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Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 Vol. 121, No. 52 • Shell Lake, Wis.

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SUPERIOR — U.S. Congressman Sean Duffy will hold a small-business conference in Superior for residents and small-business owners of Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District. All are invited to attend and participate in the event on Thursday, Aug. 18, at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Large group and breakout sessions will include topics such as federal government procurement, Native American business partnerships, export assistance, financing programs and regional economic development assistance. The event takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Yellowjacket Union at 1605 Catlin Ave. on the UW-Superior campus. Please call Duffy’s district office at 715298-9344 for further information and to register. - from the office of Congressman Duffy SPOONER — During a lazy day of fishing, a father asked his young son a seemingly harmless question, “Do you know where this water goes?” Several years later, the boy, his brother and two friends set off on a 1,400-mile canoeing voyage to find out. From tranquil farmland waters to treacherous wilderness rapids, four young Iowans in two old canoes experienced an adventure that every kid talks about, but few take.

With leaky tents, little experience, and no TV cameras or bigtime sponsors, the lads set out in 1979 on a 2-1/2-month journey from Minnesota to the polar bears of Hudson Bay. Three decades later, their inspiring and heartwarming tale has been captured in the book, “This Water Goes North.” Author Dennis Weidemann will be presenting a slide show of the expedition at the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum, 312 Front St., Spooner, on Friday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. Books will be available for sale and signing. — from WCHM SARONA —The Sarona United Methodist Church will be holding a two-day centennial celebration on Saturday, Aug. 27, and Sunday, Aug. 28. Saturday ceremonies will begin at 11 a.m. with a rededication service and program including former pastors, special music presentations by the Shell Lake congregation and sharing memories of the past. At 1 p.m. a full dinner will be served followed by socializing, viewing of historical picture boards, tours of the enhanced church building and just simply reminiscing with neighbors and friends. Everyone is invited to come and stay the day. Sunday worship service will be held at the normal time of 9 a.m. followed by coffee and cake. On sale during the celebration will be a centennial book covering the past 100 years since the formation of the church, organ music CDs by organist Jean Henntsch and signed and framed pictures by Bill Hrudka. Come and help the congregation of the Sarona United Methodist Church celebrate this great event. — submitted

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Sam Livingston takes the time to talk to Sophia and Isabelle Berry, his cousins from Montana, during a Laker football practice session. More photos inside. — Photo by Larry Samson

As with most counties statewide, Washburn’s equalized value drops

MADISON -All but 16 of the state’s 72 counties showed a drop in equalized value from 2010 to 2011, according to the Department of Revenue’s annual report, released this week.

It was the third straight year that property value in the state has shown a decline.

Washburn County equalized value stands at just over $2.5 billion, down about $71 million from 2010 figures, according to the report. To be exact, the county’s property value in 2010 See Equalized value, page 3

An entire day of entertainment

by Diane Dryden SHELL LAKE - If you’ve been knocking yourself out with work all summer long while others played in the surf and the sand, this upcoming event was made just for you.

On Saturday, Aug. 20, starting at 1 p.m. and going through until 9:30 p.m. or so, you can show up at the community center in Shell Lake and jump in any time of the day, or evening, and have some old-fashioned fun by doing something great for the Alzheimer’s organization.

Well, actually the day’s entertainment is being put on by the Quinton’s Quest team, and they’ve put all their fundraising efforts into one basket, and it’s a big one.

Starting at 1 p.m. you can play 50/50 Bingo for 50 cents

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a card. What this means is that whoever wins the game gets half the money invested in the cards for that game. With all the money you’re going to win, you can stay for the incredible 4-6:30 p.m. taco buffet which will include all the fixings for soft-shell tacos plus chips and beans and Spanish rice. There will also be fresh fruit, a beverage and a dessert. All the money goes for Alzheimer’s research.

Stick around, or come back for the main attraction, Amye Scharlau, at 7 p.m. She’s a hypnotist and comedy magiHypnotist and comedian, cian who will hold you spellAmye Scharlau will be ap- bound for 90 minutes. As a pearing Saturday, Aug. 20 at hypnotist, Scharlau will unthe Shell Lake Community lock the hidden potential and Center as part of an creativity in you and your Alzheimer’s fundraiser by See Entire day, page 6 Quinton’s Quest. - Special photo

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Youth group visits Russia

by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE –Twelve members of the Shell Lake Full Gospel Church traveled to Russia in July for two weeks of working with students from all over the world.

The youth group was able to reach out with missions to a country that is described as “depressed and run down, with vandalism being prevalent everywhere.”

Two youth leaders, Dan Slater and Jeanine Solum, along with 10 students, made their way to the other side of the world to spread the Gospel. The group participated in a prayer walk and even made it to Red Square, which is considered sacred to most of the Russians, according to one of the students, Austin Fry. “The Red Square has been the center of Russian culture for the last three centuries: under the czars, under Communism and even in the modern world,” noted student Gabe Lagarde.

“It’s like a religious center. In the Russian Orthodox Church, they believe that Moscow is the third Jerusalem.

The Red Square is sacred to them.

They believe that it will not fall, no matter what.”

Students on the trip included Gabe Lagarde, Amber Miller, Jonathon Helbig, Johnathan Lloyd, Katie Slater, Austin Fry, Shelby Solum, Tanner Nickel, Anthony Lloyd and Kathy Desforge.

Youth Pastor Dan Slater said it was a great trip, and the students worked extremely hard to get themselves there.

“And when they got there they worked extremely hard,” he said. “The Lord worked through them. They surrendered themselves to that. I think they got an experience of a lifetime.”

Slater said members of the group got to see some incredible things.

“I still can’t believe that I stood on Red Square,” he said. “I’ve been in the Kremlin, but I’ve never been in the

White House. Amazing!”

He said Russian people are loving, but they are very strong and bold.

“If you don’t confront them, and you’re not confrontational, they think you are weak. So if you ever go to

Culture shock awaited the students from Shell Lake Full Gospel Church at their destination in Russia.

Russia, be geared up.”

Slater said Communism may be eradicated, but it is not dead there.

People carry pictures of Stalin everywhere.

Traditionally, under Communism rule, most Russians wouldn’t talk to anyone that they wouldn’t trust with their life, and according to the youth group, much of that attitude still reigns over Russia.

Today a lifestyle of heavy drinking and smoking among youth is prevalent, and their society never embraced the quit-smoking movement like here in the U.S. “They are confrontational and love to haggle,” said one student.

“They expect you to haggle with them.”

All members of the group expressed that they had a great time and are so happy they made the trip.

Dan Slater and his daughter, Katie Slater, standing in Red Square, Moscow, Russia.

Members of the Full Gospel group pose for a picture in Russia. "Amazing is the perfect word for describing our missions trip to Russia,” noted Jeanine Solum.

“We flew into Moscow on July 5th. Our host missionaries showed us the sights of Moscow, including Red Square, the Kremlin and the beautiful onion tops of St. Basil's Cathedral where we listened to a male quartette sing Latin Hymns which literally brought tears to my eyes.” Solum said the group’s time in the city of Kursk was filled with ministry. “Our team from Full Gospel spent much time ministering to international students who are attending the medical university in Kursk. We are thrilled that what we taught these students not only impacted them individually but also has the potential to reach others in their homelands of Russia, Malaysia, Nigeria, India, South Africa, Ghana and beyond. The students have become our friends; friends that we will never forget.” The group concluded its trip with a 14hour train ride to St. Petersburg. The highlights included The Hermitage Museum where they saw world famous works of art, St. Isaac's Cathedral, The Church of the Spilled Blood and more. - Photos submitted

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Pros and cons of new health insurance weighed

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by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE – At their regular monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 15, Shell Lake school board members approved a new insurance plan for teachers, effective Sept. 1. The Security Health Plan, presented by Bob St. Arnold, came in with the lowest rates for the district.

Board members went over all the rate options with St. Arnold.

The district had a chance to even get better rates through the Security Health Plan if the rates of claims were under 85 percent. The claims experience, or data on claims, came in and the district has high claims, so the board of education voted to accept the Security Health Plan for the district. For the last two years, the district carried a loss ratio of average of 96.5 percent. This is very high, so the rate they were able to lock in with the Security Health Plan was the best option available.

Anthem, WPS, Medica, Health Partners and GroupHealth Co-op were all given the chance to offer better rates to the district. None of these health insurance carriers wanted to offer coverage rates to the

district employees.

Deductibles will be set at $100 for a single employee or $200 for family. However, it is noted that this is for the transition year 2012. If the claims are high amongst the district employees with the new company, the health insurance company will not be able to offer the same low deductibles. The best perk is that generic prescriptions will have no co-pay.

This will be locked in for a year, but if the district does want to get out, they have that option.

Wendy Muska said, “We’ve all spoken about this being a year of transition for the district, moving from one way of doing business to a new way of doing business. Of course, with the economic times being kind of rocky, we never know Mary Ann Swan, Tim Mikula and Don Peterson weigh the pros and cons of what the state is going to do. I’m very new health insurance. - Photo by Jessica Beecroft happy that we are able to provide the staff district. “I did call all the carriers and no Ann Swan questioned if Security Health with the continued amount of benefits one is jumping on this,” St. Arnold ex- would be getting the deductibles paid to that we always have. That’s great, but we plained. the previous health insurance carrier, don’t know what the numbers are going According to St. Arnold, “The de- WEP. Security Health is not going to be to look like next year.” ductible won’t start over on Sept. 1, the receiving those funds, but rather doing it reset button will start on Jan. 1.” Mary as a favor to smooth the transition for the

Deceased mother left on couch for years

Son was cashing her Social Security checks

by Jessica Beecroft STONE LAKE – Authorities say a 67year-old man kept his mother’s dead body hidden in the home they shared so he could benefit from her Social Security payments.

The plot was discovered after the bodies of both Michael J. Egan and his mother, Elizabeth E. Egan, were found after a postal worker reported mail was building up in their mailbox and reported it to the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department.

The mother, authorities believe, had not been seen since 2005, when she was 95 years old.

After the department received a call from the postal worker, a deputy was sent to the residence. According to a sheriff’s report, the deputy knocked on the door, and after there was no answer, he noticed the door was unlocked. He

entered the residence, announced himself and still no answer. He noticed a very strong odor, believed to be a dead body. The deputy entered the one bedroom and found a naked body, lying face down alongside a bed. The telephone was off the hook, and the body was lying on top of the phone.

The body was black and green in color, indicating that the person had been deceased for some time. The deputy quickly looked through the rest of the house and did not find any other occupants.

After Washburn County Coroner Karen Baker and Dahl’s Funeral Home arrived on scene, the body was rolled over to be placed in the body bag, at which time the body was identified to be male and believed to be Michael Egan.

The body of the mother was not discovered during the wellness check.

What was discovered were large amounts of empty water bottles and approximately 20 empty rum bottles, indicating someone may have been drinking

heavily. The deputy reviewed bank statements and noticed the last transaction was dated Feb. 23 of this year. It appeared that someone was writing checks from her checking account, and it was believed to be her son, Michael.

Elizabeth Egan, who would have been 100 years old the end of September, hadn’t been seen for years. According to neighbors, when they would stop in to bring cookies, Michael Egan would say his mother loves the cookies. The neighbors were never allowed in the home, but rather Michael would come out of the residence and meet them outside.

The register of deeds office of Washburn County conducted a statewide search for a death certificate on Elizabeth Egan and none was found.

With a search warrant in hand, on June 13 sheriff’s Investigator Austin Parenteau met with the People’s Bank in Hayward to verify that Elizabeth’s Social Security checks were still being deposited and verified that checks were written this year, but not recently. A fur-

ther search warrant to search the Egan property was obtained, and on June 24 Parenteau, Chief Deputy Mike Richter, Deputy Pete Frey, Investigator Shawn Sutherland and two units from the Ramsey County Search and Rescue, along with cadaver dogs, executed the search warrant.

During the search of the residence, Elizabeth Egan was located on the couch in the living room covered with several rags, towels, socks, plastic, sleeping bags and more plastic with the side tucked under. It appeared that Elizabeth had been deceased for quite some time and that her son, Michael, was mixing a solution and then soaking the rags and putting the rags on top of the body, which showed little decay.

No further investigation will be conducted on this case. – Compiled with information from the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department

was $2,591,053,700, dropping to $2,519,185,900 in the past year. It represents a 2.77-percent drop.

The state average among counties was a decrease of 1.82 percent.

Washburn fared a little better than the neighboring counties of Burnett (minus 3.56 percent) and Polk (minus 6.97, the highest in the state). Sawyer County saw a decrease of 2.66 percent while Barron County saw an increase of .16 percent.

The report from the DOR breaks down

properties in to categories.

Washburn County actually saw an increase of $330,000 in manufacturing properties, a $188,000 increase in commercial properties and a $190,000 increase in ag land value. It realized a $16 million drop in forestland value and a $52 million drop in residential property value.

Statewide, equalized property value as of Jan. 1, was $487 billion. Much of the 1.82-percent decline (1.6 percent) came in

reduction of residential property. That 1.6-percent drop is consistent with the national average decline in home prices between the fourth quarters of 2009 and 2010, as reported by the Federal Housing Finance Authority.

Construction activity in the state continues. Wisconsin added $3.8 billion in new construction in 2010, including $2.3 billion in residential property and $1.2 billion in commercial property.

Equalized values are calculated annu-

ally to ensure statewide fairness and equity in property tax distribution.

“An equalized value represents an estimate of a taxation district’s total taxable value and provides for the fair apportionment of taxation district levies (including school districts and counties) to each municipality,” states a DOR news release. “Changes in equalized value do not necessarily translate into a change in property taxes.” - Gary King, with information from DOR Web site

Equalized value/from page 1

T-bone accident On Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 3:45 p.m., Paige M. Klassa, 18, Shell Lake, was driving northbound on CTH N in the Town of Evergreen, when she failed to stop and was struck broadside by Carolyn M. Mowchan, 61, Superior. Mowchan was traveling with Sara J. Mowchan, 23, Superior. They were traveling westbound on CTH E, when Klassa came into the intersection. With no time to stop, the cars collided, and sent the vehicle of Klassa rolling into the ditch (photo at left), landing on its top. Only minor injuries were reported, but both vehicles had to be towed. - Photos from Washburn County Sheriff’s Dept.

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Forever grateful

I would like to say a few words, if I may, about my recent experience with the Washburn County sheriff’s deputies, the EMTs connected to the Shell Lake hospital, the emergency room staff at the hospital, Dr. Haesemeyer and all of the nurses.

I was involved in a very serious accident, Thursday morning, Aug. 11, which

resulted in seven fractures to six of my ribs. Every one of these people acted extremely professional, and at the same time, with that special touch of personalism, that can at times, mean more than anything else. Gratitude is extended to nurses Judy and Kate who went above and beyond their call of duty to make sure I was taken care of and explained

everything that was being done and why it was being done to me. There are others as well that I do not remember their names. All too often compliments for the services of these type people are not recognized and then forgotten. I’m positive their immediate care to me has resulted in my then and continued recovery. I was very lucky to only have received the frac-

tured ribs. Things could have been a lot worse, and without the help of all of these people, very well could have been.

I will forever be grateful to each and every one of them.

Wow! Lions in Wisconsin and their friends are great, and the Lions of Mississippi and the Mississippians involved in our recent disasters appreciate each one of you.

Thank you for sending PCC Bill Taub-

man, Rudy and Sharon Kessler, Dirk Benzer and all of the wonderful donations of goods, Wal-Mart cards and cash.

This is the second time in just a few years you have come to the rescue of many who lost everything in Katrina, the

recent tornados and the Mississippi River flooding.

Working together, Lions of Wisconsin and Mississippi have made a tremendous difference to those in need in our state.

We Serve is a great motto, one you have demonstrated time and time again.

I do not consider myself a fool nor easily scammed, but I was, and it is serious.

Please help notify the community that this is a big and serious operation that could cost hundreds, while just trying to be helpful to your friend or relative.

Monday, Aug. 15, I got an e-mail from a friend of mine, Shirley, who is a missionary in India. The e-mail, a unique style, looked the same as she always sent me. The e-mail said she had been mugged and all her possessions taken, including money and credit cards, and it would take three days to be sent new cards. So she asked for money now by Western Union, which she would pay back, in order to get her home.

According to this e-mail, she was traveling in Madrid, Spain, which she could have been. I was suspicious that she didn’t mention her husband, but he also could have been traveling somewhere else at this time, so I ignored it.

I’m a senior on SSI. I could only round up $300, which was tight, then got the

Western Union information and found the U.S. Bank at A&H, which was the closest WU office, and brought cash there before the 1 p.m. closing time. It was a nice drive, and I was thinking about what a nice thing I was doing to help my friend get back to India.

After talking to another friend when I got home, she suggested I ask a “personal question,” as it could be a scam. I did so in response to the e-mail that said they had received the money in Madrid.

The e-mail I got back was “see if you can raise another 300$.” That was a dead giveaway — my friend is an American, not European, and would have written in $300. I knew then that I had been scammed. No more response to my email asking for personal info.

I had Shirley’s cell phone in India and finally reached her at 9 p.m. our time on Monday, 8 a.m. their time on Tuesday.

She said her e-mail had been completely shut down, and they had spent all day Monday trying to remember the e-mail

addresses of the folks on her address book to warn them of the scam. They didn’t get to me. I lost $329, but I desperately want to tell everyone else about this scam and prevent them from being scammed as I was.

This is a serious, personal, identification stealing scam and one that must be stopped. Seems to be a worldwide organization, as my Minneapolis, Minn., friend said her brother-in-law — via bogus e-mail — had been mugged during his travel in Canada and to send money. He was at home in Minneapolis.

Needs to be stopped. Please spread the warning.

I’m contacting my bank (Indianhead) and WU and sending out warnings to all on my address book folks. If I can think of something else to help with warning, I’ll do it.

Lions of Mississippi

I desperately want to tell everyone else about this scam

Sharon Karlsson-King Secretary of Spooner Women’s Club

Aquatic plants and healthy lakes topic at meeting

SARONA — What role do aquatic plants play in maintaining the health of a lake and what can they tell us about the effects of human usage on our lakes?

On Saturday, Aug. 27, Washburn County Lakes and Rivers Association will host a presentation by Matt Berg at its annual meeting at the Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Sarona. Berg will answer the above questions and address

what the loss of aquatic plants can mean to a lake. Berg is a Grantsburg High School biology teacher and owner of Endangered Resource Services LLC. He is known throughout the area as an authority on our local lakes having worked on more than 50 of them. He has worked with the Minong Town Lakes Committee and with organizations on many individual Washburn County lakes including

Gilmore Lake, Long Lake, Mud Lake, Big and Little Devils Lakes and Slim Lake.

Set this date aside. A free pancake breakfast will be offered starting at 8 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9 a.m. For directions to Hunt Hill, go to www.HuntHill.org or call 715-865-4406.

The meeting is open to the public. — from WCLRA

“U.S. needs to address lingering legacy of Agent Orange” says president of VVA

50th anniversary of Vietnam War

WASHINGTON, D.C. — “On Aug. 10, 1961, the U.S. Air Force began spraying chemical defoliants, dessicants and herbicides over wide swaths of land in South Vietnam. This was done, first and foremost, to protect our troops — to clear vegetation from the perimeter of fire bases and other outposts, to deny those we were fighting cover and concealment, and to deny food to our enemy,” said John Rowan, national president of Vietnam Veterans of America. “By the time we left Vietnam, some 19 million gallons of dioxin-containing Agent Orange had been sprayed.

“Agent Orange did more than its job, however. It is now known to be associated with a variety of health conditions in those who served there as well as those who lived there,” Rowan said.

“This year we commence the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of America’s involvement in Vietnam. We,

at Vietnam Veterans of America, hope this will be more than a rehash of key events and battles in the war. We hope it will recognize that, as we remember the service and sacrifices of those who gave of themselves during the years of the war, we also need to focus attention and address the lingering legacy of the spraying of Agent Orange and other defoliants,” Rowan said.

“We believe that the saturation of Agent Orange is now affecting the health of the children, and even the grandchildren, of those who were there between 1961 and 1975. We will insist, loudly and clearly, that the Department of Veterans Affairs support research into the potential intergenerational effects of exposure to dioxin. And we will work to enact legislation that will establish centers where the progeny of Vietnam veterans who are afflicted with birth defects and learning disabilities that we believe are associated with the veterans exposure to dioxin can go for health assessments and treatment at no cost to the veteran and the family.

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“We, as a nation, need to accept our responsibility and address both the ecological destruction and the human agonies that resulted from our spraying of defoliants in southern Vietnam,” Rowan said.

“Maybe then we can finally have some closure to our war.”

Vietnam Veterans of America is the nation’s only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated to the needs of Vietnam-era veterans and our families. VVA’s founding principle is, “Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another.” — from WCVSO

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AREA NEWS

BALSAM LAKE — After mounting pressure and apparent complaints, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has changed their plans, deciding not to consolidate several current Department of Motor Vehicle service centers, choosing instead to expand hours and add staff at current locations to meet both demand and recent legal requirements. This means the current Luck and Amery DMV service centers will remain open with no new center added in Balsam Lake. The DMV center in Siren is expected to more than triple their current 5.5-hour monthly operation beyond just the second Wednesdays to meet the 20-hour monthly quotient. — from The Inter-County Leader ••• BARRON — Terry Holmstrom, youth and family services program manager for Barron County, received the Caring for Kids Award from Rep. Roger Rivard who represents the 75th Assembly District.

Holmstrom was one of only four people throughout the state chosen this year to receive the award, which is given by the Division of Children and Families to outstanding social workers that touch the lives of Wisconsin children and families.

He was nominated by co-workers and community members who turned out in good number at the auditorium at the county building to watch him receive the honor. — from Barron News-Shield ••• BARRON — Ten students and four teachers from Barron High School traveled to Australia and Hawaii this summer. A side trip to New Zealand was canceled when the Chilean ash cloud parked itself over the island making their flight impossible. The students spent two years working on fundraising activities for the trip. — from Barron News-Shield ••• CAMERON — Prairie Lake Island, a two-acre floating island of tangled brush, roots and tamarack trees, recently broke loose from three three-fourths-inch steel cable moorings on the shore of Veterans Park in the Town of Stanley. The bog was secured at Veterans Park in May 2000 after being pulled there by Sever Rundhaug and a crew from S&R Towing of Cameron that was hired by a group of property owners along Rice Creek to move the island from the mouth of the creek. The topic of the island made the agenda for the Town of Stanley Board of Supervisors meeting. — from The Chronotype

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Golf outing raises funds for SHS

SPOONER — The weather was gorgeous when 90 golfers teed off on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Spooner Golf Course for the fourth-annual Spooner Health System golf outing. Proceeds from the event will be used to support special capital projects at SHS. “It was a great day and we couldn’t have asked for better weather,” says Mike Schafer, SHS CEO. “We want to extend our appreciation to everyone who came out and golfed at this year’s event.

We are so thankful for our sponsors as well as the other donors because our golf outing would not be successful without them.”

Platinum sponsors included: Johnson Bank, Health Tech, Market & Johnson, Shared Medical Technology, Essentia Health, and Partners of Spooner Health System.

Gold sponsors included: A’Viands, Holden Insurance, Larson Allen and White Birch Printing. Silver sponsors included: BWBR Architects, Dr. Mark Van Etten, Spooner Bake Shoppe, Wapiti and Northwest Sports Complex/Jersey’s.

First place in the event went to Dave Olson, Jeff Lee, Dan Donellan and Dave Sumner with a score of 58. Second place went to Tim Bassett, Dave Dewey, Steve Sevals and Aaron Olson with a score of 60. Also with a score of 60, third place

Many raffle items were given out during the SHS golf outing. Anita Meysembourg enjoyed the new canoe she won which was donated by Johnson Bank.

went to a team from Shared Medical Technology: George and Pam Petry and Craig and Laura Zadra. Ties are broken by scorecard playoff, hole 18 backwards.

Hole event prizes included: Hole No. 1, closest to the line: Len Meysembourg; Hole No. 2, closest to the pin: Dean Patrick; Hole No. 3, closest third shot: Laurie Zadra; Hole No. 4, closest to the pin: Jodi Vortanz; Hole No. 5, longest

One of the 23 teams that golfed at SHS’s fourth-annual golf outing was (L to R): Jeremy Masterjohn, Jim Darby, Bob Andrea and Chuck Haynes. — Photos submitted

drive women: Stephanie Villella; Hole No. 6, closest to the pin: Erin Vogland; Hole No. 7, longest putt: Josh Villella; Hole No. 8, shortest drive: Greg Lyrek; Hole No. 9, closest to a bunker: Len Meysembourg; Hole No. 10, longest drive: Erin Vogland; Hole No. 11, closest second shot: Craig Hokanson; Hole No. 12, longest putt: Mariann Kies; Hole No. 13, closest third shot: Steve Swoboda; Hole No. 14, longest putt: Norvado; Hole No.

15, closest to the pin Women: Deb Lyrek; Hole No. 16, closest second shot: Mike Derleth; Hole No. 17, closest to the pin, Josh Meysembourg; Hole No. 18, longest putt: Pam Petry.

Adam Liegl, SHS board member, won a new putter for having the highest score in the putting contest. Second place went to Tim Gullingsrud from Essentia Health. — from SHS

New Mobile Travel Information Center will make local stops

WASHBURN COUNTY — Washburn County Tourism Association has attended sport and travel shows for many years. This upcoming season, WCTA is changing how they participate in some of the larger shows. Instead of doing an individual booth for Washburn County, they’ll be part of the Northwest Wisconsin Destination Marketing Organization’s Mobile Travel Information Center.

The MoTIC is a semitrailer that show attendees will walk through and gather information about all of Northwest Wis-

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners

August 8 - $30 Mike Skinner, Cumberland August 9 - $30 Josh/Melissa Lokken, Baldwin August 10 - $30 John Forrestal, Barronett August 11 - $30 Danielle Daehler, Belvidere, Ill. August 12 - $30 Jeff Norton, Spooner

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Temps & levels

Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2010 Aug. 8 Aug. 9 Aug. 10 Aug. 11 Aug. 12 Aug. 13 Aug. 14

2011 Aug. 8 Aug. 9 Aug. 10 Aug. 11 Aug. 12 Aug. 13 Aug. 14

High 85 83 90 85 87 88 81

High 81 79 72 76 81 74 78

Low Precip.

64 1” rain 67 65 69 .48” rain 63 66 1.42” rain 61 .69” rain

Low Precip.

59 57 48 .04” rain 56 62 57 54

Lake level Monday, Aug. 16, 2010: 1,217.71’ MSL Monday, Aug. 15, 2011: 1,218.33’ MSL

consin. The great part about this is it showcases Northwest Wisconsin as a destination and brings together the many separate Northwest Wisconsin booths. The more a destination has to offer, the more interest there is in traveling to that area.

WCTA has made the decision to purchase a panel to promote Washburn County in this very exciting new project.

The MoTIC will be traveling to more shows than WCTA could possibly do on their own, spreading the marketing efforts out even further. “I am very excited for this opportunity,” stated Michelle Voight, executive director of WCTA,

“This project has the potential to increase awareness of Washburn County and all of Northwest Wisconsin in a way that we haven’t seen before.” WCTA will still be attending a couple of smaller shows with an individual booth. The panel that WCTA is purchasing has 14 brochure slots; WCTA only needs four of those.

The other 10 slots are available for $200 each for the season. Space reservations are first come, first serve, so if your business is interested, contact WCTA right away. If the Washburn County spots sell out, there are still spots available in other areas on the trailer. More information about individual participation in the

Register Memories

1951 - 60 years ago

• Little Susan Besse celebrated her third birthday when her mother, Mrs. Gerald Besse, had a party for her.

• Worshippers at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church were treated to a surprise on the lawn at the west side of the church when a 7-foot white cross bearing the words “St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church” was discovered. The cross was a gift from the Howard Pearson family.

• Births at the Shell Lake hospital were Ronald Cecil to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jensen, Spooner; Garman Edward to Mr. and Mrs. Garman Torp, Shell Lake; Linda Jean to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Peterson, Shell Lake; and Kathryn Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Johnson, Spooner.

• Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mangelsen were the happy grandparents of a baby boy born to Arvid and Inez Pearson.

1961 - 50 years ago

• Francis D. Kibler, 46, well-known lifetime resident of Shell Lake, died suddenly at the Shell Lake Memorial Hospital.

• A picnic for all employees and former foremen of Badger Cranberry Company and Midwest Cranberry Company, and their families, was held at the C.L. Lewis cabin. The occasion was to observe the 50th anniversary of Mr. Lewis’ arrival to build a cranberry bog in the Town of Beaver Brook.

• Knute Waggoner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Waggoner, Shell Lake, graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Forestry.

• The All Day Workers 4-H Club met at the Woodyard Schoolhouse. The meeting was called to order by President Arlene Worre.

MoTIC is available at http:// wisconsinvisitor.com/?113610. If you have any questions or comments about the MoTIC project or WCTA shows, please call Voight at 715-635-9696.

MoTIC will be at the Washburn County Visitor Center in Spooner from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23. This will give businesses in the area the opportunity to learn more about the MoTIC project. For more information contact Greg Vreeland at 715-635-7237 or greg@ spoonertrainride.com. — from WCTA

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1971 - 40 years ago

• Excavating, leveling and filling began on the new football field at the Shell Lake School. The new field was really a remodeling of the old field down in the hollow behind the high school.

• Debbie Haremza, Shell Lake, was selected as the Fairest of the Fair at the Washburn County Junior Fair in Spooner. Other contestants in the final judging were Mary Pinter and Naila Johnson.

• The Town of Barronett team won the Washburn County tug-of-war competition at the county fair. Team members were Jeff Neilson, Neil Anderson, Swan Wennerberg, Herb Bartels, Roger Lundeen, William Ailport, Rodney Olson and Curt Glessing. The coach was Oscar Olson.

• Two sets of twins were born at Shell Lake Indianhead Memorial Hospital.

Parents of a twin daughter and son were Mr. and Mrs. Mereld Seever, Rice Lake; and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Melton, Shell Lake, were blessed with twin daughters.

1981 - 30 years ago

• Dean Schaefer, 16, who would have been a junior at Shell Lake High School, was killed when the trail bike he was riding crashed head-on into an auto a few feet from his driveway north of Shell Lake on Hwy. 63.

• Ruth Bennett, 77, operator of the Rainbow Cabins on Shell Lake from 1944-1959, died at Golden Valley Health Center in Golden Valley, Minn.

• David Mortensen harnessed up his Belgian horses, Polly, Patsy, Topsy and Laurie, for a ride with his new covered wagon. Elaine Krantz made the white fabric cover for the wagon.

• Roberta Hubin, Job’s Daughters guide, and Sally Stouffer, honored queen, assisted with the raffle for a quilt that was made of members designed blocks which was constructed into a quilt by Naomi Beardsley, Eastern Star member.

1991 - 20 years ago

• Members of the Beer Can Collectors of America met at the shelter house in Shell Lake to trade, buy and sell cans, signs and other brewery memorabilia.

• Danielle Stariha represented Shell Lake at Badger Girls State.

• In addition to the bar from the Chatter Box in Spooner, which was restored

by Pat Harrington, there were four Aggie look-alikes on display at the open house for Taubman’s Self-Storage in Shell Lake. The look-alikes were Bonnie Hopke, Holly Harrington, DeeAnn McLellan and Pat Smith.

• Dudley Livingston, mail carrier for Shell Lake’s Route 2 for 21 years, retired.

2001 - 10 years ago

• Carla Betka, Shell Lake, graduated from Western Wisconsin Technical College in La Crosse with a degree in CIS programmer/analyst.

• Katie Foss, Miss Shell Lake contestant, did face painting at Scandinavian Saturday.

• The Sarona neighborhood held a fishing contest. One could fish wherever and then take the fish to the Narrow Gauge where the guys filleted and fried them up with three fryers going.

• The Public Works Department had quite a project on their hands searching for an elusive water leak under the recently paved Bayview Drive in Shell Lake.

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friends and co-workers within a safe and respectful environment sustained by the highest ethical and professional standards. The magic show follows a dramatic day in the life of a 1950s housewife by the name of Betty Ann and she is the first housewife of magic. Willing audience members are cast as guests of a cocktail party, complete with party games creating one of the most innovative magic shows on the market.

One of the most clever motivational speakers you’ll ever hear, Scharlau also takes the stage as Rosie the Riveter, the iconic, “we can do it” figure from our greatest generation. Her presentation uses unique resources, creative thinking, teamwork and redefining how we look at ourselves and the people we work with being as relevant today as it was 60 years ago.

You can make a day of the event, or you can come and go throughout the day as your schedule permits.

Did we mention that all the money raised goes to Alzheimer’s disease research? And did you know that Washburn County, population 16,712, has 450 people diagnosed with the disease and many others undiagnosed? And one in three people knows someone with Alzheimer’s and that the disease affects at least 12 people around the diagnosed person and/or their caregiver.

Back in 2001,when a large tornado swept through Siren and points east, Shirley Quinton’s life changed forever.

“We were all shocked by the devastation to our homes, equipment and property,” says Shirley’s daughter, Angie, “but we eventually came to terms with our new normal. Not Mom, she regressed. We thought she just needed more time to adjust, but then her behavior became erratic and so unlike her.”

Shirley was later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and 10 years later the family is dealing with the effects of the disease. She’s in the nursing home and this team of almost 20 people have banded together to help make some sense for Shirley, their rallying cry. One of the saddest parts of Alzheimer’s is that no one survives it like almost all other diseases and so far there is no cure.

Monies received by the Alzheimer’s organization are split in two directions, one for research and one for support.

Experts in the field say that the caregivers for those suffering are suffering right along with them. The caregivers put up with their loved ones repetitious behavior, their unexpected anger and sometimes violence, their growing fear, paranoia, and strange behavior that includes trying to bake paper plates and cups and putting strange and harmful ingredients in the foods they prepare. According to recent news reports, Alzheimer’s can start years before any evidence is prevalent. It might start with forgetting important dates or events or even asking for the same information over and over. It eventually turns into the inability to develop and fol-

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Here’s your opportunity to give painlessly to fight a disease that will take over more and more of the population as 6,000 to 10,000 baby boomers turn 60 every day and chances of contracting the disease gets more prevalent as a person grows older.

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You can also go online to Alz.com for more information on the disease.

The Quinton’s Quest team has put together a delightful day for the entire family and they remind you that the money goes to Alzheimer’s and as they say, “Give now, because the memory you save may be your own.”

Angie Quinton and the woman who made such a difference in her life, her mom, Shirley.

low a plan or working with numbers, like balancing a checkbook. This can also include paying the bills or making a favorite recipe. Eventually daily tasks take their toll, and they often have trouble driving to a familiar location or even remembering the rules of a favorite game. Soon patients lose track of dates, seasons and the passage of time. Often times these same people will look into a mirror and not recognize themselves.

They may stop in the middle of speaking and have no idea how to continue. They have trouble retracing their steps.

Toward the end they haven’t the ability to make good judgments or decisions, and their personal grooming becomes unimportant. Soon they remove themselves from everything they used to hold dear and they become depressed and confused and suspicious. This is why the Alzheimer’s organization cares so much for the long-suffering caregiver, many of whom are in denial that anything is really wrong.

If you need some important names to help you realize this disease is no respecter of persons, how about names like Rita Hayworth, Glen Campbell, President

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Pat Hubin, operating room/emer-gency room supervisor at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake, recently accepted a Kodak Easy Share camera from Shooting Stars for the emergency room. Shooting Stars is an organization out of Cumberland that provides emergency care bags to families of children who are in an emergency situation.

Shooting Stars was formed by caring adults who have experienced or in some way been affected by pediatric emergencies. For more information on Shooting Stars go to www.cumberland shootingstars.com. — Photo submitted

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Put safety-tested recipes first on your list of canning supplies

SPOONER — A challenging economy and growing interest in eating local is turning the art of preserving food at home into a popular trend. Preserving food was a simple fact of life for many of our grandparents generation, but today’s home canners are often budgetsavvy consumers who know the value of eating healthy, garden-fresh foods throughout the year.

No matter what your reason for canning, food safety is an essential part of the process, says Barbara Ingham, Cooperative Extension food safety specialist.

Ingham offers tips and resources to help you be sure

the food you preserve is safe to eat, whether it comes from your garden, a local farmers market or the grocery store.

First, start with a research-tested recipe, says Ingham.

“Just because a recipe is in print doesn’t mean it’s safe.”

She recommends using recipes from the National Center for Home Food Preservation Web site at www.uga.edu/nchfp/ or those approved specifically for Wisconsin found at www.foodsafety.wisc.edu.

Next, use recipes that are up-to-date. “If you’re using recipes earlier than 1994, it’s a good idea to set them

Attitudes

“Attitudes are contagious ... is yours worth catching?” The question popped right off the page when I read that.

How does one always have the right attitude? Perhaps we start our day in a positive way, only to lose the positive as the day progresses.

I came across an inspirational message that stated that attitude is everything, and it gave seven rules for staying positive. Some of the rules included: • Wait to worry. It asked the question, “What were you worried about last year at this time?” Only 8 percent of what we worry about comes true.

• Keeping an attitude of gratitude. “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and never giving it.” — Wm. Arthur Ward • Realizing that joy boomerangs. “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”

— Booker T. Washington

• Surround yourself with positive people.

Our attitude can be determined by the choices we make. I recently read about a man that came across some old journals in his attic. He found an old journal of his business activities from over the years. One entry read, “Wasted the whole day fishing with Jimmy.

Didn’t catch a thing.” The man also came across Jimmy’s old journal and opened it to the same date.

Jimmy’s entry read, “Went fishing with my dad. Best day of my life.”

We may need daily reminders to help have a positive attitude. Zig Ziglar made the following comment, “When I speak, people will occasionally say ... ‘Zig, I loved your talk, but for me, motivation doesn’t last!’ I always tell them ... bathing doesn’t either. That’s why I recommend it daily.”

I have to ask myself daily, “Is my attitude worth catching?” If not, I guess I need to remember all the blessings I have received.

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aside and find a current safety-tested recipe,” Ingham says.

Be sure your equipment is in good working order. A boiling-water canner should have a flat bottom so that it fits nicely on the stovetop and a tight-fitting lid. “If you have a dial-gauge canner, it should be tested every year for accuracy,” Ingham advises. Steam canners are not recommended as a replacement for boiling-water canners.

“A final note on canners,” says Ingham. “Don’t use a pressure cooker, sometimes called a pressure saucepan, as a pressure canner unless the pressure cooker is big enough to easily hold four quart jars.” Think twice before you buy a pressure canner at a garage sale; if any parts are missing or a gauge or gasket need replacing it may add up to nearly the cost of a new canner; not to mention that you may not be able to replace a part at all.

Use only standard home canning jars, not old mayonnaise jars. It’s fine to reuse canning jars as long as they are not chipped or cracked. “Garage sales can be great places to locate used canning jars,” says Ingham.

“Just make sure they are designed for canning.” Canning lids should have both a lid and reusable band. The canning lid portion is meant for one-time use, do not reuse.

Finally, always follow the recipe directions carefully.

“Leave your creativity behind,” Ingham advises.

“Tested recipes can help assure a safe product.” To many canners, the mark of success is a sealed jar, however, Ingham advises unless a tested recipe and process is used a product may be sealed but not be safe.

The Washburn County UW-Extension office offers free testing of dial-gauge pressure canners and can help answer your questions on preserving food safely, contact them at 715-635-4444.

Publications on preserving vegetables, fruit, tomatoes, meat and much more are available for purchase or printing at the UW-Extension Learning Store. — from UW-Extension

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The old fish proverb

by Diane Dryden HAITI - The old fish proverb has been used so many times over time that it’s a shame the originator of the quote isn’t getting any royalties for it.

But, like so many sayings and old wives tales, they’re repeated because they make sense.

There’s a town in Haiti, population 5,000, named Lozandier and pronounced low-zin-ja. This little town sits on the south side of Port-au-Prince by five hours.

In fact, it’s right on the coast of the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Being right on the water it has seen its share of hurricanes and tsunamis but they escaped the 7.0 earthquake Jan. 13, 2010, that took out most of the land and villages north of them and claimed 220,000 lives and thousands more homeless to this day.

Now, if you remember the fish proverb, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you’ll feed him for life,” this is the place where it’s working beautifully. It’s working because of a couple that was introduced to the land of Haiti because of the medical team that goes each February, sponsored by the Full Gospel Church in Shell Lake.

Mark and Lisa Strenke, from Turtle Lake, went on one of the trips before and after the earthquake, and they were deeply moved, as everyone on the team was and always is. In their own words, “The seed was planted and our compassion and love grew with each journey to this small and impoverished nation.” Because they were moved by what they saw, they have begun a work in a small fishing village in Lozandier.

“The hospitality and kindness shown to us has been incredible and our porch is always full with children and adults alike,” they said. “The life of the people there is based solely on survival and they are very family-oriented and make their living by selling coal, fish and produce they may grow.”

The Strenkes purchased almost five acres in 2010 with the help of their home church, Grace Community in Turtle Lake, and Pastor Yves, the local Haitian leader who locates villages for the FG medical team to visit each year. Shell Lake graduate and registered nurse Sue Dodd, who has worked at several hospitals - Shell Lake, Rice Lake and St. Mary’s - and is now an 18-year employee of Hearts of Gold in Shell Lake, caught their en-

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My fur is softer than a mink, wait till you see my eyes, They’re bluer than the ocean, even bluer than the sky.

I’m gentle and so loving, there’s not one that can compare, If you do find one who’s like me, you’ll be lucky for it’s rare.

Don’t hesitate to visit or you’ll wish you had before, When you see another family walking with me out the door.

Cats for adoption: 4-year-old spayed shorthair calico; 1-year-old female black/white shorthair; 3month-old female shorthair tortie and dilute calico; 1-year-old spayed brown/white shorthair Abyssinian mix; two 3-month-old black male shorthair kittens; 3-month-old male shorthair black/brown tiger; 6-month-old male tan/white shorthair; 6-month-old black shorthair; 3-year-old all-white neutered medium-hair; 1-year-old neutered shorthair Siamese mix; 1-1/2-year-old black/gray female tabby; 2year-old spayed Birman; 3-year-old spayed/declawed black/white shorthair and many new kittens from 6-9 weeks old.

Dogs for adoption: 2-year-old male chocolate Lab/rott mix; 6-year-old large neutered black/silver malamute/shepherd mix; 7-month-old black male pit bull; 9-month-old male collie/rott mix; 3-year-old brindle male pit bull; 9-month 3-legged terrier/shepherd mix, Capt. Jack; 4-month-old male brindle American Staffordshire terrier; 1-year-old female white boxer mix and her 9-week-old pups and an 11-week-old male black/white boxer mix pup.

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You can’t miss the collection area for your aluminum cans on North Lake Drive that will go to help build the church/school/clinic in Haiti.

thusiasm for this little village and wants to share it with others. Dodd didn’t go to Haiti immediately when asked by medical team member Kathy Boissey. She didn’t go for the first two times she was asked, and it wasn’t until Boissey asked her for the third time that she said yes. She’s made four trips already with the team and has fallen in love with the people.

She, like the others involved, realized at once these are the people who would profit most from the fish proverb because they are hardworking and just need some help to get started.

“The goal is to build a church, a school and a clinic,” Boissey said.

The church will be pastored by a local minister who will also act as principal of the school. The clinic will provide education such as prenatal care and hand washing to prevent many of the common illnesses there, like worms, or something as simple as clipping their fingernails so they can’t scratch their scabies and spread them.

“This will not be a free clinic; there will be a small fee for immunizations and eye tests and sealants on their teeth,” added Boissey. “It’s a different concept here than the rest of the country because these people want to be self-sufficient. They grow pumpkins, corn, bananas, mangoes, and pineapple, and they also raise chickens, goats and donkeys.

“The money we’re raising will help build the $21,000 church/school. The property was cleared in June and it will cost $9,000 for the foundation alone. There were some abandoned Salvation Army buildings that look like they might be available, possibly for free, that we’re looking into for the clinic. All the building work will be done by local people who will give pride to the community because they are building for the improvement of the next generation.”

The Strenkes group, called Ephesians 4:1 Ministries, is starting in large and small ways. The small way is an aluminum can collection on the corner of North Lake Drive and East Lake Drive, or in practical terms, it’s

Sue Dodd, registered nurse for Shell Lake Hearts of Gold, will be going back to Haiti in September to help the people with whom she’s fallen in love. Photos by Diane Dryden

across from the old boat landing, or the spot locally called the farmer’s beach. If you still don’t know exactly where it is, drive out on North Lake Drive, turning east

by Terranceview Living Center and go until you see some orange plastic snow fencing and you can’t miss the collection point.

For larger contributions, there is a $30-per-month child sponsorship available that will supply a uniform, books, a meal a day, all basic health care and their part of the teachers pay. There are 32 little 3- and 4-year-olds that are anxious for September to come so they can start school. There’s also a fundraiser to be held in Turtle Lake at the Strenkes home at 1775 20th St. Music will be provided by the 513 Free band and it will be a great time to learn more about their vision. It will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 4-7 p.m. and everyone is welcome. To learn more about helping a village learn how to market their fish and produce (which should be the third part of the proverb but isn’t), you can contact them at helplozandierhaiti@gmail.com or go to the Strenkes Web site, ephesians41.com

SLEF supports high school science

SHELL LAKE — By attending and supporting the efforts of the Shell Lake Education Foundation, programs like the one Shell Lake High School Science teacher Kelly Lehnert offered for her students last April are made possible.

John Hauber, South Dakota, visited Shell Lake’s chemistry and advanced chemistry classes to perform chemistry demonstrations.

The presentation lasted three hours and included cryogenics — liquid nitrogen frozen marshmallows and bananas – gas comparisons, a display of real chemicals up close, loud/explosive gas-phase reactions, self-igniting oxidation reaction, an explanation/display of spent munitions, videos of explosions, affects of molecular structure on chemical properties including recognizable commercial items, magnetic sand, salt that makes water hot and solidstate laser technology.

“We love things like this, because it not only motivates more students to become interested in doing science and hopefully taking advanced science courses, but gets kids thinking about careers in science and plowing full steam ahead, because they know it can be extremely enjoyable and rewarding,” commented Lehnert.

Please join SLEF following the homecoming football game on Friday, Sept. 23, in the high school commons their largest fundraiser of the year. All money raised each year by SLEF gets turned over to the faculty for educational programs for students such as this. — from SLEF

The Shell Lake Education Foundation helps sponsor programs and provide additional educational tools for students. As part of the homecoming activities, they will be hosting their largest fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 23, at the high school. Shown is John Hauber, a visiting instructor from South Dakota, doing a science experiment. — Photo submitted

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Thursday, Aug. 18 • The Washburn County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the Hewitt Building in Shell Lake. The pubic is invited to attend.

• The Washburn County Humane Society open board meeting will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the state patrol headquarters in Spooner. Call 715-635-4720 for more information.

• Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting will be provided.

Friday, Aug. 19 • Dennis Weidemann, author of “This Water Goes North,” will be at the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 20 • Alzheimer’s fundraising event, 1-4 p.m. 50/50 Bingo; 4-6:30 p.m. taco buffet dinner; 7-9:30 p.m. family friendly comedy/hypnotist show. Shell Lake Community Center.

For info, call 715-645-0663.

• Indianhead Writers picnic meeting at the home of Mary Olsen, Shell Lake, 1 p.m. Bring a dish to pass and something to read to the group. Family members welcome.

Monday, Aug. 22 • Washburn County Historical Society dramatic play, “Ghost Walk: 2011,” 7:30 p.m., at the lakeside pavilion at Shell Lake.

Thursday, Aug. 25 • The Shell Lake American Legion will meet at 6:30 p.m., at the Friendship Commons.

• Shell Lake VFW will meet at 7 p.m., at the Friendship Commons.

Saturday, Aug. 27 & Sunday, Aug. 28 • Sarona United Methodist Church two-day Centennial Celebration. Saturday 11 a.m. rededication service and 1 p.m. lunch. Sunday worship 9 a.m. followed by cake and coffee.

Saturday, Aug. 27 • St. Joseph Church bake sale, 8:30-11 a.m., in front of Dahlstroms Lakeside Market, Shell Lake.

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

• Washburn County Lakes and Rivers Association annual meeting, Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Sarona. Free pancake breakfast starting at 8 a.m. Meeting at 9 a.m.

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Wednesday, Aug. 31 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.

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

• Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Contact person Betsy, 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-Monday, Sept. 2-5 • Shell Lake’s Town and Country Days. Celebrate Labor Day weekend with street dance, food booths, sports contests, tractor pull, kiddie and grand parade, arts and crafts, and fly-in breakfast. 715-468-4088.

Saturday, Sept. 3 • Shell Lake Public Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. during Town and Country Days in the beach/craft fair area. All proceeds will go to the library.

• Chocolate Fest, Washburn County Historical Museum, Shell Lake, starting at 11 a.m.

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

Wednesday, Sept. 7 • HCE meeting at 9:30 a.m., UW-Extension meeting room, Spooner.

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

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

• Washburn County Health Department Open Immunization Clinic, Spooner, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Walk-ins on that day only. Appointments are available on other days by calling 715-635-4400. Suggested donation of $5 per vaccination.

Bring child’s immunization record.

Thursday, Sept. 8 • The Shell Lake Lions Club will meet, 6:30 p.m., at the Shell Lake Community Center.

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• United Ostomy Association local support group meeting, 1:30 p.m., in Rice Lake Luther Midelfort Northland, across from Marketplace.

• Fibromyalgia/CFS/Chronic Pain Support Group of Barron County meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Chetek Lutheran Church, Chetek. Coffee and refreshments served. Educational materials available to sign out. Call 715-651-9011 or 715-237-2798 for further information.

Saturday Sept. 10 • Cakes at the Lake, Hunt Hill, serving starts at 8 a.m.

Environmental program at 10 a.m. Call 715-635-6543.

• Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Elm Street. Ticket sales at 9 a.m. Distribution at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed. To sign up or for more information, contact Chuck at 715-635-9309, Bill at 715-468-4017 or Ardys at 715-222-4410.

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

All stay-at-home or part-time working moms welcome with their children.

Wednesday, Sept. 14 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted.

• The board of directors for the Railroad Memories Museum will meet at 1 p.m. at the city hall building in Spooner.

All volunteers welcome.

Thursday, Sept. 15 • The Washburn County Humane Society open board meeting will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the state patrol headquarters in Spooner. Call 715-635-4720 for more information.

• Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting will be provided.

Friday-Sunday, Sept. 16-18 • Colorfest Fall Festival. Ball games, horseshoes, golf, dances, walk/run, food and fun. Barronett Civic Center, Barronett. 715-822-2595.

Saturday, Sept. 17 • Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Spooner Health System, 819 Ash St., Spooner. Registration 9 a.m. Walk 10 a.m.

Monday, Sept. 19 • Northern Lights Camera Club meets at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St. (Hwy. K), Spooner.

Feedback on photos, education, and support. Beginners to professionals.

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

Info call 715-635-4669.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 will meet at 7 p.m. at the lodge.

Wednesday, Sept. 21 • Games and activities, 1 p.m., Shell Lake Senior Center.

• Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library, 501 1st St., Shell Lake. The public is welcome.

Thursday, Sept. 22 • The Shell Lake American Legion will meet at 6:30 p.m., at the Friendship Commons.

• Shell Lake VFW will meet at 7 p.m., at the Friendship Commons.

Saturday, Sept. 24 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted.

Wednesday, Sept. 28 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.

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Indianhead Community Action Agency is looking for volunteers to help out in their thrift store and food pantry.

Food pantry volunteers must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

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

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

••• Glenview Assisted Living is looking for a volunteer to assist the in-house with appointments. beautician Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested volunteers please call 715-468-4255 or e-mail to glenview83-jessica@hotmail.com.

••• Monarch Butterfly Habitat is recruiting for 2011 seasonal habitat maintenance volunteers. Sign up for a day or once a week. Staff works from 8-9:45 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. If you prefer to volunteer another day that is fine. Staff will train in invasive species eradication, watering, transplanting and weeding.

Call Mary Ellen at 715-468-2097.

••• 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.

••• The Shell Lake Arts Center is looking for volunteers to help at the summer concerts. Come, hear great music and be a part of an exciting camp for youth. They need concert greeters, help with raffle sales and picnic servers. Call the arts center office at 715-468-2414 for further information.

••• Volunteers are needed at the Washburn County Historical Museum in Shell Lake. Call 715-468-2982.

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

••• To publish a volunteer opportunity, submit it to us by Monday noon. E-mail it to wcregister@centurytel.net, bring it to the office, or call 715-468-2314. Please list the type of volunteer work you need, as well as dates, times and length of service. Make sure to include your contact information, including your name and phone number. When the volunteer position is filled, please let us know so we can take it off the list. This service is offered free of charge in an effort to bring the community together so those that are looking for help can find those that are looking to help.

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Shell Lake Alano Club Meetings on CTH B, 2 blocks off Hwy. 63.

All meetings are nonsmoking Sunday 10 a.m.

AA 6 p.m.

AA Beginners Noon AA Monday 5 p.m.

GA Tuesday Noon AA 7 p.m.

AA Wednesday 1 p.m.

AA 7 p.m.

NA Thursday 1 p.m.

AA 7 p.m.

Al-Anon Friday 2 p.m.

AA AA Step 7 p.m.

Saturday Noon AA 7 p.m.

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

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Monday: Lifestyle weight management support group will meet at 4 p.m. Weigh-in, meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the dining room of Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake.

Call Michelle Grady at 715-468-7833 for more information.

Membership fee is $10 per year, dues 50 cents per week.

• Partners of Veterans women’s support group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Counseling Associates in Siren, located across from the Burnett County Government Center. For more information, contact Julie Yaekel-Black Elk at 715-349-8575.

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

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

• Through Aug. 29 there is a free movie shown at dusk near the lakeside pavilion on the shores of Shell Lake.

Open mike is from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Bring your own blanket or chair. Refreshments are available.

Monday and Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch and a program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time, etc. For more information, call 715-635-4367.

Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group at Time-Out Family Abuse Outreach office, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. For survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual abuse. Free, confidential, closed after first session.

For more info or to register, contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801, 715-635-5245.

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

• The Washburn County Historical Society Research Room, 102 West Second Avenue, Shell Lake, open Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. throughout the year.

• Bridge at Friendship Commons, Fourth Avenue, Shell Lake, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Practice your bridge skills.

Beginners welcome.

Tuesday and Friday: Shell Lake Farmers Market, 2 p.m., parking lot across from Washburn County Courthouse in Shell Lake.

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

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

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

• Kidstime-Parentime at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn, discuss and share ideas and experience to enrich parenting skills.

Preselected art or play materials available for children of all ages. Kidstime-Parentime provides quality time for families, networking for parents and a social opportunity for both parents and children. The last Wednesday of the month a potluck lunch is held at 11:15 a.m.

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

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

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

No age minimum or maximum for participants.

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

Friday and Saturday: Washburn County Historical Society Museum, 102 W. 2nd Ave., Shell Lake, open June through Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 715-468-2982.

• The Washburn County Genealogy Research Room is open for the summer from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers will be on hand to assist the public. Please call 715-635-7937 or 715-635-6450 with any questions.

••• Amber Bednar, RN, Washburn County Health Department, is available at the public health office to provide breastfeeding basics, how-tos and postpartum support. Appointments can be made at 715-635-4400.

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Habitat home dedication

Summer Wing shows her room to her friend and classmate.

Friends and volunteers that made her home possible in Birchwood surround Val Wing and her family. The home was built with hard work and love. — Photos by Larry Samson

LFRC to host Town and Country Days Lake Run

SHELL LAKE — Lakeland Family Resource Center will again be hosting the Lake Run during Shell Lake’s Town and Country Days. There are two race options. The 9-mile course goes around Shell Lake offering a fairly flat, fast, paved route for competitive or recreational runners. The other option is a 5K run/walk, ideal for families with strollers or runners that prefer a shorter distance. The 5K is an out and back, and both races finish in front of the Potter’s Shed on Industrial Boulevard. The Lake Run will take place on Saturday, Sept. 3,

at 8 a.m. Race day registration will be available from 7-8 a.m. in front of Vitality Village/The Potter’s Shed or preregister

by Friday, Aug. 19.

All proceeds from this event will contribute to the continuation of Lakeland Family Resource family programming for Washburn County. Full race details and a printable registration are available at sites.google.com/site/lfrclakerun/.

More information can also be obtained by calling Lakeland Family Resource Center at 715-635-4669. — from LFRC

Events for LFRC set

SPOONER — The Lakeland Family Resource Center will be hosting GrandFamilies and Greeners on Monday, Aug. 22, from 4-6:30 p.m., at N1410 CTH MD on Long Lake in Sarona.

All grandparents raising grandchildren families are invited to a special summer evening at Greeners Reel ‘Em Inn. Attendees will cruise Long Lake in a pontoon that will depart at 4 p.m. and return to Greeners for supper.

This free event is sponsored and funded by Greeners Reel ‘Em Inn and the Brookdale Foundation. Preregistration is required as space is limited. Call 715-635-4669.

Grandparents raising grandchildren support group is held the third Monday of each month with a group activity at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. and a meeting from 6-7 p.m.

On Wednesday, Aug. 31, kidstime-parentime will gather at 10 a.m. with a potluck at 11:15 a.m.

Lakeland Family Resource Center is located at 314 Elm St., Spooner. — from LFRC

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CenturyLink and DonorsChoose.org partner to help students in need

NATIONWIDE — CenturyLink is partnering with DonorsChoose.org to offer a $100,000 Double Your Impact grant to fund classroom projects in public schools in their service areas.

Any public schoolteacher within the CenturyLink service areas can go online to DonorsChoose.org to request support for classroom materials and projects.

Any project request up to $500 submitted by a teacher at a public school located within a CenturyLink area is eligible. CenturyLink’s Double Your Impact Grant provides half the cost of a project when the first half is raised through donors. As an example, after donors contribute $250 toward a $500 project, CenturyLink will fund the re-

maining balance of the project. The company will contribute $100,000 total toward eligible projects.

Teachers should visit www.Donors Choose.org to submit their project requests. For the best chance to receive funding, project requests should be submitted by Monday, Sept. 12.

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Moving hay to Texas and other drought states

SPOONER — A number of calls have been received by UW-Extension in Northwest Wisconsin and other parts of the state about how to sell or donate hay to southern states affected by a severe drought and record-high temperatures.

Otto Wiegand, UW-Extension ag agent in Spooner, has been talking to one of the key emergency people in the Texas Department of Agriculture concerning the costs and logistics of moving hay from here to there.

There has been little or no rain in Texas and surrounding states since November of last year. Irrigation has saved a portion of crops in west Texas, but it cannot keep up with the extreme heat and evaporation, so some cropland had to be sacrificed. Dairy farmers and cow-calf operations are doing everything they can to keep their livelihood based on cows and heifers, but many beef and marginal

animals are going to market. Larger farms, several over 100,000 acres, are able to move animals to leased land in Montana and other states with large areas of grazing land. Smaller farmers, many under 1,000 acres, cannot afford to move animals.

Texas usually produces 8 million tons of hay per year. Last year was a bumper year with over 10 million tons. Ironically, there is still hay around, but the department is not sure how much. Some farmers are holding onto stocks in fear of future shortages. Some may be holding out for higher prices. The department is trying to deal with small stocks of hay that are being exported to Saudi Arabia for much higher prices. Nonetheless, for most Texas farmers, shortages are a serious reality.

The cost of trucking is over $2 per loaded mile, one way, or $3.50-$4 with an

empty return. North Dakota truckers moving hay south are often able to bring back oil-drilling equipment for the shale fields. Some sweet corn has been moving north. It is more than 1,000 miles from Spooner to Texas. A semitrailer load of hay weighing 20 tons transported 1,000 miles at $2 per mile would cost $100 per ton without the cost of hay. Realistically, many parts of Texas are 1,400 miles away and trucking with an empty return could increase transport costs to over $250 per ton. Much of the hay available is in the form of round bales, which are less dense and harder to stack.

The department has been trying to cut a deal with the railroads. Railroads often need to adapt cars for hay, a process that could take considerable time. Railroads especially do not like round bales because they are hard to handle and need to be covered with special tarps because

of the risk of fire from rail friction and locomotive sparks. Then there is the extra handling from farm to truck to rail and reverse. There appears to be no easy fix.

However, hay is moving and will move. The best way for farmers with hay to sell or donate is to post on hay-list Web sites and let the market work. Here are a number of hay Web sites: Texas – Hay Hotline texashayhotline.tda.state.tx.us/ hayhotline/haySellerLogin.aspx Oklahoma – Hay Directory www.oda.state.ok.us/ forms/mktdev/haydiroos.pdf Wisconsin - Farmer-to-Farmer Hay, Forage and Corn List farmertofarmer.uwex.edu Minnesota/ Wisconsin - Upper Midwest Hay List www.haylist.umn.edu — from UW-Extension

Master Gardener volunteer training to be held

SIREN — Garden enthusiasts interested in learning more about horticulture and who have an interest in volunteering in their local communities can now sign up for the University of WisconsinExtension Master Gardener Volunteer Training program. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. starting Sept. 6 and will continue through Nov. 22. Classes will be held at the Burnett County Government Center on CTH K north of Siren.

The class format will include a combination of on-site live instruction and instruction via live interactive Web-based

conferencing. Instructors include both University of Wisconsin specialists and guest instructors. Classes will meet once a week for 13 weeks and cover topics on general gardening practices, botany, soils, pest management, entomology, weeds, plant pathology, herbaceous plants, woody plants, lawns and backyard wildlife.

According to Kevin Schoessow, area agriculture development agent for Burnett, Washburn and Sawyer counties, the purpose of this program is to train volunteers to assist with community projects related to horticulture, gardening

and nutrition. While participants will get a broad base of knowledge in horticulture, the ultimate purpose of the training is to recruit volunteers. To become certified as UW-Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, participants must commit to 24 hours of volunteer service per year.

The registration fee covers the cost of the Handbook for Wisconsin Gardeners and the Wisconsin Master Gardener Program Manual, a one-year membership to the North County Master Gardeners Association and speaker costs. If two people share the manual and handbook,

there is a reduction in cost for the second person to attend the training.

The Spooner Area UW-Extension is sponsoring the Master Gardening Volunteer Training. Class size is limited.

Copies of the registration form and a list of scheduled times and dates can be found on the Web at: www.cals. wisc.edu/ars/spooner/Programs.php.

Materials can also be requested from Schoessow at the Spooner Area UW-Extension Office at 715-635-3506 or 800-5281914. — from UW-Extension

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SPOONER — The public is invited to attend the annual twilight garden tour at the Spooner Agriculture Research Station on Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 4 p.m. until dusk.

There will be speakers, demonstrations and displays on a wide range of horticulture and gardening topics.

UW-Extension plant pathologist Brian Hudelson and UW-Extension fruit and vegetable specialist Brian Smith are invited guests. These specialists along with Kevin Schoessow, area agriculture agent, and local UW-Extension Master Gardener volunteers will be on hand to lead discussions and answer questions.

There will be an introduction of guests and speakers at 5 p.m. followed by short presentations by Dr. Hudelson and Dr. Smith.

Visitors can see over 350 plant selections in the garden this year, both annual and perennial. Favorites include the cold-hardy wine and table grapes, heirloom tomatoes, garlic, and of course, the All-American Selections Display featur-

Annual garden twilight tour set

ing award-winning annual flowers and vegetables from 2006-2011.

Participants can also see the off-thegrid drip irrigation system and a hoop house.

The demonstration garden is a joint effort between the Spooner Agriculture Research Station, UW-Extension and North Country Master Gardeners Association.

The garden is located north of Hwy. 70 on Orchard Lane, across from the Sheep Research Facilities at the Spooner Ag Research Station. The research station is located east of Spooner on Hwy. 70. Watch for garden meeting signs.

There is no cost to attend this event, however, participants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item, to support local food shelves.

Check the station’s Web site for more information and a map at www.cals.wisc .edu/ars/spooner/Programs.php or contact Schoessow at the Spooner Area UW-Extension Office at 715-635-3506 or 800-528-1914. — from UW-Extension

The knockout rose is just one of the 350 flower and plants varieties that are to be found at the annual twilight garden tour.

Shown is the entrance to the garden at the Spooner Agricultural Research Station. The garden is open to the public during the day and evening for anyone looking for a place to get away, enjoy nature or take photographs. The garden will host a Twilight Walk on Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 4 p.m. to dusk. — Photos by Larry Samson

Shell Lake’s community band entertains during Monday Night Movie night

The Shell Lake Community Band, under the direction of Aimee Pashby, performed Monday, Aug. 8, at the pavilion before the Monday Night Movie. Where there is a will, there is a way. Pashby, who broke her ankle several weeks ago, conducted from a sitting position with her leg resting on a chair.

Playing in the clarinet section of the community band is Don Pashby, Elise Bouchard, Mary Dosch and Linda Degner.

Kent Wabrowetz, Brett Holman and Max Bryant can be heard in the community band. — Photos by Larry Samson

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

SPORTS

It will be a good year in football

by Larry Samson SHELL LAKE — The 2011 football season will start with a conference game Friday, Aug. 19, against Bruce. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m.

Shell Lake will be fielding a very different team having lost 17 seniors from last year. There are 28 players on the roster and half of them are underclassmen. Coach Mark Lehnherr will have the youngest team in the seven years he has been head coach. Assisted by coach Joe Johnson and coach Jim Herman, Lehnherr has one of the most experienced coaching staff in the conference. This coaching team has a 57-7 record for the last six years, five undefeated conference championships and has been a playoff contender in six of those years.

Shell Lake has had a dynasty for the past decade, and the 2011 team would like to extend that into

the next decade. How good this young unproven team can be is the big unknown. These players have been playing in the shadows of 17 seniors. If their JV record is any indication of how good they are, then Shell Lake is in for a good season. In 2010 the JV team went undefeated with a tie to Chetek/Weyerhaeuser, a Heart O’ North team.

Team captains for this season are Caleb Schmidt and Caleb Parker. Schmidt and Jesse Gronning are the two veteran seniors. Schmidt will be leading the defense. Shell Lake has always been a very strong, hard-hitting defensive team, and this year will not be any different. Gronning will be the leading rusher for Shell Lake with BJ Burton, AJ Denotter and Sam Livingston helping out in the

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The lineup

Caleb Parker Sr. • QB Co-captain

Caleb Schmidt Sr. • Lineman/DE Co-captain

Gabe Lagarde Sr. • Lineman

Jesse Gronning Sr. • RB/Linebacker

Jon Lloyd Sr. • WR/DE

AJ Denotter Jr. • RB/Linebacker

Alec Stager Jr. • Lineman

Anthony Landsverk Jr. • Lineman

Anthony Lloyd Jr. • Center/Lineman

Austin Williams Jr. • Center/Lineman

BJ Burton Jr. • RB/Safety

Nick Christensen Jr. • Tackle/Tackle

Tyler Harrell Jr. • Tackle/Tackle

Wyatt Carlson Jr. • WR/DB

Beau Skluzacek Sophomore

Brandon Skille Sophomore

Cody Mayer Sophomore

David Brereton Sophomore

Jesse Sibert Sophomore

Michael Belisle Sophomore

Sam Livingston Sophomore

Tanner Williams Sophomore

Trevor Woodworth Sophomore

Dylan Sandwick Freshman

Luke Langland Freshman

Noah Skluzacek Freshman

Sam Muska Freshman

Trevor Anderson Freshman RIGHT: Coach Mark Lehnherr returns for his seventh year as Shell Lake head football coach. Under his leadership, Shell Lake has won Small Lakeland Conference Championship five out of six years and has a 57-7 overall record.

He will be going into this season with a young team but his expectations are the same, “winning is fun.”

Seventh-grader Richy Feeney is the team manager for the Shell Lake football team.

Photos by Larry Samson

Jesse Gronning cuts the corner on this run. He will be returning this year to his position as fullback for the Lakers. He will be the inside threat with AJ Denotter and BJ Burton as the speedsters on the outside.

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Time to register for youth football

SHELL LAKE — Registration, with a parent meeting and equipment handout, for the Shell Lake Community Education Club Youth Football program is scheduled.

Third- and fourth-grade players will meet Thursday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m., and fifth- and sixth-grade players will meet Monday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the Shell Lake High School commons. Please bring the registration fee and the completed registration form. — from Shell Lake Community Ed

Returning defensive end Caleb Schmidt was on this quarterback sack assisted by Nick Christensen. Schmidt, in his second year in varsity, will captain a defense that went undefeated in JV. Photo by Larry Samson

SPORTS

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

SPORTS

SCHEDULE

High School Football Friday, Aug. 19: Vs. Bruce, 7 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 22: JV at Bruce, 5 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 26: At Luck, 7 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 29: JV vs. Luck, 5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 2: Vs. Siren, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 6: JV at Siren, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10: At Birchwood, 1 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 16: At Northwood/Solon Springs, 7 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 19: JV vs. Northwood/Solon Springs, 5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 23: Homecoming Vs. Frederic, 7 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 26: JV at Frederic, 5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 30: Vs. Winter, 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 7: At Whitehall, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 13: At Turtle Lake, 7 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 17: JV vs. Turtle Lake, 5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 21: Playoffs Level 1, 7 p.m.

High School Volleyball Tuesday, Aug. 23: Scrimmage, home 5 p.m.

(Frederic, Webster) Thursday, Aug. 25: Vs. Northwood, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 27: At Spooner, 8 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 30: At Prairie Farm, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 1: Vs. Cameron, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 6: Vs. Turtle Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Football/from previous page

backfield. Parker will be the quarterback, and he has a good arm to fall back on, though Shell Lake has never been a passing team. When they do go to the pass, they will have Wyatt Carlson, Jon Lloyd or one of the running backs. Playing on a completely new line will be

Thursday, Sept. 8: JV triangular 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 13: At Clayton, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 15: At Clear Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17: Shell Lake JV2 tournament Tuesday, Sept. 20: At Northwood, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 22: Vs. Prairie Farm, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 27: At Cameron, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 29: At Turtle Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1: At Amery, 9 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 6: Vs. Clayton, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 11: Vs. Clear Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 15: Shell Lake Invitational, 9:30 a.m.

(Flambeau, Prairie Farm, Drummond, Ladysmith, Boyceville) Tuesday, Oct. 18: WIAA Regional Fri.-Sat., Oct. 21-22: WIAA Regional Thursday, Oct. 27: WIAA Sectional Saturday, Oct. 29: WIAA Sectional High School Cross Country Thursday, Aug. 25: At Grantsburg HS/JH, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 30: At Bruce HS/JH, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 1: At Spooner HS/JH, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 6: At Webster HS/JH, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 13: At Rice Lake-Ladysmith HS/JH, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17: At Osceola HS/JH, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 20: At Barron HS, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 22: At Unity HS/JH, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 29: At Ladysmith HS, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 4: At Hayward HS/JH, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 11: Conference meet at Cameron, 4 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 21: WIAA Sectional at Bruce, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29: WIAA State

Gabe Lagarde, Schmidt, Jon Lloyd, Anthony Lloyd, Austin Williams, Nick Christensen, Cody Mayer and Tyler Harrell. It will be a good year for Shell Lake football.

Whitetail Ridge hosts Gilbert Brown Foundation fundraiser

Santana Dotson was scheduled to attend the fundraiser held at the Whitetail Ridge Campground Saturday, Aug. 13, but he was not able to make it because of the weather.

Santana Estrada, posing with her 10-monthold son, Bentley, was disappointed because she wanted to meet the former Packer player she was named after.

Photos by Larry Samson

LEFT: Amanda Ridout of Weyerhaeuser was the high bidder of the two-ticket package for the Packers-Lions game. Kyle Brown and Gilbert Brown raised over $4,000 for the Gilbert Brown Foundation that provides funds for organizations like Camp Sunshine, a camp for children with cancer, and Make-a-Wish Foundation.

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Truly a big man, Gilbert Brown spent some time after the scheduled appearance to talk with Dennis Fogelberg who is fighting his own battle with cancer. They are shown with all Dennis’ brothers Bob, Dennis, Gilbert Grown, Billy and Larry Fogelberg.

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My Favorite Things donates to Happy Tonics

SHELL LAKE — “I don’t believe there is a person who has been in My Favorite Things that hasn’t noticed the brightly lit corner filled with colorful glass in every hue of the rainbow. It is always such a delight to hear the oohs and ahhs coming from that area of the store,” commented store owner Julie Symond.

Fenton Art Glass is one of the few companies where their wares are still made in the USA. They have been in operation since 1905, an amazing 106 years. Fenton is a family owned company and is located in Williamstown, W. Va. On July 6, Symond received a memo from the company, informing all their buyers and collectors that the Fenton Company would not be producing art glass any longer. The skyrocketing cost of natural gas to fuel the massive furnaces and the high cost of ingredients such as gold used to produce the signature glass makes it impossible for them to continue producing their art glass collectibles. At the end of their Halloween/Christmas line, they will no longer be offering their art glass. However, Fenton will keep producing industrial glass and continue with their new venture of handmade glass beads and jewelry.

“Dealing with the Fenton Glass Company, I’ve been fortunate to become acquainted with CC Hardman, Fenton’s former designer/artist, and Karen Easton also a former decorator at the Fenton Company. CC is a well-known, highly sought after artist. I have been working with Hardman and Easton to produce special limited editions for our store, My Favorite Things, right here in Shell Lake,” explained Symond.

Three years ago, Symond was talking to Hardman and Easton about the new venture of a gift shop in Shell Lake. “I mentioned I had met this extraordinary person in Shell Lake who was passionate about her cause, the monarch butterflies. Mary Ellen was so supportive of me and wanting me to succeed in my business; I wanted to do something special for her and her nonprofit organization, Happy Tonics. I had an idea in mind.

“CC and Karen, took my idea and saw the exact vision I had. They were able to create my vision, Monarch

Last week we had a little bit of really not bad happenings, but the highly anticipated Young Eagle Day suffered a cloudy, threatening day. There were some 10-12 pilots ready to get their planes into the air with young excited boys and girls eager to experience a free flight around the area and get some basic knowledge regarding how an airplane flies. With the threatening clouds overhead, half of the volunteer pilots who lived outside the Shell Lake area decided to reach their home bases before the rain. As a result, only 12 new-to-flying young adults did get in the air. However, these were the only ones to show up at the starter shack. Probably the parents looked at the sky and surmised that the day was kaput. As a result, I had to help the remaining crews finish off the cola and doughnuts so for me it wasn’t really a washout. The threatening rain finally arrived just as the Shell Lake planes were put back into their respective hangars.

There will be a similar event down at the Cumberland airstrip on Saturday, Aug. 27. The flights will be the same, only the land you fly over will change. The times will probably be approximately 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

••• For the last few months I have become more aware of the American flag and its position in front of buildings and, as a result, I started some research regarding the flag. The thing that started my interest was passing a set of flags and noting that the American flag was not positioned higher than the other two flags on its side. I was given a booklet put out by the government and given to me by Elmer Anderson of the Shell Lake American Legion. The publication was titled “Let’s Be Right on Flag Etiquette.” That same printing also has an explanation of the Pledge of Allegiance that I think should be read by, or read to, youngsters and possible new citizens. It helps one to understand what they are really saying. “I pledge allegiance” – I promise to be true to my country – ”to the flag” – to the sign representing our country – ”of the United States of America” – each and every state that make up the country – ”and to the republic” – a republic is a country where the people choose others to make laws for them. The government is for the people – ”for which it stands” – the flag really means the country – ”one nation” – a single country – ”under God” – the people of this country believe in a supreme being – ”indivisible” – the country cannot be split into parts – ”with liberty and justice” – with freedom and fairness – ”for all” – for each person in this country, you and me. This pledge says that you are promising to be true and loyal to the United States of America. As the many times that I have recited this

Mary Ellen Ryall, left, holding the Fenton Art Glass Monarch Meadows vase is shown with My Favorite Things owner Julie Symond, holding a check for Happy Tonics for some of the proceeds from the sale of the vases. — Photo by Suzanne Johnson

Meadows, on six Fenton Art Glass black satin flip vases.

We received them two weeks ago and they are spectacular! Each vase was for sale with a portion of the proceeds donated to Happy Tonics.

“It has been wonderful. In less than one week, five have quickly left our store. The first vase remained in our area, which is such a thrill. One is being enjoyed in New York, another in Ohio and the two others are in southern Wisconsin. The remaining vase is at My Favorite Things to be enjoyed until this fabulous vase travels to its new home.

pledge, as soon as the word America is said I don’t even remember what I just said. So now for myself since I have put these words into print I think I shall remember what the words really mean. I promise.

••• Have you heard and seen that little black helicopterlooking plane flying around last week emitting an annoying high-pitched sound? Of course you have. It was not a helicopter it was a gyrocopter that needs the airstrip to take off. The pilot is the owner of the America’s Best Inns and Suites on Hwy. 63, Nick Rai, and the week was devoted to his pilot training by a trainer from Florida that was scheduled to end that Friday, Aug. 12. That’s the entire gist until more info will be uncovered. There was another rumor that an additional laker stated that he would look into buying one also. On the same subject Neil Peterson, pilot extraordinaire, is constructing a plane in his workroom someplace and although it will not be completed by the fly-in on Labor Day, he will roll it out for everyone to admire. I hope it’s a rebuilt B24. Half the planes that appeared for the Young Eagles Day were actually built by the pilots themselves. They come from kits just like the model cars and planes of yesterday. Of course, they cost in the mid -$100,000s but if you wants run to 150 mph and retractable landing gears, dive in. At the Oshkosh fly-in, held in the last week of July, separate sections are designated for the same type in appearance and model so the makers can talk to other constructors like themselves. Very interesting.

••• Sports news! At the recently completed Washburn County rope-pulling contest for young and strong ladies, the pullers and tuggers representing the Shell Lake State Bank were the all-out winners. Their pictures were in the Register in their yellow shirts jumping around just like winners are supposed to do.

Names of the team are Angie Anderson, Ashley Anderson, Sharon Gramberg, Joni Paffel Christ, Dawn Meister and the anchor Gloria Butterfield. They even had two coaches, Peggy McKibben and April Morse.

As appropriate, they celebrated with a victory something or other. And to think I know these people.

••• What would the Happenings be without the lake level. With official rainfalls over the days of Aug. 2 to Aug. 7 of 3.98 inches, the lake level went to 1,218.42 the best increase so far this summer. It started in May about 1,217.45 and last Monday it was 1,218.42. That’s close to one foot … keep those drain valves oiled up, Jeff.

Shell Lake Happenings • John Frischmann

“This is a small token of our appreciation to Mary Ellen and her nonprofit organization Happy Tonics.

How wonderful it is to be in a beautiful, small Wisconsin town where neighbors help neighbors and people are so supportive of each other,” praised Symond.

Symond’s store, Sarona Jewels My Favorite Things is located at 23 Fifth Ave., Shell Lake. For more information see Web site www.saronajewels.com. — from My Favorite Things

Comedian Mary Mack to perform in Shell Lake

SHELL LAKE — To help kick off Shell Lake’s annual Town and Country Days celebration, Theatre in the Woods will be hosting nationally recognized folk humorist Mary Mack, a comedian with local roots and flavor, for a one-night showing on Thursday, Sept.

1, 7:30 p.m., at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre in Shell Lake.

Mack spends half her time convincing her Minnesotan mother it’s OK for her daughter to be a comedian and the other half Comedian Mary Mack touring the country in her will be performing at the sweet, $400 Dodge Neon, Quam in Shell Lake on affectionately referred to as Thursday, Sept. 1. — “Street Heat.” Mack and Photo submitted her mandolin sing-alongs have been featured on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show, XM’s National Lampoon’s Comedy Network and Minnesota’s Polka Spotlight. After winning the 2005 California’s Funniest Female contest, she went on to appear in the Vancouver Comedy Fest (2007), HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards (2007) and Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival (2009). Mack had her national TV debut on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham” and NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” A true Northerner, Mack, however, started her career in Nashville, Tenn., and now splits her time between Los Angeles, Calif., and Minneapolis, Minn., where she recorded her second album, “Either You Wake Up or you Don’t” at her home club Acme Comedy Company. This album was followed with “Pinch Finger Girl: A Tragedomedy” recorded in Madison (2009). Mack’s endearing stage presence and off-kilter, musical surprises, stemming from her background as former music teacher and polka band leader make her popular with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Seating is limited. Reserve tickets online at www.titw.org or call the box office at 715-468-4387. Refreshments will be available. Cash or check accepted.

Theatre in the Woods is a nonprofit community theater organization, now in its 22nd year, located at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, 605 1st St. in Shell Lake.

For more information visit www.titw.org. — from TiTW

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Arts center had a good season

Seth Quinton performing a solo with his alto saxophone at the final concert. The Shell Lake junior had the opportunity of a lifetime to study under Dr. Eugene Rousseau. Rousseau, an instructor at the University of Minnesota, has taught a master course at the Mozarteum University of Salzburg since 1991.

While students come from every state in the nation to attend the Shell Lake Arts Center, many local area students also attend. Adrianna Oakland and Abby Rankila are high school students from Spooner, and Seth Quinton is from Shell Lake. Students from Shell Lake and Spooner get the opportunity to attend through scholarships from the Intermezzo Music Club that will be holding the Advent Concert Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Spooner High School Auditorium. — Photos by Larry Samson RIGHT: Susan Haack, Adrianna Oakland and Abby Rankila performed “Six for Three” in the last concert of the 2011 Shell Lake Arts Center season. It was a good season for the center where 580 students came to develop their music skills.

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From DULUTH to EAU CLAIRE And Thousands Of Destinations!

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Barronett by Judy Pieper

OK, this is very important. I should have let you know about this a couple of weeks ago, but my memory is not what it used to be. The Friends of Wiesner Community Chapel will be hosting a family, friends and neighbors reunion this Sunday, Aug. 21, at the chapel, which is located on CTH V between Hwy. 48 and CTH B. The festivities will start with a potluck lunch at noon, so bring a dish to pass. Plates, eating utensils and beverages will be furnished. After lunch there will be a white elephant sale/auction.

Come on over and join the fun.

If you happen to be driving through Barronett anytime soon, be sure to notice how nice Bistro 63 looks now. The Herman family had the north and west sides of the building painted to match the south and east sides. The difference in appearance is just unbelievable. Who would ever think a coat of paint could make that much difference?

Nancy Scharhag, Charlie Elmberg, Rick and Beth Ranallo, Dan and Joy Ricci and Craig and Deb Lehmann had a fantastic time on their fishing trip to Canada last month. Nancy and Charlie stayed about a month, and the rest of the travelers were only there for about a week.

They stayed at Minaki, which is northeast of Kenora, and fished the Winnipeg River System. Charlie caught the biggest musky, 49-1/2 inches long. Nancy came in second with a 42-1/2-inch musky. Joy caught a 42-inch musky for third place.

Beth was fourth with a 39-inch musky, Craig fifth with one that measured 37 inches, Rick was sixth with a 35-inch musky, and last place went to Deb, who caught a baby 32-inch musky. Charlie also caught a 29-inch, 8-pound walleye.

The group also caught some nice northerns. All those fish were caught and released, but they did catch plenty of other fish for their meals. The group was in Canada for Canada Day, which is July 1.

There were fireworks in the little bay, and they enjoyed all the festivities.

Everyone had a great time getting to-

gether, relaxing and fishing.

Jennifer, Richard, Dillon and Devon Snowbank went to Norway, Mich., last weekend for a little family getaway. They saw Norway Spring, which is an artesian well, shopped at the Swedish Passport, and ate lots of good food, their favorite being pasties. Sounds like they all — but especially Devon — had a very nice time.

Oh, did you notice that Through The Woods Cafe in Shell Lake is advertising that they have pasties? I called the cafe to find out about it, and was told that they have them every once in a while for a special on Mondays. Hooray! Pasties are one of my favorite foods, but they’re a pain to make.

Carol and Allison Socha went to Stillwater, Minn., on Tuesday, Aug. 9, to celebrate their mom/grandma’s 82nd birthday. All of Carol’s family was there and she said that it was very nice to be able to visit with everyone. One of Carol’s nephews works in a cancer research center in California, and he gave all the kids a lecture on why they should never start smoking, or, if they already had, why they should quit immediately.

Everyone should have a nephew like that.

Jenna Jackson, Dave Heath, Jerry and Kris Zappa and Bill and Donna Brick went to the Sturgis motorcycle rally last week. They trailered their bikes out, but put over 500 miles on them after they got there riding around and seeing the scenery. Jenna said that the trip was so much fun but she just couldn’t wait to get home again. However, once she was back, she said she wished they could have stayed a couple of more days. I think that’s how we (well, women anyway) usually feel about vacations.

Hunter had a wonderful time with Amah and Grandpa (Sue and Bob Russell) while Jenna and Dave were gone.

He got to play with a couple of kittens, ride 4-wheeler, and mow the lawn with a riding lawn mower. Sounds like he didn’t have much time to miss his mom and

Dave.

Guess what? Someone cheated the friendly neighborhood moocher (aka Terry Goodrich) out of what was rightfully his dessert. Yea! Goes like this — Terry and a friend occasionally get together to watch television at the friend’s home. When these two guys get together they are like a couple of kids on a holiday, they eat lots of junk food, pop, cookies, jerky, ice cream, etc. Well, they got together on Saturday evening, and Terry volunteered to bring the ice cream. Terry asked his friend what kind he liked best, and the friend told him that he liked black cherry. So, that evening, Terry brought the ice cream and settled in for a fun evening of watching television and eating all the stuff that tastes good but is really bad for a person. The friend served pop and cookies, but he never once took the ice cream out of the freezer. We could all take lessons from him on how to protect our home from food-devouring moochers.

Remember last week when I mentioned that I was going to buy Terry a piece of pie at the Cumberland hospital and ECU Volunteer Partners pie booth after the Rutabaga Festival parade? Well, I can’t because that group isn’t having their pie and ice-cream social anymore.

But, I have very good news. The First United Methodist Church is having a pie social on Sunday. They will be at the American Legion Barracks, and will start serving at 11 a.m. So, instead of waiting until after the parade, you can have a piece of homemade pie before, during and again after the parade. Don’t miss this opportunity. I’ve had food cooked by the women from First United Methodist Church before and, believe me, it doesn’t get much better than that.

See you there.

I have one more moocher story for you. On Sunday he was coming home

from a visit down south and stopped at the mail in Eau Claire because Borders Books was having a big going-out-ofbusiness sale. Yes, Terry asked me to assure you that he is able to read. He thought that might be a little unbelievable, but it is true. Anyway, when he came back out to the parking lot, he saw a puddle of brake fluid under his car.

Oh-oh. He had a gaping hole in his gas line. Not good news. It was 6 p.m., Sunday and he had no idea where to go to get more brake fluid.

As he was standing there scratching his head, a man pulled up beside him and asked if he was having trouble. Terry explained the situation and asked the other guy if he knew where he could get some brake fluid. He was told that the closest place was probably Menards, but that it was quite a hike from the mall.

The man told him to get into his car and he would take him over there. They talked quite a bit on the way to Menards and back, and Terry found out that his name was Jim Clark, and that he was the brother of Judy Clark, who does the news on Channel 13. So, while you’re watching Judy do the news on Channel 13, Terry wants you to remember that she has a very friendly and helpful brother.

Oh, one other thing. When he was in Menards he asked a young man where the brake fluid was, and the guy pointed him in the right direction. If you know Terry, you know what a talker he is. Anyway, he started chatting with the sales clerk and found out that he is the son of one of the men Terry works with in Rice Lake. Small world, isn’t it?

Well, I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Remember, the family and friends reunion starts at noon on Sunday at Wiesner Community Chapel. See you next time.

Area Writer’s corner Dog Days

by Sylvia Oberle Stanberry Dog says of summer is a phrase that refers to those hot, sultry days of July and August. People have come to expect a lazy time or a lack of progress. Now, that is just plain unfair to our canine friends. Especially since there are so many working dogs of great value in our society. For example, there are guide dogs, herd dogs, rescue dogs and now I’ve met a dog that is a greeter.

Since it has been too hot to walk the Ice Age Trail, I took some time to chaperone high school band students to Calgary, Canada. When our buses stopped at Lake Louise some students and I toured the Fairmont Chateau where we met a special dog. The hotel workers were petting and talking to this dog with greatest respect and care. We were surprised to find out Sonny, the dog, is a greeter.

Sonny had a remarkable story. He is a Labrador retriever, a Canadian guide dog for the blind. In 2008, he made a career change and now spends his time in the hotel lobby welcoming guests and strolling with them on the lakeshore.

What a fine second career for Sonny!

The dogs I’ve met during my hikes on the Wisconsin Ice Age Trail have surprised me, too. They’ve actually been helpful and friendly. In fact, on one section of the trail the farm people living nearby lend their big friendly dog to hikers who would like a little company on the two-mile or the four-mile loop they help maintain.

On one hike, a German shepherd came out to greet us. He looked formidable, but soon we found him friendly. When he started following us, we named him Bump after the road-walk trail in that part of Rock County. We finally quit our

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Sonny, the greeter. — Picture courtesy of the Fairmont Chateau, Lake Louise walk and saw Bump heading for home with happy feet across a field.

The phrase “dog days,” goes far back into ancient history. The Romans associated these days of hot weather with the star Sirius. It was called the Dog Star because it is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major. It was a popular belief this star caused the sultry weather, and creatures became slow and lazy.

Let’s turn this belief around in honor of our best dogs. Let’s look at these days with a positive attitude. Dog days are a time to slow down and enjoy the world.

Be happy to see the corn growing tall while we vacation and rest. Take time to pet our dogs running to greet us in the warm sunshine.

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Dewey Country

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by Pauline Lawrence

The wild geese are flying now and the daylight is getting shorter, isn’t it? Yes, we better enjoy our days as they are getting shorter for us. The soybeans are comin’ and the corn is a goin’. Yes, today it feels like fall.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Brad Kaiser on his special day Aug. 19. Have a wonderful day, Brad!

Aug, 19, a very happy birthday to Paul Baumgart on his special day. Many more to you, Paul.

Aug. 20, a very happy birthday to Lilli Melton and to Adyson Vanderhoof on their special day. Have a wonderful day, girls.

A very happy anniversary goes out to Caleb and Sarah Melton as they celebrate together Aug. 20 with many more to come.

Happy anniversary to Jim and Marie Andrea when they celebrate 47 years together with many more.

Happy birthday to Allison Atkinson on Aug. 21. Have a wonderful day, Allison.

Aug. 22, a very happy birthday to David Beecroft as he enjoys that special day with many more.

Happy birthday to Jerry Mortensen on his special day, Aug. 23, with many more to come.

Anniversary greetings go out to Jerry and Rose Sexton on their special day, Aug. 23. This makes 35 years now with many more.

Happy anniversary to Rick and Dawn Swan on their special day, Aug. 24. Have a wonderful day.

Congratulations to Tyler and Rebecca Odden upon the arrival of a son, Jack Tyler, who arrived at the Cumberland hospital June 30. Tyler was 18-1/2 inches long and 7 pounds 5 ounces. Happy grandparents are Greg and Cheryl Odden and great-grandmother is Charlotte Thompson. Way to go!

Saturday, Aug. 20, there will be a Doran School picnic at the park in Siren. Please bring a dish to pass and utensils.

Jack Sexton puts this on.

Son Richy’s turkeys took their fateful ride starting on Wednesday. Thursday before noon the sheds were all empty. Jennie-O came out and power washed the sheds down after those good nutrients were hauled. Another good job done. Seems like those 15 weeks my son has them just fly by!

Jason Ladd, 40, was taken by helicopter from Marshfield Clinic in Rice Lake on Wednesday. He had a heart attack.

He is the brother of Jeff Ladd, our son-in-law. We hope you get better soon, Jason. He had a stent put in and has to have another one put in sometime this week.

Jeff Ladd was up to Canada with Larry Hansen from Saturday through Wednesday evening. He came home with lots of luck, including an 11-pound walleye, which he plans to mount. It was 29 inches long.

Kenzie Cramer, Eau Claire, is taking driver’s ed and is now about done with the book part. She will be 16 in January. How time flies!

Penny Ladd will be teaching the book part of driver’s ed for 11 days.

Larry and Ruth Hopke are now back at Jim Toll’s. They went back home for a week and came back. They park their trailer on Jim’s land.

I hear gardens aren’t producing well this year. I’ve been putting up pickles, which certainly look good.

No rain this week except for little showers according to what I see and hear.

Warren Quam left Friday for Amherst. He was to go to Missouri with Tim and Susie Pederson but they changed their plans.

That little son of Gene and Debbie Quam’s, Buddy, gave them all a laugh. My favorite sister, Marie, broke her wrist and can’t go to the barn and Buddy told his grandma, “We sure miss you in the barn and there’s a lot of jobs I have to do now.”

Colleen and Chad Jensen were up dropping off Izzy and their dog. Diane tells us she and Izzy went to church and Diane says she can’t figure how she used to get seven kids ready for church.

Carl and Geraldine Moore had their garage sale and will be moving, I believe I heard, into town. We’re certainly going to miss you here in Dewey Country.

Butch and Loretta VanSelus took care of Reyna, Megan and Jameson on Thursday, taking Jameson to the Country Lake Pantry. That little guy can eat more than his grandma from Indian tacos to ice cream and more. They went down to see what the pantry had and they are now taking orders for peaches.

Karen Vanderhoof, Ann Johnson and Myrna Atkinson sat on election board last week. Said there were 150 voters.

Ann Johnson tells us she is through freezing her beans

and broccoli. Now she’s working on her tomatoes.

Jimmy Atkinson was home for the weekend at Jim and Sandy Atkinson’s. Sunday Jimmy and Sandy shopped in Rice Lake. Jimmy is back working full time but has to see the doctor on Friday.

News from the Fjelstad Palace finds Gladys Knoop, Pam Pomykala, Elmer Talbert and Cherie Dorweiler visiting.

Monday Bob and Kris enjoyed the movie “Cowboys and Aliens” in Siren. Tuesday, friends of the Fjelstads came.

Phil and Rose Deede came to stay overnight, playing cards and eating foods Kris made. They left the next day for Eau Claire. Wednesday found Elmer Talbert, Marv Knoop, Ron Shreffler, Cherie and Emily Dorweiler and Jim Toll all visiting at the Fjelstads. Wednesday found Kris attending the Lakeview UMC meeting. Friday Bob and Kris were in Rice Lake. Later Gladys Knoop visited and later Bob and Kris visited Gary and Sue Peterson. Saturday the Dorweiler family and Sue Peterson visited Bob and Kris. Kris tells us her friend, Judy Leonard, came home now and is doing quite well. Good news to hear. Please keep Kathy Savella, Hertel, in your special thoughts and prayers as she tipped her Harley and had to have shoulder surgery.

Carol Ann McArdell, pastor from Salem Lutheran Church in Shell Lake, has turned in her notice and now the church is without a pastor at this time.

News from Cecil and Evelyn Melton includes Friday night they had supper with Vicki and Don Trott. Sunday Vicki came over to see her folks.

We have a new baby to report. Gavin James was born at a hospital in Hibbing, Minn., on Aug. 14. Gavin James weight 9 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches long and is the new baby of Trent and Stephanie Vanderhoof. Very happy grandparents are Doug and Karen Vanderhoof and great-grands are Cash and Nadine Vanderhoof. May you enjoy that dear little boy.

Chad and Ashley Crosby, Chase and Morgan were home for the weekend. Beth took care of the two little ones as Ashley’s family, the Coyours, all went on a tubing trip.

Beth tells us she is busy putting up sweet corn and also picks corn. It gets to be a hard job after a while.

Scatter sunshine!

Have a great week!

It’s Monday morning and it isn’t too bright out there but they don’t predict rain until Tuesday. Highs are expected to be in the 80s today. Enjoy it while we can.

Thursday, Rachael and Jerid Pederson took their children, Elizabeth, Daniel and Joshua, to Wilderness Walk in Hayward for the day. I think children and adults all enjoy that.

Saturday, Jeff Pederson and the Full Gospel Church took in the church softball tournament in Spooner. Full Gospel had to play Wesleyan church twice to win the tournament. Good job.

Jeff stopped on Saturday night to see his mom, Helen V. and Glenview although he was really tired after playing ball all day.

When I talked to Mary Marschall on Sunday afternoon, John at she were freezing corn. On Saturday they visited John’s mom, Wealthy, in Amery.

On Saturday, Lillian Ullom and Norman and Donna Ness spent the day in Hudson at the Brian and Cheryl

Ullom’s for an Ullom family reunion. They had about 40 people attending.

Spending the weekend with Judy and Myron Bolterman were Chuck and Mary Campbell of Appleton. On Sunday, they all attended a dinner at Famous Dave’s in Eau Claire to meet aunts and uncles. Michael Bolterman of Fort Collins, Colo., is now with his parents to recuperate after his accident.

Sunday was our pastor, Carol Ann McArdell’s, last Sunday at Salem. A luncheon was given in her honor between services.

Sunday night, Donna Ness and Arlys Santiago enjoyed a pontoon ride on Shell Lake. Thursday night Arlys had dinner with the Lions club.

Roy and Candi Peterson and Jenifer visited Roy’s cousin, Mavis and Roger Flach, Saturday night. They were former residents in Heart Lake but now reside in Henderson, Nev. Steve and Cheri Minot and Curt and Martha Peder-

son attended church in Chippewa Falls on Sunday and later took in the memorial service for a friend who was killed in a motorcycle accident.

On Friday night, the Furchtenicht families gathered at Marion Furchtenicht’s for supper so they had a chance to visit with Cindi who is visiting from Illinois.

The John Marschalls took that in.

We wish you well, Pastor.

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Sarona

by Marian Furchtenicht

Freshly picked sweet corn on the cob is being enjoyed and folks are busy freezing it.

Dave and Kathy Stodola, Hudson, were at his mom’s on the weekend and they attended the memorial service for classmate Karen Swan Miller held at the Red Barn Campground. Sympathy to her family.

Saturday night, Jolene and Al Loew attended her 60th class reunion for the Menomonie Class of 1951 held in Menomonie. She was the mistress of ceremonies and reports it was well-attended and they had a great time.

Sunday the Loews daughter and husband, Sue and David Halama, and Jolene’s sister, Jackie and husband John Dotsch, Menomonie, were up and they enjoyed a cookout on the deck.

Put Mary Krantz’s son-in-law, Ron Zarada, on your prayer list. He is battling cancer. Brenda Pederson flew out last Tuesday to Henderson, Nev., to visit sister Vicki and Ron. Elfreda West attended a birthday party for greatgrands. Nora turned 6, and Reed Hastreiter turned 4 years old. They are Jennie and Joe’s children. The party was held at Grandma Janet Donetell’s in Shell Lake on Saturday. Happy birthday, kids!

Sunday afternoon a 65th birthday party was held at

Teddy Bear Tap for Mike West with a good turnout.

Many more are wished.

A speedy get-well to Charlotte Shover who had recent knee surgery. Reports recovery is going nicely, getting around with a walker.

Monday, sister Sharon and husband Merle Wilber, Webster, had lunch with me. Merle went shopping in Rice Lake so Sharon, Elaine Ryan and I visited. Sister Nell Lee, Stanberry, came out after her county board meeting and joined us for supper.

My daughter, Cindy Wilkans, Fox River Grove, Ill., came Wednesday night and Mary and John Marschall joined us for supper.

Thursday, Cindy Wilkans and Casey Furchtenicht and I went to visit her son, Duane Swanson, and Kacey Skarr in Menomonie and went out for supper.

Friday night, I had most of the family into eat and visit with Cindy while she was here. She returned home Saturday. It was a busy but fun week.

Cindy and Roger Furchtenicht attended her 35th Spooner class reunion held at Taste Budz in Spooner Saturday night and report a good turnout. Other former Saronaites attending were Karla Sauer Townsend, Steve Winselman and Scott Hansen.

by Beth Carlson, director Book sale Saturday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., the Shell Lake Public Library will hold a book sale during Town and Country Days in the beach/craft fair area. All proceeds will go to the library. We are in need of more books, videos, etc. for the sale, so if you have items you don’t want, drop them off at the library. Support your local library — it gives back.

Adult summer reading program winners Adults 18 years and older can join the adult summer reading program. Read or listen to a book and turn in a reading sheet to enter the weekly drawing. The winner for last week is Barb Schaefer. Barb won a gift certificate to Dahlstroms Lakeside Market. Winners also receive a canvas library book bag.

Reminder The summer is winding down and with that comes the end of our summer reading programs. The children’s and adults programs end Friday, Aug. 26. Summer reading programs prevent students from summer reading loss and are found to help students be ahead of their classmates who do not participate in summer reading programs.

Museum passes Want to visit a zoo or museum this summer for summer vacation? Check out a free pass at the library. The library has purchased memberships to the Lake Superior Zoo and the Duluth Children’s Museum and is lending those passes out on a first-come first-served basis to patrons with a Shell Lake Public Library card in good standing. The library is offering half price ($65) memberships to the Science Museum and Children’s Museum and 100s of museum across

the United States. Stop in to pick up your membership form. Call the library for more information at 715-468-2074.

Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi 24/7. No passwords needed. Signal reaches around the block.

Story hour Library Fun For Little Ones is every Thursday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Children and their caregivers will learn the love of reading, make a craft and enjoy a snack. Dropins welcome, no need to sign up. Story hour is presented by Lakeland Family Resource Center.

Web site Check due dates and fine status, renew materials, keep a log of materials you’ve read, place holds on materials we or another library own at www.shelllakelibrary.org and click on Library Catalog Online. Make it one of your favorites.

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Mavis Schlapper, Jan Rath and friend took in the Make-A-Wish benefit at Whitetail Ridge and Backwoods Saloon Saturday afternoon and report a big turnout with lots of food and prizes.

I stopped by Mavis’ on Sunday after church and we watched lots of hummingbird moths feeding on her phlox. I never saw so many at one time.

Friday, Aug. 19, noon, Elaine and Hezzy King are hosting the Spooner class of 1950 monthly get-together at their cabin. If any classmates from away are in the area visiting, try to join us.

Happy birthday to Jodi Flach, Aug. 18; Lisa Stodola, Bridgett Sauer, Gina Lewis, Maria Thompson, Mary Hemshrot, Bill Smith, and Brian Marschall who turns 18, Aug. 19; Michelle Tabor, Scott Mancl, Carolyn West, Brenda Smith, Aug. 20; John Ripley, Aug. 21; Aunt Marcella Shoquist in the Hayward nursing home turns 97 on Aug. 22; Tina Zaloudek, Aug. 22; Eric Konop, Aug. 23; Curt Johnson and Warren Greenhow, Aug. 24.

A happy wedding anniversary to Dick and Janace Gagner, their 55th and Harold Jr. and Karen Espeseth, Aug. 18; Pastor Greg and Nancy Harrell and Russell and Nancy Furchtenicht, Aug. 19; Rod and Joyce Ripley, Tom and Yvonne Jeziorski, Cory and Alisia Lee and Brandon and Danielle Parker, Aug. 21; Trevor and Nancy Hovde, Aug. 23; Bob and Mable Washkuhn and Howard and Jean Furchtenicht, their 55th, Aug. 24.

Have a great one!

Academic news

EAU CLAIRE — The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire recently announced biology scholarship recipients for the 2011-12 academic year. Aaron DeVoe, Sarona, was among 19 biology students awarded UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship funds. DeVoe received the Jim Fisher Memorial Scholarship. — from TheLink

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Karen, Hank, Jake and Grace Mangelsen and Patty Close visited Wayne and Marie Romsos and Krista, Brent, Alison, Aiden and Kiera Losey at the Romsos farm Tuesday evening. Krista and Brent and family were visiting in Wisconsin from Germany for several days.

Nina and Lawrence Hines went to Milaca, Minn., Thursday and were overnight guests of Dean and Lorraine Kendall.

Nancy and Steve Hagen visited Lawrence and Nina Hines Friday and Saturday.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen called on Sue and Roger Mroszak Saturday afternoon.

Don and Lida Nordquist went to the home of Joleen and Richard Funk Saturday afternoon. Several other relatives

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were there also and they celebrated Caleb Schott’s birthday.

Gerry and Donna Hines went to Spooner Saturday and attended the open house for Joan and Bob Ademino in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Penny and David Doskey Sunday afternoon. Along with a number of other relatives and friends, they helped Penny celebrate her 60th birthday.

Marlene and Bruce Swearingen visited Lida and Don Nordquist Sunday evening.

There will be a Doran reunion at the Siren Park on Saturday, Aug. 20, at noon.

Beverages, plates, napkins and eating utensils will be provided. Bring a dish to pass and come and enjoy the afternoon.

Monday, Aug. 22: Chicken Kiev, rice pilaf with roasted corn and garlic, Harvard beets, frozen yogurt, bread, butter, beverages.

Tuesday, Aug. 23: Meatballs with plum sauce, mashed potatoes with butter, yellow beans, fruited gelatin dessert, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Wednesday, Aug. 24: Tuna pasta salad on lettuce leaf, peach halves, vanilla pudding, cook’s choice muffin, milk, coffee.

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Court news

Austin J. Berndt, Spooner, speeding, $250.90.

Ana M. Twohy, Lino Lakes, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

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Thursday, Aug. 25: Broccoli ham rollup with maple glaze, country corn, fresh fruit, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Friday, Aug. 26: Beef tips and caramelized onions over egg noodles, marinated vegetables, apricot almond cookie, bread, milk, coffee.

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Notices BID NOTICE - CITY OF SHELL LAKE

HEARING NOTICE VARIANCE REQUEST CITY OF SHELL LAKE

Steven Fischer, 5291 Hodgson Road, Shoreview, MN 55126 (Matt Weber & Jeff Cook, agents, 1215 Elm St., Cumberland, WI 54829), requests a variance for Pt. Gov. Lot 5, Lot 1, CSM V 6 P 179, S06-T37N-R12W, City of Shell Lake, to allow for a buildable lot with less than 150 feet of shoreline frontage.

Zoning Classification: Single-Family Residential Lakeshore (unsewered) RL-2. Zoning Ordinance Section: 13-3-17 Dimensional Standards.

A public hearing will be held on this matter Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at 5 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall.

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The City of Shell Lake is seeking bids for chip seal coating of approximately 12,000 square yards of city streets. 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 3 p.m., Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. 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.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WASHBURN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT SPOONER, WISCONSIN Official Notice to Contractors Sealed proposals for materials and services described herein will be received until 1 p.m., Thurs., August 18, 2011, by the Washburn County Highway Department, Office of the Highway Commissioner, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801.

PROPOSAL CONTRACT #13-11E – Spray Patcher (Trailer Mounted) 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.

Proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, bank’s draft or postal money order made payable to the Washburn County Highway Department in the amount of 5 percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Certified checks shall be drawn on the account of the bidder submitting the Proposal.

Bidders wishing to submit their bid by mail may do so at their own risk. Bids received through mail by the Washburn County Highway Department, later than the time set forth above will be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is Washburn County Highway Department, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801.

The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any technicalities, and to select the bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Washburn County Highway Department.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LIMITED-TERM DISPATCHER/JAILER

Washburn County is seeking applicants for the position of Limited-Term Dispatcher/Jailer with the Sheriff’s Office. This position would work a wide variety of hours and perform a wide variety of duties connected with the operation of the jail and the countywide emergency communication system. Position requirements include graduation from high school, or equivalent, clerical training and knowledge of computers, computer stations and Windows operating systems. Work experience as a Dispatcher, Guard or additional training in related law enforcement, criminology or corrections preferred. Statutary requirements allow apointment of male or female candidates depending on the position opening.

The employment roster established at this time will be used to develop the eligibility list to fill future male and female vacancies, which may occur within the next twelve months. Selection procedure will consist of the State Dispatcher/Jailer test and a Personnel Evaluation Profile written exam. Testing for this position will be held at the Washburn County Courthouse - Lower Level Law Enforcement Meeting room in Shell Lake, WI, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, at 9 a.m.

A Washburn County employment application must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in place of the application.

Contact the Washburn County Personnel Office, P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871, 715-468-4624; Fax: 715-468-4628 or email www.adminper@co.washburn.wi.us. Please visit our Web site at www.co.washburn.wi.us. Applications accepted no later 543070 than 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2011. “E.O.E.”

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The following position is available in the Shell Lake School District: Special Education Aide.

Description: One limited-term part-time elementary special education aide with the School District of Shell Lake. Duties include assisting special education staff and working with students in the classroom. Hours will be developed to meet the need of students. Candidates must possess or obtain a Wisconsin license through D.P.I. as a special education aide. Candidates should also be highly qualified as per No Child Left Behind. District may require a competency test.

Start Date: As Soon As Possible To apply, interested applicants are to send the following: • Letter of application • Resume • Letter of reference and a copy of WI D.P.I. License Candidate must also successfully complete a criminal background check and a drug screen.

Application Deadline: August 25, 2011.

Submit application materials to: Mrs. Kimberly Osterhues School District of Shell Lake 271 Hwy. 63 543466 Shell Lake, WI 54871 52r 42b The Shell Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Washburn County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at 7 p.m. in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott Building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

BASS LAKE Township: Jeffrey and Tamra Novak, Hayward, Wisconsin. A variance to have a road setback reduction of 50 feet to the centerline of Beaver Lake Road (normally 75 feet from the centerline or 50 feet from the right of way, whichever is greater) to build a small storage shed. Division 16 Sec. 38480. Location: Map #BL 1012/Record ID #2731 - Lots 18-22 & part of Lots 22-26 Block 15 in Land-O-Cabins Subdivision, Sec. 11-40-10.

LONG LAKE Township: Thomas and Mary Ann Sabs, Birchwood, Wisconsin. A request to have a variance to expand a dwelling less than 50’ to the ordinary high-water mark of Long Lake (normally 75 feet from the ordinary highwater mark) to add a basement to raise existing structure 5 feet to accommodate improved utilities primarily heat source.

Sec. 38-594 (2) 3. Location: Map #LL 203/Record ID #16962, Part of Gov’t. Lot 6, Sec. 12-37-11.

CHICOG Township: Joe and Stacy Sniezewski, Trego, Wisconsin. A request to have a variance for a mobile home manufactured before June 15, 1976, pursuant to Sec. 38-550 of the Washburn County code (would like to place a 12’x55’ 1965 Vlndl. Location: Map #CH 598/Record ID #16962 - 10 acres N 600’ W 726’ NE 1/4 NE 1/4, Sec. 25-41-13.

MADGE Township: William and Jane Lee, Avon, Indiana. A variance for a road setback reduction: setback request of 30’ from the centerline of Rockford Road (normally 75 feet from the centerline or 50 feet from the right of way, whichever is greater) to build a two-car garage. Division 16 Sec. 38840#5(b). Location: Map #MA 442/Record ID #18643 - .35 acre, Part of Gov’t. Lot 9, Section 25-38-11.

Interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard.

The committee will deliberate in “Open Session.” This agenda and the subsequent meeting minutes are available in large type. If you need assistance please call Lynn Hoeppner at 715-468-4600, prior to the meeting.

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OBITUARIES

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Signe Sorlie

Signe Sorlie, former Washburn County extension home agent for many years, died July 31, 2011, in Humboldt, Iowa. She was 98 years old.

She was born April 8, 1913, in Norden, Minn.

Funeral services were held Aug. 4 at Zion Lutheran Church, Humboldt, Iowa. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn.

The Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Historical program to be presented Aug. 22

by Mary B. Olsen SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Historical Society will present the play, “Ghost Visit 2011,” on Monday evening, Aug. 22, at 7:30 p.m., in the Lake Park pavilion in Shell Lake. Admission is free. Those attending should bring lawn chairs.

It will be a dramatic presentation performed by volunteer actors portraying actual people who lived in this area in days gone by. Other historical groups have presented dramatic walks through cemeteries where actors stand as the audience walks by and tell the story of the people buried there. This presentation, like those each summer the last four years, will be dramatized in the pavilion to a seated audience. Members of families who have been portrayed have been especially pleased to hear their family story told in this way.

The people portrayed are H.J. Antholz, played by Larry Samson; Laura Carlson, played by Barb Anderson; Gretna Chichester, played by Nancy Rich; Dr. John Eastwold, played by Rod Ripley; Frank Hammill, played by Bill Thornley; Agnes Pratt, played by Marguerite Kevan; and C.C. Washburn, played by Ernie Buhler. Marlo Fields plays the reporter. Music is by Mary Raeshler.

Everyone can come and learn about the contribution earlier residents made to the modern community.

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Revelation #":$ KJV!

Aug. 8 – Happy Tonics has a large

garden plot at the Lac Courte Oreilles Community Garden Farm in Hayward.

Todd Brier, Radisson, is the manager of the farm. He is a graduate of LCO Ojibwa Community College and like, Happy Tonics is part of the green team at the tribal college. Sandy Stein, secretary of Happy Tonics started the nonprofits plot in 2010. Plants consist of culinary and medicinal herbs and native heirloom crops.

This year black popcorn stalks with dark tassels and plump corn cobs proudly stand. Last year the indigenous corn was grown strictly for seed saving.

Hidatsa vine beans are growing up the corn. Native bean seed was saved by Rochelle Becker of Shell Lake. Lakota squash, gourds, sweet grass and heirloom beans are producing quite nicely.

Tomatoes are a little late this year. Fragrant dill, fennel, basil, stevia and anise hyssop (bee plant) are growing profusely. I came home with chocolate mint to dry for winter tea and lots of basil to make pesto. Seed for Happy Tonics garden came from Seed Savers Exchange.

Photo shows one of the original Bavarian varieties that started SSE. Given to Kent and Diane (Ott) Whealy in 1972 by her grandfather, Baptist John Ott, who lived on a 40-acre farm near St. Lucas, Iowa.

Todd planted milkweed as part of a container display garden that was started in recycled tires. The raised beds are attractive and weed free. He mentioned that there is abundant common milkweed growing in uncultivated

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Frieda E. Kenosha

Frieda E. Kenosha, 91, Spooner, died Aug. 12, 2011, at Spooner Nursing Home. Frieda was born May 8, 1920, in Zion, Ill., to Henry and Minnie Graf.

Frieda and her family moved to Wisconsin in 1933, making Burnett County her home. On Aug. 1, 1936, Frieda married Jake in Minneapolis, Minn. In 1942, they moved to Chicago, Ill., until finally returning permanently to Wisconsin making Washburn County their home.

Frieda enjoyed being outdoors camping, fishing and gardening both flowers and vegetables. She took care of her garden up until the age of 90 years old. Frieda was also known as the family historian. She enjoyed spending time in the kitchen baking for family and friends. Her specialties were sassy cups and cream puffs.

Frieda was preceded in death by her husband, Jake in 2000; her parents; and brothers Willis Graf, Floyd Graf, Clifford Graf, David Graf, Vernon Graf, Robert Graf and Gilbert Jersey; and sisters Helen Graf and Alvina Stevenson.

She is survived by her daughter, Helen (Tom) Van Selus; grandson Thomas (Renee) Van Selus; greatgrandsons Robert and Thomas; sister Irene Guza; sisters-in-law Angie Graf, Donna Hahn, Linda Graf and Edith Graf; half sister Rita Newquist and half brothers Richard (Pat) Graf and Joseph Graf; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Aug. 17 at Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Interment followed at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner.

The Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.scalzo-taylor.com.

Shell Lake native joins staff of community dental clinic

HAYWARD — Dr. Laura Channing has recently joined the North Woods Dental Clinic in Hayward. A native of Shell Lake, she will work alongside Dr. Kyle Nordeen and Dr. Katie Wild, who joined North Woods last year after also graduating from Minnesota. Their expertise draws patients who are willing to travel long distances – many from Bayfield and Burnett counties, in addition to Sawyer and Washburn.

Amy Suzan, dental supervisor at NWCHC, says the clinic is very fortunate to have Channing join the practice. “Her genuine love for dentistry and the caring expertise that she brings to our clinic magnifies our mission to provide quality, personalized health care for all people,” says Suzan. “Her arrival has allowed us to expand our operating hours and add Fridays to accommodate patients, often by scheduling a same-day Dr. Laura Channing has joined appointment, depending on the proce- the staff of North Woods Dental Clinic in Hayward. — Photo submitdure needed.“ ted

areas. Todd also started two honeybee hives in 2011. He reports that there are lots of monarch butterflies this year. I saw a white cabbage butterfly. This particular species can raise havoc on cabbage crops such as cabbage and brussels sprouts.

I delighted in seeing decorated handpainted rain barrels set out in open spaces next to garden plots. Cinder blocks were used as a foundation and wood pallets were used to stand the rain barrel on. I am excited to try this method. All of Happy Tonics rain barrels are presently placed under roof eaves with gutters including the Girl Scouts container garden at Shell Lake Friendship Commons.

Julie Simpson mowed the habitat path this week. She is doing a beautiful job this summer. As a young person, I want to commend her because she is reliable.

I only need to follow up with her once a week. Thank you, Julie! I spoke with Dakota Robinson, Shell Lake, and told her how pleased I was that she was watering container display gardens at habitat and Girl Scouts container gardens at Shell Lake Friendship Commons. She says, “The rains really helped me.”

Aug. 9 – Lisa Johnson, Rhinelander, reports, “I’m seeing monarchs for the first time this season. Source: Happy Tonics Facebook page.

Aug. 10 – Valerie Jean Downes, Happy Tonics donor from Arizona, visited Happy Tonics Mi-

nong Visitors Center. Late afternoon we went to a special place near downtown Minong to pick hazelnuts. Valerie is the editor of the monarch butterfly coloring book, which is being published. The artist Mora Christine McCusker, Gordon, is the illustrator.

Aug. 11 – Carrie, Raquel and Charmain Wiggers of Cumberland came for a tour at the Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Shell Lake. Three monarchs, one male and two females, were seen. The butterflies looked like they had recently emerged. One female headed for a milkweed plant; we didn’t notice any eggs on the plant afterwards. Raquel, the little girl, marveled at seeing a monarch caterpillar walk on an oyster plant and native grasses. Most likely the caterpillar was looking for a place to pupate. To learn about the monarch metamorphoses watch a video at vimeo.com/ 7203408.

Crystal Fox is a new staff person from Fresh Start. She is working at the visitors center/store, 25 Fifth Ave., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., starting Thursday, Aug. 11, and every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during August. Stop in and meet her.

Crystal is reorganizing the shop and adding her flair to the mix. Jim VanMoorleham volunteers on Wednesday.

Aug. 13 – Dunk’s Art Barn & Collectibles made a donation of fine art to Happy Tonics. Among the collection: local nature watercolors, acrylic paintings and abstracts; colorful pencil drawings from the Philip-

Butterfly Corner • Mary Ellen Ryall

Channing is a 2011 graduate of the internationally recognized University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. While training at the university, Channing volunteered at the Union Gospel Mission dental clinic in Minneapolis, Minn., and performed senior outreach dental services for Walker Methodist Senior Home.

“Having grown up in northern Wisconsin, it is so exciting to be able to return here to serve the Hayward community,” says Channing. “I feel so blessed to be able to work in this community and establish relationships with such a wide variety of patients.” In her free time, she enjoys fishing, camping and outdoor activities and lives with her husband who farms in the Hayward area.

NWCHC Dental Clinic serves self-pay patients, as well as patients on Medicaid or the North Woods Sliding Fee Scale. — submitted

Grandpa Ott’s purple morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea). —Photo

by Mary Ellen Ryall

pines, textile art and watercolor beach scenes from Florida. Starting this fall, some of the larger pieces will be on display at the Minong Public Library and the visitors center in Minong. The donation is the largest in-kind gift the nonprofit has ever received. The value is set at several thousand dollars. The officers and board of directors are grateful for this generous donation. The art will be offered online in Happy Tonics store at stores.ebay.com/happytonics.

Alliance

AREA CHURCHES St. Francis de Sales

Lake Park Alliance

Episcopal St. Alban's

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

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.

W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor James Frisby 715-635-2277 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday evening service 6 p.m.

Wed. evening service 7 p.m.

Catholic

(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday Worship 8 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Praise and Worship 10:30 Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays

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

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

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.

Spooner Baptist

Faith Lutheran

Long Lake Lutheran Church W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom 8:30 a.m. outdoor Worship Service; 10:15 a.m. Indoor Service.

Coffeetime between services.

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

Full Gospel Shell Lake Full Gospel

293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday Worship Service: 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

Jr. Kids Church: 10:30 a.m.; UTurn Student Ministries (7th-12th grades): 6 p.m.; Power & Light (2nd - 6th grades), 6 p.m. Tuesday: Compassion Connection: 7 p.m.

Lutheran

St. Joseph's Catholic

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.

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.

803 Second St., Shell Lake Pastor Carol Ann McArdell 715-468-7718 www.shelllakesalem lutheran.org Sunday Worship: 8 and 10 a.m.; coffee and conversation: 9:15 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran

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.

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

Lakeview United Methodist

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

Nazarene

Church of the Nazarene

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

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

Hwy. 70 W, Spooner 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.

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

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

Family Worship 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship follows worship Holy Communion first Sunday of the month Midweek Studies Tuesdays 2 & 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Methodist

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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.

United Methodist

135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday: Sarona - 9 a.m.; Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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Washburn County Register • Serving the community since 1889 Notices

Marie M. Flannery Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1045309 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719

Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 275002

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(July 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT EAU CLAIRE COUNTY BRANCH 2 ROYAL CREDIT UNION 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, WI 54703 Plaintiff vs.

EUGENE J. GEISSLER 319 E. Lake Drive Shell Lake, WI 54751 CHRISTINE M. GEISSLER 245 Dwight Street Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 CHEM-MASTER, INC. 1912 Truax Blvd.

Eau Claire, WI 54703 GTP Towers II, LC 750 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL 33487-3612 ACC TOWER SUB, LLC 750 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL 33487-3612 THE BANK OF NEW YORK c/o ABS Structured Finance Services 101 Barclay Street, Floor 4 West New York, N.Y. 10286 Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No.: 10CV505 Case Code: 30404 By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled action on September 10, 2010, the undersigned Sheriff of Washburn County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse in the City of Shell Lake, in said county, on the 14th day of Sept., 2011, at 10 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the Judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Lot Three (3), Block Three (3), Pine Lane Plat, City of Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 319 E. Lake Drive, Shell Lake, WI TERMS OF SALE: Cash DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check within ten days after confirmation of sale.

Dated this 13th day of July, 2011.

Terry C. Dryden, Washburn County Sheriff Donald R. Marjala - Lawyer Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C. P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT (15 U.S.C. SECTION 1692), WE ARE REQUIRED TO STATE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON OUR CLIENT’S BEHALF AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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(Aug. 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as servicer for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, As Successor Trustee for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., As Trustee for the Holders Sami II Trust 2006-AR7, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR7 Plaintiff vs.

Edward F. Swan Tamara J. Swan BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., acting solely as a nominee for America`s Wholesale Lender Unknown Tenants Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 11 CV 143 Honorable Kenneth L. Kutz Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Tamara J. Swan.

You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after August 10, 2011, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes.

The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Washburn County Clerk of Circuit Court 10 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 339, Shell Lake, WI 54871 and to Marie M. Flannery / Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated this 19th day of July, 2011.

Marie M. Flannery Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1045309 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 274739

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(Aug. 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WAUKESHA COUNTY Federal National Mortgage Association Plaintiff vs.

Ednamay D. Brandenburg Joseph M. Brandenburg Spring Waters Condominium Association, Inc. Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 11 CV 1872 Honorable J. Mac Davis Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Ednamay D. Brandenburg / Joseph M. Brandenburg / Spring Waters Condominium Association, Inc. You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, with copies of the county’s mediation forms, which is also served on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after August 10, 2011, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Waukesha County Clerk of Circuit Court 515 West Moreland Boulevard Waukesha, WI 53188-2428 and to Marie M. Flannery / Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated this 25th day of July, 2011.

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(Aug. 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

Dennis R. King Pamela J. Larue Unknown Spouse of Pamela J. Larue Unknown Spouse of Dennis R. King Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 11 CV 151 Honorable Kenneth L. Kutz Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Dennis R. King / Pamela J. Larue / Unknown Spouse of Pamela J. Larue / Unknown Spouse of Dennis R. King.

You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after August 10, 2011, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Washburn County Clerk of Circuit Court 10 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 339, Shell Lake, WI 54871 and to Shannon K. Cummings / Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated this 29th day of July, 2011.

Shannon K. Cummings Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1033710 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 275345

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(Aug. 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY DISCOVER BANK ISSUER OF THE DISCOVER CARD C/O DB SERVICING CORPORATION P.O. BOX 3025 NEW ALBANY, OH 43054 Plaintiff, vs.

JASON S. SLAYTON Defendant.

Our File #: 651202 Case No.: 11CV000109 AMENDED SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a Defendant: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within Forty (40) days after August 12, 2011, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court, Washburn County, P.O. Box 339, 110 W. 4th Ave., Shell Lake, WI 54871, and the Kohn Law Firm, Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is Suite 501, 312 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4305. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If no Complaint accompanies this Summons you must respond within the said 40-day period with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint by mailing or delivering said written demand to the court and to the Plaintiff’s attorneys at their respective addresses listed above.

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

Dated at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 26, 2011.

KOHN LAW FIRM S.C. By: Joseph R. Johnson State Bar No. 1053052 Attorney for Plaintiff 543057 WNAXLP

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(Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Plaintiff vs.

JEREMY MEHSIKOMER, et al Defendant(s) Case Number: 09 CV 299 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 26, 2010, in the amount of $118,342.71, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: September 28, 2011, 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: Parcel 1: The North 80 feet of Lot 7, Block 21, 2nd Addition to the City of Spooner, Washburn County, Wis.. Parcel 2: The South 70 feet of Lot 7, Block 21, 2nd Addition to the City of Spooner, Washburn County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 401 Vine Street, Spooner, WI 54801.

TAX KEY NO.: 65-281-2-39-1231-0-0-6795 & 65-281-2-3912-31-0-0-6790.

Dated this 28th day of July, 2011.

Terry Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County Marie M. Flannery State Bar #1045309 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way 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 the purpose. 275223

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Summer school photography class shares photos of Hunt Hill

by Larry Samson SARONA — The photography class at the Shell Lake summer school spent three days at the Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary near Sarona. This was the second session that was held July 11 through July 22.

With two lakes, woodland trails, a natural bog and prairie, Hunt Hill is a great place to take wildlife photography. The day the students spent down in the floating bog it was raining, but that did not dampen their spirits or shorten the field trip. In the bog they found two carnivorous plants, the pitcher plant that many people are familiar with and the sundew, which is very hard to find. There are many plants that bloom in the bog and that can only be found in that environment.

Hunt Hill is open to the public with miles of marked trails for walking and enjoying nature.

A grass pink orchid after a morning rain. The flower is about the size of a quarter. In many states it is considered an endangered species but not in Wisconsin. — Photo by Allyssa King

The milkweed in bloom at the Hunt Hill Prairie. It is an important part of the monarch butterfly ecosystem as the larva is protected form predators after eating the leaves of a milkweed. — Photo by Ivy Morrison.

This beautiful sundew is a carnivorous plant that sucks the juices out of any insects that are caught on the sticky red leaves. The size of a pencil eraser, this plant grows in moss where it is half hidden. It is considered an endangered species in many states. — Photo by Ellie Nelson

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RIGHT: A chalk-fronted corporal dragonfly found near the Hunt Hill bog. They like hanging around humans to feed on the mosquitoes that are attracted to them. — Photo by Lindsey Green

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People you should know

Julie Symond mond grew up one mile east of Haugen on a farm with her family – Sandy, Joe, brother Patrick and sister Carol. Her grandparents lived on the same farm in their own house. Julie says, “We were very close.”

Symond attended Rice Lake Schools and graduated in 1983. In school she participated in FBLA and FHA. “Growing up, my grandpa wanted me to be a nurse but I had more fun making and selling my dad’s mud pies,” she says.

She moved to the Twin Cities in 1987 with her best friend since seventh grade, Gloria.

“I was employed at Everfresh Food Corporation for five years as a secretary and worked mostly in sales and marketing. I enjoyed working with people throughout the United States.

“In 1992, I moved home,” she said. “During this time, I was reacquainted with Chris, who I had met 12 years earlier when I was 17. We started dating - he asked me three questions (1) Do you ever want to get married? (2) Do you ever want children? (3) Do you ever think you want to farm? I answered all with one word, ‘Nope.’ But, all that changed.”

In 1997, the couple revamped the farm and went from milking 36 cows to milking 60. Her parents retired and they purchased half of their herd.

“I worked my real job and farmed on my days off with Chris and his dad, Cecil,” Symond explains.

After being engaged for three years, they married in 2000 and had Sam. Cecil fell ill around Christmastime and his doctors told him he could no longer milk.

“We had to make a decision,” Symond said. “It was Chris’s dream to farm, so I quit my job and farmed with them full time. I was very scared but it was the best decision I made in my entire life. Sam was only 3 months old and I missed him terribly. Seth came 16 months later and we had our family.”

Their farm in Sarona was just like the one she was raised on, she noted.

“When the boys got a little older, I was a little restless. All along I operated an online store but wanted to get back out into the public again. We found a cute storefront in Shell Lake and we rented it in October. I took my time opening the store because of farming. Our grand opening was March 12, 2009, and we were open Thursday, Friday and Saturday.”

Symond explains, “We needed to not only expand our store but expand our hours so we moved our store into the next-door building with an additional 1,100 square feet plus extra storage. Chris and I completely gutted the entire building and with help from some fabulous friends we completely changed the whole building. We opened the new and improved store the end of June, 2010.”

With a smile she says, “I am very blessed with such terrific kids and husband, a wonderful family and really great friends. I’m thankful for having one of the best friends a girl could ever have ever since seventh grade. I enjoy farming and operating a family farm but also love seeing old friends and meeting new people in town at My Favorite Things. I’m also thankful for all the support I receive. I feel I have the best of both worlds. My blessings are immeasurable. The only need I think I have is I would love more time, and maybe a housekeeper.”

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The Julie Symond file

Full name, age: Julie Symond, 46 Family: Husband Chris and sons Sam and Seth Occupation: Dairy farmer, gift shop owner Washburn County resident since: 1995 Hobbies/interests: Made in U.S.A. Fenton art glass, meeting people Claim to fame: Owning a business My favorite sport to play: Sleep Favorite sport to watch: Whatever Sam and Seth are playing Place I would like most to vist: Europe Dinner companion, dead or alive: For fun, Kid Rock. For serious conversation, Hillary Clinton The person I most admire: Anyone who shoots for their dream Best movie I ever saw: “Seabiscuit” Favorite movie line: “Truth ... You can’t handle the truth!”

Favorite TV show: “Criminal Minds” Music I listen to: Blues and rock Favorite Stooge: I’m not a Stooge fan but I love Scooby-Doo Favorite dish: Friday night fish fry Last book I read: Reading to Sam and Seth - most memorable, “Brown Bear Brown Bear” My friends would describe me as: Outgoing, generous and I love to talk My first job was: Dishwasher at 12 years old I’d like to be remembered for: Being kind, compassionate, honest and fun. I want my kids to think I was the best and coolest mom in the world.

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Spooner area blood drive set

SPOONER — Healthy individuals are needed every day to maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in need. Donating blood is an easy way to help others and only takes an hour of an individual’s time. The Red Cross encourages donors to give blood each time they are eligible; every 56 days for whole blood donations and 112 days for double cell red blood donations.

The Spooner Area Blood Drive will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., across from the elementary school, on Thursday, Sept. 1, 1-7 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 2, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

Every day more than 38,000 pints of blood are needed for hospital patients throughout the country. While all types of blood are needed, there is more urgent need for Type O negative.

For more information or to make an appointment call 715-635-4610. – Submitted by Dawn Olson, blood drive coordinator

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Harry Hoecherl and Skip Hoyt are two of the regular farmers who sell their fresh-picked produce at the Shell Lake Farmers Market at the new location in the community center parking lot. They are open two days a week, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 2-6 p.m., rain or shine. — Photos by Larry Samson