was hauling. Minor damage was reported to the front on Rasmussen’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. At 9:30 p.m. James D. Lillion, 19, Shell Lake, was westbound on Hwy. 70, one-half mile west of Perch Lake Road in Spooner, when he hit a deer. Substantial damage to the vehicle was reported, with the air bags deployed. No injuries were reported.
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The SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 28, Township 40 North, Range 10 West, Town of Bass Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin, except the easterly 996 feet thereof. Also including a 2001 Skyline Lexington Serial No. D6300811NAB, affixed to and part of the real property. PROPERTY ADDRESS: W1596 County Hwy. E, Springbrook, WI 54875. 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. 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
(June 27, July 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY Johnson Bank Plaintiff vs JOHN A. JOHNSON, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 11 CV 121 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 1, 2011, in the amount of $92,820.73, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 25, 2012, at 10:15 a.m. TERMS: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: At the North entrance of Washburn County Courthouse located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: The Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 27, Township 39 North, Range 13 West, Town of Evergreen, Washburn County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: N5464 Greenfield Road, Spooner, WI 54801. TAX KEY NO.: 65-020-2-39-1327-3 02-000-001000. Dated this 6th day of June, 2012. /s/ Sheriff Terry Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Russell J. Karnes Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1054982 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1885588
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 12 CV 14 By virtue and pursuant to a Judgment entered in the aboveentitled action on the 5th day of April, 2012, I will sell at public auction at the main entrance for the Courthouse in the City of Shell Lake, in said County, on July 11, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, towit: Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 12, Township 38 North, Range 13 West, Washburn County, Wisconsin, described as Lots 1 and 2 of CSM #2276, as recorded in Vol. 9 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 216, as Document No. 250001. TERMS OF SALE: CASH. Dated at Shell Lake, Wisconsin, this 8th day of June, 2012. Terry Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Kathryn zumBrunnen Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 96 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-3174 State Bar No.: 1016913
(July 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Terry G. Groves Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 12PR36 A petition for formal administration was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth January 30, 1948, and date of death April 22, 2012, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N1745 Co. Hwy. M, Sarona, WI 54870. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, before Circuit Court Judge Eugene D. Harrington on August 6, 2012, at 9 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection. 2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is November 6, 2012. 3. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Box 339, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. 4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment. 5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-4684688 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. BY THE COURT: Eugene D. Harrington Circuit Court Judge June 27, 2012 Kathryn zumBrunnen Box 96 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-3174 Bar #1016913 564480 WNAXLP
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES SWENSON DOB: 7/16/1939 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 12PR34
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth July 16, 1939, and date of death June 9, 2012, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W5830 Oak Ridge Dr., Trego, WI 54888. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 27, 2012. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Marilynn E. Benson Probate Register June 18, 2012
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By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the action of AgStar Financial Services, FLCA vs. Vilas R. Allaback, et al, Washburn County Case No. 11CV119, I will sell at public auction at the North entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, on July 25, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., the following described premises, located in Washburn County, Wisconsin:
(June 20, 27, July 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY Shell Lake State Bank, Plaintiff, vs. Gary L. Olson and Loreen C. Olson and Asset Acceptance, LLC, Defendants.
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(July 4, 11, 18) NOTICE OF ADJOURNED SHERIFF’S SALE
(June 27, July 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF INEZ S. SHAFFER DOD: May 27, 2012 Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Special Administration (Formal Administration) Case No. 12PR31 A petition for the appointment of a special administrator was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth may 30, 1923, and date of death May 27, 2012, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 510 1st Street, Spooner, WI 54801. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, before Hon. Eugene Harrington, Court Official, on July 11, 2012, at 8:15 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection. 2. Notice by publication is required. Publication of this notice is notice to any interested persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-4684677 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. BY THE COURT: Hon. Eugene D. Harrington Circuit Court Judge June 8, 2012 Katherine M. Stewart P.O. Box 364 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-9081 Bar Number: 1005716
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Wednesday, June 20 At 1:12 p.m. Steven T. McManamy, 57, Osceola, was northbound on Hwy. 63, one-half mile south of CTH M in Springbrook, when he hit a deer. No injuries were reported. Severe damage to the front end and top of the vehicle were reported. The vehicle was towed. At 3:15 p.m. Normand J. Lavoie, 56, was southbound on Hwy. 53, half mile north of Cranberry Marsh Road in Spooner, when the rear driver’s side tires came off. The drum dug on the pavement came to rest on the roadway. Moderate damage was reported and the vehicle was towed. No injuries were reported.
(June 20, 27, July 4) NOTICE OF SHERRIF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on December 30, 2011, in the action of AgStar Financial Services, FLCA v. David M. Radlinger, et al, Washburn County Case No. 11CV221, I will sell at public auction at the north entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2012, at 10 a.m. the following described premises, located in Washburn County, Wisconsin: Parcel A Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map #1285 recorded in Volume 6 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 1, as Document #194515, being a part of Government Lot 7 of Section 3, Township 38 North, Range 10 West, Town of Birchwood, Washburn County, Wis. Parcel B A nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress as shown on said Certified Survey Map #1285. PIN: 65-010-2-38-10-03-5 05007-001000. PROPERTY ADDRESS: W 1003 Horseshoe Road, Stone Lake, Wisconsin 54876. 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. 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
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(June 20, 27, July 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Harold Brunsell a/k/a Harold Raymond Brunsell Jr. DOD: Dec. 29, 2011 Amended Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 12 PR 26 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth Jan. 25, 1920, and date of death Dec. 29, 2011, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of Spooner Health Systems Nursing Home, 510 First St., Spooner, WI 54801. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 27, 2012. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Karen Nord, Deputy June 7, 2012 Katherine M. Stewart P.O. Box 364 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-9081 Bar No.: 1005716. 563196 WNAXLP
Chad B. Amborn, Rice Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00. Lynn M. Anasogak, Bloomer, OWI, $867.50, license revoked 8 months, alcohol assessment. Robbie T. Douglas, Ironwood, Mich., speeding, $175.30. Sara J. Glenz, Birchwood, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Annette S. Heller, Minong, allow cattle to run at large, $578.05. Caitlin J. Holmes, LaValle, seat belt violation, $10.00. Roger G. Kroll, Shell Lake, operate motor vehicle without license, $200.50; OWI, $817.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment. Tharin-James M. Lane, Birchwood, seat belt violation, $10.00. Leonard J. Moret, Barron, operating with PAC >0.08<0.15, $691.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment. Kevin R. Peterson, Minong, speeding, $250.90. Corey B. Rhymer, Woodbury, Minn., fishing without license, $192.70. Alexandra M. Stoeckel, Birchwood, failure to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30. David L. Stoner, Sarona, operator failure to have passenger seat belted, $10.00. John F. Zehm, Spooner, speeding, $225.70. Larry D. Crowley, Springbrook, criminal damage to property, $299.00. Justin A. Elkins, Shell Lake, bail jumping, $243.00, twice; OWI, $1,172.00, license revoked 14 months; OWI, $2,182.00, local jail, license revoked 24 months. James W. Hoyt, Superior, repeated sexual assault of same child, at least three violations of first-degree sexual assault, $518.00. Dennis L. Moschkau, Eau Claire, OWI, $1,424.00, license revoked 24 months.
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JULY 4, 2012 - WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER - PAGE 21
NOTICE OF MEETING
TOWN OF SARONA Notice Is Hereby Given That The Sarona Town Board Will Be Meeting On Mon., July 9, 2012, At 7 p.m., At The Sarona Town Hall
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(June 27, July 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL DIVISION WASHBURN COUNTY THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-6 Plaintiff vs. RONALD TYLER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RONALD TYLER; CURRENT OCCUPANTS OF 4846 LOIS LANE, SPOONER, WI 54801; CIT SMALL BUSINESS LENDING CORPORATION; Defendants
NOTICE OF ADJOURNED SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 11 CV 231 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 5, 2012, in the amount of $318,768.15, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 13, 2012, at 10 a.m. ADJOURNED TIME: July 11, 2012, at 10:15 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale. PLACE: Washburn County Courthouse, North Entrance (AKA North Steps) 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot Four (4) and an undivided 1/9th interest in Outlot One (1), all in the Helen J. Bethel Subdivision, Washburn County, Wisconsin. Also an undivided 1/9th interest in the “Common Lands” which are that part of Government Lots 1, 2 and the north 400 feet of Lot 3, Section 6, Township 38, Range 12 West, Washburn County, Wisconsin, lying east of the former railroad right of way, except that part of these Government Lots lying within the boundaries of the Helen J. Bethel Subdivision. TAX KEY NO.: 65-008-2-36-1206-5 15-309-504000. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4846 Lois Lane, Spooner, Wisconsin 54801.
Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710
Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 563658 WNAXLP
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SHELL LAKE REGULAR BOARD MEETING JUNE 18, 2012
President Jeri Bitney called the meeting to order. These board members were present: Jeri Bitney, Mary Ann Swan, Stu Olson, Linda Nielsen and Phil Holman. Tim Mikula was absent. Also present: Jim Connell, Kim Osterhues, Don Peterson, Phyllis Bergeron, Robyn Pollei, Darin Pollei, Amy Skattebo, Abby Ingalls, Bob Forsythe, Lori Hanson-Hungerbuhler, Danette Hopke and David McNulty. There were no public comments. Mr. Olson moved to accept consent agenda items a-c, seconded by Mrs. Nielsen. The motion carried. Administrative reports Kim Osterhues • Meetings with staff have been held regarding the schoolwide title program, PBIS and RTI. • There will continue to be PBIS meetings during the summer. • There have been several phone calls from parents with positive comments about the past school year. Don Peterson • Awards Day was held on May 24 with $45,000 in scholarships being given out to graduating class. • The summer school remedial classes have 12 students enrolled in the E2020 program. Jim Connell • A new dishwasher has been installed in the kitchen. The amount of students and staff eating lunch was up this year. • D.P.I has set up a report card for all public schools in Wisconsin. A link from the school Web site to D.P.I. with an explanation of the report card will be set up. • There will be a Technology Institute at the school on August 14 and 15 for teachers and support staff who have signed up. Various teachers and staff members will be presenters at this workshop. Dave McNulty from the Heartwood Conference Center near Trego, Wisconsin, made a request to have the Shell Lake Schools provide transportation for a blues festival on July 7, 2012. Buses would be used to transport between the parking area and blues festival area which would be about a 3-mile round-trip. Mr. Olson made a motion that the School Board authorize Mr. Connell to negotiate with the Heartwood Conference Center for the use of the Shell Lake buses on July 7 for the Blues Festival, seconded by Mrs. Swan. Motion carried. Mrs. Swan, moved to adopt Policy 377 (pages 1-6), Extracurricular Athletics, as amended on June 18, 2012, and delete Policy 377, Extracurricular Athletics, dated July 21, 2008, seconded by Mr. Olson. The motion carried. At this time there has been no applicants who have come forward to fill the vacant seat on the School Board. There was some discussion on paperless board meetings with a decision being made that we will not go paperless at this time. It was suggested that PDFs be sent out as e-mail attachments. Mr. Holman moved to switch to EMC as the school district’s liability insurance, seconded by Mrs. Nielsen. The motion carried. Health insurance for staff employees was under discussion. Employees will have the choice of staying with the present insurance plan or going with an HSA with a high deductible. There will be more information at the July meeting with a vote being done at that time. Phil Holman gave an overview on the end-of-the-year budget and discussed the upcoming year’s budget. Mr. Holman moved to hire Ryan O’Connell as middle school football coach, seconded by Mrs. Swan. The motion carried. Mrs. Nielsen moved to hire Ted Ricci as middle school football coach, seconded by Mr. Holman. The motion carried Mr. Holman moved to approve the addition of the Wisconsin Personnel Development System to the CESA contract for 201213 school year, seconded by Mrs. Nielsen. The motion carried. Mrs. Nielsen moved to approve the resignation of Aimee Pashby as band instructor and thank her for her years of service, seconded by Mr. Holman. The motion carried. Mr. Olson moved to approve the resignation of Dan Swenson as business ed instructor and thank him for his years of service, seconded by Mr. Holman. The motion carried. Mr. Olson moved to approve the hiring of Ben Kunselman as band instructor at BA and 3 years’ experience salary, pending a successful criminal background check and drug screen, seconded by Mrs. Swan. The motion carried. A plaque from Relay for Life was given to the school for supporting the Relay which has been held at the Shell Lake School track for the past 10 years. Jeri Bitney and Kim Waak accepted the plaque the evening of the event. Mr. Connell gave an update on the various grants that have been applied for this year. The suggestion was made that diesel fuel for buses be put out for bids. The board decided against doing this due to the fluctuation in fuel prices. Mrs. Nielsen made a motion that the Shell Lake School District take on the fiscal agent responsibilities for New Paradigm Partners, seconded by Mr. Holman. The motion carried. Mrs. Swan moved to approve increasing Rita Schilling’s and Jennifer Lundberg’s hours by four additional hours per week, seconded by Mr. Holman. The motion carried. Committee and president’s reports were given. Mr. Holman moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Olson. The motion carried. 564427 The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. 46r
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MEETING NOTICE TOWN OF BASHAW
Notice is hereby given that the Bashaw Town Board shall hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7 p.m., at the Bashaw Town Hall. Agenda: Call meeting to order; minutes from June 2012 town meeting; treasurer’s report; public input; permits/applications; truck/grader; set next meeting date; approve vouchers and adjourn meeting. A current agenda will also be posted at the following sites: Corner of Tozer Lake Road and Green Valley Road, corner of Sand Road and Sunset Road and N3410 Sawyer Creek Road, Shell Lake, WI 54871 (Town Hall) Lesa Dahlstorm, Clerk 564497 46r Town of Bashaw
BID NOTICE CITY OF SHELL LAKE The City of Shell Lake is seeking bids for having seamless steel siding installed and related work on the city hall/library building located at 501 First Street, Shell Lake, WI. Project specifications are available at the City Administrator’s office. Sealed bids must be submitted to the City of Shell Lake, 501 First Street, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871, by 11 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2012. The City of Shell Lake reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids or to select the bid most advantageous to the city. 563936 45-46r 35-36b WNAXLP Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator
NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF BARRONETT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Town of Barronett of Washburn County shall hold its first meeting on Monday, July 16, 2012, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Barronett Town Hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Road, Shell Lake, WI. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property. After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under Sec. 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The Town of Barronett has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph which provides exemptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Section 19.35(1) of Wis. Statutes. The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone. Notice is hereby given this 27th day of June, 2012. Patricia A. Parker Town Clerk 564512 46-47r WNAXLP
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WASHBURN COUNTY TIMBER SALE
Sealed bids will be received by the Washburn County Forestry Committee for harvest of timber on 13 tracts. Bids will be received until 3 p.m., July 18, 2012. Please contact the Forestry Dept. for the timber sale prospectus, 850 W. Beav563820 45-46r erbrook Ave., Spooner, WI 54801, 715-635-4490. WNAXLP
MEETING NOTICE - CITY OF SHELL LAKE
The Shell Lake City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, July 9, 2012, at 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall. AGENDA: Public Comment: Joan Quenan - request to amend conditional use permit regulations to allow multifamily and require shoreland mitigation as a condition; Approval of Minutes; Reports from Appointed Officials; Reports from Committee Chairpersons; New Business: Recommendation from Lake District to close gates at Class B landings from ice on to ice out with accommodations to be made for spearing, duck hunters & handicapped, Airport Petition Resolution, Chip seal bids for North Lake Drive, Siding bids City Hall/Library, Community Center custodian, Resignation Chief of Police & Zoning Administrator, Authorize posting of the Chief of Police position internally; Unfinished Business: Review trial period for large swim raft; Mayor’s report. Any other items that may be added to this agenda will be posted at City Hall. Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator 564496 46r WNAXLP
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WASHBURN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT SPOONER, WISCONSIN Official Notice to Contractors
Sealed proposals for materials and services described herein will be received until 3 p.m., Tues., July 17, 2012, by the Washburn County Highway Department, Office of the Highway Commissioner, 1600 County Hwy. H, Spooner, Wisconsin 54801. PROPOSAL CONTRACT #16-12E Midsize Sport Utility/Crossover Vehicle PROPOSAL CONTRACT #17-12E Two Contractor/Utility Boxes with Storage Compartments 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 thru 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 Department, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any technicalities and to select the bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Washburn County Highway Department. Jon Johnson, Commissioner 564317 Washburn County Highway Department 46-47r WNAXLP
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This is a photo of a Polyphemus moth. “It was taken on the deck of my house. It is my favorite photo because of the detail in the wings. Notice that it has two sets of fake eyes to trick predators,” said Evie Weiner. — Photo by Evie Weiner
This is a photograph of an adult dragonfly on its page in an identification book. It was taken at the prairie at Hunt Hill Sanctuary. “It is my favorite because the dragonfly landed on its page. Notice that the black line is the average length of the dragonfly,” said Jordan Herzog. — Photo by Jordan Herzog
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ummer school has been in full swing this past June, and we have another session that starts in a few weeks. If you are in the area and would possibly like to participate, please feel free to contact the school at 715-468-7816 for a schedule of classes. We offer everything from catch-up reading, to digital photography, to ball games. All classes are free of charge, and all students get a free breakfast and lunch. This is open to part-time residents as well, so if you are up vacationing, you are eligible to participate. The financial situation of the district is looking very solid as the end of the fiscal year draws near. The school board has decided to put some unspent revenue into fund balance this year, with $16,000 being used for the gym floor resurfacing in August and with the intent of looking into a storage/shop building being built behind the 3-12 school. The shop building is a concept that has been around for quite some time, as we currently shuttle students to the art center shop area for small motors and welding classes. This costs the district money in driver and gas and, more importantly, costs considerable learning time for students. We still have some questions to get answers to and don’t want to rush
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SHELL LAKE — The last week of June, Shell Lake’s summer school photography class had the opportunity to photograph nature. — WCR
This is a photo of a dragonfly on a leaf at the school forest. “It is so clear that I can see the sun shining on its eyes,” said Annika Swan. — Photo by Annika Swan
This loon was photographed at Shell Lake beach. “It is my favorite because I have never seen one before,” said Noah Savas. — Photo by Noah Savas
into it and try to get it done this fiscal year. The primary summer projects are moving forward, even with the wet late June that we are having. The roof was done the first week in June, and as I write this, the bus lane is awaiting blacktop. Many of the other smaller projects are already done. We were disappointed to find out that we did not receive a 21st Century Grant or the Spotlight Grant that we had applied for. I am guessing we will polish up the proposals and resubmit next year. We are still hopeful to hear on a math and science grant, and on a fruit and vegetable and farm-to-school grant that we are participating in through a consortium. On Tuesday, Aug. 14, and Wednesday, Aug. 15, approximately 30 Shell Lake staff members will be participating in a technology institute. We have presenters lined up from other schools, and an Apple Education representative will also be present to demonstrate some cutting-edge technology for classrooms. It will provide valuable training for teachers to implement some of the recent technology purchases. As always, feel free to call or stop in with any questions or to talk about concerns or issues. Go Lakers, Jim
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This is a photo of a bat taken at the school entrance. “Chris and I noticed it when we were entering the school. It’s my favorite ‘cause I love animals. I like him. Notice that he has fur so he is not a bird, but he is a mammal,” said Janelle Talbert. — Photo by Janelle Talbert
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to become part of the Town and Country Days activities. Speaking of the Fine Arts Festival, if you happened to read the Sunday St. Paul Pioneer Press paper on June 17, you would have seen that the festival made the Quick Trips/Regional Events page as one of the 16 must-see venues this summer. Anywhere between 10 and 30 boats, catamarans and single hulls, owned by lake residents and out-of-state competitors that come in for the races, gather north of the Shell Lake public beach at 11 a.m. on race day for the captain’s meetings. At the meeting, each captain reviews the policies, such as the official right-of-way rules. After the meeting, captains return to their boats and jockey into position for the three-mile/threebuoy race, each buoy approximately three-quarters to a mile apart. Single-hull boats go around once and catamarans have to sail twice because of their speed. The faster boats are handicapped and timing is everything. Standard to the race is the pontoon, whose position is used as the start and finish for the race as well as the official timekeeping. This year, there will be someone with a bullhorn giving a playby-play of the race and the flags, one of which is waved to indicate 10 minutes to start, then a different color that indicates five minutes to start and another color flag to indicate that it’s only 60 seconds to the start. The official start begins when the horn blows from the pontoon and this is where the race gets interesting. Each boat’s time is started when it crosses the starting line at the pontoon site, and if the captain has jumped the gun and crossed too early because of the wind, he has to go around the homeplate buoy and start again. Timing is everything. Some of the crafts have trouble catching the wind at the right time and they have late starts. Either way, timing is everything. The first leg of the race is where most of the tacking takes place. Tacking is zigzagging the boat due to the wind because it usually blows from the southeast. The boats have to tack back and forth in order to reach the first buoy against the wind, remembering at all times the right-of-way rules and giving way when required. After the first buoy, the remaining two are relatively easy and no tacking is needed. Pete Moen, yes one of local doctor Moen’s six children and an avid sailor, effuses, “Shell Lake is a great lake for sailing and we all love it. It’s big and round and fun to sail and, thanks to the city’s diligence, practically weed free.
A detailed map shows the start and course for the race set for Saturday, July 7, at noon.
There are only two places that need to be avoided, one in front of the old Shell Lake Boat Factory, where there is a large pile of rocks, and the other is the channel that is very shallow. Otherwise it’s ideal and better than any lake in Minnesota we’ve sailed.” Not only are there the sailors in the race, but also boats with chasers aboard in case a boat capsizes or needs help, timers and those that work registration.
Outstanding races Tom Scott, better known as Commodore Scott, has been in charge of the race, the awards and the trophies since its inception. He is one of the reasons the race has been held so long on Shell Lake, the oldest recorded regatta having started in 1775 by the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, England. Since that time, regattas have been held all over the world from Greece, Australia, Hungary, England, Ontario, Thailand and even the Kingdom of Tonga and throughout the United States, putting Shell Lake on the map with some outstanding races. Because Scott’s sailing schedule was full, Moen volunteered to handle the regattas with signage and PR, and he is the one to call for more information about the regatta, the once-a-month sailing races and club membership. “Our membership dues are only $5 for a family and many of our 80 members don’t sail, but they like the club and the people,” he noted. Moen’s contact number is 763-
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Race is narrated There’s a winner’s cup to the lucky crew and food on the beach for club members after each regatta. This might be the year that you might like to join as a member, or race your boat or just come to the public beach at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 7, to watch and hear the narrated race that begins at noon. Membership information will be available after the race during the awards ceremony. Moen is also looking for volunteers to help with the race, so give him a call if you’re available. The Web site, shelllakesailingclub.org has a wealth of information including race information and winners back to its inception, along with upcoming events, clothes for purchase and boats for sale. “If there is enough interest,” adds Moen, “sailing lessons and clinics will be available for anyone wanting to learn the sport.” And without their generous sponsors, Shell Lake Marine and Lakeview Bar and Grill, there would be no trophies made by the Potter’s Sailing is a family sport. Here is Kevin Ousdigian and his two Shed, no signage or PR and children, Kathryn and Mark, enjoying the day. – Photos submitted no food for after the event. Needless to say, the sailing club is very that’s held twice each summer on the grateful for their enthusiastic support of crystal clear Shell Lake, and you are inupholding the proud regatta tradition vited to attend.
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Being able to get up close to the equipment used by the city of Shell Lake was part of the library story hour experience for children on Thursday, June 28. Shown are children from Creative Kids Family Childcare in Shell Lake. Back row (L to R): Sylus Stellrecht and Morgan Hoffman. Middle: Naomi Kasten, Troy Huehn, Miles Hoffman, Darion Robinson, Avery Skow and Jasper McCracken. Front: Ethan Carlson, Sophia Bernier, Harmony Robinson, Clara Cross, Rylee Skow and Grace Naessen. Off to the right side city crew member Jack Harrington explains the piece of machinery to Sarina Hillman and Kennedy Mesikomer. — Photo by Joahna Shelton
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