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50-50 funds eyed for downtown improvements

by Regan Kohler SHELL LAKE – The downtown redevelopment committee will be making a recommendation to the Shell Lake City Council on matching funds for Main Street benches and refuse containers, after meeting Friday, Oct. 1, in city hall to discuss funding.

The city created a Downtown Revitalization Plan, which the council passed over the summer, for improvements to bring in more tourism and new businesses while making downtown more inviting to the community as well.

Benches, refuse containers and cigarette snuffers were some of the suggestions for Main Street in the plan. The benches the city chose are built by Spooner Machine, and would cost about $310 each, labor not included. Refuse containers would be around $359 each, and snuffers would cost $100 each. The city wants to see eight benches, four on each side of Main Street.

Friday morning, committee member Jack Dahlstrom, who already purchased one bench that he placed outside his business, the Lakeside Market, said that he hoped everyone agreed that benches downtown are a good thing, as everyone has a stake in Shell Lake’s success.

“It’s a center of the community,” Dahlstrom said.

Funding suggestions were to use tax-

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Some high-production plays have expensive bubble machines to create special effects. Mia Olson is the bubble machine in the Old Gem Theater production of “Three Billy Goats Gruff.” More photos on page 24. — Photo

by Larry Samson

Hubin publishes second book on 1940s area life

by Regan Kohler BEAVER BROOK – Readers like to envision the settings in the books they are reading, and when the reader has actually lived in or visited the place in which the book takes place, it makes the experience even more enjoyable.

Local author Pete Hubin’s second book, “Barefoot Boy and Other Drivel,” is a series of short, autobiographical tales from his boyhood in Beaver Brook and the surrounding areas of Spooner and Shell Lake. Hubin grew up on a dairy farm in Beaver Brook in the 1940s and in this book he describes what life in Washburn County was like back then.

Hubin and his wife, Betty, live in Beaver Brook still. Hubin is a retired teacher and former county board chair, and his wife is the town treasurer. They raise beef cattle on a farm about five miles from where Pete Hubin grew up.

Both have been writing for years, working on genealogy for their children and grandchildren, and Pete Hubin has written for magazines and local newspaper “The Country Today.” About five years ago, Hubin said, he began working on a series of stories about his childhood and history of the area.

“We just decided to sit down and write about everything we could remember,” he said.

Local author Pete Hubin, Beaver Brook, donated copies of his new book, “Barefoot Boy and Other Drivel,” and his first book, “The General’s Den,” to Shell Lake School’s 312 library Thursday, Sept. 30.

Pictured with Hubin is librarian Sue Pederson. – Photo by Regan Kohler

Half of the stories in this book – there are about 60 – were written for the Hubins’ children. Hubin said his parents hadn’t written down anything from their childhood, so he had to recall a lot of his own memories, going back to when his great-grandfather was alive.

Hubin had been doing some writing for local historian Sharon Tarr and she began asking questions about early area residents, the cranberry marsh in Beaver Brook and the artesian well, which is still part of the Beaver Brook Wildlife Area and owned by the state. Hubin said he began to recall various aspects of life back then while writing for Tarr.

Hubin sent one of his stories, about the Beaver Brook school, which is now at the site of the Washburn County Historical Society, to his cousin in Pennsylvania. His cousin had written a genealogical history of the family called “Radicals to Realists” and Hubin said she told him, “You know, you ought to give some thought to doing writing (for publication).”

Hubin began working on his first book, “The General’s Den–An Amazing Discovery in the Forest.” Published in June, the book started from an actual experience the Hubins had on their farm, and turned into a fictional story about a deceased Civil War general.

At the same time, “Barefoot Boy” was a work in progress. Hubin had a head start with the stories he’d already written for his family, and from his work with Tarr.

“I have to give a lot of credit to Sharon,” he said.

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Quams recognized for support of arts and theater

On behalf of the Theatre in the Woods, Roger Sweeney recognized Pete and Karen Quam for their support of the arts and the theater. Their donation of the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre is the home for TITW.

Photos by Larry Samson

Pete and Karen Quam are surrounded by some of the many young actors and actresses who have started their acting career at the Theatre in the Woods children’s theater. The first show at the new theater was in 1999, a children’s production of “Hobbit.”

75th District Assembly candidates to be featured on “The West Side”

EAU CLAIRE - Wisconsin Public Radio’s “The West Side” continues its series of election forums with candidates from 75th Assembly District this Thurs-

day, Oct. 7, on 88.3 WHWC-Menomonie Eau Claire.

From 6-7 p.m., the 75th Assembly District incumbent Republican Roger Ri-

Update on Washburn County Wayside Memorial Stones

by Kathleen Lehmann WASHBURN COUNTY – The Washburn County Wayside now has 11 completed stones, and the 12th stone just needs eight names to complete. Each stone has 24 names.

Since 2002, there have been enough names to place the stone at the wayside for Memorial Day, and have it completed with all 24 names by Veterans Day. “It is such a privilege to be working on this project to honor and acknowledge our Washburn County Veterans,” comments Kathleen Lehmann.

If you are interested in having your name etched on this stone, please contact Lehmann at 715-635-4470. This is

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also a wonderful gift for someone that you know, such as a brother/sister, mother/father, son/daughter, or a friend, that has been in the military.

The requirements are to have entered into the military from Washburn County or lived in Washburn County for at least one year and have an honorable discharge (DD-214).

For $100, the last name, first name and middle initial; years of entry and discharge; and initials of the military branch, are etched on the stone.

For an application, you can call Lehmann at 715-635-4470 or e-mail her at vets@co.washburn.wi.us. Deadline for having applications in is Oct. 25.

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Bob Olson of the Spooner Kiwanis Club presented a $400 check to Alex Colbert, president of the Young Farmers 4-H Club, for their help at the 2010 Spooner Rodeo. The 4-H members worked very hard selling the Kiwanis popcorn and cotton candy to support their 4-H Club activities. Shown (L to R): Alex Colbert, Bob Olson secretary/treasurer, Carol Meacham, Joe Sienko and Shane Weber. All proceeds from the Kiwanis booth go toward Student of the Month, scholarships, library reading programs and other organizations whose main goal is to help children. The Kiwanis Club meets every Monday from noon to 1 p.m. at Tracks restaurant. For more information about Kiwanis please call John Meacham at 715-635-3462. — Photos by Lourdes Gray

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Bob Olson of the Spooner Kiwanis Club presented a $500 check to Alan Pederson for the building of a Sunday school/community center in Honduras. The name of the institution is Iglesia Jesus Camino Vida y Verdad in the western department of Copan in the town of Concepcion Barancas. Pederson, a member of the Spooner Kiwanis Club, and his family returned to Spooner after a twoyear veterinarian mission to Honduras. Shown (L to R): Joe Sienko, Bob Olson, Dan Durand, Jack Brown, Alan Pederson, Frank Gray and Carol Meacham.

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Second-annual Jack O’ Lantern Festival Oct. 16

Safenight that Friday

by Regan Kohler SPOONER – The second-annual Jack O’ Lantern Festival is Saturday, Oct. 16, in downtown Spooner, with many family friendly activities.

The fall harvest festival kicks off Friday, Oct. 15, with a Hawaiian Safenight at Spooner High School, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Children are encouraged to dress in Hawaiian clothing, with prizes awarded for the best outfit. The night’s fun will include gladiator jousting, a dance, movies, games, an obstacle course and free food.

Parents can receive free Internet safety training at 8 p.m., too. The safenight is one way to provide alcohol- and drug-free entertainment for youth 18 and under. The event is usually held during Jack Pine Savage Days weekend, but was moved to October for the first time this year.

Saturday, at 8 a.m., the farmers market will be selling fresh produce at Oak and Front streets.

The Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, which is new this year, begins at 9 a.m. at Spooner High

Hubin/from page 1

“Barefoot Boy” starts off with the titular story, which details how Hubin and his brothers loved to spend their summer shoeless, as well as recalls the former shoe store in Spooner at the time.

The book has a wide variety of facts and humorous stories about Hubin’s youth in the area that is CTH B and the old Hwy. 53, which is now Hwy. 253. There are stories about the wildlife, hunting and fishing, school fun, mischief Hubin and his brothers and friends got into, history of the area during World War II and much about the “cute” young girl Hubin struck up a friendship with, who would later become his wife of over 53 years.

A few of the stories in the book are particularly dear to Hubin. “The Piano” is his favorite, telling how Hubin struggled with piano lessons when he was in sixth grade, but later formed an octet with his future wife. “(Mom) really wanted me to have a litWhen I planned to write this copy of Happenings, I poured myself a class of Coke and as I went through the pouring a jingle came to mind “ Pepsi-Cola hits the spot — 12 full ounces that’s a lot — twice as much for a nickel too — PepsiCola is the drink for you…Course that’s when Chevrolets sold for $895, gas wars sometimes sold 10 gallons for $1, Myrt and Marge and Jack, Doc and Reggie and Flash Gordon and Inner Sanctum and The Witch’s Tale ruled the airwaves.

And that was before I started working after I graduated high school in the Chase National Bank in New York City with a salary of $18.50 weekly…but I got a free lunch...but I paid $10 house money...but a movie, beer and hamburger was $2.75. So some of you younger readers will have to relate your story of today’s world and that should be interesting.

••• Did everybody — well — did anybody notice my prediction that I made in my last writing, the one about the sunset and sunrise hours occurring just 12 hours apart that I always thought would happen on the fall equinox day which was Sept. 21. But it waited until Sept. 25. My numbers were close to the 7:03 hour and the rise and set were actually one minute apart. Look for the

School. Registration is at 7:30 a.m.

The Spooner Country Store is having its eighth-annual giant pumpkin weigh-in from 9 a.m. to noon, with the crafts fair beginning there at 10 a.m.

Downtown, the main tent opens at 10 a.m., with the children’s 4-H carnival games, food vendors, Jack O’ Lantern Festival merchandise and exhibits from local businesses. Outside the tent there will be pumpkin bowling, sponsored by Kegler’s Pub & Pin, a pet costume contest sponsored by the Washburn County Area Humane Society and an Inflatable Street.

The entertainment on the Inflatable Street includes a Euro-Bungee Jumper, allowing people to jump as high in the air as they can; an end zone obstacle course for football fans; a bounce-n-slide castle; and a bouncy house. Kid Again Inflatable Fun Shows are providing the entertainment.

Drop-off for the pumpkin carving contest entries is from 10-11:45 a.m. in the main tent, with judging at noon. Ribbons will be awarded for most original, funniest, scariest and cutest.

The baking contest judging begins at 11 a.m. in the tent, with drop-off between 8 and 10 a.m. The contest is open to all ages,

with four categories: harvest pies, harvest bars and cookies, harvest cakes and breads, and young bakers, ages 17 and under.

Over at the Northwest Sports Complex, the fifth-annual Black Iris Fine Art Show will be held between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Wisconsin and Minnesota artists will be featured, with photography, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, weaving, woodworking, quilts and more.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lakeland Family Resource Center will have a small pumpkin painting contest, with refreshments available.

In the afternoon, the popular pumpkin roll at Siegner’s Hill goes from 1-3 p.m.,

tle more polish,” Hubin said of his mother encouraging him to take the classes. “That was a real struggle.”

“The Blacksmith” is another favorite, with Hubin recalling his visits as a child to the local welder. It segues into his visits to the gunsmith, and the first time he shot a gun, which knocked him down.

“Some of the things that happened were humorous,” Hubin said. “It’s fun to be a kid. (We) always had something we wanted to get done.”

Hubin speaks fondly of his parents and fun-loving, musical family throughout the book. His mother had an English degree and his father was an agriculture teacher, later giving classes to Worl War II veterans through the GI bill. Though he only had his father as a substitute teacher, Hubin said, “Dad was a tremendous teacher. He’s about the best teacher I ever had.”

Hubin had never kept a journal or

diary, so everything he has written in “Barefoot Boy” is strictly from memory.

He sent copies to his brothers to check accuracy, though he said autobiographical work is easier to write than fiction.

With fiction, the writer has to remember everything he or she has made up, but with fact, he said, though it may not be an exact recount of what happened or was said, it is close.

The book was finished in a couple of months, and published in September, as Hubin is very prolific and is constantly writing down his thoughts as they come, so he doesn’t forget anything. He likes to have an hour or more to himself, as it takes him awhile to get his thoughts in the right direction.

“If I have some time, I just sit down and start writing,” he said.

Hubin said he spent a lot of time rereading his stories, as much of his writing experience came from his high school

presented by the Spooner Fire District Auxiliary. Proceeds go to aid fire victims in the district.

Kegler’s will be hosting its second-annual 2010 Fall Flavors Brew Fest from 4-6 p.m., with some of the region’s best locally brewed beer.

A bonfire will begin at 4 p.m., or dusk, behind the tent. There will be s’mores available, and people are encouraged to bring food to roast.

Entry forms for the contests and more information can be found on the festival’s Web site, www.jackolanternfest.com, or by calling the chamber of commerce at 715635-2168, or by e-mailing pumpkin@jackolanternfest.com.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® fundraiser set

SPOONER — Why walk a mile?

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®, the international men’s march to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence, asks men to literally walk a mile in women’s shoes while raising funds and awareness for the Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter, Inc. With October being Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, the walk and fundraiser will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m., at the Spooner High School.

The walk will be held rain or shine and will be held in the high school if the weather is bad.

child to accomplish this winter solstice when the might be much shorter than daylight hours are the another child doing the smallest in number. same unit of learning. One ••• aspect of this could result in The Shell Lake School no child being bored and Board meeting was held on losing interest in school. I the evening of Sept. 27 and know of one little girl in secwas well attended and well ond grade who reads at a documented in the Register. fifth-grade level. All people This past week television learn at a different level and and newspapers have been if this experiment is succovering activities around John cessful kids that learn at a the nation relating to educaFrischmann slower rate will have more tion. The founder of Facetime to absorb the material. book has given a goodly sum of money to New JerTV a few weeks ago docusey, which has the worst remented two gentlemen who sults in the nation in have started a school improving students in readaround Washington, D.C., ing, math and science. In the with mostly minority chilpast years the United States ratings have dren who go to the school Monday dropped significantly. Too much TV, not morning, are boarded there and leave enough hours in school, no family help, Friday afternoon. No TV, no cell phones, no fathers, the mothers working, too no TV games and when they intermany TV games? The next years are viewed one boy and one girl of maybe going to see many changes and some 10/11 when asked if they liked that are already in progress. In a few West- school they were so very enthusiastic ern states they are starting something and asked if they will go to college they different. All grades will no longer last replied, “Of course.” Times are (or will 10 months. Children will be assigned by they be) a changin’. their ability and, after learning a pre••• scribed lesson play, will move onto his The lake level on Sept. 27 was or her next. The time it took for that one 1,217.71. It went up almost three inches

Shell Lake

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Even though men may be encouraged to wear heels, the entire community is invited to walk. Participants are asked to raise donations toward their individual or team’s fundraising efforts.

All proceeds benefit the Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter and Washburn County Services.

Please contact the Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Washburn County Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, or call 715-635-5245 to get involved with this event. — from Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter

and college writing courses. He loved to read as a child, and by the time he was in fourth grade, he’d read every book in the school library.

“Barefoot Boy” is self-published through the Hubins’ own company, Up North Storytellers. The book can be purchased at many local outlets. In Shell Lake, it is available at the Washburn County Register, My Favorite Things and both the school and public libraries.

In Spooner, it can be found at Northwind Book & Fiber, Spooner Country Store, Hardware Hank, Red Cross, Schmitz’s Economart, Alley Cats and Master Barbers, as well as at the school and public libraries. Copies are also available at assisted living centers and nursing homes in both cities, and Barnes & Noble and Borders will soon be carrying it.

from last week. It hasn’t been at that level since June 2009. For your further information the highest level 1,224.92 was on May 19, 2003. The drainage pipe was turned off on July 18, 2005, and our lowest level 1,217.31 was on Dec. 19, 2009. That was the lowest since the levels were recorded starting on April 21, 1983. Maybe our weather pattern is a changin’. Talking about changin’ if you want a picture of the fall colors go to the south side of the Shell Lake’s hospital.

That tree does its fall color display every year.

••• There is a new addition in Shell Lake’s Lake Mall. A new ladies emporium opened on Sept. 17. Miss Jessica Beecroft, president and owner, has a varied selection of exotic clothes that I have been told will accommodate most any age. Mon Cheri will have designer clothes from London and New York, Ed Hardy and Melie Bianco jewelry, XOXO bags, Akademiks shirts, and even medical scrubs. There will be many items of rings and earrings that were QVC overruns. Jessica asks ladies of the area to stop in, request items that will satisfy their taste and see if Jessica can meet the demand.

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Editorial

Letters to the editor The Barron County Republican Party was founded on the concept of people’s law versus rulers law, government from the bottom up rather than the top down.

Two of our previous party chairmen in ‘09 and ‘10, along with the full majority of membership then constituted, voted not to endorse candidates and give every one a fair chance to compete for office at the will of the people.

We were the only county in the 7th District to do so and remain independent. The former 7th District Chairman Sean Duffy and apparently the state party leaders do not like the concept of local control and believes in preprimary endorsement mandates from the top (ruler’s law). With the help of the state leadership, especially vice chairman and industrialists Bill Johnson, a heavy contributor to the Sean Duffy campaign, a new illegal Barron County party leadership was put in place in violation of both county and state party public meeting rules to accomplish their goal.

The previous chairmen were basically harassed into quitting by those who lost

The Barron County coup the past party elections. The Republicans in Name Only quickly organized new elections with Johnson’s help, via Madison not allowing enough time for me, as an Executive Committee member, to return home as a candidate for chairman.

The new dictatorship is now in place!

Decisions are not passed through the executive committee according to our constitution because the new illegal chairman, Bob Olsen, does not have the votes to enforce his dictates.

Yes, there is a division in the Republican Party. Christine O’Donnell, the upset victor in Delaware calls them, “the ruling class elites.” I call them the Wall Street British wing of the party opposed to the American wing. The former believe their money anoints them for high office, buying, destroying or marginalizing to get their way. The latter believe in the founding principles of Natural Law in the constitution, the two great “pillars of religion and mortality.” The BCRP also unanimously passed a statement (’09) on morality that has been removed from the Web site by the present chairman. What

doesn’t he want the public to know and why?

It is the duty of the former officers of the BCRP to warn the community of this corruption and threat to our democratic process. Even at the risk of being removed from the party and/or executive board, without a vote, which as has been done to me by the new chairman. He said at the last board meeting “no one would be removed from the party for disagreeing with him.”

Freedom is not free and always requires a risk. Not only the real Republican community, but those presently running in this election period need to weigh in on this matter. Some have already betrayed the county constitution and others haven’t the courage to act yet.

If any candidate isn’t willing to support our county constitution and the democratic process, we should not send them to Madison ... or to Washington!

My name is Vern Johnson. Remember Vote 4 Vern? I ran for the 73rd Assembly seat in 2008 as a conservative commonsense Democrat. I thought, even then, that the Democrat Party had left me in the dust and gone too far to the left.

These last two years have stamped the big exclamation on that one! People — let’s shake off the dust.

I am writing to endorse Bonnie Baker for Assembly. I agree with her positions on personal responsibility; less government intrusion, in business as well as in

our private lives; making sure our seniors, veterans and people with disabilities are taken care of; and lower taxes, especially for businesses.

A healthy business climate equals jobs.

Sustainable permanent jobs. Private sector jobs and union jobs. If we keep forcing businesses to leave, there will be no jobs of any kind. We need to get the current downward spiral turned around, now.

Bonnie will work hard for you because you will hire her to do so. She will go to

Madison grateful and obligated only to you, her constituents. Bonnie is goodnatured, very intelligent and, my favorite trait, she has been blessed with common sense. She is anxious to get started on rebuilding Wisconsin and the northland into the great place to live and work we all know it should be. As for me and my house, we are voting for Bonnie Baker for 73rd Assembly.

In response to Larry Schroeder’s letter to the editor, I have promised as a candidate for the 75th District Assembly to put the people back into the political process.

I have kept my promise.

To date, my campaign has been funded by the people of the 75th District.

Without solid financial support, even the most worthy political message will not get to the voters. We candidates need

funding to launch a viable campaign. It is hard for supporters to dig deep repeatedly to help fund a candidate. When the voters make such a commitment, the integrity of the campaign is strengthened.

Born and raised in Rice Lake, I have dedicated my professional and private life to developing the economic environment of the Rice Lake area and the 75th District and to improving the health and

well-being of our community. My loyalties have always been and will continue to be dedicated to the people of the 75th District.

Roger Rivard Candidate 75th District Assembly Rice Lake

Baker for Assembly

John Schiess Rice Lake

Vern Johnson South Range

Rivard campaign is funded locally

Political letters

Next week will be the final week letters pertaining to political candidates will be published prior to the Nov. 2 general election. Letters regarding the election may be posted on our Web site at www.wcregister.net. Candidates may submit letters for publication up through our final issue prior to the election Wednesday, Oct. 27 for purposes of clarification or rebuttal to previous letters or articles published here but must not contain any reference to any other candidate. Letters should contain the author’s signature, address and phone number and should be as brief as possible (500 words or less). Letters must be submitted by noon on Monday to guarantee publication that week. Mail letters to: Washburn County Register, P.O. Box 455, Shell Lake, WI 54871, FAX to 715-468-4900 or e-mail us at: wcregister@centurytel.net

Saturday will see area political rallies

WASHBURN/DOUGLAS/BARRON COUNTIES - This Saturday, Oct. 9, will see political rallies in northwestern Wisconsin.

The Washburn County Democratic Party will hold an Election ‘10 Chili Lunch Rally from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Ag Research Station east of Spooner. Confirmed speakers include Congressman Dave Obey, candidate for Congress (7th District) Julie Lassa, state Sen. Bob Jauch, 73rd Assembly Rep. Nick Milroy, candidate for the 75th Assembly District Steve Perala and candidate for Washburn County sheriff, Paul Johnson.

Likely to attend will be candidate for governor Tom Barrett and candidate for lieutenant governor, Tom Nelson. U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl might also attend.

The event is free and open to the public.

There will be refreshments and free bumper stickers and signs. The format won’t allow time for general questions or comments from the audience. Speakers should arrive by 2:30 p.m., and the order

of speakers will be Jauch, Milroy, Obey, Lassa, Kohl, Barrett, Perala and Johnson.

Superior and Rice Lake will be the sites for two Tea Party rallies this Saturday.

A rally will be held at 10 a.m. at Barker’s Island Pavilion in Superior. An afternoon rally will be held at 4 p.m. at Rice Lake High School.

Both events feature climate legislation expert and Congress of Racial Equality national spokesman Niger Innis.

Also speaking will be Phil Kerpen, vice president for policy at Americans for Prosperity, an opinion columnist on FOXNews.com, and chairman of the Internet Freedom Coalition. Kerpen will be joined by Wisconsin State Director of Americans for Prosperity Mark Block and the head of the Milwaukee God Squad, Pastor David King.

More information can be found by visiting Fightbackwisconsin.com No GOP rallies are scheduled in this area for this weekend, although there will be appearances by individual candidates.

The issues

Five issues will determine which candidates get my vote this year. 1) Should big banks be regulated so that future economic meltdowns are less frequent? 2) Should tax deductions which big corporations get when they move factories and jobs to China be ended? 3) Should the federal government spend money to create jobs lost because of the recession? 4) Should Social Security be kept public and not privatized? 5) Should the Bush-era tax cuts for the very rich be allowed to expire? I note that Democratic candidates usually answer yes, while Republican candidates usually answer no to these questions. That’s why most of the candidates I’m voting for are Democrats.

They include Russ Feingold for U.S. Senate, Julie Lassa for Congress and Steve Perala for Wisconsin Assembly.

Ed Fischer Spooner

True patriots

I am so proud of wealthy citizens — and politicians — who are against Bush tax breaks for the rich and tax breaks for companies to locate their business outside our country. They take a stand for the health of our nation. I pronounce them true patriots!

Susan Hansen Shell Lake

Self-help the keyword for cooperatives

If you’ve been a Register reader for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed we aren’t shy about reminding the public that our company - the InterCounty Cooperative Publishing Association - is cooperative-owned and operated.

The biggest fanfare comes each October, which is National Co-op Month across the nation. The first week of October - by coincidence - is National Newspaper Week.

However, it happens to be more of a convenience than coincidence from our standpoint. It sets the stage for us to remind everyone that ICPPA owns two weekly newspapers - one of few - if not the only - cooperative to publish newspapers in the U.S. The Inter-County Leader was established in 1933 by a group of area farmers seeking a voice.

In 2004, ICCPA purchased the Washburn County Register.

The story of our cooperative can be found online at www.the-leader.net via a special edition we published in 2008 in honor of our 75th anniversary. The history of the Register can be found in this week’s Behind the Office door column on page 7.

As noted by The Cooperative Network (cooperativenetwork.coop), cooperatives bring to mind for many of us the image of a rural grain or farm supply business - perhaps the most high profile of cooperatives for years.

But there are cooperatives in almost every field including health care, housing, loans, insurance, cheese, electricity and telecommunications. In Madison, there’s even a taxi service cooperative.

What makes cooperatives different?

• They are member-owned (more than 600 cooperatives in Minnesota and Wisconsin have more than 3 million members) with a board of directors elected by their membership.

• Instead of operating solely for profit, cooperatives return surplus profit to customers, employees and to the community. ICPPA, for example, does all three, including the underwriting of scholarships at eight area high schools each year.

Self-help may be the keyword of cooperatives, which are usually born of a common need for a product or service at a reasonable price - with local control.

And we’re glad to be a part of the Shell Lake and Washburn County communities. - Gary King, editor

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County veterans service chair is president of state association

by Regan Kohler SPOONER – Washburn County Veterans Service Commission Chair Kerri Adams was recently appointed as president of the Wisconsin State Association of County Veterans Service Commissions.

Adams, Spooner, is a U.S. Army veteran of the Gulf War. She grew up in southeastern Wisconsin, and after joining the Army was stationed in Massachusetts, Georgia and Arizona. While in Arizona, she was given temporary duty in the Honduras.

Adams was a specialist in the communications unit when she was sent to Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War, which she said were called “desert rats.” She served there 11 months.

In 2001, Adams joined the county’s Veterans Service Commission after being asked to fill in for another vet who had fallen ill. She said she had to write a letter to the county board, stating her credentials and expressing her interest in being on the commission, which has a required meeting in December, and meets any other month it needs to, for discussing issues such as aid for needy veterans.

“It’s a three-year term, and they rotate,” she said.

About five or six years ago, Adams became chair of the commission. Around the same time, she began attending meetings of the state association. The Veterans Home is located in King, near Waupaca, and Adams said that when her parents moved down to that area, she decided to visit the state association while visiting them. Ever since then, she has been going to the association’s annual meetings in September and executive meetings in May, in which the annual meeting agenda is put together.

“It’s a beautiful place,” she said of King.

The association serves to assist county

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veterans service commissions much she could do to help. As in sharing ideas, educating she got more involved, she other commissioners on how to learned that the more people better work together and workone talks to, the more of the ing with individual counties same ideas get voiced. commissions. Adams said “Now, I kind of have a viWashburn County Veterans sion of what I’d like to do,” Service Officer Carl Krantz told Adams said of her goals for her about the association, as he the state as well as locally. and many other CVSOs are in“Everything comes with learnvolved. Every county is in- Kerri Adams, ing.” vited, she said, though they are Spooner is now Some CVSOs bring along not required to be a part of the president of the their entire commissions, she association.

Wisconsin State said, but many veterans are Adams was serving on the Association of older and it is harder to travel association’s subcommittees, County Veterans long distances. Now, she said, learning the process and Service Commis- there are a couple of more started getting ideas for long- sions. – Photo by women in the association, as term goals. with returning Iraq veterans, Regan Kohler She volunteered to be and there is more interest. The aswas appointed as the associasociation has to work to attract tion’s vice president in May 2008 – the the younger veterans more, she added, vice presidency and presidency have as many are returning to multiple jobs two-year terms – and this past May, she and families. was appointed president, taking over for “There’s getting to be a trend for more, a veteran from Eau Claire County. younger veterans,” Adams said.

One of these goals is to get more feSome commissions are more aggresmale and younger veterans involved. sive, such as Washburn County’s, in getAdams is probably the first female com- ting education and information out. mission chair in Washburn County.

“There’s been a very active commisWhen she first came to the association sion [in Washburn County],” Adams five years ago, she was one of two said. women, and also one of the youngest atShe would like to see even more intending, so she wasn’t sure at first how volved, as many might not have as big of

Register Memories

1950 - 60 years ago

• Dr. M.L. Houston, Shell Lake, government veterinarian, escaped with only slight injuries when his plane crashed at the local airport in a heavy rainstorm.

His plane, a Texas Trainer, was completely demolished.

• Births at the Shell Lake Hospital were George August to Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Landland, Sarona; Richard Allen to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schlapper, Shell Lake; Timmy Duane to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sheehan, Springbrook; Becky Lynn to Mr. and Mrs. William Andrea, Spooner; Jack Kay Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Caskey, Minong; and John Douglas, to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Lutz, Shell Lake.

• George Ziegler, landscape specialist from the University of Wisconsin, spent time in Shell Lake advising several new homeowners on landscape plans.

• Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Lewis and children moved into town from Beaver Brook where they spent the summer at their home there. The cranberry harvest would be completed soon.

1960 - 50 years ago

• John Peter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Viltz, Shell Lake; Deborah Grace was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bruner, Springbrook; Linda Fay was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Oiyotte, Hertel; and Jean Marie was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lindeman, Shell Lake.

• Gene Romsos, Timberland Beavers 4-H Club, was chosen 4-H king at the county picnic.

• Darrold Ottosen, Jim Bitney and Art Jacobs spend their furlough at their homes in Shell Lake after completing their boat training at the San Diego Navy Base.

• The records of Washburn County 4H’ers made a good showing at the district checking. Selected for state consideration were Dorothy Furchtenicht, Holstein girl; Susan Watrud, electricity; and Carole Wilcox, wildlife.

1970 - 40 years ago

• Bill Albright, local resort owner and former University of Wisconsin and professional football player, spoke about his

career in football at the Explorer meeting that was open to any boy ages 14 and older or a freshman in high school.

• Class officers at Shell Lake Schools were: Seniors: Wendy Swan, president; Joe Biver, vice president; Becky Stodola, secretary; Jeanne Semm, treasurer; and Nancy Penning and Juanita Lindstrom, student council. Juniors: Terry Bell, president; John Schullo, vice president; Dave Ekern, secretary; Jerri Swanson, treasurer; and Deanna Lutz and Debbie Haremza, student council. Sophomores: Jim Rohlik, president; Dan Gibbs, vice president; Sue Hall, secretary and treasurer; and Jim Rohlik and Frank Melton, student council. Freshmen: Jeff Hile, president; John Roeser, vice president; Joan Swanson, secretary; Carmie Aderman, treasurer; Joe Welter and Debbie Dahlgren, student council.

• A Team cheerleaders were Kathy Krantz, Pam Lindemann, Debbie Haremza, Jerri Swanson and Susan VanMeter. B Team cheerleaders were Susan Hall, Janice Swanson, Clarice Hopke, Becky Endrea and Joan Swanson.

• The Shell Lake Mills delivery truck was damaged extensively when a right tire blew while the vehicle was being driven by Mike Jarboe, Spooner, returning to Shell Lake after picking up some farmers grain. The truck dropped off the shoulder and rolled following the blowout. No personal injuries to the driver were reported.

1980 - 30 years ago

• Terraceview Living Center was the name selected for Indianhead Memorial Hospital’s 70-bed nursing home to be constructed north of the former Lund Boat Works. Administrator Ralph Kromer pointed out the initials TLC would emphasize the home’s philosophy of tender loving care.

• The children of Everett and Gladys Schultz hosted a 40th wedding anniversary for their parents at Salem Lutheran Church. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Laurance Hopke hosted a 50th-anniversary open house for their parents at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

• Vice President Walter Mondale’s son, Teddy, was in Shell Lake on a campaign

a budget and are located far away from the veterans home. For Adams alone, it is a four-hour drive one way.

“Usually we have a good turnout,” she said of the annual and executive meetings.

One of Adams’ major goals is to bring representatives from the veterans affairs office in Madison to meetings, to “not talk but listen,” she said. Years ago, before Superior Days, there was Salute to the Legislators every February, in which veterans and state government officials would get together and discuss the issues. Adams said she would like to see that continue, which is one reason she hopes to see a Madison representative at future meetings.

She also plans to work closely with CVSOs on assisting needy, elderly and returning veterans, and on transportation for medical services. Washburn County has a great transportation system for such a small area, she said, and she gave a presentation about it to the association a couple of years ago.

Locally, Adams said Krantz and county Veterans Service Assistant Kathy Lehmann do a great job at keeping the veterans informed, which is a testament to their hard work.

Adams will remain president through 2012.

swing through northwestern Wisconsin in support of the Carter/Mondale campaign. In Shell Lake he was greeted by Mayor Elmer Mattick. Hosts for the 22year-old Mondale were Ward and Kay Winton.

• Five homes and the new St. Joseph’s Catholic Church were featured in the Indianhead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s Tour of Homes. Homes on the tour included those belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Terry Wiseman, Mr. and Mrs. William Taubman, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Brzezinski, Mr. and Mrs. Arne Stovring, and the solar home of Dr. and Mrs. James Quenan.

1990 - 20 years ago

• By nearly a 2-1 margin, lakeshore property owners voted down a proposal that would have extended city sewer around the lake.

• A water pipe was being laid for the new county jail, therefore some residents had a disruption in their water service.

• First-place winners of the Shell Lake Knights of Columbus punt, pass and kick competition were Elizabeth Mortensen, Becky Schultz, Kelly Schultz, Corey Furchtenicht, David Marker and Trevor Krantz.

• The Shell Lake Knights of Columbus donated $252.80 to the Shell Lake High School Special Ed department. The money was raised through Tootsie Roll sales. Ollie Frey, chairman, presented Audrey Hopkins, special ed instructor, with the check.

2000 - 10 years ago

• Shell Lake Fire Department responded to a silo fire at the Jim Kalvedtke farm and an open silage bin at the Mike Roberts’ farm.

• The Shell Lake-Spooner FFA alumni held a booya and chili feed at the Shell Lake Primary School.

• Margaret Andrews, 74, Sarona, was pronounced dead at the scene of a threecar accident at the intersection of Hwy. B and 53 east of Shell Lake.

• Homecoming king and queen were Chad Schrankel and Katrina Spears.

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increment financing funds, raising donations through the city’s name or private donations for benches and refuse containers. Dahlstrom said that if the cost got too high, the committee could downsize and purchase the refuse containers later.

City Administrator Brad Pederson said that originally, the tax-increment district involved the Industrial Park, but it was amended to include the downtown area, industrial and commercially zoned areas, the highway and residential areas. Other components have been very successful, Pederson said.

The downtown would be subsidized by Tax-Increment District 2, he said, as lots of TID funding has been put in for façade improvements, and the benches are part of the downtown plan. They would be a one-time expenditure.

Pederson said that the “uniform concern was there’s higher priorities” for TID funds for the city in general.

The city’s General Administration has already made a recommendation after meeting Wednesday, Sept. 22, to authorize the Downtown Revitalization group to solicit donations and raise funds through the city for downtown enhancements.

City Council Alderperson and GA member Andy Eiche said that the priorities were one person’s concern at the GA meeting, as the person felt there were more important projects ahead when they discussed the fiveyear capital improvement plan. He said there wasn’t an issue of where funds were coming from. Eiche also said it might not necessarily be the GA saying it didn’t want to use TID funds as much as people don’t understand tax-increment financing enough.

Dahlstrom explained that TIF is a tool many communities use to invest funds and pinpoint problem areas in a certain district. The money stays within this district to work on improvements.

“Downtown is a problem area,” Dahlstrom said.

Lots has been spent over the years to improve downtown, he said, and the city has to show some pride in its downtown to attract new businesses and maintain what it has. He said Shell Lake’s downtown is the “center of government, really.”

Citizen Harold Emanuel asked why the city had to go with such high-quality benches, and wanted to know if it would create problems with snowplows and nobody using them in the winter months.

Dahlstrom said the city looked for benches that could withstand weather throughout all four seasons.

Dahlstrom said these are made with products that will withstand the weather. He said they would be not just part of tourism promotion, but for locals to invest back into the community.

Emanuel said the TID was in quite a bit of debt, and there would be interest paid on it until the district is retired in 2019.

“There’s other things the TID is in debt for right now,” Emanuel said.

Committee member Ken Schultz said the TID has its own debt, which is covered by physical assets inside it.

There is a surplus of investment over tax money projected outward, he said, with about $200,000 now, which could be reinvested in the community by 2019 without impacting the outcome. Schultz said the TID dollars have helped demolish old buildings, improve facades and assist businesses in inside upgrades.

For 25-30 years, Schultz said, the city has been working on creating a viable downtown area, and when looking at the cost of these benches, “it’s relatively

small.”

Emanuel noted there were benches outside the Laundromat, and the ones the city was looking at are more expensive. Schultz replied that the city wanted more permanent benches, made of steel and built locally, that won’t warp or rot. They will be permanently situated against a building, bolted into the concrete, and Schultz said the city didn’t want them to impede sidewalk cleaning.

“It’s going to be there,” Schultz said. “It’s an asset to the community.”

Schultz said there are many businesses willing to put benches in front of their buildings. He suggested they be financed through the TID, matching funds and the city, so no single component burdens anyone.

Dahlstrom said the agreement needs to be that these are worth installing. He said the city worked on getting the least expensive item at a high quality, and mentioned that there was a 5-percent discount offered.

Pederson said that the ultimate goal was to tie downtown to the lakefront. There were four benches recently installed at the lakefront, which were put in with the help of the Lions Club and Full Gospel Church funding. These benches would keep the theme going, he said.

Dahlstrom said that there are seven benches to purchase now, since he already purchased and installed the one outside his store. The suggested sites were in front of the bank, Hearts of Gold, Jean’s Antiques, the grassy area by the drive-through ATM, the toy store, the Lake Mall and the old Tru-Gas building. He said that Schultz had also wanted one by his business, near the courthouse, and the Laundromat had been looking into it, since the price was attractive.

Schultz said that other businesses expressed interest in the benches, to carry the concept throughout the town.

“Our business district is much larger than Main Street,” he said.

Schultz asked if there would be financial support from the city government side.

Pederson said that matching funds might be a good proposal for the council, and they could send out a letter saying it would be 50-50 for the city and businesses.

Schultz said that if this is done as a fundraiser, it would be more equitable to say that, if a business wants one in front, the city would share the cost with them, and the business would pick up the expense of a second one if they chose.

“All businesses should be treated the same,” Schultz said.

Pederson asked if the committee wanted to include the refuse containers in this recommendation, and

Dahlstrom said the benches were the highest priority.

Schultz reiterated the idea of three components – the city, TID and donations – for funding.

“All of a sudden, the one-third of that project is not very much,” he said of the logic.

Pederson said that the TID does not have cash, and the city’s general funds provides a lot of loans to the district, but what the TID takes in yearly covers it, so these could be an advance from the general fund. He said the TID pays interest to the city on these advances.

There was discussion on the proposed courtesy dock idea and where that fell in priority. Afterward, Schultz asked the alderpersons present what they thought about the bench and refuse container funding.

Alderperson Terry Leckel said he agreed there were more important projects for the city to consider, such as street improvements and other small things, which get pushed back often. However, he said, it appears TID 2 is in good shape, especially with TID 1 paid off this year, though the latter could have been paid off two years later. Leckel’s opinion was that the city shouldn’t have huge capital expenditures, but if they spend the money and have the ability to put it into the TID, they should do so. The new TID is four times larger than the last one, Leckel said, and it could even be retired early.

Council President Randy Baker said he didn’t feel the same.

“I’m not that optimistic in TID 2,” he said.

Baker said there are road problems on Industrial Boulevard, and there is plenty of opportunity to spend the aforementioned $200,000 on the collapsing sewer there. He said he was hearing two taxpayer-funding ideas and the rest outside donations. He noted that he didn’t vote for the revitalization plan when it came before the council, as it didn’t provide anything new yet spent $15,000 of the TID’s money.

“Are benches going to make people turn right or left off (Hwy. 63)?” Baker asked.

Eiche said he didn’t believe there was any one thing that would make somebody turn onto Main Street.

“It’s a compilation of things,” Eiche said.

He said benches and refuse containers that look nice add a certain level of aesthetics and a user-friendly atmosphere to the area. Benches would help people consider where to visit in location to rest areas.

Mayor Sally Peterson said, “I can see both sides of it.”

She said she herself didn’t completely understand TIF, but knew it was meant to enhance downtown.

Thinking as a visitor, Peterson said seeing benches downtown would be welcoming.

“That would attract me,” she said.

Discussion of specific areas that could be used for funding and other TID questions followed, and the committee ultimately made the recommendation to do a 50-50 funding, with a maximum of $2,500 coming from TID 2, and matching funds from businesses, for • Yards • Cabins both benches and refuse containers. The recom• Garages • Households mendation will come Until Sunday, Oct. 31 before the council at the To Schedule Call Oct. 11 meeting.

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New Beginnings

by Diane Dryden

SPOONER - There’s a church in Lake Forest, Orange County, Calif., that was started back in 1980. It’s called Saddleback Church as a result of the pastor and a deacon going from door to door to see what people didn’t like about church. They now have a congregation that is nearly 20,000 strong.

They have a webcast that has thousands of visitors daily and even Fox News airs their Christmas and Easter services nationally on their network.

Maybe you remember Rick Warren’s book a few years ago, “A Purpose Driven Life,” and how it was a nationwide bestseller. As a result of the book’s success, with over 15 million copies sold, Warren spent some of the cash by returning all the money the church had paid him in salary for the past 24 years. He also became famous enough that he was invited to give the prayer at the inauguration of president Obama, which you can still catch on youtube.com under Rick Warren Inauguration Prayer Video.

But his purpose in life seems not to be famous or rich, but to challenge others.

He does it with sermons that say, “One day my heart is going to stop, and that will be the end of my body - but not the end of me. I may live 60 to 100 years on Earth, but

National Newspaper Week

Before there was Twitter, Facebook, email, telephone, television and even radio, there was the newspaper.

As National Newspaper Week is Oct. 3-9, I thought I would share a little bit about this newspaper’s history.

Some of this information, compiled

by Marc Parenteau, was published in the Jan. 11, 1990, edition of the Register.

In 1889, Bert Suzanne Pease established Johnson the Washburn County Register newspaper in Spooner. In 1890, Andrew Ryan bought the paper and in 1891 moved it to Shell Lake. His son, Roger Ryan, took over the paper in 1920. Over the course of the past 120-plus years, the Washburn County Register has changed ownership a few times. One of the owners was William H.

BEYOND the Office DOOR

Bob Nelson and Jan Erickson are the leaders of the Celebrate Recovery® program held every Monday night at the Spooner Wesleyan Church. - Photo by Diane Dryden I am going to spend trillions of years in eternity. This is the warm-up act, the dress rehearsal. God wants us to practice on earth what we will do forever in eternity.

“We were made by God and for God, and until you figure that out, life isn’t Kommerstad. During the 50th year of the Register, Kommerstad sold the paper to Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Shea and Mrs. Shea’s father, James G. Early. William Stewart bought the paper in 1952. He sold to William Kastener who sold to White Birch Printing. Printer Bob Dahlberg owned the Register, and John Schullo was publisher and editor during that time. In 1980, John and Bernadette Friedell bought the paper, selling eight years later to Marc and Connie Parenteau who in turn sold to Eric and Theresa Jensen. After five years, in 2004, the Jensens sold the paper to the current owner, Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association.

In the 1890s Shell Lake had two newspapers, the Washburn County Register and the Shell Lake Watchman, which was founded in 1881 by William Eirle. The Register bought the Watchman in 1904.

Around 1912, the Washburn County Register newspaper office had a fire that destroyed volumes of all previous issues.

Today, any bound volumes are kept in a fireproof climate-controlled room at the main office of ICCPA, which is located in Frederic.

In his summary on the history of the Washburn County Register’s owners, Parenteau wrote, “A paper is vital to a community whether it be big or small. Let’s hope that the Washburn County Register keeps bringing the news for yet another 100 years.”

going to make sense. Life is a series of problems - either you are in one now, you’re just coming out of one, or you’re getting ready to get into another one. The reason for this is that God is more interested in your character than your comfort.

God is more interested in making your life holy than He is in making your life happy.”

It was out of this church that a man named John Baker, actually it’s Pastor Baker, created the Celebrate Recovery® program that is now offered in over 200 churches nationwide and also in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, based on his own alcoholism.

Locally the program is available at the Spooner Wesleyan Church every Monday night starting at 6:30.

Bob Nelson and Jan Erickson are the leaders, and Erickson says that it’s for anyone with “hangups, hurts and habits they need to break.” They also emphasize that there needs to be complete anonymity and confidentiality between the members and that they need to honor each other’s vulnerabilities.

According to Nelson it’s not just for alcohol addiction, but eating disorders, divorce, uncontrolled anger, pornography, drugs, co-dependency, fears, dealing with death, homosexuality, depression and the list goes on and on.

After refreshments, the meetings start with a welcome and a prayer. There are songs and a group reading of the 12 steps where the higher power honored is Jesus Christ. Announcements are made, another song or two are sung and a group reading of the eight principles that are based on the Sermon on the Mount, or better known as the Beatitudes, or blessings, in the Bible’s book of Matthew. The mixed group then breaks into three separate groups, one for men, one for women and one for newcomers, all of which honor sensitive gender issues.

The group reassembles for a final song and prayer.

On their fall picnic night, Labor Day evening, when they re-energize the program, the group didn’t break up into small groups but they listened together while one of the men gave his testimony about how, even though he was a Christian and had accepted Jesus as his savior, he was leading a double life. He called himself a functioning drunk for years because there was a major disconnect to what he believed and how he acted. He was living proof that “one drink is too many and one drink is not enough.” He said where the casual drinker pays for their beverage with cash, an alcoholic pays with his health, his selfrespect and his family.

It was a moving account of how addictions are often lifelong struggles. When his testimony was over, it was met with applause of approval because so many of those attending were fighting their own battles of various addictions and could relate with his daily struggle and a first marriage that he left in tatters and no one could argue with his 21 years of sobriety.

In the Celebrate Recovery® brochure it’s stated, “The purpose of this program is to fellowship and celebrate God’s healing power in our lives through the eight recovery principles and the 12 steps. We open the door by sharing our experiences, victories and hopes with one another; in addition we become willing to accept God’s grace in solving our life problems ... “ One other thing to note is that this program does not attempt to offer any professional clinical advice. Their people are leaders, not counselors and the program has not been created for members to attempt to fix one another.

For more information on this free program, you can stop any Monday night at 6:30 in the Spooner Wesleyan Church’s fellowship building, left of the main church, and sit in on a meeting, or you can call either Jan Erickson at 715-468-7613 or Bob Nelson at 715-731-0044.

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Together we accomplished: - 50% greater attendance - 100% more commercial displays - Teaching and developing lifelong skills for HUNDREDS of local children & young adults

THE ENTIRE FAIR BOARD ALONG WITH ALL ITS LOCAL CLUBS WOULD LIKE TO THANK: - Each & every taxpayer in Washburn County.

- All the Washburn County Board Members, for supporting the fair.

- Each & every one of our donors, supporters, commercial displays, exhibitors & everyone who attended Without these people we could not continue to provide a great county fair and continue our growth.

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Please stop in to ICAA at 608 Service Rd. 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. Tues. - Sat. 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 & Friday, Oct. 7 & 8 • Shell Lake United Methodist Church rummage sale, 3-7 p.m.

Thursday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday.

Thursday, Oct. 7 • 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.

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

• St. Joseph/St. Catherine’s Fall Bazaar, Raffle & Silent Auction, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., lower level of St. Joseph’s church. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carry-outs available.

• Clam River Tuesday Club Fall Fundraiser, 6 p.m., Indian Creek American Legion Hall.

Tuesday, Oct. 12 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. All stayat-home or part-time-working moms welcome with their children.

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

• All former Shell Lake School District employees, spouse/friend luncheon, Lakeview Bar & Grill, Shell Lake, 11:30 a.m.

• Namekagon Congregational Church U.C.C. Harvest Supper, 5-7 p.m. One block north of Hwy. 63 in Earl.

Wednesday, Oct. 13 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted.

• Ceska Opera Foundation meeting 6 p.m. at the Haugen Area Historical Museum starting with a potluck. All members welcome. Board will audit books following the business meeting.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

• 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.

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

Friday, Nov. 5 • 4-H Achievement Night, 6:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran ChurchTuesday, Nov. 9 • Community choir practice, 6:30 p.m. in Spooner High School music room.

Saturday, Nov. 13 • Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Elm Street. Ticket sales at 9 a.m. Distribution at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed. To sign up or for more information, contact Chuck at 715-635-9309, Bill at 715-468-4017 or Ardys at 715-222-4410.

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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.

Area Writer’s corner

The delightful and romantic dells of Wisconsin

by Mary B. Olsen, Shell Lake Did you know that many years ago, even before you and I were born, the Wisconsin Dells was a tourist attraction and a honeymoon haven? Well, it was. People from as far away as Illinois came to cuddle and smooch, or whatever they wanted to do at the threshold of their marriage.

The renowned photographer, H.H. Bennett, created images of the dells of the Wisconsin River that were magical. When published, many people were compelled to see for themselves the natural landscapes and the people living there. When he first came, in 1865, Mr. Bennett was enthralled by the scenic beauty, stayed, and made photographing its wonders his lifetime career.

My mother and father journeyed to the Wisconsin Dells with their best friends, the best man called Sonny, and the matron of honor, called Twinx. They were also newly married. My mother wouldn’t ever tell me much about the honeymoon but she remembered having a wonderful time on the boat rides to the upper and lower dells. One feature of the tourist ride was the view of Stand Rock,

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where everyone got out and gathered to watch a person standing up high leap across the chasm to the other side.

It was a perilous leap into space, and the person was certainly brave, she thought, and the crowd would applaud.

I have seen a Bennett photograph of this performance.

They don’t feature that acrobatic feat anymore. I only wish my parents had their photographs taken on their first visit to the Dells. They would have been really special.

Things have changed since the Dells became a vacation spot. Mr. Bennett would not have recognized the small town where his photography studio was located. It is now an official Wisconsin Historical Site. Visitors can view the photographic work that made the Dells famous.

If Mr. Bennett could see the place now he would wonder at the amazing variety of entertainment available. He would ask, “What’s a water park?” There are some, and they are great places for family get-togethers and any number of events.

The day my parents married and arrived at the Dells for their honeymoon was Oct. 29, 1929. This date has gone down in history as Black Friday, the day the stock market crashed. This event ushered in what they called the Great Depression.

Actually, my mother said they weren’t paying much attention to the news reports. In those days you read about

things in the paper. It was not quite so fast-paced as it is now. My parents heard about it and then went on to raise a family during those tough economic times. They were married more than 60 years. On their 60th anniversary our family had a party for them, and Sonny and Twinx were present, and in good health. They drove to Illinois from their home in Wisconsin, not far from the Dells.

Now the Dells area offers some things as it was in the old days, like friendly service and good food for folks to enjoy. They continue with the boat trips. Ducks are everywhere. I don’t mean wild mallards and such, but they may be seen here and there enjoying the water, too. They have ducks that are amphibious vessels that can travel on land and water. There are some of the original ducks and some in camouflage like military ducks. The people can be seated in one of these in comfort and safety and enjoy a splashdown in the Wisconsin River. There are resorts, motels, fabulous water parks and museums. Numerous restaurants, gift shops and some fabulous attractions can be found.

If you want your family to enjoy a quiet retreat, stay home. If you want a nice place to visit, try the Dells. The natural beauty of the high cliffs and rocky peaks is unsurpassed. It is memorable to experience.

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such as combs and soap, school supplies, small toys, clothing items and hard candy. A personal note and photo can be added to the box and are often considered the greatest treasure in the box.

It is now possible to follow your box and learn the country your boxes travel to by donating the shipping costs online through EZ-Give. A bar code can be printed off and attached to the shoe box. Last year, many local boxes were tracked, and the boxes traveled to the Dominican Republic.

On Saturday, Oct. 16, Operation Christmas Child will kick off the 2010 shoe-box season at the Spooner Pumpkin Festival on Main Street. There will be shoe boxes donated by Spooner Mercantile to decorate, and Beanie Babies donated by a generous Spooner resident

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National collection week is Nov. 15-22. Shoe boxes can be dropped off at the Hendry home at 709 Benjamin St., Spooner, that week. All the boxes from the Spooner Relay Station will be transported to the Minneapolis Collection Center right before Thanksgiving.

It is hoped to collect 1,000 shoe boxes from this area.

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Happy Tonics

by Mary Ellen Ryall SPOONER — There was a Fall Youth Plant Science event at the Spooner Ag Research Station on Saturday, Oct. 2. Area 4-H youth and other youth were invited to attend the event. Happy Tonics is proud to announce that the Lakes and Pines Girl Scout Troop of Shell Lake attended. The Girl Scout Troop had a container garden at Friendship Commons this past summer. Offering youth gardening opportunities is one way to jump-start their interest in gardening.

Kevin Schoessow is showing the difference beAlex Eiche pays close attention as she learns to tween a button-bottom squash and a peanut- identify tree leaves. shaped butternut squash.

Happy Tonics exhibited at the Lac Courte Oreilles Convention Center as part of the Wellness Fair and Kevin Schoessow, UW-Extension Spooner Area Agri- Farmers Market on Sept. 30. The nonprofit organization culture Agent and UW-Extension Master Gardener Vol- is a member of the Green Team at the LCO Tribal Colunteers led discussions and demonstrations on making lege, which sponsored the event. A pumpkin and compost, planting garlic, pruning grapes and raspber- squash display was on exhibit. The plants are native to ries and putting the garden to bed. There was a tour of the Americas. A three-sisters garden — corn, beans, the Spooner Ag Research Station display gardens where and squash — was grown in the habitat to teach visiyouth learned about the off-the-grid drip irrigation sys- tors how heirloom organic crops may have been grown tem, powered by an airlift tech pump and windmill and by Native Americans in the prairie of long ago. WOJB the newly constructed hoop house for season extension. did a live interview on the three-sisters garden with The girls learned something about seed saving and Mary Ellen Ryall. Happy Tonics volunteer staff tasted fresh fruit, vegetables and berries right from the shucked Hidatsa beans and packaged organic herb tea garden. and organic culinary herbs for their online store at ••• http://stores.ebay.com/HAPPY-TONICS.

Shell Lake Lions Club news

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easier access to their units. The other is assisting the city in putting park benches by the playground equipment near the shelter house and also by the swimming beach for swimmers. The latter two benches were built and donated by Bill Taubman.

The Lions Club is also planning a couple of fundraisers in conjunction with organizations dedicated to improving the educational experience of students in the Shell Lake School District. These organizations have indicated they’re willing to help the Lions in these efforts, which is always welcome. When we get closer to finalizing these plans, we’ll get the details out to you and ask you for your support also. We hope one of the fundraisers will feature fresh, Lake Superior whitefish on the menu. These prized fish are being provided by one of the last commercial fishing licenses on the lake at a great rate. It should be a good time and a good meal.

More on this project later.

Longtime Lion Harry Durand is also organizing a highway cleanup, as he’s done for years. Durand asked members to plan on the pickup day being Nov. 11 before the general meeting that night. He hoped for at least eight members to help with the project and he’ll bring the needed supplies for our piece of the highway running north from the city limits. We’ll be looking for volunteers at our October meeting.

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Your Shell Lake Lions Club has been busy helping a variety of good causes the past few months. Contributions toward Friendship Commons, formerly Shell Lake Senior Citizen Center, storage building, including site preparation and funding the majority of the project is one project, while working with the city to fund a project to resurface the multiuse trail that runs through the city to make it more pleasant for bicycle travel is another. Concerns expressed about the rough condition of the trail, causing many bikers to cross dangerous Hwy. 63 twice, should be reduced now. As always, it’s been a pleasure to work with the city’s Public Works Director Jeff Parker in making this happen.

Two other projects also merit mentioning. One project spearheaded by Bob Krueger and Phil Soltis once again, is to build elevated platforms for the new, small refrigerators purchased for Lakeland Manor, giving residents

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Emily Lloyd experiences pure joy as she catches a falling leaf.

••• Happy Tonics received a matching gift from Hachette Book Group from Park Avenue, N.Y., as a match to the donation made by Erica Hohos of Worcester, Mass. The donation will allow Happy Tonics to implement memory pavers around the large, wild black cherry tree in the Memory Tree Grove. They will honor Happy Tonics members who have passed on in this way. The nonprofit organization will invite the public to participate in this upcoming fundraiser. Citizens will be able to purchase an engraved paver in memory of their loved ones including family, friends and pets.

lucky winners of the daily drawing for 2011 can win over $13,000 in prizes, including the grand prize of $2,500 on New Year’s Day. With a maximum of 850 sold, they are available through Lions members and at some businesses in the city. This is the primary fundraiser for your Lions Club, so please consider supporting it by purchasing a calendar, which allows us to continue working to improve the lives of people living in the greater Shell Lake area.

Celebrating 90th Virginia Stodola, Sarona, celebrated her 90th birthday on Oct. 4. Stodola worked for many years at the Shell Lake Public Library. — Photo by Connie Quam

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Spooner homecoming parade

Waving to the crowd that lined the street are junior court Sammi Schullo and Logan Anderson. Spooner won their homecoming football game 35-13 against Heart O’ North rival Hayward on Friday, Oct. 1.

Photos by Larry Samson

The Spooner Middle School marching band, under the direction of Mark Aderman, provided the music for the Spooner homecoming parade. It was a great opportunity for the young musicians to participate in the homecoming festivities.

The Spooner varsity volleyball team waved to their cheering fans as they rode in the parade. Homecoming is not just about football.

It is a red, white and blue theme for the St. Francis de Sales Marching Band, under the direction of Janet Medley, at the Spooner homecoming parade on Friday, Oct. 1, and at the Cranberry Festival at Stone Lake on Saturday, Oct. 2.

Minnesota Ballet at SHS LEFT - Minnesota Ballet artistic director Robert Gardner introduced the dancers performing “Carnival of the Animals,” a musical suite by French romantic composer Camille Saint-Saens, at Spooner High School Tuesday, Sept.

28. Spooner students got to watch the ballet and ask questions of the professional dancers after the show, which was brought to SHS by Spooner School of Dance.

Photos by Regan Kohler BELOW - Spooner students asked questions about the Minnesota Ballet following the performance Tuesday.

Minnesota Ballet dancers Suzie Baer and Avram Gold performed as dinosaur fossils in one of the pieces from “Carnival of the Animals” last Tuesday afternoon.

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WA S H B U R N C O U N T Y R E G I S T E R

SPORTS

Freshmen step into full-time positions BALSAM LAKE/AMERY — After the Unity match, the Shell Lake volleyball team started working a new lineup. Jen Cassel has moved into the setter position and has adjusted well. Three freshmen have made strides during the first half of the season and have stepped up into some full-time positions. They are Hannah Cassel in defense and outside hitter, Shania Pokorny as right-side hitter/ blocker, and Colleen Knoop as middle hitter/blocker. Junior captain Kellie Myers commented, “It’s great how they stepped up tonight (Siren) with this new lineup. It’s exciting!” Junior captain Emmalee Statz concurred with Myers by adding, “It’s nice to have this intensity on the court!”

With only two practices under their belt with this new lineup, the team has some ground to make up before tournament season in two weeks. Coach Amy Skattebo commented, “Team cohesiveness takes time. The team is improving match to match. The way they played today (Amery tournament) against these Division 2 and 3 schools was impressive! Without a doubt, some fine-tuning needs to happen, but we’re getting there in this rebuilding year.”

Thursday, Oct. 7, Shell Lake will

Jen Cassel hits the ball away from the Unity defender. Cassel was 14 for 14 on attacks and had three kills.

Photos by Larry Samson

Lindsey Green goes up to spike the ball after Kellie Myers sets it up. Green was the lead on attacks with 18/20 with three kills against Unity and was 19/27 with seven kills against Siren. celebrate Parents Night when the Lakers host the Frederic Vikings. On Tuesday, Oct. 12, the team travels to take on the Grantsburg Pirates. The regional seeding meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 13. — with submitted information

Versus Unity Sept. 28 L 17-25, 16-25, 20-25 Name Serving Attacking Lindsey Green 8/8, 1 ace 18/20, 3 kills Shania Pokorny 1/2 1/1, 0 kills Jen Cassel 14/14, 3 kills Sabrina Garcia 8/8 1/3, 0 kills Emmalee Statz 5/6, 1 ace Hannah Cassel 1/2, 1 kill Kellie Myers 7/8 5/6, 0 kills Colleen Knoop 1/2, 0 kills Emma Anderson 6/7, 1 ace 4/5, 0 kills Emilee Organ 12/13, 2 aces Versus Siren (Sept. 30) L 13-25, 25-19, 17-25, 19-25 Name Serving Attacking Lindsey Green 10/10, 1 ace 19/27, 7 kills Shania Pokorny 2/3, 2 kills Jen Cassel 11/13, 1 ace 1/1, 1 kill Sabrina Garcia 1/2 Emmalee Statz 9/9, 1 ace Hannah Cassel 6/7 7/8, 2 kills Kellie Myers 12/17, 1 ace 18/22 4 kills Colleen Knoop 9/10, 4 kills Emma Anderson 6/8 12/18, 4 kills Emilee Organ 5/8, 2 aces

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Amery Tournament Summary Oct. 2 Versus Unity (D3): L 21-25, 20-25 Versus New Richmond (D2): T 23-25, 25-16 Versus Chetek (D3): L 14-25, 18-25 Versus Amery (D2): L 21-25, 19-25

Versus New Richmond (D2) (tournament round): L 25-20, 12-25, 2-15 Name Serving Attacking Blocks Digs Lindsey Green 33/36, 7 aces 63/78, 22 kills 14 Shania Pokorny 3/6, 1 kill Jen Cassel 22/27, 4 aces 8/8, 6 kills 1 13 Sabrina Garcia Emmalee Statz 26/30, 5 aces 2/2, 2 kills 27 Hannah Cassel 5/5 13/13, 2 kills 20 Kellie Myers 22/28, 6 aces 29/37, 13 kills 1 2 Colleen Knoop 27/30, 7 kills 1 2 Emma Anderson 33/38, 5 aces 23/31, 4 kills 1 13 Emilee Organ 28/33, 6 aces 1

JV1 Statistics

Sept. 28 versus Unity L 25-15 L 25-5 W 14-16 100-percent servers: Kim Atkinson, Emma Gimse-White, Kendra Collier, Allison Socha Attack leader: Amanda Hagen Receive leader: Kendra Collier Kill leader: Amanda Hagen Dig leader: Allison Socha

Kellie Myers spikes the ball as Emma Anderson positions herself to assist. Myers was five for six on the attack.

Kim Atkinson serves in the JV game against Unity. She is an outstanding server who was 100 percent at the line.

Sept. 30 versus Siren L 25-20 W 24-26 W 25-27 100-percent server: April Richter Ace leader: Kim Atkinson Receive leader: April Richter Attack leader: Amanda Hagen Kill leader: Amanda Hagen Dig leader: Allison Socha

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SPORTS

Showdown with Vikings on Friday

by Larry Samson SHELL LAKE — Tom Helstern took the opening kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown on Friday, Oct. 1, and the Shell Lake Lakers never looked back. The Northwood/Solon Springs Evergreens came to town to play ball and the game was anticipated to be close but the 46-6 score left no doubt which team came to play football.

The Shell Lake defense stopped the Evergreen potent offense and they were forced to punt. In the next series the Lakers moved the ball downfield. A Tyler Anderson 26-yard run set up a 3-yard Helstern touchdown and they were

Mackenzie Curtis sacks quarterback Philip Larson. The Shell Lake pass rush kept the potent Evergreen offense off their game.

Andy Melton throws a block on Northwood/Solon Springs defender to give running back Cavan Maher running room. ahead 13-0. It was fourth and three on the Lakers 40-yard line; the Evergreens lined up to punt and took the ball down 20 yards on a fake punt. They took it down to the Lakers 8-yard line where the Lakers defense stopped them on fourth and one. That was the last Evergreen threat until the third quarter when quarterback Phillip Larson broke a 39-yard run for the only Evergreen score. Helstern had a 10-yard touchdown run to end the first half and the Lakers went into halftime 27-0.

In the second half, Helstern connected two passes to Anderson for touchdowns; one was for 40 yards and the other for 59 yards. Jesse Gronning had a 4-yard run for a touchdown in the third quarter.

The official signals touchdown as fullback Jesse Gronning crosses the goal line on a 5-yard run. Shell Lake defeated conference rivals Northwood/Solon Springs 46-6 on Friday, Oct. 1.

Andy Melton throws a block on Nick Murray to give Tyler Anderson room to run. Melton had three touchdowns for the game, two of which were touchdown receptions. — Photos by Larry Samson Shell Lake will travel to Frederic on Friday, Oct. 8, for the game that will determine the Small Lakeland Conference championship. The Lakers and Vikings are both undefeated at 6-0 for the season.

In the 2009 season, Shell Lake defeated Frederic 32-28 in regular season only to lose 21-14 in a Level 2 playoff game. With only three games left in the regular season it is coming down to the wire. With

each game Shell Lake is looking stronger while Frederic has played some close games. The Vikings defeated Northwood/Solon Springs 22-14 and Turtle Lake 17-14. They have a knack for finding ways to win. Shell Lake is ranked fourth in the state while Frederic is ranked ninth. It should be a good game to watch.

On defense, Cavan Maher lunges to tackle Northwood running back Josh Malone. The Shell Lake defense kept the potent Evergreen offense off the scoreboard until the third quarter. The Evergreens averaged 33 points per game coming into this game.

A game is won in the trenches as the two lines battle for supremacy. Mitch Kraetke fights for extra yardage against the Northwood defense as they swarm to stop him.

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A perfect day

SPORTS

by Larry Samson LADYSMITH — The Shell Lake cross-country team competed at the Ladysmith Invitational on Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Tee-A-Way Golf Course. Under ideal weather conditions and peak fall colors, the team posted some of their best times for the season.

The highlight of the event was the coaches and parents race that is unique to this event. Coach Katrina Granzin and parent Phil Holman represented Shell Lake in this event. The young racers lined the course and got the opportunity to encourage their coaches for a change.

The season is winding down with conference meet to be held Thursday, Oct. 14, and sectionals on Friday, Oct. 22.

Boys Middle School Results Tony Klassa 16th 10:18.88 Daniel Parish 31st 11:04.67 Nathaniel Swan 51st 12:19.96

Girls Middle school Results Lauren Osborn 9th 10:22.47 Keagan Blazer 14th 10:42.67 Emma Thomas 32nd 11:28.77 Klara McNeally 47th 11:59.17 Sabrina Skindzelewski 63rd 12:37.88 Cassie Skindzelewski 79th 13:37.67 Ariana Udovich 94th 15:19.96 Jordyn Monson 99th 17:14.56 Morgan Maher 100th 17:18.46 Boys High School Results Brett Holman 67th 20:37.010 Tanner Williams 99th 21:59.09 David Brereton 100th 22:00.59 Dillon Hopke 108th 22:21.511 Seth Quinton 143rd 29:11.510

Morgan Maher is a sixth-grader at Shell Lake finishing with a time of 17:18.46 in her second race of the season.

Finishing fifth and earning recognition as one of the top middle school runners at the Ladysmith Invitational was Lauren Osborn. With perfect running weather she had her best showing with a time of 10:22.47.

High School Football

Friday, Oct. 8: At Frederic, 7 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 11: JV vs. Frederic, 5 p.m.

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.

Coach Katrina Granzin runs in the coaches and parents race.

Freshman Tanner Williams, running in his second race, finished with a time of 21:59.09 at the Ladysmith Invitational held Thursday, Sept. 30.

SPORTS

Senior High Volleyball

Thursday, Oct. 7: Vs. Frederic, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 12: At Grantsburg, 7:30 p.m.

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

Girls High School Results Abigail Granzin 59th 19:04.811 Jessica Irvine 63rd 19:23.29 Kayla Blazer 116th 23:18.69 Jill Butenhoff 123rd 24:04.19

Photos by Larry Samson

Nathaniel Swan is a sixth-grader at Shell Lake with a time of 12:19.96 in his first year on the middle school team.

SCHEDULE 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 Football

Thursday, Oct. 7: At Northwood, 5:30 p.m.

Junior High Volleyball

Thursday, Oct. 7: At Cameron, 5 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 11: Vs. Turtle Lake, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 12: Vs. Spooner, 5 p.m.

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

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NSTC presents “Much Ado About Murder” audience before the characters of the play know about it. A sinister master of ceremonies named Mr. Hawker, played

by Dick Reiten, tells us what has happened. Each of the guests will spend time in the confessional, where they will tell their story ... but can you believe them? Blanche, Carlton’s wife, played

by Bambi Forcey, may or may not have a motive. Perhaps their adopted daughter, Jolene, played by Danae Forcey, is a more likely suspect. Or maybe it’s her boyfriend, Steve, who just happens to be the butler/handyman. Shane Miller lends his talents to that character. Then there are the twins: Leslie and Wesley Larraby ... their personalities aren’t the only things that are questionable. Nate Nicholson will portray the smartmouthed twin Leslie, with Jackson Liedl

as the overly sensitive brother Wesley.

Playing the part of Carlton’s brother Malcolm, will be Howard Silverstein; was there bad blood between the two of them? It’s possible that Lillian Démondé, their sister, has more to worry about than her reputation; Kathryn Damaske will be taking that role. Last but not least...Carlton’s secretary Kimberly, played by Sondra Maanum, knows all the secrets and has one of her own.

Little by little, you will get to know the people of the drama and begin suspecting who the murderer might be, only perhaps to discover that we’re wrong. To help further uncover the truth, the audience will be encouraged to view the cluerich scene of the crime in the upper bistro during intermission. In Act II, the audience is given an opportunity to question

the characters.

This play offers all the ingredients for a deliciously frightening murder mystery: plenty of suspects, thunder and lightning, weird sounds and screams in the dark.

Will you be able to solve the mystery?

Performances continue on Friday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, Oct. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m., with Sunday, Oct. 10, and 17, 2 p.m. matinees. Reservations can be made by calling 715-736-4444.

Bob’s Bistro is open one hour before show time for light suppers, beverages and desserts. NSTC is located in downtown Rice Lake at 104 S. Main St. Free parking on Water Street and adjacent parking lot. — from NSTC

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Schwan’s helping SLEF

SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Educational Foundation is currently working with Schwan’s Home Service to raise funds for additional education programs and opportunities for district students that are not funded through the school budget. Twenty percent of all proceeds from this sale will be forwarded for Shell Lake students.

SLEF board members are currently taking orders for Schwan’s food products through Monday morning, Oct. 11.

There are two easy ways to participate.

First, indicate what you would like to purchase on the Schwan’s order form, write a check to Schwan’s, and pick up your order on Wednesday, Oct. 13, which is an early release day. The Schwan’s truck will be parked in the 3-12 school parking lot from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Stop by at your convenience. If you are unable to pick up your items, arrangements for delivery can be made.

Secondly, if you do not get a chance to

Take Three to perform in Shell Lake

SHELL LAKE — Theatre in the Woods will host local acoustic trio Take Three on Friday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m., at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre in Shell Lake.

Take Three artists, Tom Draughon, Lisa McGinley and Kevin McMullin, 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.

As individual artists, each has been performing Take Three members (L to R): Kevin McMullin, Lisa for over 25 years, honing McGinley and Tom Draughon. — Photo submitted their musical skills and showmanship in front of a Swing. Take Three’s performances were wide array of audiences. All three are a rave at the 2006 Ashland Folk Festival, multi-instrumentalists and strong vocal- Northland College, Ashland, and 2006 ists with extensive performing and Ashland Chamber Music Society series. recording backgrounds and performance Tickets are limited for this engagement credits. Their audience will enjoy guitar, and can be reserved online at fiddle, bass, whistle, bodhran, auto harp www.titw.org or by calling the box office and banjo, with musical styles ranging at 715-468-4387. — from TiTW from traditional Appalachian to Celtic to

preorder, you may stop by the 3-12 school parking lot on Oct. 13 and purchase from the truckload sale. All afternoon sales will become a portion of the total reimbursement to SLEF. If you are not a Schwan’s customer and know someone who is, you may purchase a gift certificate for them by calling 888-SCHWANS (888-724-9267) and select option 4. SLEF Schwan’s Campaign ID number is 31062. All major credit cards are accepted and gift certificates will be mailed to the address of your choice.

If you are already a Schwan’s customer or just like good food and want to help support education in Shell Lake Schools, please consider giving SLEF a call to find out more. You may contact Tamara Smith, 715-645-0995, Dan Brereton, 715416-1504, or any SLEF board member for catalogs, order forms, or assistance if you would like to participate.

The SLEF board members and friends continue to work diligently towards creative ways to raise funds. They value your input and encourage you to contact them with recommendations regarding current fundraising events and suggestions for new ideas. — from SLEF

Mary McGraw, Washburn County area welcome representative, received awards for her attendance as well as dedicated service to her community at the Nicolet Welcome Service’s 30th-Annual Conference in Rhinelander, on Sept. 24. Since 1997, McGraw has provided newcomers to the area with friendly inhome visits promoting local businesses through gift certificates as well as community information.

Newcomers may contact McGraw for a free welcome packet at 715296-2888 or 800-434-7829. Businesses who would like representation in the welcome packet may also call. — Photo submitted

Basketball Academy openings available

RICE LAKE – UW-Barron County and Total Hoops Academy are hosting a fall training camp for youth, grades fifth to eighth. There are 18 openings remaining.

The camp consists of six sessions every Sunday evening from Oct. 10 to Nov. 14. The sessions will be held in the UW-Barron County gymnasium in Rice

Lake from 5 to 6 p.m. Cost is $65.

David Swan, founder of the Total Hoops Academy, will run the camp along with local coaches and college players. For more information contact Samantha Heathman at 715-234-8176 ext. 5403 or samantha.heathman@uwc. edu. – submitted

Kipsters compete in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — Local athletes that compete with Kipsters gymnastics from Deutsch’s Gymnastic in Rice Lake attended a meet in Duluth, Minn., on Saturday, Sept. 25. Teams competing came from Bemidji, Minn., Rice Lake, Duluth YMCA, Grand Rapids, Minn., Virginia, Minn., Cable and Superior.

Competing in level 4 was Juliana Nelson, Shell Lake. She received a personal best in all events that included vault with 8.35, bars with 7.8 that also earned team points; 6.95 in beam, 6.7 in floor and 29.8 all-around.

Also in level 4 from Shell Lake was Noelle Nelson with a personal best in all events. She had 8.5 in vault, 5.7 in bars, 6.5 in beam, 6.55 in floor with all-around at 27.55.

Payton Schultz, Birchwood, in level 4, earned team points in vault with an 8.6.

She received 5.95 in bars, and had personal bests in beam with 7.0, floor 6.8,

and all-around 28.35.

In level 5, Lindsey Martin, Shell Lake, received 8.05 in vault, and received personal bests in bars with 6.3, beam with 7.55, floor with 7.35 and 29.25 all-around.

Ellie Nelson, level 5, Shell Lake, had a 6.9 in vault, personal bests in bars with 7.1, beam 8.2, floor 7.05, and all-round 29.25.

Madyson Schultz, Birchwood, level 5, earned team points in all events. They included vault with 8.45; bars 8.925, a personal best; 9.0 beam for a personal best; floor 8.65; and all-around personal best at 35.025.

Taylor Widiker, Birchwood, level 5, earned team points in vault, bars, beam and floor having a personal best in bars with 9.0 and all-round with 33.975. She received 8.175 in vault, 8.5 in beam and 8.3 in floor. — with information from Deutsch’s Gymnastics

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RICE LAKE — The final production of the 2010 season at Northern Star Theatre Company in Rice Lake is a murder mystery presented in partnership with WalMart. The show opens on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. The plot: Rich but rotten Carlton Larraby, who enjoyed punctuating the lives of his family and associates with macabre little surprises, has invited them to a Halloween party with everyone to come dressed as a character from Shakespeare.

When the play begins, the bored guests have arrived and wait impatiently for their host to show up, unaware that he has been murdered in his study ... the one part of the house that is off limits to everyone.

Since this can be an audience-participation play, the murder is revealed to the

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Obituaries

Carol L. Sauer

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Dayle A. Daniels, 87, Shell Lake, died Sept. 29, 2010, at Terraceview Living Center, Shell Lake.

He was born June 27, 1923, to Albert and Hazel (Edwards) Daniels in Springbrook.

Dayle was raised in the Earl area. He served in the U.S. Air Force, Army and cavalry and was a World War II veteran. He lived in Kenosha for a number of years and returned to Spooner in 1961.

Dayle was preceded in death by his parents; son Dale (Punky) Gene Daniels; brothers Theodore, Neil (Doc) and Alva Daniels; sisters Birdie, Phylis Lackashire, Florence Covello and Alice Osborne.

Survivors include children Rose Marie (Daniel) Schoenbeck, Lake in the Hills, Ill., and Lynn A. (Lorraine) Daniels, Spooner; four grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; brothers George Daniels, Spooner, and Leroy Daniels, Kent, Wash.; many cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Oct. 4 at Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home in Spooner with th Rev. Brent Berkesch as the officiant. Interment was held at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.

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

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She is survived by her children, Mark (Julie) Sauer, Cathi (Paul) Hagen, Carla (Rick) Townsend and John (Linda) Sauer; grandchildren Drew, Kristi, Bridgitt, Mandi, Shannon, Ben and Geof; great-grandchildren Myla, Parker and one more expected in December; sisters Gayle (Frank) Bernard, Denise (Michael) Johansen; brothers David (Margaret) Breitbach, Richard (Ann) Breitbach, Harry (Joyce) Breitbach; and many nieces, nephews, godchildren.

Through the years, Carol and David opened their home, known as the Pioneer Farm, to many needing a place to stay. These “adopted” kids stayed for a few days, weeks or months and were still coming back to visit “Mom” up until the time of her death.

Funeral services were held Oct. 4 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Sarona with the Rev. Ed Anderson as the celebrant. Vocalists were granddaughters Kristi Hart and Shannon Sauer. Interment followed at Sarona Cemetery. Casket bearers were Geof Hagen, Ben Reiten, Drew Sauer, Brad Doll, Tim Bernard and Bernard Fox. The Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.scalzo-taylor.com.

Rita R. Orzel, 86, Shell Lake, died Sept. 29, 2010, at Terraceview Living Center, Shell Lake. She was born May 23, 1924, in Chicago, Ill., to Charles and Helen Latkowski.

Rita grew up in Gary, Ind., and graduated from Talleston High School in 1948. She married Stanley Orzel Jr. on April 30, 1949, in Gary, Ind. She attended St. Margaret’s Hospital Nursing School in Hammond, Ill., and graduated as a registered nurse. She worked for 10 years as an RN at the Girl Scout camp. She was the director of health services in Calumet City, Ill., for several years. Rita worked for over 40 years as a registered nurse, retiring in 1985.

Rita was a quilter and enjoyed sewing quilts. She was a member of the senior citizen center in Siren for

many years. She was also a member of the Polish Women’s National Alliance in Chicago, Ill. Rita was preceded in death by her parents; and husband Stanley Orzel Jr. She is survived by her children, Stanley Orzell III, Shell Lake, Renee Fisk, Shell Lake, and Michael Orzel, Chesteron, Ind.; grandchildren Kristin Williams, Greg Fisk, Amanda Orzel and Richard Orzel; sister Helen Manoni, Blue Eye, Mo.; and many other relatives and friends.

A committal service was held Oct. 4 at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, with the Rev. Ed Anderson as the celebrant. A memorial Mass will be held on Monday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m., at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Spooner.

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

Ione J. Pratt, 74, Scott Township, died Sept. 29, 2010, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ione was born April 10, 1936, in Menomonie to Alton and Mary Olson. Ione taught physical education/health at the Oakland Junior High School in Stillwater, Minn., for 31 years, retiring in 1997. After retiring, Ione and Warren made their home in Scott Township where she became active in the A&H community. She was a member of Lakeside Community Lutheran Church. There she was an active participant in the Ladies of ELCA, cochair of the funeral committee, chair of the stewardship committee and served on a number of other commit-

tees. Ione was also very involved and dedicated to being an EMT for North Ambulance where she helped many. In her free time she enjoyed playing tennis at Voyager Village, going fishing and pursuing her passion for horses.

Ione was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters Leona and Phyllis.

She is survived by husband Warren; children Dawn (Terry) Pieper, Brian (Deanna) Pratt, and Eric (Lynne) Pratt; 13 grandchildren; siblings James (Carol) Olson, Roger (Shirley) Olson; along with other relatives and many friends.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, at 11 a.m. with visitation from 9-11a.m., at Lakeside Community Lutheran Church with Pastor Roger Pittman officiating.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Spooner Regional Hospice and the Webb Lake First Responders. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

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Carol L. Sauer, 75, Sarona, died Sept. 29, 2010, at Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake.

Carol was born May 17, 1935, to Harry L. and Mary F. (Sloan) Breitbach in Moose Lake, Minn.

Carol married David L. Sauer on Aug. 19, 1954, in Sarona. She was an active dairy farmwife and mother. Carol was a seamstress for many years. She retired from the Washburn County Nursing Agency/WIC Program after 16 years of service. For the last 10 years, she worked in customer courtesy at Schmitz’s Economart in Spooner.

Carol was very active in her community. She was the elected Sarona town clerk for more than 20 years, served on the parish council and played piano for many years at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. She sang for many years in Sweet Adelines choir and quartet, and volunteered playing the piano at Brentwood Community Assisted Living in Rice Lake. Carol enjoyed participating in the Spooner Bowling Leagues.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother Catherine; and husband David.

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Barbara A. Meister

Barbara A. Meister, 67, Shell Lake, died Sept. 28, 2010, at her home.

She was born Aug. 31, 1943, in Shell Lake, to Lyle and Catherine (Schug) Schumaker. Barb graduated from Shell Lake High School in 1961 and moved to Minneapolis, Minn., where she worked at Sears. She was married in Shell Lake on Nov. 4, 1967, to Paul Meister.

Barb and Paul lived in the Shell Lake area and farmed with her family until her retirement. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Barb was preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her husband, Paul, Shell Lake; sons Steven (Lorrie) Meister, Spooner, and Mark (Dawn) Meister, Shell Lake; grandchildren Adam, Justin, Brandon, Alecia, Jerney, Ashlea and Levi Meister; her mother, Catherine Schumaker, Shell Lake; and sisters JoAnne Schade, New Hope, Minn., and her twin sister, Betty (Carl) Meister, Shell Lake.

Funeral services were held Oct. 1 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shell Lake, with Father Ed Anderson officiating. Burial was in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner. Pallbearers were Carl Meister Jr., Brian Meister, Mike Schade, Duane Johnson, Ernest Vanselus and Pete Johnston.

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

Melvin L. Deerly

Melvin Deerly, 87, Aumsville, Ore., died Tuesday, Sept. 28, in Stayton, Ore. He was born Nov. 3, 1922, in Shell Lake. Melvin grew up in Wisconsin and lived there until moving to Aumsville in 2006. He worked as a dairy and beef farmer, as a carpenter and a heavy-equipment operator.

Melvin cared for his parents until their death while operating the dairy farm and row crops. He loved his family, food, flowers, birds, traveling and gospel music. Melvin married Marilyn Ullom on June 9, 1956, in Barronett.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn; children: Steven (Marla) Deerly, Debra Sirianni, Becky (Jim) Culver and Brian Deerly; grandchildren: Jeromy Deerly, Brett Deerly, Derek Stoudenmeyer and Monica Sirianni.

Services were Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at North Santiam Funeral Chapel in Stayton. Interment was at Aumsville Cemetery in Aumsville. North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton, was entrusted with arrangements.

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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 evening 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 eve. service 6 p.m.

Wed. eve. service 7 p.m.

Catholic

Episcopal St. Alban's

Corner of Elm & Summit St., Spooner Father Bob Rodgers 715-635-8475 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Holy Eucharist: Sun. at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

Morning prayer: 8:15 a.m. Mon. - Thurs.

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

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.

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 Wed. of the month at 6 p.m.

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

Faith Lutheran (Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday 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

12805 CTH H, Barronett Pastor Al Bedard Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m., coffee and fellowship following.

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

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 Wed. 6:30 p.m.

Other

Cornerstone Christian

Pastor Tom Kelby 106 Balsam St., Spooner 715-635-9222 www.cornerstonechurch spooner.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.; Wed. Prayer: 6:30 p.m.

Youth Group Wed.: 6:30 p.m.

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

Senior Menu

Monday, Oct. 11: Stuffed cabbage roll, green/yellow beans, cottage cheese, peach halves, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Tuesday, Oct. 12: Penne ham skillet, roasted squash medley, banana pudding, cranberry cornmeal muffin, butter, milk, coffee.

Wednesday, Oct. 13: Creamy turkey wild rice soup, crackers, chef’s salad, dressing, oatmeal raisin cookie, fruit juice, milk, coffee.

Thursday, Oct. 14: Pork chop, gravy, mashed Yukons, sunny carrot salad, baked apple slices, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Friday, Oct. 15: Tomato Swiss steak, au gratin potatoes, tender baby peas, fresh fruit salad, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call 715468-4750.

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

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Sarona

by Marian Furchtenicht

Folks were busy bringing in the end-of-the-garden harvest before the frost. Sunday morning it was 28 degrees here. Otherwise Wests finished potato harvest on Thursday, Fuernot Farm got the new bunker full of corn silage and now farmers are combining soybeans and corn.

Lady bugs are showing up, migrating ducks and geese have been showing up in good numbers.

Fall colors are almost at their peak, lots of rustic colors now and there have been quite a bit of leaves dropping already.

This week was a sad one for Sarona folks losing one of the best. Carol Sauer, 75, passed away Wednesday at the Rice Lake hospital only about a month after being diagnosed with liver and lung cancer. Carol was a lovely person, kind, friendly and her passing is deeply mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends, among whom she was beloved and respected. She will be dearly missed by many. Our sympathy to the family.

Her complete obituary is published on another page of this paper.

Marlene Hansen and her sister, Lynette Buelar of Rice Lake, drove to Minot, N.D., from Wednesday until Friday to visit Krista, Karl and baby. They helped her decorate the house they recently purchased and moved to, and enjoyed 5-month-old Jaydon.

Saturday, Marlene attended nephew Jamie Saffert’s wedding. He is her brother Ed’s son. Ted and Diane Morevec also attended as he is also a nephew of Diane’s. The wedding was held at the outdoor theater at the college, then bowling at Rand’s Lanes. The recep-

Washburn County Area Humane Society

tion was held at the Masonic hall, Rice Lake. Congrats to the newlyweds.

Virginia Stodola visited her cousin, Merle Kopping, and also Mable Schrankel at the Spooner nursing home last Monday.

Thursday evening she was invited to Connie Quam’s.

Barb Schaeffer and kids, Shania, Isaac and Colton also came for a nice dinner together that Barb and Connie had prepared honoring Virginia on her 90th birthday.

Allan and Brenda Zaloudek are first-time greatgrandparents. Baby Parker David, 10 pounds, 7 ounces, 23 inches long was born to Kayla and Phil Klein of Woodbury, Minn. Grandparents are Dave and Connie Zaloudek and great-great-grandmother is Amelia Zaloudek. Congratulations.

Elfreda West is great again, twice! Grandson Jeb Wagner and wife Rachel in Georgia have a new baby named Kate Georgette. She joins brother Luke and sisters Shannon and Heidi. Ellen and Todd Wagner are the happy grandparents.

Grandson Paul Donetell and wife Lacey got back from Ethiopia with their new little boy they have adopted. Blessing to him in his new home and congratulations to the happy family.

The Greg Krantz’s 24th-annual hayride was held Saturday night with about 40 folks enjoying it. They started at Becky’s, went out to Whitetail and Getaway then back to Becky’s. This year it was for Becky. Jim Bennewitz drove the tractor.

Wayne Schlapper, Stevens Point, spend Sunday at his mom, Mavis’.

Mavis Schlapper and friends went together to the dance in Amery on Tuesday afternoon and had a fun time.

Got an e-mail from Dorothy Esser. She and her

daughter, Holly, are at the balloon festival in New Mexico.

Ryan and Jesse Furchtenicht took in the Packer game in Green Bay with friends Mark and Jody Oberstar. Jillian and Jaxson stayed with grandparents Russ and Nancy.

Paul Dan King took Terri Engdahl to be his wedded wife on Saturday at a small family wedding at his home. In the evening a huge reception was held at his folks, Dan and Linda King’s, Trego. Their big shed was decorated so pretty, lots of great food, music and fireworks. Elfreda West and I attended. Congratulations to the newlyweds.

Happy birthday to Karl Okonek, Becka Cusick, Joe Elbe and Marcy Keup, Oct. 7; Evelyn Campbell, Rhonda Kemp, Oct. 8; Dorothy Peterson, Loren Hennekin and Debbie Hagen, Oct. 9; Stevie Frey and Norman Ness, Oct. 11; Jim Bennewitz and Delores Livingston, Oct. 12; Jack Dahlstrom, Brent Konop, Bobbi Bailey, Richard Kooper, Al Ricci and Johnathan Fischer, Oct. 13. Have a great one.

Anniversary wishes to these couples: Allan and Brenda Zaloudek, Pam and Alan Cernocky and Shelby and Sarah (Kubista) Fox, Oct. 8; John and Casey Child, Oct. 9; Joe and Liz Gargalak and Dan and Mandy (Hagen) Polson, Oct. 11.

Remember the Shell Lake Methodist church rummage sale on Thursday, Oct. 7, and Friday, Oct. 8, and the St. Joseph Catholic Church Fall Bazaar, raffle and silent auction, Saturday, Oct. 9.

Buy your winter wardrobe at the rummage sale and do your Christmas shopping at the bazaar and you’re all set!

ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK Do you know what month it is, it happens every year, Beside that it’s October, yes that special time is here.

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, that is what we all must do, And trust me when I say, that special dog waits here for you.

Russell, Meegaws, Smilen Steve, but wait we have some more, Sophie, Goldie, Cupcake, they’re all awesome that’s for sure.

Sadly now for months, two dogs have waited patiently, Bob and Duke, if only I could take them home with me.

But since I can’t, I do believe you are the lucky one, Just come down to the shelter and adopt till there are none!

World Dairy Expo Cristy Spaulding, judging a class of 2-year-old Jerseys at the Dairy Expo, received top individual honors for leading the judging team with a high score.

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Dogs for adoption: 6-year-old black/white male black Lab/Great Dane mix; 3-year-old male pit/shepherd mix; 2-year-old male JRT mix; 4-yearold spayed rott mix; 6-year-old spayed German shorthair; 1-1/2-year-old female beagle mix; 1-yearold hound 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; 2-year-old shorthair Siamese/tiger mix; two 3-1/2-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-weekold female longhair kittens; 2-year-old female shorthair tiger; a 6-year-old spayed/four-paw declawed Siamese; 9-week-old longhair tiger kittens; 9-week-old black shorthair kitten, and two 7-weekold black medium-hair kittens.

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

Strays include: Female golden retriever found on County Line Road, female rottweiler found on CTH D and Hwy. 53 and a female boxer mix found by CTH V and M.

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We at Friendship Commons are aflutter with excitement. The color of the trees is beautiful. Eleven of us from the commons rode the bus to the Smith Apple Orchard on Thursday, Sept. 30; what an enjoyable afternoon. And those apple cider donuts won’t be forgotten either. We extend gratitude to Eva Johnston for making the arrangements.

Included in the upcoming activities is the community potluck on Friday, Oct. 15. Everyone is invited and we The Shell Lake Schools would like to thank ICHC Shell Lake Auxiliary and Indianhead Medical Center for the purchase and administration of the Impact Concussion Testing for all of our Shell Lake 7-12 athletes – it has already made a difference in our athletes and athletic programs.

A special thank-you to these people for coming to school and administrating the test to our teams: Doris Laursen Joel Anderson Gwen Bartholomew Trudy Druschba

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Shell Lake FFA members attending the World Dairy Expo on Tuesday, Sept. 28, in Madison were Jackie Brown, Johannah Feeney, Emma Mechtel, Tyler Crosby, Trevor Anderson, Allison Spexet, Garth Richter, Michael Nielsen, Dani Kuechle and Ryan Melton. Members of the Dairy Expo judging team were Cristy Spaulding, Bethany Spexet and Katrina Nyreen. They placed 35th of 130 teams. Ten other members participated in judging of the animals and exploring all the sites at World Dairy Expo.

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will start serving at 5 p.m. Come early and play a game or enjoy some good conversation.

On Monday, Oct. 18, we are having Meal and a Movie Day. Eat lunch at the commons on Monday, Oct. 18, and you will be given a ticket for the movie at 1:15 p.m. at the Palace Theater. The movie title is “The Bucket List.”

Gratitude is extended to JoEllen Weathers and the Palace Theater for this opportunity and for supporting the senior community.

The Smear winners for last week were first: Mabel H. Perry and Theresa Sigmund; second: Rosella Walsingham and Jim Kilen; third: Ruth Twining and Marv Schaeffer; fourth: Anita Moore and George Elliott.

We hope Annette Varin is feeling better soon! And we are happy to hear that Janis Ricci is home and feeling much better.

The Friendship Commons monthly meeting will be Monday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. We will be electing a president, vice president, secretary/treasurer, two people to serve on the advisory board and one alternate.

That’s all for this week, hope you all have a good week!

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Dewey Country by Pauline Lawrence

Congratulations to Tom and Sunshine Crosby who are the proud parents of a little pink bundle of joy. Alycia Claire arrived at the Cumberland hospital Sept. 28 weighing in at 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19-1/4 inches long. Alycia joins her big 3-year-old brother Isaac and little 21-month-old sister, Josie. Very happy grandparents are Beth and Garry Crosby and Ron Roberts. Greats are Glen and Lorraine Crosby and Donna Munnich. May you enjoy that precious little girl.

Beth and Garry Crosby attended the funeral for Barbara Meister on Friday. They also took in the 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Chuck and Dixie Andrea here in Dewey Country on Sunday. Many more years to this wonderful couple.

Saturday, Oct. 9, the Clam River Tuesday Club gals will be having their annual fundraising from 6-10 p.m., at the Legion hall in Indian Creek. There will be lots of delicious foods so bring your appetites. Lots of games, auctions, door prizes, silent auctions and much more. While there, kick those heels up enjoying old-time music by Mr. Morgan. The gals have worked very hard and are looking forward to seeing you there.

Saturday evening Jim and Sandy Atkinson, along with Nancy Atkinson and others, joined Sandy and Nancy’s brother, Richard Thompson, for a very happy birthday supper for Richard. A very happy 76th birthday to you Richard. And yes, you have a very wonderful name, Richard as I also have a Richard.

Ya know we watch the weather to see the forthcoming forecast week and last week they said sunshine all week with no rain. Well those weathermen are all wet as it rained a number of times this last week.

Pick your friends but not to pieces.

The next Dewey Township Board meeting will be Oct. 12, 8 p.m., at the Dewey Town Hall. Everyone welcome.

Mark and Beth Hanson, Ryan and Alyssa, Bev and Jarrett Cassellius and son Erik, and Sonny Meister were home to attend the funeral of their aunt Barbara, along with Brian and Trudy Meister.

Table Talk: What does the word happy mean to you? It means content to me.

Our deepest sympathy to the family or Rita Orzel a

resident of the Bashaw Lake area who died Sept. 29.

There was no visitation but Monday there were funeral rites at the new vets cemetery.

A very happy birthday to Saylor Garcia on Oct. 8 when she turns 1 year old. Saylor was the guest of honor at a birthday dinner and party at her grandpa and grandma’s, Don and Vicki Trott’s. Evelyn and Cecil, who are greats, were at the dinner and party. Evelyn tell us Cecil is coming along good now, which is great to hear.

News from the Fjelstad Palace finds Kris attending her Lifestyles meeting Monday and later attending the Adm. Lakeview UMC meeting at the church. Wednesday, Kris’ sister, Pat Kage, and friend Kim Dahlstrom came for a visit with Kris and Bob. The two gals headed for a campsite later Wednesday. Bob was visited by Mark Knoop and in the evening, Kris, Beth Crosby, Judy Leonard and Dixie Andrea and Sue Mroszak enjoyed dinner at Tony’s.

Friday, Phil and Rose Deede came to the Fjelstads bringing Subway for supper and they all enjoyed playing cards. The Deedes stayed over and left for Stone Lake the next day to attend the Cranberry Festival. Saturday the Lakeview UMC ladies served lunch after the funeral of LeRoy “Jiggs” Cornelison. Saturday evening Kris and Bob attended a surprise birthday party at Jim Toll’s for his son, Dave. Tammy Moe who takes care of Jim made ribs on the grill with lots of food including birthday cake.

Kris said there were a number of friends and relatives there. Sunday Kris and Bob attended the 50th wedding anniversary for Chuck and Dixie Andrea and we hear it was wonderful with great food, great company and great weather. In the afternoon Bob visited with Marv and Mark Knoop and Greg Dorweiler, Tyler and Emily.

Butch and Loretta VanSelus have been attending the volleyball games for the seventh-graders, enjoying cheering of their granddaughter, Reyna Stone. Friday, Butch and Loretta attended the services for Barbara Meister where Butch was a pallbearer.

Scatter sunshine!

Have a great week!

Memories of a sister

by Pauline Lawrence Sitting down this Sunday, Oct. 3, I feel I have to write about my dear sister, Barb (Schumaker) Meister, as my thoughts won’t let me write until I get this off my mind.

Betty and Barb Schumaker were twins who lived in Dewey Country as I did. My first thought of those two was they were twins, dressing alike and looking alike.

It took me awhile to tell them apart but along the ride to Shell lake Schools in and out, the twins and I became such good friends along with Donna Zillmer Jensen. Oh thinking of all the fun we had together while sitting together brings back so many wonderful memories.

On the weekends in the wintertime, I found myself, along with the twins and others, sliding down the big, long Schumaker hill on Sand Road. It was wonderful fun sliding down the big hill, but the walk up the hill was a long ways, too. We used to talk and tease, walking back up the hill, and after a number of times sliding and walkin’ that big hill we would go to the twins’ mom and dad, Catherine and Lyle Schumaker’s, who lived by that long hill. We were tired and almost frozen and Catherine would bring out big cups of cocoa and, to this day, I remember how delicious it tasted. Ya, Catherine, it was the best cocoa I ever had. Maybe it was because you were so soft-spoken and you showed such love to the three of us. After we were through high school we found the twins living in an apartment in Minneapolis, Minn., getting jobs. Later I joined the sisters and we did everything together from grocery shopping, meals, cleaning, etc.

Wednesday was hump day! Yes we only had two

more days to work before we could head home to Dewey Country. Thursday evening was a special day as we three met up at Bridgeman’s, where we loved those BLT sandwiches. From there we would do a little shopping and take the bus back to our apartment.

Thursday night was really special as the three of us all had boyfriends back here in Dewey Country and we would get so excited thinking tomorrow is Friday and tomorrow night those boyfriends would pick us up.

We enjoyed so much together we called ourselves the three sisters. One by one, each of us wore a ring on our finger or was that our nose? Betty was the first one to leave us and married my brother, Carl Meister, on Nov. 7, 1964, and the next June I joined my husband, Rich Lawrence, when we were married June 5, 1965. Barb joined us on Nov. 4, 1967, marrying my brother, Paul Meister. The nice thing about the three of us getting married was we all returned to Dewey Country where we all farmed with our sweethearts and, between the three of us, we added 10 children to Dewey Country.

Now the three of us enjoy our 18 grandkids together.

We have remained good friends over 50 years and we will continue to be the best of friends. Our dear Barbara Ann was so soft-spoken and gave big hugs when you saw her. She was always so concerned about all our lives and had such caring ways as does her sister, Betty.

Barb left us due to a massive heart attack on Sept. 28, 2010. Those twin girls were angels on earth and we know Barb is safe now in heaven where she is an angel and watching over us.

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It’s October 2010 already and we are having some chilly weather around the area. It has frozen a couple of times but I don’t know if it was a killing frost. I think Ol’ Jack Frost is just playing with us with those light frosts but one of these nights he’s going to get serious and come through spreading a hard frost taking care of everything.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Don Lane, Jody Atkinson, and Mason Hopwood and to Brooke Granzin as both of these little ones turn 1 year old on Oct. 7. We hope you have a happy day and, to the little ones, have lots of fun.

Oh we have a very happy 50th anniversary to report.

Yes, many more wishes are wished to Chuck and Dixie Andrea as they enjoy their special day Oct. 8. I hear they had a big party and wanted everyone to come and have a blast Oct. 3.

A very happy birthday to a very dear lady, Catherine Schumaker and her granddaughter, Beth Hansen, as they enjoy their special day Oct. 8. Have a wonderful day.

Oct. 9 birthday wishes go out to Duane Johnson, Stephanie Lawrence, John Rawling and to Beau Skluzacek as they all have a great birthday with many more to come.

Happy birthday to Kim Atkinson as she enjoys her special day Oct. 10. Have a great one Kim. Happy birthday to a special niece, DeDe Lawrence, on her special day Oct. 12. Have a wonderful day DeDe. Ethan Caleb Melton and Brandon Dahlstrom, we wish you a very happy birthday Oct. 12. Have a wonderful day.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Julie Blatterman on her special day, Oct. 13. Have a great day Julie.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of LeRoy (Jiggs) Cornelison who passed away recently. LeRoy was a longtime resident of Dewey Country where he and his wife, Laura, raised their children.

Talking with Diane Hulleman we find last Sunday she picked up her Lakeview Medical Center friend nurse and the two gals enjoyed driving to Branson, Mo. Diane said it was a 770-mile one-way trip but the two gals enjoyed it so much. The gals took in some great shows, great music, along with lots of glitter and lots of wonderful costumes. The weather was in the 80s so was comfortable and they enjoyed lots of good food. They came home Friday evening.

What a nice surprise for everyone to read about Shell Lake School Board keeping everything under control.

Hats off to those hardworking board members and we appreciate all your hard work.

My Sunshine is still at Rochester in St. Mary’s Hospital at this time. Maybe this week he will be released, but Doc Allen wants him to go into a swing-bed hospital for two weeks due to the fact that his stomach tube area isn’t healing fast. He is now eating foods and gets regular meals, which are pretty good. He has to eat so many calories a day to maintain his weight and keep him gaining.

For now that is up in the air where he will go.

Mike and Gene Quam, along with other friends, headed out Tuesday night for mule-deer hunting in Wyoming. Their plans were to be back Wednesday morning if not before. Hopefully the two guys had good luck.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Barbara Ann Meister who left us Sept. 28. Barb had a massive heart attack. Sept. 30 was Barb’s prayer service at Skinner Funeral Home in Shell Lake with funeral services Friday, Oct. 1, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shell Lake with burial in the new vets cemetery. Barb leaves each of us with a big hole in our hearts as she was so dear and thoughtful.

This Sunday morning, taking Rory out for a walk, I heard a robin chirping and I looked and found the robin on the electric line having a good morning singing his heart out to us. Maybe he should think about packin’ up and headin’ for warmer weather before he gets his little feet frozen off with the temps, mighty chilly now.

Our little pup, Rory, is so much fun . I can’t get out the door or even go into another room and he’s right behind me. I do take him quite often outside where he loves to run and play. Our tomcat, Happy Tom, and he are good friends. This is a switch as Happy Tom chases Rory around the yard as fast as they can go and then Happy jumps on him and holds him down. He lays very still, I think because Happy terrorizes him. Happy holds him down, never hurting him and when he lets Rory up he runs like the wind back to me I think for protection. But it isn’t long and those two are at it again. But they’re best of friends and it’s really cute to watch the two.

Saturday afternoon I went over to Smith’s Poquette Apple Orchard to get some good apples. They were really busy and someone was trying to keep up frying those donuts, which were going like hotcakes. They have a number of kinds of apples and they also have samples for you to try to see which ones you want. They have so many goodies in their shop. Everyone should take a ride out there to see and enjoy so many of their good apples, cookies, turnovers, apple cider and much more along with those donuts.

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Potential for deer crashes will be high this season

by Helen Pederson

Fall is here this Oct. 4. The sun is shining but the air is nippy and it is what we can expect these days.

Our community sends sincere sympathy to the family of Carol Sauer, formerly of Sarona, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday. She was 75 years old and an active girl, bowling and entertaining. She will be missed by so many.

We heard the news of the death of Melvin (Bud) Deerly, 87, Salem, Ore. They had moved there a few years ago but both he and his wife, Marilyn, had grown up in this area. Funeral and burial was out there. Sympathy to the family.

Mary and John Marschall and a few friends returned from a fishing trip to Canada last Monday. Mary said it was cold, rainy and windy there too but they had a good time anyway.

Mary took in the visitation for Carol Sauer on Sunday evening.

Saturday Mary and John attended the wedding of Paul King and Terri Engdahl with the reception at the home of his parents, Linda and Paul King. Congratulations to the happy couple.

On Monday, Sept. 27, my brother, Abner Odden, and wife Carol and their two daughters visited me bringing apples and raspberries that he raises. Barb (Odden) Weber is from Denver and Judy New is from northern California. They also visited the Toftnesses there.

Last Tuesday the Shell Lake Clinic came here to Glenview to give us our flu shots.

Tim and Sue Pederson of Amherst drove up after work for the visitation of Barbara (Paul) Meister last week. They stopped for a few minutes to see Helen V. Pederson before returning to Amherst that same evening.

We have a new tenant here, Maria Thompson of Springbrook. Welcome.

Birthday greetings to Ruth Abrahamson who celebrated on Monday.

Lillian Ullom along with sister Margaret and brother Frank and his son, Brian, had supper with Florence Carlson on Sunday night.

Thursday we had a sing-along with our great pianist, Jo Henrickson, Spooner. Arvid Pederson of TLC came to visit D. Helen and they enjoyed coffee with us. Bob Pederson their son also came to visit them and Aunt Helen V. Friday night several of the tenants rode the bus to Lakeview restaurant to eat together.

On Saturday, Sue Winner, Solon Springs, came down to visit her mom, Helen V. Pederson, and to drive around to see the colors.

Chad White of Cross Plains and Nick Pederson of Milwaukee and Aaron Pederson of Stout University were up visiting Jeff and Brenda Pederson over the weekend.

May angels of love, luck, and liberty always smile at you and surround you wherever you go.

Enjoy our beautiful weather!

Treats and a movie at Hunt Hill

SARONA — Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona will present a big-screen viewing of the 2001 independent film “Wendigo” with a post-movie discussion led by Nancy Chick, professor at UWBCC on Friday, Oct. 8, starting at 7 p.m. The movie is rated R, so you must be 18 or accompanied by a parent. Treats and refreshments are provided.

Preregistration is requested but not required. For admission price, call Hunt Hill at 715-635-6543. — from Hunt Hill

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• When you see one deer, look for another one — deer seldom run alone.

• If you see a deer looming in your headlights, don’t expect the deer to move away — headlights can confuse a deer and cause the animal to freeze.

• Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path.

• Do not swerve—it can confuse the deer as to where to run — and cause you to lose control and hit a tree or another car.

• The one exception to the don’t-swerve advice applies to motorcyclists. On a motorcycle, you should slow down, brake firmly and then swerve if necessary to avoid hitting the deer. If you must swerve, always try to stay within your lane to avoid hitting other objects.

• If you hit a deer, get your vehicle off the road if possible and then call a law enforcement agency. Walking on a highway is dangerous, so stay in your vehicle if you can. — from WisDOT

Lakeview festival

by Karen Mangelsen

Sympathy is extended to Paul Meister and family due to the sudden death of Paul’s wife, Barbara. She was 67.

Chris and Carly Harrison were visitors of Nina and Lawrence Hines Tuesday. They took Lawrence and Nina out to eat to celebrate Nina’s birthday.

Don and Lida Nordquist visited Doris and Les Brackin in Roseville, Minn., Thursday.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen were Friday night visitors of Bob and Pam Bentz.

Guests for supper Friday night at the home of Lida and Don Nordquist were Joleen and Richard Funk and Jan Schott and family. Jan’s birthday was celebrated.

Brian Hines visited Donna and Gerry Hines Friday night and Saturday.

Saturday visitors of Hank and Karen Mangelsen were Dave and Mandy Close. Later Karen and Hank visited Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen.

A funeral service was held for LeRoy Cornelison Saturday at Lakeview United Methodist Church. He passed away Aug. 13 of this year at the age of 84. His cremains and those of his wife, Laura, who died in 2008, were interred at Hertel Lakeview Cemetery following the service. Sympathy is extended to the family.

A large number of folks came to the open house for Dixie and Chuck Andrea Sunday afternoon at their home. The celebration was in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. Congratulations to Chuck and Dixie.

Saturday, Oct. 9, is the date for the annual Clam River Tuesday Club Fundraiser at Indian Creek. The festivities begin at 6 p.m., with music by Mr. Morgan, silent auction, paddle party, quilt raffle, live auction and light lunch with a freewill offering. All are invited to come and join the fun to help the ladies raise money to assist people in need. Admission is $5.

Accident reports

Friday, Sept. 17 Susan M. Streif, 44, Excelsior, Minn., hit a deer on Hwy. 63 and Stanberry Road, Stinnett, at 8:54 p.m. According to the report, Streif said she was driving north on the highway when she hit the deer, which caused her to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle did a 180-degree turn in the road. Streif and her young passengers were not injured, but the vehicle had severe damage to the front and was removed by Roadrunner Towing.

Monday, Sept. 27 Mary A. Byrkit, 67, Stone Lake, struck a vehicle driven by Gerald A. Boyea, 65, Elk

Mound, on Main Street and Hwy. 70, Stone Lake, at 12:30 p.m.

The report said both Byrkit and Boyea were parked in front of the grocery store, and Boyea backed out, heading north on Main Street. The vehicle’s engine stalled and died, and Byrkit backed into Boyea’s vehicle.

Boyea and his passenger, William G. Boyea, 32, Elk Mound, weren’t injured, nor was Byrkit. Her vehicle had moderate damage to the rear, and Boyea’s had moderate damage to the rear passenger side. – with info from the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department

Marriage licenses

Scott V. Hutton, Beaver Brook Township, and Hope M. Truitt, Beaver Brook Township.

Michael P. Plante, St. Paul, Minn., and Jennifer D. Rottmann, St. Paul, Minn.

Adam S. Marton, Chicago, Ill., and Julie A. Steinberg, Chicago, Ill.

James L. Dahling, Red Wing, Minn., and Michelle A. Thompson, Lake City, Minn.

Nicholas J. Warhol, Cedar, Minn., and Amanda M. Smetana, Ham Lake, Minn.

Jason S. Melton, Spooner, and Mariah N. Cathers, Rice Lake.

Jo Hendrickson and Pastor Jack Starr entertained the people at Lakeview’s Family Fun Festival held Sunday, Sept. 26. — Photo by Connie Quam

Court news

Zachariah W. Groat, Spooner, possess drug paraphernalia, $263.50.

Richard W. Townsend, Spooner, bail jumping, $263.50; operating while revoked, $263.50.

Craig L. Anderson, Hudson, speeding, $200.00.

Bablick Trucking LLC, Park Falls, raw forest product overweight violation, $458.48.

Annita E. Blodgett, Birchwood, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Kenneth L. Davis, Shell Lake, inattentive driving, $187.90.

John G. Gouze, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Sarah K. Harder, Birchwood, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Daniel J. Hecker, Oakdale, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Shelby F. Heintz, Bruce, underage drinking, $452.50, other sentence.

Andrew J. Hilgers, Middleton, speeding, $263.50.

Ronald A. Jannetta, Brentwood, Tenn., speeding, $263.50.

Darin M. Johnson, Rice Lake, operate motor vehicle by permittee without authorized person over 21, $200.50.

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Richard M. Kent, Spooner, operating while suspended, $200.50.

William C.H. Linke, Shell Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Cristina F. Masterjohn, Spooner, reckless driving, $375.00.

Paul M. Matyas, Madison, speeding, $200.00.

Angela K. Miller, Solon Springs, speeding, $250.90.

Kaydee L. Mortensen, Shell Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jeffrey J. Nerbun, Trego, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Rebecca L. Porter, Eau Claire, speeding, $200.50.

Joseph W. Prescott, Mendota Heights, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Clifford C. Thompson, Shell Lake, operating while under the influence, $817.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment.

Odawa L.A. White, Chippewa Falls, speeding, $213.10.

Christopher L. Wilkie, Birchwood, nonregistration of auto, $175.30.

Lekenia J. Williams, Shell Lake, display false vehicle registration plate, $263.50; nonregistration of auto, $175.30.

Kurt T. Ziegelbein, La Crosse, speeding, $175.00.

Paul L. Zilly, Spooner, unsafe turn, $175.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

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“To avoid deer crashes, drivers must slow down when they see deer in the area. If you see one deer, there are probably more nearby that could dash in front of your vehicle,” says Dennis Hughes, chief of safety programs for WisDOT’s Bureau of Transportation Safety. “If you can’t avoid a deer, it’s safer to hit the brakes and hit the deer than to swerve suddenly and try to miss it. If you swerve, you risk losing control of your vehicle and rolling over or hitting another car or a fixed object, like a tree.”

Hughes emphasizes that motorcyclists must be especially careful this time of year because collisions with deer can be fatal. Motorcycles were involved in five of the six fatal deer-vehicle crashes in Wisconsin last year.

The WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety offers the following advice to prevent deer crashes: • Be on the lookout for deer, eliminate distractions while driving, and slow down in early-morning and evening hours — the most active time for deer.

• Always wear your safety belt — there are fewer and less severe injuries in vehicle-deer crashes when safety belts are worn.

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MADISON — It’s the time of year again when deer are plentiful and their movements unpredictable along Wisconsin roadways. To avoid hitting deer, drivers must be extremely cautious and vigilant, Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials warn.

During their mating season in October and November, deer are more active especially at dusk and dawn when they move to and from their bedding and feeding areas.

As they roam, deer often will dart onto highways and directly into the path of vehicles.

Deer are the third most commonly struck object in Wisconsin traffic crashes — behind collisions with another vehicle or a fixed object. Law enforcement agencies reported a total of 16,338 deer-versus-vehicle crashes last year. Dane County had the most motor vehicle versus deer crashes reported in 2009 with 873. Waukesha County had the second most with 680 followed by Shawano County with 648. In Shawano County, more than half of all reported crashes in 2009 involved deer.

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Notice is hereby given the Barronett Town Board will hold its monthly Board meeting on Wed., Oct. 13, 2010, at 7 p.m., at the town hall located at N1608 South Heart Lake Rd., Shell Lake, WI. The agenda shall be posted one (1) day prior to 522926 7r meeting.

Patricia A. Parker, Clerk

NOTICE OF MEETING

TOWN OF SARONA Notice Is Hereby Given That The Sarona Town Board Will Be Meeting On Mon., Oct. 11, 2010, At 7 p.m., At The Sarona Town Hall

The agenda shall be posted one day prior to meeting.

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NOTICE OF MEETING TOWN OF BARRONETT

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

ahead of him. Cute little guy, I’m glad he made it across safely.

Terry Goodrich, on the other hand, was almost run over by a bear. He was taking his dogs for a walk this past weekend, going down his driveway, and his red dog started making a lot of racket. Terry looked around and didn’t see anything, but thought that was a little unusual because that particular dog doesn’t usually bark unless there is a bear around. Well, he got to their turning-around place, started back, and saw his black dog on the other side of the swamp coming toward him. It was making a lot of noise, and as it got closer he could see that it was not his black dog — it was a bear.

Terry was on the path, and the bear decided to take the right of way. As he was coming toward Terry, the bear was making a very loud slurping noise. Maybe he was hungry and Terry looked like lunch. Anyway, at the last moment, Terry jumped sideways, threw his hands up in the air, shouted “hey,” on the top of his lungs, and narrowly avoided being run down. The bear then ran about 10 feet up a tree near by, and hung there looking down at Terry. As Terry started backing away, the bear came down the tree and took off in the opposite direction.

After the excitement, Terry checked his pockets to see what he could have used for a weapon had he needed one. The contents of his pockets were: keys, a small jackknife, a comb, lip balm, a multipurpose tool, and $1.50 in change. He had been to the hardware store on the north side of Cumberland twice, so that was all the money he had in his pocket. Hard to make a usable weapon out of that stuff. Terry said that the hanging weight of the bear would have been between 150 and 200 pounds. Can you imagine being run down by that?

MEETING NOTICE TOWN OF BASHAW

Notice is hereby given that the Bashaw Town Board shall hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at 7 p.m. at the Bashaw Town Hall. Agenda: Call meeting to order; minutes from September 16, 2010, town meeting; treasurer’s report; approve the Shell Lake Fire Association District Agreement; opening the following roads as ATV routes: Green Valley, Tozer Lake, Bashaw Street, Sunset, Brook Drive to City of Shell Lake and Cadle; public input; permits/applicatons; roads; truck/grade; set budget meeting date; set next meeting date; approve vouchers and adjourn meeting. A current agenda will also be posted at the following sites: Corner of Tozer Lake Rd. & Green Valley Rd., corner of Sand Rd. & Sunset Rd. and N3410 Sawyer Creek Rd., Shell Lake, WI 54871 (Town Hall) Lesa Dahlstorm, Clerk 522522 7r Town of Bashaw

MEETING NOTICE CITY OF SHELL LAKE

The Shell Lake City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall.

AGENDA: Public comment; Approval of minutes; Reports from appointed officials; Reports from committee chairpersons; New Business: Recommendation to authorize Downtown Revitalization Group to solicit donations and raise funds through the City for downtown enhancements; Request from Downtown Revitalization Group for City to cost share 50/ 50 through TID #2 up to a maximum of $2,500 TID funds for the purchase of benches and garbage containers for business district; Recommendation to renew campground manager contract for 2011 season; Appointment of camp helper for 2011 season; Confirmation of Courtesy Dock Committee appointments; ATV campground proposal; Unfinished Business: Recommendation of additional electrical service to hangar area; Recommendation on sidewalk replacement and seeding - city hall/library; Mayor’s report; Any other items that may be added to this agenda will be posted at City Hall.

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Instructional Support Technician WITC Hayward Branch Call Staff (Part-Time)

Applications are currently being accepted from learning-focused, creative and dynamic candidates for a part-time Instructional Support Technician at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Hayward Branch. The Instructional Support Technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting instructional technology equipment, including computers, LCD projectors, Interactive Television (ITV) and videoconferencing equipment, etc. This position will also assist with customer service to students and the public and provide administrative support to the Branch Manager.

Qualifications include: Two years’ education in related field plus two years’ related work experience, knowledge of and experience with technology used for instructional purposes, proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, ability to work both independently and as part of a team and ability to lift, carry, push up to 50 pounds.

Application Deadline: October 8, 2010.

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Terry would have been flattened.

However, the day did get better for the moocher. He got another half pie. A lady, who would rather not have her name bandied about in the newspaper, gave him an apple/green tomato/raisin pie. He said it was absolutely delicious. Are there any other ladies out there who have extra pie on their hands? If so, Terry will be glad to help dispose of it.

Randy Lehmann and John Libra were in the area visiting with friends and family this past week. On Sunday evening they went to supper at Lakeview with Don and Anitia Lehmann and Jerry and Penny Sundvall.

After visiting in Wisconsin, Randy and John went to Windom, Minn., to visit with John’s relatives.

I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Hope you are enjoying the beautiful fall weather.

See you next time.

(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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(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.

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Was Sunday the most perfect day of the year to celebrate a wedding? Two of our Barronett residents think so. John Forrestal and Nancy Peterson were married at Barronett Lutheran at 3 p.m. with friends and family present. Nancy’s sister and brother-in-law, Laurie and Roger Betschler traveled up from Saguin, Texas, to be with the happy couple on their special day. Laurie did a wonderful job playing the organ for the ceremony, and Roger walked Nancy down the aisle. John’s sister, Margaret Butterfield, and his sister and brother-in-law, Ella and Steve Friendt also attended the wedding, and took lots and lots of pictures.

After the ceremony friends and family gathered at Lakeview in Shell Lake for dinner and wedding cake.

Oct. 3 is also John’s birthday, and Nancy had made him a birthday cake, which was saved for later after we had time to work off a little bit of the dinner and wedding cake.

We would like to congratulate the newlyweds, and wish them many years of happiness.

Tonja Metnik called to remind me that Cumberland ECU will be hosting the annual fall festival on Friday, Oct. 8, from noon to 3 p.m. Almost anything you could possibly be looking for will be on sale there — crafts, baked goods, bars and coffee. Everyone is welcome.

There is also a raffle, and raffle tickets are on sale now at Cumberland ECU. Christmas is coming soon, so think about that special someone who would love a handcrafted gift. Remember, Friday, noon to 3 p.m. See you there.

I got a letter from Gary Borrman this past week with a little more information about Frank Budlowski’s 65th birthday party at Kathy Zappetillo’s home Sunday, Sept. 26. Friends traveled from all over the area to be with Frank to celebrate his special day. The guests were: Nancy Vettling and Darryl Johnson from Forest Lake; George and Janet Williams from Clayton; Gary Borrman from Hudson; Bobby and Raquelle Albee from Amery; Dewey and Mary Stuntz from Turtle Lake; and last, but certainly not least, Laura Valles and Charlene Samlaska from Cumberland. Certainly sounds as though Frank had a wonderful time celebrating with so many good friends.

Jim Copus was up from Brooklyn this past weekend to get his campsite all cleaned up for the winter. On Sunday morning he and Pat Olson had breakfast at the Red Brick Cafe with Lynn Thon, Duane and me. After breakfast Jim and Pat came to the house and gave Lynn a cookie jar that had belonged to our mom. Lynn’s a new grandma, you know, and the writing on the cookie jar says, “Just about the time a woman thinks her work is done — she becomes a grandmother.” It was the perfect gift — the picture on the front even shows a grandma taking care of little twins. Lynn loved it.

Lynn and I went to Ashland on Tuesday and then again on Saturday to spoil the new little girls just a bit.

They are so precious. They are both gaining weight and growing like little weeds. They are identical, so Jamie and Scott — that would be mom and dad — painted the pinkie fingernails on Kaitlynn so they could tell her from Jessica. I can just imagine the shenanigans those two will get into when they are old enough to know that no one can tell them apart. But, in the meantime, they are just fun to hold and look at.

On the way home from Ashland on Saturday I almost ran over a little bear. He was streaking across Hwy. (Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13) 53 just a couple miles STATE OF WISCONSIN north of Rice Lake. I CIRCUIT COURT looked for his momma, WASHBURN COUNTY but she must have been IN THE MATTER OF THE

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I certify that all information on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties).

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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.

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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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(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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Publication Title - Washburn County Register Publication Number - 666-900 Filing Date - October 1, 2010 Issue Frequency - Weekly Number of Issues Published Annually - 52 Annual Subscription Price - $25.00 Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication - 11 West 5th Avenue, Washburn County, Shell Lake, WI 54871 Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher - P.O. Box 490, Frederic, WI 54837-0490.

Publisher - Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association, 303 North Wisconsin Avenue, Frederic, WI 54837-0490.

Editor - Gary B. King, 303 North Wisconsin Avenue, Frederic, WI 54837-0490, Managing Editor - Douglas Panek, 303 North Wisconsin Avenue, Frederic, WI 54837-0490.

The Owner is Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association, 303 North Wisconsin Avenue, Frederic, WI 54837-0490.

Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages or Other Securities - none.

Publication Title - Washburn County Register Issue Date for Circulation Data Below - 9-29-10 Actual Average No. No. Copies Copies Each of Single Issue Issue During Published Extent and Nature of Preceding 12 Nearest to Circulation Months Filing Date

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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.

Terry Dryden Washburn County Sheriff STUPAR, SCHUSTER & COOPER, S.C. By: Jeffrey S. Schuster Attorneys for Plaintiff 633 West Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1800 Milwaukee, WI 53203 (414) 271-8833

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OCTOBER 6, 2010 - WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER - PAGE 23

Laker Times 2010 primary school students and staff

The Shell Lake Primary School students and staff posed for their 2010 photograph. It is difficult to get 203 active children to sit still for just a few seconds. — Photo by Larry Samson

Parents night

Danielle Slinker is the proud mother of two student athletes. Aaron Slinker, a senior, is in his last year at Shell Lake, while his kid brother, Sam Livingston, is in his first year of high school sports.

Assistant football coach Joe Johnson and his wife, Sarah, pose for a photo with their young daughter, Selene. Being a high school coach takes its toll of family time during the season, but the time is well spent as young student athletes benefit from his or her experience in sports on and off the field.

Photos by Larry Samson

School menu

Breakfast Monday, Oct. 11: Juice, cereal, toast.

Tuesday, Oct. 12: Fruit, sausage link, French toast sticks.

Wednesday, Oct. 13: Juice, yogurt, toast.

Thursday, Oct. 14: No school.

Friday, Oct. 15: No school.

Lunch Monday, Oct. 11: Corn dog, macaroni and cheese, green beans, peach slices.

Laker: BBQ rib.

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Tuesday, Oct. 12: Chicken patty on bun, fries, mixed vegetables, pear slices.

No Laker.

Wednesday, Oct. 13: Whole-grain pepperoni pizza, carrots, applesauce.

No Laker.

Thursday, Oct. 14: No school.

Friday, Oct. 15: No school.

Breakfast served each day for K-12 students. Bread and milk served with each meal. Laker sandwiches available to grades 7-12 only.

It was parents night after the Northwood/Solon Springs football game on Friday, Oct. 1. To show their appreciation, the football players along with the cheerleaders served their parents before they sat down to eat. Being a parent of an athlete means that you are a chauffeur, coach and mentor, and requires that you know what to say after a less-than-perfect game.

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by Diane Dryden SPOONER - Four or five years ago Brent Berkesch gave his wife Vanessa a simple melt-and-pour soap-making kit for Christmas.

It was one of those gifts that everyone gets occasionally, one that’s accompanied by the question, Why in the world would anyone think I would want this?

Even though the gift threw her for a bit of a loop, she had the bars made by that evening and was forever hooked on soap making, or soaping as it’s called among the soap-making crowd.

“My entire family is creative, from my own siblings to my husband and children. My contribution to the creativity scale was being in charge of the decorating for our Faith Lutheran Church’s vacation Bible school each year. This past year we had a high seas theme and we made a 9-foot ship in the front of the church and continued the sea theme down the sides of the church. We then added a 6-foot Styrofoam anchor with chain which looked like it could have come out of one of those ships on Lake Superior. One year we had an island theme with palm trees running down the middle of the church beside the pews.”

Berkesch and his wife Vanessa have been pastoring at Faith Lutheran for four years, coming from Ladysmith where he served as pastor for 13 years. His creativity comes in the form of music, organ music to be precise. Vanessa brags that no one plays the organ like her husband does, “He is incredible. He’s even done very well when he competed profession-

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Bars of soap, like this rose-scented one, look more like a slice of dessert.

Vanessa Berkesch is a regular vendor at the Spooner farmers market. - Photos by Diane Dryden ally on a national scale.”

The church has just purchased a new organ and will be having an organ festival on Sunday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. at the church which is located on Luther Road in Spooner. Pastor Berkesch will play along with three other organists during this afternoon of organ music.

Vanessa approaches soap making both creatively and scientifically. “If you don’t get the chemistry right, it doesn’t turn out. And each of the oils that I use have their own properties, so I am very careful as to how much of each oil I add.”

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She spent hours online researching soap making and then came up with her own secret recipe that contains five different oils, special coloring and scent, sometimes using essential oils and sometimes fragrance oils. It’s been two years now that she’s actively marketed her product and she makes her soap in relatively small batches which allows her to create unique bars, some that are the standard rectangular shape in creative colors and some looking more like a slice of dessert.

Vanessa’s husband, a great supporter and encourager of her art, made a log mold for her out of wood and also retooled her electric pot in which she melts the paraffin for her 8-inch mason jar candles.

She has over 75 different soap scents and many scents for her jarred soap, the votives and the tea lights. “I worked with soy for the candles for a while, but I get a clearer fragrance using the paraffin.”

Scent is important to her, so she makes sure each of her bars of soap has a scent hole in the back of the bar so people can take a whiff and decide which they like.

“I don’t have too many scents that aren’t super popular, but my choice of wasabi didn’t go over real well. I like it, but it’s not for everyone.”

Two of the scents that are always popular are the sea moss and the oatmeal, goat’s milk and honey bars. I use a percentage of goat’s milk in all my soap, but

the oatmeal-honey bar is all goat’s milk.”

Not only are the unusual combinations like white tea and ginger and strawberry cheesecake popular because of the scent, but also because the bars are so cleverly put together using several different colors per bar. The lime-leaf-lily soap has a creative lily bud look imbedded in each bar which she adds after the bars are in their mold and before they’re set.

She uses a professional shrink-wrap machine to finish her bars of soap and to complete her gift baskets. She has a professional scale and buys her supplies in bulk. She has the craft down to a science and has even opened her own soapmoney account at the bank. She mails her product for return buyers and her sister, a graphic designer, is responsible for creating her Heavenly Scents brochure and business cards. She is also the one who is encouraging her to create a Web site and go big time.

“It’s so hard to know what to do,” Vanessa says. “I really don’t want this to be a job, but it might be heading that way. I like going to craft sales and I have a few big ones coming up. I do the Spooner Farmers Market every Saturday morning, but those will be coming to an end. It’s a hard decision to know what to do next about the business, but I’m keeping an open mind.”

And what is her favorite part of selling her homemade soaps and candles? “I love overhearing the comments from the customers, things like, I love this soap, it makes my skin so soft, or those that compliment me on the creativity of adding cranberry seeds to the cranberry soap or the red rose petals to the top of the rose soap.”

You can tell she’s hooked on the craft and each time she opens a catalog of products, you can just imagine how she feels - new scents, new colors, new stuff - how wonderful.

“Three Billy Goats Gruff”

Tala Matrious and Taylor Eiche playing billy goats in an Old Gem Theater production, “Three Billy Goats Gruff,” on Saturday, Oct. 2.

The children’s theater was a production of the New Richmond Performing Arts Center and was hosted by the Shell Lake Library and Cub Scout Troop 51 as part of a AODA grant.

Taylor Schmitz, Colton Tucker and Ezra McKinley had the coolest roles as mean trolls.

Photos by Larry Samson