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The sky is set ablaze with color from the setting sun over Yellow River in Spooner. — Photo by Larry Samson

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SHELL LAKE — The Christmas light display in Shell Lake’s Municipal Park and Campground will be lit with a countdown at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. All are encouraged to attend the lighting display.

Hot cocoa and a bonfire will be available. For more information, contact coordinator Arlys Santiago, 715-468-4121. — submitted

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WASHBURN COUNTY – It’s election time.

The spring nonpartisan election will be held April 1, 2014, but the filing period for many of the offices on the ballot starts Dec. 1.

In Washburn County, that includes all county board members, school board candidates, Shell Lake and Spooner city council candidates and candidates for the Minong Village Board. In all these contests, candidates use nominating papers to get on the April ballot. Dec. 1 is the first date that candidates can start circulating nomination papers for those offices. Nomination papers must be submitted by Jan. 7, 2014.

Candidates for the Birchwood Village Board and the Minong Town Board are selected at caucuses in January. There are no statewide races next spring.

The process for using nomination papers starts with candidates filling a Campaign Registration Statement, form GAB-1, with the clerk for the local election. That clerk is the county, village or city clerk or a designated person at the school district office. For school board candidates, the only additional step is completing one more form, the Declaration of Candidacy, form GAB-162. The candidates for other offices must collect at least 20 signatures on their nom-

ination petitions before completing the process.

All nomination papers must be filled by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7.

December and January are the months when citizens decide who will be on the April ballot.

This is the period to review the offices up for election and the performance of those who hold the offices.

School board contests School board members are elected to threeyear terms, and some board seats are up for election each year. There are six school districts serving Washburn County. The boards range in size from five members to seven members.

These are the incumbents whose seats up for election next April in the six area school districts.

Shell Lake – Tim Mikula and Mary Ann Swan.

Spooner – Paul Goellner, Bev Bohac and Philip Markgren.

Northwood – Michelle Manor, Wascott seat.

Birchwood – Jessica Downey.

Hayward – Doug Mrotek and Harry Malcolm.

Rice Lake – City seat: Janna Haack, Paula Brettingen and Gary Stinson. Third place serves two years. Stinson was appointed to replace Natalie Robarge. Rural seat: Doug Kucko.

Cities, villages, towns The cities of Shell Lake and Spooner elect See Spring election, page 3

A Leader send-off Danielle Moe| Staff writer SPOONER — At 13 months, Baxter has been on airplanes, buses, trains, around crowds, and knows how to handle a stressful situation. On Saturday, Nov. 30, he will move on to the next phase of his career at Leader Dog University.

A Leader Dog is a specially bred dog trained to enhance the lives of people who are blind, visually impaired or deaf and blind. Baxter, a black Lab, is just beginning his journey as a Leader dog.

Founded in 1933 by three Detroit-area Lions Club members, the Leader Dog organization has raised, trained and graduated more than 14,000 Leader Dogs since. The private nonprofit agency, based in Rochester Hills, Mich., is a major project of the service organization Lions Clubs International.

A year ago, Mike and Tracy Zeckmeister, Spooner, opened their home and their hearts to See Send-off, page 2

A future Leader Dog enjoys a treat during his farewell lunch at the Spooner DNR station on Thursday, Nov. 21.

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Go big or go home

is a fundamental understanding of how to react under different circumstances and environments. For instance, Baxter understands that when he goes into the grocery store he does not sniff everything, does not jump up on new people, and does not get startled by something unknown. Part of Baxter’s training has been at the DNR station where he spends the day in Zeckmeister’s office. According to Zeckmeister, 65 percent of the dogs bred and initially trained make it through the whole program to become a Leader Dog. “The whole idea with raising these dogs is teamwork ... my wife can read him, I can read him, we trust him,” stated Zeckmeister. A unique sign Baxter was taught by the couple is the touch command.

When told and signaled to “touch,” Baxter presses his nose to his handlers hands.

This seemingly simple command serves a serious purpose. “One of their biggest fears is losing their dog, so they want to have the dog have a lot of constant touch with them,” explained Zeckmeister.

Baxter’s next steps in Leader Dog training will occur over the next four months in four phases. When he returns to the Michigan campus, Baxter will undergo the first phase in a prebasic test and health exam to ensure he is fit to move forward in the program. The second level involves exposing him to traffic in urban and rural areas. He will then be taught how to respond to different situations.

“They will be teaching him, like if a car is coming what to do,” explained Zeckmeister.

Mike Zeckmeister stands with a future Leader Baxter is the Zeckmeisters second Dog, Baxter, who has spent the last year in the Leader puppy. They will receive their Zeckmeister home learning the fundamentals to third pup two hours after returning Baxbeing a guide dog. — Photo by Danielle Moe ter. “Right now there is a pretty high Baxter as puppy raisers. These unique need for these dogs,” Zeckmeister stated. volunteers undertake the first 12 to 15 The couple plans on naming this one with months of daily care and foundational a “C” name in keeping with their A-B-C training that Leader puppies need be- name theme that Zeckmeister hopes will fore they begin their formal guide-dog help them remember how many dogs they have been puppy raisers to. The instruction.

“It is not so much of what he does, or Zeckmeisters first Leader Dog was named tricks that he can do, it is what he does Axel.

“I think it is really cool for all of us to not do,” said Mike during the farewell lunch held at the Spooner DNR station feel like we are some little part of this,” on Thursday, Nov. 21, in honor of Baxter. acknowledged co-worker Kathy BartilBaxter knows the basic sit, stay and down son. of dog commands but what sets him apart

Shell Lake lights Irvin O’Flanagan helped put up the Christmas decorations for the city of Shell Lake in the cold November winds last week.

With Christmas only four weeks away, it wasn’t too early. Shell Lake will be celebrating Holiday Saturday on Dec. 7. — Photo

by Larry Samson

There’s a synchronized music and light show at Shue’s Pond every Friday and Saturday at 7:45 p.m. – Photo by Diane Dryden

Diane Dryden | Staff writer HAYWARD — If someone says Bentleyville and you say, “Been there, done that,” you might be interested in something new and absolutely awesome this year. A town, that’s maybe 40 minutes away, has taken all four weekends preceding Christmas and filled them with reasons to drive the distance in order to participate. This town to the east has volunteers who start stringing over 200,000 LED lights in September on just about everything that doesn’t move, including almost all the Main Street stores. Not only are there lights on the windows, there are lights completely covering the buildings with eyebolts every 8 inches embedded into the brick. Lights are on the awning roofs, the evergreens in their pots and all 37 trees and the gazebo at Shue’s Pond, two blocks from Main Street.

It took two women who have strong ties to the community, because they each own shops downtown, to come up with the big idea on one of their daily walks. Why not decorate downtown Hayward big time … really big time? Or to quote them, “We decided to go big, or go home.”

Jan Beatty, owner of Sophie’s Dog Bakery and Barb Hand, owner of Legends of the Celts, started plotting and planning as they took their daily walk. That was three years ago when they first started by hosting a VIP dinner. The state tourism director was there as well as the major industry leaders in town, bankers and store owners, anyone who might have an interest to see what the women had planned. They emphasized that this first year was going to be quite an investment, but between donations and memberships, it could become self-funding. “They must have caught our vision because the only presentation was a little video clip of what we wanted,” laughed Beatty.

They wisely hired a designer from the famous Winterland Inc. These are the folks who also do the lights for really big places like Walt Disney’s Epcot Center. They had passed their idea by the mayor and the city crew to get their reaction. With the influx of money they hoped to raise, the project could begin. They also stated that they would pick up the insurance for the monthlong event and the light bill, making it no cost for the city.

It’s now in its third year and it has grown. This small town, with a winter population of 2,313, also easily swells

three or four times that in the summer.

They’ve seen their A Lure of Lights grow not only in visitors, but local groups who have joined in to add their own special touches to the month of December.

The Salvation Army has raised the bar on their Ugly Sweater Contest by keeping back some of their donated sweaters for the Christmas season. They have set up a runway for the outdoor catwalk down the street where the fashion show and judging is held.

There are caroling contests open to any group and the entry fee helps make up the cash prize. The shop owners can participate in the window-decorating contest.

The snow-shovel decorating brings out artists everywhere along with the greeting-card contest where cards are made on 2x4 sheets of wood.

Last year, along with the opening night parade, there was a Light Your Engines parade held on a different night. There were 17 farm tractor entries, each one lighted from wheels to cab. This year that number has doubled with the ATV clubs with their new and antique sleds, and even the trail groomers have gotten involved.

There are hot dogs and hot chocolate for sale after the parade that ends at Shue’s Pond. The tractors not only keep their lights on, but there is a 20-minute sound and light show at the pond every Friday and Saturday at 7:45 p.m. during December.

Speaking of sound, the Hayward Main Street has been wired for years, thanks to the chamber and others that saw the need to help announce the Birkie winners who end their race on Hayward’s Main Street.

Usually there is something playing while you shop, but at Christmas they pull out the stops with carols and songs of the season via SiriusXM satellite radio.

Not only are the buildings lighted from top to bottom, but the other shop owners knock themselves out to lure you into their establishments. One weekend there is a hot chocolate crawl and participating stores give out their version of the hot drink, and a little snack to go with it.

There are hidden snowmen in the stores for you to find, and often you’ll receive special discounts or incentives to do some of your Christmas shopping. Various clubs like the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, high school hockey, the Salvation Army or the churches may be out selling hot chocolate

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A revealing look at northern Wisconsin’s economy

Danielle Moe | Staff writer NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - Making up one third of the state, the 20-county northern region of Wisconsin fought through the two most recent recessions and fairly weak recoveries with a 5.6-percent decline in jobs in the last 13 years.

This finding and more comes out of a study titled “A Closer Look At Wisconsin’s Economy,” recently completed by The Wisconsin Taxpayer’s Alliance.

The nonpartisan, nonprofit group used the long-term study which began in 2000 with the intent to bring regional differences into a statewide economic perspective.

From 2000 to 2012, the report explores six different regions of the state by analyzing population, jobs, personal income and earnings. By dividing the state into regions, the report also takes into account the industrial composition of each region.

Unique to itself, this study’s data covers all political parties of power in Madison.

In the report, WISTAX explains that “relying on short-term, statewide information ignores both long-term trends

and regional differences within Wisconsin - and is likely to result in flawed conclusions and less-than-ideal economic policies for the state.”

Zeroing in on the northern region of Wisconsin, the study picks up on a longterm decline in jobs, but a slow increase to earnings. The report targets the region’s declining population and employment opportunities as the reason for possessing the lowest amount of jobs, income and population in the state.

“While it has increased slightly, there certainly has not been a boom in the population, and what the demographics show is a big skew towards older Americans,” said Mike Bobin, president and acting director for the Washburn County Economic Development Corporation.

Tourism hurting With the study’s findings, WISTAX questions whether the northern region’s economic front-runner, tourism, is hurting. Across the board, jobs in the information employment, construction, manufacturing and hospitality all took

Both population and jobs have decreased since 2000, while percapita personal income and earnings have outstripped the state and nation.

Ballroom dancing course offered SPOONER — Would you like to learn to waltz? The waltz is a smooth progressive couple’s dance. Learn the dance steps and look great with your partner on the dance floor by taking classes from Kay and Bill Burkholder as part of Spooner’s Community Ed program. Couples will learn waltz dance basics and beginning dance patterns. You will hear the waltz beat in

many types of music venues.

Classes will meet Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Spooner Middle School Commons.

Bring to class leather or hard, smoothsoled shoes to make your steps quicker and easier. Call the Burkholders with questions at 715-635-8470. — from SACE

Shell Lake Schools designated a Green and Healthy School Danielle Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — Acknowledgement, discussion, and three new hires occurred the Shell Lake School District Board of Education for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 18.

Jim Connell reported to the board that after a lengthy application process, the Shell Lake Schools have been named a Green and Healthy School by the Department of Public Instruction. “We are officially a sprout school,” Connell said.

Green and Healthy Schools, offered through a partnership between the DPI, Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education, supports and recognizes schools for reducing environmental impacts and costs, improving health and wellness of students and staff, and providing environmental education. A sprout school is the entry level to a statewide initiative to create greener schools for students, staff and the community. Through this program, schools can find support to integrate environmental education in the curriculum or to upgrade facilities to green efficiency standards.

The board approved the hiring of three extracurricular positions. Danette Hopke and Lori Sumner were hired as joint drama directors. Hopke is currently the 7-12 guidance counselor and Sumner is a high school English teacher. Corrine Behling was hired as the National Honor Society adviser. Behling was the NHS adviser last year and currently is a secondgrade teacher for the district. “It gives those kids some recognition … it is a very worthwhile program,” acknowledged Connell.

Don Peterson, high school principal, filled the board in on how the community

learning center program is going. Peterson said the number of students utilizing the after-school tutors and learning center is growing. “It was exciting to see some of the tutors working math with some of the kids … I am really excited about the grant, and I think it is really going to do some positive things for our at-risk kids,” stated Peterson.

According to Connell, the district will be losing funding used to support the after-school community learning center program for the primary school. “We are going to resubmit a community learning center grant to try to continue the program for the elementary kids,” Connell added. If awarded it would mean $500,000 in funding for the district over five years.

Laura Stunkel, primary school principal, informed the board that the Booksand-Breakfast event held at the primary school was a great success. “We sold just about a $1,000 worth of books in that 45-minute period,” stated Stunkel. There were 50 parents that came to the event.

All proceeds raised from the book sales go to support the school’s guided reading program.

During a policy review discussion, the board tackled several difficult questions regarding the school’s food service account collection policy. Current policy dictates that students with delinquent balances are given an alternate entrée than the one selected for the day. Parents or guardians are alerted by telephone, email, text and mail to replenish the account. While the board determined to send the issue back to the policy committee for further review, board members conceded the need to not hold the child responsible for an adult’s inactions.

The Wisconsin Taxpayer study broke the state of Wisconsin into six regions to clarify which regions are struggling and which ones are thriving. dives since 2000. WISTAX found that “Information employment fell 25.8 percent, nearly twice the statewide decline (-13.5 percent), construction (-28.1 percent) and manufacturing (-22.5 percent) also retreated.”

According to the report, since 2000, the leisure-hospitality job sector dropped 1 percent due to a 14.6-percent decrease in jobs.

“Wisconsin has lost so many industrial jobs over the years, firms going overseas and things like that, it has had a bad effect on the state,” said Bobin.

Jobs may be on the decline, but the study also found the region’s per capita income low, but on the rise. Regional per capita income “increased more in the

north (45.0 percent) than in any other region during the past 13 years.” In addition, the region’s earnings are one-tenth of a percent higher than the state’s at 36.5 percent and higher than the nation’s 34.7 percent.

Another positive shift, the WISTAX study reports the region’s property values have increased rapidly, “due largely to vacation and recreation properties.”

During the study period the region’s property values increased 58.4 percent, outstripping the state at 49.6 percent.

WISTAX concluded that “by most economic measures, Wisconsin underperformed the nation from 2000 to 2012.”

Spring election/from page 1 a mayor and alderpersons next April.

The village of Minong uses nominating papers for ballot access while the village of Birchwood and the town of Minong, which was a five-member board, select candidates at caucuses in January.

Villages elect three trustees in the evennumbered years such as 2014.

These are the incumbents whose seats are up for election in April.

City of Shell Lake. Mayor: Sally Peterson. Ward I – Chad Shelton, Andy Eiche and Brent Edlin. Third place serves one year. Ward II – Dan Harrington and Matt Dryden.

City of Spooner. Mayor: Gary Cuskey.

Ward 1: Richard Coquillette. Ward 2: Carol Blizzard Dunn. Ward 3: Daryl Gabriel. Ward 4: Larry Stelter.

Village of Minong. Trustees – Karen Baker, Andy Podratz and James Schaefer.

Resignations This year two Shell Lake City Council

members resigned from their positions before their term was complete. Once an elected member resigns, the person appointed in their stead serves out the remainder of their term. For Shell Lake Ward I Don Bruce resigned on June 17.

He was replaced by Brent Edlin. Edlin’s seat is one of six council members that are up for election, as the third-place seat in Ward I this is a one-year term. On Sept.

9 Matt Dryden was sworn in to replace Connie Graf’s Ward II position, which is also up for election. This seat is a twoyear term.

We will update these races during December and list all the candidates for each contest once the filing period closes in January. In addition, where caucuses are used for nominations, we will review the open village and town board seats in late December and list the dates of the nominating caucuses.

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A community project kicks off

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The Winston Project begins spay/neuter campaign with help from local vets

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Thank you Obamacare We just finished signing up for health insurance through the Healthcare Exchange over the phone.

After struggling for years to meet our ever-increasing insurance premiums, we were delighted to find that we will be able to secure more and better coverage for

$300/month less than we are paying now.

That’s a big savings for better health-care coverage. All we have to say is thank you Obamacare!

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Workforce corner Increasing employee engagement with continuing education Employee development is one of the most effective ways to improve a company’s bottom line. According to Gallup’s State of the American Workplace, “By creating a culture of well-being in their workplaces, organizations not only help their employees become more engaged, they also help them thrive.” The survey also stated that 70 percent of American workers claim they are “not engaged” or “actively disengaged” with their work. Building on an employee’s skill set is a great way to increase employee engagement in the workplace.

In today’s fast-paced, technologybased world, there is an abundance of continuing education resources. From webinars to online education courses, resources are available as quick as it takes to click a mouse. In addition to online resources, there are other activities that can be incorporated into regular operations as well as regional events that provide attendees with a wide range of information. There are abundant opportunities that cannot only improve a person’s skills but also strengthen a company.

Holding in-house seminars or workshops is a great way to utilize a knowledge base that is readily available at any company: its employees. By having employees share with each other different skills, experiences and lessons learned, it can help strengthen the over-

all company. An advantage of in-house workshops is that the subject matter is completely in the company’s control.

Workshops can be specific to issues that come up during day-to-day operations or about a generalized topic like customer service or leadership.

The Northwest Wisconsin Business Conference, hosted by the Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board Inc., has been providing the region with innovative local learning opportunities for over a decade. This year will mark the 12th year of the event. Topics in the past have included telecommunications, labor and employment law updates, strategies for managing younger workers, social-media marketing strategies and more. The conference keynote this year will be Hannah Stonehouse Hudson of Stonehouse Photography. Last year, one of Stonehouse Photography’s photos of a man cradling his dog to sleep in Lake Superior went viral with the photo and the story behind it touching thousands. Stonehouse Photography’s work has been featured in Success Magazine, Huffington Post, Good Morning America, Fox News, CNN, The London Daily News, Lake Superior Magazine, Washington Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press and the Today Show.

Conference details are still being developed. To receive up-to-date information about the conference, please sign up for NWWIB’s e-newsletter list by visiting NWWIB’s website nwwib.com or by contacting Melissa Burris, public information coordinator, at mburris@nwcep. org or 715-682-9141, ext. 122.

Eric Stone, DVM, and Kaitlyn Cook, DVM, of Northern Lakes Veterinarian Clinic in Shell Lake, hold four of 10 cats that were spayed or neutered on Friday, Nov. 22. — Photo by Danielle Moe

Danielle Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — Eric Stone, DVM, of Northern Lakes Veterinarian Clinic in Shell Lake, donated seven neuter and three spay operations on Friday, Nov. 22. “There are many cats, kittens and puppies that end up being euthanized because they don’t have homes, so I really respect what she is trying to do,” Stone said.

“She” is Kathleen Schoener, and the effort is called The Winston Project. It is a progressive community-based lowcost spay/neuter initiative that Schoener hopes will effectively reduce the number of kittens born in Washburn County.

“The intent for the project is that no matter the circumstance, the cats get spayed or neutered,” Stone explained.

Regardless of financial status, how many cats the owner has or other factors, the

Winston Project is built on community cooperation and assistance to stave off the cat overpopulation problem plaguing Washburn County.

“Eric Stone is significantly reducing his prices, a normal spay is $115-$140, depending on if a cat is in heat, therefore an average cost of $125. He has offered to alter four females and one male for $450, which would typically run more like $570, not to mention that he is including rabies vaccinations,” said Schoener.

Kaitlyn Cook, DVM, of Northern Lakes Veterinarian Clinic performed the surgeries. Those 10 cats will now go to loving homes. On Thursday, Nov. 21, two of the cats already had homes.

“We are trying to do our part by helping out with this project,” Stone stated.

Students attend Youth Government Day Tuesday, Nov. 12, Washburn County students attended Youth Government Day sponsored by the Washburn County Council of the American Legion in cooperation with Washburn County. The presenters for the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office included Chief Deputy Mike Richter, Investigator Tyler Walsh, Investigator Will Fisher, K-9 Deputy Brendan Harrington and Deputy William Shafer. This photo was taken after the WBSO SWAT presentation.

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Ness wins Megawatt Community Service Award

BARRON — Donna Ness, Barronett, recently received Barron Electric’s Megawatt Community Service Award.

Ness was the chairperson for the TriCounty Dairy Breakfast for 13 years.

She also helped with the Sawyer County Dairy Breakfast for six years. She was in charge of ordering food and organizing the volunteers. She has been on several church boards for the United Methodist Church. She said, “I work for the community dinner, and I’m an active member of the Sarah Circle, which sends cards to members of the church. I’m known as the Sunshine Girl.”

Ness is the volunteer coordinator for

Indianhead Community Health Care Inc., where she calls people to help at community events. She is also a member of the Volunteers in Mission Team, where she has traveled to Texas to help repair homes in need. “This is a fun and rewarding time, and I love helping the people,” commented Ness.

She said, “My husband, Norman, and I enjoy making people happy. I have been known to make meals, desserts and salads, and drop them off just to see the smile on their faces.” Ness has been employed at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake for 42 years in physical therapy as an aide. “The part I enjoy the

most are the patients,” remarked Ness.

Barron Electric is rewarding members and their families for community service by awarding a $50 electric bill credit to the chosen winners on a monthly basis.

Nominate a member by completing the application form, available at barronelectric.com in the community area or by contacting the member services department at 800-322-1008. — from Barron Electric Jody Schlapper, customer service representative at Barron Electric, presents the Megawatt Community Service Award to Donna Ness, of Barronett. — Photo submitted

Area news at a glance BURNETT COUNTY — The Burnett County Sheriff’s Department has released the names of two people involved in a one-vehicle accident Tuesday morning, Nov. 12, that claimed the life of the driver.

Esther Link, 30, Minong, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. According to the sheriff’s department, Link was driving south on Long Lake Road in the Town of Scott and lost control while negotiating a curve and slid into a tree. A passenger, Sara Hernandez, 45, Minong, was injured and taken by ambulance to a local hospital and then airlifted to a Twin Cities hospital. Her condition is unknown at this time. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• RICE LAKE — Mildred Gerland, a retired teacher who loved teaching and libraries, has donated over $120,000 to the Rice Lake Public Library. Library director Dawn Wacek said the money will be used toward the building fund. “We are just so excited and grateful that she thought of us in her will. This was a complete surprise,” said Wacek. Gerland, who was born in Rice Lake in 1931, graduated forom Rice Lake High School in 1949. She earned a master’s degree and taught in Wisconsin schools, including high school, the Fox Valley Technical College and the UW System. She was especially interested in working with disadvantaged students. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype ••• BARRON COUNTY — A Chetek man died following a two-vehicle/deer collision early Tuesday, Nov. 19. In just over a week, 40 deer and bear collisions with ve-

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hicle were reported to the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, including five in an hour late Tuesday afternoon. Jacob Haas, 35, was behind the wheel of a Jennie-O semi on Hwy. 8 traveling westbound just east of Turtle Lake shortly after 4 a.m. when a deer came through the driver’s side of the truck’s windshield and continued all the way through the cab, exiting out the back window. The dispatch report stated that Haas appeared to have sustained severe head trauma. First responders were called from Turtle Lake and Cumberland to extricate Haas, who was airlifted by helicopter after about an hour and 15 minutes. Haas’ truck was discovered in the ditch alongside the road when authorities arrived at the scene of a call for help from Brianna Kandler, 18, Chippewa Falls, whose car hit a deer as she traveled east on Hwy. 8. There was no report of injuries to Kandler. It’s not known whether both vehicles struck the same deer. — from Rice Lake Chronotype •••

BONNE TERRE, Mo. — A white supremacist serial killer, whose estimated 20 victims included a Frederic woman, was put to death early Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Joseph Paul Franklin, 63, was executed by lethal injection in Missouri, the state’s first execution in nearly three years.

Franklin confessed to fatally shooting Rebecca Bergstrom of Frederic in 1980.

Bergstrom, 20 years old at the time of her death, was hitchhiking in Monroe County when Franklin gave her a ride and then allegedly shot her after she told him she had dated a Jamaican man. Bergstrom’s body was discovered on May 3, 1980, in a park in Tomah.

The Frederic community was stunned to learn of her death. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bergstrom, Rebecca was a lifelong resident of Frederic and a 1977 graduate of Frederic High School. She was working in Madison and was believed to have been on her way home to spend the summer with her parents following a vacation in Florida and Jamaica when she

Register Memories 1953 - 60 years ago

• Ted Hagg, widely known host of Ted Hagg’s Sarona House and unofficial mayor of Sarona, died in an ambulance en route to Rochester, Minn. Hagg was injured when his automobile skidded off the road on Hwy. 53, between Sarona and Haugen, a few days earlier. A blood clot that developed because of his injuries was the apparent cause of death.

• The new Lockhaven Ski Area was rounding into shape, and upon its completion along with the coming winter snows, it would provide winter sports enthusiasts in the Midwest with one of the finest recreational facilities for the rapidly growing ski sport.

• Dennis Dahl, Shell Lake, sophomore at Superior State College, was a member of the varsity basketball squad playing in the guard position.

• The Shell Lake Fire Department was called to a fire at the Ward Winton home.

The fire was confined to an area about a foot square, which burned through the floor in front of the fireplace. Some books in a bookcase next to the fireplace were charred as was the living room rug. The smoke damage was extensive.

1963 - 50 years ago

• The United States was in mourning over the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

• Marine Private Bradley R. Wickman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wickman, Shell Lake, completed four weeks of advanced combat training at the Second Infantry Training Regiment, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

• Two hunters were reported shot in Washburn County during the hunting season. Fred M. Meyers, 36, Chippewa Falls, while hunting in the Mac Lake Store area was struck in the back by a bullet that may have been from his own gun.

Milton Roessel, 28, Minong, was shot on the airport in the Town of Minong. His hunting group was standing on the airport after a drive, waiting for all of their members to come out of the woods, when a buck ran out onto the airport. A member of Roessel’s hunting party began firing at the deer. When Roessel saw that he was in the line of fire, he crouched and jumped to get out of the way, and a bullet struck him in the head, causing immedi-

was murdered. Her last communication was with a friend in Eau Claire who said Rebecca had planned to stop there on her way home.

Franklin targeted blacks and Jews in a cross-country killing spree from 1977 to 1980. He was executed at the state prison in Bonne Terre, Mo. His killing spree was ended in 1980 when he was arrested in Florida for the Salt Lake City killing of two black men the racist had spotted jogging with white women.

Franklin has also been tenuously linked to other crimes, including bank robbery and possibly bombings. He confessed to the shooting of civil rights leader Vernon Jordan and Hustler magazine’s Larry Flint.

He garnered multiple life sentences and was incarcerated on Missouri’s death row for the murder of a Jewish man outside a synagogue. — from the Inter-County Leader

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ate death. Harvey Peterson, 62, Villa Park, Ill, died of a heart attack while hunting in the Town of Madge.

• Mr. and Mrs. Allan Sather, Shell Lake, announced the birth of their son, James Dale, on Nov. 18, at the Shell Lake Memorial Hospital.

1973 - 40 years ago

• Superintendent of Schools Hubert Smith said that No. 5 fuel oil, which heats the Shell Lake School buildings, had been cut by the supplier to 85 percent of the previous year’s supply. In order to stay within that supply, Smith said thermostats had been set at 68 degrees during the school day. During the evening, thermostats were set at 55 degrees. The gymnasium was set at 63 degrees for athletic classes. Plastic sheathing was drawn over windows to prevent air seepage and thus heat loss. To comply with all cutbacks, Smith said that hallway lights were cut 50 percent; gymnasium lights to 60 percent and many outside lights were turned off.

• Christmas lighting was discussed at the Shell Lake City Council meeting. Due to the energy crisis, it was suggested that the amount of lights be cut down. The city engineer was to give this his attention.

• Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mercier held a wedding reception for their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Tyee Miller, at Tiptown.

• A marriage license was issued to Ronald Joseph Masterjohn and Marlys Ruth Meyer, both of Shell Lake.

1983 - 30 years ago

• Storms dumped 17 inches of snow in the area.

• Members of the Shell Lake Fire Department showed up in hunting clothes to put out a fire in an abandoned house on Heart Lake Road. The house was at the old Deerly farm.

• A doe made two holes in the garage door owned by Lee Allen. The deer escaped unharmed but frightened.

• Airman First Class Dan Fenton visited his parents, Jim and Alvina. After deer hunting and the Thanksgiving holiday, he returned to Offutt AFB in Nebraska.

1993 - 20 years ago

• Officers of the Indianhead Community Health Care organization were Patti Naglosky, president; Billie Aderman, vice

president; Myke Mercier, secretary; and Dexie Dunham, treasurer.

• Tiffany Hall and Jessica Knutson of Shell Lake were among 15 area high school students who learned about hospitality and food service careers at a Preferred Student Luncheon sponsored

by WITC-Ashland. Also attending from Shell Lake High School were instructor Sue Berlin and counselor Brian Nord. The luncheon was held at Duffer’s restaurant in the Turtleback Golf and Country Club, Rice Lake.

• Students of the month at Shell Lake were senior Angie Parker, junior Andrew Melton, sophomore Ben Kidder, freshman Nicole Ryan, eighth-grader Katie Vanderhoof and seventh-grader Anna Cardwell.

• Proclaiming the Shell Lake Industrial Development Corporation the best community development organization in the state, Erica McIntire, president of the Wisconsin Chapter of the International Community Development Society, presented the Shell Lake IDC with an award for its outstanding efforts in community development. Accepting the award for Shell Lake IDC were Gerry Walls, president; and Dennis Schraufnagel, economic development representative. The award was presented as part of the Governor’s Conference on Community Development held in Stevens Point.

2003 - 10 years ago

• First-semester good citizens at Shell Lake Elementary were Brett Holman, Andy Melton, Cory Hamer, Jesse Priesgen, Bradley Burton, Mersadie Gajewski, Brandie Evans, Sage Dunham and Renee Mikula.

• Named to the Central Lakeland AllConference volleyball team were Jasmine Dahlstrom and Courtney Bruce. Receiving honorable mention was Kesirae Karich.

• Students of the Youth Connecting Communities that attended a statewide gathering at Upham Woods Environmental Center near Wisconsin Dells were Marco Fields, Duane Halverson, Mike Bolterman, Jared McQuade, Britt Dahlstrom, Amanda Baker and adviser Amy Skattebo.

• John M. McKichan, M.D., was relocating to refocus his medical attention to the area of emergency medicine.

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Wednesday, Nov. 27 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.

Thursday, Nov. 28 • Tozer Turkey Trot 5K run/walk benefit for the Washburn County Food Pantry. Registration 7-8:15 a.m. Start time is 8 a.m., at the intersection of Tozer Lake Road and Green Valley Road, Spooner.

For more information, call Kate 715-220-3076 or Ryan, 715-338-2317.

Saturday, Nov. 30 • Recycle plastic bags, making them into holiday crocheted snowflakes, perfect for hanging outdoors, 1-4 p.m., Northwind Book & Fiber, downtown Spooner, 715-635-6811 or northwindbook.com.

• Christmas art and craft show, Spooner United Methodist Church, 312 Elm. St., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Also bake sale and lunch.

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Sunday, Dec. 1 • Intermezzo Christmas concert, 5 p.m., Wesleyan Church, Spooner.

Scholarship winners will be performing.

Monday, Dec. 2 • Christmas lights will be turned on in the Shell Lake Park with a countdown at 5 p.m. Hot cocoa and bonfire available. All are welcome.

Call Arlys 715-468-4121, for more information.

Tuesday, Dec. 3 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge.

• Shell Lake School District retiree spouse/friend Christmas luncheon at Lakeview Bar & Grill, Shell Lake, at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 4 • Washburn County HCE holiday luncheon, 11:30 a.m.

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

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

• The 16th-annual Holly Auction and Taste of the Holly Days, Rice Lake Elks Lodge Banquet Hall, 36 East Eau Claire Street, Rice Lake. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 5 • Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner.

Call 715-520-7999.

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

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

Friday- Sunday, Dec. 6-8 • Night in Bethlehem, Friday 6-8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 4-7 p.m., Cornerstone Church, 106 Balsam St., Spooner. Wander the busy streets of Bethlehem for an interactive drama.

Friday, Dec. 6 • Washburn County Genealogical Society Christmas party, 12:30 p.m., at Tracks, one mile west of Spooner on Hwy. 70. Meal is selfpay. A $5 gift man for man, lady for lady may be brought. There will be no meetings in November or December.

Saturday, Dec. 7 • Shell Lake’s Holiday Saturday celebration at local businesses, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Santa will meet for breakfast at the community center 8-10 a.m.

• Community Christmas Fund bake sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Suburban Propane, Lake Mall, Shell Lake.

• Shell Lake United Methodist Church holiday bazaar, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

• Holiday Saturday after-school program craft sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 3-12 school.

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

• Alzheimer’s Day Respite Holiday Home Tour, 1-4 p.m. Touring four decorated homes. Tickets available at Dahls Home Store, Spooner, Mercantile, Thimbles Quilt Shop, Shell Lake State Bank in Spooner and Shell Lake, and Spooner Elementary School. All funds go to support the Alzheimer’s Day Respite program held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner.

• Christmas cookie walk, Trinity Lutheran Church, CTH K across from Spooner Elementary School, 9 a.m.-noon.

Monday, Dec. 9 • Holiday Jingle Mingle to be held immediately following the high school choir concert that starts at 7 p.m. in the Spooner High School auditorium. The culinary arts students will serve homemade appetizers and sweets in the commons.

Northern Star Theatre Co. announces auditions for 2014 season RICE LAKE — It’s that time again, when Northern Start Theatre Company. eup of shows. They look forward to working with returning volunteers and enticing newcomers for 2014. All are welcome, and everyone who auditions is offered a part in one of their productions. The audition process is low-key and fun. NSTC is 100-percent volunteer, and as such, always welcomes anyone willing to donate his or her time and talents. Needed are actors/actresses of all ages; set builders to work with master carpenters; creative painters to work with the set designer; food service to help in the Bistro; backstage magic for lights, sound, props and more. Students can fulfill volunteer hours by assisting.

Details for auditions can be found at northernstartheatre-co.org. First auditions for the season will be held for the KidsOnStage presentation of “Alice in Wonderland” on Monday, Dec. 2, and Tuesday, Dec. 3, between 5:30-8 p.m.

Students in grades 3-8 are invited to auditions. Parents must accompany their children to auditions and should pick the audition date and time that works best for them. This full-length show features all the colorful Wonderland characters with two dozen major and minor speaking roles and nonspeaking roles for children new to the stage. “Alice in Wonderland”

performances are Friday - Sunday, Jan. 2426, and Friday - Sunday, Jan. 31 - Feb. 2.

Students should plan to be available for all performances and dress rehearsals. Rehearsals for “Alice in Wonderland” will begin Monday, Dec. 16. There will be several rehearsals each week, including over the holiday break. Any questions can be directed to the theater at 715-736-4444 or by emailing: northernstartheatreco@ yahoo.com.

Auditions for the rest of the NSTC 2014 season will be held Friday, Jan. 7, and Sunday, Jan. 9, from 6-9 p.m. Productions include: “The Last 5 Years,” TeensOnStage Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Barefoot in the Park,” “Les Miserables,” Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Sound of Music” and the comedy “M*A*S*H.” People auditioning for musicals should prepare one to two minutes of a song and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Much more information regarding cast requirements, show information and the audition process can be found on the NSTC website northernstartheater-co.org. For more information, call the theater at 715-736-4444 or email northernstartheatreco@yahoo. com. The Northern Star Theatre is located in downtown Rice Lake. — from NSTC

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Tuesday, Dec. 10 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m.

• Shell Lake 7-12 holiday concert, 7 p.m., 3-12 gym.

Wednesday, Dec. 11 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted.

• The board of directors for the Railroad Memories Museum meeting, 1 p.m., Spooner City Hall. All volunteers welcome.

Thursday, Dec. 12 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center.

• Washburn County food distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Elm Street.

Tickets 9 a.m. Distribution 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed. Contact 715-635-9309, 715-468-4017, or 715-222-4410.

• Shell Lake High School band chili feed, 6-8 p.m., 3-12 school commons.

Friday, Dec. 13 • Spooner Women’s Club will meet at 1 p.m. at Glenview in Shell Lake. Dr. Emory Johnson will lead Christmas carols. Bring a plate of goodies to share. Visitors, please contact Pat at 715-865-2250 for more information.

Saturday, Dec. 14 • Springbrook VFW children’s Christmas party, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Adult party 6-9 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 16 • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner.

• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5 p.m. group activity, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669.

• Holiday Jingle Mingle to be held immediately following the high school band concert that starts at 7 p.m. in the Spooner High School auditorium. The culinary arts students will serve homemade appetizers and sweets in the commons.

Tuesday, Dec. 17 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge.

• Shell Lake Elementary holiday concert, 7 p.m., 3-12 gym.

Wednesday, Dec. 18 • Games and activities, 1 p.m., Shell Lake Senior Center.

• Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome.

Thursday, Dec. 19 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Babysitting available.

• Shell Lake Primary School holiday concert, 9:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21 • U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots distribution, noon-2 p.m., Rice Lake Armory. For more info, call Larry Miller, 715-234-1792 or Butch Holmes, 715-822-2118.

Sunday, Dec. 22 • U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots distribution, noon-2 p.m., Barronett Civic Club. For more info, call Larry Miller, 715-234-1792 or Butch Holmes, 715-822-2118. Donations of new, unwrapped toys being accepted at Lake Mall in Shell Lake.

Thursday, Dec. 26 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.

Spooner students chosen to be part of Chorfest SPOONER — Chorfest, hosted by the music department at the University of Wisconsin - Superior, is an honor choir festival in its 30 year that offers talented high school singers from the tristate area the unique experience of performing a major choral work under the baton of a nationally recognized conductor. Students are chosen by their own directors based on ability, dedication and work ethic. All repertoire must be learned prior to the festival, which requires many hours of preparation both in and out of school. On the day of the festival, the students join en mass with a guest conductor/clinician for an entire day of rehearsing before presenting the program the same evening.

Spooner High School choral students Mariah Carroll, Nathan Chastek, Levi Hansen, Hannah Kaefer, Adriana Oakland, Spencer Peck, Annabelle Revak and Tyler Revak were chosen to be part of the 168-person choir, which assembled for Spooner High School choral students Mariah Carroll, Nathan Chastek, Levi Hansen, Hannah Kaefer, Adriana Oakland, Spencer Peck, Annabelle Revak and Tyler Revak, shown with director Destiny Schultz, were chosen to be part of Chorfest at UW-Superior. — Photo submitted

a day of exceptional music making on Friday, Nov. 1, at UWS. The honor choir, along with a professional jazz combo, performed Robert Ray’s “Gospel Mass” under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Paul Broomhead, professor of music education at Brigham Young University.

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

••• Terraceview Living Center Inc. is providing opportunities for talented volunteers skilled in group and one-to-one interactions with the elderly. Seeking services between 3 and 7 p.m. daily.

There will be flexibility in scheduling your services. Orientation is provided. If you are interested please stop by their office and fill out an application.

••• Faith in Action of Washburn County is looking for volunteers to provide direct services to seniors and adults with disabilities.

Tasks might include transportation, light housekeeping, light yard work, fix-it jobs, telephone and in-person visits. Training is provided, and all volunteers choose what they want to do and when they want to volunteer. For more information, please call 715-6352252 or email Faith In Action at faithinactionwc@yahoo.com.

••• Washburn County Unit on Aging is in need of volunteer drivers for the Meals on Wheels program and the medical escort program. This is a great opportunity to socialize, meet new people, travel and help others. Mileage is paid to volunteers who use their own vehicles when transporting and/or delivering. You must possess a valid state of Wisconsin driver’s license and be able to read maps, road names and street signs. If interested, please contact Eva at the Aging and Disability Resource Center in Spooner at 715-635-4460.

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

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

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

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

Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group at Time-Out Family Abuse Outreach office, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m.

For survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual abuse. Free, confidential, closed after first session. For more info or to register, contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801, 715-635-5245.

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

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

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

• Kidstime-Parentime at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn, discuss and share ideas and experience to enrich parenting skills. Preselected art or play materials available for children of all ages. Kidstime-Parentime provides quality time for families, networking for parents and a social opportunity for both parents and children. The last Wednesday of the month a potluck lunch is held at 11:15 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Friday and Saturday: Washburn County Genealogy Room, 1061/2 - 2nd Avenue, Museum Hewitt Building, Shell Lake, is closed for the winter. Appointments can be made during the winter, weather permitting. Call 715-635-7937 for information.

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WITC gets high marks from report

SHELL LAKE — Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College’s results from the 2013 Community College Survey of Student Engagement indicate that an overwhelming majority of WITC students feel that personal connections they experience at the college are critical to their academic success.

“We participate in CCSSE to continually improve the quality of education we offer our students,” says Bob Meyer, president of WITC. “Quality is about the student experience — about what we do to engage our students, help them achieve their educational goals and ultimately improve the quality of their lives through education.”

CCSSE uses five benchmarks that allow colleges to monitor their performance in areas that are focused on teaching, learning and student success. These benchmarks encompass 38 engagement items on the survey that reflect a variety of aspects of students learning experiences.

Among the findings, 96 percent of survey respondents would recommend

WITC to a friend or family member, and 94 percent of students rated their educational experience at WITC as good or excellent.

“From my perspective of what the results say, WITC isn’t just a place to get a quality education, WITC is the place to be for connecting with fellow students, faculty and staff and provides services that help students accomplish their goals,” said Jennifer Kunselman, research and data coordinator at WITC. “Nearly threefourths of CCSSE respondents have accomplished their goals at WITC or will return to WITC within the next 12 months.”

The study also found at WITC students report strong relationships; find instructors to be available, helpful and sympathetic; and that staff are helpful, considerate and flexible.

The CCSSE survey, administered directly to community college students at participating colleges, helps participating institutions assess quality in community college education, focus on good educa-

tional practice, and identify areas in which they can improve programs and services for students. Washington Monthly, an independent national magazine, utilizes CCSSE and IPEDS data to rank colleges, and in 2013 they ranked WITC fourth in their listing of America’s 50 Best Community Colleges.

WITC will use the results in many ways, from improving and adding services to assist students, with marketing, to its quality review process, as well as strategic planning for the direction of the college.

Research shows that the more actively engaged students are — with college faculty and staff, with other students and with the subject matter — the more likely they are to learn and to achieve their academic goals.

“Students that attend WITC build strong relationships with each other and college staff that not only help them succeed while learning, but also face the many challenges along the way,” Kunselman said. “The study shows that a large

portion of our students face multiple responsibilities while they are attending WITC. Many have long commutes to the WITC campus they are attending, they have jobs in addition to taking classes, and many have families that are dependent on their care. The relationships that students build at WITC help them face these challenges and play a big part in their success at WITC.” Ranked fourth best two-year college in the nation by Washington Monthly magazine, WITC serves the educational and career needs of more than 25,000 residents of northwestern Wisconsin each year. With multiple campuses, WITC offers career-focused associate degree programs, technical diplomas, short-term certificates, customized business training and a wide array of courses for personal or career enrichment. WITC is a member of Wisconsin Technical College System.

For more information, call 800-243-WITC or visit witc.edu. WITC is an equal opportunity/access employer and educator.

— from WITC

A Thanksgiving message

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ith this issue of the Register being published just before the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to share the following messages with you. Unfortunately I am unable to provide the names of the people that have written these thoughts.

May da ruts always fit de wheels in your pickup.

May your ear

muffs always keep out da nort wind.

May da sun shine varm on your lefse.

May da rain fall soft on your lutefisk.

And until ve meet again, May da Good Lord protect us from any and all unnecessary Uff Das. — unknown ••• May your stuffing be tasty, May your turkey be plump.

May your potatoes and gravy Have never a lump.

May your yams be delicious And your pies take the prize.

And may all this Stay off your thighs! — unknown Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson Area writers corner Giving thanks in November

by Mary B. Olsen ow is the time of year when it is better for me to stay in out of the cold. In other times, I enjoyed the cold, dressed warm and safe in hunter orange, tramping the woods to scare up deer for the hunters. I miss those days, but I don’t do that any more. My idea these days of the Thanksgiving holiday is to get the turkey in the oven and then sit back and baste the roasting bird once in a while, stay warm by the fire, and think of all the things for which I am thankful.

My family and the friends the good Lord gave me top my list. I am thankful for the people who made my life easier and paved the way for me.

I don’t believe the celebration of Thanksgiving, which we call the First

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Thanksgiving, was the first time people gathered together in thanks. Giving thanks was a part of the culture of the people who greeted the Pilgrims. They honored the god who made the harvest possible. It was good that they brought venison and turkeys to join in feasting with the newcomers. They say that they celebrated for three days.

Thanks to the Pilgrims who arrived at Plymouth Rock in 1690 is on my list.

They were aboard the Mayflower for the long journey on a tempest-tossed sea, and some of their people sickened and died. What was it like for them to come to this unknown land? They could not help but be impressed by Plymouth Rock.

The place where they landed is a gigantic granite outcropping rising from the water, a huge mountain. It is so large that our astronauts could identify it from outer space.

“Say, look at that! There’s the Great Wall of China and there’s Plymouth Rock,” the pioneer in space observed. The Pilgrims could not look down from space, but they could see something other than water, and be thankful.

The Pilgrims came as a colony, the result of investments of people who believed they could have a brighter future than they would have had in Europe. They came at a bad time of year to start making a living from farming. They suffered many hardships, and they were thankful for their very survival.

On my list is thanks I owe to our Founding Fathers. I am thinking of their struggles and perseverance through untold hardships and the suffering they endured.

They gave us a free nation, and for that I am thankful.

Thanks go to our country’s leaders and our servicemen and women. Thanks to

all the people we depend on for all that keeps us healthy. Also, for the working people who make our economy work.

I am thankful for the great variety of good food we can have to celebrate this day that has become a national holiday.

Here in Wisconsin we have contributed to the festive occasion with our produce. We have turkeys, we have cranberries, and we have potatoes, and lots of pumpkins for pies to add to our holiday feasts.

Most of these things are included in that song we sometimes recall at Thanksgiving. “Over the river and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go ... The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh o’er the white and drifted snow ...

Hurrah for the fun! Is the pudding done?

Hurrah for the pumpkin pie!” Have a happy Thanksgiving!

Suggestions for food pantry donations

SPOONER — 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 nutrition educator at UW-Extension Washburn County 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 2/15/12 or “Do not use after 7/9/12.”

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, lunch meat 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 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 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 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 homecanned 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 beans.

• 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.

Hunters who wish to donate a deer for hunger can find a processor closest to their location at this website. dnr. wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/damage/do-

nation/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 rely on volunteers to remain open; the gift of your time is much appreciated, too. Food pantries have a year-round season of need. Donations are appreciated winter, spring, summer or fall. — from UWEX

Corrections SHELL LAKE — The Wednesday, Nov. 20, issue of the Washburn County Register contained an article about the Washburn County Board of Supervisors. The article should have said the motion to accept the 2013 tax levy and the 2014 budget was approved by the board resulting in a reduction of the proposed levy by six-tenths of a percent of that originally requested. In addition, board member Clay Halverson submitted his resignation from the board effective Nov. 30. The Register apologizes for the errors that were printed. — from WCR

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Northwoods Support Team Operation Christmas stocking project under way SPOONER — Northwoods Support Team has supported a rotational operations unit in Kabul, Afghanistan, since Christmas of 2011. The unit once numbered 240 with U.S. and NATO combined and now it is down to 40 U.S. service personnel and 60 NATO personnel. This team rotates frequently, so it is like supporting a new team each year. Northwoods Support Team’s original contact in Kabul, Maj. Jason Simmons, returned home to his family this year for a muchearned rest and retreat. “It was a pleasure to work with Major Simmons, who clearly cared for those under his command and his NATO brothers and made it fun and special for his team celebrating holidays away from their own families,” commented an NST member.

Capt. Andrew Dunn is the point of contact now. He has been the recipient of and distributor to his team members the care packages sent at Easter. The care packages were packaged by a service group through Spooner Wesleyan Church with donations that included cards and goodies, from many in the community, including Spooner Wesleyan Church, Trinity Lutheran Church and Spooner Elementary School led by Jessica Macone and Mary Kirkwood with the help of many children.

The spring/summer care package included donations from the Indianhead Community Action Agency Head Start teachers, and students made cards and helped with goodies. Finger prayer puppets were handmade by Sherrine Whalley.

Cards and goodies came from Spooner elementary teachers and students, again led

by Macone and Kirkwood. Beef jerky in bulk bags was purchased from donations given toward the support of our soldiers.

Tea and individual drink mixes are especially appreciated in the warm months.

In September, another care package was sent out because of the specific request by Dunn for homemade breads, K-cups for a machine that was donated to the base by a homebound soldier; more beef jerky, provided with the help of Kent Oakland; soap bars, tea and protein powder, donated by Lynda Marquardt and BioActive Nutrients; toothpaste, toothbrushes and dental floss, donated by Dr. Michael Knoepke Dental and Rice Lake Dental, Dr. Cuskey.

For Halloween, Spooner Elementary teachers and students led by Macone and Kirkwood, baked cookies and made dipped and sprinkled pretzel sticks and packaged them for the soldiers to enjoy.

The ingredients were purchased through the donations to Northwoods Support Team and a donation from Economart.

Individual packets of beverage mixes and teas were sent as well. Dunn said it was the best mix of care packages received thus far. “It gives us great pleasure to know our soldiers are enjoying what we send them!” was a statement made.

On behalf of Frito Lay Inc., Sales District Leader Designate John Hnath donated Matador Beef Jerky packets; enough for all the soldiers supported by Northwoods Support Team, and it was sent as an unexpected surprise for the team.

Northwoods Support Team also recently received an extremely generous donation of $500 from the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, Post 12 to be used toward postage and or supplementing the contents of the Christmas stockings.

Northwoods Support Team wishes to acknowledge Darlene Heller for her dedication to the project since the very first Operation Christmas Stocking in 2008.

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Heller tirelessly donated her time and efforts to fundraising for Northwoods Support Team. Northwoods Support Team would have never been able to provide the amount of support to the soldiers over the years without all of her hard work and dedication. Those donations enabled our community to support many soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and other parts of the world, as well as support women veterans at Fort Snelling who are in transition. Care packages have been sent to the troop/unit assigned to Northwoods Support Team by Adopt-aSoldier-Platoon, adoptasoldierplatoon. org, throughout the year while the troop/ unit is deployed Heller has left the Spooner community to live closer to her daughter in Almena and plans to help enhance a similar soldier support project hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post in Almena.

Incidentally, if anyone wishes to support a solider team, please visit the Adopta-Soldier-Platoon website. There is need for support of wounded warriors as well as humanitarian gestures to the people, especially the children, of Afghanistan.

In the past, Northwoods Support Team, through Heller’s organization, set up a community packing day for anyone who wished to help fill the stockings and box the stockings up for the Christmas shipment. This year, people in the community are invited to pick up and fill a stocking with the suggested items. You may tag team with others, too. Stockings need to be returned to either Trinity Lutheran Church, Community Bank of Northern Wisconsin – Spooner or BioActive Nutrients no later than Wednesday, Dec. 4.

These will be packed on Sunday, Dec. 8, and shipped on Monday, Dec. 9.

Suggested items are packages of beef jerky (no pork products, please), healthy snack/fruit bars, snack crackers, hard candy, sugar free candy, gum – sugar free and bubble gum, sour candy, breath mints, microwave popcorn, hot chocolate, hot cider, tea, coffee, nuts, toiletries such as toothpaste, dental floss, toothbrushes, facial wipes, hand wipes, swabs, bar soap, Axe antiperspirant/deodorant and body soaps, new and unopened 3 ounce or less travel-size shampoo, conditioner, body soaps, body lotions, adhesive bandages,

CWD testing

DNR Biologist Nancy Christel is removing small glands from a doe that was brought into the registration station at the Holiday Convenience Store on the south end of Spooner over the first weekend of the gun-deer season. The deer will be tested for chronic wasting disease. The information gathered at the registration station will help the DNR manage the herd and to help determine the extent of the CWD outbreak. — Photo by Larry Samson

Hunting tradition

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Spooner Elementary students dipped and sprinkled pretzel sticks before packaging them for the soldiers to enjoy. — Photo submitted

disposable razors, Advil/Tylenol/Aleve/ Ibuprophen, lip balm and cough drops.

Donations are being accepted for Operation Christmas Stocking Project 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner, Community Bank of Spooner or BioActive Nutrients. Care boxes will be sent out no later than Dec. 9 in order to be delivered in time for Christmas. Please contact Marquardt at 715-635-6237 after 5 p.m. or email lyn_marquardt@hotmail. com, please note in subject line 2013 soldier project if you have any questions or would like to pick up and fill a stocking for a soldier.

If anyone wishes to make a financial contribution toward postage or items for the Christmas stockings, please make checks out to Trinity Lutheran Church and in the note line Soldier Support. An address is requested so that you can be acknowledged for your gift.

Gratitude is extended to everyone who has contributed to the project over the years, helping bring happiness to soldiers serving our country. As long as there are soldiers serving our country, Northwoods Support Team will serve our soldiers. — from Northwoods Support Team

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Hunting is a tradition in the Biver family. Shown (L to R): Mike Biver, Ted Biver, Brian Biver and Marc Gowland. Three generations hunt together on the same land that Ted’s father farmed and hunted on. For many people hunting is a way of life, of sharing their time together and putting meat on the table. — Photo by Larry Samson

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Go big, from page 2

Barb Hand, from the Legends of the Celts shop, and Jan Beatty from Sophie’s Dog Bakery and Fine Women’s Things, are the instigators and successful entrepreneurs of this A Lure of Lights, which showcases 200,000 lights on the buildings of Hayward and activities every weekend from Thanksgiving to Christmas. – Photos by Diane Dryden

Talk about deck the halls, this town gets it right.

to earn money for their cause. The drink mix and the cups are usually donated by the suppliers or the price is greatly re-

are responsible for the lighting, to the guy who owns Lee’s Trees who donates wreaths and trees for the pond and the pots, and all the people who spend endless hours in the background – this event wouldn’t be growing so big so fast.

As an extra incentive, Small Business Saturday occurs on Nov. 30 this year.

Shoppers are encouraged to visit the mom-and-pop stores to start the holiday season’s shopping and improve the local economy. The shops of Hayward will be open until 8 p.m. each Friday and Saturday for your convenience.

The hotels are involved with their own decorating contests and special holiday discount packages on their rooms. The entire venue is backed by the chamber, the city and the Visitors Convention Bureau.

Store owners not on the three main streets also decorate heavily so you feel Christmas as soon as you hit the border.

For a complete schedule of events that begin the night after Thanksgiving with their first parade and first night lighting of the town and Shue’s Pond, you can go to ALureOfLights.com to get all the information so when someone says, “Bentleyville?” you can say, “Been there, done that, and we’re going to Hayward this year.”

duced for the occasion. If it wasn’t for the people who give of themselves – like husbands Bob Beatty and Steve Hand who

Cornerstone Church activities

Give us this day our daily bread. Sopheat Van Trees carries in a box of bread that is used as part of the stage props. Fresh bread will be baked and available for sale and eating in the Bethlehem Kaylee LaRue is one of many volunteers who gave up their Sunday afternoon to help unload the market. Upon entering the street market, visitors are given coins that they can use to by goods semis filled with sets and props. To put on the event of this scale takes thousands of volunteer from the street vendors, much like Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago. — Photos by Larry Samson hours.

Olivia Schloneger is carrying in one of the many backdrops that will help transform the Cornerstone Church in Spooner into Bethlehem. The Cornerstone Church is once again hosting A Night In Bethlehem, a living nativity play that is open to the public Friday, Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, from 4-7 p.m. Admission is a nonperishable food item that will be donated to the local food pantry.

The men unload the angel’s tower that is used near the entrance to the event. Legacy Farms of Shell Lake donated the use of the two semis. They were used to bring in the stage sets that were in storage.

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Sports reporter: Larry Samson Email results to: wcregister@centurytel.net

SPORTS

Spooner football all-conference

With a 5-2 Heart O’ North record, the Spooner football team had seven All-Conference honors. Earning the honors were Tanner Vik, first team receiver and first team defensive back; Matt Slaminski, second team receiver and second team defensive back; Joe Vandervrede, second team down lineman; Gavin Anderson, first team quarterback and Desi Fielding, second team running back. Eric Anderson, honorable mention lineman and Brad Baker, second team offensive lineman, were not present for photos. — Photos by Larry Samson

Tanner Vik and Gavin Anderson were inducted into the All-Northwest Offensive Team. The two seniors teamed up for over 900 yards passing. Vik had earned the Wissports Net Player of the Week after his performance against Hayward on Oct. 18. He set a new state record of 331 yards receiving on eight catches for five touchdowns. Spooner beat Hayward 46-14 in that game.

Shell Lake boys basketball team starts season with a win LEFT: Shell Lake forward Adam Hungerbuhler draws attention from the Bruce defenders as he goes up for this jump shot.

RIGHT: Head Coach David Bouchard gives his players last-minute instructions as they try to hold onto a slim lead.

Photos by Larry Samson

Turning up the speed, Curtis Parker heads off a Bruce fast break. The Shell Lake defense got tough in the second half, giving up 12 points, after giving up 31 points in the first half.

Learn to skate practice to begin With the opening jump ball, the boys high school basketball season got off to a good start with a 45-43 win over Bruce in an away game on Thursday, Nov. 21. Shell Lake had to overcome a 16-point deficit in the second quarter to win the game. David Brereton is the big man on this jump and on the scoreboard.

Senior forward Jesse Sibert with a jump shot under the basket.

SPOONER — This is the last chance to come and play the coolest sport on ice.

Learn to Skate practice begins Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 5:30 p.m., at the Spooner Ice House. Check-in and equipment rental will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Online registration is mandatory for all skaters. Please go to spoonerhockey.com

and follow registration instructions. Registering prior to first practice is strongly encouraged. If you are unable to register online or have any questions, please contact Samantha Miller at 715-520-0796 or sayha.register@gmail.com. — from Learn to Skate

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SPORTS

Sports reporter: Larry Samson Email results to: wcregister@centurytel.net

Girls basketball returns with five seniors

Larry Samson | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — With five seniors, coach Dan Kevan will be heading into the 2013 girls basketball season with a talented and experienced team. Aaron Anderson has moved up to fill coach Ryan O’Connell’s position after he stepped down from JV coaching.

Shell Lake will have experienced senior players, Shania Pokorny, Jennifer Connell, Hannah Cassel, Kristen Kraetke and Makenzie Olson. Juniors Amy Bouchard and Tia Carlson will give the bench some depth along with sophomores Amanda Brereton and Sheri Clark. With nine players able to play at any time in any position, Shell Lake will be able to go the distance. This has been Shell Lake’s downfall in previous seasons. Pokorny, Olson and Connell are inside shooters who like playing under

the basket. Cassel and Kraetke are the outside shooters who are capable of bringing the ball inside if they need to. Clark and Brereton will be able to come off

the bench to relieve the starters.

Shell Lake will play their first game of the season on Tuesday, Dec. 3, when they travel to Winter for a nonconference game.

They will host Cameron in a doubleheader on Friday, Dec. 6.

The Cameron Comets are their first real test of the season after finishing second in the Lakeland

Central Conference in 2012-13.

They will be returning with most of their team from last year.

Amanda Brereton Sophomore Forward

Amy Bouchard Junior Guard

Hannah Cassel Senior Guard

Jennifer Connell Senior Guard

Kristen Kraetke Senior Forward

Makenzie Olson Senior Forward

Shania Pokorny Senior Forward

Sheri Clark Sophomore Guard

Tia Carlson Junior Guard

schedule Boys varsity basketball Tuesday, Dec. 3: At Prairie Farm, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 6: Vs. Cameron, doubleheader, 5:45 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 9: Vs. Turtle Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 12: Vs. Flambeau, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 16: At Solon Springs, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 20: At Clayton, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 27: At Luck, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 3: Vs. Unity, doubleheader, 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 7: Vs. Siren, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 10: At Clear Lake, doubleheader, 7:30 p.m.

Girls varsity basketball Tuesday, Dec. 3: At Winter, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 6: Vs. Cameron, doubleheader, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 13: At Turtle Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 16: At Solon Springs, doubleheader, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 20: At Spooner, doubleheader, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 27: At Luck, doubleheader, 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 3: Vs. Unity, doubleheader, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 7: At Clayton, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 10: At Clear Lake, doubleheader, 5:45 p.m.

Varsity wrestling Thursday, Dec. 5: Vs. Unity, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 14: Spooner Tournament, 10:30 a.m.

Girls varsity hockey (Hayward, Spooner, Northwestern, Ashland, Shell Lake) Friday, Nov. 29 & Saturday, Nov. 30: River Falls Invitational, Baldwin Civic Center, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 3: At Siren, 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 9: Vs. Tomahawk, Hayward Sports Center, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 10: At New Richmond, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 14: Vs. Hudson, Hayward Sports Center, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 17: Vs. Chippewa Falls, Hayward Sports Center, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 19: At Superior, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 26: Blaine Invitational, Fogerty Ice Arena, Blaine, Minn., 7 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 3: Vs. Proctor, Hayward Sports Center, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 4: At Onalaska, 7 p.m.

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Tuesday, Dec. 3: Amery, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7: Vs. Regis, Barron, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 10: Vs. Hayward, Spooner Ice House, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 12: Park Falls, 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 13: Vs. Black River Falls, Cumberland, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 26 - Saturday, Dec. 28: Tournament, Spooner Ice House, TBD. Friday, Jan. 3: At Ashland, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 7 Vs. Altoona, Spooner Ice House, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 9: At Baldwin-Woodville, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 16: At Eau Claire, 7 p.m.

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DNR hires four wildlife biologists to serve in northern Wisconsin

Bob Hanson to serve locally

SPOONER — Four new wildlife biologists will be serving northern Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources has announced.

The biologists will provide habitat management and public recreation services on state wildlife areas, monitor wildlife populations from deer to ducks and provide a wide range of services to the public.

“We are delighted that this new class of wildlife biologists can fill the gaps in coverage we had across the state and strengthen our service to the citizens of Wisconsin and the wildlife they cherish,” said DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp. “Our local field staff are vital to building effective wildlife conservation partnerships within the communities and counties they serve.”

The new biologists, together with existing wildlife biologists and technicians, conduct land and wildlife management activities from prescribed burning to access maintenance on the vast network of wildlife management areas throughout Wisconsin. Wildlife areas are used by the public for educational activities like school field trips and recreational uses like hiking, bird-watching, hunting, trapping and fishing.

“We are very fortunate to have great additions to our wildlife management team in Northern Wisconsin. These individuals are extremely enthusiastic and have a good listening ear to learn how to further improve our wildlife management program in northern Wisconsin,” said Mike Zeckmeister, northern Wisconsin wildlife supervisor.

Zeckmeister said the new biologists have undergraduate, and in many cases, graduate degrees in a wildlife-related field.

“The strong academic training and work experience that this new group of biologists brings to the DNR will be a great asset to the state as they plan and conduct land management activities — habitat restoration, exotic plant control and prescribed burns — and protect and manage wildlife populations. Additionally, their responsibilities include overseeing public recreation activities; such as hunting, and trapping that occur on the lands they manage, as well as construction of public use facilities,” Zeckmeister said.

The biologists will also serve the citizens in their community by responding to public inquiries, participating in Learn To Hunt and Hunter Safety Programs and attending meetings with local governments and constituents.

SPOONER — Washburn County Tourism is inviting residents to drop off new or gently used coats, sweaters, hats, mittens and other warm clothing items as part of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s The Big Bundle Up campaign.

The Big Bundle Up is a statewide collection program running Nov. 18–Jan. 4.

This is the third year of the program.

Last year’s program collected more than 17,000 winter items to help warm up families in need. In addition to Washburn

Bob Hanson The new northern Wisconsin wildlife biologist for this area is Bob Hanson, northwest sands wildlife biologist. He is stationed in Grantsburg. Hanson will be responsible for coordinating a pine oak barrens restoration and management project throughout the northwest sands ecological landscape. This includes Polk, Burnett, Washburn, Douglas and Bayfield counties. He may be contacted at 715-463-2896 or Robert.hanson@wisconsin.gov.

Other new hires are Shelby Hiestand, working in Langlade and Lincoln counties and will manage the New Wood, Bill Cross, Ackley and Peters Marsh wildlife areas, and the Menard Island Special Use Area with her team of technicians and local foresters. Josh Martinez works in Florence and Forest counties and will manage the Little Rice Wildlife Area, Spread Eagle Barrens and Haley Creek Swamp state natural areas and Pine-Popple Wild River Area with his technician and local foresters. Sam Jonas implements wildlife management activities on Iron and Ashland county forestlands, Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters, Underwood State Wildlife Area, Northwoods Shooting Range and Iron County Scattered Forest Great Addition. Jonas also provides wildlife management guidance and assistance to the following public properties: Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, ChequamegonNicolet National Forest, Forest Legacy Lands and Commission of Public Lands.

To learn more about Wisconsin’s wildlife program please visit DNR.wi.gov and type wildlife in the search box to get an overview of what the DNR does to conserve and protect our wildlife populations and habitats, or type wildlife areas in the search box to get links to all the state wildlife areas and other statemanaged lands. — from WDNR

County Tourism, other collection sites are located throughout the state. Visit TravelWisconsin.com for a full listing of donation sites.

With the spirit of the holiday season upon us, donating winter items is the perfect way to give back. A box will be located in the Washburn County Tourism Office in Spooner for donors to drop off warm clothing items. All items donated at this location will be given to a local charity. For more information about why Washburn County Tourism is participating in The Big Bundle Up, please contact the Washburn County Tourism Office at 715-635-9696. The office is open MondayFriday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., at 122 N. River St., in Spooner. — from WCT

Santa’s coming to LFRC SPOONER — Santa will begin visits at 9 a.m. at Lakeland Family Resource Center in Spooner on Saturday, Dec. 7.

He will return to the North Pole at noon.

There will be make-and-take crafts, music and refreshments. Don’t forget to bring your camera.

Peck participates in state honors choir Concert to be aired on Wisconsin Public Radio and TV

Washburn County Tourism helps Wisconsin bundle up this winter season

Local organization serves as collection site for Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s charity drive

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An adult must accompany children.

No preregistration is needed. LFRC is located at 314 Elm St., Spooner. Moms Club, Washburn County Department of Health and Human Services along with many generous volunteers and donors sponsor this event. — from LFRC

SPOONER — After an intense audition process last spring, Spencer Peck, Spooner High School, was one of 26 tenors selected statewide for the WSMA High School State Honors Mixed Choir. Membership in this ensemble is the pinnacle of high school choral achievement.

After being selected, Peck was required to attend a four-day summer camp to rehearse with the choir and guest conductor.

The choir then reconvened in Madison at the end of October to rehearse one last time before performing at the Overture Center for audiences numbering in the thousands.

The Wisconsin School Music Association State Honors Music Project brings Wisconsin’s top young musicians to work together with nationally known conductors in a highly disciplined, professional setting. More than 1,500 students statewide in grades 9–11 applied this year for the chance to participate at the high school level in band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, mixed choir or treble choir.

Wisconsin Public Radio will broadcast select high school honors pieces on

Spencer Peck, Spooner, is part of the WSMA High School State Honors Mixed Choir. — Photo submitted Thanksgiving Day between 10 a.m. and noon. The entire concert series will be aired on Sunday, Dec. 29, beginning at 2 p.m. as part of the Music from Wisconsin series.

Wisconsin Public Television and Milwaukee Public Television will also be broadcasting selections as part of the Young Performers Initiative. More information is available on their websites. — from SASD

Red Cedar Choir Holiday Concert to perform twice Dec. 8 RICE LAKE — The Red Cedar Choir Holiday Concert, One Silent Night, will feature the 60-member choir and Bethany Brass under the direction of conductor Beth Joosten. The choir will give two performances on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 and 4 p.m., in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rice Lake.

The concert features Christine Fritz on piano and Heidi Joosten on the harp. The Red Cedar Choir is comprised of UW-BC students along with community vocalists.

Admission to the holiday concert is a freewill offering. For more information, contact the UW-Barron County campus at 715-234-8176. — from UWBC

Walleye stocking records shattered as first year of initiative ends HAYWARD — Stocking records for large fingerling walleye were shattered Tuesday, Nov. 19, as the last load of walleye produced in 2013 under the Wisconsin Walleye Initiative was delivered to Smith Lake in Sawyer County.

The lake was the 100th water body to receive the 6- to 8-inch walleye, often called large fingerlings or extended growth walleye. In all, 440,481 6- to 8-inch large walleye fingerlings were stocked in Wisconsin in September, October and November. That’s more than four times as many larger walleye as is typically produced and stocked in Wisconsin, and it was made possible through a two-year funding initiative aimed at improving walleye fishing statewide through stocking more of the larger walleye that survive better, says DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp.

“This is fantastic news for walleye anglers and the businesses that depend on them,” Stepp says.

“The governor and Legislature made an important investment in making walleye fishing even better in Wisconsin, and our staff stepped up to the challenge. They showed what they can do when the funding is there — produced a record-breaking number of larger fingerling walleye to stock Wisconsin waters.”

Stepp says DNR also was pleased to be able to buy fish raised from private fish farms for stocking this year, and looks forward to coming years, when the funding initiative provides $500,000 in each of the next two years to buy fish from private, municipal and tribal hatcheries.

DNR hatcheries raised the lion’s share of the fish, 416,506 large fingerlings, 3 percent over the target number for the year. Private fish farms provided another 23,975 of the larger fingerlings.

Mike Staggs, Wisconsin’s fisheries director, also praised the staff, noting that walleye were already at the hatcheries when the budget passed in June, and DNR was assured it would get more money to help keep more of the fish longer at the hatcheries. Staff worked quickly to find production space and put in place the logistics and supplies needed to grow such a large

number of larger walleye.

Typically, DNR stocks most walleye when they are 1.5 to 2 inches long because raising them to a larger size becomes much more expensive and takes up much more space. With the initiative, DNR was able to keep four times as many of the larger fingerlings in the hatcheries compared to prior years. The extra funding, $870,700 for this year and $1.3 million for next year’s operating costs, allowed DNR to buy minnows for the walleye to eat and allowed the agency to put more ponds into raising larger fingerlings.

“It was a real credit to our DNR hatchery staff and the other fisheries staff involved to be able, on extremely short notice, to quadruple fingerling production,” Staggs says. “Anglers are going to enjoy the benefits of this in a few years.”

The fish were stocked in lakes based on the requests biologists submitted earlier for fish for stocking. The increased production allowed DNR to go much deeper down the list to fill the biologists requests.

While Wisconsin’s best walleye waters are naturally self-sustaining and provide over 80 percent of the fish reported caught by anglers, there are many waters where DNR hopes that stocking more, larger walleye can help improve the walleye populations and provide walleye fishing opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t exist, Staggs says.

“There are a lot of lakes that can really benefit from the Wisconsin Walleye Initiative, and this first year of production is our first installment in making that happen.”

Walleye anglers and others interested in walleye management can still take an online public survey through the end of November to help shape the state’s future stocking strategy for walleye. The short questionnaire aims to help DNR update its walleye stocking strategy and walleye management plan in general.

The survey is found on DNR’s Wisconsin Walleye Initiative Web page, which contains a variety of materials relating to the walleye initiative. It can be reached from DNR’s home page, dnr.wi.gov, and searching for walleye. — from WDNR

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AREA CHURCHES Alliance

Episcopal

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

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

Thursday morning prayer 8:15; Mass 9:30 a.m.

Lake Park Alliance

Baptist

Northwoods Baptist

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday service: 7 p.m.

Spooner Baptist

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday evening service 6 p.m.

Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.

Catholic

St. Joseph’s Catholic

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

Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

St. Catherine’s Catholic

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

St. Francis de Sales

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

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

St. Alban’s

Full Gospel Shell Lake Full Gospel

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

Celebration worship 9 & 10:30 a.m.; KFC (Kids For Christ) during Service; UTurn Student Ministries 6 p.m.; Tuesdays: Compassion Connection (Men only) 7 p.m.; Wednesdays: Compassion Connection (Women only) 7 p.m.; Thursdays: Compassion Connection (Coed meetings) 7 p.m.;

Lutheran

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

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

W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom Sunday services, 9 a.m.

Sunday school 9:15 a.m.

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

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

Sunday School 10:15 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 Mondays 2 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran

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 spoonerwesleyan.org 715-635-2768 Senior Pastor Ron Gormong; Pastor Brian Scramlin, Assistant Pastor; Pastor Patrick Cooper, Student Ministries; Pastor LeRoy Drake, Pastoral Care; Joel Simpson, Worship Arts Director 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship and 9 a.m. Sunday School and ABF; 10 a.m. Third Place Cafe; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Family night, kids, youth and adult programming, nursery provided.

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

Sunday Schools 9:15 a.m.

Office hours: Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Other

Cornerstone Christian

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

Wed. Prayer: 6:30 p.m.

Methodist

United Methodist

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

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

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

Faith Lutheran

Nazarene

Long Lake Lutheran Church

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

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

Sarona Methodist Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

United Methodist

(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 63 W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday Worship, 8 a.m. with Holy Communion 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Praise worship with Holy Communion, 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday; Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays

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.

Trego Community Church

Pastor John Iaffaldano W5635 Park St. Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-8402 Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; Youth group, 6:30 p.m.; Kids program, AWANA, ages 4 - grade 6, 6:30 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013

W

hen 4-year-old Sammy awoke after surgery, the nurse explained that it would be necessary for him to be fed intravenously for the next few days.

After assuring him that everything would be fine, she began the process to administer the glucose. In the habit of giving thanks before each meal, Sammy asked in a brave and cheerful voice, “Aren’t you going to give thanks?”

It is not easy to give thanks in painful situations. Nor is it natural to see God’s goodness in all of life’s trials and troubles. But the Apostle Paul reminds us to, “Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

When we give thanks, we acknowledge our confidence in the Lord, knowing that he cares for us. When we give thanks, we express our closeness to God, realizing that he is with us in every situation. When we give thanks, we declare that we are willing to accept the counsel of God knowing that his will is being done.

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Washburn County Area Humane Society

ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK We’re just 6 months old and a little bit shy, We have lived our whole life with no home, that is why.

Someone tried to care for us, did what they could, But living inside would have really been good.

We’re now at the shelter, they’re all very nice, Compared to outside, it is like paradise.

We just need attention and some patience too, So we can have a wonderful life, home with you.

Dogs for adoption: 2-1/2-year-old spayed white bull terrier; two 1-year-old male brindle/white Staffordshire terriers and a 5-year-old female black Lab mix.

Cats for adoption: 1-year-old female gray/white shorthair/tabby mix; 1-year-old neutered black shorthair; 3-year-old shorthair tortie; 3-month-old male black/white shorthair; two 4-month-old female shorthair black/brown/orange tigers; 7-week-old female shorthair tiger; 7-week-old male black/white shorthair; 1-year-old female black shorthair; 2-year-old female black/white shorthair; two 6-month-old Birman mix; 4-month-old female Siamese and a an 8-year-old neutered/declawed black medium-hair.

Also for adoption: Two male guinea pigs; two female calico guinea pigs and a 1-year-old brown/white male rat.

Remember to join us at WCAHS on Sunday, Dec. 1, for our annual tree lighting in honor and memory of our beloved pets.

Located at 1400 Cottonwood Ave. in Spooner

Senior lunch menu

Monday, Dec. 2: Cook’s choice.

Tuesday, Dec. 3: Homemade salmon loaf, boiled potatoes, creamed peas, lemon pie.

Wednesday, Dec. 4: Baked chicken, whipped sweet potatoes, cauliflower, fruit cocktail.

Thursday, Dec. 5: Cheesy baked ziti with meat sauce, Italian-blend veggies,

HERTEL — The Youth on the Red Road Conference is scheduled for Friday Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., at the St. Croix Tribal Center in Hertel.

“This year’s youth conference is all about youth leadership and cultural growth,” reported Mark Soulier, St. Croix Traditions Respecting American Indian Life Styles coordinator and organizer of this year’s conference and powwow. “Our Youth on the Red Road Conference has really grown over the years from just a few students to many. More reservation communities are bringing their youth to the conference to participate,” noted Soulier.

This year’s conference will once again be home to more than 100 area youth from St. Croix, LCO, Bad River and other neighboring tribes. The middle school and high school students will spend an entire day learning leadership roles and tuning in to those traditional cultural practices that when brought to the forefront of their lives will protect, guide and teach them.

“We’ve spoken in past years about youth walking the red road of sobriety alongside adult role models.

This year, we are saying that youth on the red road are in leadership positions within the reservation communities and it is upon them to bring other youth onto the red road to walk with them. It is up to these youth leaders to help those who fall from the red road to pick them up and walk alongside them again,” stated Soulier. Soulier defines the qualities that he sees in youth in leadership positions. “Youth leaders are able to talk the talk yet are quiet enough to really listen. Youth leaders have strong traditional values. They are committed to education and to language, culture and historical preservation. Youth leaders participate in community, ceremonial and seasonal harvesting. Youth in leadership positions have a great deal of self-respect.”

Soulier continued, “Adults today are the youth from the past. This brings more insight and understanding to the concept of all aspects of the red road. Youth of

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french bread, mandarin oranges.

Friday, Dec. 6: Ham boiled dinner, garden salad, baking-powder biscuits, spice cake.

Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, call your senior center to confirm. Menu subject to change. All meals served with bread, butter, coffee, milk and water.

Great Lakes levels on the rise following last year’s lows

Chuck Quirmbach|WPR ASHLAND - Lake Michigan and Lake Superior water levels have risen by about a foot, following the lows that were recorded last year.

The Lake Michigan-Lake Huron combination hit record low levels as late as last January. Since then a lot of precipitation have raised water levels by about 11 inches; as of last month, levels were still 17 inches below the average for October.

Keith Kompoltowicz, of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, said he expects another very small rise by next April and no near-term return to record lows.

“We’re expecting to remain about 16 inches below long-term average, but again about a foot above the levels of a year ago,” said Kompoltowicz. “Even with very dry conditions we don’t see the threat of any new record lows on Michigan or Huron over the next six months.”

Kompoltowicz said that last month, Lake Superior was 2 inches below average for the month, but 13 inches above a year ago, about what is expected for the next six months. He said that projection is based on weather projections and other data.

Kompoltowicz said the forecast could change rapidly, and that November has been very wet across the Lake Superior basin. Federal scientists say long-term water levels could also be affected by whether higher evaporation rates of recent years continue.

today will follow our young adult leaders,” Soulier noted, “For this year’s conference, there are more kids who are stepping up to coordinate and conduct Ojibwe language and I’m College Bound workshops. Education and the red road go hand in hand. These two breakout sessions will focus on students involved in summer educational activities that have led them further down the red road to continuing their education.”

A third breakout session will focus on peer pressures including bullying and negative behaviors. Soulier commented, ”All drugs have become such a norm.

New synthetic drugs, prescription drugs that people are abusing … they have all become so readily available.

There is a lack of responsibility and a lack of a value system in many people’s lives. They would rather spend $5 on drugs than on a box of diapers. The few youth leaders that we have, the few that we can keep, will help spread the word to others that we need education, we need to stay clean and sober, and we need to educate our tribal kids, culturally and intellectually. That’s what this year’s youth leadership and cultural growth focus is all about – Youth taking youth by the hand and walking the red road of sobriety, learning the native language, growing spiritually and developing a deep sense of self-respect and pride.”

Students from middle school through high school are all welcome to attend, as well as parents, teachers, elders and community members.

If you know of a group of middle school and high school students, or if you are a parent who would like to bring your child to the conference, you are invited to attend free of charge. Please contact Soulier at 800236-2195, ext. 5310, or 715-520-2272. The conference and powwow on Saturday are sponsored by the St. Croix Tribal Council, St. Croix AODA Minochigadaa program, St. Croix Casinos and the St. Croix T.R.A.I.L.S. program.

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28th-Annual

Share the Spirit of Christmas!

Give so others will enjoy the holiday!

Gifts of money, new toys and new clothing may be dropped off at the following locations:

WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER Lake Mall, 11 5th Ave. Shell Lake

SHELL LAKE STATE BANK 102 5th Ave. Shell Lake

INDIANHEAD CREDIT UNION 104 E. Maple St. (Hwy. 70 East) Spooner

SPOONER ADVOCATE

251 E. Maple St. (Hwy. 70 East) Spooner Monetary donations may be mailed to: “CHRISTMAS FUND” P.O. Box 321, Spooner, WI 54801 Names of families needing assistance requested no later than Tuesday, Dec. 10 Gift Basket forms available at: Washburn County Human Services Office, Shell Lake Washburn County Food Pantry Washburn County Public Health, Spooner Spooner Advocate Washburn County Register PLEASE, ONE APPLICATION PER FAMILY

Recipients must complete form and pledge to be home (or have an adult present) between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, December 20, to receive the basket.

(You must reside in either the Spooner or Shell Lake School District)

596062 14-15r,L

595397 12-16r

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715-635-4720 wcahs.com

St. Croix T.R.A.I.L.S. 30th-annual youth conference scheduled in Hertel

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Barronett

by Judy Pieper

Happy Thanksgiving! When we are giving thanks for all our blessings, and there are a lot more of them than I deserve, I know, I hope we can remember those who are not quite as fortunate. There are lots of ways to help — food pantry, mitten trees, Toys for Tots, adopt a family — the list goes on and on. Isn’t it great to live in a place where people actually care about their neighbors?

I bet the hunters were happy to see the snow falling.

Must make things a little easier when tracking deer. It’s a good thing we have dedicated hunters around here.

We’d be overrun with deer otherwise, or they would be starving to death. But, I don’t think I would ever be very good at it. For one thing, I can’t imagine standing out in a windswept field waiting for a deer to dash by.

Think about it. By the time anyone sees a deer, he or she must be so cold that their hands would be shaky and they wouldn’t be able to hold the rifle still enough to aim straight. And, I’ve seen hunters walk around in swampy areas. Yeah, that’s what we all want to do, fall through the ice and get our boots full of freezing cold water. And another thing, where in the world do they find a bathroom out in the woods? Probably best not to think about that problem. Anyway, I really do wish the best of luck

to anyone hearty enough to be out in the wilds hunting at this time of year. It’s just not a sport for sissies like me.

The old-fashioned candlelight worship service at the Wiesner Chapel on CTH V is Sunday, Dec. 1. Fellowship hour starts at 7 p.m. Cookies and beverages will be available during that time. Pastor Jeff Martin will be leading the worship service again this year, and that begins at 8 p.m. The friends of Wiesner Chapel will have beautiful Christmas decorations up, and the old woodstove will keep it nice and toasty. I hope you can join us for this wonderful start of the holiday season.

The women of Barronett Lutheran will be hosting their annual Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 7, at noon in the church basement. There will be food, music, gambling for and stealing of gifts, everything anyone needs to have fun. The party is open to all women in the area whether or not they are members of our church. And, of course, they are welcome to bring their children with them. If you plan to come, please bring two or three very inexpensive, wrapped gifts for our dice game.

The women of Augustana Lutheran in Cumberland will be hosting their annual Saint Lucia program and breakfast on Friday, Dec. 13. That is such a pretty service.

Stone Lake

by Mary Nilssen

Heart Lake

by Helen V. Pederson

Hunters should have an excellent year to hunt. With a light dusting of snow and the cooler weather, the deer should really be moving. Good luck to everyone.

A reminder that Marie’s Hideaway will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal again this year.

Frankie will be putting the final touches on this meal from noon to 1 p.m., and begin serving after that. He wants everyone who will be alone for Thanksgiving to stop in and have an enjoyable meal along with excellent camaraderie. Donations will be greatly appreciated, but not necessary.

The snow finally came. It wasn’t much, but we won’t have much warm weather, so it will stay awhile. The deer hunters are busy getting ready for gun-deer season, which started Saturday, Nov. 23. Good Luck to you all.

Mavis and Roger Flach spent Tuesday peeling potatoes and rutabagas for the Tuesday night chicken dinner at Salem Lutheran. The dinner was well-attended, and the kitchen help was kept busy.

Happy birthday to Ruby Erickson who turned 90 on

Dewey Country Another week so foggy it looks like the sky is going to fall in. We needed snow for opening of deer season, didn’t we?

Happy birthday to Desiree Hartwig, Faith Petersen and Ron Atkinson. Have a great day all of you on Nov. 24.

Nov. 26, a very happy birthday to Nancy Bergquist and also to Bonnie Swan. Hope you have a wonderful day girls.

A very happy anniversary to Noel and Pattie Beaufeaux as they celebrate another year together with lots more to come. This makes 31 years together on Nov. 27.

Happy birthday to Gary LaVeau as he enjoys that special day way down in Tennessee on Nov. 29.

Happy birthday to Dale Spaulding and also to Trevor Melton who turns 7 years old Nov. 29.

Happy birthday to Jeff Ladd as he enjoys his special day with lots more to come on Dec. 2.

Happy birthday to Tyler and Becca Odden on Dec. 4 with lots more to come.

Happy birthday to Debbie Stellrecht, Ashtyn Smith

Sarona

The Feed-A-Family campaign has started up in Stone Lake. Money donations may be dropped off at Marie’s or Lakes Community Co-op. Checks should be payable to Feed-A-Family. Please call Jim at 715-865-6989 with names of people that could use one of these boxes of food.

Saturday, Dec. 7, the Stone Lake Lions Club will sponsor a children’s Christmas party at the Stone Lake Lions Hall from 3-4 p.m.

I would like to take this time to wish each and every one of you a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving. This

Nov. 19 with family coming to the Spooner nursing home to wish her well.

We also had a birthday here at Glenview on Nov. 19.

Bernice Johnson just turned 100, so we wish her blessings for another good year.

Wendell Turpin of Indiana is up at his house here and getting some hunting in.

Judy (Campbell) Bolterman is expecting her brother, Chuck Campbell, of Appleton, up for hunting season.

time of year is great to get together with family, friends and loved ones and give thanks for the many wonderful things that have happened this past year. Take the time to sit back and reflect on every precious moment that 2013 has brought to you individually or as a family.

If you know of any events or have news you would like to share with others, please call or email me.

Have a good week and be safe.

Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715-865-4008 or upnorthnils2@gmail.com.

Jeff Pederson returned home after spending a week visiting his son and family, Jerid and Rachel, in Walford, N.D. He was expecting Nick of Minneapolis and Aaron of New Ulm, Minn., to hunt with Brent and himself over the weekend.

Be yourself! Who is better qualified? Live one day at a time and make it a masterpiece.

Have a safe hunting week and a Happy Thanksgiving!

by Pauline Lawrence and to Avery Jule Lee, all on Dec. 4. Have a great day.

A very happy anniversary to Glen and Karen Knoop celebrating 48 years together on Dec. 5. Have a wonderful day.

Dec. 5, a very happy birthday to Kyle Hulleman and also to Pat Atkinson, with many more to come.

Happy birthday to Noel Beaufeaux, Levi Cooper, Emma Jean Burch and to an old-timer who turns young on his birthday, Marshall Poquette. Have a great day everyone.

Dec. 9, a happy birthday to Gabriel Lawrence when he turns 5 years old. Have a fun day Gabriel.

Happy birthday to Tammy LaVeau on her special day, Dec. 9.

Dec. 10, a very happy birthday to Savanna Gemach, Katie Kinde, Joan Petz, Rosemary Gray and a big happy birthday to Bertha Soelle when she turns 94 years young.

Have a wonderful day.

The tornado that hit in six states and leveled everything certainly wasn’t something they expected. Tornadoes should be over.

by Marian Furchtenicht

Gasoline prices have been going down, $3.10 per gallon in Shell Lake, I see. That’s nice. It makes it more affordable for kids coming to Gramma’s house for Thanksgiving dinner and more to spend while shopping on Black Friday.

Doesn’t it make one wonder how a Thanksgiving cactus knows when to blossom? I’ve had mine for a long time, so I know it isn’t forced at a certain time.

There were 20 gals at the Lia Sophia jewelry party Wednesday evening. Hostesses were Tami Dennis and Donna Ness, who served lots of luscious appetizers. It was held at the Methodist church basement hall with Brooke Schmidt doing the show.

Georgean Krueger and I had a great visit over lunch together at Economart one day. She says her house is for sale, and she has already moved into a Meadowview apartment in Shell Lake. So we wish her happiness there.

Bonnie Helmer’s brother, Bob, and his son, Tyler, and friend Jim Bird, when up for hunting, will be staying with her this year. They always stayed at his mom, Bev’s, so that’s different with her passing.

With an early news deadline on Friday, Nov. 22, I don’t know much. Call with your hunting and holiday news

The girl portraying Saint Lucia wears a crown of candles, the other girls carry candles, and there are hundreds of other candles lighting the church. The girls recite their lines in Swedish and in English. And, after the service, the fellowship and breakfast is wonderful. You know I’ll remind you of this a couple more times before the 13th.

I really don’t have any other news from Barronett, so I’m going to take this opportunity to tell you a joke I got from my cousin, Lance. Seems that there was a guy sitting at a bar staring into his drink when a big bully came up, hit him, took his drink and downed it in one swallow.

The little guy looked up and called the bully a not-so-nice name. The bully said, “What’s your problem?” And the little guy said, “Well, I lost my job, the finance company repossessed my car, the bank repossessed my house, and my wife left me. I felt that I had no reason to go on living so I came to my favorite bar, ordered my favorite drink, and put cyanide in it so that I could end it all. Then you came in. So how is your day going?” Hmmm.

Once again, Happy Thanksgiving and good hunting.

Be careful out there. See you next time.

for next time.

A happy birthday is wished for Tony Frey, Jolene Peck, Bob Washkuhn and Christopher Cumming, Nov. 28; Jessica West, Barb West Grobe, Cindy Campbell and Grace Zaloudek, Nov. 29; Bert Richter, Bonnie Helmer, Diane Kubista, Jill Hansen, Linda Hines, Sue Miller, Nancy Ray, Julie Magnes and Sara Mathinson, Nov. 30; Jean Furchtenicht, Wynona Hefter, Howard Ullom, Mari Berman and Ryan Leckel, Dec. 1; Laurie Smith, Joanie West Barney, Frank Irvine and Mert Marschall, Dec. 2; Dan Rux, Sam Konop and Lennie Thompson, Dec. 3; Cindy Wilkans, Ingrid Elliott, Joyce Ripley, Charlie Stubfors, Christopher Taylor, Wealthy Marschall, Brandon Sundeen, Cole Andrea and Debbie Pfluger, Dec. 4. Have a fun one.

Anniversary wishes to Butch and Evelyn Schaffer on Nov. 30; Dewey and Patti Butterfield, Dec. 1; LeRoy and Virginia Sandridge, and Tom and Audrey Cusick, Dec. 2; Jerid and Jessica Scykes, Dec. 3; and Tyler and Becca Odden, Dec. 4.

A blessed Thanksgiving is wished for you!

Delores Zaloudek is retiring from the Shell Lake State Bank. Dee has worked over 44 years in the bank, the longest of anyone. Dee was a cousin to Sunshine. Every time we went to the bank, we looked for Dee. Congratulations Dee! Last Monday, I went to Rice Lake and I am very happy to report that I finished Christmas shopping. Now it’s time to wrap them all up. Ugh! Diane Hulleman says she is brewing up turkey and ham for her family. Coming are Jack and Ginny Schnell, Chad and Colleen Jensen and daughter Izzy, Mike and Nancy Murray, Chris and Tiffany Perlt, Steve Hulleman, and their offspring. Jackie Perlt is also coming to the celebration.

Tuesday found Chad Jensen at Diane’s. Chad will be hunting during the season at Diane’s.

To all you deer hunters, make sure it’s a deer you shoot at and not another hunter. To all a very happy Thanksgiving with many more to enjoy with her family.

Scatter sunshine!

Have a great week!

Washburn County Court David B. Delong, Birchwood, theft, $5,120.29, probation, sent. withheld.

Tenisha E. Irvine, Spooner, possession of synthetic THC, $299.00.

Jacob A. King, Gordon, criminal damage to property, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; bail jumping, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Matthew R. Makowsky, Spooner, take and drive vehicle without consent, $1,325.00, state prison, extended supervision.

Matthew A. Melton, Stone Lake, disorderly conduct, $299.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Brian S. Cook, Spooner, dog owner failure to pay license, $154.10.

Daniel M. Dahill, Chicago, Ill., failure to yield right of way from stop sign, $114.50.

Naomi J. Fogelberg, Shell Lake, nonregistration of vehicle, $175.30.

Scott A. McDowell, Spooner, dog owner failure to pay license, $154.10.

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I would like to thank the Shell Lake Student Council and their advisor, Patti Naglosky, as well as the Shell Lake School for the AWESOME Donkey Basketball fundraiser held for metastatic cancer. Huge thanks, also to the community for such a large turnout. Also, to all the donkey “bronco” busters – thanks, you did a great job! As I continue in my journey to help educate people about metastatic breast cancer – this was a great help. Being able to donate $2,000 to Metavivor is absolutely wonderful. A huge thankyou to each and every one of you that attended/donated.

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The City of Shell Lake (population 1,357) is accepting applications for the position of City Administrator/ClerkTreasurer. This is a full-time appointed position reporting to the Mayor and City Council. The Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer oversees day-to-day operations of the city with limited authority to direct operations of other departments when necessary. The Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer is responsible for administrative work associated with all aspects of municipal operations which includes financial management, statutory duties of City Clerk and City Treasurer, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, benefits management, personnel, tax billing and collection, licensing and permits, election administration, water/sewer and refuse collection management and carrying out directives approved by the City Council which require administrative implementation through the active direction and coordination of the various city departments.

Qualifications: degree in public administration, finance, business administration or related field or five or more years’ experience in a related position. Salary dependent on qualifications with a full benefit package. Application form and job description are available at the City Administrator’s office and applications must be submitted to the City Administrator’s office by 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2014. For further information, contact City Administrator Brad Pederson, City Hall, 501 First St., P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871, phone 715-468-7679 or email shelllakeadm@gmail.com. EOE. 596552 15-16r 5-6b

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Download an employment application from the County website at www.co.washburn.wi.us or contact the Washburn County Personnel Department, P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871 (Ph. 715-468-4624, fax 715-468-4628). Resumes will be accepted but will not take the place of a completed application. Applications must be received by 4:30 Friday, 596596 15-16r 5-6b December 13, 2013. EOE

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5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, P.O. Box 316, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

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LAKER SHELL LAKE — Recently named students of the month at Shell Lake Schools were: Carly Myers, senior, is the daughter of Reg and Dawn Myers. She enjoys weightlifting and being involved with church activities. When asked, How have you been an example of the Laker Way? Her reply was, “Been respectful, kind and courteous, listened to my authority. Responsible.

Tia Carlson, junior, is the daughter of Joan and Dell Carlson. Her favorite class is advanced chemistry. She is involved with basketball. “I have worked hard in school to keep my grades up, been responsible and respectful to others.”

Amber Anderson, sophomore, is the daughter of Forrest and Angie Anderson.

Her favorite class is world history. She is involved with FFA, 4-H, volleyball, and track and field. How has she been an ex-

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ample of the Laker Way? “Hardworking.

Respectful and responsible, for the most part.”

Tiffany Herzog, freshman, is the daughter of Stephanie and Tom Herzog. Her favorite class is civics. She is involved with volleyball. How has she been an example of the Laker Way? “Responsible and respectful.”

Blake Krueger, eighth-grader, is the son of Mark Krueger and Gina Krueger. He enjoys gym class. By working hard and getting good grades he is an example of the Laker Way. Jordan Herzog, seventh-grader, is the son of Tom and Stephanie Herzog. He enjoys choir and music and is involved with soccer. Hard work and good grades is his example of the Laker Way. — from Shell Lake Schools

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Shell Lake High School Students of the Month (L to R) are: Carly Myers, Tia Carlson, Amber Anderson and Tiffany Herzog. — Photo submitted

Every student in Shell Lake High School is given a laptop computer to be used for his or her studies. The computer helps in doing research, writing papers and prepares students for the workforce or for attending college or technical school.

Shown (L to R) are: Anthony Dahlstrom, Hannah Cassel and Carly Myers.

Named Shell Lake Middle School Students of the Month (L to R): Blake Krueger and Jordan Herzog. — Photo submitted

Photos by Larry Samson

Shell Lake elementary honor roll First quarter

The corner of the library is a popular place to relax, do homework or check out the Internet with a computer. Shown (L to R) are: Makenzie Olson, Hailey Flach, Jennifer Connell, Shania Pokorny and Kristen Kraetke.

A honor roll Sixth grade Megan Anderson, Jordan Aronson, Julia Balser, Jeremy Bouchard, Heidi Dougard, Ty Ellanson, Christian Johnson, John Kidder, Nick Kraetke, Graydon Lesneski, Christopher Lloyd, Tayla Lundberg, Cassidy Mehsikomer, Ben McNulty, Rachel Milton, Camryn Nasman, Abigail Smith, Ashtyn Smith, Seth Symond, Jaclyn Taylor, Joe Uchytil and Cynthia Yoder.

Fifth grade Makenna Anderson, Sydney Atkinson, Judah Balser, Haley Balts, Stephanie Carrillo, Brittany Clark, Lily Edlin, Taren Farley, Blake Flach, Snowden Fox, Sara Grandadam, Raemie Hammac, Kayla Haynes, Jayden Hodgett, Olivia Jury, Frances Kevan, Skylar Leach, Brooke Lehnherr, Julia Lyga, Alexis McCracken, Layne Olson, Noah

Savas, Addison Schroeder, Caitlyn Schultz, Tyler Schunck, Jameson Stone, Cody J. Swan, Cody W. Swan, Dylan Taylor, Grace Thomas, Aiden Vix, Morgan Wendel and Brianna Williams.

B honor roll Sixth grade Michael Allar, Isaiah Johnson, Terry Alan Leckel, Jasper McCracken, Katelyn Melton, Emily Milton, Juliana Nelson, Brady Nielsen, Kimberly Wilson and Cera Yoder.

Fifth grade Ariel Christianson, Alana Dunn, Dyllan Root Fankhauser, Kora Folstad, Alex Goerler, Hannah Green, John Harrington, Kali King, Jacob Latz, Ashlynn Madsen, Christopher Melton, Mikenzi Miller, Emmery Nielsen, Christopher Robinson, Sawyer Schultz, Nathan Scott, Zayla Sturtze, Marcus Warren and Sivannah Yates.

Shell Lake School Menu Breakfast Monday, Dec. 2: Bagel or mini cinnamon roll.

Tuesday, Dec. 3: Cereal and toast or 3-berry bar and mini muffin.

Wednesday, Dec. 4: Pancakes or ultimate breakfast round.

Thursday, Dec. 5: Waffles, strawberries or muffin and cheese stick.

Friday, Dec. 6: Cheddar omelet with toast or apple stick.

Breakfast is served with a choice of juice/fruit and milk with their main item.

Every day breakfast is free to all students.

Kaylea Kidder, Alina Mujic and David Brereton are doing their homework during study hall. A counter and stools have replaced some of the desks and chairs in the Shell Lake School library.

The counters take up less space and are wired for the laptops.

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Lunch Monday, Dec. 2: Chicken wrap.

Tuesday, Dec. 3: Rotini with meatballs.

Wednesday, Dec. 4: Taco day.

Thursday, Dec. 5: Sloppy joes.

Friday, Dec. 6: Pizza day.

Salad bar is served daily to all students.

They will also have a daily alternate entrée choice of either sandwich pack: PB&J, flavored cracker and cheese stick or yogurt pack: Flavored fat-free yogurt with granola, flavored cracker and cheese stick.

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Park Ranger Branda Thwaits is playing “I Spy” with the students from the Shell Lake Primary School. While the visitor center is closed for the season, the National Park Service opened the center for the field trip.

Josie Crosby and Gabby Norton are just hanging out and being cool as they fish at the visitor center.

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