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Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 Vol. 126, No. 20 • Shell Lake, Wis.

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From the staff of the Washburn County Register and everyone at ICCPA

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“Peace on Earth”

Christmas for Kids Page 7

St. Francis School Christmas concert held Page 12 The message is simple, “Peace On Earth.” The Christmas display is one of many at the Celebration of Lights sponsored by the Shell Lake Lions Club and organized by Arlys Santiago. More photos on page 20. — Photo

by Larry Samson

Shell Lake Primary concert

2014 Looking back

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July through December

WASHBURN COUNTY – The Register takes one final look at the local news of 2014 in this issue, beginning with some headlines and photos from the last six months of the year.

SPORTS Pages 13-14

BREAKERS

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SHELL LAKE — Theatre in the Woods is looking for young people between the ages of 9 and ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­18 with a particular performance talent.

Do you dance or sing or play an instrument? Do you love acting or poetry or creative writing? Do you juggle or do amazing things with a yo-yo? They would like you to audition for Shine! Shine! is a collage of the performing arts stitched together by performances with the entire ensemble. They’d like you to be a part of it. Audition dates are Sunday, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m. and Monday, Jan. 5, at 6:30 p.m. Participants should bring the piece they’d like to perform for Shine! and be prepared to present one to three minutes of the material. Ensemble rehearsals are 6:30-8 p.m., Jan. 11, 15, 18 and 22. Performances are Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. Contact Jody Peck at jodypeck@gmail.com or 715-520-7220 for more information.

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July Ryan, Jordan and Aden Klobertanz had a bear appear from a cornfield near them as they waited for the summer school bus. Seven-yearold Ryan did what he said was his instinct. “He stood up on his toes and spread his arms out, and he screamed, “ said Shirley Hagen, the boys great-grandmother.

Washburn County coroner Karen Baker announced she wouldn’t be seeking re-election, therefore she was calling it quits after 18 years.

Rob and March Knowlton opened their resale shop, Fallen Leaves, on Shell Lake’s Main Street.

Patricia Pesko was sworn in as a Shell Lake School Board member. She replaced Steve Naglosky who had resigned.

A meeting was held to discuss the future of the Shell Lake Community Center.

Pat Olson opened a new ice-cream shop in Shell Lake.

The Shell Lake VFW and American Legion held a car wash to raise funds to be used toward a building to call their own.

Theatre in the Woods presented “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

It was a great day for the second Shell Lake Lions Triathlon. Out of 120 individuals, Chris Stevens, Cottage Grove, Minn., finished first.

Top women’s finishers were Christa Wille, Madison, Anne Jackson, Hudson, and Terri Erickson, South Range. The top 10 finishers in addition to Stevens were Anton Pshon, Eamon Bernardoni, Brad Ingles, Pete Bernardy, John Jechorek, Greg Paultsch, Kevin Link, Patrick McCann and

The mortar tubes must be cleaned between every shot so the trained firefighters work as a team to safely clean the tubes. If a tube does not explode correctly, that tube will be left to avoid any accidents. Safety is the No. 1 mission before, during and atter the Shell Lake fireworks display in July/. – Photo by Larry Samson Brian Dunbar.

Another successful Washburn County Fair was held.

Bonnie Reno, Shell Lake, received the Barron Electric Megawatt Community Service Award.

See Year in Review, page 2

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Washburn towns, Birchwood village hold nominating caucuses in January Voters decide who will be on April ballot

Gregg Westigard | Staff writer WASHBURN COUNTY – Voters who attend the January caucuses make the decision on who the candidates will be on the spring election ballot in April. Round two of the spring election cycle starts next week, with the first caucuses Thursday, Jan. 8. There will be caucuses in all 21 Washburn County towns and the village of Birchwood. All voting age residents in the 22 areas can take part in the caucuses.

Minong Village and the cities of Spooner and Shell Lake use nominating papers to get their spring candidates and those papers are circulated during December.

Nominating caucuses are a grassroots process where residents decide who will

be the candidates for their town boards, the basic level of local government. However, very few people normally show up for these meetings. A common message heard during calls to get the caucus dates was that there is little involvement and little interest in serving on town boards.

Incumbents sometimes run for new terms because no one else is willing to serve.

The caucuses must be held between Jan. 6 and Jan. 27, the first and last Tuesdays in the month. Many of the caucuses are held on Saturdays to encourage attendance. Up for election in 2015 are the entire town boards - the town chairs and both supervisors. In addition, the positions of town clerks and treasurers are also up in April. In Birchwood Village the terms of the village president and two trustees are up for election.

An exception is the Town of Minong, which holds its caucus Monday, Jan.

Year in Review/from page 1 Children’s author Joanne Linden read her book “Ben & Zip, Two Short Friends” during Library Fun For Little Ones at the Shell Lake Public Library.

A hailstorm caused damage to crops at the Todd Schrankel farm east of Shell Lake on CTH B. An estimated 200 acres of soybeans and 400-plus acres of corn were damaged.

Nine students and four adults, organized through the Shell Lake Full Gospel Church, traveled to attend an international Christian conference in Hong Kong and assisted other missionaries in mainland China.

August

The fish hatchery along the banks of the Yellow River Flowages in Spooner celebrated its 100th birthday. The hatchery was renamed the Gov. Tommy Thompson Hatchery in 1996. The facility was completely renovated in 1995.

Former Gov. Tommy G. Thompson was the guest speaker in addition to Spooner Mayor Gary Cuskey, Wisconsin Secretary of Tourism Stephanie Klett, and WDNR Secretary Cathy Stepp.

Four Washburn County 4-H youths showing dairy cattle at the Wisconsin State Fair were Tyler Crosby, Trevor Anderson, Marty Anderson and Amber Anderson. Chaperons were Ashley Anderson and Shorty Crosby.

Stephanie Lawrence opened Bear Paws Massage in Vitality Village.

The Shell Lake and Peterson boat display opened at the Washburn County Historical Museum in Shell Lake.

Miss Shell Lake Dakota Robinson attended the Minnesota Twins Royal Sparkle Night game versus the San Diego Padres.

The Shell Lake Full Gospel Church was denied a rezoning request by the Shell Lake City Council to build a twobedroom and a one-bedroom duplex for the elderly on property purchased by the church.

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College President Bob Meyer was named president emeritus by the WITC Board of Trustees.

The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs announced that the 950th Engineer Company of the Army National Guard received orders for deployment to Afghanistan in the fall.

Volunteer committee chairs for Shell Lake’s Town and Country Days were Aaron Nielsen, Laurie Nielsen, Deb Allen, Connie Quam, Tammy Fulton,

Becka Cusick, Jack Harrington, Adam Lundberg, Corinne Hill, Lori Goetsch, Shannon Klopp and Pete Moen.

The Upper Great Lakes Canoe Assembly was held on Shell Lake.

Volunteers were busy building new dugouts at the Tiptown Field. Volunteers included Sam Muska, Steve Flach, Andy Johnson, Dave McNulty, Mark Schultz, Sawyer Schultz, Jerry Egbert, Jayme Lucas and Mark Fritz.

“The Ghost Walk,” written by Mary B. Olsen, was performed at the Shell Lake beach pavilion. Ernie Buhler played Rear Adm. Eugene Hering; state Rep. Stephen Smith played Deke Slayton, a Wisconsin astronaut; Larry Samson portrayed former Spooner Mayor Ed Omernik; Jennifer Edlin played Alice Omernik; the Rev. Jack Starr was Paul Stone, Shell Lake resident who was blind and a singer of gospel music; Nancy Rich was Ruth Beers and June Willis played Pat Smith, former Shell Lake mayor and state representative.

Terry Dryden, incumbent candidate for Washburn County sheriff, was declared the winner of the Republican primary. State Rep. Janet Bewley won the Democratic spot on the November ballot for the state Senate seat being vacated

by Bob Jauch. Romaine Quinn defeated Ken Mandley for the Republican spot for the 75th Assembly District. Susan Happ was declared the winner of the Democratic primary in the attorney general race. Mary Burke won the Democratic primary for governor.

Having success fishing the waters of Shell Lake were Brendan, Milwaukee, catching a 28” northern and Hayleigh Chartraw, Cumberland, catching a 33”, 12-pound northern.

The Shell Lake Fire Association received their new 2014 Rosenbauer rescue truck.

Shell Lake firefighters recognized for years of service included Dave Schraufnagel for 30 years of service. He is the association’s longest serving member and has served as fire chief during that time.

Other recognized were Steve Degner, 15 years; Tony Johnson, 15 years; Brad Draves, 10 years; Tom Viltz, 10 years; Tasha Graves, five years; and Jason Sebens, five years.

The Shell Lake marching band received a first-place trophy at Cumberland’s Rutabaga Fest.

Nine new teachers joined the staff at Shell Lake Schools. They were Anna Walthers, Sharon Ricci, Heather Friess, Susan Leeper, Dana Guetschow, Kristen See Year in Review, page 8

12. Minong is the only town in Washburn County with a five-member board, with two supervisors elected each year.

In 2015 the terms of town Chair Harold “Smokey” Smith and Supervisors Chuck Warner and Rick Gottschalk are up. The terms of Supervisors Linda Featherly and James Smith will be up in 2016. Minong has made the combined office of clerk/ treasurer an appointed position so that position will not be on the April ballot.

Residents of Birchwood Village can decide who will be on the April ballot for village president and the open council seats when they go to their nominating caucus Tuesday, Jan. 13. Up for election next April are the seats held by village President Robert Hayes and two trustees, Rocky Van Gilder and Stacie Small.

Hayes was appointed village president when Morris Gillett retired and Van Gilder was appointed to take the trustee seat that Hayes had held. While most vil-

A citizens guide to nominating caucuses; candidates on April ballot chosen in January Gregg Westigard | Staff writer WASHBURN COUNTY - Residents in the 21 Washburn County towns and the village of Birchwood will soon get to decide who will run for their boards in the April election. Candidates for all the town government offices will be nominated by caucuses during January. In addition, the terms of Birchwood Village president and two members of the village council are up in April. Candidates for village and city offices in Minong, Shell Lake and Spooner have been circulating nominating papers in December to get on the April ballot. (See separate story.

Caucuses are grassroots democracy.

Every voter living in a town can take part in the caucus but many caucuses have a low turnout. In some cases, less than a full slate of candidates is nominated.

Caucuses must be held between the first and last Tuesday in January. In 2015, caucuses may be held from Jan. 6 through Jan. 27. Citizens gather at a designated time, choose a chairperson for the meeting, and nominate persons to be placed on the April ballot.

Towns have a town chair and two supervisors. They also have a town clerk and treasurer. All the officials serve two-year terms and all the positions are up next

April. (There are some exceptions. The towns of Gull Lake, Springbrook and Stone Lake have combined the positions of clerk and treasurer. The Town of Minong has made the position of clerk/treasurer an appointed position. It also has expanded it town board to five members with two supervisors elected in the even-numbered years. And the town elects a constable).

Nominations take place in two ways. A common method is to use paper ballots to place a name in nomination. An alternate method is spoken nominations. Nominees present can remove their names from consideration. A person does not need to be present to be nominated. Two candidates can be nominated for each position.

If the nomination process produces the number of candidates allowed for the ballot, for example four names for two supervisor seats, a motion can be made to accept the nomination list as the final list. When more than the maximum number of candidates are nominated, a vote is held to narrow the list to the allowed number.

People do not need to be present to be nominated but all nominees must accept the nomination within five days of notification of the caucus results. If a candidate declines the nomination, that ballot spot remains empty.

Pastor Carmala Aderman remembered her father, Darrell Aderman, at his funeral service at the Shell Lake Arts Center Aug. 30 for teaching them how to live. “He taught us how to follow before we could learn to lead. In the end he taught us how to die in grace and dignity.” – Photo by Larry Samson

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lages have seven-person councils, Birchwood has chosen to have a five-person council.

Here are the dates for the caucuses in Washburn County. Call the town or village clerk for the time and location of the caucus.

Barronett, Jan. 10; Bass Lake, Jan. 13; Beaver Brook, Jan. 13; Birchwood Village, Jan. 13; Brooklyn, Jan. 13, Casey, Jan. 14; Chicog, Jan. 10; Crystal, Jan. 8; Evergreen, Jan. 12; Frog Creek, Jan. 8; Gull Lake, Jan. 13; Long Lake, Jan. 27; Madge, Jan. 17; Minong, Jan. 12; Spooner, Jan. 13; Springbrook, Jan. 12; Stinnett, Jan. 17; Stone Lake, Jan. 12; Trego, Jan. 13.

Dates not available at press time for Bashaw, Town of Birchwood and Sarona.

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Judicial contest for Supreme Court

Judge Harrington on April ballot

Gregg Westigard | Staff writer

WASHBURN COUNTY – The Washburn County Circuit Court seat is on the spring election ballot April 7, 2015. Incumbent judge Eugene Harrington has

declared his candidacy for re-election. The April election will also have a Wisconsin Supreme Court contest and a contest for an open seat on the court of appeals.

The filing period for all judicial contests ends Tuesday, Jan. 6. There may be a primary election Feb. 17 and the spring election is April 7.

Justice Ann Walsh Bradley is running for re-election to the Supreme Court in the

only statewide election next spring. James Daley is her only registered opponent as of now.

There is an open seat on the District 3 Court of Appeals where incumbent Michael Hoover is retiring. At present three people, Kristina Bourget, Eau Claire, Dennis Luebke, Greenville, and Mark Allen Seidl, Wausau, have registered. If all three file their papers, a primary Feb. 17

will narrow the field to two names. The three-member District 3 Court of Appeals covers most of northern Wisconsin.

The Spooner Municipal Court is not up for election until 2016.

Judge Harrington is running unopposed at this time.

Property taxes show changes from Walker’s Blueprint for Prosperity Bill WITC portion of tax bill drops dramatically Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — The end of December brings families together and a certain document in the mail about as predictable as the holiday season, property tax bills.

This year residents may notice a decrease in their property taxes stemming from the budget bill called Blueprint for Prosperity that was passed this spring.

The law made several changes including providing technical college property tax relief aid and establishing a technical college district revenue limit. Gov. Scott Walker proposed the bill after a $900 million budget surplus was revealed.

Democrats criticized the bill, proposing amendments before its passage and making statements to the press that it did not do enough to address real problems within the state such as the structural deficit and the lack of funding for education.

With the new year upon us, those changes will take effect. The simplest way to observe a change from the bill is by taking a look at your property tax bill. Under taxing jurisdiction, examine your share of taxes for the technical college this year and compare it to last year’s. For this reporter’s family it is about $200 less than last year.

According to the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College’s 2015 budget document their general fund includes $43.5 million in revenues with the same for expenditures. However the majority of this year’s revenue funding has come from a different source.

There are 16 technical colleges in the state of Wisconsin, but Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College serves residents in northwestern Wisconsin, the white-shaded portion of the state. In 2015 the state’s technical colleges major revenue source changes from local property tax levies to state aid. — Photo from WITC.com “Salaries and benefits comprise 83.8 percent of the expenditures in this budget, with local property taxes representing 10.6 percent of revenues, and state aids in-

cluding Gov. Walker’s Blueprint for Prosperity funding representing 64.9 percent of revenues,” reads the document.

WITC’s share of local property taxes fell

70 percent from 2014 to 2015. For a homeowner with a $100,000 home, their 201314 technical college taxes would have been about $125; this year it will be about $36. Previous to this change the majority of state technical college revenues came from a levy against local property taxes, not the state. In 2013-14 the technical college mill rate (on local property taxes) was about 1.25, a .70-percent increase from the previous year. For the 2014-15 their mill rate has dropped about 70 percent. Washburn, Burnett and Polk counties reside in the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College District that covers the largest geographical district area in the state.

“For many years, property taxpayers have shouldered the primary responsibility for supporting technical education and training opportunities in Wisconsin,” said Morna Foy, president of the Wisconsin Technical College System, in a news release about the state aid change. “We have long sought greater equity between local and state investments. The governor’s proposal brings better balance to the System’s funding structure.”

The bill passed in the Senate by a 17-15 vote, with only one Republican legislator, Sen. Dale Schultz, R-Richland Center, voting against and one Democrat absent.

The bill passed the Assembly in a 61-35 vote, with three Democratic Assembly members voting for it. They were Nick Milroy, D-South Range, Stephen Smith, D-Shell Lake and Amy Sue Vruwink, D-Milladore. No Republican Assembly members voted against the bill.

Local resources for keeping those New Year’s resolutions Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — New Year’s is a time for reflection on the past year and celebrating opportunities in the new one.

It is also a time for making resolutions.

Some popular resolutions include losing weight, getting fit, eating healthier and volunteering. In the spirit of the new year several local organizations and businesses have shared their expertise to help you fulfill these resolutions.

The first three resolutions, losing weight, getting fit and eating healthier, go hand in hand. The National Weight Control Registry, the largest investigation of long-term successful weight loss maintenance, found that 94 percent of participants increased their physical activity.

“If you do join a fitness club, they often have a variety of classes and then you can always incorporate the additional workouts such as adding treadmill and elliptical,” said Deb Nebel, owner and operator of Vitality Village in Shell Lake.

Exercise needs vary by person and what works for one person may not for another.

Nebel suggests that people begin exercising with an activity they already enjoy or have an interest in. An exercise class such as Zumba is a great way to burn a lot of calories and is like dancing. Vitality Village offers a variety of classes from several different yoga classes, based on ability to Zumba and strength classes.

“I know people are busy but it’s taking that time for yourself to find time for fitness,” said Nebel. Vitality Village offers 24/7 key card access for those that may just want to use the treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bikes or weights instead.

Other businesses also call Vitality Village home, including a health and wellness counselor, reflexology, an acupuncturist, a massage therapist and an alternative healer. The NWCR study also found that 98 percent of the National Weight Control Registry participants modified their food intake in some way to lose weight.

“The No. 1 thing is to eat more fruits and vegetables,” said Betsy Crist, dieti-

of the Washburn County Historical Society Museum. The museum is located in Shell Lake and is a century-old German church that now houses pioneer, logging, farming and Native American memorabilia. A parson’s house and oneroom schoolhouse are also on the premises. The museum also boasts extensive local history and genealogical files, and a multivolume library of regional history.

The museum coordinates several events during the spring, summer and fall seasons. Ripley said that the historical society and museum really need individuals that are computer literate to help them log historical information, in the ongoing effort to organize the historical society’s history and genealogical files. Those that are interested in filling this need can call Ripley at 715-468-9502.

A popular New Year’s resolution made is to volunteer and several local organizations have “With a small staff volunteers are huge, shared their volunteer needs in the New Year. Shown are Gene Quam, Chuck Adams and Sidney it takes some of the stress off of shelter Schunck volunteering for the Washburn County Food Shelf. — File photo staff,” said Penny Dunn of the Washburn County Area Humane Society. The cian and weight loss specialist for Es- volunteer have lower mortality rates, WCAHS is open to volunteers of all expesentia Health. While it is not the most greater functional ability, and lower rates riences with animals, with volunteering exciting fad, Crist says that people who of depression later in life than those who opportunities to play with, spend time with and groom society animals. Other eat fruits and vegetables in their diet usu- do not volunteer. ally have better weight control and better “If it wasn’t for volunteers we wouldn’t opportunities include helping with funportion control. Add on that both fruits have a museum,” said Tim Belter, presi- draisers, providing an animal’s foster and vegetables are lower in calories than dent of the Railroad Memories Museum home, cleaning and office tasks. WCAHS the other food items we put on our plates; in Spooner. The Railroad Memories Mu- holds several fundraising events throughthese foods will help fill you up without seum is a nonprofit organization that out the year including a bowling event in is entirely self-supported through their the spring, a golfing event, a thrift sale filling you out.

“Eating at least one fruit or at least one ticket sales, fundraising and volunteer ef- and a tree-lighting fundraiser during vegetable at every meal can really help forts. The museum is housed in the his- Christmas. Those interested in volunwith portion control,” said Crist. Mak- toric 1902 Chicago-Northwestern Depot teering at WCAHS can call them at 715ing your grocery list to include fruits and with 13 rooms filled with items from the 635-4720.

Other opportunities include the Washvegetables is a good way to get started. railroad’s intriguing past. Volunteers are Crist encourages her clients to buy one needed to run the front end of the mu- burn County Food Pantry, Ruby’s food new fruit or vegetable they haven’t tried seum that includes selling tickets and pantry, 715-635-9309, 715-468-4017 or 715before to help expand their food choices. staffing the museum’s gift shop. Other 222-4410, and Washburn Christian OutAnother tip Crist shared was to have fruit volunteer positions include tour guides, reach, 715-468-4017. While all these as dessert, like the Mediterranean life- maintenance help, fundraising assis- organizations are equally worthy of the style. tance and donations. Those interested in help volunteers bring, it’s not necessary Another popular resolution made this volunteer opportunities at the Railroad to formally volunteer to feel its positive time of year is volunteering, a different Memories Museum can call the museum effects. Helping out a friend or neighbor type of lifestyle change that also has its at 715-636-6321 and leave a voicemail. with tasks they need assistance with is volunteering that also makes a difference. share of health benefits. A report pub- Messages are usually checked daily. lished by the Corporation for National “If you don’t know your history you’re Community Service has found those who condemned to repeat it,” said Rod Ripley

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Letters to the editor Affordable Care Act a success The intention of the Affordable Care Act was to bring insured health care to every citizen by providing an exchange for private insurance and expanding BadgerCare for working people with very low incomes. The percent of uninsured dropped most significantly in states that implemented all the features of the ACA. In Wisconsin, where Gov. Walker refused to expand BadgerCare, the percent of uninsured dropped from 11.6 to 9.75 percent.

Read about it on the Kaiser Foundation website.

Right now, BadgerCare provides insurance for adults with an annual income up to $11,700. If the governor had accepted expansion, the level would now be $16,100.

The people most affected by the governor’s decision are people who work at very low-paying jobs, or whose work is temporary or seasonal. We all know working

people who earn a less-than-adequate income in farmwork, food service, home health care and other jobs.

There is an upside. A single adult, who makes too much for BadgerCare at $11,700, can purchase private insurance on the ACA exchange for $235 annually. I’ve never had to do it, but I can appreciate how hard it is for a person who earns only $11,700 to come up with $235.

Obviously, 9 percent of Wisconsinites could not.

At an income of $11,700, the insurance company pays 94 percent of the deductible and copay charges, but only if a silver plan is chosen. While working at the Rice Lake Free Clinic, I met a patient who was sold the cheaper bronze plan on the ACA exchange through a local insurance agent. A $5,000 deductible is pretty hard to pay off when you make only $11,700 per year. The additional

cost of the silver plan is recovered with the first $250 of charges to the deductible. It’s easy to get a bill that big from just one doctor visit.

The ACA is an upside too for hospitals and doctors, since insurance purchased through the ACA exchange is private insurance, and private insurance pays hospital and doctors double that paid by BadgerCare.

The Affordable Care Act is increasingly recognized as a success, despite all the political negativism and roadblocks. Wisconsin needs to expand this success to the remaining 9 percent who are uninsured in our state.

Gerry Lisi Rice Lake

Torture report We are now learning the details that our government trained staff to torture prisoners in custody, which is against not only our laws but the Geneva Convention.

Leaders from the previous administration are unrepentant, claiming they would torture again, even though the

report concedes that torture resulted in little credible information. Following orders is an unacceptable response for these terrible acts against another human being.

The world needs to see that our country is better than this by not allowing this dark period to go unpunished,

we are now the ones accused.

Paul Johnson Spooner

Washburn County accident report

Wednesday, Dec. 17 At approximately 6:40 a.m., Kaitlynn Pischek, 19, Superior, was eastbound on CTH E in the Town of Springbrook when she took a curve too fast. Pischek left the roadway in a 2001 Ford Focus and crashed into the ditch, damaging a fence owned by Gloria Thompson, Trego.

Pischek was not injured in the accident but the car was moderately damaged to the front and front passenger side. The fence sustained $25 in damage but Thompson signed a waiver stating she did not want restitution for the damage.

Sunday, Dec. 21 At approximately 11:20 a.m., Daniel Parrot, 60, Elk Mound, was southbound on Hwy. 53 in the Town of Brooklyn when he lost control of his vehicle on the snowand-ice-covered roadway. Parrot left the roadway in his 2008 Nissan Frontier, rolled twice, ultimately landing on its wheels facing north in the west ditch. Parrot was wearing his seat belt and was uninjured but his vehicle was severely damaged and towed from the scene.

At approximately 12:40 p.m., Vicki Powell, 61, Baldwin, was southbound on Hwy. 53 in the Town of Brook-

lyn when she attempted to change lanes. Powell’s 2003 Pontiac left the roadway, went into the west ditch overturned and came to rest on the vehicle’s roof. The report states it is unknown if she was wearing her seat belt. She was transported to the Spooner emergency room for a possible injury. The Pontiac was totaled and towed from the scene. — Danielle H. Moe with information from the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office

Spots open for 21st Century Community Learning Center SPOONER — A 21st Century Community Learning Center grant helps Spooner Area School District families stretch beyond school walls. Working with the community, they are increasing student academic achievement while providing engaging out-of-school-time opportunities.

Currently, openings are available during after-school clubs at the elementary school, kindergarten through fourth-grade ages. In addition, packets are being released for fifth- through eighth-grade-age students for second session, which begins Monday, Jan. 12. All children living in the Spooner Area School District are welcome to seek open Monday through Thursday slots, free of charge.

Packets with club descriptions and registration forms are available at elementary, middle, and St. Francis school offices as well as on the school website, spooner. k12.wi.us. Online registration is posted under the SACE tab.

Extended school time activities are provided in the area of academic, artistic and cultural enrichment. Hands-on resources proven to increase student achievement with a spotlight on math, reading, science and technology are available for leaders to draw from.

Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Return completed registration forms to the district community education office at the high school on CTH A or online.

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The district meets a variety of student interests centered around the following themes: Engineering is Elementary, Newspaper Publishing, SPARK, Skillastics, Construct with K’nex, 4-H Afterschool, Kidzlit and math, Projects in the Lab, Lego Story Starter, Kitchen Science, drama, running club, homework help, Boost Up Skills, Service Learning, and much more as partners step forward to share their strengths with local children and families.

Partnering with community members and organizations to provide connecting points and opportunities for family engagement is also important to Spooner Area School District. Some great opportunities for families this school year include Prairie Fire Theatre, Super Families, Power Up, Help Your Child Succeed, Science Museum of Minnesota, Family Choices, reading activities and more.

They welcome any other connections to bring great programming to Spooner families. Please let Karen know of your interest in being an active member of the advisory board or to volunteer connecting activities to the school family.

If you have questions on programming, collaboration ideas, volunteer time to help or need more information, contact Karen Collins, Spooner Area Community Education, at 715-635-0243 or collinsk@spooner.k12.wi.us.

Early registration is encouraged as limited spots fill quickly. — from SACE

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News from the Shell Lake Lions Club Your Shell Lake Lions Club hopes your family had a joyous Christmas and has a prosperous 2015. They have also worked hard to make this season a special one for those in need during this special time of the year.

By working toward this goal, they’ve helped make the 29th-annual Community Christmas Fund the huge success it was. By working together, gifts for 382 local children who may not have experienced the joy and expectations of the holiday season became a reality when their wish lists were fulfilled. Additionally, 196 families who may not have had a Christmas dinner like many of us have come to expect will also receive baskets of food to provide a wonderful meal during this most special day.

Without the giving spirit of our local communities this would not have been possible. The Shell Lake and Spooner/ Trego Lions extend gratitude to those who donated or purchased gifts for this

cause along with the volunteers who helped make what started as a dream a reality so many years ago, including the Washburn County Register, the Shell Lake State Bank, the Spooner Advocate and Indianhead Credit Union. This generosity makes us proud to live in such a caring and compassionate community.

••• The beautiful light display located in the Shell Lake Municipal Campground was also a Lions project this holiday season. Gratitude is extended to Lion Arlys Santiago for once again spearheading this project, which makes the community shine both literally and figuratively.

••• In 1955, the chance remark of, “blind kids can’t go to outdoor camps and stuff like that …” resulted in the Lions Clubs of Wisconsin founding the Wisconsin Lions Camp program free of charge for eligible young people and adults who are visually impaired, have hearing issues or young

Lions members shopped for gifts that were given away during the annual Community Christmas Fund project.

BARRONETT — On Friday, Dec. 19, at 7:45 p.m., the Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a pedestrian-versus-car accident on Hwy. 63 in Barronett, and that the vehicle failed to stop. Initial investigation showed that John Schmidt, 64, Barronett, was getting into his vehicle when a vehicle traveling northbound struck him and did not stop.

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners Dec. 22 - $30 Donald Grunnes, Minneapolis, Minn.

Dec. 23 - $30 Matt Zadardo, Trego Dec. 24 - $30 Elaine King, Spooner Dec. 26 - $2,500 Matt and Jessie Parker, Somerset

Shell Lake Chiropractic Clinic Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps

Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2013 High Low Precip.

Dec. 22 22 15 Dec. 23 22 6 5.3” snow Dec. 24 10 -21 Dec. 25 8 -17 4.0” snow Dec. 26 17 6 1.0” snow 2014 High Low Precip.

Dec. 22 35 30 2.0” snow Dec. 23 35 33 Dec. 24 34 32 1.0” snow Dec. 25 34 30 Dec. 26 32 30 .9” snow

Shell Lake Lions members boxed up food packages that were distributed in time for Christmas. people who with mild cognitive disabilities or diabetes. The Shell Lake Lions are interested in hosting any local residents have these types of disabilities so they can attend camp and learn from environmental education programs, create lasting art and performance projects, climb to new heights on our climbing ladder and zip lines, enjoy a campfire or even wallow in our mud pit in addition building lasting friendships in a safe environment for the

Members of the Shell Lake Lions Club entertained residents at Terraceview Living Center. — Photos submitted

Area news at a glance

With serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, Schmidt was transported to Cumberland Healthcare and later flown to Regions Medical Center in the Twin Cities.

The vehicle involved could not be located that night, but the next day a follow-up was conducted on pieces of the vehicle located at the scene, along with other information collected. Dustin Daniels, 33, Cumberland, was taken into custody and is being held in the Barron County Jail

on charges of hit-and-run causing great bodily harm pending formal charges by the Barron County District Attorney’s Office. — Cumberland Advocate ••• RICE LAKE — As a way to give back to his hometown, an independent book publisher donated more than 150 copies of a children’s book to be used in Rice Lake Elementary School classrooms. “A Year on the Farm” is the first in a series

Register Memories 1954 - 60 years ago

• Sgt. Joseph Stariha, son of Ed Stariha, Shell Lake, was serving with the 4th Infantry Division in Germany.

• Donald Okonek, Spooner, was chosen to be undersheriff of Washburn County

by Sheriff-elect James Scharhag.

• County officers to be sworn in for their new terms of office would be James Scharhag who replaced Sheriff L.W. Stegeman and Undersheriff Donald Okonek.

Other officers back at familiar posts were county clerk Ole S. Soholt, clerk of court Merle Johnson, register of deeds Jacob Gullickson, coroner Harry Dahl and surveyor Dick Andrews.

• Herbert Hoskins, Shell Lake, was appointed by county Judge Albert C. Barrett to serve on the Veterans Service Commission. He replaced the late George Bohn.

1964 - 50 years ago

• Mr. and Mrs. Matt Rieter, Spooner, purchased the Redwood Café.

• The Pine Hill Trio was playing at the Barronett Bar. • John Forrestal Jr. left for Camp Dix, N.J. From there he would go to Germany.

• The Timberland Beavers 4-H Club went caroling and left little gifts throughout the community.

1974 - 40 years ago

• The birth of Kristie Lynn on Dec. 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Basset was announced.

summer of 2015. If interested, contact any Lions Club member for details.

••• Recognition is given to Lion Jim Meyers, the chairman of our annual calendar sales project for 2015. Gratitude is extended to all those who supported the club through their calendar purchase.

We are happy to announce the winners of the grand prize of $2,500, Matt and Jessie Parker from Somerset.

of children’s books about agriculture. Lee Klancher, the owner and publisher of Octane Press, grew up in the Rice Lake area and both of his parents, Paul and Diane, worked in the Rice Lake School District. “I was attracted to publish this book series because of my family ties to education,” Klancher said. “We decided a good way to put the book to work was to donate it to classrooms.” — from the Rice Lake Chronotype

Compiled by Suzanne Johnson

• The new Shell Lake Public School bus garage located in the Shell Lake Industrial Park was nearing completion. The steel building was 40 feet by 151 feet and would house the workshop and storage area. Bob Krueger, carpenter-contractor from Shell Lake, was building a second building in the industrial park. Krueger’s building was a 36-foot-by-56-foot structure to be used primarily for storage.

• The Washburn County Register installed a new typesetting machine, a Compugraphic, to use for headlines and ads. Joyce Swan was one of the operators of the new equipment.

• Bob and the Bobtones provided music for the New Year’s Eve party at the Redwood Bar-Café.

1984 - 30 years ago

• Deidre Degner, Shell Lake High School senior, received first place in the state senior division conservation and environmental poster contest.

• Robert Bodin, writer of the Barronett news, asked readers in the warm climates if they missed seeing smoke curling and rising out of chimneys on a clear, frosty morning.

• Vehicles driven by Lindell W. Weathers, Shell Lake, and James L. Okonek, Sarona, collided in the Town of Beaver Brook on CTH D at the Lake Drive spur.

Investigators said the Weathers car slid on ice into the Okonek pickup truck, which was stopped at the stop sign.

• Don Lass held his third-annual Polish

Christmas party at his home at Evergreen Apartments in Shell Lake.

1994 - 20 years ago

• Loren Rawlings, Shell Lake fifthgrader, won a napkin design contest held at the elementary school. His message, Drugs Are … Dead Ends, was chosen from over 100 entries.

• Terry’s Barber Shop moved to the building east of the bowling alley.

• EMTs Rick Coquilette and Tom Glau received a plaque from North Ambulance-Spooner/Shell Lake Division in recognition of their 20 years of commitment and dedication to the community and to emergency medical services.

• Jeanne Alling, vocational agriculture instructor, was named Employee of the Month for the School District of Shell Lake.

2004 - 10 years ago

• Mary Tomasiak, Shell Lake summer resident, was named Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.

• Gloria and Tom Elliot reopened the historic Teddy Bear Tap in Sarona.

• Playing news anchors in a holiday skit at the Shell Lake Elementary holiday concert were Bethany Bulgrin, Hannah Bartz and Brandie Evans.

• Wanda Howard braved the singledigit temperatures to be a Salvation Army bell ringer in front of Dahlstroms Lakeside Market.

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SARONA — Join Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, in Sarona, at noon for the first soup lunch of the year to find out just how mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians live through all Mother Nature hands them. Enjoy a bowl of soup followed by a short program. Both take place in the

Soup lunch at Hunt Hill

Program Learning Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13, noon to 1 p.m.

This month’s program is Migrate, Hibernate or Freeze Solid? by retired WDNR wildlife technician Gary Dunsmoor.

Guests are welcome to stay afterward for cards or just to visit. Donations for

lunch and programs are appreciated. If you have a favorite soup or side dish you would like to share, please call Hunt Hill to get involved. Reservations for soup lunch are not required, but are appreciated. Call 715-635-6543 or email info@ hunthill.org.

Additional soup lunch dates include Feb. 10, March 10 and April 14.

— from Hunt Hill

C O M M U N I T Y H A P P E N I N G S

EVENTS …

December

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

January

Friday, Jan. 2 • Ring in the new year at the free community meal, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 409 Summit St., Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All are welcome. Donations accepted.

• The GFWC Women’s Club will meet at noon at Tracks. This is their 101st anniversary luncheon. Topic will be the GFWC. Bring a guest. Visitors, for information call Pat at 715-865-2250.

Saturday, Jan. 3 • Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film” at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More info at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-468-2414 and shelllakeartscenter.org Tuesday, Jan. 6 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 • Free soup and sandwiches, Church of the Nazarene, Spooner, 5:30 p.m. Call 715-635-3496 to confirm. All welcome. Donations accepted.

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

Saturday, Jan. 10 • 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.V olunteers needed. Contact 715-635-9309, 715-4684017 or 715-222-4410.

• Jack Frost celebration in Spooner.

Tuesday, Jan. 13 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m.

• Soup lunch at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona, noon-1 p.m. Call 715-635-6543 or email info@hunthill.org Wednesday, Jan. 14 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted.

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

Thursday, Jan. 15 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available.

• Sex Offenders, What the Community Needs to Know presentation, 6 p.m., Lakeland Family Resource Center, Spooner. For more information and to register, call 715-635-4669. No child care available.

Saturday, Jan. 17 • Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film” at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More info at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-468-2414 and shelllakeartscenter.org Monday, Jan. 19 • 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.

Tuesday, Jan. 20 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge.

• Memorial Blood Centers Shell Lake Community Blood Drive, 2-5 p.m., Country Pride Co-op. Contact Rose at 715-645-0257 to make an appointment. Remember to bring a valid ID to the drive.

Wednesday, Jan. 21 • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome.

Thursday & Friday, Jan. 22 & 23 • American Red Cross Shell Lake Community Blood Drive, United Methodist Church, Shell Lake, noon- 6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. For an appointment, call 800-RED CROSS or online, redcrossblood.org.

Type O blood needed.

Thursday, Jan. 22 • Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Friendship Commons.

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

Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 24 & Jan. 25 • “Shine!” at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake. 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. For more info see titw.org.

Saturday, Jan. 24 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted.

Wednesday, Jan. 28 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.

Saturday, Jan. 31 • Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film” at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More info at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-468-2414 and shelllakeartscenter.org

February

Saturday, Feb. 7 • Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film” at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More info at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-468-2414 and shelllakeartscenter.org Tuesday, Feb. 10 • Soup lunch at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona, noon-1 p.m. Call 715-635-6543 or email info!@hunthill.org.

Saturday, Feb. 28 • Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film” at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More info at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-468-2414 and shelllakeartscenter.org

March

Friday-Sunday, March 6-8 • “Oliver” at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. For more info and reservations see titw.org or call 715-4684387.

Tuesday, March 10 • Soup lunch at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona, noon-1 p.m. Call 715-635-6543 or email info@hunthill.org.

Friday-Sunday, March 13-15 • “Oliver” at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. For more info and reservations see titw.org or call 715-4684387.

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Christmas for Kids SHELL LAKE — Once again this year, coordinated by Jail/Dispatch Deputy Gretchen Nielsen, the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office was able make Christmas a little more special for some children in Washburn County.

Through donations from the community, to the sheriff’s office Christmas for Kids program, 72 kids from 25 families were able to receive some special gifts this year. The program solicits needs from the parents of those children selected, then members of the sheriff’s office, along with some friends and relatives, do the shopping and wrapping of all the presents.

On Monday, Dec. 22, all families were invited to the sheriff’s office to visit Santa, enjoy some milk and cookies, and pick up their presents. Sheriff Terry Dryden and staff extend gratitude to those that contributed donations, gave of their time and helped in any way to make this year’s program successful. They look forward to doing this again next year. Donors this year included Shell Lake Marine, C&J Body Shop, Prime Bar Family Dining, Spooner Eye Care, Tracks Inc., Badger Cranberry Company, Spooner Health System, Andrea Distributing, Holiday Gas Station, Shell Lake State Bank, China House Restaurant, Nick’s Family Restaurant, Larson Chiropractic, Vitality

Alicia R. Braun, Spooner, disorderly conduct or resisting or obstructing an officer, $299.00.

Jeremy M. Cole, Minong, battery, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Shaun M. Corbine, Spooner, take and drive vehicle without consent, $243.00, state prison, extended supervision.

Shaun M. Corbine, Hayward, possess drug paraphernalia, $243.00, local jail.

Stephanie A. Forward, Hayward, forgery, $1,174.68, probation, sent withheld; forgery, $268.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Nicholas J. Gille, Maple, OWI, $1,429.00, local jail, costs, license revoked 12 months, ignition interlock, alcohol assessment.

Heather N. Honeycutt, Spooner, possession of THC, $443.00, probation, sent. withheld; operating without valid license, $443.00.

Joseph K. Kasper, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $200.50.

Village, Robert Reinhart, Potter’s Shed, Jock’s Auto, Twilight Trucking, Lakeview Bar and Grill, Spooner Outlet, RC Gifts, Michael and Barbara Keefe, Barry and Linda Nielsen, Donna Ness and the Dollar Store. — from WCSO

Washburn County Sheriff’s Office employees assisting with Christmas for Kids were back row (L to R): Juvenile Officer Nick Riedell and Jail Deputy Gretchen Nielsen. Front: Capt.

Dan Brereton, Santa (Jail Deputy Brett Dodge) and Sheriff Terry Dryden. — Photo by Chief Deputy Mike Richter

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Janie L. Kosterman, Minong, disorderly conduct, $300.00.

Nicole R. Miller, Minong, resisting or obstructing an officer, $250.00.

Christopher A. Neta, Spooner, possess drug paraphernalia, $443.00, other sentence, community service.

Corey D. Oja, Spooner, operating without carrying license, $150.10.

Steven J. Ranta, Superior, bail jumping, $443.00, probation, sent. withheld; battery, $443.00, probation, sent. withheld, alcohol assessment; disorderly conduct, $443.00, probation, sent. withheld; criminal damage to property, $443.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Hunter R. Smith, Spooner, possession of THC, $327.79, local jail; retail theft, $263.00, local jail.

Andrew A. Stowe, Birchwood, possession of THC, $268.00, probation, sent. withheld; violate harassment restraining order, probation, sent. withheld.

Alex J. Willis, Spooner, bail jumping, $243.00, local

jail, costs.

Jason T. Beach, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $263.50.

Willard L. Bergsten, Poplar, interstate/intrastate driving requirements, $200.50.

Michael J. Buckwheat, Spooner, dog running at large, $187.90.

Gene P. Burkhalter, Onalaska, automobile following too closely, $208.50.

Richard W. Degenaar, Williston, N.D., speeding, $200.50.

Adam D. Dickens, Elmhurst, Ill., speedometer violations, twice, other sentence.

Anthony A. Faga, Mondovi, operating with restricted controlled substance, $817.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment.

Nathan A. Flinck, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Nicole R. Miller, Minong, nonregistration of auto, $200.50.

Zackariah J. Ness, Spooner, failure to yield at uncontrolled intersection, $175.30; operating without valid license, $200.50.

James E. O’Brien, Siren, operating without valid license, $162.70.

Bruce E. Ostrom, Minong, treat an animal in cruel manner, $114.50.

Mavis J. Schlapper, Sarona, failure to yield right of way, $348.80.

Harry R. Tinsley, Spooner, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Rodney W. Tucker, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; operating while suspended, $200.50.

Jayce J. Wanna, Sioux Falls, S.D., speeding, $200.50.

Larry Woods, Minneapolis, Minn., following too closely to emergency vehicle, $175.30.

Schadd M. Zimdahl, South Milwaukee, speeding, $301.30.

C O M M U N I T Y H A P P E N I N G S Monday: First Friends Playgroup open to all children, 10 a.m.noon. Focus on infants and caregivers with sensory stimulation and movement experiences. Art project materials provided, closes with circle music time and instrument exploration. Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner.

Monday & Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch, program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time.

Call 715-416-2942.

Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801.

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Preselected art or play materials available for children of all ages.

Last Wednesday of the month, potluck at 11:15 a.m.

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

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

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Year in Review/from page 2 Pabst, Hailey DeLeon, Taylor Hall and Kelsie Siebel.

Shell Lake couples that have been married to their same spouses for a total of 200 years were Doug and Diane Downs, Rich and Anita Hofmann, Toby and Sharon Tobias and Pork and Lil Bartholomew. The group had matching T-shirts to celebrate their accomplishment.

Darrell Aderman, founder of the Shell Lake Arts Center, died at the age of 83. A public funeral was held at the arts center.

Mark and Joni Parker, Shell Lake, attended the Brewing More Birthdays Game at Miller Park in Milwaukee. At the Relay for Life volunteer appreciation party prior to the game, they met Clayton Diskerud who was the top fundraiser for the Wisconsin 2014 Relay for Life.

The second-annual veterans cookout was held at the shelter house in Shell Lake. Elmer Anderson received recognition for his 50-plus years of active duty to the Shell Lake Honor Guard.

2014 One final look July through December

September

Nicole Janisin was appointed the new executive director of Hunt Hill.

Tony and Kelle Frey opened K and T Archery shop in the Town of Sarona.

Washburn County was starting the process of redistricting to reduce the board from 21 districts to 15.

A rainstorm with damaging winds and hail hit the area, taking down trees.

Demolition began on Marshall Poquette’s building on Main Street in Shell Lake.

John Will took over duties as the new president at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.

David McNulty, Shell Lake, was selected as a Realtor for the HGTV show “Lakefront Bargain Hunt.” The show featured Shell Lake and other area homes.

Winners of the Shell Lake rifle raffle were Gloria Richter, Trego, 30-30 Brass Henry; Tony Johnson, .44 Mag. Henry rifle; and Carol Makusky, Spooner, .22-caliber Henry Golden Boy. Ventures Unlimited received one of 24 Governor’s Awards for their dedicated maintenance work at the Shell Lake, Minong and Springbrook waysides.

Steve Fugate, 68, Florida, passed through Shell Lake on his walk across America to give his message, Love Life.

Fugate lost his 26-year-old son through suicide.

Oak wilt was confirmed in Washburn County. Grants may be available to combat the deadly oak disease.

Shell Lake Town and Country Days Car Show Chairman Adam Lundberg presented the Shell Lake American Legion with a check for $1,139 to be used toward the funding of a facility for the organization. The funds were raised through a special fundraiser held during the car show.

Five-year-old Kierra Harrington, daughter of Jack and Jolene Hartington, Shell Lake, qualified for national competition in Mitchell, S.D., after placing third at the state pedal pull held in Ladysmith.

A Thunderbird and a Mercury pickup truck along with about 20 other vintage cars were seen parked in Shell Lake on Oct. 2. The River City Street Club was making their annual fall cruise from Stillwater, Minn., to Hayward. – Photo by Larry Samson The Shell Lake senior citizens joined up with other seniors from the county to take a train ride in Trego. The PBS show “Great Scenic Railway Journey” was being filmed to air in 2015 nationwide.

Dr. Austin Crow started seeing patients in Shell Lake every other Tuesday.

A deployment party was held at the Shell Lake Community Center for members of the 950th Engineer Division before leaving for Afghanistan.

Bill Frahman, Shell Lake, had success fishing on Shell Lake when he caught five bass that were over 18 inches.

October

A retirement party was held for Carl Krantz, Washburn County Veterans Service Officer for over 24 years.

A chili supper was held at Salem Lutheran Church to raise funds for a well project in Ethiopia.

Hannah Bartz, Shell Lake graduate, interned at Target Corporation. Upon graduation in May 2015 she plans on working at their headquarters in Minneapolis.

The third-annual Oktoberfest was held at the Shell Lake Arts Center and cosponsored by the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce. Members of the planning committee were Shannon Klopp, Phyllis Mayala, Bob Schilling and Tara Burns.

Tommy Bentz Band provided the music.

Doug’s Masonry and Nick’s Family Restaurant were recognized as 20-year sponsors of the Northwest Wisconsin Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited at their

annual fall banquet. Dave Zaloudek earned his 10-year Chapter Committee Service Award, and Bill Thornley earned his 15-year award.

Sergio and Maria Quaresma, Brazil, visited his host family, the Bob Washkuhns.

Sergio attended Shell Lake High School in 1979 while living with the Washkuhns.

Royalty for Shell Lake’s homecoming were Leo Carillo, king, and Tia Carlson, queen; with attendants Seth Olson, Katie Slater, Nick Skluzacek, Sabrina Skindzelewski, Amanda Brereton, Travis Klassa, Emily Parish, Ben Frey, Bailey Hanson and Austin Schultz.

Members of the 2004 Shell Lake state championship football team were recognized during halftime at the homecoming game. The team was coached by Matt Cleary. Those attending were Sam Gronning, Randy Kidder, Yuri Walzak, Jared Gronning, Garret Knoop, Brent Pederson, Andrew Berlin, Kelly Kidder, Dan Peterson, Steve Soukup, Dale Marker and Aaron Pederson.

Joel Anderson was selected to finish out Mary Ann Swan’s term on the Shell Lake School Board.

The community gave a send-off to members of the National Guard 950th Engineer Company with a program at the Spooner High School and an honor parade.

Meredith Kevan was named all-conference in cross country.

Shell Lake Bosch employees presented the Shell Lake American Legion with a check for $1,500 to be used toward the veterans building fund.

Taking first place at the soil judging contest was the team of Trevor Anderson, Marty Anderson, Amber Anderson and Noah Skluzacek. Second-place team

members were Dominic Hopke, Ariana Udovich, Bailee Hanson and Meredith Kevan. Individual awards went to Marty Anderson, first; Bailee Hanson, third; Amber Anderson, fourth; Trevor Anderson, fifth; and Courtney Melton, eighth.

During Cooperative Month, The Lake Community Co-op Grocery store, managed by Jim Bergeron, Shell Lake, was featured in the Register.

Chad Harrington, 10, Shell Lake, shot a nice 8-point buck during the youth hunt.

Winners of the Indianhead Writers’ Fall Writing Contest were Jeanie Ekstrom, first place; Wayne Arntson, second place; Bud Hoekstra and Tim Campbell, tied for third.

John Lloyd, Shell Lake, performed in Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” at the University of Wisconsin - Barron County.

A house fire at 205 6th Ave. in Shell Lake displaced 11 individuals when the upper floor of the house was destroyed.

Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. hosted the Partners of Wisconsin Hospital Association Northwestern District meeting. Representatives from the seven districts attended the meeting held at the Shell Lake United Methodist Church.

Jude Bolterman, Shell Lake, received the first-to-be-awarded District Chair of the Year Award at the Partners of Wisconsin Hospital Association Convention at Green Bay.

November

Sheriff Terry Dryden was returned to office after the Nov. 4 election. Romaine Quinn defeated incumbent Stephen Smith. Brad Shimel was the new attorney general and Janet Bewley replaced retiring Sen. Bob Jauch. Gov. Scott Walker and Congressman Sean Duffy were returned to office.

Theatre in the Woods celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Patty McKee accepted the position of treasurer of Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. The Glenview Guys and Gals Singers entertained during the fall dinner meeting for ICHC held at Glenview.

Jared and Em Kidder opened 3C General Store on Shell Lake’s Main Street.

Shell Lake Middle School students participating in the honors band event held at the Shell Lake Arts Center were Carly Osborn, Ally DeLadi, Lainy Hutton, Julia Balser, Cassie Skattebo, Ben McNulty and Megan Anderson.

Centenarians celebrated at Glenview with a party hosted by the Washburn County Aging and Disability Resource Center were 101-year-olds Mary Hartman, Ruth Abrahamson and Jessie Nielssen.

An early-morning fire claimed the shop of local businessman Brad Draves.

Seth Olson and Tia Carlson, Badger Boys and Badger Girls State representatives, spoke at the Shell Lake Veterans Day program. Through the Internet, Maj. Pete Hopke, on deployment, was the keynote speaker.

Shell Lake School District Superintendent Jim Connell announced his retireSee Year in Review, back page

The Love Lite Tree, with white lights in memory, red lights in honor and blue lights in honor or Not everyone thought that the mud pit in the first-annual Kids Savage Dash was fun. The Savage in memory of military personnel, will shine during the holiday season in front of the Indianhead Dash, held Aug. 2, was sponsored by the Spooner Parent Teachers Organization and is a major Medical Center. A white star has been placed on top of the tree to honor the 90 charter members of fundraiser for Spooner Area Schools. – Photo by Larry Samson ICHC. – Photo by Suzanne Johnson

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Washburn County Area Humane Society

ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK So many adoptions to end this year grand, The pets that are left you can count on one hand.

There’s only a few here that are somewhat new, But some have been waiting a long time for you.

Like Avery, she is a young shorthair cat, With dark amber eyes and she’s black as a bat.

Kelly, our handsome young gray-and-white boy, Without a doubt will bring hours of joy.

Mace is a Lab mix with maybe some rott, A timid, sweet boy who we don’t want forgot.

Then can you believe we have one lonely pup, She’s Lab/springer mix and she wonders, “what’s up?”

But saddest of all is dear Paco and Tink, They’ve been here the longest, like 4 months I think.

Last but not least are our two friendly bunnies, Watching them play with the cats is so funny.

If I had one wish as we close out this year, It’s that all got a home; there’s a reason to cheer!

Dogs for adoption: 9-week-old female black Lab/ springer mix; 3-1/2-year-old male Lab/rott. mix; 5-year-old neutered tan/white Chihuahua mix and a 6-year-old spayed brown Chihuahua.

Cats for adoption: 7-month-old female black shorthair; 6-month-old male gray/white shorthair and a 3-1/2-year-old neutered tan longhair.

Also for adoption: 3-year-old male white/black New Zealand rabbit and a 1-year-old male gray/white Dutch rabbit.

Strays include: Adult neutered male Yorkshire terrier wearing a blue collar found on Hwy. 70 near Hwy. 53 in Spooner.

Please visit our website at wcahs.com and remember to spay and neuter your pets. Also check out our new S.N.A.P. program.

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

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Obituaries Send death notices/obituaries to P.O. Box 455, Shell Lake, WI 54871 or email news@wcregisternewsroom.com

James Rongner James “Jim” Rongner, 79, Spooner, was surrounded by his family when he passed away on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014.

Jim was born in Seattle, Wash., on June 25, 1935, to Sture and Alice (Harder) Rongner.

He graduated from Over Lake High School in Washington, and upon graduation he enlisted in the Navy, serving from 1953 to 1955. Jim was in the submarine division and served during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1955.

Jim graduated from NW Institute in Minnesota with a degree as a lab and X-ray technician. His first job was in Ogallala, Neb., but he later transferred jobs to Decorah, Iowa, in 1962, where he then met the love of his life, Vivian. They recently celebrated their 51st anniversary.

Jim is survived by his devoted wife, Vivian; two daughters, Jane (Brian) Bridges, Cross Plains, Wis., and Ericka (Tara) Obner, Omaha, Neb.; one son, John (Bridget) Rongner, Janesville; six grandchildren, Ryan,

Meagan, Joannis, Josephine, Jeffrey and Daniel; one brother, Roger Rongner; and many other relatives and close friends.

Preceding Jim in death were his parents and his son, Jeffrey Rongner.

Jim was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a former Grand Knight and held many different offices within the organization. He was also a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed volunteer work, including parking cars at the Spooner Fair and Rodeo and numerous events and activities at St. Francis Church and School.

A memorial Mass was held on Dec. 26 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Spooner, with Father Ed Anderson officiating. Inurnment with military honors followed the service at the Calvary Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at scalzo-taylor.com.

The Scalzo-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Ruth M. Abrahamson Ruth M. Abrahamson, 101, formerly of Rhinelander and Cloquet, Minn., passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at Glenview Assisted Living in Shell Lake.

Ruth was born Oct. 5, 1913, in La Crosse to John and Wilhelmina (Stelzig) Beranek. She graduated from RHS in 1931, attended Onieda County Normal School and obtained her teaching certificate. She taught school in one-room schoolhouses in both the towns of Sugar Camp and Pelican. She also was employed at Onieda County Abstract for several years.

She was married to Thomas Johnson in 1934 in Rhinelander where they resided, raising two children. Thomas passed in 1959. Two years later she remarried to Peter Abrahamson and moved to Cloquet, Minn.

Ruth enjoyed life to the fullest at their cabin on the Canadian border on Crane Lake, Minn. She also enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing in the church choir, and also her time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ruth is survived by five children, Donald Johnson, Reno, Nev., Jack (Margaret) Johnson, Minong, Doris (Lyn) Kortie, Phoenix, Ariz., Brock (Nancy) Abrahamson, Andover, Minn., and Linda (Brad) Chabot, Andover,

Minn.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren with many nieces and nephews; and sister, Betty Christensen, Sun City, Ariz.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Thomas Johnson and Peter Abrahamson; daughter, Judith Ann Johnson; and sisters, Ethel Danfield, Jane Clark and Alice Hamilton.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Jan. 8, 11 a.m., at United Methodist Church in Shell Lake with Pastor Steve Miller officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will be at a later date in Rhinelander. Online condolences may be left at Scalzo-Taylor Chapel, Spooner.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Glenview Assisted Living in Shell Lake.

A special heartfelt thank-you to Sue and staff at Glenview. Without you the last few years would have been impossible. The family cannot thank you enough for the love and care you gave their mother.

The Scalzo-Taylor Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

Dino Cariolano

Senior lunch menu

Monday, Jan. 5: Cook’s choice.

Tuesday, Jan. 6: Homemade beef vegetable soup and fresh salad bar, apple dessert.

Wednesday, Jan. 7: BBQ chicken, baked potatoes with sour cream, green beans, gelatin dessert.

Thursday, Jan. 8: Tuna noodle casserole, peas and carrots, homemade buttermilk biscuit, peanut-butter bar.

Friday, Jan. 9: Lemon baked cod, wild rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, chocolate pudding.

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.

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Dino Cariolano, 51, Spooner, died at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014.

A funeral Mass was held Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m., at the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Fr. Ed Anderson as celebrant. Visitation was Tuesday, from 1

a.m.-1 p.m., at the church. Cremation will follow with a spring inurnment at the Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at scazlo-taylor.com.

A full obituary will appear in a later edition.

They left us in 2014 ...

As we reflect back on 2014, we pause to think of those who have left us.

January

Hilda Sommerfeld, Leona M. Hargreaves, Margaret V. zum Brunnen, Patricia R. Albright, Fred Mininger, Robert “Bob” C. Durand, Robert “Bob” Rose, Abner Odden, Neil Anderson and Patricia “Patti” Albright.

February

Gordon L. Holmstrom, Kathleen Hotchkiss, Doris K. Lindemann Navarre, Robert E. Stariha, Merlin Swan and Sandra E. Cariolano.

March

July

Clarence Beecroft, Robert E. “Bob” Fjelstad, Sister Laura King, CSJ; Florence M. Carlson, Dotty J. White and Pearl Kline.

August

Randy King, Dorothy Martin, William F. “Bud” Mackay, Cyrus F. Atkinson III, O. Darrell Aderman and Dale M. Erickson.

September

Roland Stewart, Charles N. Rydberg, Bernard W. Murray, Grace H. Campbell, Marion D. Dahlgren and Shirley A. Quinton.

October

Robert J. “Bob” Becker, Trudy L. Druschba, Grayce Larson, Dean E. Johnson, Pasqual “Pat” E. Rounce, Kathryn A. Krantz, Klara Worden and Kenneth E. McKee.

Diane Estebo Kidder, Thomas A. VanSelus, Dorothy J. Kellogg, Thomas R. Shipley and Gene L. Spicer.

Barbara M. Bassett Pollei, Carl Erwin, Dorothy E. Christner, Laurel J. Harr, Barbara J. Larson, Warren G. Anderson and Jean J. Stafford Willette.

Richard E. ”Dick” Quinton, Vera E. Donatell, Gene M. Thompson, Merle A. Hakenson, Marjorie E. Snow, Frederick J. Knapp and Phyllis E. Weber.

Irene Daniels, Norma Roe LaVeau and Charles E. Rylander.

Ray Heilborn, Alvin Honetor, Dorothy J. Lombard, Albert Sommerfeld, James Rongner, Dino Cariolano and Ruth M. Abrahamson.

April May

June

James “Jim” Toll, Albert H. “Butch” Irvine, Ronald Y. Parkinson, Donna Judd Swanson, Monica Livingston, Frances M. Hanson and Dianne M. Loomis.

November December

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AREA CHURCHES Episcopal

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

Baptist

Shell Lake Full Gospel

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 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 worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 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

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

Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.

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

(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. Praise worship: 10:30 a.m. 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

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

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.

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.

DENA BAWINKEL

Alliance

Lake Park Alliance

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; Kara Vincent, Worship Arts Pastor; 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.

e enter a New Year. It’s best to begin well.

We believe Jesus was at creation’s dawn.

God started everything and said it was good.

Go to church this week. Begin the year well!

Other

Cornerstone Christian

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

Wednesday: Bible study and prayer, 6:30 p.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.

John 1:(1-9) 10-18 Ephesians 1:3-14 Psalm 147:12-20

Jeremiah 31:7-14

Revised Common Lectionary © 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts for

Sunday, January 4, 2015 Second Sunday After Christmas Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14

Epiphany Sunday

E

veryone looks forward to a New Year and the hope it represents. Well-wishers come at us from every direction wanting us to reap a harvest of joy and happiness, peace and prosperity. A good new year is a universal desire that everyone seeks. But how can we assure ourselves of having a happy new year? The answer comes from Isaiah 41:10.

First, we must honor the two nots - do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Fear and dismay will disturb our minds, trouble our souls and destroy our health. Only as we place our faith in the goodness and grace of God will our fears evaporate and dismay vanish.

Second, add the two I ams - I am with you and I am your God. Our God is always with us, and we are never beyond his reach. When problems arise he wants to solve them. When needs arise he will meet them. When foes would destroy us he will conquer them. When storms appear he will calm them.

Third, we need to mix them with the three I wills. I will strengthen you.

He has all the strength we need with some to spare. I will help you. Here is help that is seeking us and is sufficient for every situation. I will uphold you. With what? The very same hands that hold the universe together.

If we want 2015 to be a happy new year we must begin every day of every week of every month of the year reading God’s word and spending time in prayer.

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2014 Suitable for framing July to December

Oliver is a 3-day-old palomino colt born on the Shell Lake Creek Farm west of Shell Lake. His owners are Lee and Stephanie Gramberg. – Photo by Larry Samson

One of the youngest participants at the Upper great Lakes Assembly of the Wooden Canoe heritage Association’s freestyle-paddling workshop in August was thirteen-year-old Mickey Venerd of Young America, Minn. The workshop was held on the shores of Shell Lake. - Photo by Larry Samson

The colors of fall. – Photo by Rob Harrison

The fall colors have turned the tranquil Namekagon River into a rainbow, captured here as a lone canoeist travels the river. – Photo by Larry Samson

A great northern spangled fritillary butterfly sits on a bergamot, or bee balm, flower. – Photo by Tayla Lundberg

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SAVE Academy Christmas program

Joining their first- and second-grade classmates in singing “The Nine Days of Hunting” are (L to R): Pierce Schroeder Noah Lauterbach, Johnathon Strunk and Blake Noll, partially hidden.

Photos by Jane Lauterbach

Colby Schmitz played “Jingle Bells” on the mandolin during SAVE Academy’s Christmas concert Friday, Dec. 19, at Cornerstone Church in Spooner.

The fifth-grade class at SAVE Academy performed “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” Shown (L to R): Brooke Coates, Seth Rosenberg, Sophia Carroll and Oscar Norton.

Sixth- through eighth-grade students played the part of being Christmas cookies. Shown (L to R): Kaylee LaRue, Garrett LaRue (back), Miranda Schroeder, Chloe Bush (holding cookie) Brooke Schmitz, Maryn Meier, Leah Kaefer, Allexia Noll, Tabitha Johnson, Celinna Noll, Dawson LaRue, Logan Bush and Taylor Schmitz, playing the part of the Grinch, sang “You’re a Mean and Taylor Schmitz.

One, Mr. Grinch.”

St. Francis School Christmas concert held

The flute section of the middle school band at St. Francis is shown (L to R): Evelyn Paffel, Anna Silvis, Tiffany Bartle and Maycee Wilkie.

Zachary Glessing and Benjamin Reedy played in their first Christmas concert. They are thirdThe baby chicks stole the show at the St. Francis de Sales School Christgraders who are just starting to learn music. By mas concert held Friday, Dec. 19. Shown (L to R): Ransom Housel, Molly the fourth grade they will be playing a musical inSnider, Leah Hellendrung and Grady Haskins. strument of their choice.

Reise Brierton and Elizabeth Haines are playing Doves of Peace in the St. Francis Elementary School play, “Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas.” It is a wonderful story of the animals in the stable who were the first to lay eyes on Baby Jesus.

Photos by Larry Samson

The St. Francis Middle School choir was directed by Janet Medley. Shown back row (L to R): Tiffany Romportl, Evelyn Paffel, Spencer Blonk, John Nauertz and Alex Heino. Middle: Anna Silvis, Tiffany Bartle, Caleb Potaczek, Austin Stoner and Mike DelFiacco. Front: Jack Buchman, Liam Brierton, Spence Hoellen, Noah Olson and Aaron Sacco. Singing their solos were Maycee Wilkie and Alexander Allen-Snarski.

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REGISTER

SPORTS

Sports reporter: Larry Samson Email results to: news@wcregisternewsroom.com

Shell Lake loses to Clear Lake 69-28 RIGHT: Linden Nelson elects to pass the ball as he drives to the basket.

Photos by Larry Samson

Luke Fogelberg gets a jump shot off against a tough Clear Lake defense.

The sophomore had a season high of nine points in the game. Shell Lake lost to Clear Lake, 69-28, in a home game on Friday, Dec. 19.

Shell Lake players Drew Johnson and Sam Muska are fighting it out with a Clear Lake defender for the rebound.

Sam Muska goes up for a jump shot. The Lakers are looking for their first win of the season. Muska is the only senior on this young team.

Spooner graduate to play on UW-Whitewater basketball team

Sarah Taylor poses with her Spooner coach and mentor Michelle O’Connell. Taylor, a 2014 Spooner graduate, made the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater girls basketball team. The practice and game schedule is a challenge for this freshman, but it is just one of many challenges she will overcome. — Photo by Larry Samson

Two Shell Lake wrestlers finish undefeated at invitational

Shell Lake wrestlers Noah Skluzacek and Dominic Hopke finished first and undefeated in their weight classes at the Northwestern Wrestling Invitational held Saturday, Dec. 20. Will Christ is their coach. — Photo submitted

Register next week for youth wrestling SHELL LAKE — Registration for 2015 Shell Lake Youth Wrestling, pre-K to sixth grade is set for Monday, Jan. 5, at 5:30 p.m.

Practice will begin on Jan. 5 in the wres-

tling room. Parent and club meetings will also be held at the same time in the FACE room Registration fee is $15 per wrestler, $10 per shirt (optional). Please make checks to

Shell Lake Schools.

Contact Kyle Balts, 715-520-7281 or Will Christ, 715-645-0792.

Tournament workers are needed for the Saturday, Jan. 24, high school tournament,

and the Sunday, Jan. 25, youth tournament. Volunteers please contact Danette Hopke, 715-645-0861 or 715-468-7814, ext.

1353, or Sabrina Naglosky, 715-419-2599.

— from SLYWC

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SPORTS

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Cancer research is the winner in this game

Larry Samson | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — For the second year, the Shell Lake Lakers came out on top, 48-39, over the Spooner Rails in the Pink Game, which was held Tuesday, Dec. 23.

The win was an early Christmas present for coach Dan Kevan who enjoyed a win against his old alma mater. There is no longer the strong rivalry between the two schools that once existed. Today, because of social media, many of the players are friends and support each other.

Shell Lake took an early 13-8 lead against Spooner and added to it in the second quarter when Spooner went cold.

With a 27-14 lead going into the locker

Amy Bouchard turns it on as she avoids Spooner defender Julia Bray. Bouchard was the top scorer for the game with 16 points.

The Shell Lake Lakers and the Spooner Rails teamed up together to fight cancer and to raise money for the Washburn County Relay For Life. The game started out with the traditional national anthem, followed by a moment of silence for the victims of cancer. room it looked like the game was over but no one told the Rails that as they cut the lead down to four points in the third quarter. Spooner outscored Shell Lake 16-9 in the third quarter. Shell Lake was able to pull away at the end of the game to win.

The high scorers for Spooner were Natasha Chastek with 14 points, Danni DeWitt with 11 points, and Kelsie Gerovac, 9 points. On the Lakers side Amy Bouchard had a season high of 16 points. Six of those points were at the free-throw line where she was shooting 50 percent. Sheri Clark and Amanda Brereton both came in with 12 points.

The true winners of the game are those people who are battling cancer. The money earned at the game will go to the Washburn County Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. The Pink Game is an annual tradition that brings out the best qualities in sports and area athletes.

Julie Bray with a jump shot in the second half of the Pink Game.

Spooner player Cassidy Quinton with a jump shot.

Sheri Clark is also shown.

Shell Lake defenders kept Spooner player Megan Meisberger from getting her shot off.

Photos by Larry Samson

Sheri Clark with a shot against Rails defender Natasha Chastek.

Clark, a junior, and Chastek, a freshman, were both dominant forces on their teams.

With their in-yourface defense they make the game fun and exciting.

The Lakers and the Rails girls basketball teams meet once a year to battle cancer. The forces real winners are those fighting cancer.

Shell Lake came out with the 48-39 win in the Tuesday, Dec. 23, game held in Shell Lake.

Three games, three wins for bantam hockey team

Northwest Icemen defeat Chippewa Falls, two Eau Claire teams

CUMBERLAND/EAU CLAIRE — Saturday, Dec. 20, the Northwest Icemen bantam hockey team hosted Chippewa Falls in Cumberland. At less than three minutes into the game, Maleea Kasper, assisted by Alexis Wisner, scored the Icemen’s first goal of the game. The Icemen’s Steven Hanson, assisted by defensive man Aidan Warner, scored the second goal of the game. Tanner VanMeter, assisted by Jordan Aronson, scored the third goal of the first period, pulling the Icemen to a 3-0 lead over Chippewa Falls. Not long into the second period Iceman Colten Wilson, assisted by Steven Hanson, scored another goal, closing the lead to 4-0. Two more goals were scored by Aronson and Colton Avery of the Northwest Icemen. With the Icemen’s strong defensive line of Dalton Anderson, RJ Gunderson, Mitch Gordon, Warner and Jacob McWilliams, the Icemen only allowed seven shots on their goalie Thomas Kissik. The Icemen finished up with a shutout of 6-0 over Chippewa Falls.

Sunday, Dec. 21, the Icemen traveled to Eau Claire where they played the Eau Claire Maroon team at Hobbs Arena. The Icemen dominated the first period with goals scored by defensive man Gunderson, assisted by Avery; Aronson, and assisted by defensive man Warner.

The third goal of the first period went to Hunter Nelson assisted by Jonah Becker and Gunderson. Icemen took the lead to 3-0 going into the second period. Long into the second period Avery, assisted by Aronson, scored another goal, bringing the Icemen ahead to 4-0. The fifth and final goal of the game was scored by VanMeter assisted by Steven Hanson, bringing another victory of

5-0 over Eau Claire Maroon and giving Icemen goalie Thomas Kissik another shutout of the weekend.

The Northwest Icemen bantams traveled to Chippewa Falls to take on the Eau Claire Mustang Whites. The Mustangs goalie was surprised by Iceman Gunderson’s slap shot from the blue line sinking it deep into the net and taking the Icemen to the lead, 1-0, in the middle of the first period. The Mustangs followed up with a goal scored in the first period tying the two teams going into the second period. Aronson, assisted by Wilson, scored the first goal of the second period along with another goal by Gunderson, assisted by Warner. Kissik did not let any goals in his net in the second period and the Icemen led, 3-0. The third period was dominated by the Icemen

FALL sports

schedule Boys Varsity Basketball Tuesday, Jan. 6: Vs. Frederic, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9: Doubleheader at Northwood, 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 13: At Prairie Farm, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 16: Vs. Cameron, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 20: Doubleheader at Lake Holcombe, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 23: Doubleheader at Turtle Lake, 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 27: Doubleheader at Unity, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 30: Doubleheader at Clayton, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 3: Doubleheader at Birchwood, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 6: Doubleheader at Clear Lake, 7:15 p.m.

once again with Avery, assisted by Aronson, scoring the final goal of the day. The Icemen won 4-0 against the Eau Claire Mustang White team. — from NW Icemen

Open gym resumes Jan. 11 SHELL LAKE – Sunday open gym will not be held during holiday break. Plan to grab a basketball and shoot some hoops, work on technique, scrimmage or come in for family fun. Please remember no street shoes on the gym floor. Everyone is welcome; young students need supervision. Use the front door entrance. Sundays 5:30 – 7 p.m. starting again on Jan. 11. – submitted

Girls Varsity Basketball Tuesday, Jan. 6: Doubleheader vs. Frederic, 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9: Doubleheader at Northwood, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 13: At Prairie Farm, 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 16: Doubleheader vs. Cameron, 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 20: Doubleheader at Lake Holcomb, 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 23: Doubleheader at Turtle Lake, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 27: Doubleheader at Unity, 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 30: Doubleheader at Clayton, 5:45 p.m.

Varsity Wrestling Thursday, Jan. 8: Vs. Flambeau, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10: At Superior tournament, 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 15: Vs. Cameron, NW/Solon Springs, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17: At Ladysmith, 10 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24: Shell Lake Invitational, 9:30 a.m.

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Starting fresh

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s we prepare to turn the page from 2014 to 2015, do you see things to give thanks for that happened in 2014?

I am thankful that my parents made it through some health issues and are in their own home and are able to do the things they enjoy. I am thankful that my son-in-law had a complete recovery after a jet-ski accident. I am grateful for the birth of granddaughter Charlotte and the joy she and my other grandchildren, Adalyn and Cole, give me. I am blessed that my children, Matthew and Amanda, are healthy, as well.

As I look toward 2015, I am making it a goal to get rid of the things that are considered clutter. I am motivated by what my sister, Konnie, told me after she heard this advice, “If you have things stored away, you may as well take them out and either use them or get rid of them. If you aren’t using things, how will others know what their value and meaning is to you? When you are gone, chances are your children will just get rid of the stuff anyway.”

Then there are the things that clutter our minds.

The poet Louise Fletcher wrote: I wish there was some wonderful place Called the “Land of Beginning Again.”

Where all our mistakes and all our heartaches And all of our poor selfish grief Could be dropped off like a shabby old coat at the door And never put on again.

We all have had things happen in our lives that we wish would have turned out differently. Some things we may have played a part in and some things are the result of what others may have had control over. The biggest thing is our attitude in each situation we face.

After meeting author Wendy Killian, I read her book, “To

Have Loved.” I have read books in the past written by people who have lost a child. In her book, Wendy writes about how she was the one involved in the tragic loss of a child. She writes about how a normal day turned into a living nightmare. It’s been over nine years since Wendy was in the driver’s seat of her conversion van in a dark parking lot visiting with her friend. Unknown to either of the adults, 2-year-old Joy came out of the nearby church. Joy was in front of the van where Wendy was unable to see her. As Wendy said goodbye to her friend and started to drive away, Joy was accidentally run over, resulting in her death. In her writings, Wendy shares her emotions of having to deal with the loss of a child and the separation she experienced with the child’s parents. As much as she wants to reconcile and to talk about the accident with her friends, they haven’t wanted to. In her book, Wendy writes about how she survived the overwhelming grief, pain and guilt that she carried.

There are things that have happened

in my life that I wish I could discuss with others that are involved. I don’t know if I will ever be given this chance either. Chances are the other person doesn’t realize that there may be unresolved issues. Therefore I need to deal with my own attitudes and let go of the clutter that is holding me back from becoming all that I am meant to be.

A quote reads, “Starting the day on the wrong foot, you may have a loser’s limp the rest of the day.” I would rather choose to start each day with a new attitude. An attitude of thanksgiving and joy; and look forward to being and doing the best I can.

According to Joyce Meyer Ministries the keys to maintaining a right attitude are: No. 1: Stay positive when the going gets rough.

No. 2: Realize the rough weather won’t last forever.

No. 3: If possible don’t make major decisions in the storm.

No. 4: Stay in touch with the control tower (God).

Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson Area writers corner Taking leave Mary B. Olsen ooking back and adding up the achievements and the failures of the year may give one a recap of events of the year, but it is not the whole picture. The days of the year are personal. We know in our hearts the sadness and loss and also the joys given us in those months.

New Year’s is the time to remember. I like to hold on to the good things, and I don’t think others are any different. But it is also a time to throw back our heads and laugh at the strange and unexpected things that happened, and shake our heads in wonder at the pure unpredictability of the world in which we live.

On the national scene we hear on the various forms of media all the sensational stories and with continuous reporting we can tune in, or tune out when we hear too much. These events may impact our lives but there is

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little we can do about them. In these last days of the year there will be accounts of events, and we can consider them, but it is our own neighborhood that really concerns us most of all.

Some years ago, people began writing a Christmas letter to send to all their family members and friends, whether with a Christmas card or without the card. I have never written such a letter, but I have written one for a friend and I have received them from friends. They are a summation of all the wonderful things through the past year they can brag about. The writer will always stress the best things and forget about the bad things. If you haven’t seen your friend all year, this is news. It is easier to write about the good things rather than admit to failures. If I wrote a letter I could tell about my newest great-grandchild, a baby boy who is fat and cries at night. One daughter has a new puppy, a Scottie. Another daughter has a new horse named Earl. Her deer-damaged vehicle has been replaced. One grandson went to New Orleans, didn’t find work and has come back. Another grandson went to Phoenix, found work and is still there. One granddaughter moved away and has come back. I suppose many families are experiencing these

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Looking ahead is more productive. The year started with huge amounts of snow covering our part of the universe. It looks like this is happening again. If we got through the wintry snows once, we can do it again. We can just keep on trying to keep our paths open and our emotions in check. We know to get angry at the weather is not only nonproductive but when directed at nature may bring down Thor’s thunder and lightning and show us what real power is and take control in a way we would not like.

There is always the promise of new job opportunities and better all-around economic times. We see some building taking place and new businesses, all signs of better times ahead. Christmas lights are already shining in our yards. There have been weddings and births.

Concerts at the local schools add a kind of pride and joy to our lives in the community and are promising a great future.

I found a part of a beautiful poem by Helen Steiner Rice from a collection of her work that seems to light the path ahead for me and I want to share it with you.

“After the Winter God Sends the Spring” When we see a timid flower Push through the frozen sod And open wide in glad surprise Its petaled eyes to God ...

For this is just God saying “Lift up your eyes to Me,” And the bleakness of your spirit, Like the budding springtime tree, Will lose its wintry darkness And your heavy heart will sing For God never sends the winter Without the joy of spring.

Enjoy a happy New Year’s Eve and a bright and prosperous new year.

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Sarona

by Marian Furchtenicht We have been enjoying some mild weather, around the 32-degree-plus mark, for Christmas with a skiff of snow in the evening. Hope Santa was good to you. He sure was to me!

Some family members, including Anton and Gloria Frey, got together at the Rice Lake Convalescent Center for Christmas dinner together with her mom, Dorothy Foltz, at noon on Saturday, Dec. 20. They had a nice time together.

Saturday evening, Dec. 20, Anton Frey was taken into Shell Lake to the Indianhead Medical Center emergency room for a possible heart attack. He came home for a few hours on Wednesday but was back in. Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Lainey and Chane Hutton are in Dalhart, Texas, spending some time with their dad over the holidays. Their mom had taken them to Kansas City, meeting their dad halfway.

Lance and Ericka Parker spent Christmas Eve with her folks, Greg and Sue Krantz. They went to Matt and Christi Krantz’s in Lake Hallie for Christmas Day. Vicki Zarada is home this week from Henderson, Nev., spending time with

family here.

A belated happy 65th wedding anniversary is wished for Hugh and Sue Smith of Shell Lake. Their anniversary was Dec. 30.

They are the parents of Sue Krantz. Congratulations.

It could have been a blizzard for a winter wedding but they lucked out as it was a beautiful, mild day for Sarah Jamme’ and Craig Furchtenicht’s wedding Dec. 20 at the United Methodist Church in Shell Lake. Pastor Steve Miller officiated in a church that was beautifully decorated.

Her new sister-in-law, Jessie Furchtenicht, was her matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Rebecca Morris, Tanya Haremza and Charlene Gilbertson. Junior bridesmaids were Jillian Furchtenicht and Mallory Mortensen. All the bridesmaids wore red. The sweet little flower girl, Ruthie Wallenborn wore white. Ed Metcalf was Craig’s best man. Groomsmen were his brothers, Ryan and Corey Furchtenicht, and also Chad Ulrich. They were dressed in black tuxes. Jaxson Furchtenicht was the junior groomsman. It was absolutely beautiful. Sarah and her mother, Debbie Mortensen Jamme’, put a lot of time and work planning it for the past year and

Dewey Country

Writtern for last week Deepest sympathy is extended to Nina and Lawrence Hines due to the sudden death of their daughter, Susan Harrison. A large number of aunts, uncles and cousins from this area attended the visitation and funeral Thursday evening and Friday in Richfield, Minn. Susan was 59.

Lida Nordquist, Karen and Hank Mangelsen and Donna and Gerry Hines were lunch guests of Lawrence and Nina Hines Saturday.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen went to Siren on Saturday afternoon and visited Mandy, Patty, Dave and April Close. They helped Mandy celebrate her 15th birthday.

An auction of baked goods was held after the service at Lakeview United Methodist Church on Sunday during fellowship time. All the

planned to drive up Friday, Dec. 26, from Illinois. I planned to have them all in Saturday evening, Dec. 27, for Christmas.

Friday, Roger Furchtenicht went and picked up 6-year-old grandtwins, Autumn and Alexis, in Barron. He enjoyed taking them shopping to buy gifts for their dad, Grammy Cindy, and Uncle Casey and myself before bringing them up to spend the night with them. They were to leave with their mom, Chelsie Dinnies, on Sunday morning, driving to Colorado to spend Christmas with Grandma there.

Happy birthday wishes to Janet Zimmerman, Rick Roeser, Cindy Furchtenicht, Brianne Schaefer, Troy Busick and Daryl Crosby, Jan. 1; Mary Gustafson, Jan. 2; Brenda Gagner, Dean Schlapper and Leonard Lang, Jan. 3; Delores Zaloudek, Kraig Scribner, Les Vogt, Ken Hentch, Faith Kubista and Benjamin Fischer, Jan. 4; John Shimek, Melanie Olson and Ann Roulik, Jan. 5; Akemia Fischer, Dale Webb and Randy McKibben, Jan. 6; John Marschall, Mike Campbell, Mark Thompson and Janna Nielson, Jan. 7. Have a fun one!

by Pauline Lawrence

Well, did you all have a great Christmas? Yes, without any snow and without those big Johns standing by to pull Santa’s sleigh? Well, we went without snow this Christmas but in reality we had a great Christmas.

A very happy anniversary to Beth and Garry Crosby on Jan. 6 when they celebrate 41 years together with many more to come.

A very happy birthday to Rich Feeney, Glen’s wife Karen Knoop, Crystal Potter and Jacob Gemech, with lots more to come.

A very happy anniversary to Scott and Melinda Taubman who were married Jan. 7. Have a wonderful day!

A very happy birthday to Allysha Feeney and also to Lisa Otto on Jan. 10 with many more to come.

A very happy birthday to Jack Warren Kaiser on Jan. 11 with lots more to come.

Diane Hulleman was having her big bash on Saturday, Dec. 27. About 40 of Diane’s relatives show up and she feeds them all.

Sandy and Jim Atkinson had their brood home for Christmas. Coming to celebrate were Noel and Pattie Beaufeaux and sons Mitch and Kyle and girlfriends. Understand there’s a wedding coming up in July. Also at-

Dewey-LaFollette

sure did a great job with the décor and all. A big reception was held at Turtleback in Rice Lake, which was all decorated so nicely, too. The rehearsal dinner was held the night before for 40 folks at the Country Inn, Rice Lake. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Julie Butterfield arrived home at Norman and Donna Ness’ on Thursday for the Jamme’-Furchtenicht wedding on Saturday. Sunday afternoon, Norm, Donna and Julie visited Earl and Dorothy Semm in Rice Lake and had a lot of laughs reminiscing. In the evening, Frannie Lombard, Wasilla, Alaska, stopped by the Ness’ and checked out all their Christmas décor.

Julie visited Grandma Lilly Ullom, Sunday evening before heading back to Florida early Monday morning.

I haven’t received any Christmas news as I write the morning after.

I went to daughter Mary Marschall’s for brunch on Christmas Day to celebrate Christmas with her family. Russ and Nancy Furchtenicht stopped by Christmas afternoon. They had been at Ryan and Jessie Furchtenicht’s for brunch.

My daughter Cindy, Dan, grandson Johnnie and Denise and grandson Tyler

tending were Lisa Otto, Marjorie and Charles, Kristen and Scott Carls and girls and Jimmy Atkinson.

Carl and Betty Meister had Christmas with their family home. Beth and Mark Hansen, Ryan and Alyssa, Bev and Jarret Cassellious and son Erik and Carl and Kevin. All enjoyed their Christmas.

An old Dutch proverb says, “Eat butter first, and eat it last, and live a hundred years past.”

On Wednesday, I took my two pooches and went to Penny and Jeff Ladd’s for Christmas. We all enjoyed a delicious ham dinner with all the trimmings. Later we had Santa time and opened our gifts. My two pups and I came home later exhausted. It’s quite the drive to Cameron when you stop for other things.

I see on TV that gas prices are once again down in the Twin Cities. It was $1.99 9/10 a gallon. Whoopee. I just hope it doesn’t go back up as fast as it’s come down.

Christmas Eve, Garry and Beth Crosby had their children down for the evening. Coming were Shorty and Melissa, Tyler and Katie Ann, Tom and Sunshine, Isaac, Josie and Alycia, and Chad and Ashley, Chase, Morgan and Joclyn. All had a great Christmas.

Christmas Eve Day found Cecil and Evelyn Melton at

by Karen Mangelsen

proceeds will be donated to Burnett County Salvation Army.

Written for this week Donna and Gerry Hines went to Maple Grove, Minn., Wednesday to the home of Brian and Jane Hines.

They celebrated Christmas there that evening with their children and grandchildren and Gerry’s brother, Ted, and his wife, Joanne. Gerry and Donna returned home Thursday.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited at the home of Marlene Swearingen on Christmas Day. They were guests of Marlene’s family for dinner and supper.

Nina and Lawrence Hines went to Richfield, Minn., Wednesday to the home of Colin Harrison. They celebrated Christmas there with all their family on Thursday. Lawrence and

Nina came home Friday.

Guests of Kay Krentz over Christmas were Lisa, John and Johnny Unertl, and Sue Ackerman. Marian Brincken and June Willis visited there also.

Lida Nordquist spent Christmas Eve with her family at the home of Jim, Jan, Caleb and Hannah Schott.

Then she stayed with Joleen and Richard Funk for several days, returning home on Saturday.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen joined their children and grandchildren for their Christmas celebration Friday at the home of Jake, Holly, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen.

Gerry and Donna Hines visited Lawrence and Nina Hines on Saturday afternoon and brought some chili to share for supper.

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Glenview to see Cecil’s sister, Doris Linton. Evelyn tells me she is doing well at Glenview. On Christmas Day, Evelyn and Cecil had a number of their children in for Christmas dinner and later they opened gifts.

A very happy New Year from Rory, Rambo, Muffin and myself.

Scatter sunshine!

Have a great week!

(Dec. 31, Jan. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY JOHNSON BANK Plaintiff, vs.

DANIEL S. FLUG and SUZANNE L. FLUG, Defendants.

Case No.: 14-CV-107 Case Classification: Foreclosure Of Mortgage Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the aboveentitled action on October 23, 2014, in Washburn County, I will sell at public auction in the North Entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54871, on January 28, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described premises, to-wit: Part of the Southeast Onequarter (1/4) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4), Section Three (3), Township Thirtyeight (38) North, Range Ten (10) West, in the Town of Birchwood, Washburn County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Starting where the 1/8th line intersects the West shore of Slim Creek Flowage, thence West on the 1/8th line 116 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 54˚30’ West 474 feet to an iron pipe; the point of beginning; thence South 35˚30’ East 200 feet, more or less, to the water’s edge of Slim Creek Flowage; thence to the right in a Southwesterly direction along the water’s edge 200 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 35˚30’ West 200 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 54˚30’ East 200 feet to the point of beginning.

And Part of the Southeast Onequarter (1/4) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4), Section Three (3), Township Thirtyeight (38) North, Range Ten (10) West, in the Town of Birchwood, Washburn County, Wisconsin, described as Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 1483, as recorded in Volume 6, page 204.

And A parcel of land in the Southeast One-quarter (1/4) of

the Southwest One-quarter (1/4), Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38) North, Range Ten (10) West, in the Town of Birchwood, Washburn County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Starting at an iron pipe where the 1/8th line of said Section 3 intersects the West shore of Slim Creek Flowage, thence West on the 1/8th line 116 feet to an iron pipe, thence South 54˚30’ East 374 feet to an iron pipe; the place of beginning; thence South 35˚30’ East 200 feet to an iron pipe on the high-water line of Slim Creek Flowage, thence to the right in a Westerly direction along the lakeshore 100 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 35˚30’ West 200 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 54˚30’ East 100 feet to the point of beginning. Also included that parcel of land encompassed by the extension of the two side lines running at right angle to the lakeshore back to the existing private road.

Tax Key Numbers: 65-010-238-10-03-3-40040, 65-010-238-10-03-3-40050 and 65-0102-38-10-03-3-40060.

The property will be sold subject to all legal encumbrances.

TERMS OF SALE: Ten (10%) percent of the successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds at the time of the Court’s confirmation of the sale or the ten (10%) percent down payment is forfeited to the Plaintiff.

Dated this 16th day of December, 2014 Terry Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County, Wisconsin Hippenmeyer, Reilly, Moodie & Blum, S.C. Lori J. Fabian Plaintiff’s Attorney 720 Clinton Street P.O. Box 766 Waukesha, WI 53187-0766 Telephone: 262-549-8181 Fax: 262-549-8191 The above property is located at N4572 Slim Creek Road, Stone Lake, Wisconsin 54876 619591 WNAXLP

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Barronett

by Judy Pieper

This Christmas Day Barronett must have been one of the prettiest we’ve had for years. It was warm enough to walk around outside wearing sweatshirts, and the snow fell almost all day long. Beautiful! And, the morning after Christmas I looked out the window and all the trees branches were coated with snow. It looked like an enchanted forest out there.

This year we did something for Christmas that is definitely going to become a family tradition. There was an article in a neighboring newspaper a couple of weeks ago about a Christmas dinner served at the Cumberland First United Methodist Church. I read it and thought about how nice it was that people would volunteer to work on Christmas Day to make sure others had a nice dinner. But, I had already bought ham and stuff I needed, and I planned to cook a big dinner for Duane’s kids that day. Well, we found out the day before Christmas that Richard Pieper and Delores Schultz would be our only guests. Debbie and Dawn were both a little under the weather and didn’t want to come over. So, we decided that, instead of making a huge dinner for just four people, we would go to the dinner at the Methodist Church. I’m so glad we did. The dinner was delicious, turkey with all the trimmings and wonderful homemade pie. But the very best part of the day was the way we were welcomed and the old friends we saw and were able to visit with. Everything looked so pretty, too. Duane, Richard, Delores and I extend gratitude to everyone there who worked so hard to make Christmas dinner special for so many people from the community.

After dinner we came back to our house so that Richard and Delores could open their gifts and see the pretty decorations that Tru and Wrig helped with. Lynn Thon stopped by on her way to Spooner to say hello and wish Richard and Delores a merry Christmas. It was such a nice, relaxing way to spend the afternoon. You know, no kitchen to clean, no dishes to do, etc.

That evening we went over to see Gary Rahn and Sharai Hefty’s new house. It’s not quite finished yet, they have to put up the trim, but she did cook Christmas dinner there. The new house is beauti-

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ful, just the right size; big enough to be comfortable and small enough to be cozy. Mike Bracken and his girlfriend, Jess, and Jake Avery were there to spend Christmas with Sharai and Gary. I wish I would have made some snickerdoodles to take over. They are Mike’s favorite, and I would have made some extra brownie points.

Sharai is way too generous, and she, naturally, had gifts for us. One of the gifts was a cute Christmas plate that is meant to be passed on. Sharai wrote her name and address on the back, and I will write mine back there too before I pass it on to the next person. It would be fun to know how many people get that plate before it gets broken.

Curt Hefty had called from Alaska earlier that week and I told him that the next time he comes down he will be able to visit Sharai in her new house. He said that he doesn’t know when he and Mary Kay will be coming down again, but that he is very glad that Sharai has a new place.

I promised him pictures and, of course, forgot to take a camera along. Sorry Curt, guess you’ll just have to make a trip down to see it for yourself.

Tru Lehmann and I made lefse on Christmas Eve. Tru will be 4 years old next month, and she is quite the little helper. And, she is a fanatic about washing her hands before working with food – thank goodness. She made the dough balls, I rolled them out, and she went over them with the knobby rolling pin so that the lefse didn’t get full of air bubbles. She wanted to flip the lefse, but I told her she had to wait until she was 7 to do that.

Don’t need any little girls getting burned here.

Tru couldn’t stay very long, she had things to do with her nana, Suzy Lehmann. So, after she left, Duane and I took a ride over to McKinley and surprised Irene Hansen with some lefse. Irene said that her family would be visiting this weekend, and that the lefse would be put to good use. This is about the only time of year that I see Irene, and it was very nice to visit with her for a few minutes.

I really don’t like to report bad news, but I’m sure you’ve probably already heard about John Schmidt being hurt by

a hit-and-run driver right on Hwy. 63 here in downtown Barronett last Friday.

John was taken to Regions Hospital in St. Paul and has been undergoing quite a few surgeries to repair broken bones. His daughter has been posting updates on his Facebook page to let us know how he’s doing. They seem pretty hopeful that John will be OK, but it sounds as though there will be a pretty long recovery process ahead for him. She said that it would be nice if we would all send cards to let John know that we’re thinking of him. If you would like to do that, the address is: Regions Hospital, 640 Jackson St., St. Paul, MN 55101, Attn.: John Schmidt, SICU Room 3604.

To say we’re all very angry that someone would hurt another person that badly and then just drive off would be an understatement. The police did find the car and arrest the driver. The car was in a ditch about 15 miles north of here. Thankfully, the police found a mirror and Suzy Lehmann found a lens cover from a fog light right at the scene of the accident, so the police knew that there was damage to the car before it went into the ditch.

I won’t even go into detail about how I feel about people who drink and drive because I’m sure you probably feel about the same way. But, what in the world was he thinking? The penalty for being in an accident when a person has been drinking is probably pretty bad, but the penalty for hit-and-run has got to be horrendous. It’s a good thing for him that John survived, but the driver could not possibly have known that when he chose to drive off and leave him lying in the street. You can bet that everyone here in Barronett will be watching that hearing closely.

Sorry about the rant, I’m finished now, but I’m still angry.

I’m keeping my promise from last year and not making a New Year’s resolution – to thine own self be true and all that. But, if you would like to share yours with us, give me a call and I’ll let everyone know what bad habits you are trying to change.

Don’t you think it would be nice to have lots of people from this area reminding you every time you chose to break your resolution? Maybe not.

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by Mary Nilssen

Our Christmas for 2014 was absolutely won-

derful. We started off by attending a beautiful church service and then had family back to our house for a turkey dinner, which Dave did perfectly. As full as we were from this delicious meal, we managed to waddle into our back W8618 Cty. Hwy. 70 • Spooner, WI 54801 room and open presents. This year 3 BRs, 2 baths, 1,760 sq. ft., detached 3-car garage/shop.

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Shell Lake State Bank The Feed-A-Family program went very well this year. Jim from the Lakes Community Co-op extends gratitude all who helped with donations and the delivery of all this food. This pro• Application Assistance • Air Conditioning gram was started up about four years Available • Utilities Included ago by Frank from Marie’s Hideaway • Rent is 30% of monthly and keeps growing year after year.

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Over 60 baskets were given to families and 75 fruit baskets were given to the senior center for their Christmas meal. It’s so great to live in a community that is so giving.

If you don’t have a home for your old Christmas cards, they can be used for the children’s Christmas party next year. Cards may be dropped off at the bank.

Marie’s Hideaway will be having a special New Year’s dinner served from 5-9 p.m. Please call 715-865-5082 for more information. Reservations appreciated, but not necessary.

Happy New Year and be safe!

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If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint within 40 days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 5th day of December, 2014.

SPANGLER FLORY, LLP James Flory Attorney for Plaintiff Wis. State Bar No.: 1017421 526 Water Street P.O. Box 1165 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1165 Telephone: 715-830-9771 Facsimile: 715-830-9780 619002 WNAXLP

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She’s out in Massachusetts, you know, so we don’t see her often enough. Anyway, I always worry that kids will do really stupid things on their 21st birthday – you know, they can finally drink alcoholic beverages legally for the first time and all that. Anyway, my little angel told me that she and her friend, Thomas, were going to have a quiet time with his family, stay home and watch a movie. I believed her. I had no reason not to. I hung up the phone thinking about what a wonderful, smart young woman she is. That is true, you know, no matter how she celebrates her birthday. Anyway, I told her dad, Jerry, about our (Dec. 17, 24, 31) conversaSTATE OF WISCONSIN tion and he CIRCUIT COURT completely WASHBURN COUNTY burst my STERLING ELECTRIC bubble. He CORPORATION told me that, 8616 Xylon Avenue North of course, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Plaintiff, she was vs. going to say that to her KEVIN M. VON FELDT g r a n d m a , N1130 Little Bear Road Sarona, WI 54870 and then Defendant. go out and Case No. 14CV142 do what evCase Code: 30301 eryone else PUBLISHED SUMMONS does when they turn THE STATE OF WISCONSIN 21. Can you TO: Kevin M. Von Feldt believe it!?! You are hereby notified that Plaintiff named above has He thinks the filed a lawsuit or other legal my precious action against you. angel lied to Within 40 days after Decemme. Never! ber 17, 2014, you must respond I guess with a written demand for a copy that’s about of the Complaint. The demand all I know must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is: Clerk from Bar- of Circuit Court, Washburn ronett this County Courthouse, P.O. Box week.

I 339, 10 Fourth Avenue, Shell hope 2015 Lake, Wisconsin 54871, and to will be your Plaintiff’s attorney, James Flory, best year so Spangler Flory, LLP, 526 Water P.O. Box 1165, Eau far. See you Street, Claire, Wisconsin 54702-1165. next week.

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The City of Spooner is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. This position is a nonrepresented skilled position. The successful candidate must be a self-starter capable of performing assigned duties without close supervision.

The current hourly rate range is $15.00-$19.28 DOQ. Benefits include fully paid life and co-pay health insurance (presently 90/10), longevity pay, vacation, sick leave, Wisconsin Retirement and an opportunity to participate in deferred compensation plans.

Qualifications: Progressively responsible experience in general office work or municipal government office, as well as, accounting and administrative experience; City of Spooner residency preferred, reasonable response time acceptable; driver’s license; able to work evenings; Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalent work and training experience. Oral interview; drug screening; and background investigation is required. This position is subject to a 180-day probationary period.

Interested applicants can request a complete job description and Employment Application Form by contacting the Spooner City Clerk’s Office, 515 N. Summit St., P.O. Box 548, Spooner, WI 54801, 715-6358769 or visit our website at www.cityofspooner.org under the documents tab. Please include a detailed resume with your completed application. EOE 619436 19-20r 9b

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BID DEADLINE: January 22, 2015 2:00 p.m., Local Time NOTICE: Sealed Bids for the above projects will be received by the Owner at Washburn County Highway Department, 1600 County Road H, Spooner, WI 54801, until the Bid Deadline and will be publicly opened and read aloud.

In general the project consists of: Bid A - Add a steel stud fire wall to an existing space, metal door and frame, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and painting.

Bid B - Prep and repaint the corrugated metal decking.

A prebid meeting to examine the project site will be held on January 15, 2015, at 10 a.m. Meet at Washburn County Highway Shop at the above address.

Separate prime bids will be received for the following contracts as noted above.

BID SECURITY Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the amount of 5% of the maximum bid amount. Bid and bid security may not be withdrawn for a period of 45 days after the Bid Deadline.

Bid security will be retained if the Bidder is awarded the Work and fails to execute the Agreement and furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds.

WAGE RATES State prevailing wage rates are applicable to Bid B package only.

QUALIFICATIONS If requested, the apparent low bidder will be required to submit evidence of qualifications to the Owner prior to award of contract.

RIGHTS RESERVED Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in any bid.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS Bidding documents may be examined at Builders Exchanges in Eau Claire and Wausau, WI. Bidding documents may be obtained for $20.00 from: • In Adobe Acrobat® electronic format by download from the Quest Construction Data Network website, accessible via www.AyresAssociates.com by clicking on the “Bidding” link.

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facebook.com/ washburncountyregister (Dec. 24, 31, Jan. 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY WLR/IVZ Resi NPL LLC 1661 Worthington Road Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Plaintiff vs.

Joseph P. Steinback 418 Vine Street Spooner, WI 54801 Linda M. Steinback 418 Vine Street Spooner, WI 54801 Unknown Tenants W8249 Bald Eagle Drive Trego, WI 54888 Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No: 13 CV 11 Honorable Eugene D. Harrington Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Joseph P. Steinback and Linda M. Steinback You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after December 24, 2014, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes.

The answer must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Washburn County Clerk of Circuit Court, 10 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 339, Shell Lake, WI 54871, and to Amy J. Smith / J Peterman Legal Group Ltd., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: J Peterman Legal Group Ltd., 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100, Brookfield, WI 53005.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law.

A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 11th day of December, 2014.

Amy J. Smith / J Peterman Legal Group Ltd. State Bar No. 1095174 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 J Peterman Legal Group Ltd. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Find us on Facebook facebook.com/ washburncountyregister (Dec. 31, Jan. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

THE ESTATE OF TODD WILLIAM HALL c/o Diane S. Diel, as Special Administrator of the Estate of Todd William Hall, Defendants.

Case No. 14-CV-59 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 17, 2014, in the amount of $107,176.22, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 28, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Washburn County Courthouse, located at Ten Fourth Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: All the parcel of land in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, being known and Designated as the East Half of Northeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter (E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of NW 1/4), Section Twenty-one (21), in Township Forty-two (42) North, Range Twelve (12) West, Washburn County, Town of Minong, Wisconsin, as more fully described in Deed Doc. #316511.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: W6538 County Highway I, Town of Minong.

TAX KEY NO.: 65-030-2-42-1221-2 01-000-001000.

Terry C. Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Ave., Ste. 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Town of Barronett, in the County of Washburn, State of Wisconsin, that a Town Caucus for said Town will be held at the Town Hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Road, in said Town on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 10 a.m. to nominate candidates for the different Town offices to be voted for at the Town Election to be held on the first Tuesday in April of this year.

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(Dec. 24, 31, Jan. 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

STEVEN W. PETERSON, et al.

Defendants.

CASE NO.: 13-CV-89 FORECLOSURE CASE CODE-30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure made in the above entitled action on December 23, 2013. in the amount of $159,966.90, I will sell at public auction at the North Entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Ave., Shell Lake, WI 54871, P.O. Box 429, City of Shell Lake, County of Washburn, State of Wisconsin, on January 21, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. all of the following described mortgaged premises, to wit: That part of Government Lot Four (4), lying West of Hwy. “253” as contained in Volume 226, Page 59 as Document No. 184326 and South of Certified Survey Map No. 3663, Volume 18, Page 5 as Document No. 334412; Said land being part of Section Six (6), Township Thirty-eight (38) North, Range Twelve (12) West, in the Township of Beaverbrook, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

Also, that part of the Northwest One-quarter (1/4) of the Southeast One-quarter (1/4) of Section Six (6), Township Thirty-eight (38) North, Range Twelve (12) West in the Township of Beaverbrook, Washburn County, Wisconsin, lying West of Hwy. “253” as contained in Volume 226, Page 59 as Document No. 184326 and West of the Railroad Right-ofWay contained in Deeds Volume 9, Page 74, as Document No. 3138.

The above property is located at: N4699 Hwy. 253, Spooner, WI 54801 TAX KEY NO.: 65 008 2 38 12 06 5 05 004 00300, 65 008 2 38 12 06 4 02 000 0200 TERMS OF SALE: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by Cash, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check due at time of sale. Balance of purchase price must be paid within ten (10) business days after confirmation of the sale. Failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

This property is sold “as is” subject to all legal encumbrances and any outstanding and accruing real estate taxes, special assessments, and penalties and interest, if any. Upon confirmation of the sale by the Court, purchaser will be required to pay all recording fees and, if desired, the cost of title evidence.

Dated this 15th day of December, 2014, at Shell Lake, Wis. /s/Terry Dryden SHERIFF OF WASHBURN COUNTY, WI KOHNER, MANN & KAILAS, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 4650 N. Port Washington Road Milwaukee, WI 53212 PH: (414) 962-5110 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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(Dec. 24, 31, Jan. 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

ESTATE OF THOMAS J. KRISKOVSKY, INDIANHEAD CREDIT UNION, STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants.

Case No. 14-CV-84 Hon. Eugene D. Harrington Br. 1 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the abovecaptioned action on October 14, 2014, in the amount of $162,690.81, the Sheriff or his Designee will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 21, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.

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

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: A part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 - SW 1/4) of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Thirty-nine (39) North, Range Thirteen (13) West, Town of Evergreen, Washburn County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said 40 acre tract; thence South on the East line, 440 feet to a point; thence West parallel with the North line of said 40 acre tract, 500 feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said 40 acre tract, 440 feet to the North line of said 40 acre tract; thence East along said North line, 500 feet to the point of beginning; Tax Parcel No. 65-020-2-3913-34-3 03-000-002000 Parcel 2: Lot Two (2) of Certified Survey Map No. 2447, dated June 28, 1998, and recorded July 20, 1998, in Volume 10 of Certified Surveys, Page 168 as Document No. 258569; being a part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 SW 1/4), Section Thirty-four (34), Township Thirty-nine (39) North, Range Thirteen (13) West, Town of Evergreen, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

Tax Parcel No. 65-020-2-3913-34-3 03-000-00100 Tax Key: 65-020-2-39-13-34-3 03-000-002000, 65-020-2-3913-34-3 03-000-001000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: W8446 Highway 70, Spooner, WI 54801 TERMS: Cash; down payment required at the time of Sheriff’s Sale in the amount of 10% by cash, money order, cashier’s check or certified check made payable to the Washburn County Clerk of Courts; balance of sale price due upon confirmation of sale by Court.

Property to be sold as a whole “as is” and subject to all real estate taxes, accrued and accruing, special assessments, if any, penalties and interest. Purchaser to pay the cost of title evidence.

Sheriff Terrence C. Dryden Washburn County, Wisconsin Plaintiff’s Attorney: Mallery & Zimmerman, S.C. 500 Third Street Suite 800 P.O. Box 479 Wausau, WI 54402-0479 715-845-8234 619312 WNAXLP

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Shell Lake Primary School concert held

The first-grade class at the Shell Lake Primary School Christmas concert of Thursday, Dec. 18. The concert feathered choirs from the 4-year-old kindergartners through the second grade.

Photos by Larry Samson

The kindergartners sang two songs at the concert.

Katie Brunberg is shown acting as the guest conductor for her classmates.

The first-grade class in the concert.

Shell Lake School Menu Breakfast Monday, Jan. 5: Bagel or mini cinnamon roll.

Tuesday, Jan. 6: Pancakes and sausage or oat chocolate-chip bar.

Wednesday, Jan. 7: Cereal and toast or ultimate breakfast round.

Thursday, Jan. 8: French toast sticks or muffin.

Friday, Jan. 9: Cheddar omelet and 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.

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hope you had an enjoyable holiday season. There are a number of curriculum and course scope and sequence changes coming here at Shell Lake for next school year. The English and math departments are both looking at some changes in the grade level in which students will take courses, and at the same time, changing the content of some of their courses. I appreciate the efforts of the staff in both of those departments. I believe we are making some very positive changes and are raising the bar in terms of what we expect from our students.

We will also have a number of new elective courses in our course offerings book this coming year. There will be ad-

Lunch Monday, Jan. 5: Potato bowl.

Tuesday, Jan. 6: Taco Day. Wednesday, Jan. 7: Chicken Alfredo.

Thursday, Jan. 8: Crispy-chicken sandwich.

Friday, Jan. 9: Mozzarella dippers.

Salad bar is provided daily to all students. All students 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 on side, flavored cracker and cheese stick.

Sylys Rivara is on a sit-down strike as his first-grade classmates sing in the concert.

ditional computer and business educa- was selected, to qualify for a $20,000 tion courses as well as, possibly, a new rebate for a new school bus. As I undercourse focusing on science, math and stand it, receiving this rebate is quite technology. Both the changes in English difficult to do. The application is not exand math, along with the new course tremely difficult to fill out. The difficult offerings, align nicely with the school part is getting selected, as it is done by random drawing. There is no board goal of students graduating ready for college and camoney in the budget this year reer. for a school bus, but there is a Our ITV or distance learnneed for a bus in the budget ing course offerings are also next year. The finance committee decided, and I wholeheartup from last year. The ITV edly agree, that it is silly to walk may be used every hour of the away from the $20,000 rebate. day, and our second portable What this means is that we will system will also be used two pursue the purchase of a new hours a day. bus this year, and if necessary ••• Jim Connell spend down the fund balance Shell Lake applied for, and

for this fiscal year, and then budget for the bus next year and not spend the money. If it plays out that way, our fund balance will decrease about $75,000 this year, and will increase a similar amount next year.

••• The year is moving very quickly. The halfway point in the year is Jan. 23. That particular Friday is an in-service day for staff and there is no school for students that day.

As always, if you have any questions, please call the school to get an answer.

Superintendent’s corner • Jim Connell

Jim

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Shell Lake’s Celebration of Lights

RIGHT: Christmas is going to the dogs. This year Santa’s sleigh was being pulled by huskies.

Photos by Larry Samson

BELOW: The Pepparkakor Express brings a message in Swedish, “God Yule.”

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Lacey the therapy dog and Diane Sczublewski visited students at Shell Lake Schools.

Doing mission work in Haiti with the Wisconsin Lions and Love for Lozandier were Bill Taubman, Mike Lawrence, Mike Pesko, David Meath, Trevor Westendorf, Steve Matthys, Sharon Kessler, Rudy Kessler, Norma Beach, Sue Dodd, Marc Strenke, Lisa Strenke, Cortnie Schierman, Mary Harrington, Karen Hopp, Dianne Alexander, Sarah Orf and Savannah.

December

The Rohow/Allar family served a Thanksgiving meal to 35 guests at Lakeland Manor.

Taking first place in the annual Tozer Turkey Trot 5K race around Tozer Lake on Thanksgiving were Michael Thompson, Ventura, Calif., in the men’s division, and Iciar Ocariz, Spooner, in the women’s division. The Tom and Julie Foss family

organize the run.

Under the headship of volunteers Danielle Lagarde, Joan Carlson, and Amy Schaffer, cheerleading returned to Shell Lake for home events. Shell Lake High School cheerleaders were Jadee Goetz, Alyssa Hodgett, Jade Folstad, Chrissy Kodesh, Danielle Allar and Emme Schaffer.

The Shell Lake City Council approved the hiring of a third full-time police officer.

Patty Harmon of the Polish Parlour nail salon in Shell Lake opened an academy for local individuals looking for a career in the highly sought-after skill of being a certified manicurist. The school, Professional Manicurist Academy, opened in Lake Mall.

The Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. Love Lite tree project held a treelighting ceremony during Shell Lake’s Holiday Saturday. The tree, with lights in memory, honor, and recognizing military personnel, was adorned with a white star at the top in honor of the 90 charter mem-

bers of the organization. Charter members attending the ceremony were Nan Rounce, Gina Lewis, Naomi Beardsley and Mary Dinnies.

Helping to make Holiday Saturday breakfast with Santa a success were Corrine Hill, Bill Burnham, Dave Danford, Chad Kostner, tom Schultz, Phyllis Mayala, Stefanie Naessen and daughter, Jordan Hill, and Santa and Mrs. Claus.

A retirement open house was held for Gerry Chartraw of Gerry’s Fifth Avenue Salon.

Cast members for the Theatre in the Woods production of “Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner” were Daniel Parish, Chris Olson, Justin Peck, Dave McNulty, Sharon Kessler, Pat Shiffered, Rose Bauman, Kathy Brihn and Terri Reiter.

Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce officers were Shannon Klopp, president; Chad Kostner, vice president; Stefanie Naessen, secretary; and Troy Benzer, treasurer. Board members were Tara Burns,

Bob Schilling, Kathy Dahlstrom, Corrine Hill and Phyllis Mayala.

Shell Lake students participating in the Science Olympiad Invitational at Boyceville placed first.

After winning the local competition, Rachel Milton, Shell Lake seventh-grader, had her poster advance to the next level in the 27th-annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest.

Shell Lake students attending the business skills competition in Rice Lake were Keagan Blazer, Arianna Schreiber, Kelsey Egbert, Kennedy Ellanson, Chantal Wiersch, Miranda Weber, Adrianna Smith, Danielle Allar, Alyssa Schultz, Jessica Milton and Emma Bennis. Taking second place in the business plan competition were Miranda Weber and Adriana Smith.

In a training scenario at the school Sgt. Tim Weilberg is moving toward the active shooter while trooper Dean Luhman takes the rear position. They do not know at this time how many shooters there might be. The training they go through in these dark hallways is intense but not as intense as it would be in an actual situation. – Photo by Larry Samson

The flag girls add color to the opening ceremony of the Spooner Rodeo as the national anthem is sung and announcer Kelly Kenny praises the sacrifice of the military servicemen and women.

– Photo by Larry Samson