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Holly Day Saturday, Dec. 4

The holiday windup

by Regan Kohler SHELL LAKE – The holiday season in Shell Lake kicks off with the Celebration of Lights at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, and Holly Day Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Holly Day Saturday is sponsored by the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce, with members Phyllis Bergeron and Melissa Denotter co-coordinating, and the After-School Program, and has a large variety of family-friendly events throughout town that day.

Christmas village open house in Hertel See back page

Lakefront The community center is hosting Breakfast with Santa from 9-11 a.m., featuring pancakes, sausages, muffins, milk and juice. Children can drop off their Christmas lists and have their photos taken with Santa Claus from 10 a.m. to noon, and there is a discount for breakfast with donation of a nonperishable food item for the Washburn County Food Pantry.

The high school student council will be having a make-it and take-it crafts table, where children can make presents for family and friends during the breakfast.

There will be a box available in the community center where people can donate new toys and clothing for the Lions Club Community Christmas Fund.

The lighting of the Indianhead Medical Center’s

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Jack Harrington and Don Shoquist were getting into the Christmas spirit as they hung up the street decorations in Shell Lake.

The recent snowfall has gotten many people into the Christmas spirit. — Photo by Larry Samson

Rep. Hubler recalls 26 years in Legislature

Pick a Peck See page 7

SPORTS Pages 10, 11

by Regan Kohler WASHBURN COUNTY – After 26 years in Wisconsin’s Assembly, Rep. Mary Hubler, D-Rice Lake, has retired from office with many accomplishments under her belt.

Hubler has served the 75th Assembly District, which Washburn County is part of, since she was elected in 1984, after choosing to run when her predecessor, Rep. Pat Smith, stepped down.

Hubler had been working in the Assembly for Smith, a former Shell Lake resident, while finishing law school. She had never been a part of elected government before.

“This was never my plan,” she said of running for office.

Many of Hubler’s friends told her they always assumed she would end up in a government setting, and it turned into reality when Hubler ran, as a Democrat, on the 1984 ballot.

“I got interested in government and how it works,” she said of her decision to run.

Campaigning for office is a full-time job, so “it was hard to decide to run for Assembly,” she said of having to quit her job. Back then, campaigning was more about going out to meet the constituents, whereas today so much of it is based on funded campaigns, she said, especially since the Supreme Court passed a law allowing corporations to act as individuals, to fund candidates.

Hubler began knocking on doors that April.

“I worked all day, every day, morning

Assembly Rep. Mary Hubler, Rice Lake, has finished her time in office after 26 years. – Photo by Regan Kohler to night,” she said, adding, “That’s all I did every year, all year, once I got elected.”

Though she knew classmates and family who lived in Washburn and Barron counties, which made up the 75th District in the 1980s, there were so many citizens she didn’t know. Constituents want to meet their elected officials, to look them in the eyes and have their questions answered.

“Everyone has their own issue,”

Hubler said, adding that people can sense whether the politician is blowing them off, or if they are willing to learn more about these issues.

That year, there was both a Democratic and Republican primary, and Hubler got the most votes of all the candidates. She defeated her opponent, a Shell Lake resident, to take over Smith’s seat.

In her 26 years in office, Hubler has served on almost all committees, worked under four governors (Tony Earl, Tommy Thompson, Scott McCallum and Jim Doyle) and sat on the Assembly with Gov.-elect Scott Walker, has been the author of or introduced many bills, one of which was the recent ban on cell phone texting while driving, and has done weekly and monthly radio shows to let citizens know what’s happening in Madison.

The Wisconsin Assembly has 99 representatives, with each one serving 55,000 people in each district, for twoyear terms, while the Senate has 33 senators representing 165,000 people each, for four-year terms.

“The difference is the number of people you represent,” Hubler said.

When a bill is introduced, it has to pass both houses and be signed by the governor to go into effect. If a representative from each house introduces a similar bill, “it doubles your chances of getting it through,” she said.

An example of this is Emma’s Law, passed in 2010, and one of Hubler’s fa-

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Smiths donate gun to Lions

Toys for Tots drive is on

BARRONETT — The Marine Corps land. Barronett has one at the Barronett SHELL LAKE — Longtime Reserve Toys For Tots drive is on again. Bar and Grill. There are also drop boxes Shell Lake residents, Hugh The program was founded in Los Ange- in Spooner at the Shell Lake Bank, The and Sue Smith have decided les in 1947 to provide Christmas toys to Country Store and Moe’s Place. In Shell to make a very generous dochildren disadvantaged as a result of Lake you will find them at the Lake Mall, nation to the Shell Lake Lions World War II. Thanks to the U.S. Marine WGMO and the Shell Lake Bank.

Club to use as club fundraiser.

Corps, more than 188 million underprivThe toys will be given out in Rice Lake The special Winchester rifle ileged children have had their Christmas at the Rice Lake Armory Friday, Dec. 17, was created in honor of celedreams come true in the past 62 years. from 4 to 7 p.m., and in Barronett at the brating Wisconsin’s sesquiThere are toy drop boxes in CumberBarronett Community Center Sunday, centennial and depicts scenes land at Cumberland Federal Bank, U.S. Dec. 19, from noon to 2 p.m. For more infrom Wisconsin’s 150 years of Bank, Cumberland Hospital, Island City formation, call Larry Miller at 715-234rich history including images Wine and Cheese, and Club Cumber- 1792. — submitted of a historic steam locomotive, a Mississippi riverboat, the state’s Capitol, a variety of north woods hunting and fishing landscapes and of course, Bucky Badger.

The Smiths have many children and grandchildren and, in order to be fair to all of them, they felt the donation to the Lions would be the best Hugh Smith is shown with a special Winchester use of this unique work of art. rifle honoring Wisconsin’s sesquicentennial that “The Lions are a very wor- will be sold as a fundraiser for the Shell Lake thy organization that have Lions Club. — Photo submitted done so much good for the community and I know they can make engraved, etched and laser engraved in good use of the funds generated from the 24-karat gold and nickel. The rifle will be sale of this rifle,” said Smith, a member open for bidding until Dec. 15 and if of the Lions Club since the 1960s and also you’re interested in seeing and entering a one of the Lions instrumental in the minimum bid of $2,100 for this valuable building of the Shell Lake Community collector’s item, an appointment can be The new Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce officers are (L to R): Phyllis Bergmade by calling 715-468-7432. — from Center. eron, secretary; Bob Schilling, treasurer; Kathy Dahlstrom, president; and Shell Lake Lions Club The rifle, number 50 of only 75 made, is Shannon Klopp, vice president. — Photo by Suzanne Johnson

Chamber notes

The main goal of the executive board of the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce will be to enhance and promote our unique community and assist and encourage all levels of development by joining hands with the many civicminded clubs and organizations. Together we are strong and can accomplish many goals with less individual effort.

Membership letters will be going out in January with a detailed list of the proj-

Local author to sign book Pete Hubin, Spooner, will be signing his books on the Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, from noon to 3 p.m., at Northwind Book & Fiber in downtown Spooner. In addition to his novel, “The General’s Den,” he has now released a book of stories from his childhood — “Barefoot Boy and Other Drivel.”

Both books are available at the store. Contact Northwind Book & Fiber at 715-635-6811 for more information. — Photo submitted

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The Washburn County Board of Supervisors met during the day of Tuesday, Nov. 9.

About 40 high school students from Birchwood, Northwood, Spooner and Shell Lake schools attended this meeting.

They were participating in Youth Government Day, and they observed the county board conducting business.

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Prenn and Ricci, addressing Wisconsin Open Meeting Law. This law ensures taxpayers have access to meetings and records of Wisconsin municipalities.

This procedure is complicated, and if procedures are not followed closely, it could cause problems for the municipalities. This briefing was very good and I believe we all learn something.

The county board approved the 2011 county tax levy. Maintaining the levy at last year’s, $10,499,564. I personally believe the county should be looking at ways of reducing our spending and hopefully this will be done in the coming year. I know efforts have been made to keep the spending at the previous year’s level and this in not always easy.

The county board also approved the 2011 county forest work plan. This is important to the taxpayers because our county forest provides substantial amount revenue for the county. If our forests are not managed properly, we could lose revenue. We are fortunate to have a good forest administrator, Mike Peterson, who along with his staff manages the forest in good manner.

If you have any questions or comments, please call me at 715-468-2528.

Man sentenced to prison for sexual acts

SHELL LAKE – A Spooner man was sentenced to prison Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the Washburn County Courthouse, for performing sexual acts in front of a child.

Jay J. Jackson, 37, was charged with causing child under age 13 to view or listen to a sex act, and with misdemeanor bail jumping, after an incident on April 5. According to the criminal complaint, Jackson had taken off his clothes in front of a 12-year-old girl and touched her inappropriately while drunk. The girl had contacted a friend over the Internet, and the report said she was afraid of Jackson and crying. The sergeant arrived at Jackson’s residence and found him using the computer naked, while a 2-year-old boy slept on the couch and a boy approximately 4 years old was walking through the room. According to the report, Jackson was out on bail, which stipulated that he was not allowed to drink alcohol or use the computer. The sergeant asked Jackson to put his clothes on, and he did,

but tried to go outside to his vehicle. The sergeant arrested Jackson and had him take a preliminary breath test, on which he registered a .12.

On June 8, Jackson pleaded guilty to the sexual act count, and no contest to bail jumping. He was sentenced to four years in a state prison, with six years of extended supervision, with risk reduction. He was ordered to have no unsupervised contact with people under age 18 without prior approval of a probation agent; to submit a DNA sample; to undergo and complete sex offender assessment either in prison or upon release, and to register as an offender; absolute sobriety, and not to possess or use alcohol or controlled substances unless prescribed to him by a licensed doctor; and to go through an AODA program. – with info. from the Wisconsin Court System Web site and Washburn County Clerk of Courts Office

Lovelight Tree is at 5:30 p.m. in Memorial Park. This year, the tree was donated

by Helen Thannum.

Downtown Many downtown businesses will be having sales and refreshments. In the Lake Mall, Gerry’s 5th Avenue Salon will be featuring a Silpada jewelry party; the Washburn County Register will have subscription specials and 20 percent off merchandise; new clothing store Mon Cheri Boutique will have 50-percent discounts on all items; Tru-Gas will be selling hot beef sandwiches, donating the proceeds to charity; the Lake Insurance Agency will have giveaways; Scentsy fragrances will be sold by Joahna Shelton; and Indianhead Community Healthcare Auxiliary will be selling tickets to the New Year’s Eve bash and Lovelights. Chair massages will be available, as well.

Along Main Street, Jean’s Antiques

vorite accomplishments. The law, which gives harsher sentences to child abusers, was introduced by both Hubler and Sen. Bob Jauch in each house, and Jauch’s bill, which was slightly different from Hubler’s, was the one that passed.

The Assembly representative has to convince 50 people, while the Senate has to convince 17, to vote in favor of a bill, she said.

Drafting attorneys write the technical language of the bills, Hubler said, so the officials simply call them and tell them what they want in the bill.

“Usually they are just the result of the constituent contact,” Hubler said. “It’s a direct response to people who want government to change.”

There are quite a few approved bills which stand out for Hubler. One was the very first she took part in, which guaranteed the animal laboratory would remain within the city of Barron. Barron’s economy is based largely on agriculture, with farmers taking dead animals to the lab for a necropsy test to see if there were any diseases. If it had closed, they would have had to travel to Madison’s lab.

“Barron does it cheaper, faster and more efficiently,” Hubler said.

This law is the only place in the statutes where Barron is mentioned, she noted.

She is proudest of two accomplishments up in Washburn County – the Veterans Wayside Memorial off Hwy. 53 in Beaver Brook, and the completion in the 1990s of the reconstruction of Hwy. 53. With the veterans memorial, Hubler said, it came from local people convincing the state to build a cemetery for northern Wisconsin veterans in the area they lived, so they didn’t have to be buried in the southern part of the state.

Lawrence farm honored by Foremost

BARABOO — Allan and Beth Lawrence, Shell Lake, recently received the Excellent Quality Award by Foremost Farms USA® for producing quality milk during the calendar year 2009. The award was presented the cooperative’s annual member information meetings.

The Lawrences farm received quality premiums on all milk shipped and maintained an average somatic cell count of 200,000 or less. The milk tested negative for antibiotics and added water, and the standard plate count was 15,000 or below.

The cooperative presented two levels of achievement for quality milk production to local producer-owners throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Superior Quality awards have been presented to 44 producers whose milk averaged below 100,000 SCC. Excellent

Quality awards have been presented to 440 producers whose milk averaged between 101,000 and 200,000 SCC. “Our members high-quality milk is an essential part of our business, because it’s where high-quality cheese, whey and other dairy products start,” said Dave Fuhrmann, president. “It’s what customers expect from Foremost Farms.”

Foremost Farms USA, headquartered in Baraboo, is a cooperative owned by 2,100 dairy farmers in the Upper Midwest. The cooperative’s 1,000 employees manufacture and market many varieties of American and Italian cheese, wheybased ingredients, butter and bulk fluid milk to domestic and international customers. Foremost Farms 16 plants are located in Wisconsin and Minnesota with a marketing office in Indianapolis, Ind. In 2009, Foremost Farms revenues were $1.14 billion. — from Foremost

will be door prizes and refreshments; My Favorite Things will have specials; Happy Tonics will have children’s movies, games and book readings so parents can shop, along with a 10-percent discount on merchandise and a New Mexican corn meal beverage called Hot Atole from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and the Shell Lake State Bank will be giving away ice scrapers and salt and pepper shakers, refreshments and an opportunity to win a $100 savings bond, from 911 a.m. Watch for decorations in all storefronts.

The LifeCircle Midwifery & Wellness Center is having its open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with tours of the facility and refreshments. Nicole Wenner will have her essential oils to sample and order, and yoga instructor Lorrie Blockhus will give discounts for introductory classes. Massage therapist Jacqueline DeFilippo will offer a 10-percent discount

for walk-in clients that morning.

The library is having a make-and-take crafts table, story reading and a coloring contest, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The coloring contest runs through Dec. 17, and people can pick up coloring sheets at the library until that date. The Girl Scouts and Brownies will be reading books to children, and leading the make-and-take table, which requires a donation of a nonperishable food donation for the food pantry.

The Friendship Commons will have refreshments, too.

At 7:30 p.m., the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre will feature Laura MacKenzie.

School The 3-12 school will feature the AfterSchool Program’s annual craft and bake sale, with food provided from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by the Shell Lake Education Foundation.

Industrial park In the industrial park, several businesses will be having events. The Potter’s Shed will have discounts and special projects in the creative area, food and drink specials in the café and discount trees in the gallery, with 15-40 percent off purchases. There will be refreshments, too.

Vitality Village will have its open house from 9-11 a.m. People can sample honey tea, and the staff will give tours, special discounts and gift certificates.

Across the highway at the United Methodist Church is a holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch served.

“The chamber would like to thank the merchants and businesses [and everyone else] for participating in Holly Day Saturday,” Bergeron said.

Hubler said nowhere specific was named for the location, but the Assembly wanted it in the place that made the most sense.

“We literally left it up to the agency to make the decision,” she said.

The Hwy. 53 completion made a huge difference in the economy and was very important to Washburn County, she added.

Other bills benefitting the county that Hubler worked on included one to keep the Spooner Ag Research Station open, another to assist the Northwest Sports Complex during its financial troubles, and to assist Shell Lake on its water diversion pipe project. Hubler said sometimes it doesn’t even take a bill to help the constituents, citing one example as the time the county wanted to place a development center along the highway, but found they had to do archaeological digging first. Hubler dug through records and discovered it was already done when Hwy. 53 was built, saving the county thousands of dollars.

The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram ranks legislators, and Hubler had the highest percentage of bills passed in the most recent session.

One that did not pass, but that is in the budget and Hubler is proud of, is the tipping fee increase, which would reduce the amount of out-of-state garbage in landfills by 50 percent, according to a University of Wisconsin study. The numbers showed the amount has been down by about 44 percent, so the life of a landfill will be extended.

“So the UW study was pretty close to right spot on,” Hubler said.

Hubler has many interesting tales of her time in the Assembly. One that stands out is the time Hubler was asked

to serve on a special committee to create a tax for municipalities with professional baseball stadiums. Hubler is a longtime Milwaukee Brewers fan, but did not approve of funding stadiums, which are multimillion-dollar establishments, with taxpayer money. She still agreed to serve on the committee, to bring ideas to the table, but knew she was going to vote against it. On voting day, Hubler went to Assembly Speaker David Prosser’s office to tell him her plan. She said he was shocked, as he had attended a Kansas City baseball game with her and seen her fervor for the sport. Nothing he could do convinced her to change her mind, Hubler added.

“I didn’t believe taxpayers should be paying for stadiums,” she said.

Hubler didn’t tell anyone else how she was voting, as she is known to have a commonsense approach when it comes to votes, and people tend to follow her lead.

“People can decide for themselves,” she said.

Voting is done electronically, and the representative’s name comes up on the screen when they cast their votes.

“There’s no hiding,” she said.

When it came time to vote, Hubler waited until she was the last to go, and voted against the tax. It passed, but barely.

Another interesting story came when the United States received a major settlement against tobacco companies. Hubler said Wisconsin joined the other states, and hired attorneys to do the legal work, which simply involved making copies of the legal work, which was the same language for all states involved. Hubler said Thompson, who was governor at the time, hired a Republican law firm, while

Doyle, then the attorney general, hired a Democrat firm. A third, an independent firm, was also hired.

Wisconsin received $5 billion in the settlement, Hubler said, and when the legal fees came in, all three firms wanted a total of $847 million. Hubler said she added up the time, and figured 24,000 hours among the three, so they were basically charging $34,000 an hour, to make copies of documents.

“It just turned me the wrong way,” she said.

After doing some research, Hubler discovered the attorneys were operating on a 20-percent contingency fee, which the law prohibits firms from doing when they work for the state; the companies must be paid hourly. The firms ended up with $75 million, “which still averages out to $3,000 an hour,” Hubler said, but saved the state.

Hubler opted not to run for reelection in the 2010 year mainly because of the distance. Living in Rice Lake, where she grew up, Hubler has been making the five-hour drive to Madison for 26 years.

She realized this was wearing on her in April, when the Assembly was in session from 10 a.m. on a Tuesday until 7:30 a.m.

Wednesday, and then Thursday morning again until 4 a.m. Friday. Hubler had to drive straight to Cameron to speak at a high school event, and as she does not break commitments, she went back up north. The following week, the session hours began again, and she had to drive to Spooner and Minong right afterward. “‘What the heck am I doing?’ is all I thought,” she said.

Hubler feels that meeting with the public all year-round and often is vital in

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Letters to the editor

Shell Lake: one of the best

One of the better decisions I’ve made is to subscribe to the Washburn County Register.

I look forward to receiving it every week as there are so many names I know or recognize such as my old classmates — Pete and Betty Hubin and the success with their new book, and the article from my uncle, Art Swan.

Now that I’m older, or possibly old, I also reflect on my happy growing-up days at my mother and dad’s farm in South Dewey, Harriet and Melvin Swan.

One of my fondest memories is sitting outside of our house steps at sundown and hearing my father, Melvin, calling the cows from the pasture to the barn for

feeding and milking time and seeing and hearing the cows coming anxiously all in a line. That is why I still think the best time of the day for me is the sun setting in the West with the beautiful slate of colors.

I live in the beautiful state of North Carolina, but in the summer I can hardly wait to set foot on the home turf when I visit my brother, Lee, and wife Dottie at the Red Barn Campgrounds and our traditional tour of South Dewey and surrounding rural area.

I think Shell Lake is one of the best small towns around! I remember all of the community supporting and attending the football and basketball games

along with any musical concerts and school plays. It was like one big family.

Everyone should realize how special that is. Because I liked music, I was involved in most of the music events, and how we liked our enthusiastic director, Darrel Aderman. We were fortunate to have such a caring staff of teachers.

I extend gratitude to all of the community and relatives that gave me much support and love. How lucky can one be? I guess it is true when they say, “you can take the girl out of the country but not the country out of the girl.”

her work, and being in the Legislature in Madison, then driving back to her district for events, was getting difficult. She spent a week thinking about her decision to step down before making the move.

She announced her decision not to run again, and for the first time since Hubler got into office, there was a Republican primary, she said, with GOP Roger Rivard, Rice Lake, taking over her seat.

“I want to do something different,” she said of her life after Legislature.

Hubler said she will “not miss driving back and forth – it’s either winter or road construction,” but she will miss the people, and would not have stepped down if it weren’t for the distance. She said she loved “being able to make a difference in people’s lives,” not just with bill passage, but helping them save money and making the government work for the people.

“Sometimes you can’t help them,” she said, but she always wanted to let people know she was trying.

In Assembly, Hubler said she became a “jack of all trades,” learning about every aspect of issues. She said politicians either are able to work on a variety of different ones, or choose a specific platform. Hubler did the former, though her main concerns were education, health care and the environment.

“Education was probably the thing that I was always most concerned about,” she said.

Since she has been in office, “state support [for education] has gone up substantially,” she said.

One of her bills last year now keeps oil filters out of landfills.

“We now require that those be recycled,” she said.

Hubler was one of the original authors of BadgerCare, and when she discovered farmers weren’t qualified for it, she introduced a new bill to help them. In doing that, she became more interested in agriculture, so “[BadgerCare] wasn’t my beall, end-all,” she said.

When Hubler is done in office Jan. 3, she will be ready to find a new job. She spent many years as a high school teacher and taught political science and government classes at UW-Barron County while in office, so this is always an option.

“I’m keeping my options open,” Hubler said. “I’m open to anything.”

She hopes to have more time to hunt, fish and golf; last summer, the one chance she got to play golf, the course she was at told her she had a punch card for games from three years ago that was barely used.

“I hadn’t played golf 10 times since 2007,” she said. “I would play golf every day if I could.”

The only times she has gotten to fish in recent years, is when she travels to the governor’s fishing opener in the spring.

Now, she can fish and golf in the same day, like she’s done in the past.

She plans to have a career that will allow her to get free time back.

“I have a lot of interests,” she said.

“This is the first time in 26 years I haven’t missed a Badgers game.”

With some Democrats, including Hubler, stepping down from office this year, and the change from blue to red for Wisconsin, with a Republican Legislature, Hubler said it is nothing new for her, having gone from a majority to minority in the house many times.

“We’ve flipped back and forth,” she said. “It’s kind of like a tide, it goes in and out.”

Hubler said that each time she walked into the Capitol building, she got a special feeling. If you lose that experience, she said, it’s time to leave.

“It’s been a great job, one that I truly loved doing,” she said.

Saturday, Nov. 13 Wendy K. Byl, 46, Stone Lake, hit some trees on Hwy. 63 and Heart Lake Road, Shell Lake, at 11:38 a.m. The report said Byl was driving south on the highway, and the road was slippery, covered in snow and slush. This caused Byl to lose control and cross the centerline. Her vehicle went into the ditch, the report said, and hit some small trees. Byl and her passenger, Blake J. Byl, 3, had head and neck injuries and were taken by ambulance to a hospital.

The Shell Lake Police Department assisted with the

accident. There was very severe damage to the front of Byl’s vehicle, which was removed by American Towing & Recovery.

At 12:05 p.m., Jason A. Luepke, 36, Shell Lake, went into the ditch on Hwy. 53 south of CTH B, Sarona. According to the sheriff’s narrative, Luepke said his tire blew out, causing him to slide into the ditch. The sheriff found the vehicle on the side of the northbound highway lanes. There were no reported injuries, and AAA responded to take care of the vehicle.

At 12:37 p.m., Amanda J. Cruz, 21, Minong, went into the ditch on Hwy. 53 north near Hwy. 253, Shell Lake. The narrative said Cruz skidded off the highway and could not get back onto it. American pulled the vehicle out of the ditch. There were no reported injuries or vehicular damage.

At 11:20 p.m., Kodie M. Frazier, 20, Spooner, hit a traffic sign post on Hwy. 53 and Duck Pond Road, Rice Lake. The report said Frazier lost control due to snow and hit the sign post that said the road name. It was snowing at the time, the report said. Frazier was not injured, though was cited for having no insurance. The vehicle had minor damage to the left front and was towed by Jock’s Auto & Truck Repair. The report said the highway department was notified about the sign.

Sunday, Nov. 14 Brian K. Lalor, 47, Bloomington, Minn., hit a guardrail face on Hwy. 53 and CTH A, Spooner, at 6:50 p.m. The report said Lalor lost control while going onto a bridge and hit the rail. The report said the roads were icy. Lalor was not injured, and there was very minor damage to the vehicle’s left front.

The highway department was notified.

At 7:30 p.m., Patrick A. Mohr, 46, Chanhassen, Minn., hit a guardrail face on Hwy. 70 and CTH BB, Stone Lake. The report said Mohr lost control as he started going over a railroad trestle bridge, and struck the opposite side of the guardrail. He then swung around, hitting the same side of the rail twice. The report said the roads were icy that night.

Mohr was not injured, though the vehicle had minor damage to front and rear of the driver’s side.

At 8 p.m., Zachary R. Owens, 16, Minong, hit a traffic sign post on Hwy. 53 and CTH A, Trego. The report said Owens lost control and slid sideways into the median, then swung around after breaking the sign. He came to a stop some distance later, in the median. The report said there were icy roads that night. Owens was not injured, but there was very minor damage to the rear and front of the driver’s side. – with info from the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department

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SHELL LAKE — Musicians Kevin McMullin and Chris Clements have a special reason to celebrate this holiday season. Friday, Dec. 3, at The Potter’s Shed in Shell Lake, they will be toasting the release of their first collaborative recording, a collection of Christmas tunes called “Yule,” starting at 7 p.m.

“We started working on ‘Yule’ about a year ago,” McMullin says. “We’d go into Chris’ studio and lay down some tracks and rearrange and change them until we had them the way we wanted.

Then we called up our recording engineer, Bruce Bowers, and started doing the real thing.”

According to McMullin, he and Clements started working together a few years ago and have been doing so more frequently lately. Although both are classically trained, McMullin and Clements come from different musical worlds.

Clements cut her musical teeth on Lynyrd Skynyrd, studying flute and piano, and later, flirting with country music. McMullin developed his musical chops listening to Leonard Cohen, studying tuba and piano, and later, flirting with the music of different countries.

Both have eclectic tastes, profound curiosities, and a love of adventure.

“Anyone will tell you that Chris is a joy to work with,” McMullin says. “I think we were both able to view our musical differences as a challenge to each of us to explore new territory.”

McMullin and Clements’ respective audiences will get a chance to sample some of that new territory at the CD release party on Dec. 3. Admission is free.

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by Diane Dryden SPOONER - Spooner’s Faith in Action is one of those organizations that is gaining a yearly foothold in the volunteer service for people who need help.

With just a phone call, they’ll come to your house and rake your leaves or pull your weeds. They’ll make light meals for your family and do simple housework or wash the dishes if you’ve had surgery or maybe have a body part in a cast for a while. They are a wonderful organization.

Using the same idea but with a medical theme, Shell Lake’s Hearts of Gold is a marvelous group that is also as close as a phone call. These are the medical workers you can contact if you need someone to administer medications, change dressings, or all things in the aftercare field.

Now there’s a new game in town and it fits perfectly between the two already established assemblages.

They are called Help at Home and they also have a Shell Lake base.

Linda Muska is the driving force behind the organization and already has a thriving organization, the original Help at Home LLC, still operating in the Rubicon area of the state. They offer care but not as volunteers. There is a set fee of $12 per hour for the first 60 days then it goes to $14. But what do you get for the money?

The three women who currently work for this new branch of the organization all have nursing home background, one with three years, one with six and one with eight. Muska, the head of the organization, not only has 10 years’ experience but she was also an administrator for an

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners

Nov. 15 - $30 Joan Wilson, Spooner Nov. 16 - $30 Wendy Muska, Shell Lake Nov. 17 - $30 David Ford, Spooner Nov. 18 - $30 Jeff Dunham, Shell Lake Nov. 19 - $30 Joan Ademino, Spooner

1950 - 60 years ago

Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

2011 Lions calendars are available from any Lions member or by calling Jim Meyers at 715-468-4388.

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Spooner Ag Research Station

2010 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 21

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assisted living facility.

“I witnessed a facility of great beauty and location, but I realized some residents were only there because they didn’t have any help at home. Families are now providing homes for their elderly parents and children while working fulltime jobs outside the home and this scenario can change quickly and who will be there to help at home? Ten years ago I stepped out of my comfort zone and opened my own company simply called Help at Home.”

And it all started with her mother.

Years ago when Muska nee Gronning was living and working in Texas her own mother in Shell Lake was desperate to find help at home as she tended a husband who was battling brain cancer while at the same time she was battling cancer herself. “What I’m offering to the public is exactly what I wish someone would have done for my own mother,” she says. Now this Shell Lake girl is back home and has begun another branch of

her original Help at Home service like the one in the Hartford area down south.

Two of her current employees, Mindy Moriak and Stevie Wagner, both work for the Aurora Health System in the area and are on a part-time basis with her new business. The third woman, Arlys Santiago, already has a successful petcare service, The Pet Nanny, and is available on a full-time basis to visit homes for an initial assessment and then discuss what Help at Home can do to make life easier for everyone involved.

Between the three of them they are all qualified to give baths, change bedding and wash clothes as well as help to make clothing selections. They also assist with walking and meal preparation and cleanup. They’re qualified to do medication reminders and mail bills and letters.

If Grandma or Grandpa needs to clean and organize, Help at Home is to the rescue as well as being able to drive consumers to religious services or club meetings or sporting events.

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Help at Home staff, Mindy Moriak, Arlys Santiago, CEO Linda Muska and Stevie Wagner are just a phone call away. - Photo by Diane Dryden

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• Robert Wayne Klabunde, Sarona, joined the 40th Infantry Division Medical Co. at Camp Book, Calif.

• Washburn County realized more money from county timber sales than any previous year.

• The unusually dry fall looked bad for evergreens and other ornamental plantings.

• The Gamble Store in Shell Lake, under the management of Alan Hoar, had a complete line of Christmas toys available and was offering a layaway plan.

1960 - 50 years ago

• Deer registration was down 49 percent from the year before in the 12 counties representing the northwest area.

• Births announced at the Shell Lake Memorial Hospital were a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Langland, Sarona; Phillip Mack to Mr. and Mrs. Raynold Edwall, Spooner; and Linda Mae to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Furchtenicht, Shell Lake.

• Nolan Penning, manager of Farmers Union Co-op of Shell Lake, attended one of the largest regional meetings ever assembled in Billings, Mont. He was among 600 managers of local co-ops affiliated with the Farmers Union Central Exchange of St. Paul, Minn.

• A house was moved to Shell Lake from Golden Valley, Minn., and took about three days to travel the 120 miles.

The 7-year-old house was for Emily Watson who was moving to Shell Lake. The house relocated to 4th Avenue and 3rd Street.

Sometimes all their consumers need is someone to come and visit and maybe water the houseplants and sit and have afternoon tea and have someone read to them or write a letter, or play cards.

These are highly qualified and carefully screened individuals who bring multiple references with them and who have passed a thorough criminal-background investigation.

What Help at Home does is offer oneon-one assistance for elderly or disabled people offering help for people to live independently in their own home without the stress of interrupted routines and changes in daily habits.

Moriak is not only an employee, but she is using her education in marketing and communications to produce a PowerPoint presentation so she can present a cohesive overview for other organizations and county and state departments that might be interested in their service.

Not only is Wagner a qualified health professional, she’s also a licensed massage therapist. At this point Muska is happy as CEO, running the two offices, but is qualified at any point to step in and help.

Muska also is looking for others who would be interested in working with the Help at Home program and would welcome calls to that effect. They believe that with the large numbers of baby boomers who are now turning 60, this service will become more and more needed as time goes on, especially for those who prefer to stay in their own homes instead of the alternatives available.

If you’re interested in talking to someone about this service, or to apply for employment through Help at Home, contact Arlys Santiago at 715-645-2598.

Or if you are a service and would like information on how this new group can assist your department, call Mindy Moriak at 715-541-2244.

Compiled by Suzanne Johnson

1970 - 40 years ago

• The contest to name the Shell Lake low-rent housing project came to an end with a drawing for the winning name.

The name Lakeland Manor was submitted by Mrs. Anastasin Freeman of Spooner. Mrs. Freeman received a $25 U.S. Bond donated by the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce. Her name was chosen from approximately 200 entries.

• The Shell Lake English literature class traveled to Barron County Campus to see the Shakespearean play “Romeo and Juliet.”

• Mr. and Mrs. Ole Soholt, Shell Lake, observed their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Shell Lake Methodist Church.

• Births announced at the Shell Lake Indianhead Memorial Hospital were Sherrie Lynne to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Studt, Shell Lake; Johathan Lloyd to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wallace, Minong; and Kristen Kay to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Atkinson, Shell Lake.

1980 - 30 years ago

• The Shell Lake Lakers football team were the state champions after defeating Cassville 13-7 in La Crosse.

• Tom Smith was named Most Valuable Player on the Laker football team.

• The Cub Scouts annual Father Son Cake Sale was held at the elementary school.

• Jacob Roy was born to Joseph and Debbie Leckel.

1990 - 20 years ago

• Students of the Month at Shell Lake Schools were senior Bob Gulan, junior Wayne Krantz, sophomores Terri Butler and Aaron Smith, and freshman Kris Cardwell.

• Justin King received first prize at a pumpkin drawing contest at Shell Lake Cooperatives. Manager Don Bruce presented King with a stuffed bear. Winners of six-pack of Coke were Kristi Hotchkiss, Alex Legge, Zeke Zacharias, Sarah Larson, Carl Peterson, Gwen Nielsen, Jordan Bruce, Matthew Pesko and Desire Hartwig. The contest, which drew 195 entries, was sponsored by Shell Lake Co-op and Coca-Cola.

• Oran A. Plahn, 92, died. In 1976 he was named Shell Lake Citizen of the Year, was president of the Shell Lake State Bank and served on their board of directors for 40 years.

• Dale Cardwell, Shell Lake, received certification as an economic development finance professional from the National Development Council. He was employed at the Northwest Regional Planning Commission.

2000 - 10 years ago

• To improve safety at the Wild River Trail and CTH B intersection east of Shell Lake, a fenced corridor was installed on the north side of the intersection to direct ATV/snowmobile traffic across CTH B at a safer location.

• Participating in the Shell Lake Middle School honors band was Aaron Pederson, Marlon Fields, Robbie Aderman, Stephanie Kusilek, Travis Fogelberg and Robbie VanSelus.

• Tinille Lehmann, Barronett, shot a 5point buck on opening day of rifle season.

• Evelyn Olson and Amy Johnson visited Voyne Swan at the Spooner Rest Home and enjoyed playing the game called Fun Game Recreation Program in which Swan took part.

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November

Thursday, Nov. 25 • The official lighting of Christmas Celebration in Lights, 3 p.m., at the Shell Lake Municipal Campground and Park.

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

Sunday, Nov. 28 • Christmas Stocking Project filling and packaging of items for 724 Battalion, 2 p.m., at the Ag Research Center, Hwy. 70, east side of Spooner.

• Gospel service, 4 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. Intended for all ages. For more information call 715-202-0193.

• The Music of Christmas benefit concert, 5 p.m., Spooner High School auditorium, proceeds to Washburn County Food Pantry and Lions Christmas Fund.

Monday, Nov. 29 • Shell Lake band chili feed, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 3-12 school.

Tuesday, Nov. 30 • International Cesarean Awareness Network, local chapter, ICAN of Northwest Wisconsin, will be meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m., at LifeCircle Birth and Wellness Center in Shell Lake. Topic is Embracing Our Birth Rights as the group discusses birth as a natural life event rather than a medical condition. Meetings are open to the public, and any women planning or interested in childbirth are welcome. Call 715468-4065 for more information.

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

December

Wednesday, Dec. 1 • Washburn County HCE all-member holiday luncheon, noon. Bring items for food pantry. Installation of officers.

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

• Free soup and sandwiches, Church of the Nazarene, 5:30 p.m.

Call 715-635-3496 to confirm. All welcome. Donations accepted.

Thursday, Dec. 2 • Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner.

Contact person Betsy 715-520-7999.

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

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

• Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party, 6 p.m. social hour; 7 p.m. dinner, at Lakeview Bar and Grill.

Friday, Dec. 3-Sunday, Dec. 5 • Christmas at the Fort, 4 to 7 p.m., Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday. Sleigh rides, food, Santa, silent auction, music and more. Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park, 8500 CTH U, Danbury.

• A Night in Bethlehem at Cornerstone Church, 106 Balsam St., Spooner. Friday 6-8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 4-8 p.m. Admission is a nonperishable food item for the local pantry. Live nativity, authentic food, live animals, skilled tradesmen, refreshments and more.

Friday, Dec. 3 • Washburn County Genealogical Society Christmas party, 12:30 p.m., at Tracks Hwy. 70, one mile west of Spooner. $5 men for men, ladies for ladies gift exchange. Self-paid meal. Charlene Montgomery will lead singing of carols. Public is welcome to attend. No meeting in November or December.

Saturday, Dec. 4 • Shell Lake’s Holly Day Saturday celebration.

• Holiday bazaar at Shell Lake United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brunch served.

• Scandinavian smorgasbord, bazaar, craft, bake sale, 3-7 p.m. at the Barronett Civic Club, hosted by members of the Barronett Lutheran Church.

• Alzheimer’s Day Respite Tour of Homes, 1-4 p.m. Enjoy three holiday Christmas homes. Tickets available at Dahl’s Home Store, Spooner Mercantile and Shell Lake State Bank.

• Santa’s annual visit to Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 9 a.m. to noon.

Sunday, Dec. 5 • Gospel service, 4 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. Intended for all ages. For more information call 715-202-0193.

• Spooner Area Community Choir, under the direction of Bill Benson, will perform its annual Christmas concert, 2 p.m., in the Spooner High School auditorium. Freewill offering will be received. Public is invited to attend.

Monday, Dec. 6 • Washburn County Chapter of Wisconsin Right to Life will be Christmas caroling at Glenview in Shell Lake, 6 p.m. All are welcome.

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

Wednesday, Dec. 8 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted.

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Volunteers are needed at the Washburn County Historical Museum in Shell Lake. Call 715-4682982.

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

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

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

••• Happy Tonics, Inc.: Volunteers needed Nov./Dec. for Visitors Center/Store: Thursday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Volunteers needed Salvation Army bell ringers same days/hours. Call Mary Ellen 715-468-2097.

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

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

••• To publish a volunteer opportunity, submit it to us by Monday noon. E-mail it to wcregister@centurytel.net, bring it to the office , or call 715-468-2314 .

Please list the type of volunteer work you need, as well as dates, times and length of service. Make sure to include your contact information, including your name and phone number.

When the volunteer position is filled, please let us know so we can take it off the list.

This service is offered free of charge in an effort to bring the community together so those that are looking for help can find those that are looking to help.

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Thursday, Dec. 9 • The Shell Lake Lions Club will meet, 6:30 p.m., at the Shell Lake Community Center.

• United Ostomy Association local support group meeting, 1:30 p.m., at the Spooner Health System.

• Fibromyalgia/CFS/Chronic Pain Support Group of Barron County meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Chetek Lutheran Church, Chetek. Coffee and refreshments served. Educational materials available to sign out.

Call 715-651-9011 or 715-237-2798 for further information.

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

Saturday, Dec. 11 • Christmas Cookie Walk, 8 to 11 a.m., Spooner United Methodist Church, 312 Elm St. • Christmas at the Fort. Sleigh rides, food, Santa and more. Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park, 8500 CTH U, Danbury.

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

• New Harmonettes Christmas Concert and Tea, 2 p.m., Birchwood Senior Center, 10 Euclid Ave., Birchwood.

• Community Toy Drive at Faith Lutheran Church in Spooner, 9 a.m. to noon, free toys given away.

Toys may be donated at area collection boxes. Toys are being donated by area businesses and community members. No stuffed animals as they are too difficult to disinfect. Please contact Sara Wickre, Nicole Weinstock or Spooner Moms Club for more information.

Sunday, Dec. 12 • Gospel service, 4 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. Intended for all ages. For more information call 715-202-0193.

Tuesday, Dec. 14 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. All stayat-home or part-time-working moms welcome with their children.

Wednesday, Dec. 15 • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at

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Monday: Lifestyle weight management support group will meet at 4 p.m. Weigh-in, meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the dining room of Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake. Call Michelle Grady at 715-468-7833 for more information. Membership fee is $10 per year, dues 50 cents per week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Women Healing Women support group at Time-Out Family Abuse Outreach office, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. For survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual abuse. Free, confidential, closed after first session. For more info or to register, contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801, 715-635-5245.

• Washburn County Historical Museum in Shell Lake through the winter months open every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 715-468-2982.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Library Fun For Little Ones, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Shell Lake Public Library. A time for stories, craft and a snack. No age minimum or maximum for participants.

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

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

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

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

All meetings are nonsmoking Sunday 10 a.m.

AA 6 p.m.

AA Monday Noon AA 5 p.m.

GA Tuesday Noon AA 7 p.m.

AA Wednesday 1 p.m.

AA 7 p.m.

NA Thursday 1 p.m.

AA Friday 2 p.m.

AA 7 p.m.

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“Romeo and Juliet” and several musical comedies and dramas, but also a few acting classes found their way into Fred’s already busy schedule. His favorite role still remains the one of the devil who appears on Earth as Mr. Applegate in the famous play, “Damn Yankees.”

When the couple moved to Wisconsin in 2005, they began their current theater career by appearing in “Curtains” and “The Lonely Hearts Club of Washburn County,” both at Shell Lake’s Erika Quam Theatre. This was followed by roles at the Red Barn in the funny play called “Escanaba.”

When the Northern Star Theatre in Rice Lake had a notice there would be auditions for the five shows in the upcoming year, the Pecks showed up, and 10 years later, they’re still invested in the theater and now even more so.

The Northern Star Theatre’s season begins in January and runs through October producing three children’s theaters and then five plays that run the gambit from drama to comedy to musicals. From the very first year they auditioned, they been involved in some way with every show, which led to seats on the production board for both of them, which enables them to paint scenery, create sets, clean the bathrooms and help pick out plays for the year, and oh yes, they still love acting and do it

as much as they can.

“When our production year starts, our board looks at maybe 25 scripts to see which we want and can afford.

You don’t buy a play, but you do have to rent it, and because we are a humble 501(C)(3) company, we have a limited budget. We have to make sure the plays we pick will fill the house, so we make a profit that can be used for the following year’s investment in plays, costumes, scenery, heat and light and on and on.

“We have a deli in the theater building serving meals and snacks for the showgoers, so that helps our bottom line. Naturally since we have the facilities, we also rent our beautiful building out for wedding receptions and any other kind of group where food service may or may not be required.”

This is an on-the-ball group, and they already have their 2011 season planned and part of the 2012 to boot.

Beginning next January will be “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” with Kids On Stage followed in March by “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” with Teens On Stage and then in April, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” also with Tweens On Stage. The production for May is “Suitehearts,” then in June, a drama called “The Ark.” “Altar Boyz” follows in July and “Ruthless,” a musical spoof, follows in August and finally “See How They Run.” “See” finishes the season in October.

The play titled “The Producers,”with a production staff of over 45 cast members, was one of Fred’s favorite plays that he was in, and one night when one of the actors was too sick to go on, the understudy had to carry a basket with the script in the bottom so she would know the lines. Every once in a while Northern Star will shake things up a bit by performing in the round instead of the standard stadium seating just to give the play a different dynamic.

“I was 51 years old,” said Fred, “when I started acting, so it’s never too late to get started nor is it ever too early. I spent my military career in the company of men from age 18-26, and I was always fascinated to see them change and grow, and now I’m watching young kids grow up in the theater and it’s just as exciting.”

For more information about the Northern Star Theatre, their Web site is northernstartheatre.org Next week, the Spooner Pecks.

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by Diane Dryden SHELL LAKE - Here’s a coincidence, there are two families in the area who are named Peck.

OK, OK, I know that’s not too coincidental, especially in rural American, but both the Peck families are greatly involved with local theater and not only are they not related, they don’t even know each other.

Our first Pecks, Fred and his wife Joanne, live in Birchwood, and they both made their lifelong careers as U.S. Marines, he as a colonel and she as a lieutenant colonel. They are both deeply vested in the Northern Star Theatre in Rice Lake.

“During 1984-1987 I was in charge of the Marine Corps Public Affairs Office in Los Angles, better known as Tinsel Town,” said Fred. “And that office provided assistance to the entertainment industry. While I was there, I was a military technical advisor for a number of feature films and documentaries and even played a few cameo roles.

“For some reason, the most-talked-about film with which I was involved was ‘True Lies,’ with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis in 1994. The officer then in charge of the Los Angeles office called and asked me to find a half dozen senior officers who could appear in their fanciest dress uniforms in the final scene of the movie which was being filmed at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. I rounded up four other Marine colonels and two Navy captains, and we spent from four in the afternoon until seven the next morning filming that ballroom scene which was supposed to be a fancy embassy ball in Washington, D.C. “Through no fault of my own, I ended up with Miss Lee’s hand in mine, and she said, ‘Good evening, colonel, so nice to see you again.’ I responded by kissing her hand and saying ‘Good evening.’ We did 14 takes of that scene and I got paid $454 to be in it. Everyone was very gracious to me and to my friends.”

Joanne had been a theater arts major with a second degree in music and vocal performance, and in 1999 they both auditioned at Western State College in Gunnison, Colo., where they were stationed. Fred ended up with the second lead and Joanne became a chorus member. Soon they found that the theater was consuming their spare time, with not only parts in Shakespeare’s

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My mother recently shared with me a children’s book she had purchased in which the father to a young girl explains about the Pilgrims and five corn kernels. I don’t recall ever hearing the story about the five kernels of corn so I had to do a little more research after reading the book.

The Mayflower, bringing Pilgrims to their new home, dropped anchor Suzanne on the shores of this country on Johnson Nov. 11, 1620.

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ration of food was five kernels of corn.

In the spring, the Pilgrims planted the remaining corn and by fall much food was harvested. Every Thanksgiving thereafter, the Pilgrims placed five kernels of corn beside each plate to remind them of their blessings.

In 1820, Boston lawyer Daniel Webster spoke about the hardships the Pilgrims endured during the bicentennial celebration of the landing at Plymouth Rock. At a banquet following his speech, five kernels of corn were placed at each place setting to remind people of the sacrifices made by the first colonists during what became known as the starving time.

The first kernel of corn represented the beauty and bounty of autumn. The second kernel represented love for one another. The third kernel represented the colonists’ love for their families. The fourth kernel represented their friendship with the Native Americans. The fifth kernel represented their freedom to worship God without fear.

It is nice to have little reminders now and then as to what those before us have endured. The five kernels of corn can remind us, too, that Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and to be grateful for all the blessings we have received.

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Honors concert

Seventy-five high school students, under the direction of Rob Mondlock, sang at the Lakeland Conference Honors Concert held Monday, Nov. 15, at Lake Holcombe. The concert brought in students from northern Wisconsin to showcase the best of the best. The students started practicing early in the morning and performed in the evening for their parents and music lovers.

Birchwood High School had seven students participating in the honors concert under the direction of Jenny Landes and Cassie Ritchy. Shown back row (L to R) are: Jessie French, Dominique Amos, Brian LaGrange and Ronnie Zook. Front: Rhianna Miles, Samantha Suriano and Karissa Trude.

Shell Lake High School band, under the direction of Aimee Pashby, had six students participate in the honors concert. Shown back row (L to R): Brett Holman and Jon Lloyd. Middle: Beth Bulgrin and Emma Frey. Front: Hannah Hodgett and Sage Dunham.

Shell Lake High School choir, under the direction of Steve Bulgrin, had seven students participating the honors concert.

Shown back row (L to R): Isaac Cusick, Dave Smith, Cavan Maher and Marlo Fields.

Front: Sara Schumaker, Emilee Organ and Jessica Irvine.

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

Girls basketball lineup

SPORTS

Cheyenne Tiegs, Freshman

Colleen Knoop, Freshman

Hailey Flach, Freshman

Hannah Cassel, Freshman

Jenna Schultz, Freshman

Katie Gronning, Freshman

Kristen Kraetke, Freshman

Makenzie Olson, Freshman

Shania Pokorny, Freshman

Tracy McMullin, Freshman

Allysha Feeney, Sophomore

Carissa Forsythe, Sophomore

Chelsea Melton, Sophomore

Chloe Wykel, Sophomore

Dani Kuechle, Sophomore

Jessica Irvine, Sophomore

Jill Butenhoff, Sophomore

Jolita Johnson, Sophomore

Kayla Blazer, Sophomore

Kimberly Atkinson, Sophomore

Kourtney Klassa, Sophomore

Taylor Bauch, Sophomore

Ambria Johnson, Junior

Emma Anderson, Junior

Erica Kozial, Junior

LEFT Jennifer Cassel, Junior RIGHT Johanna Feeney, Senior

Correction

SHELL LAKE — Volleyball player Renee Mikula was not a varsity letter recipient as noted in the caption on page 14 of the Nov. 17 edition of the Register. She was invited to travel with the varsity team during tournaments and played a few rotations at the Shell Lake Tournament and the Bayfield Regional set No. 5, but not enough to qualify for a letter. Apologies are extended to Mikula and the Shell Lake volleyball team and their coach Amy Skattebo. — WCR

Fifth- and sixth-grade football team

The Shell Lake fifth- and sixth-grade football team completed their season. Shown back row (L to R): Matthew Denotter, Dominic Hopke, Hailey Christiansen, Jordan Hill, Ben Frey, Isaac Haines, Sean Heckel and coach Hank Crawford. Front: Robert Bontekoe, Noah Haines, Luke Pokorny, James Crawford, Kaelin Laub, Levi Beecroft, Cody McTaggart, Jack Skluzacek and Logan Zebro. — Photo by Jean McShane, Northern Portraits

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SPORTS

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

Boys basketball lineup

Adam Hungerbuhler, Freshman

Curtis Parker, Freshman

David Brereton, Freshman

Jesse Sibert, Freshman

Joe Kodesh, Freshman

Michael Belisle, Freshman

Tanner Williams, Freshman

Trevor Woodworth, Freshman

AJ Denotter, Sophomore

Anthony Landsverk, Sophomore

Austin Williams, Sophomore

BJ Burton, Sophomore

Isaac Cusick, Sophomore

Nick Muska, Sophomore

Seth Quinton, Sophomore

Tyler Gramberg, Sophomore

Wyatt Carlson, Sophomore

Ben Butenhoff, Junior

Darren Sahlstrom, Junior

Jon Lloyd, Junior

Andy Melton, Senior

James Lillion, Senior

Ty Frisbie, Senior

Youth football

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Dominic Hopke evades this tackle from a Birchwood defender.

D o m i n i c Hopke using his blockers on this run. The junior high coaches may want to work with him on carrying the ball.

Quarterback Ben Frey drops back for a pass as his line defends him. The young team had a good passing game to go with the ground game.

Lightning fast, there is no defender between James Crawford and the end zone as the young Lakers beat the Barron Bears.

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Good Citizens announced at Shell Lake Schools

SHELL LAKE — On Friday, Nov. 12, Good Citizens for the first quarter of the school year were announced at the Shell Lake Primary and the Shell Lake Elementary schools. Being recognized as Good Citizens were: Ethan Melton, kindergarten, is kind, friendly and helpful to everyone. He knows the classroom and school rules and follows them without reminders.

His smile makes us all feel happier.

Thank you, Ethan, for being a good example to others. ~ Mrs. Cardwell Amelia Hampe, kindergarten, comes to school with a great big smile and so much to share with us! She is a great friend to others and always follows classroom rules. Thank you for being you! ~ Mrs. LaFave Malachi Trudell, kindergarten, is usually the first student to arrive each morning in my classroom and he is cheerful and ready for a fun day in kindergarten.

He is the kind of boy everyone wants for a friend. He is polite, helpful, caring, and works and plays well with everyone. I enjoy teaching Malachi because he follows the rules, is willing to share what he knows and is fun to have around. You are a good boy, Malachi, and I can always count on you to do what is right.

Way to go! ~ Mrs. Miller Siya Sinha, first grade, comes to school each and every day with a smile on her face, which lights up our classroom. She is always ready to learn. Siya is willing to lend a helping hand and strives to do her best quality work. She makes our classroom a great place to learn. Congratulations on a job well done! ~ Mrs. Roux Isaac Hopke, first grade, is doing a fantastic job in first grade! He comes to school ready to learn. He is kind, helpful, and a delightful student. Keep up the great work, Isaac. You are a shining star! ~ Mrs. Schroeder Caitlyn Ewing, first grade, is a role model in the classroom. She does a fantastic job listening and following directions. She always gives her best on her schoolwork with a smile. She is very polite and excited to be here at school. Wonderful job, Caitlyn! I am so proud of you!

Keep up the great work! ~ Mrs. Muench Caitlyn Schultz, second grade, always follows classroom rules. She works quietly, and she does her best. Caitlyn is a good friend. She always uses kind words. We enjoy having her in our room. ~ Mrs. Bulgrin Jayden Hodgett, second grade, is always one of the first to help pick up our room or to offer assistance to students who need help. He is kind and consider-

First quarter Shell Lake Primary School Good Citizens are back row (L to R): Ethan Melton, Jayden Hodgett, Sophia Belisle and Lillian Edlin. Front: Amelia Hampe, Isaac Hopke, Malachi Trudell, Siya Sinha and Caitlyn Ewing. Missing: Caitlyn Schultz.

Named Shell Lake Elementary School Good Citizens for the first quarter were back row (L to R): Ellie Nelson, Dakota LaSarge, Shrishti Monga, Tara Gramberg and Ashlea Meister. Front: Meghan Stone, John Kidder, Andrew Martin, Nick Kraetke and Ashtyn Smith. — Photos by Suzanne Johnson ate to his fellow classmates. He does his work without complaining, and always uses his good manners to thank others.

What an excellent role model you are to everyone in our class. Thank you, Jayden, for your good citizenship. ~ Mrs. Butenhoff Lillian Edlin, second grade. Lily’s mood and disposition are always cheery.

She is easy to be around because her good spirits and pleasant outlook affect others. Lillian is very giving of herself and is always offering a helping hand.

She participates wholeheartedly in our class discussions. Lily, I love seeing your bright smiling face each day. Congratu-

LSGA Championship results

RICE LAKE — The LSGA Championships were held Saturday, Nov. 13, at Rice Lake.

Competing in level 4 for ages 6-7 was Noelle Nelson, Shell Lake. She received a first and a personal best on both vault with 9.325 and bars with 7.45. She placed third on beam with 5.85, had a person best on floor with 7.2 and a personal best with second place in all-around with 29.825.

In level four age 8, Juliana Nelson, Shell Lake, received a personal best and fourth place in vault with 9.3. She had 7.85 in bars and 6.95 in beam. She had a personal best on floor with 7.6 and all around with 31.7.

Level 4 age 10, Lyndsey Hanson, Spooner, had a personal best on vault with 8.95 and floor with 6.75. She received a 6.25 on bars, 5.0 on vault and had 26.95 in all around.

In level 4 age 11, Bailee Hanson, Barronett, received third place on vault with 8.9. She was 7.35 on bars. She earned team points and fourth place on beam with 7.0. She received 7.35 on floor and placed fourth in all around with 30.6.

Team results were Grand Rapids, Minn., 106.1; Twin Ports of Superior

104.05; Northwoods of Cable 103.0; Bemidji, Minn., 102.525; Deutsch’s of Rice Lake 100.075; Twistars 99.9; Duluth, Minn., YMCA 92.75; and Bay Area, Ashland 88.9.

Ellie Nelson, Shell Lake, competed in level 5 ages 8-9. She received 7.1 on vault, 4.2 on bars, received second had a personal best and scored team points on beams with 8.25. She had 6.4 on floor and a person best in all around at 29.95.

Lindsey Martin, Shell Lake, competed in level 5 age 12 and placed third with a personal best and scored team points on vault at 8.65. She also had a personal best, placed second and scored team points on bars with 8.05. She was 7.5 on beam and scored team points on floor with 7.15. She placed fourth in all around and had a personal best with 31.35.

Team results were Grand Rapids 102.625, Bemidji 102.075, Northwoods 101.375; Twin Ports 98.7, Deutsch’s 96.75, Bay Area 90.15 and Duluth YMCA 60.1 The next meet for Deutsch’s Kipsters will be Saturday, Dec. 4, in Rice Lake at the annual Jingle Bell Jubilee. There will be seven clubs participating and over 125 gymnasts. — from Deutsch’s Gymnastics

lations! ~ Mrs. Butler Sophia Belisle, second grade, is always ready to learn. Her listening skills, work ethic, and kindness to others have made her a role model in our classroom and school. Other teachers have also commented on her sweet demeanor and her excellent behavior. Keep up the good work, Sophia! ~ Mrs. Marker Ashtyn Smith, third grade, is a very kind and considerate girl. She uses her great study skills to get her work done on time and it is always her best effort.

Ashtyn is a great help to all of her classmates and to her teachers. She greatly deserves the honor of being our good citizen. ~ Mrs. Hagen Nick Kraetke, third grade, is a very dependable student. He has a positive attitude and always puts forth his best effort in all that he does. His smile brightens our classroom. Congratulations, Nick. ~ Mrs. Hanson

SPORTS

Girls high school basketball

Tuesday, Nov. 30: DH vs. Siren (nc), 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 3: Vs. Frederic (nc), 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 9: At Turtle Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 17: Vs. Clayton, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 20: Vs. Spooner (nc), 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 23: Vs. St. Croix Falls (nc), 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 4: DH vs. Bruce (nc), 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 6: At Clear Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 11: DH vs. Luck (nc), 6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 14: DH at Northwood, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 18: DH vs. Prairie Farm, 6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 21: At Webster (nc), 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 25: At Cameron, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 28: At Grantsburg (nc), 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 1: DH vs. Turtle Lake, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 8: At Clayton, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 10: At Birchwood (nc), 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 15: Vs. Clear Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 22: DH vs. Northwood, 6 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 25: DH at Prairie Farm, 7:30 p.m.

John Kidder, third grade, sets a good example every day for his peers with his perseverance and great attitude in and out of class. John is kind to everyone around him and always has a smile on his face. We are proud of you, John! ~ Mrs. Skinner Andrew Martin, fourth grade, has done a fine job this year. He shows excellent leadership skills by being able to work with all of his classmates. Andrew is not afraid of a challenge and tries his best at all he does. He is tons of fun in the classroom and has a great sense of humor. Congratulations, Andrew! ~ Mr. Kevan Ellie Nelson, fourth grade, is kind, helpful and hardworking. She is new to our school this year and has been a wonderful addition! She asks questions and doesn’t seem to be nervous about all of the new things she is doing. She will help other students in need and is always ready to help in the classroom. She works hard in everything she does and it shows. Congratulations, Ellie! ~ Mrs. Behling Dakota LaSarge, fourth grade, is a hardworking student and tries his best on everything he does. He is kind and courteous to his classmates. I know I can depend on him. Dakota is a model student and a joy to have in the classroom. ~ Mrs. Sauve Meghan Stone, fifth grade, is such a diligent student, always putting in the time and effort needed to hand in excellent work! She consistently goes above and beyond the classroom expectations.

Meghan is also kind and helpful to her classmates making her a team player. ~ Mrs. Gothblad Ashlea Meister, fifth grade, is a dedicated student who works diligently and with care to complete all her assignments. She is frequently the first one to offer a helping hand when one is needed, and always does so with a smile, making her a joy to have in the classroom. Ashlea is an excellent role model to her classmates and an excellent example of a good citizen! Congratulations! ~ Mrs. Haack Tara Gramberg, sixth grade. I am pleased to announce that Tara is our good citizen of the first quarter. I have been impressed with Tara’s work ethic and attitude throughout the quarter. She is a conscientious worker whose maturity and friendship have been greatly appreciated. Congratulations. ~ Mr. Bouchard Shrishti Monga, sixth grade, joined the Shell Lake community late last year in fifth grade. Her giving nature has allowed her to make friends easily with her classmates. Shrishti begins and ends each day with a smile. She is considerate of others and is always looking for ways to help her teachers. ~ Ms. Stearns

SCHEDULE Boys high school basketball

Saturday, Nov. 27: Scrimmage vs. Unity/St. Croix Falls, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 30: DH vs. Siren, 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 3: At Frederic (nc), 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 6: Vs. Cameron, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 10: At Turtle Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec 13: At Flambeau (nc), 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 16.: At Birchwood, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 21: Vs. Clayton, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 23: DH vs. St. Croix Falls, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 4: DH vs. Bruce, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 7: At Clear Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 11: DH vs. Luck, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 14: DH at Northwood, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 18: DH vs. Prairie Farm, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 20: At Grantsburg, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 27: At Cameron, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 1: DH vs. Turtle Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 11: At Clayton, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 18: Vs. Clear Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 22: DH vs. Northwood, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 25: DH at Prairie Farm, 6 p.m.

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Karen Mangelsen attended a baby shower Saturday afternoon, No.v 20, at Timberland Free Lutheran Church. It was in honor of Karne’s niece, Erika Strickland, whose baby is due Jan. 3, 2011.

Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen hosted a number of deer hunters, family members and friends for meals, coffee time and/or overnight during the weekend. Some of the visitors were Carl, Cheryl, Chris, Hank, Karen, Larry, Gerald and Todd Mangelsen, Matt Lester and friend Carissa, Ryan Hanna, Dylan Longhenry, Kaylee Reiness, Bria and Brin Williamson, Lyle Drake, Billy Wyaman, Chris Harrison and Daya and Jordan Lawrence.

Clam River Tuesday Club will meet for their Christmas party Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the home of Dixie Andrea. The afternoon will begin with a potluck meal at 12:30 p.m.

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sight-seeing while they were in California. They drove along the coast and saw many places of interest. They were fascinated by the surfers, especially the little ones who were able to go out on surfboards. They waded in the Pacific, and saw lots of beautiful flowers. This was the first time in 13 years that all the cousins were able to get together, and they had a wonderful time. Pat and Jan were gone from Nov. 8 - 15. Pat said it’s good to be home, but a bit of a shock to go from sunny California to snowy Barronett.

Wasn’t that ice storm something? We only had five people in church Sunday morning — the pastor, the organist, two ushers and one parishioner. Can’t say I blame anyone for not getting out. We have no excuse because we live right in town, but let me tell you, it was slippery. Anyway, Pastor Todd did a very nice service just for the four of us and we appreciated it.

In case you did miss church this Sunday, Pastor Todd said that there would be a Thanksgiving service at First Lutheran on Wednesday evening. Maybe you’d like to join us for that.

I guess that’s about it from Barronett this week. Hope you have a great time with family and friends on Thanksgiving. See you next time.

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Auditions set for local author’s “Can of Worms” SHELL LAKE — “Can of Worms” by local playwright Paul Kluge is just that — a can of worms with comedic conundrums everywhere. The recession has been “killing” this fully integrated fishing-worm business. The company (The Worm Can) breeds, grows and packages worms all to be shipped to loyal customers coast to coast. But during the recession business lags and adjustments have to be made. Enter various characters of dubious, ambiguous intent and worms begin to come out of the can. A cast of eight, four men and four women, ages 20 and up, is needed to bring this comedy of chicanery, spydom and unlikely romance to life. Performance dates are set for March 3-6, just when the audience is longing for some light at the end of the dark winter.

Auditions will be held at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre on Dec. 1 and 2 starting at 6 p.m. Persons interested who cannot make these auditions should contact director Carolyn Burnett, 715-354-3803 or shiitake@chibardun.net.

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SHELL LAKE — Schedule some time for yourself this holiday season. This three-hour double wine basket making class will teach you a new skill you’ll be sure to love. No pervious weaving experience necessary.

This basket measures approximately 12x6 and, as the name suggests, can hold two bottles of wine. Given empty or full, this basket is an ideal gift and has handle and accented color strip. Really, one of the bestused baskets you’ll ever make. The perfect gift to give or keep.

The class will be held Thursday, Dec. 2, from 6-9 p.m.

Cost is $25 and includes materials. Instructor is Roxanne Melton. Register by Wednesday, Nov. 24, with Shell Lake Community Ed by calling 715-468-7815, Ext. 1337 to ensure supplies are ordered. — from Shell Lake Community Ed

you of that again next week.

Pat Sweet and her sister, Jan Sutherland, had a wonderful vacation in California earlier this month. Pat and Jan flew to San Diego, where they met their cousin, Gina Sampson, who flew in from Idaho. The three then went to their cousin, Kristie Lebherz’s home in Carlsbad, Calif., where they visited with Kristie and her family. From Carlsbad, the cousins went to Grenada Hills to visit their Aunt Viola. Viola is the oldest sister of Milton Simms, is 94 years old, and is the only aunt the girls have left. Aunt Viola has not been well, and the ladies helped her move from her house to a nursing home while they were there. Pat said that their cousin, Matt Marsh, of Burbank, Calif., had been very helpful while Aunt Viola was ill, and visited and helped her out a quite a bit. Matt is Verdene Pokorny’s grandson. The ladies also took some time to do a little

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! And, I hope you had a very successful and safe hunting season.

I got into trouble at Red Brick last week because I didn’t mention that Becky Effertz got a nice 9-point buck during bow season. I don’t know why Debbie wanted to mention that. Makes Debbie look bad because she didn’t get one.

Anyway, this past week Becky was taking cushions out to the deer stands for her and Debbie to sit on during rifle season. She had just put the cushion in her stand when she saw a fawn run by followed by a doe. She was wondering what was chasing them, when a big bear ran past after them. Needless to say the cushion never got to Debbie’s stand. Becky got out of the woods as fast as she could.

One more bear story. Ryan Lehmann was standing by a little lake opening morning and saw a mama bear with three cubs walk past. They were far enough away that he wasn’t in any danger of mama getting mad, but that would still be a little close as far as I’m concerned. Aren’t those bear supposed to be hibernating by this time?

There have been lots of bucks shot during rifle season already. Rick Theese got a beautiful 9-pointer the first day of hunting season. I made cookies for Rick and Robin to take in the woods, and he said it was because of my lucky cookies that he got his deer. Now, I think I’ll have to make some every year for him.

Art Adams got a nice buck over by Timberland.

Pat Sweet said that Doug got a nice 8-pointer. Gary Rahn and his sister, Debbie, both got bucks. Gary’s was a nine 9pointer and Debbie’s an 8-pointer. And, Rick Theese said that Jerry Egstad got a nice buck.

There was all kinds of shooting going on around here, so I’m sure there were lots more deer taken. Do you remember when three shots in rapid succession was a distress signal? It doesn’t seem to mean that anymore. When I first moved up here and was around for hunting season again, I heard three shots and told someone we had better go see if someone was in trouble in the woods. Whoever I said that to had never heard that was a distress signal. I guess things have changed in this modern age.

Our Scandinavian smorgasbord is rapidly approaching.

It will be Saturday, Dec. 4, starting at 3 p.m. We have all our supplies ready, and will be cooking like mad to get everything ready that day. I hope you can join us. We have lots of fun talking to all our old - and new - friends. And, of course, you have to remember that the Barronett women are the best cooks in the state.

On Sunday, Dec. 5, there will be an old-fashioned candlelight Christmas service at the Wiesner Community Chapel on CTH V. The service starts at 8 p.m. I’ll remind

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Obituaries

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Every time he went for a sail in his yacht, Joseph Dollar threw a bottle containing his business card and a $50 bill into the sea.

He kept this up for many years, but he never received any thanks for his gifts.

All along your journey on the sea of life, the Lord has been dropping tokens of his goodness and grace.

Some ignore them. Others accept them. But few thank him.

Ingratitude – it’s one of the worst sins we can commit.

No wonder the psalmist said, “Say ‘thank you’ to the Lord. Every morning tell him, ‘thank you for your kindness,’ and every evening rejoice in his faithfulness.”

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SPOONER — The public is cordially invited to attend the Intermezzo Music Club’s 35th-annual Advent Concert on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Spooner High School auditorium. This concert will feature the eight vocal and instrumental winners of the music club’s spring auditions: Katelyn Heino, LaShana Mays, Corey Peck, Annabelle Revak, Alexandra Ripley, Hannah Stellrecht, Emma Gimse White and Jasmine Zenisek. Violinists Ashley and Adriana Oakland will play the prelude music. Selections will also be offered by the Intermezzo Music Club, the Community Choir, Tim Kern on the harp and Tamara Smith on the flute.

The Intermezzo Music Club promotes music appreciation and music education in the Spooner and Shell Lake communities. Working with music educators, the youth of the area schools are encouraged to audition for cash music awards, which are to be used to further the musical training of the participants. First-place winners receive a scholarship to attend a week of music camp at the Indianhead Fine Arts Center in Shell Lake.

Donations from local businesses and a freewill offering taken during the concert are the main sources of fundraising for student scholarships. — from Intermezzo Music Club

The Washburn County Area Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program cordially invites you to attend the annual

“HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY” CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR! Saturday, December 4, 2010

Rosa Marie Rediger

Rosa Marie Rediger, 63, Trego, died Nov. 15, 2010, at Trego.

She was born Sept. 16, 1947, to Walter and Evelyn (Arillo) Hill at Chippewa Falls. She attended Springbrook Elementary School and was a graduate of Northwood High School in Minong. Rosa married Gary A. Rediger on Oct. 16, 1976, in Bloomer. Rosa and Gary lived in Trego.

She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Evelyn Hill; and sister BethAnn.

Rosa is survived by her spouse, Gary; daughters Melanie (Shawn) Coleman, Superior, Shannon Rediger, Springbrook, and Nicole Flamang, Solon Springs; grandchildren Shanda, Kayla, Braydon, Garrett, Adam, Brock and McKenzie; great-grandchildren Adrianna and Leah; many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Nov. 19 at the Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, with Pastor Will Mowchan as the officiant.

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

Wilberta “Birdie” Bowman, 91, Webster, died Nov. 16, 2010, at Spooner Health System Nursing Home.

Birdie was born Sept. 9, 1919, to Wilbert B. and Frona Ellen (Myers) Gardner in Terre Haute, Ind. Birdie married Dr. John M. Bowman on June 12, 1941, in Blue Island, Ill. To this union, three sons were born. The family resided in Hazel Crest, Ill., for over 30 years.

Birdie worked as a receptionist in her husband’s optometric practice. She enjoyed crafts, fishing, bowling and visiting with her friends and family.

Birdie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother Vernon Gardner.

She is survived by her sons, Jon G. (Rosemary) Bowman, Webster, Kent B. (Sandy) Bowman, Webster, and

Brent T. (Dionne) Bowman, Kenosha; grandchildren Sean A. and Brianna L. Bowman; sister Georgia Rose Shaw, Tucson, Ariz; and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner. A memorial service will be held after the visitation at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with Father Michael Tupa as the celebrant. Music will be provided

by Kim Simon.

A graveside service and interment will take place on Friday, Nov. 26, at 11 a.m. at Beverly Cemetery, 12000 S. Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, Ill. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association 2011 Walk To End Alzheimer’s, 522 Service Rd., Spooner, WI 54801.

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

Wilberta “Birdie” Bowman

Food pantry donation guidelines

WASHBURN COUNTY — The holiday season helps stock food pantry shelves in Washburn County this time of year and throughout the year. A few simple steps can enhance the value of the food donations you make.

“It’s important to remember that donated food is most helpful if it is both safe and high quality,” says Wilma Johnson, Washburn County UW-Extension nutrition educator.

Make sure to check the dates on packages of foods that you donate, advises Johnson. Many packaged items are marked with dates that indicate freshness. Some examples include: Quality or pack dates, often designated on packages by the words Better if used by … and a date. Look for these dates on packaged mixes, cold cereals, peanut butter, and increasingly, on canned items like fruits and vegetables.

These dates mean that after the quality date, the food will begin to lose its flavor and may develop off flavors. Quality dates are an estimate of how long foods will remain at their peak quality. Donate only foods that are well within the quality dates marked on the package.

• Expiration dates, such as Expires 2/15/09 or Do not use after 7/9/09. Look for these dates on infant formula, vitamins, yeast, baking powder and cake mixes. Do not donate foods that are past their expiration date.

• Pull dates. Example: Sell by May 16. Look for these dates on perishable, refrigerated foods such as milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cream, eggs, lunchmeat and packaged salad mixes. For perishable foods, if possible check with the food pantry prior to delivering it to make sure they have storage for it and choose foods that are well within the pull date for best quality.

• To ensure that the food has not been contaminated, donate only foods from unopened packages. Avoid foods with packaging that shows signs of leakage or damage for instance, canned food items with broken seams or large dents.

If you have a question about a proposed donation, contact the food pantry you plan to donate to; they can best tell you if they accept or have room to store the donation

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that you have in mind.

According to Gayle Coleman, nutrition specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Extension, individuals and families are relying more often on food pantry items to feed themselves. “A donation of nutritious food will help best help families falling on hard times.”

She suggests avoiding sugary cereals, foods high in sodium and fruit-flavored beverages that might be easy to donate, but donations of shelf stable foods that are full of nutrients and are easy to prepare. These will help them stay healthy. Examples of foods to consider donating are: Whole-grain low-sugar cereals; whole-grain or enriched pasta and instant rice — either brown or enriched, boxed noodle and rice dishes can be an easy starting point for a one-dish meal; popcorn; canned vegetables, especially those without added salt, do not donate home-canned vegetables; fruits canned in juice or light syrup, unsweetened applesauce, 100-percent fruit juice and dried fruit such as raisins or craisins, do not donate home-canned fruits; spaghetti sauce, salsa and canned beans, including baked bean; canned meats; canned salmon or tuna are frequent donations but others to consider are canned chicken, ham or beef, do not donate meat canned at home; peanuts and peanut butter; lower or reduced-sodium soups; baby food and infant formula would be welcome donations. Just be sure to donate these products well within the date marked on the package. Infant formula cannot be distributed past the expiration date. Fresh produce when available and feasible may also be donated.

Hunters who wish to donate a deer for hunger can find a processor closest to their location at this Web site: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/damage/donation/ dropoff.htm The food pantry in your community may have needs that you can help meet. Cash donations help food pantry volunteers offer foods they would otherwise not be able to provide on a regular basis. Food pantries have a need yearround. Season-of-need donations are appreciated winter, spring, summer and/or fall. — from UW-Extension

Gospel services to be held at community center

SHELL LAKE — A series of three gospel services will be held at the Shell Lake Community Center at 4 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12.

These one-hour services are intended for all ages and will lift up Jesus as the one savior and hope of our modern times. No collections will be taken, and the Bible will be the only reference used.

For more information, call 715-202-0193. — submitted

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Area churches Alliance

St. Francis de Sales

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

Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades: Sunday 6 - 8 p.m.

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

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

Lake Park Alliance

Baptist

Northwoods Baptist W6268 Cranberry Dr., Shell Lake; 4 miles south of Spooner on U.S. 253 Pastor Adam Dunshee 715-468-2177 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday service: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday evening service 6 p.m.

Wed. evening service 7 p.m.

Faith Lutheran

Episcopal St. Alban's

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

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

Morning prayer: 8:15 a.m. Monday Thursday

Full Gospel Shell Lake Full Gospel

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

Sunday School: 9 a.m.

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

Catholic

Lutheran

St. Joseph's Catholic

Barronett Lutheran

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

Books & Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

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

United Methodist

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

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

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

776 Prospect Ave., Barronett Pastor Todd Ahneman 715-822-5511 715-671-3197 (cell) Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

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

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

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

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

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

Family Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Lakeview United Methodist

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

Nazarene

Church of the Nazarene

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

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

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

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

Other

Trinity Lutheran

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

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.

Methodist

United Methodist

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

Cornerstone Christian

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

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

Youth Group Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Senior Menu

Monday, Nov. 29: Ziti and marinara casserole with mozzarella, glazed baby carrots, spiced peach halves, soft garlic bread stick, milk, coffee.

Tuesday, Nov. 30: Meatballs and gravy, mashed red potatoes, beets, pears in lime gelatin, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Wednesday, Dec. 1: Baked fish, baked potato, sour cream, goober beanie salad, creamy fruit, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Thursday, Dec. 2: Split-pea soup and crackers, chef’s salad, dressing, cinnamon oatmeal cookie, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Friday, Dec. 3: Swiss chicken and stuffing bake, peas and carrots, candy-cane cupcake, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

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

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Area writers corner

Reasons to be thankful

by Mary B. Olsen, Shell Lake Tis the season to begin to think of all we share in our lives for which we may be thankful. The growth of the spring and summer is past and the harvest has come and gone. Those who are fishers gave way to the hunters and that season too is passing. The last days of fall are the best time to consider the blessings this year has brought us.

The holiday decorations in the yards in our towns add to the excitement for families. Life is good. The jack-o’-lanterns and scarecrows and many pumpkins add color and pleasure for everyone to enjoy.

These are all things we can be thankful for because they add spice to the ordinary routine of daily life. My list of things that I am thankful for includes the usual, the fruits of the harvest, but I heard a recent number of stories of the old days that got me thinking of the great changes that have occurred over the last years. A lifetime might span almost a hundred years. What would this world of ours be like if it were a hundred years ago – before radio, television, automatic dishwashers and washing machines, cars, and the Internet, and tele-

phones you can use on the run or in your car, and cameras, and all the many possessions we have and use in our modern world?

Certainly there were many things that made lives a bit easier that had come along. The railroads had made travel by land easier and less complicated. Communication was slower and less reliable than now. People were self-reliant. Almost every person produced a part of their livelihood. My grandmother took care of herself by keeping a garden, a few chickens and she produced plants in the spring for the neighbors to buy from her for their gardens. Her income in 1939 was $8 a month and she contributed to church and paid her taxes. Most people managed as well or better.

In the old days you were ready for winter when you had hay for the horses. I didn’t put up any hay this year.

That’s one of the things I am thankful for, I didn’t have to make hay. I also am happy to let someone else mend the fences when the livestock get out. No livestock. No responsibility for any other than my two kitties. I did not prepare for the winter by putting up food this year.

I am thankful I have food on hand and it is easy to bring those things I need home when I run out. I am thankful for that and for living in town in a neighborhood. You could get lonely out in the country.

Dewey Country by Pauline Lawrence

Once again it’s deer hunting here in Wisconsin. Yes, season opened Saturday, Nov. 20, with lots of orange in our woods and hoping to spy that big buck. Here’s to you hunters, have a great hunting season and good luck getting’ that big buck!

Happy anniversary to Noel and Pattie Beaufeaux as they celebrate 28 years together on Nov. 27. May you celebrate many more together.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Gary LaVeau way down in Tennessee, to Dale Spaulding and to little Trevor Melton who turns 4 years old Nov. 29. Have a wonderful day all of you.

Happy birthday to our son-in-law, Jeff Ladd, on Dec. 2. We’re going to celebrate Jeff’s birthday in hunting season. Have a wonderful day, Jeff, as you are a son to our family rather than a son-in-law.

Would anyone like to know what I received Nov. 16 in the mail? Well, I received our first garden seed catalog already. Kind of rushin’ the season isn’t it? Maybe they think we plant snow peas?

And on the Dish we find we have about 10 channels playing Christmas music the last couple of weeks.

Don’t rush the season; give us a chance to enjoy one season first. But it’s all about that almighty dollar as Christmas things started appearing in stores in October.

Shame on them!

Table Talk: Now it’s the ladies turn to grumble about one habit their hubbies do that drives them nuts. So ladies, get at it.

At this time, Sunshine is coming along better. He has now been taken out of intensive care and is in the hospital yet at this time. Please keep Sunshine in your special thoughts and prayers to continue to get well. It’s going to be four years Dec. 29 that he had esophageal surgery and there is not cancer but these are effects from the chemo and radiation. No matter how ya do something it comes back on a person.

There is a rumor going around Shell Lake started by one female that told them Sunshine was dead! Please do not spread rumors that you know aren’t true unless you call one of Sunshine’s family members.

Scatter sunshine!

Have a great week!

Washburn County court news

Allied Waste Services of North America LLC, Rice Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; operating with load projecting on sides, $200.50.

Robin J. Anderson, Rice Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Earl B. Anderson, Portage, unsafe turn at intersection, $175.30.

Mark J. Bachler, Shell Lake, OWI, $804.50, license revoked 7 months, alcohol assessment.

Douglas J. Barney, Minong, OWI, $817.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment.

Barbara K. Belew, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Alan J. Belisle, Osceola, speeding, $175.30.

Bradley S. Belongia, Somerset, speeding, $175.30.

Donald E. Blanchette, Spooner, speeding, $225.70; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Thomas W. Boelter, Keshena, speeding, $175.30.

Michael H. Brancale, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Bryn L. Briesemeister, Clear Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Robert D. Buczko, Naples, Fla., speeding, $175.30.

David J. Butler, Hayward, failure to display vehicle license plates, $150.10.

Timothy A. Carter, Elgin, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Ronald B. Cassidente, Racine, speeding, $175.30.

Michael A. Chisnell, Spooner, OWI, $817.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment.

Erin M. Clark, Springbrook, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Aubrey L. Cox, Hayward, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Rhea A. Dickson, Rochester, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Michael A. Galster, Palatine, Ill., failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Leslie R. Garbe, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Harlan G. Garbe, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Brittany A. Gillis, Spooner, harassment, conduct or acts, $263.50.

Corey S. Groehler, Springbrook, speeding, $175.30; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Donald B. Hamblin, Hayward, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Lee J. Hammock, Spooner, OWI, $817.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment.

Darin A. Hook, Eden Prairie, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

James C. Johnson, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Deanna M. Johnson, Spooner, speeding, $200.50.

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One of the stories was about the enjoyment of a child riding on a sled pulled by a horse. It was one of those wonderful memories of a long-ago snow and the excitement of doing something new. I remember going out with a horse in the snow to bring home a Christmas tree and it was certainly a memorable time. When I consider it, I believe people who had never known automobiles were familiar with horses and the snow and it would have been routine for them. I am sure it was also enjoyable for them. Maybe that connection with animals that were necessary has been lost. In the early years of the use of cars, people would set the cars up on blocks and go back to horses in the wintertime. I suppose they were unsafe and unreliable. The cars today can be idle sometimes because of weather conditions, too.

We can be thankful for all those who make our winters easier by caring for the roads and for those who take care of the people who are not able to do for themselves. I guess we can be thankful for all the newly paved roads, too, that made our summer driving more complicated with the many orange barrels that made it hard to enjoy the scenery.

I am thankful for my family, and so many friends.

The year has been marked by sorrow, as I lost several friends and miss them very much. I am thankful for the time I had to be with them and for the way they enriched my life. I have two friends who, in the last year, lost both a husband and a daughter. It is difficult for them and their loved ones.

This month I have gained two new great-nieces, one nearby and one in Minneapolis, Minn. The family spreads out in many directions. There’s nothing like new babies to give us hope for the future. For all these things, I am thankful.

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Hunters are hoping there will be snow on the ground for deer hunting. The icicles on my balcony are dripping, really nice weather for deer hunting. Hoping for a safe season.

This week’s Smear winners are Connee and Chuck first and Bill and Marve second.

In Cribbage it was Ricci first, Annette second and Karen third.

Have a great Thanksgiving.

Jesse W. Kauffman, Springbrook, interstate/intrastate driving requirements, $103.00, costs.

Nathan T. Kirkman, Somerset, failure to notify police of accident, $263.50.

Kristy L. Leckel Borelli, Spooner, operating with PAC>=0.15, $741.00, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment.

Michael J. Lehouillier, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $263.50.

Danielle L. Lemieux, Webster, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Anthony B. Lyne, Stone Lake, speeding, $200.50.

Toni M. Makovsky, Rice Lake, speeding, $200.50.

Steven D. Martin, Trego, speeding, $358.00.

Renee M. Martinson, Lake Nebagamon, speeding, $200.50.

Timothy S. Matousek, Minong, seat belt violation, $10.00.

James D. McGuire, Hayward, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Delores L. Mueller, West Bend, speeding, $175.30.

Sandra A. Nelson, Sarona, OWI, $817.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment.

Kristina M. Oliva, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Michael H. Olson, Sarona, failure to stop at stop sign, $175.00; operating without valid license, $200.50.

Alexandra M. Ostrowski, Minong, speeding, $200.50.

Robert A. Palm, Racine, speeding, $200.00.

Peter P. Peterson, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Wade M. Richey, Spooner, trespass to land, $263.50.

Matthew A. Richter, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Henry C. Riess, Oak Park, Ill., speeding, $276.10.

Randall L. Rundquist, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Aaron B. Salmela, Plymouth, Minn., reckless driving, $375.00.

Cecil L. Scribner, Shell Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Charles A. Shaw, Rice Lake, speeding,

$175.30.

Charity H. Thew, Hayward, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

John M. Trevillian, Palos Heights, Ill., speeding, $175.30.

Matt M. Vandelac, Hayward, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Kurt R. Wichelman, Hudson, speeding, $175.30.

Michael A. Zacher, Afton, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Michael V. Alwes, Minong, trespass to land, $263.50.

Allen E. Cutsforth, Rice Lake, operating while under the influence, $916.00, local jail, license revoked 12 months, other sentence.

Benjamin A. Glessing, Trego, operating while under the influence, $916.00, local jail, license revoked 12 months.

Michael L. Hartung, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; resisting or obstructing an officer, $163.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Duwayne R. Holsbeck, Minneapolis, Minn., possession of THC, $263.50, twice; possess drug paraphernalia, $263.50, twice.

Brandon D. Horton, Spooner, possess drug paraphernalia, $263.50, local jail.

Dennis M. Jagodzinsky, Minong, OWI, $1,424.00, local jail, license revoked 2 years, other sentence.

Trevor W. Nichols, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $263.50.

Barbara A. Rainwater-Darsow, Coon Rapids, Minn., disorderly conduct, $249.00.

Perry F. Richter, Sarona, criminal damage to property, $263.50.

Andrew A. Stowe, Birchwood, violate/harassment restraining order, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

James P. Warren, Trego, possession of TCH, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; possession of drug paraphernalia, $80.00, probation, sent. withheld; operating while under the influence, $904.00, local jail, license revoked 12 months, other sentence; bail jumping, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Allan J. Wickware, Sarona, operating while under the influence, $691.50, local jail, license revoked 12 months, alcohol assessment.

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(Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Carol L. Sauer 09/29/2010 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 10PR37 An application has been filed for information administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was May 17, 1935, and date of death was September 29, 2010. The decedent died domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: P.O. Box 44, Sarona, WI 54870. All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before February 18, 2011.

Marilynn E. Benson Probate Registrar Nov. 1, 2010 Carla J. Townsend Personal Representative 1846 160th Ave. Centuria, WI 54824 715-646-2488 Cathi M. Hagen Personal Representative W5268 Catholic Ln. Sarona, WI 54870 715-469-3261

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(Nov. 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY In The Matter Of The Name Change Of Ryan Allen Douglas Kee By (Petitioner) April Marie Wilsey Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 10 CV 253 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Ryan Allen Douglas Kee To: Ryan Allen Douglas Wilsey Birth Certificate: Ryan Allen Douglas Kee IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Washburn County, State of Wisconsin: Judge’s Name: Eugene D. Harrington Place: Washburn County Circuit Court Washburn County Courthouse Shell Lake, WI 54871 Date: December 17, 2010 Time: 11:45 a.m.

BY THE COURT: Eugene D. Harrington Circuit Court Judge November 3, 2010

The Register is a cooperativeowned newspaper

(Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., AS SERVICER FOR HSBC BANK USA, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007OA4 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, vs.

MICHELE P. LEONARD, et al.

Defendants.

Case No: 09 CV 326 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 7, 2010, in the amount of $318,411.54, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 12, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: at the North entrance of Washburn County Courthouse located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Tract I: Lot 3 of CSM 6-1, AP NO. 1285, a part of Government Lot 2 and of Government Lot 7 of Section 3, Township 38 North, Range 10 West (in the Township of Birchwood). Tract II: A nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress, in favor of Tract 1, over the 20-foot-wide driveway easement on Lots 1 & 2 of CSM 6-1, Map No. 1285, a part of Government Lot 2 and of Government Lot 7 of Section 3, Township 38 North, Range 10 West (in the Township of Birchwood) for access to CTH “B.” PROPERTY ADDRESS: W1017 Horseshoe Road, Stone Lake, WI 54876.

TAX KEY NO.: 5602 Dated this 18th day of November, 2010.

Terry Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (261253)

KENNETH A. NOWICKI; Defendants NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 10 CV 58 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 10, 2010, in the amount of $138,469.25, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 5, 2011, at 10:15 a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale.

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

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The Northwest 1/4 Of The Northwest 1/4 Of Section 25, Township 39 North Of Range 12 West, Except For The Following Parcels: 1. The East 500 Feet Thereof; 2. A Triangular Parcel Described As: Beginning at a Point 500 Feet West of the East Line of Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, and on the South Line of Northwest 1/4 of Northeast 1/4 of Section 25; and thence West 350 on the South Line of Northwest 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, to a Point 850 Feet West of the East Line of Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25; thence Northeast to a Point 600 Feet North of the South Line of NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 25, and 500 Feet West of the East Line of Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25; thence South 600 Feet to the Point of Beginning.

3. Beginning at the Northwest Corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 25; thence East on the North Line of said Section 820 Feet More or Less to a Point which is 500 Feet West of the Northeast Corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section; thence South Parallel with the East Line of said 1/4 640 Feet; thence at Right Angles and West 820 Feet More or Less to the West Line of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence North Along the said West Line 640 Feet More or Less to the Place of Beginning.

Tax Key No.: 65-034-2-39-1225-2 02 000-0030000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: N5620 Mann Road, Spooner, Wisconsin 54801.

Gunar J. Blumberg State Bar No. 1028987 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe, Ste. 1125 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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(Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

JEREMY MEHSIKOMER, et al Defendants Case No: 09 CV 299 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 26, 2010, in the amount of $118,342.71, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 12, 2011, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

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

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: The North 80 feet of Lot 7, Block 21, 2nd Addition to the City of Spooner, Washburn County, Wis. Parcel 2: The South 70 feet of Lot 7, Block 21, 2nd Addition to the City of Spooner, Washburn County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 401 Vine Street, Spooner. WI 54801.

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

Dated this 18th day of November, 2010.

Terry Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County Marie M. Flannery State Bar #1045309 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (261188)

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF BEAVER BROOK April 5, 2010 Notice is hereby given, that at an election to be held in the Town of Beaver Brook, on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on the second Tuesday, April 12, 2011.

Office Incumbent Chairperson Gary Johnson Supervisor Dan Kling Supervisor Tom Perlick Clerk Nancy Erickson Treasurer Betty Hubin NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a town caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates, to appear on the spring election ballot for the above-listed offices, will be scheduled at the December Town Board meeting.

Nancy Erickson, Clerk Town of Beaver Brook 526220 14r WNAXLP

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF SARONA – April 5, 2011 State of Wisconsin County of Washburn Town of Sarona Notice is hereby given, that at an election to be held in the Town of Beaver Brook, on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning Tuesday, April 12, 2011.

Office Incumbent Town Board Chairperson Russel Furchtenicht Town Board Supervisor Jacob West Town Board Supervisor Wayne Berman Town Clerk Victoria Lombard Town Treasurer Susan Krantz NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a town caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates, to appear on the spring election ballot for the above-listed offices, will be scheduled during the month of December. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 4, 2011, and not later than January 25, 2011. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five (5) days before the caucus.

Given under my hand. Done in the town of Sarona, this 22nd day of November, 2010.

Victoria Lombard, Clerk 526221 14r WNAXLP

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bista, Sara Marschall and Jill Hansen and sisters Linda (Lombard) Hines and Susan (Lombard) Miller on Nov. 30; Mari Berman, Jean Furchtenicht, Howard Ullom, Ryan Leckel, Wynona Hefter and Mike Dostal, (Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN Dec. 1. Have a happy one!

CIRCUIT COURT A happy anniversary to WASHBURN COUNTY Ken and Sally Ziemer, CIVIL DIVISION Nov. 25; Butch and Evelyn U.S. BANK NATIONAL Schaffer, Nov. 30; and ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff Dewey and Patti Buttervs. field, Dec. 1.

JANET NOWICKI; Happy Thanksgiving!

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It’s been hovering around the 32-degree mark and the snow has shrunk some. There have been lots of deer killed on our highways. Watch for them as they’ve had things on their minds. Now they’ll have to dodge the bullet.

Mavis Schlapper expected son Dean and wife Kim from Austin, Texas, to arrive Friday night, coming for the hunt. Bob Helmer and Jim Byrd, Slinger, were at Bev Helmer’s. My grandson, Duane Swanson, from Menomonie, arrived Friday night.

I talked to Vinnie Fergerson up from Mauston and he said Dan Rux will be up for the hunt.

Reports are Wanda Rux is still at Mills Bluff Medical Center in Mauston after falling and breaking a hip in early October and is still in therapy but doing exceptionally well and may be getting out in a week or so.

Keep on the mend, Wanda. Be ready for some fresh venison steak.

Congratulations to Dan and Darcy Hefter on a new baby daughter, Danica Kay, born Nov. 2 at the Rice Lake hospital. She joins big brother Dawson, 2 years old.

Gary and Wynona Hefter are the proud grandparents.

Congrats to Cathy Potaczek and Ryan Butterfield on a baby son, Austin Ryan, born Nov. 5. He joins a sister, Kiara, 4, and 2-year-old brother Scott. Grandparents are Scott and Gloria Butterfield. Great-grands are Donna and Norm Ness and great-great-grandma is Lillian Ullom.

Several Ripley Lake couples went to Butternut Hills Golf Course for their Thursday evening wing special and report it was wonderful.

Nancy Swanson went to the Twin Cities on Friday to have lunch with friends and spend time with her daughter Sandi.

Nancy has been helping with the winter wonderland light display at the Shell Lake campground. Plan to see that, it was so beautiful last year.

The Duch family is up for the hunt, the lights are on at Aage’s house.

Remember, Thanksgiving in our country is more than eat, drink and be merry. It’s about being thankful for our abundant blessings!

Happy birthday to Tayna Sigmund, Bridgett Lee, Janet Haupt, Mike Linton Jr., Joshua Riewestahl and Herb Sandau on Thanksgiving Day; Devan Musil, Irene Johnson and Elfreda West, Nov. 26; Tony Frey, Bob Washkuhn, Christopher Cummings and Jolene Peck, Nov. 28; Gracen Zaloudek, Cindy Campbell, Ray Kowalski, Barb Grobe and Jessica Thompson, Nov. 28; Bert Richter, Bonnie Helmer, Julie Magnes, Diane Ku-

(Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY LITTON LOAN SERVICING, LP, AS SERVICER FOR THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWALT, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200428CB Plaintiff, vs.

JODY L. BRUCKSCHEN, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 285 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 6, 2010, in the amount of $184,545.61 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 12, 2011, at 10:00 AM TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

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

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

DESCRIPTION: Lot 19 of Assessor’s Plat No. 1 of the Village of Birchwood.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 213 Hinman Drive, Birchwood, WI 54817.

TAX KEY NO.: 65-106-2-37-1025-5-15-084-522000.

Dated this 18th day of November, 2010.

Terry Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (261198) 526095

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HEARING NOTICE REZONING REQUEST CITY OF SHELL LAKE The City of Shell Lake, 501 First Street, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871 requests to rezone the following parcels from the current Single-Family Residential Lakeshore (R-1) to Resource Conservation (RC-1): East 50 feet of Lot 1, Donovan Cove Addition; Pt. Gov. Lot 1, V 465 P 492-493 S1 T37N R13W; and South 30 feet of Lot 1, Crescent Park Addition, City of Shell Lake.

A public hearing will be held on the matters Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at 7:10 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall.

Clint R. Stariha, Zoning Administrator 526156 14-15r WNAXLP

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF SHELL LAKE NOVEMBER 8, 2010 Mayor Peterson called the regular monthly meeting of the Shell Lake City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Baker, Bitney, Buckridge, Eiche, Graf, Kittelsen, Leckel and Pederson. Also present were Jeff Parker, Teresa Anderson, Jack Dahlstrom, Steve Gramberg, Leo Smith, Jan Smith, Harold Emanuel, Sue Smith, Andy Falstad, Regan Kohler, Josh Hoffman, Maureen Shipley, Jamie Trudell, Ken Schultz, Mitch Jones, Nicole Crumpton and Brad Pederson.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge Allegiance.

Steve Gramberg, camp helper for the 2011 summer season, introduced himself.

A citizen’s request for all City Council members cell phone numbers to be published and concerns about police coverage hours were relayed to the City Council. The police coverage hours matter was referred to the General Administration Committee.

Bitney moved, seconded by Kittelsen, to suspend the agenda and consider the movie proposal at this time. The motion carried. Nicole Crumpton and Mitch Jones, from the TRIWAR/ Chasing Autumn film company, Ham Lake, MN, informed the City Council that they would like to shoot a portion of a movie on Shell Lake’s Main Street. The tentative dates would be November 19 & 20, 2010, and November 25 through 27, 2010. The movie representatives noted this would be a small production and they would donate 3-5% of the net proceeds to the city.

The movie representatives also agreed to cover the cost of a part-time police officer if necessary. Kittelsen moved, seconded

by Bitney, to approve the movie proposal. The motion carried.

Jeff Parker reported on the Public Works Department’s activities. A letter dated October 26, 2010, from Ken Scherer, WI DNR Water Supply Engineer, pertaining to the annual inspection of the City’s water supply system was reviewed.

Bitney moved, seconded by Baker, to approve the October 11, 2010, regular meeting minutes. The motion carried.

Clint Stariha’s reports on Police Department and zoning activities were reviewed.

LIBRARY BOARD: Alderperson Pederson reported on the October 20, 2010, board meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION: The October 12, 2010, and November 3, 2010, committee meeting minutes were reviewed. It was reported the committee recommends the City Council directs MSA to proceed with plans for the Third Street Reconstruction Project without sidewalks or bike lane with the street to be designed so it can accommodate a bike lane in the future. Teresa Anderson, from MSA, presented an option that would add one foot of pavement on each side that would allow for striping of bike lanes in the future. It was noted bike lanes would limit vehicle parking to one side. Ms. Anderson estimated the additional cost for the additional two-foot width of pavement at $15,000. Some owners of property abutting Third Street asked questions and expressed concerns. Kittelsen moved, seconded by Bitney, to authorize MSA to design the street with a 40-foot cross section (one additional foot on each side). Upon a unanimous vote the motion carried.

It was reported the committee is considering making a recommendation on the City accepting the access road from Old Highway 63 to Highway 63 near the southwest city limits as a city street.

It was reported city officials met with WI DOT officials pertaining to the proposed Highway 63 reconstruction project.

Preliminary information is available for review at City Hall.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION: The October 14, 2010, committee meeting minutes were reviewed. Alderperson Pederson reported a fundraising letter has been sent to downtown businesses and property owners for the downtown bench and garbage container project.

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION: The November 3, 2010, and November 8, 2010, committee meeting minutes were reviewed.

Bitney moved, seconded by Graf, to approve vouchers 12761398. The motion carried.

The Budget Status Report was reviewed.

NEW BUSINESS: Copies of the Lions Club 2010 Christmas Celebration in Lights forms were reviewed.

An e-mail from Carolee Russell, WISCAP, pertaining to the targeted income survey and a Survey Chart for Shell Lake was reviewed. The survey results will be incorporated in a CDBG Public Facilities Grant Application.

MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Peterson reported there is a chance the Shell Lake Police Department may receive a $4,000 equipment grant.

Kittelsen moved, seconded by Pederson, to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. The motion carried.

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Notices / Employment HEARING NOTICE REZONING REQUEST CITY OF SHELL LAKE Ronald & Lynda Christensen, 29 South Semm St., Shell Lake, WI 54871 requests to rezone the following parcels from the current Single-Family Residential (R-1) zoning classification to Agricultural (A-1): S 10 acres W1/2 NE NE, Exc. S 33’, V 256 P 546, Exc. V 435 P 632 R/W, Pt. W1/2 NE NE, V287 P 342, Pt. W1/2 NE NE, V 256 P 546, S35 T38N R13W, City of Shell Lake (approximately 19.5 acres total). A public hearing will be held on this matter Monday, December 6, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall.

Clint R. Stariha, Zoning Administrator 525946 14-15r WNAXLP

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION (Sec. 120.06(6)(B), WI Stats.)

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the Shell Lake School District that a school board election will be held on April 5, 2011, to fill the following board positions: two members at large.

An elector desiring to be a candidate for a position on the school board must file a campaign registration statement and a declaration of candidacy at the District Administrator’s office, 271 Highway 63, Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54871, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on Monday through Friday, mailed to address above or filed personally with the school district clerk or school district deputy clerk prior to 5:00 p.m., on the first Tuesday in January.

Dated this 8th day of November 2010.

Wendy Muska, District Clerk 525616 13-14r WNAXLP

JOB OPPORTUNITY Part-Time Patrol Officer For City Of Spooner Police Department

Posting Date: November 1, 2010 Application Closing Date: December 1, 2010

The City of Spooner is seeking applicants for the position of Part-Time Patrol Officer and for a future employment Eligibility List.

Qualifications: Applicant must be certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcements Standards Board, be a U.S. citizen, possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record, be in good physical condition, with no felony or domestic abuse convictions. Applicant must be able to work, but not limited to, weekend, holiday and/or evening shifts. Applicant must have ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment.

Salary: Starting wage is $16.72 per hour.

Requirements: Medical examination, drug screen, background investigation and oral interview.

Uniform with insignia will be provided. Duty belt and firearm will be the responsibility of the applicant.

Inquire at Spooner City Hall or Spooner Police Department to obtain application. Submit application to: Spooner City Clerk’s Office 515 N. Summit St. 524835 11-14r 1-4b Spooner, WI 54801 Questions should be directed to Chief Robert Andrea at Spooner Police Department, 715-635-3527.

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Case Number: 09 CV 170 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 10, 2009, in the amount of $140,486.76, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 12, 2011, at 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION: Lot 19, Eastland Addition to the City of Spooner, Washburn County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1200 Woodland Street, Spooner ,WI 54801.

TAX KEY NO.: 65-281-2-39-1229-5-15-262-509000 (Legacy PIN: 65-281-2-39-12-29-4-35090).

Dated this 18th day of November, 2010.

Terry Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (261259)

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(Nov. 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Marie S. Soholt DOD: 9/19/2010 Notice to interested Persons and Time Limit for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 10PR35 An application has been filled for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was December 31, 1922, and date of death was September 19, 2010.

The decedent died domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: Terraceview Living Center, 802 E. County Highway B, Shell Lake, WI 54871.

Please take notice that: 1. The application will be heard at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, before Marilynn Benson, Probate Registrar, on Nov. 30, 2010, at 9 a.m. or when scheduled thereafter.

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

2., Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before Feb. 10, 2011.

3. Publication of this notice shall constitute notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

Marilyn E. Benson Probate Registrar Oct. 27, 010 Katherine M. Stewart Personal Representative/Atty.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: WASHBURN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, SPOONER, WISCONSIN: OFFICIAL NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Sealed proposals for materials and services described herein will be received until 1:00 p.m., Nov. 30, 2010, by the Washburn County Highway Department, Office of the Highway Commissioner, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, Wisconsin, 54801 whereupon the sealed proposals received will be publicly opened. PROPOSAL CONTRACT #18-10E, 50,000-lb. Operating Class Loader. Proposal forms and specifications are on file and available upon request at the Office of the Washburn County Highway Department, phone (715) 635-4480; Fax (715) 635-4485. Proposals must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, bank’s draft, or postal money order made payable to the Washburn County Highway Department in the amount of 5 percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Certified checks shall be drawn on the account of the bidder submitting the Proposal. Bidders wishing to submit their bid by mail any do so at their own risk.

Bids received through mail by the Washburn County Highway Department later than the time set forth above will be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is Washburn County Highway Department, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801. The county reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any technicalities and to select the bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Washburn County Highway Department. Jon Johnson, Commissioner, Washburn County Highway Department 525617 13-14r WNAXLP

NOVEMBER 24, 2010 - WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER - PAGE 19

Laker Times Veteran visits first grade

Shell Lake first-grader Jennica Yates, with teacher Ashley Muench, read part of the story honoring veterans to Army vet Lawrence Williams. – Photos by Regan Kohler

U.S. Army Vietnam veteran Lawrence Williams visited Ashley Muench’s first-grade class Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Shell Lake Primary School. Williams was a platoon sergeant who spent 13 months in Vietnam, worked with the Special Forces Green Berets, oversaw 18 helicopters a day, flew 52 combat missions and was shot down, and came home with 3,089 hours of flight. He answered the students questions about the war, and they presented him with a book they wrote in honor of Veterans Day, to show how thankful they were. Pictured with Williams are students Kortney Weaver, Rhianna Johnson, Tristan Kemp, Jackson Schaffer, Caitlyn Ewing, Lila DeLadi, Caprice Elliott, Connor Hammac, Daniel Melton, Jennica Yates, Evan Davis, Draven Fogelberg, Gracie Lawrence, Aspen Klopp and Colton Wykel. Not pictured is Logan Fields.

PTA carnival

ABOVE - Emily Dorweiler liked the face painting at the PTA carnival the most. She really likes being a kitten.

TOP LEFT - Jameson Lucas is having the blues as Jesse Sando paints his hair.

This is one of the most favorite booths at the PTA carnival.

LOWER LEFT - Jenny Hastreiter teaches her son, Pierce, how to throw a dart in the dart game as his sister, Norah, waits her turn.

Photos by Larry Samson

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Racing for pride and bragging rights, Lindsey Martin and Lauryn Osborn compete in the tricycle race at the Shell Lake PTA carnival held Friday, Nov. 12. It was a night of fun and merriment for the entire family. The carnival is the largest fundraiser for the PTA during the school year. The money raised will be used for their book giveaway and Prairie Fire Theatre.

School menu

Breakfast Monday, Nov. 29: Juice, cereal, toast.

Tuesday, Nov. 30: Fruit, sausage link, French toast sticks.

Wednesday, Dec. 1: Juice, cheese omelet, toast.

Thursday, Dec. 2: Fruit, pancakes.

Friday, Dec. 3: Juice, yogurt, toast.

Lunch Monday, Nov. 29: Chicken nuggets, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, peach slices. No Laker.

Tuesday, Nov. 30: Ham-

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Wednesday, Dec. 1: Wholegrain pizza, green beans, pineapple tidbits. Laker: Chili.

Thursday, Dec. 2: Corn dog, macaroni and cheese, peas, applesauce. Laker: BBQ rib.

Friday, Dec. 3: BBQ pork sandwich, corn, fresh fruit.

Laker: Salad bar.

Breakfast served each day for K-12 students. Wholegrain bread and buns and milk served with each meal.

Laker sandwiches available to grades 7-12 only.

715-468-2319 Downtown Shell Lake

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Christmas village open house in Hertel Dec. 5

by Regan Kohler HERTEL – The Andreas are sharing their Christmas village with the public in an open house Sunday, Dec. 5, from noon to 4 p.m., in their Hertel home.

Chuck and Dixie Andrea’s Christmas village has grown from a few pieces of holiday-themed collectibles to an entire city, with all sorts of different houses, businesses, people and more.

“We started collecting 28 years ago,” Dixie said. “I started with three pieces, and it grew from there.”

Dixie Andrea worked in a gift shop that carried the original Snow Village line, which is how she got into collecting them. Her very first pieces were a little gray church, a Christmas tree and a small yellow farmhouse that looked exactly like the one she grew up in, in River Falls, where she and her husband are from. Over the years, the collection grew, with family members giving them to Dixie for her birthday.

“We just added to it every year,” she said.

Chuck Andrea said he used to keep a list in his wallet of each item his wife had, so he could check it off whenever their children or other family members asked which ones she would like, “so we didn’t get a lot of duplicates,” he said.

Now, the Andreas have over 120 lit pieces.

“For every lit piece, there’s at least one accessory,” Chuck said, making the total more than 200 pieces.

The Andreas moved to Hertel in 2007, as Dixie’s family is from the area, and soon afterward, had the idea to open the village for people to visit. Before, Dixie said, only their families would see the village on Christmas Eve and Day, but then 4-H groups began visiting. Not long after they built the house in Hertel, the Andreas decided to open it to the public.

recent years. They alternate different pieces each year, to make it new, and have retired a few. The village goes up before Thanksgiving, and is on display in their home until after the New Year.

Visitors to the open house are asked to bring a nonperishable food item, or make a donation, as the Andreas donate the proceeds to the Washburn County Food Pantry and the Indianhead Community Action Agency’s food shelf in Spooner and Webster. Dixie said the proceeds from the Clam River Tuesday Club and Lifestyles club Christmas parties, which were held at the Andreas, are also being donated to these food shelves.

Last year, the Andreas village was featured in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Parade of Homes. Each year, the associaChuck and Dixie Andrea, Hertel, invited the public to their Christmas village tion brings people to three or four holiopen house Sunday, Dec. 5, from noon-5 p.m. – Photos by Regan Kohler day-themed homes, and Dixie said that

The village spans the Andreas living room, with themes in different areas. The biggest table has a rural, country theme, with a train and a waterfall. Next to it is the business district, with an old-fashioned McDonald’s, a movie theater, auto repair shops, a riverboat and even a Dick Clark Bandstand building. On the other side of the room is a carnival, with a merry-go-round, spinning teacups and a Ferris wheel, and in the back are what Chuck calls the “suburbs,” with houses having garage sales, a drive-in theater, a Habitat for Humanity home and a replica of the Ryman Auditorium. There are even more displayed in the kitchen.

Some of the pieces play music, and one of Dixie’s favorites is a church that plays “Silent Night.”

Many of the buildings are replicas of real places – the Andreas have a Graceland model, a Bachman family farmhouse, a former shop from Stillwater, Minn., a St. Paul Winter Carnival ice cas-

This Snow Village church is one of the first of their 200-plus piece collection.

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The business district in the Christmas village features an old-fashioned McDonald’s restaurant and Dick Clark’s Bandstand. tle, and even a tree stand Chuck made, just like the one Dixie, an avid deer hunter, has in their yard.

Andrea family members are even represented in figurines. Their son marched with the Madison Scouts, an all-boys corps, and there is a band on display on the big table depicting the Scouts. Their daughter carried a banner for her high school band, and there is a figurine doing the same. They have an ice shack in honor of their son’s pastime, and a piece honoring Chuck’s father, who was a milkman. Their granddaughter works at Menards, and one year she gave them a replica of the store. Chuck was in the feed business before retiring, so he has a farm elevator.

“There’s pieces that just are special to us,” Dixie said.

Chuck said he had to rebuild tables, and add cabinets, to accommodate the growing collection, as they add pieces yearly, but have slowed down a bit in the

last year, they had over 100 people in their house to see the village. In their first year with the Christmas village, they had 30 visitors.

The Andreas ask that visitors look to their hearts content, but try not to touch anything, as many items are irreplaceable, some having been retired years ago and which are hard to find, unless they are in a secondhand market. Chuck noted that Red Cross Gifts, Spooner, carries some Snow Village items that have been retired in other stores, and said that each year, the company comes out with half a dozen new pieces to replace those that aren’t available anymore.

There will be refreshments served at the open house Dec. 5.

The Andrea home is located 13 miles west of Spooner, or 12 miles east of Siren, just one mile east of Hertel, at 22664 Williams Rd. Look for Santa Claus holding the fire number. If lost, call 715-4687869.

Five generations Five generations of love: shown are greatgreat-grandma Mary Spaulding, great-grandma Mary Kay Johnson, both of S p o o n e r , grandma Tammie Denninger, dad Derek Denninger holding Carson and Kloe Denninger, all of Minong.

— Photo submitted