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Wednesday, October 17, 2012 Vol. 124, No. 9 • Shell Lake, Wis.

Weekend watch

• Haunted Schoolhouse, SLAC • Shell Lake FFA corn maze • Health fair, SLAC • Claudia Schmidt concert • Pink event, Spooner High School gym See Events page 8

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Chivalry

Jack O’ Lantern Fest and Zombie Run Page 2

SPORTS

Laker girls bumped from tournament

See pages 12-14

Sports complex will reopen Nov. 1

Spooner grad, former hockey player, purchases facility

Oktoberfest in Shell Lake Page 24

BREAKERS

Spooner homecoming royalty candidate Caitlin Fielding escorting candidate Keith Richardson at the coronation on Friday, Oct. 12. More homecoming photos on the Rails page, 14. – Photo by Larry Samson

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SHELL LAKE — Clint Stariha, Shell Lake police chief, would like to remind people that no one shall park any vehicle between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. on any city street or traveled public right of way within the Shell Lake city limits between Nov. 1 and March 31. Any person violating this ordinance will be fined. — from Shell Lake Police Department ••• SHELL LAKE — Attention archery hunters in Shell Lake area. The Department of Natural Resources is currently issuing permits to landowners within a two-mile radius of Shell Lake to harvest deer for chronic wasting disease testing. These permits are valid for hunting with archery equipment only. They are also transferrable to other hunters who live outside the two-mile intensive monitoring area but who are interested in harvesting a deer within this two-mile area. These sampling permits are valid from the day of issuance until Oct. 31 or until a quota of 75 deer are harvested. People interested in harvesting an adult deer of either sex must also possess a valid 2012 Wisconsin archery deer hunting license. If issued one of these permits, you may hunt on any land, public or private (with permission), open to archery hunting within the two-mile intensive monitoring area, with the exception of a small parcel of state-owned land on Sawyer Creek Fishery Area. If you harvest a deer with one of these permits the head must be submitted to the DNR for CWD testing. These permits are being issued to ensure that the DNR receives samples for CWD testing in the area immediately surrounding where the CWD-positive deer was found. If you have questions or are interested in obtaining one of these permits, please contact DNR CWD biologist Mark Rasmussen at 715-635-4025 or MarkA.Rasmussen@wisconsin.gov. — from WisDNR ••• RICE LAKE — October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. With domestic violence statistics on the rise and budgets being slashed, the documentary “Sin By Silence” hopes to change those statistics by partnering with the Barron County Domestic Abuse Project and the University of WisconsinBarron County for a free film screening at the UWBC Fine Arts Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 5 p.m. See full story on our Web site at wcregisteronline.com.

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by Jessica Beecroft Conner Register staff writer SPOONER – The Northwest Sports Complex has recently been sold to private party Lars Geary, 36, a Spooner graduate who now lives in Chicago. Geary purchased the complex from Butch Johnson, of Hayward, after Johnson shut the doors on Sept. 30.

Geary will be moving back to the area with his wife and 3-year-old son. He said his priority is to have ice on the rink by Nov. 1 for the Youth Hockey Association and the Spooner High School hockey teams. “My focus will be the community,” he said. When asked about basing this purchase on a business decision

versus a purchase to save his hometown, he admits, “There’s absolutely no doubt that there’s some romanticism in developing this.”

Although he is currently the president of a ticket brokerage in Chicago, he plans on turning all his attention to saving the future of hockey for the community. Geary, who used to play on the Spooner hockey team, knows the importance of having the ice rink locally.

“I was a senior in 1995 and we had to practice on the outdoor rink and skate our home games in Rice Lake, so I don’t want that to happen to Spooner hockey now or ever again, if possible ... this is the soul of our town. If it closes down, it hurts everybody.”

As of right now, Geary has no plans on changing the name of the complex. Future plans will be opening the ice rink right away, then having the health club available 24/7, possibly, and then working on getting the catering and banquet hall going again.

Published comments put state representative on defensive

Rivard loses endorsements by own party members; scolded by Barron DA

by Gary King Register editor

WASHBURN COUNTY - Comments by a local state representative about rape published in a Chetek newspaper late last year have put the freshman GOP legislator at odds with members of his own political party, including vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan, who has withdrawn his endorsement of the representative.

Incumbent State Rep. Roger Rivard of Rice Lake was also challenged in a news release Rep. Rivard issued by Barron County District Attorney Angela Beraneck regarding the incident he was commenting on.

Rivard represents the 75th Assembly District, which includes Barron, Washburn and parts of Polk counties.

In response to a question about a local case in which a 14-year-old girl accused a 17-year-old boy of sexually assaulting her, Rivard told the Chetek Alert that when he was young his father told him “some girls rape easy” as a way to warn him that a woman could agree to sex but later claim it wasn’t consensual. Once his remarks were discovered he eventually issued a statement saying rape is horrible and his comments were taken out of context.

Washburn County GOP chairman Dan Hubin was quoted by the Milwaukee Journal this week as saying “I don’t know what the issue is here - I don’t know why people are even making an issue of it.” Hubin said Saturday’s “Rally for Romney, Ryan, Rivard, Duffy and Thompson” at Spooner was held as planned, despite the controversy.

Rivard, who faces Democrat Stephen Smith in the Nov. 6 election, said that the article in the Alert - which did not spark controversy at the time didn’t provide full context of his comments and that his father’s exact words may have been different from those printed.

“He also told me one thing, ‘If you do (have premarital sex), just remember, consensual sex can turn into rape in an awful hurry.’ Because all of a

See Rep. Rivard, page 3

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Spooner’s Jack O’ Lantern Fest

Tessa Schroeder is having her fingernails painted by Rachel Medley at the St. Francis booth in the main tent during Spooner’s Jack O’ Lantern Fest held Saturday, Oct. 13. — Photos by Larry Samson

Four-year-old Helen Torbenson has an interesting technique to pushing her pumpkin down Siegner Hill, it is a throw-push technique.

Jennifer Botty and daughters Emilynn and Grace spent time Saturday morning, Oct. 13, at the Lakeland Family Resource Center painting pumpkins. Emilynn was doing a little Jackson Pollock on her pumpkin while her older sister was carefully painting her pumpkin.

The tension is high in competitive pumpkin rolling. Reagan Clark and her father, Tom, watch in anticipation as her pumpkin makes its way down the hill.

Four-year-old Hannah Johnson stops painting her pumpkin just long enough to pose for this photo.

Zombie Run part of Jack O’ Lantern Fest in Spooner

Kevin and Melissa Lesyinski spent more time on their makeup Just before the start of the race, the zombies spirited Mayor than they did running the race, the 5K Zombie Run. The first-an- Gary Cuskey away so he was unable to compete in his first disnual Zombie Run was held Saturday, Oct. 13, winding through the tance race. — Photos by Larry Samson city streets of Spooner.

It was Sean and Jennifer Schaaf’s first anniversary. The happy couple spent their special day running the race with their aunt, Jill Schaaf. The race was a huge success with 120 runners from all over three states. The organizers were promising another run for the 2013 Jack O’ Lantern Fest.

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Washburn County Clerk race: Olson versus Avery

Open position only courthouse race this year

by Gregg Westigard Register staff writer SHELL LAKE – The county clerk’s office is at the heart of local government, especially in an election year. When we go to the polls and cast a ballot, the ease of that process is the result of hours of work by the county clerk, working with the local electing crews. But the election duties, as important as they are, only a part of the duties of a county clerk.

County clerks are involved in every aspect of county government. The smooth functioning of that office keeps all the other parts of county government going.

And the county clerk helps people get married.

Washburn County Clerk Lynn Hoeppner is retiring at the end of the year after working in the clerk office 22 years, the last six years as county clerk. The elected position is on the November ballot and two people, Jacque Avery and Lolita Olson, are running for the position. The winner will start a four-year term of office in January.

The job The first word out of a county clerk’s mouth is elections. The election process has become increasingly complex and all the changes funnel through the clerk’s office. Voting machines, registration, photo ID (yes one day, no the next) are all part of the new scene. The state Government Accountability Board, formerly called the Election Board, issues new regulations regularly (some clerks say daily). The county clerk must put those new rules in force, working with the election officials in each of the county’s 25 towns, villages and cities.

The voting machines must be programmed for each election. Paper ballots must be printed. Registration books must be prepared and complete. New rules on absentee and early voting must be known and understood. All local election workers must complete training. It is the duty of the county clerk to see that all of this is working correctly on election day. Adding to the fun has been the fact that recently Wisconsin has gone from two election days, spring yearly and fall in the even-numbered years, to three with the recalls. Since elections include primaries, that has meant six separate elections in 2012.

But there is more. The county clerk coordinates county government functions, issuing notices of county board and committee meetings, preparing the agenda, and recording and preserving the minutes of county board actions. Most county purchasing is done through the office and the clerk is responsible for purchase orders, credit card use and receipts, and distribution of supplies. The clerk is in charge of the maintenance of the county’s fleet of vehicles (except the Highway and Sheriff’s Department fleets). The clerk is involved in all land sales, including property descriptions and photos of land to be auctioned off.

The clerk’s office issues marriage licenses and DNR licenses.

All this is the job of the county clerk and one full-time deputy.

The candidates Candidate profiles are from in-person interviews Oct. 8. Avery is running as a Democrat, Olson as a Republican.

Jacque Avery “I understand the job,” Avery says. “I understand the duties, the responsibility, the dedication. I am running to serve the public, to help the people.”

Avery has worked Washburn for County for 30 years, including 22 years in the zoning office where she is the assistant zoning administrator. That job takes her to every corner of the county doing soil testing, and home and sanitary inspections. She says she has been on back roads she didn’t know were roads.

Avery says her job also includes working with the county government and the governing committee that oversees her department. That includes being familiar with committee resolutions and minutes, public hearings on land issues, and department budgets. She says she has worked lots with the county board members and has seen the big turnover on the board. Avery says her familiarity with the county employees and the supervisors, as well as the work of the clerk’s office, will help her in the transition if elected.

Avery is a lifelong county resident. She lives in Bashaw where she has a hobby farm. In her spare time she is a pilot,

Rep. Rivard/from page 1

sudden a young lady gets pregnant and the parents are madder than a wet hen and she’s not going to say, ‘Oh, yeah, I was part of the program.’ All that she has to say or the parents have to say is it was rape because she’s underage. And he just said, ‘Remember, Roger, if you go down that road, some girls,’ he said, ‘they rape so easy.’ “ Top state Republicans distanced themselves after the news about Rivard’s comments were reported in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel last week. Besides Paul Ryan, they include Sean Duffy (7th Congressional District), Paul Johnson (U.S. Senator) and Tommy Thompson (candidate for U.S. Senate).

State Rep. Robin Vos, in charge of the campaign operation to re-elect Republicans to the Assembly, said Thursday, Oct. 11, that he believed Rivard’s comments did not represent where Rivard’s true feelings are.

“He has daughters and granddaughters.

He is a man who has tried very hard to explain what his position is ... I didn’t think he did as good a job as he could have.”

However, later that day Vos condemned Rivard’s comments as “unacceptable and embarassing” and withdrew his support. A Vos spokesperson said the committee would no longer provide financial support to Rivard. Duffy said $500 donated to his campaign by Rivard would be re-directed to a domestic abuse shelter in Superior.

Barron County District Attorney Beranek, a Democrat, who prosecuted the case which Rivard commented on, said the attack was a serious act of aggression that

lacked any element of consent.

“The public needs to know the case Rep. Rivard was speaking about was not a ‘Romeo and Juliet’ situation,” she said.

“This was a sex act perpetrated by force against the will of the victim. There was no consent.”

The teenage boy was charged with sexually assaulting the girl in a school band room. The girl told investigators she said “no” when the boy told her he wanted to have sex with her but that he pinned her to the floor and sexually assaulted her. The boy was sentenced to 90 days in jail under terms of a plea agreement.

The agreement came about, Beranek said, to spare the girl from enduring a trial.

Rivard, who also lost support from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, the Tavern League of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Grocers Association, continues to enjoy support from local Republicans, as well as Wisconsin Right to Life, Pro-Life Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Restaurant Association and the National Federation of Independent Businesses-Wisconsin.

His opponent in the Nov. 6 election Stephen Smith - responded to the issue in a letter to the editor this week (page 4). with information from Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Does this issue affect your vote? See poll question @ wcregisteronline.com

trains horses and gives riding lessons to kids, is involved in animal rescue, and rides a Harley.

Lolita Olson “I am experienced,” Olson says.

“I have been involved in elections and in business. I know local government. I like to learn.”

Olson has been the Gull Lake clerk/treasurer for six years. She started that position just at the start of the transition to electronic voting and has been involved in implementing all the new requirements. That includes selecting voting machines, setting up registration lists, seeing that the election workers receive the required training, programming the machines, and reporting the results.

All this has required working closely with the county clerk and the other 24

clerks, Olson says. She says she knows the election system. Olson says that over the years she got to know Hoeppner well and decided to run for the office when Hoeppner announced her coming retirement last year.

Olson’s town government duties also include budgeting, government operations, purchasing, and working with elected officials. She has set up a town Web site and sends a town information letter with the taxes as a way to inform the residents. Olson also has a day job at W K Appliance where she has worked 16 years “doing everything.” She says her work experience includes purchasing, accounting, planning, staff supervision and all the varied jobs of a small business.

Olson moved to Washburn County as a youth and is a Spooner graduate. She says she likes going into new things and is now into growing grapes. She also races pigeons.

Most area schools losing state aid Shell Lake an exception, gaining $522,000; Spooner loses $200,000

by Gary King Register editor WASHBURN COUNTY - Most area school districts are among the two-thirds of the state’s districts to experience a reduction of state aid for the 2012-13 school year, according to information released this week by the Wisconsin Department of Instruction.

Shell Lake School District is one exception, poised to receive $522,000 more in state aid this year than last - a 24-percent boost.

Other districts in the area are not so fortunate. Spooner, for example, will see a 15-percent decrease in state aid, amounting to more than a $200,000 loss.

Birchwood will also see a 15-percent decrease, $13,000; Cumberland an 11-percent decrease, $439,000; Hayward a 15-percent decrease, $115,000, Northwood, a 15-percent decrease, $8,000; and Rice Lake, a 1.4-percent decrease,

$151,000.

Gov. Walker’s budget required many school districts to make reductions in spending last year when all 424 school districts in the state saw a drop in state aid. In this second year of the budget, many school districts are still adjusting to the two-year, $834 million decline in state aid and across-the-board 5.5-percent reduction in per-pupil revenue caps, which restrict how much districts can collect from both state aid and property taxes.

To keep districts from losing too much money in one year, the state limited state-aid reductions last year at 10 percent - but that cap is gone this year.

The state allots aid to school districts based on several factors including student enrollment, property values and shared costs from the previous year.

School boards use the state aid figures to finalize local property tax levies using a revenue cap formula to determine whether a referendum is required to ask voters to exceed the cap.

Enrollment is likely one factor in Shell Lake’s increase in state aid. The district has seen recent enrollment numbers increase, a good portion of that increase via the open enrollment program.

City planning on fixing more roads

by Jessica Beecroft Conner Register staff reporter SHELL LAKE – The Shell Lake City Council debated on which roads to fix next year during discussion at their regular monthly meeting, Monday, Oct. 8.

“Why isn’t Sand Road listed on the project list for next year?” Vern Redlich, concerned citizen, questioned. “Sand Road was on the top of the list a few years ago. I think you’ll lose that road if it isn’t repaired. To rebuild that road, and get the necessary permits, because you’re going through wetlands, is going to be very difficult.”

Mayor Sally Peterson asked why Sand Road wasn’t on the list.

Jeff Parker, the city’s public works director, said it is still on the list for upcoming road improvements.

The list Roads that were approved for next year’s projects include: First Street from CTH B to Eighth Avenue, following Eighth Avenue five blocks to CTH B on the west side of town; Fourth Street and Fifth Street will be worked on from Seventh Avenue to Eighth Avenue; Fifth Avenue from Second Street following west to CTH B; and Second Avenue on the block between Third Street and Second Street.

The proposal for the improvements are estimated at $570,000, but as city

council President Andy Eiche noted, that was based on the Capital Improvement Plan. “You’re probably looking at a million dollars before any grant money is acquired. Of course, you can never count on grants, but the city will be applying for them.”

Distressed TIF status for TID No. 2 The public works administration brought the discussion of seeking distressed TIF status for TID No. 2, which would extend the number of years the city can collect increment tax payments, as it appears the TID will not cash out by 2020. The process would have to be completed by Oct. 1, 2015, to be eligible for distressed status.

Eiche said, “Looking at the TIF district as it stands today, showing that we’re in the red to the tune of just shy of $475,000 in 2020, means that’s $475,000 the city would have to take care of. You could argue that you can apply for a distressed TID district now knowing that we’re going to be in the red.”

If the application is approved, the state would just give a new extension date, for example, 2030 possibly.

Terry Leckel said he is not happy with the way the TIF districts work currently.

“They encourage municipalities to spend money. Whether you are using it to encourage new residents, business, etc., See City council, page 7

VOICES

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Rich and powerful vs. us

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The coming presidential and Senate races are shaping up as between the rich and powerful and the rest of us.

Mitt Romney has changed his postions on social issues and foreign policy, but where money is concerned, he has been consistant.

Where money is concerned, he has been more consistent. His main business experience was with Bain Capital, a company that used borrowed money to buy other companies and make them more profitable. He was very good at that. Even when a takeover company went bankrupt, Bain Capital often made a profit of 200 or 300 percent.

Living on his investments for the past decade, Mr. Romney has used tax shelters in Switzerland and the Cayman Islands to avoid paying taxes. Unlike Herb Kohl, he is not funding his own campaign, but is asking the superwealthy to put him in office. So we know he is very skillful at getting and keeping money for himself.

His record of helping the rest of us is less clear. During his term as governor, Massachusetts was 47th in the nation in job creation. When he saved the Winter Olympics and the jobs in Salt Lake, he needed a huge infusion of federal money to accomplish the job. Now he proposes more tax cuts to create jobs. This theory did not work when President Reagan tried it, nor when George W. Bush tried it. We had our best job creation under Bill Clinton, who raised taxes.

Our former governor, Tommy Thomp-

son, has also been successful at making money for himself. When he left the Bush administration, he used his experience in government to advise drug companies on how they could make the federal government work to their benefit. While health and human services secretary, Tommy had made sure Medicare could not negotiate to get lower drug prices like the VA does, so they knew they could trust him.

Our current president, Barak Obama, is a moderate who kept us out of a second Great Depression, got the fellow who killed our people on 9/11, and passed a health-care bill that will get rid of waste in the health-care industry.

The TV airwaves are full of negative ads funded by corporations and superrich individuals. Why are they spending their precious money to defeat candidates like President Obama and Tammy Baldwin?

Because it is an investment for them. They know electing Mitt Romney and Tommy Thompson will be to their advantage.

I don’t have enough money to vote for Mitt Romney or Tommy Thompson. I need my Social Security and Medicare and I don’t want my children to live poor in their old age. The wealthy are always going to try to use their money to maintain their advantage. I’m just not going to help them with my vote.

The political race for the 75th Assembly District between Roger Rivard and Stephen Smith has been a pleasant relief of negative ads. It is unfortunate that Tommy Thompson and Tammy Baldwin have not followed the same pattern.

A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I were invited to the home of friends of ours in the Town of Doyle. It was a gathering of neighbors to get acquainted with Democratic 75th Assembly candidate Stephen Smith. It was truly a great evening and we came away with a feeling that we got to know Stephen on a personal level and what his values and strengths are.

I was especially impressed with his background resumes. He has an accounting degree and he took over the familyrun school bus business early in his career. He has the experience of doing payroll for a large number of employees.

Following the sale of this business, he invested his finances in a community retail

store that has a large employee base.

A positive trait that Smith has is his ability to listen to concerns and respond with feelings for such. My wife and I live in the Town of Clinton and of course we shared our concerns regarding frac sand.

While he didn’t take sides, we felt he had a good handle on the whole process.

Smith has served on the county board and, in my estimation, this is one of the best experiences a candidate can bring to the Assembly position. His mom, the late Pat Smith, served in the position as the 75th Assembly representative. This certainly gives him a perspective of what it all involves.

Stephen’s family roots go deep in both Washburn and Barron counties, which certainly keep him tuned in to the needs of our northern locations.

Sean Duffy has betrayed Wisconsin’s middle-class families on two fronts.

First, Duffy has accepted over $300,000 from big banks, credit card companies and other financial interests and then voted to gut, weaken or delay government oversight of the same banks who nearly ruined the country with their reckless, self-serving behavior and has voted to make it easier for credit card giants to gouge their customers with outrageous interest-rate practices.

Second, Duffy has voted for budgets and tax deals that would pay for unneeded and unaffordable supersized tax cuts for millionaires by ruining Medicare as we know it, shrinking help for middle-class families who need Medicaid to pay nursing home costs for grandma and grandpa, cutting college aid for 10 million middle-class students and knocking 200,000 kids off Head Start.

Duffy tries to talk a good game on the middle class, but his voting record shows he is a congressman of, by and for the specialinterest elites.

In the 40 years I represented the 7th District, I think it’s fair to say that while people may have disagreed with me on many issues, they knew they could count on me to be in the corner of regular middle-class families and fight to keep the big boys honest.

In contrast, Mr. Duffy’s voting record is a betrayal of the Wisconsin-La Follette tradition of putting the needs of the middle class ahead of the wishes of the special interests.

That is why we need to support Pat Kreit-

low for Congress on Nov. 6. He has a solid track record of standing first and foremost with middle-class families in Wisconsin’s proud tradition.

Helen Hoar Ashland/Shell Lake

Smith meets the needs

Severt Olson Retired Barron County 4-H and youth agent Barron

Duffy betrayed Wisconsin families

Dave Obey Wausau Former 7th District Congressman

The bigger picture

What’s the most important issue in the upcoming election? Many say it’s jobs. But I think there is a bigger, harder-to-see problem.

For the last 30 years, here in the USA, the rich have been getting richer and the poor have been treading water, getting relatively poorer. While I think getting rich is a great idea, when the gap between rich and poor gets too wide, we develop an unproductive underclass and an unproductive overclass.

We now have an overclass presidential candidate whose goal is to reduce taxes on the overclass and a congressman who gets too much support from the overclass Koch Brothers.

Is this about class? You bet it is. And I think that’s sad.

Ed Fischer Spooner

After four years, no hope, just warfare

After listening to Obama pontificate for the past four or more years, I have been left with the notion his only forte is being a Harvard-trained demagogue. He obviously is clueless as to how to structure a vibrant, growing economy fueled by an energetic, hardworking people. We have change all right – but instead of hope, we have class warfare.

We have a staggering, growing $16 trillion debt of which each America owes $53,000. How are we ever going to pay it off? It is already more that our GNP – we are spending money faster than we create wealth. His only answer is to tax the rich.

Well, Kerry, Kohl, Obama, Pelosi, Dayton and even all the other so-called rich don’t have enough money to even put a small dent in the debt if you took all of their money and left them eligible for food stamps. All these bright, intelligent people who apparently support Obama seem to be incapable of even doing simple math.

And with gas crowding $4 a gallon and fuel costs rising, why are we not energetically pursuing all avenues of developing our own abundant energy sources instead of pandering to a bunch of wild-eyed characters in the Middle East who hold us hostage?

Remember when the Saudis shut down the pipeline and the price of gas went from 35¢ to $1.35? The year the Grinch stole Christmas? They became rich while our nation has become poorer.

With our debt load, we are losing our freedoms and our standard of living is diminished. It not only has happened to other nations before, but it is also happening now. But we seem to continue to paddle vigorously toward a waterfall of fiscal collapse and do not hear its roar.

My opponent recently repeated statements I find very offensive about the crime of rape. Our words show our values and there should be no place in this campaign for this kind of talk.

But the statements are indicative of something far more damaging – the pattern of votes that are offensive toward women that were cast by Roger Rivard. He voted in lockstep with an extreme antiwomen agenda that included voting to repeal the Equal Pay Protection Act that allowed women, veterans and others to fight against job discrimination in our state courts. He voted to pull funding for pre-

ventative health care for women, such as cervical cancer screenings. And he voted to cut funding for sexual assault victims services and later voted against restoring that funding.

So while Roger Rivard now claims that his comments were misunderstood by the press, his pattern of extreme votes against women is clear. Unfortunately, his offensive quotes perfectly reflect his damaging votes.

With Ohio in the likely to lose column for Romney, we are told Wisconsin is a mustwin for the GOP. Expect to be annoyed by phone calls and door knocking as both sides try to convince you how important it is to get out there and vote for them. Expect to have your TV and radio taken over by political ads.

Expect to get the calls and glossy mail pieces from the NRA with their false claims that again ... ”they’ll take your gun.”

Expect to hear from your churches (even though our country was founded on separation of church and state), with subtle or not-so-subtle suggestion of how to vote.

Sadly, from what I’m hearing from real

people in our area, you can even expect to hear from employers who hint that if employees don’t vote in the company’s interests, their jobs may be gone.

But, aside from all that, or in spite of it … you voters will be alone in the voting booth (and I do recommend you go into a booth with a paper ballot because touch-screen machine integrity is questionable), you alone will decide the future of our country.

Will it be a country of and by the ultrarich or a nation of and by all of its people?

Rod Ripley Spooner

Our words show our values

Stephen Smith Shell Lake Candidate for 75th Assembly District

Expect to be annoyed

John Regenauer Shell Lake

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Baldwin philosophy

A Tammy Baldwin philosophy is what gave us a $16 trillion deficit.

I find it hard to believe anyone would vote to put that burden on themselves or their children. It is a total disaster.

We need to be accountable and responsible citizens, and we are.

In George Washington’s inaugural address on April 30, 1789, he addressed the nation with this declaration: “The propitious (favorable) smiles of heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which heaven hath ordained.

“No people can be bound to acknowledge and adore the invisible hand which conducts the affairs of men more than those of the United States. Every step by which they have advanced to the character of an independent nation seems to be distinguished by some token of providential agency.” avalon.lawyale.edu/1stcentury/ wash1.asp.

Thomas Jefferson stated in the Constitution, “On every question on construction (Let us) carry ourselves back to the time when the Constitution was adopted; collect

the spirit manifested in the debates and instead of trying what meaning may be squeezed out of the text or invented against it, conform to the probable one in which it was passed.”

Unless we return to rules of order and right, neither party will be successful at getting this nation back on track. If we adhere to the standards, precepts and values that established America, there will be hope for the country.

It is the law of reciprocity that we must recognize. If men’s actions are admirable, we can expect the favor of God on America. Proverbs 29:2 states, “When the righteous are in authority the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule the people mourn.”

Lorraine Petersen Spooner

We must come back

Carol Graf Shell Lake

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Debate between Rivard and Smith to be held in Rice Lake

RICE LAKE — The public is invited to attend two political debate events on Monday, Oct. 22, at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County in Rice Lake.

At 7 p.m., the campus will be hosting a live debate between Wisconsin’s 75th Assembly District candidates in the Fine Arts Theatre. At 8 p.m., a televised

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Scott A. Miller graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Miller, a 2007 graduate of Elk River High School in Minnesota, is the son of Alan Miller, Birchwood. — from Hometown News

EAU CLAIRE — John Cusick, son of Tim and Becka Cusick, Shell Lake, is one of 70 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students selected to represent the university as Campus Ambassadors for the 2012-13 academic year.

Campus Ambassadors are volunteer students, from freshmen to seniors, who serve under the auspices of the chancellor’s, admissions and alumni association offices.

Ambassadors represent the university at a variety of campus functions and often are the first people visitors meet on campus. They give tours to prospective students, parents, alumni or special guests to the campus, conduct online chats and call nights, and attend educational fairs to talk with prospective students.

They also participate in alumni events on campus; register alumni at homecoming festivities; welcome alumni to special events, such as reunions; and help keep alumni informed of campus changes.

Ambassadors also serve at special events sponsored through the chancellor’s office. They often are asked to give their opinions and ideas about campus programs and can influence policymak-

ers on campus.

Each spring, faculty and academic staff nominate students to serve as Campus Ambassadors. Students from all majors are interviewed by a team of veteran ambassadors and advisers, and new ambassadors are selected on the basis of academic achievement, communication skills, knowledge of UW-Eau Claire and leadership potential.

While all students at UW-Eau Claire are considered ambassadors of the campus, to be selected as an official Campus Ambassador is a special honor. — from TheLink ••• MENOMONIE — Zachary Gunderson, Spooner, received the Scott David Schmeichel Memorial Scholarship. Gunderson is majoring in manufacturing engineering at UW-Stout. Scholarships valued at more than $580,000 were awarded to 303 UW-Stout students this year through the Stout University Foundation at a reception on campus Sept. 13.

Many of the scholarship donors personally presented the awards. — from ReadMedia

News from the service

Academic news

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners

October 9 - $30 Hillary Boten, Spooner October 10 - $30 Darrel Reinhart, Shell Lake October 11 - $30 Diane Reynolds, Shell Lake October 12 - $30 Barbara Amundson, Decorah, Iowa

Shell Lake Cooperatives 2013 Calendars Available!

Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

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Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2011 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Oct. 13 Oct. 14

2012 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Oct. 13 Oct. 14

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High 50 52 49 48 47 48 48

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.29” rain Precip.

.02” rain .02” rain

Lake level Monday, Oct. 17, 2011: 1,217.63’ MSL Monday, Oct. 15, 2012: 1,216.59’ MSL

viewing of the third presidential debate will be viewed in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall.

The Assembly District debate, sponsored by the UW Colleges Political Science Department and the University of Wisconsin-Barron County, will feature Republican incumbent Roger Rivard and Democratic challenger Stephen Smith.

Dr. Eric T. Kasper, associate professor of political science, will be the moderator.

The event’s timekeepers will be professor of communication and theater arts Mary Hoeft and assistant professor of communication and theater arts Nichole Kathol.

Each candidate will be allowed to give an opening statement of up to two minutes in length. The moderator will then ask the candidates several questions he developed and which were not disclosed to the candidates before the debate.

Thereafter, the moderator will ask questions submitted by audience members.

The debate will conclude with each candidate giving a closing statement of up to two minutes in length. The order of speakers will be decided by a coin flip before the debate begins.

The debate audience can then participate in the open viewing of the third presidential debate. This televised debate will run from 8-9:30 p.m. Hosting this event are Quentin Vieregge, assistant professor of English, and Cecelia Hutte, associate academic librarian. They will lead a group discussion 15 minutes prior to the debate and then again immediately following the debate.

For more information, please contact the campus at 715-234-8176. — from UWBC

TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. — Wild Mountain Ski and Snowboard Area opened Sunday, Oct. 7, making it the first area in North America to be open. It was the second time the ski area has had the honor of being the first to open in the nation, the first being Oct. 18, 1992. Wild Mountain has been the first open in the Midwest for the past 35 years. “Good Morning, America” featured Wild Mountain’s opening on its morning broadcast, Monday, Oct. 8. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• RICE LAKE — Management of the Rice Lake Fire Department was blasted in a preliminary report on findings by the city council’s ad hoc committee charged with reviewing spending in that department.

In giving their report, Councilwoman Polly Wolner prefaced her remarks by saying, “I have a great deal of respect for firemen and how they serve this community.” But she went on to say, “I personally feel that, as a city as much in debt as we are, we certainly cannot afford a full-time fire department.”

The report lays the blame for the department’s high cost squarely at the feet of Chief Jim Resac, who the committee contends operates the department in a manner that creates overtime costs. The department has 12 full-time firefighters. The study recommended that less expensive POC, or paid-on-call, firefighters be used to respond to alarm investigations and that training for full-time firemen be done on regular-time hours. Records showed that in the week ending July 15, four alarm investigations and one odor investigation cost the city 48 hours of overtime to full-time staff. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype ••• RICE LAKE — A woman entrusted with depositing the BP Amoco Station’s bank deposits is accused of stealing nearly $14,000 from the Rice Lake gas station.

Stephena L. Smith, 29, Rice Lake, appeared in Barron County Circuit Court for an initial hearing on four felony counts of theft in a business setting. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype

held an open house for public inspection of the newly completed third floor. Representing the medical staff was Dr. Kenneth Matson, chief of staff; Dr. Robert Meyer, radiologist Dr. D.V. Moen; Dr. D.K. Flogstad; Dr. C.R. Marlewski and Clay Sherwin, physician’s assistant. Hospital board president was Jacob Gullickson.

• Jerry Soholt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Soholt, Shell Lake, was attending Mayville College of Mayville, N.D., and was a member of the varsity football team. Jerry was a former Shell Lake High gridder where he performed at center for four years.

• Tom Bitney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Bitney, Shell Lake, was a member of the University of Wisconsin-Madison marching band.

den, junior Kristie Cardwell, sophomore Andrew Melton and freshman Jenny Donatell.

• Kerrie Durand, Tim Frey, Adam Erickson and Britt Pockat performed two skits for local elementary students as part of Red Ribbon Week. The skits had anti-drug messages for the children.

• Shell Lake’s homecoming court was Eric Olson, king; Gretchen Peterson, queen; Ken Ailport, Tim Fox, Kevin Best, Adam Erickson, Kristine Cardwell, Bonnie Klinger, Gretchen Nielsen and Erica Nord.

Area news

Register Memories

1952 - 60 years ago

• Donald Furchtenicht, Shell Lake, was awarded a Certificate of Merit and granted a junior membership in the Holstein-Friesian Association of America, Brattleboro, Vt. He was recommended for these awards by the state 4-H club leader.

• At the annual 4-H Achievement Day, Mrs. Victor LaVeau, president of the 4-H Leaders’ Federation, presented achievement pins and honor medals for the outstanding records. Frank Zemaitis, chairman of the county board, presented the leaders’ pins and certificates.

• A number of folks attended the big party in Sarona celebrating the closing of the West’s potato harvest. Attendees heard about the laborsaving machines that would not only dig the potatoes, but would sack them as well.

• The Dahlstrom Brook PTA met at the schoolhouse to sand and refinish desks.

The desks would be varnished at the next meeting.

1962 - 50 years ago

• Miss Marie Kennedy, 61, Washburn County superintendent of schools, died suddenly at her home in Shell Lake.

• The John Schullo family was featured at a congregational dinner at the Shell Lake Methodist Church. Color slides were shown of the family at home, work and worship. John was shown as a participant in the church choir and his wife as teacher of the Sunday school.

• Mrs. Wendell Pederson entertained in honor of her daughter Polly’s 16th birthday.

• The Explorer Boy Scouts attended the Packer-Viking football game in Minneapolis.

1972 - 40 years ago

• Mrs. Francis (Irene) Livingston was recognized by Dahstrom’s Store for her 20 years of employment with them.

• The Indianhead Memorial Hospital

Compiled by Suzanne Johnson

1982 - 30 years ago

• James Lilyquist, 32, was hired to replace Terry Wiseman as Shell Lake High School principal. He would also serve as assistant superintendent and athletic director.

• The Medicine Chest celebrated its 13th anniversary. Prizewinners were Rosalie Boland, Shell Lake, crystal bowl; Gerry Baker, Sarona, Russell Stover candy; Ann Bartels, Shell Lake, collector doll; and Pat Smith, Shell Lake, wooden chess set.

• Rebecca Hestad, second grade, and Duane Talbert, fifth grade, were named citizens of the week at Shell Lake Elementary School.

• The two I Dare You Award winners at the 4-H achievement night were Anna Bell, daughter of Charles and Carol Bell, Sarona; and Angie Ailport, daughter of William and Barb Ailport, Shell Lake.

1992 - 20 years ago

• Stanley and June Wickman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

• Students of the month at Shell Lake High School were senior Danielle Dry-

2002 - 10 years ago

• Washburn County Sheriff Terry Dryden had the opportunity of a lifetime when Gov. Scott McCallum asked him if he would be interested going to Milwaukee to meet President George W. Bush. A week or so after the meeting, Dryden received a letter hand-signed by the president thanking him for coming and saying he was pleased to meet him.

• Susan Pederson, Shell Lake, was awarded an Ed and Amy Greve Library Science Scholarship at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Pederson was a graduate student who was seeking certification in library science.

• Shell Lake Schools, through a grant offered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, created a new organization titled Youth Connecting Communities using Technology. Students with strong computer skills would be provided with leadership and entrepreneurial training to help them serve as community technology consultants. The staff consisted of Britt Dahlstrom, Jared McQuade, Cailen Rock, Amanda Baker, Marco Fields, Dixie Trudell, Mike Bolterman, Duane Halverson, Sadie Malmin, Jessi Olson and Tami Ziemer.

• Everett and Pat Rounce celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary.

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Identity theft protection will be focus of upcoming workshop

Washburn County Area Humane Society

Free workshop to be held Oct. 28

ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK Choulie feels “ghouly” and Weeman does, too.

They feel like a ghost who’s invisible to you.

They want to be happy like goblins at play.

It’s hard when you’ve been here, like Weeman, since May. People come in but they walk right on by.

They don’t think we’re friendly but there’s reasons why I think I’d act crabby, like a witch on her broom, If a cage was my home and it had just one room.

The people come walk us and sometimes they stay.

It’s nice, but we’d rather they take us away.

Scary is fun on a Halloween night, But not when you’re homeless, it just isn’t right.

So we will be waiting and we’ll prove to you, We are two special dogs and that’s always been true!

Dogs for adoption: 2-year-old male black/white fox terrier mix; 3-year-old spayed black Lab mix; 4year-old brown/white male Chihuahua mix; 7-1/2year-old spayed papillion mix; young brown/white male Great Dane/pit mix; 1-1/2-year-old male black/white Jack Russell terrier mix and a 2-year-old neutered tan/black pit bull.

Cats for adoption: 2-year-old female rex/calico mix; 1-1/2-year-old male shorthair tiger; 2-year-old male gray shorthair tiger; 8-month-old female black/white shorthair; 1-year-old neutered orange shorthair tiger; 6-month-old male brown/black medium-hair tabby; two 3-month-old medium-hair gray kittens; 3-month-old male orange shorthair tabby; 11-week-old male shorthair black/brown tiger; 6-month-old black male medium-hair; 5-1/2month-old female black/brown medium-hair tabby; three 9-week-old torties; two 3-month-old shorthair tigers; 2-year-old shorthair male tiger; two 3-1/2month-old female black/white kittens and five 6week-old kittens, two male rex mixes; one Siamese and one white/black tiger.

Strays include: Adult tan male spaniel mix found on CTH M in Springbrook; adult male brindle Plott hound wearing an orange collar found on Wild River Drive in the Town of Bass Lake near Hayward and an adult male gray tiger found on Tozer Lake Road in Spooner.

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Halloween treats for soldiers in Afghanistan

SPOONER — The Northwoods Support Team received the name of their new units in time to pack up some Halloween treats for the soldiers in the group they are supporting in Afghanistan.

These soldiers are up in the mountains and have no luxuries, so NST members thought the soldiers could use some love from back in the states. There is one unit with 230 men and a second unit has 34 men and four women.

The Christmas stocking project is well under way now. Thanks to a lot of talented seamstresses, there are over 200 stockings. The goal is to have 268 stockings by Nov. 15, which is the deadline for collecting items for the Christmas stockings needed for the Christmas project this year. Items are beginning to come in; however, there is still a need of items to meet the goal and provide each soldier in the unit a stocking stuffed with goodies. Items include granola bars, moist towelettes, individually wrapped candy, deodorant, pocket-size facial tissue, lotions, lip balm, small packages of cotton

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found it interesting as I was going through old copies of the Washburn County Register newspaper and came across Marc Parenteau’s column, ReMarcs, in the Oct. 1, 1992, edition. He titled his column that week We are not the Register of Deeds. He started out by saying, “Sometimes I wish this newspaper had a different name. Washburn County Register is too similar to Washburn County Register of Deeds.”

Marc goes on to write about the office occasionally receiving mail intended for the county government office and that their office in turn received mail intended for the newspaper. He wrote, “The mix-up with the mail is a nonproblem, especially considering the number of telephone calls we receive from people trying to locate an office at the courthouse.” I agree with Marc in his comment, “I’m not blaming our post office for this because judging by the way some of that correspondence is addressed, it’s impossible to tell which office should receive it.”

Things haven’t changed since the Parenteaus sold the newspaper. This newspaper continues to have the same mix-ups. I’m thinking other previous owners of the Washburn County Register also dealt with this issue. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not com-

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plaining. It is nice to be able to assist a caller in finding the correct number. I just hope that I don’t come across as rude when I interrupt someone explaining his or her concern. I just don’t want them to divulge too much personal information to me before I give them the correct phone number to call.

When the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association purchased the Washburn County Register eight years ago, perhaps we should have incorporated ICCPA into the name somehow. The intention, though, was to keep the Washburn County Register, the Washburn County Register. I did have someone comment to me that when they heard ICCPA had become the new owners of this newspaper, they thought it would just be absorbed into the Inter-County Leader newspaper. He appreciated the fact that this newspaper would remain a community newspaper.

As I mentioned the owner’s name of the Washburn County Register, you may have noted the word cooperative. October is Cooperative Month with Oct. 14-20 being Cooperative Week. Some readers may not have been aware that this newspaper is owned by a cooperative.

Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson

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swabs, hot chocolate mix and drink mixes, the list goes on. For more information, please contact one of the organizers listed below. One of the things that the officer they’ve been corresponding with said, “When it is cold, we especially like hot chocolate with mini marshmallows.”

Donations of monetary gifts are tax-deductible, and checks should be made out to the American Legion Auxiliary with Northwoods Support Team written on the memo line. Money is used for postage and any extra is spent on more items to help fill their stockings.

Stocking stuffer drops may be made at Community Bank of Spooner, or contact Darlene to make arrangements for pickup or drop-off. Remember, the deadline is Thursday, Nov. 15.

For more information, contact Darlene Heller at 715635-2930 or darleneheller41@gmail.com or Lynda Marquardt, 715-635-6237 or lyn_marquardt@hotmail.com.

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SHELL LAKE – Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is hosting a free educational workshop designed to help protect participants from identity theft. Called Identity Theft: What You Need to Know, the 50-minute workshop will be held at 10:15 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 28, at Salem Lutheran Church, 803 2nd Street, Shell Lake. The workshop is presented by Joey Falch, FIC, with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans in Hayward.

During the workshop, participants will learn what

identity theft is, where and how thieves steal identities, the financial effects of this crime and tips to help protect against identity theft. Participants will also learn what to do should they fall victim to identity theft.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as 8 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2010.

“Identity theft is a serious, growing concern,” said Falch. “This workshop offers practical information and tips to help people avoid falling victim to this crime.”

Preregistration for the workshop is not required, but you may reserve a spot by calling Falch at 715-634-9238, or e-mailing joey.falch@thrivent.com. — submitted

After ONLY 43 years of continual dedicated service to Indianhead Medical Center, Rodney Olson has decided it’s time to move on to the next adventure in his life.

Please join us as we celebrate Rodney’s years of commitment and dedication, and wish him well on his retirement. There will be plenty of laughs and stories to go around.

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NRCS offers practices and funds for farm and wildlife lands

SPOONER — The Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced that the 2013 Wisconsin sign-up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program is currently taking place.

The EQIP program is the primary program available to farmers for farmland conservation work, offering flat-rate payments for various conservation practices.

Common practices signed up for in the past in Bur-

nett-Washburn counties include diversions, fence, grassed waterway, pasture/hayland planting, well abandonment, nutrient management, prescribed grazing and forest activity plans. The forest activity plans, once established, open the door for participating in EQIP, performing woodland practices such as tree and shrub planting, forest stand improvement and forest trail and landings.

A relatively new practice being offered is the fish and wildlife activity plan. This practice involves the writing of a site-specific plan for a producer who is looking to implement decisions in regard to fish and wildlife habitat. These plans are done through technical service providers. For more information on this practice and the EQIP program, please call the Spooner Service Center at 715-635-8228, Ext. 3. — from NRCS

you are using it for what it was originally used for. But now as they’ve loosened the legality of it, they made it so we can’t do it for more than seven years, and they just extend it.” He continues, “I’m not against doing what’s best for the city, but I don’t think that the TIF districts were meant for us to use and abuse.”

Eiche responded to Leckel with the fact that taking care of the roads under the TIF district is going to save the city money.

“We’re not paying it off, number one. I would agree with you under one situation, if we were building a walking bridge over Shell Lake. We’re not being frivolous with what we’re spending the money on - not with any of these projects.”

Leckel said, “The city is robbing from the state, and the county is robbing from the city.”

Eiche said that if we didn’t fix the streets now, we would have to take out a loan from the bank at a higher interest rate.

Ken Schultz said, “It’s a way of utilizing the assets that are out there. If the community doesn’t use the assets that are set in front of them, then we aren’t doing our job, either.”

Chad Shelton told Leckel that he felt the same way, except having the roads fixed would bring up property value.

Schultz spoke about how the city spent money on discovering where the problems were in the road and pipelines.

“Imagine if we have all this information and don’t do something. We need to be proactive.”

Schultz shared his experience where pipes are rotted out and he fell through. “This is running through peo-

ple’s yards! It needs to be fixed. We, as a city know, we have the problems. We have the opportunity to correct them, and have the funding mechanisms to do it. The real question is, ‘Are we going to do it?’”

Last call for “Antigone” auditions

No more fluoride in the city water Redlich also commented against the discontinuation of the fluoridation on the water without a public hearing.

“When I was in grade school, we read in The Weekly Reader about how fluoridation was going to help prevent tooth decay.”

Parks director Jeff Parker responded, “Too much fluoride in the water is hard on your bone structure in your body. With all the products that have fluoride, people are getting too much.” Parker also commented on how hard the fluoride has been on the windows, well houses and other items that have been damaged because the fluoride is so corrosive.

ATV campground and library The campground land appraisal came in at $32,000.

The Shell Lake Cemetery Board will be meeting to discuss the acceptance of the appraised price.

Joyce Olson was extended on contract as the campground manager for 2013. Steve Gramberg will be returning as the campground helper for the 2013 season.

The library board received a $1,000 Wal-Mart grant for the teen summer program. According to the board, the budget for the library seems to be on schedule. Halloween prize baskets and a Santa visit are planned yet this year.

NSTC KidsOnStage to present “A Christmas Carol”

RICE LAKE — Northern Star Theatre Company’s KidsOnStage, in partnership with Wilson Family Dental, will present Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 6-9. Sign-up will be held at Northern Star Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for all second- through eighth-graders interested in participating. Everyone who signs up will have a part in the show.

“A Christmas Carol” is the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited old man who hates everything — even Christmas! But when three spirits visit him one Christmas Eve, Scrooge is taken on a journey into the

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past, present and future that will change him forever.

This version of “A Christmas Carol” is adapted for young performers. It is a faithful telling of the story with traditional Christmas carols, audience participation and lots of fun for everyone.

Tickets will be available to the public for purchase in mid-November. If you have questions about the show or you are unable to be at the theater on Oct. 27, please contact Amy Myers at 715-651-7571 or Buffi Mitchell at 715-790-1688 for more information or to sign up. — from NSTC

Shopping for shoes

heels that would have zipped up to my thigh. I browsed among the shirts for a few seconds until I embarked for the next store.

The next store had a sale for buy one pair of boots, get the second pair for $10! Either I got too excited or my klutziness kicked in, because as I was trying to rummage through the pairs of shoes and boots, I knocked off four pairs to try to get to my size. A lady stood by and eyed me up like I was crazy. I was trying to get the pair back on the rack, but in its place another one fell off somewhere else. I finally gave up, and walked to another part of the store to try on the boots.

As I leaned on a shelf to shimmy on the boot, I knocked over two pairs of black heels and they clicked and clacked to the ground. The lady continued to gaze. I ignored her and finally got the shoe on my foot.

Shoes can be a bit of a problem for me. I’m size 61/2, not 7, and not 6 … right in the middle. On top of that, I inherited my mother’s wide feet, so it’s sometimes hard to squeeze my foot into things. My feet are by no means “slender.” They’re little, stumpy and roughly the shape of a rectangle. My pinky toe is sideways and so small, I think you need a magnifying glass to find the toenail.

But today I was triumphant. I found new boots and shoes to replace the old ones with holes in the bottom. I walked out to my car in the parking lot, and swiftly put on the new pair. Although my old ones tell a story and hold memories for me, there comes a time when you just have to let them go. Besides, I might see the pairs all shiny and new in heaven someday, because, after all, they do have holey soles.

Assorted chocolates • Abby Ingalls

Discover UWBC fall open house set

RICE LAKE — High school students and their parents can choose to attend Discover UWBC fall open house on either Thursday, Oct. 25, or Tuesday, Oct. 30, in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County in Rice Lake.

The Oct. 25 event will begin with an optional campus tour at 6:15 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. The Oct. 30 event will feature an optional campus tour at 4 p.m. followed by the program at 4:30 p.m.

The tour will give parents and future students the opportunity to see first-hand the $6.4 million expansion/renovation. The project created state-of-the-art science laboratories and greenhouse, high-tech classrooms, well-designed student activity spaces and a comfortable student commons.

Discover UWBC is designed to introduce high school students and their parents to the UWBC experience.

Campus guests will learn about admissions, financial aid and the lowest tuition in the UW-System; meet faculty and staff; find out about transferring to four-year universities; visit with current students; and discover opportunities for student life and activities.

The goal of the evening is to make sure that future students and their parents leave Discover UWBC with all questions answered.

According to Dale Fenton, UWBC assistant campus dean for student services, “Whether you have applied for admission or are just starting to plan for college, this is your chance to see what UWBC is all about.”

To make a reservation to attend Discover UWBC contact the student services office at 715-234-8024, Ext. 1, e-mail uwbcinfo@uwc.edu or register online at barron.uwc.edu and follow the Action Links on the home page. — from UWBC

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am a bit of a shoe addict. My mother has been trying to get me to donate or throw out the hundreds of pairs of shoes, boots, heels and sandals I have lying around my bedroom closet and both our downstairs closets by the two main doorways. The truth is, even though half of those shoes are either out of style, worn out or so full of dirt I can’t tell what color they are anymore, I can’t bear to part with them.

Each shoe has a story to tell. There’s one pair of shoes that I traveled with everywhere in New Zealand. There are some pairs of shoes that have been trampled and stepped on at several memorable concerts. I have my old volleyball shoes that have helped me set, score and play opponents with my team. I have shoes I went on dates with, shoes I tripped and made a fool of myself with, shoes I ran my first 5K in, and shoes I danced the night away with.

Most of the time, once I get that favorite pair of shoes, I wear them on a regular basis. And once I have those favorite pairs, I wear them out until there are holes in the soles. Recently I looked at my two favorite pairs of boots and my favorite pair of shoes and all three of them were stained, ripped, full of holes and falling apart. With winter and snow upon us in the near months, those shoes just won’t do. It was time for a shopping emergency.

Luckily, on Mondays, I only have a few classes in the morning and then I am free in the afternoon to get things done. So I grabbed my keys and my wallet and I set off for the nearest mall. The first store I went into to look for boots, there was fur on most of them and one rack of boots were black with 8-inch

SHELL LAKE — Theatre in the Woods will hold auditions for their April 2013 production of the Greek classic “Antigone” this Thursday, Oct. 18, from 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 20, from 1-3 p.m., at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre in Shell Lake.

Roles to be filled include two mature, young 16-20ish women and a young man of a similar age. There are, in addition, a small role for a middle-age woman and several roles for men of a range of ages. No previous experience is required and scripts will be provided at the auditions.

For further information, or to schedule a different audition time, contact one of the directors: Carolyn Burnett, 715-354-3803 or carolynjburnett@gmail.com or Karen Kaufman at kkcoach@centurytel.net. — from TiTW

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Thursday, Oct. 18 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available.

• Shell Lake-Spooner Masonic Lodge spaghetti feed, 4-7 p.m., Doboy Rd., Shell Lake. Proceeds to the Masonic Scholarship Fund to benefit Shell Lake and Spooner students.

Friday & Saturday, Oct. 19 & Oct. 20 • Haunted Schoolhouse, Shell Lake Arts Center, 6-10 p.m., with 6-8 p.m. less scary and 8-10 p.m. terrifying for braver attendees.

Saturday, Oct. 20 & Sunday, Oct. 21 • Shell Lake FFA corn maze, noon-6 p.m. Bryan and Keri Jensen residence, N2240 Shelby Lane, Shell Lake.

Watch for signs. More info call 715-468-7814.

Saturday, Oct. 20 • Shell Lake Lions Club and Indianhead Medical Center health fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center.

• Claudia Schmidt concert, Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake, 7:30 p.m. Reservations may be made at titw.org or by calling 715-468-4387.

• Second-annual pink event to raise funds for breast cancer awareness, 5-8 p.m., Spooner High School gym. For more info, contact coach Deli, 715-635-2172, ext. 4253.

• Third-annual fall writing contest, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Spooner Agriculture Station, Hwy. 70 east of Spooner.

To preregister call 715-468-2604 by Oct. 18.

Thursday, Oct. 25 • First Year Parenting class, 5-8:30 p.m., Spooner Annex Building, UW-Extension conference room. Call Deb Meyer at 715-635-4444 or deb.meyer@ces.uwex. edu • The Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Friendship Commons.

• Shell Lake VFW meeting, 7 p.m., Friendship Commons.

Friday & Saturday, Oct. 26 & Oct. 27 • Haunted Schoolhouse, Shell Lake Arts Center, 6-10 p.m., with 6-8 p.m., less scary and 8-10 p.m. terrifying for braver attendees.

Saturday, Oct. 27 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted.

• Free Halloween party, 7-9 p.m., at St. Francis de Sales in Spooner.

Sunday, Oct. 28 • Shell Lake FFA corn maze, noon-6 p.m. Bryan and Keri Jensen residence, N2240 Shelby Lane, Shell Lake.

Watch for signs. More info call 715-468-7814.

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

NOVEMBER

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

• Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Call 715-520-7999.

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

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

Donations accepted.

Saturday, Nov. 3 • Blazing a Trail for Hope fun run/walk 5:30-6:30 p.m. registration at Spooner Middle School, 7 p.m. start. Discount for those wearing a blaze-orange or Relay For Life shirt. All proceeds benefit the Relay for Life of Washburn County. Info, call Steve Clay 715-416-3493.

• Stories into the Dark with Kevin, 7:30 p.m., at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake. Call 715468-4387 or titw.org for reservations.

• Annual Scandinavian Ole & Lena lutefisk and meatball dinner, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2502 23rd Ave., Rice Lake.

Sunday, Nov. 4 • Daylight saving time ends.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 7 • Washburn County HCE meeting, UW-Extension meeting room, 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Thursday, Nov. 8 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center.

• United Ostomy Association local support group meeting, 1:30 p.m., at the Spooner Health System, lower level class room. More information, call 715-6375020.

• Fibromyalgia/CFS/Chronic Pain Support Group, 1-3 p.m. at the Chetek Lutheran Church. Call 715-651-9011 or 715-237-2798.

• Education and support for people affected by cancer, 3:30-5 p.m., Marshfield Clinic Rice Lake Center.

Registration required, 715-236-8327.

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 9 & 10 • Acting workshop: Creating a Character at Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake. 6-9 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Call 715-468-4387 for more information.

Saturday, Nov. 10 • Holiday Bazaar, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, W7148 Luther Rd., Spooner. Coffee and pie.

Lunch starting at 11 a.m.

• Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Monday, Nov. 12 • Diabetes Education Meeting, 2-3 p.m., in the classroom at Spooner Health System. Call 715-635-1217.

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Friday 2 p.m.

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AA Open Saturday Noon AA Closed 7 p.m.

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

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Volunteer opportunities

Indianhead Community Action Agency is looking for volunteers to help out in their thrift store and food pantry. Food pantry volunteers must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

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

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

••• Terraceview Living Center Inc. is providing opportunities for talented volunteers skilled in group and one-toone interactions with the elderly. Seeking services between 3-7 p.m. daily. There will be flexibility in scheduling your services. Orientation is provided. If you are interested please stop by their office and fill out an application.

••• Faith in Action of Washburn County is looking for volunteers to provide direct services to seniors and adults with disabilities. Tasks might include transportation, light housekeeping, light yard work, fix-it jobs, telephone and in-person visits. Training is provided, and all volunteers choose what they want to do and when they want to volunteer. For more information, please call 715-635-2252 or e-mail Faith In Action at faithinac30rtfc tionwc@yahoo.com.

••• Washburn County Unit on Aging is in need of volunteer drivers for the Meals on Wheels program and the medical escort program. This is a great opportunity to socialize, meet new people, travel and help others.

Mileage is paid to volunteers who use their own vehicles when transporting and/or delivering. You must posses a valid state of Wisconsin driver’s license and be able to read maps, road names and street signs. If interested, please contact Eva at the Aging and Disability Resource Center in Spooner at 715-635-4460.

••• ICAA Crossroads Literacy is looking for tutors in reading, health and computer skills. If interested, please contact coordinator Jean Walsh at 715-790-7213 or email walsh7213@yahoo.com.

••• To publish a volunteer opportunity, submit it to us by Monday noon. E-mail it to wcregister@centurytel.net, bring it to the office, or call 715-468-2314. Please list the type of volunteer work you need, as well as dates, times and length of service. Make sure to include your contact information, including your name and phone number.

When the volunteer position is filled, please let us know so we can take it off the list. This service is offered free of charge in an effort to bring the community together so those that are looking for help can find those that are looking to help.

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

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

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

• Friendly Bridge, Shell Lake Friendship Commons on 4th Avenue, 1 p.m. All abilites welcome.

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

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

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

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

Tuesday and Friday: Shell Lake Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., parking lot across from Washburn County Courthouse.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No age minimum or maximum for participants.

• Washburn County Historical Society Research Room open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Located in the basement of the main museum. Also by appointment. Call 715-468-2982.

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

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

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Shell Lake wins 38th-annual Tri-County Soil Judging Contest

Second place: Unity No. 1, 799 points. L to R: Kaina Zygowicz, Reese Johnston, Beth Johnson and Morgan Peterson.

First-place winners at the Tri-County Soil Judging Contest held Tuesday, Oct. 9, in Balsam Lake were the Shell Lake No. 1 team with 824 points. Shown (L to R): Trevor Anderson, Beau Skluzacek, Dani Kuechle and Noah Skluzacek.

Individual winners at the Tri-County Soil Judging Contest were (L to R): Kaina Zygowicz, Noah Skluzacek, McKayla Olson, Trevor Anderson, Anthony Kreft, Zack Kirk, Beth Johnson and Amber Anderson.

Earning 741 points, the Spooner No. 2 team was in third place. Team members (L to R): Kierra Bartle, Genna Peterson, Timothy Ritchie and Christian Totten. — Photos submitted

BALSAM LAKE — The Tri-County Soil Judging Contest was won this year by a team of four students from Shell Lake High School. They are Trevor Anderson, Beau Skluzack, Dani Kuechle and Noah Skluzack.

This year’s contest, hosted by Polk County, was held on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the American Legion in Balsam Lake. The annual event rotates between Polk, Burnett and Washburn counties and is supported by the Polk County Land and Water Resources Department and the Burnett and Washburn County Land and Water Conservation Departments, with support from the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The event was attended by 54 students representing four schools. The students compete as teams and as in-

dividuals. Each school is allowed up to two teams of four contestants each. The participants examined the soil and surrounding land. They then defined texture, structure, drainage and production capabilities and land uses of several different soils. All schools did well, and despite the fall temperatures, everyone enjoyed the outof-doors event.

After judging the pits, the students headed back to the American Legion Hall for lunch and the awards presentation. Lunch was provided through generous support from Unity FFA and Alumni, Luck FFA Alumni, Frederic FFA Alumni, Jeanne Alling and Rod Peterson.

Nelmeier Dairy, operated by Ken and Tammy Nelson and Scott and Leslie Codermeier, hosted the event.

Come to the fair

by Diane Dryden store eyesight and improve eye Register staff writer health, are co-hosting the event with SHELL LAKE — The Indianhead not only adult vision screening, but Medical Center in Shell Lake hasn‘t with information on how diabetes had a health fair for years. Because affects the eyes. Mike Cox, president of this, Dr. Jeff Dunham has joined of the Lions, encourages everyone to forces with the Shell Lake Lions bring in their old eyeglasses to doClub and the Shell Lake Arts Center nate to this very worthy cause to sponsor a health fair on Saturday, There will be a place where you Oct. 20. can sign up to be an organ donor, They are pulling out all the stops get your blood pressure checked, by hosting four hours of informahave a glucose screening and visit tion including speakers, medical with a physical therapist. tests and 36 various tables of imporAt 10:15 a.m., Dr. Parkinson will tant health information. A healthy be speaking on dermatology, follunch will be offered for a small fee lowed at 11 a.m. by Dr. Sharaff who as well as adult vision screening, will be addressing a healthy-heart blood pressure checks, bone density lifestyle. At noon, podiatrist Dr. screening, blood sugar testing and Dr. Jeff Dunham, along with the Shell Mack will be addressing issues of even memory screening.

Lake Lions Club and the Shell Lake Arts the feet and at 1 p.m. family practice Need a flu shot? Bring your insur- Center, is hosting the first-in-a-long-time Dr. Jeff Dunham will give compreance card and get yours at the fair. health fair this Saturday. — Photo by Diane hensive information of tick-borne Bring the kids, too, because the Mi- Dryden diseases. nong Police Department will be Washburn County’s Adults with there doing child safety identification.

Disabilities Recourse Center will be conducting memThe Lions, whose mission is to prevent blindness, re- ory screening and will have lots of information on the wide variety of services they offer.

The Body Shop Fitness Center and Vitality Village, along with the Vitamin Source, will be present to help you find ways to live a healthy lifestyle through supplements and exercise.

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Team winners First place: Shell Lake No. 1, 824 points, Trevor Anderson, Beau Skluzacek, Dani Kuechle and Noah Skluzacek Second place: Unity No. 1, 799 points, Kaina Zygowicz, Reese Johnston, Beth Johnson and Morgan Peterson Third place: Spooner No. 2, 741 points, Kierra Bartle, Genna Peterson, Timothy Ritchie and Christian Totten Individual winners were First: Kaina Zygowicz, Unity, 324 points Second: Noah Skluzacek, Shell Lake, 300 points Third: McKayla Olson, Spooner, 286 points Fourth: Trevor Anderson , Shell Lake, 275 points Fifth: Anthony Kreft, Unity, 271 points Sixth: Zack Kirk, Clear Lake, 270 points Seventh: Beth Johnson, Unity, 264 points Eighth: Amber Anderson, Shell Lake, 259 points — submitted

FSA prepares to issue CRP and DCP payments

MADISON — Wisconsin USDA Farm Service Agency state Executive Director Brad Pfaff announced that FSA will issue Conservation Reserve Program and Direct and Countercyclical Program payments during the first few weeks of October.

“FSA will issue the payments timely as long as all producer eligibility requirements are met,” said Pfaff.

As of September 2012, Wisconsin has 368,000 acres enrolled in CRP and participants will be receiving a total of $30.7 million in rental payments. 2012 DCP payments should be released the following week.

CRP and DCP payments could be affected if producers have not submitted the required Adjusted Gross Income forms. Affected producers will need to submit the proper AGI forms before payments can be issued. In addition, producers who signed up for CRP emergency haying and grazing and did not pay in advance will notice that their annual rental payment was reduced by the acreage that was hayed or grazed.

“Producers who were affected by county office consolidations will not experience payment delays of this nature,” said Pfaff. “All county office payments, regardless of consolidations, will be generated at the same time as long as all other eligibility requirements are met,” he said.

For more information on CRP and DCP payments, contact your local FSA county office or visit fsa.usda.gov. — from USDA

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SPORTS

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

Lakers are off to the playoffs

Jenny Connell with a serve. Shell Lake beat Northwood 25-19, 25-20 and 25-20 to finish the week strong as the Lakers go into playoffs.

The Shell Lake volleyball team earned the championship at the Shell Lake Tournament held Saturday, Oct. 13. Shown back row (L to R): Coach Ann Cassel, Hannah Cassel, Shania Pokorny, Colleen Knoop, Taylor Bauch, Jesi Sando, Katie Slater and Jenna Schultz. Front: Tia Carlson, April Richter, Kaylea Kidder and Amber Anderson. — Photo submitted

Lakers VB season ends at Webster

Take game to five sets but fall short Webster 3, Shell Lake 2

by Marty Seeger Special to the Register WEBSTER – The Shell Lake volleyball season came to a difficult end on Tuesday, Oct. 16, as they lost in the first round of

the WIAA regional playoffs to Webster in five sets.

The Lakers lost the first set 25-16 but bounced right back to take the next one 25-17. Webster won the third set 25-23, and the Lakers pulled out the win in set four with a 25-23 victory, which sent the game to the final, and fifth set, where they lost 15-9. No game stats were available at press time for a more complete roundup.

Shania Pokorny goes up against a formidable Northwood defensive wall with Amber Denninger and Jessica Hill. Pokorny had five kills for the Northwood game and 11 against Clear Lake.

Hannah Cassell and Katie Gronning both reach out to get the ball back in play against Webster on Tuesday, Oct. 16, during the first round of the WIAA playoffs. – Photo by Josh Johnson, Max Preps

RIGHT: Katie Gronning and Hannah Cassel with a dig. This photographer is not an expert, but wouldn’t it help to keep your eyes open? They each had eight digs in the Northwood game.

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

Heart O’ North Conference cross-country meet held

Katerin Ocariz took seventh place in the Heart O’ North Conference cross-country meet hosted

by Spooner High School on Tuesday, Oct. 9.

Ocariz had a time of 17:31.9 for the 4K race.

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Shell Lake competes at conference cross-country championship

Freshman Daniel Pederson took second place in the conference meet with a time of 17:41.4 in the 5K race.

As a freshman, Daniel Parish finished his first conference meet with a time of 20:14, placing 44th.

Cross1country results

Senior Nick Muska stepped up this year as Shell Lake’s best male cross-country runner. He had a time of 20:09 and took 43rd place at the conference meet.

Lakeland Conference meet results Flambeau High School, Tuesday, Oct. 9

Girls varsity school placement Place Name 1 Cameron 2 Flambeau 3 St. Croix Falls 4 Cornell/Lake Holcombe 5 Bruce 6 Webster 7 Shell Lake 8 Unity/Luck Shell Lake girls varsity individual Place Name Time 19 Lauren Osborn 17:02 29 Emma Thomas 18:14 43 Jessica Irvine 19:28 46 Lindsey Martin 20:01 52 Kayla Blazer 20:34 56 Sabrina Skindzelewski 20:53 57 Renee Mikula 20:57

Boys varsity school placement Place Name 1 Grantsburg 2 Unity/Luck 3 Webster 4 St. Croix Falls 5 Cameron 6 Bruce 7 Flambeau 8 New Auburn Shell Lake boys varsity individual Place Name 43 Nick Muska 44 Daniel Parish 80 Seth Quinton 81 Casey Furchtenicht

Time 20:09 20:14 29:56.45 29:56.47

Heart O’ North Conference Championship results Spooner High School, Tuesday, Oct. 9

Sara Dettle finished 23rd with a time of 19:20.5 and helped the girls cross-country team with their fifth-place finish. — Photos by Larry Samson

Girls varsity school placement Place Name 1 Northwestern 2 Hayward 3 Bloomer 4 Ladysmith 5 Spooner 6 Barron 7 Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 8 Cumberland Spooner girls varsity individual Place Name 7 Katerin Ocariz 23 Sara Dettle 30 Caitlin Fielding 31 Julie Bray 36 Maddy Martin 41 Savannah Quinn 42 Rachel Eytcheson

Time 17:31. 9 19:20.5 20:05.7 20:11.7 20:44 21:43.7 21:44.4

Boys varsity school placement Place Name 1 Northwestern 2 Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 3 Hayward 4 Barron 5 Bloomer 6 Spooner 7 Cumberland 8 Ladysmith Spooner boys varsity individual Place Name 2 Daniel Pederson 28 Joakim Jarvis 38 Alex Pippen 44 Connor Seckora 46 William Otto 52 Andy Mason

Freshman Emma Thomas placed 29th with a time of 18.14. — Photos by Larry Samson

FALL SPORTS

Time 17:41.7 21:22.8 22:54.1 23:57.7 24:15.9 30:22.3

SCHEDULE

Cross country Saturday, Oct. 20: WIAA Sectional Friday, Oct. 26: WIAA State Volleyball JV2 4:30 p.m., JV1 6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18: Regional, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 20: Regional, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 25: Sectional Friday, Nov. 2: State at Green Bay

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

Homecoming win equals playoffs for Spooner

Jarik Biggs puts the big hit on the Hayward receiver, a hit that was so hard it was heard in the bleachers.

by Larry Samson Register reporter SPOONER — With a 21-15 win over the Hayward Hurricanes on Friday, Oct. 12, the Spooner Rails won their homecoming game and made the playoffs with a 4-4 season. Spooner will play Barron in level one of the Division 4 playoffs on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. in Barron. Barron is 5-2 in the Heart O’ North Conference and is coming off a 24-0 win over Chetek-Weyerhaeuser in their last game.

The Rails capitalized on a Hayward fumble and scored on an 11-yard touchdown when Gavin Anderson connected to Darren Vic on a pass. It was a 7-0 game and Spooner never looked back. On Spooner’s next drive, they drove down to the 8-yard line and were called back on a block in the back.

Hayward kicked a 43-yard field goal to make it a 7-3 game. Spooner scored on a 5-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and again on a 31-yard pass to Brandon Shaver. Hayward scored with less than a minute to make it 21-15.

Spooner had 124 yards passing and 124 yards rushing.

Shaver had 101 yards for the game.

Shell Lake’s season comes to an end against Eagles

Jordan Shaver gets some good blocking from No. 52 Errick Kafura and No. 7 Tyler Boutwell on this run.

Tyler Boutwell gets the benefit from this Tanner Vic block on this run on special teams.

LEFT: The Spooner defensive men, Jarik Biggs and Austin Bones, stop Hayward quarterback Paul Danczyk on this run.

RIGHT: The Spooner defense was the star of the game Friday, Oct. 12. Drew Miller and Austin Bones stopped Hayward running back Nicholas Stroede for a short gain. Bones is a great defensive name for a linebacker. — Photos by Larry Samson

Lakers never stop in loss at Unity

Shell Lake kept the score within six as the Eagles attempt at a two-point conversion was denied, but the Eagles stormed back again, forcing a Lakers punt and putting it in the end zone for the third time of the game on a 40-yard touchdown run by Aaron Koshatka with 5:53 to go in the half.

Unity 30, Shell Lake 15 With a 20-7 lead for the Eagles and just over three minutes to go, the Lakby Marty Seeger ers once again faced a tough spot on Special to the Register fourth down after a pair of costly BALSAM LAKE – The Eagles penalties. After a failed fake punt atfaced a feisty and win-hungry tempt that came up short, the Eagles Shell Lake football team last Fritook over. A big run by Koshatka on a day, Oct. 12, but Unity came away Shell Lake sophomore Samuel Muska finds room to run against fourth and nine kept the Eagles drive victorious in a must-win situation, alive, and the Eagles threatened to the Eagles on Friday, Oct. 12, during their final game of the season. needing the win to secure a spot in put another six on the board, but the Denotter 19-yard touchdown run. With the help of a the WIAA playoffs.

Lakers defense held strong and the two-point conversion, the Lakers trailed 30-15.

“We were fired up and ready to Eagles settled on a field goal with five Late in the third quarter, the Eagles got their next play on Friday night. It has been a seconds remaining in the half, and chance to put points on the board and along with a long time since Unity has made the 23-7 lead.

Koshatka 27-yard run to help put the Eagles inside the the playoffs two years in a row The Eagles came out firing after Quarterback Sam Livingston fights to keep 6-yard line, but the Lakers and our boys wanted to be a part the play alive amid pressure from Eagle de- h a l f t i m e , managed to hold strong once of that,” said Eagles coach Dave fenders late in the fourth quarter. stretching again. An Eagles attempt at a Anderson. their lead to field goal was denied, keeping The Lakers ended a difficult season at 0-7 overall but 30-7 at the start of the third the Lakers within two touchnever gave up against the Eagles Friday, and were never quarter. Sorensen took it 35 downs, which is where the truly out of the game until the very end. yards on a Unity fake punt atgame would eventually end for The Eagles managed to score quickly on their first tempt to the Lakers 8-yard line.

Shell Lake despite a solid drive of the game on a Tevin Anderson 20-yard touch- On the next play, Sorensen took fourth quarter, keeping the Eadown run, but the Lakers responded when Sam Liv- the ball to the end zone for the gles from the end zone on at ingston powered his way across midfield on a 24-yard 8-yard touchdown run. least two occasions. The Eagle gain, and connected with Wyatt Carlson on a 37-yard “Our offensive line was able defense was equally solid. touchdown pass to tie the game 7-7 with 5:31 still to play to open up some big holes for Despite a difficult year and in the first quarter. our backs to run through, and relatively small team for the The Lakers would get the ball back on a fumble recov- our defense played very Lakers this season, the team ery near their own 36-yard line but the Eagles defense tough,” Anderson said. had several quality athletes inmanaged to hold on and the Lakers couldn’t capitalize The Lakers showed some cluding five dedicated seniors on the turnover. Shell Lake stopped Unity cold to start spark after the Eagles kicked off which included B.J. Burton, Dethe second quarter, but a Lakers fumble on their own 7- with 8:52 to go in the third notter, Austin Williams, Isaac yard line set up perfect field position for the Eagles, who quarter, looking nearly unstopShell Lake senior B.J. Burton puts a hit on Unity’s Cusick and Wyatt Carlson. scored just two plays later on a Kyle Sorensen 4-yard pable in their next drive, evenAaron Koshatka, keeping him out of the end zone on a touchdown run with 9:42 remaining in the first half. tually scoring on an A.J. Lakers defensive stop. – Photos by Marty Seeger

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DISPATCH

Spooner celebrates homecoming week

It has become a Spooner tradition for the players and fans to pose for a victory photo under the scoreboard. With a 21-15 win over Hayward, the Spooner football players did not let down their fans.

The pink float was to raise awareness of breast cancer in a strong positive way. Spooner will be hosting the second-annual Pink Event on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 5-8 p.m. The alumni and varsity volleyball game will raise money for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life and for the Susan B. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Shown (L to R): Kelsie Gerovac, Cassidy Quinton, Aftyn Tellefson, Hannah Schwab and Taylor Roman. — Photos by Larry Samson

Three cheers for the Spooner Rails. Dana Danger, Roadie, and Erica Bauer rode a fire truck to lead the homecoming parade on Friday, Oct. 12. The parade started at the high school, passed by the elementary and middle schools before ending at the St. Francis School.

The St. Francis School marching band, under the direction of Janet Medley, performed at the Spooner homecoming parade. They performed at the Stone Lake Cranberry Fest parade on Sunday, Oct. 7.

The Spooner golf team had a good year, finishing in second place in the Heart O’ North. Shown (L to R): Audi Griffith, Kyra Schmock, Larissa Schmock, Julie Vogel and Hannah Gostonczik.

The Spooner marching band, under the direction of Mark Aderman, performed during halftime at the game Friday, Oct. 12, in addition to the Spooner homecoming parade. The two lead players are Zach Kilgore and Sara Dettle. RIGHT: The 2012 Spooner High School king and queen are Ethan Gormong and Rachel Temple.

Family Reading Night returns to Spooner Elementary

SPOONER — Students and their families are invited to show some spirit and give a few cheers for reading at Spooner Elementary School’s annual Family Reading Night. The theme this year is sports and athletics. In the past, this yearly event has been funded through school grants and is able to continue due to the support of teachers, staff and community members.

This autumn, Family Reading Night will coincide with the elementary school’s open house event, Thursday, Oct. 25, from 5-7:30 p.m. A meal will be provided from 5-6 p.m.

During the combined events, families will have the chance to visit with classroom teachers, get a glimpse of the school facilities and participate in reading stations that will be sprinkled

throughout the school.

Family Reading Night will provide families a variety of reading-related experiences, from flashlight reading to sock-puppet readers theater. Other highlights include Sports Bingo; Lumi Sticks & Lit; Book Look Nook; Peppy Pom Poms; Football Frenzy; D-R-I-B-B-L-E and Label Look.

This year’s event will also showcase the talents of second-grade musicians in concerts held during the open house.

Families and community members are encouraged to come support students and take part in this upcoming, two-inone gathering. Whether you would like to come sporting ballerina slippers or a football jersey, you are welcome to join the reading rally, where all will be winners. — from SES

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Arts Center exemplifies Networking 101

by Diane Dryden Register staff writer SHELL LAKE — For the past six years, Tara Burns has been Shell Lake Arts Center’s director. Not only has there been a successful summer music program that attracts students from across the world, but Burns has also found innovative ways to make the arts center a part of the local culture. She recently stated, “If one succeeds, we all succeed.”

In the spring, when the center holds a weekend drumset workshop, they team with Theatre in the Woods, who then hosts the Saturday concert by the professionals in their facility. A Sunday concert by students is also held there. “They have the perfect venue for this smaller group.”

The Shell Lake Chamber has held their popular Miss Shell Lake pageant at the center for several years and the school takes advantage of their offer to use the center’s main room, which was once the old high school’s gym, for junior varsity’s volleyball and basketball kids.

They’ve also joined with the Shell Lake Downtown Lakefront Committee by providing music before the Monday Night Movie, played by their music-camp instructors.

The arts center provides local art during the summer in the lobby for concertgoers to enjoy. Included is the artist’s information if someone is interested in making a purchase.

Music groups that will pull in a large number of people will book at the center and take advantage of the 600 seats available. The center is known for its annual spring gala that draws hundreds of people.

This year, the arts center teamed with the chamber for the first-annual Oktoberfest. They also partnered with the Shell Lake Lions and the Indianhead Medical Center for a health fair on Saturday, Oct. 20.

The next two weekends, Oct. 19 and 20 and then again the following weekend of Oct. 26 and 27, the center will be linking with the Shell Lake Education Foundation, the chamber, and Theatre in the Woods for their second year of the Haunted Schoolhouse, asking the question, “What happens to the students and teachers when an

Area writers corner

Saying goodbye to popular singer Andy Williams

by Mary B. Olsen It seems fitting that the moon was full on the night Andy Williams passed away. The popular singer and entertainer died at his home in Branson, Mo., on Sept.

25. He had been battling cancer for the last year. Andy Williams stole our hearts with his rendition of “Moon River” and his albums and television shows. The wonderful songs he sang are considered “easy listening” music, classic popular music of our past.

Andy Williams was born Dec. 3, 1927, in Wall Lake, Iowa. He had three older brothers, Bob, Don and Dick.

Their father was a railroad worker. They were born singers. By the time he was 11, Andy was singing with his brothers in a quartet, first in church and then on the radio. In 1938, the Williams Brothers Quartet was heard over WHO in Des Moines, Iowa, WLS in Chicago, and WLW in Cincinnati.

They were a large family and they grew up poor, but didn’t know it, like many who lived at that time. Andy was already in high school when they had a chance to work for MGM and they moved to California, where he finished high school in West Los Angeles.

They sang with Bing Crosby in the recording of “Swinging On A Star.”

Written in 1944, with the words by Johnny Burke and the music by Jimmy Van Heusen, it was sung by the boys choir in the movie “Going My Way,” for Paramount. The song and the movie won Academy Awards.

The quartet had a contract with MGM, but Bob was drafted and they lost

Jill Okonek, left, arts center office assistant and Shell Lake graduate, likes living in her hometown as an adult. She is shown with director Tara Burns. They are available to answer questions about all the events at the Shell Lake Arts Center. — Photo by Diane Dryden

old high school shuts down? They stay there, of course, and haunt the victims who dare to enter.” The schoolhouse begins with an eerie school forest and then contin-

ues on to the spooky schoolrooms and their teachers who are forever doomed to stay in their classrooms. You are invited to finish your 20-minute excursion in the cafeteria where the scary lunch ladies will serve cupcakes and punch. The butcher with blood on his hands will make his appearance each night.

Last year there were over 500 people who attended the event put on by over 60 volunteers. They are expecting even more this year because they’ve added an additional night.

From 6-8 p.m. is specifically geared to the little kids when the school is simply spooky. After 8 p.m. until 10, the center becomes downright terrifying for the older kids.

To ensure the smaller kids have an experience that’s not too scary, they’re given a special word, like peaches, that they can use anytime they get too scared and want to leave.

The arts center is also looking for additional networking ideas from others who would be interested in teaming up together for events. They can provide the auditorium with a performance stage along with classrooms, conference rooms and a dance studio. More information is available at 715-468-2414 or go to info@shelllakeartscenter.org.

Dewey-LaFollette by Karen Mangelsen

Donna and Nina Hines, Lida Nordquist, Marlene Swearingen, Lorri McQuade and Karen and Diana Mangelsen were guests of Sharon Syverson Tuesday.

They enjoyed an afternoon of visiting and playing cards.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Marlene and Bruce Swearingen Friday afternoon. They wished Marlene a happy birthday.

Congratulations to June and Stanley Wickman on their 70th wedding anniversary. A large number of people went to the open house in their honor at Salem Lutheran Church in Shell Lake Saturday afternoon.

Brian Hines visited Gerry and Donna Hines over the weekend.

More than 100 people attended the Clam River Tuesday Club fundraiser at Indian Creek American Legion Hall Saturday evening. Kathy Stoylen won the quilt, pillows and shams. The club members appreciate all who came and supported their efforts.

Joleen, Richard, Rick and Angie Funk visited Lida Nordquist Sunday afternoon.

Congratulations to Verna and Everett Lindstrom on their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 18.

the contract. Kay Thompson, who worked for MGM, saw their potential, and had them sing on movie sound tracks. Bob came back and Kay Thompson put together a nightclub act, Kay Thompson and the Williams Brothers. They played clubs, and she took the act to Las Vegas, and it became such a hit that, in 1947, they were the highest-paid nightclub act in the world. They toured from 1951 through 1953, when the act broke up and they all went their separate ways.

Andy had become a regular on the “Tonight Show Starring Steve Allen” that preceded Jack Parr, Johnny Carson, and Jay Leno, as simply the “Tonight Show.” In 1957, his recording of “Butterfly” was the number one hit on Billboard. Bernie Lowe and Kal Mann wrote it in 1957. He recorded for Cadence.

Andy met and married Claudine Longet in 1962. They had three children, Noelle, Christian and Robert. She was a dancer from France. They split up and divorced after seven years.

He was one of our most-popular vocalists in the 1960s.

He sang “Moon River,” from the movie, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and it won the 1962 Oscar for best song. It was never released as a single, so it was not included in the charts, but he used the song as his theme song. The words were written by Johnny Mercer and the music by Henry Mancini in 1961. Andy’s recording sold over a million. It has been recorded by other artists about a hundred times. Johnny Mercer believed the song lyrics

were some of his best. Mercer and Mancini were together as a successful songwriting team ever after.

“The Andy Williams Show” debuted in 1962 and ran for nearly 10 years. After that Andy did three specials a year, including the popular Christmas shows. He did six Christmas albums. In the little town where he lived as a child, the kind of communal celebrations of the people was a cherished memory of his, and in his Christmas shows, he tried to share those with his viewers.

In the 1990s there were some country singers moving to Branson where they could perform without the traveling on tours. Andy’s brother urged him to come there.

Would Branson accept a popular singer? He went for it.

He built a theater, a very beautiful architectural marvel.

His Moon River Theater opened in 1992. He married Debbie Meyers in 1991, and they lived in Branson. And sometimes they lived in La Quinta, Calif., where he was considered their unofficial mayor. Andy was an art collector. He decorated the theater and the restaurant next to it with artwork and photos from his television shows.

He enjoyed playing golf.

The songs he sang and the shows he produced and performed in are the legacy he leaves for those of us who remember him. As he told an interviewer, he will always be with us on Christmas, because he made six Christmas albums. On every album he sang, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time Of the Year.” We will miss him, and it won’t be the same.

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Nexen employees generous in United Way effort

WEBSTER — Nexen Group Inc., in Webster, just concluded its 17th United Way campaign, and it was another big success. The fundraising campaign ended on Thursday, Oct. 11, and by the time the campaign ended, Nexen employees had raised over $25,000 in pledges and raffle sales. The company provided a contribution of $25,000, bringing the grand total to over $50,000.

A committee of Nexen employees helped orchestrate the United Way campaign. Campaign events included raffles, bake sales, lunch offerings and, of course, employee pledges. Representatives from Washburn County Counteract and Shell Lake Fire Department spoke about how United Way contributions have helped them. Dave Zaloudek was this year’s chair of the United Way com-

mittee, and was reminded of the quote

by John Wooden - “You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” Over the past 17 campaigns, Nexen and its employees have raised over $700,000 in United Way funds.

Most of the funds raised will go to Washburn and Burnett county agencies.

Most of the employees live in one of the

two counties. Many employees view this as a way to give something back to the community. Nexen would like to encourage other businesses to participate in United Way fundraising efforts. Individuals who are interested in learning more about having their own United Way fundraiser can contact John Coughlin at 715-377-0203. — from Nexen

Medicare open enrollment period has started

STATEWIDE — The Medicare open enrollment period, which began Monday, Oct. 15, has been expanded to last seven weeks and will end Friday, Dec. 7.

This will give seniors and people with disabilities more time to compare and find the best plan that meets their unique needs. Open enrollment is seniors’ chance to review their Medicare choices and pick the plan that works for them; but if they decide that they’re happy sticking with the coverage they have now, they don’t need to do anything else.

“Fall can be an extremely busy time of year. The kids are getting settled into a new school year, the yard and the house need to be made ready for winter and, of course, we need to keep up with the Packers on Sundays,” said Doug Hill,

state director for Know Your Care Wisconsin. “With everything we have going on, it’s so easy to forget another activity that should be on all our fall checklists: helping family members with the Medicare open enrollment period.”

If Medicare beneficiaries and their families need assistance in helping to choose a plan or deciding to stay on a plan, they can utilize two great resources. The first is the Medicare Plan Finder, available at medicare.gov/finda-plan.

The second resource is an elder benefits specialist. Each county in Wisconsin has at least one of these specialists.

These individuals can help Medicare beneficiaries learn what plans and what options are available to them. They can-

FSA low-interest commodity loans available

MADISON — The USDA Farm Service Agency reminds producers that ninemonth low-interest commodity loans are available. Commodity loans are a valuable marketing tool by providing operating capital at competitive rates and offering flexible repayment at the time a commodity is sold or marketed.

The October interest rate is 1.125 percent for all commodity loans. Producers may obtain low-interest, nine-month loans for 2012 crops stored on the farm in an eligible structure or at a public warehouse. The grain must be stored in a facility that is safe and accessible and must be repaid before it is fed. Producers with grain under loan that will be sold can request a Marketing Authorization, which gives them permission to sell the mortgaged collateral to a designated buyer before the loan is repaid. Ag bags, silos and oxygen-limited structures are also eligible storage facilities. Commodity loans will be adjusted for excess moisture.

Commodity loan eligibility also requires compliance with conservation and wetland protection requirements, bene-

ficial interest requirements, acreage reporting and ensuring that the commodity meets Commodity Credit Corporation minimum grade and quality standards.

This marketing tool is a great way to pay off higher interest notes with low interest money or to purchase next year’s inputs at discounted prices. For more information on commodity loans please contact the county FSA office or visit fsa.usda.gov. — from USDA

not advise you on what plan to choose, but they will help you gather information to make a more informed decision about which plan is best for you. To make an appointment with your county’s elder benefits specialist, you can contact your county’s Commission on Aging and Disability Resource Center.

A full listing of Wisconsin’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers can be found at this directory: dhs.wisconsin.gov/ aging/EBS/benspecs.htm.

Additionally, as a result of the Affordable Care Act, coverage for both brandname and generic drugs in the Part D donut-hole coverage gap will continue to increase until 2020, when the donut hole will be closed. This year, people with Medicare received a 50-percent discount

on covered brand-name drugs and 14percent coverage of generic drugs in the donut hole. In 2013, Medicare Part D’s coverage of brand-name drugs will begin to increase, so people with Medicare will receive approximately 53 percent off the cost of brand-name drugs, and coverage for 21 percent of the cost of generic drugs in the donut hole.

“With more benefits, better choices and lower costs, Know Your Care Wisconsin encourages people with Medicare and their families to begin reviewing their drug and health plan coverage options for 2013,” Hill added. — from Know Your Care

Local folk artists featured in exhibit at Dane County airport MADISON — The treasured stories, talents and cultural heritages of artists in the Wisconsin Arts Board’s Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program are now on public display at the Dane County Regional Airport. “Wisconsin Folks: Masters of Tradition” runs now until March 31, 2013, at the Dane County Regional Airport’s Art Court.

Else Bigton and Phil Odden, Barronett, are among the 26 nationally recognized

master artists from Wisconsin having their artwork showcased. Bigton’s is Norwegian carved furniture and Odden’s is Norwegian woodcarving.

The exhibit was organized by the Wisconsin Arts Board and coordinated by Tandem Press of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For more information visit artsboard.wisconsin.gov. — from WAB

Haunted Schoolhouse will spook even the bravest

SHELL LAKE — Looking for a scare to ring in Halloween? Terrify yourself at the Haunted Schoolhouse! What happens to the students and teachers when an old high school shuts down? They stay there, of course, and haunt the victims who dare to enter.

The Haunted Schoolhouse features a haunted school forest, cemetery, deten-

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tion hall, classroom, tech ed shop, library, butcher block and cafeteria. A snack of witch fingers, crunchy bones, and other scary treats will complete the adventure.

The Haunted Schoolhouse will be open the weekend of Oct. 19-20 and 2627, at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 802 First St., Shell Lake. Times are from 6-10 p.m., with 6-8 p.m. less scary and 8-10 p.m. terrifying for braver attendees.

Any questions may be directed to the

Shell Lake Arts Center at 715-468-2414 or visit the Web site at shelllakeartscenter.org.

The Haunted Schoolhouse is brought to you by the Shell Lake Arts Center, Shell Lake Education Foundation, Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce and Theatre in the Woods, with special entry decorations provided by the famed Shell Lake State Bank ladies. — from SLAC

Love Lights to shine at Spooner Health System

SPOONER — Partners of Spooner Health System are now accepting donations for their annual Love Light trees.

Love Light trees will be lit during the holiday season in honor or in memory of a special person in their life. On Monday, Dec. 3, at 4:30 p.m., the Love Light ceremony will be held in the activity department of the Benedictine Living Center. Father Ed Anderson from St. Francis de Sales will offer a holiday message.

The Spooner Chamber Ensemble will provide music. Love Lights can be purchased for a minimum of $3/light.

Forms are available at the business office of the hospital as well as the Benedictine Living Center. Forms will also be available at local churches or names and donations can be sent directly to Spooner Health System, 819 Ash Street, Spooner,

WI 54801.

Donations for the Love Light tree go directly to provide scholarships to those pursuing a career in health care. In 2011 three local community people were assisted financially with these scholarships. Through the continued support and generosity of our community, Partners hope to be able to provide this support. Think about a special person in your life that you would like to recognize this holiday season and let the Partners light up their life. Names of those honored and remembered will be read during the ceremony and will also be displayed during the holiday season.

Start the holiday season by lighting up a life. Please contact Diane Noe at 715635-6309 with questions. — from PSHS

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Fall writing contest to be held in Spooner

by Mary B. Olsen SPOONER — The third-annual fall writing contest hosted by the Indianhead Writers, will take place Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Spooner Agriculture Station on Hwy. 70 east of Spooner, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. All writers are welcome to attend and try for prizes.

There will be three prizes of $75. Those who come and enter must bring their poem, article or fiction or nonfiction story and read it or have someone else read it. The entry should take about five minutes to read. It can be on any subject, from 100 words to about 1,500.

Only one entry is allowed per person. Entries will be judged in three sections. They will be presented in the order of their registration. Late entries may not be read

or entered due to time constraints. It is not necessary to enter to attend the meeting. Prizes will be voted on by those attending.

There are no entry fees. Lunch will be served. A freewill offering is acceptable. Registration for the lunch should be done by Thursday, Oct. 18.

There will be door prizes. Writers may bring books, photographs and other work to sell or show. Members of writers clubs are welcome as well as beginning writers.

To preregister, send information to Indianhead Writers, Mary Olsen, 314 6th Ave., Shell Lake, WI 54871, or call 715-468-2604.

Preparing the Garden for Winter workshop to be held at ag research station

SPOONER — A Preparing the Garden for Winter workshop will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Spooner Ag Research Station teaching and display garden. This outdoor, hands-on workshop and discussion is sponsored by UW-Extension and North Country Master Gardener volunteers. There is no cost to attend. The display garden is located on Orchard Lane one-half mile east of the stoplights in Spooner off Hwy. 70. Watch for garden meeting signs.

UW-Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Sharon Tarras will walk participants through the perennial and annual display gardens and explain appropriate fall cleanup techniques for certain plants including digging and dividing, mulching and pruning. Kevin Schoes-

sow, area agriculture development agent, will discuss protecting fruit trees from winter injuries, and fall pruning options on raspberries, grapes and apples.

For more information contact Schoessow at the Spooner Area UWEX office at 715-635-3506 or 800-5281914.

The University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming.

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please make such requests as early as possible by contacting the Spooner Area Agricultural Agents Office so that proper arrangements can be made. — from UWEX

Area schools receive funds for fresh fruits and vegetables

MADISON — From apples to zucchini with plenty of variety in between, students in 178 Wisconsin schools will be eating more fresh fruits and vegetables during the school day thanks to a federal grant program.

Shell Lake Elementary will receive $9,750. Other area schools receiving funds are Frederic Elementary, $9,850; Hayward Intermediate, $18,000, Hayward Primary, $22,600, and Waadookodaading, $1,950; Unity Elementary, $22,600; and Webster Elementary, $15,350.

Wisconsin’s share of the $150 million available nationwide through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program is just over $3 million. The grant provides $50 per student for schools to

offer at minimum three snacks per week outside of the school breakfast and national school lunch programs.

Snacks are offered to all children in the school. Grants to schools are expected to reach 59,551 Wisconsin students.

“Offering children a nutritious snack that builds healthy eating habits is a double win for our schools and families,” said state Superintendent Tony Evers.

“Fewer children will hit the hunger slump that pulls their attention away from their school lessons, and more kids will sample foods they may not otherwise encounter, building a foundation for healthier food choices beyond this grant program.” — from WDPI

It’s the middle of October and how fast this month is going. Ol’ Jack Frost has been here and farmers have their corn and soybeans in and gardens have been cleaned out for another great harvest.

Happy birthday to Tiffany Hopwood as she enjoys her special day Oct. 19. Many more, Tiffany.

Happy birthday to Logan Melton on his special day, Oct. 19, with lots more to come.

Happy birthday Oct. 20 to Mitch Beaufeaux, with many more to come.

Oct. 20, a very happy birthday to Robin Major as he enjoys his special day.

A very happy birthday to Sonny Erickson on Oct. 21 when he turns 73. Have a great day, Sonny.

A very happy birthday to a nephew, Rick Lauterbach, on his special day Oct. 21 with lots more to come.

Happy birthday to Cindy Roberts on Oct. 21. Have a wonderful day, Cindy.

A very happy anniversary to Gary and Norma LaVeau on Oct. 22. Have a great day, you two.

Happy anniversary to Gene and Debby Quam on Oct. 22, with lots more to come.

Happy birthday to Bonnie Scheu as she celebrates her special day on Oct. 22, with many more to come.

Happy birthday to Robyn Major on Oct. 23. Have a great day, Robyn.

Happy birthday to Ashley Crosby as she enjoys her special day Oct. 23. Have a wonderful day, Ashley.

Happy anniversary to Jerry and Robin Denver on Oct. 23. Have a wonderful day.

A very happy anniversary to Clint and Marlene Stariha as they celebrate 30 years together. Have a great one on Oct. 23. Oct. 24, a very happy birthday to Bob Hartwig with lots more to come.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Margie Spaulding who passed away Oct. 7 with funeral rites Oct. 10 at Lake Park Alliance Church.

My grandson, Remington, 10, was a lucky bow hunter.

Yes, he got an 8-point buck and was he proud. I’d be happy if I shot one, too.

Son Richy is done combining his beans and corn. Now he’s onward to raking and baling corn fodder. It makes great bedding.

What’s new with my Rory and Tinks? Well, the first day Rory didn’t want a thing to do with Tinks. Very slowly he is getting used to Tinks. The only thing Rory won’t share is his food. Tinks runs around the house, sleeps and eats. He is so tiny. Watching Rory play with Tinks is so cute. That little Tinks goes right after Rory and it’s so cute.

You know I was a farmer’s daughter and here is something I didn’t know. Linseed, which is used in cow feed, can start a fire.

Congratulations to Stanley and June Wickman on their 70th wedding anniversary. Open house was held Saturday at Salem Lutheran Church in Shell Lake. I talked to June and she tells me their wedding anniversary is Oct. 21. Many more years to this wonderful couple.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Mabel Schrankel.

Talking with Jim Toll, he tells us his son, Dave, was up for the weekend. Saturday Dave helped Bill Taubman combine corn. They have had lots of breakdowns with their combine. Jim tells us, “It’s trouble, trouble, trouble, and fix, fix, fix.” I remember those days very well, Jim, and it certainly isn’t fun.

Saturday, Paula Cramer and Jeff and Penny Ladd, Rem, Ry and Ree came up and got a lot of things done for the upcoming winter. It’s nice to have most things done. Thanks to all you kids for the help. It is much appreciated.

Saturday, Scott and Kristen Carl and Jimmy Atkinson, who was home for the weekend, got a big load of wood for Jim and Sandy. Sunday, Lisa and Dan Otto and son Charlie, Noel and Patti Beaufeaux, and sons Kyle and Mitch, and Jimmy Atkinson, and also Kristin and Scott Carl were hoping to get back over to Jim Atkinson’s and get more wood up. Dan Otto had a bear tick on, so those ticks are not dead either. Drought or no drought it certainly didn’t affect them.

Congratulations to Dixie Andrea who shot a bear. Way to go, Dixie.

Dewey Country

by Pauline Lawrence

Talking with Bernard Redding we find he had a chemo treatment Friday. He says he feels good now but maybe not another day. The Reddings attended the Clam River Tues-

See Dewey Country, page 20

Save the date for free vision Webinar

NORTHWEST WISCONSIN — A Webinar called the Ten Top Websites for People Who are Blind or Visually Impaired will be presented Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1-2 p.m.

You will have the opportunity to learn about frequently used Web sites for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, how to formulate your online searches, and strategies to increase search productivity.

To register, please visit wcblind.org and click on the Events tab, or call 800-783-5213. The Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired sponsors this Webinar. — from ADRC

Barronett by Judy Pieper

The community garage sale at Barronett Community Center drew quite a crowd. I saw lots of people walking out with treasures. I even found something I couldn’t live without — an old wooden high chair that folded in half to form a desk and chair. Dawn Copus, Jim’s daughter, is quite the antique collector, so I gave it to her. It was pretty worn and wobbly, so she’s going to try to restore it to its former glory.

Heidi Diesterhaft’s son, DaShaun, 10, got his very first deer during the youth hunt on Sunday, Oct. 7. His grandpa, Gary Lehmann, was with him on the hunt.

DaShaun brought down the 4-point buck with just one shot. Congratulations, DaShaun. I bet this is just the first of many exciting hunting stories you and Grandpa will have to tell over the years.

Jerry Marsh was a pretty lucky, or should I say skillful, hunter last week, too. He was bow hunting at his place in the Town of Maple Plain and got a 9-point buck.

Jim Copus, his friend, Donna, and most of his family were in Barron on Saturday for an Anderson family reunion. After the reunion, they met some of their friends at a restaurant in Rice Lake for supper. The name of the restaurant will remain anonymous for reasons that will soon become obvious. The food was excellent, and we were all having a wonderful time visiting when we noticed that the kids at the end of the table were getting pretty excited about something on the floor. Come to find out, they were watching a little mouse that had somehow sneaked in to find a nice warm place to spend the winter. A man at the next table took an empty water glass, turned it upside down, and trapped the little guy under it. Then one of the maintenance people came out with a dustpan and took him away.

Now, I have to tell you that the restaurant is very clean, and the food there is very good, but I’m sure the staff was mortified to have so many people witness the capture of a mouse in their dining room. Don’t worry — your secret is safe with us.

Bill Gill called on Saturday to chat and to tell a really corny joke. He said that there were two dogs visiting, one in a car and one standing on the sidewalk. The one in the car was bragging about how well his master See Barronett, page 24

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OBITUARIES

William “Bill” Magnus

William “Bill” Magnus, 63, Madge, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, peacefully at home. He will be greatly missed by all.

Bill was born Dec. 17, 1948, in Shell Lake, to Clarice and Clifford Magnus.

He graduated from Spooner High School in 1967. He married Dorie Zimmerman on Sept. 5, 1970, and celebrated 42 wonderful years of marriage.

They built their home in Madge, where he worked for Magnus Construction for many years, and finished his career with Spooner High School retiring in early 2012. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and entertaining his grandkids.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Clarice and Clifford Magnus.

Bill is survived by his wife, Dorie; daughter Julie (Loren) Mueller and their children Paul, Adam and Ashley; daughter Terri (David) Brinkman and their children Abby, Jacob and Grace; son Jeffery (Rosa) Magnus and their children Hunter and Devin; daughter Michelle Magnus; brother Jim (Marge) Magnus; sisters Linda (Chuck) Schultz and Gloria (Dan) Snell; and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of a Christian Burial was held Oct. 15 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Spooner with Father Andrew Ricci as the Celebrant. Online condolences can be made at www.scalzo-taylor.com. Memorials are preferred to Bill Magnus Scholarship Fund at Shell Lake State Bank, attn: Peggy.

The Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

Dolores Elaine “Dee” Erickson, 84, Madison, passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in Stoughton.

She was born on May 30, 1928, in Keyeser, the daughter of Elmer and Ester (Ledin) Meland. She resided with her parents in Keyeser until age 10, then moved to Madison with her family. She attended East High School and then attended MATC to study business.

Dee was employed by Oscar Mayer in the billing department, later transferring to payroll accounting. She worked there in intervals for more than 35 years. Dee left Oscar Mayer in 1981 to manage condos in Venice, Fla. She was a member of the CRIEG Club for many years, also serving on the board of directors for six years as treasurer.

She was married to Jerome Erickson for 65 years. Jerome taught school in Shell Lake. He preceded her in death in

2011. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Victor and Edward.

Dolores is survived by her four children, Fredrick W. (Jane) Erickson, Jerry R. (Robin) Erickson, Sharon D. Erickson (Doug), and Susan J. Krenz (Randy); 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Gunderson East Funeral Home Madison on Oct. 15 with the Rev. Jerry Amstutz presiding. Burial was at Forest Hill Cemetery. The family requests any donations may be sent in Dee’s name to Heartland Hospice, 2810 Crossroads Drive, Suite 1300, Madison, WI. 53718, in gratitude to the wonderful people who gave such special care for Dee in her time of need.

Dee lived her life for her children and grandchildren. She cherished the family gatherings and the time she had with them. She will be deeply missed.

Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Care, Madison, was entrusted with arrangements.

Carol L. Odden, 91, Cumberland, passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at Cumberland Healthcare ECU. Carol Lucile Anderson was born Dec. 20, 1920, to Herman and Pearl Anderson near Shell Lake. Carol attended grade school in South Dewey, Clam River and Barronett, and graduated from Shell Lake High School in 1939.

From 1939 to 1942, Carol worked in Minneapolis at a bakery while attending Minnesota School of Business. In 1940, while visiting family, Carol met and fell in love with a young Timberland man, Abner Odden, who bought her basket at a school social. On June 24, 1942, Carol and Abner were married at Heart Lake Church near Shell Lake and then settled on their dairy farm in Timberland, where they worked the farm together and raised their three children, Judith, Barbara and Gary. In 1964, they sold the farm and moved to

Cumberland. Through the years, Carol opened a Sears Catalog Store in Cumberland, worked at Toftness Clinic and took great pleasure in working at Odden Flowers and Norsk Husflid in Barronett. Carol and Abner were always active members in their church. At Timberland Ringebu Church, Carol was pianist, Sunday school teacher and superintendent, and an active member in the ladies aid. With First Lutheran Church in Cumberland, she was active in church council, a member of Esther Circle, and sang with Abner in the choir. Through the years, Carol was active with 4-H, Cub Scouts, PTA and Degree of Honor. She continued to excel in her creative talents of baking and decorating wedding cakes, canning the fruits of harvest, sewing, knitting, ceramics, cross stitch, hardanger, rosemaling, and her amazing ability to grow beautiful flowers.

She is survived by her husband, Abner, Cumberland; daughters Judith (Rodney) New, Madera, Calif., and Barbara (Richard) Weber, Denver, Colo.; son Gary (Loretta) Odden, Cumberland; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother Harold (Deloris) Anderson, Cumberland; sister Lily Nelson, Lake Forest, Calif.; and nieces and nephews.

Carol was preceded in death by brothers Oliver, Robert, Calvin, Gordon and an infant brother; and sister Elda Anderson.

Funeral services were held Oct. 16 at First Lutheran Church, Cumberland, with the Rev. Timothy Schmidt officiating. Burial was in Timberland Cemetery, rural Barronett. Pallbearers were her grandchildren, Gary Odden Jr., Chris Odden, Eric Odden, Tim Weber, Wendolyn Weber and Toni McCracken. Honorary pallbearers were Heather Wilcox, Micah Chappell, Rebekah Selleck, Nathan Chappell, Kristi Davidson and Heather Morgan.

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

Dolores Elaine “Dee” Erickson

Carol L. Odden

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Wednesday, Oct. 24: Hamburger with bun and the fixings, potato salad, cucumber, pineapple slices, milk, coffee.

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Charlene Elaine Wickman

Charlene Elaine Wickman, 82, died Sept. 21, 2012. She was born Nov. 2, 1929.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m., at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren, one-half block north of Main Street, 715-3495280.

Anne J. Shellito

Anne J. Shellito, 83, Shell Lake, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at Essentia Health Care in Duluth, Minn.

She was born Jan. 5, 1929, in Chicago, Ill., to Frank and Mary (Kuzniar) Kisala, and was raised there. She worked for several years in a drugstore in Chicago. She was married in Pine City, Minn., on Aug. 12, 1950, to Charles Shellito, and moved to Shell Lake for a short time. They returned to Chicago for work, and retired to Shell Lake in 1990. Anne has been a resident at the Benedictine Living Center in Spooner for the past five years.

Anne was preceded in death by one grandchild, three brothers, and three sisters.

She is survived by husband Charles “Lindy” Shellito, Shell Lake; sons Charles (Vivian) Shellito, Luck, and Mark (Patricia) Shellito, Marionette Park, Ill.; daughter Debra (John) Wiesch, Geneseo, Ill.; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shell Lake, with Father Ed Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Shell Lake Cemetery, Shell Lake. Pallbearers are Charles Shellito Jr., Mark Shellito, James Shellito, Mitch Shellito, Ethan Mcle and John Wiesch Jr. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Friday at the Skinner Funeral Home in Shell Lake and one hour prior to Mass on Saturday at the church.

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

Clarence “Mick” Rummel

Clarence “Mick” Rummel, 93, Sarona, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake.

Clarence LeRoy Rummel was born in Iowa Falls, Iowa, on Oct. 6, 1919. He moved to Shell Lake in 1921. Clarence graduated from Spooner High School in 1939.

Clarence worked driving a milk truck, worked for Farmer’s Co-op, and the railroad. He started working at the Shell Lake Boat Factory in 1944 where he was one of the original crew and loved to tell stories about how when he started they had to bend the wood to make the boats. He became a foreman at the boat factory, as well as a designer, making molds, and eventually he was talked into taking the position of purchasing agent. He liked the physical labor better, though.

He retired from what was then known as the Lund Boat Factory in 1980 when it closed.

Clarence also bartended in the evening, for many local taverns, while he was employed at the boat factory. He built his own tavern, Rummel’s Tap, in 1970, where he bartended at night after working at the boat factory during the day. He enjoyed visiting with the people who came in day after day just to find an ear to talk to. They enjoyed his company almost as much as he enjoyed theirs. He kept the bar open, with the help of his son, Mick Jr. and it still gives people a place to gather with friends today.

Clarence is survived by three sons and five daughters: Ronald (Judy) Rummel, Sarona, LeRoy (Becky) Rummel, Solon Springs, Roxanne Tabb (Dennis Springer) Fullerton, Calif., Karen Kohl, Glendora, Calif., Cathy Bednar, Sarona, Susan (Gary) Johnson, Spooner, Dawn Rummel, Shell Lake, and Michael (April Coyle) Rummel, Sarona; brother Fay (Doris) Rummel, Sarona; and a son-in-law Bob Jerry, Cumberland. He also leaves behind 25 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchidren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Nellie Rummel; brother Ray Rummel; daughter Sharon Jerry; and three grandsons.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 22, at the Dahl Funeral Home, with visitation from 14 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Inurnment will be in the Shell Lake Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at dahlfh.com.

The Dahl Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

Laura M. Johnson

Laura M. Johnson, 91, Shell Lake, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, at Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake. Burial will be in Shell Lake Cemetery. Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

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

A full obituary will be published at a later date.

Alliance

Lake Park Alliance

53 3rd St., Shell Lake 715-468-2734 Rev. John Sahlstrom, Lay Pastor Richard Peterson, Youth Director Ryan Hunziker, Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m., Nursery Provided; Faith & Friends, K - 6th grades, Wednesdays 3:15 - 5 p.m.; Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades, Wednesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Baptist

Northwoods Baptist

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday service: 7 p.m.

Spooner Baptist

W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor Darrel Flaming 715-635-2277 spoonerbaptist.com Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday evening service 6 p.m.

Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.

Catholic

St. Joseph's Catholic

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

Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

St. Catherine's Catholic

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

St. Francis de Sales

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

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

AREA CHURCHES Episcopal

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

St. Alban's

803 Second St., Shell Lake 715-468-7718 shelllakesalem lutheran.org Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m..

Corner of Elm and Summit St., Spooner 715-635-8475 Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Full Gospel

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

Shell Lake Full Gospel

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

Family Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday School & Adult Education Classes: 9 a.m.

Celebration worship 10 a.m.; KFC (Kids For Christ) during Service; UTurn Student Ministries 6 p.m.; Tuesdays: Compassion Connection (Men only) 7 p.m.; Wednesdays: Compassion Connection (Women only) 7 p.m.; Thursdays: Compassion Connection (Coed meetings) 7 p.m.;

Trinity Lutheran

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

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Lutheran

Barronett Lutheran

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

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

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

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

Sunday School and Bible class: 10:45 a.m.

Faith Lutheran

(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 63 W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday Worship 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays

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

Methodist

United Methodist

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

Sunday School during worship time; webcast livestream.com/slumc

Sarona Methodist Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

United Methodist

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

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

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Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

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

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

Other

Cornerstone Christian

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

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

Youth Group Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

Trego Community Church

Pastor John Iaffaldano W5635 Park St. Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-8402 Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; 6:30-8 p.m. AWANA Sept. - April. Sunday School 9:15 a.m., all ages.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Bishop Patrick F. Roper 715-719-0124 644 S. 6th Street, Barron 715-537-3679 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m., Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m., Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.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.

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ome children were teasing a redheaded classmate. One taunted, “Why do you have red hair when your brothers and sisters have brown hair?”

“My parents adopted me,” he said proudly.

“What do you mean adopted?” asked another.

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Sarona by Marian Furchtenicht

Most trees have been stripped of their beautiful leaves now, except for the mighty oaks, some leaves are still hanging on. The needles of the tamarack are turning golden.

After the leaves come down, hunting picks up, as it’s now archery and bird hunting time.

I see several raccoon killed on the roadway, along with a skunk. So they are out and about. One’s got to watch for deer also while driving. One sees lots of flocks of turkeys along the roadways, too. Ask grandson Brian about a raccoon!

The Madge/Sarona community was saddened of the sudden untimely death of Bill Magnus, 63. The Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Spooner. Sympathy to his wife of 42 years, Dorie (Zimmerman); daughters Julie, Terri and Michelle; son Jeff, and their spouses and children.

Harmony Stoll, Turtle Lake, and Bill Haynes, Milwaukee, visited Virginia Stodola on Tuesday afternoon.

Virginia Stodola attended Stanley and June Wickman’s 70th wedding anniversary party on Saturday and Mabel Schrankel’s funeral service at Salem Lutheran Church in Shell Lake on Monday.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Clarice Morey whose funeral was at Salem Lutheran Church on Friday. She was wellknown by many as she worked at the Shell Lake State Bank for many years and was always so kind and pleasant.

Five vet and nutrition people from the North Island of Japan visited Fuernot Farms on Friday looking at cow comfort and dairy facility design on area dairy farms. Their climate is much like Wisconsin’s. They have less cows than Wisconsin and import most of the feed for them and also import all their butter and cheese. Russ Furchtenicht gave them the tour.

News on Big Ripley is they welcome two new yellow Lab puppies. Cindy Baumann and Denise Jechorek just got the little critters this week and named them Sophie and Willow. When they get a little older they can play with Bob and Sheila Bergren’s new puppy, Blue II. Mavis Schlapper was so saddened as she lost her little dog, Tassie, that she’s had for many years. My daughter Mary and John Marschall’s little hound dog, Joanie, lost her life getting hit by a car last week.

Last Monday night I had the John Marschall family over for supper. Kyle and Sara, Brady and Ashley stayed and played cards with me for the evening.

I visited with Louise Butenhoff at the

pharmacy. We were both buying eyedrops.

She was to have cataract surgery in Spooner with Dr. Sneed on Tuesday. Dr. Grey did mine in Rice Lake on Wednesday. Since then it’s been drop time. My daughter, Mary, had gone with me and daughter-in-law Cindy drove me for follow-up on Thursday. Sister Verna Clyde, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., stopped in on Friday and had soup with me on her way home after spending a few days with her daughter, Karen, and Richard in Mackey Valley.

Cindy Furchtenicht attended Gina (Cariolano) Jump’s memorial service at St. Francis de Sales in Spooner on Saturday. Gina lost her life in an auto accident in Colorado where she lived. There were seven girls, including Gina and Cindy, that had gone all through grade school at St. Francis, graduating from eighth grade together. Sympathy to her family.

Mavis Schlapper’s granddaughter and husband, Nate and Lea Quick, St. Peter, Minn., came up on Friday and stayed overnight. Saturday, they and Mavis and Lea’s folks, Pam and Allan Cernocky from Elk Mound, attended the wedding of Lea’s classmate, Holly Samson, and Derrick Bacha of Rice Lake. The wedding was at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Dobie and the reception followed at the Elks Club.

Sunday, Mavis Schlapper went with sister Joyce Wade, Jan Rath, Adelle Koel and friend Gene to the Pines in Bloomer to a birthday party dance for friend Larry.

Reports it was a fun surprise birthday party at Becky’s in Shell Lake on Saturday afternoon honoring Greg Krantz for his 60th that was planned by his daughter, Ericka.

Many more is wished for you, kid-o.

Anton and Gloria Frey had fish fry supper at Jan and Jeff Johnston’s on Sunday night.

Happy birthday this week to Penny Jo Stephen, Mable Perry, Charlotte Thompson and Jennifer Wilber, Oct. 18; Lois Titas, Olivia Swenson and Debbie Marginean, Oct. 19; Norm Pokorny, Virginia Sando and Johnnie Patterson, Oct. 20; Krista White, Kaitlyn Haynes, Heather Ripplinger and Mike Baker, Oct. 21; Lenny Quinn, Pearl Andrea and Holly Hershey, Oct. 22; Corey Bender, Sherri Visker, Kyle Lichner, Marie Nelson and Phyllis Lauby, Oct. 23; Paula Campbell and Mark Schmitz, Oct. 24. Have a good one.

Anniversary wishes to Mike and Erin (West) Swenson and Ike and Dorian Glaze, Oct. 19; Allan and Donna Cusick, Oct. 21; Gary and Norma LaVeau, Oct. 22; Don and Marie Albertson and Bryan and Sammi (Foote) Ince Jr., Oct. 23.

day Club fundraiser at Indian Creek on Saturday evening. Also attending were Jeff and Dee Redding and son, Robin and Robyn Major and sons, Tim and Chris Redding and Casey, and Dawn and Bill Kane and son.

They tell us it was a great evening.

You know I, for one, will be so happy when the elections are over. You get calls, calls, calls and going to the mailbox we find more and more junk that we file in the wastebasket. I’m so tired of the ads on TV tearing one this one down and that one down.

Talking with Beth Crosby, we find the Clam River Tuesday Club fundraiser was a success. She tells us it was awesome and fantastic. Lots of people attended. They honored Sandy Redding for her years with the club.

A late, but very happy anniversary to Steve and Jody Knoop who were married Oct. 1. So happy anniversary.

Talking with Marv Knoop, we find Marv has a cold now so we hope you feel better soon.

The Town of Dewey board met for their regular monthly meeting Oct. 9. Phil Lindeman gave a report on the Burnett County Board meeting. Jeff Strellrecht talked to the board about Poquette Lake Orchard and the roads. Coming from the south and going north on Poquette Lake Road, there is a hill before you get to the orchard. Also on Oak

Road there is a hill from that way going east.

The board has contacted the Smiths and they are willing to change their driveways. I assume this will be done before long. Sand Road will be finished this fall. The board went over the 2013 budget. The ambulance charge will be the same as last year. Bashaw Lake has gotten a lot more water in it due to beavers making houses. The next Town of Dewey board meeting will be Nov. 13 at the Dewey Town Hall. Everyone is welcome.

Visitors at Cecil and Evelyn Melton’s Saturday were Peggy Vesta, Don Lane and Vicki Trott. I believe they enjoyed playing cards.

Diane Hulleman went to a beautiful wedding on Saturday. The groom was her grandson, Chris Perlt, and the bride was Tiffany Wilson. They were married at 5:30 p.m. at the Cinderella Garden in Roseville, Minn.

They had a reception that was food made by Diane and her four girls, along with Sue Wilson. Diane was making lots of things at her home on Thursday and they all made so much more for the wedding. She says she cooked all day Friday and Saturday. Diane tells us Tiffany’s dress was so beautiful. On Sunday, they had a gift opening at 2 p.m.

Tiffany is practice teaching in the area and Chris has a very good job. Congratulations to the newlyweds.

Scatter sunshine!

Have a great week!

Dewey Country/from page 17

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Washburn County Court news

Alexander W. Christianson, Minot, N.D., possession of THC, $263.50, other sentence.

William H. Hashbarger, Rice Lake, reckless driving, $389.50.

Scott F. Mancl, Sarona, criminal damage to property, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Traci J. Nater, Spooner, manufacture/deliver amphetamine, $113.00, state prison, extended supervision.

Jeffrey J. Nerbun, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $263.50.

Christopher D. Newville, Radisson, disorderly conduct or resisting or obstructing an officer, $263.50.

Donald L. Roberts, Spooner, battery, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

DeShawn D. Roscoe, Cumberland, possession of THC, $263.50, other sentence.

Rocky R. Sonkowsky, Ladysmith, burglary, $768.00, state prison, extended supervision.

Kenneth L. Anderson, Comstock, failure to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30.

Derrick J. Tinsley, Spooner, possess drug paraphernalia, $263.50; OWI, $1,424.00, local jail, license revoked 24 months, alcohol assessment.

Torey L. Ableman, Birchwood, operate boat without lights, $452.50.

Thaddeus S. Ammann, River Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Aspen D. Amundson, Birchwood, disorderly conduct, $127.50.

Ryan J. Baade, Minong, underage drinking, $389.50, license suspended 60 days, alcohol assessment; minor possess or purchase tobacco, $162.70.

Keeth S. Badger, St. Louis Park, Minn., speedometer violations, $175.80.

Engrid M. Bales, Big Lake,

Notices

See Court, page 21

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR THE TOWN OF BASHAW, WASHBURN COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 6 p.m., at the Bashaw Town Hall, a public hearing on the Proposed 2013 Budget for the Town of Bashaw in Washburn County will be held. The detailed proposed budget is available for inspection at the 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). The following is a summary of the 2012 budget: RECEIPTS

TOWN OF BASHAW 2012 BUDGET

2012 BUDGET Transportation Aids......................................$117,853.39 Shared Revenue............................................$28,023.00 DNR....................................................................$850.00 Local Levy.....................................................$68,830.00 Licenses.................................................................$0.00 Snowplow Flags..............................................$5,500.00 Interest................................................................$200.00 Total $221,256.39 DISBURSEMENTS 2012 BUDGET Roads............................................................$92,228.05 Equipment Purchase/Maintenance................$10,000.00 Supplies...........................................................$2,500.00 Elections..........................................................$2,000.00 Insurance.........................................................$9,818.00 Fire Protection Fees - Shell Lake Fire...........$16,496.88 Fire Protection Fees - Spooner Fire................$9,162.20 Ambulance.....................................................$16,801.26 Town Hall Maintenance...................................$3,000.00 Board Salaries & Per Diems..........................$20,950.00 Assessment...................................................$10,000.00 Grader Loan..................................................$26,000.00 Shell Lake Library Donation...............................$500.00 Spooner Library Donation...................................$500.00 Hospice Donation...............................................$500.00 Washburn County Humane Society Donation. . . .$800.00 Total $221,256.39

2013 BUDGET $117,853.39 $28,023.00 $850.00 $68,830.00 $0.00 $5,500.00 $200.00 $221,256.39

CHANGE 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000%

2013 BUDGET $94,669.06 $10,000.00 $2,500.00 $2,000.00 $9,818.00 $16,496.88 $9,371.19 $16,801.26 $3,000.00 $22,350.00 $7,000.00 $26,000.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $500.00 $221,256.39

Change 1.026% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 0.000% 1.023% 0.000% 0.000% 1.067% -1.429% 0.000% -50.00% -50.00% -50.00% -1.62%

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS TOWN OF BASHAW, WASHBURN COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, immediately following completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2013 budget, which begins at 6 p.m., at the Bashaw Town Hall, a special town meeting of the electors, called by the town board pursuant to s. 60.12(1)(c), Wis. Stat., will be held for the following purposes: 1. To adopt the 2013 town budget.

2. To adopt the 2012 town tax levy to be paid in 2013 pursuant to s.60.10(1)(a). Wis. Stat.

3. To approve the total 2013 highway expenditures pursuant to Sec. 81.01(3) Wis. Stat.

Dated this 18th day of October 2012.

Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk 571729 9r WNAXLP

Heart Lake news by Helen V. Pederson

Monday morning the skies were clear and blue. I guess maybe there was a slight cool breeze.

What about those Packers on Sunday night? They really poured it on so it was a good game to watch. Oh, and the Vikings lost.

Our sympathy to my brother, Abner, and his family on the death of his wife, Carol Odden, 91, who passed away at Cumberland Extended Care Facility. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in June. She leaves to mourn two daughters Judy (Rod New) of California and Barbara (Dr. Dick) Weber of Denver, Colo., and one son Gary (Loretta) Odden of Cumberland.

Carol grew up in the Heart Lake area, the daughter of Herman and Pearl Anderson.

She went to high school in Shell Lake and was married in the Heart Lake Church.

Carol was a talented girl. She made so many wedding cakes and was a good cook and baker. She did some carpentry and rosemaling on many things. Our prayers are with the family.

Sunday was the baptism of Carson Cole Mortensen at Salem Lutheran. He is the son of Corey and Tracy (Wenneberg) Mortensen of Hudson. Our blessings to you. Sponsors were Peter and Nicole Wenner.

Sunday was also Harvest Festival at the church with a German theme, so we had brats, sauerkraut, German potato salad and many dishes to pass. It was a very large crowd.

Arlys Santiago enjoyed an evening with friend Holly Herland and they had a chili supper together.

Maddy and Blake Flach stayed over Saturday night with grandparents Roger and Mavis Flach and attended Sunday school at Salem Lutheran.

Charlotte Thompson visited several tenants here last week and spent one day with her daughter, Cheryl Odden, canning.

Congratulations to June and Stanley Wickman who celebrated 70 years together with a party at Salem Lutheran Saturday afternoon with a large attendance.

There was a memorial service for Mary Randall, of Spooner, here at Glenview. She had lived at Glenview for some time before suffering a stroke. She had two children, Peggy (Mike) Miller of Spooner and a son from Upper Michigan. She loved life and was a cheerful person all the time. We will miss her. Our prayers to her family.

Greg Odden came to pick up Milton and Jean Odden for services at the Timberland Church on Sunday.

A little boy was attending his first wedding. After the service, his cousin asked him, “How many women can a man marry?”

“Sixteen” the boy responded.

His cousin was amazed that he had an answer so quickly. “How do you know that?”

“Easy” the little boy said. “All you have to do is add it up like the pastor said…4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer…”

Have a good week!

Court/from page 20

Minn., operate ATV without valid safety certificate, $162.70.

David J. Barney, Barronett, underage drinking, $263.50, alcohol assessment; underage drinking, $389.50, license suspended 60 days, alcohol assessment.

Richard P. Barzantny, Bourbonnais, Ill., speeding, $175.30.

Logan J. Basham, Spooner, underage drinking, $263.50, alcohol assessment.

Bonnie L. Beatty-Lamont, Webb Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Ted F. Bedonie, Danbury, speeding, $200.50.

Serena K. Breining, Onalaska, speeding, $250.90.

Austin K. Bruner, Spooner, speeding, $200.50.

David S. Bullock, Waukesha, speeding, $200.50.

Jara S. Burkhamer, Birchwood, disorderly conduct, $127.50.

Daniel C. Carlsen, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.00.

Beth A. Crawford, Apple Valley, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Marianna Csornyei, Chicago, Ill., speeding, $250.90.

Brock D. Currier, Birchwood, speeding, $200.50.

Benjamine S. Drown, Springbrook, speeding, $225.70.

John L. Eash, Sarona, underage drinking, $263.50.

David L. Davis, West St. Paul, Minn., lewd and lascivious behavior, $263.50.

Stephen L. Dombos, New Berlin, operating without valid license, $200.50.

(OCT. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY CACH, LLC 4340 S. MONACO ST. 3RD FL DENVER, CO 80237 Plaintiff, vs.

Travis J. Waggoner N12948 Frog Creek Rd. Minong, WI 54859 Defendant(s).

Case No. 12CV117 AMENDED SUMMONS Money Judgment: 30301 Our File: 1403178 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after October 9, 2012 you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is P.O. Box 339/ 110 W. 4th Street, Shell Lake, WI 54871, and to Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is shown below. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated: September 11, 2012. /s/ Ryan M. Peterson Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik LLC Attorneys in the Practice of Debt Collection 250 N. Sunnyslope Rd., Ste. 300 Brookfield WI 53005 Toll Free: (877) 667-8010 Attorney for the Plaintiff 570579 WNAXLP

Donavon L. Ferguson, Springbrook, hit and run-property adjacent to highway, $263.50.

Kyle A. Fornengo, Shell Lake, underage drinking, $263.50, alcohol assessment.

Mateo A. Francisco, Altoona, OWI, $817.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment.

Gregory T. Graff, Minong, disorderly conduct, $263.50.

Daniel J. Hahn, Trego, urinating in public, $299.00.

Dylan T. Hasbrouck, Trego, computer message, harass/repeated message, $263.50.

Scott A. Hauck, Eau Claire, speeding, $175.30.

Alexa R. Hoffman, Barron, speeding, $200.50.

Charles E. Huot, Madison, speeding, $200.50.

Steven R. Huppert, Durand, speeding, $183.30.

Evan M. Jeffers, Eau Claire, underage drinking, $263.50, license suspended 60 days, alcohol assessment.

Roger L. Johnson, Trego, worthless check(s), $263.50.

Erica C. Jons, Brooklyn Park, (Oct. 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH RURAL HOUSING SERVICE (RHS), UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION Plaintiff vs.

NICHOLAS HOY, et al.

Defendants.

CASE NO. 12-CV-130 FORECLOSURE CASE CODE-30404 The Honorable Eugene D. Harrington PUBLICATION SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. TO: NICHOLAS HOY 107 2nd Street Shell Lake, WI 54871 KATHERINE HOY 107 2nd Street 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 (40) days after October 17, 2012, 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 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 339, 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 (40) days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now, or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 12th day of October, 2012.

KOHNER, MANN & KAILAS, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Brian M. Quirk State Bar No.: 1052446 Our firm is a debt collector.

This letter is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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OCTOBER 17, 2012 - WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER - PAGE 21

Minn., underage drinking, $238.50.

Abigail J. Kruizenga, Cumberland, speeding, $175.30.

William J. Lagoo, Bloomington, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Richard M. Kent, Trego, allow dogs to bark in annoyance of neighbors, $150.10.

Gregory S. Lyon, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

(Oct. 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY Johnson Bank, A Wisconsin Banking Corporation 526 North River Street Spooner, Wisconsin 54801, Plaintiff, vs.

David A. Zaraza W4739 Deep Lake Road Sarona, Wisconsin 54870 and Kristena M. Zaraza W4739 Deep Lake Road Sarona, Wisconsin 54870, Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 11 CV 213 Foreclosure of Mortgage: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 4, 2012, in the amount of $78,255.74, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE: November 14, 2012.

TIME: 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, $100.00 or 10% of the successful bid, whichever is greater, must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check, or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted).

The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold, as is, and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 shall first be offered for sale as individual parcels and then together as a whole. The bid(s) that maximize the total sales price will be accepted.

PLACE: Washburn County Courthouse - North Entrance (a.k.a. North Steps), 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: The East Sixteen and One-half (16-1/2) feet of Lot Four (4) and the West Thirty-three (33) feet of lot Five (5), Block Sixteen (16) of the original Plat of the City of Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NUMBER: 65-282-238-13-25-0-0-5925 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 21 5th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wis. Parcel 2: The Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 38 North, Range 11 West EXCEPTING the East 20 rods thereof.

TAX KEY NUMBER: 65-028-238-11-19-2-4-0010 PROPERTY ADDRESS: Vacant Land on Deep Lake Road, Sarona, Wisconsin.

DATED: October 10, 2012. /s/Terry Dryden, Sheriff Washburn County, Wisconsin Mark E. Coe COE, DALRYMPLE, COE & ZABEL, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 24 West Marshall Street P.O. Box 192 Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-234-9074 COE, DALRYMPLE, COE & ZABEL, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be considered as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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Debra L. McGovern, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Jalek P. Misiak, Wilmette, Ill., speeding, $200.50.

Richard W. Morrison, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Christopher R. Muhvich, Cottage Grove, Minn., operate ATV without valid safety certificate, $162.70.

Lawrence W. Neste, Springbrook, ATV operation on highways, $200.50.

Katherine C. Nixon, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Patrick D. O’Brien, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Ronald L. Olson, Comstock, speeding, $225.70.

Kip R. Olson, Spooner, inattentive driving, $213.10.

Erica J. Olson, Shell Lake, speeding, $200.50.

Penny S. Peterson, Webster, speeding, $175.30.

Maureen L. Quagon, Hayward, speeding, $175.30.

Mary A. Raehsler, Springbrook, speeding, $175.30.

William H. Ricketts, Peoria, Ill., speeding, $225.00.

Ronald Ritchey, Webster, possess drug paraphernalia, $263.50.

Kellie R. Rubino, Chicago, Ill., speeding, $175.00.

Richard S. Scheflow, Elgin, Ill., speeding, $175.30.

Andrew J. Poll, Two Harbors, Minn., automobile following too closely, $200.50.

Robert W. Schmidt, Tucson, Ariz., speeding, $200.50.

Kathryn T. Schultz, Maplewood, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Cyle G. Stoutenburg, Blaine,

Friday, Oct. 5 At 3:20 p.m., John P. Greenwald Jr., 53, Trego and Corey R. Peterson, 34, Eau Claire, were northbound on Hwy. 53, one half mile south of CTH E in Trego, when Peterson hit Greenwald while passing.

Peterson was checking his cell phone, according to the report.

Greenwald’s vehicle had moderate rear damage, and Peterson’s vehicle had severe front-end damage

and was towed. No injuries were reported.

Minn., improper registration of vehicle, $175.30.

Susan M. Springhetti, Newburgh, Ind., speeding, $200.50.

Tiffanie N. Steinblock, Spooner, issuing worthless check(s), $290.63, restitution.

Garett W. Thon, Spooner, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Debora A. Thygesen, Red Wing, Minn., operator violate red traffic light, $175.30.

Carol S. Tober, Birchwood, speeding, $200.50.

James A. VanDyke, Barronett, disorderly conduct, $263.50.

Megan L. Waisanen, Trego, speeding, $200.50.

Daniel S. Wentzel, Minong, disorderly conduct, $299.00.

Accidents

Tuesday, Oct. 9 At 6:25 p.m., RoseMary Tiggemann, 57, Duluth, Minn., was northbound on Hwy. 53, 500 feet north of Saturday, Oct. 6 At 4:45 p.m., Cynthia A. Gilbert, Hwy. 70 in Spooner, when she hit a 57, Hayward, was northbound on deer. The vehicle had significant Hwy. 53, 300 feet south of Barrett damage, according to the report. No were reported.

Road in Spooner, when she hit a injuries deer. The vehicle had moderate The passengers in the vehicle were damage. No injuries were reported. Gina M. Anianello, 25, Cass Lake, Minn., and Gillian E. Tiggemann, 30, Duluth, Minn.

WASHBURN COUNTY PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2013 BUDGET

R esidentsandtaxpayersofWashburnC ountyw ill takenoticethattheWashburnC ountyFinanceC om m itteehasarrangedforapublic hearingonits2013budget. Thehearingw ill beheldintheWashburnC ountyBoardroomlocatedintheEdElliott Building, Shell Lake, Wisconsin,at6p.m .onM onday,N ovem ber5,2012.

Thefollow ingisasum m aryoftheProposed 2013 Budget.PublicinspectionofthedetailedProposedBudgetm aybem adeattheoffice oftheWashburnC ountyC lerk,Shell Lake,Wisconsin.

2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 %of GENERAL FUND Actual Actual Estim ated Budget Proposed C hange General Fund Equity January 1 4,992,855 5,968,418 6,690,636 6,690,636 6,728,743 EXPENDITURE CATEGORIES G eneralG overnm ent 3,739,652 3,879,875 3,861,839 4,046,492 4,383,925 PublicSafety 3,259,743 3,608,082 3,458,247 3,446,060 3,424,842 PublicWorks 39,718 9,413 14,021 41,200 41,200 Health& Hum anServices 412,559 382,818 194,091 206,895 199,266 C ulture,R ecreationandEducation 475,565 467,549 542,786 506,382 488,343 C onservation& D evelopm ent 796,843 758,473 751,627 730,143 727,920 O therFinancingU ses 72,242 7,865 52,834 137,500 1,138,443 Total General Fund Expenditures 8,796,322 9,114,075 8,875,445 9,114,672 10,403,939 14.14%

REVENUE CATEGORIES PropertyTaxLevy Taxes(otherthanlevy) Intergovernm entalG rants& Aids Licenses& Perm its Fines,Forfeitures& Penalties PublicC hargesforServices M iscellaneousR evenues O therFinancingSources Total General Fund Revenues

General Fund Equity December 31

5,658,375 1,270,976 994,514 153,464 84,333 386,081 55,706 1,168,436 9,771,885 5,968,418

5,917,615 1,290,076 1,018,011 148,768 99,177 403,782 484,214 474,650 9,836,293 6,690,636

(General Fund Equity includes Reserved, Designated & Undesignated) PROPERTY TAXES LEVY by FUND G eneralFund 5,658,375 5,917,615 SpecialR evenueFunds 1,894,085 1,890,728 D ebtService 1,450,465 1,144,321 C apitalProjects ProprietaryFundType: Highw ayD epartm ent 1,478,489 1,531,250 C opyM achine FiduciaryFundType 18,150 15,650 10,499,564 10,499,564

5,973,563 1,216,823 474,166 158,131 91,194 417,655 430,333 151,687 8,913,552

5,973,563 1,189,520 633,310 161,500 85,200 401,040 348,659 269,880 9,062,672

6,130,159 1,281,520 620,306 160,109 85,200 391,633 274,205 445,604 9,388,736

5,973,563 1,867,856 1,144,321

5,973,563 1,867,856 1,144,321

6,130,159 1,823,751 1,082,372

1,481,250

1,481,250

1,428,658

6,728,743

6,638,636

5,713,540

15,750 10,482,740

15,750 10,482,740

17,800 10,482,740

8,875,445 8,918,387 1,519,449 1,047,302

9,114,672 8,715,186 1,519,449 2,451,520

10,403,939 9,387,025 1,159,670 2,757,695

3.60%

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C ountyEqualizedValue 2,641,138,400 2,550,763,300 2,480,184,700 2,480,184,700 2,373,421,900 County Tax Rate* 3.975 4.116 4.227 4.227 4.417 Per $1,000 of Equalized Value Estim atedG eneralO bligationD ebtasofD ecem ber31,2012:$2,775,000 571746 9L ALL FUNDS WNAXLP REVENUES G eneralFund 4,113,510 3,918,678 2,940,050 3,089,109 3,258,577 SpecialR evenue 7,329,414 7,329,050 6,553,596 6,867,429 6,934,344 D ebtService 60,512 2,107,991 427,128 427,128 129,298 C apitalProjects 1,337,345 1,660,038 1,500,000 2,451,520 4,448,266 ProprietaryFundType: Highw ayD epartm ent 5,004,314 4,777,092 4,118,498 6,081,591 5,415,322 C opyM achine 7,411 6,107 8,125 7,500 11,500 FiduciaryFundType 22,963 20,374 24,258 18,000 19,000 TotalR evenues 17,875,469 19,819,330 15,571,655 18,942,277 20,216,307 TotalTaxLevy 10,499,564 10,499,564 10,482,740 10,482,740 10,482,740 Total All Revenues 28,375,033 30,318,894 26,054,395 29,425,017 30,699,047 4.33%

EXPENDITURES

G eneralFund SpecialR evenue D ebtService C apitalProjects ProprietaryFundType: Highw ayD epartm ent C opyM achine FiduciaryFundType Total Expenditures

Incom e(Loss)

8,796,322 9,266,825 1,462,922 1,769,271

6,426,186 13,298 44,677 27,779,501 595,532

9,114,075 9,102,735 3,322,625 1,510,980

6,688,174 7,369 42,061 29,788,019 530,875

5,599,748 7,766 39,536 26,007,633 46,762

7,562,841 7,500 33,750 29,404,918 20,099

6,843,980 36,500 36,800 30,625,609 73,438

4.15%

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The Classifieds

HEALTH AND BEAUTY

PELVIC/TRANSVAGINAL MESH? Did you undergo transvaginal placement of mesh for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence between 2005 and present time? If the patch required removal due to complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Johnson Law and speak with female staff members. 1-800-535-5727 (CNOW)

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CONSTRUCTION, REMODELING, WINDOWS

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PARKING RESTRICTIONS - CITY OF SHELL LAKE

RECYCLING DAY TOWN OF BASHAW Notice is hereby given that the Bashaw town board shall hold a recycling day on Saturday, October 20, 2012, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at Northwest Regional Planning in Spooner, WI. Each household will be able to bring a maximum of 12 items that fall under the category of tires, fluorescent bulbs, oil filters, computers, TVs, VCRs, DVD or DVR players. Appliances that will be free of charge and not included in the limit of 12 per household are: refrigerators, humidifiers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, freezers, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, water heaters, microwaves, residential furnaces, water softeners, trash compactors and garbage disposals. Each household will be asked to provide proof of residency.

Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk 571034 8-9r Town of Bashaw BID REQUEST THE TOWN OF BEAVER BROOK IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 2.1 MILES OF HEISTERKAMP ROAD

THIS IS A TRID PROJECT The work to be provided will consist of pulverizing of existing road, culvert replacement, adding CABC and hot mix repaving with 2-foot shoulders.

The bidder’s attention is called to the fact that this project is subject to prevailing wage as determined by the State of Wisconsin.

For more information and a copy of the bid documents please contact Chairman, Gary Johnson at 715-520-0565 Sealed bids will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 1, 2012. Bid Opening will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2012, at the Beaver Brook Town Hall. This meeting will be a special meeting of the town board for the sole purpose of opening/awarding bids.

The Town of Beaver Brook reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any part(s) thereof.

Mail Bids To: Nancy Erickson, Clerk Town of Beaver Brook W5177 Hwy. 70 Spooner, WI 54801 571745 9-10r WNAXLP

TOWN OF BASHAW NOTICE OF DRIVEWAY SNOWPLOWING Fees for driveway snowplowing for the 2012 - 2013 season will be as follows:

NOTE: NEW FEES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CONTRACT SALESPERSONS sell aerial photography of farms, commission basis, $7,000-$10,000/ mo. Proven product and earnings.

Travel required. More info at msphotosd.com or call 605-882-3566.

HELP WANTED- SKILLED TRADES

*Immediate Opportunity: Aerial Technician* Responsibilities include aerial telephone cable placement/ splicing. Must be able to climb poles & own climbing gear. Travel Req. 920-664-6300, www.holtger.com

Notices

No one shall park any vehicle between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. on any city street or traveled public right of way within the Shell Lake city limits between November 1 and March 31. Any person violating this ordinance will be fined.

571559 9-10r Clint Stariha, Police Chief, City of Shell Lake WNAXLP

$150 for driveways under 500 feet $175 for driveways 500 - 1,000 feet $.30/ft. for private roads or driveways over 1,000 feet Senior Citizens (65+) will receive a $10 discount Payment can be mailed to: Lynn Hoeppner, Treasurer, Town of Bashaw, W8876 Co. Hwy. B, Shell Lake, WI 54871, before October 31.

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

Driveways must meet minimum width and height standards of 20 feet and kept free of obstructions. No driveway will be plowed until the fee is paid. After October 30 a $10 late fee will apply. Plows will not be called out to do a specific driveway due to a late payment.

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

Lynn K. Hoeppner, Treasurer 571439 9-10r Town of Bashaw

EACH INSERTION – Minimum of $5.00 ; 30¢ for each word.

Call 715-468-2314 to place ad, or e-mail your ad to wcregister@centurytel.net Advertising deadline is Monday at noon.

HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER

Drivers - OTR positions. Up to 45 Professional OTR Drivers Are you CPM. Regional runs available. tired of the same old Freight BusiOwner Operators - $5,000 Sign-on $1,000 - $1,200 Sign On Bonus. Pet ness (docks/layovers/etc)? CountryBonus. Home Daily. Excellent Pay. Policy O/O’s Welcome! deBoer side Auto Transport, Inc. of Paid FSC. Fuel & Tire Discounts. Transportation 800-825-8511 www. Menasha, WI is seeking Drivers for specialty auto transport. Excellent Third Party Lease Purchase avail- deboertrans.com (CNOW) working environment! Full Benefit able. CDL-A with 1 year tractortrailer experience required. Call Drivers: NO EXPERIENCE? Class Package, Direct Deposit, Paid by 800-846-0024, or apply at A CDL Driver Training. We train and HUB, 5-10 days out, No layover/No Employ! Experienced Drivers also docks, Easy load 7 car-trailers. Paid www.comtrak.com (CNOW) AVERITT KEEPS YOUR WHEELS Needed! Central Refrigerated (877) training for Car Carrier, Class A CDL, ROLLING! Hiring CDL-A Drivers 369-7893 www.centraltruckdriving & 3 years OTR Experience, Good driving record, & PSP 800-739-0701 and Recent Grads Great Benefits. jobs.com (CNOW) (CNOW) Weekly Hometime & Paid Training.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS

Washburn County Sheriff’s Office is seeking bids for providing food service for inmates at the Washburn County Jail.

All bids are due by Nov. 7, 2012, and shall be sealed and sent to: Washburn County Clerk P.O. Box 639, 10 Fourth Avenue Shell Lake, WI 54871 All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope: “Jail Inmate Food Service Project.”

For specifications and requirements, contact: Sheriff Terry Dryden Washburn County Sheriff’s Office 421 Hwy. 63, P.O. Box 429 Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-4700 Washburn County reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR LEASE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND

Washburn County is currently seeking bids for the leasing of two parcels of County owned property for agricultural purposes.

The legal descriptions of the properties are as follows: (1) Pt. of the NE SE of Section 4, located in the Town of Beaver Brook, between Cranberry Dr. and Highway 53 (adjacent to gravel pit), approx. 10 acres. (2) Pt. of SW SW of Section 21, located in the City of Spooner (adjacent to county highway shop), approx. 10 acres.

Contract will be on a 3-year basis, with right of renewal, unless Washburn County needs the land for another purpose.

Person leasing land must provide proof of insurance. Please state bid price per acre and submit bids to: “Land Lease,” Lynn Hoeppner, Washburn County Clerk, P.O. Box 639, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Bids are due not later than 4:30 p.m., November 2, 2012. Washburn County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Questions may be directed to: Tom Ricci at 715635-2845.

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FALL YARD WASTE PICKUP DAY CITY OF SHELL LAKE Saturday, November 3, 2012

YARD WASTE ONLY Leaves must be in biodegradable bags or placed in containers (with lids off) that can be dumped.

The City of Shell Lake WILL NOT pick up bags left by Allied Waste. The bags do not have to be tied. Brush must be in bundles no longer than three feet. All yard waste must be placed in the same area the garbage is placed for regular pickup by 7 a.m.

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BID NOTICE

The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office will be reviewing price quotes on vehicles that meet certain bid specifications.

Specifications may be obtained by contacting the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office at 715-468-4700. The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office will be purchasing vehicles from these quotes.

Sealed bids must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2012, at the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office.

The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to reject any and all bids and accept the bids most advantageous to the county. Please write on the envelope “vehicle bid” and send them to: “Vehicle Bid” Attn: Chief Deputy Mike Richter Washburn County Sheriff’s Office P.O. Box 429 Shell Lake, WI 54871 Any written or faxed requests for interpretation must be received seven days before the deadline date to be considered.

Proposers are encouraged to promptly notify the Chief Deputy in writing any apparent major inconsistencies, problems or ambiguities in the specifications. Address notifications to Chief Deputy Mike Richter, Washburn County Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 429, Shell Lake, WI 54871.

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Help Wanted

WITC CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR SEARCH EXTENDED Grantsburg

WITC seeks qualified candidates for a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor in Grantsburg. Teaching assignment includes both classroom and clinical hours.

Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent*, two years (4,000 hours) of occupational experience, with one year in long-term care. Meets Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS) approval as a primary instructor of Nurse Aide, Nurse Assistant, Nursing Assistant, and Certified Nursing Assistant.

*Educational equivalency: Occupational experience combined with education and training preparing a person for the occupation totaling 7 years or 14,000 hours shall be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

Deadline to apply: October 31, 2012 WISCONSIN For a complete list of qualifications INDIANHEAD and to apply visit our Web site at TECHNICAL www.witc.edu/employ.

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WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access Employer and Educator.

WITC DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND RECRUITMENT Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking a learningfocused, creative and dynamic individual for a full-time Collegewide Director of Marketing & Recruitment. This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction for marketing operations, student recruitment and directing and supervising the college recruitment and marketing staff. This position can be housed at any WITC location.

Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications or related field; five years’ experience including supervisory experience; working knowledge of advertising, marketing (including Web-based marketing), publication production and distribution of materials, preparation of graphic projects and practical knowledge or student recruitment strategies and techniques.

Deadline to apply: October 25, 2012

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A day in the pumpkin patch for 4-year-old kindergarteners

Feeding the goats was the high point of Ace Grady’s visit to Mommsen’s Pumpkin Patch. The Shell Lake 4-year-old kindergarten class visited the patch in Rice Lake on Thursday, Oct. 4.

Trying to get a group photo of 24 4-year-olds is not easy when they would rather be exploring and playing. Shown (to the best of our ability) back row (L to R): Adam Fritz, Makenzie Moravec, Jace Powers, Lindsey Schultz, Kasey Schrankel, Zoie Richards, Helen Torbenson and Kaden Thomas. Middle: Jonathan Lawrence, Jared Swan, Chloe Swan, Ace Grady, Breanna Gleason, Bailey Okonek, Norman Olson and William Malmin. Front: Alexa Dahlstrom, Morgan Fields, Victoria Nelson, Macy Melton, Olivia Ricci and Sarina Hillman.

FFA fruit sales have begun

SHELL LAKE — It’s that time of year again, time for the FFA fruit sale. The sale began Wednesday, Oct. 17, and will end Thursday, Nov. 8. Fruit will be delivered the week of Dec. 10.

FFA members are going around and selling fruit. If you would like to order fruit you may contact FFA advisor Jen Bos at 715-468-7816. — from Shell Lake FFA

FFA attends World Dairy Expo

Shell Lake 4-K students and their parents went for a hayride, enjoying the weather and fall colors, at Mommsen’s Pumpkin Patch in Rice Lake on Thursday, Oct. 4. Shown (L to R): Bailey Okonek, Holly Swan, Chloe Swan, Bonnie Swan, Olivia Berquam and Bobbi Berquam.

The petting zoo is always a favorite spot with the children.

Shown are Jace Powers, Breanna Gleason and Lindsey Schultz.

— Photos by Larry Samson

First-graders visit vet clinic

MADISON — Shell Lake FFA students recently attended the World Dairy Expo held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.

FFA members judged dairy cows and were ranked on how well they judged. The 10 Shell Lake FFA members who participated in this event were Bryan Knoop, Trevor Anderson, Marty Anderson, Travis Klassa, Noah Skluzacek, Beau Skluzacek, Tyler Crosby, Ryan Melton, Amber Anderson and Katie Crosby.

Out of 123 teams, Shell Lake placed 10th. Out of 364 individuals, Crosby placed 17th, Trevor Anderson placed 87th and Knoop placed 92nd. Crosby also received a breed award for Shorthorn. — from Shell Lake FFA

School menus

Breakfast Monday, Oct. 22: Juice, cereal, toast.

Tuesday, Oct. 23: Fruit, sausage patty, waffle.

Wednesday, Oct. 24: Fruit, cheese omelet, toast.

Thursday, Oct. 25: Fruit, pancake.

Friday, Oct. 26: Juice, yogurt, toast.

Lunch Monday, Oct. 22: Chicken nuggets, whipped potatoes, brussels sprouts, corn, fresh fruit.

Tuesday, Oct. 23: Sandwich bar, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

Wednesday, Oct. 24: Pepperoni pizza, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

Thursday, Oct. 25: Hot dog, baked beans, coleslaw, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

Friday, Oct. 26: Lasagna, beets, green beans, fresh fruit, bread stick.

Breakfast served each day for K-12 students.

LEFT: Shell Lake first-graders visited the Northern Lakes Vet Clinic in Shell Lake on Monday, Oct. 15. The students in this class enjoyed squeezing into the pet washtub. — Photo by Kris Garza

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First-annual Oktoberfest in Shell Lake

Dressing the part to enjoy an evening of polka dancing on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Shell Lake Arts Center were Rudy and Sharon Kesser and Judi and Al Kempen. Oktoberfest gave the opportunity to sample specialty foods and beverages from area businesses.

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Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

1/2 mile south of Shell Lake on Hwy. 63.

Check with Dennis for discounted or discontinued items!

Boise X-9 Copy Paper* $ 99

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Carton of 10 reams 8-1/2 x 11, 20-lb.

92 brightness

Both special items are limited to stock on hand.

Supplies are limited.

Offer expires 10-26-12

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Campia will be hosting their annual lutefisk dinner on Saturday, Nov. 3. We are planning to go. I grew up about a quarter mile from the church and love to go back and visit with all my old friends. They have a craft/bake sale upstairs to occupy your time while you wait for seating in the basement. If you go to their dinner on the first Saturday in November, and then come to the Barronett Lutheran Scandinavian dinner the first Saturday in December, you can compare the food and let me know which is better. Sounds like a challenge, doesn’t it?

Happy anniversary wishes go out to Mel and 1/2 mile south of Shell Lake Geri Pittman, who celeon Hwy. 63 brated their golden wed715-468-7424 Serving Lunch & Dinner ding anniversary Oct. 17.

Daily! Homemade Soup & Yea! Here’s wishing you Pie. Homemade Pizza. Lunch two many more years of & Dinner Specials.

Bar Open Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. wedded bliss.

Kitchen Open Daily 11 a.m.

Duane and I dug up our sweet potatoes and two Open 7 days a week rows of potatoes this week.

FALL S Serving Food Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

This was the first year we R U Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

HO planted sweet potatoes, and we are so glad we did. We MONDAY NIGHT got a pretty good crop. I’m Beef Tacos.................................................$1.25 hoping that they will last Chicken Tacos...........................................$1.50 for a quite a while without being canned. If anyone has TUESDAY NIGHT: any suggestions on how to Walleye Dinner......................................$10.99 keep them, I’d be glad to WEDNESDAY NIGHT hear them. The regular po$ ALL-U-CAN-EAT Chicken Wings!......... 8.99 tatoes did really good this THURSDAY NIGHT: year, too. We have a couple Babyback BBQ Ribs Half.................$10.99 of more rows to dig, and we Whole.............$14.99 must have well over 200 FRIDAY NIGHT: pounds already.

I guess that’s about all I Fish Fry......................................................$8.95 know from Barronett this ALL-U-CAN-EAT Fish Fry....................$10.95 week. Stay warm. You SATURDAY NIGHT: $ know we’ll still get some Steak & Shrimp..................................... 13.99 beautiful Indian summer weather. See you next time.

treated him. He told his doggy friend about attending obedience class that morning. And, he said, that afternoon his master was taking him to the vet to have him tutored. Hmm. Maybe he should have his hearing checked while he’s there.

Lynn Thon, Annie Reidell, Duane and I had supper at Bistro 63 on Sunday evening. It was Annie’s first time at the Bistro, and she was very impressed with the food and service. She decided that she would bring her hubby there for a romantic dinner soon.

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Nov. 3, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Take the chill out of winter by handcrafting a scarf or hat depending on your personal knitting experience. Those with no experience will make a scarf while those who’ve knitted may create a hat. Patient and experienced instructors will ensure you have a great day working on your take-home creation.

Knitting needles, patterns and hand-spun yarn will be provided. Preregistration and payment required by Friday, Oct. 26. Program Fee: $35/person.

To register for either of these events, call 715-635-6543 or e-mail program@hunthill. org. — from Hunt Hill

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Country Pride

SARONA — Going Back events set at Hunt Hill will include Advanced Beekeeping on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. This course is for beekeepers with at least one year of experience and for people that have already taken the beginner’s course. The focus will be on wintering colonies, making divides in spring to prevent swarming, integrated pest management for disease and mite control without chemicals and planting for honeybees based on the environmental developments over the last 12 years. Preregistration is required by Thursday, Oct. 18.

Going Back: Knitting is set for Saturday,

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Wunderbar Polka Band provided a night of music and entertainment at the first-annual Oktoberfest hosted by the Shell Lake Arts Center and the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce. The band was made up of students from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. — Photos by Larry Samson