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April 10, 2013

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Vol. 124, No. 34 • Shell Lake, Wis.

We e ke nd w atch • “Antigone” at Erika Quam Theatre • Cut-A-Thon fundraiser at Birchwood • Rummage/garage sales at area churches • Country classic music at Haugen See Events page 8

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“Out of This World”

Local band ready for LaunchPad Page 4

SPORTS Spring sports season is under way See page 12-14

U.S. Sen. Johnson tours local business

Camping units now legal on some lots

Liquor license for Peggy’s Place

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BREAKERS

Showing the grace of a 16-year-old figure skater, Katy Cannon electrified the crowd with her finale to her solo routine. More photos on page 2. – Photo by Larry Samson

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SPOONER — State Sen. Bob Jauch, D-Poplar, and state Reps. Nick Milroy, D-South Range, and Stephen Smith, D-Shell Lake, will join area school district administrators to discuss the potential impact of Gov. Walker’s state budget proposal on public education in Washburn County on Friday, April 12, from 3:30-5 p.m., at the Spooner High School Media center. Administrators from Washburn County school districts will participate in the meeting. Citizens are encouraged to attend as well. The northern lawmakers hope to learn from administrators how the governor’s budget, which defunds public education, will impact their ability to provide quality education for their students. Public school budgets have been squeezed for years leading to damaging budget cuts. The governor’s plan to freeze spending for public school children, while dramatically increasing funds for private school kids, has been soundly criticized across the state, and the lawmakers will share the bipartisan condemnation of the plan as well as discuss alternative spending plans they have proposed. “We know that the citizens of Washburn County support their schools and are concerned about educational policies that treat northern children as less equal than children who go to a different school or live in other parts of the state,” the lawmakers added. “We strongly encourage anyone in the community interested in learning more about the current state of our area school districts and about how the governor’s proposal will impact these districts, to attend this event.” — from the offices of Jauch, Milroy and Smith

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by Gregg Westigard Register staff writer SHELL LAKE – Camping units are now legally allowed at some Shell Lake residences. The city council approved a change to the zoning code at its monthly meeting Monday, April 8. The issue was the only item on the agenda that drew public comment. The council also approved a liquor license for Peggy’s Place. Other agenda items ranged from water meters to a skate board park. “At least 65 city residents are now a hundred percent legal,” council member Ken Schultz said when the camping units item was approved. The city will now allow a single camping unit, including a mobile recreational vehicle, on a residential lot. Formerly none were allowed at

residences and the various campers around the city, whether stored for the winter or the unit of a visiting guest, were all illegal. But while not allowed under the zoning code, that code was not enforced. The change in the code, first proposed at the March 11 council meeting and reviewed at a public hearing April 3, was approved by a 6-0 vote with Terry Leckel absent at that part of the meeting and Schultz voting present since he owns one of the units in question. Two residents spoke on the issue. Arlo Thorsness said he has had a camper on his lot since the 80s. He said it is used by guests for sleeping when the house is full. Thorsness said he had asked, in the past, if the camper was permitted and was told it was OK. Mike Pesko said there were other ways to make the change and asked for a delay to work something else out. Council member Andy Eiche said there are other zoning issues that should be reviewed in-

See City council, page 3

One vote matters

Close races in Washburn County

by Gregg Westigard Register staff writer SHELL LAKE – Your vote counts. Several races in Washburn County were decided by five or fewer votes in the April 2 election. Josh Buckridge received a total of five votes to win a seat on the Shell Lake city council running as a write-in candidate. In the Shell Lake School Board election, Steven Naglosky received 379 votes and Mary Ann Swan received 375 votes. Those four votes mean that Swan will serve the remaining year on a vacated seat while Neglosky takes a full three year term. Things were even closer in the Hayward School District. The vote was Lynell Swanson 945, Greg Neff 943 and Derek Hand 943. Lots were drawn to give the second seat to Neff.

Other election notes In the village of Birchwood, Morris Gillett ran for both village president and trustee and won each seat. He will continue as village president, leaving a vacant seat on the village council that will be filled by appointment at the May council meeting. Fred Schluter tried to retire from the Spooner City Council and did not file his nomination papers last December. In the following three months no candidate came forward to run for the open position. Schluter ended up receiving 42 write-in votes for the Ward 3 council seat and says he is willing to accept the position. Many incumbents decided to retired this year but only three were defeated. In the Town of Minong, both supervisors lost their seats. Tony Tubbs defeated incumbent James Smith 110 to 104. For the other seat Rick Gottschalk defeated incumbent Ed Slavick 113 to 97. The third change was in the Town of Stinnett where longtime clerk Barbara Love was replaced by Kathryn Parks, 35 to 20.

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“Out of This World” Kallie Thompson performed her featured solo. The 16-year-old Spooner skater has been with Northwoods Figure Skating Club for 13 of those 16 years. In addition to the four days a week she spends on the ice training, she is coaching the younger skaters.

Photos by Larry Samson

Now in her eighth year with the NFSC, Skyler Ruetz, 14, performed a feature solo. Her coach is Peter Biver.

Peter Biver and Courtney Baga perform a bounce spin or headbanger during their guestskaters performance. He is a two-time National Figure Skating Champion and former Shell Lake student. She is a U.S. Figure Skating gold medalist in moves and freestyle. Maya Cummings with her parents, Mark and Cynthia Cummings, after the show. “They have always supported me and encouraged me to be the best that I can be, on and off ice,” stated the skater.

Always the crowd pleasers, the very young beginner skills skaters are performing “When You Wish Upon a Star.” Shown (L to R): Rachel Macone, Arianna Daniels, Mary Clark, Katrina Miller and Avery Weinstock.

The many hours of practice come down to the final show, the lights come on and the skaters take one last bow. The 201213 season comes to an end for the Northwoods Figure Skating Club.

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One new face on Shell Lake City Council Shuffle of seats on Shell Lake School Board by Gregg Westigard Register staff writer SHELL LAKE – The Shell Lake City Council will have one new member when it organizes in mid-April. Tara Burns was elected to replace Ken Schultz who decided to retire from the council. There were two council seats open in each ward and none were contested. Ward 2 winners are Burns and Terry Leckel. Don Bruce was re-elected in Ward 1 as was Josh Buckridge. How-

ever, the election of Buckridge was unusual. He had been appointed to the council to replace Jane Pederson when she resigned, but his appointment came too late for him to get a spot on the ballot. Buckridge had to run as a write-in for Tara Burns the spot he held and received five votes for his victory. The Shell Lake School Board race had three incumbents running for three seats.

However, one of those seats was for the remaining year of the term formerly held by Wendy Muska. Stuart Olson and Steven Naglosky finished first and second and will take full three-year terms. Mary Ann Swan finished third and takes a one year seat. Naglosky had been appointed to that seat. Interestingly, Swan and Olson were candidates the last time this happened in Shell Lake. In 2010, Olson and Tim Mikula were finishing three-year terms and running for re-election. Swan had been appointed to fill a vacancy. In that 2010 election, Swan and Olson finished on top to get the full terms, and Mikula drew the short term.

The Shell Lake votes School Board *Stuart Olson (I) – 397 *Steven Naglosky (I) – 379 *Mary Ann Swan (I) - 375 (one year term) City Council Ward 1 *Don Bruce (I) – 77 *Josh Buckridge (I) WI – 5 Ward 2 *Terry Leckel (I) – 69 *Tara Burns - 65

Washburn Co. official election returns City council/from page 1 WASHBURN COUNTY - Following are official election returns from the April 2 spring election in Washburn County: Contested races only * = elected (I) = incumbent WI – write-in CITIES AND VILLAGES Birchwood President *Morris Gillett (I) – 85 Linda Zillmer – 17

Hayward (two seats) *Lynell Swenson (I) – 945 *Greg Neff - 943 Derek Hand – 943 [tied vote decided by drawing lots] Rice Lake (one city, two rural seats) City *Natalie Robarge – 1361 Rural *Miriam Vavra (I) – 1203 *Bill Schmitzer – 1105 Dexter Covey – 1028 TOWNS

Council (two seats) *Stacie Small (I) – 86 *Morris Gillett – 59 (Gillett will accept president position, council will fill second seat in May).

Barronett Chair *Jerry Chartraw – 66 Doug Keldr – 60

Shell Lake Council / Ward 1 Write-in position *Josh Buckridge (I) – 5

Evergreen Supervisors *Larry Lawrence (I) – 165 *Tim Kessler (I) – 111 Bill Maas – 61

Spooner Council / Ward 1 *Michelle Ortman – 41 Jocelyn Ford – 27 Council / Ward 3 *Fred Schluter (I) WI – 42 [had tried to retire, ran as a write-in]

Long Lake Supervisor No. 1 *Dan Lubensky – 99 John Hartman – 81 Supervisor No. 2 *Al Ausing – 94 Wayne Sabatke – 85

SCHOOLS Shell Lake (two plus one seats) (third place serves one year) *Stuart Olson (I) – 397 *Steven Naglosky (I) – 379 *Mary Ann Swan (I) – 375 / one year Spooner (two seats) *Kyle Pierce – 963 *Cathy Maas – 808 Robert Hoellen – 798 Bob Otto – 440

Minong Supervisor #1 *Tony Tubbs – 110 James Smith (I) – 104 Supervisor #2 *Rick Gottschalk – 113 Ed Slavick (I) – 97 Stinnett Clerk *Kathryn Parks – 35 Barbara Love (I) - 20

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NATIONWIDE - The income tax deadline is only a week away. State income tax returns must be received or postmarked by midnight on Monday, April 15. If you can’t file on time, Wisconsin Department of Revenue officials encourage you to request an extension. “If you haven’t filed your state tax return yet, use Wisconsin e-file to meet the tax filing deadline. It’s easy, fast and accurate and your information is protected on our secure Web site. The program does

cluding a look at what kinds of sheds and structures should be allowed for people to store their “toys.” Last month the council denied a liquor license application for Steven Browne to reopen the Barbwire Bar. This month the council issued that license to Peggy Crawford, owner of Peggy’s Place next to the closed bar. Peggy’s Place will now be licensed to serve liquor. The site of the Barbwire Bar is now vacant and closed. The city’s four regular liquor licenses and one reserve license are now issued, leaving one reserve license available at a cost of $10,000. “This has been one of the most enjoyable councils I have served on,” Schultz said at the end of the meeting. “The present council has a good diversity of people. The past year has been the most enjoyable year of my public service.”

Other business Public Works Director Jeff Parker said the city crew is waiting for the spring to break. There is 6 feet of frost in the ground, he said, and it will be a long spring. The city will be able to read the water meters by radio as the crew drives down the streets once an upgrade is completed. The conversion, including the purchase of transmitters and collectors, will cost about $150,000. The funds will come from the water utility. Parker said the city will be

Ken Schultz is leaving the Shell Lake City Council after many years of service. - Photo by Gregg Westigard able to save money with this investment. The city will also eliminate a work hazard the city crew now deals with, manually cleaning a grit chamber in the sewer system. Schultz said the council members did not want to hear a description of the work conditions in the present chamber. Council member Dan Harrington reported that a group of youth is hoping to build a skate board park and wants city support. The council gave support to the group to apply for grant funding.

Correction to planning for 70 year-reunion SHELL LAKE – In the April 3 edition of the Register, the photo of the planners for their 70-year reunion is for the

Spooner Class of 1943 and 1944 not Shell Lake as stated in the cutline. The Register apologizes for this error. - WCR

Rep. Smith to hold community listening session MADISON – Rep. Stephen Smith, DShell Lake, will hold a kitchen table talk on Monday, April 15, at the Norske Nook in Rice Lake from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The restaurant is located at 2900 Pioneer Ave. Kitchen table talks are an ongoing effort of Smith’s to gather input directly

from middle-class families in the 75th Assembly District. Smith will be holding events, large and small, to ensure the voices and values of the 75th Assembly District are heard during the state budget debate and throughout the legislative session. — from the office of Rep. Smith

Tax deadline one week away the math for you, and you will get confirmation that your return has been received so you know you made the tax filing deadline,” said Secretary Richard G. Chandler. “However, if you can’t meet the deadline, request an extension by April 15 to help avoid any late-filing penalties.”

How to request an extension

If you will not meet the tax filing deadline, you must request an extension from the Internal Revenue Service by April 15 to avoid penalties. Go to the IRS Web site at irs.gov for more information (keyword: extension). Taxpayers who file an extension request with the IRS automatically receive a state extension. You do not need to submit a separate extension request with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.

With an extension, you have until Oct. 15 to file your state income tax return and pay your taxes without penalty. However, 1-percent interest will accrue each month on the amount due until it is paid in full. You can avoid the interest charges by making estimated tax payments (online or using 2012 Form 1-ES) for the amount you expect to owe. If you file electronically, keep a copy of the IRS federal extension application (Form 4868) for your records which shows that you filed an extension request. If you file on paper, attach a copy of the IRS federal extension application to your Wisconsin tax return.

can request a payment plan online. It’s easy, secure, and available from the Web site at revenue.wi.gov/htmlpayplan.html. You can request a payment plan, update an existing plan, or request an automatic withdrawal from your bank account.

Free tax-assistance sites

Free tax-assistance sites are located across the state to help low- to-moderateincome residents, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities prepare their tax returns for free. Call 2-1-1 to find a volunteer income tax assistance or tax counseling for the elderly site in your area. - submitted

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The real facts

Responding to local writer’s Walker claims with the real facts: Here is a point-by-point analysis of the Walker propaganda: Tax relief: “More than $630 million in tax relief to cut middle-class taxes and lower tax rates; holds the line on property taxes; helps key industries such as manufacturing and agriculture grow in our state.” Fact: After raising taxes on seniors and working families by nearly $70 million in his first budget, while giving out $2.3 billion in tax breaks to corporations and the wealthy, Scott Walker is blowing up the state’s structural deficit to a whopping $664 million to give out a tax cut averaging $83 per year, per family – most of which will benefit the upper tax brackets. Job creation: “Additional resources to improve the business climate and promote job growth; new funds to assist entrepreneurs in start-up ventures, as well as aid for military veterans to create new companies; expands marketing of business and tourism opportunities.” Fact: Due to Walker’s extreme austerity measures and his inattention to job growth, Wisconsin ranks 44th in the nation in job creation and dead last in the Midwest in every economic indicator. The latest federal jobs data also shows that Wisconsin has experienced a sharp uptick in its unemployment rate – an increase not mirrored in the national economy or among neighboring states.

Workforce development: “Nearly $100 million in new state dollars for grants, technical colleges and other programs to help train skilled workers for jobs in key industries; funds aid for academic and career assessments in our schools.” Fact: This budget fails to introduce any substantive economic development programs and throws chump change at worker training after a 30-percent reduction in funding to technical colleges in the last budget. Walker’s budget only replaces $5 million of the $72 million he cut from technical colleges, leaving those institutions funded at 1989 levels. More than double that amount is devoted to a slick marketing campaign designed to whitewash Walker’s historic jobs failure and timed to coincidentally line up with his 2014 re-election campaign. Fact: Walker’s policies have widened the skills gap, making it more difficult for job seekers to find work. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate has experienced a sharp uptick in recent months, a change not mirrored in the national economy. Walker Republicans have also forced changes to the state’s unemployment system which require job seekers to wait an extra week before claiming needed unemployment insurance benefits. Sue Hansen Shell Lake

“Antigone,” a delightful experience

I would like to tell you of my delightful experience when attending “Antigone,” the current production by the Theatre in the Woods. Originally, I was reluctant to go, thinking Greek tragedies were not my thing. However, my husband, Fred Kosmach, wanted to go to the play, being very interested in how the TITW and the directors, Carolyn Burnett and Karen Kaufman, would bring this old Greek tragedy to life in Shell Lake. Well, I was mesmerized from the very start of the play! It began with an assistant professor talking about the play, and then before our eyes, he and we were taken back in time, like magic. I won’t give away

more, as you must see the play. The acting was superb, and the set, music, costumes were perfection. It is one hour and 20 minutes of time well spent. The directors showed their heart for theater and our community through this production. As an extra bonus, it is very thought provoking. I urge you to see the play. You still have time to go, as there are three more performances: Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 14, at 2 p.m. I feel you will be richly rewarded as I was. Terri Reiter Spooner

Obama should be impeached

The evening news reported that President Obama is going to give 5 percent, or $20,000, of his $400,000 salary back because of the cutbacks. And this is after he has spent millions of taxpayer dollars on multiple vacations, just since the start of this year. Just one of his vacations to Hawaii cost us taxpayers $4 million, and he and his family took multiple vacations. Obama giving back $20,000 is like a robber taking all your money and giving you a dollar back. Then there is the cost of the illegals that Obama is forcing on everyone. Bill Evans was right when he said that employers should be fined for every illegal on their payroll. Some of these illegals

are criminals and should be deported. They are hurting Americans. They should all be deported. The immigrants who came here through Ellis Island earned the right to be here. They worked hard and learned English and paid their taxes. The illegals coming in now expect to be given everything for free. And Obama is going along with everything these illegals want. Obama is taking everything away from taxpayers that he can. He should be impeached. Sandy Bjurman Shell Lake

April is Diggers Hotline Month in Wisconsin

NEW BERLIN – Gov. Scott Walker has declared April as Diggers Hotline Month in Wisconsin to help remind residents to always contact Diggers Hotline three working days before any digging project. The governor’s proclamation coincides with the beginning of the sixth-annual National Safe Digging Month. When contacting Diggers Hotline, either by calling 811 or online at DiggersHotline.com, homeowners and contractors can begin a free process that helps show the location of dangerous or costly underground utility lines. Nationwide, every eight minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without first calling 811. Striking a single line can cause injury, repair costs, fines and inconvenient outages. Every digging project, no matter how large or small, warrants notifying Diggers Hotline first. Installing a mailbox, building a deck and planting a tree

or garden are all examples of digging projects that should only begin three working days after a call to 811. “As spring begins to take hold, we want to remind Wisconsin residents of the importance of Diggers Hotline. We offer a free service that we encourage everyone to use before they begin any digging projects,” said Chad Krueger of Diggers Hotline. “By calling 811 or using our online program to have underground utility lines in the area marked, you are making an important decision that can help keep you and your communities safe and connected.” Utility lines need to be properly marked because even when digging only a few inches, the risk of striking an underground utility line still exists. Visit DiggersHotline.com for more information about 811 and the call-beforeyou-dig process. — from Diggers Hotline

Committee ignores UI Council, passes anti-labor work share bill Attempt to restore labor protections rebuffed MADISON — A state Senate committee recently ignored the advice of the business-labor council that advises state government on unemployment issues and refused to restore a provision respecting private sector union collective bargaining agreements to a work share bill. The work share concept previously had bipartisan support, but the committee passed the bill with only a one-vote margin after an attempt by Sen. John Lehman, D-Racine, and Sen. Robert Jauch, D-Poplar, to restore the private sector union collective bargaining protections was voted down by the Republican majority. The work share proposal would allow employers to reduce employee hours as an alternative to laying them off; work share employees could then apply for partial unemployment benefits to make up for lost wages. The proposal is similar to a bill introduced by Sen. Julie Lassa, D-Stevens Point, which included language that would require employers to consult with their collective bargaining units before implementing a work share plan. Sen. Paul Farrow, R-Pewaukee, and Rep. Ed Brooks, R-Reedsburg, later introduced the same proposal, but with the labor protections removed. If passed in its current form, the bill would make Wisconsin one of only two of the 27 work share states to omit the collective bargaining provisions. The Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council, the business-labor group that advises state government on changes

in unemployment compensation policy, had endorsed the work share proposal on the condition that the labor protections be maintained. “This vote was the exact reason why Wisconsin is 44th in the nation for job creation,” said Lehman. “Republicans were too prideful today to do what was right for workers and employers. It was a big setback for bipartisan job creation efforts – we can do better for Wisconsin workers.” “Instead of including a commonsense plan supported by business and labor to encourage labor-management cooperation, the Republican plan creates a possibility for confrontation between employers and their employees,” Jauch said. “The refusal of the Republican majority to accept the business-labor recommendation is part of an ongoing assault against collective bargaining that affirms the Republican aversion to collective bargaining agreements and shows a disdain for unions.” “The Senate Workforce Development Committee had a chance to reaffirm Wisconsin’s tradition of labor-management consensus on unemployment issues, and they turned their backs instead,” Lassa said. “This will only increase the likelihood of unnecessary legal challenges that will keep employees and businesses from taking advantage of work share.” “Apparently, the majority party intends to ignore labor-management consensus going forward,” Lassa said. “This sets a very bad precedent for Wisconsin.” The provision has already passed the Assembly and heads next to a vote on the Senate floor. — from the office of Sen. Jauch

Local band to participate in Launchpad Music Competition WAUNAKEE – The Shell Lake High School rock band, Closed for Remodeling, will be performing at Launchpad – a unique alternative music competition for high school students statewide. Members of the local garage band to perform Friday, April 19, at the Chippewa Falls High School are Brett Holman, playing guitar; Sage Alberts on the drums; and Nick Muska playing guitar. Wisconsin School Music Association has selected 14 area garage bands to take the stage in a regional competition. The event, a pioneering initiative to extend the reach of music education in Wisconsin, will be open to the public. Closed for Remodeling is scheduled to perform at 5:15 p.m. The band is slotted to play the three songs from their audition recordings. Music industry professionals will evaluate the bands on their expression and creativity, technique, time, blend and synergy. In addition to the written evaluations, the bands will receive a private verbal critique. At least one person from each band must be in a school music program, and all members must be currently enrolled in a Wisconsin high school and/or WSMA member school to qualify. “Launchpad is the ultimate experience for student musicians,” said Tim Wurgler,

WSMA program director. “Kids form groups, practice, seek advice and create music all on their own, and their energy is amazing. It is the culmination of studentdriven creativity that truly gives Launchpad the spark and excitement that you see on stage with each performance.” The top three bands in each of the four statewide regional competitions will advance to the state finals, joined by an additional wildcard band selected out of all Launchpad entries through a worldwide voting system of listeners on Broadjam. com. The finals will take place from 2–8 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, at The Sett, located within Union South. These 13 bands will automatically qualify to participate in the Summerfest Launchpad Regional Showcases in Milwaukee. The winning band will also receive the prestigious Les Paul Launchpad Award, an additional slot to perform at Summerfest, a professional recording session at Blast House Studios in Madison and a Yamaha equipment package for their school. “We have some very talented bands looking to perform in this Launchpad regional competition, and cheering on the bands is a great way to show support for music and celebrate this one-of-a-kind garage band competition that highlights the many ways that students can expand their musical skills,” said producer Dennis Graham. Launchpad is funded by WSMA, corporate sponsorships and in-kind giving from people who believe in the benefits of music education and all that music has to offer. Sponsors for the Eau Claire regional competition include Sherwood Press, the Yamaha Corporation of America, Shure, the Nicholas Family Foundation, WQOW TV 18, Z100, WBIZ Sports Radio, Advanced Audio Systems, Tall Guy Productions, the Shell Lake Arts Center and Xcel Energy. For more information on Launchpad, including participation details, video Nick Muska, Sage Alberts and Brett Holman are the Closed footage of last year’s finals For Remodeling garage band from Shell Lake that will be per- competition, all supporting forming live at the Launchpad music competition in Chippewa sponsors and late-breaking news, go to LaunchpadWisFalls High School on Friday, April 19. — Photo by Larry Samson consin.org. — from WSMA

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Area news at a glance CUMBERLAND — Cumberland Federal Bank President Steve Thoe recently announced the contribution of $200,000 to the Cumberland Federal Foundation. This contribution, in addition to a 2006 endowment of $500,000, evidences the bank’s continuing desire to help the Cumberland community and its residents. The mission of the Cumberland Federal Foundation is to originate and/or support projects of major and lasting benefit to the area. The foundation has made a $100,000 grant to the Thomas St. Angelo Public Library fund drive, and recently pledged $100,000 to the Cumberland School District’s Legacy Field project. — from Cumberland Advocate ••• BARRON — Minnesota resident and outdoor writer Mike Strandlund, 56, who was editor of the Barron News-Shield for approximately five years during the 1980s, died in the waters off the beach of a remote island in the Philippines. He was there on vacation. Strandlund, who loved all outdoor activities, left the newspaper to accept a position as a writer and editor for the National Rifle Association before joining the editorial staff of Bowhunting World and Archery Business magazines in Minnesota. — from Barron County NewsShield ••• CUMBERLAND — High school hockey in Barron and Washburn counties will now include a combined team of four school districts after a vote taken Wednesday, March 27, by the Cumberland School Board. Cumberland district Administrator Barry Rose said that his school board voted to become part of a four-school co-op program with Spooner, Barron and Chetek-Weyerhaeuser. Rose said that all four school districts have signed the co-op agreement and met the April 1 deadline imposed by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. As far as the use of facilities is concerned for the new high school team, Rose said the arrangement was still under discussion. “We did agree that Spooner should be the hub for the (varsity) team,” he said, stating that the administrators and athletic directors from all four districts would work out the other details. — from Barron County News-Shield •••

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners April 1 - $30 Sue Carlson, Janesville April 2 - $30 Les Olsen, Barronett April 3 - $30 Arlie Johnson, Danbury April 4 - $30 John Meyers, Rockford, Ill. April 5 - $30 Roger Brede, Spooner

The Lakeview Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps & levels

Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2012 April 1 April 2 April 3 April 4 April 5 April 6 April 7

High Low Precip. 46 37 68 45 63 41 .05” rain 63 27 61 31 57 28 59 42

2013 High Low Precip. April 1 38 16 trace snow April 2 34 14 April 3 38 11 April 4 42 25 April 5 49 19 April 6 40 27 .10” rain/ trace snow April 7 43 32

Lake level April 9, 2012: 1,217.52’ MSL

RICE LAKE — Doors will be closing at the homeless shelter in Rice Lake if solutions aren’t found for funding. Benjamin’s House, established in February 2011, has given many people housing, food and hope over the past two years. Financial difficulties have caused the shelter to lay off seven of its eight employees as of March 25, and doors may close permanently April 30. Although most of the staff has been laid off, some of them are still volunteering because of their compassion and commitment. Benjamin’s House has 17 private rooms and can house up to 24 individuals. LaVonne Thompson, president of the board said, “When we organized the facility, people were very generous. And we’re so thankful for that. Over the course of time, what we didn’t receive were the finances to sustain us. Some of the financial challenges are because of the economic times.” — from the Rice Lake Chronotype ••• CABLE — Telemark Resort in Cable closed its doors last week, and employees were told the company currently doesn’t have money to reopen. General Manager Robin Bucholz contends the facility was shuttered for a thorough cleaning and will reopen in May, but Telemark faces financial challenges. It is being sued for $21,000 for delinquent unemployment compensation, $47,000 for delinquent employee taxes and faces court judgments worth $42,000 awarded to unpaid vendors. Bucholz said a sale of the resort is pending but acknowledged the potential purchase group has not secured financing. The lodge, which closed and reopened before during the last 20 years, has hosted hundreds of thousands of skiers and mountain bikers during its 63 years as a northward destination. — from the Inter-County Leader

Whitetails Unlimited fundraising event scheduled

SPOONER — Whitetails Unlimited is sponsoring the Northwest Wisconsin Sportsmen’s Night Out on Monday, April 29, at The Prime Bar & Family Dining, N7294 Service Road, Trego. This special event will feature a family-style dinner, auction and prizes with a wide array of products such as firearms, outfitter packages, hunting and outdoor-related equipment, artwork and collectibles only available at WTU events. Proceeds from this fundraising event will go toward projects that uphold WTU’s mission. The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. Ticket order deadline is Monday, April 22, and tickets will not be sold at the door. To order tickets locally,

Wisconsin’s Absolute Sobriety Law means not a drop of alcohol for drivers under age 21 SPOONER — With the start of the high school prom season and graduation parties soon to follow, the Wisconsin State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies are reminding young motorists and their parents about Wisconsin’s Absolute Sobriety Law for drivers under age 21. The law is quite simple. Absolute sobriety for drivers under age 21 means they may not consume any amount of alcohol, not even a drop, and legally operate a motor vehicle. Young drivers convicted of violating Wisconsin’s Absolute Sobriety Law will have their license suspended for three months. They also will have to pay a $389.50 citation and will have four demerit points assessed on their license. “At any age, alcohol even in small amounts may impair the mental and physical skills needed to drive safely, such as decision making, concentration, coordination and reaction time. However, teens and young people, who often are inexperienced drivers, are especially

• The following students were chosen to represent the district in the county panel discussion: Lucille Brown, Carol Meyers, Dick Swan, JoAnne Brown, Billy Bohn and Caren Morey. Alternates were Roger Rydberg and Audrey Taubman. • Six schools attended the GAA of Spooner Play Day. Although Shell Lake didn’t have a girls athletic association, the following girls attended: Bernice Schrankel, Joyce Rhode, Sue Smith, Sharon Todd, Carol Krantz, Leila Christiansen, Connie Lundewall, Marilyn Ullom, Evelyn Modrow and Verna Holman. The program included basketball, volleyball, softball and badminton in the morning. After lunch, each school presented two skits and participated in a scavenger hunt. • Frank Schon, proprietor of Schon’s Market since 1927, having reached the age of retirement, decided to step out of the shop, which he built and operated, and let the younger generation, in the person of his son-in-law, Ernest DesJardins, take over. • The Shell Lake Bowling Association held its annual meeting at the Capitol Alleys. Elected officers for the coming season were Darrell Bailey, president; Ole Flottum, Ray Lee and Ray Davis, vice presidents; Cleigh Magnussen, secretarytreasurer with Herbert Hoskins as vice. Art Arrasmith and George Petry were elected directors of the board.

1963 - 50 years ago

• Shell Lake students competing in Eau Claire at the forensic competition were Jim Ahasay, Linda Wigchers, Maryalta Smith, Sandra Parks, Sandra Gramberg, Linda Mallo, Anne Crosby, Elizabeth Furchtenicht, Bill Banek, Kevin Petz and Sharon Emblem. • The Shell Lake junior class presented the play “Professor How Could You!” Members of the cast were Carol Johnson, Lora Washkuhn, Arlene Worre, Sandra Gramberg, Karen Schultz, Cy Atkinson, Jerry Graf, John Lenz, Paul King and John Schuster. • A fire destroyed the Cliff Gibson home. • Calvyn Romsos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erling Romsos, Barronett, accepted the position of 4-H agent for Chippewa County.

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susceptible to the adverse effects of alcohol on their driving ability,” says Wisconsin State Patrol Lt. Dori Petznick of the Northwest Region. “Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for young people in Wisconsin. And as the prom and graduation party season begins, we don’t want young drivers or their passengers to suffer serious injuries or tragic deaths because of a disastrous decision, such as getting behind the wheel after drinking.” — from Spooner Post WSP

Births

A girl, Hazel Lyn, was born March 31, 2013, at Hudson Hospital and Clinics, to Stephanie and Bernie Girgen, River Falls. Hazel weighed 8 pounds and was 20.5 inches long. She has a sister, Violet. Maternal grandparents are Eugene and Sherry Kasten, Spooner. Paternal grandparents are Norbert and Dorothy Girgen, Hastings, Minn.

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1973 - 40 years ago

• An auction was held for the Leonard Parks estate. Administrators were Richard and Dale Parks. • Mary Biver and Renee Cassel, ninthgrade students at Shell Lake High School, won first and second place respectively in the annual essay contest sponsored by the American Legion. The theme was What America Means to Me. • Tamara Lynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Johnson, was baptized at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Her sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kemp. • Eighteen players reported for the Lakers varsity baseball team. Returning lettermen were Jim Rohlik, Brian Hansen, Pat Hammond, Jeff Pederson, Mark Parker, Pete Moen and Pat Haremza.

1983 - 30 years ago

• The 10th District Federation of Women’s Clubs held an all-day convention in Shell Lake at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Planners for the convention were Gina Lewis and Billie Aderman, co-chairs; Lillian Thums, district president; and Lea Kelliher, Shell Lake Tuesday Club president. • Laurie VanMeter, Shell Lake, received straight A grades for the winter quarter at UW-River Falls. Also named to the dean’s list were William Hebert, Julie Hile and Nancy Peterson. • Shell Lake’s High School math team won first place in competition at UWSuperior. The team, under the direction of teacher Rodger Studt, included Tim Ross, Terry Loomis, Dan Krueger, Cindy Heino, Mitch Stovring, Mike Roubik and Butch Erickson. • Attending the bowling banquet at Zhivago’s in Spooner were Sarona women Doris Duch, Sharon Pfluger, Marian Furchtenicht, Pat Hobart, Diane and Carol Kubista, Theresa and Karen Sigmund and Pat O’Brien.

1993 - 20 years ago

• First-time candidate Jeri Bitney and incumbent Bob Hall were elected to the Shell Lake School Board. Bitney was the top vote-getter of the four candidates. In addition to Bitney and Hall, other candidates were Larry Samson and incumbent Paul Naglosky. • Chuck and Gina Lewis returned from a short vacation in Puerta Vallarta,

Mexico. While they were waiting for their plane en route home in Houston, Texas, they met Brent and Melanie Amundson who were moving back to the Twin Cities where he would be employed. Brent is the son of Pastor Virgil and Linda Amundson, Shell Lake. • Members of the Shell Lake Junior High wrestling team were Josh Cooper, Mike Elliott, Isaac Stouffer, Dean Rutledge, Jordan Hall, Jeff Naglosky, Brandon Dahlstrom, Jeremy Duval, Ryan Furchtenicht, Ben Kidder, Curt Hubbell, Mike Bennis, Dustin Reynolds, Taylor Hall, Don Marker, Jason Duval and David Marker. Jon Hile coached the team. • Dr. Jim and Joan Quenan donated a computer to the Washburn County Historical Museum. Joan gave instruction on operating the computer to volunteers at the museum.

2003 - 10 years ago

• Shell Lake Junior High wrestlers were Alex Hopke, Andy Guyer, Luke Gronning, Tony Mikula, Jake McQuade, Willie Christ, Cory Campbell, Eric Berlin, Kelly Kidder, Josh Frisbie, Michael Irvine, Kyle Vanderhoof, Drew Knoop, Cody Knoop, Michael Johnson, Alex Willis and Jessica Halverson. • The former Peterson Fiberglass Laminates building was put on wheels and moved off its footings and was waiting transport to its new home on property in the industrial park owned by Gary Hannah. The building was being removed to make way for the Shell Lake Town Homes development. • Team Dive, a volleyball team coached by Brian Karish and assisted by Karen Dahlstrom, participated in a tournament at St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. The team consisted of Britt Dahlstrom, Rachel Spears, Hannah Gronning, Desirae Karish, Hanna Christ, Barb Allen and Blaire Murphy. • Due to the high water level of Shell Lake, and the possibility of substantial ice damage to dwellings on the lake as the ice went out in the coming weeks, Shell Lake Mayor Larry Fletcher implemented an emergency plan to help deal with the problem. Arrangements were made to have at least three track hoes available to break up ice. Volunteers were monitoring ice conditions.

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SHELL LAKE — In celebration of National Library Week, April 14-20, the Shell Lake Public Library will join the Wisconsin Library Association Foundation and the Culver’s restaurant in Rice Lake in the Communities Matter @ Your Library drawing campaign for children 11 and under. This is the 17th year local Culver’s restaurants in Wisconsin have sponsored this event, which encourages children to read and celebrate their favorite book characters. The library has participated in this event for many years with many students participating last year. Children can enter the drawing event by picking up drawing sheets from the Shell Lake Public Library. Children are encouraged to draw book characters that they would like to meet at the library. Every child who completes a drawing

will receive a Be Our Guest coupon for a free single scoop of frozen custard from Culver’s and be entered into a random drawing to win an additional prize of a free Team Scoopie kids meal coupon. Drawings will be displayed at the Shell Lake Public Library or Culver’s in Rice Lake through the month of April. “Culver’s program encourages young children to enjoy reading in a very positive way,” said Amy Stormberg, director with Shell Lake Public Library.

• Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome. • The Washburn County Humane Society open board meeting 5:30 p.m., state patrol headquarters, Spooner, 715-635-4720. • American Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Birchwood High School, 300 S. Wilson St. Thursday, April 18 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available. • Barronett Civic Club pancake supper at the Barronett Community Center , 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 19 • Middle School Honors Concert, 6 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. Wednesday, April 24 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner. • Denim Day and Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Sexual Assault Awareness Walk, begins at 4:45 p.m., parking lot across from the Spooner Ice House. Thursday, April 25 • First Year Parenting class, 5-8:30 p.m., Spooner Annex Building, UWExtension conference room. Call Deb Meyer at 715-635-4444 or deb. meyer@ces.uwex.edu. • The Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Friendship Commons. • Shell Lake VFW meeting, 7 p.m., Friendship Commons. • Sixth-annual Spooner Food and Wine Tasting benefit, 5-8 p.m., Spooner Ice House, presented by Spooner Chamber of Commerce. • Washburn County Aging and Disability Resource Center elder benefit specialist Terri Reiter will present a free seminar to anyone new to Medicare, currently on Medicare, caregivers and family members, at the Minong Senior Center, 700 Houston St., 10-11:30 a.m. You may also sign up for a home-cooked meal at the center. Preregistration is preferred. Contact the ADRC at 715-635-4460, toll free at 888-538-3031, or aging@ co.washburn.wi.us. Saturday, April 27 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted. LOYALTY REWARD! SIXTH VISIT 1/2 OFF

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Time is now to get outboards, lawn mowers checked out and running SPOONER — Small engines, like outboard motors and lawn mowers, that have sat all winter need to be checked out and run now, says a Spooner man, who has known some disappointed people who have come into his shop. “Some folks just cannot understand that their outboard motor that ran great last fall won’t start at 6 a.m. on the opening day of fishing season,” says Tom Cleveland of Lakes and Trails Small Engine Repair. An opening-day check at a boat landing a few years ago found that about one out of three outboard engines failed to start. The disgusted anglers then pulled their boats out of the water and sought a small engine repair service. A sad start to a fishing opener. Cleveland, who has a degree in small engine repair and has been in the business for years, says that, “any engine, unless properly stowed for the winter, can foul for many reasons.” He says the major problems center on poor gas, clogged air filters and dirty oil. Most gas engines, Cleveland says, need clean, highquality fuel to run efficiently. Ethanol mixes are the worst, he explained, because they have a half-life of 25-35 days. After that time, he says, this corn-based fuel breaks down into a protein that will gel and clog fuel lines and filters. “We advise our customers to use nonethanol fuels,” Cleveland said, “and clean, fresh gasoline.” Another problem he and his crew see are machines with clogged air filters, especially on lawn mowers. Cleveland says when the air filter is dirty, the mower will use more fuel, will not get up to full revolutions per minute and in the long-term, damage the engine. He advises checking the air filter after every mowing. He added this is true, too, on chain saws, where fine sawdust can clog filters. Lastly, dirty oil, like in a car, needs to be changed periodically to keep the engine running in top condition, Cleveland says. Use a quality oil recommended by the machine manufacturer. “Using high-quality gas and clean oil, and regular maintenance of air filters will keep most engines running smoothly,” Cleveland said. He added that it is “our business to help people enjoy the outdoors and tend to their lawn and garden needs.” If the filters are clean, the gas new and the engine still will not start, take it into a qualified small engine repair shop in your area. But again, Cleveland said, “Do it now to help ensure that those fish get caught and that grass mowed.” — submitted

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Area writers corner Songs They Keep On Signing by Mary B. Olsen There was a young man was in the U.S. Army, actually, the National Guard, and he was the kind of guy who would pick up his guitar and sing. The men would gather around and join in, requesting songs they liked, whenever the day’s work gave them a break. His name was Jim Croce. He met a guy who told him about how he had been in trouble and then turned over a new leaf. Jim brought his story to life in the famous song of the 1970s, “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown.” The teenagers of the time bought albums and the song was a No. 1 hit, at the top of the charts, along with his “Time in a Bottle.” My kids were fans, as well as all their friends. I am sure the songs went global. People are still singing them. Jim Croce was born Jan. 10, 1943, in South Philadelphia and grew up in an Italian-American family. He was born to play music. And he played well. By the time he was 8 he played “Lady of Spain” on the accordion. He finished high school in 1960. He went on to Villanova University for a year. He was a student disc jockey, and started singing groups and formed a band. They would play off-campus in the Philadelphia area. Jim met the girl he fell in love with, Ingrid Jacobson, while he was judging a contest at the Philadelphia Convention Hall. Jim’s folks gave him a wedding present of $500 to be used to make a record album. The family thought he would forget the

music idea and go back to college to find a more sensible occupation. Jim made the album and sold them all. He stayed with his music. He performed and played every kind of music. He and Ingrid sang as a duo and sang country, rock and roll, folk and blues, all genres. It didn’t pay well. He wasn’t exactly making a living playing guitar. He was always entertaining, cutting records, and writing songs. He joined the National Guard, and did construction work and other jobs. They moved to New York in 1968. In 1972, he and Maury Muehleisen, from Trenton, N.J., signed a contract with ABC records. They moved to San Diego. His career was going strong with his great hit songs, “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim,” “I Got a Name,” “Workin’ at the Car Wash,” “Operator,” “Mississippi Lady,” one that Johnny Cash and June Carter sang, and the song about “The Baddest Man ... Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown.” “Badder than old King Kong and meaner than a junkyard dog.” Of course we learned that “You don’t mess around with Jim.” “You don’t take the mask off the old Lone Ranger and you don’t mess around with Jim.” Another song that is a favorite is “Operator.” That was a song he wrote after standing in line with other soldiers waiting to use the telephone, all wanting to know if their Dear John letter was true. Didn’t their girlfriends love them anymore? He found it touching that they were all experiencing the same thing, rejection from the girl back home, and unable to do anything about it.

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Television shows like the “Monkees,” “Fame” and “Glee” have taught us that each generation of teenagers love music and their musical idols, and parents won’t always understand kids. Before the Beatles and their famous hair made history on television’s “Ed Sullivan Show,” most teens knew their idols from their voices over the radio. Broadway brought that nostalgic story of teenagers, music and love together in a musical set in the 1950s. NSTC’s TeensOnStage will bring “Bye Bye Birdie” to Rice Lake Thursday–Sunday, April 1821. Tickets are reserved seating. Show time is 7 p.m., Thursday-Saturday with a 2 p.m. performance Sunday, April 21. Tickets may be purchased at the Rice Lake Chronotype. After April 17, any remaining tickets will be for sale at the NTSC box office, which opens at 6 p.m. The theater is located at 104 S. Main St., Rice Lake. See Web site northerstartheatre-co.org. Cast leads back row (L to R): Dani Toman, Gary Haack, Craig Louis and Bethany Arnesan. Front: Chelsea Pumala and Bennett McCann. — Photo submitted

St. Francis de Sales School invites parents to explore their options SPOONER — St. Francis de Sales School is open for enrollment and has two scheduled events open to the public to learn more about the educational environment and options they have to offer. Kindergarten Round-Up will be on Friday, April 12, from 8-11 a.m. Please call the school office at 715-635-2774 or e-mail sfdsschool@gmail.com to schedule your visit. An Information Night will be offered on Thursday, April 18, from 5-7 p.m., at the school. This is open to students and parents for all grades, 3-year-old preschool through eighth grade. It will be an informal, open-house format with teachers available in their classrooms. There will be a general overview of the school presented by Principal Kathy Kurkiewicz at 5 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. Parents will also be available to answer questions and

share their personal experiences. For the 2012-2013 school year St. Francis de Sales School increased Spanish classes from half-year to year-round. Crosscountry skiing was added to the middle school phy ed curriculum with hopes to expand to younger students. MAPS testing was started in winter 2013; the science component will be added for fall 2013. Technology curriculum for kindergarten and first and second grades is being updated and improved for the 2013-2014 school year. Financial assistance is readily available; please inquire. To learn more about the school, please visit saintfrancisschoolspooner.com or find them on Facebook, www.facebook. com/sfdsspooner. — from St. Francis de Sales School

Jim and Ingrid planned to have a restaurant in San Diego, but before they got that off the ground the disaster happened. Jim met an early death in a light plane crash. He and Maury and four others were in a Cessna traveling between concerts when the plane crashed on takeoff and they were all killed. It was Sept. 20, 1973. He was only 30 years old. We are left with some great songs and our memories and thoughts of what could have been. Jim’s wife has a restaurant in the Gaslight Quarter in downtown San Diego. Their son, Adrian James Croce, was

born Sept. 28, 1971, before they moved to San Diego. At the age of 4 the child suffered a brain tumor and went completely blind. He later regained partial vision in his left eye. His heroes were Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder. He became a pianist and was performing regularly in the San Diego area by the time he was 16. He is a songwriter as well as a producer of recordings under his own label. He is married and has two children. Ingrid, Jim Croce’s wife, published a memoir about her late husband last year, “I Got A Name: The Jim Croce Story.”

Tree and shrub pickup date changed SPOONER — Anyone who has ordered trees and/or shrubs through the Washburn County Land and Water Conservation Department Office should note that the pickup date has been changed. Due to the weather, nurseries are unable to dig the tress and shrubs, therefore, the pickup dates will be Friday, May 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m.-

noon. These items are to be picked up at the Spooner Ag Research Station east of Spooner on Hwy. 70. If you have any questions, please contact the Washburn County Land and Water Conservation office at 715-4684654. — from WCLWC

Spooner Chamber to host sixth-annual food and wine tasting Tickets now available for sale online SPOONER — The Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce will present its sixthannual Food and Wine Tasting Benefit from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, at the Spooner Ice House Grand Ballroom located at 301 Walnut St. in Spooner. This year, the event beneficiaries will be Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary and The Spooner Education Foundation. Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary is dedicated to connecting people to the local environment. The facility boasts some of the most beautiful and unique habitats found in Wisconsin: bogs, old-growth forests, meadow and two glacial lakes. In addition to their natural surroundings, they offer a wide variety of opportunities for guests. In the spring and fall, Hunt Hill hosts many local school groups. In the summer, they have adult residential and youth day camps, and their Nature Store can be opened upon request. Spooner Education Foundation Inc. is a

nonprofit corporation established in 2001 by friends and supporters of the Spooner Area School District. The purpose of the organization is to generate financial support and other resources to enhance and enrich the educational opportunities of the students in the school district of Spooner. The Food and Wine Tasting Benefit will feature food from local restaurants, tasting of wines, live entertainment, raffle, and silent auction with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary and The Spooner Education Foundation. Tickets are available at the door, in advance online at spoonerchamber.org > Events & Festivals > Food & Wine Tasting Benefit, and at the Spooner Chamber Office, Dahl’s Home Store, Schmitz’s Economart and Spooner Mercantile Co. For more information and details on how to support this event, visit spoonerchamber.org or call the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce at 715-635-2168. — from Spooner Chamber of Commerce

Annual Northwest Wisconsin business conference HAYWARD — Join Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board as they host their 11th-annual business conference Wednesday-Thursday, May 8-9, at the Flat Creek Inn in Hayward. This year’s conference, Reeling in Business, will provide attendees opportunities to network with regional stakeholders and business owners, and attendees will learn about current developments in regional, statewide, and national initiatives, and legislation, including an update on the Affordable Care Act. The two-day event will kick off with an optional preconference on customer service. This preconference will highlight how to give customers an exceptional experience at your business and help you and your staff become the best you can be in all customer interactions. Drew Nussbaum, a regional tourism specialist from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, will deliver the presentation as part of the department’s new customer service initiative. Melanie Holmes, vice president at ManpowerGroup, will deliver her keynote address on the Teachable Fit. Businesses face the ongoing challenge of finding the right people with the right skills at the right time – those who can improve performance, strengthen competitive ad-

vantage and drive sustainable growth. According to ManpowerGroup’s Annual Talent Shortage Survey, it consistently reveals that a substantial percentage of U.S. employers are struggling to fill missioncritical positions, despite continued high unemployment. This presentation will focus on forces of change that are transforming the world of work, examine the factors causing the talent shortage and then identify one specialized solution for winning today’s race for talent. The interactive conference will feature the exchange of innovative ideas and practices and the sharing of the latest strategies in the use of workforce information and training. Other conference workshops include: Telecommunication, working with different generations, labor and employment law updates, Northwest Wisconsin labor market information and more. A reception will be held on Wednesday evening to give attendees plenty of networking opportunities. To register for Reeling in Business, please visit tinyurl. com/2013BusinessConference or contact Melissa Burris, public information coordinator, at 715-682-9141, Ext. 122 or mburris@nwcep.org. — from Workforce

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American women aren’t going into their golden years quietly by Diane Dryden Register staff reporter SPOONER — It is absolutely shocking what women are doing to avoid looking old. Every treatment is fair game in the search for eternal youth. You will have problems if you think today’s grandmas look anything like they used to years ago. There is a service that’s just moved into Spooner that’s tailor-made for the woman who is getting sick and tired of looking sick and tired. Morning Glory Permanent Makeup has opened their office in the newly remodeled building across from Dahl’s Home Store on Walnut Street. They are performing small miracles every day. Owner Kristi Miller has six years under her professional belt and over 700 procedures. Procedures that make women feel good about themselves. Touches to their eyes and eyebrows that put the sparkle back into older faces. “As we all age,” Miller says, “and especially if we’re side sleepers, we wear our eyebrows, or parts of them, off. I can not only put them back on, I can raise them a bit and women go out looking more alive than ever, usually looking years younger. Most people never notice the brows and usually asked if they’ve done something different with their hair.” She also does eye lining. “After the free consultation and the first procedural visit, which usually lasts an hour to an hour and a half, there’s a follow-up visit three months later. The next visit is a year away

Kristi Miller, owner of Morning Glory Permanent Makeup, always looks refreshed and ready to go with her own permanent makeup in place.

An inviting office space and answers to all your questions is what you’ll find in Kristi Miller’s new shop at 237 Walnut St. in Spooner. and it’s for a touch-up. Obviously these procedures are not permanent, but that’s how it’s termed. Kind of like a permanent for the hair.” Miller is a stickler for cleanliness and in her other office she shared the workspace with others and was constantly having to

sterilize the area. Now she has her own shop and keeps it pristine. She’s in a nursing program, getting straight A’s, and she will soon only have two years left. “I’ve always been the kind of person who likes to help others. Nursing will be a perfect fit for me, as is this makeup.“

Many of her clients start in their 60s and 70s. She has found a product that does not contain iron oxide pigment. “This product is safe not only for the procedure, but for any MRIs the client might have. People come from all over the United States to see Miller, many on their summer vacations or weekends at their cabins. If you’d like to talk to Miller or have a free consultation, call her at 715-520-3147 to see what Morning Glory can do for you.

Sen. Ron Johnson visits Shell Lake Woodcrafters by Diane Dryden Register staff writer SHELL LAKE — On Wednesday, April 3, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., toured Shell Lake Woodcrafters. Pam and Dan Ringwelski, owners since 2006, along their business partner, Don Hamstra, gave the tour. Johnson wanted to serve in Washington because he felt the federal government was bankrupting America. He believes it’s important for citizen legislators to ally with those who are seriously facing that reality. Johnson’s manufacturing background has taught him to attack the root cause of a problem, not merely the symptoms. He believes huge deficits, slow economic activity, high unemployment and inadequate job creation are severe symptoms of the problem, but not the root cause. The ever-expanding size, scope and cost of government is. Johnson serves on the committees on Budget; Commerce, Science and Transportation; Foreign Relations; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Included in his tour of Woodcrafters was the two-story, 60’-by-110’ storage shed built in October of 2012. “Not only do we have more additions to the business coming, we are always replacing and adding to our equipment,” says Pam. “You might say we’re in a continuous improvement mode.” Business hasn’t always been as good as it’s been starting last year and moving into this one. Back in 2008 and 2009 business was tough on everyone but Woodcrafters came up with a plan to keep their employees working. Because they believe in business, they used a rolling layoff sys-

by Diane Dryden Register staff writer SPOONER — If you know a quilter, just mention the name Thimbles, and it will bring a smile to their face and a slight glazing of their eyes. After spending eight years in Trego, Deb Wertanem has moved her well-established business into the recently remodeled building at 237 Walnut St. Bob Buchta owned the building for 15 years and it was run as a hardware store. After dividing the large store into two separate areas, one of the areas has morphed into three separate business spaces with a gracious hall connecting them. Thimbles has a key spot right at the front of the building. The shop is quickly being filled with cotton and flannel fabric, with possibly the addition of decorator fabrics on the near horizon. The shop mainly sells to quilters but their large notions section will include sewing needs for anyone in need of threads, zippers, buttons, hand-embroi-

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, far lefy, visited with co-owners of Shell Lake Woodcrafters, Pam and Dan Ringwelski and Don Hamstra, to praise and encourage them on their successful and growing business. — Photo by Diane Dryden tem where a certain number of employees had the first week of the month off, another group taking the second week and so on throughout the month. The week employees didn’t work, they could apply for unemployment. The program lasted only six months and that was the only time they had to resort to using it. They now have 76 employees working full time and have recently hired three more. They have a commitment to the community and that is to provide a safe and solid opportunity to earn a fair wage. “Anyone applying to work with us has to have a desire to learn and anything over and above that.” They also lead the list of companies that use every bit of their product by collecting their hardwood

sawdust from the work areas. Local farmers purchase it by the semi-load to be used as bedding. Woodcrafters, with their clean line and classic designed furniture, is a supplier for two national furniture sellers. They take pride in creating quality heirloom pieces out of the hardwood they use. Many of their pieces are considered storage furniture, including credenzas, end tables, coffee tables and dressers. They also have a wide range of dining, living and bedroom furniture as well as accent pieces. These items can be seen in the large showroom to the north of the main building at 314 Industrial Blvd. The furniture is available for sale. If you care to view the collection, the number to call is 715-468-7061.

Thimbles has come to Spooner Chief assistant Kren and Thimbles owner Deb Wertanem display several of their quilts in the newly expanded and relocated store. — Photo by Diane Dryden

dery floss, needles, patterns and all the other odds and ends it takes to create

hand-sewn items. Opening day was Wednesday, April 3.

After getting the grand tour of the operation, Johnson presided over a town hall meeting to which the public was invited. Employees were also invited to attend the 1-1/2-hour session of Johnson’s report card of the federal budget. He was one of the 12 chosen by President Obama to sit down at a dinner to share ideas. Johnson shared why his main concern is how the government is spending its citizen’s money, especially where Medicare and Social Security is concerned. “There are approximately 10,000 people signing up for Social Security every day and at this rate the system will be in serious trouble very soon. We are bankrupting the nation and the debt crises are mortgaging the future of our children and grandchildren. Our Social Security trust fund is empty because our government has spent it.” He gave the illustration of someone spending a $20 bill and then writing the words 20 dollars on a piece of paper and putting it into their pocket and later trying to spend it. “That doesn’t work in real life and it doesn’t work in our government, either. Our Social Security trust fund is empty.” He went on to credit Shell Lake Woodcrafters for their contribution to the workforce and the excellent way they do business. He also credited the workers for getting their checks from their job instead of the government. “In the year 2000 the government paid out $17 million in food stamps. This year the figures will soar to $47 million,” he added. “We have to look at the results of our spending,” was his concluding statement. Johnson then opened the floor for half an hour of questions and answers.

A grand opening is planned for the middle of May. There are already two shop hops being planned. These fun days are for the dedicated quilter and it’s almost like a scavenger hunt. At each shop in a wide area that includes stores from St. Croix Falls to Bayfield, quilters pick up fabric squares and patterns in order to create the chosen quilt. One is planned for June, the other for September. The shop offers machine repair as well as a generous spot for sewing classes where individuals can bring in their own machines and learn lots of new techniques. Considering the number of people who showed up for the “soft” opening, encouraging Wertanem to call it “highly successful,” this will be a busy place. The store’s current hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and are subject to change as the business grows. Their Web site is thimblesquiltshop.com and their phone number is 715-635-6040.

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Wyatt Carlson Senior

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Brandon Skille Junior

Harley Goetsch Sophomore

Sam Muska Sophomore

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Daniel Parish Freshman

Drew Johnson Freshman

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Varsity baseball Friday, April 12: Vs. Siren/Webster, 5 p.m. Saturday, April 13: Doubleheader vs. Washburn, 10 a.m. Monday, April 15: Vs. Luck/Frederic, 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 16: At Colfax High School, 5 p.m. Thursday, April 18: At Cameron High School, 5 p.m. Monday, April 22: At Turtle Lake High School, 5 p.m. Thursday, April 25: At St. Croix Falls, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 30: At Grantsburg High School, 5 p.m. Thursday, May 2: Vs. Unity, 5 p.m. Friday, May 3: Vs. Solon Springs, 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 7: At Siren High School, 5 p.m. Varsity track Monday, April 15: Shell Lake Invitational, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 18: At Frederic High School, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 25: At Webster High School, 4:15 p.m. Monday, April 29: At Unity High School, 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 7: At Rice Lake High School, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14: Conference meet at Frederic High School, 3:30 p.m. Middle school track Tuesday, April 16: At Webster High School, 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 22: Shell Lake Invitational, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 25: At Frederic High School, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 30: St. Croix Falls Invitational, St. Croix Falls High School, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, May 2: At Siren High School, 4 p.m. Friday, May 3: At Spooner High School, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9: Conference meet at Unity High School, 4 p.m. Varsity & JV softball Monday, April 15: Vs. Frederic/Luck, 5 p.m. Thursday, April 18: At Cameron High School, 5 p.m. Friday, April 19: Vs. Hayward, 5 p.m. Monday, April 22: At Clayton High School, 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 23: Vs. Butternut, 5 p.m. Thursday, April 25: At St. Croix Falls, 4 p.m. Friday, April 26: At Amery High School, 5 p.m., & JV Saturday, April 27: Vs. Gilman, Washburn, Hurley, 10:30 a.m. No JV. Tuesday, April 30: At Grantsburg High School, 5 p.m. Thursday, May 2: Vs. Unity, 5 p.m. No JV.

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SPORTS

Shell Lake track team faces competition from larger schools

SUPERIOR — The Shell Lake track team traveled to Superior on Thursday, April 4, to face some great competition from bigger schools in Northwest Wisconsin. The meet was held on the UWSuperior campus.

Shania Pokorny took third in the 400 with a time of 1:03.86.

“Our goal for the meet was to have fun, but push ourselves to see what we could do,” commented coach Katrina Granzin. Having their best meet of the year so far and breaking their own personal best times, jumps, or throws from last year were Colleen Knoop in the shot put, Lindsey Martin in the long jump, Renee Mikula in the 55M run, Jenna Schultz in the 55M hurdles and Emma Thomas in the triple jump. Two Shell Lake track team members placed third in the meet at Superior, Hannah Cassel in the 200 hurdles with a time of 33.04 and Shania Pokorny in the 400 with a time of 1:03.86. Pokorny also placed sixth in the triple jump with a jump of 32’4”. Placing fourth was the 4x200M relay team of Hana Anderson, Martin, Amber Anderson and Cheri Clark, with a time of 2:00.3. Also placing fourth was the 4x400M relay of Cassel, Amber Anderson, Clark and Pokorny, with a time of 4:29.42. HanaAnderson placed sixth in the 200 with a time of 29.9. With her best jump of the season at 14’5.5”, Martin received seventh place. She received eighth place with her time of 30.031 in the 200. The Shell Lake track team has a meet scheduled for Thursday, April 11, in Spooner. — with submitted information

Lindsey Martin had a successful meet in Superior. In the long jump she had a new personal best of 14’5.”, which earned her a seventh place.

Tanner Williams runs the course during the track meet held in Superior on Thursday, April 4. — Photos by Kim Martin

Speedway opener postponed by Ed Reichert Special to the Register RICE LAKE – Dave Adams, co-owner of the Rice Lake Speedway, announced on Wednesday, April 3, that the season opener for the Rice Lake Speedway, scheduled for Saturday, April 13, has been postponed. “Due to the late spring and poor drying conditions, there is no way the track

will be ready to be raced on by next week,” stated Adams. The revised schedule for the speedway shows practice sessions slated for Wednesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 18, before the 61st opening night for the venerable speedway on Saturday, April 20, with the first green flag slated to be waved at 6:30 p.m. Featured again this year on the weekly

program will be WISSOTA sanctioned street stocks, super stocks, Midwest modifieds and modifieds along with the Rice Lake Pure Stocks. Special events dot the racing calendar for the 2013 season with the first special slated for Thursday, May 2, when the United States Modified Touring Series brings their traveling stars racing for the Casey’s Cup to town to take on the best of the local and area

open-wheel drivers with Midwest modifieds and pure stocks as the support divisions. To keep up to date on the happenings at the Rice Lake Speedway, check the speedway Web site at ricelakespeedway. net.

Shell Lake competes at Heart O’ North Middle Tournament

Carter Lawrence pins his Barron opponent, Chase Pelter, to take second place in the fifth- and sixth-grade 88- to 92-pound weight class. Cody McTaggert took first place and Zack Anglin of Bayfield took third. This is the third time these two competitors have met this year. Anglin had beaten McTaggert twice but the third time was not the charm for Anglin.

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Sean Heckel couldn’t quite pin Austin Summerfield of Bloomer but he did win in a 5-3 decision in the 123- to 130-pound weight class to take second place. Dominic Hopke pinned Carl Mueller of Hayward in two minutes in the first round. He went on to take second place in the 133- to 143-pound weight class.

Ben Frey took first place in the 166- to 181-pound weight class. This eighthgrader had a great season, finishing up with an 18-3 record. Shell Lake competed in the Heart O’ North Tournament in Spooner on Friday, April 5.

Daniel Nielsen lost a tough match to Phillips wrestler Trey Tingo, by 8-9 in the 104- to 115-pound weight class.

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Spooner Middle School wrestling season comes to a close SPOONER — The Spooner Middle School wrestling team had a busy week. They traveled to Bruce on Tuesday, April 2, and wrestled teams from Bayfield, Bruce, Park Falls, Cornell-Gilman-Lake Holcombe, Hayward, Northwood, and Phillips. The young Rails wrestled hard. Those who got a pin were Chase Melton (two pins), Garrett Borelli, Brett Jepson (two), James Anders, Bryce Sahr, Billy Hagberg, Isaiah Skidmore (two), Trey Nelson, Tre’ Lawrence (two) and Dakota Harrison (two). “For the last road trip for the year, the Rails did pretty well,” commented coach Jon Griffith. On Friday, April 5, Spooner hosted 19 other teams in the Heart O’ North–Lake-

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Spooner High School honor roll A Honor Roll Seniors Eric Bitney, Victoria Boss, Dakota Cahill, Brianna Christman, Kilian Donovan, Ethan Gormong, Emily Gostonczik, Gina Graham, Audi Griffith, Stephanie Henk, Alexandra Hodgkins, Errick Kafura, Dana Kampa, Kara Kastern, Madelyn Martin, Paige Nemec, Michael Place, Heather Rajchel, Abby Rankila, Ellen Reidt, Clare Ringlien, Ally Roberts, Brady Schafer, Connor Sprenger, Hannah Stellrecht, Rachel Temple, Kelsie Tripp, Tyler Voelker and Elizabeth Wacek.

land Conference Tournament. This is a big event where most wrestlers are in an eight-person bracket. The top four wrestlers in each bracket earn medals. Those earning fourth place for the Rails were Bryce Sahr, Dakota Harrison and Hunter Peterson. Those earning third place were Sara Adamson, Garrett Borelli, Isaiah Skidmore, Trey Nelson and Wyatt Faircloth. Earning second place were Alex Daniels, Brett Jepson and Tre’ Lawrence. This year, Spooner had four individual champions. Winning conference for the Juniors 2013 Heart O’ North–Lakeland ConferGavin Anderson, Kaelan Anderson, ence for Spooner were Chase Melton, Sam Melton, James Anders and Gavin Tucker. Nicholas Boss, Aaron Breitenfeld, Kayla Chastek, Alexander Colbert, Sarah Dettle, — from Spooner Athletic Department Caitlin Fielding, Joseph Fraatz, Allison Gosney, Andrew Graham, Levi Hansen, Taylor Johnson, Hannah Kaefer, Mikhaila Lampert, Hannah Langhammer, Ashtin Markgren, Drew Miller, Paige Osterhues, Paxton Pocernich, Savannah Quinn, Richard Quinton, Michelle Richardson, Mariah Schultz, Brooke Schumacher, Sara Taylor and Julie Trcka.

Heart O’ North Middle School Conference Wrestling Tournament

Sophomores Julianne Bray, Dana Danger, James DePolis, Hannah Gostonczik, Miranda Haack, Katelyn Heino, Joakim Jarvis, Becker Lindner, Alex MacDonell, Adriana Oakland, Annabelle Revak, Alexandra Ripley, Timothy Ritchie, Larissa Schmock and Tabitha Weideman.

Sara Adamson pinned Garett McClain of Cumberland in the final seconds of the third round to overcome a 10-0 lead he had on her. That win gave Adamson third place in the 98to 104-pound weight class. She had two pins for the day and a 13-6 decision. Photos by Larry Samson Gavin Tucker took first place in the 123-to 130-pound weight class. He had three pins for the day.

Freshman Alyssa Babich, Alison Barnes, Nathan Chastek, Chase Davies, Dillion Ferguson, Desmond Fielding, Hannah Ford, Angel Grimm, Mathew Haynes, Jon Johnson, Chad Lenser, McKayla Mathiesen, Devan Miller, Madison Mitchell, Cheyenne Nowaczyk, Brant Osterhues, Cole Osterhues, MacKenzie Paffel, Daniel Pederson, Nicholas Posso, Cassidy Quinton, McKenzie Roman, Tanner Schafer, Brady Schumacher, Marshall Seas, Connor Seckora, Mitchell Shellito and Aftyn Tellefson.

Juniors Eric Anderson, Tessa Anderson, Spencer Carson, Rachel Eytcheson, Sabrina Hiller, Casey Holland, Alexandria Hotchkiss, Tanja Huettig, Zachary Jenson, Denessa Knutson, Alison Kosterman, Cole Lucius, Lucas Meaux, Tyler Merchant, Dustin Metzig, Dustin Naylor, Faith O’Donnell, Keith Richardson, Mycaela Scalzo, Willow Shell, Zachariah Shutt, Bryce Sohn, Brett Sommerfeld, Derek Swan, Nocomis VanMeter, Tanner Vik and Kimberly Voight. Sophomores Noah Anonich, Erica Bauer, Alexis Berg, Kori Cahill, Brie Clark, Andrew Emerson, Lee Ferguson, Brett Gauger, Katie Gobel, Jonathan Gunderson, Catherine Harris, Kayla Hickman, Alex Huebner, Amanda Jewert, Logan Johnson, Elena Loyola, Alex Mason, Riley McShane, Tina Melton, Rylee Nelson, Dustin Olson, Samantha Osborn, Spencer Peck, Matthew Slaminski, Kallie Thompson and Julia Vogel. Freshman Elijah Allabeck, Hayley Anderson, Jessica Colbert, Sebastian Couillard, Aaron Durand, Kelsie Gerovac, Josiah Gregg, Alex Grubbs, Brandon Jepson, Kayla Kielkucki, Donovan Knutson, Aaron McNitt, Samuel Meaux, Katelynn Retzlaff, Jacob Sacco, Hannah Schwab, Ryan Shutt, Adrain Spores, Karly Swan, Kyra Thornley and Cole Tripp.

Spooner students named to Heart of the North Academic All-Conference team SPOONER — The Heart of the North Conference has a longstanding reputation of outstanding students. The principals of the HON Conference have developed a program to recognize the outstanding scholastic accomplishments of the participants in the HON Conference schools that include Barron, Bloomer, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser, Cumberland, Hayward, Ladysmith, Northwestern and Spooner. Spooner students named to the Heart of the North Academic All-Conference team are Victoria Boss, daughter of

Chase Melton took first place in the 93- to 100pound weight class with a pin in 1:49 against Robert Fasbender of Cornell/ Gilman.

B Honor Roll Seniors Eli Baumgart, Hannah Berkesch, Austin Bones, Alexa Collins, Jenna DePolis, Courtni Featherly, Dillon Goering, Gideon Hansen, Hunter Huth, Tayler Livingston, Erin Marske, Alissa Mogensen, Katherin Ocariz, McKayla Olson, Tenecia Phinn, Taylor Roman, Danielle Sauleen, Emma Schara, Kyra Schmock, Jordan Shaver, Brittany Styer, Tiffani Tripp and Heidi Westgaard.

Nick and Juliean Boss, Spooner; Gina Graham, daughter of Gerald and Nancy Graham, Trego; and Abby Rankila, daughter of David and Julie Rankila, Spooner. The program of selecting the top academic scholars in each school is based upon two criteria, cumulative gradepoint average and college entrance examination scores. In addition to the aforementioned criteria, top scholars must also be involved in service, leadership and volunteer organizations. — from Spooner Area Schools

Official public hearings on budget continue, while unofficial ones begin

Bryce Sahr, with a pin over his Northwestern opponent, took fourth place in his weight class.

by Maureen McCollum Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - The Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee’s public hearings on the governor’s budget began this week in Green Bay, and the first of several unofficial listening sessions gets under way. Legislative Democrats say they were unhappy that only four public hearings on the budget have been scheduled, so they planned 10 local sessions across the state. The first session Monday night, April 8, in La Crosse, will be followed by Racine, Wisconsin Rapids and Barron. Joint Finance Committee member and Democratic Sen. Bob Wirch says both types of public hearings can help educate residents. He says the sessions can make some difference when it comes to crafting the budget. “It’s always difficult to estimate how effective we’re going to be in the budget when we’re in the minority. But clearly, we’ll have a better idea of the interests

of our constituents and the needs of our constituents after these hearings.” One thing Republicans and Democrats can agree on is that even if the sessions are “unofficial,” they still want to hear what their constituents are thinking. JFC co-chair, Republican Rep. John Nygren, says no matter how many hearings they scheduled, people will still demand more. “I think if you look at where they’re being held this time around, geographically they’re very diverse, pretty much all four corners of the state. About the only thing people could be critical of is that we aren’t going to the northern Superior area, but we did that two years ago. That’s all part of the process is moving them around.” Nygren says he will be holding some local budget listening sessions in the coming weeks, as will JFC Senate Republicans Joe Liebham and Co-Chair Alberta Darling.

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ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK This is Miss Moo; she had two pups plus two, What a wonderful mother she was. She misses them so, didn’t want them to go, Now just pouting is all that she does. There is something though, that will help her you know, And it’s not that hard for you to guess. Have you thought of it yet, what will help her forget, A new home with you, won’t you say yes. Miss Moo she is 3 and if you’re to ask me, The age 3 is much better than one. As you won’t have to glue, all the stuff that pups chew, Which means there’s so much more time for fun. Dogs for adoption: 5-year-old spayed gray pit bull; 1-year-old male liver/white springer spaniel mix; 3-year-old black/brown/white female terrier/ dachshund; 2-year-old male brindle/white old English bulldog; 5-year-old black female German shepherd, Cats for adoption: 1-1/2-year-old neutered brown/gray shorthair tiger; 1-1/2-year-old neutered orange shorthair tiger; 8-month-old female black/white shorthair; 1-year-old female Abyssinian mix; 8-month-old female gray/black shorthair tiger; 7-1/2-month-old female black/white longhair; 5-1/2-month-old shorthair calico /tiger mix; two 1-year-old neutered black shorthairs; 2-year-old spayed shorthair calico; 1-1/2-year-old male gray shorthair; 10-month-old spayed gray/black longhair; two 3-year-old neutered/declawed longhair tabbies and an 11-month-old female orange/brown tiger. Please join us for our annual bowling fundraiser on Saturday, April 13, at Northwood’s Lanes and Lounge in Spooner.

New exciting opportunities await by Diane Dryden Register staff writer SHELL LAKE — The newly reorganized Friends of the Shell Lake Library are thinking of changing their name to one that the initials don’t spell FOSSL. Or, maybe not. You might say that everything is kind of up in the air, and at this point, it’s just how they like it. “We haven’t decided if we want to be a Robert’s Rules of Order-type of group, or maybe just choose a facilitator and plan each event as it comes,” said Mary Harrington, one of the official friends. “Even though we are under the city’s umbrella, the library is responsible for its own finances, so we’ll have to have someone volunteer who is committed to doing that job. Otherwise, we are considering it an organization that lets volunteers sign on for an event and then, if they choose, their term of service would be over. That is unless they want to stay on. It would be entirely up to them. That way no one burns out with just another meeting to attend and another event to plan. We honestly don’t know which way we want to go, and we welcome anyone with an idea to attend the next meeting.” Some of the events already on their list are speaker visits including doctors and other professionals along with local authors. They are also thinking of two new book clubs, one for adults and the other for ‘tweens. A training class for Kindle and other devices is in the works, along with training for using the library’s Ancentry.com program. They are already looking for volunteers to help with the very popular yearly book sale during Town and Country Days as well as to answer the letters to Santa. It’s hard to believe that they could want anything else to do, but ideas have already been suggested like the program they hold at the Cumberland Library called Lunch and Learning where a speaker comes and a bag lunch is provided. The subjects usually vary widely. The Friends of the Library was begun by Shell Lake’s John Friedell, owner and editor of the Washburn County Register during the late 1980s. The program fulfilled its mission to raise $10,000 in order to purchase a computerized encyclopedia and then more or less disbanded. Sue Hansen has reorganized the group. So far, Marge Johnson, Wanda Zeug, Dolly Holmson, Harrington, Gloria Carlson and Deb Eckern are on board along with new librarian Amy Stormberg.

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Samson. When he showed up one day with a nasty cold, I jokingly said I should make him a batch of the tonic that Granny of “The Beverly Hillbillies” TV show made to cure Mr. Drysdale’s illness. Granny, played by Irene Ryan, in the episode that first aired Dec. 29, 1965, believed that a spoonful of her remedy would make a person suffering from the common cold feel better in a week to 10 days. By the time I succumbed to the illness, I didn’t have the energy to even heat up a can of chicken noodle soup, let alone go out and find a possum or some other type of roadkill to mix up a batch of cure-all soup. Although, as I was recovering from yet another fit of coughing, I thought about maybe making Larry a pot of something like … skunk soup or something that sounds just as disgusting. Hopefully everyone that has experienced a cold or flu this winter is now recovered and ready to dig in to all the spring things they like to do.

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Senior Lunch Menu Monday, April 15: Spaghetti, meatballs, marinara sauce, ice cream, garlic bread, milk, coffee. Tuesday, April 16: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, rutabagas, angle food, sauce, bread, butter, milk, coffee. Wednesday, April 17: BBQ chicken, macaroni and cheese, string green beans, fresh pears, marble rye, beverages. Thursday, April 18: Cheesy corn chowder, crackers, tuna salad on wheat, cupcake, milk, coffee. Friday, April 19: Swiss steak, onions, baked potato, sour cream, beets, cookie, rye bread, beverages. Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call 715-468-4750.

Volunteers needed for Namekagon River cleanup The young people at Lakeview United Methodist Church, Hertel, sang for members of the congregation on Sunday, April 7. Pastor Jack Starr accompanied on the guitar. — Photo by Connie Quam

Terraceview Living Center adds crafting room

Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake, where many seniors reside for further care, has a new crafting room for seniors, families and friends to enjoy. Staff from activities and occupational therapy created the room where seniors can relax and make a variety of crafts of their interest.

The new Hobby Hideaway craft room at Terraceview Living Center will have a grand opening Monday, April 22, 2-5 p.m. The room is located on the second floor. During the open house, staff from physical/occupational therapy, restorative exercise programming and activities will be available for a meet and greet to answer questions. — Photos submitted

NORTHWEST WISCONSIN — Celebrate National Park Week by helping the National Park Service and Namekagon River Partnership clean up the Namekagon River on Saturday, April 27. This will be the second-annual cleanup and will again focus on four sections of the Namekagon: Hayward Landing to Stinnett Landing; Stinnett Landing to North Springbrook Landing, North Springbrook Landing to Earl Landing and Earl Landing to Trego Landing. Volunteers will split into teams to travel each river section in canoes or drift boats, collecting trash along the way. For those who do not want to be on the water, there are opportunities to help with event logistics, like driving volunteers to and from the work sites — i.e., put-in and take-out points. Because there is a limited number of canoes and lifejackets available, volunteers are asked to preregister. To volunteer, call the Hayward Fly Fishing Company at 715-634-8149 or the Namekagon River Visitor Center at 715-635-8346. Plan to meet at Hayward Landing, Hwy. 27 near the DNR Ranger Station, at 8 a.m. on April 27. Volunteers should bring water, lunch, weather-appropriate clothing and sunscreen. The Namekagon is part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, a national park and one of America’s first wild and scenic rivers. National Park Week is April 20-28. The Namekagon River Partnership is a citizen-volunteer organization working to celebrate and conserve the Namekagon River. For additional information, visit namekagon.org. — from NPS

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

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

Lake Park Alliance

Baptist

Northwoods Baptist

W6268 Cranberry Dr., Shell Lake; 1 mile north of CTH B on U.S. 253 Pastor Adam Dunshee 715-468-2177 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday service: 6 p.m. Wednesday service: 7 p.m.

Spooner Baptist

W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor Darrel Flaming 715-635-2277 spoonerbaptist.com Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.

St. Alban’s

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

409 N. Summit St., Spooner Father Edwin Anderson 715-635-3105 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

Shell Lake Full Gospel

20805 CTH H, Barronett 715-468-4403 Pastor Al Bedard Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Family Worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship follows worship Holy Communion first Sunday of the month Midweek Studies Mondays 2 p.m.

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

Trinity Lutheran

1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastor Russ Leeper 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Lutheran

Methodist

Barronett Lutheran

United Methodist

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.

135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School during worship time; webcast livestream.com/ slumc

Sarona Methodist

(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

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

803 Second St., Shell Lake 715-468-7718 shelllakesalem lutheran.org Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m..

Full Gospel

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

Catholic

St. Francis de Sales

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

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

Long Lake Lutheran Church

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

Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

United Methodist

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

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

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

Hwy. 70 W, Spooner spoonerwesleyan.org Senior Pastor Ronald W. Gormong; Assistant Pastor Chopper Brown 715-635-2768 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School and ABFs: 10:30 a.m.; nursery provided; Celebrate Recovery, now every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Team Kid, ages 4 yrs. - 6th grade, Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Other

Cornerstone Christian

Pastor Tom Kelby 106 Balsam St., Spooner 715-635-9222 cornerstonechurch spooner.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.; Wed. Prayer: 6:30 p.m. Youth Group Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Team Kid, 4 yrs. - 6th grade, Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Trego Community Church

Pastor John Iaffaldano W5635 Park St. Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-8402 Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; 6:30-8 p.m. AWANA Sept. - April. Sunday School 9:15 a.m., all ages. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

Nazarene

Church of the Nazarene

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

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Nothing rugged about locally made turkey calls Rugged Custom Calls produces sounds of spring near Shell Lake by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer SHELL LAKE – For the past two years a quaint corner of space located in a small shed west of Shell Lake has been bustling with life. With woodworking tools along with a drill press and a lathe, Jake Naessen and friend Josh Hoffman have been busy turning blocks of sweet-smelling walnut, cherry, maple and other kinds of wood into circular works of art in order to mimic the song of the hen turkey … music to the ears of the Wisconsin turkey hunter, who is on the cusp of yet another spring turkey season. Many hunters will be hoping for a chance to hear the sound of a booming gobble, and eventual sight of a strutting tom turkey, that will most likely be coaxed into range by the sounds a hunter mimicking the sound of a yelping hen. Regarded as one of the greatest success stories in Wisconsin wildlife management, the wild turkey had been brought back from nonexistence in the state in the early ‘70s to an abundant population across the state and even in the north woods. With a boom in population, interest in turkey hunting has grown considerably over the past 20 years and so too, has the interest in turkey calls, and learning how to use them for hunting. Naessen began turkey hunting at the age of 18, and considers himself no different than any other turkey-hunting enthusiast, but has since turned his passion for turkey hunting into an obsession with creating the ideal turkey call. Rugged Custom Calls, as it has come to be known, was born only two years ago through a casual conversation about turkey hunting with Hoffman, as well as

Although Rugged Custom Calls specializes in friction pot calls, they’ve also experimented with making what are known as trough calls, which also mimic the sound of a hen turkey.

Jake Naessen of Rugged Custom Calls demonstrates the sweet sound of a hen turkey that can be heard with his homemade custom turkey call. pointing the right sounds that Naessen has been listening for. In order to find that sound, Naessen pored over Internet resources and various articles, but he says Hoffman, his friend, was the one who helped him get in touch with other custom call makers, experts and judges from actual calling competitions that have brought a bounty of knowledge to them both. In 2012, Rugged Custom Calls

entered its first call-making competition. Out of about 30 other call makers, they finished 12th, and have made vast improvements since then. “I guess you’re always trying to make it sound better. Or try different wood and get it to sound the same. It’s just like anything else. I mean you’ve got to keep improving it or you just kind of run in place,” Naessen said, who hopes to con-

Working on a lathe, Jake Naessen turns out a turkey call that will eventually become a friction pot call. Naessen’s grandfather, who made a few box calls for turkey hunting in previous years. Hoffman, who has a small collection of his own turkey calls, as well as a passion for calling turkeys, told Naessen he too, should give call making a try sometime. “I actually did two days later,” Naessen said. “I didn’t have all these tools, but I did it on a drill press, with a router bit, which is actually dangerous, but that’s how we started doing it.” From there it was a lengthy learning process through trial and error to find just the right sound, and while Naessen jokingly said his first few calls were more suited for the garbage can, it gave them something to build on. They have since turned out about 200 turkey calls, with about 100 distributed across the local landscape. Naessen said at least 20 hunters reported success with his calls just last season, and that number continues to grow as more people find out about his custom-made calls, which are known as friction pot calls. There are many other types of factory calls out there on the market as well as custom call makers. Rugged Custom Calls has experimented with creating a type known as a trough call too, but their main specialty is with the friction pot calls, which appear simple in nature, but are far more complex. Along with the wood finish, (walnut is Naessen’s favorite) the surface of the call can be made of many different types of material including slate, aluminum, glass or even copper. There’s also a soundboard inside the call, which is essential for pin-

Jake Naessen of Shell Lake harvested this big gobbler with one of his custom-made turkey calls in 2012. – Photo submitted

tinue to enter competitions in the future. “When I came back, when everything was still fresh in my mind I did a few things to my calls. Hopefully they’ll do a lot better this year,” he said. After returning from his first competition, Naessen said he received positive reviews from call makers, call judges and professional turkey callers who have been successful in competitive turkey calling. Although the changes to his calls were small, some couldn’t believe how much his calls had improved. Many told Naessen that whatever it was he and Hoffman had done to the call, to continue doing it. While Rugged Custom Calls haven’t been used in a calling competition, the positive feedback from those who have tried them show they are definitely heading in the right direction. “I knew we could do it better, so doing different setups and going from there, and finally you find the sound that you want … that’s where it led to today,” said Naessen. To date, Naessen isn’t sure how long it actually takes him to make a turkey call, or how many he can produce in one day. With a full-time job, wife and two kids, his shop can get a little hectic at times. “I’ve always told myself I’m going to time it, but I never do, because usually I’m out here, the kids are out here running in and out, so I start, and then I have to stop again,” he said, but Naessen guessed he could produce a call in about one hour, depending on the wood being used. Anyone interested in purchasing a custom-made call or finding out more about them can contact Naessen at 715645-0814, or visit Rugged Custom Calls on their Facebook page.

Jake Naessen, of Shell Lake’s Rugged Custom Calls, strikes a sweet spot on one of the many calls he hand makes out of his shop near Shell Lake. – Photos by Marty Seeeger unless otherwise noted

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Dewey Country

We’ve certainly had changeable weather, haven’t we? Yes, one day it’s foggy out, one day it is raining, and one day it’s snowing. I guess it’s like us humans and can’t make up its mind. Son Richy has been having a lot of fresh Angus calves with those little calves just a-jumpin’ around. They certainly are cute. Dewey Town Board news finds Mark Knoop as chairman, Phil Scheu and Duane Johnson, supervisors, Bill Holden treasurer, Pam Brown as clerk, and John Biver as assessor. Who got the most votes? Well it was John with 75 and Mark with 74. So it’s off to another couple of years for the guys. Yah know, looking across the road I see

Sarona

by Pauline Lawrence

Duane Johnson’s field pretty much bare of snow. Are yah ready to start working the fields, Duane? Diane Hulleman picked up her friend, Robyn, who works at Lakeview Medical Center, and the gals had to renew their driver’s licenses. Later they enjoyed lunch together and did some shopping. Diane also went to Lois Snyder’s to give her Communion. Don Grunnes is still at the rest home and may be able to go home this week. We hope you’re feeling better Don. Jim Toll tells us his wife, Marilyn, may be going home Wednesday. Her sister, Jean, is coming to help take care of her. Sons Terry and David have been to see her

often. This weekend Dave put in a new water heater for Jim. Sunday at the Cecil Meltons were Vicki Trott and her sister, Peggy Vesta. They enjoyed playing cards. The Dewey Town Board annual meeting will be held April 16, 8 p.m., at the Dewey Town Hall. After the annual meeting the board will hold their monthly board meeting. Everyone welcome. Ann Johnson and Duane and Diane went to Frederic and picked up Dale and Doc Sue and daughter Greta and the family went to Minneapolis to Eric and Cheri (Johnson) Amundson’s home for Easter dinner. The days are getting longer with day-

light. My pups are like a 3-year-old and an 8-month-old. They tear around in the house, drag out their toys and dog bones and much other. Yes, I end up cleaning up behind them. Both love the outdoors and run and run. Rammy is the one who doesn’t listen. He looks at me and defies me to take him from whatever mischief he’s into. But they’re great dogs and they do keep me company. We have a hoot owl in Dewey Country. Yes and he certainly has been a-hootin’. Scatter sunshine. Have a great week!

Ten men and nine ladies were at the Katty Shack Madge-Sarona once-a-month breakfast Tuesday, April 2. Gloria Frey, Elfreda West, Mavis Schlapper and I went to Howard and Jean Furchtenicht’s afterward to see the woodworking things he’s been making. Absolutely beautiful clocks and other items. He is so talented. We also enjoyed seeing the children’s sack dresses Jean has sewed for a mission project in Africa. Very nice. Casey Furchtenicht attended Boy Scout Troop 51 Court of Honor in Shell Lake on Sunday. The spring turkey hunt has started with the youth hunt this past week. The Tuscobia Trap Club Poker Run, ATV, car or truck, is Saturday, April 13. Fun, fun, fun. Ceska Opera in Haugen will be featuring The Porch Dog band at 8 p.m., Friday, April 12. The SHS class of 1950 will be getting together for their monthly noon luncheon on April 17 at Tony’s in Spooner. Rocky Furchtenicht and Elaine Ryan attended a birthday party at her daughter, Nicole, and Shane Baker’s in Rice Lake on Saturday for several birthdays. Their three sons, Byron who turned 10 on March 1, Henry, 5 on the 9th, Drew turned 3 that day, also Rocky’s on the 7th, and Danielle Ryan’s on April 8. Folks were happy to see Allen and Charlotte Ross in church Sunday, first time since her bad fall in early December. I visited at Bev Helmer’s on Friday. Daughter Bonnie has been staying with

her all the time and her son, Bob, and wife Shirley Helmer, West Bend had been there since Wednesday helping care for her. Keep them in your prayers and also the Gagner family. Talked to Brenda and she reports her dad has some good and some bad days. My sister, Sharon Wilber, and I attended the Barron Electric meeting in Barron on Saturday morning. She was the lucky winner of a Mr. Coffee coffeepot in the drawing. Got our free lightbulbs, pound of cheese and a nice box lunch. The meeting was well-attended with the gym and bleachers full of folks there for a very interesting and informative meeting. Birthday wishes to Bob Dahle, Shannon Kline, Danielle Benjamin, Bill Krause, April 11; Connie Foote, Amelia Zaloudek turns 95, Samantha Mechtel, Jerry Smith, Max and Melanie Bryan, April 12; Vicki Halverson, Felicia Pokorny, Rebecca Gallo, Wayne Wilkans, Merle Wilber, Eunice Granzin, April 13; April Richter, Liz Gargulak, Terry Magnes, Bradley Thomas and Maranette Church, April 14; Dan Thompson, Cassidy Quinton, Julie Morevec, Greg Thompson, David Irvine, April 15; Ron Duch, Marie Albertson, Craig Furchtenicht, Nathaniel Wingler, Beatrice Morgan, Kim Crosby, Liz Nelson, April 16; and Chuck Mortensen, April 17. A happy anniversary to Mark and Julie Sauer, April 12; Art and Lenore Swan, April 15; and Bill and Delores Twining, April 16.

by Marian Furchtenicht

Springtime is sure slow coming here in our area. We still have quite a bit of snow for April 8 as I write this. Slowly but surely though. Grandson-in-law Kyle Mathison of the Cumberland area called and wanted to be the first to report a robin. He said he saw four. I saw the first one here, too, on April 4. Geese and ducks have showed up and are enjoying themselves on the water standing in fields, just waiting for the lakes to open up. Gas prices are going down, it was $3.60 a gallon in Shell Lake on Monday. That’s a plus. Income taxes are due Monday, April 15, so remember to file if you haven’t done so. It was a sisters weekend celebration for the Roeser sisters who were raised in West Sarona. A birthday party was held Saturday at the senior center in Durand for Ann Roeser Rohlic who turned 105, and a remembrance of the life of Lucille Roeser Barr was held Sunday, April 7. She had passed away Dec. 1 in California at the age of 83. A memorial Mass was held at St. Francis de Sales in Spooner with luncheon and fellowship at the Shell Lake Community Center. Burial of cremains was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Shell Lake. Family and friends from California, Alaska, Colorado, Washington state, Missouri and Superior came for the great get-together. Surviving Lucille were husband Bob Barr, daughter Julie and Julie’s husband Chris Wedge, their three children and sisters Anna Rohlic, Dorothy Lombard and Car-

men Liesman. A couple of weeks back, David and Kelly Stoner, Norm Pokorny and Mary Pat Dubek went up to the Lake of the Woods ice fishing. They caught 19 large northerns, the largest was 43 inches, caught by David. They reported a great time. Stayed in Norm’s camper on the lake. Sympathy to the family of Michael Hess, 55, Madge, who passed away March 27, after a long illness. Memorial service was at Dahl’s in Spooner on Tuesday, April 2, with interment in the Earl Cemetery later this spring. Marilyn and Renee Zimmerman visited friends Michelle and Josh Alters in Hudson on Saturday, March 30, and met their new baby girl, Lyla Sue, who joins her two brothers. Speedy get-well wishes to Marilyn Zimmerman who had some surgery at the hospital in Rice Lake on Thursday and is home recovering. Her mom, Germaine Paulson, sisters Linda and Lisa and nieces Nicole and Brittney visited her Sunday. Virginia Stodola attended the visitation for Andy Peterson on Friday at Dahl’s Funeral Home. Congrats to newlyweds Max Engelhart and Bonnie Julin, Ripley Lake. The Big Ripley Trekkers are having their seventh-annual Relay For Life fundraiser Saturday, April 13, 4-7 p.m., at the Getaway on CTH D, Sarona. There will be auctions and raffles, free food and swag bags and lots of fun. All precedes go to the American Cancer Society. Be sure to stop by.

Shell Lake Community Ed classes offered SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake Community Ed invites you to consider participating in the following classes. Register by calling 715-468-7815, Ext. 1337. Preseason preservation and canner testing: Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m. Get inspired for the canning season by spending an evening with our friends from UW-Extension. Dust off your pressure canner and bring it along for complimentary testing to ensure accurate and safe canning this summer. An old canner is a great canner but, as with all things in life, needs adjust-

ments as time goes on. Canners aside, this class is all about jams and jellies. Fruit selection, the role of ingredients, low-sugar recipes, processing and storing — it will all be discussed in this hands-on class where we’ll make the preserves on site. Toast provided. Location: Shell Lake High School family and consumer ed room. Instructors: Deb Meyer and Wilma Johnson. Register by calling 715-468-7815, Ext. 1337. iCloud and iTunes: Tuesday, April 23, 6-8 p.m. According to Apple, iCloud is cloud service done right. It stores your

music, photos, apps, calendars, documents and more, and wirelessly pushes them to all your devices. Not only will you learn how to access and utilize iCloud, you will explore the world of iTunes and the correlation between the two. A select amount of Apple iPads is available for use during class per student request. Location: Shell Lake High School library. Instructor: Sara Ducos. Cost: $15. iPad: Introduction to iPad Basics: Tuesday, April 30, 6-8 p.m. The Apple iPad has a variety of applications and accessibility

options — learn how to use them. Learn how to customize your tablet through settings and everything you need to know to manipulate the basics of your new device. You will not go home without learning something new. If you are still considering whether or not an iPad is right for you, a select amount of Apple iPads are available for use during class per student request. Location: Shell Lake High School library. Instructor: Sara Ducos. Cost: $15. — from SLCE

Prairie Fling Festival Part Two: Food SARONA — Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona is proud to present its second-annual Prairie Fling Festival on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Prairie Fling is an opportunity to reconnect people to people, people to community and people to nature. Last year, Hunt Hill welcomed over 300 people who enjoyed artisian and craft booths, homemade foods, commu-

nity organizations, live music, kids activities and much more. In part two of a six-part series leading up to fling, they’d like to showcase some of the foods of Prairie Fling. Thanks to many sponsors, the food fundraiser will feature a tasty and diverse menu. Get a fresh grilled brat from Louie’s Finer Foods or a jumbo hot dog served with all the fixings and served on

Historical society looks for old photos SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Historical Society is asking for your help in locating photos of old buildings including farmhouses, one-room schools with students, family photos and former county sheriffs. The organization is looking for anything that would be of interest to researchers.

If you have photos that you would like to share but not donate, copies will be made and the photos returned. If you are able to assist, please call the Washburn County Historical Museum, 715-468-2982, on Thursdays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. — from WCHS

deli fresh buns from Schmitz Economart. Have a grilled cheese sandwich, made fresh and hot to your order. Add a bowl of gourmet tomato soup from Greener’s Reel ‘em Inn. There will also be Old Dutch potato chips, cookies, apples, beef sticks, plus a wide selection of soft drinks and bottled water from Bernick’s Beverage & Vending, coffee and white and chocolate milk.

Returning again this year will be the popular Scoup Donuts. Come early and get ‘em while they last. These popular treats were sold out before noon last year. Guests to Prairie Fling will also enjoy treats from the Stockwell Maple Treats trailer, featuring goodies made from maple syrup, including ice cream and floats that hit the spot any time of the day. — from Hunt Hill

St. Francis third quartder honor roll SPOONER — St. Francis de Sales School in Spooner announces the third quarter honor roll for the 2012-2013 school year. Fifth Grade, A honor roll: Tiffany Romportl and Aaron Sacco; B honor roll: Spence Hoellen and Christopher Lord. Sixith Grade, A honor roll: Spencer

Blonk, John Nauertz and Evelyn Paffel. Seventh Grade, B honor roll: Miguel Barrett and Tyler Griffith. Eighth Grade, A honor roll: Audrey Blonk, Anna Emerson, Mark Nauertz and Adeline Paffel; B honor roll: Sophia DelFiacco and Rachel Medley. — from St. Francis de Sales School

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Barronett by Judy Pieper We have more signs of spring, in addition to the April showers we’ve been getting, of course. John Forestall has seen red-winged blackbirds at his place, we have had robins in our front yard, the crocuses and hyacinths are coming up in the front flower bed, and the goldfinches are getting their pretty summer color back. It won’t be long before we’ll be hearing about some bear sightings and hearing those noisy little frogs when we walk past the swamps. Mischa Reichhoff is 1 year old. Her birthday was March 24 and she had quite a celebration. One set of grandparents and an aunt came down from Winnipeg, Canada, and the other grandparents came from Waupun to celebrate with her. Everyone went to Bistro 63 for dinner on Saturday evening. On Sunday morning, Mischa was dedicated at her family’s church in Spooner, and then everyone came back to the house for her birthday party. Congratulations on your first birthday, Mischa. OK, this is very important. The salad luncheon, hosted by the women of Barronett Lutheran, is this coming Sunday, April 14. Our worship service will begin at 10 a.m. that day so that we can have the luncheon immediately after the service, which will be about 11 a.m. Now, don’t worry if you can’t make it right at 11 a.m. We’ll have so much food that there will be plenty to serve for a few hours. We’ll have all kinds of salads — some are full of fresh vegetables and fruit and are very good for you, and then there are the kind that are full of sugar and cream cheese and you can pretend they are good for you because they are called salads. We also have just about any kind of bar you can imagine. Sorry about the short notice, but we sure hope you can join us for this annual event. You know, of course, that the women who attend Barronett Lutheran are the best cooks in about three counties. Stop by so you can see for yourself. Our church is going to have a booth at the garage sale, which will be held at the Barronett Community Center on Saturday, April 27. If you would like to donate any items for the garage sale, this would be the perfect time to clean out the attic and garage and get rid of all those things that you haven’t used for the past five years or more. When Pastor Todd mentioned the sale during the announcements Sunday morning, he said that it would be nice if we could have some things there that men would be in-

Washburn County Court news David A. Bublitz, South Range, OWI, $1,424.00, local jail, license revoked 24 months, alcohol assessment, other sentence. Micheal A. Chisnell, Spooner, operating without valid license, $200.50. Andrew C. Danielson, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $263.50. Nathanial Z. Johnson, Springbrook, criminal damage to property, $299.00. Jeffrey S. Johnson, Spooner, possess drug paraphernalia, $326.50. Raymond A. King, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld. Angela J. Wolfe, Stone Lake, burglary, $518.00, probation, sent. withheld; resisting or obstructing an officer, $243.00, local jail, costs; bail jumping, $243.00, local jail, costs. Lyle G. Aherns, Spooner, speeding, $200.50. Donald E. Blanchette, Shell Lake, speedometer violations, $175.30. Georgianna J. Carson, Shell Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50. Terry L. Davies, Springbrook, issue worthless check(s), $263.50. Margie M. Denton, La Pointe, speeding, $200.50. Steven F. Desjardins, Springbrook, fish with unattended lines, $127.50. Tina M. Dewey, Siren, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Andrew P. Falstad, Shell Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Jeffrey A. Gagner, DBA Big Timber Logging, Sarona, vehicle equipment violations group 2, $200.50; vehicle equipment violations group 1, $238.30; equipment violations, group 3, $175.30. Hailey A. Johnson, Spooner, speeding, $276.10. Lake Nebagamon Trucking Corporation, Lake Nebagamon, vehicle equipment violations, group 3, $175.30; violation of frozen road weight limits, $720.06. Joseph P. Leschisin, Turtle Lake, speeding, $175.30. Linnea J. Marquardt, Rochester, Minn., speeding, $175.30. James W. Moravec, Sarona, operating while suspended, $200.50. Allen J. Oehrlein, Cambridge, Minn., speeding, $175.00. Crystal L. Olson, Superior, speeding, $200.50. Sarah C. Peterson, Eau Claire, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; seat belt violation, $10.00. Jennifer L. Riff, Edina, Minn., speeding, $175.30. David J. Rychman, St. Francis, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Greggory T. Scott, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Rudolph Seeger, Hayward, failure to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30. Kimberly A. Sims, Holmen, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Joshua V. Stone, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Chad M. Tack, Trego, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Daniel M. Ubl, Siren, speeding, $225.70. Taylor L. Valentin, Couderay, operating motor vehicle by probationary licensee with unauthorized person in vehicle, $200.50. Robert A. Vandermoon, Spooner, speeding, $175.30. Patricia L. Wiatr, Menomonie, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

terested in, too. I thought about it, and said that maybe the women should clean out the guys workshops and bring in every duplicate wrench, pliers and screwdriver that we find. Oooh, I didn’t make any points with the guys with that statement, let me tell you. Anyway, back to the donations thing. If you would like to donate any items for the sale, you can bring them to the church or call and let us know if you would like us to pick them up. The members of the civic club will be hosting a pancake supper at the community center on Thursday, April 18, from 5-7 p.m. In addition to pancakes, french toast and sausage will also be served. Stop on by for a delicious meal and a fun family night out. We have some new members on the town board here in the Town of Lakeland. Bob Jerry will be taking over as chairman, Bruce Holmes is taking Don Lehmann’s place as supervisor, and Joan Stetler will be the treasurer. John Rieper is still a supervisor, and Marilynn Shaurette is still the clerk. The new board will take office at the annual meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, April 16. Congratulations and good luck to the new members. The present board members and employees of the town had dinner at Hanson’s Hideaway in Haugen last Saturday evening. The food and service was excellent, and we had a very nice time visiting. I chose not to run for treasurer this time because I have so many other things to do, but I’m afraid I am going to miss being on the board. I plan to attend as many meetings as possible, so I can keep up to date on what’s going on in the town. I know that Joan will be a very good treasurer. She has done it before, and that was before everything was on computers. She’s going to be amazed at how much easier it is to do the property taxes now, I took a trip to Monroe this past week to help my cousin, Sue Meier, move into her new home. Sue retired Jan. 31

after working for years at U.S. Bank in Milwaukee. She’s very happy to be in Monroe, where she is within five minutes of her mom, sister, daughter and granddaughter. I visited with Aunt Helen too, while I was there, and she is doing very well in her new apartment. That woman is amazing. She celebrated her 91st birthday in January, and she looks and sounds just wonderful. We all had supper at Rachel and Gregg Sefrood’s house, and I visited with Sue’s daughter, Cindy, and her granddaughter, Taylor. You might remember that Taylor was in a terrible accident about 18 months ago. Well, she is doing amazingly well. She has a new job at Chocolate Temptations in Monroe, and loves working there. Sue and I stopped by and the smell is enough to make a person gain weight. I brought a box of candy home for Duane, and it was delicious. You probably know that I only pretended to get it for Duane. I had just as much of it as he did. Anyway, the only way I can even describe Taylor’s recovery is miraculous. She has her sense of humor back, and she looks just like she did before the accident, Jamie Lee Holmen hosted a dinner party in honor of Kandice Bonander’s 21st birthday on Friday evening. Jamie’s husband, Scott, was at a training class so he couldn’t join us, but the rest of the family was all there. Jamie’s little twins, Kaitlynn and Jessica, were a big help preparing and serving dinner. In addition to the guest of honor, Lynn and Garett Thon and Duane and I were there. Jamie is the perfect hostess, the food was absolutely delicious, and we all had a very nice time celebrating with Kandice. I think that’s about it from Barronett this week. I hope you can join us this Sunday for the salad luncheon. I should have let you know about it a little earlier, I know, but I’m getting old and forgetful. See you later.

Heart Lake news by Helen V. Pederson We woke up Monday with rain, and of course, cloudy skies. I guess they say April showers bring May flowers, so let’s be patient. My dad always said, “Rain before 7 it clears by 11.” Not a lot of news this week. I guess most people are gone on vacation. On Sunday afternoon, Lillian Ullom attended the iceskating show, “Out of this World,” at the Spooner Ice House formerly known as the Spooner Civic Center. Her great-granddaughter, Sadie, who is 8 years old, was in the show. She told me it was crowded and very well done. After the show, Lillian visited with her sister, Florence Carlson, along with Margaret Jones and Louise Shade. Margaret made her specialty meatballs and spaghetti. Jude and Myron Bolterman spent a week visiting their son, Michael, and his fiancée in Colorado. That had to be a nice vacation. Our get-well wishes to Donna Parker who is a patient at Sacred Heart Hospital undergoing therapy after suffering a stroke. We hope you will recuperate fast, Donna. Charlotte Thompson visited with Jean Odden and Helen Pederson on Sunday afternoon. A few of the tenants or workers here at Glenview have returned after spending time with family. Ruth McConkie spent some time in London where she met her daughter from South Africa. Kathy Foster, a personal care worker here at Glenview, visited her brother in Germany and also

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Karen Mangelsen called on Florence Brewster Monday morning. On Tuesday evening, Hank and Karen Mangelsen were visitors of April, Dave, Patty and Mandy Close. They helped April celebrate her birthday. On Thursday, Karen and Hank visited Carol Romsos in Barron. Colin and Chris Harrison came to visit Nina and Lawrence Hines Friday. They all then went to see John and Diana Mangelsen. Hannah and Grace Mangelsen were weekend guests of Hank and Karen Mangelsen. Saturday evening they all went to the play, “Don’t Touch That Dial,” at the Siren School. Later they visited Lida Nordquist. Barry and Josh Hines were Sunday visitors of Donna and Gerry Hines.

Marriage licenses James M. Clark, Springbrook, and Barbara A. Allen, Spooner. John G. Schloneger, Barronett, and Sarahanne E. Simeth, Spooner. Nicholas B. Scribner, Spooner, and Mindy L. Ruegger, Spooner. Brandon R. Milton, Shell Lake, and Sadie D. Abbott, Shell Lake. Samuel C. Hendry, Minneapolis, Minn., and Va Lee, Minneapolis, Minn. Michael A. Hendricks, Spooner, Rachel C. Williamson, Spooner. Wayne O. Miller, Minong, and Teri L. Grenier, Minong. James B. Chamberlin, Spooner, and Sarah A. Kubnick, Spooner.

went to Sweden on a visit. We welcome two new tenants to Glenview. Marge Compeau and Gwen McLeod, we welcome you and hope you feel comfortable. Jerid Pederson returned to Walford City, N.D., after spending several days with family. Abner Odden of Cumberland returned to his apartment at the Regency in Cumberland from Sacred Heart Hospital. His daughter, Barb Weber of Colorado, is spending some time with him. Every evening I turn over my worries to God … because he’s going to be up all night anyway.

April events scheduled at Hunt Hill SARONA — Hunt Hill in Sarona has a variety of events schedule for April. For more information, or to register, call 715-635-6543 or e-mail program@hunthill.org.

Saturday series

Gardening Day,  Saturday, April 13 , 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Join Hunt Hill for multiple programs that highlight gardening. Pay one price with the flexibility to attend just one or all of the programs in that day. There will be approximately 15 minutes between each session to allow for bathroom breaks, stretching and snacks. Rain Barrels: 9-10:45 a.m. Discover how to collect rainwater to use in your garden. Participants will also learn how to make a rain barrel. Gardening in Small Spaces: 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Learn about new trends in vertical gardening along with lasagna and square-foot gardening. Participants will learn how to make the best use out of a small space. Home Composting: 1-2 p.m. Save money on garbage, help the environment and enrich your garden through composting. Discover how your lawn and food waste can save you money with a program from a master composter. Technology Day,  Saturday, April 20 , 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Join Hunt Hill for multiple programs that highlight technology and nature. Pay one price with the flexibility to attend just one or all of the programs in that day. There will be approximately 15 minutes between each session. Nature Apps: 9-10:45 a.m. Join Sara Ducos and get the scoop on the newest and most popular nature apps for your smartphone or tablet device. Review some of the best nature apps you need to have. Geocaching: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Geocaching is a real-life treasure hunt that uses a GPS device, your wits and short clues to find hidden caches. Learn about the history of geocaching, the basics, how to use a GPS unit and head out to find multiple caches hidden around Hunt Hill. Hunt Hill has a limited number of GPS units available. Call if you would like to reserve one. Helping Hands,  Saturday, April 27,  8:30 a.m. through late afternoon. Help Hunt Hill officially open camp for the summer season. Volunteers are vital to Hunt Hill’s success, and this is a key example of their dedication. Volunteers are needed to help clean, organize, wash, wipe and rake up camp. All ages and skill levels are invited. Volunteers have the option to stay in dorms Friday evening and are treated to a free continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Please call ahead if you’d like free overnight accommodations. Note: Volunteer jobs will be assigned at 8:30 a.m. If you are interested in helping but unable to attend by 8:30 a.m., no problem — arrive any time before noon and a Hunt Hill staff member can help place you in an area of need. — from Hunt Hill

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(Mar. 27, Apr. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY Bank of America, N.A. as servicer for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, As Successor Trustee for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., As Trustee for the Holders Sami II Trust 2006-AR7, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR7 Plaintiff vs. EDWARD F. SWAN, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 11 CV 143 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 21, 2012, in the amount of $121,725.97, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 24, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: At the North entrance of Washburn County Courthouse located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: Lot 6 and 7, Block 2, of Riverside Park Addition, City of Spooner, Washburn County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 300 Oseewee Plaisance, Spooner, WI 54801. TAX KEY NO.: 65-281-2-39-1232-5 15-594-504500, 65-2812-39-12-32-5 15-594-505000. Dated this 13th day of March, 2013. /s/Sheriff Terry Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2599114 579766 WNAXLP

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(Mar. 27, Apr. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CASEY J. CURLEY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 13PR12 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth Sep. 13, 1956, and date of death Feb. 4, 2013, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W1226 County Hwy. D, Birchwood, WI 54817. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 1, 2013. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Marilyn E. Benson Probate Registrar March 15, 2013 Mark E. Coe - Coe, Dalrymple, Coe & Zabel, S.C. 24 West Marshall Street P.O. Box 192 Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-234-9074 580172 Bar Number: 1000202 WNAXLP

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Notice is hereby given the Barronett Town Board will hold its monthly Board meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at 7 p.m. at the town hall, located at N1608 South Heart Lake Rd., Shell Lake, WI. The agenda shall be posted at least one (1) day prior to meeting. Patricia A. Parker, Town Clerk 581098 34r

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(Mar. 27, Apr. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAREN J. OLSEN Deceased Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 13PR15 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth May 25, 1941, and date of death January 27, 2013, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 123 Lutz Lane, Shell Lake, WI 54871. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 11, 2013. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Marilynn E. Benson Probate Registrar March 21, 2013 Heidi D. Hile 1725 28-3/4 Avenue Rice Lake, WI 54868 580182 715-790-8029 WNAXLP

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Meet the Shell Lake High School 2013 Junior Class Prom Court. Shown (L to R): Anthony Wey, Shania Pokorny, Sam Livingston, Kristen Kraetke, Brandon Skille, Rachel Mechtel, David Brereton, Hannah Anderson, Katie Gronning, Jesse Sibert and Lynsey Hagen. Beau Skluzacek and Adam Hungerbuhler are on the court but not present for the photograph. Prom will be held Saturday, April 20, at the Shell Lake High School from 7 p.m. to midnight. — Photo by Larry Samson

Girl Scouts donate to after-school program The girls of Shell Lake Girl Scout Troop 4392 collected cookie shares again this year. Each year as part of the What Can a Cookie Do? program, Girl Scouts collect cookie share donations while selling Girl Scout cookies. Cookie shares are donated purchases from customers of a box of cookies. The troop decides what organization they will donate to before cookie sales begin. At the end of the sale, the girls deliver the cookies. The girls picked the Shell Lake After-School program to receive the donations this year and the kids were really excited. Students received cookies on Wednesday, March 27. — Photo by Krys Robinson

Shell Lake FFA competes in agricultural technology contest RIVER FALLS — The Shell Lake FFA competed in the agricultural technology contest Saturday, April 6, at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Participating were the livestock judging and dairy judging teams. The livestock judging team just missed out on going to state this year by five points. This was a tough loss, scores were high, but the competition was really tough this year. Team members are Katie Parker, Taylor Bauch, Beau Skluzacek and Ryan Melton, with alternates of Lilly Nyreen and assistant Katrina Nyreen. Result highlights for the livestock team includes Bauch as the top-

placing individual for Shell Lake placing 15th followed Parker placing 35th out of 117 participants. The dairy judging team placed sixth overall out of 25 teams, which qualified them for state competition later this month. Team members are Trevor Anderson, Tyler Crosby, Bryan Knoop and Noah Skluzacek, with alternates Daniel Shutrop and Jeffrey Shutrop. Result highlights for the dairy team includes Crosby taking top for Shell Lake by individually placing ninth followed by Anderson placing 13th out of 129 participants. — from Shell Lake FFA

Tyler Crosby and Noah Skluzacek judging the 2-year-old class of dairy cows at the agricultural technology contest held at UW-River Falls. — Photo submitted

School menus Breakfast served each day for K-12 students. Breakfast Monday, April 15: Juice, cereal, toast. Tuesday, April 16: Fruit, sausage patty, French toast. Wednesday, April 17: Juice, cheese omelet, toast. Thursday, April 18: Fruit, pancakes. Friday, April 19: Juice, yogurt or cereal, toast.

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Lunch Monday, April 15: Turkey and gravy on biscuit, peas, fresh fruit. Tuesday, April 16: Breaded chicken strip wrap, fresh veggies, fresh fruit. Wednesday, April 17: Hamburger on bun, sweet potato fries, fresh veggies, fresh fruit. Thursday, April 18: Pepperoni pizza, fresh veggies, fresh fruit. Friday, April 19: Baked potato bar with toppings, black beans, fresh fruit.

Shell Lake FFA members attending the agricultural technology contest were back row (L to R): Lilly Nyreen, Beau Skluzacek, Daniel Shutrop, Jeffrey Shutrop and Ryan Melton. Front: Katie Parker, Katrina Nyreen, Bryan Knoop, Noah Skluzacek, Trevor Anderson and Tyler Crosby. — Photo submitted

Open house for new security and safety in the district set SHELL LAKE — On Monday, April 15, there will be an open house, 5-6 p.m., for parents and the public to see what Shell Lake Schools has done for security and safety in the district. The new camera system, buzzer system and fob system will be demonstrated. The updated crisis management policy will be

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available for community members to see. Districtwide security systems will begin on Monday, April 22, with doors being locked from 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. During that time the camera and buzzer system will be activated to be used by visitors in order to enter the building. — from The Laker

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Girl Scouts practice winter survival SHELL LAKE - Having fun and learning winter survival, Shell Lake Girl Scout Troop 4475 spent the night Saturday, March 23, camping out in the 28-degree weather. Storme Nelson, Hunt Hill executive director and educator, talked with Scout leader Ronda Klassa at the campfire (left). Nelson spent the night in a nearby campsite to make sure nothing unexpected happened when the Girl Scout troop camped overnight. The survival camp-out was a success, the girls had a great time and there was very little complaining, according to their leaders. - submitted

Learning to make do without the convenience of home, Alanna Larson-Hayes, Mikenzie Miller, Anna Klassa and Skylar Leach turned the sled over to make a table to eat their breakfast on.

Photos by Stacey Leach

The Girl Scouts slept outside under a tarp with their sleeping bags and wool blankets. They had to walk uphill for about 150 yards to use a portable toilet.

Shown (L to R): Brittany Clark, Skylar Leach, Morgan Wendell, Alexis McCracken, Anna Klassa, Alanna Larson-Hayes and Kayla Haynes. Front: Mikenzie Miller and Marleigh Fields. Not in the photo were the five mothers who braved the cold with their daughters Rhonda Klassa, Stacey Leach, Shannon Wendell, Marlene Fields and Barb Haynes.

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