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County board size reduction to be discussed next week

by Regan Kohler SHELL LAKE – Discussion of a possible Washburn County Board size reduction will tentatively be on next week’s meeting agenda, after the executive committee forwarded it on during a meeting Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the Elliott Building, Shell Lake.

The board, which has 21 districts, and therefore 21 supervisors, has brought up reducing its size in the past, but opted to wait on any decision making until after the 2010 census, as they would need to look at redistricting then.

Tuesday morning, administrative coordinator/finance director Mike Keefe said he didn’t know if there was any interest yet, but some census information will be coming back to the county in April, so the board will need to make a recommendation on its size. Keefe said they will need to hold a public hearing on redistricting, and make an adoption in May. County clerk Lynn Hoeppner told the committee they would see census data results “supposedly in early 2011.”

Supervisor Mike Bobin said that the board in the past voted not to reduce its size but to look at redistricting after the census. He said that everyone on the current executive committee, except for Supervisor Beth Esser, was on that board during the decision. The board elected new members last April.

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Pick of the patch

This pumpkin wasn’t Michael Ferdelman’s first choice during the Shell Lake 4-year-old kindergarten class field trip to the Pumpkin Patch in Rice Lake on Thursday, Oct. 7.; the first pumpkin he wanted he couldn’t pick up.

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City and businesses to share cost of new benches and garbage containers

by Regan Kohler SHELL LAKE – The city of Shell Lake will be cost sharing half the funds with local businesses on new benches and garbage containers, after the city council approved it at a meeting Monday, Oct. 11, in city hall.

The benches and refuse containers, which will be placed on Main Street, are part of a citywide Downtown Revitalization Plan the council passed over the summer. The plan has recommendations and goals for improvements downtown and throughout Shell Lake’s business district, to promote tourism while making downtown more inviting for the community.

The benches the city chose are built by Spooner Machine, made to withstand all four seasons, and would cost about $310 each, labor not included, according to the city’s estimate. There would be eight benches total, four on each side of Main Street. The refuse containers would be around $359 each.

Jack Dahlstrom, owner of Lakeside Market, has already purchased one of the eight benches with his own funds.

The downtown redevelopment committee met on Oct. 1 and came up with a recommendation that the city use 50-50 matching funds, up to $2,500, with the

businesses, for the benches and garbage containers. Cigarette snuffers were ruled out as an option at that time, as the committee deemed them not as necessary.

Monday night, Dahlstrom spoke as a representative for the downtown committee, saying the group wants the city to be a part of this revitalization plan, as downtown holds the center of government.

“We’d like to think that we could work together and go 50-50 on this,” Dahlstrom said.

Alderperson Terry Leckel reiterated some comments he had made at the Oct. 1 meeting, saying that it harkened back to the fact that there are priorities when it comes to city funding. He said that the city has had to push back bigger projects, such as street repairs.

Alderperson Greg Kittelsen asked if it would be the business community raising half, with the city doing the rest, and Dahlstrom said this was correct.

Kittelsen said that businesses stepping forward on this shows “some genuine enthusiasm and support.”

He said they are obviously making an effort to support the downtown area, so he wasn’t going to specify where he felt the money should come from.

City Administrator Brad Pederson

commented that the refuse containers would replace the current metal bins on Main Street.

Leckel encouraged the city to use TaxIncrement District 2 funds, which was a suggestion in the recommendation.

Council President Randy Baker said that the city will soon have to address $4.3 million of debt they will have to pay off in 10 years’ time. He said taxpayers have already invested millions in TID 2, and the city should look at cashing it out.

“I’m not as optimistic,” he said of using those funds.

The council moved to support up to $2,500 of matching funds, a 50-50 cost share with the business district, for the purchase of benches and garbage containers. It was approved unanimously.

Safe Routes to School During the Safe Routes to School report, a letter of a grant rejection was read into the meeting minutes. Last year, the city approved an SRTS plan for safe pedestrian and biking routes to the Primary and 3-12 school, which was required by any municipality in order to receive grant funding.

The city applied for a Department of Transportation project grant, and re-

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Emergency preparedness drill at IMC

As part of the Indianhead Medical Center annual emergency preparedness drill, employees set up a fully functional decontamination tent to handle victims of a chemical accident. In case of an emergency, the tent is the first place the accident victims would go to be decontaminated before their medical needs are addressed.

The large tent is stored as a single-piece compact unit in a small trailer that can be taken out at the accident site or set up at the hospital. Mobility is important so they can handle any kind of emergency, anywhere.

Live TV debate between Duffy and Lassa this Sunday

WAUSAU - A live televised debate between Sean Duffy and state Sen. Julie Lassa will take place this Sunday, Oct. 17, from 7 to 8 p.m. The two are candidates for the 7th District congressional seat currently held by retiring Congressman David Obey.

The debate is currently scheduled to be aired live on WSAW in Wausau, KBJR digital in Duluth/Superior and WJMC AM and FM. KDLH in Duluth/Superior will air the debate at 10 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17. WEAU in Eau Claire is scheduled to air the debate at noon on Sunday, Oct. 24, and WDIO in Duluth/Superior is scheduled to air it at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24. C-SPAN will also air the debate on Monday, Oct. 18. Check local listings for additional times or changes to this schedule.

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dates are currently scheduled to participate in the following debates throughout the district. All are open to the public and to the media, however, none of the below are currently scheduled to be televised.

Wednesday, Oct. 20: UW-Barron County, Fine Arts Theatre, 7-8 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 25: Chippewa Falls High School, cafeteria, 7-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 26: Wausau Daily Herald/Combined Media, UW-Marathon County campus in the Center for Civic Engagement Theater, 7-8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27: Wisconsin Public Radio, Manion Theater in the Holden Fine Arts Center on the UW-Superior campus, 7-8 p.m.

No debate event requires a ticket, however, each debate (other than the televised debate), is first come, first served for seats. - with submitted information

The tent is made so that four people can set it up in a matter of seconds. It is self-contained so that all the water used for washing the accident victims is contained and stored for proper disposal.

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Shell Lake Lions members Phil Soltis, Dave Peterson and Rudy Kessler installing the benches the Lions purchased for the public’s use at the lakefront in conjunction with the city’s initiative of placing other benches at various points within the city of Shell Lake. — Photos submitted

Shell Lake Public works Director Jeff Parker inspects the city’s work in resurfacing the multiuse trail running through Shell Lake that was paid for through a donation from the Shell Lake Lions Club and a 50percent cost-sharing donation from Bosch Packaging of Shell Lake.

$10,000 awarded to woman for personal injury

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by Regan Kohler SHELL LAKE – A woman was awarded $10,000 for a personal injury lawsuit, far less than the original number requested, at the end of a jury trial last week.

The personal injury claim was filed after the woman, who was in her 60s, was attacked in her home by a prison inmate who had been doing work detail for her. In August 2006, William R. Baugh allegedly went into the woman’s Spooner home, uninvited, and performed sexual acts on her, according to the criminal complaint, then told her not to contact the authorities before he left. Baugh, 47, was later given six years of prison time and nine years of extended supervision, among other court orders, for third-degree sexual assault, battery to an elderly person and escape this past July.

The woman filed a claim in 2009 against the Indianhead Community Action Agency, the Admiral Insurance Company and the man who was driving Baugh when the incident occurred. The ICAA was the agency that had hired Baugh, who was serving time in the Gordon Prison Camp for burglary, to do insulation work in her home. The woman said she had suffered injuries, physical and mental, in the years since the incident, and her attorney asked for a $1.75 million settlement.

The jury trial began Wednesday, Oct. 6, in the Washburn County Courthouse, with a 12person jury. The woman was called to the stand to testify about her injuries. She said she had a history of anxiety, depression and agoraphobia, which is the fear of having a panic attack in a place one might not be able to escape, especially in a crowd. She said she has been on disability since the incident, which is supporting her since she held her last job six or seven years ago. She has lived alone since her youngest son graduated from high school and said she has been a victim of attacks by her former husband.

The woman was asked about her contact with Baugh before the incident. She said a social worker had told her where she could get insulation and appliance installation services, and Baugh began working on appliance installation at her house that year. She said it took about three days, and she had had no problems with the crew or with Baugh.

The woman was asked if Baugh was a perfect gentleman while working at her home, to which she responded there was “no such thing.” When further pressed, she said he was civil and decent toward her while working. Later, however, she said he began asking her personal questions, and she found out he was a prisoner at the Gordon camp. When asked, the woman said she had had no idea that the workers were from the prison camp, but she was still friendly to Baugh and didn’t ask the crew to leave.

Baugh asked her if she would write to him when he went back to the prison, and she did.

The woman said Baugh had written her to say prisoners were prohibited from having written contact with those they’d done work for, so told her she could send the letters through his sister, which she did, despite it being against the rules. She read the letters upon request from the attorney, the first of which saying she hadn’t planned on writing to Baugh because it might cause him trouble, and she was skeptical because of things that had occurred in her past. When asked, the woman said she did not report the letters before the August incident, nor did she tell him not to write to her.

The woman was asked about Jeff Hamblin, the man who had allegedly been driving Baugh the day he attacked her. She said that Hamblin was not in the house when he attacked her. She said immediately after the incident, she called the police and went to the hospital for treatment. Since then, she said she has been to many doctors.

The woman was cross-examined next.

When asked, the woman said that if she’d been told that Baugh was a prisoner prior to his work, she wouldn’t have let him in.

“A felon is a big thing,” she said.

She said she did stop writing to him eventually.

When asked, the woman said she has suffered hip, knee and wrist injuries, and has not had a relationship since before the incident.

She said she has been in pain since the incident and was in shock.

During the re-cross, it was mentioned that the earliest record she had of wrist pain was dated May 2009.

Jerome Estreen was called to the stand. A former program director for the Division of Energy Services, he said he had been in charge of Hamblin when he worked for ICAA, the organization responsible for hiring the Gordon inmates, and had the ability to hire and fire employees. Estreen said he hired Hamblin as an installer to supervise the workers, including Baugh. When asked, he said he’d never met Baugh.

Estreen said Hamblin was fired from ICAA because he was not supposed to leave Baugh unsupervised, which was what allegedly happened on the morning of the incident.

During cross-examination, Estreen said he had not heard any complaints about Baugh before the incident. He said the Department of Corrections decides which prisoners are eligible for work release, not ICAA, as long as they are not sex offenders. Baugh was not before this incident, he added, and had shown good conduct in the prison.

When asked, Estreen said prisoners are not bound when they are transported to job sites, nor are there armed guards, as Gordon is a minimum-security facility.

Hamblin was called as an adverse witness, which gives the plaintiff’s attorney the opportunity to cross-examine the witness first.

Hamblin, 27, formerly from Hayward and now living in Wisconsin Rapids, working for a heating company, said he worked for ICAA from April to August 2006. He said that on the morning in question, he was driving Baugh to a job site in Shell Lake, from Gordon. Hamblin said Baugh told him he needed to stop at the woman’s house and that it was not out of the way from where they were headed. When asked, Hamblin said he stayed in the vehicle while Baugh went in. Hamblin knew Baugh was a prisoner, but not what his crimes were – whether or not he was a murderer or sexual offender – and assumed Baugh had been screened before doing work.

Hamblin said he found out later that day about Baugh’s attack on the woman, and he was fired the following day. When asked if he lied to the authorities, Hamblin said he had, because he “panicked” and knew he shouldn’t have let the prisoner go inside a house unsupervised.

One of the woman’s sons was called to the stand. He said he was close to his mother, and before 2006, she was fairly strong for her age.

He said she had no trouble walking or any pain and was mentally well despite her past history with male attacks and depression. He also said she went out of the home more before the incident.

Since the attack, the son said his mother cries 60 percent of the time he visits, startles easily and rarely leaves the house. He said she cannot walk well and is physically disabled.

Video depositions of various orthopedic surgeons were shown Wednesday afternoon.

One said the history revealed her hips were worn, which was related to the incident, as she’d had no reported discomfort before. He said the attack was probably the cause. After examinations, another doctor concluded she was not wasting away from degenerative disease and had normal sensations, no carpal tunnel. He said she had limited hip motion

consistent with severe arthritis and made other findings consistent with pain magnification. That doctor said there was no significant injury sustained in or associated with the assault, as the hip arthritis was pre-existing, most likely starting 15 years before her 2008 X-rays.

Hamblin was called up to the stand again.

He was asked to describe the activities of the day of the assault. Hamblin said he was told he would be driving Baugh, with the other workers meeting them at the Shell Lake job site. He said he’d worked with Baugh a little bit before the incident, but hadn’t spoken with him, and had no reasons to suspect he would be doing anything bad that day. Not far after they left the prison, Hamblin said Baugh told him they needed to stop at the other site, the woman’s house, and Hamblin was made to understand Baugh had left something behind. Hamblin had never been to this site before, so Baugh directed him there. Hamblin said he figured they had plenty of time and it would be on the way to Shell Lake.

When they arrived, Hamblin said Baugh first knocked on the door. It was early in the morning. Hamblin said he looked down to change the radio station, and when he looked up, he saw Baugh entering the house, though he could not tell whether the door was opened for him or he’d done it himself. Hamblin said he didn’t expect Baugh would be going inside. Not five minutes later, Baugh returned, and by then, Hamblin said he’d been worried about what was going on, so had been getting out of the truck when he saw Baugh. He did not see the woman at all.

Hamblin said Baugh was very casual, and didn’t say anything about an incident, just that he had a napkin with her phone number.

“It seemed like nothing happened,” Hamblin said.

When they arrived at the Shell Lake site, Hamblin said law enforcement was there and asked him if they had stopped anywhere along the way. Hamblin said he was afraid he would get in trouble, so he lied and told the officer he’d gone to a gas station, which is something the supervisors are allowed to do.

He was then told about the incident, so Hamblin said he confessed to what he knew.

Baugh was not present during this conversation, he said, as he’d been immediately arrested when they arrived at the site.

When asked, Hamblin said that part of his job description involved supervisory duties, but he didn’t realize he was to be doing it already because he’d only been working at ICAA a couple of months, and was “the lowest on the totem pole.” He said he had thought he was simply supposed to bring Baugh to the work site on time and make sure he did not escape, not realizing the seriousness of stopping at the woman’s house. Hamblin said the supervisors are allowed to make gas station stops, though the prisoners cannot enter, and nobody had told him he could not go to a different job site.

During cross-examination, Hamblin said he did not keep an eye on Baugh, and admitted that he had left out the part about Baugh claiming he’d gotten the woman’s phone number in his original deposition.

Thursday, Oct. 7, two psychologists were called to the stand. The first, Dr. Chris Babbitt, said his bottom-line opinion was that Baugh’s sexual assault caused a permanent worsening of the woman’s pre-existing psychological symptoms.

The second, Dr. Paul Caillier, said that the woman had a pre-existing condition of depression being treated since 1975 and worsening.

“Her mental difficulties extend back [to 1965],” he added.

He concluded there are indications the incident made her more mentally ill, but there was nothing that showed it had quantified,

and that he agreed she was traumatized by the incident and had more effects, but her depression had returned to baseline.

“She is chronically mentally ill,” he said.

The woman was called back up to the stand. She was asked about medications she has to take for her depression and anxiety, and said she has monthly dreams, at least 12, about the incident.

“I don’t feel safe from anybody,” she said.

She said there is always a fear Baugh will come back, as he told her not to cause any trouble for him.

The closing arguments came Thursday afternoon. Hamblin, ICAA and the insurance company’s attorney, Timothy Yanacheck, told the jury that the woman knew there was a risk associated with establishing a relationship with a convict, and the rules against her contacting him, though it was reasonable for her to want to do a good deed.

Yanacheck said Hamblin knew Baugh seemed friendly and had not been any trouble while working in the community. He said Baugh asked Hamblin to do what seemed like a reasonable request. He did not know Baugh and the woman had been writing to each other, and Hamblin did nothing out of the ordinary, Yanacheck said.

Taking any blame off Baugh himself will be a great injustice, Yanacheck said, as he is the only bad person in this case. Hamblin was just working to earn a living and lost his job because his employer thought he was not watching the worker closely.

He said it is hard for psychologists to determine where this one incident fits in with a lifetime of depression and troubles for the woman.

“With all due respect, this is not a Vietnam casualty,” Yanacheck said.

He said this trial was not a way for someone to “get rich,” but a compensation for what had happened. He suggested $25,000 for the monetary compensation.

The woman’s attorney, John Grindell, told the jury that a person does not ask to be attacked by writing to a prisoner. Grindell said Hamblin’s negligence was a cause for the incident, and now his client is afraid to leave her home, can’t perform daily activities and needs wrist surgery. Her history shows she was more susceptible to hip problems in the incident. “It doesn’t take a genius” to realize those problems were not there before, Grindell said.

He said that if a person increases risk to another human being, he or she is liable for the cause, and Hamblin violated his job description.

“She’s ruined,” Grindell said of his client, adding that both psychologists testified that this was permanent, and she was not like this before the incident.

Grindell suggested the men on the jury listen to women on what being attacked by a man is like. Though the woman cannot sue her former husband for the years he attacked her, Hamblin can be found responsible for his negligence, Grindell said. He asked that $1.75 million be awarded.

The jury went into deliberation, and by the end of Thursday, had a verdict. They ruled that Hamblin was negligent in the matter of his duties, but his negligence was not the cause of the woman’s injury. They said she was negligent in her own safety because of her mail correspondence with Baugh, but this was not the cause of injury to herself. For past pain, suffering and emotional distress, the woman was awarded $10,000, but nothing for future pain and suffering or emotional distress.

This story has been edited for length and may be read in its entirety on our Web site at www.wcregister.net.

ceived a letter dated Oct. 4 from the DOT’s SRTS coordinator saying they were unable to fund Shell Lake’s project based on its ranking at that time.

The letter said this grant application was very competitive, with 79 applications for over $16 million in projects, but only $6 million was available in federal funds. Only 54 were approved. The next application period is January 2012.

Pederson said the city got criticism for adding to its project plans, but noted the DOT were the ones who told them to add to it, and now are saying they shouldn’t have altered it. He said he will be explaining this to the DOT.

Other Resolutions The city also approved the following: • Endorsement of a proposal for an ATV campground on property north of Lind Avenue • Appointment of the 2011 season camp helper • Confirmation of courtesy dock committee appointments • Additional electrical service for a hangar area at the airport, charged to the public works contingency fund line • Temporary repair for the Old Hwy. 63 culvert, and to readdress repairs in the spring, 6-2 • To forward a letter pertaining to an

airport land sale and exchange with the Marjorie Reinhart Trust to the Bureau of Aeronautics • Replacement of city hall and library sidewalks and seeding through the sidewalk expense and public works contingency funds, 5-2, with one alderperson abstaining • The vouchers list Comments and reports A couple of citizens spoke to the council Monday night. Harold Emanuel asked a number of questions during public comment, on the drainage ditch area and industrial park grant funds, and suggested following and budgeting

items coming in and out of the TID, and that the city adhere to its ordinances.

Judy Becker asked about campground rates during the parks and recreation committee report, saying the rates had been raised despite few improvements.

The council referred this to the next committee meeting.

Other reports and updates were given for public works, the police chief/zoning administrator, library board, fire association, downtown/lakefront events, the executive committee, general administration, the budget status, correspondence and the mayor’s report.

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Letters to the editor

Tax cuts and the national debt

I am concerned about congressional Republican candidate Sean Duffy’s plan to control the national debt. One of his planks is to extend Bush-era tax cuts, including for the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans, which he insists will reduce the debt. We should be skeptical of the claim that cutting taxes actually lowers the debt. If cutting taxes actually raises government revenue, then why don’t we just keep cutting taxes all the way to just above zero to solve our debt problems?

To use a simplified example, imagine that everybody earns $10 and $2 are collected in taxes. The government now cuts these taxes to $1 — now taxes are at 10 percent, before they were at 20 percent. In order for the government to

make back its $1 loss per person, the tax cut alone would have to more than double the economic output to at least $20 per person. $20 - 10 percent gives the government back its $2 and it does not increase the debt. Duffy would believe in this simplified example that the economy — and all of our incomes — would more than double as a result of the tax cut. As much as we would like Duffy’s logic to be true, we recognize that money doesn’t grow on trees.

Now, if Duffy just thinks taxes are too high and believes that the benefit of cutting them outweighs the cost of causing further increases in the debt, that’s one thing. After all, historically every $1 in tax cuts increases output $1.2, which the

government collects a portion of, but is still far lower than the amount it lost from the tax cut. And who doesn’t hate taxes? So, it’s not that tax cuts don’t have their merits. The problem is they don’t reduce the national debt, and Duffy continues to pretend that they do, obviating an important can-we-afford-this discussion. In order for us to tackle the debt, we cannot invent our own math.

This is doubly confusing because Duffy claims to want to do away with deficit spending, and he doesn’t like the stimulus bill. Wait a minute — cutting taxes increases the debt our children inherit. And a full one-third of the stimulus bill went to tax cuts. So, Duffy seems confused about the economy. He’s dou-

bly contradicting himself by saying he’s against deficit spending — but supports it for tax cuts — and is against the stimulus bill — but in reality wants to provide more stimulus through tax cuts.

I e-mailed this letter to the Duffy campaign to see if he had some kind of explanation, but the campaign never got back to me. In conclusion, I would encourage Duffy to stop mistakenly linking his tax-cut ideas to his discussion about the debt. And, in general, I’d encourage him to brush up on his knowledge of the economy.

Vote for the GOP! Yes, if you are in favor of dismantling Social Security by giving your money to the gamblers on Wall Street, vote GOP. Absolutely, if you are in favor of having weak regulations for bankers, speculators, tycoons and CEOs — who on average already make about 400 times more than their employees — vote GOP. Certainly, if you want to give tax breaks to those who make over $1 million a year, vote GOP. Of course, if you want to repeal the reasonable limits on credit-card fees and practices that the Congress just put in place, continue to watch the Tea Party Republi-

cans abandon the middle class for the super wealthy and gleefully spend undisclosed campaign donations — some from foreign governments, vote GOP. Yes, if you want to continue to see recall after recall of tainted food and drugs because the GOP has gutted the inspection and regulation of the food industry, vote for the Tea Party Republicans. Of course, if you want to elect people who will ruthlessly attack the recent modest beginning at health-care reform, vote GOP. To be sure, if you want to continue the GOP assault on education and working people, vote for the Tea

Party Republicans!

All of the above extreme right-wing positions have been taken by GOP candidates in general and by the GOP candidates for the 7th District Congressional seat and for the U.S. Senate in particular.

Sadly, the Grand Old Party of Lincoln and T. Roosevelt has become the modern GOP of Greed, Obstruction and Prejudice. How can people expect Obama and progressives to change — in 22 months — 30 years of GOP and conservadem deregulation, warfare on the middle class, tax breaks for the super wealthy and eight years of irresponsible

GOP spending under Bush? On the other hand, if you want to move ahead in a progressive and reasonable way, vote for Democrats, especially Julie Lassa for congress and Russ Feingold for Senate.

Seniors, Democrats, workers and progressive young people, if you vote on Nov. 2 we can keep these radical Tea Party Republicans out of office.

Several months ago, Paul Johnson told me he was going to be a candidate for Washburn County sheriff. I encouraged him to continue as I had known Paul since 1975 when I had him in science class as an eighth-grader at Spooner.

Paul also worked for me on our farm.

Paul was a very good student and a hard worker. He also volunteered to help cut wood for a blind person while in high school. When he was a student at Spooner, he took the very extensive program to become an EMT responder.

Paul has owned a home in Spooner for

several years. I saw Paul often enough over the years to know he completed his law enforcement training in 1988 and accepted a job as patrolman in the sheriff’s department at St. Francis, Minn. Two years later, Paul accepted a position as patrolman for Wright County, Minn., Sheriff’s Department. After nine years, he was promoted to full-time investigator, which he did for six years. Paul has a great record of updating education and training.

In 2005, Paul moved back to Spooner and became chief of police for the town

of Webb Lake. This also included the town of Scott and two years later the town of Jackson, all in Burnett County.

Paul and I spent time with the 2009 Washburn County budget. I can tell you that Paul will be very willing and able to stay within the budget. Paul will make an excellent sheriff for Washburn County. He is a good leader and has a wonderful record of community service with ham radio, snowmobile trail

grooming, ATV trail work as well as being a trained EMT. I have known Paul for 35 years, I know he would be an excellent sheriff, and I intend to vote for him. I hope that all Washburn County voters will join me in supporting Paul on Nov. 2.

I’m responding to the Oct. 7 letter by Bob Olson. The implication is that Steve Perala’s loyalties are to folks outside his district. On Oct. 25, all candidates loyalties will be revealed when all donations to that point become public record.

Talking to Steve he said that contributions from outside his district were small amounts from former students, teachers and friends from his past. These are from people encouraging his efforts, with no strings attached.

I understand, early on, Mr. Rivard received donations from 10 friends who were able to give the maximum amount allowed. This election, more than most, is a matter of money — how much and

from whom?

And speaking of loyalties, is it true that you are the chairperson of the Barron County Republican Party?

If you are a Republican leader then your analysis can hardly be considered unbiased.

Steve Perala was raised in Barron and came back to teach school, raise a family and make a positive contribution to his community. His special interest is in representing the people. I know where his loyalties are. Where are Mr. Rivard’s?

cludes all of us, need to do some serious fasting and praying for our nation. We can make phone calls, knock on doors and sign petitions, such as the one at www.NovemberisComing.com.

How long will we sit and let the warning sirens scream at us and refuse to get involved with the fight for our nation?

We have a president that has spoken down to and down about our country to us and the other nations of the world.

Jesus plainly taught that a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand.

If you have not heard the warnings piercing into the night of time, wake up!

You will be a fool not to make your voice heard for God and for our country — and it must be for God first.

In my opinion, Expedited Partner Therapy SB460 signed by Gov. Doyle in May 2010 is a vile piece of legislation.

EPT allows physicians to prescribe drugs to treat STDs for a patient’s sexual partner even when the name, age, medical history and condition of the partner are unknown to the physician.

Undermedicating or overmedicating patients can cause serious side effects or death. Therefore, the legislation exempts a physician, a physician’s assistant or a certified advance practice nurse prescriber who provides expedited partner therapy from civil liability for injury or death of a patient’s sexual partner. That those implementing the legislation would need and receive protection from liability is reprehensible.

Some supporters of SB460 believe that

a partner who betrays a trust and obtains such a prescription will suddenly develop a conscience and inform the clueless partner before administering the medication.

Authors and supporters of legislation which allows unethical choices to be made with impunity will not receive my vote. Those who follow our laws and make ethical choices must be supported.

To find legislative voting records log onto: Wisconsin State Legislature, click on senate, type in 460 under proposal, click on submit, click on chapters titled Ayes, Noes.

You’ve heard the storm-warning sirens screaming into the night. You’ve heard the foreboding chop-chop-chopping of the ‘copter as he airlifts our loved one to a more prominent facility. You’ve also heard the booming voice of boasters who promised us change in government. All these sounds have delivered their promises, but none were what we desired.

We’ve got less than three weeks to prepare ourselves to help bring change to the Marxist-type government that is staring us down and becoming blatantly evident in the past two years. It is time to listen up. It is past time to be involved in bringing change on the grassroot level.

Did you know that before 1913 our country didn’t have income tax? Now look at all the taxes we have.

I and many others have been receiving flyers from associations like Wisconsin Women Vote and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee lambasting Sean Duffy and Scott Walker. Here is one of the accusations from these flyers; “… like the right-wing extremist that supports him.” How horrible could that be to be a “right-wing extremist?”

During Saturday evening’s Tea party rally in Rice Lake, Dane Deutsch spoke on the importance of electing politicians with character, not those who are characters. When have you heard of someone who is running for public office speak out on character based on godly principles?

Sen. Feingold has shown his true colors over and over. Now he stands to support Obama’s Global Warming bill. This should be a global warning to all of us.

We have choices to make and we better make them right. Our answer will not be in electing more liberal to big governmental spending. I and you, which in-

Vote GOP

Paul Johnson for sheriff

A matter of money

Keith Trembath Spooner

Expedited Partner Therapy

Karen Schroeder Town of Cedar Lake

Mike Pesko Shell Lake

T.L. Stratton Trego

Pete Hubin Spooner

The wake-up call

Lydia Chorpening Shell Lake

Register staff

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Writers Regan Kohler Larry Samson Phone: 715-468-2314 E-mail: washburn@centurytel.net Ad representative Jackie Moody Phone: 715-468-2314 Composition Jackie Thorwick

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Letters to the editor For Rivard

Roger Rivard, candidate for 75th District Assembly, and I were competitors in real estate. Roger always returned my calls before he would go home. I believe that Roger would do the same as our Assembly member, but I have not received that level of courtesy from current legislators.

Earlier this year, I tried to bring an aircraft manufacturing business, Thunderbird Aviation, to Barron County. Many high-paying jobs would have been provided for skilled and unskilled men and women. Fees and regulations including an unexpected $10,000 fee involved in the planning process were so time consuming and expensive that developing the project became unprofitable. During this cumbersome process, I had contacted legislators requesting help, guidance and support. Most never returned my call, and the one legislator’s aid who responded did so too late. Without any signs of hope, we had abandoned our

Clean up the mess

I see so many letters from left-wing writers urging us to vote to maintain the status quo in Washington. Yet, I can’t make any sense of the party in power establishing a trillion dollar health-care program at a time when Social Security is going broke and Medicare is on life support. It’s frightening that the Democrats fought so hard to do something so ridiculous.

We need to send people to Washington who will clean up this nation’s financial mess, not make it bigger.

Ron Rosencrans Sarona

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners

Oct. 4 - $30 Angela Brown, Shoreview, Minn.

Oct. 5 - $30 Dorothy Hansen, Shell Lake Oct. 6 - $30 Gene Rand, Valparaiso, Ind. Oct. 7 - $30 Jeff Larson, Shell Lake Oct. 8 - $30 Paul Donatell, Spooner

Dahlstroms Lakeside Market

Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps & levels Temperatures recorded at

Spooner Ag Research Station

2009 Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 10

2010 Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 10

Hi 51 51 52 44 57 51 45

Hi 58 63 69 70 73 80 79

Lo 43 43 43 37 39 26 26

Lo 29 39 44 38 39 51 45

Precip. .07” rain

.4” rain .63” rain .5” snow Precip.

Lake level: Monday, Oct. 12, 2009: 1,217.28’ MSL Monday, Oct. 11, 2010: 1,217.68’ MSL

dream of bringing welding and manufacturing jobs to the area.

If Roger had been our legislator, I believe he would have returned my calls and become proactive by using his real estate experience to smooth out the process and make this project possible.

Roger would fulfill his legislative responsibility to the citizens of Barron County by eliminating the excessive and repetitive permits, by limiting the fees, and by streamlining the application and planning processes so that future projects would not require intervention by a legislator.

Bill Hazlewood, auctioneer Rice Lake

New order needed

Having served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1999-2007, I witnessed many votes from the 73rd District representative that were not in the best interest to the residents of the district or to the citizens of Wisconsin. Watching votes by representatives that raised taxes, increased government regulations and empowered government over people’s lives made me believe a new order of things was needed for northern Wisconsin and the state of Wisconsin.

Bonnie Baker will provide a new direction that will decrease the size and scope of government and help create jobs now and for the future. Owning land in the 73rd Assembly District, it is my honor to support Bonnie for the Assembly. Please join me in supporting her candidacy for the 73rd Assembly District.

Mark Pettis, former 28th Assembly District representative Hertel

Bonnie Baker for Wisconsin’s 73rd district

Bonnie Baker exemplifies what is needed in Madison as our candidate for state Assembly in Wisconsin.

With her 35 years as a special educator in the Superior School system, Bonnie has demonstrated the admirable habits of hard work and dedication to worthy goals in life. As she has continued to serve our community as an elected member of the school board of Superior, she colors the life of others with rich harmonies in volunteer singing groups.

Multitasking throughout her career, Bonnie was an active participant in the building of her own home with her husband, and has embraced a “Work Hard and Play Hard” theme throughout her life. With her exemplary work ethic and generous community service, Bonnie brings what is needed to this position of public service as our representative in Madison.

While we are in recessionary times,

jobs have become the issue in Wisconsin, and we need Bonnie’s constructive themes to be heard: • Allow capitalism and free enterprise to work.

• Establish smaller government with fewer regulations and lower taxes.

• Repeal the increase in the capital gains tax that discourages capital investments.

• Simplify and streamline tax codes to reduce higher administrative expenses.

• Repeal the 11-percent employer tax hike; help business stay in Wisconsin.

We need common sense in government, and we need Bonnie to help bring a commonsense message to Madison.

Please vote for Bonnie to be our elected representative in Madison.

We live in the greatest nation in the world. Nov. 2 will demonstrate just that.

For the past two years, the United States has accumulated the largest debt in our history. Our system is designed on checks and balances. Unfortunately, our county has temporarily lost one of its checks and that is Congress. It is imperative we reinstall this check so our grandchildren are not paying for this debt.

When Russ Feingold came to Shell Lake this past summer, I asked him why he voted for the health-care legislation, when clearly the majority of the citizens did not want this. His replied that government-run health care has always been part of his platform, and when he ran for Congress he made this clear to the voters. Feingold does not realize as time

pass, things change. This tells me that he does not care what the people think, because he thinks he knows what’s best for the people.

This attitude also prevails in Madison.

Julie Lasaa was part of the group that made Wisconsin one of the largest debtor states in the Union. Now she wants to go to Washington and continue this practice. We need people in Congress who will represent the citizens of the United States. Vote Republican Nov. 2 and we will get the check back in our government.

Checks and balances needed

Register Memories

1950 - 60 years ago

1970 - 40 years ago

• Several Sarona women met with Miss Sorlie, county home agent, at the home of Mrs. Einar Bergman and organized the Friendly Homemakers Club. Officers elected were Mrs. Orrin Gebhart, president; Mrs. Henry Janecky, vice president; and Marie Johnecheck, secretary/treasurer.

• Mary Lund and Donna Allen were nurses at Asbury Hospital in Minneapolis.

• Student council officers were Barbara Linton, president; Leona Albee, vice president; JoAnn Ogilvie, secretary; and Doris Lindeman, treasurer.

• Lakonian staff members were Leona Albee, editor; Doris Lindeman, associate editor; and Barbara Linton, business manager.

• If you couldn’t go to Florida, a tour of Hulda Toftness’ craft shop was the next best thing. She had shell pictures, palm and leaf plaques, bath towel jackets and shell novelties. “When my 11 children were growing up I didn’t have time to indulge in handicraft,” said Toftness.

• Tom Glessing and Jeanne Semm reigned over Shell Lake’s homecoming.

• C.L. Lewis donated an imperial fountain to the city that was located on the property between his home at the intersection of CTH B, First Street and the high school.

• John Schullo received the annual Gallantry Award for the state of Wisconsin at the annual Wisconsin Easter Seal Society awards banquet held in Wausau.

• Jane Wennerberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wennerberg, Shell Lake, graduated from the Accredited Minneapolis School, Humbolt Institute.

• Helmer Gullickson, Shell Lake Mills, Shell Lake, successfully completed a farm service school for Tone feed dealers, employees and district managers in Minneapolis.

• Homecoming king and queen were Larry Brown and Sue Banek. Other royalty were freshmen Tom Biver and Barb Pieper; juniors Roy Peterson and Cindy Nelson; and seniors Eugene Dahlgren and Babs Moen.

• John Nyberg, retired Shell Lake farmer who came to the U.S. in 1893, left on an extended vacation to visit a brother living in his native Sweden.

• Janet McNabb was named Citizen of the Year.

• The Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce president was Ward Winton. Vice president was Andrea Watermann and Joyce Schraufnagel was secretary.

• Woodcraft Industry Inc., northeast of Shell Lake on CTH K, added a 70’x72’ building to its present location. Woodcraft, operated by Bob and Nancy Neuman, employed 27 people and manufactured unfinished furniture.

• The Twin Valley 4-H Club met at the Reuben Bush home. Flag bearers were Tom and Tony Stiehm, Debbie Ostenson and Nancy Marske. Paul Bush led the pledges. DuWayne Swan and Paul Bush reported on the work meeting held at Bivers. Club members were congratulated on the float they entered in the Town and Country Days parade.

1960 - 50 years ago

Jan M. Broad Superior

1980 - 30 years ago

Dan Hubin Shell Lake

More letters on page 6

1990 - 20 years ago

• Lynn Quenan and Mark Prochnow were chosen homecoming king and queen. Senior attendants were Cory Bixby and Penny Lawrence. Underclassmen representatives were Lance Benzer and Bonnie Wickman, freshmen; Eric Olson and Amanda Livingston, sophomores; and Mike Durand and Amanda Burnham, juniors.

• Lee Regenauer was chosen Shell Lake Citizen of the Year. He was recognized for his hours as a volunteer at Terraceview Living Center.

• Dr. Jeffrey A. Dunham was congratulated on passing the board exams of the American Academy of Family Practioners from the Indianhead Medical Center.

• Shell Lake School Administrator Brad Adams accepted a $1,271 check from local Lions treasurer Bob Dunbar with the money to be used to provide materials for the school’s Quest program.

2000 - 10 years ago

• Shell Lake cheerleaders were Brianna Madison, Beth Blejski, Mary Erwin, Kate Foss, Meghan Dodd and Kayla Zaloudek.

• District winners of the Environmental Awareness Speaking Contest were Stephanie Williams, Jill Pederson, Ben Kunselman, Matt Pesko, Mya Dosch, Max Smith, Hanna Christ, Willie Christ and Jenna Dosch. Jane Pederson and Myke Mercier were the coaches.

• Boy Scouts participating in a flag retirement ceremony were Andy Mancl, Jackson Smith, Matt Parker, Brandon Hubin, Eric Hamer, Max Smith and Dylan Hubin. Interested citizens included Linda Mancl, Bill Smith and Carol Hubin.

• Mabel Allen turned 101.

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Spooner Area School District to hold volunteer orientation and training

SPOONER — Spooner Area School District will host a 4 p.m. volunteer orientation and training on Thursday, Oct. 21, in the Spooner Elementary amphitheater. The orientation and training will provide individuals interested in supporting Spooner students with up-todate information regarding volunteer policies, procedures, tools for working with children, and opportunities available as well as networking with others who share their time and talents with area youth.

You can make a big difference by giving even one hour of your time a month.

Volunteer needs have been identified throughout the district with opportunities as varied as the interests of volunteers. Opportunities range from students in need of reading and math practice with a caring adult, teachers looking for one-time help with special classroom projects or assistance with bulletin boards and crafts, to children who could benefit from time with a mentor for half

an hour a day - all year long.

Spooner Schools have nontraditional volunteer opportunities as well. People wanting to share their time and talents from home can coordinate Milk Caps and Box Tops for Schools, create bulletin boards or special activities, help put together newsletters, just to name a few.

In addition to general information, the orientation and training will provide attendees with specific information on three expanding programs: Senior Tax Exchange Program, school garden, and after-school tutoring/mentoring.

The Senior Tax Exchange Program offers senior community members an opportunity to share their talents, skills, and interests with youth by doing volunteer work in Spooner Area Schools. In return for their service, STEP volunteers receive a tax credit on their school property tax bill. STEP goal: match individual volunteer talents and interests with the needs of our district.

According to STEP Coordinator Caryl

Letters to the editor Don’t shoot

Forty-five million Americans live in poverty. Millions are unemployed. Fifty million have no health insurance. One percent of Americans possess almost 25 percent of our national wealth. The top 10 percent hold 80 percent of national wealth.

We’re told we have to continue Bush tax cuts for the top 2 percent to create jobs, but eight years of this policy under Bush created only 1 million jobs while losing at least that many overseas.

We’re told we have to privatize Social Security to save it for our children and grandchildren. We’re learning the $2.5 trillion Social Security surplus is only an illusion. It’s really a bundle of IOUs for the funds the politicians stole to pay for their wars and pork projects. They have no intention of covering those obligations with tax dollars.

We’re told the health-care bill is too expensive and it has to be repealed before

major portions can take effect. We’re not told that the health-care industry continues to spend millions of dollars in the current election cycle to defeat electors who supported the reform.

We’re told that stimulus money was a waste of taxpayer dollars, but it did help municipalities and schools retain staff.

Significant infrastructure projects are under way nationwide.

We’re told that tax cuts, spending cuts and cuts of regulations are the only way to recover from the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. But Wall Street and the bankers are back to playing their reckless games that can create great wealth but no jobs.

The Republicans are handing us a gun.

Do we want to shoot ourselves in the foot?

As a former Barron High School student and athlete of Assembly candidate Steve Perala, I have gained the tools required for success in the world. Steve has also provided me with a strong sense of character, motivation and civic responsibility through his demonstrated integrity and leadership. I am honored to have had the opportunity to get to know Steve

both professionally and personally, and he is a prime example of what it means have a strong work ethic and moral character.

Robert Ademino Spooner

Perala for Assemby

Michael Olson University of Minnesota Minneapolis

Ligler, “The choices young people make today shape the direction their lives take when they become adults. More contact with positive adult role models increases the likelihood students will become productive and happy adults. STEP creates a win-win situation for everyone.”

The school garden can be expanded with more volunteer help. A possible site has been spotted to cultivate a middle school garden now that the remodeling phase is nearing completion. The district is looking to expand their volunteer base for team wellness presentations and school garden activities in general. More information will be forthcoming. This year’s Farm to School AmeriCorps volunteers, Sara Hubin and Amy Young, are looking for volunteers to help in classrooms during food tasting and nutrition lessons. Join the team and pass on a love for making things grow and living healthy lives.

The Spooner after-school program has received a grant to help students improve math and reading skills. Clubs of high interest are currently offered during

two sessions throughout the school year, Mondays-Thursdays, from after school to 5 p.m. Volunteers are welcome to help in clubs, recreation supervision, and most importantly tutoring/mentoring students in reading and math skills.

Volunteers enjoy bonding with the after-school team and students in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

After-school clubs encourage participation in plant science, photography, gardening, aerospace, multicultural activities, food and nutrition, insects, consumer savvy, folk arts, and friendship through 4-H Afterschool in addition to math- and reading-based clubs or justfor-fun clubs. Lesson activities are the result of research-based curriculum and best practices. You will make new friends and connect with very special people who will touch your heart forever.

For more information on training or volunteering in Spooner schools contact Karen Collins, 715-635-0243. — from Spooner Area Schools

“That was the previous board,” Bobin said.

Bobin recalled that there were five supervisors who voted to change the size, but the rest voted to leave it at 21.

First Vice Chair Don Quinton said that if voters want to see a smaller board, “they’re going to tell us how big our board is.” He suggested doing more research on the matter.

Keefe asked if the executive committee wanted to take on redistricting or if they wanted a different subcommittee to handle it.

Chair Steve Sather suggested giving the task to the roles and responsibilities ad hoc committee, which could then forward any recommendations to the executive committee, and then to the full board.

Hoeppner said she had maps with different redistricting options and she will be attending training sessions on this, as will the county’s geographic information-systems mapper.

Keefe suggested the board take up the redistricting discussion in March, so they are prepared come April.

Regarding the number of supervisors per county resident, Sather said it is just a map of where people live, so the county sets the lines per supervisor so they represent an equal amount of people.

“If we want the size smaller, the dis-

tricts themselves have to be bigger,” Sather said.

Each supervisor will represent more people, he said.

Bobin noted that each district’s number of people has to be within 10 percent of the others.

Sather said that if the board had gone ahead with a reduction a couple of years ago, they would have had to redo it postcensus anyway.

The committee moved to give the ad hoc committee the task, and placed it on the full board agenda for discussion.

Other tentative agenda items for the Tuesday, Oct. 19, county board meeting, which starts at 6 p.m. in the Elliott Building, include: • Policy B-19 on closed-session regulations for board supervisors, which would allow any supervisor into a committee closed session except for personnel when there are union negotiations or disciplinary actions • Policy B-1, a personal records policy • Creation of an ordinance for business signs in highway right of ways, which was postponed last month • A report from the forestry department on its booking program • The usual committee, administrative coordinator and corporation counsel reports, chair appointments and citizen comments

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Sports

With the title of this column being sports, some may wonder what authority I may have in writing about sports. The truth is, I don’t have any. I am not a very loyal fan to any professional sports team.

I do like the milk and ice-cream commercials with Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer and his mom, though.

My grandpa was a very loyal fan to the Minnesota Suzanne Twins as was my aunt, Pat. She Johnson knew all the stats on all the players.

My son-in-law, Carl, is a true-blue Twins fan, too. He and my granddaughter, Adalyn, toured Target Field when it first was opened to the public after being built. I’m sure he enjoyed it more than she did since at the time she was only about 9 months old.

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As hubby Milt was preparing for his 40-year class reunion, a classmate emailed Milt with a memory of playing softball while they were in the sixth grade. The classmate wrote “…you made your own softball bat from a fence post so you wouldn’t break the school bats, and you could hit the ball over the hill.” Milt was a big farm boy.

I enjoyed playing softball in grade school as well as on the Clam Diggers 4-H softball team. The big thing for us back then was when someone brought an aluminum bat to use at the game rather than the traditional wooden bat.

A new sound was heard in the ball field with the ping of the ball being hit by the aluminum bat.

Baseball fans are looking forward to the World Series, also dubbed the Fall Classic and the October Classic. The World Series has been played every year since 1903 with the exception of a boycott in 1904 and a strike in 1994. I remember a cartoon I saw a few years back where the husband is seated in his comfortable recliner watching a game on TV. The wife asked what he is watching and he states, “The World Series.”

Her reply was, “I thought they played that last year!”

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Youth hunt

Topping off the pop tops

LEFT: Cody McTaggart, Shell Lake, shot his first deer, a 3-point buck, during the Youth Hunt held Sunday, Oct. 10. He was using his great-grandpa’s Winchester M94 .32 special.

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RIGHT: Hailey Flach really out did herself this time. She is quite the avid deer and turkey hunter, but this time was her best trophy yet when she shot this big 10-point buck early Saturday morning during the Youth Hunt. — Photo submitted by Gramps & Granny

Donations for baby grand piano sought

SPOONER — The Spooner Area School District is inviting all area businesses, artists, and residents to donate items for the Capital Campaign for baby grand piano. The professional-quality piano will be used for Spooner Middle School music department and piano studio performances throughout the school year.

The kickoff event, a fall boutique sale, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Antholz lobby and SMS Commons. This event is being held in partnership with the Spooner PTA Craft Fair, which will be in the SMS facility this year. There are four ways you can help the goal to be met: donate items for the silent auction; donate items for door prizes; donate new or gently used items for purchase in the fall boutique sale and contribute money directly to the Capital Campaign fund.

In conjunction with the fall boutique sale, parents and friends of piano studio students are also selling butter braid pastries.

Donations may be forwarded to: Spooner Middle School, Piano Studio Capital Campaign, 500 College Street, Spooner, WI 54801. For additional information on how you might be able to participate, donate new or gently used items, or contribute money, please contact Tracy Knutson, 715-939-0122, tracyknut6768@yahoo.com, Tamara Smith, 715-645-0995, smitht@spooner.kl2.wi.us, or Chris Clements clementsc@spooner. kl2.wi.us.

All contributions and gifts are fully deductible for income tax purposes as provided in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. — from Spooner Area School District

Cross-country skiing fall training day set

All proceeds going to Ski! Shell Lake and their youth skiing programs

SHELL LAKE — On Sunday, Oct. 24, Ski! Shell Lake will host a fall training day for experienced and novice skiers alike. The training day runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Red Barn Campground, Ski! Shell Lake Trails.

The event will be coached by Greg Weier, a Finn Sisu coach of over 15 years in both the year-round and fall-winter programs in the Twin Cities and the Matomedi High School. Weier is an pa-

tient coach, and he loves to help skiers of all skill levels. This is an opportunity to get some ideas on the transition to snow from running and biking, learn how to build core and leg strength, balance and coordination to improve your skiing this year.

The schedule is 10:30-11 a.m. registration; 11 a.m. to noon dry-land training, strength; noon to 1:30 p.m. technique; 1:30-2:30 p.m. the transition to snow; 2:30-3:30 meal at Lakeview Bar and Grill in Shell Lake; 3:30-4:30 p.m. roller skiing.

To register and for cost information call 715-468-7012 or go to www.SkiShellLake.com. — from Ski! Shell Lake

Kylee Dahlstrom and Sylus Stellrecht did not have to drink all this pop to collect all of these pop tabs. They had help from the extended Dahlstrom family. The school gets cash back for various school projects when they redeem the tabs. — Photo by Larry Samson

Events at Hunt Hill

SARONA — Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary presents survivalist Jason Faunce on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to build your own survival kit.

Preregistration and payment are required by Friday, Oct. 15.

Faunce will show participants how to use a few simple skills, guidelines and tools to turn a potentially fatal situation into a minor inconvenience. Some simple materials and tools will be available for purchase. Limited space available.

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Candidacy for the 75th Assembly District I declare my candidacy as a write-in for the following reasons: 1) The present candidates lack sound understanding of the Constitution and the social forces working from within to destroy it.

2) They cannot properly address the following issues: A. Honest money vs. “fiat” money (the relationship between the “money mafia” Federal Reserve System, bailouts, higher taxes and a huge national debt).

B. Fiscal conservatism vs. social conservatism (the former leads to tyranny and the latter leads to Freedom!). Economic prosperity is based on the latter!

C. Family values vs. the communist-controlled homosexual agenda.

D. Illegal immigration and its connection to the North American Union.

3) They have aligned themselves with the Rhino Coup and takeover of the Barron County Republican party. And represent the neo-conservatism of Wall Street.

WRITE IN JOHN SCHIESS on NOV. 2!

The Constitutional Candidate!

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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 our Web site and to research and apply for grants for us. For more information, call Susie at 715-468-2453 or e-mail wcahs@centurytel.net.

••• Happy Tonics, Inc.: Please call Mary Ellen at 715-4682097 if you wish to volunteer in the visitors center/store.

Hours 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Choose a day or two to be in the office for this meet-and-greet position.

Merchandise is for sale in store, use of a calculator and other basic skills required. Will train volunteers.

••• Glenview Assisted Living is looking for a volunteer to help assist the in-house beautician with appointments.

Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested volunteers please call 715-468-4255 or e-mail at glenview83-jessica@hotmail.com.

••• Volunteers needed to work in Red Cross Shelter. For more information, contact Carol Buck, emergency management director, 715-468-4730 or cbuck@co.washburn. wi.us.

••• 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.

October

Thursday, Oct. 14 • 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., at the Spooner Health System.

• 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.

• Free breastfeeding classes, 1:30 p.m., Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner. Sponsored by Washburn County Health Department. Please call Washburn County Health Department at 715-635-4400 to register or for additional information.

Friday, Oct. 15 • Washburn County Grief Support Group starts, held Fridays for six weeks, 9:30-11 a.m. at Spooner Health System. No charge. Must preregister. Open to adults grieving the death of a loved one. Call Regional Hospice at 715-635-9077 and ask to speak to the grief group facilitator.

• Community potluck, serving at 5 p.m. at Friendship Commons, Shell Lake.

• Acoustic trio Take 3 to perform at Theatre in the Woods, Shell Lake, 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this limited engagement can be reserved online at www.titw.org or by calling the box office at 715-468-4387.

Saturday, Oct. 16 • Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Washburn County Outreach firstannual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® walk and fundraiser, 9 a.m. walk at Spooner High School. Rain or shine. If bad weather walk will be in the high school. For more information and registration, contact the shelter at 103 Oak St., Spooner, or call 715-635-5245.

• Fall Writers Meeting and Contest, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Spooner Research Station, Hwy. 70. To preregister for lunch call Mary at 715468-2604.

• Railroad Memories Museum chili caldron in Centennial Park, downtown Spooner, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 18 • 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, Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner. 5 p.m. group activity; 5:30 p.m. dinner; 6-7 p.m. meeting. For more info, call 715-635-4669.

Tuesday, Oct. 19 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 will meet at 7 p.m. at the lodge.

• Community choir practice, 6:30 p.m. in Spooner High School music room.

Wednesday, Oct. 20 • Games and activities, 1 p.m., Shell Lake Senior Center.

• Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m., at the library, 501 1st St., Shell Lake. The public is welcome.

• Fall German dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., Faith Lutheran, Luther Road, south end of Spooner.

Thursday, Oct. 21 • 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.

Saturday, Oct. 23 • Free community breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted.

Tuesday, Oct. 26 • Community choir practice, 6:30 p.m. in Spooner High School music room.

Wednesday, Oct. 27 • Free community supper, 4 to 6 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.

Thursday, Oct. 28 • The Shell Lake American Legion will meet at 6:30 p.m., at the Friendship Commons.

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

November

Tuesday, Nov. 2 • Community choir practice, 6:30 p.m. in Spooner High School music room.

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

• Election Day. Wednesday, Nov. 3 • Washburn County HCE meeting, UW-Extension meeting room, Spooner, 9:30 a.m.

• 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.

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

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

Contact person Betsy 715-520-7999.

• Northwest Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1 p.m., lower level at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shell Lake.

• Free community meal, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 409 Summit, Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All welcome. Donations accepted.

Friday-Sunday, Nov. 5-7 • “Almighty Bob” at Theatre in the Woods, Shell Lake, 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. For ticket information and reservations call 715-468-4387 or online www.titw.org.

Friday, Nov. 5 • 4-H Achievement Night, 6:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church Saturday, Nov. 6 • Ole & Lena lutefisk and meatball dinner and bazaar/bake sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, six miles east of Rice Lake on Hwy. 48.

Sunday, Nov. 7 • Daylight saving time ends.

Tuesday, Nov. 9 • Community choir practice, 6:30 p.m. in Spooner High School music room.

• Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. All stayat-home or part-time-working moms welcome with their children.

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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.

• First Friends Playtime, 10 a.m. to noon, Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm Street, Spooner. 715-635-4669. All families welcome. Snack provided. There is no fee to attend.

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

Monday and Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch and a program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time, etc. For more information, call 715635-4367.

Tuesday: Birth to Three Playgroup, 10-11:30 a.m., Lakeland Family Resource Center, Spooner. Casual and fun time for parents and children to meet, play and enjoy music with others. Snack provided.

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

• 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.

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

• Kids/Parentime at Lakeland Family Resource Center from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn, discuss, and share ideas on topic of the day. Short parent ed. segment at 10:30 a.m. and a parent/child activity.

• AA meeting, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Please use back door.

• Al-Anon meeting welcomes all, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Please use back door.

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

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 lising above.

••• Domestic abuse and sexual assault are crimes. Time-Out provides free, confidential victim support. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence in a relationship, please call 800-924-0556.

The Genealogy Society Research Room at 206-1/2 2nd Ave., Museum Hewitt Building, Shell Lake, is closed for the winter. Volunteers will be available to help the public on appointment as weather permits. Call 715-635-6450 or 715-635-7937 for more information.

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 Monday Noon AA 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 Friday 2 p.m.

AA 7 p.m.

AA Saturday Noon AA 7 p.m.

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

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Mon Cheri opens in Lake Mall

Jessica Beecroft has opened the Mon Cheri Fashion Boutique in the Lake Mall, Shell Lake, selling women’s fashions. – Photo by Regan Kohler work in health care,” Beecroft said. “So I tried to incorporate that.”

The store features designer and designer-inspired clothing, with brand names such as London Fashion, Ed Hardy, Melie Bianco, Lane Bryant and Ava Dee. She carries the teen-inspired Akademiks and Palis clothing brands, too, and her main wholesale account for scrubs is Cherokee.

“There’s a big variety,” she said.

Beecroft has a wholesaler’s license, which allows her to find items for resale online. She chooses things that catch her eye, look nice and come at a good cost.

“You try to think about what people like,” she said.

Beecroft’s store has low prices. She carries junior, misses and women’s plus sizes. Right now, she has focused on women’s clothing, but hopes to eventually carry men’s. She will soon be carrying unique shoes and designer jeans, as well.

People walking in will notice the collection of authentic celebrity-autographed photos on the back wall by the dressing room. Beecroft has been collecting

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Beecroft said she would love to expand the store someday. Customers have even suggested opening one in Canada. Right now, things are working out great, as she loves being self-employed, while continuing to do her RN studies through the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. Her son, Levi, helps her after school, picking out outfits and saying helpful things to customers such as, “That really brings out your eyes.”

One of the best parts about owning the store, Beecroft said, is that she gets to go shopping all the time as part of her job.

Mon Cheri is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

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by Regan Kohler SHELL LAKE – A new store, Mon Cheri Fashion Boutique, has opened in the Lake Mall, selling designer apparel, accessories and more.

Jessica Beecroft, Shell Lake, is the originator of three of these boutiques, two of which are in Stockholm, Sweden. Beecroft got into the fashion retail business by chance, as she used to purchase salvaged cars to fix up and ship overseas.

“That gave me the funds to do retail,” Beecroft said.

She had wanted to open a clothing store, having a bachelor’s degree in business management from Belmont University in Tennessee. In 2004, with the help of her friend living in Stockholm, Beecroft opened the first of two stores.

“He loved all my stuff,” Beecroft said.

She went to Sweden and set up the store, later selling the franchise to her friend.

Beecroft also used to have an online store, also selling lingerie and shoes. She had been doing business consulting in the Twin Cities when she decided to move back to her hometown of Shell Lake in 2008, to raise her three young children. At the time, Beecroft said she didn’t have any intentions of opening a store, as she became recertified as a CNA, working at the Terraceview Living Center.

Over the past couple of years, Beecroft had been adding to her collection of merchandise, in addition to the inventory she already had. In April she began checking out potential store locations, as she wanted to provide an outlet for local shoppers so they didn’t have to travel as far for clothing. Location is key, she said, and since Shell Lake is where she grew up, she wanted to stay local.

“This just worked out,” she said of her location in Lake Mall.

The store opened six months later, on Sept. 17, and Mon Cheri Fashion Boutique sells clothing, jewelry, handbags and other small items. She also sells medical scrubs.

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Area Writer’s corner

Tony Curtis: The Last Great Leading Man in Hollywood

by Mary B. Olsen, Shell Lake Back in 1986, one of Hollywood’s stars passed away.

Cary Grant was scheduled to appear at a theater in Davenport, Iowa. He suffered a massive heart attack and died the afternoon before he was to perform, before an audience, his one-man program, “A Conversation with Cary Grant.” He was 82. Screen-star fans mourned his death as if Hollywood had died. The actor had starred in many films and he was considered by many to be the greatest leading man.

Women loved Grant. I liked his acting in some films, when I was an impressionable young moviegoer, but my taste went more to the much more handsome Tony Curtis. He was the heartthrob of girls I knew. Maybe Hollywood is dead now. Curtis died Sept. 29 at the age of 85. My original feelings for him persisted and I feel sad now. He was the post-World War II leading man.

Like Grant, he was still active, having performed his final screen appearance in 2008.

Curtis was born Bernard Schwartz, of Hungarian Jewish parents, June 3, 1925. He had a sad childhood.

His parents, during the Depression, were so poor they had to place him and his brother in a state institution.

He fought many neighborhood battles growing up Jewish, but he managed to go to high school. He was determined to be successful and have a stable home life. He

Fine arts show featured event at Spooner’s Jack O’ Lantern Fest

SPOONER — The fifth-annual Black Iris Fine Arts Show occurs annually during Spooner’s Jack-O’Lantern Fest. This year both events are on Saturday, Oct. 16. Held in the upper ballroom of the Northwest Sports Complex in downtown Spooner, the Black Iris Fine Arts Show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mediums featured at this show include pottery, photography, watercolors, oils, pastels, jewelry, fiber, wood and stone sculpture. During the show, some artists demonstrate their skills for the public. All artists staff their own booths and gladly answer questions about their artwork, their processes and skills, and their philosophies on the importance of art and creativity in lives.

The Black Iris Fine Arts Show is known statewide as a strictly juried show that features fine art only. It is a place to start your holiday shopping when you want unique gifts that are American made. By shopping locally, you support not only the local economy in general, but the local art scene in particular, all while buying handmade, fine art created right here in this area.

For more information, please contact Black Iris Gallery & Custom Framing at 715-635-4548 or click http://www.BlackIrisFraming.blogspot.com. — from the Black Iris Gallery joined the Navy and served aboard a submarine tender.

He told of being able to observe, through binoculars, the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri at the end of the war.

After he got out of the service he went on to fulfill his

Picture of a picture taken at Rosie’s in Tahoe City, Calif., showing Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon as they appeared in the movie “Some Like It Hot.” — Photo by Mary B. Olsen

Spooner Boy Scouts held Court of Honor SPOONER — There was a Spooner Boy Scout Court of Honor on Oct. 4 for Troop 104. There were 29 merit badges and three rank advancements earned.

Receiving awards were: Jared Amendt, merit badges in citizenship in the world, leatherwork, and space exploration.

Colton Andrea, merit badge in pioneering and swimming.

Gabriel Fugman, merit badges in citizenship in the world, leatherwork, soil and water. He also earned the rank of Star.

Adam Groenheim, merit badge in pioneering and earned the rank of Scout.

Tyler Groenheim, merit badge in pioneering and earned the rank of Scout.

Dakota Harrison, merit badge in leatherwork.

Matthew Haynes Jr., merit badge in pioneering.

Kevin Leair, merit badges in leatherwork and swimming.

Tayler Livingston; merit badges in Davey Crockett, space exploration and kayaking.

Linden Nelson, merit badges in disability awareness, pottery and swimming.

James Paradise, merit badges in citizenship in the world and soil and water.

Hunter Peterson, merit badges in leatherwork and swimming.

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dreamed of becoming an actor. He attended acting classes. He had good looks,a good ear, and a fine voice.

He soon found bit parts in movies. He could speak the New York Bronx dialect as well as mimic Grant to perfection. He played the Catskills, and in 1948 he signed a contract with Universal Pictures. He was billed as Tony Curtis, a name he chose for himself. It was not long before he was well known and had global recognition and fans by the million. He made money, too.

I first saw him in the movie, “Houdini,” in 1953, and I well remember his riveting performance. I cried when Houdini died, right there in the theater. He starred with the beautiful Janet Leigh. They did three other films together.

Critics say it was in “Houdini” that Curtis became a screen personality; the young and eager outsider with charm and drive who wanted to succeed in America.

He could play that role well, because that’s who he was, quite like the daring character Houdini. Curtis brought something unique to the screen that critics never quite figured out, he was able to make his characters real, as few other actors were ever able to do. His movie with Burt Lancaster, “Trapeze,” showed his aerial artistry.

He formed his own production company so he could control his roles and choose the movies to produce. His role in “The Defiant Ones” in 1958, in which he played a prisoner who escaped with a handcuffed black man played by Sidney Poitier, won him an Oscar. He was later nominated but never won another one. “Some Like it Hot” was another phenomenally successful movie, with Marilyn Monroe. They say that was his best performance. I think all of his performances were the best for the role he was playing. He proved he could do comedy as well as highly dramatic roles.

It was about 1962 when I saw a story about him and his lovely wife and his nice home on television, most likely on the Edward R. Morrow program. Shortly after, the news came that he and Janet Leigh were divorcing.

His personal life was mirrored by many in the Golden Age of Hollywood. He had a number of marriages to younger women. He had two daughters with Leigh, Kelly Lee Curtis and Jamie Lee Curtis. Their struggles for visitation with the children made the gossip columns time and again. He had two daughters with Christine Kaufmann, Alexandra and Allegra. Later he had two sons with Leslie Allen, Benjamin and Nicholas. One son died tragically in 1994 of a drug overdose.

Curtis went through rehab at the Betty Ford Clinic.

He married his sixth wife, the horse trainer, Jill VandenBerg, in 1998 and they operated a ranch, a nonprofit refuge for older neglected and abused horses.

Curtis took up painting after he licked his bad habits.

He continued to appear in low-budget movies, and quality films, and he sold his paintings through art stores. There is a restaurant called Rosie’s in Tahoe City where there is a picture of Curtis painting a picture of the scene you could see from the window. When I chanced to go there, I took a picture of that picture.

So many things in his life were quite like Grant’s life.

That actor had to deal with addiction; he tried yoga, hypnotism and mysticism, but it seems like he could only find relief in his performances as an exemplary actor. There is a definite need for these talented and unusual people to take us out of ourselves and help us see another world through their amazing ability. They must be difficult to live with, and suffer, but they use their talent for others. There is a statue of Grant in Bristol, England. He looks like a man going somewhere. I don’t know if there is a statue of Curtis anywhere. I think there should be one larger than life.

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by Diane Dryden HILLSDALE — Sam Finazzo grew up on a commercial vegetable farm in Minnesota. Both his father and grandfather put in long hours planting and harvesting while doing all the endless chores that accompany gardening of any kind in order to get every kind of vegetable – like the 15,000 peppers and the fruit from 4,000 tomato plants, along with a myriad of other vegetables and 60 acres of apples and endless rows of grapes, currents and gooseberries, to name just a few of the things they grew – ready for sale to the

Picking peonies

If the silo had four blades on it, so it looked like a windmill in Holland, you would swear these acres of blooms were tulips instead of peonies. — Photos

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Sam and Helen Finazzo are funding their retirement by raising enough peonies to ship 100,000 stems a year to commercial warehouses across the country.

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At age 23, Finazzo left the farm for service in the Army and had the opportunity to take some great photographs for the Stars and Stripes, the U.S. Military independent news-source paper.

When his tour of duty was over he signed up at the University of Minnesota in order to pursue a major in photojournalism. That quickly changed to a degree in journalism, and he has since put in 34 years with the Rice Lake Chronotype where he is now the editor.

He met his wife, Helen, who now sells ads for the same paper, 30 years ago, and 10 years ago they decided to start thinking of their retirement jobs. After Helen gave him a book on peonies for Christmas, they thought, why not pick peonies? Sam’s family commercial farm also raised peonies, and once he learned that the average plant lives over 100 years, and that they are virtually deer, rabbit and disease resistant, it was an easy decision to pick these old-fashioned beauties for their golden years.

This town couple, parents of five and grandparents of 13, also decided if they were going to do this thing they needed to find acreage somewhere in the country that came with a house, especially since they had decided they were only going to sell commercially. The 60-acre farm they bought in Hillsdale was perfect because it came with fields replete with the perfect soil and sun conditions for growing peonies and the house was large.

They never thought small, ever. There is no sign at the end of their driveway advertising their Fina Gardens peonies for sale; no, they sell to only the big warehouses on both the East and West coasts and to Chicago and Colorado and the Twin Cities.

The orders range anywhere between 500 and 1,000 fresh flowers at a time and this year alone they shipped over 20,000 stems to market, and now that it’s fall, they are in the process of digging and dividing the roots for all their customers who want to purchase some of their over 110 varieties.

Everything is sold over the Internet and roots are dug and sent throughout late September into early October. “The secret to digging peonies,” Sam says, “is to know how much you want to divide from a peony that is at least three years old. If the entire plant is dug out, what isn’t divided cannot be replanted in the same hole, even though it just came out of it.

If you just want to take out part the

plant, take your shovel and use it to slice off what you want and leave the rest alone. Once you’ve gotten the root out, make sure there are nice fat pink buds on it; those determine the stems for the following year. Trim these roots back to 6 inches. This way the newly planted root feels threatened and begins to grow more roots right away until winter. Plant it so the buds are about 2 inches underground and at the end of the season it’s also a good idea to cut or mow down the plant and burn the dead leaves and stems and mulch the newly planted roots.”

The first fall on the farm, Sam divided the 200 peonies he had originally brought from their place in town, resulting in over 1,000 new plants. Currently they have nearly 12,000 plants, and he is working with a tree peony that will be suitable for Zone 3 called the Rockii, pronounced rock-eye, from China. In their native country these plants often grow 8 to 10 feet tall and 15 feet wide. Here in the United States they get only 5 feet tall and they are 6 to 7 feet wide. The plants, which so far look really good even after Wisconsin winters, will be the first northern Wisconsin-proof tree peony. At one of the peony conventions they attended in the Twin Cities, they were fortunate enough to meet a man from China who was an expert on the tree peony and they not only bought his book, but talked to him extensively.

While Sam is busy doing the fieldwork, Helen is the one who, being in marketing most of her life, created the Web site, takes care of sales, is the bookkeeper and the shipper of the roots in the fall. She is also the one who has worked with Google for placement at the top of the peony garden list and on other sites also.

During the spring and early summer, the fresh flowers are shipped out directly from the large 31-degree walk-in cooler.

“You might say we put the flowers to sleep until needed,” Sam said. “We were even able to keep flowers we picked at the end of May fresh for a wedding in September by keeping them just below freezing in plastic totes.”

His suggestion to the homeowner who wants their own garden-peony season to last longer is to put some stems with their single buds in the fridge well wrapped in plastic. That way they can be pulled out after the others have blown to extend the season. He also suggests, for maximum bloom, to prune off all but the main flower on each stem.

The peony, which came from France originally during the mid to late 1800s are becoming popular again and new varieties are finding their way into mainstream markets and gardens. Plants now have stems that do not fall over as soon as the flowers get full and heavy with petals. The newest varieties are stunning yellow ones like Bartzella that once sold for over $1,000 a root but have come

down to a mere $100 or if you watch carefully, you can get it for a mere $89 on sale. It’s a vibrant yellow peony, which has a citrus fragrance. There are pink peonies flecked with blue that make them look almost lavender and there is a delightful mix of the solid colors with touches of a darker color at the base, or at the leaf tips.

The Finazzos’ flowers are tended eight months out of the year starting in April with weed control followed by the midMay de-budding and then from the end of May into early June with the harvesting and shipping. July and August are completely taken up with more weed control and hand pulling of weeds and mowing between the rows. In September and October it’s time to divide and ship and divide and plant roots. By the time November rolls around, the only thing left to do is to mulch the new transplants and burn the leaves and stems from the old plants.

Eventually Fina Gardens will have 18 acres of peonies of all shapes and colors.

That’s when Sam says he plans to call it big enough because 18 acres of peonies produce a vast number of plants and flowers, and the Finazzos’ retirement plans do not include working them-

selves to death. “Soon,” says Sam, “we’ll have to start thinking about hiring actual employees. Their family helps out now with the business and one son-in-law, Chris Bartells, is quite taken with the whole operation and helps a lot along with the family’s three dogs whose job seems to be to lie in the newly planted rows to keep the plants warm and to soak up plenty of sun.

If you are interested in growing peonies and have a place that receives six hours of sunlight or more each day and your soil is well-drained, you might want to try putting in a few plants. The plants cost anywhere between $10 per root up to hundreds of dollars each, but when you consider they will outlive you, it’s not a bad investment.

“I don’t mean to brag,” Finazzo said in closing, “but one of our commercial warehouses that we ship to out East sells cut flowers to the White House and it could be entirely possible that some of our hearty Midwestern blooms have graced this historic building a time or two. We don’t know for sure, but it’s nice to think of the possibility.”

For more information on this quickly growing venture or to see their catalog of blooms, their Web site is finagardenspeonies.com.

The flowers are put to sleep in a 31degree cooler after picking in order to keep them at peak condition before they’re shipped throughout the United States and all the way to Hawaii.

Planting the new roots each fall is a combination of work done by machines to make the furrows, people to put the roots in and cover them properly and dogs who enjoy providing companionship and chasing rocks.

In the fall, buckets of peony roots nestled down in cedar shavings from British Columbia, called shingle toe, are waiting to be packed and shipped to buyers.

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SPORTS

Volleyball team doesn’t give up

SHELL LAKE — Tuesday, Oct. 5, the Shell Lake volleyball team met up with Division 3 Clear Lake Warriors. The Lakers took a loss 15-25, 4-25 and 20-25.

Offense went from bad to worse during sets No. 1 and No. 2 — -0.040 in set No. 1 and -0.250 in set No. 2. “We only had one kill in set No. 2 with four errors out of a total of 12 attempts. The team knows it is better than that,” stated coach Amy Skattebo.

At the end of set No. 2, the girls left the gymnasium to regroup mentally. “A few fans asked me what was said to the girls after set No. 2. Without a doubt, the girls needed a pick-me-up, but I also wanted them to erase the first part of the evening and re-enter the gym with ‘it’s a new night’ in mind,” commented Skattebo.

With a 20-25 showing as a final score for set No. 3, the squad showed it has the potential to fight with the bigger teams in conference. The team’s offense attacked nine kills and two errors out of 23 attempts, resulting in 0.304 attacking percentage.

Five of the set No. 3 kills came from Lindsey Green, two from Kellie Myers and two from Emma Anderson.

Green and Anderson each were recorded as having one error.

“This squad has so much potential!

A little patience is needed for the girls to gain experience and the belief that they can take the wins away from these larger schools,” praised Skattebo.

Emma Anderson sets this serve from a Clear Lake server. Shell Lake fell in three games 15-25, 4-25 and 20-25 to a strong Clear Lake team.

It was Senior Night and an opportunity for the underclassmen to give thanks to their teammates for all that they have done for them since the first day of practice. These are the lessons and memories they will take with them through life, long after the scores are forgotten.

Jennifer Cassel and Colleen Knoop go up to block the spike of Clear Lake player Kristin Wyss.

The squad has two seniors, Lindsey Green and Amanda Hagen, who were acknowledged Tuesday evening. Junior captains Emmalee Statz and Kellie Myers shared the following: “Lindsey, our all-around outside hitter and definitely our go-to player. She has a love for the game like none other and has given us her amazing patience throughout this rebuilding year.” “Amanda, an amazing leader of the JV team who truly knows the game and is always willing to help out.”

Thursday, Oct. 7, Shell Lake hosted the Frederic team, taking a loss 17-25, 18-25 and 22-25. It was a fight for the bottom of the conference.

Unfortunately, the match came down to offense and Frederic’s offense overpowered Shell Lake’s offense.

“The girls are doing what they can. Serve-receive and defense have improved all season long, but sadly none of the girls grew a couple of inches over the season to help out in offense department. Our opponents are outjumping us which means their blocks have the potential to shut us down and their attackers can contact the ball above our blockers. This team will not give up and we will continue working both our strengths and weaknesses as we near the tournament season. Anything can happen in tournaments,” stated Coach Skattebo.

Wednesday, Oct. 13, is the Regional seeding meeting. On Saturday, Oct. 16, the Shell Lake home tournament gets under way at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, Regionals round 1 will be played with the place and time to be announced. — with submitted information

RIGHT - It was a tearful moment when seniors Amanda Hagen and Lindsey Green were recognized at the beginning of the volleyball game Tuesday, Oct. 5.

Kellie Myers goes up for a spike as teammate Emma Anderson positions herself in case the ball does not go over the net. The girls are coming together as a team.

Photos by Larry Samson Shell Lake versus Clear Lake (Oct. 5) L: 15-25, 4-25, 20-25 Name Serving Attacking Blocks Lindsey Green 5/5, 2 aces 23/29, 9 kills Shania Pokorny 1/1, 0 kills Jen Cassel 4/4 5/5, 3 kills Sabrina Garcia 6/7, 2 aces Emmalee Statz 13/14, 4 aces Hannah Cassel 5/5 Kellie Myers 3/4 8/11, 3 kills Colleen Knoop 5/7, 0 kills Emma Anderson 4/7, 2 kills Emilee Organ 0/1

Shell Lake versus Frederic (Oct. 7): L: 17-25, 18-25, 22-25 Name Serving Attacking Blocks Lindsey Green 5/6, 1 ace 21/26, 3 kills Shania Pokorny 2/2, 1 kill Jen Cassel 7/8 5/5, 4 kills Sabrina Garcia 13/13, 1 ace Emmalee Statz 10/11, 2 aces 1/1, 1 kill Hannah Cassel 5/8, 3 kills Kellie Myers 9/11, 2 aces 3/4, 0 kills Colleen Knoop 5/6, 1 kill Emma Anderson 5/7, 0 kills Emilee Organ 8/10, 2 aces

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JV1 Volleyball Tuesday, Oct. 5, versus Clear Lake 100-percent servers: April Richter, Kendra Collier and Kristen Kraetke

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SPORTS

Conference champions again

by Larry Samson FREDERIC — With a 20-0 win over the Frederic Vikings on Friday, Oct. 8, the Lakers have earned themselves the Small Lakeland Conference Championship; this will be their seventh undefeated championship in eight years. In 2009 they lost out to Flambeau with a 7-1 record. Shell Lake lost to Frederic in the second game of the playoffs 21-14 in overtime, and for the 17 returning seniors, this is the game they have been waiting to play all year.

Frederic won the flip and elected to receive. The Shell Lake defense held and Frederic was forced to punt after three downs and little yardage. The Shell Lake offense moved the ball downfield on nine plays before they stalled on the Frederic 16-yard line and turned the ball over on downs.

On the next series of plays, Frederic converted with a Ben Ackerley to Waylon Buck 15-yard pass but stalled when they were held to 8 yards on three runs.

The quarter ended with a 0-0 score and

Quarterback Tom Helstern breaks a run with the blocking of Caleb Schmidt and Joe Mikula. — Photos by Larry Samson

Tyler Anderson, with a 37yard reception in the second quarter, helped set up the first touchdown for the Lakers. it looked to be an old-fashioned defensive game.

Early in the second quarter, Tom Helstern connected with Tyler Anderson with a 37-yard pass that put Shell Lake on the 28-yard line. Seven plays later, Mitch Kraetke crossed the goal line on a 3-yard run and Shell Lake was the first to put seven points on the scoreboard with the extra-point kick. Frederic had the opportunity to come back and tie the game when they moved the ball from their 40-yard line down to the 6-yard line on 12 plays. Ackerley connected four times to Buck for 51 yards. With a fourthand-goal situation, the Frederic quarterback quickly lined up his team for one last push as the seconds ticked off the clock. In the confusion, he downed it thinking it was third down. Instead of going into the half tied up or down by four they came away without any points after an impressive series. That turned

Aaron Druschba takes down Waylon Buck after his reception. The Laker defense held Buck to 89 yards on six receptions. The Laker defense gave up only 18 yards rushing and 187 yards in the air with one interception. The defense bent but refused to give up a score.

Tyler Anderson attracted the attention of the Viking defense on this run. out to be the deciding factor for the game.

Shell Lake came out in the third and quickly put seven more points on the scoreboard with seven plays. Helstern broke a 40-yard run and was stopped at the 15-yard line. In a ball-controlled game plan, the Lakers moved down the field until Helstern went over on a 2yard run for a touchdown. The extra point was good and it was a 14-0 game.

Frederic moved the ball 19 yards on two runs only to lose 4 yards when Tony Peterson was taken down behind the line of scrimmage. On the next play, Ackerley was sacked and was intercepted by Tyler Anderson to stop their drive. Four downs later Shell Lake punted the ball

away and Frederic moved the ball 56 yards downfield but came away with nothing when they were forced to punt.

A 25-yard pass to Anderson moved the ball down to the 30-yard line, and Helstern moved the ball downfield eating up the clock until he took it over on a quarterback sneak. That was the last score of the game as Shell Lake came away with a 20-0 win. These two teams could meet again in the playoffs, which will start in two weeks.

Shell Lake will travel to Winter for a Friday afternoon game on Oct. 15 that starts at 3 p.m. Winter is in their third season playing varsity football and have yet to win a game this year.

Tom Helstern had 130 yards rushing, two touchdowns and 86 yards passing as he led the Shell Lake Lakers to their seventh undefeated Small Lakeland Conference championship in eight years.

The message the Shell Lake football fans wanted everyone to understand at the Shell Lake versus Frederic game was “Best believe that this Laker spirit won’t ever leave.”

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Whitetails Unlimited banquet

Gary Magnus, chapter president, receives recognition for 15 years as chapter president and 20 years as a committee member.

It would be hard to pass up one of these two black Lab puppies held by Lindsey Magnus and Kari Pierce. The pups were sold in the live auction. The money earned at the banquet will be used in the area to support hunters safety education and the hunting tradition.

The Northwest Wisconsin Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited 20 years strong, held their annual banquet and fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Shell Lake Arts Center. The committee member back row (L to R): David Zaloudek, Dick Hartman, Cliff Eby, Shane Marino and Larry Samson. Third row: Justin Holten, Mick Hiber, Bill Thornley, George Hanson and George Scheel. Second row: Tammy Hiber, Jan Anderson, Dale Parks and Gary Magnus. Front: Barry Bassett, Justin Parker and Butch Bassett. - Photo by Rich Tims

Holding her Packer autographed football is former Shell Lake teacher Joan Snell.

Heather Kincaid is carrying a Ruger Hawkeye rifle on a walk-around raffle. — Photos by Larry Samson

Smokehouse visits Primary School

Water-based smoke filled the room, prompting the students to drop to the ground and then climb out the window.

Marleigh Fields climbed out the smokehouse window to escape a simulated fire Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Shell Lake Primary School. The Shell Lake Fire Department brought the Washburn County smokehouse for the students to tour as part of National Fire Prevention Week. The next big event is Halloween at the Hall, with Halloween giveaways, candy and prevention material for children.

Fireman Terry Leckel demonstrated to students how to check doors for heat in case of a fire.

Photos by Regan Kohler

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Classes for lifelong learning available though Shell Lake Community Ed

SHELL LAKE — The following Community Ed classes are available in Shell Lake. For more information or to register call Shell Lake Community Ed at 715468-7815, Ext. 1337.

Spanish for Beginners and Intermediate: This class is for anyone new to Spanish or previous Spanish students that need a refresher. This class will be slow paced! Cost: $25. Minimum five students. Instructor: Peter Ducos. Tuesday/Thursday, Nov. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 5-7 p.m.

Spanish Level 4: This is the next class following Spanish III. Alternative dates and times for this class will be discussed in the upcoming Spanish Verbs class.

Cost: $25. Minimum three students. Instructor: Peter Ducos.

Tuesday/Thursday, Nov. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. iMovie and Slideshow DVD: Start thinking holiday.

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for gift giving or keeping for your family, you’ll turn a blank CD into a movie or slideshow with your choice of music, playing speed and additional enhancements available from the iPhoto program. Learn once and you’ll be able to do this for all your memorabilia keepsakes. Ideal for graduation, too! Students should bring a photo CD, SD card or camera with images. Cost: $18. Limit 12 students. Instructor: Larry Samson.

Wednesdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 6-8 p.m.

Cherokee Counter Basket: If you haven’t tried it you’re missing out. Starting with dry reeds, you’ll learn the technique of bending, forming and weaving a basket. Basket has leather handles with additional basket color strip. Your finished product is an 11x6 catchall that’s perfect to give as a personal gift or keep for yourself and show off your skills.

Cost: $25 includes materials. Instructor: Roxanne Melton. Thursday, Nov. 4, 6-9 p.m.

Photo Tour: Photo opportunities await you, right here in Washburn County. Join the camaraderie of others and explore the sights and scenes through a photographer’s eye and learn how to capture them on camera. Cost: $15 includes transportation. Minimum five students

by Nov. 1. A limited number of cameras available for use; please annotate need upon registration. Instructor: Larry Samson. Saturday, Nov. 6, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Anything Computers: Are you looking to buy a new computer? Are you having printing issues? Struggling or stuck trying to use a specific computer program? This class is here to help. Stop in for one night or both and get help and answers to your computer questions.

Cost: $10. Minimum three students. Instructor: Sara Ducos. Wednesday, Nov. 17, and Thursday, Nov. 18, 5 – 7 p.m.

Double Wine Basket: Another great opportunity to weave. This basket measures approximately 12x6 and, as the

name suggests, can hold two bottles of wine. Given empty or full, this basket is an ideal gift and has handle and accented color strip. Cost: $25 includes materials. Instructor: Roxanne Melton.

Thursday, Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m.

Bake it and take it: Wondering when you’re going to get all those cookies made? Trying to manage your time to purchase all of those supplies? Have no more excuses and join the fun, mess up someone else’s kitchen instead of your own! Five kitchens, five different cookies! Sugar cookies, spritz, gingerbread and more — sprinkles and icing, too.

Cost: $15 includes all supplies for five dozen cookies to bake and take or take and bake! Limit 20 students. Facilitated

by Shell Lake CE program. Please bring plastic food storage bags or containers for cookies or dough, Saturday, Dec. 4, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. — from Shell Lake Community Ed

Members celebrate Cooperative Month at Spooner event

SPOONER — More than 600 members and guests attended Barron Electric’s Cooperative Month event in Spooner on Oct. 5. 5R Processors collected nearly 3,000 pounds of electronics to recycle. More than 400 food donations were collected to help stock shelves at the Washburn County Food Pantry, while Barron Electric employees distributed over 400 capital credit checks. Barron Electric will retire nearly $700,000 in patronage in October. Spooner Health System provided health-care information and offered blood pressure checks.

The American Red Cross – Western Wisconsin Chapter, Country Comfort, Country Pride, Regional Hospice, Spooner Area Agricultural Agents Extension Office, Spooner Fire District, and Washburn County Fuel Assistance also participated in the event.

Each year, all margins (income minus expenses) are spread proportionately to all active cooperative members according to the amount of money each mem-

SPORTS

High School Football

Friday, Oct. 15: At Winter, 3 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 18: JV vs. Lake Holcombe, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 21: Vs. Whitehall, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 26: Playoff Level 1, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 30: Playoff Level 2 Fri.-Sat., Nov. 5-6: Playoff Level 3 Fri.-Sat., Nov. 12-13: Playoff Level 4 Thursday, Nov. 18: State at Camp Randall, Madison, 10 a.m.

Supervisor of accounting Mandy Straw (L) helps distribute capital credit checks at cooperative month events. — Photo submitted ber spent at Barron Electric that year.

Capital credits accumulate in an account in the members names and are paid to members as a percentage each year. Capital credits are usually paid back or retired after 18-20 years or when the financial condition of the cooperative permits. Continuously from 1965, the co-

operative has paid back over $17 million in capital credits.

According to a study by the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives, 2.7 million cooperative members in the Badger State depend on approximately 800 cooperatives to market and supply agricultural products as well as to provide credit, electricity, telephone service, health care, housing, insurance and many other products and services. Wisconsin cooperatives annually record about $5.6 billion in gross sales, and they employ approximately 23,400 Wisconsin residents, paying nearly $700 million in wages and benefits annually. Wisconsin cooperatives pay more than $65 million in taxes each year. — from Barron Electric

SCHEDULE

Senior High Volleyball

Saturday, Oct. 16: Shell Lake Tournament 9:30 a.m. at Boyceville, Flambeau, Prairie Farm, Frederic, Ladysmith Tues., Oct. 19 - Fri., Oct. 22: Regionals Saturday, Oct. 23: Regional final, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 28: Sectional semifinal at Northwood, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 30: Sectional finals at McDonell Central, 7 p.m.

Fri.-Sat., Nov. 5-6: State at Green Bay

Cross Country

Thursday, Oct. 14: Conference Meet at Winter, 4 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 22: Sectional at Bruce, 4:15 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 30: State at Wisconsin Rapids

Junior High Volleyball

Monday, Oct. 18: At Northwood, 5 p.m.

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Obituaries

Roger L. Jacobs

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The Lord’s voting for you, and the devil’s voting for you. You must take sides. Pilate raised a question that must be answered by every person: “What shall I do with Jesus?”

The choice lies between eternal delight and eternal despair, the Lord and the devil.

To reject the Lord is to vote for the devil. You will receive the Lord, won’t you?

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Evelyn M. Nordlund

Evelyn M. Nordlund, 85, Shell Lake, died Oct. 11, 2010.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m. with visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Spooner.

Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.scalzo-taylor.com.

A full obituary will be printed at a later date.

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He was born Sept. 24, 1952, in Shell Lake, to Merlin and Vera (Hanley) Jacobs. Roger graduated from Superior High School in 1970 and went on to attend Michigan Tech in Houghton. He was married to Beth Beranek and they had two children. They were later divorced.

Roger worked many years for Multi-Tec Systems in Minneapolis, Minn., before moving back to the Sarona area to operate the Pioneer Resort on Long Lake with Thomas Haack. They wintered for the past four years in California. Roger truly loved traveling and spending time with his family and friends whenever possible.

He was a member of the Long Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Washburn County Chapter of the

Tavern League of Wisconsin.

Roger was preceded in death by his former wife, Beth.

He is survived by his life and business partner, Tom Haack, Sarona; son Adam Jacobs, Sarona; daughter Amanda (Matt) Mikula, Tilden; grandchildren Ethan, Matthew and Aimee Mikula and Kalie Jacobs; brothers Sonny (Mary) Jacobs, Shell Lake, Dewey (Judie) Jacobs, Cable, Donald Jacobs, Sarona, and Jorge (Kathie) Jacobs, Denver, Colo.; aunts Carrie Wickstrom, Frederic, and Nellie Krakau, Minneapolis, Minn.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many great friends and patrons.

Funeral services were held Oct. 12 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shell Lake, with Father Ed Anderson officiating. Burial was in Madge Evergreen Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Artie Hagen, Butch Roschel, Al Ausing, Mike Wolf, Bob Dulian and Lance Dupre.

The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

Diane E. Burdash, 77, Spooner, died Oct. 8, 2010.

She was born Nov. 8, 1932, in St. Paul, Minn., to Mike and Cleo Lindstrom.

Diane married Robert Burdash on June 30, 1956, in St. Paul, Minn. She was employed for many years as a licensed practical nurse. She and Robert retired to northern Wisconsin in 1987 and lived on Mystery Lake in a beautiful log home.

Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son Joseph; and brother Bob. Survivors include daughters Susan Barlass and Debra Burdash, both of Spooner; grandchildren Richard, Eric, Ryan, Brent; and great-grandchildren all of Janesville; brothers Donald (Betty) Lindstrom, Woodbury, Minn., and Larry (Gail) Lindstrom, Milltown; sis-

ter LaVonne (Mike) Jukich, Keewatin, Minn.; and many other relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m., at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, Webster, with Fr. Mike Tupa as the celebrant. Music will be provided by organist Kim Simon and Sacred Hearts Choir. Interment will follow at Sacred Hearts Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Rich Munger, Eric Munger, Ryan Munger, Brent Barlass, Don Barlass and Dean Stepan.

Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.scalzo-taylor.com.

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Faith Lutheran to dedicate new organ

SPOONER — A service of organ dedication will take place at Faith Lutheran Church, W7148 Luther Road, Spooner, on Sunday, Oct. 17, beginning at 2 p.m. Organists will include Karen Wolter, Destiny Schultz, Chris Jockisch and Pastor Brent Berkesch.

Wolter received her degree from Lawrence University in Appleton where she majored in piano pedagogy and minored in organ and harpsichord. For the last 17 years she has served as organist at West Side Moravian Church in Green Bay and also is a musician at Beautiful Savior Lutheran in Green Bay. Wolter was born without eyesight.

Schultz attended school at UW-Superior, graduating with a Bachelor of Music Education degree. Prior to settling down in Spooner, Schultz held positions in choral and general music in Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin, in addition to being on staff at Interlochen Arts Camp for nine summers. She directs Chorus 7, Chorus 8, high school select choir, high school concert choir and high school chorale. In addition to her position at Spooner Middle School and high school, she is a member of the Spooner Chamber Ensemble and is the organist at Christ Lutheran Church in Lampson.

Jockisch is a retired Spooner schoolteacher and has served as organist at Faith for many years.

Berkesch studied organ under Don Williams at Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich. Program selections will include music by Pachelbel, Vierne, Bach and Gigout.

Refreshments will follow the concert.

Pastor Brent Berkesch from Faith Lutheran sitting at the new church organ that will be dedicated Sunday, Oct. 17. — Photo submitted The Register is online www.wcregister.net

Northwoods Support Team collecting items for the Christmas stockings for soldiers

SPOONER — The community, together with the Northwoods Support Team, are all working hard to make the 2010 Christmas Stocking Project for local 724 Battalion, made up of 950, FSC, HHC and the 273 units a success. There have been several fundraisers and with the talented seamstresses they are getting some very decorative homemade Christmas stockings.

The support team is collecting items to fill the stockings; however much more is needed if they are going to be able to fill the nearly 600 stockings that are needed. Items include toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, individual drink mixes such as juice, tea, coffee and hot chocolate, wet wipes, lip balm, nail clippers, granola bars, gum, hard candy, cotton swabs, pens, fruit snacks and microwave popcorn. Items will bring a little comfort and love from back home. Travel sizes are recommended so a larger variety will fit in the stockings. The group is not able to send chocolate,

anything in glass, hand sanitizers or aerosol items.

Stocking-stuffer drops may be made at Community Bank of Spooner, United Methodist Church in Spooner, or at the Heller residence in Spooner. The deadline for dropping off items is Nov. 15 as boxes need to be packed and in the mail by Dec. l to ensure delivery by Christmas.

Monetary gifts are also welcome as they will help with postage and remember they are tax deductible.

Checks should be made out to the American Legion Auxiliary with Adopt-A-Soldier in the memo at the bottom left corner of the check. They can be mailed to Northwoods Support Team, 1235 N. Summit St., Spooner, WI 54801.

Questions can be directed to Darlene Heller at 715635-2930 or darlene_heller@yahoo.com or Lynda Marquardt at 715-635-6237 or lyn_marquard@hotmail. com. — from Northwoods Support Team

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Area churches Alliance

St. Francis de Sales

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 grade: Sunday 6 - 8 p.m.

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

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

Lake Park Alliance

Baptist

Northwoods Baptist W6268 Cranberry Dr., Shell Lake; 4 miles south of Spooner 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 & Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

St. Catherine's Catholic CTH D, Sarona Father Edwin Anderson 715-468-7850 Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

Episcopal St. Alban's

Corner of Elm & 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: Celebration Worship Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 9 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 715-822-5511 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

United Methodist

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

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

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

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

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

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.

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

Lakeview United Methodist

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

Nazarene

Church of the Nazarene

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

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

Hwy. 70 W, Spooner www. spoonerwesleyan.org Senior Pastor Ronald W. Gormong; Assistant Pastor Chopper Brown 715-635-2768 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School and ABFs: 10:30 a.m.; nursery provided; Celebrate Recovery, now every Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Team Kid ages 4 yrs. 6th grade Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Other

Trinity Lutheran

1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastors Will & Carolyn Mowchan 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & 9:45 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.

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.

Senior Menu

Monday, Oct.18: Sausage brunch bake, glazed baby carrots, berry/ yogurt parfait, flax muffin, butter, milk, coffee.

Tuesday, Oct. 19: Ham w/pineapple glaze, baked potato topped with cheesy broccoli, peach crisp, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Wednesday, Oct. 20: Ranch-baked chicken, acorn squash, bean salad, dark sweet cherries, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Thursday, Oct. 21: Baked pollock, macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, fruity gelatin dessert, dinner roll and butter, milk, coffee.

Friday, Oct. 22: Olive meat loaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, zucchini tomato bake, spice cake, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

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Barronett by Judy Pieper

Members of Barronett Lutheran will be serving brats and hot dogs in the parking lot of Louie’s Finer Meats this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16 and 17. In addition to Louie’s prizewinning brats and hot dogs, they will also be serving cookies and bars made by, you guessed it, some of the best bakers in the state. Stop by to chat and enjoy the best sausage in the world.

There will be a meeting of the Spirit Connection on Wednesday, Oct. 13. If you are interested in joining the youth group of Barronett Lutheran, please contact Peg Thompson. The members of the youth group do a lot of things to help the community during the year, and have a lot of fun helping out. They have worked at the soup kitchen in Duluth, Minn., helped build for Habitat for Humanity, washed cars, cleaned up the church lawn and have had many other projects. They always find time for fun too — swimming, picnics, trips. Come to a meeting and ask Peg about all the things they do during the year.

Oh, one of the projects that the youth group is working on at this time is getting items together to give to foster children. Peg said that sometimes there are children who are taken out of a dangerous situation and put into foster care with only the clothes they are wearing. The young people felt terrible about that and decided to do something about it. There is a list at the church of the things they need for the packages and they would like to start giving them out very soon. If you would like to donate something to this cause, you could give Peg Thompson a call and she will tell you what they still need.

Court news

Patrick J. Frey, Sarona, failure to register dog, $105.00, costs.

Michael A. Lillyblad, Rice Lake, remove sol/bank stream without permit, $105.00, costs.

Crystofer J. Makowsky, Spooner, operate without valid license, $186.00.

Thomas E. Niccum, Sarona, operate boat while intoxicated, $452.50, alcohol assessment.

Noah D. Clark, Sarona, intimidate victim/dissuade reporting, $88.00, local jail, costs; intimidate victim/dissuade reporting, $68.00, local jail, costs.

Richard J. Liver, Trego, disorderly conduct, $299.00 Wayne R. Peterson, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $263.50.

Washburn County Area Humane Society ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK The good news this week is that Duke found a home, You know he has been waiting too long.

Now there’s another that should not be here, He’s too sweet and it simply is wrong.

Bob as been featured at least once or twice, Yet he still calls the shelter his home.

A big gentle boy that is easy to please, Even here there’s no reason to roam.

He’s black Lab and something, long legs like a deer, Maybe great Dane, we just can’t be sure.

A little bit older that simplifies things And his heart it is loving and pure!

Dogs for adoption: 6-year-old black/white male black Lab/Great Dane mix; 4-year-old spayed rott mix; 6-year-old spayed German shorthair; 1-year-old hound mix; 5-1/2-year-old spayed shih tzu mix; 3year-old spayed springer spaniel; 1-year-old spayed husky/Lab mix; 1-year-old female boxer mix and a 2-year-old male black terrier/Lab mix.

Cats for adoption: 1-year-old neutered longhair tabby; 10-month-old medium-hair orange/white tabby; 10-month-old black/brown tabby; two 31/2-month-old shorthair tiger kittens; 12-week-old male all-white kitten; 12-week-old calico kitten; two 4-month-old black kittens, one male, one female; two 12-week-old female longhair kittens; 2-yearold female shorthair tiger; a 6-year-old spayed, fourpaw declawed Siamese; 9-week-old longhair tiger kittens; 9-week-old black shorthair kitten; and two 7-week-old black medium-hair kittens.

Also for adoption: 1-year-old male teddy bear hamster and two male guinea pigs.

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

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Barronett Civic Club will be having a huge garage sale at the community center on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is still time to contact Sherry Holmes to reserve a table so that you can sell the treasures that have been stored in your attic and garage for the past 10 years, or to get a really good buy on collectibles, handcrafted items, Christmas ornaments, things for your kitchen – the list goes on and on. The lunch counter will be open so after you find everything you can’t live without at the tables, stop by for a bite to eat with your friends.

Tonja Metnik said that the Fall Fest at ECU went very well this year. I have one complaint about the Fall Fest, however. I bought raffle tickets and didn’t win. Story of my life.

Lynn Thon, Randi Sue Maline and I went shopping in Eau Claire on Saturday afternoon. We met at Culver’s in Lake Hallie, and just happened to be there when Andy Lehmann was coming into work, so we got a chance to visit with him for a few minutes. That was fun. From there we stopped by a few craft stores and got supplies for making jewelry. Lynn had convinced me that it would be easy for me to do. I have to tell you, it’s not as easy as she thinks. I’m going to keep trying, but the only reason she thinks it’s easy is because she has a real talent for it. My stuff looks kind of like the things that kindergarten kids make out of macaroni for their moms on Mothers’ day.

I had a very nice surprise visit on Sunday afternoon.

Pat Olson stopped by with Joanne, Bev and Georgia Lee, her sister-in-law and cousins-in-law from the Madison area. I hadn’t seen them in years, and it was wonderful to be able to sit and visit with them.

Sharai Hefty was one of the lucky people who were chosen to go on to the second round of Wheel of For-

tune when she played the first round at the casino the last part of September. It was very exciting to be chosen for the second round, and she had a lot of fun there, but, unfortunately, she was not one of those chosen to go to the next round. I’m disappointed. Wouldn’t it have been a blast to see Pat Sajak trying to keep up with Sharai on his TV show?

Have you ever noticed that parents and grandparents don’t always find out about the really funny stuff the kids do until much later? Well, Jerry, Sanara and Savanna Marsh were up visiting this weekend, and for some reason the conversation turned to the embarrassing things that have happened to all of us over the past years. Sanara, who is 16 years old, topped every story this time. She said that, about two years ago, she and Savanna were shopping and Savanna needed to use the bathroom. Sanara was standing outside the bathroom door waiting for her when she noticed the Braille on the side of the door. She was curious — wondering how people who can’t see could possibly feel the difference in the little dots, so she ran her fingers over the Braille sign. Then she turned around to the men’s bathroom door and was doing the same thing when a man came out of the bathroom. He took her gently by the shoulders, turned her around and said, “No, honey. This one is not for you,” and put her by the women’s bathroom door. She said that she was so embarrassed that she got caught that she just went along with it and walked into the women’s room so he wouldn’t know that she could really see. Man oh man; this kid is her father’s daughter!

I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Remember, stop by and have a brat or hot dog with us at Louie’s this weekend. See you next time.

October happenings at LFRC

SPOONER — Several activities are planned for October at the Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner.

On Saturday, Oct. 16, LFRC will have Jack-O’Lantern Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families are welcome to come inside to visit, play and paint a mini pumpkin donated by Harmon House. Spooner PTA will provide face painting and treat bags. Moms Club is sponsoring a bake sale with the proceeds to benefit Santa’s visit at LFRC in December.

Monday, Oct. 18, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group meets at 5 p.m. with a family ac-

tivity and complimentary supper, program and child care.

Wednesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m., is the Kidstime/Parents Time Pumpkin Party. There will be a seasonal craft and activities. A potluck begins at 11:15 a.m. LFRC will provide chicken nuggets. Friendly costumes are welcome for children and adults.

All activities are geared to preschool-age children.

However, there is no age minimum or maximum.

For more information, call 715-635-4669. — from LFRC

by Beth Carlson, library director Teens honored all month Teens in grades 6-12 are being encouraged to read and use their library during the month of October to celebrate Teen Read Week. Teens may waive fines one time during the month and receive a replacement library card for free one time during the month. A Zumba class will also be offered to teens Monday, Oct. 18, at 3:30 p.m. Roni Tennant, local Zumba instructor, will show teens some Zumba dance moves. For more information, call Beth at 715-468-2074.

Movie night basket giveaway Stop in before Monday, Oct. 25, to enter a drawing for a movie night basket. The holiday baskets have everything you need for a movie night at your house: pop, popcorn, candy and a movie. All you have to do is write down why you love your library to enter the drawing. Ages 4 and up are eligible for the contest.

Winter hours Monday, noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

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

Library news

Friendship Commons

We surely had a beautiful fall!

Come and join us for the community potluck on Friday, Oct. 15, everyone is welcome. We will start serving at 5 p.m., but come early; there is always something to do.

On Monday, Oct. 18, we are having Meal and a Movie Day. Eat lunch at the senior center, Friendship Commons, and you will be given a ticket to see a movie that afternoon at 1:15 p.m. in Spooner at the Palace Theater.

The movie this month is “The Bucket List.” Gratitude is extended to JoEllen Weathers and the Palace Theater for this opportunity and for supporting the seniors in this community.

On Wednesday, Oct. 20, we are having a special treat for those from our center who are celebrating their birthday in the month of October. The birthday people for October are: Vicki Webster, Delores Livingston, Gwen Organ, Mabel H. Perry, Ann Stambek, Carol

by Karen Blodgett

Hubin and Ray Mosier. And as a special surprise, we have received a donation to pay for each of their meals, so they will get a free lunch!

The monthly meeting will be Monday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. We will be having elections. If you have something to say, this is the time to do it.

The Smear winners for last week are: first: Rosella Walsingham and Grace Smith; second: Mabel Blaha and Theresa Sigmund; third: Connee Brabec and Karen Blodgett.

The Cribbage winners for last week are first: Janice Ricci; second: Babe Cable; and Lillian Ullom and Annette Varin were tied for third.

Remember if you are 55 and better, Friendship Commons is your center too, come in, and see what we are all about.

by Marian Furchtenicht

Birth

Born at Indianhead Medical Center A girl, Nadia Lee Vogel, born Oct. 4, 2010, to Angelica Jackson and Johnathon Vogel, Danbury.

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by Karen Mangelsen

Sympathy is extended to Bob Denotter and family, due to the death of Bob’s wife, Pat. Her funeral was Friday, Oct. 8, at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home in Webster. Pat was 74.

Sympathy is also extended to Gordon Lauder and family, due to the death of Gordon’s wife, LaVerne. She died suddenly Sunday morning.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Jake, Holly, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen Monday evening. They helped Jake celebrate his birthday.

Clam River Tuesday Club met Oct. 6 at the home of Beth Crosby. Most of the afternoon was spent making final plans for the fundraiser, but the ladies took time to do two farm quizzes that Beth had printed. Next meeting will be Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Karen Mangelsen.

Nina and Lawrence Hines went to Eden Prairie, Minn., Wednesday and stayed overnight with their daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Steve Hagen.

Rick Funk and his fiancee, Angela Stanke, visited Rick’s grandparents, Lida and Don Nordquist Friday evening.

Colin, Chad and Chris Harrison spent the weekend at the home of Nina and Lawrence Hines. Chris’ wife, Carly, came Sunday and stayed overnight.

Visitors of Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen at various times over the weekend were Andrea, Robb and Michael Williamson, Mike, Nancy, Ethan and Dylan Longhenry, and Jeff and Jackie Peterson and family.

Daya Lawrence was an overnight guest Saturday.

The annual Clam River Tuesday Club fundraiser held Saturday evening was a huge success. The club members are especially appreciative of Indian Creek GroverRoot American Legion Post 396 for the use of their hall at no charge, Mr. Morgan for providing dancing music at a reduced rate, Lee Thomas for volunteering his auction services, Jenny Gedatus for singing the national anthem, and the many businesses and individuals who donated food for the lunch, items for the silent auction and money. The ladies are also very happy that so many people came and enjoyed the music, food and fellowship and purchased items and quilt tickets to support the fundraising efforts. The winner of the quilt was Lida Nordquist.

SHELL LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY

by Helen Pederson

What wonderful weather we are having here in northern Wisconsin. Warm days and cool nights. It makes everyone feel good. Enjoy it while it lasts.

Sorry I missed the sympathy to the family of Barbara Meister last week.

Also, sympathy to the family of Dennis Cornelison.

His wife, Laura, worked at Shell Lake hospital many years and was a great girl. We are thinking of these families as they mourn their loved ones.

Peder Pederson told me his son Curtis and wife Martha returned from a trip to Grand Marias where they spent a couple of days.

Cheri and Steve Minot, Tanya and Michelle enjoyed a few days at Green Bay and Door County. The drive must have been beautiful.

Congratulations to Hailey Flach who got a 10-point buck on Saturday in the youth hunt. She is the daughter of Brad Flach and the granddaughter of Mavis and Roger Flach. We’re all proud of you Hailey.

Saturday afternoon Rudy, Martha and Louise Erickson stopped in to see Roger and Mavis Flach for a nice visit.

Lillian Ullom, Florence Carlson and Frank Mortenson enjoyed supper with sister Margaret Jones.

Enjoying a visit with the Boltermans over the weekend were Myron’s sister Arveen and Roy Wellnitz from Trempeleau.

Mary and Keith White of Cross Plains drove up on Friday to spend time with Dottie and Kenny White and Helen V. Pederson. Friday night they treated Dottie to dinner for her upcoming birthday. On Saturday they had a get-together at Kevin and Jill White’s in Milltown.

Judy and Dennis Adams of Cambridge, Minn., and their grandchildren joined them for a birthday party.

Birthday greetings to Dottie.

Saturday afternoon Larry and Sue Winner of Solon Springs came down for a visit with Helen V., the White’s and Jeff and Brenda Pederson. Gina White and friend Nick of Stillwater, Minn., drove up, too. They all were at Jerid and Rachel Pederson’s to get to know 1month-old Joshua and to see Elizabeth and Daniel.

That was a fun afternoon.

In the evening they all drove to Barronett to have an early birthday dinner for Mary White whose birthday was Oct. 11, and Helen V. whose will be Oct. 25.

All returned to their homes Saturday night and Sunday morning.

The bugs are plentiful in the country but we don’t have any here at Glenview. They’re anxious to get inside before winter.

Stephanie Pederson of Eau Claire brought a breakfast roll to Helen V. on Saturday morning and they enjoyed it together with a nice visit. She is the daughter of Tim and Sue Pederson of Amherst and is a senior at UWEau Claire and is now practice teaching. She spent the rest of Saturday with Janet and Rick Lauterbeck and family in Spooner.

Sunday afternoon Lori Cray and son Colton biked around the lake and stopped at Glenview for a rest and a visit with Helen V. You are on the right road to success when you realize failure is only a detour.

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recovery is wished for her.

Happy birthday to Theresa Vanderhyde, Dayle Ricci and Tommy Stubfors, Oct. 14; Gene Sigmund, Polly Parker, Gwen Organ, Joyce Nyara and Jacob McQuade, Oct. 15; Do Albertson, Joann Melton, Kathy Krause, Allen Lawrence, Oct. 16; Geoff Hagen, Roger Elliott and Curtis and Carter (Keenan) Millennux turns 2, Oct. 17; Penny Stephen, Mable Perry, Charlotte Furchtenicht and Rose Klingehoets on Oct. 18; Alivia Swenson and Debbie Marginean, Oct. 19; Norm Pokorny, Virginia Sando and Johnnie Patterson, Oct. 20.

A happy anniversary to John and Peggy Pockat, Oct. 14; Mark and Debbie West, Oct. 16; Joe and Debbie Elbe, Oct. 17; Ike and Dorian Glaze, Oct. 19.

A happy wedding day is wished for Sammi Foote and Bryan Ince Jr. on Oct. 23.

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Congratulations to the Shell Lake football boys on their win at Frederic Friday night. There was a big turnout of Shell Lake fans on such a beautiful mild night, but kind of warm for the players.

Grandson Duane Swanson was up a couple of days last week bow hunting and did some honey do things for me.

The Washburn County Historical Society members got together Wednesday evening at Lakeview Bar and Grill for a nice meal with around 25 attending as a thank-you to volunteers. Joyce Ripley did a quiz for entertainment, or maybe to see how well our memory was on happenings in Washburn County.

There were 15 SHS class of 1950 members that got together Wednesday at Cecil and Shirley Scribner’s for a potluck lunch that was really nice.

Elfreda West, Gloria Frey, Evie Campbell, Marion R. and I went with Homespun Tours to Fannie Hill on Thursday for a meal and the play, “On Golden Pond.”

They sure had the place beautifully decorated for fall with so many pumpkins that they had some art students do. They had a huge pumpkin they had gotten over by Green Bay that folks could guess the weight of. Said it was brought in on a flatbed. I hope we find out how much it weighed.

Grandson Brady Marschall, along with a busload of other dairy students and farmers at his college in Iowa, attended the Dairy Expo and enjoyed it.

Vinnie (Cupcake) Ferguson, Mauston, is up at the Rux place and has been fishing with Anton Frey. He stopped

by Monday. Said Wanda Rux fell last Thursday at son Dan’s and broke her hip and is at Mills Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. Cards can be sent to Wanda Rux, Lot 35, W5410 CTH EE, Mauston, WI 53948-9430. A speedy

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Wow! Summertime weather; that’s been really great.

There are lots of signs of October though. Our beautiful leaves have fallen to the ground. There’s been big honking flocks of geese feeding on the after-harvest corn and soybean fields, Asian beetles are trying to get in and Monday was Columbus Day. Last weekend Virginia Stodola’s kids and most of the grands and their families were here to help her celebrate her 90th birthday at a family dinner Sunday at Adventures in Rice Lake. If they couldn’t come, they called.

Daughter Sue and husband John Thornburg and Matthew Hartwig of Okmulgee, Okla., came on Saturday and stayed through Thursday to help celebrate.

This Sunday Virginia’s grandson Jeff and Ann Stodola and boys from Germantown visited her. Virginia reports a nice birthday and she received a lot of cards, calls and wishes. She was happy to get a call from cousin LeRoy Gensen from Palmer, Alaska, that she hadn’t heard of for awhile. She got a surprise card from a former West Sarona neighbor girl, Barb (Riesberg) Peterson from Hutchinson, Minn. She had seen it in my news. Many more happy birthdays are wished, Virginia.

This past week we lost a couple more dear folks from Sarona. Billie Ann Schlosser, 76, died Oct. 6. She has been living at TLC. Billie was a nice lady, so crafty, loved music, a great piano player and was a bowler. She and I share great-grandchildren, Paige and Pearl Coulter. Her greats and my step-greats. Sympathy is extended.

Roger Jacobs, only 58, passed away Oct. 7. He was well known as he was operator of the Pioneer Bar and Resort on Long Lake for a number of years now with business partner Tom Haack. Condolences to his family.

Mavis Schlapper attended her granddaughter Lea Cernocky’s wedding on Oct. 9 in Elk Mound. Lea married Nathan Quick. Reports a beautiful big wedding held at the Lutheran church with the reception dinner and dance at Houligan’s Banquet Center, Eau Claire. Fritz and Mary Mancl, daughter Nicole and husband and little Stacy attended. Nicole was in the wedding party. Kim Schlapper, Austin, Texas, was here. There was a gift-opening get-together at Pam and Allan’s on Sunday. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Many people stopped to take pictures of my upside down tree as they traveled by to attend the wedding of Dave and Kris Schilling’s daughter at her folk’s log cabin out in the woods just down the road from me.

Santana Estrada and Cody Gagner are proud parents of a 9-pound, 20-inch-long baby son, Bentlei Allen Gagner, born Oct. 9 at the Shell Lake hospital. First-time grandparents are Jeff and Tammy Gagner. The greats are Dick and Janace Gagner. Congrats to all.

Janet Zimmerman attended her 50-year class reunion a couple weeks ago held at Tracks. Said 54 attended out of the 115 graduating and 15 are deceased.

Mavis Schlapper, Gloria Frey and I took in the Tuesday ladies Katty Shack breakfast. Small group this month, only nine, but we had a great visit.

Congrats to Shawn and Sarah Kuntson’s 11-year-old son, DJ, who bagged his first bow deer. He is grandson of Dan and Jayne Thompson.

Dan Thompson stopped and visited Mary Shimek at the convalescent center in Rice Lake one day.

Tuesday evening, Mavis Schlapper, Joyce Wade, and Jan Rath and friend Norm, from Hayward, went to the dance at Cricket’s in Amery.

A speedy get-well to Brenda Pederson who spent a couple days in the hospital in Rice Lake last week.

Rocky Furchtenicht and Elaine took a beautiful drive on Sunday, stopped at Timm’s Hill State Park over by Prentice and went up in the observation tower but the leaves were almost gone.

Mandi and husband Dan came from El Paso, Texas, to grandma Carol’s funeral and spent until Friday at her folks, Paul and Cathi Hagans. Gary Sauer from Chula Vista, Calif., was also here and Carol’s niece Jeannie and Bill Hansen from Texas were here for the funeral.

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What a beautiful sunny day we have here this Oct. 10, 2010! Yes, we have been having Indian summer this past weekend and it’s great with temps in the 70s and 80s. It’s time to think of farmers winding up those crops in the field for another season. And the next step is winter coming in with cold weather and snow. It’s great to live in an area of the United States where we have four different seasons of the year, don’t you think?

A very happy anniversary to John and Peg Pockat as they celebrate 44 years together on Oct. 14. Many more for this wonderful couple.

A very happy anniversary to another wonderful couple, Doug and Karen Vanderhoof as they celebrate 33 years together on Oct. 14. Have a great one.

A very happy birthday to a young couple, Travis and Ashley Vanderhoof, as they celebrate together on Oct. 14. Have a great time you two.

Happy birthday wishes go out to my special nephew, Gene Quam, and also to Melissa Crosby on Oct. 14. Have a wonderful day.

Happy birthday to a little boy, Castin Melton, on his special day, Oct. 15. Have a fun day, Castin.

Happy anniversary to Chuck and Kerri Russel and to Brady and Megan Forrestal, both couples celebrating their special day, Oct. 16. Have a wonderful day.

Oct. 16, happy birthday to Brady Forrestal as he enjoys his special day with many more to come.

Happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith on their first anniversary Oct. 17.

Many more to both of you.

A very happy anniversary to a special couple, Everett and Verna Lindstrom, as they celebrate 58 years together on Oct. 18. Many more to both of you Happy birthday to a special gal, Charlotte Thompson, as she enjoys that special day, Oct. 18. Have a wonderful day Charlotte.

A very happy birthday to Rachel Spears on her special day Oct. 19 with many more to come.

Happy birthday to Logan Melton on his special day, Oct. 19. Have a wonderful day Logan.

Oct. 20, happy birthday to Mitch Beaufeaux when he celebrates his special day. Have a wonderful day, Mitch.

Those yucky Asian beetles are back again. Going outside they fly in your face, in your hair, and on your clothes.

Brothers Mike and Gene Quam returned in the wee hours Wednesday night after a successful hunting trip out West.

Congrats guys.

Marie and Warren Quam, Janie, Noah and Elliana Lauterbach and Stephanie Pederson took a ride to Indian Creek Orchards for apples and later stopped at Smith’s Poquette Lake Orchards for those yummy donuts. Janie and Elliana picked up Marie Quam with the three going to Rice Lake doing some shopping and enjoying lunch out. Little Noah is now going to preschool at Faith Lutheran Church in Spooner for half a day and he loves it. Tuesday was his day to bring a treat and Mom, Dad and Noah got things a rolling making caramel apples for the classmates of Noah. Wednesday, Rick Lauterbach took his son, Richie, to the ballgame at the new Target Field Stadium.

The Yankees played the Twins and the

Yankees won. Saturday found Rick taking his son, Ryan, deer hunting in the Youth Hunt program. Don’t know if they had any luck but you can bet they both enjoyed the great outdoors.

Stephanie Pederson, Eau Claire, came to stay over with Janie and Rick Lauterbach over the weekend.

My Sunshine is once again at our daughter, Paula Cramer’s, in Rice Lake.

At this time he has no feeding tube and the doctor wants him to eat through his mouth all he can and forget the tube. He is in good spirits and wanting to come home to our farm but at this time he must remain near a big hospital. Yours Truly went down Wednesday coming home Friday.

Table Talk: Do you think the economy in the U.S. is on the upside or the downside? I think we have a long ways to go up yet and hopefully things will change soon. I’ve been told that this economy won’t get any better until 2015.

What’s new with our little dog, Rory?

Well, this week he discovered another dog. Yes, this dog appeared in our patio doors at night and talk about growl and mad! He jumps back mighty fast and can’t figure it out. It’s an evening amusement for me.

Get-well wishes go out to Diane Hulleman who has a bad cold for the last two weeks. Saturday, Chris and Lucas Hulleman were out at Diane’s where Lucas participated in the Youth Hunt. Also up hunting was Michael Patrick Murray who was bow hunting but the hunters came home with an empty sack and a hungry gut. I myself haven’t seen much of any deer around our area this winter and through now. Others tell me there aren’t any deer around.

News from the Fjelstad Palace find the Clam River Tuesday Club meeting at Beth Crosby’s making the final plans for their annual fundraiser. Thursday night the gals got together and cleaned and decorated the American Legion Hall in Indian Creek and later enjoyed lunch at the bar and grill in Indian Creek. Kris tells us the bar and grill at Indian Creek has a big allyou-can-eat fish fry Friday nights at a reasonable price. Thursday Bob visited Elmer Talbert and Pam Pomykala and Marv and Gladys Knoop. Friday Kris attended the funeral of Patricia Denotter in Webster. Patricia was the sister of Judy Leonard, a Clam River Tuesday Club members. Also Friday Bob and Kris visited Gary and Sue Peterson and Chad and Aanike Hansen. Saturday evening Bob and Kris were at the American Legion Hall in Indian Creek to attend the annual fundraiser for the Tuesday Club. Kris said it was wonderful with lots of people, good music and food. Congratulations to Lida Norquist who was the winner of the beautiful quilt the ladies in the Tuesday Club gave for a prize.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of LaVerne Lauder, 87, who passed away Sunday, Oct. 10. Funeral services are pending.

It’s happy birthday wishes to Gordon Lauder on his special day Oct. 20. Have a wonderful day, Gordon.

Talking with Lorraine Crosby we find their daughter, JoAnn Bauer, is staying with them for a couple weeks. She is attending conference and visiting area relatives. JoAnn’s honey, Tim, is taking time

Vocal music award available to area college students

SPOONER — Elaine D. Walker, member of the Intermezzo Music Club, is offering a $300 postsecondary vocal award to area college students who have completed his or her freshman year in college and has declared a music major with vocal emphasis. Applications must be received by Nov. 15.

Presentation of the award will be at the Intermezzo Advent Concert on Thursday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., at the Spooner High

School performance auditorium. Recipient would perform at the concert and receive the cash award.

Applications can be requested from Elaine Walker, 905 Grant St., Spooner, WI, 54801 or by calling 715-635-7573.

Applicant is requested to submit a letter of recommendation from their major advisor and also must be prepared to audition, if requested. — submitted

with his mom who lives in Spooner. The Bauers live in Hawaii.

Kathy Spears is now painting the inside of their new home they built due to losing their house earlier to fire. It’s really nice to hear they are making good progress on their house.

Get-well wishes go out to Lorraine Crosby who has this terrible cold making the rounds. Saturday evening, Glen and Lorraine attended the Clam River Tuesday Club fundraiser at the American Legion Hall in Indian Creek.

Get-well wishes to Evelyn Melton who has a bad ear infection. Sunday Vicki Trott was over to Cecil and Evelyn’s where they enjoyed playing cards.

Butch and Loretta VanSelus enjoyed going to the Shell Lake volleyball game, watching their granddaughter, Reyna Stone, play. They also took in the Lakers playing Frederic on Friday night. The Lakers, I understand, haven’t lost a game yet. Go Lakers.

Talking with Marv Knoop we find him busy cutting wood for the coming winter.

I asked Marv how the fish were biting on Bashaw Lake and he said he went out this past week and only caught one fish.

Other guys told Marv they have fished a number of lakes around and haven’t caught much either. Marv told me what his dad, August Knoop, used to tell his grandkids. It went like this, “August wouldn’t eat any fish from Bashaw Lake as they lived to be a ripe old age and never took a bath.” I knew August and this sounds just like his joking was.

Talking with Karen Vanderhoof we find Doug and Karen attended the dedication of their grandson Conner Scott Vanderhoof, the little son of Travis and Ashley Vanderhoof. Also attending were grandparents Becky, Jeff, and Sherri Effertz, Ashley’s brother Erick Effertz and Grandpa. Later they all enjoyed dinner at the Red Brick Café. Congratulations to Conner.

Karen tells us she is still canning tomatoes but it won’t be long and she’ll be done.

Talking with Sandy Redding we find

Friday Sandy and Bernard picked up Bernard’s sister, Marlene Morrison, and the three went to Ashland where Marlene’s hubby, Bill, is in a care center. Saturday evening, Bernard and Sandy, Robin and Robyn Major and Bill and Dawn Kane, Michael and Heather attended the Clam River Tuesday Club fall fundraiser.

Sandy was a busy baker, baking six pies and a couple pans of lemon bars for the fundraiser. Recently Bernard and Sandy went down to Robin and Robyn Major’s for Robin’s birthday party. Sandy has been taking dialysis and come Nov. 1 she will be taking a class at Luther/Midelfort/Mayo in Eau Claire of how to do the dialysis at her own home. Please keep Sandy in your special thoughts and prayers. We’re all thinking of you Sandy.

Sunday was a birthday dinner for three of the Atkinson relatives at Jim and Sandy Atkinson’s. Coming for dinner were Jim Atkinson, Lisa and Dan Otto, Marjorie and Charlie, Kristen Williams, Kim, Jannah and Brianne and Noel and Pattie Beaufeaux, Mitch and Kyle. The girls brought most of the meal along with cakes to celebrate.

Mark and Beth Hansen, Ryan and Alyssa, and Bev and Jarrett Cassellius and son Erik were up for the weekend at Carl and Betty Meister’s.

Chad and Ashley Crosby, Chase and Morgan were home for the weekend at Garry and Beth Crosby’s and Doug and Laura Coyour’s. Beth tells us the Clam River Tuesday Club put on a fantastic and beautiful evening Saturday night for their annual fundraiser. Those gals work very hard all year not only planning this event but they put the money they raise back into the community. Their goal is to help people in need. We hear Judy Leonard was the boss of decorating the hall and did a fantastic job. Congratulations to these hardworking gals! Beth Crosby attended the funeral for Patricia Denotter.

Scatter sunshine.

Have a great week!

TOWN OF BEAVER BROOK 2010 - 2011 SEASON NOTICE DRIVEWAY SNOWPLOWING 0 - 400 feet........................................ 160 $ 401 - 800 feet.................................... 240 $ 801 - over feet................................... 300 $

Make checks payable to Town of Beaver Brook, Treasurer. Send to Betty Hubin, Treasurer, N4880 Wind Rd., Spooner, WI 54801. Checks must be postmarked by November 1, 2010. After November 1, 2010, charges double original amount. Upon receipt of payment, you will be sent a receipt of payment, flag and release form. Signed release form should be returned to treasurer within one week. For questions, call Betty Hubin at 715-6353256. Town and County are not liable for any damage to property.

Nancy Erickson, Clerk 523181 8-9r Town of Beaver Brook

TOWN OF BASHAW NOTICE OF DRIVEWAY SNOWPLOWING Fees for driveway snowplowing for the 2010 - 2011 season will be as follows:

NOTE: NEW FEES

$120 for driveways under 500 feet $130 for driveways 500 - 1,000 feet $.22/ft. for private roads or driveways over 1,000 feet Senior Citizens (65+) will receive a $10 discount Payment can be mailed to: Lynn Hoeppner, Treasurer, Town of Bashaw, W8876 Co. Hwy. B, Shell Lake, WI 54871, before October 31.

Upon receipt of your fee, a flag will be sent to you. If you signed a release last year it will remain in effect until cancelled either in writing or by nonpayment. Flags are to be displayed in a location easily visible to the grader operator.

Driveways must meet minimum width and height standards of 20 feet and kept free of obstructions. No driveway will be plowed until the fee is paid. After October 31, a $10 late fee will apply. Plows will not be called out to do a specific driveway due to a late payment.

The Town of Bashaw reserves the right to reject any driveway that does not meet the above requriements.

Lynn K. Hoeppner, Treasurer 523180 8-9r Town of Bashaw

Notices (Oct. 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF COLLEEN J. WILKIE Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Heirship and Notice to Creditors Case No. 10 PR 30 A petition has been filed for administration of the estate and determination of heirship of the decedent, whose date of birth was January 25, 1959, and date of death was June 29, 2010.

The decedent died domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of W2464 U.S. Hwy. 63, Springbrook, WI 54875.

IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. The petition be heard at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, before Eugene D. Harrington, Court Official, on October 29, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. or when scheduled thereafter.

You need not appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if no objection is made.

2. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the court on or before January 9, 2011.

If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call 715-468-4677.

BY THE COURT: Eugene D. Harrington Circuit Court Judge/Court Commissioner October 7, 2010 Kathryn zumBrunnen Attorney P.O. Box 96 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-3174

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Notices / Employment

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(Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY OneWest Bank, FSB Plaintiff, vs.

REED HUBER, et al.

Defendants.

Case No.: 10CV 48 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 17, 2010, in the amount of $197,536.23, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 24, 2010, at 10:15 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: At the north entrance of Washburn County Courthouse located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Township 40 North, Range 11 West, EXCEPT the South 500 feet thereof and EXCEPT the West 360 feet thereof, Town of Springbrook, Washburn County, Wis. TOGETHER WITH an easement along the North 33 feet of the South 500 feet of the West 400 feet of the said Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: N7936 Chappell Road, Springbrook, WI 54875 TAX KEY NO.: 65-036-2-40-1127-2-03-000-001000.

Dated this 27th day of September, 2010. /s/Sheriff Terry Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Marie M. Flannery Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1045309 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (809856)

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SHELL LAKE

REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, September 20, 2010

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Stuart Olson. Roll call found the following board members present: Philip Holman, Wendy Muska, Jeri Bitney, Stuart Olson, Mary Ann Swan, Tim Mikula and Linda Nielsen. Also present: Brian Nord, Don Peterson, Mike Werner, Pam Brown, Phyllis Bergeron, Boyd Anderson, Jim Campbell, Rod Kesti, Regan Koehler, Marlo Fields and Amanda Hagen.

There were no public comments.

The student council report was given by Amanda Hagen and Marlo Fields. The student council members have been getting ready for homecoming and will be having their annual food drive on Halloween.

Jim Campbell, Athletic Director, spoke about the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (W.I.A.A.) sport concussion program called ImPACT. All students in athletics are given the ImPACT test before the sport season begins. The ImPACT test is a preseason physical of the brain and is done as baseline reference in case of a brain injury or concussion to an athlete during the school year. This testing was administered by Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake at no cost to the school district.

Mrs. Nielsen moved to accept consent agenda items a-c, seconded by Mrs. Bitney. The motion carried.

The budget review was given by Mr. Nord.

Administrative reports: Mr. Peterson • 7 - 12 students and teachers are enthusiastic for the new school year.

• Students are getting geared up for homecoming week.

Mr. Werner • Schoolwide Title 1 is going well and has gotten off to a good start.

• The 3 - 6 has been named as a school of recognition for the third year in a row.

Mr. Nord • Attended the State Superintendent’s Fall Conference.

The conference focus was on technology in schools.

• The Shell Lake Education Foundation is sponsoring a Community Homecoming event in the commons following the homecoming game on Sept. 24.

Unfinished business District goals were discussed by Mr. Olson.

New business Mrs. Muska moved to set January 14, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. as the annual school board and administrative retreat, seconded

by Mrs. Swan. The motion carried. Dr. Keith Marty will be the facilitator at the retreat.

Mrs. Swan moved to accept the proposed agenda for the 2010 Annual Meeting, seconded by Mrs. Bitney. The motion carried.

Mrs. Swan moved to designate Mrs. Bitney as Shell Lake School Board delegate and Mrs. Swan as alternate for the 2011 Wisconsin School Board Association Convention, seconded by Mrs. Muska. The motion carried.

First reading of Policy 672, Purchasing.

First reading of Policy 151.2, Policy Adoption.

Mrs. Swan moved to delete Policy 342.51 from the School District of Shell Lake Official Operating Policy Book, seconded by Mr. Mikula. The motion carried.

First reading of Policy 342.52, Title 1 District Parent and Family Involvement.

First reading of Policy 342.53, Title 1 District Parent and Family Involvement, Shell Lake K-2 Primary.

First reading of Policy 342.54, Title 1 District Parent and Family Involvement, 3 - 6 Elementary.

Committee and President’s reports were given.

Mr. Mikula moved to approve suspending the regular meeting to convene an executive session in accordance with Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of discussion of certified staff collective bargaining, seconded by Mrs. Bitney at 7:30 p.m. Roll call found all members present voting aye.

The motion carried.

Mr. Mikula moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs. Bitney. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 523179 8r 8:32 p.m.

(Oct. 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MAURICE BLOMS Order Limiting Time for Filing Claims and Determination of Heirship (Formal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 33 A petition has been filed for administration and determination of heirship of the decedent, whose date of birth was November 21, 1923, and date of death was July 3, 2010. The decedent died domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of W7418 Rappy Lake Rd., Trego, WI 54888.

IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the court on or before January 9, 2011.

2. Heirship will be determined on the date set for hearing on the final account.

BY THE COURT: Eugene D. Harrington Circuit Court Judge/Court Commissioner October 7, 2010 Kathryn zumBrunnen, Attorney P.O. Box 96 Spooner, WI 54801 523303 WNAXLP 715-635-3174

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Washburn County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at 7 p.m., in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott Building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

BIRCHWOOD Township: Jane M. Betz, Birchwood, Wisconsin. A variance to have a road setback reduction of 55 feet from the centerline of Balsam Lake Road to build a garage. Sec. 38-480 & 38-532. Location: Map #BI 1346/ Record ID #5361 – 1 acre, Lot 4, Balsam Lake Park, Sec. 3437-10, Town of Birchwood.

MINONG Township: Northwood School District, Minong, Wisconsin. A variance to allow a 170-sq.-foot Class B Sign to advertise school activities, 17’x10’x30’ high (normally allows a Class B Sign 32 sq. feet or less), Sec. 38-501(1)c. Location: Map #MI 6A/Record ID #19215 – 40 acres, Part of N 1/2 NW FRL 1/4, Sec. 01-42-12, Town of Minong.

LONG LAKE Township: Lind Trust, Sarona, Wisconsin. A variance to have navigable water setback request of 43 feet from the ordinary high-water mark of Long Lake (normally 75 feet) to build an addition and deck onto the rear of an existing nonconforming cabin. Division 27, Sec. 38-605. Location: Map #LL 1211/Record ID #17527, Lot 50, Block 1, Woodland Park Section 23-37-11, Town of Long Lake.

SARONA Township: William Krause, Woodbury, Minnesota. A variance to have a road setback reduction, setback requested 39 feet from the centerline of Ripley Spur Road (normally 75 feet from the centerline or 50 feet from the right of way, whichever is greater) to build a garage, Division 16, Sec. 38-480.

Location: Map #SA 740/Record ID #22540 – Deer Lake Park, Lot 6, Block 3, Sec. 9-37-12, Town of Sarona.

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.

523239 8-9r WNAXLP Webster Macomber, Zoning Administrator

WASHBURN COUNTY 2011 PROPOSED BUDGET

Residents and taxpayers of Washburn County will take notice that the Washburn County Finance Committee has arranged for a public hearing on its 2011 budget. The hearing will be held in the Washburn County Boardroom located in the Ed Elliott Building, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2010.

The following is a summary of the Proposed 2011 Budget. Public inspection of the detailed Proposed Budget may be made at the office of the Washburn County Clerk, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

2008 2009 2010 2010 2011 % of GENERAL FUND Actual Actual Estimated Budget Proposed Change General Fund Equity January 1 4,835,397 4,860,684 4,992,855 4,992,855 5,078,383 EXPENDITURE CATEGORIES General Government 3,748,536 3,745,230 3,761,537 4,069,068 4,079,422 Public Safety 3,340,091 3,387,929 3,189,220 3,515,603 3,444,130 Public Works 37,428 40,043 47,735 56,500 41,000 Health & Human Services 409,273 426,120 405,141 439,258 401,376 Culture, Recreation and Education 456,629 479,885 555,469 510,539 494,113 Conservation & Development 790,252 789,912 792,696 778,983 728,423 Other Financing Uses 148,289 163,752 29,005 85,255 272,000 Total General Fund Expenditures 8,930,498 9,032,871 8,780,803 9,455,206 9,460,464 0.06%

REVENUE CATEGORIES Property Tax Levy Taxes (other than levy) Intergovernmental Grants & Aids Licenses & Permits Fines, Forfeitures & Penalties Public Charges for Services Miscellaneous Revenues Other Financing Sources Total General Fund Revenues

General Fund Equity December 31

5,372,769 1,212,123 1,111,839 181,458 105,879 398,588 515,973 57,156 8,955,785 4,860,684

5,490,248 1,213,646 1,013,633 161,297 82,066 422,119 58,563 723,470 9,165,042 4,992,855

(General Fund Equity includes Reserved, Designated & Undesignated) PROPERTY TAXES LEVY by FUND General Fund 5,372,769 5,490,248 Special Revenue Funds 1,821,886 1,864,124 Debt Service 1,468,887 1,459,554 Capital Projects 0 0 Proprietary Fund Type: Highway Department 1,434,090 1,451,272 Copy Machine 0 0 Fiduciary Fund Type 8,115 16,150 10,105,747 10,281,348 County Equalized Value

5,658,375 1,162,100 762,223 166,785 102,369 364,755 64,281 585,443 8,866,331

5,658,375 1,198,020 978,777 176,331 110,500 426,905 33,830 861,468 9,444,206

5,917,615 1,198,420 868,295 161,308 90,500 452,709 343,284 431,336 9,463,467

0.20%

5,658,375 1,894,085 1,450,465 0

5,658,375 1,894,085 1,450,465 0

5,917,615 1,890,728 1,144,321 0

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5,078,383

4,981,855

5,081,386

1,478,489 0 18,150 10,499,564

1,478,489 0 18,150 10,499,564

1,531,250 0 15,650 10,499,564

3.975

3.975

4.116

2,626,915,100 2,676,439,400 2,641,138,400 2,641,138,400 2,550,763,300

County Tax Rate* 3.847 3.841 Per $1,000 of Equalized Value Estimated General Obligation Debt as of December 31, 2010: $5,295,000

WASHBURN COUNTY 2011 PROPOSED BUDGET - ALL FUNDS

REVENUES General Fund Special Revenue Debt Service Capital Projects Proprietary Fund Type: Highway Department Copy Machine Fiduciary Fund Type Total Revenues Total Tax Levy Total All Revenues

EXPENDITURES

General Fund Special Revenue Debt Service Capital Projects Proprietary Fund Type: Highway Department Copy Machine Fiduciary Fund Type Total Expenditures Income (Loss)

2008 Actual 3,583,016 12,011,921 95,741 1,787,346

2009 Actual 3,674,794 9,700,516 127,178 1,651,641

2010 Estimated 3,207,956 7,159,921 87,456 1,597,956

2010 Budget 3,785,831 7,327,469 87,456 2,236,215

5,431,144 11,017 26,690 22,946,875 10,105,747 33,052,622

4,853,476 6,969 21,072 20,035,646 10,281,348 30,316,994

4,469,522 7,894 20,378 16,551,083 10,499,564 27,050,647

5,238,133 12,210 14,000 18,701,314 10,499,564 29,200,878

8,930,498 13,239,656 1,506,373 1,250,697

9,032,870 10,933,280 1,531,737 1,540,902

8,780,803 8,671,525 1,512,921 1,597,956

9,455,206 9,093,708 1,512,921 2,225,653

944,896

1,476,767

7,140,102 7,711 32,689 32,107,726

5,759,172 11,525 30,741 28,840,227

5,994,124 9,484 43,770 26,610,583 440,064

6,716,622 14,410 32,900 29,051,420

149,458

2011 % of Proposed Change 3,545,852 6,729,105 434,229 2,661,561

4,725,218 8,000 18,000 18,121,965 10,499,564 28,621,529 -1.98% 9,460,464 8,637,785 1,526,550 2,661,561

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(Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF William Sando Order Limiting Time for Filing Claims and Determination of Heirship (Formal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 29 A petition has been filed for administration and determination of heirship of the decedent, whose date of birth was 12/07/ 1941 and date of death was 08/ 21/2010. The decedent died domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: W7226 Green Valley Rd., Spooner, WI 54801.

IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the court on or before 12/20/2010.

2. Heirship will be determined on the date set for hearing on the final account.

BY THE COURT: Eugene D. Harrington Circuit Court Judge/Court Commissioner September 20, 2010 Kathryn zumBrunnen, Attorney P.O. Box 96 Spooner, WI 54802 715-635-3174

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Notices (Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A., the corrected servicer of Federal National Mortgage Association Plaintiff, vs.

RICHARD A. MELTON BELINDA M. MELTON DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-328 Hon. Eugene D. Harrington Br. 1 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the above-captioned action on May 10, 2010, in the amount of $64,935.40, the Sheriff or his assignee will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 17, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: In the North Entrance of Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871.

DESCRIPTION: That part of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4), Section Eight (8), Township Forty (40) North, Range Twelve (12) West, Town of Trego, Washburn County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4), thence South on the West forty line 208 feet, thence at right angles and East 208 feet, thence at right angles and North to the North line of said forty, thence West on the North forty line 208 feet to the place of beginning.

TAX KEY NO.: 65-042-2-40-1208-3-1-0020 PROPERTY ADDRESS: W6790 Pierce Homestead Road, Trego, WI 54888.

TERMS: Cash; down payment required at the time of Sheriff’s Sale in the amount of 10% by cash, money order, cashier’s check or certified check made payable to the Washburn County Clerk of Courts; balance of sale price due upon confirmation of sale by Court.

Property to be sold as a whole “as is” and subject to all real estate taxes, accrued and accruing, special assessments, if any, penalties and interest. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the Sale upon Confirmation of the Court. Purchaser to pay the cost of title evidence.

Terrence C. Dryden, Sheriff Washburn County, Wisconsin Plaintiff’s Attorney Mallery & Zimmerman, S.C. 500 Third Street, Suite 800 P.O. Box 479 Wausau, WI 54402-0479 715-845-8234 This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

This communication is from a debt collector.

(Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY COMMUNITY BANK OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN Plaintiff, vs.

BRUCE W. SEVERANCE, EILEEN A. SEVERANCE, LEROY AND IRMA GESCHE, FAUERBACH & MARTELL, S.C., ARNIE’S REPAIR, INC., LAMPERT YARD, INC., BROTT TRUCKING, INC., DWAYNE HAYEN, LARRY L. CAMPBELL Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 316 Case Code 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the above action by the Circuit Court of Washburn County, the undersigned Sheriff of Washburn County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Washburn County Courthouse, in the City of Shell Lake, Wisconsin, on November 10 at 10:15 a.m., the following described property: PARCEL 1: The Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4 NE1/4), Section 6, Township 39 North, Range 11 West, EXCEPT the West 400 feet of the East 740 feet of the North 600 feet thereof.

PARCEL 2: That part of Government Lot 1, AKA West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W1/2 NW1/4) Section 2, Township 40 North, Range 12 West, described as that part lying south and east of the following described reference line: Starting at the quarter post between Section 2 and 3; thence east, along the east and west quarter line, 299.4 feet to the east edge of USH 53 right of way; thence north, along the east edge of said right of way, 1,456 feet; thence easterly 855 feet to the eighth line; here ending the reference line, EXCEPTING a) Beginning at the intersection of the south line of said SW1/4 NW1/4, with the east right-of-way line of USH 53; thence east, along said south line, 200 feet; thence north, parallel with the east line of said SW1/4 NW1/4, 300 feet; thence west, parallel with said south line, to the intersection with the right-of-way line of said USH 53; thence south, along said right-ofway line, to the point of beginning; b) Highway right of way in Deeds, 96-386 c) Highway right of way in Records, 321-43.

TERMS: Cash DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by certified check BALANCE DUE: At time of confirmation of sale Dated this 29th day of September, 2010.

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(Oct. 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY OneWest Bank, FSB Plaintiff vs.

Frank L. Block Tracy A. Okonek Discover Bank Unknown Spouse of Frank L. Block Unknown Spouse of Tracy A. Okonek Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No: 10 CV 206 Honorable Eugene D. Harrington Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Frank L. Block / Tracy A. Okonek / Unknown Spouse of Frank L. Block / Unknown Spouse of Tracy A. Okonek 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 40 days after October 13, 2010, 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. 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue 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 30th day of September, 2010 Marie M. Flannery/Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1045309 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue 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. (817372) 523045 WNAXLP

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(Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY JOHNSON BANK, a national banking association, Plaintiff, vs.

DENNIS L. NOVAK and BETH A. NOVAK, Husband and Wife, 222 6th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871, and JOHN DOE and/or JANE DOE, Unknown Tenants, 222 6th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871, Defendants.

CASE NO. 10-CV-169 FORECLOSURE CASE CODE - 30404 THE HON. EUGENE HARRINGTON PUBLICATION SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO: Dennis L. Novak and Beth A. Novak 222 6th Avenue Shell Lake, WI 54871 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-five (45) days after September 29, 2010, 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 Clerk of Court, whose address is Washburn County Courthouse, 10 Fourth Ave., Shell Lake, WI 54871, and to Kohner, Mann & Kailas, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 4650 N. Port Washington Road, Milwaukee, Wis. 53212-1059. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within forty-five (45) 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: August 31, 2010.

KOHNER, MANN & KAILAS, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Heidi Herschede State Bar No. 1045196 KOHNER, MANN & KAILAS, 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.

(Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., as servicer for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Trustee for the Holders of Deutsche Alt-A Securities Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2007-OA4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Plaintiff, vs.

STEVEN M. LEONARD, et al.

Defendants.

Case No: 09 CV 326 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 7, 2010, in the amount of $318,411.54, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 10, 2010, at 10:00 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: Tract I: Lot 3 OF CSM 6-1, AP NO. 1285, a part of Government Lot 2 and of Government Lot 7 of Section 3, Township 38 North, Range 10 West (in the Township of Birchwood).

Tract II: A nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress, in favor of Tract 1, over the 20-Foot-Wide Driveway Easement on Lots 1 & 2 of CSM 6-1, Map No. 1285, A part of Government Lot 2 and of Government Lot 7 of Section 3, Township 38 North, Range 10 West (in the Township of Birchwood) for access to CTH “B.” PROPERTY ADDRESS: W1017 Horseshoe Road, Stone Lake, WI 54876.

TAX KEY NO.: 5602.

Dated this 1st day of September, 2010. /s/Sheriff Terry Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Christina E. Demakopoulos Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1066197 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (768476)

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(Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL DIVISION BANK MUTUAL, Successor by merger with First Federal Bank of Eau Claire, FSB, Plaintiff, vs.

PETER A. EGGEN a/k/a PETE A. EGGEN; JUDITH MARQUARDT a/k/a JUDITH P. MARQUARDT; VAL V. GRAVES; BRIAN GORDON; PAUL RICHARD KOLBE; WASHBURN COUNTY CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT; CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC; LIVINGSTON FINANCIAL, LLC; FIRST RESOLUTION INVESTMENT CORPORATION; WASHBURN COUNTY, Defendants.

Case No. 10-CV-38 Branch No. 1 Foreclosure of mortgage/30404 NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the aboveentitled action on May 13, 2010, in the amount of $21,687.03, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction on the North steps of the Washburn County Courthouse 10 4th Ave., Shell Lake, WI 54871, on Nov. 24, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., the following real estate and mortgaged premises directed by said Judgment to be sold, to-wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: All that part of Government Lot 5, Section 33, Township 41 North, Range 11 West, Town of Gull Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Starting at the quarter- line common to Sections 33 and 34; thence South along Highway known as Swanson Road, a distance of 1,081 feet to the South side of existing highway know as Buchman Road; thence Northwesterly along Buchman Road a distance of 400 feet to the place of beginning; thence South, a distance of 200 feet; thence right angle and West, a distance of 490 feet to Kolbe Road; thence Northerly, a distance of 400 feet, more or less, to now existing highway known as Buchman Road; thence right angle and Southeasterly a distance of 495 feet along highway to point of beginning excepting therefrom that portion of subject premises conveyed in judgment recorded on February 22, 2000, in Volume 416 Page 182 as Document No. 269358.

TAX KEY NO.: 65-024-2-41-1135-505-005-015000.

ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: N9827 Buchman Road, Springbrook, WI 54875 TERMS OF SALE: 10% down in cash or certified funds (no personal checks) at sale, the balance due within 10 days of confirmation. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale upon confirmation of the Court. Said real estate is sold as is and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

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Laker Times Field trip to Badger Cranberry Company

The Shell Lake fourth-grade students watch as the cranberries are gathered and loaded onto gravity boxes. The cranberry beds are dry during the summer growing season and are flooded for harvesting. It was a near-record harvest under ideal working conditions this fall.

Band for hire

The Shell Lake band students are earning money for their Washington, D.C., and New York trips by hauling firewood for John Haack. The students in the photo are Brett Holman, Amy Bouchard, Emilee Organ and Kaitlyn Brereton.

Cranberries may never be considered a health food — they cause wrinkles.

Morgan Krueger, Savanna Steines and Brooke Schmitz did not like the tart cranberries.

With this large crew it did not take long to rake a yard full of fall leaves on Sunday, Oct. 10. It was a good way for community members to support their favorite band and get their yard raked. — Photos by Larry Samson

School menu

Joanne Olson, owner of Badger Cranberry Company, explains to the students how the cranberries are harvested. Wisconsin is the number one state in the production of cranberries followed by Massachusetts.

Photos by Larry Samson

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Breakfast Monday, Oct. 18: Juice, cereal, toast.

Tuesday, Oct. 19: Fruit, sausage link, waffle sticks.

Wednesday, Oct. 20: Breakfast pizza.

Thursday, Oct. 21: Fruit, cheese omelet, toast.

Friday, Oct. 22: Juice, yogurt, toast.

Lunch Monday, Oct. 18: Turkey and gravy on biscuit, peas, peach slices. Laker: Quesadilla.

Tuesday, Oct. 19: Hot dog, coleslaw, baked beans, pear slices. Laker: BBQ rib.

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Wednesday, Oct. 20: BBQ on bun, chips, pickles, carrots, fresh fruit. Laker: Cheddarwurst on bun.

Thursday, Oct. 21: Taco, lettuce, cheese, tomato, corn, pineapple tidbits.

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Friday, Oct. 22: Hot Italian sub, grades 7-12; hamburger, grade K-6. No Laker.

Breakfast served each day for K-12 students. Whole-grain bread and buns and milk served with each meal. Laker sandwiches available to grades 7-12 only.

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Devils Tower a great experience for local rock climber

by Regan Kohler SHELL LAKE – Roger Sweeney overcame what he thought to be a fear of heights when he climbed the 867 feet of Devils Tower in August.

Sweeney, Shell Lake, was biking in southern Illinois in 2009, and the camp he was staying in had a climbing wall.

Sweeney said he’d had a fear of heights, but a young counselor at the camp suggested he try the wall.

“I didn’t trust any of the ropes,” Sweeney said.

The counselor managed to convince Sweeney to give it a try, and the “next thing I knew, I was on the top of this climbing tower,” he said. “That was quite an experience.”

Coming down was difficult, he said, as he had to turn around and climb backward off the wall. But he realized he wanted to do more, and by December, he and his wife, Marie, were traveling to Duluth, Minn., to climb the wall at Vertical Endeavors, an indoor rock climbing facility. He said she was skeptical at first, as she had never been rock climbing either, but both found it to be a wonderful workout.

After a couple of visits, Sweeney said Vertical Endeavors’ manager told him that if he could climb this wall, he should give Devils Tower a shot.

“That set the seed,” he said.

Devils Tower, located near Sundance in Wyoming, is the United States’ first national monument, established in 1906

by President Theodore Roosevelt, and is part of the National Park Service.

Sweeney said Devils Tower was formed 50 million years ago as a volcanic

Devils Tower, located in Wyoming, rises over 5,000 feet above sea level Roger Sweeney, Shell Lake, climbed Devils Tower in a little over four hours and is the first national monument in on Aug. 19. – Photos by Andy Petefish the United States.

intrusion made out of volcanic rock.

Some people think Devils Tower was the core of a volcano, Sweeney said, but no lava ever reached the surface.

It rises 5,112 feet above sea level, Sweeney said, and is 867 feet from the base to the summit. The top is 1.5 acres, and a trail around the base is 1.3 miles. It is said to be one of 50 classic climbs in the United States.

Sweeney found that about 5,000 people attempt to climb it each year, but only one-third of them make it to the top. This

Roger Sweeney was king of the mountain for 20 minutes before other climbers reached the top.

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did not daunt him, however, as he began looking into it. Every summer, Sweeney said, he works at a youth camp in the Black Hills, S.D., and he discovered it was only about a two-hour drive to Devils Tower from this camp. He committed to the climb for summer 2010.

The serious training began, with Sweeney practicing at Vertical Endeavors and then getting the opportunity to do canyoneering at the Zion National Park, Utah. Both Roger and Marie Sweeney did some rappelling and climbing, and Roger said he even tried a zip line, suspended 100 feet above a deep canyon.

“That was quite a thrill,” he said. “I’d never climbed on an actual rock until March of this last year.”

Sweeney said he also climbed Ely’s Peak and in the Tettagouche State Park up north.

Sweeney found Andy Petefish while searching on the Internet for Devils Tower guides. Petefish is a summer guide at the tower and in the winter months leads ice climbing in Colorado.

Petefish had a good record, Sweeney said, having climbed Devils Tower thousands of times.

Both Roger and Marie Sweeney went out west for the trip, though Marie opted not to climb the tower. On Aug. 19, Roger Sweeney left shortly before 5 a.m., arriving before the other climbers that day.

As he was climbing, Sweeney came to the realization that hanging by the rope didn’t bother him, but being near an edge or drop-off was what made him uncomfortable. It wasn’t the heights he was afraid of, he said, but the fear of falling, and these are “two entirely different things.

“It wasn’t frightening for me at all,” he said of the climb.

On the way up, after a couple of hundred feet, Sweeney noticed a cigarette butt on a ledge, and couldn’t imagine how anyone who was a rock climber

could do it as a smoker. He said he thought, “I’ve crossed over into the twilight zone!”

Though he said the altitude was a little over 5,000 feet, Sweeney didn’t have to worry too much about altitude sickness, though climbers can feel a shortness of breath.

The climb took about four hours and 15 minutes, and when Sweeney reached the top, he had it all to himself, as Petefish stayed on a ledge below with their equipment.

“So I had the top all to myself, oh, for about 20 minutes,” he said. “Ten o’clock in the morning, I was up there on top. I was king of the mountain.”

Sweeney had to sign a log on top of the rock, which shows all the people who have climbed Devils Tower.

Coming down was quicker, taking only about 45 minutes. Sweeney said he did lose his footing in a couple of spots, but had a good handhold on the rock.

The backpack he carried weighed about 45 pounds, though, which made rappelling harder, as it pulls on the back, and he had to use lots of stomach muscles.

“Boy, did that start to hurt before we got to the bottom,” Sweeney said.

Back at the base, Sweeney looked back up at the tower as he was walking away and thought, “I know this tower now in a whole new way.”

Sweeney said he and his wife plan to continue rock climbing and are set to do more next year, including a visit to the Grand Canyon. Sweeney said he most likely won’t do Devils Tower again, having tried it once and being able to say he did it. They have taken their grandchildren climbing at Vertical Endeavors, and he said his 15-year-old granddaughter has really gotten into rock climbing, and wants the gear for Christmas.

Sweeney said if anyone is interested in rock climbing, they can call him at 715468-2582.

Take 3 to perform Friday

Friday, Oct. 15, the scintillating trio, Take 3, returns to the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre with a concert starting at 7:30 p.m. Take 3 artists, Lisa McGinley, Kevin McMullin and Tom Draughon, are consummate musicians whose delicate vocal arrangements and clear, warm harmonies set them apart from almost all other groups in the contemporary acoustic music scene.

Reservations can be made by phoning Theatre in the Woods at 715-468-4387 or online at www.TitW.org. — Photo submitted