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Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Vol. 124, No. 33 • Shell Lake, Wis.

We e ke nd w atch • “Antigone” at Erika Quam Theatre • Northwoods Skating Club performance • Ice-fishing contest at Springbrook See Events page 8

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Kickin’ back

It was a wet but fun Easter Egg hunt at Shell Lake Page 20

SPORTS

All-conference selections See page 11 Nick Muska and Anthony Lloyd used their knowledge in math and laws of probability to play poker. They were also going for looking cool. Thursday, March 29, was an early-release day so the students at Shell Lake High School participated in Positive Behavior Intervention and Support. It is not a rewards day but a day to kick back, chill out and socialize. More photos on page 19. – Photo by Larry Samson

Roggensack, Evers returned

“Out of this World” festival on ice this weekend

Majority of Washburn County voters back winning candidates

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BREAKERS

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SPOONER — Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter would like to remind the public that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Please join the community to recognize victims and survivors of sexual assault by participating in Denim Day 2013. Make a statement for this important issue by wearing denim on Wednesday, April 24, and joining the Time-Out staff at the Sexual Assault Awareness Walk. The walk will begin at 4:45 p.m. starting in the parking lot across from the Spooner Ice House. Why denim? Denim Day has been internationally celebrated since 1999 in protest of an Italian Supreme Court ruling that overturned a rape conviction because the victim was wearing jeans. Denim is worn to dispel harmful myths about sexual violence and victim blaming. Contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter at 715-635-5245 for more information. — from TOFAS ••• RICE LAKE — Sen. Bob Jauch, D-Poplar, and Rep. Stephen Smith, D-Shell Lake, will hold a roundtable discussion on the potential impact of Gov. Walker’s budget proposal on public education in Barron County on Saturday, April 6. The discussion will be held at the Rice Lake Area School District Office from noon-2 p.m. Administrators and staff from a number of Barron County school districts will participate in the roundtable discussion, which is being hosted by the Rice Lake School District. The district office is located at 700 Augusta St. The event is open to the public and citizens interested in public education are encouraged to attend. — from the offices of Sen. Jauch and Rep. Smith

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WASHBURN COUNTY - State Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers retained their positions in easy victories over their opponents in the spring election Tuesday, April 2. Roggensack won a second term, overcoming Marquette University law professor Ed Fallone. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel numbers showed Roggensack with 57 percent of the state vote to Fallone’s 43 percent, with more

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than 90 percent of the precincts reporting. Serving nearly 10 years on the Supreme Court, Roggensack had the backing of law enforceSee Election, page 3

DNR survey: No deer with CWD Aerial survey of Washburn County reveals no deer with the disease by Mike Simonson Wisconsin Public Radio WASHBURN COUNTY - An aerial survey of Wisconsin’s newest chronic wasting disease zone in far northern Wisconsin, has some good news and some news that concerns the Department of Natural Resources. The survey, at 250 feet high and 100 miles per hour over the Shell Lake area of Washburn County, would not be able to spot a sick deer. But CWD wildlife biologist Mark Rasmussen says they did spot concentrations of deer within one mile of where a dead CWD deer was found a year and a half ago, “over areas that we thought it would be much more likely of deer being able to transmit CWD to one another. Obviously, the more concentrated the deer are in a small area, if there’s one CWDpositive deer found in that concentration, then it’s likely that at some point that the other deer would come into contact with that.” The news is hardly great, but after sampling more than 1,000 deer shot last fall in that area

An aerial survey of Washburn County revealed no deer afflicted with chronic wasting disease.- Photo WPR/Photo Phiend — and from what they could see in their two aerial surveys over 36 square miles in February — Rasmussen says they have not found any more diseased deer. “It is extremely likely that when we detected CWD, we detected it very early. And so there’s a very low prevalence rate of CWD in the area.” Four hundred sixty-five deer were spotted. They figure there are twice as many in that area. Testing for CWD will continue in Washburn and surrounding counties during the fall hunting season.

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There’s a house by the side of the road by Diane Dryden Register staff writer

WASHBURN COUNTY — Driving north to where Washburn County runs into Douglas County, that’s where a grandma lives in a little cream-colored house by the side of the road. Grandma is Elaine Briggs, and she has quite an unusual hobby; she collects baby dolls. Not so unusual, you say? Maybe not, but who else do you know that creates computer-generated birth certificates, complete with the inked footprint of each doll to keep track of when she got the doll? She keeps individual records for each baby that includes their birth weight, which she measures by placing the newest acquisition on a baby scale. She also records their names and any numbers on their bodies. She has stacks of receiving blankets and plenty of clothes for the 125 or so babies in her collection. Briggs repairs dolls if they’re missing parts or pieces. She washes off the occasional magic marker scribbles with toothpaste. She dresses each baby lovingly and places them in their own bassinette, cradle, car seat or high chair. One of the dolls she’s rescued had been in a fire. One little toe had burned off, the hair was gone and the eyes had gone blank. Not only did Briggs do surgery by cutting a hole in the top of the head so she could access the eyes, she had to completely rebuild the body, using a pillowcase, and she finished by adding a soft layer of blond hair on him. One little boy doll sits on his child-size motorcycle fully decked out in his leathers and dorag, ready to ride. The motorcycle was purchased attached to rockers and is now one of the few left, the others having been removed from the market for safety concerns. That little guy attended a Harley gathering at the Cedar Mall, and Briggs brought along his baby book for the kids to sign as they got their photos with Joey on his bike. What would make a grown woman do this kind of thing? Maybe one that came from a family of 10 children that couldn’t afford toys or dolls, and the kids had to

Each birth certificate is complete with a photo, the birth weight, inked images of the feet and their name. The certificate is included in their baby book, which has their complete history.

This grandma doll holds two tiny dolls replicating the photo by the doll’s side of Elaine Briggs’ own mother, at 100 years of age, holding her great-grandbaby. Elaine Briggs, of northern Washburn County, proudly holds the very first two babies she ever owned. Back then, she did all the sewing of their clothes by hand. Now, Briggs collection totals over 125. – Photos by Diane Dryden

Dolls in buggies, sleds, high chairs and bassinets fill the room that houses Fred Briggs’ metal vehicles collection and Elaine’s key chain collection. make their own fun with what they had. “We used to put on parades,” she says. “One of us would lead a chicken, one a calf, another a dog or a cat, and the others would provide the music for the parade by beating on metal with sticks.” After Briggs married her first husband, he wasn’t the kind that tolerated messes of any kind, so their four children had to hurry and pick up their few toys before he got home because if they didn’t, he would throw them in the woodstove. She managed to save the dolls that were her first purchase after her first daughter was born. “They didn’t come with clothes back in the mid-60’s, so I hand-sewed everything they needed. I still have those two precious dolls, but now they have storebought outfits.” Her first husband died, her kids grew up, and she had a heart attack in 1995. As she lay in the hospital, she realized that her life from then on could be shorter than she had figured, and she decided to finally do what she had always wanted to do, collect dolls. Her second husband, Fred, had no problem with her dolls and didn’t say a thing when she spent the money to order them from catalogs and

buy them at thrift shops and garage sales. He didn’t even mind when she took over two rooms in their house for her growing collection. He also loves a good joke. Every once in a while when they’re getting their van ready to drive into Minong or down to Spooner, Elaine will put coats on several of the babies and place them in their car seats and then out to the van. Naturally, they leave them in the van just waiting for someone to notice them. “We only had one guy ask if the babies belonged to us, and we said yes. He was appalled at what he thought were infants left in a van, but we told him not to worry, the van was locked.” They’ll do the same thing when they go out to eat, loading a few of Elaine’s collection, coats and receiving blankets included just to shock anyone feeling they have the right to look into their vehicle. Not only are the rooms filled with dolls from infant size to a standing cutie who looks to be about 2, there are also long racks full of clothes and coats. She often picks these up at garage sales, getting a boxful of outfits for a dollar or two. Several shelves are loaded with just some of the hundreds of pairs of shoes she’s collected from the tiny newborn size to the adorable patent-leather ones she loves and uses for the girls.

There are white dolls, Cherokee Indian dolls, black and Asian dolls of all sizes. There are dolls that cry when you try to take their bottles out of their mouths and babies that breath if you place your hand on their chests. It’s a little disconcerting to still see them breathing when you walk by them later. There are babies you have to wake up and others, one in particular, that’s only 12 inches tall, and it’s standing next to a little bed. When you push the button the doll kneels by the side of the bed and sings a prayer. Some of the dolls came from the AustinDrake Company and some came complete with baskets. Some dolls that are not baby dolls are still in their boxes. There are a few Furbies and a Barbie or two in her collection, and there’s a Mr. Magoo doll and an unusual doll whose head swivels completely around revealing three separate faces: one crying, one happy and one sleeping. There’s even a doll that was fashioned after the Gerber Baby. There were only three of these made, and she has the second one in the short series, according to the doll’s body numbers. Briggs is a certified baby sitter, and she has numerous grandchildren. She’s lost two beautiful grandchildren to death, one as an infant and one just over 2. The tears well up when she talks of the losses. Each child that visits knows that they can only play with certain dolls, but each one loves the box filled with the shoes that range from infant size and up. Often she’ll find one of the kids sitting on the floor trying to fit them on their own feet. When she’s not collecting dolls, Briggs collects key rings, and her husband has started his own collection of small cars and trucks. They line the back of one of the baby rooms. When asked if she’s still collecting, she says no, she has enough. But when you see the smile on her face as she tends her babies, you have to wonder if it’s really over. After all, wouldn’t just one more doll look cute dressed in their little Green Bay Packer outfit for the big game, like the 30 or so others?

Dolls in one room sleep in their own car seats with more clothes hanging behind.

Everyone gets dressed up in their Packer best for the games.

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Jauch calls for budget hearing Hwy. 29 is not Wisconsin’s north coast MADISON — State Sen. Bob Jauch, D-Poplar, is calling upon the Joint Committee on Finance co-chairs to schedule an additional hearing in northern Wisconsin to enable citizens in the far north to have similar access to testify on the state budget as citizens in the rest of the state. “The decision by the finance chairs to schedule the four budget hearings no farther north than Hwy. 29 is an insult to citizens of the far north who have reason to believe that lawmakers think Hwy. 29 is the Wisconsin north coast,” Jauch charged. “Citizens of northern Wisconsin feel isolated and it is simply unfair to schedule hearings that are easy to attend for citizens living in populated areas while denying citizens in the north similar access.” The northern lawmaker pointed out that scheduled hearings in BaldwinWoodville, Green Bay, Wisconsin Dells and Greendale, a Milwaukee suburb, are convenient for those who live in the most populated areas of the state. “Baldwin-Woodville is a rural community but pay attention to the distance that citizens from the north must travel to attend compared to distance for other hearings.” He said that the farthest distance some citizens in southern Wisconsin will travel is an hour and a half while citizens in the far north must travel anywhere from 2-1/2 to four hours to be given their chance to talk. “The fact is that the lengthy difference will discourage citizens from participation,” he said. “The decision to not hold one of these hearings in a centralized, northern location gives government a bad name. No bill is more important than the biennial budget and the hearings provide one chance for citizens to speak directly to the finance members in hopes of influencing the budget. Citizens in central and southern Wisconsin will have their chance. Those who live in the north will not,” he added. Jauch said that he has no problem with the communities that have been

chosen, however, he added that one only needs to look at the state map to conclude that there is a huge region that is being overlooked by the committee chairs. Lawmakers of both parties have an institutional responsibility to assure that our government process be transparent and accessible to all citizens. The will of the people only becomes the law of the land when the people have access to their government. No one can honestly deny that the scheduled hearings don’t end up excluding citizens because there is no hearing more accessible to their community. The lawmaker stressed that in 1985, finance leaders implemented statewide public hearings to enable committee members to be more familiar with all regions of the state and to enable public access to influence budget deliberation. “I have eagerly traveled to other regions of the state to learn about their unique challenges and listen to the citizens express their concerns. I just can’t figure out why it is so hard to do the same thing for those who live in the north,” he continued. “Citizens of northern Wisconsin feel isolated and for good reason because all too often southern lawmakers feel the northern boundary of the state is Hwy. 29. Earlier this year, their sense of isolation was confirmed when the majority party refused to hold a hearing on this mining bill in northern Wisconsin where the mine would be located. Scheduling a fifth hearing in the north is the responsible way to assure these citizens that their voice is not going to be ignored as a matter of practice,” he said. Jauch said he is certain that there are plenty of communities who would love to host the hearing and welcome the committee members and guests willing to testify. “Our northern communities are not outposts nor are the citizens alien members of our society. They are proud, hardworking, taxpaying Wisconsin citizens who don’t think it is asking too much for their government to be as accessible to them as their fellow citizens,” he concluded. — from the office of Sen. Jauch

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Saying goodbye

Washburn County Veterans Service Officer Carl Krantz and veterans office assistant Lisa McNeally recognized the work and assistance Matt Bergs has given the veterans and their families. Bergs will become director of the veterans cemetery in Union Grove. – Photos by Larry Samson

Washburn County Veterans Service Commission Committee members Ellory Medor and Bruce Davenport recognized Matt Bergs for making the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery what it is today. In the 12 years that it has been open, the cemetery near Spooner has become the final resting place for 2,100 veterans and their spouses.

Election/from page 1

ment and more than 100 judges, as well as the state Republican Party. Evers handily defeated Republican state Rep. Don Pridemore to capture a second term. Evers campaigned on the platform of increasing funding for public schools and opposing Gov. Scott Walker’s proposals to expand and spend more money on vouchers for private schools. Washburn County voters chose Rog-

gensack over Fallone by a margin of 1,370 to 1,199 and Evers over Pridemore by a margin of 1,484 to 944. A total of 2,753 votes were cast in the county. Local election results, including those from contested races for school board and city council in Spooner, as well as other races, will be posted on the Register’s Web site at wcregisteronline.com. - with information from Milwaukee JournalSentinel

Dawn Anderson will be replacing Matt Bergs as the director of the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. She is currently the assistant veterans service officer in Barron County. She retired as command sergeant major after 22 years of service in the Army.

Treasurer’s office helps residents reclaim property by John Davis Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - The Wisconsin Treasurer’s office is trying to help thousands of state residents reclaim more than $400 million in unclaimed property that dates back to 1970 — not real estate, but money they are entitled to like an old

uncashed paycheck, stock dividends or the contents of a safe deposit box. Unclaimed Properties Program Administrator Mary Celentani says the process of claiming unclaimed property is simple. “All the owner needs to do is prove that they lived at the address that was

reported by the business and their social security number and we can generally make payment right off that.” Celentani says Wisconsin is one of the most efficient states at returning unclaimed property to residents. In the last three years, more than $100 million has been returned.

There have been more than 70,000 new claims added in the last year, valued at $40 million. Targeted notices of unclaimed property started going out today in state newspapers and will continue for the next three months. People can also search online to see if they have unclaimed property.

LCO reservation panel contemplates painkiller addiction epidemic by Mike Simonson Wisconsin Public Radio HAYWARD - Prescription drug dispensers and drug enforcers gathered on the Lac Courte Oreilles reservation, to try to figure out how to stop what they call the painkiller addiction epidemic. The panel gathered at the LCO Convention Center, a place where tribal health director gaiashkibos says everyone knows someone who has died from a prescription drug overdose. “We’re sick and tired of going to fu-

nerals and seeing the children that are left here behind, who are suffering. We want to stop this generational thing that seems to be going forward because… One time, we were a very healthy community.” Nine thousand people are enrolled members at LCO. But U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil of Madison says the abuse has no borders. “I was just saying to someone the other day, but for Narconon — a shot you can administer — we would be stacking up

bodies in Madison like cordwood.” LCO’s health clinic is cracking down on the amount of painkillers being prescribed. In November, 25,000 opiate-based pills were prescribed. That number is now at 15,000. Wisconsin Health Department intercultural coordinator Gail Nahwahquah says the solution is up to each community. “I’m so proud to stand here in front of you today and see this many people in a room, realizing that this is an issue that we need, from our elders to the young-

est in our community, to talk about, and figure out: ‘How is it that we work on this?’” Prescription drug deaths are 50 percent higher among Native people than the general population.

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VOICES

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Barron Electric members share in $1.26 million refund

Illegal aliens and presidential spending

Reading the letter by Sandy Bjurman in the March 27 edition of the Register concerning the rights of illegal aliens and the President spending of our money really struck home. Illegal aliens cost state taxpayers about $80 billion a year for their health care, schools, legal representation, jail space and other services. States can’t deport the illegals, as this belongs to the federal government. If the states were to start seeking out the illegals and charging their employers $25,000 for each illegal on the payroll to defer the costs associated with the services they demand, employers would cease hiring illegals, and with no work available, the illegals would self-deport.

The spending problem in Washington will cease only when the government is unable to borrow money. Interest rates fluctuate, and with today’s low interest rates we are paying about $240 billion a year in interest, or nearly $5 billion per state. What could the people of Wisconsin do with $5 billion? With the national debt at nearly $17 trillion, if no interest were charged and we paid off the debt at the rate of $100 billion per year, it would take 170 years to pay off the debt. The government is wasting money faster than we can earn it. Bill Evans Stoughton

That was shocking

I went to a meeting in Spooner recently where Rep. Steve Smith talked about his work in the Legislature. Two items he addressed were shocking to me. He talked about the new mining law profits tax, which is supposed to benefit local communities. Smith, who has extensive business and tax experience, told us that profits if any there be will be far down the road. As a result, local governments are unlikely to get funds they will need to cover significant additional costs caused by the mines. The new mining legislation, which taxes mine profits,

is unlike the tonnage tax Minnesota and Michigan use. Smith asked, “Why are we giving away the store for free?” Smith also discussed the tax giveaway to voucher schools. He noted that a Spooner student now receives $853 in state support. That same student in a Racine or Milwaukee voucher school would get $5,589 more in state support. I thought that was shocking. Ed Fischer Spooner

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month WisDOT launches new TV and radio messages featuring the LG U.S. National Texting Champion STATEWIDE – April has been designated by Congress as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is using this opportunity to urge drivers to pay attention to what’s really important when they’re behind the wheel. “Despite laws to prevent distracted and inattentive driving, too many motorists talk and text on cell phones while driving. They eat a meal. They rummage for things on the seats, floor, dashboard or compartments. They even stare intently in the rearview mirror to comb their hair or apply makeup. Their attention is focused everywhere except where it should be, which is on the road,” says State Patrol Maj. Sandra Huxtable, director of the WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety. “Because they’re not paying attention to traffic conditions and road hazards, distracted drivers drastically increase their risks of causing a crash or failing to avoid one.” Although many multitasking activities can cause distracted driving, talking and texting on cell phones have received significant public and legislative attention. In November 2012, a state law went into effect that prohibits drivers with an instruction permit or probationary license, which includes many teenagers, from “using a cellular or other wireless telephone except to report an emergency” while driving. A previously enacted state law made texting while driving illegal for all motorists. To help motivate drivers to never text while driving, WisDOT has produced new Zero In Wisconsin TV, radio and on-

line messages featuring high-school senior Austin Wierschke of Rhinelander, who is the two-time LG U.S. National Texting Champion. The premise of the media messages is that Wierschke has amazing texting abilities even while he performs astonishing physical activities. But he also emphatically states, “I never text while driving,” because it’s too dangerous. The messages will air statewide in April and also are available online along with behind-thescenes footage and interviews at zeroinwisconsin.gov/texting.asp. Wierschke’s messages are designed to help prevent traffic crashes, which are the No. 1 cause of death for teenagers nationwide. In a national Pew Research study, 40 percent of American teens say they have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 11 percent of all drivers under the age of 20 involved in fatal crashes were distracted at the time of the crash. This age group has the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted. Texting and cell phone use are just two of many types of distractions that increase the risk of a traffic crash. And a few seconds of inattention can have tragic consequences, according to Huxtable. “Every time you drive, you are legally and morally responsible for safely operating a potentially destructive and even deadly force,” she says. “That’s why driving requires your undivided attention. Any lapse in attention to traffic or road conditions is a grave danger to you, your passengers and everyone else on the road. No attempt to multitask in your vehicle, no phone call and no text message is more important than a human life.” - submitted

Births A boy, William Wayne Smith, was born March 25, 2013, at Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston to Margo and Jackson Smith, Mosinee. William weighed 7 pounds and was 18 inches long. Grandparents are Bill and Jackie Smith, Shell Lake. •••

A boy, Colten Joseph, was born March 24, 2013, at Indianhead Medical Center, Shell Lake, to Gwen and Jason Bartholomew, Shell Lake. •••

Tom Hansen of Tri-State Lumber and Land accepts a check for more than $7,000 from Barron Electric’s member technology coordinator Melissa Klump. — Photos submitted BARRON — Barron Electric Cooperative’s board of directors approved a special refund of $1.26 million. Barron Electric Cooperative members who were on the cooperative lines from 1999-2006 recently received a refund check. This is the result of a recent damage award received by Barron Electric’s wholesale power provider, Dairyland Power Cooperative. The award was based on the federal government’s ongoing breach of contract regarding Dairyland’s shutdown of the La Crosse boiling water re-

actor facility. The Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 gave the government responsibility for storage of the nation’s spent nuclear fuel, with a deadline of Jan. 31, 1998, to begin accepting the fuel. Barron Electric General Manager Dallas Sloan said, “This is the largest refund of its kind in the history of the cooperative. We are excited to return this to our member-owners.” — from Barron Electric

Barron Electric Cooperative Board Directors Mike Baker, Barb Holman and Arlyn Helm present a check for more than $300,000 to Scott Pahos and Scott Eytcheson (holding check) of Louisiana Pacific Corporation.

THANK YOU

Corrine Hill, Easter Egg Coordinator on behalf of the Shell Lake Chamber, would like to thank the following people for their generous donations that helped to make the Easter Egg Hunt in Shell Lake so great ... Mayor Sally Peterson Indianhead Becky’s Food and Phyllis Mayla Community Credit Spirits Riverstreet Dental Union Skinner Funeral Home Shell Lake Chiropractic Dahlstroms Lakeside Strum & Associates Smith Auto Body Market Allied Waste Systems Arby’s, Rice Lake Peggy’s Place Klopp’s 5th Avenue Taco Johns, Rice Lake Shell Lake Marine Stresau Labs Spooner Auto Laundry Safelite Auto Glass Schmitz’s Economart O’Rielly’s Auto Center Farm & Fleet Ace Hardware Girl Scout Troop #4475 Organized Chaos Jeri Bitney, Realtor Miss Shell Girls & Polish Parlour Arrowhead Pontiac Mothers Zeller’s Variety Tony’s Riverside Country Pride Co-op Bush ‘n Gilles Xact Tool Jake’s Auto Body McDonald’s, Spooner Tru Gas Dave & Wally’s Pizza Hut, Rice Lake Shell Lake State Bank Transmission Wisconsin Structural Shell Lake Palace Theatre Steel Woodcrafters Spooner Health Tim Reddy State Farm AAA Sports Shop Johnson Bank TnT Tool Insurance Thistlebee’s Lake Insurance Kwik Trip Bob Schilling Washburn County Express Mart/BP Micki Latz Register Silver Shears Isaac & Melissa Haynes Shannon Klopp Wal-Mart JoEll Pets Dustin and Dave Carquest Bill Burnham Danford Bank of the West 580707 33r All the citizens of Shell Lake who purchased an Easter chick in support of this great event put on for the children of our community.

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Area news at a glance BARRON COUNTY — The Barron County Sheriff’s Department announced the use f a new alerting method being used by the Barron County Communications Center. In addition to the normal pages sent to area first responders in an emergency, certain agencies now receive an additional automated backup text or phone call alerting them to the emergency on their cell phones. The system, eDispatches, is in use by 10 area agencies and sends cell phone alerts to over 280 first responders in Barron County. “The system is a great backup tool used by many communication centers throughout the nation to ensure the message being sent out by the dispatch center is received by the greatest number of first responders as possible. This is a major asset to the citizens of Barron County,” said Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald. The service is provided free of charge to area fire departments through a generous donation made by Barry and Wanda Kuenkel of Cumberland. — from the Cumberland Advocate ••• RICE LAKE — A grant from JennieO Turkey Store in Barron has helped to make testing of newborn infants at Lakeview Medical Center less invasive. The grant paid for a bilirubin meter that can measure levels of jaundice in infants. Monitoring bilirubin levels during the first few days of life is a vital element in newborn care. Up until now, testing required a needle-stick of the newborn’s heel to obtain a blood sample. If a high level of bilirubin is found, additional blood draws are done to monitor levels while the condition is treated. The bilirubin meter uses light instead of a needle, and tests bilirubin levels without needing a blood sample. Only the replaceable plastic tip touches the baby so it greatly reduces the risk of infection or cross-contamination. — from Rice Lake Chronotype ••• LUCK — The Luck School District closed three days this year due to snow

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners March 25 - $30 Dennis Meyers, Muscada March 26 - $30 Lou Ann Misasi, Menomonee Falls March 27 - $30 Jackie Moody, Frederic March 28 - $30 Mary Kutchera, Spooner March 29 - $300 Chris Lundeen, Shell Lake

Lake Insurance Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps & levels

Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2012 March 25 March 26 March 27 March 28 March 29 March 30 March 31

High Low Precip. 69 34 56 28 45 31 70 38 53 27 51 34 .14” rain 45 37

2013 High Low Precip. March 25 31 6 March 26 37 21 March 27 39 28 March 28 44 15 March 29 47 18 March 30 47 22 March 31 49 33 .5” rain 2012 official ice-out on Shell Lake was Saturday, March 24. Lake level March 23, 2012: 1,217.59’ MSL

and although students will have had the necessary instruction required by the state, the teachers will be making one of those days up. A workday for teachers will be held off-site at Oak Forest Center between Luck and Frederic on June 10. In requesting the workday, district Administrator Rick Palmer said that teachers needed time to work on initiatives and mandates such as response to intervention, curriculum, student learning outcomes and positive behavioral interventions and support. If there is another snow day, it will need to be made up by both students and teachers. — from the Inter-County Leader

Prairie Fling Festival: Part One: Artists 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 artisan and craft booths, local foods, community organizations, live music, kids activities and much more. In part one of a six-part series leading up to the fling, the artisans of Prairie Fling are being highlighted. At this year’s fling, it is estimated that there will once again be around 20 artists and crafters that will be selling their handcrafted work. Some of the talented artist and crafters that will be displaying their work will be Julie Clyma from J&J

Silverware, Roger Nielsen will be presenting his paintings and frames, James Kohler will offer birdhouses and feeders, fishing jigs and signs, and Jason Rizzo will be offering his photography and digital art in canvas, framed, prints and cards, plus many more. There are still a few spaces available for more talented artists that would like to participate in this year’s juried event. All work for sale must be original, handmade by the artist and have a nature/ earth theme. If you are interested in selling your work, please download the entry form from Web site hunthill.org. If you would like to learn more about Prairie Fling e-mail info@hunthill.org or call Hunt Hill at 715-635-6543. — from Hunt Hill

Ice Age Trail conference features public events, hikes DRESSER – Two free public events will lead off the Ice Age Trail Alliance annual conference Thursday through Sunday, April 11-14, at Trollhaugen Ski Area, in Dresser, where IATA members will enjoy a long weekend of area hikes, panel discussions and the organization’s annual membership meeting. The public is invited to join IATA members at a presentation by featured speaker Juan Martinez on Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. Martinez, a native of South Central Los Angeles, inspires others to experience the positive and transformative values of nature. He is involved in numerous efforts to encourage outdoor experiences. Attendees can reserve their free ticket for Martinez’s presentation online at iata2013conference. eventbrite.com. Following on Friday, April 12, at 9 p.m., is a performance by high-energy bluegrass

band Horseshoes and Hand Grenades out of Stevens Point. The concert is also free and open to the public. In addition to these events, IATA conference participants can attend morning hikes on the St. Croix Falls, Straight River, Trade River and McKenzie Creek segments of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Panel discussions will cover trail projects being held by the IATA this year and a presentation by Wisconsin plein air artist Julie Jilek. The IATA annual membership meeting will take place on Saturday, April 13, at 1:30 p.m. The IATA annual conference brings together members of the organization from throughout Wisconsin and beyond. After the series of events, members return to their local sections of the thousand-mile Ice Age Trail with a refreshed and renewed sense of volunteerism. For more information and to register for

• Most of Shell Lake business places would be open Saturday evenings to accommodate trade. The recent survey sponsored by the chamber of commerce disclosed that the majority of the merchants were in favor of Saturday night openings rather than Friday as had been the custom for some time. It was hoped it would meet with the approval of the public. • Olivia Johnson, Dorothy Jannsen and Arlyne Toll were named as the officer nominating committee of the Washburn County W.E.A. • The Double-B 4-H Club met at the Walter Hubin home. Elected officers were Betty Furchtenicht, president; Peter Hubin, vice president; Diane Emerson, secretary; Mabel Sylvester, treasurer; and Sandra Clark, reporter. • Lutz Sales and Service, Shell Lake, advertised with a special announcement … ”We all know the price of butterfat has gone down! So, the price of cars must come down.” The Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, Mich., announced a reduction in prices. The new DeSoto dropped as much as $125 and the Plymouth $100.

1963 - 50 years ago

• The Shell Lake High School Math Club had 23 members. Officers were Jim Lewis, president; Jim Kastner, vice president; and Gary Johnson, secretary. Mrs. Livingston, high school math instructor, was the advisor. • Gould’s Upholstery was the newest business in Shell Lake. The shop was housed in the former Northern Credit building. • The investment of a hard-surfaced runway at the Shell Lake Municipal Airport was paying dividends to Shell Lake and many outlying cities in the area. Two twin-engine planes sought a haven on the strip because the airports at Rice Lake and Cumberland were closed down to larger planes due to soft runways. Bart Starr, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, and chairman of the Wisconsin Easter Seals Society, landed at Shell Lake and then traveled by au-

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tomobile to Rice Lake for a speaking engagement. • Charles Conselman was Shell Lake’s new mayor having defeated incumbent H. LeRoy Hanes.

scholarship. She applied in order to attend a week’s study of backpacking ecology, which was part of the Summer Youth Program at Michigan Tech in Houghton, Mich.

• Eleven members of Shell Lake’s American Legion Post 225 were awarded the Golden Award for 50 years of continuous membership. Receiving the award were Lloyd Bohn, Roy Goetzel, Rudy Juza, George McNabb, Ole Soholt, Bob Livingston, Art Rylander, Judge Ward Winton, Art Lind, Chauncey Lane and Henry Regenauer. • The Shell Lake High School forensic team competing at the district meet in Amery and receiving an A rating were Tina Lake, Craig Smith, Jean Smith and Darla Carter. Receiving a B rating was Chris Hills. Tina Lake won the right to participate in the state forensic meet in the four-minute speech. Her topic was child abuse. • A benefit dance was held at the Sarona Town Hall for Lyle Cullick. A good crowd danced to the music by the Richter Brothers. • Richard Lawrence had logs sawed at the Clarence Saxton Saw Mill. He intended to make a big addition to his barn.

• Jackie Smith, Georgia Leverty, JoJean Bruce and Robyn Pollei, who bowled on the Beauty Center team, were in Milwaukee to participate in the women’s state bowling tournament. • Orville Crotteau and his granddaughter, Tammy Cusick, took an Amtrak trip to visit relatives. • Hannah, daughter of Jerry and Carla Gronning, celebrated her fourth birthday. • Named to All-Lakeland Conference girls basketball were Terri Butler and Gretchen Peterson from Shell Lake. The pair were also named co-MVPs for the Lakers. Angie Parker and Kendra Carlson received honorable mention. Eric Olson was named all-conference boys basketball.

1973 - 40 years ago

1983 - 30 years ago

• Ricky Lewis, representing Douglas Williams’ homeroom in Shell Lake Junior High, won the spelling championship for fifth through eighth grades and went on to compete in CESA 4 district competition at UW-Barron County. • Duane Johnson played the part of Dean Kimball in “Let ‘em Eat Steak,” presented by the University of Minnesota - Crookston. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Johnson, Shell Lake, Duane was a sophomore. • Named Good Citizens at Shell Lake Elementary School were first-grader Bonnie Wickman and Jeramie Hestad, fourth grade. • Cindy Pratt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Pratt, and a ninth-grader at Shell Lake High School, was awarded the Shell Lake Lioness Club summer

1993 - 20 years ago

2003 - 10 years ago

• Shell Lake High School presented “Ramona Quimby.” Cast members were Amanda Zaloudek, Jill Pederson, Matt Pesko, Jasmine Dahlstrom, Raven DeFilippo, Mya Dosch, Shayna Hall, Steve Soukup, Max Smith and Kat Cardwell. • Receiving second place in the THEATRE smARTS category at Destination ImagiNation competition in Osceola was the team of Ted Mentele, Justin Hemshrot, Annie Dunham, Jen Haack, Kenna Organ, Brook Dahlstrom and Brandon Degner. Their coaches were Mya and Mary Dosch. They also received the Renaissance Award for allaround humor and a great performance and the Da Vinci Award for their excellent display of scripts. • Marvin and Gladys Knoop celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Dewey Town Hall. • Shell Lake Junior High FFA members attending the Wisconsin FFA EDGE conference in Stevens Point were Tyler Basset, Heidi Smith, Keith Mechtel, Samantha Mechtel and Josh Hill.

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Wednesday, April 10 • The board of directors for the Railroad Memories Museum meeting, 1 p.m., Spooner City Hall. All volunteers welcome. • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted. • The Book Chat will meet to discuss “Undaunted Courage” by Steven Ambrose, 3:30 p.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, Spooner. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion. Thursday, April 11 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. Friday, April 12 • Rummage sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner, across from elementary school. Lunch available. Saturday, April 13 • Cut-A-Thon fundraiser for Birchwood Food Pantry, Marlene’s Little Birch Salon, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Silent auction and raffle drawing. 715-354-3022. Friday-Sunday, April 12-14 • “Antigone,” 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Erika Quam Theatre, Shell Lake. For more information or reservations, call 715-4684387 or visit titw.org. Saturday, April 13 • Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Elm Street. Tickets 9 a.m. Distribution 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed. Contact 715-635-9309, 715-4684017 or 715-222-4410. Monday, April 15 • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner. • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5 p.m. group activity, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669. Tuesday, April 16 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge. Wednesday, April 17 • Games and activities, 1 p.m., Shell Lake Senior Center. • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome. • The Washburn County Humane Society open board meeting 5:30 p.m., state patrol headquarters, Spooner, 715-635-4720.

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St. Francis de Sales School to hold kingergarten round-up SPOONER — St. Francis de Sales School is hosting a kindergarten roundup on Friday, April 12, from 8-11 am. Maureen Conroy, the kindergarten teacher, will be ready and waiting for students and parents. To schedule your child for round-up time, please call the

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years, and will explain his philosophy on managing tree height and the overall aesthetic look of mature apple trees. This event is free and open to the public. Preregistration is welcome but not required. Other horticulture workshops being offered include: Hunt Hills Gardening Day, Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; grape pruning, Saturday, April 13, 3-5:30 p.m., at the Spooner Ag Research Station; apple and grape pruning demonstration Tuesday, April 23, 5:30 p.m., at the Kris Henning Farm near Spirit Lake in rural Frederic; apple grafting workshops Tuesday, April 30, at the Spooner Ag Research Station and Thursday, May 2, in Hayward. The pruning workshops are free of charge; there is a $15 fee for the grafting workshop. For more information on these and other workshops please call the Spooner Area Extension Office at 800-528-1915 or 715-635-3506. The University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please make such requests as early as possible by contacting the UW-Extension Area Ag Agents office so that proper arrangements can be made. — from UW-Extension

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Area writers corner Remembering the old-style comics by Mary B. Olsen We need humor to see us through the rough spots. Still looking for something funny, I reached back into the past to find out how people found comic relief in the days of yore. Before we came along there was vaudeville. This led to early films where the pictures moved the audience to laugh. Gags and sight jokes were part of it. Slipping on a banana peel and falling over things all made people laugh because they knew it was staged and nobody really got hurt. Know what a slapstick is? I found out it is a device made of two flat pieces of wood fastened together at one end so it makes a loud noise when used by an actor to strike a person. It’s also an insult, to slap someone in the face, or a penalty, to be slapped with a large fine. And it’s a kind of comedy where the comic, to make the audience laugh, plays tricks and does things like slapping another actor, hitting him with a featherless rubber chicken, tumbles, or throws a pie. In my search I stumbled upon a couple of them, an original pair of slapstick comics in early films. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were funny on film even before the movies had sound. Their story is like a review of the early days of Hollywood movies. Laurel and Hardy were in early tworeelers that led to feature-length films,

and did a hundred movies together. They started out single, but are considered the best of the comedy double acts. Stan Laurel was in over 50 films and Oliver Hardy was in over 250, until they joined in the 1921 film, “The Lucky Dogs.” They went on apart until they each signed contracts, separately, with Hal Roach in 1926. They were paired and made movies together until 1940. They made “B” movies for 20th Century Fox and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1941 until 1945. Counting their last film, in 1950, they were in 150 films as the best-known comic pair in history. Stan Laurel was born June 16, 1890, in Lancashire, England. His parents were theater people, so he grew up encircled by the performing arts. They moved to Glasgow to be near the Metropole Theatre. Stan absorbed the atmosphere and admired, copied, and learned from people like Fred Karno, who had been the understudy for Charlie Chaplin. He came to the U.S. on a tour and stayed because of the opportunities here. At first, the writers, directors, and producers didn’t know how to use this kind of actor, possibly as a nutty professor or a Charlie Chaplin imitator. Oliver Hardy was born Jan. 18, 1892, in Harlem, Ga. His family was also involved in show business. When he was just a baby, the barber located near the theater would rub the baby’s face with baby powder and say, “That’s a nice baby.” The actors mimicked the barber, and little Oliver became Babe Hardy in

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his early movies. He went on to become a popular stage singer and had his own theater in Georgia. He went into film in 1913. He got on in the business by being around theater folks and helping with lights and props and as a script clerk. He could play just about any character, a hero or a fall guy or even a woman. Most of the comedy in the films was visual, with slapstick humor. The silent films faded out and humor could be in the form of jokes. Laurel and Hardy routines might be described as showing how impossible it is for two people to not accomplish any given task. Laurel was an artist at pantomime. Hardy could stare at the camera to show his stormy temper. Their styles were different but so much so that their very appearance produced gales of laughter. Stan Laurel was long-faced and drooped. His hairstyle was unique. It was cut short on the sides and back and left long on top, a ready-made fright wig. When he was scared he would pull his hair up. He took the heels off his shoes to make his walk funnier. Oliver Hardy wore little spit curls on his forehead and sported a slim mustache. They both had their own derby hats. Stan wore a bowtie. Oliver wore a necktie. His jacket was too small. Laurel’s was loose and too big. Together they made beautiful comedy. They were a mismatch made in heaven. Their humor is old-fashioned but they were funny. They danced the ballet together like true clowns. They were not like the characters they

portrayed, with Hardy the demanding guy and Laurel the butt of the jokes, the timid crybaby. Hardy was an easygoing guy. Laurel was the idea man, demanding, and got his way in their act, a gifted director. The sessions with their team of three or four writers were always hilarious. During the filming of their last film, they were both unwell. They retired but later went on a tour to England, Ireland and Scotland. They were greeted in the harbor in Ireland with hundreds of boats blowing whistles and crowds cheering and church bells ringing their theme song, “Dance of the Cuckoos.” The comic duo both had tears in their eyes. They didn’t think people would remember them. In 1954, the NBC-TV show “This Is Your Life,” with Ralph Edwards, featured them in a surprise visit in a prearranged hotel room. Oliver Hardy died in 1957. Stan Laurel continued to contribute jokes to writers but no longer appeared in public. He was admired and visited many times by comics like Jerry Lewis, Dick Van Dyke and Marcel Marceau. Stan Laurel passed away Feb. 23, 1965. They had many awards and there is a statue just outside the Coronation Hall Theater in Cumbria, England. It shows the two comics separated by a lamppost, posed and prepared to make people laugh.

Court of Honor to be held SHELL LAKE — Boy Scout Troop 51 of Shell Lake will hold Court of Honor on Sunday, April 7, 2 p.m., at the Ma-

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Cut-a-thon to raise funds for Birchwood Food Pantry Stylists Kenlyn Korzenieski, Marge Nicolai and Stephanie Guerra of Marlene’s Little Birch Salon, 313 N. Main St., Birchwood, will be holding a cuta-thon fundraiser for the Birchwood Food Pantry on Saturday, April 13. All proceeds from haircuts between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. will be donated to the food pantry. There will also be a silent auction and raffle drawing. Marlene Bungartz is the owner of the business. — Photo submitted

Due to the generosity of the community of Stone Lake, staff at The Lakes Community Co-op, along with partners, and all those who donated at the store, 28 families were provided with a big box of food for Easter. Partners included First Lutheran Church, Wesleyan Church and the Lions Club. A huge pat on the backs to all who contributed financially, packed groceries and delivered to the area families. Shown (L to R): Jim Bergeron, manager of The Lakes Community Co-op; Pastor Ed of First Lutheran Church; John Saunders, Lions Club member; and Pastor Tim of the Wesleyan Church. For more information, please contact Bergeron at The Lakes Community Co-op in Stone Lake. — Photo submitted

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Spooner Golf Club Easter Egg Hunt a success in spite of conditions SPOONER — On the morning of Saturday, March 30, folks in the area woke up to rain and quite a bit of sloppy conditions, but by 11:30 a.m., the rain had stopped and roughly 350 kids from ages 0 to 12 scooped up what was over 10,000 filled plastic Easter eggs in just under seven minutes. The event began with the arrival of the Easter Bunny at 10:30 a.m., in which kids and adults of all ages could meet and take pictures with the busy bunny. Then adults watched all the kids converge upon the mass of over 10,000 eggs in one of the four enormous squares set up for different age divisions at the Spooner Golf Club practice range. In a matter of minutes, the eggs were gone. Children found candy, stickers, tattoos, toys, Spooner Chamber Bucks and received a special beach ball for upcoming summer fun. A few very lucky kids found special tickets good for Snoopy golf sets in the 0- to 3-year-old division and full sets of junior golf clubs and bag for the other three divisions. The lucky kids who won a new set of golf clubs for this season are Leeann Kratchmer, 6, Spooner; Chloe Swinger, 5, Spooner; Nicole Hon, 4, Plymouth, Minn.; Tyler

Alice Ridgeway helps her son, Ethan, sort though his eggs, and Natalie Melton helps her children sort through their treasure eggs. In each egg was candy or slips for a bigger prize. The Spooner sixth-grade class helped stuff each of the 10,000 eggs used in the egg hunt Saturday Ten-year-old Morgan Laidlaw was one of March 30, at the Spooner Golf Club Easter Egg Hunt. the lucky recipients of the dozen starter golf bags given out. Easton, 3, Cameron; Ariahna Scherer, ward; Sabastien Schumanage, 3, Eagan, 8, Spooner; Brady Johanes, 10, Spooner; Minn.; Teagan Eggert, 1, Shell Lake; and Landon Frye, 1, Spooner; Morgan Laich- Maximus Riziq, 3, Maple Grove, Minn. lin, 10, Rockland; Jenna Eklund, 8, HayThe event was sponsored by Schmitz’s Economart, Spooner Health System, The Spooner General Store, Bank of the West, Link Ford & RV of Minong, Tim Reedy State Farm Insurance, Century Link, Shell Lake State Bank, Spooner Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists, St. Francis de Sales Church and School, Red Cross Pharmacy, Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce and Dave Torbenson’s Golf Shop at SGC. — from Spooner Golf Club

Photos by Larry Samson

Gabriel Oja, aka, Spiderman, was off in front of the pack at the start of the Easter egg hunt. His mother, Antoinette, was helping little Una in the deep snow. Auggie Godfrey, 2-1/2, had the help of his mother, Leeanne Godfrey, and his grandmother, Lynn Burger.

Miranda Haack, Julia Vogel and Hannah Gostonczic were just a few of the volunteers that helped out to make the Easter egg hunt a safe and successful event. They are members of the Spooner golf team.

Zach Glessing must have gotten his holidays mixed up when he showed up with a jack o’-lantern. He and his brother, Matthew, did their share of cleaning up the 10,000 eggs scattered over the Spooner Golf Course.

Spooner second-graders Kadience Streitz and Rylei Tucker pose with the Easter Bunny. For many of the younger children, the bunny was way too scary.

On her very first egg hunt, little 1-year-old Teagan Eggert found an egg that earned her this Peanuts golf set. Helping her to claim her prize is Lori Eggert.

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Out of This World festival on ice this weekend

SPOONER — Northwood Figure Skating Club’s 24th-annual Festival on Ice, this year titled “Out of This World,” is back for another year. Guest skater Peter Biver will return this year along with his new pairs partner, Courtney Baga. The show will run Saturday, April 6, at 2 and 7 p.m., and again Sunday, April 7, with a 2 p.m. show. The Northwood Figure Skating Club will be showcasing young skaters from Shell Lake, Spooner, Cumberland, Siren and Rice Lake. Biver and Baga won the 2013 Midwestern Adult Sectional Championships in pairs and earned a spot at the 2013 Adult National Championships in Scottsdale, Ariz., April 9-13. Proving skating really is a sport for life, they enjoy being on the ice so much they continue to practice in spite of demanding coaching and work schedules. When most coaches hang up their skates, this duo still sharpens them. Biver is a hometown favorite born and raised on a small dairy farm west of Spooner. He attended school in Shell Lake when his family moved to Rice Lake in his senior year. He is a U.S. national competitor in senior pairs, threetime sectional competitor and two-time regional silver medalist in pairs, threetime U.S. figure skating gold medalist in moves, freestyle and pairs. He has toured with Holiday on Ice throughout Europe and Russia. He has a BBA degree from St. Norbert College, he is a PSA-rated skating coach. He teaches and coaches figure skating in the Twin City area and is the co-director of NFSC

Peter Biver will return to the ice show this year as the guest skater with his new pairs partner, Courtney Baga. — Photo submitted

in Spooner. Baga is a U.S. figure skating gold medalist in moves and freestyle professional skater. She is a past regionaland a finalist and Minnesota state novice and junior medalist FSC of Bloomington. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from the UM-Twin Cities and she currently is a 2013-2016 law student at the University of Minnesota. Two of the featured young skaters from this area are Maya Cummings and Kallie Thompson. Cummings is a senior at Spooner High School and will be graduating this spring. She has competed and tested for eight years and will continue that as well. She is currently working on her novice moves and free skate tests. Outside of skating, she keeps busy with working at the Spooner Bake Shoppe and at The Spooner Ice House, as well as Jerseys. She also enjoys playing tennis, reading and spending time with friends and family. Thompson is a 16-year-old sophomore at Spooner High School and is a member of the Duluth Figure Skating Club. She has been a member of the Northwoods Figure Skating Club for 13 years and is a new coach with NFSC. Thompson is on the ice four days a week and is coached by Alison Wade and Angie Lien. She is currently skating at the novice moves and juvenile freestyle levels and competes in regional competitions. She can also be found playing volleyball, running track, four-wheeling, hunting, fishing and now driving. — with submitted information

Maya Cummings, Spooner High School senior, is practicing for her last show with the Northwood Figure Skating Club. — Photos by Larry Samson unless otherwise noted

Kallie Thompson, practicing her spin at the Spooner Ice House, in preparation for the Northwood Figure Skating Club performance this weekend.

Winter scenes

The RT Honorable Paul J. Martin slipped into the Duluth Harbor back in January. On March 20, the Mesabi Miner was the first ship to leave the Duluth Harbor to begin the 2013 shipping season. The season started four days later than the 2012 season when the same ship started the season. Last season saw 37 million tons of cargo shipped through the Duluth and Superior harbors.

In the winter, the old bridge out at Hunt Hill becomes the bridge to nowhere as it is easer just to cross the lake on snowshoes or skis. With the start of the 2013 Hunt Hill season, the bridge will be used again. – Photos by Larry Samson

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

SPORTS

Curling club’s mixed playdowns held

RICE LAKE — Team skip Bill Wiberg of Springbrook, third Patti Fox of Shell Lake, and second and lead Dean and Lori Springer of Barron joined an exclusive group during Rice Lake Curling Club’s mixed playdowns on Friday, March 22: their team threw an eight-ender. It’s the curler’s dream. Every sport or game has its signature achievement — an elusive superlative that is dramatically superior to or significantly less likely than other feats in that particular sport. These are achievements, usually expressed in numerical form, that speak for themselves, since they have an intrinsic significance, which requires minimal parenthetical commentary. Among the target sports, 10-pin bowling has its 300 game; golf, the hole-inone; archery, its triple bull’s-eye and curling has the much revered, but extremely elusive, eight-ender. On the face of it, an eight-ender is a startling aberration. To get all eight rocks in the house and closer than any of your opponents rocks is an event that

pushes the limits of sporting probability. Some argue that an eight-ender is a more difficult feat, for example, than a hole-in-one in golf. Not only do you have to make all of your shots, or at least get them in the house, but your opponents have to essentially miss their eight shots. While comparisons between sports are always difficult, there are certainly many more holes-in-one recorded each year in golf as compared to eightenders in curling. This eight-ender was particularly memorable in that it occurred during the Costume Night of the Rice Lake Curling Club’s mixed playdowns. Fox was decked out as a fortuneteller in keeping with the theme Circus Circus, and the skip Bill Wiberg was the ringmaster. The Springers’ costume was a twoheaded freak, so understandably they played in their regular curling clothes. For more photos, curling information and club news, visit ricelakecurling. org. — submitted by Patti Fox

Team Skip Bill Wiberg, shown in the back, captured second place in the Rice Lake Curling Club’s mixed playdowns, losing to the Drost Rink (seated) in the first event. Members of the winning team are, in front (L to R): Don Drost, Carol Drost, Jason Saffert and Emily Saffert. On the Wiberg Rink are, in back, Bill Wiberg, Patti Fox, Dean Springer and Lori Springer.

Dressed for Costume Night on Friday, March 22, were curlers (L to R): Patti Fox, Lori Springer, Bill Wiberg (kneeling) and Dean Springer.

In a re-creation of the original event the Wiberg Rink is shown alongside the Alberg Rink, where a near-perfect 7-ender was thrown at the same time. — Photos submitted

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Looking back on the Spooner girls season

Earning the top awards given to the varsity players and voted on by the players (L to R): Michelle Richardson, most improved; Sara Taylor, hustle award; Alex Hotchkiss, board award; Hannah Stellrecht, defense award; Ellen Reidt, Rails award; and Taylor Roman, playmaker award. The players were recognized at a girls basketball banquet held Tuesday, March 26, at the Spooner High School.

Sara Taylor earned a place on the Heart O’ North Conference AllIt is always sad to say goodbye to the senior players but especially so for coach Michelle O’Connell this year. This Conference Second Team. Steph Henk earned an honorable mention group of girls were just freshmen when she started coaching JV four years ago. Shown (L to R): O’Connell, Steph Henks, in the Heart O’ North Conference All-Conference. Ellen Reidt, Taylor Roman, Hannah Stellrecht, Shelbie Buckingham and JV coach Emily Drew. Earning the top awards given to the junior varsity players and voted on by the players (L to R) Sarah Dettle, Rails award; Kelsie Gerovac, defense award; Mckenzie Roman, defense award and Rails award; Julie Bray, hustle award; Amanda Fosberg, hustle award; Tonja Huettig, most improved player and Kayla Kielkucki, most improved player. Photos by Larry Samson

Community Ed classes offered at Spooner SPOONER — Spooner Area Community Education will offer the following courses during April. To register call 715-635-0243; go online at spooner. k12.wi.us under Community to get a registration form; mail a registration form to Spooner Area ComEd, 801 CTH A, Spooner, WI 54801; or drop off the registration form at the district office. Class fees must accompany registration form. Information on cost and required items for each class is available on the school’s Web site. Some classes are offered through WITC, read entries for more noted information. Many classes fill quickly. Sessions will be canceled if sufficient enrollment is not received; such fees will be fully refunded. Avoid disappointment of class cancellations, register early and invite a friend or two to register with you. Those who register should assume they are in the class at the time and place indicated. If there is a change, participants will be notified. All

SACE classes are self-funding; we depend on enrollment to cover instructor costs. SACE assumes no responsibility for reaching those who do not provide daytime contact information. • Computers: iPads and Internet sites: 4-6 p.m., Monday, April 8, high school computer lab C42, instructor Melissa Smith. Fee: $12. Bring to class: any projects currently working on. Basics will be covered and how iPads can be used at home, work or for a class. Builtin time for hands-on learning and questions. There is still room to sign up. • Special weekend event: Introduction to Japanese Samurai Martial Arts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday and/or Sunday, April 13, and/or 14. High school multiuse/wrestling room, instructor Garry Reidemann. Fee: $87.50/one day or $127.50/two days. Bring to class: athletic wear and water bottle. Dish to pass for potluck or $10. This event combines a presentation of Japanese swordsman-

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ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK We hope you will join us for all kinds of fun, And thank you for all the kind things you have done. On April 13 we will bowl for the pets, Let’s make this the best bowling fundraiser yet. Fun for all ages, there will be two shifts, Bowl good or bad, you can still win a gift. If you need more info just give us a call, It’s guaranteed fun, not for one but for all. And if they could thank you, you know that they would, For the animals know who is caring and good. April 13 at Northwoods Lanes and Lounge, Friends, food and fun, that’s what’s sure to be found. 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 brown/black shorthair tiger; 5-1/2-month-old shorthair calico /tiger mix; two 1-year-old neutered black shorthairs; 2-yearold spayed shorthair calico; 1-1/2-year-old male gray shorthair; 1-year-old female shorthair; two 3-year-old neutered/declawed longhair tabbies; 1-year-old spayed black/white shorthair; 3-yearold spayed white shorthair; 11-month-old female orange/brown tiger; 4-year-old spayed longhair dilute tortie; 5-year-old spayed orange/white shorthair and a 3-year-old neutered/declawed gray/ white longhair. Dogs for adoption: 4-year-old spayed gray pit bull; 1-year-old male liver/white springer spaniel mix; 3-year-old black/brown/white female Chihuahua mix and her four 8-week-old pups. Strays include: Male brindle/white bulldog found on Benson Drive in Spooner. Please join us for our annual bowling fundraiser on Saturday, April 13, at Northwood’s Lanes and Lounge in Spooner.

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Pins for Pets April 13 in Spooner SPOONER — The organizers of the Washburn County Area Humane Society’s Pins for Pets 9-pin tap bowling fundraiser are reminding bowlers and spectators that this event is just around the corner. The Northwoods Lanes and Lounge in Spooner is the place, and Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. are the bowling times. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Each dollar of profit will be used to maintain and operate this local animal shelter. The shelter staff and the volunteers lovingly work to make this temporary home for so many animals — an average of 600 per year — as clean and comfortable as possible. But doing this isn’t easy without fundraisers and support from giving and caring individuals who thankfully continue to support the effort. The sign of success for this Pins for Pets bowling event is to fill both shifts of bowling; and to also make it a really great success, bowlers are encouraged to compete in the donation-sheet money contest. A list of shelter-needs items and donation sheets are available at the wcahs.com Web site or at the bowling alley. Bowlers do not need to be a part of this money collection idea but those wanting to do so are very much appreciated. Two collection-sheet prizes will be given — one to the person who brings in the most money on the day of the event and the other to the person bringing in their money with the most names on the donation sheet. Another option to help the shelter that day is for those coming in with items from the shelter wish/needs list and, as a thank-you gift, an extra raffle ticket will be given to individuals doing this donation. Because fundraising is always ongoing, two upcoming WCAHS events will be the Par for Pets golf fundraiser, with the date to be announced and the Sale for Tails thrift sale to be held at the Washburn County Fairgrounds on Aug. 2 and 3. Keep track of all the WCAHS shelter happenings as well as available/adoptable animals at wcahs.com or feel free to stop in at the shelter, 1400 Cottonwood Ave., which is on the south end of Spooner near the Washburn County Fairgrounds, and open to the public daily from noon-5 p.m., except on Wednesday and Sunday. — from WCAHS

SARONA — Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona will host the following events in April. Winter Soup Lunch: Tuesday, April 9, noon-1 p.m.  Warm yourself with a bowl of soup while enjoying camaraderie and conversation. Guests are welcome to stay after the meal for cards or just to chat. Volunteers are always appreciated to make and donate their favorite soup, snacks or treats. Freewill donations are appreciated. Annual Midwest Crane Count : Saturday, April 13,  5:30-7:30 a.m. Help survey cranes. Volunteers are assigned different areas around the county to listen and watch for cranes. Contact Storme at 715-635-6543 to learn more. Preregistration required by Friday, April 5. 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. There will be approximately 15 minutes between each session to allow for bathroom breaks, stretching and snacks. Rain Barrels: 9 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Discover how to collect rainwater to use in your garden. Make a barrel for an additional fee or just attend the program. 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. Home Composting: 1-2 p.m. Save money and the environment through composting. Discover how your food waste can save you money. Come to one or attend all three programs for one affordable price. For more information on any of these upcoming events, please call 715-635-6543, or info@hunthill.org, hunthill.org. — from Hunt Hill

National Walking Day

he first Wednesday of each April is the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day. That means that for 2013, National Walking Day would be April 3. The day is to encourage people to get out and walk for at least 30 minutes. Some of you may have found out about this fact after the official day and have decided to have your own walking day whenever. Some of you may prefer to settle comfortably back in your recliner and think that maybe next year you, too, will try to get out for a nice long walk on National Walking Day. Some people walk not only for the health of it, but also as a time to destress. Speaking of walking, there are a variety of walks held to raise funds for charities. With the Washburn County Relay For Life allnight walking event coming Friday, May 31, area teams are finding unique ways to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The Register has a column to list events for people to participate in to help the various organizations raise funds. In addition to their usual bake and book sale, the Indianhead Medical Center is having a homemade bread sale in

memory of Mary Johnson. The team will also have a May basket sale. Do you remember as a child celebrating May Day? I remember as a primary student at Indian Creek School making May baskets out of construction paper. One year the teacher had us cut strips of two different colors of the paper and we wove them together. The one I made was pink and purple. I also remember a basket fashioned out of a discarded green plastic berry basket with ribbon woven through the holes. The tradition of the May basket is to fill it with flowers or a small gift, leaving it on the door of your neighbor and hoping to leave without being caught. If you were caught, you might receive a kiss. Since we are to the season of longer daylight hours and warming temperatures it is a good time to start a walking habit if you aren’t already doing so. It may even give you the opportunity to visit with a neighbor while out walking around the block. Perhaps by starting now you can be in better shape so you won’t get caught presenting a May basket.

Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson

Theatre in the Woods presents “Antigone” SHELL LAKE — Theatre in the Woods production of “Antigone” will open at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, 605 1st St., Shell Lake, this Thursday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. Although the play is ancient, written around 440 B.C., the themes are contemporary. The young girl, Antigone, puts herself at risk of mortal danger by defying the edict of her uncle Creon, the king. While Antigone, played by Audi Griffith of Spooner, puts personal responsibility and religious belief ahead of the laws of the state, Creon, played Phil Warner of Rice Lake, is steadfast in his effort to keep his country from chaos and anarchy following a civil war. Several aspects of the production of this Greek classic will be familiar to the audience, while others will be strange. An integral part of plays from this period is the use of a chorus, non-singing, of elder statesmen who comment on the action, interact with the characters, or sometimes philosophize about mankind. Ron Carlson, Spooner; and Mike Zeckmeister and Nick Baumgart, Shell Lake, take these roles. Filling out the Theatre in the Woods cast are Spencer Peck, Spooner, as Creon’s son Haemon; Dawn Smith, Rice Lake, as Eurydice, wife of Creon; Kelsey Egbert, Shell Lake, as Ismene, sister to Antigone; Justin Peck, Spooner, as the guard; Frank Abad, Rice Lake, as the messenger, Joel Friederich, Sarona, as blind Tiresius and Jared Egbert, Shell Lake, as the boy. Additional to the cast are three hand drummers, Alyssa Degner, Shell Lake, Vic Sacco, Spooner, and Tracy Zeckmeister, Shell Lake. Each performance, which will run about one hour 20 minutes without intermission, will be followed by a discussion facilitated by Lee and Joel Friederich, professors at UWBC. The play will run April 4, 5, 6, 12 and

Haemon, played by Spencer Peck of Spooner, tries to convince his father, King Creon, played by Phil Warner of Rice Lake, to reconsider the edict which will put Antigone, Haemon’s bride to be, to death in a presentation of “Antigone.” — Photo submitted 13 at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee April 14 at 2 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling the theater 715-468-4387 or online at titw.org. — from TiTW

Discover UWBC events planned

RICE LAKE — Two Discover UWBC open house events will be held at UW-Barron County for high school juniors, seniors and their parents at the beginning of April. The first Discover UWBC is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, with an optional campus tour at 6:15 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. The next open house will be held on Tuesday, April 16, with an optional campus tour scheduled at 4 p.m. followed by the program at 4:30 p.m.

The program will inform participants about UWBC’s low tuition, saving over $8,000 per year if you live at home, admissions and financial aid, let them meet faculty and staff, find out about transferring to a four-year institution, visit with current students, and learn about opportunities for student life and activities. To register for either event, call UWBC Student Services at 715-234-8024, press 1, or e-mail uwbcinfo@uwc. edu. — from UWBC

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OBITUARIES

Laurine J. Lawonn

Laurine J. Lawonn, 95, Shell Lake, died Monday, March 25, 2013, at Spooner Health System. She was born March 23, 1918, to parents Frank and Margaret (Whaples) Steiner. On Feb. 14, 1942, she was united in marriage to Emmett Lawonn in Sheboygan Falls. For 25 years, Laurine worked in various fields of cosmetology in Milwaukee. She taught classes in home arts and was a substitute teacher for six years. In 1976, Laurine and her husband retired to Rhinelander where she spent many hours doing volunteer work at the local hospital and was active in church work. Laurine and Emmett moved to Spooner in 1993, then to Shell Lake in 2000, where she was active in church activities.

Laurine was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Spooner. She enjoyed sewing, growing plants, reading and working jigsaw puzzles. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Emmett, and her parents. Laurine is survived by son, Richard (Roberta) Lawonn, Trego; grandson, Matthew Lawonn, Corvallis, Ore.; granddaughter, Wendy (Steve) Miller, Waunakee; many friends and relatives. A funeral service was held March 29 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church with Pastor Gene Jahnke officiating. Interment followed at Spooner Cemetery next to her husband. To sign an online guest book or leave condolences, please visit dahlfh.com. The Dahl Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

Shirley Ruth Keller Shirley Ruth Keller, 85, died March 22, 2013, at Duluth, Minn., after a short illness. Shirley was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Brill to Oran and Edith Olson. In 1959 she was united in marriage to Adam Keller who preceded her in death. They resided in Trego for 45 years. She is survived by sons, Larry, Trego; Paul (Joan), Spooner; and Jerry (Debbie), Overland Park, Kan. She is further survived by grandchildren, Missy Hebert, Anne Davis, Brian Avery, Jennifer Kaiser, Jeran Avery, Abby Quinn, Elizabeth Rudd, Ty Avery, Olivia Avery and James Avery; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Drost; sister-in-law, Lorraine Barrett; and many other nieces,

nephews and friends. She will be greatly missed by all. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 6, 10:30 a.m., at the Northwoods Christian Church in Trego where she faithfully played the organ for many years. Shirley enjoyed her children and grandchildren and enjoyed recycling old greeting cards into new ones as well as playing old hymns on the organ, through which she touched many lives. She and Adam were always willing to lend a helping hand to someone in need. In lieu of flowers please send a memorial donation to the Northwoods Christian Church in Trego. The Cremation Society of Minnesota was entrusted with arrangements.

G. Maurice “Morrie” Maire

G. Maurice “Morrie” Maire, 92, New Hope, Minn., died peacefully Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at St. Therese of New Hope. He was born May 21, 1920, in Hamilton, Ill., to Paul and Bertha Maire. He was married in Warsaw, Ill., on March 6, 1943, to June Probert who preceded him in death Jan. 3, 2006. Morrie was also preceded in death by his daughters, Susan Rylander and Denise Maire; his brother, Paul; and his sisters, Genevieve, Magdalene and Frances. He is survived by his daughters, Patricia (James) Andreas, Wausau, Barbara Runquist, Scottsdale, Ariz., Nanette (Mark) Tyunaitis, Kenosha, and Colleen (Jeff) Spindler, Waupaca; sons, Paul (Sherry) Maire, Barronett, David Maire, Jacksonville, Fla., Michael (Terry) Maire, Jackson, Mo., Scott Maire, Shelbyville, Ky., and Kevin (Angela) Maire, Minnetonka, Minn.; 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Morrie was stationed at Hickam Field adjacent to Pearl Harbor Naval Base Oahu, Hawaii, as a flight engineer for the command general. Later, he would be recommended

for flight school. He was deployed to Foggia, Italy, with the 49th Fighter Squadron as a P-38 fighter pilot and flew 23 missions including bomber escorts into Germany and strafing missions, before the end of WWII. Once his plane was so shot up he had to make an emergency landing in Bologna, Italy, and on another occasion survived an engine fire. After WWII, he worked for Cargill Nutrena Feeds becoming a successful salesman and territory manager. On occasion, he would deliver dairy supplements via small aircraft to various parts of Wisconsin. He also enjoyed many family camping road trips across the United States. After his retirement from Cargill, he started a company called Zinpro Yeast, which he later sold. During retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, June, in numerous RVs He will be deeply missed by family and friends. “In the sweet bye and bye, we will meet on that beautiful shore.” Funeral services were held April 2 at Shell Lake Full Gospel Church with the Rev. Regan Myers officiating. Burial was at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner. The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

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James A. Neta James Neta, 72, Spooner, died Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the Benedictine Living Center of Spooner surrounded by his family. James was born Oct. 5, 1940, in Lena, to parents John and Elaine Neta. James and Catherine were united in marriage on Dec. 13, 1980, in Forsyth, Mont. They enjoyed 28 years of happy marriage until her death in 2008. In his early years, Jim worked for Bechtel Company as a superintendent of heavy equipment, in New Jersey and Montana. Jim owned and operated Jim Neta Timber Management working out of Ladysmith and Turtle Lake. Some of Jim’s best memories are of the days when he worked with his two brothers and two sons. Jim enjoyed fishing and taught his grandchildren how to fish, cooking, gardening, woodworking and spending time and playing cards with his family. Jim is survived by his son, Steve (Liz) Neta, Spooner; daughters, Shelley Neta, Sanford, Fla., Caroline Spottswood, Orange City, Fla., Linda (David) Hall, Spooner, and Donna West, Colstrip, Mont.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brother, Robert “Bob” Neta, Chetek. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Catherine; brother Tom; and son Earl. No services are being planned at this time. Dahl Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at dahlfh.com.

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Roger J. Beffa, Birchwood, operating snowmobile while intoxicated, $641.50. Lakotah R. Brown, Spooner, theft, $263.50. Michael J. Hagman, Amery, operating while suspended, $200.50. Brandon D. Horton, Chetek, OWI, $817.50, license revoked six months, alcohol assessment; operating while suspended, $200.50. Andrew D. Juza, Sarona, disorderly conduct, $187.90. Jessica C. Johnson, Duluth, Minn., OWI, $1,424.00, license revoked 24 months, other sentence. Joshua S. Murley, Birchwood, disorderly conduct, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; resisting or obstructing an officer, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld. Richard A. Priesgen, Spooner, theft, $521.90, local jail, restitution, costs; unlawful phone use, $243.00, local jail, costs. Dennis I. Walker, Spooner, reckless driving, $389.50. Timothy J. Wallace, Spooner, resisting or obstructing an officer, $379.00, probation, sent. withheld. Harlen F. Wenger, Madison, failure to support child, $5,118.00, probation, sent. withheld. Michael J. Wera, Hayward, battery, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld. Alicia M. Young, Trego, disorderly conduct or resisting or obstructing an officer, $299.00.

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Old medications overwhelmingly end up in trash, water

by Chuck Quirmbach Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - DNR officials say they’re working on ways to boost the percentage of state residents who properly dispose of old pharmaceuticals. A UW-Extension study released this year found that as of 2011, only 2 percent of unused prescription and over-the counter medications were safely taken in collection sites, whether one-day, permanent or mail-back. The rest of the meds went into the trash, down the drain or were stored indefinitely. Cole is an administrator at the Milwaukee Department of Public Works and says the city is talking with law enforcement and others to try to give people more options for safe disposal of pharmaceuticals. DNR medical waste coordinator Barb Bickford says the state has also given grants to nine counties to try to boost collection of unused drugs. Bickford also says there may need to be less reliance on medication. In the meantime, Bickford says the DNR is also trying to get more coal-fired power plants or other Wisconsin firms to burn the unwanted pharmaceuticals, to lower the cost of trucking — with law enforcement escort — the drugs to incinerators in other states. Read the full report at the DNR’s site: dnr.wi.gov/topic/HealthWaste/documents/2012HouseholdPharmStudy.pdf

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AREA CHURCHES Alliance

Episcopal

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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Dewey Country

by Pauline Lawrence

Spring finally came this past week! Yes, imagine most people have ponds in their yards or in their fields. Wild geese are a-flyin’ and honkin’ away. Saw a flock landed in our field and were busy honkin’. The snow certainly melted and left lots of water. Snow has gone down now, which is great to see. Happy birthday to Samuel Beecroft on April 4. Have a great birthday, Sam. April 12, happy birthday wishes go out to Samantha Mechtel as she enjoys that special day with many more. A very happy anniversary to Gaylen and Martha Derrick as they celebrate 54 years together with many more to come. Happy birthday to Morgan Forrestal on April 12 with more to come. Happy birthday on April 13 to Dean Bergquist and also to Jesse Doriott. Have a great day. Happy birthday to Spencer Stellrecht on April 14. He is the son of Barry and Neesha Stellrecht. Have a great day Spencer. A very happy anniversary to Art and Lenore Swan on April 15. This makes 63 years those two have shared together. Happy birthday to Doug LaVeau on April 15. Have a great day. Happy anniversary to Hannah and Cory Brion on April 16. Have a wonderful fourth anniversary. A very happy birthday to Sandy Atkinson on her birthday, April 16, with lots more to come. April 17, a very happy birthday to Noah Skluczacek and also to Travis Moe. Have a great day. Talking with Sandy Atkinson, she said all her kids were home for Easter Sunday. They are Noah and Pattie Beaufeaux and son Mitch, Dan and Lisa Otto and children Margie and Charlie, Jim Atkinson who came Saturday

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and Kristen and Scott Carls and children Kimmy, Janna and Brianne. Our deepest sympathy to the family of Hugh Peterson who passed away recently. He was a 1960 graduate of Shell Lake High. Monday, March 25, Paula and Kenzie Cramer met me in Rice Lake after an appointment I had. We enjoyed lunch and later did some shopping before they had to leave. Saturday, Paula and Kenzie Cramer and Penny Ladd and Rem, Ry and Ree came and had Easter dinner, with the kids enjoying hunting for eggs and their baskets. We had so much water and the weather was chilly so the girls had everything inside this year. It was really great! Remember I wrote about Richy’s buffalo and they got them back in their pen? Well those two buffalo got in the habit of-jumping a 6-foot panel. I guess Richy got disgusted and he decided if they couldn’t stay in a 6-foot fence they were a headin’ for the meat man. So that’s where they ended up. It certainly didn’t take him long to make that decision. Friday evening, Jerry and Gretchen Best went to Gale and Ben Kobernick’s to help Lillian Strege celebrate her 91st birthday. Sunday found Jerry and Gretchen at Lillian’s for a potluck dinner, along with many other relatives. Oh yes, by the way, Jerry saw the first robin in Dewey Country. Jameson Stone spent Friday and Saturday with his grandparents, Butch and Loretta VanSelus. Butch helped Jameson color eggs and he said it was really fun. The VanSeluses attended the pancake breakfast at the Shell Lake Community Center Saturday morning. Sunday found Butch and Loretta having dinner at the Das Lach Haus in Cumberland. Butch tells us he is laid off until Friday. The company he works for would rather give the guys time off than pay overtime.

Coming to Diane Hulleman’s for Easter dinner were Jack and Ginny Schnell, Amanda and Kate, Shannon Chempeny and girls Marlie and Gabby, Chad and Colleen Jensen and Izzy, Chris and Tiffany Perlt came Thursday and they brought Mattie and Izzy, and Jackie Perlt and Steve Hulleman. Coming to Carl and Betty Meister’s for Easter dinner were Mark and Beth Hansen, Ryan and Alyssa on Friday. Saturday found Jarrett and Bev Cassellious and son Eric, Sonny and Kevin Meister. Sunday afternoon they mostly left for their homes. Beth Crosby tells us she had Shorty and Melissa Crosby and Tyler and Katie Ann, and Tom and Sunshine Crosby, Isaac, Josie and Alecia over for supper. Tuesday evening found Glen and Lorraine Crosby home from Texas and at Beth and Garry’s for supper. Karen and Doug Vanderhoof held Easter dinner at their home Sunday. Marvin and Gladys Knoop were there along with Kathy and Jerry Butenhoff and their daughter, Jonelle Bennin, Katie and David Kinde, Logan and Megan, Trent and Stephanie and two children, Kyle and Jenna, Mark and Noel and Bryan and Alicia. Everyone brought potluck even though Karen had most of the food ready. Easter dinner was held at Don and Vicki Trott’s. Coming to enjoy the day along with dinner were Cecil and Evelyn Melton and a number of other relatives. Jim Toll tells us he is still in therapy and said his wife, Marilyn, was still at the recovery center. She has a problem keeping food down. Their son, Terry, came and took Marilyn to her home so she could visit with her grandchildren. They had bought food so they all enjoyed dinner together. Marilyn then had to (Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3) go back to the center. STATE OF WISCONSIN Scatter sunshine! Have a CIRCUIT COURT great week!

by Marian Furchtenicht

This year there was still a lot of snow on the ground for April Fools’ Day. Milder temps and a good rain Saturday morning made for some ponds in fields, snowmobile trails closing and weight-restriction signs have gone up on our town roads. Geese are honking, no robin reported yet and fishermen are still ice fishing as yet, I hope with caution. I watched a male cardinal at Mavis Schlapper’s feeder while we were having coffee. She said it had been singing its territorial spring song from high atop the trees. Some changes have been made. The annual Sarona Town Board meeting has been changed from the second Tuesday of April to the third Tuesday of April. A new law just came out. Another change in our neighborhood is the old Ole and Dara Musolf house just east of the West Sarona schoolhouse is no longer. It was burned in a controlled burning on Saturday. The land is owned by Lake Area Landfill. Sympathy to the family of Andrew Peterson, 88, Beaver Brook. His daughter, Doris (Duch) Rydberg had lived here in West Sarona before moving to Barronett. Was sad to learn of the recent death of Greg Lundstrum of Spooner who passed away last Saturday. At one time he and Sue and son Blake lived in the Peterson house by Little Keg Lake. Sympathy is extended. Saturday it was a big party for Dorothy Foltz, Gloria Frey’s mom, on her 100th birthday, held at Ceska Opera House in Haugen where she lived her lifetime before going to the convalescent center in Rice Lake. She was overwhelmed and so happy and thankful for all the friends that came. A huge bouquet of 100 roses was in the middle of the table and later given to the Holy Trinity Catholic Church she attended for many years. A big cake and lots of food was served, kolaches even made by Judy Juza, and some good South Korean food that her granddaughter-in-law made. A great party for a special lady. God bless her. Sunday evening, Lynn and Jim Frey had her daughter, Natalie, and friend, and the Frey family over for Easter supper. Barron Electric’s 77th-annual meeting will be at the Barron High School on Saturday, April 6, with registration at 9 a.m. and the meeting at 10 a.m. Lots of prizes to be given out. The last Hunt Hill winter soup will be held Tuesday, April 9. Hope you can make it. Mavis Schlapper went to daughter Pam Cernocky’s in Elk Mound for Easter family dinner Sunday. Also there was Mavis’ son Wayne, Stevens Point, daughter Karen Kline, Stevens Point, Helen Cernocky, Eau Claire, and Lee and Nate Quick, St. Peter, Minn. Last Friday through Tuesday Russ and Nancy Furchtenicht took a trip to Las Vegas. Highlights were the Donnie and Marie Osmond show and the Jersey Boys. Russ rode in a race car at the racetrack, the speed was 160 miles per hour. Report a nice trip. Ryan and Jessie Furchtenicht and kids and Josh and Natalie Bush and kids enjoyed Friday and Saturday in Ashland at an indoor water park. Spending Easter at Russ and Nancy Furchtenicht’s were her side of the family, Ralph and Arlene VanMeter, Sue and Tooker Weathers, Bethany Lempola and

kids, Bun and Margaret Weathers, Ryan and Jessie Furchtenicht, Corey Furchtenicht and Charlene and Craig Furchtenicht and Sarah. Marilyn Zimmerman had her side, the Hrouda family, for Easter together on Friday night. On Easter Sunday, friends John and Roni Tennant, Beaver Brook, and Janet Zimmerman were there for Easter dinner. On Saturday, Willie and Vicki Lombard joined her family at her folks, Leonard and Marilyn Lange’s, in Barronett. On Sunday, Willie and Vicki had his sisters. Sue and Tom Miller, Menomonie, and Doriene and Casey visiting from Alaska, and Willie’s mom, Dort Lombard from Spooner, over for Easter dinner. Virginia Stodola’s sons, Dave, Jack, and Jim and families, the grands and greats were home on the weekend so they had a fun time with an Easter egg hunt in the snow. Libby DeTrent visited daughter Elizabeth McCarthy and family in Maryland for a week and got home on March 28. Spring had arrived in Maryland as the trees were budding but cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., are behind schedule. Gene and Carlotta Romsos’ weekend guests were son Dale, Carrie and Riley Romsos. They enjoyed the last of the winter sledding and snowmobiling while there and attended Easter service at Sarona United Methodist Church. Elfreda West had lunch Saturday at Mark and Debbie’s and got to see grands and greats, as Gina and kids Levin and Chase, and Jessie and daughter Andi and also Adam West were there. Sunday after church, Elfreda insisted I join her at the Donetell family Easter get-together. This year it was held at the community center in Shell Lake. Joahna Shelton was in charge. I was hesitant, but so glad I went. They had lots of luscious food, an Easter egg hunt, and played Bunny Bingo with lots of prizes. I thank them so much for a beautiful day with my shirttail relatives, the Bruce Greene family, Joahna Shelton and Ben Peterson family and Janet’s family. Friday evening, I enjoyed Easter supper at daughter Mary and John Marschall’s with their family. Jessie Gronning was also a guest. Happy birthday wishes this week to Paul Hagen, Tony Donetell, Ben Rieten, Julie Shockley, April Richter and Dewey Durand, April 4; Matt Kubista, Dorothy Snider, Stephanie Hemshrot, April 5; Russ Furchtenicht, Lucus Pokorny, Stacy Bernecker and Elaine Ryan’s grandson Andrew Baker turns 2 April 6; Rocky and Corey Furchtenicht, Kierra Harrington, Elvina Lalan, Joyce Soholt and Shania Pokorny, April 7; Danielle Ryan and Richard Scheffel, April 8; Roger Lancette, Henry Ness, Gayle Chowonic, Ronnie Christianson, Luke Anderson, Marge Waggoner, Mary Scheffel, Henry Baker April 9; Logan Gohde, Duane Halverson, Brent Gramberg and Pastor Chuck Wendt, April 10. Anniversary wishes to Kevin and Laurie Smith and Andy and Elizabeth Meyers, April 6; Dean and Kim Schlapper, April 7; Tom and Gloria Elliott, and Jim and Yvonne Mogensen, April 8; and Mike and Jill Furchtenicht Hansen, April 9.

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THE SHELL LAKE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION will have its annual meeting Monday, April 8, 2013, at 4 p.m. at the Shell Lake City Hall

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WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY ELLEN JOHNSON Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 13PR10 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth April 2, 1950, and date of death February 25, 2013, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 184, Shell Lake, WI 54871. 3. The application will be heard at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, before Marilynn E. Benson, Probate Registrar, on April 9, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 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. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown. Marilynn E. Benson Probate Registrar March 13, 2013 Thomas J. Bitney/Bitney Law Firm, Ltd. P.O. Box 488 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-8741 579719 Bar Number: 1002841 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF WEIGHT LIMITS - CITY OF SHELL LAKE

Effective Monday, April 1, 2013, the weight limits on all city streets in the City of Shell Lake will be 8 tons. Please contact Jeff Parker at 715-468-7873 for further information. Jeff Parker, Public Works Director 580423 33r WNAXLP

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TOWN OF SARONA

Notice is hereby given the Annual Meeting of the Town of Sarona will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at 7 p.m. at the Sarona Town Hall. The agenda shall be posted one day prior to the meeting. Victoria Lombard, Clerk 580427 33-34r WNAXLP

MEETING NOTICE - CITY OF SHELL LAKE

The Shell Lake City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, April 8, 2013, at 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall. AGENDA: Public Comment; Approval of Minutes; Reports from Appointed Officials; Reports from Committee Chairpersons; New Business: Bids sale of city-owned parcel of land south of Shell Lake Marine; Proposed zoning ordinance revisions pertaining to campers and recreational trailers on residential lots; Temporary Class “B” beer/wine license application; Class “B” liquor or Class “C” wine and beer license application(s); Garbage rate increase; Unfinished Business; Mayor’s Report. Any other items that may be added to this agenda will be posted at City Hall. Bradley A. Pederson, City Administrator 580726 33r WNAXLP

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Barronett by Judy Pieper Easter is wonderful! Probably one of my favorite days of the year. Breakfast, served by the Spirit Connection at Barronett Lutheran, was once again this year, delicious. We have such a nice group of young people here. They bustle around making sure that we are all enjoying our meal, picking up dirty dishes and just generally making everyone feel at home. The church was packed for the worship service, the music was perfect, and Pastor Todd gave an absolutely inspiring sermon. Peg Thompson had a group of about a dozen little children who sang a song. Ah, yes. As I already mentioned, it was wonderful. The only thing that could have possibly made it better was if the weather would have been a little warmer. The residents of Cumberland ECU had a very busy week. On Tuesday, they attended the Cumberland High School jazz ensemble and chamber choir’s presentation of “The 1950s Oldies but Goodies.” The gym was packed, and the music and dancing were great. The kids in the choir were dressed ‘50s style. The girls had on the long felt skirts with poodles appliquéd on them, and the guys were dressed like James Dean. There was a lot of toe tapping from the audience, and I think most of the ECU residents were thinking of getting up and dancing along to the music. The residents who attended were Yvonne, Eleanor P., Carol D., Roger, Elsie B., Violet, Danny, Joyce, Connie, Alice and Marie. On Friday, some of the residents, I think there were about 10, attended the Good Friday service at First Lutheran Church in Cumberland. Pastor Tim did a

wonderful job telling the story of Good Friday with Scripture readings from the Old and New Testaments. The congregation of First Lutheran is so friendly and helpful. We had to make two trips to the church, pushing residents in wheelchairs. But, after the service, we only had to make one trip because members of the congregation volunteered to help. There are signs of spring showing up all over. Shirley Overvig called to let me know that she heard and saw some Canada geese flying over on March 28. Yea! Guess who I ran into while Easter shopping on Saturday? Marty Young. I haven’t seen him for a few years, and it was fun catching up on all the news from his neighborhood. John Schmidt, who deserted us for Colorado a few years ago, was in town over the weekend. He had breakfast at the Red Brick with a few friends. It was so nice to visit with him. I think we should talk him into moving back. Guess what? Miles Lehmann is a big brother. Little sister Charlie Grace arrived on March 28 and is just one of the prettiest little girls you will ever see. Mom and dad, Erin and Aaron, are just bursting with pride over their new little blessing. From what I understand, Miles will be a lot of help with the new baby, Don and Anitia Lehmann attended a 13th birthday party for their grandson, Steven, at Deb and Craig’s home on Friday evening. There was plenty of food and fun, and Steven is pretty thrilled to be a teenager now. Watch out

Angela and Shane, your fun is just beginning. Debbie and Craig Lehmann held their annual Easter party and Easter egg hunt Sunday afternoon, even with the snow still on the ground and the cold weather. The eggs were hidden in the woods behind the house. Brrr. The garage is heated though, and the kids could warm up whenever they felt the need. Thirty guests participated in the egg toss, and Aaron and Chad were the lucky winners. Anitia volunteered to stay in the house with baby Charlie, and she watched the activities through the window. Pretty smart. Cheryl Jaastad gave me the information on the winners at the kids Easter party at the community center from last week. They were jelly bean guess: Lyndzie Bauer, who guessed 300 jelly beans, and there were actually 294; large stuffed bunnies: Kyra Key and Logan Genatempo; Easter basket: Mia Villalobos and Logun Ames; second Easter basket: Tatum Schrankal and Dautre Allen; and bikes: Annie Decker and Tyler Genatempo. There were about 85 kids at the party, and the members of the Barronett Civic Club extends gratitude to those who helped at the party, those who made treats and goodies for the cake walk, and those who purchased prizes for the games. A special thanks went out to Beth Ranallo, who held a raffle to generate money to make the event possible. I guess that’s about it from Barronett this week. Hope you had a wonderful Easter. See you next time.

Heart Lake news by Helen V. Pederson Hope you all had a happy Easter. Monday was April Fools’ Day. Hope you didn’t get caught with a joke. Our weather is slowly beginning to feel like spring. Pretty soon we will see buds on the trees. Sue Weathers served cake here at Glenview on Tuesday, March 26, in honor of her birthday. Birthday greetings Sue! Barb Turbin stopped in for a short visit with me on Tuesday afternoon. She and Chuck were getting ready to entertain her family and a brother who is now living across the road from her. They were still hiding eggs and were having trouble finding new places to hide them. I think that is a nice tradition. Lillian Ullom enjoyed dinner on Sunday with Mark and Judy in Barronett. Our sympathy to the family of Eddie Allen who passed away last week. Funeral services will be at the United Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 2. Mavis and Roger Flach were entertained by their family bringing dinner to their house. I think that was a great idea. Wayne and Kim, Brad and Kelly, and Steve and Jody and families were all there. Peder Pederson enjoyed dinner at his daughter, Cheri, and Steve Minot’s home. Tony and Kristi of New Richmond came up on Sunday. They were moving to Woodbury, Minn., now to be closer to their workplaces. Aaron Pederson spent the week with family. Arlys Santiago had Easter dinner with Jan Ogden and Lee Prill on Sunday afternoon.

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The church council of Salem Lutheran Church put on an elaborate brunch Easter Sunday. Ruth Swan joined her family for Easter dinner at Foxxy’s. Jean Odden went to Timberland church on Sunday morning with Kim Odden and then joined his family for their Easter dinner in Cameron. Jean had spent a few days with her daughter Kathy and Bill Granzin in Park Falls last week. Last Monday night Mary and John Marschall met Jim and Audrey Rafeifzewski at Applebee’s in Rice Lake for dinner. Audrey was a former employee of Shell Lake hospital.

Dewey-LaFollette by Karen Mangelsen Kay Krentz traveled to Oregon during the week. She went with her daughter, Sue Ackerman, and they visited Kay’s other daughter, Lisa Uertl. The three ladies went to Galena, Ill., for a few days also. Hank and Karen Mangelsen were supper guests at the home of Larry, Heidi, Celie and Baxter Mangelsen Wednesday in River Falls. Pam Bentz, Lida Nordquist and Karen Mangelsen visited Sandy and Bernie Redding Friday. Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Jake, Holly, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen at their home Friday evening. April, Dave, Patty and Mandy Close were there also. Lida Nordquist went to the home of Joleen and Richard Funk Saturday to celebrate Easter. Other family members there were Rick, Angie, Robb and Randi Funk.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TOWN OF BARRONETT

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Town Meeting for the Town of Barronett will be held at the Town Hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Road, on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at 8 p.m. Patricia A. Parker, Clerk 580424 33-34r WNAXLP

RESCHEDULED ANNUAL MEETING TOWN OF BASHAW

Notice is hereby given that the Bashaw Town Board shall hold its annual meeting On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at 6 p.m. at the Bashaw Town Hall. 580504 33r WNAXLP Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk, Town of Bashaw

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ROAD TOUR NOTICE - TOWN OF BASHAW

Notice is hereby given that the Bashaw Town Board shall hold its annual road tour on Monday, April 8, 2013, at 8 a.m. They will meet at the Bashaw Town Hall to conduct the annual road tour. Anyone wishing to attend may follow along in their personal vehicles. Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk, Town of Bashaw 580426 33r WNAXLP

TOWN OF BEAVER BROOK, WASHBURN COUNTY NOTICE TO RESIDENTS - ANNUAL MEETING AND APRIL MONTHLY MEETING

The Annual Board Meeting will be held April 16, 2013, 6 p.m., at the Beaver Brook Town Hall. The regular April Monthly Meeting will follow the Annual Meeting or at 7 p.m. Nancy Erickson, Town Clerk 580263 32-33r

MEETING NOTICE TOWN OF BASHAW

Notice is hereby given that the Bashaw Town Board shall hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, immediately following the annual meeting at the Bashaw Town Hall. Agenda: Call meeting to order; minutes from March 12, 2013, town meeting; treasurer’s report; public input; permits/applications; truck/grader; road tour; set next meeting date; approve vouchers and adjourn meeting. A current agenda will also be posted at the following sites: Corner of Tozer Lake Road and Green Valley Road, corner of Sand Road and Sunset Road and N3410 Sawyer Creek Road, Shell Lake, WI 54871 (Town Hall) Lesa Dahlstorm, Clerk 580425 33r WNAXLP Town of Bashaw

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Local Ads ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Person for oil changes and light equipment maintenance. Basic automotive knowledge, neat, dependable. Apply in person. Spooner Auto Laundry, 701 South River, Spooner, WI. 33rc (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

ESTATE SALE: Friday, April 5, 9-1; Saturday, April 6, 9-1. Antique bedroom set, sofa and chairs, dinette set, upright freezer, desk, lamp and tables, bookcases, kitchen items. 714 Meadowview, Shell Lake, Hwy. 63 to CTH B, follow signs. 33rp SHELL LAKE SELF-STORAGE: Convenient, 24-hour access. Special low-cost boat storage. Call 715-468-2910. 2rtfc (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 (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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Shell Lake fifth-graders ski Red Barn trails

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Positive Behavior Intervention and Support activities held for students Just chilling out in Ms. Summer’s room were Marissa Spaulding, Lindsey Spaulding and Colleen Knoop. It was a time to get away from the high-tech social media stuff and enjoy the company of others.

It was elimination pingpong in Mr. Forsythe’s room. It came down to Meredith Kevan and Dominic Hopke, with Mrs. Schunck as judge.

Shell Lake fifth-grade students had a great day of skiing at the Red Barn Ski Trails on Tuesday, March 26. Shown (L to R): Seth Symond, Michael Allar, Ben McNulty, Matthew Allar and Brady Nielsen. — Photos by Dave Swan

Trinity Campbell seemed to enjoy the late March crosscountry skiing opportunity when Shell Lake fifth-graders were at Red Barn Ski Trails in Shell Lake.

Photos by Larry Samson

With fresh, hot pizza from the oven, Anna Hungerbuhler, Amanda Brereton and Cassie Skindzelewski were using their culinary arts skills to create pizza.

Students inducted into National Honor Society

On the evening of Thursday, March 21, six high school students were inducted into the Shell Lake Chapter of the National Honor Society. National Honor Society is the nation’s oldest, largest and most prestigious student recognition program. The students were selected based on their character, scholarship, leadership and service. Students inducted were (L to R): Jenny Connell, Kourtney Klassa, Shania Pokorny, Kristen Kraetke and Colleen Knoop. Not shown: David Brereton. — Photo by Corrine Behling

School menus Breakfast Monday, April 8: Juice, cereal, toast. Tuesday, April 9: Fruit, sausage patty, French toast. Wednesday, April 10: Juice, cheese omelet, toast. Thursday, April 11: Breakfast pizza, juice. Friday, April 12: Juice, yogurt or cereal, toast.

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Lunch Monday, April 8: Taco, refried beans, corn, fresh fruit. Tuesday, April 9: Chili or hot dog, corn muffin, fresh veggies, fresh fruit. Wednesday, April 10: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, dinner roll, fresh fruit. Thursday, April 11: BBQ pork or quesadilla, fresh veggies, fresh fruit. Friday, April 12: Chicken Alfredo, broccoli, fresh fruit, bread stick. Breakfast served each day for K-12 students.

t has been a busy time of year at first one will be a walk-through where Shell Lake School District. There are the staff will talk with students and some major initiatives taking place that probably practice it before the actual I will talk about in this column. drill. Building safety continues to be adWe are looking into options for ondressed. We have the buzzer system line payment of lunch account deinstalled, and had the training the last posits, community education online week in March. I anticipate starting to registration, and even fee payment for lock both of the buildings on, or before, such things as band, driver’s education April 22. We started the buzzer and fob or athletics. I would like to be able to system at the primary building during offer parents the option of online paythe week of March 25. That gave us a ment, as that could prove to be much chance to test the system, make any more convenient for them. We are also necessary adjustments, and get used to making some updates to our Web site. it, with a much smaller population of Hopefully it will be more informative students and adults; taking a phase-in and easier to navigate. type of approach. ••• ••• We have 3-1/2 retirees that I would The week of April 15 is being called like to thank for their years of service to safety week here at the school. On Mon- Shell Lake School District. The one-half day, April 15, we will have an open comes as Sue Berlin is voluntarily askhouse for any community members ing for a reduction to half time. Sue has or parents to come and see how the been employed at Shell Lake since 1978. buzzer, fob, camera system and lock- Nancy Campbell is retiring from her down policy all are set up. This will be position as food service director. She an informal time for people to stop in has been with the district for 27 years. and see how the systems work as well Mary Butler is retiring this year from as review our Emergency her position as second-grade Procedures Handbook. Durteacher. She has been with the ing that week we will have district 23 years. Jill Mickelson a bus evacuation drill, fire is retiring from her position at drill, tornado safety drill and G/T coordinator. She has been a facility lockdown drill. We with us since 2008. have never had a lockdown As always, feel free to stop in drill at Shell Lake. I believe or call if you have questions. we are in the minority in that area, as many schools have Go Lakers, them on a regular basis. The Jim Jim Connell

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It was a wet Easter egg hunt at Shell Lake Around 100 served at Bunny Breakfast SHELL LAKE — The sky may have been overcast and a rain shower passed through the area on Saturday, March 20, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the young children that gathered in the Shell Lake Memorial Park for the annual Easter egg hunt. Corrine Hill coordinated the event, which was sponsored by the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce. Before children raced to find Easter eggs and perhaps win one of the variety of prizes given away, they were able to enjoy the Bunny Breakfast at the Shell Lake Community Center hosted by the Shell Lake royalty. Under the direction of Melissa Denotter, the young la-

Ali Schmidt, 2-1/2, with her Wisconsin Easter bonnet, dressed for the weather at the Shell Lake Easter Egg Hunt held Saturday, March 30, at the campgrounds. Lucky for her and the other children, the rain stopped just minutes before the scheduled start of the hunt.

Winners of the bike raffle were (L to R): Dylan Eggert, Nevaeh Colegrove, Kelli Schulenberg, Emmit Johnson and Ethan Lyga. dies helped serve breakfast from 8-10 a.m. Children had the opportunity to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. The royalty also hosted a bake sale and a small silent auction to help raise funds for a new Shell Lake royalty float. Winners of bikes or a cubbie car at the egg hunt were Dylan Eggert, Nevaeh Colegrove, Kelli Schulenberg, Emmit Johnson, Ethan Lyga, Carter Allen, Ariana Van Guilder Campbell, Andrew McDonald and Maddison Dahlstrom. — with submitted information

Five-year-old Savanna Benham poses with the Easter Bunny. Photos by Larry Samson 2012 Miss Shell Lake Dani Kuechle poses with perhaps a future Miss Shell Lake, Kiana Schultz.

The winners of the younger children’s bikes were Carter Allen, Ariana Van Guilder Campbell, Andrew McDonald and Maddison Dahlstrom.

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And they are off and running at the annual Shell Lake Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce. This is the oldest age group and for some of them this will be their last year to participate in the hunt.

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Six students from Shell Lake qualified for state competition in forensics. They will be traveling to Madison to compete on Friday, April 19. Shown (L to R): Dakota Robinson, poetry/reading; David Brereton, radio speech; Anthony Wey, formal speech; Verena Brunnhuber, radio speech; Casey Furchtenicht, storytelling; and Brett Holman, storytelling. — Photo by Larry Samson