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Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011 Vol. 122, No. 1 • Shell Lake, Wis.

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SPOONER -The Indianhead Writers fall writers meeting and contest is set for Saturday, Oct. 15. It is open to all area writers club members, as well, individual writers can attend and meet with other writers to discuss writing and marketing problems and report on the activities of their clubs. This event is not only a meeting, but a contest offering three cash prizes: first prize $100, second prize $75 and third prize $50. The contest rules are simple. The entrant must write a fiction or nonfiction prose piece on any subject with a limit of 100 words minimum to about 1,500 words maximum. Only one entry per person. The entry is to be brought to the fall meeting where the writer or designated person will read it. Everyone attending the meeting will vote to determine the winning entries. A writer who wishes to enter a story, article or essay can preregister before the meeting, but they may register and enter at the meeting.

The entries will be read in the order of their registration. Late entries may not be read due to time constraints. Prizes are to be awarded at the meeting. It is not necessary to enter the contest to attend. It is hoped there will be as many writers participating as the fall contest last year. Prepare your entry, mark you calendar and attend the fall writers meeting and contest from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Spooner Agriculture Station (Experimental Farm) on Hwy. 70, east of Spooner. Lunch will be served free of charge. However, they need to know how many plan to be there for lunch. Please register for lunch before Saturday, Oct. 15. There will be door prizes and other surprises.

There is no charge for admission or to enter the contest. It will be a chance to bring your books, photographs and other work to show, sell and tell about. To preregister or to register for lunch write to Indianhead Writers, Mary B. Olsen, 314 6th Ave., Shell Lake, WI 54871 or call 715-468-2604 for more information. - submitted

Emily and Chloe Swan brought their pom-poms to cheer their favorite team to a 35-0 win. Ages 5 and 3, they will be Laker fans for many years. – Photo by Larry Samson

Shell Lake man shot at bonfire party

Spooner man in custody

hospital but was listed as being in stable and good condition the day after the shooting.

At approximately 3:04 a.m., Washby Jessica Beecroft burn County deputies and a Spooner TREGO – What started as a drinkPolice officer responded to a shotsing party at a bonfire on Wednesday, fired complaint at the Trego Travel Aug. 17, in Trego, ended with an alCenter in the Town of Trego. As furtercation that led to the shooting of a ther information came into the Wash20-year-old Shell Lake man. burn County dispatch center, Mark J. Neta, 18, Spooner, told auinformation revealed that a male subMark J. Neta thorities he shot Calvin D. Riley in ject was a victim of a gunshot wound the chest during an altercation between the to the chest and that the victim was being two men in the early-morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 18. Riley was airlifted to a Duluth See Man shot, page 3

Governor assesses storm damage Reveals plan to use National Guard assistance with timber clearing

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by Greg Marsten Special to the Register SIREN – Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker spent the bulk of the day in Northwest Wisconsin on Friday, Aug. 19, touring the extensive havoc created by a trio of storms. He had close-up views by air and by ground of damage in Burnett, Douglas and Washburn counties, assessing damage that has occurred over the past 50 days.

“It’s a much more complex issue than just moving a few logs,” Walker acknowledged during a later meeting with dozens of regional timber and wood pulp industry producers. “I appreciate you all coming here with the mindset

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that not only are we going to do this [clean up the mess] but that we’re going to do it the right way.”

The governor’s assessment confirmed what thousands on the ground have known for over a month, that the twisted, precarious twine of over 130,000 acres of former forest is now either so dangerously wound up and deadly that if it might go to waste or worse yet, that it is left as is, simply drying out, it will turn into a tinderbox and create disastrous forest-fire possibilities.

Three events to view

The governor arrived early in the day at Siren, using a National Guard helicopter to fly over and get a low-altitude tour of the damage that primarily occurred during a July 1 wind shear event, but also included a July 19 storm and a torrential downpour on Aug. 1, which has left a number of roads still closed, unusable or inaccessible in towns that were already crippled by the previous storm damage and blowdowns.

Calling the frequency and intensity of the storms “extraordinary events,” Walker later acknowledged in an interview what he called “some expected criticism” that he is reviewing damage that occurred more than 50 days prior, in some cases. He said much of the reason for the delay had to do with a Wisconsin Emergency Management analysis, which led to that unusual suggestion to utilize National Guard resources to assist in the cleanup.

The governor revealed an unusual plan to utilize the Wisconsin National Guard to assist with right-of-way clearing. Walker (left) spent much of the day flanked by Brig. Gen. Donald Dunbar of the Guard (right). - Photo by Greg Marsten

New concerns

Walker and staff also addressed monumental utility line damage, private residence damage and growing concerns from numerous local municipalities that have, in several cases, used their entire annual road budgets for cleanup, repairs and responses.

He also noted that the unusual incidents damage may mean the state makes a special exceptions to normal state disaster aid reimbursements formulas, which are typically a 70-30 split, due to the extent and broad brush of damage, which has led to a draining of local coffers. Municipalities

An overview of the Guard plan

Walker later held an extensive, closed door, over two-hour-long roundtable discussion with local and state elected officials, agency heads, utility presidents and others as he discussed a proposal to use the National Guard’s renowned 724th Engineering Battalion to assist with the extensive task of clearing some of the downed timber.

“We’ve seen a fair amount of rights of way that still need clearing,” Walker said, flanked for much of the day by Brig. Gen. Donald Dunbar of the Wisconsin Guard.

“We’re fortunate to have a number of talented engineers [in the 724th Battalion].”

Dunbar revealed a rough engineering assessment to use the 724th Engineering Battalion equipment and manpower to safely clear rights of way, take down precarious “widow maker” trees - some of which are wound up with thousands of pounds of pressure. The plan would also make sure that the more than 130,000 acres of blowndown timber is accessible for logging, pulping or energy needs and does not go to waste or become a fire potential.

“The reality is that this [downed timber] is about three-quarters of the wood stock we’d have in a given year,” Walker said.

“So we want to both respond to this, to make sure we’re helping, but also to do so in a way that doesn’t jeopardize one of our state’s most important industries.”

The concern that the huge volume of wood placed into the market may have the effect of devaluing all other local timber stocks is an unusual problem. That sudden flood of cheap wood of all flavors may vastly devalue existing timber stocks, making them worth a fraction of their prestorm values.

Added to the wood quandary is that the extent of the damage made property lines, easements and other traditional demarcation lines buried, which is another way the Guard may assist.

Gov. Scott Walker met with local and regional officials in Siren on Friday, Aug. 19, to review ideas to utilize existing timber and logging company resources to assist with recent storm damage in the region. - Photo by Greg Marsten

Utilities and costs

“I think he is leaning toward recognizing a declaration of this storm as a natural disaster,” stated Sen. Bob Jauch, D-Poplar, “So that local governments can have some additional flexibility beyond the 30 percent [local match for disaster aid]. Many of these towns have expended all the money they have.”

That story was common in parts of Burnett County, where road crews have forgone all planned road maintenance projects to concentrate instead on timber clearing for access, with some residents only recently being able to get into their homes or cabins.

Northwest Wisconsin Electric President Mark Dahlberg outlined how they had customers not only without power for over a month, but they were unable to get into their cabins to know they didn’t have power.

“They’re just calling us now, saying, ‘OK, I can get in now, can you hook us back up?’” he said, also noting concerns on temporary generators, which can back feed through the line, injuring or killing line workers.

The July 1 storm event timing was noteworthy, as well. While Burnett County may only have 16,000 year-round residents, the Fourth of July weekend meant that number was possibly tripled, compounding the impact.

Polk-Burnett Electric also noted that they had over 12,000 customers without power, half of them for over a week, with seven substations destroyed, 200 power poles snapped, 45 transformers damaged and more, which led them to go underground with the line replacement, totaling over six miles.

“We felt we responded well, without any injuries,” stated PBEC General Manager Bill Schmidt, who also said the damage may cost their customers about $1.5 million. “Our challenge is what access do we have for assistance for our members, either through federal or state?”

Reality kicks in

The fire risk posed by downed timber from the July storms is shown in this map created by the Department of Natural Resources and presented at a briefing with Gov. Walker at Siren on Friday.

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must almost always pay in advance for the services, then wait for reimbursement, which is not always a sure thing.

Other discussions included possible lifting of certain road weight limits, tax incentives, coordination with local industries for utilizing the timber and also to possibly appoint an incident commander of sorts to be the point person on the efforts, an idea brought forth by Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, RRiver Falls.

“People have told me that they need a point person, someone who can make things happen,” Harsdorf said in the local meeting. “It’s heavily impacting the region in a number of ways.”

Other local officials raised concerns over the future impact of things like tourism, property values and tax assessments, as well as issues over how to prevent the kind of damage in the future.

Walker said he had not heard about trail concerns prior, that numerous hiking, snowmobile and ATV trails may be unusable without major clearing efforts, greatly impacting future tourism.

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The swath of damage has also led to a broad brush of potential problems down the road, which were highlighted by Burnett County Board Supervisor Gary Lundberg of District 16: “Reality’s starting to kick in. Between the money issues, where to put everything [timber] and the fire

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School district will save $250,000 in health insurance costs

by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE – The Shell Lake School District will save $251,773 by switching health insurance companies this coming year.

The school district has health insurance coverage for 20 singles and 81 families, or a total of 101 policies. Health insurance costs for the district last year were $8,785 annually for a single policy and $19,919 for a family, through Wisconsin Education Association. They had originally proposed an increase to $9,228 single and $20,916 for a family policy.

Under the WEA plan, the annual premium was $1,435,335, and employees paid for 4 percent of it, so $57,413 was

the total premiums paid by the district employees previously.

“This coming year our annual premium would have been $1,507,258 through WEA if we would have simply renewed with them for the same policy.

Employees would have paid 4 percent just as in the past,” said Jim Connell, the Shell Lake School District administrator.

The school board put the insurance out to bid without knowing the experience numbers. Those numbers are the percent that the insurance company paid out compared to the amount of premiums paid in. Security Health was the only company that would bid without the experience numbers. Their bid came

danger, there are still lots of questions.”

Paul DeLong of the DNR nodded in agreement, saying that while the fallen timber is an issue of losses now, “It is a major fire danger in the spring.” He also mentioned concentrating on planning for fires as an attack plan, through general mitigation and the creation of firebreaks, in case the worst-case scenario occurs. “We really need to do prevention work.”

Dunbar agreed, and said the Guard’s ROW clearing plans may be “A good marriage of training for engineers ... and doing good for our residents ... But I do have real concerns on the safety of the soldiers.”

There were several questions on why the events did not qualify for a presidential disaster declaration, with Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Brian Satula stating that while the events and damage “may have been dramatic ... they did not meet the federal threshold.”

He said that part of the problem was that the storms were too far apart and to qualify must be within 72-hour windows of each other. “This happened in over a month’s period of time,” he said with a shrug, stating that because the events did not qualify, “WEM recommended using state resources.”

That plan may include Wisconsin DOT lifting of road weight limits on certain roadways to clear timber faster, “And then providing funding to repair those routes when the cleanup is done,” said WisDOT District 8 Director Jerry Mentzel.

But Walker also raised concerns over “setting an unusual precedent” when it came to town road damages, reimbursements or repairs. “We’ve really got to be careful there.”

cussion on issues like Tribal land impacts, incentives to citizens to do private cleanup, even ways to harness the fallen timber in innovative ways.

“Nothing defines the importance of local government more than a natural disaster,” Jauch said. “This one is an unprecedented, extraordinary event. Local citizens need the maximum state participation so that they are not economically harmed and that the forestry resource is enhanced in the future.”

Walker stressed the timber industry impacts, and the Guard’s involvement, which he later called “A perfect synergy General Dunbar and his crew have come up with ... because the 724th [Battalion] has to do ongoing training ... and it can help the local communities.”

He is hoping to receive special clearance from the U.S. Department of Defense to utilize federal funds usually used for Guard training to help offset the right-of-way clearing and said he may have an answer from the Pentagon this week.

“One way or another, we’re going to help you out,” he assured the officials, noting that there was a “good group of bipartisan lawmakers ... assisting with the plans.”

In later discussion with the governor, he mentioned ways to get other agencies involved, such as the Public Service Commission to help in utility damage prevention, through possible undergrounding utility incentives, and even was open to discussions of possible incentives for “California-style” tree setbacks from homes - used to lessen forest-fire impact and spreading.

“I do think this is unique,“ Walker said.

“We’ve been collecting info today ... trying to piece together things we can do now and also later.”

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“An extraordinary event”

in at $1,338,890 for coverage; almost identical to current coverage.

The difference between Security and WEA is $167,368, so that is an off-the-top savings. The school board also decided to have employees pay 10.3 percent of the policy premium, where they had been paying 4 percent of in the past, and that creates an additional savings/cost reduction of $84,405. That makes the total savings to the district $251,773. If the board would have asked the employees to pay 12.5 percent of the premium cost, the savings would have been approximately $264,000.

Since the initial quote from Security, the district asked WEA for experience

numbers. They came back, and the numbers did not look real favorable. The district gave the experience figures to five other companies, but none were interested in submitting proposals except WEA. Connell said, “They did send us a new proposal that was less than their original one, but still more expensive than Security.”

Proponents of Gov. Scott Walker’s Budget Repair Bill say the new collective bargaining law allows school districts to shop around for insurance coverage and save substantial dollars. Critics of the bill say it curtails collective bargaining rights of teachers and staff, and cuts dollars to school districts.

A Blackhawk helicopter was used to transport Gov. Walker and local dignitaries over storm-damaged areas of Burnett County last Friday morning, Aug. 19. Below, Walker (second from right) and a half-dozen local officials, including Ed Peterson and Jerry Anderson from Burnett County (far left) received a safety briefing from National Guard members prior to boarding the helicopter. - Photos by Gary King

The closed-door meeting also led to dis-

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transported from the parking lot of the Trego Travel Center to the Spooner hospital by private carrier.

Neta made the 911 call, saying he had shot Riley in the chest. Deputies took Neta into custody without incident and booked him into the Washburn County Jail on charges of injury by negligent use of a dangerous weapon.

Riley was treated at the Spooner hospital emergency room and then airlifted

by Life Link to St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth in critical condition.

Through the investigation into the shooting, it was determined that the shooting incident took place on the Sec-

tion 19 fire lane in the Town of Trego.

Deputies were able to locate the crime scene and collect evidence regarding the shooting, at what appeared to be a bonfire location and alcohol party.

After speaking with numerous witnesses and the suspect in the shooting, investigators believe a physical altercation took place near the bonfire, and during the altercation, a .22-caliber firearm discharged, striking Riley in the chest.

The investigation into the shooting incident is continuing as additional information is received. - with information from Washburn County Sheriff’s Dept.

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Minnesota man drowns

WASHBURN COUNTY - A 42-yearold Minnesota man lost his life Saturday, Aug. 20, when he drowned after a boat capsized.

Timothy F. Anderson stood up in a small boat, slipped and fell overboard, causing a female party in the boat to fall out and the boat to capsize. Apparently life jackets were present, but neither was used. Both Anderson and the woman attempted to swim to shore, but Anderson was unable to make it. Both were pulled from the water by a husband and wife in their pontoon boat and were taken to a

landing.

CPR was administered to Anderson on the landing, and he was transported to the Spooner hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m. The incident has been turned over to the DNR for further investigation, according to Washburn County Sheriff Terry Dryden. - with information from Washburn County Sheriff’s Dept.

Tyler Crosby and Emma Mechtel are FFA members manning the grill at the concession booth during the football game. The concession booth is an enterprise run by the Shell Lake FFA chapter as a learning experience and a fundraiser.

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Let’s wait and see the results

This is in response to Mike Posso’s letter in the Aug. 10 edition of the Register.

I’ll bet Scott Walker is also responsible for shutting down Front Street during Jack Pine Savage Days on Saturday, Aug. 6, and making those of us who bank at Bank Mutual feel like criminals driving around barriers four to five blocks away to get to our bank Saturday morning.

Your paranoia is really showing. You should be looking in you rearview mirror for Walker. I am sure he is up to something more sinister.

I am a senior citizen and have had a driver’s license with a picture ever since it was initiated. I dare say every college student out here has a picture ID, and it was no hardship.

Give Walker his due time in office and see where this state is financially at that time. If it’s as bad as where the Doyle administration left us, then vote him out. I agree with another North Country citizen, “Let those who demand recall elections because they didn’t like the results of the first one — pay for those recalls.”

It’s time to grow up. The state had to do

something drastic and Walker did not “hole up in another state.” He stayed and made some tough decisions. Now let’s wait and see what the results will be.

The recent changes in Wisconsin’s public employee collective bargaining law are providing positive savings for Wisconsin school districts.

One issue of which most of the public is not aware is that these changes have provided significant savings in school district health insurance premium costs.

Prior to the changes in the law, most Wisconsin school districts were contractually locked into the Wisconsin Education Association insurance plan. Districts were unable to put these insurance programs out for bid to find a less expensive program with the same coverage.

Today school districts are able to put their insurance programs out for bid.

Locally the Shell Lake School District will save over $280,000 because of these changes. (Source: Shell Lake School District finance staff person). Throughout Wisconsin, school districts are realizing significant savings. Here are a few examples: Appleton $3.1 million, Ashland $378,000, Baraboo $660,000, Edgerton $500,000, Elmbrook $878,000 and Kimberly $821,000. (Source: Club for Growth Wisconsin) These savings will more than compensate for the reduction in state aid.

An editorial from the Aug. 11 Wall Street Journal stated, “The Walker reforms have given local school districts the ability to renegotiate union contracts and save money, preventing teacher layoffs. In such communities as Ashland, Kimberly, Baraboo and Appleton, officials were able to dump union-affiliated health insurance plans in favor of costsaving private competitors.”

Another editorial in the Aug. 18 Wall Street Journal states the following: “the change will save Milwaukee some $25 million a year and as much as $36 million in 2012, more than compensating for

the cuts in state aid.”

So what might one conclude from the preceding? Could it be that the Wisconsin school districts would have saved millions of dollars in excess health insurance premiums over the years if they had competitive bidding? That’s my conclusion and a savings of $280,000 per year for a small school district like Shell Lake will go a long way toward benefiting the youth of our community.

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Spanish camp

LEFT: Learning to speak Spanish, or to become more fluent in Spanish, was the goal of 12 adult students who came from as far as California to participate in the Hunt Hill Adult Spanish Language and Cultural Immersion Camp. Teaching the workshop held Monday-Friday, Aug. 15-19, were instructors Pete Ducos, Virginia Elsen and Maria Nelson. — Photos by Larry Samson

TOP: John Clark from Eldridge, Iowa, and Louise Gisolfi from Iowa City, Iowa, came a long way to learn Spanish but, more than that, they wanted to learn about the rich Latin culture. They were talking about how much fun they had and were making plans to attend next year.

RIGHT: Working hard behind the scenes to make things run smoothly were Sara Ducos, Dominga Voigtlander and Rosie Hanson. Whether it was ensuring that the presentations went as planned or helping to prepare

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ethnic food, no job was too big or too small.

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AREA NEWS

FREDERIC — Dream team graduation leaves Frederic High School without a cross-country team. Frederic Vikings had one of the most talented pools of distance runners in the region for the last couple of years. The girls were among the toughest distance runners in the state. “Well, it became a numbers game – or in our case – a lack of numbers,” said Frederic athletic director Troy Wink. “We had nine girls last year and six graduated, we had three boys and two graduated. The one boy returning is out for football. And we didn’t have a coach coming back this year, either, so that factored in a little bit.” — from The Inter-County Leader ••• GRANTSBURG — Sunday, Aug. 21, marked two years since Rose Marie Bly has been seen. In 2009, Bly, then 21, left her home in the Town of Sterling in northern Polk County at somewhere around 7-7:30 p.m. She told her husband, Christopher Larson, that she was meeting with her cousin at a Cushing tavern, which was about five miles away. Bly never met with her cousin and was never seen or heard from again. She was reported missing on Aug. 22. Her vehicle, a white, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am, fourdoor, was found in a municipal parking lot in Grantsburg on Aug. 26. She has two daughters that were toddlers at the time of her disappearance. — from The Inter-County Leader ••• RICE LAKE — Former Rice Lake School District Superintendent Paul Vine will continue to receive his $134,418 salary through the coming school year as part of the retirement deal reached with the school board. — from The Chronotype ••• RICE LAKE — Bus service is now available to travelers going to and from Rice Lake and other communities along Hwy. 53. Jefferson Lines has expanded and is offering daily intercity service from Duluth to Superior, Solon Springs, Minong, Spooner, Rice Lake, Chetek, Bloomer, Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire.

The bus depot in Rice Lake is at the Cenex West, near the Hwy. 63/Hwy. 48 intersection. — from The Chronotype

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by Diane Dryden SPOONER - You might want to make a special stop at the Spooner Health System this Friday, Aug. 26, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., because the hospital is featuring their annual silent auction, with all proceeds going to Alzheimer’s research and support.

This fundraising event used to take up part of a hall and the lobby with tables full of items. Now it fills the lobby and runs the entire length of the hall, all the way to the hospital elevators. You’ll find gift certificates galore, cleverly themed baskets, and all sorts of donated items like a DVD-HDTV player and other hot items.

Each year the Spooner Health System is a part of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which takes place on Sept. 17 at the nursing home on the west side of the hospital. Not only does the hospital get involved because events are held there, but they are also the home of the Memory Clinic, which is a valuable first step in detecting the disease.

Alzheimer’s is now the sixth-leading cause of death in the country and the only cause of death among the top 10 in the United States that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. Based on mortality data from 2000-2008, death

EQIP local work group meeting to be held in Spooner

SPOONER — The Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program local work group meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 9 a.m., at the Spooner USDA Service Center.

The meeting will include discussing priority resource concerns, funding pools and ranking process for the upcoming 2012 EQIP signup. A detailed agenda will be posted at the Spooner USDA Service Center. — from NRCS

August 15 - $30 Joe Fitzgerald, Spooner August 16 - $30 Lisa Pittman, Shell Lake August 17 - $30 Louis E. Meunch, Cumberland August 18 - $30 Nan Rounce, Shell Lake August 19 - $30 John Meyers, Rockford, Ill.

Shell Lake Chiropractic Clinic Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps & levels

Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2010 Aug. 15 Aug. 16 Aug. 17 Aug. 18 Aug. 19 Aug. 20 Aug. 21

2011 Aug. 15 Aug. 16 Aug. 17 Aug. 18 Aug. 19 Aug. 20 Aug. 21

High 84 72 74 73 71 75 82

High 80 80 81 78 81 79 75

Low Precip.

58 48 46 53 60 .01” rain 62 .71” rain 63

Low Precip.

56 66 62 .93” rain 52 61 52 50 .21” rain

Lake level Monday, Aug. 23, 2010: 1,217.68’ MSL Monday, Aug. 22, 2011: 1,218.30’ MSL

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rates have declined for most major diseases, while deaths from Alzheimer’s disease have risen 66 percent during the same period.

It’s almost hard to believe that this disease was first discovered in 1906 when Dr. Alois Alzheimer, a German physician, first linked the symptoms of brain changes in a patient, Augusta D. This patient had profound memory loss, unfounded suspicions about her family and other worsening physiological changes.

In her brain at autopsy, he saw dramatic shrinkage and abnormal deposits in and around nerve cells. Little did he suspect that his encounter with Augusta D. would one day touch the lives of millions and ignite a massive international research effort that has progressed ever since, but still without a cure.

Unlike so many other diseases, family caregivers, currently 15 million of them, provide 17 billion hours of unpaid care valued at $202 billion each year. Caregivers not only suffer emotionally but also physically because of the toll of caregiving on their own health. More than 60 percent of family caregivers report high levels of stress because of the prolonged duration of caregiving, and one-third of all caregivers suffer symptoms of depression.

It’s an empty hall now at the Spooner Health System, but come this Friday, Aug. 26, it will be filled with silent auction items including all the tables that will go all the way down to the elevators. - Photo by Diane Dryden

Here’s your opportunity to help fund the price of research so by the time you, or someone you love, is diagnosed with

Alzheimer’s, the outlook will be more positive.

They’re scrum-dilly-icious

SHELL LAKE — They’re scrum-dillyicious … and, they are back by popular demand. The now-famous Glenview Cinni-Buns will be featured at the Shell Lake Farmers Market on Friday, Aug. 26, starting at 3 p.m. and selling until they are gone.

If you haven’t yet tried these confectionaries, you’ll want to, and, if you have, you’ll want more. A word to the wise, these buns have a tendency to sell out quickly, so get to the market early to get your choice of the colored “G” on the bun.

Register Memories

1951 - 60 years ago

• A well-known radio announcer spent a few days in Sarona vacationing.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom McNutt II – “Tom Moore of Ladies Fair” – and Dolph Nelson, producer of the show, were Sarona visitors visiting Tom McNutt III at Camp Sarona for Boys.

• Dr. Irving Gardner Crowell, 73, who practiced dentistry in Shell Lake for 45 years, died following a long illness.

• Naomi Beardsley was the president of the Shell Lake Women’s Bowling League. Nola Ireland was the secretary.

• The following attended the Royal Neighbor Lodge Convention in Superior: Mrs. Peter Voyer, Mrs. Ben Baumgardner, Mrs. P.J. Donovan, Mrs. L.C. Wickham, Mrs. A.J. Gallop and Mrs. Joe Jackobs.

1961 - 50 years ago

• Sandra Gramberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Gramberg, Shell Lake, won a blue ribbon at the Washburn County Junior Fair in the Holstein heifer class. Jack Meritt, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walt Meritt, Shell Lake, won a blue ribbon on his fine Brahma heifer.

• Chuck Lewis, Shell Lake scoutmaster, was one of three in the Chippewa Valley Council to receive the Vigil Honor, the highest honor of the Order of the Arrow, National Honorary Boy Scout Campers.

• Returning lettermen for the Shell Lake football team were Ray Johnson, Dewey Jacobs, Jim Lewis, and Larry Todd, who had broken his arm in an auto accident during the summer and had recently had his cast removed.

• The summer archery program at Shell Lake came to a close. Winners of the various events were: Girls division: Mary Pat Welter, first; Debbie Davenport, second; and Susie Smith, third. Beginners: Bruce Bennett, first; Greg Domke, second; and Duke Welter, third.

Junior division: Mike Haremza, first; Matt Arnes, second; Mike Axon, third.

Senior division: Dale Hansen, first; Bruce Lindberg, second; Jim Lindberg, third.

A final note … the buns freeze well and make a great Saturday morning breakfast. Just a few short seconds in the microwave and you can serve family and guests with a special treat fit for royalty, or, at least, the next-door neighbor. — from Glenview

Compiled by Suzanne Johnson

1971 - 40 years ago

• Walt Lumby, 67, Shell Lake, was treated for facial lacerations at Indianhead Memorial Hospital after the car he was driving struck a cement bridge crossing the Clam River southwest of Shell Lake.

• Janet West and Wilma Gregory both were selected to receive a homemakers scholarship of $100.

• Dale Livingston, former resident, returned to Shell Lake as the new proprietor of the Skelly Service Station. Merle Hickox, former owner of the station, ended a career of many years of service in Shell Lake.

• Hospital auxiliary President Mrs. Donn Dinnies announced the appointment of Mrs. D.V. Moen to fill out the term of memorial chairman. She replaced Mrs. Jack Blume Sr., after she resigned.

The auxiliary raised approximately $1,700 through the Midsummer Festival, which included an art show, bake sale, fish pond, arts and crafts, auction, green thumb and smorgasbord.

1981 - 30 years ago

• Jennifer Lindemann and Yvonne Furchtenicht, Washburn County 4-H members from Shell Lake, competed in the Wisconsin State Fair.

• Shell Lake Schools showed a 4-percent decline in enrollment the first week of school. The total was down from 618 to 592 for all grades.

• Peter Viltz, rural Shell Lake, was the chairman for the Wisconsin Farmers Union membership drive in Washburn County.

• Elaine Jones was the operator of Jonesy’s Café, formerly owned by Mary Creech and called Mary’s Café.

1991 - 20 years ago

• Demolition of the century-old Washburn County Jail took place in Shell Lake. According to historical records, the new law enforcement center is the county’s fourth jail. The first jail was built in 1876.

• As a new Barronett business, Ric

Severson, owner of Ric’s Neon, received a plaque of recognition from Kelly Swanson, member of the Barronett Civic Club Board of Directors.

• Brad Adams, superintendent of the Shell Lake School District, received a plaque from state superintendent Herbert J. Grover in commemoration of his attendance at the Ollie Benge Administrator Leadership Academy held in Green Bay. • The Go-Getters 4-H Club had a summerlong community service project at the Museum of Woodcarving in Shell Lake. About once each week, club members mowed the grass, picked weeds and generally improved the landscape around the building. Members helping included Bonnie Dahl, Billy Allen, Deanna Johnson, Charlie Allen, Barb Allen, Gary Johnson, Dani Barttle, Kylie Mortensen, Danielle Mortensen, Bonnie Johnson, Julia Dahl, Shauna Barttle, Curt Johnson, and leaders Ed Ploszay and Bundy Johnson.

2001 - 10 years ago

• Miss Shell Lake contestants were Miss Swiss Chalet Kayla Zaloudek, Miss Dahlstroms IGA Kate Foss, Miss Becky’s Food & Spirits Beth Blejski, Miss Thunder Gift Gallery Jill Pederson and Miss Carol’s Floral and Gifts Tera Reynolds.

• Jenny Donatell, Shell Lake, and Breann Schultz, Spooner, each received the Marilyn Kissinger Health Scholarship Award.

• A new relocatable classroom at the Shell Lake Primary School would house the library, Chapter 1 reading, speech and special education departments. This would free up three classrooms at the school to be used to reduce class sizes to no more that 15 students to one teacher in grades K-2.

• Terraceview Living Center received two new flags through the request of Resident Council President Renee Fisk.

The flag being hung in the front of the building was donated by Kevin Kennedy and the Shell Lake Post Office; and the flag in the flower garden was donated by state Rep. Mary Hubler.

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Shell Lake Class of 1956 holds 55-year reunion

It’s been 55 years plus

by Bonnie Parley SHELL LAKE – Fifty-five years ago the Lakonian had 36 seniors pictured under the following two paragraphs: In 1944, a dozen boys and girls started out as firstgraders together at Shell Lake. In May of 1956, 36 seniors are to be graduated. During their 12 years, most of the school activities have been supported wholehearted. Twenty-five members of the 70-voice choir are seniors; six have been on the basketball team, six were regulars on the football squad, 12 tried out for spring baseball and each class play found hidden talent.

The fall of 1956 will find more than one-third of the class attending colleges and universities. Hats off to the Seniors of ‘56!

This class has been getting together every five years since graduation. Some readers may have seen the email making the rounds, which depicts how our views change over the years. At first, we are busy trying to impress each other, but by these later years we are content to simply enjoy being together. We haven’t hit the age where we are busy trying to remember each other’s names!

On Saturday, Aug. 13, a reunion was held at the Lakeview Hotel to eat and reminisce. Sixteen of those students, along with several spouses, attended plus two that moved away before graduation, but who are still fondly remembered by their classmates.

A few of them have been together since the first grade, making this reunion 55 years plus 12. There was no kindergarten when they started school. Others joined them along the way.

There was a moment of silence to remember departed classmates: Warren Anderson, John Bronkema, Gary Dopp, Marjorie (Ehrich) Paffel, Donald Miller, Ronald Olson, Reynold Rydberg, Karen (Swan) Miller and Darlene (VanSelus) Lawson.

After that there was a time of sharing, both of their

The Shell Lake High School Class of 1956 held its 55-year reunion Saturday, Aug. 13, at Lakeview Bar & Grill in Shell Lake. Shown back row (L to R): Eugene Parks, Ken Nelson, Neil Anderson, Bill Taubman, Marvin Regenauer and Pete Hubin. Middle: Verna (Holman) Dahlstrom, Patricia (Semm) Sweet, Bonnie (Neubauer) Farley, Catherine (Mackay) Redetzke, Robert Krueger and Donnie Denotter. Front: Marlys (Nyberg) Renz, Sandra (Hard) Cariolano, Joyce (Mallo) Kramschuster, Betty (Furchtenicht) Hubin, Adora (Swan) Forward and Darlene (Johnson) Timm. — Photo submitted

recent successes and fun things and some serious health issues that have plagued them.

The family of Karen (Swan) Miller held a memorial on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 14, which was attended by several classmates. Miller was one who began first grade with the class in 1944, and it was a treat to see their former first-grade teacher, Naomi Beardsley (formerly Miss Sorenson) get up and tell a story about Karen.

Washburn County Area Humane Society Sale for Tails thrift and gift sale to be held

SPOONER — The Washburn County Area Humane Society will host a sale of thrift and gift-type items. It’s been appropriately named Sale for Tails and will take place on Friday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, located in Spooner at 220 Elm St. This sale promises to have something for everyone as it will have thrift sale items, artwork donated by retired Spooner art teacher Bill Schroeder, and a huge donation of new, unopened collectibles and boutique shop gift-

ware. It may be the dog days of summer, but it’s the cat’s meow when it comes to shopping at this sale so conveniently located around the corner from the Dairy Queen.

As so many already know, this WCAHS shelter provides a clean, loving, temporary home to over 500 animals annually, is located past the fairgrounds at 1400 Cottonwood St., Spooner, and depends largely on fundraising events to make ends meet. So, come and shop till you drop at the Sale for Tails. — from WCAHS

World Trade Towers survivor coming to Rice Lake

RICE LAKE – A 10-year commemorative 9/11 ceremony will bring a surviving New York firefighter to the Rice Lake City Park band shell. Northcross, a new church being launched in Rice Lake, is spearheading this ecumenical patriotic event. Multiple churches and community organizations are participating.

On Sunday, Sept. 11, at noon a lunch will be made available for a nominal fee, and the ceremony will begin promptly at 1 p.m.

Salvatore Rignola, U.S. Marine Corps, will present the keynote address. Rignola served as a NYC firefighter for 10 years and survived the Sept. 11 attack at the

World Trade Towers and is currently appointed as deputy to the U.S. Marshals Service. All veterans and citizens are invited to come hear his riveting account of Sept. 11, 2001, what he experienced and how he survived.

Bill Appleyard was instrumental in the planning of this timely event. If you plan to attend, bring your own chair.

For more details as they develop, visit www.north cross.cc and select 9/11 ceremony on the home page menu. — from Northcross

Simple things can be rewarding

In her book, “The Simple Truths of Service ... In-

spired by Johnny the Bagger,” Barbara Glanz writes about a young man named Johnny. He is a bagger at a grocery store and also has Down syndrome.

Johnny made contact with Barbara after hearing her speak to the employees of a large grocery chain.

Her speech was on customer service and how to create memories to make the customers want to come back. Johnny told Barbara that he had an idea on what he could do for the customers that came to the store where he worked.

What Johnny chose to do for his customers was to drop into their grocery bag a slip of paper with his favorite sayings printed on it.

His dad helped him print out the sayings on the computer, and Johnny signed the back of

each piece of paper.

Barbara received a call from the store manage where Johnny works. The manager said, “Barbara, you’re not going to believe what’s happened at our store.” He said, “I went out the other day and one line was three times longer than the others. I went to the back of the line and invited all the customers to go through the shorter lines but ... they would not budge.

They all wanted to see Johnny’s quote of the day!

In fact, one lady said, ‘I used to come to the store once a week, and now I come two to three times a week just to see the smile on his face when he drops in his favorite quote!’”

Focusing on what he could do to make others feel special, Johnny brought his heart to his job. He decided to do something and therefore others felt rewarded.

Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson

E-mail was not even thought of in 1956, but thanks to that innovation, they are able to visit with each other frequently and keep in touch without driving to Shell Lake. While nearly all of them have a cell phone, most of them do not text and no one would admit to being on Twitter. They’re not old codgers, they simply don’t need it in order to be happy. Maybe someday they will admit to being old, but not yet. Every one of them is too busy enjoying life.

Shell Lake Public Library awarded Libri grant

SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Public Library received 84 new books for toddlers through high school last month. The books were awarded to the library through the Libri Foundation of Eugene, Ore., Books for Children Grant. The grant is a matching-funds grant in which the library can receive up to $1,414.93 worth of books provided they raise one-third of the cost outside of the library’s regular budget process.

Past library board President Debbie Pearsall, her parents, Wes and Judy Rasmussen; and board members held a book sale during Town and Country Days last year and raised more than enough money to fund the matching grant of $350.

The books were picked from a list provided by the Libri Foundation. The list includes award-winning books, fiction and nonfiction, for children preschool through young adult.

The Libri Foundation’s main purpose is to donate quality children’s books to rural public libraries. The foundation enables rural libraries like Shell Lake to obtain children’s books that could not otherwise be acquired due to budgetary constraints.

The books have arrived at the library and are ready to be checked out. The bookplates inside the books show that the books were donated by the Libri Foundation and the Shell Lake community since it was the community who raised the matching funds.

For more information on the Libri Foundation, please visit their Web site at www.librifoundation.org. — from SLPL

Lakes and rivers association meeting set

SARONA — The annual meeting for the Washburn County Lakes and Rivers Association will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Sarona. A free pancake breakfast will be offered starting at 8 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9 a.m.

Matt Berg, Grantsburg High School biology teacher and owner of Endangered Resource Services LLC, will give a presentation on what role aquatic plants play in maintaining the health of a lake.

For directions to Hunt Hill, go to www.HuntHill.org or call 715-865-4406. — from WCLRA

AUGUST 24, 2011 - WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER - PAGE 7

One hundred years of cranberries

by Diane Dryden SHELL LAKE - This coming Sunday, Aug. 28, from 1-4 p.m., there will be a huge open house celebrating Badger Cranberries.

Bog tours, a pig roast with all the fixings and, of course, cranberry juice and craisins will be served and special invitations have been sent to former employees. The public is also cordially invited to attend this event, which celebrates not only 100 years of cranberries, but salutes the four generations who made it possible.

It was Charles Lewis, an attorney traveling by train from his home in the Twin Cities to Duluth, who actually found the property along his route. He was happy as an attorney, but he knew that his son, Charlie, or “Gig” as he was called, already had a degree in forestry from the University of Minnesota and was looking for a career outdoors. Once Dad mentioned that the land was available to his son, who was also a St. Paul resident, the wheels were set in motion. Gig hotfooted it to Massachusetts for a year or two to learn all he could about bogs and berries, and in 1911 he purchased the wetland that was destined to be the home of Badger Cranberries.

It took him a while to create the beds, and even after the plants were in, there was a four-year wait until the first harvest. Unfortunately, what he harvested mostly were weeds. They grew and prospered in the bogs where the peat was too deep and the soil wasn’t quite acidic enough to kill them. The Native Americans were a big help and even had shanties near the 600 acres to help with the berries. There was plenty of water, which is crucial for cranberry growing because the beds have to be flooded in order to pick the fruit and then flooded again just before winter to protect the plants. This bog had three reservoirs, woods and 55 acres of struggling crops.

During the harvest, which was done by hand, even local farmers came to help. This was also a time where the berries were hauled out and then sorted assemblyline style with the bad berries handpicked by local women. The berries then had to be dried and finally loaded onto the train, which ran right next to the huge warehouse.

The family worked hard to produce a crop each year.

They even built a summer cottage so they could leave the cities from April through November and live in the country.

JoAnne Lewis Olson remembers the cottage since she was 2 years old when her grandfather built it.

“There was no insulation, and in the spring and fall the large furnace in the basement kept us mostly warm.

There was a big fireplace too and no television. When we were children, we kids thought it was terrible to have to entertain ourselves out in the country, but now I look back and realize what a wonderful time that was.”

By this time, Gig not only was on the Ocean Spray Cranberry Company Board, but he also owned a second bog nearby called the Midwest Bog. It was 1941, and the cranberry business existed only to supply the Thanksgiving tables. Things changed though when Ocean Spray started to make juice from the berries and business picked up greatly. These were the years when Gig’s son, Chuck, and his wife, Gina, whom he met at the U of M, started in the business. Since there were two marshes, Chuck took the Badger marsh and worked April through November.

Then he lived in several rental houses in Spooner throughout the winter months. In 1949, the Lewis family moved to Shell Lake, but still used the summer cottage.

Chuck, who also started out in St. Paul, was an avid journal keeper, and most of the information about the bogs is available due to his exact entries.

The soil was still not acidic enough and the weeds were still taking over, but Chuck managed to produce crops each year while traveling to promote the cranberry business through Ocean Spray. Life was good until 1959 when a cranberry scare caused growers to have to dump the entire crop they had worked so hard to produce. Someone in the growing consortium had used a fertilizer on their berries that contained a cancer-causing carcinogen, so all the growers who had mixed their berries with his were taken off the market. This was the first time the public had this type of food/cancer scare and it took several years before the public started buying cranberries again.

looking for another property where they could create new bogs. They found one in the Town of Madge. They waited two years while the state and federal permits were finally approved, and now they would be harvesting both places. It was in 1997 when they began negotiations with the DNR and the DOT for the sale of the old wetland bogs. Because the Beaver Brook ran through the old bog but was dammed to create the reservoir, the DNR would be able to open it again to increase its flow to attract wildlife and the beautiful cold-water trout for which it was so famous. The sale became final in 2003, and they owned and farmed 21 acres of bogs which were so good they were able to start planting as soon as they took possession and harvest sooner than normal. They started out slowly with planting just two acres a year, and now the bog is as large as it will be. There is also a foreman’s house there and another warehouse.

“George Forseth has been our foreman since 1981, and we couldn’t have done it without him. He watches the bog, checking the thermometer constantly while he runs the crew and does the heavy lifting. Gary is the bog manager, but George is his right-hand man.”

The 100-year open house will take place at the new bogs which are located on Hwy. B and Fernander Road.

The directions are simple, take Hwy. B east, cross Hwy. 53 and the first left is Fernander Road. The bogs are about 1-1/2 miles down that road.

Daughter Betsy is the one who insisted they do something to celebrate 100 years, so she is not only helping with the planning, but the one that will be doing a PowerPoint presentation of the past 100 years. Tom Cusick has not only replicated the original pictures of the bog, but has also taken photos from the air to show what the area looks like now that it’s state property. Chuck has died, but his wife, Gina, will be at the celebration remembering her own husband’s part on the stare cranberry board and even school board president.

Cranberries have been found to be great antioxidants and good for the heart and kidneys. Sunday’s celebration will also be good for the heart. Folks will get to see a business still running strong producing berries, families and friends.

Fast forward to 1971 and the end of the Vietnam War era. Gary Olson, a soldier who gained an early out of the service because he had a job waiting, and was also engaged to the boss’ daughter, took his place willingly in the bog business.

Both he and wife JoAnne are local people, and Gary was looking for something, like JoAnne’s grandfather had been, that was outdoors. They took over the business and built a year-round house on the edge of the bog. They also struggled with the berries, and in 1984 they began

What was once the original Badger Cranberry Marsh is now the Beaver Brook Wildlife Area, sustaining the former bogs as wetlands now. – Photo submitted

Joining the bog business

Labor Day is coming up and will be the last

day of the inspection program for the year. It has been a good year, and I would like to extend gratitude to all the boaters for their patience and coop-

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JoAnne and Gary Olson have made a life of growing cranberries and invite you to come to their open house on Sunday, Aug. 28. - Photo by Diane Dryden

Even though the soil was not acidic enough and the peat was too deep, the original Badger Cranberry Marsh functioned successfully for years. – Photo submitted

eration down at the landing. Totals for the year (from May 7 through Aug. 21) are 2,220 boats, 596 daily permits sold and 397 annual permits sold.

Invasive species • Joe Mikula

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I’m really very gentle, and I like to run and play, I hope you come adopt me, that would truly make my day!

Dogs for adoption: 6-year-old large neutered black/silver malamute/shepherd mix; 7-month-old black male pit bull; 3-year-old brindle male pit bull; 9-month-old three-legged terrier/shepherd mix, Capt. Jack; 4-month-old male brindle American Staffordshire terrier; 5-year-old neutered black/white American Staffordshire terrier; 7month-old male German shepherd mix pup; 1-yearold female white boxer mix and her 10-week-old male pup; and an 11-week-old male black/white boxer-mix pup.

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; 3-month-old male shorthair black/brown tiger; 6-month-old male tan/white shorthair; 6month-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; 2-year-old spayed Birman; and many new kittens from 6 to 9 weeks old.

Strays include: An adult neutered cocker mix found on Hayward Road, 10 miles south of Hayward and a black/white male pit bull found on Bashaw Street in Shell Lake.

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Events

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.

Friday, Aug. 26 • Washburn County Genealogical Society meeting, 1:30 p.m., at the historical museum, Hewitt Building, 104-1/2 W. 2nd St., Shell Lake. The program at the end of the meeting will be Who Taught Me to Drive and What Kind of Car. The public is welcome to attend.

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.

• WCAHS Sale for Tails thrift and gift sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm. St., Spooner.

• 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. Speaker Matt Berg.

Tuesday, Aug. 30 Shell Lake International Cesarean Awareness Network, local chapter, ICAN of Northwest Wisconsin, meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m., Life Circle Birth and Wellness Center. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call 715-468-4065.

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

September 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.

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Thursday, Sept. 1 & Friday, Sept. 2 • Spooner Area Blood Drive, 1-7 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner. For more info or to make an appointment call 715-635-4610.

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.

Sunday, Sept. 4 • Sailing Regatta on Shell Lake. Captain’s meeting 10 a.m. at Shell Lake beach boat landing, 11 a.m. race.

For more info contact Pete Moen, 763-381-1652.

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.

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

• 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.

Friday, Sept. 16 • Rummage sale, Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner, across from elementary school, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch available.

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.

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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.

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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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Sarona United Methodist Church celebrates 100 years

SARONA — One hundred years of mission and ministry will be celebrated Saturday, Aug. 27, and Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Sarona United Methodist Church where Pastor Gregory Harrell is currently serving. He also serves the Shell Lake congregation.

The celebration begins Saturday with registrations at 11 a.m. followed by a program, music, meal and fellowship. With weather permitting, Sunday, Aug. 28, will start with a 9 a.m. outdoor worship service followed by cake, coffee and fellowship. Everyone is welcome to share this joyous celebration and to bring any pictures and memories they’d like to share.

Brief history of Sarona United Methodist Church In 1910, early settlers held worship in a one-room schoolhouse with pastors coming from Rice Lake by train.

A meeting was held to organize a Methodist Episcopal Church. William Hill donated the land — a 75’x140’ lot in Hill’s addition of the Town of Sarona.

The carpenter work contract was for $201. A loan for $250 was obtained with the Methodist Episcopal Church. The official dedication of the church was Feb. 12, 1911. The first group of church women was formed and called the Ladies Aid. Around 1914, the church was joined with the Spooner circuit for a few years.

In 1921, two kerosene lamps and four gasoline lamps were installed for lighting.

In 1924, the church was returned to the Shell Lake and South Dewey circuit.

In 1929, electric lights were installed at a cost of $29.47. The first light bill was 67 cents.

In 1939, the Ladies Aid became the Women’s Society of Christian Service or WSCS. The financial situation was grave so the pastor was asked to have only one

The church as it was about 1925. — Photos submitted

service a month and the money saved would be used to help pay for a new roof and other repairs.

In 1943, the Sarona Methodist Church again became part of the Spooner circuit.

During the 1940s, stained-glass windows were installed, a new wood furnace was purchased and a new front entry with stairs to the basement was completed and a new wood shed was also built.

Sept. 9, 1951, there was a 40th-year rededication service held.

In 1952, the church was returned to the Shell Lake circuit In 1953, the WSCS was changed to the United Methodist Women or UMW. In 1968, the Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren churches were merged to form the United Methodist Church.

In 1979, pews were purchased at an auction at St. Joseph’s Church in Rice Lake. They were refinished by church members and are still used in the sanctuary today.

In 1980, the basement and kitchen were remodeled, painted and carpeted.

The Sarona United Methodist Church will host a 100year celebration Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27-28.

When completed, the area was renamed the fellowship hall.

In 1990, two new gas furnaces were installed in a new concrete block furnace room with a fire-resistant door.

In 2002, a new side entry door was installed which made the church handicapped accessible with the addition of a deck and ramp.

In 2004, new 12’x16’ addition was built which added to the kitchen and provided space for a bathroom.

In 2005, after nearly 95 years without indoor plumbing in the church, the old outhouse was retired and a rest room and running water were finished. Such a joy!

The last two years have seen a lot of improvements which have included: new concrete front steps and landing; two cross and flame signs - one over the front entrance and one on the back of church which is illuminated and can be seen from Hwy. 53; back-entrance patio with retaining walls and landscaping around foundation; new driveway and

parking area; renovated the bell tower; started outdoor worship service with fellowship following; organized a Relay For Life team; made a brochure with area churches schedules and distributed them to local businesses and resorts; made Thanks for Visiting bags to be given to visitors; replaced sanctuary and fellowship hall carpeting and installed new flooring in the kitchen and bathroom.

Throughout the years, the church has held many dinners, ski-a-thons, ticket sales and rummage sales to earn money for improvements. They have also been blessed by donations from many members, friends and neighbors. “Without all this, we would not be celebrating our 100 years,” commented a parishioner.

“We are a small congregation (20-25 members) with big ambitions and dedications. We like to think we are the small church with a big heart.” — from the Sarona United Methodist Church

33rd-annual Town and Country Days to be celebrated Labor Day weekend

SHELL LAKE – After months of planning, Shell Lake’s celebration of Town and Country Days gets under way for its 33rd year on Friday, Sept. 2, and goes until Monday, Sept. 5. General chairperson for Town and Country Days is Tammy Fulton, assisted by Deb Allen and a host of volunteers and event leaders.

Town and Country Days is expanded this year to include a truck pull on the clay track by Tiptown on Monday, Sept.

5, starting at 11 a.m. Registration begins at 10 a.m.

New this year is a 50/50 drawing to be held daily with tickets available at the Town and Country Days food booths.

Miss Shell Lake will be crowned Saturday, Sept. 3, 7:45 p.m., on Main Street just before The Twerps entertain during the street dance from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Starting out the Labor Day weekend festivities is the performance of folk humorist Mary Mack at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 1.

Theatre in the Woods sponsors this event that begins at 7:30 p.m. For reservations call 715-468-4387.

There will be kids games at the Shell Lake beach shelter house on Friday, Sept.

2, from 5-7 p.m. Lamperts will sponsor a bouncy house at the pavilion area on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday, Sept. 3, starts with the everpopular drive-in/fly-in breakfast hosted by the Lake Point Aero Club at the Shell Lake Airport. Serving will be from 7:3011:30 a.m. Lakeland Family Resource Center is once again sponsoring the Lake Run, which begins at 8 a.m. in the industrial park by Vitality Village and The Potter’s Shed. Registration opens at 7 a.m.

Options are a 5K run/walk or a 9-mile run around Shell Lake. New this year is a tennis tournament on Saturday at TipTown tennis courts. Other tournaments on Saturday are Smear and Cribbage, co-

ed kickball as well as coed volleyball.

Saturday will also feature a crosscut saw contest across from Thru the Woods Café with registration at 9:45 a.m. and a start time of 10 a.m.

The Dairyland garden tractor pull gets under way at the clay track by TipTown at 11 a.m. Registration is at 10 a.m.

Chocolate Fest at the Washburn County Historical Museum is from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The Shell Lake Public Library will have a book sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. near the beach.

Activities for children on Saturday are the 40-yard dash fastest kid race at 11 a.m.; kids pedal tractor pull, 1 p.m.; kids Bingo from 1-3 p.m. at the community center; and DeanOmite Entertainment at the pavilion from 3-5 p.m. Family Bingo is from 6-8 p.m. at the community center.

Ongoing events for Saturday and Sunday are the craft fair and flea market at the pavilion grounds from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Shell Lake High School Wrestling Club dunk tank is at the pavilion grounds 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and from 3-6 p.m.

Sunday. The Glenview Golden Rocker Challenge silent auction at the community center runs from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and again from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday.

Highlighted events for Sunday begin with 6:30 a.m. sunrise yoga at the beach; a community church service at the pavilion at 10 a.m.; the sailing regatta starting at 11 a.m.; the kiddie parade at noon with the grand parade starting at 12:30 p.m.;

family Bingo will be held at the community center after the parade until 4 p.m. The car and bike show on Main Street from 2-6 p.m. will feature classics, hot rods, customs and motorcycles.

A sailboat figurine will be hidden for the

scavenger hunt. The first clue will be published in the Aug. 31 edition of the Register with additional clues posted at businesses selling Town and Country Days buttons. The souvenir buttons, in addition to saving you $1 at the street dance, will also enter you in the prize drawing which will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at the community center.

A variety of food booths will be open throughout the days of celebration.

For last-minute updates, click on www.shelllake.wi.com. — Suzanne Johnson

The purchase of a Town and Country Days 2011 button will automatically get your name into the prize drawing. — submitted

News books at library

This is a sample of the books the Shell Lake Library was awarded through the Libri Foundation’s Books for Children Grant. — Photo submitted

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Varsity volleyball

Emmalee Statz Varsity Senior

Kellie Myers Varsity Senior

Emma Anderson Varsity Junior

Jen Cassel Varsity Junior

Renee Mikula Varsity Junior

Colleen Knoop Varsity Sophomore

Hailey Flach Varsity Sophomore

Hannah Cassel Varsity Sophomore

Jenny Connell Varsity Sophomore

Shania Pokorny Varsity Sophomore

JV teams are set

April Richter JV 1 Junior

Kim Atkinson JV 1 Junior

Carley Myers JV 1 Sophomore

Jenny Schultz JV 1 Sophomore

Katie Gronning JV 1 Sophomore

Kristen Kraetke JV 1 Sophomore

Amy Bouchard JV 1 Freshman

Kaylea Kidder JV 1 Freshman

Abby Clover JV 2 Sophomore

Chelsea Christensen JV 2, Freshman

Dakota Robinson JV 2 Freshman

Emma Bennis JV 2 Freshman

Jesi Sando JV 2 Freshman

Katie Slater JV 2 Freshman

Kelsey Egbert JV 2 Freshman

Renae Lloyd JV 2 Freshman

by Larry Samson SHELL LAKE – The Shell Lake football team stepped out onto the field in their season opener with the Bruce Red Raiders determined to prove they were as good as the 2010 team. By the end of the third quarter with a 35-0 lead they assured the fans, but more important they proved to themselves, that they were just as good. Bruce was a team that came into Shell Lake thinking they had a chance for a victory against a young and inexperienced team. They were able to move the ball up and down the field but they were not able to score against the Laker defense.

The first quarter ended in 0-0 as neither team could move the ball across the goal line. That changed in the second quarter. With fourth and two, BJ Burton went wide but cut back up the center for a 40-yard run and the first touchdown of the game. A bad snap on the extra-point try made it a 6-0 lead. On the ensuing Bruce series, Caleb Parker, playing on the special team unit, stripped the ball

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from a Bruce runner and recovered it on the 32-yard line. With fourth and goal on the 3-yard line, AJ Denotter took it in for the touchdown, he added two more on the 2-point conversion. With Bruce driving late in the second quarter, Sam Livingston intercepted and was driven out on the 4-yard line. A holding penalty on the next play moved the ball back to the 14-yard line. Denotter took the ball back down to the 1-yard line on a 13-yard run.

Jesse Gronning went over for the touchdown and another bad snap made it 200. Bruce drove down the field on a drive that ended on the 12-yard line with a Burton interception.

Starting out the second half, Bruce came out passing and moving the ball down to the 43-yard line where they gave the ball up with a Denotter interception, the fourth interception for Shell Lake and the fifth turnover of the game.

Moving the ball down the field, Shell Lake was on the goal line when Parker took it in on a quarterback sneak. The third quarter ended 35-0 as Shell Lake

put in their JV team.

Shell Lake will be traveling to play conference rival Luck Cardinals Friday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. The Cardinals are coming off a 72-22 win over Birchwood and this has the makings of being the game of the season. Both teams will need this

win if they want to win the Small Lakeland Conference championship. This is Luck’s second year back in the conference and they want the conference honors. This will be their last year in the conference as Luck has plans to go to eight-man football for the 2012 season.

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Cross-country team off and running

Abby Granzin Senior • Captain

Ben Butenhoff Senior • Captain

Jessica Irvine Junior

Jill Butenhoff Junior

Seth Quinton Junior

Kayla Blazer Junior

Kourtney Klassa Junior

Lauren Osborn Eighth Grade

Daniel Parish Eighth Grade

Keagan Blazer Eighth Grade

Kaelin Laub Seventh Grade

Ariana Udovich Seventh Grade

Marty Anderson Seventh Grade

Nathaniel Swan Seventh Grade

Nicole Mikula Seventh Grade

Logan Pashby Sixth Grade

Jensen finishes well at Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic

Coach Katrina Granzin, with her daughter Brooke, is in her second year as coach of the high school and middle school cross-country program. – Photos

by Larry Samson

Wild Rice Festival set for Aug. 26-28

HERTEL — The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin will host their 38th-annual Wild Rice Festival at the St. Croix Tribal Center Grounds in Hertel, Friday-Sunday, Aug. 26-28.

The St. Croix Tribe’s history is intimately connected to the harvest of wild rice. Nearly 600 years ago, the St. Croix Chippewa Indians arrived in the northwestern Wisconsin area after being directed to move southward from Lake Superior to the “place where there is food upon the water.” So it was, that unlike other tribes whose main crop was corn, the St. Croix’s main crop was wild rice, which grew in the lakes of Wisconsin and surrounding areas. It’s this age-old connection to wild rice that the tribe commemorates with this annual festival.

The centerpiece of the Wild Rice Festival is a three-day traditional powwow. Powwow grand entries will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday; at 1 and 7 p.m. on Saturday; and at 1 p.m. The 38th-annual Wild Rice Festival at St. on Sunday. Drummers, singers and Croix Tribal Center in Hertel is set for Aug. dancers from tribes all around the 26-28. — Photo submitted country travel to attend the powdors booths, native foods and prize wow, which typically attracts up to 2,000 drawings. visitors.

For more information on the Wild Rice Along with the traditional powwow, Festival, call Aimee Juan at 715-986-4777. the Wild Rice Festival features craft ven- — from St. Croix Tribal Center

Rachael Jensen, (R), Shell Lake, finished first in the 12-15 age category and seventh overall in the Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic in Michigan.

She is shown with the male winner, Collin Kytla, Negaunee, Mich. — Photo

by V. Eric Jensen MARQUETTE, Mich. — On Saturday, Aug. 13, 14-year-old Rachael Jensen, Shell Lake, earned her second spot on the Pioneer Surgical Technology Cup at the 2011 Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic.

Jensen competed in the 28-mile Soft Rock point-to-point mountain bike race, which starts in Negaunee, Mich., and finishes in Marquette, Mich. Her time was 1 hour, 39 minutes, and 20 seconds – eight minutes faster than her time last year.

Jensen finished seventh overall, out of 253 female racers, and first in the 12-15 age category.

Jensen had a great race, despite it almost coming to an end a couple of miles from the finish. Just after entering a gravel path, her bike started making a clunking noise from the rear wheel. Considering where she was, and how well she was doing, she pressed on and finished. After the race, she found a 2-inch nail stuck in her rear tire. Luckily, the sealant she uses prevented it from going flat.

It was also a good day for other members of Team Geargrinder. Fellow teammates Brian and Andrea Matter, Sheboygan, took the top spots in the male 48-mile Hard Rock, and the female 28-mile Soft Rock races respectively; and Maja Holcomb, of Plymouth, took third in the 12-15 female Soft Rock race.

The Pioneer Surgical Technology Cup is awarded to the fastest male and female racers age 15 and under in the Soft Rock race. Their names are engraved on the cup, and it is displayed at the local chamber office in Marquette. The racers also receive a small version of the cup to take home. – submitted

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Shell Lake vs. Bruce

Running back AJ Denotter with a 13-yard run that helped set up a Laker touchdown in the end of the first half. After a slow start Shell Lake had three touchdowns in the second quarter.

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SCHEDULE

High School Football 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 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.

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

Golf results

Butternut Hills Ladies Golf

Playing safety on defense, Caleb Parker pulls wide receiver Garrett Krug down after short yardage.

Aug. 18 18-hole winners Weekly Event: Blind Bogey Winner: Jean Kallenbach No. 1 & No. 14 Flight I Low gross: Janet Jenkins 99 Low net: Loie Wollum, Mary Harrington, L. Roberts 72 Low putts: Loie Wollum Flight II Low gross: Janet Bergh 106 Low net: Judy Nelson & Jean Kallenbach 77 Low putts: Vicki Sigmund 31 Flight III Low gross: Lil Bartholomew 119 Low net: Milda Brainerd 76 Low putts: Lil Bartholomew 34 Birdies: Jean Marinkovic No. 10; Lil Bartholomew No. 3 Chip-ins: Jean Marinkovic No. 1 & 10; Janet Bergh No. 17; Jean Kallenbach No. 1; Vicki Sigmund No. 17; Judy Nelson No. 2 9-hole winners Flight I Low gross: Sheila Bergren 53 Low net: Midge Kincaid 34 Low putts: Pat Hellzen 17 Chip-in: Pat Hellzen No. 10 Flight II Low gross: Martha Matte & Carol Reynolds 55 Low net: Holly Herland 37 Low putts: Carol McDonnell 16 Chip-in: Carol Reynolds No. 6 Flight III Low gross: Carrol Hennekens 61 Low net: Mary Ann Carlson 34 Low putts: Carrol Hennekens 19

Spooner Ladies Golf

It takes teamwork to stop Jesse Gronning as he barrels through the line. He had two touchdowns for the game and two extra points. – Photos by Larry Samson

After two weeks off, one a rain-out and the other an outside tournament, the ladies were back for a league tournament at the Spooner Golf Course.

9-hole Division 1 First net: Danya Case 34 First gross: Carol Heim 48 First putts: Mary Lou Barneson 16 9-hole Division 2 First net: Cheryl Duden 33 First gross: Judy Cameron 51 First putts: Merrelyn Dawson 15 18-hole Division 1 First net: Nancy Markgren 66 First gross: Mary Ann Solie 88 First putts: Wendy Vinsant 28 18-hole Division 2 First net: Nancy Schaub 70 First gross: Shirley Gallop 103 First putts: Marge Halberg 32 Chip-ins: Pat Weiss No. 12; Terrie Storlie No. 18; Nancy Schaub No. 1 and No. 6; Mary Ann Solie No. 13; Wendy Vinsant No. 12; Midge Kremer No. 11; Nancy Markgren No. 4; and Shirley Gallop No. 13.

Birdies: Nancy Markgren No. 4; Midge Kremer No. 11; Wendy Vinsant No. 12; and Eva Brown No. 6.

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Wedding announcement

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Heather Wiesner and Bryan Vilstrup are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding on Oct. 8 at Luck Lutheran Church.

Heather is the daughter of Sally and Charles Wiesner of Shell Lake, and Bryan is the son of Lori and Tom Vilstrup of Luck.

Heather is a graduate of UW-Stout and is currently employed by the Grantsburg School District as a kindergarten teacher.

Bryan is a graduate of UW-Stout and is currently employed by Community Bank in Grantsburg as a loan officer. – Photo submitted

Creative Kids

Marlo Fields spent his last summer in Shell Lake working for the Creative Kids day care. He will be starting school this fall at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He will be missed by Ethan, Jasper, Hope and Alexis. In the front row are Shawn, Ethan, Sam and Emily. – Photo by Larry Samson

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The 2011 football cheerleaders have been working this summer to get ready for their debut, but their new uniforms did not arrive in time, so they made their own uniforms for the first game. Pictured in the back row are Danielle Allar, Jade LaFave, Beth Bulgrin, Erica Kozial, Sara Shumaker and Madison Dennis. In the front row are Hana Anderson, Madison Johnson and Tracy McMullian. They are coached by Sara Gothblad and will be at every game building school spirit and energizing the fans. – Photo by Larry Samson

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Show and sale barbecue at the Washburn County Fairgrounds

Earning recognition for their market steers are back row (L to R): Tyler Crosby, Brian Marschall and Chad Ulrich.

Front: Katie Crosby and Dani Kuechle. It was a good year for the Crosby family as Katie took home the grand champion and Tyler the reserve champion steer.

Dominic Hopke poses with Jared Kidder, the buyer of his market hog. To show their appreciation for their purchase, the seller rewards the buyer with a personal gift.

Receiving top honors in the market hog category were (L to R): Annika Swan, Nathaniel Swan, Samantha Morris, Emily Gostonczik and Rachel Kidder. Morris took home the grand champion and Kidder had the reserve champion.

The Shell Lake State Bank was the buyer for the reserve champion market steer. Posing for the photo are Tyler Crosby and Linda Okonek.

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by Diane Dryden

Ghostly visitors pay a friendly visit to town

SHELL LAKE - This past Monday, Aug. 22, seven ghosts appeared around dusk at the pavilion in Memorial Park to share their stories and history with a savvy audience who all brought lawn chairs along to enjoy the show.

Historical characters from Spooner and Shell Lake’s past, along with the man after whom the county was named, were represented by the actors who were reading an original play by Shell Lake’s own Mary Olsen.

This is Olsen’s fifth year writing the enlightening play, using information from the four volumes of local history. She had originally heard about ghost walks held on Halloween in other cities. Olsen decided wisely that instead of walking the uneven ground of a cemetery, she would write the play and have it performed in one spot.

Former Mayor Charles Lutz opened the evening with an interesting introduction to the Washburn County Genealogical Society, located in Shell Lake. Since they were the ones who sponsored the evening, he gave them credit, while using his sidekick stick horse as a puppet. Several of the actors, Barb Anderson, Nancy Rich and Rod Ripley, were veterans of all the plays, and four were new to the cast.

“My original play was two hours long, and it was just too long,” says Olsen. “This one is shorter, but still packed with information, humor and sadness.” There were even intermittent, old-time songs played

by Mary Raesher on her guitar, who in-

vited the audience to sing along.

As each character told their story, the past revealed how the names we take for granted today had their past deeply etched in history. Cadwallader C. Washburn, for instance, had been a major general during the Civil War and later became the governor of the state, so he can be credited for the county being called Washburn.

Equally fascinating stories were told by Spooner’s noteworthy H.J. Antholz, and Frank Hammill. There were teachers represented as well as town characters. Even though most of the characters in real life didn’t live at the same time as the others, Olsen seamlessly wove them into her play.

Another performance is already being planned for next year, same time, same location.

The audience came early to enjoy the show.

Dewey Country

Gosh, hasn’t it cooled off? Yes, it’s livable now. Aren’t you glad it’s much cooler now?

Corn is a growing and those soybeans are right beside it. Fall is only 30 days away now.

A very happy anniversary to Darrell and Billie Aderman on their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 25. Have a wonderful day with many more to come. Darrell was my music teacher.

A very happy birthday to Brianne Williams and Marjorie Otto on Aug. 25. Have a fun day you two.

Happy anniversary to Shorty and Melissa Crosby as they celebrate 17 years together.

Many more to you.

A very happy anniversary to Carl and Geraldine Moore as they celebrate 62 years together on Aug. 27, with many more to come.

Happy birthday to James Beecroft on his special day Aug. 27, with many more to come.

Happy birthday to a little gal who turns 1 year old on Aug. 27, Morgan Crosby. Have a fun day, Morgan.

Happy birthday to Ann Johnson, Larry Hillman and Sierra Weigard, all celebrating on Aug. 28, with many more to come.

Happy anniversary to Richard and Karen Melton, and Brendan and Alayna Harrington on Aug. 28, with many more to come.

Birthday wishes go out to Keith Mechtel, Andrea Johnson and Jim Andrea, all celebrating together on Aug. 29. Many more to you.

A very happy birthday to Christian Lawrence on Aug. 30 way out in the Carolinas with many more to come.

Happy birthday to Ryan Hanson on Aug.

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30 with many more to come.

Happy 22nd anniversary to Don and Joanne Dahlstrom as they celebrate together with lots more to come.

Nathaniel Rawling, a very happy birthday to you as you celebrate your special day with lots more to come.

Happy birthday to my special sister, Betty Meister, on Aug. 31. May you have a special day with many more to come.

Happy birthday to Megan Pederson on her special day Aug. 31 with lots more to come.

Son Richey’s turkeys took their fateful ride in the evening Wednesday, and by Thursday at noon they were all gone. Then it was on to cleaning and sanitizing the sheds with new turkeys coming shortly.

It’s apple time! Yes, Smith’s Poquette Apple Orchard is now open with lots of apples and so many goodies. I can almost taste those cinnamon sugar donuts. Get out and get some good apples or homemade treats.

Thursday afternoon, Penny Ladd brought out Rylee and Reyana with the two little girls staying overnight. She came back on Friday and picked them up. Gosh, we had a great time together. I was picking over beans to can, and they dove right in and helped take the stems off. Such little cute ragamuffins.

Those big grasshopper combines went by in the night over to Ken and Donna Russels where they picked their beans. It rained in the night, and they had to shut down for a while.

They’re still picking and it’s after 11 a.m.

Last weekend, there was a birthday for Tatsanna Moe at Jim Toll’s. Attending were her

by Helen Pederson

It’s so good to see the sun in the morning. It starts with a good day and more ambition. August is going by fast now and, before you know it, we’ll be in September.

Peder didn’t have any news but he said Wendell Lee will be coming to continue building on his house.

I had a good weekend. Friday I went to Solon Springs to the home of Sue and Larry Winners, and then on to Duluth to check into our hotel for the weekend. We stayed at The Suites Hotel as that is close to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center where the wedding reception was held. Friday night we had rehearsal at Pilgrim Lutheran and the rehearsal party was at a pizza parlour. Lots and lots of pizza and salads.

Saturday was the wedding of Greta Bachinski (my granddaughter) and Logan Zinski of Eau Claire. Greta’s brother, Christopher, gave her away. Pas-

tor Will Mowchan who left Spooner Trinity and is now pastor at Pilgrim, performed the nuptials before 200-plus people. My two grandsons, Jeremy White and Nick Pederson who were ushers, walked me down the aisle. That was special.

The reception was held at the DECC for 300 people with music and dancing and entertainment for the couple.

On Sunday afternoon, we went to Solon Springs for a brunch and gift opening at the home of the Winners on St. Croix Lake. Congratulations to you, Logan and Greta.

The Aderman family gave the 10 a.m. service in honor of their folks 60th wedding anniversary. They all have talents to make it a good day. Congratulations to Billie and Darrell.

Lilliam Ullom, Margaret Jones and Florence Carlson met many people from the senior citizens home in Spooner at Lee

The cast of Ghost Visit 2011 were Bill Thornley as Frank Hammill, Larry Samson as H.J. Antholz, Ernie Buhler as C.C. Washburn, Barb Anderson as Laura Carlson, Nancy Rich as Gretna Chichester and Marguerite Kevan as Agnes Raeshler. - Photos by Diane Dryden

Former Mayor Charles Lutz brought his stick horse along to introduce the play.

The play was, once again, written by genealogical society member Mary Olsen.

grandparents, uncles and aunts and her two brothers. Tatsanna turned 19 years old.

Happy birthday Tatsanna. Tammy Moe made a cake with pickles on top as she is very fond of dill pickles. This last week, there were two friends of Jim’s from the Cities, John and Walt, who came up to see him and catching up on the news.

Bernard and Sandy Redding got home a week ago last Saturday from Rochester, Minn.

Sandy had tests to see about getting a kidney transplant. She may be able to get a kidney from her daughters. Nothing is definite yet.

She only needs one kidney at this time. Please keep Bernard and Sandy in you special thoughts and prayers.

Table talk: What would you do for the U.S. economy if you were the president of the U.S.?

News from the Fjelstad palace finds last Sunday, Bob took Greg, Tyler and Emily Dorweiler on the pontoon fishing. They didn’t catch much but had a great time. Monday, Kris was in Rice Lake shopping and later met with five other Red Hat ladies at the China Buffet for dinner. Later, Kris attended the Lakeview UMC meeting at the church.

Wednesday, Cherie Dorweiler and Bob Garcia visited with Bob and Kris. Friday, Kris’ sister, Pat Cage, and her two puppies, Tuffy and Spookey, came to visit and stayed overnight.

Cheri and Emily Dorweiler visited Kris and Pat along with Cheri’s nephew, Grayson. Bob visited with Greg Dorweiler also.

Saturday, Bob’s sister, Nancy Laezret, from Eau Claire, came with her friend, Tom, to

visit. Sunday, Bob visited with Gary and Sue Peterson. Kris has been very busy canning beans and tomatoes.

I had a nice surprise this Sunday. Yes, Tom and Lois Hodgson were up from Tomah and were very excited. Lois has now retired from teaching after 37 years, and her honey, Tom, retired a couple of years ago from teaching.

They sold their house and are moving to Bella Vista, Ark., where they will live near the Ozark Mountains. They have had garage sales, and they will buy most of their furniture when they move. They are both very happy.

We got 1-1/4 inches of rain in the night last night. It looks like more coming this way.

Over the weekend, Steve Hulleman got a new roof on his house. Chris Hulleman, Mike and Nancy Murray, Mike P. Murray, Jackie Perlt, Diane Hulleman and Jack Hulleman and his friend, got together and put it on.

Now the crew will get together and get a new siding on Diane’s house. Robin and her mother visited one day with Diane.

Friday evening, Otto, his girlfriend and Otto Jr. came and they all went to Riverstreet Restaurant for fish.

Saturday found the Lawson family reunion at Shell Lake Park.

Sunday after church, Butch and Loretta VanSelus got in on the Grantsburg fair. They got to watch the parade and later took in Crex Meadows.

Scatter sunshine!

Have a great week!

and Alice Brogheiton’s home for a potluck picnic on Island Lake on Sunday.

Arlys Santiago attended the service at Salem on Sunday where Pastor Carmie Aderman gave the sermon followed by a lot of singing, to a good crowd.

On Sunday afternoon, Arlys and ladies from Big Ripley had a golf tournament.

Talking to Judy Bolterman, she said Mike was recuperating well but needs his rest. Good going, Michael.

Attending the wedding on Saturday were Jeff and boys, Nick and Brent, from Minneapolis, Minn., and Aaron of Menomonie. Also attending were Mary and Keith White, Jeremy and Betsy White of Madison; Gina White and friend, Nick, of Stillwater, Minn., Tim and Sue Pederson of Amherst, Megan and friend, Dustin, Stephanie and friend, Cory, of Eau Claire, Lori Cray and son, Colton, of Spooner, my brother, Milton, and Jean of Rice Lake, along with son, Kim, and Deb

of Cameron, Martie and Rod Vashell of Cumberland and Valerie Johnson of Two Harbors, Minn.

It rained on Saturday at the reception with a double rainbow over the lake. That had to be good luck.

John, Mary and Brian went to the fairgrounds for a picnic for fair show sale participants on Monday. Thursday, Brian went to Glen Flora for a rock festival and celebrated his 18th birthday there.

On Saturday, the Marschalls had a combined housewarming and picnic at Sara’s home in Cumberland and to celebrate August birthdays which were Brian, Ashley and Kyle.

Happy birthday!

You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try; a bend in the road is not the end of the road unless you fail to make the turn.

Have a good week.

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folks brought fresh vegetables from their gardens, some brought handcrafted items and some even brought home-canned vegetables and preserves. Tonja said that one thing that was pretty unique and new to the auction was tomato jam. She bought a jar of the jam and said that it is delicious. If you didn’t get a chance to be there this year, don’t worry, I’m sure there will be another one next August. I’ll let you know. I wish that Duane and I could have gone to the reunion at the chapel but …

We had a fantastic weekend in Madison. I hate to admit how old I really am, but we went to Madison to attend my 50th class reunion.

When the invitation first came – I think in April – I was very excited about going and seeing everyone again. I had only been to one reunion, the 20th, so it had been quite a few years since I had talked to any of my classmates. Anyway, the closer the date came, the more uncertain I became about whether or not to go. I started thinking that I wouldn’t have anything in common with people I hadn’t seen in decades, that I was pretty much a nerd in high school and that I would probably be left sitting all by myself in a corner somewhere. The closer the date came, the more nervous I became.

However, we had already made reservations, so on Saturday morning, we drove down. Before we left I tried to convince Duane that he didn’t have to go with me because I was afraid it would be a complete waste of his weekend and he always has so many things he has to get done. He insisted that misery loves company and said that he didn’t want me to go alone. My son, Jim Marsh, had convinced us that we should take his car ( a Lexus convertible) so we stopped at his house, spoiled our precious new grandson, Wrigley, a little bit, got the car and started our road trip.

We went to the Elks Club in Madison for dinner Saturday night, and when we walked in we felt completely welcome and at home. There were a couple of women that I was hoping to see who didn’t make it to the reunion, but we had a great time visiting with all the others who were there. Duane even found a retired farmer with whom he could talk about old tractors, milking pipelines, etc. There were people from all walks of life there – factory workers, postal workers, scientists, doctors, lawyers, teachers, musicians – I think Duane and I were the only

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On Saturday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m., Wisconsin’s Northwest Heritage Passage will launch its paperback guidebook - 208 pages that shine a light on these places and people who live and work along and around the Hwy. 63 corridor in 13 Northwest Wisconsin counties, including Burnett, Polk and St. Croix.

It’s called “The Wisconsin Passage: an Adventure in the Handmade, Homegrown and Historical Offerings of Wisconsin from the Mississippi River to the Lake Superior,” or simply, “The Wisconsin Passage.” The book is the culmination of a dream that began 12 years ago when a group of Northwest Wisconsin people, like Spooner weaver Alene Peterson, realized that the cottage industries of working crafters, artists and growers were key to a sustainable creative economy in this region.

Peterson and a committee of five – all volunteers – began by establishing a set of criteria. “We were looking for locally made or grown items, quality products, interesting destinations, environmental responsibility, openness to the public, and safety,” said Peterson.

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Editor of the Spooner Advocate and lifelong resident of the area, Krokson said, “It was a labor of love. I’ve lived in Hwy. 63 communities for the past 31 years,” she said. “I love Wisconsin, and I particularly love this part of the state.”

She continued, “I think of “The Wisconsin Passage” as a passage to more passages – to bygone days, to an adventure that anyone can take part in. It’s about artists, artisans, performers, nature lovers, natural growers, pioneer settlers and storytellers of many genres who forged a life and culture along the heritage roads and trails.”

Peterson added, “We want this book to bring the public together with artists and growers where they live and work and showcase those hometowns, villages and farms as well as the natural beauty of Northwest Wisconsin destinations for travelers of all ages,” The WNHP was founded in 1999 as an arts advocacy group to support and showcase the talents and creativity of Northwest Wisconsin’s communities to the public. In 2001, 2004 and 2009, WNHP published and distributed more than 100,000 maps listing handmade, homegrown and heritage sites.

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Last Saturday, Pat and Doug went to Lakeview in Shell Lake for Pat’s 55th Shell Lake High School class reunion. Pat said that it was very nice to see all her former classmates. She said they had good food and a good time.

On Sunday, Pat and Doug were among a group of classmates who attended a memorial for Karen Swan Miess, a classmate who had passed away. The memorial was held at the Red Barn Campground in Shell Lake. Pat said it was very nice.

On Thursday, Pat and Doug went to Doug’s 55th Cumberland High School class reunion at the 5 O’Clock Club. One of the classmates, Ed Thompson, has a band, We Three, and he entertained them with extremely good ‘50s music.

Everyone had a very enjoyable time. After they left the 5 O’Clock Club, the group drove to Beaver Dam Lake in Cumberland where they boarded two pontoon boats and toured the lake.

Sounds like they had a very nice 55th reunion.

The friendly neighborhood moocher finally had a chance to sample Marcie Knowlton’s zucchini bread, and he said that it was excellent. He went to Whitetail Ridge Campground a couple of weeks ago to pick it up and was able to hear her husband, Rob, play. He enjoys listening to Rob so much that he said he hopes we can hire him for the Color Fest in September. I told Terry to give a member of the civic club a call and suggest that. We have had Rob there before, and it seemed that everyone enjoyed dancing to and listening to his music.

I guess that’s about it from Barronett this week. I sure hope I see you at the rutabaga festival.

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On Sunday, we went on a dinner cruise around Lake Monona. If you haven’t noticed, the skyline in Madison is beautiful. We probably have the prettiest state capital in the United States. I knew the view was terrific, but it’s even better from a boat on Lake Monona. We had a great time that day too, renewed old friendships and promised to keep in touch by e-mail. I’m so glad we went.

One hilarious thing, Jim insisted we take his car because he didn’t want us to arrive at the reunion in a grandma car, which is exactly what I drive (a Buick LeSabre). OK, I have to admit the convertible was a lot more fun. Anyway, we got there with no problems, several classmates saw us drive in, we spent the evening at the Elks and when we came back out, it was dark. A couple that we had been talking to walked out with us, I walked up to the Lexus and couldn’t figure out how to unlock the dang thing. I should have looked at the key while we were still in the Elks Club so I would have known where the unlock button was. I’m sure that Arlene and Bert figured that we rented the car for the weekend just to impress the classmates. I am still laughing about that.

Pat and Doug Sweet had a very busy week.

Their daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Reese LeaVesseur, great-grandchildren, McKenzie and Mason, granddaughter Ashley and her friend, Nick, came from Billings, Mont., to visit for about a week. While they were here, Jason Sweet traveled up from Madison to be with the family and John Sweet, Joanne and Justin Grensing and Julie Stoner also came to visit. It was a great family get-together, and they all had a very nice time.

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Barronett Lutheran is getting an indoor remodeling. There hasn’t been much done to the church since it was remodeled after the fire about 17 years ago, and it was sadly in need of some work. So, the council members voted, and it was decided that we should have the walls repaired and painted, the carpeting (except that by the altar) taken up and replaced and the wood floors sanded and refinished. All the pews had to be removed so the work could be done, and Rick Stetler and Merl Overvig took them out and put them in a storage pod on Friday. The carpeting in the entryway, down the stairs and in the aisle was taken up. Dorothy Orth, Geri Pittman and Pastor Todd carried things needed for worship service to the basement and the service was held there Sunday morning. It will be in the basement again next Sunday, but we are hoping to have everything done by the following Sunday so that we can have service in the sanctuary again. After the service on Sunday, quite a few of the congregation pitched in to help get everything off the walls. We love our church. It’s so nice to belong to a congregation that works so well together.

We especially want to thank our council president, Leroy Orth, for all the work and phone calls that it took to get everything organized.

Come and join us for worship in a couple of weeks so you can see how nice everything looks.

The Cumberland Rutabaga Fest is finally here. Yea! I’m going to go and eat like a pig and gain back all the weight I’ve worked so hard to lose the past few months. The stuff on the midway is OK, mind you, but the stuff that the local church groups and clubs make is fantastic. Why waste your appetite on greasy little mini donuts when you can have homemade pie, french fries, hot pepper sandwiches, etc. The parade on Sunday is always one of the very best in the area.

It’s a great time to visit with people you don’t see everyday. Hope I see you there.

I talked to Tonja Metnik on Monday and she said that the friends, family and neighbors reunion at Wiesner Community Chapel, which was held on Sunday, was a lot of fun. She thought that there were about 50 people there.

There was a ton of food and the white elephant auction was the highlight of the day. Most people bring something to auction off and there was a huge selection of things to bid on. Some

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by Marian Furchtenicht

The geese have molted and have new wings now and are flying around. There must have been a couple of hundred sitting out in our hay field several times.

Goldfinches are busy on the milkweeds and at the finch feeder. They nest now and use the milkweed down to line the nests.

Lots of hummers competing with the bees at the nectar. It’s a joy to watch them. Mary Krantz came and visited me one day and we enjoyed sitting on the deck just watching them.

Gloria and Anton Frey have been watching cedar waxwings eating berries in their black-cherry tree.

We are so blessed to live here in Wisconsin. It’s the best place in the world to enjoy so much wildlife and birds every day. It is so quiet and peaceful. But there are lots of bears around.

Gary and Suzie Johnson’s 14-year-old son, Logan, bagged a 309-pound crop-tag bear on the Perlick place Thursday evening and then they brought it to Rummels Tap, while we were pitching horseshoes, for us to see.

He was a pretty excited kid. Congratulations Logan.

Gene and Darlene Johnacheck and family attended the Wisconsin State Fair at West Allis Aug. 8 and 9, honoring their Old Ranch in the Hills century farm in Washburn County which was quite an honor.

Pat and Laurie Frey and grandpa Ken Harmon of Spooner drove down to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., on Wednesday to attend the graduation of their son, Steven, from training with the National Guard Reserve of R.L., and returned home with them Friday night. His brother, Andy, had caught fish and had supper ready for them when they got home.

Elfreda West attended her Spooner Class of ’45 reunion (their 66th) at Tracks at a noon luncheon, with 11 classmates and a few spouses out of the 71 graduates, attending. It was their first time with just their class, as it was usually held along with other classes.

Dan and Lynda Rogstad, Shell Lake, Virginia Stodola

and Carmella Johnson, Haugen, went together to Cameron Sunday afternoon to attend Lynda’s mom, Elizabeth Olsig’s, 92nd birthday party. Carmella and Virginia are cousins of Elizabeth. Belated wishes to her.

Sue Krantz took her folks, Hubert and Sue Smith, Shell Lake, down to Clear Lake Friday night for the memorial service for Anita Severson, her dad’s younger sister, who had passed away. Sympathy to them.

Condolences go out to the Ken Organ family. Ken passed away Sunday at the age of 78 at TLC. He was a kind, likeable man, and spent a lifetime of hard work in cranberry marshes in Warrens and Minong area before becoming ill and has been residing in TLC. Visitation was held Tuesday evening and service for Ken were held Wednesday at Shell Lake United Methodist Church.

I was saddened to hear of the death of my cousin’s son, Timmy Anderson, age 43, who drowned in Dilly Lake Saturday night while out fishing. He is from Inver Grove Heights, Minn., but spends time at his late grandparents, Chuck and Ruby Anderson’s, old homestead at Anah. Sympathy is extended.

Shell Lake Boy Scout Troop 51, Casey Furchtenicht, Brett Holman, Robbie Hansen and Devin G., along with four adults, Dave, Phil, Glen and Chad, went canoeing on the Namekagon River Saturday afternoon and camped overnight. It rained in the evening but they reported a fun time.

Spooner Class of 1950 got together at Hezzy and Elaine King’s cottage on Bear Lake, just across the road from Camp Phillips. There were not only class members, but also other friends from other classes. Lots of potluck food, a great day and a good turnout was enjoyed and it didn’t rain until afterward.

Saturday noon, a party was held for Brian Marschall, 18, Ashley Anderson, 20, and Kyle Mathinsen, 22. The party also was a housewarming for Kyle and Sara as it was held at their new home in rural Cumberland. Folks

Sympathy is extended to Helen and Tom Vanselus and other family members on the death of Frieda Kenosha, Helen’s mother. She was 91.

Diane and Jerry Stieb visited Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen Aug. 14 and 15.

Brenda, Tim, Bryce and Jessica Sweet returned home to Vadnais Heights, Minn., Tuesday, after visiting Donna and Gerry Hines for several days.

Verna Lindstrom and Karen Mangelsen visited Elnora and Scott Hotchkiss at Elnora’s home Tuesday afternoon.

Randy, Tara and Henry Mangelsen were Friday afternoon visitors of Hank and Karen Mangelsen. Randy and family stayed for the weekend at the home of Jake and Holly Mangelsen. Karen, Hank and other family members visited them there on Saturday.

About 45 people attended the Doran reunion at the Siren Park on Saturday.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen went to Superior Saturday and attended the wedding of Sara (McCusker) and Miles Ursin. Miles is Hank and Karen’s great-nephew.

Jeff and Jackie Peterson were weekend guests of Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen. Ethan and Dylan Longhenry visited there Sunday night.

Overnight visitors, Saturday, of Karen and Hank Mangelsen were Larry, Celie and Baxter Mangelsen.

Jan Schott hosted a bridal shower for Angie Stanke Sunday afternoon at the home of Lida Nordquist. Angie will be marrying Lida’s grandson, Rick Funk, on Oct. 8.

Congratulations to Mary and John Dunn on their 69th wedding anniversary, which was Aug. 21.

Lawrence, Nina, Gerry and Donna Hines, Marlene Swearingen and Hank and Karen Mangelsen, visited Don and Lida Nordquist Sunday evening. They helped Don celebrate his birthday.

Dewey-LaFollette by Karen Mangelsen

enjoyed the tour of the barn buildings and their little chickens and got to meet Kyle’s family. Around 50 people enjoyed the day.

Mavis Schlapper went to her daughter, Pam’s, in Elk Mound, Minn., Sunday for dinner. Lea and Nate were also there. Mavis took cucumbers to her. Gardens are really producing so the gals are busy preserving beets, cukes and corn. Farmers markets are busy selling all that fresh produce.

School is in the air with some already heading back to college. Brady’s girlfriend, Ashley Anderson, headed for Iowa on Sunday.

Bowling meetings are being held. It’s that time to start winter leagues. Time is sure flying.

The Sarona Methodist Church’s 100-year celebration is finally here this weekend. Ceremonies will begin Saturday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. and a full meal will be served at 1 p.m. Folks have been very busy getting it all shaped up, so be sure and come see the changes and simple reminiscing with neighbors and friends. Sunday worship service will be at 9 a.m. There will be books for sale covering the past 100 years, CDs by organist Jean Henntach, and signed and framed pictures by Bill Hrudka.

Hope to see you there.

Joe and Debbie Elbe had steppingstones made, one for each side of the steps with church pictures. One of the church in 1911 and one in 2011.

Mavis Schlapper and Elaine Ryan are here drinking coffee so it is time to fax this so I can join in the conversation.

This week’s birthday wishes go out to Paige Coulter, 14, Bailee Hanson, 12, and Joshua Pederson, 1 on Aug. 25. Sue Hansen, Peggy McKibben, Ashley Gagner, Adam Kemp, Jean Ricci and Audrey Spexet, Aug. 26; Linda Myers and Brandon Degner, Aug. 27; Ann Johnson, Jerry Gronning and Jessie Baxter, Aug. 28; Larry Shockley, Shirley Pohlman, Jane Fitzpatrick and Rachel Campbell, Aug. 29; Laurie Frey, Sherri Lyga, Melinda Coulter, Tia Halvorson, Jessica Irvine and Eddie Smith, Aug. 30; Amanda Zaloudek, Jessica Halvorson and Maddie West, Aug. 31.

Happy anniversary to Kellen and Lindsey (Mortenson) Nelson on Aug. 25; Rick and Carla Townsend, Aug. 27; David and Mary Halvorsen and Jack and Cathy Dahlstrom, Aug. 28; and Curt and Marge Johnson, Aug. 30.

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Area students named to U of M dean’s list

MINNEAPOLIS - The following area students have made the dean’s list for the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus 2011 spring semester. Students on the list all achieved a grade-point average of 3.66 or higher while taking 12 or more credits.

Sarona: Kelsey K. Bank, College of Liberal Arts; Shell Lake: Anthony L. Mikula, College of Biological Sciences; Spooner: Carrie L. Krueger, College of Liberal Arts; Jennifer A. Pederson, College of Biological Sciences; Shelby J. Seckora, College of Biological Sciences; Kayla E. Vik, College of Liberal Arts. - submitted

BADGER CRANBERRY Is Celebrating Our 100th Anniversary!

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Where: The Badger Cranberry Marsh in Madge on Fernander Road, Sarona When: Sunday, August 28, 2011, Open House from 1 - 4 p.m.

What: We will have food and fun as well as a display of Badger Cranberry’s first 100 years.

We would love to have you come join the fun!

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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

Robert J. Klein, Ramsey, Minn., Jason A. Williams, Hayward, Igor B. Orshansky, Seattle, and Nicole A. Casler, Minong.

Wash., and Suzanne E. Peterson, and Jessica L. Spexet, Spooner.

Rodney W. Jerome, Town of Garrett C. Janzen, Plymouth, Seattle, Wash.

Chadwick A. Dougard, Town of Bass Lake, and Alanna J. Minn., and Amy J. Rabe, Plymouth, Minn.

Madge, and Stacy A. Schultz, Town Mortensen, Town of Bass Lake. of Madge.

Ryan M. Patzer, Clancy, Mont., and Julia J. Raether, Bozeman, Mont.

Herbert H. Clements, Town of Long Lake, and Sandra G. Geise, Wednesday, Aug. 10 Friday, Aug. 12 Hayward.

Sharon D. Winstrom, 60, At 7:40 a.m. Julie E. Ray, 23, Spooner, hit a deer at the intersec- Kenosha, hit a deer at 8:59 p.m., (Aug. 24, 31, Sept. 7) tion of Hwy. 70 and Hwy. 53. The while traveling eastbound on CTH STATE OF WISCONSIN vehicle had moderate damage and B, just west from Hwy. 253. No inCIRCUIT COURT was towed. No injuries were re- juries were reported, but the vehicle WASHBURN COUNTY had moderate damage to the front ported.

IN THE MATTER OF THE passenger side.

Thursday, Aug. 11 ESTATE OF At 9 p.m., Paul R. Radloff, 63, Michael S. Verfaillie, 64, Fort WILMA D. MELLUM Myers, Fla., was westbound on Rice Lake, hit a deer at the intersecNotice Setting Time to Hear CTH B near Butternut Golf Course tion of Hwy. 53 and CTH B. No inApplication and Deadline for at 8:25 a.m., when he swerved to juries were reported, but the vehicle Filing Claims miss a golf ball that was hit onto the had moderate damage.

(Informal Administration) road. Verfaillie stated he went into Saturday, Aug. 13 Case No. 11PR38 Justin H. Roeher, 19, Barnes, the north ditch, came back onto the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: roadway and entered the south was eastbound on Hwy. 77 in Mi1. An application for informal ditch, at which time the vehicle nong when he struck a deer at 3:01 administration was filed. rolled over three times, landing on a.m. The deer had broken legs and 2. The decedent with date of birth February 26, 1924, and its side in the middle of CTH B. Ver- was unable to exit the roadway and had to be put down. No other indate of death July 3, 2011, was faillie suffered injuries and was juries were reported, and the vehidomiciled in Washburn County, transported by ambulance to Shell State of Wisconsin, with a mail- Lake emergency room. The vehicle cle had no reportable damage. ing address of N 4175 Johnson had very severe total damage and Rd., Sarona, WI 54870. was towed.

Accident reports

3. The application will be heard at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, before Marilynn E. Benson, Probate Registrar, on Sept.

8, 2011, at 9:00 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is December 12, 2011.

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

6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

Marilynn E. Benson Probate Registrar August 15, 2011 Thomas J. Bitney/Bitney Law Firm, Ltd. P.O. Box 488 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-8741 Bar Number #1002841

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JEREMY MEHSIKOMER, et al Defendant(s)

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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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Court news

Clayton P. DuBois, Spooner, possess drug paraphernalia, $299.00; violate harassment restraining order, $299.00.

Richard L. VanMeter, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; resisting or obstructing an officer, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Daniel S. Boissy, Shell Lake, speedometer violations, $175.30.

Kathleen M. Burdick, Sarona, failure to register dog with town clerk, $150.10.

Lisa E. Conners, Sarona, disorderly conduct, $263.50.

Rourke B. Conners, Sarona, disorderly conduct, $263.50.

Sheila D. Donahue, New Richmond, speeding, $200.50.

David A. Marshall, Minong, retail theft, $263.50.

Miranda A. Peterson, Birchwood, disorderly conduct, $263.50.

SGS Environmental Contracting LLC, Merrill, violate Class A highway weight limits, $1,000.00.

Russell J. Terry, Spooner, operating ATV on or in vicinity of highway, $127.50.

Staffanie A. Weil, St. Charles, Ill., OWI, $804.50, license revoked 6 months, ignition interlock, alcohol assessment.

Jason M. Wickware, Sarona, failure to register dog with town clerk, $150.10.

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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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY OF SHELL LAKE AUGUST 8, 2011

Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Council members present were Baker, Barnes-Haesemeyer, Eiche, Graf, Leckel, Pederson and Shelton. Alderperson Bitney was absent. Also present were Jeff Parker, Clint Stariha, Teresa Anderson, Mary Ellen Ryall, Jessica Beecroft, Harold Emanuel, Carol Kalscheur, John Pockat, Peg Pockat, Dudley Livingston and Brad Pederson. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Eiche moved, seconded by Pederson, to approve the July 11, 2011, regular meeting minutes. The motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Harold Emanuel questioned how much dock rental income has been taken in to date. Brad Pederson estimated it at approximately $300.

Alderperson Eiche reported he attended the last Shell Lake Cemetery Association Board of Directors’ meeting at which time the feasibility of the City of Shell Lake assuming ownership of the cemetery was discussed. Mayor Peterson referred this matter to the Executive Committee.

Mary Ellen Ryall requested permission to install a Butterfly Habitat Donor Display Board near the north end of the Butterfly Habitat. A sketch and picture showing the type of sign and dimensions were reviewed. Leckel moved, seconded by Graf, to approve the placement of an honor board at the Butterfly Habitat.

Concerns were expressed about adding to the number of signs, structures, etc. in this natural area. A roll call vote was taken: Shelton-yes, Eiche-yes, Pederson-no, Leckel-yes, Baker-no, Barnes-Haesemeyer-no and Graf-yes. The motion carried. Ms. Ellen Ryall announced that she will be retiring as CEO of Happy Tonics next year.

Jeff Parker reported on the Public Works Department’s activities.

Clint Stariha reported on Police Department and zoning activities. Alderperson Baker requested a “No ATVs Beyond This Point” sign be placed at the opening near the gate at the South Landing.

Concerns about kids causing damage to the new swimming raft and other safety concerns pertaining to the raft were expressed.

Mayor Peterson referred this matter to the Parks and Recreation Committee.

LIBRARY BOARD: Alderperson Pederson reported on the July 20, 2011, board meeting and library activities.

LAKE PROTECTION: A citizen’s request for stricter enforcement of shoreline regulations was discussed. It was noted there appears to be a lot of beach clearing and filling both below and above the ordinary high-water mark (OHWM) on Shell Lake.

Alderperson Barnes-Haesemeyer recommended the City contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to request stricter enforcement of shoreline regulations below the OHWM and for the City to enforce the shoreline protection area regulations above the OHWM. Barnes-Haesemeyer moved, seconded

by Baker, to direct the Mayor to send a letter addressed to St. Croix Water Leader Kathy Bartilson requesting enforcement of state regulations relating to removal of vegetation and hauling of fill below the OHWM. The motion carried.

PLAN COMMISSION: The August 1, 2011, commission meeting minutes were reviewed. It was noted the commission is working on the short-term lake home rental matter.

Mayor Peterson announced the appointment of Mitch Fox to replace Chad Kostner on the Plan Commission. Graf moved, seconded by Leckel, to concur with the appointment. The motion carried.

HIGHWAY 63 ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The July 21, 2011, committee meeting minutes were reviewed.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: The August 2, 2011, committee meeting minutes were reviewed. It was reported the committee recommends the City Council grant a 5.8% pay increase from August 13, 2011, through December 31, 2011, for city employees participating in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) (excluding library) to cover the recently state-mandated employee contribution. A discussion was held on local and regional economic conditions, and it was suggested that negotiations with city employees pertaining to 2012 wages and benefits commence prior to budget deliberations. Leckel moved, seconded by Graf, to grant a 5.8% pay increase from August 13, 2011, through December 31, 2011, for city employees under the WRS (excluding library). A roll call vote was taken: Graf-yes, Barnes-Haesemeyeryes, Baker-no, Leckel-yes, Pederson-no, Eiche-yes and Sheltonyes. The motion carried.

PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION: The August 3, 2011, committee meeting minutes were reviewed. It was reported the committee recommends the City Council approve the following

streets for seal-coating: 4th Ave. - Hwy. 63 to First (Lewis) St.; 4th Ave. - First (Lewis) St. to 2nd St.; 4th Ave. - 3rd St. to 2nd St.; 2nd Ave. - 2nd St. to First (Lewis) St.; Ridgeway Drive and First (Lewis) St. - 2nd Ave. to Hwy. 63. Barnes-Haesemeyer moved, seconded by Baker, to approve the seal-coat project as presented. The motion carried.

A draft S-BUEC Lease between the Federal Aviation Administration and City of Shell Lake for the small building containing communication equipment and tilt-down pole at the airport was reviewed. Barnes-Haesemeyer moved, seconded by Graf, to approve the S-BUEC Lease. The motion carried.

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION: The August 8, 2011, committee meeting minutes were reviewed. Graf moved, seconded by Barnes-Haesemeyer, to approve vouchers 825-967. The motion carried.

The Budget Status Report was reviewed.

PARKS AND RECREATION: The July 27, 2011, committee meeting minutes were reviewed. It was reported the committee recommends amending the Downtown Bench Project to provide for three of the benches to be placed along the Lakefront/Pavilion area sidewalk arch adjacent to the end of Main Street. It is proposed that a cement slab be poured for each bench. A plan indicating the location of the proposed benches was presented.

Barnes-Haesemeyer moved, seconded by Shelton, to approve the placement of three benches in the areas designated at the park. The motion carried 4-yes 3-no.

A proposal from MSA for professional services, for design and permitting of a proposed utility upgrade at the municipal campground to include electrical, water and sewer services, was reviewed. Jeff Parker reported Xcel Energy is installing a larger transformer at the campground. Mayor Peterson referred the engineering proposal to the Parks and Recreation Committee.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Resolution #11-14 establishing wards in accordance with Section 5.15 of the Wisconsin Statutes for Washburn County Supervisory Districts was reviewed. Eiche moved, seconded by Barnes-Haesemeyer, to adopt Resolution #11-14. The motion carried 6-yes, 1-no. Brad Pederson reminded the City Council that he is working on a proposal to align City of Shell Lake Ward #1/Aldermanic District #1 with Washburn County Supervisory District #20 and Ward #2/Aldermanic District #2 with Supervisory District #21. Alderperson Leckel quoted from an opinion from League of Wisconsin Municipalities Assistant Legal Counsel Dan Olson where WI. Stat. 62.09 states there shall be two alderpersons from each aldermanic district. Mayor Peterson referred this matter to the Executive Committee.

Mayor Peterson announced that Alderperson Shelton has been appointed to the Parks and Recreation Committee, Public Works Administration Committee and as Chairperson of the Façade Improvement Committee. Eiche moved, seconded by BarnesHaesemeyer, to ratify the appointments. The motion carried.

Eiche moved, seconded by Barnes-Haesemeyer, to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. The motion carried.

Signed: Sally A. Peterson, Mayor Attest: Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer

RESOLUTION #11-14 CITY OF SHELL LAKE

WHEREAS, the CITY OF SHELL LAKE is required to establish wards in accordance with Section 5.15 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the SHELL LAKE CITY COUNCIL does create two wards, as follows: Ward One - which shall be a portion of Supervisory District 20 Ward Two - which shall be a portion of Supervisory District 21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above-ward boundaries are outlined and identified on the attached map (Attachment 1), which incorporated and made part hereof, and that the map is generated using WISE-LR software in order to incorporate the underlying census block numbers within each ward.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for voting purposes, the above wards will be combined, using one common polling place, which will be the Shell Lake City Hall.

Approved by the City Council of the City of Shell Lake, this 8th day of August, 2011: Sally A. Peterson, Mayor.

I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Resolution #11-14 passed by the City Council of the City of Shell Lake, on the 8th day of August, 2011.

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OBITUARIES

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Kenneth R. Organ

Kenneth R. Organ, 78, of Shell Lake, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, at Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake. He was born Sept. 2, 1932, in Tomah, to Theodore and Lillian (Kramp) Organ. Ken was married in Warrens on June 14, 1958, to Gwendolyn Johnson.

Ken worked in his younger years at the cranberry marshes in the Warrens area. They raised their family in Minong, during which time he worked at the cranberry marshes near Minong. They returned to Tomah and Ken managed the marshes there. In 1999, they moved to Spooner and made Shell Lake their home in 2004.

He enjoyed fishing, deer and turkey hunting, spending time with all the little ones, and watching the Atlanta Braves and the Packers. Ken was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He loved traveling to the American West, Canada and Florida.

He is survived by his wife, Gwen of Shell Lake; four children, David (Sherry) Organ of Shell Lake, Teresa Dahlstrom of Shell Lake, Robin (Brent) Wisner of Warrens and Jeffery Organ of Spooner; eight grandchildren, Justin (Lisa), Jessica (Adam), Sarah, Josh, Sheena, Brinna, Kenna and Emilee; six great-grandchildren, Ashtyn, Katisa, Tanner, Isaac, Landon and Makenzie; five sisters, Vivian (George) Seinmanski of Sparta, Vonnie Flint of Madison, Shirley (Donald) Goetzka of Tomah, Jean (Robert) Christiansen of Tomah and Kay Williams of Warrens; and one brother, Ron Organ of Minneapolis, Minn. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Danielle, and two grandchildren, Nathan Organ and Ashley Wisner.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, at Shell Lake United Methodist Church with the Rev. Greg Harrell officiating. Burial of cremains will be in Shell Lake Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Waggoner, Pete Peterson, Marty Alexander, Larry Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Jerry Johnson Jr. and Tom Macha. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Skinner Funeral Home in Shell Lake, and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at church.

The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, has been entrusted with arrangements.

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NOW AVAILABLE: “Show Down at the General’s Den” by Peter Hubin at the Washburn County Register newspaper office, Lake Mall, Shell Lake.

Other books by Hubin also available. Office hours: MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 51-2rp

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

Dennis Fogelberg

Dennis Fogelberg, 56, of La Salle, Minn., died at his home on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 23, at La Salle Lutheran Church in La Salle with the Rev. Aaron Suomala-Folkerds officiating.

Burial was at La Salle Cemetery in LaSalle.

Dennis died peacefully on Aug. 18 with his wife and children at his side after an unexpected and brief battle with cancer. His grandchildren knew him as “Train Grandpa” and they loved playing with him and getting change out of his pockets (which he kept stocked just for them). Dennis enjoyed working for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad since 1973 and later Union Pacific. Dennis also enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing with family and friends. Dennis is survived by his wife,

Nancy Fogelberg of La Salle; daughters, Linda and Jeff Evenson and LeAnn Esteves, both of Minnesota Lake, Minn.; son Kyle Fogelberg of Madelia, Minn.; grandchildren, Jadyn and Mariana Esteves, Drake, Reve and Evalee Evenson all of Minnesota Lake; brothers, Bob and Gloria Fogelberg of Shell Lake, Larry Fogelberg of Prescott, Gary and Bonnie Fogelberg of Barronett, Bill and Debbie Fogelberg of Barronett; brothers-in-law, Donald Peterson of New Ulm, Minn., Ronald and Lois Fitzner of Fergus Falls, Minn., John Fitzner of Mankato, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Kathy Blank of Nicollet, Mary and Harlan Blank of Nicollet, Minn., and Cindy Fitzner of Truman, Minn. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence “Bud” and Doris Fogelberg; brother, Mark Fogelberg; a brother-in-law; and three sisters-in-law.

The Sturm Funeral Home in St. James, Minn., was entrusted with arrangements. You may send the family condolences at www.sturmfh.com.

Patricia ‘Pat” A. Meyer, age 81, a resident of Rice Lake and formerly of Spooner, died Aug. 20, 2011, at Country Terrace Assisted Living. Pat married Earl Meyer on Feb. 16, 1952, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Spooner. They owned and operated the Cumberland Golf Course and managed the LuAnn Motel. She was later a waitress at the Topper Café in Spooner and at the Prime in Trego.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents; brothers George Schullo; Frederick Schullo, Raymond Schullo, Paul Schullo; sisters Angeline Peterson, Pauline Mor-

gan, Genevieve Summerfield, MaryAnn JohnsonMorey, and Gloria Bieloh.

Pat is survived by her sons Earl Jr. (Mary), Terry, Bruce (Candy), Dean (Lorna); daughter Judy (Don) Lloyd; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister Josephine Riegel Cook; sisters-in-law Jean Schullo and Barb Schullo; along with other relatives and friends.

A time of gathering will be held Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, from 5-7 p.m. at Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner.

Arrangements were entrusted to Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner. Online condolences can be made at www.scalzo-taylor.com.

Monday, Aug. 29: Cowboy beans, baby carrots, fruit cocktail, cottage cheese, cinnamon scone, butter, milk, coffee.

Tuesday, Aug. 30: Roasted turkey, gravy, mashed sweet potatoes, apple grape dessert, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Wednesday, Aug. 31: Cheesy potato corn chowder, crackers, chicken salad sandwich, cranberry juice, frozen cherry fool, milk, coffee.

Thursday, Sept. 1: Pork chop smothered in sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, butter, spiced apple ring, peach pie, bread, butter, beverage.

Friday, Sept. 2: Oven-baked chicken, baked beans, creamy cucumbers, diced watermelon, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

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

Patricia A. Meyer

Senior Lunch Menu

Serving the community since 1889

Plant species are changing in the Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Shell Lake. Two-year-old colonies of blackeyed-Susan are diminishing. Could it be it was too rainy for them? Most perennials live two to three years. Often other native species live for years. Mexican butterfly weed volunteers planted in 2010 acted as an annual plant and did not reproduce in 2011. Two flats of this species were started by Yellow River Garden in Spooner. Obviously the species could not survive northern winters. Another species of butterfly weed with orange flowers is blooming nicely and increasing into a larger colony. We hope to add more of this species in 2012. Common milkweed took an average of four years to germinate and multiply. Now the habitat has a good supply of the monarch’s host plant, many are in the early stage. Perennials grow downward first before growing above ground. Yellow coreopsis is starting to bloom for the first time in four years.

Aug. 16 – Leonard and Arlys Eilth and grandson Tyler Tretter visited the Monarch Butterfly Habitat. They traveled from St. Paul, Minn., and made a day of it visiting our fair city. Tyler is interested in nature and has studied other insects before becoming acquainted

with the monarch butterfly. Fortunately he was able to see a monarch caterpillar on a milkweed plant. The caterpillar appeared to be in its last stage before pupating. The youngster enjoyed seeing crickets jump up from the path and land on native grasses as he led us through part of the habitat. The group saw some adult monarchs and white cabbage butterflies. The path was an easy walk with sightings of compressed native grasses where deer had spent the night.

Linda May Gregory reports from LaBec, Calif., “I saw six stray monarchs up here yesterday. Don’t recall seeing them here before.” Linda follows Happy Tonics Facebook page as well as other people. Ethel Peoples, Shell Lake, says, “I had two monarch caterpillars by my carport recently, one last week and one yesterday.” The marvel of the national bee and butterfly counts is that people from around the country participated from their own backyards. An observation was made after the bee or butterfly counts. More people are paying attention to pollinators and reporting their sightings. The movement is rewarding in itself.

Aug. 18 – Joan Quenan

and I met up at the visitors center in Shell Lake. We headed over to the habitat and pulled spotted knapweed from area three. It was a delight working with an enthusiastic and experienced naturalist. She volunteers at the new rain gardens that the city initiated under Dave Vold’s planning. The city is becoming an emerging chrysalis with more attention being paid to sustainability, shoreline restoration and green space. Joan also created a native plant shoreline at her home on the lake. While we were working at the habitat, a gentleman and his granddaughter on bicycles stopped to chat. It turns out his wife has restored their lakefront property to sustainable prairie. Bravo! We applaud residents who are moving toward a sustainable landscape of native plants for shoreline restoration and property. This will ensure a future for pollinators and healthy native plants that do not need watering or pesticides. Think how much happier the fish are too!

Aug. 20 – Happy Tonics held the last Environmental Film Fest at Shell Lake Friendship Commons for the season. The film was “The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies.” Kryssy and Dakota Robinson are

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donating vegetables from the Girl Scout container garden at Friendship Commons to Indianhead Community Action Agency in Spooner. The fresh produce will be offered to the food pantry.

Reminder: Town and Country Days event is Labor Day weekend. The parade is at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4.

Please call 715-468-2097 to register as a marcher. We meet at Shell Lake Friendship Commons, 118 4th Ave., at 11 a.m., to decorate Kris Fjelstad’s queen bee truck. Wings will be available for marchers. Refreshments will be served.

Butterfly marchers are kids at heart from 3 years old to 80 years old. Sheila Manor will bring monarch wings that she created a few years ago. Let’s hear it for Kris Fjelstad of Shell Lake and Sheila Manor of Cumberland. Their volunteerism makes this yearly event possible.

Note: Happy Tonics closes the visitors center/store in Shell Lake after Labor Day weekend. The visitors center/store at 25 Fifth Ave. is a seasonal operation in Shell Lake. On the other hand, the habitat is a living organism that will have a life expectancy longer than some of us. We are assured of this by the fact that the monarch butterfly habitat is now part of the long-range comprehensive plan for Shell Lake.

Alliance

AREA CHURCHES St. Francis de Sales

Lake Park Alliance

53 3rd Ave., Shell Lake Pastor John Sahlstrom Lay Pastor Richard Peterson Youth leader Ryan Hunziker 715-468-2734 Worship Service: 10 a.m.

Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades: Wednesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Baptist

Northwoods Baptist

W6268 Cranberry Dr., Shell Lake; 1 mile north of CTH B on U.S. 253 Pastor Adam Dunshee 715-468-2177 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday service: 7 p.m.

Spooner Baptist

W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor 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

St. Joseph's Catholic

100 N. Second St., Shell Lake Father Edwin Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m.

Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

St. Catherine's Catholic

CTH D, Sarona Father Edwin Anderson 715-468-7850 Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

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.

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

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

Barronett Lutheran

776 Prospect Ave., Barronett Pastor Todd Ahneman 715-671-3197 (cell) Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

The Spirit Connection Youth Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

(WELS) Hwy. 70 at Hwy. 53, Spooner Pastor Gene E. Jahnke 715-635-7672, Home: 715-354-7787 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class: 10:45 a.m.

Faith Lutheran (Missouri Synod)

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

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

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

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

Family Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

Trinity Lutheran

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

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Methodist

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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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.

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.

Sarona Methodist Celebrating 100 years

United Methodist 312 Elm St., Spooner 715-635-3227

When Marino Marini was a young man, he fashioned, in bronze, the first in a series of a man on a horse. The rider appears happy and hopeful.

But as Marini grew older, the riders appear less confident and less cheerful.

Reflecting on the changes, the artist said, “If you look at my statues of the last 12 years, you’ll notice that the feeling of panic increased. In every figure, I tried to express a deepening sense of enslavement by uncontrollable forces.”

But God wants you to trust, not tremble; to be victors, not victims.

“He makes us victorious through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

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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

Notices

(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. 541296

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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 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. 24, 31, Sept. 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY MIDLAND FUNDING LLC

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CRISANDRA JOHNSON Defendant.

Our File #666599 Case No. 11CV000152 AMENDED SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO: CRISANDRA JOHNSON W4590 COUNTY HWY. F SPRINGBROOK, WI 54875 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 24, 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 4 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, Aug. 3, 2011.

KOHN LAW FIRM S.C. BY: JOSEPH R. JOHNSON State Bar#: 1053052 Attorney for Plaintiff

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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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SLEF makes a difference

Junior high students recently attended a play at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis as part of an event funded by SLEF. - Special photo

Fundraiser planned after Sept. 23 homecoming game

expression on their faces when they first walk into the Guthrie is priceless.”

SHELL LAKE - The Shell Lake Education Foundation has worked hard in securing funds for education events and again this year funded a field trip to the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis for junior high students at Shell Lake.

“This is such an exciting opportunity for all students,” noted junior high English teacher Jan Everson. “It is a pleasure to encourage student interest in the performing arts. I am grateful that this trip has been supported for many, many years. We can be proud of our students for their overall excellent behavior and manners while attending this show. The

What students had to say: “It was a moment I will remember forever.” - Tyler Crosby “My favorite part was when the ghost of the future dropped from the ceiling with the huge thunder sound. The play was awesome.” - Connor Laub “The play ended too soon.” - Sabrina Skindzelewski “I had a great time. It was really fun and a once-in-a-lifetime chance.” Kaylea Kidder “I thought that the field trip was fantastically amazing! It was the most wonderful, perfect play that I have ever seen.” - Alana Jenkins “It brought back a lot of memories I had with people.” - Harley Goetsch

“The whole sight of this theater was fantastic. The play was phenomenal.

The scenes made me feel like I was in a 3D movie that was absolutely super!” Tyrone Blanks “I loved it.” - Rachael Jensen “Ms. Everson said the play was going to be great, but I did not expect such a wonderful performance. The play combined humor, drama, and had a good moral into a show well worth the price of admission.” - Seth Olson “I was totally mesmerized by it, and a couple times I had to look around and make sure that I wasn’t watching a movie. My wish is that I could go back.”

- Renae Lloyd “I have to say that the Guthrie Theater is one of my many memorable moments in life so far.” - Noah Skluzacek “I feel that this trip is an excellent ex-

perience for many people and a very fun time, and future generations will greatly enjoy what is in store for them. This is definitely a trip worth continuing.” - Josh Zilly “This trip to the Guthrie Theater was awesome and entertaining because of the theme, detail and heart.” - Michael Monson “I had an excellent time.” - Tony LaVeau “I had fun because I got to watch the play.” - Leo Carrillo The SLEF is asking the public for help to continue to be able to provide these types of activities for students by attending their community homecoming event held during and after the homecoming game Friday, Sept. 23, in the high school commons. - with submitted information

Fundraising continues for Shell Lake Band and Choir Trip 2012

SHELL LAKE - On the last day of school, June 1, 2012, 60 of Shell Lake School’s band and choir students and about 20 chaperones will be boarding buses and heading to Washington, D.C., and New York City for a week of sight-seeing and performing.

They will stay at Washington, D.C., and New Jersey-area hotels. The tour will include (tentative and subject to availability): Union Station, the Smithsonian, Pentagon City Mall, Illuminations Tour of the Monuments, the White House, the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Crime and Punishment Museum, Spirit of Washington D.C. dinner dance cruise, Arlington National Cemetery, Old Post Office, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, “Shear Madness” Broadway show at Kennedy Center, a military band concert, Holocaust Museum, the Capitol, the United Nations, U.S.S. Intrepid Air and Space Museum, St. Paul’s Chapel and the World Trade Center site, South Street Seaport, Chinatown, Little Italy – dinner at Puglia Restaurant, a Broadway musical, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center.

This will be a once-in-a-lifetime ex-

perience for the youth.

In addition to touring all these educational sites that are important to our nation’s history and culture, the bands and choir will be performing in several venues pending permission. The jazz ensemble will perform a concert at the Old Post Office in Washington, D.C., and at the United Nations, the choir will perform a concert at St. Paul’s Chapel, and the concert band will perform a concert at the Children’s National Medical Center.

The group will continue to provide fundraising opportunities to their families in the next nine months.

Several fundraising events are coming up - the annual cookie dough sales and candy bar sales, the fall yard cleanup service project, the holiday chili feed the Monday after Thanksgiving, and the Cabaret in February.

If you are interested in sponsoring a student with financial need, please contact Aimee Pashby at pashbya@shelllake.k12.wi.us or 715-4687814. At Town and Country Days, you can enjoy local, fresh-cooked sweet corn down by the beach on Saturday. - with submitted information

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New York City will be toured by Shell Lake band students next June as part of the band trip of a lifetime. - Special photo

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People you should know

Anna McNeally

Anna (Lisa) McNeally graduated high school in

Anna McNeally

The Anna McNeally file

Full name/age: Anna (Lisa) McNeally, 45 Family: Best friend and boyfriend, Pat Powers; son, Nathan Camp; stepson, William Powers; and daughter, Klara McNeally Occupation: Washburn County Veterans Service Office assistant.

Washburn County resident since: January 2005.

Hobbies/interest: Running, motorcycling, ATV, 4x4s, hunting, cross-county and downhill skiing, and gardening.

Claim to fame: To try many different things in life at least once, then I can say that I tried it!

My favorite sport to play: Softball.

Favorite sport to watch: Supercross and motocross racing.

1984 from White Bear Lake, Minn. She completed two years of college for executive administration at Olney Central College in Olney, Ill. She enlisted in the United States Army active duty in October 1987.

She completed basic training at Fort Dix, N.J., and trained as an airborne paratrooper at Fort Benning, Ga. She acquired Military Occupation Skill 75B, personnel administrations, completing seven weeks of training at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. She was assigned for two years as a personnel specialist with Headquarters, 210th Field Artillery Brigade, located at Herzo Base in Herzogenaurach, Germany. The second assignment was with the 18th Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne, 35th Signal Brigade, 327th Signal Battalion Headquarters S-1 as a promotions clerk for two years at Fort Bragg, N.C. She was deployed into combat during Operation Desert Shield/Storm on Aug. 28, 1990, and stationed in Saudi Arabia for nine months. McNeally received an honorable discharge in July of 1991.

After the honorable discharge, McNeally moved back to Minnesota in 1995, had an interstate transfer to the Minnesota Army National Guard and was hired as a technician GS-5, assigned to the headquarters S-1 Aviation Brigade, Holman Air Field, as the legal clerk. Almost immediately, she was reassigned for five years to the Medical Company F, 434th Main Support Battalion in Cottage Grove, Minn., as a fulltime active Guard personnel sergeant. She obtained

a secondary MOS, 91B medical specialist, working as a personnel sergeant/medic for a treatment company. She again was reassigned with promotion to staff sergeant for three years to the State Medical Command in Roseville, Minn. She was working as a training noncommissioned officer/medical NCO, providing physical examinations, immunizations and medical prescreening for deploying units during homeland defense. She again was reassigned for two years to the Department of Veterans Affairs Headquarters in St. Paul, Minn., as active guard reserve security NCO, processing security clearances and Department of the Army promotions for officers.

Her end of service duty came in December 2004 with an honorable discharge with 17-1/2 years’ military service.

McNeally moved to Shell Lake in January 2005, where she worked nights for Care Partners Assisted Living Nursing Home in Spooner for four years. She was hired as a salesman/administrations for a family-owned Northwest Honda Power Sports dealership for four years, where she was selling motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, dirt bikes and personal watercraft.

She most recently was hired as the Washburn County Veterans Service Officer assistant in March of 2011. She is currently working diligently, providing assistance for veterans, spouses, dependents and deceased veterans.

“It is real honor to be able to work in this realm again,” she said.

Place I would like to visit: My mother’s homeland, Norway.

Choice of dinner companion, living or dead: My boyfriend, Pat Powers, and good friends.

The person I most admire: My grandma, Lu Worden, and my father, Keith Worden.

Best movie I ever saw: “The Patriot” with Mel Gibson.

Favorite movie line: “I love the smell of napalm in the morning ... smells like VICTORY.” (Robert Duvall in “Apocalypse Now.”) Favorite show: Watching “Charmed” with my daughter.

Music I listen to: Rock ‘n’ roll and alternative Favorite Stooge: The forgotten, original third

Stooge, Shemp.

Favorite dish: Enchiladas and spicy bean dip on Mexican Night.

Last book I read: “What Every Veteran Should Know 74th Edition 2010.” I read this to prepare myself prior to applying for the WCVSO assistant position.

My friends would describe me as: A loyal, vivacious, outgoing, outspoken, fun-loving friend My first job was: Kentucky Fried Chicken back in high school I’d like to be remembered for: My laughter, spirit, determination and loyalty, being there for my loved ones, and helping others whenever possible.

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Rankila earns Eagle Scout

VIDEO Ryan Rankila credited his parents and grandparents for giving him the supRENTALS port to reach the Eagle Scout level, posing with his grandmother Jewell Rankila,

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Ryan Rankila pins the Eagle Scout pin on his mother’s blouse. The Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable by a Boy Scout, an honor he shares with his mother.