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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Vol. 123, No. 38 • Shell Lake, Wis.

Weekend watch

Free rummage, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church; Shell Lake Farmers Market plant sale; Alban’s Closet; Relay For Life bake sale.

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Rodeo royalty roundup See page 2

SPORTS Local prep coverage

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NORTHERN WISCONSIN - Seventh District Congressman Sean Duffy has invited the public to view his Facebook page to see the entries from Wisconsin’s 7th District in the 31st-annual Congressional Art Competition. “We have many tremendous submissions from the talented students in Wisconsin,” notes Duffy. “Be sure to ‘like’ your favorites.” The image with the most “likes” before 5 p.m., Friday, May 18, will receive the Viewers Choice Award and their artwork will be displayed in Duffy’s Washington, D.C., office for one year. - with submitted information

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MADISON - Neumann faith healing case may go to State Supreme Court. Appellate judges are asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear the so called “prayer death case,” in which a Wausau-area couple was found guilty for not seeking medical help for their critically ill daughter.

Dale and Leilani Neumann were convicted of reckless homicide in separate trials for the death of their 11-year-old daughter Madeline Kara. The couple prayed for her, but did not call a doctor, as she lay in a diabetic coma. In his trial in 2009, Dale Neumann was adamant that he had the right to rely solely on prayer, even if meant that Madeline Kara would die, “And if you read the Gospels, and you read the Epistles, any mention that Jesus had, he never went to a doctor. Ever.” Marathon County Judge Vincent Howard told Dale Neumann that freedom of religion is absolute when it comes to belief, but that it does not protect conduct, “In this nation, the sanctity of your religious beliefs is protected by the constitutional guarantee. But what is overlooked, and overlooked by you, is that the guarantee is a limited one. It protects religious belief, but not religious conduct and practices.” At issue are conflicting Wisconsin state statutes.

One makes parents responsible for the well-being of their children, but another allows prayer as a substitute for medical treatment. Leilani Neumann’s attorney, the late Gene Linehan, predicted in 2009 that the Wisconsin Supreme Court would eventually have to take the case, “This has to go up to the state Legislature. It has to go to the Supreme Court, so we get a statewide standard that is in writing before the situation occurs.”

Now, the appeals court in Wausau agrees that the case should go to the state’s highest court. – Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public Radio

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Gov. Scott Walker shows reporters the size of the fish he expected to catch on Trego Lake last Saturday morning, May 5, during the Governor’s Fishing Opener event. He tested the observation of the media to see if they noticed the size indicated by fingers on his right hand. - Photo by Jessica Beecroft

Governor’s Fishing Opener 2012 held at Bay Park Resort on Trego Lake

by Jessica Beecroft WASHBURN COUNTY - Gov. Scott Walker was in Trego this past weekend for the 47th-annual Governor’s Fishing Opener on Saturday, May 5.

“He could have been anywhere, but he chose to spend the opener with us to promote tourism in northwestern Wisconsin,” said Peter Drake, president of Wisconsin Indian Head Country and emcee of the Friday night banquet in Spooner that kicked off the event.

Washburn County Executive Director of Tourism Michelle Voight was smiling as Stephanie Klett, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, announced that Washburn County has had an increase of more than $1 million over last year.

“You are up $1 million,” she said. “That’s huge! Tourism is a multibillion industry, and it was great to have the governor here today. It

Gov. Walker was able to escape the pressures of political life, if even for just a few hours, as he dropped a line in Washburn County’s Trego Lake last Saturday morning, May 5. His guide for the morning was Washburn County Supervisor Tom Ricci, District 6 (far right), and his son. - Photo by Jessica Beecroft

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went from $14.8 billion to overall expenditures of $16 billion. It’s been a really wonderful year, and a lot of that has to do with fishing!”

Walker said the event is a great way to promote tourism in Wisconsin.

“Every year we have almost 400,000 people come in to fish. They come in from outside of our state’s borders, and they spend more than a quarter of a billion dollars on retail. So, it’s an important part of tourism.

“You go to get away from it all,” Walker continued. “You go to get away from business, away from work, away from politics. On the lake it’s just a good time to enjoy yourself, and that’s what I hope people are out here doing as well.”

The Bay Park Resort and Campground on Trego Lake hosted the event this year. Coowners Dan and Anita Frase enjoyed hosting the opener. They had several guides available for people who attended.

Local and state government officials, along with several local business leaders, including Jack Link and Jake Leinenkugel, came out to enjoy the event.

“Sales always go up for the fishing opener,”

See Fishing opener, page 11

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Rodeo queen, princess will be chosen

by Bill Thornley SPOONER– Tryouts for the queen contestants for the 59th-annual Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo will be held on Saturday, May 12, with competition starting at 10 a.m. sharp at the rodeo grounds, rain, shine, snow or fog.

The 2012 queen and princess will be announced at 3 p.m. following horsemanship and judges interviews.

The contestants have once again provided their own introductions:

Beth Kujala

Hi! My name is Beth Kujala. I am the daughter of Dawn and Mike Richter and Jim Kujala. I am currently a senior at Spooner High School, and plan on attending UW-La Crosse next fall for either biology or preveterinary science.

I have had a passion for horses since I was a child and I credit part of that to the Spooner Rodeo. Being born and raised in Spooner, the rodeo was something I looked forward to every summer. It was always a dream of mine to try out for Spooner Rodeo queen, and that dream never died.

I bought my very own horse, a mare named Bandit, at age 10 after taking riding lessons for a few years. I have been showing with her for many years and enjoy Western, English, gymkhana and showmanship. I also enjoy trail riding and training with the Parelli Horsemanship program. I am very grateful for all the amazing opportunities I have had over the years riding and showing with Bandit, and was especially grateful when I was able to represent the Heart of the North Rodeo last year as rodeo princess. It was a life-changing experience for both Bandit and myself.

Aside from riding and showing I participate in many different activities. At Spooner High School I am involved with cross country, cross-country skiing, track and field, student council, class council, Spanish club, AV club, and the National Honor Society. Outside of school, I am the president of the Twin Valley 4-H Club, take part in the Trinity Lutheran youth group, and dance at the Spooner School of Dance.

I am very excited to get a chance at representing the Heart of the North Rodeo and the Spooner community, and I hope to see you all at the tryouts!

Savannah Quinn

Hello! My name is Savannah Quinn. I am the daughter of Foley and Janine Quinn, and I was born and raised in Spooner. I am currently 16 years old and a sophomore at Spooner High School. I participate in both the volleyball and track and field teams for the Spooner Rails. I am also a member of the audio/visual club, class council and Washburn County 4-H horse project. I am the vice president of the Twin Valley 4-H Club. I also enjoy snowboarding, downhill skiing, playing volleyball and running.

A big thing that inspired me to start riding and my love of horses was attending the Spooner Rodeo as a young child. I bought my first horse, Blackjack (Jack), who is a 17-year-old purebred Arabian, when I was 9 years old. Together my family has three horses, Jack (Arabian), Chance (paint horse) and Cookie (pinto/Welsh pony).

I have been riding horses and taking riding lessons since I was 6 years old. Along the way many people have helped me with my training, each with their own distinct abilities and hands-on experience to help me grow. I have taken something positive from each person who has helped me on my journey with horses and

I am thankful to each and every one of them. Throughout the years of riding horses I have come a long way in both my training and who I am as a person. Horses have helped me better understand myself and have helped me accomplish many things in my life.

Jack and I have been showing for many years. We enjoy Western, English, trail class, gymkhana and showmanship. We also like going on trail rides and improving our skills with natural horsemanship methods.

I also enjoy driving with our pinto/Welsh pony, Cookie.

Every one of these disciplines has taught me something new that helps me have a better connection with my horses and other horses I work with. Both riding and working with horses have developed into very important aspects of my life.

I have been attending the rodeo ever since I was young, and it has always been a dream of mine to try out for Spooner Rodeo queen and to be a part of something that I love so much. I would be honored to have the opportunity to represent the Spooner Rodeo, which has been a part of my life and a great tradition for the entire town of Spooner. I feel that the Spooner Rodeo queen should be a positive, outgoing and confident person who is willing to meet new people and try new things. If selected, I will represent the rodeo in a poised and optimistic way. I look forward to trying out for Spooner Rodeo queen, and I hope to see everyone at the rodeo!

Allie Turgeson

Hello! My name is Allie Turgeson and I am trying out for this year’s Heart of the North Spooner Rodeo queen. I currently attend the University of WisconsinBarron County and I live in Rice Lake.

I am very involved with 4H and I show my two horses Foxy and Loki. With my paint mare, Foxy, I do barrels and games and have done them for the past five years together. We have also done the Spooner Rodeo grand entry, carrying flags. Loki and I enjoy doing English and Western pleasure. Loki is a 6-year-old Arabian and this is our first year together showing and I will be showing both of them at this year’s Barron County Fair.

I am very excited to be trying out for Spooner Rodeo royalty.

I graduated from Rice Lake High School in the spring of 2011 and I am going to be 19 in June. Ever since I was a little girl I would go to the rodeo with my parents and think “Man I would love to be queen someday.”

Being queen has always been a dream of mine, I tried out two years ago with my horse Foxy and we got first runner-up and won the horsemanship award! It was very exciting and I am even more excited to try out again this year, the people involved with the rodeo work very hard and they are all very nice and it would be a pleasure working with them. I hope to see you all at this year’s rodeo!

Cheyanne Flores

Hi everyone, my name is Cheyanne Flores. I’m 18 years old and I grew up and live in Minong with my parents Todd and Gena Tylee. I have one sister, Jessica, and one brother, Gene. I am a senior at Northwood High School. I’ve played softball, basketball and I managed the wrestling team.

I am an active member in S.O.S., art club, and the high school yearbook. When I graduate, I plan on going to the University of Wisconsin-Barron County to get my general classes done and transfer to UW-River Falls to study animal science with an emphasis on equine and barn management. Some of

my hobbies are hunting, fishing, camping and of course riding horses.

I’ve always loved horses. I got my first horse when I was 5 years old and haven’t stopped riding since. We now have five horses and a donkey. My horse’s name is Shania. She is a 13-year-old Appaloosa mare. I ride Shania in Western Saddle Clubs Association gaming horse shows.

Throughout the summer, I also enjoy trail riding. I am an active member in the Northwest Wisconsin Equine Club. I’ve participated in parades, helped with fundraisers, worked at horse shows and participated in the horse shows. I have been actively showing for five years now and don’t plan to stop.

Last summer I worked at Begleys Painted Hills Horse Ranch where I trained and took care of horses. I am now working part time at Jack Links Snack Foods.

When I’m not working I’m spending time with my family and friends.

I would be honored to represent and promote the 2012 Spooner Rodeo. I look forward to meeting new people and making friends. Thank you for considering me for the 2012 royalty contest.

McKayla Olson

My name is McKayla Olson. I am the daughter of Derrick and Sue Olson and Deb and Kurt Proctor. I am 17 and a junior at Spooner High School.

In the past I have participated in 4-H, but now that I am older I am in FFA, serving as our chapter’s sentinel this year. Last October I attended National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. This year I have applied for a proficiency award in equine science through FFA. In 2010, when I was 15, I bought my untrained bay Morgan mare, JMF Supreme Breeze. I had several horses in the past and a lot of experience. I started taking lessons from Donna Fox when I was 4. She taught me the basics of horsemanship. When I bought her she would hardly lead, but as I worked with her she began to trust me more and more. For the first five months I had her, I did a lot of groundwork, and once the sand started to show in the arena I began riding her.

We progressed quickly and I showed her at the Washburn County Fair that year, and the following year.

Training Breeze was a very rewarding experience and I learned a lot. Now that she is well started, I help my stepmom train other horses around our farm. I have been so fortunate to have the opportunity to ride so many different horses and experience their different personalities. Throughout my experience with horses I have had complete support from my parents. They have been my inspiration to excel with my horsemanship and to never stop learning.

I have many future goals and plans. Once I graduate from high school I plan on attending college, and I would like to go to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. I’m interested in a degree in equine science or equine administration, to pursue a career in the equine industry and possibly equine-assisted therapy. In addition to my career I would like to run my own Morgan horse breeding program.

I have aspired to become rodeo queen since I was a little girl and have been going to the rodeo for years. I have dreamed of becoming queen for a long time.

Becoming rodeo queen would be a wonderful way to meet a lot of new people. I would also love to be queen because I have several people in my family who have been a part of the rodeo over the years.

My great-grandfather, Alfred Christensen, was one of the original founders of the Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo. My dad, Derrick Olson, has ordered the trophy buckles for the past few years and my aunt, Susan Olson-Rosenbush, was the rodeo princess in 1983.

It would be a wonderful experience for me, and I would be honored to represent the 59th-annual Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo.

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Housing prices up in county show upward movement

MAY 9, 2012 - WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER - PAGE 3

by Jessica Beecroft WASHBURN COUNTY - Statewide, mortgage sale closings are up 25 percent from this time last year.

In Washburn County the median price of a home reached $111,000 in March.

That’s up from $100,000 last year in March and up dramatically from $80,000

just this past February. March figures show a slight drop in the number of homes sold that month in Washburn County compared to last year, 22 this year compared to 27 last year.

Statewide housing numbers showed an improvement in the median price in March compared to February and to

Observing National Police Week with a special memorial service

by Diane Dryden cial day of local reSHELL LAKE — membrance reverencOnce again, at the end ing those law of May, we will gather enforcement personon Memorial Day to nel who have died remember those who serving in Washburn have lost their lives in County, be they city battle in defense of or state police or sherour country. This iff’s deputies. solemn day goes back “I’ve conducted to the Civil War when several of these servSouthern women decices already,” stated orated the graves of Darrel Flaming, the those who had died; new law enforcement they called it Decorachaplain. A father of tion Day. It was Decosix, Flaming was born ration Day until in in Kansas. He now re1967 when the day sides locally and is the Chaplain Darrel Flaming, pastor of the Spooner was officially renamed Memorial pastor of the Spooner Baptist Baptist Church. “I Church and Washburn County taught history and art Day. On Monday, May law enforcement chaplain, will and social studies for 14, at 5 p.m., there host the Memorial Salute on 16 years both in the will be an additional Monday, May 14, which honors public and private Memorial Day cele- those law enforcement per- school systems and bration held during sonnel who have died. — Photo I’ve pastored three National Police Week, by Diane Dryden churches,” he said. which is Saturday, Flaming’s heart is May 13, to May 18. This will be a speSee National Police Week, page 4

March 2011. The number of homes sold also was up. There were 4,826 homes sold in March 2012 with a median price of homes sold at $123,500. In February there were 3,189 homes sold, with a median price of $115,000, and in March 2011 there were 3,834 homes sold, with a median price of $123,000.

Like the state as a whole, both Washburn and Polk counties saw median prices jump in March compared to February and to March 2011; prices dramatically jumped in Burnett County. In Polk County, however, median home prices dropped further during the same time period.

The number of homes sold in March compared to February were up in all three counties. In Polk and Burnett counties, the number of homes sold in March 2012 was more than in March 2011 as well.

The Wisconsin Realtors Association says an improving state jobs market is helping home sales. Since December, the state has added nearly 18,000 nonfarm

private jobs even as government employment fell by 3,400 based on seasonally adjusted estimates. “It’s encouraging to see job growth in the state, especially in relatively high-paying sectors,” said Michael Theo, WRA president and CEO, who noted that the manufacturing sector added 4,300 jobs, and construction sector employment was up 6,500 workers over the period. “It’s also good to see some slight improvement in home prices as inventories continue to be sold,” said Theo.

After peaking at just under 72,000 unsold homes in July 2011, the state has averaged 52,758 unsold homes over the first three months of this year.

“Putting a dent in the stock of unsold homes is key to home price appreciation, and we saw median prices grow in four of the six regions statewide,” said Theo.

The strongest appreciation in median prices was in the North region where median prices rose 10.5 percent in March compared to March 2011. - with information from the WRA

WASHBURN COUNTY - Local and state results from the statewide recall primary election held Tuesday, May 8, will be published on the Register’s Web site at wcregisteronline.com (note new address).

Democrats had the choice in Tuesday’s election of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout and Secretary of State Doug La Follette as their candidate to face Gov. Scott Walker in a recall election set for June 5.

Recall campaigns last summer took down two Republican state senators. Because he did not take office until January of 2011, under Wisconsin law Walker himself was not eligible for recall until this year. Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, R, and four more Republican state senators face recalls.

Polls have shown Barrett with a strong lead in winning Tuesday’s primary and in a dead heat with Walker for the governor’s seat. - Gary King

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State music festival showcases local talent

The judge talks to the members of the Shell Lake jazz combo after their second-place performance, in the state solo ensemble competition. The members of the group are Hannah Hodgett, Nick Muska, Brett Holman, Lynsey Hagen, Maddie Hodgett with Sage Alberts on the drums.

EAU CLAIRE — The music departments from Shell Lake High School and Spooner High School participated in state solo and ensemble on Saturday, May 5, in Eau Claire.

Shell Lake student results First-place band events Beth Bulgrin, bass clarinet solo; Sage Dunham, Hannah Hodgett, Seth Quin-

ton, Brett Holman, Tia Carlson, Nick Muska, Sam Muska, Sage Alberts, Talon Pollei and Beth Bulgrin, percussion ensemble; Andrew Dahlstrom, baritone saxophone solo; Dillon Hopke, Sarah Shumaker, Emma Gimse-White, Seth Quinton, Jessica Irvine, Maddie Hodgett, Katie Slater, Trevor Anderson, Andrew Dahlstrom, Wyatt Carlson, Sage Dunham, Emilee Organ, Isaac Cusick, Haleigh Rafalski, Brett Holman, Kelli Myers, John Lloyd, Lynsey Hagen, Casey Furchtenicht, Sam Muska, Sage Alberts, Nick Muska, Beth Bulgrin, Hannah Hodgett and Dakota Robinson, jazz ensemble; and Kegan Blazer, saxophone solo.

First-place piano events Hannah Hodgett, piano solo; and Seth Olson, piano solo.

First-place vocal events Tracy McMullin, alto LEFT: It is a great honor to earn a trip to the state solo ensemble contest. To earn a trip and a receive solo; and Emilee Organ, first as a middle school student is an incredible soprano solo. band feat, but Keagan Blazer of Shell Lake did just that Second-place with her saxophone solo. RIGHT: Andrew events Tia Carlson, marimba Dahlstrom, Shell Lake High School, earned a first solo; Sage Dunham, playing his baritone saxophone.

The Shell Lake Jazz Band, under the direction Aimee Pashby, made an unprecedented trip to the state solo ensemble in Eau Claire on Saturday, May 5, and earned their ninth consecutive first place. The judge jubilantly stated that, “your community must be proud of you.” — Photos by Larry Samson

marimba solo; Emma Gimse-White, French horn solo; Lynsey Hagen, euphonium solo; Hannah Hodgett, trombone solo; Brett Holman, trumpet solo; Brett Holman, Lynsey Hagen, Maddie Hodgett, Nick Muska, Hannah Hodgett and Sage Alberts, jazz combo; and Emilee Organ, flute solo.

Second-place piano events Sage Dunham, piano solo.

Second-place vocal events Jessica Irvine, soprano solo; Jessica Irvine, Sarah Shumaker, Beth Bulgrin, Emilee Organ, Gabe LaGarde, Isaac Cusick, Dillon Hopke and John Lloyd, vocal ensemble; and Katie Slater, alto solo.

Third-place band events Sabrina Skindzelewski, flute solo.

Spooner High School results First-place vocal Mariah Carroll, soprano solo; Mariah Carroll and Annabelle Revak, vocal duet; Brianna Clements and KatieAnn Peterson, vocal duet; Nate Gobel, baritone solo; Lynsey Hanley, soprano solo; Lynsey Hanley, music theater; Tayler Livingston, baritone solo; Iciar Ocariz, soprano solo and music theater; Mary Paul and Michael Stair, vocal duet; Corey Peck, baritone solo; Corey Peck, music theater, also received an Exemplary State See Local talent, page 7

LEFT: Taking home a first with a baritone solo was Corey Peck of Spooner High School. He earned a first in the music theater - male role division. CENTER: Singing in the role of Eliza Doolittle from the musical “My Fair Lady,” Lynsey Hanley from Spooner earns a first in the music theater - female role division. She also earned a first with a soprano solo. RIGHT: Freshman Mariah Carroll of Spooner High School earned a first with her soprano solo.

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Wasted taxpayers dollars

I was just looking at writings that Sue Hanson had sent in about a fundraiser that Scott Walker had done in Spooner. She said the $500-a-plate dinner could have gone a long way to feed a lot of people. She complained about the wealthy Republicans that donate to these fundraisers. What about the wealthy Democrats that contribute to some of these $1,500-a-plate dinners for their candidates? I guess that’s different in Hanson’s eyes because it’s a Democrat doing it.

Now the Wisconsin taxpayers have to pay millions of dollars for a recall election

that shouldn’t even be happening, because a group of people and their special interest groups want to recall a governor who was elected by a majority. These people don’t worry about all the wasted taxpayer dollars as long as they get what they want.

They didn’t worry about all the taxpayer dollars it will take to repair the damage done by them at the Capitol in Madison.

Too bad Hanson doesn’t worry about all the taxpayer dollars she and her group are wasting. I guess that isn’t important to her either. How many more millions of dollars are these people going to cost Wisconsin

strong for the men and women in law enforcement. “I have a daughter serving as an officer in Nappanee, Ind., where I was employed as the chaplain for five years. It’s an area of 198,000 people, and there were many opportunities for me to serve in my capacity as chaplain.”

Tom Terrill is the jail chaplain along with John Mizerka. Chaplain Flaming will work with them in a different capacity. “I will assist with death notifications, represent the sheriff’s office in other county services and basically just be there to assist any and all employees who desire a conversation and a friendly ear.” He will also be doing occasional ride alongs with the road deputies.

The service, which will be held under

the flagpole between the sheriff’s office and the Washburn County Courthouse in Shell Lake, will include the raising of the flag along with the national anthem.

There will be recognition of the officers who have died in Washburn County and a memorial wreath will be placed under the flag. The color guard will give a 21gun salute and taps will be played. The event will not run more than 30 minutes.

Members of the fallen law enforcement deputies’ and officers’ families are especially invited as well as those from local police departments, the state patrol and DNR officers. The public is also warmly invited to attend this memorial to those we all knew that were our protectors, our neighbors and our friends.

by Suzanne Johnson SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce met for their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 3.

The band Canyon Cowboys, with local musician Matt Reimann, has been hired for the July 3 street dance to be held on Main Street. The chamber will have a food booth at the event. Donations are being sought for the fireworks. Donations may be sent to P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871.

The chamber will be sponsoring the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus on Thursday, July 12. There will be 5 and 7:30 p.m. performances.

New postcards depicting various scenes in Shell Lake have arrived. Tom Cusick did the photography. The postcards will be

available for purchase at several Shell Lake businesses.

Signage for Main Street was discussed as well as Shell Lake brochures.

Changes to the chamber Web site, www.shelllakewi.com, are being considered.

It was mentioned that the Destination: Shell Lake 2012 Recreation Guide was distributed in the goody bags given out at the Governor’s Fishing Opener on Saturday, May 5.

The next chamber meeting will be Thursday, June 7, 4:30 p.m., in the Shell Lake City Hall meeting room. Anyone interested in the chamber and its activities is encouraged to attend.

National Police Week/from page 3

Chamber notes

Jauch appointed vice chair of 911 legislative study committee

MADISON — State Sen. Bob Jauch, DPoplar, has been appointed to serve as vice chair of the Legislative Council Committee on 911 Communications, one of six study committees established by the Joint Legislative Council for the upcoming year.

The committee is directed to review 911 public safety communications in Wisconsin and develop legislation as needed to strengthen and improve the system. The special committee shall study the creation of a statewide entity to provide coordination and long-term planning as well as review funding and the costs associated with operating the system. They will also review training requirements for 911 dispatch personnel and consider the creations of minimum 911 service standards. The committee will also review best practices from around the country that may be implemented in Wisconsin.

Early this year, Jauch wrote a letter recommending the creation of the study committee to study ways to improve the 911 system. He said, “911 has been a great public safety success story over the past 30 years, but inadequate funding and new technology requires upgrades to the system.” The current funding system that relies upon an outdated landline fee is unsustainable, especially at a time when communication centers must improve their

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systems to receive wireless, Internet, text and other emerging new technology.

The northern lawmaker said that counties are allowed to establish a maximum 911 surcharge of 40 cents per landline, but actual costs are almost double that amount, resulting in higher property taxes.

In 2003, Jauch helped negotiate legislation to establish a temporary 75-cent cell phone surcharge to upgrade 911 systems to help dispatchers identify the location of cell-phone users. The law also included incentives that consolidated numerous local and county dispatch services.

Jauch said that the sheriffs association, the heart association and numerous public safety groups had also requested the legislative council study.

“Ten years ago, we realized that costly 911 upgrades were necessary to assist dispatchers who were unable to specifically identify the location of cell-phone users.

We now must thoughtfully review the demands on the system and come up with a modern-day funding system to pay for these costly, but necessary, improvements.

Whether a caller is sending a text or calling via a computer, we must provide the dispatcher with the best equipment possible to identify the location and promptly provide emergency assistance,” he said. — from the office of Sen. Jauch

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Were the names on these petitions even checked to see if they were all legitimate or to see how many people had signed the petition more than once? How many names were from special interest groups that don’t even live in Wisconsin?

This country was founded on hardworking, God-fearing people that worked together and got things done, and didn’t try and change a fair election just because they didn’t get the results they wanted. The peo-

ple that signed the petition and the special interest groups behind this recall election are the ones that should be paying for this recall election, not the taxpayers. We already had the real election, now we get to have the fake election. The wasted taxpayer dollars could have been spent on so many more important things than this phony recall.

Sandy Bjurman Shell Lake

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Spotlight on Washburn County a success

SPOONER — Travel writers, television reporters and even an outdoor show arrived at the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum on Friday, May 4, in Washburn County to celebrate the 47th-annual Wisconsin Indian Head Country Governor’s Fishing Opener. The event was started in 1965 by Wisconsin Indian Head Country and then-governor Warren Knowles to promote fishing, the outdoors and the beauty of Northwest Wisconsin.

“Washburn County is always delighted to host media events such as the fishing opener,” stated Michelle Voight, director of Washburn County Tourism Association.

“One of the best forms of marketing is through the media, and we are incredibly pleased with the support of the businesses, organizations and residents of Washburn County. This event was last held in Washburn County in 2006. We look forward to hosting the event again in future years.”

Attendees included TV stations from Duluth, Eau Claire and La Crosse, Kurt Walbeck of “Outdoor Bound TV” who will be doing a 30-minute show on the opener and

the area, and a number of freelance writers from Wisconsin and Illinois who write for various sport magazines and tabloids. In addition, there were a number of radio stations, fishing clubs, business representatives, and a number of government and state officials.

Tourism has a huge impact in Washburn County and brought in $3.1 million in taxes and fees to state and local government in 2011. In fact, on Friday, the Wisconsin Department of Tourism released the 2011 Economic Impact numbers for the state. “I am thrilled to report that from 2010 to 2011, tourism expenditures in Washburn County increased by $1 million,” stated Voight.

Washburn County Tourism Association works throughout the year to promote the amazing natural resources, attractions and businesses in Washburn County and has launched many new marketing projects in the last couple of years, including a recent marketing plan with “Discover Wisconsin.” The final episode on Washburn County is set to air in September. — from WCTA

by Shamane Mills Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Wisconsin is sending out notices to those on BadgerCare telling them about increased premiums the federal government recently approved.

In order to deal with a deficit in the Medicaid budget, state officials asked the federal government to allow cuts that originally would have affected 64,000 people. That request was scaled back considerably by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, but the agency is allowing Wisconsin to charge those on BagderCare more. Wisconsin’s Health Secretary Dennis Smith, says the changes allowed through a federal waiver will save the state $28 million, but Wisconsin still had a short-

fall of $82 million as of March, “We’ve had success. We need more successes. More than anything else, we need the economy to turn around so people are going back to work.”

Smith spoke at a Madison luncheon organized by Wisconsin Health News. Smith says BadgerCare recipients affected by the premium increases will get a general notice first then a specific premium amount later.

He estimates that 70 percent will be able and willing to pay the increased premium.

Those opposed to the hike disagree. The Wisconsin Council on Children and Families estimates 17,000 people will leave BadgerCare or be turned away under new rules.

SIREN — Close to 40 people met April 18 for the first of several conferences planned to address the problem of poverty in Burnett County. The conference was organized by the newly formed Burnett County Task Force on Poverty. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• DANBURY — More than 150 people gathered at Faith’s Lodge near Danbury on Saturday, April 28, for Restore the Hope, planting at least 80 trees to replace those lost in a July 2011 storm.

Many of the trees were planted in honor or memory of special children who have impacted others, even though their own lives were cut short or include suffering.

Faith’s Lodge provides a place where parents and families facing the serious illness or death of a child can retreat, offering time to reflect on the past, renew

strength for the present and build hope for the future. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• BARRON — A Holstein cow owned by rural Barron residents Robert and Karyn Schauf is being featured in a television commercial sponsored by Kemp’s Dairy. The 4-year-old cow’s name is Indianhead Bretta. “Kemp’s asked the Holstein Association of Wisconsin if they could recommend anyone who had a cow that might appear in their TV ads,” said Schauf. “They contacted us a while back. I think one of the reasons is that our place was fairly close to the Twin Cities, and that’s where they shot the commercial.” The family washed and clipped the animal for the shoot, which took place during the late winter. — from Barron News-Shield

State warns those on BadgerCare of premium increases

Area news

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Wildlife Federation names Jauch, Schultz and Wiggins as Conservationists of the Year

POYNETTE — At its annual meeting, the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, the state’s largest conservation organization, named Sen. Bob Jauch, D-Poplar, Sen. Dale Schultz, R-Richland Center, and Bad River Tribal Chair Michael Wiggins as its Conservationists of the Year. The men were selected for their leadership and conservation values during the recent legislative efforts to modify Wisconsin’s mining laws.

Jauch has long represented northwestern Wisconsin including Ashland and Iron counties, the location of the proposed Penokee iron mine. Schultz has long represented southwestern Wisconsin including the Baraboo hills, another location containing iron ore deposits.

During the yearlong legislative debate on mining, both senators did something very unique these days, and reached across party lines to work together to forge a position and ultimately a bill that would assure that mining law changes would address the stated needs of the mining company and create jobs while still protecting Wisconsin’s valuable natural resources. They held public meetings together in their legislative districts to hear firsthand the position of their constituents on the proposed mining leg-

The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation has named (L to R) Bad River Tribal Chair Mike Wiggins, Sen. Dale Schultz, R-Richland Center, and Sen. Bob Jauch, DPoplar, as Conservationists of the Year. The three were honored for their leadership during the debate about changing Wisconsin’s mining laws. — Photo submitted

islation. They also did extensive research and consultation with mining regulation experts before formulating their position on mining law changes.

Native wildflower sale conducted by land conservation

SHELL LAKE – The Washburn County Land and Water Conservation Office has native wildflowers for sale. They are sold in flats of 48 plants. Collections included are rain garden, butterfly/dry wildflowers garden, complete wetland, complete prairie and woodland. The plants are also suitable for shoreline habitat restoration.

The last day to order is Friday, May 25.

Pickup date is Friday, June 8, from noon5 p.m., at the Spooner Ag Research Station.

Order forms may be picked up at the

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners

April 30 - $30 Alex Peterson, Spooner May 1 - $30 Shane Evenson, Spooner May 2 - $30 Tara Burns, Shell Lake May 3 - $30 Jeff Kohler, Spooner May 4 - $30 Severt Olson, Barron

Shell Lake Clinic, LTD. Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps & levels

Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2011 April 30 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5 May 6 2012 April 30 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5 May 6

High 64 53 36 37 58 62 52 High 61 61 72 80 75 66 58

Low 47 33 31 23 28 42 32 Low 41 42 50 54 46 47 49

Lake level: May 9, 2011: 1,218.40’ MSL May 7, 2012: 1,217.73’ MSL

Precip. .03” rain .39” rain .01” rain .05” rain .32” rain Precip .09” rain .04” rain .98” rain .69” rain 1.0” rain

land and water conservation office in the Washburn County Courthouse in Shell Lake or you can call the office at 715-4684654. Order forms are also available on the Web site: www.co.washburn.wi.us/ departments/landwatercons/. — from WCLWC

The Bad River tribal reservation is in Ashland County and immediately downstream of the proposed Penokee

Dodge booster club fundraiser set

SHELL LAKE — Representatives from Dodge brand and Cifaldi Motors Inc., Cumberland, will join Shell Lake High School for a Dodge booster club fundraiser. The event will be held Saturday, May 12, at the Shell Lake High School.

In support of the Shell Lake Booster Tournament, Dodge will make a $20 donation to the high school for each person

Register Memories

1952 - 60 years ago

• A maximum temperature of 90 degrees was reached on April 28, 29, 30 and May 1.

• Mike and Martha, Jerry and Jimmie, Patrick and Tammy (the dog) Shea took a trip out West. The Sheas hadn’t taken a vacation in 13 years. They intended to take it easy and be gone perhaps a month. Mike said that they might not get farther than Barronett the first day.

• The chamber of commerce mixed doubles tournament got under way at Capital Alleys. There were about 70 tickets sold and 60 entrants. Winners were Mr. and Mrs. Wendel Pederson, first; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lee, second; Ferdie Nyberg and Leila Christiansen, third; low score was Mable Allen and Bill Carter.

• The new water treatment to prevent tooth decay, fluorine, was installed in Shell Lake water mains and went into operation. President Lewis stated that the electronically operated machines were installed in each pump house and were automatic, costing about $1,200.

1962 - 50 years ago

• Smith Furniture Company, Rice Lake, played host to the senior girls of Cameron, Rice Lake and Shell Lake. Refreshments were served, and each of the girls was presented with a miniature Lane cedar chest. Drawings were held, and Patricia Mackay, Shell Lake, won a pair of vanity lamps, and Carolyn Hanson, Rice Lake, won a large cedar chest.

• Kenneth Schrankel, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Schrankel, a junior at Shell Lake High School, was chosen a local representative to Badger Boys State in Madison.

• Gordon D. Hartwig, Shell Lake, had the misfortune to fall from his moving car, two miles west of Shell Lake on CTH B. Hartwig reported the door of his car flew open, and in trying to close the door, he lost his balance and fell from the vehicle, suffering numerous bruises and scratches. He was taken to the Shell Lake Memorial Hospital for treatment. The

Hills iron mine. The Bad River and many of its tributaries flow through the 22mile-long iron ore body. The Bad River then flows through the reservation and is both the cultural and religious lifeblood of the reservation and the tribe.

Where the Bad River ultimately intersects Lake Superior adjacent to the reservation lie the Kakagon Sloughs, a vast estuary comprised of highly valued rice beds of great importance to the tribe and internationally recognized. Wiggins provided leadership, along with the Bad River Tribal Council, to assure that any changes in Wisconsin mining law would protect the reservation and ceded territory rights of the Bad River and other Ojibwe tribes and to protect the highquality water resources of the Bad River watershed.

The Wildlife Federation is comprised of over 170 hunting, fishing, trapping and forestry-related organizations located throughout the state. The federation is dedicated to conservation education and the advancement of sound conservation policies. — from Wisconsin Wildlife Federation

who takes a short test drive at the event.

Cifaldi Motors Inc. will have the new Dodge Durango, Journey and Grand Caravan at the event for participants to inspect and drive. Dealership personnel will volunteer their time to assist with the fundraising drives. Anyone age 18 or over, with a valid driver’s license, may drive and earn a donation. Driving times are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — submitted

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car in turn went into the ditch and landed on a large pile of rocks. John Schuster, a passenger in the car, was not hurt.

• The barn at the John Schuster farm, three miles west of Shell Lake on CTH B, was completely destroyed by fire at about 6 a.m. Charlie Holman, who was on his way to work, discovered the blaze.

1972 - 40 years ago

• Milton Stellrecht, successful dairy farmer from the Town of Rusk, was one of five people from the state of Wisconsin honored by the University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture for their contributions to rural life.

• Jim Rohlik, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Rohlik, was named Badger Boys State representative. Alternate was Don Lemke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lemke.

• Judy Haremza and children Kim and Carrie, left here for their new home in Las Vegas, Nev., after spending several weeks with relatives and friends in Shell Lake, Spooner and Minong.

• The following ad ran in the classified section of the Register. For sale: Must sell, moving out of state, medium-size older home, 90 percent remodeled, Shell Lake. $7,900.

1982 - 30 years ago

• Clarice Morey, teller at Shell Lake State Bank for 26 years, retired.

• The Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce sponsored a box social at the Box In. Wanda Norton, Mabel Washkuhn, Donna Hebert and Elaine Krantz planned the event. Proceeds of $335 would be used to help purchase fireworks for Shell Lake’s Fourth of July celebration.

• Pamela Porter Hundt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Porter, and Eydie Ann Marker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marker, graduated with Bachelor of Science degrees in nursing at La Crosse where they were part of the pinning and striping ceremonies.

• James D. Bailey, Shell Lake, was elected chairman of the Council of District Governors of the Lions of Wisconsin during the state Lions convention held in Eau Claire.

1992 - 20 years ago

• Lori Chisholm was awarded the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award at Terraceview Living Center. She and Misty Galli also received key rings commemorating their five years as volunteers.

• Gina Lewis was chosen Shell Lake Mother of the Year. Runners-up were Mabel Allen and Arlene VanMeter.

• Chosen good citizens at Shell Lake Elementary School were Nick Thalacker, first grade; Adam DeLawyer, second grade; Oscar Dahlstrom, third grade; Tracy Oostdky, fourth grade; and Kelly Benzer, fifth grade.

• The Beauty Center team captured first place in the Shell Lake Thursday Night Alley Cats League. Members were Robyn Pollei, Teresa Dahlstrom, Georgia Leverty, JoJean Bruce and Jackie Smith.

2002 - 10 years ago

• Prom king and queen were Nick Pederson and Alexia Bakker. Members of the court were Shawn Regenauer, Beth Blejski, Peter Lechnir, Brittany Johnson, Jenna Lee, Eric Kravcik, Shayna Hall, Aaron Hansen, Casey Bruce, Ryan Nelson, Kyle Zeug and Leah Green.

• Students of the month at Shell Lake Schools were Jackson Smith, senior; Jessie Olson, junior; Julie Scheu, sophomore; Laura Alt, freshman; Lynette Scheu, eighth grade; and Kelly Kidder, seventh grade.

• Good citizens at Shell Lake Elementary were Alyssa Melton, Alec Hopke, Courtney Schultz, Jacqui Defilipo, Julie Disocky, Aurora Pollei, Johanna Feeney and Ashley Anderson.

• Air Force Airman Troy A. Strand, son of Gerald Strand, Sarona, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

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Wisconsin deadline to apply for SBA working capital loans is May 29

ATLANTA, Ga. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of all sizes that Tuesday, May 29, is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans available in Wisconsin as a result of the winter thaw and late, cold, wet, spring conditions that occurred from Jan. 1 - June 30, 2011.

The SBA’s disaster declaration includes Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Oconto, Oneida, Price, Sawyer, Vilas and Washburn counties in Wisconsin.

“When the secretary of Agriculture issues a disaster declaration to help farmers recover from damages and losses to crops, the Small Business Administration issues a declaration to eligible entities affected by the same disaster,” said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA’s

Field Operations Center East.

Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is available to eligible farm-related and nonfarm-related entities that suffered financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. Except for aquaculture enterprises, agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible to apply to SBA. The loan amount can be up to $2 million with a 4-percent interest rate for eligible small businesses and 3 percent for nonprofit organizations and terms up to 30 years. The SBA determines eligibility based on the size of the applicant, type of activity and its financial resources. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.

These working capital loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred.

The loans are not intended to replace lost sales or profits.

Disaster loan information and application forms may be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955, 800-877-8339 for the deaf and hardof-hearing or by sending an e-mail to disastercustomer service@sba.gov. Loan applications can be downloaded from www.sba.gov. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

Those affected by the disaster may also apply for loans electronically from SBA’s Web site at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/.

Completed loan applications must be returned to SBA no later than May 29. — from Washburn County Emergency Management

State Patrol Law of the Month: Drivers must yield to pedestrians

SPOONER — Motor vehicles on average kill approximately 50 pedestrians and injure more than 1,300 each year in Wisconsin. To prevent these needless deaths and injuries, Wisconsin law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians: • who have started crossing an intersection or crosswalk on a walk signal or on a green light if there’s no walk signal.

• who are crossing the road within a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection where there are no traffic lights or control signals.

Washburn County Area Humane Society

ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK Did someone say puppies, well puppies we’ve got, And let me say, suddenly we have a lot.

Springer mix, shepherd mix, cute as can be, I don’t think that anyone would disagree.

Then there are Betsy’s pups, growing so fast, Can you believe almost four weeks have passed?

Since they were born, my how time sure does fly, They seem to change quick, as a blink of the eye.

Another few weeks they’ll be ready to go, But until then, the others can go home you know.

I think they’ll go fast so I’d hurry on down, Before there aren’t any more puppies around.

donated the food for the concession table. Volunteer and staff meals were furnished by Faith Lutheran Church and the Partners of Spooner Health System.

The following volunteers provided needed services in greeting and canteen assistance: Noreen Barnes, Mary Lou Gabriel, Sharon Jarabek, Sandy Johnson, Irene Lindberg, Mabel Mathiesen, Joyce Rubesch and Joanne Wanek. The blood drive coordinator was Dawn Olson. — submitted

First a daughter, then a mom, now a grammy

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“A mother is born in that very work. We may be a grandmother moment a child becomes her own. that carries an iPod, smartphone, And her heart begins to overflow and perhaps, reads books via a Kinwith a love she has never known.” dle. ~ Paula J. Fox Age may not have provided me As children, our first and most with all the answers to the quesenduring relationship was the one tions my children raise and also we had with our mothers. Then, for questions the grandchildren may some of us, we became mothers, have. In a recent visit, granddaughdiscovering an entirely different ter Adalyn, 2-1/2 years old, asked realm of love. Our focus changed. if she could use her mom’s Kindle.

We concentrated on what we could As I held this device in my hands, give our children to help develop searching for the button to turn it his or her character, wanting them on, Adalyn’s little fingers slid up to succeed. We’ve played the role of the side and turned on the gadget. nurturer, teacher, coach, cheerShe then proceeded to show me all leader, disciplinarian, maybe even Visiting Grammy at work re- the different applications available. feeling like a dictator at times. cently were grandchildren, Ada- She showed me the program to do Then as time has passed, some of lyn 2-1/2 years, and Cole 8 coloring, and also where to find the us women have added the next di- months. — Photo by Amanda Mc- movie that she is currently intermension by becoming a grand- Grane ested in called, “Go, Diego, Go!” mother. I think being a mom puts a It appears I may be caught somewoman in training to be a grandma, or in my where between being a really hip grandmother case, a grammy. and a more old-fashioned one. I may be a bad The stereotype of a grandmother is not necinfluence as I sneak a cookie to Adalyn, not essarily the same today as it may have been being too concerned that her mother would when we were younger. At this point, my hair prefer the treat be fruit. is not gray, and I don’t carry a lace hankie.

On this Mother’s Day, I am fortunate that I Today, middle age is more hip, though some have my mother, that I am a mother, and that I of us still knit, crochet or do other needleam also a grandmother.

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down and pay attention, so they can safely yield the right of way,” said Capt. Jeff Frenette of the Wisconsin State Patrol Northwest Region. “Drivers should be particularly alert in areas where children often cross roads, such as near schools, parks, playgrounds and residential neighborhoods. Pedestrians also must be cautious, and they should not suddenly move into the path of a vehicle that does not have sufficient time and distance to yield. While using their cell phones and other electronic devices, pedestrians should not become so distracted that they fail to pay attention to the traffic around them.” — from WSP

American Red Cross collects 104 units in Spooner

SPOONER — The American Red Cross collected 104 units of blood at the recent Spooner Area Blood Drive.

In addition, 55 units were collected at the Spooner High School drive in April.

The following individuals were presented with gallon pins: Tom Miller, 1 gallon; Rick Harder, 5 gallons; Greg Held, 6 gallons and Helen VanSelus, 7 gallons.

The United Methodist Church provided the building site for the drive, and the Spooner Rodeo Committee

Dogs for adoption: 1-1/2-year-old gray/white male pit bull; 1-1/2-year-old female shepherd/collie mix and her two 8-month-old pups; 7-month-old white male Lab/husky mix; 4-year-old male beagle; 1-1/2-year-old black/white male Lab/ Staffordshire terrier mix; three 6-week-old male German shepherd mix pups; 2-year-old female brown Staffordshire terrier and her 6-week-old springer/ Staffordshire terrier mix puppies.

Cats for adoption: 2-year-old neutered orange/white shorthair; 6-year-old spayed/declawed orange/white shorthair; 1-year-old spayed buff shorthair tabby; 9-year-old spayed/declawed dilute calico Maine coon; 3-year-old male black/white shorthair; 3-year-old neutered white/tiger shorthair; 6-month-old female black/white kitten; 3-year-old neutered orange/white tiger/Siamese mix; 6-monthold male black/white longhair; two 6-week-old female kittens and a 7-year-old spayed orange/white tiger.

Also for adoption: Female brown/white teddy guinea pig and a 3-year-old male white/brown rat.

Saturday, May 12,

• when a vehicle is crossing a sidewalk or entering an alley or driveway.

In addition, drivers may not legally overtake and pass any vehicle that has stopped for pedestrians at an intersection or crosswalk.

Drivers who fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians who are legally crossing roadways may be issued citations that cost approximately $175 to $232, depending on the type of violation, along with four demerit points assessed on their license. The cost of a fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians citation increases if it’s the second violation within one year. A citation for passing a vehicle that is stopped for pedestrians costs $326 with three demerit points.

“To avoid hitting pedestrians, drivers must slow

THANK YOU

I would like to thank everyone who came to my 80th birthday celebration and to those who sent cards. You made it a special and enjoyable day.

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Barron Electric sets nesting platforms for osprey

Barron Electric lineman Mike Kroeze attaches the osprey nesting platform to the pole.

BARRON — Ospreys have found two new nesting platforms located in Springbrook and Rice Lake. Built in the spirit of cooperation, the Department of Natural Resources donated the nesting platforms, Dairyland Power Cooperative donated 65’ transmission poles, Barron Electric donated a digger derrick truck, and Barron Electric linemen donated their time.

Member Tom Swanson said, “The linemen did a great job. Within 12 hours, an osprey had already found the nesting platform.” Member Guy McFarren said, “I was thrilled to have osprey find the nest so soon after it was set. The nesting platform is located in a perfect spot, overlooking Mud Lake and Bass Lake.” — from Barron Electric

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SPOONER — This year at their 10th-annual plant sale, the North Country Master Gardeners are featuring perennials to attract birds and butterflies to the garden. The sale will be on Saturday, May 19, at the Spooner Ag Station.

The hardy plants provide a long season of color and interest, and they come back even better in years to come.

Some are divisions from their own gardens, and some are brought in especially for the sale. Nearly 800 perennials in 41 varieties will be on hand to tempt gardeners.

Heirloom tomatoes were the cornerstone of the group’s very first plant sale. Since then, NCMG has increased the number of heirloom choices and have added a few of their favorite hybrid varieties. At last count, they had 1,000 tomatoes in 22 varieties, 380 peppers in 10 varieties, and an assortment of other vegetables and herbs. The plants are started from seed and grown by volunteers specifically for the sale.

Master Gardener volunteers come together from many backgrounds. Whether it is edible or ornamental, they find common ground in their appreciation for growing plants. “Whether you are looking for the perfect tomato, the perfect blooming plant, we can help you find it,” the sale’s organizers said.

Funds from the sale are used to help promote horticulture in Sawyer, Washburn and Burnett counties.

The sale begins at 8 a.m. and continues until sold out.

Last year that took approximately 2-1/2 hours. Gardeners are advised to go early to get the best choices. — from NCMG

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The osprey nesting platform can be seen from Hwy. 53, just north of the Hwy. 48 exit near Rice Lake. A second platform overlooks Mud Lake and Bass Lake near Springbrook. — Photos submitted

Local gymnasts compete in AAU state meet

REEDSBURG — The Kipsters gymnastic team from Deutsch’s Gymnastics Training Center in Rice Lake traveled to the Amateur Athletic Union state meet held Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, in Reedsburg.

There were 27 teams competing with over 600 gymnasts. No team awards are given at the AAU meet.

Local athletes competing in level 4 were Noelle Nelson, Shell Lake; Logan Sprenger, Spooner; April Kyrola, Barronett; Meghan Stone, Shell Lake; and Lyndsey Hanson, Spooner.

Nelson took first on the bars with 9.175. She took second with a personal best on the beam with a score of 9.025. She also received a second on vault with 8.75 and had a personal best in all-around with 35.725. She placed sixth with floor at 8.775.

Sprenger placed second on bars with 8.65. She had a personal best and took third on floor with 8.7. She placed fourth on vault with 8.8. She took seven in allaround with her personal best of 34.15. She placed 10th on beam with 8.0.

Kyrola placed sixth with a personal best on floor with 8.5. She had a personal best and eighth on bars with 7.8.

She placed ninth and had a personal best on beam with 8.575 as well as in all-around with 33.125. She was 10th on vault with 8.25.

Stone took third with a personal best on vault with 8.75 and also received third on beam with a personal best of 9.05. She was fourth on floor with a personal best of 8.8 and all-around with a personal best of 34.15. She took seventh on bars with a personal best of 7.55.

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Hanson placed fourth with a personal best on bars with a 7.9. She took fifth in vault with 8.6. She received three sixth-place finishes with a personal best of 8.6 on the floor and a personal best in all-around at 33.7 and 8.6 on beam.

Competing in level 3 were Hope Kyrola, Barronett, and Marah Hanson, Spooner.

Kyrola received first on bars with 8.6. She was seventh on vault with 7.7, eighth on floor with 7.75, ninth on beam with 7.75 and received ninth in all-around with 31.8.

Hanson placed fifth in vault with 8.35 and beam with 9.025. She was eighth on floor with 8.55. She took ninth on bars with 7.75 and all-around with 33.675. — with submitted information

Soloist Award for this event; Spencery Peck, tenor solo; Andrea Stair, soprano solo and music theater; Ali Strickland, alto solo and music theater; and select choir, vocal jazz.

First-place band Ethan Gormong, parade drum solo; Ethan Gormong and Ashley Oakland, drum duet; Abby Rankila, saxophone solo.

Singing in her last Second-place vocal state solo and ensemble Adriana Oakland and was Ali Strickland, Ashley Oakland, vocal Spooner High School. duet; Ashley Oakland, so- She earned a first with prano solo; Mary Paul, alto her song in the music solo; KatieAnn Peterson, theater - female role dialto solo; Samantha vision and a first with Schullo and Keith Richard- her alto solo.— Photo by son, vocal duet; and Han- Larry Samson nah Stellrecht, music theater. — with submitted information

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Click It or Ticket

Shell Lake Police Department, along with law enforcement agencies from all over Wisconsin will be out in force to crack down on unbuckled motorists during the annual Click It or Ticket mobilization from May 21 to June 3.

During Click It or Ticket and throughout the year, we’re not striving to write more tickets.

We simply are trying to end the senseless tragedies on our streets and highways. Ultimately, our goal is to reduce the number of preventable traffic deaths to zero in Wisconsin, and we need everyone to do his or her part by buckling up.

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All of us in law enforcement have been at the scene of traffic crashes where unbuckled drivers and passengers don’t get a do-over and were needlessly injured or killed. Like my fellow law enforcement officers, I’ve seen lives destroyed and families devastated simply because someone was not wearing a safety belt.

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Thursday, May 10 • The Shell Lake Lions Club will meet, 6:30 p.m., at the Shell Lake Community Center.

• Fibromyalgia/CFS/Chronic Pain Support Group of Barron County meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Chetek Lutheran Church, Chetek. Coffee and refreshments served. Educational materials available to sign out. Call 715-651-9011 or 715-237-2798 for further information.

• Education and support for people affected by cancer, 3:30-5 p.m., Marshfield Clinic Rice Lake Center.

Registration required 715-236-8327.

Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12 • Free rummage, given freely with love, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Hwys. 70 and 53, Spooner. 715-635-7672.

• Shell Lake Farmers Market plant sale, 2-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

• Alban’s Closet, 220 Elm St., Spooner, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Everything free. Bring your own boxes and bags.

Friday, May 11 • Barronett Civic Club spaghetti supper, 5-7 p.m., raising money for scholarship fund.

Saturday, May 12 • Shell Lake After-School Program Spring Bazaar, 9 a.m.-noon, 3-12 school. For more info contact Kris Brunberg, 715-468-1205.

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

Monday, May 14 • Diabetes Education meeting, 2-3 p.m., in the classroom at Spooner Health System. Topics and speakers vary each month. For more information contact Claudia at 715-635-1217.

• Dispose of unwanted medications, Birchwood Senior Center, 110 Euclid Ave., 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free to all Washburn County residents. Acceptable items are expired or unexpired pills and capsules. Unacceptable items: liquids, inhalers, needles, sharps, etc.

Tuesday, May 15 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 will meet at 7 p.m. at the lodge.

Wednesday, May 16 • Games and activities, 1 p.m., Shell Lake Senior Center.

• Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library, 501 1st St., Shell Lake. The public is welcome.

• The Washburn County Humane Society open board meeting will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the state patrol headquarters in Spooner. Call 715-635-4720 for more information.

Thursday, May 17 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting will be provided.

• Dispose of unwanted medications, Minong Senior Center, 700 Huston St., 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free to all Washburn County residents. Acceptable items are expired or unexpired pills and capsules. Unacceptable items: liquids, inhalers, needles, sharps, etc.

• United Ostomy Association local support group meeting, 1:30 p.m., at Mayo Clinic Health System, Rice Lake. For more information call 715-637-5020.

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• The Washburn County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the Hewitt Building in Shell Lake. The public is invited to attend.

Friday, May 18 & Saturday, May 19 • Shell Lake Farmers Market plant sale, 2-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

Saturday, May 19 • Evening with the Stars Gala, 5:30 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center.

• St. Francis de Sales Spring Gala and Hawaiian Luau, 6 p.m. appetizers, 7 p.m. pig roast dinner. Silent auction, raffles and entertainment.

Monday, May 21 • Northern Lights Camera Club meets at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner.

Feedback on photos, education and support. Beginners to professionals.

• 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. Info call 715-635-4669.

Thursday, May 24 • First Year Parenting class, 5-8:30 p.m., Spooner Annex Building, UW-Extension conference room. To register, call Deb Meyer at 715-635-4444 or deb.meyer@ces.uwex.edu • The Shell Lake American Legion will meet at 6:30 p.m., at the Friendship Commons.

• Shell Lake VFW will meet at 7 p.m., at the Friendship Commons.

Saturday, May 26 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted.

Tuesday, May 29 • Town and Country Days Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Shell Lake City Hall.

Wednesday, May 30 • Memorial Centers Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Cenex in Shell Lake. Walk-ins welcome. For appointment call 715-645-0257.

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

JUNE

Saturday & Sunday, June 2 & 3 • DNR Free Fishing Weekend.

Saturday, June 2 • Chuck Revak Memorial Kids Fishing Day, 10 a.m.–noon. For more information contact the Lakeland Family Resource Center, 715-635-4669.

• Family Festival, Washburn County Fairgrounds, Spooner, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tuesday, June 5 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge.

Wednesday, June 6 • Washburn County HCE meeting, UW-Extension meeting room, 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Relay for Life Fundraising Activities

May Friday, May 11 • Relay For Life bake sale, Indianhead Medical Center lobby, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, May 12 • Relay For Life bake sale, during bank hours, Shell Lake State Bank lobby.

Tuesday, May 15 • Team Survival Relay For Life Team is having an all-youcan-eat taco feed fundraiser at Greener’s on Lang Lake, from 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, May 26 • Relay For Life bake sale, during bank hours, Shell Lake State Bank lobby.

Wednesday, May 30 • Pie and ice-cream social, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Peggy’s Place Restaurant, downtown Shell Lake. Proceeds to the Relay For Life.

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

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

••• The Washburn County Area Humane Society is looking for volunteers to update and maintain their Web site and to research and apply for grants. For more information, call Susie at 715-4682453 or e-mail wcahs@centurytel.net.

••• Terraceview Living Center Inc. is providing opportunities for talented volunteers skilled in group and 1:1 interactions with the elderly. Seeking services between 37 p.m. daily. There will be flexibility in scheduling your services. Orientation is provided. If you are interested please stop by their office and fill out an application.

••• Volunteer help at the Shell Lake Arts Center is needed for special occasions during the school year. They need help with the middle school honors band, bulk mailings, the piano festival, middle school honors choir and the Gala. If you are interested in volunteering please call 715-468-2414.

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

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

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

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These are the folks that dedicate three or four hours every couple of weeks during the summer to open the museum exhibit hall to visitors. No special knowledge or skills are required, just a friendly attitude and a willingness to be prompt and responsible. The museum exhibit hall is a pleasant place to spend your time while helping keep this Northwest Wisconsin institution open. The exhibit hall will be opening for the season on Saturday, May 26, when the WCHM puts on its Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. After that date, the exhibit hall will be open from Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and on Sundays from 11 a.m.3 p.m. Keymasters work either half a day or a whole day, whichever they wish, and set their own schedule of days. Inquiries for more information can be made to Jed Malischke at 715-6352479 or by writing to jmalisch@centurytel.net.

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

••• To publish a volunteer opportunity, submit it to us by Monday noon.

E-mail it to wcregister@centurytel.net, bring it to the office, or call 715-468-2314. Please list the type of volunteer work you need, as well as dates, times and length of service. Make sure to include your contact information, including your name and phone number.

When the volunteer position is filled, please let us know so we can take it off the list. This service is offered free of charge in an effort to bring the community together so those that are looking for help can find those that are looking to help.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• The Washburn County Historical Society Research Room, 102 West Second Avenue, Shell Lake, open Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. throughout the year.

• Bridge at Friendship Commons, Fourth Avenue, Shell Lake, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Practice your Bridge skills. Beginners welcome.

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

• AA meeting, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner.

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

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

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

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

• Library Fun For Little Ones, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Shell Lake Public Library. A time for stories, craft and a snack.

No age minimum or maximum for participants.

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

••• Amber Bednar, RN, Washburn County Health Department, is available at the public health office to provide breastfeeding basics, how-tos and postpartum support. Appointments can be made at 715-635-4400.

Domestic abuse and sexual assault are crimes.

Time-Out provides free, confidential victim support. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence in a relationship, please call 800-924-0556.

The Washburn County Genealogy Research Room, 106-1/2 2nd Ave., Museum Hewitt Building, Shell Lake, is closed for the winter. Opening Friday, June 1, Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. until Labor Day. The room can be opened upon request, weather permitting. Call 715635-7937 for more information.

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

All meetings are nonsmoking Sunday 10 a.m.

AA Monday Noon AA Open Tuesday Noon AA Closed 7 p.m.

AA Closed Wednesday 1 p.m.

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NA Open Thursday 1 p.m.

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Shell Lake Arts Center presents eighth-annual Evening with the Stars Gala

The Casino Royale game room will host professional games for guests at this year’s gala. — Photos submitted

will have an opportunity to purchase 1-to-52 Cut the Deck cards to win an Apple iPad. The gala also serves as opening night for the Northern Fanfare project. Guests will be delighted at every turn in the lobby as they view artists’ submitted works

Statz fan section

The Statz fan section follows their granddaughter, Emmalee Statz, around to every game she participates in. Standing proudly are grandparents and great-grandparents Gen Anderson, Barb Anderson, Florence Millard, Statz, and Patsy and Gary Johnson. — Photo by Larry Samson

Sarona by Marian Furchtenicht

It wasn’t the nicest weather for the big fishing opener over the weekend, but the rain was welcome. It put a crimp on the corn planting and there is quite a bit to go yet in our area.

The rose-breasted grosbeaks, orioles and hummers arrived this past week so, if you haven’t already, get those nectar feeders and jelly out. Five baby goslings appeared along with their mom and dad, swimming single file on my pond Friday, May 4. So fun to watch.

There were a dozen gals and eight men at the Katty breakfast on Tuesday morning. It’s something fun to look forward to once a month and it sure makes one realize how time flies.

Wednesday, Gloria Frey attended the retired Shell Lake

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around the Music Up North theme in celebration of the center’s 45th anniversary. Several artists will be available for meet and greet from 5:30-7 p.m. in the lobby area. The exhibit opens Saturday, May 19, with paid votes for the People’s Choice award. All artwork will be available for purchase by silent auction through the end of the 2012 summer camp season, which is early August.

Over the past 45 years, the Shell Lake Arts Center has emerged as an influential leader in the northwestern Wisconsin arts community. It has provided educational and enrichment opportunities through summer camps and workshops, graduate classes for music and art teachers, concerts and support for area schools. The focus of the gala is to raise funds to ensure quality programming.

For more information on the Evening with the Stars Gala, please call the Shell Lake Arts Center office at 715468-2414, or visit their Web site at: www.shelllake artscenter.org. Available tickets may be purchased when the doors open at 5:30 p.m. on May 19. — from SLAC

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School employees spring dinner get-together at Lakeview. Report is that it’s always nice.

Bob Mallard, Chetek, stopped by Anton Frey’s while up at his place here. He brought them a bluebird house that he had made and was putting some out on his property, too.

Gloria Frey and daughter Jan went to Rice Lake on Monday and visited mom and grandma, Dorothy Foltz, at the convalescent center.

Saturday night, Big Ripley neighbors gathered at the cabin of Sue and Roger Mrugala to celebrate Sue’s 60th birthday. Belated wishes. The theme of the party was the Kentucky Derby, and many donned flamboyant and flowery hats to watch the race. There were fun gifts, most notable was a yard ornament decorated with wine bottles, and a potluck and lots of conversation.

A new white elephant, with long brown hair, appeared at the party wearing lots of bling and lacy underwear.

The previous lake mascot white elephant accidentally circulated to the landfill, the new one appeared mysteriously while Big Ripley residents were at the Relay For Life fundraiser a few weeks ago. It will reside with Mrugalas for the time being.

The Big Ripley Trekkers are planning a Relay for Life garage sale fundraiser to be held Thursday and Friday, See Sarona, page 18

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SHELL LAKE — Celebrating 45 years of arts education in lavish style, the Shell Lake Arts Center will host their eighth-annual Evening with the Stars Gala on Saturday, May 19, from 5:30-11:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Shell Lake Arts Center facility, 802 First St., Shell Lake.

In keeping with the distinction of the Shell Lake Arts Center, the Evening with the Stars Gala continues to expand with style. Cruz with Roxy will start the evening’s festivities followed by the 2012 All-Star High School Jazz Ensemble, comprised of the area’s most accomplished high school jazz students. Guests may dance to professional big-band music provided by the Shell Lake Arts Center Jazz Band with vocal stylings of Roxanne Stouffer-Cruz, Kurt Kunkel and Kelsey Bitney in the main GALAxy of Stars Room. The arts center is excited to bring back nationally touring rock band The Tommy Bentz Band and introduce the ‘70s band Joe Cruz and Scenic Roots in the Copacabana Tent. The gala hit Wunderbar Polka Band Roxanne Stoufferwill perform in the German Cruz will perform at Room; and the Casino Royale this year’s Evening game room will host profeswith the Stars Gala at sional Blackjack, Roulette the Shell Lake Arts and Craps tables for guests Center on Saturday, who enjoy a little more acMay 19. tion.

Students performing in the All-Star High School Jazz Ensemble will have the opportunity to work with jazz ensemble and combo clinic faculty member Jeff Gottwig, and perform at the gala, holding true to the mission of the Shell Lake Arts Center. With doors opening at 5:30 p.m., gala guests will enjoy an additional course of appetizers before hors d’oeuvres, desserts and assorted beverages.

In addition to amazing music and cuisine, the gala is known for impressive silent auction items. Over 100 exceptional items have been donated by artists and businesses, both locally and nationally. Silent auction bids and Reach for the Stars drawing ticket purchases will be open throughout the evening with winners announced beginning at 9:45 p.m.

After a three-year hiatus, once again you can bid on a certificate for three days and two nights on a 42-foot North Star houseboat in Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota. The winner(s) may use this certificate to upgrade houseboat and length of stay.

New in 2012 is a revised room plan that will make dancing and dining in the Copacabana Tent and German Room more accessible as well as more elbowroom for Casino Royale guests. After great reviews in 2011, Denver area caricature artist Mark Hall will again draw caricatures free of charge for gala guests. Participants

Fishing opener/from page1

said Leinenkugel of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company based in Chippewa Falls.

While the governor didn’t get a fish into the boat, he did get some nibbles, according to his local guide, Tom Ricci. Before they left the dock to fish Ricci said, “We’re

going fishing. I don’t know if we’ll catch anything, but we’re going fishing.”

Although Walker continued the governor’s fishing opener streak and didn’t catch a fish this year, he says it’s never a bad day when you are on the water.

Cathy Stepp, secretary of the Wisconsin DNR, Stephanie Klett, secretary Wisconsin Department of Tourism, and Gov. Scott Walker.enjoyed the Friday night banquet at the Northwoods Sports Complex in Spooner before the opener. PHOTO AT RIGHT: Co-owners of the Bay Park Resort on Trego Lake, Dan and Anita Frase, hosted the Governor's Fishing Opener 2012. - Photos by Jessica Beecroft

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

SPORTS

Track team wins many firsts at Unity meet

Athletes have their own personal bests

BALSAM LAKE — The Shell Lake varsity track team competed Monday, April 30, at Unity Schools. Several of the team members earned first place and also had personal best times.

Emma Anderson placed first in three events, the 800-meter run, the 1,600meter run and the 3,200-meter run.

Jen Cassel earned first place in the 400meter dash with a personal best time of 1.01.52. She placed second in the 200meter dash.

Hannah Cassel placed first and had a personal best of 50.09 in the 300-meter hurdles. She was fourth in the 200-meter dash with a personal best of 28.02. With a personal best of 14-03.5, she received fourth in long jump.

The relay team placed first in the 4x100 with a personal best of 53.02. The team members are Hannah Cassel, Shania Pokorny, Hana Anderson and Jen Cassel.

In field events, Sage Dunham placed first in high jump with a personal best of 4-8. Dakota Robinson took fourth in pole vault, and Shania Pokorny took fifth in triple jump.

Rounding out the place finishers for the girls were Shania Pokorny, second, with a personal best of 1.02.69 in the 400meter dash; Abigail Granzin, third, in the 3,200-meter run; and Hana Anderson with a fourth-place finish in the 100meter dash.

Others achieving personal bests for the girls team included Granzin in the 1,600 with a time of 6:29.66, and Cheyenne

Let’s play Little League ball

Robert Bontekoe throws the first pitch of the game on Wednesday, May 2, to start the 2012 Little League season. The White Sox team beat the Mets in the game. The season will last into July with games played at the Tiptown Park in Shell Lake and at the ball field at the Spooner City Park.

It is the face of determination as Jakob Dobbe takes a swing at the ball. — Photos by Larry Samson

Senior Cole Smith in the shot put event had a throw of 21.78. — Photos

by Marty Seeger Shell Lake’s Renee Mikula place seventh in the 100-meter dash with a time of 13.87 seconds.

Tiegs in the long jump with a jump of 1309.00.

The girls team finished in second place.

On the boys team, AJ Denotter, took first in the 400-meter dash with a personal best of 53.49. In the 800-meter run, Tanner Williams took third with a personal best of 2:14.56. Nick Muska took second in the 3,200-meter run. The boys relay team placed second in the 4x400 with a personal best of 3:48.96.

Personal best times for the boys team included Curtis Parker in the 100-meter dash with a time of 13.32 and in the 400meter dash with a time of 1:02.05, and

by Larry Samson SHELL LAKE — With seven games left in the regular season, the Shell Lake girls softball team is still undefeated. The Lakers had a big week, defeating conference rival Cameron Comets 16-6 in five innings on Monday, April 30, and Cornell 5-4 in a close game on Thursday, May 3.

Shell Lake took on the Comets in their second matchup and came away with a big win. Shell Lake is now in solo position on the top of the Central Lakeland Conference with a 4-0 record, Cameron and Northwood are in a distant second with a 4-3 record. Cameron took an early 2-0 lead as their first two batters scored; pitcher Kristen Kraetke got out of the inning stranding two Cameron runners on first and second. Shell Lake came back in the bottom of the inning when Emmalee Statz hit a triple and scored on a double from Hailey Flach. The big inning came for Shell Lake in the bottom of the third when they scored seven runs on seven hits. Cameron responded with three runs in the fourth but Shell Lake answered back with seven runs on eight hits. Jen Connell started the rally with an in-thepark home run over the right fielder’s head near the fence.

With the score 15-5 the game would have ended in the fifth inning if Shell Lake could shut Cameron out in the top of the inning. Cameron scored one run, forcing Shell Lake to bat in the bottom of the inning. Erica Kozial singled and advanced on a bad pitch. She scored on a Flach single, her second big RBI of the game.

Cornell came to Shell Lake to play a nonconference game. Cornell is undefeated in conference play and it looked like a good matchup on paper, and it was. Shell Lake struggled in the early in-

Emma Anderson took first in the 800-meter, 1,600-meter, and the 3,200meter runs at the track meet held Monday, April 30, at Unity.

David Brereton in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 21.78 and in the triple jump with a jump of 35-01.00. — with submitted information

RIGHT: In his first year jumping the 100-meter hurdles, David Brereton placed eighth with a time of 21.78.

sStill undefeated

Hailey Flach is called out at third base under the watchful eye of the official. Unlike basketball, the Erica Kozial snags this softball official often has the best vantage point. line drive, and what would have been a single ended up being an out.

— Photos by Larry Samson

nings, but came back to defeat them 5-4. It was Kraetke’s second win of the week.

Shell Lake will face conference rivals the Northwood Evergreens in a rematch Thursday, May 10, after the Lakers came back to beat them 6-3 last time around. The game will be played in Northwood with a 5 p.m. start. Shell Lake will host a Saturday, May 12, tournament. Shell Lake will play Spooner at 11 a.m. The winner of that game will play the winner of the Ashland versus Drummond game.

Katy Gronning makes this catch for the last out as Marissa Spaulding provides backup. Shell Lake beat their conference rival Cameron Comets 16-6 in six innings in a home game Thursday, May 3, to extend their 10-0 record. Shell Lake swept Cameron at home and at their home field.

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SHELL LAKE — With a 5-2 win over their conference rivals, the Cameron Comets, on Thursday, May 2, Shell Lake earned their second conference win. This puts the Lakers into third place in the Central Lakeland Conference.

Shell Lake took a four-run lead in the first inning and never trailed in the game. BJ Burton was the first to score for Shell Lake after a walk and stolen base. Burton and Sam Livingston scored on a double from Jesse Gronning.

Gronning and Caleb Schmidt scored to make it 4-0. Shell Lake added one more run in the second when Brandon Skille scored on a Darren Sahlstrom RBI single.

Cameron didn’t score until the fifth inning, but Shell Lake got out of the inning when Livingston struck out two batters and a there was a pop-up to Schmidt with bases loaded. Livingston got out of the seventh inning with runners at second and third when the Cameron pitcher popped up to left-fielder Skille for the third out.

Livingston got the win, facing 31 batters. He gave up two runs on two hits, struck out seven batters and gave up two walks.

Shell Lake faced Turtle Lake, with a 6-0 conference record, on Tuesday, May 8, in a doubleheader home game. They travel to Northwood on Thursday, May 10, where they will face the 1-5 Evergreens. On Saturday, May 12, before the Shell Lake Tournament, Shell Lake will face Prairie Farm in a makeup game with a 9 a.m. start. Later, Shell Lake will play Spooner in the first game and Eau Claire Emmanuel.

SPORTS

Sam Livingston is happy about the 5-2 win over the Cameron Comets in a home game Thursday, May 3. Coach Tom Sauve was happy with his young pitcher.

Cameron beat Shell Lake 8-0 in the second game of the season, so this victory was sweeter.

SCHEDULE

Varsity softball Thursday, May 10: At Northwood High School, 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 12: Shell Lake Tournament with Ashland, Drummond, Spooner, 11 a.m.

Tuesday, May 15: Vs. Unity, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 17: At Clear Lake High School, 4 p.m. JV plays at Prairie Farm Friday, May 18: Vs. Amery, 4 p.m. DH Tuesday, May 22: At Somerset High School, 5 p.m., also JV Thursday, May 24: Regional, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 29: Regional, 5 p.m.

Monday, June 4: Sectional at Shell Lake High School, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 7: Sectional at Gilman High School, 5 p.m.

JV girls softball Thursday, May 17: At Prairie Farm High School, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 18: Vs. Amery, 4 p.m. DH Varsity baseball Thursday, May 10: At Northwood High School, 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 12: Shell Lake Tournament with Flambeau, Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, May 15: Vs. St. Croix Falls, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 17: At Clear Lake High School, 4 p.m.

Friday, May 18: Vs. Frederic/Luck, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 22: Vs. Unity, 5 p.m.

Friday, May 25: Regional Tuesday, May 29: Regional Wednesday, May 30: Regional Varsity track Tuesday, May 15: Conference meet at Frederic High School, with Clear Lake, St. Croix Falls, Siren, Unity, Webster, Grantsburg, Turtle Lake/Clayton, 3:30 p.m.

Monday, May 21: Regional at Webster High School, 3 p.m.

Thursday, May 24: Sectional at Colfax High School, 1 p.m.

Middle school track Thursday, May 10: Conference meet at Unity High School, with Clayton, Clear Lake, Frederic, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Siren, Turtle Lake, Webster, Grantsburg, 3:45 p.m.

SPORTS

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

Sweet revenge

BJ Burton, with a catch behind home plate, helped retire the Cameron Comets in the top of seventh to win the game.

Coach Tom Sauve calls one of his famous sermons on the mound to rally his players. Shell Lake was in a tough spot, they had a three-run lead, and Cameron had runners on second and third with two outs. He wanted everyone to take a minute to think what they should do. A shallow fly ball to Jesse Gronning and the game was history. That third out is sometimes the hardest to get.

— Photos by Larry Samson

RIGHT: Wyatt Carlson slides safely into second base ahead of the throw to get into scoring position. Matthew Schnider from Cameron is making the catch.

Jen Cassel receives state scholar athlete award

WAUSAU — The best of ior year. the best, 32 Wisconsin high In an essay, Cassel wrote school seniors — 16 girls the following: “Athletic and 16 boys — from participation has had a Kenosha to Hurley, have huge contribution to my turned in the top classdevelopment, and the imroom and sports performpact on my future will only ances at Wisconsin’s public be for the better. Sports and nonpublic high have taught me what dedschools to be selected as fiication, teamwork, and nalists for the prestigious time management really 2012 WIAA Scholar Athmean. I now know that lete Award, presented by athletics take your full the Wisconsin Interfocus and attention. My scholastic Athletic Associawhole mind, heart, body tion and underwritten by and soul are committed to Marshfield Clinic. my coach and team. I’ve Shell Lake senior Jenlearned that you need to be nifer Cassel, daughter of there for every practice Sonny and Ann Cassel, and game because you was among the scholar wouldn’t only be letting athlete finalists that were yourself down, but also chosen from among 800 your teammates. My teamseniors nominated by 400 mates are so very precious Jen Cassel, Shell Lake senior, shown with Jim to me because the hours of high schools in the state.

Cassel was recognized at Campbell, Shell Lake athletic director, received the sweat, pain, and practice an awards ceremony held WIAA scholar athlete award during a ceremony held spent together build a Sunday, May 6, at the Jef- May 6 in Wausau. — Photo submitted bond like no other. Coopferson Street Inn in Wausau. She was presented with a eration, hard work, and a little humor all add up to sucmedallion and certificate and will receive a special cess and lifelong friends. Balancing athletics and my plaque for the school’s trophy case. education has been a challenge, but a challenge that I Cassel’s grade-point average is 3.96. She earned var- took on with great tenacity. It’s not easy, but I know it sity letters in volleyball her junior and senior year; in can be done. Athletics have made me a well-rounded, basketball all four years; and track and field her fresh- dedicated, cooperative, and efficient individual. Along man, sophomore and junior years. She has won track with these great qualities I have also become a team and field conference, regional and sectional champi- player, friend, hard worker, and a leader to my peers onships her freshman, sophomore and junior years; and and teammates. I will take all of these valuable qualities the volleyball team won the regional championship her I have acquired into my future studies, workplace, famsenior year. Cassel has been named all-conference first ily and life. The road ahead isn’t going to be easy, but team in both volleyball and basketball her freshman athletics have certainly prepared me for whatever chalyear. She was voted most valuable player her freshman lenges lie ahead in bright future.” year in volleyball; her sophomore year in basketball Every year since 1984, each of the WIAA-member and her junior year in track and field. high schools has been invited to nominate one boy and Cassel was involved with the peer tutor program her one girl for the WIAA Scholar Athlete award. — from freshman year and worked with the yearbook her jun- WIAA

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Paul F. Neimann: A World War I soldier

by Paul G. Neimann, his nephew SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake American Legion Post honors two World War I veterans who lost their lives in that devastating global event: Francis Bergin and Paul F. Neiman.

Prior to his country’s entrance into the war, Wisconsin was torn over whether the country should enter the conflict with those citizens who were recent immigrants from Germany often against the U.S. playing a role, while others felt the contrary. In some towns in northern Wisconsin, German books and language had been banned. Neimann was the son of German immigrants with a father who had served in the Prussian army.

Nevertheless, Neimann joined the American Expeditionary Forces in 1917 and paid the ultimate price on the Western Front in 1918.

For Neimann, and other soldiers from Washburn County, the first step to the trenches of France began in late 1917 when they boarded the train at Spooner, bound for various training camps located throughout the country. The initial

destination was Waco, Texas, and from there to Birmingham, Ala., and then to Atlanta, Ga. Later the troops were transported up the coast to Tenafly, N.J., for final training. Paul and others were soon loaded on a troop transport housing 12,000 soldiers. For most, this would be the first excursion on an oceangoing vessel.

The transport reached Liverpool, England, sometime in March 1918, where the troops received additional training. Toward the end of March, orders came for the soldiers to move to France and they were boarded upon another troop transport destined for LaHavre, France. Neimann was assigned to an intelligence division, which functioned in Alsace, Marne, and Juvigny as well as the Argonne Forest.

A letter home by Neimann in August 1918 described his initial experiences in France: “Six months and more since we landed in France. Have been quite busy, most of the time on the front. Am doing observation work

Paul Neimann (L), Minneapolis, Minn., presented Elmer Anderson, adjunct, Frances Bergin-Paul Neiman American Legion Post 225, with a photograph of his uncle, Paul F. Neimann, for whom the post is named. Neimann died in France during WWI at the age of 22, only a few days before the armistice in 1918. The photo will hang in the Hewitt Building at the Washburn County Historical Society in Shell Lake until a permanent home for the post is acquired.

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now and I like it. Am where I can see over “no man’s land.” When they start shooting the anti-aircraft guns it’s me for the dugout. The worse thing is the gas, we have to wear masks nearly all the time.”

The division to which Neimann had been assigned was the 32nd Division, which from its arrival in France was involved in all of the major battles although initially there was some doubt about the proficiency of the unit as reflected in the following description about a battle centered on the French river Oureq.

“By November 1918 the American Expeditionary Force and its allies were making slow progress in moving the Germans eastward in what would eventually become known as the Meuse Argonne offensive. This battle which involved the 32nd Division and all the other armies was probably the largest battle fought during WWI and was said to be the bloodiest in U.S. history. Over 26,000 soldiers were killed and 95,000 wounded. The battle began in October and ended on the day of the Armistice on the 11th month of the 11th day of the 11th hour as determined by the generals of the various involved forces.” – American Heritage History of WWI It was thought that the war could have ended weeks before the day of the armistice since the Germans had expressed an interest in surrendering.

However, the decision makers from the various forces and their generals insisted that the iconic date would be the date of the armistice.

Consequently, lives were lost due to this arbitrary date, including Neimann’s life, which ended in battle on Nov. 8, 1918, three days before the armistice. A description of the fighting in the Argonne Forest was described by a company commander as follows: “As morning dawned, I found myself ... adrift in a blind world of whiteness and noise, groping over something like the surface of the moon. Everywhere the ground rose into bare pinnacles … or descended into bottomless chasms, halffilled with rusty tangles of wires ... we pushed on into the thickest jungle I have ever seen and it seemed to go on forever.” — American Heritage History of WWI Upon the signing of the armistice, celebrations broke out throughout the world that the terrible event now known

as the First World War had finally concluded, such celebrations also taking place in Shell Lake. It was assumed by the Neimann family that Paul had made it through the war and would be coming home in the near future. But on Dec. 21, 1918, the local newspaper reported “like a bolt of lightning, the sad news reached us that the son of Mathilda Neimann of the village was killed in action.”

A week after learning of the death of Paul, his mother received a letter from a nurse who was present during the battle and who wrote the following: “Sincerely hope you will not think me intruding by writing you of the death of your son, Paul Neimann, which occurred at Mobile Hospital No. 1 somewhere in France, following an operation in which the amputation of the right leg was necessary, but even that was too late: a terrible gas infection had set in before he was brought to the hospital, which could not be stopped ... Paul was buried in a simple American cemetery near the hospital. As to Paul’s sickness, it was short; he was brought into the hospital about 2 a.m., operated upon soon after coming in .... and died that afternoon about 4.” — Elizabeth C. Young, American Red Cross The Battle of the Meuse-Argonne Forest took not only the lives of the anonymous American soldier but claimed the lives of the prominent such as the celebrated British poet Wilfred Owen who, like Neimann, died a few days before the fixed Nov. 11, 1918, date.

Within a year of Neimann’s death in France, his remains were returned to Shell Lake where a funeral was held on the front yard of the Washburn County Courthouse, as no building was large enough to accommodate the mourners.

Neimann was born March 10, 1896, in Shell Lake and was the son of Paul E.R. Neimann and Mathilda Schultz Neimann, who were both from the city of Stettin in what was then Prussia. The couple came to Shell Lake in 1884 where they were married and had three boys and six girls. The couple ran a successful 160-acre farm in the Town of Bashaw with full panoply of livestock including sheep, the wool from which was carded into yarn and used by his mother to make clothing for the 11 family members.

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Area Writer’s corner

Ducks on parade

by Mary B. Olsen The grand lobby of the Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis, Tenn., is not very different from the same hotel in the year 1932. The decor is luxurious, with leather-covered sofas and armchairs, and exquisite textiles and artwork in tasteful colors adorning the spacious lobby. In the center is a sculpted fountain, a water feature contributing the pleasant sound of falling water to create an atmosphere of pure elegance. The busy lobby is teeming with well-dressed people going about their business.

In the same lobby, 80 years ago, a couple of rowdy hunters, returning from a hunt in Arkansas, brought half a dozen live ducks into the lobby, and as a prank, deposited them in the marble flowing fountain. Hotel personnel were alarmed and tried to capture the elusive ducks.

Someone managed to get them out of the fountain and they herded them into the elevator. The management saw an opportunity for publicity for the hotel, because the people were delighted to see the ducks captured and were amused and many people asked if they could bring back the ducks. The incident made the papers, even the national press. People began coming to the hotel asking to see the ducks. So the tradition began and has continued to the present.

When our little group of tourists entered the fabulous hotel lobby, we were impressed with the elegance and sophistication of the grand lobby. We arrived at about 4 p.m. Swimming in the fountain were a mallard drake and four hens.

What a delight to see them swimming and dabbling in this marble unnatural pond. They had at their disposal cracked corn, and swam in more water than they could drink. A crowd had been gathering and soon a gentleman came to the fountain, clad in black trousers and a red jacket, carrying a cane. Another hotel employee came, bearing a red carpet. By the time he marked out the area with velvet ropes and laid out the red carpet, a small boy and his parents who had come from St. Jude’s Hospital, were guided to the fountain area. The child was to receive a certificate and have the privilege of escorting the ducks into the elevator.

The little boy was intimidated, possibly by the man’s cane, and the crowd gathered along the area roped off to the elevator. He was applauded and he watched while another gentleman came.

He was a kind of master of ceremonies, who said he had been the duckmaster for many years, until he retired but he came back to help out now and then.

He talked about how the duck walk had become a tradition and the routine they followed. Every day at 11 a.m., the ducks were brought down in the elevator to the fountain. There was a penthouse on the roof of the hotel and a secure pen where the ducks were shel-

tered. They seemed to love the fountain and the people who gathered around did not seem to bother them at all. Then at 5 p.m., they were escorted on the red carpet to the elevator and brought back to their quarters. The ducks would be there for three months and then returned to a nearby farm to rejoin other ducks.

The march of the ducks began. People with cameras and little children and tourists like us were five deep along the pathway to the elevator. They were told to be still. Everyone was holding their breath as the duckmaster guided the little flock along the red carpet. Actually, the girl ducks led the one bright-colored drake, all in a straight line into the elevator. People cheered and applauded with enthusiasm.

The most amazing thing about it is that hundreds of people line up and wait for almost an hour to see a little gaggle of mallards walk on a red carpet. It happens twice a day and crowds are always there to view it. It is hard to see because the ducks travel right smartly, and there are so many people you can’t hardly get a look at them or snap their picture.

This beautiful hotel was named by the owner for a wealthy railroad and mining magnate, but they say he never knew he had that honor because he died shortly before the hotel was named. The popularity of the ducks draws people to Memphis, a beautiful city where many gracious people reside. In the last four years, sometimes the ducks have been taken to schools and other sites, and walk like little soldier ducks along a red carpet for the pleasure of a live audience.

It is true we have ducks in Wisconsin, but we do not have any duckmasters or a Peabody Hotel.

SUPERIOR – Cate Pool, Shell Lake, received a Juror’s Merit Award for her acrylic painting titled, “If I had a Hammer.” Pool was among several UW-Superior undergraduate and graduate art students that took home honors Thursday, May 3, in judging for the university’s annual Senior Capstone and Juried Art Exhibit. The exhibit is held each year

by UW-Superior’s Department of Visual Arts in Kruk Gallery on the UW-Superior campus. Artist Susan Dunkerley of Superior, whose photographs have been

published and exhibited nationally and in Europe, was guest judge of this year’s exhibit. Pool is a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in studio art. — from UW-S ••• PORTLAND, Ore. — Melissa Spieler, Minong, graduated from Concordia University in Portland at its commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 5. Spieler received a Bachelor of Science in business administration. — from ReadMedia

Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Inez and Arvid Pearson Monday morning. That evening, Dick Quinton called on Karen and Hank.

Clam River Tuesday Club met at Lakeview Church May 2. Several ladies brought food for the lunch. The next meeting will be June 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Kay Krantz.

Nancy and Steve Hagen visited Nina and Lawrence Hines Friday and stayed overnight.

Donna and Gerry Hines went to Maple Grove, Minn., Friday and stayed with Brian and Jane Hines and family. On Saturday, they went to Mankato, Minn., for the college graduation of grandson Justin Hines. Gerry and Donna came home Sunday.

Lida Nordquist went to Frederic Saturday to the home of Jan and Jim Schott for the birthday party of granddaughter Hannah Schott. On Sunday, Lida attended Hannah’s dance recital in Frederic.

Ethan and Dylan Longhenry and Daya

Lawrence were Saturday visitors of Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen went to Tracks Saturday afternoon to attend an open house/pig roast for Cecil Scribner in honor of his 80th birthday. That evening, Hank and Karen visited Nick and Esther Mangelsen at their cabin near Siren.

Duane and John Otis and Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen attended the confirmation service for Tony Otis at Trade Lake Lutheran Church Sunday. Later, they all visited at the home of Dennis and Laura Formanek near Webster to congratulate Daniel Formanek on his confirmation. In between, Ronda and Maynard called on Mike and Nancy Longhenry and family.

Nina and Donna Hines and Karen Mangelsen went to Timberland Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon for the ladies spring banquet. The Barron area women’s singing group, Mood Swing, provided entertainment and testimony before and after the salad luncheon.

Our prayers have been answered. We have had a lot of rain along with thunder and lightning. As one put it, “thunder is impressive, but it is lightning that does the work.” The grass is getting greener all the time.

As I told you last week, Peter Odden, my nephew, died in Texas where he worked. He was buried in Bloomingdale, Mich., his home, and where his dad and mom, Clifford and Kay Odden, are buried.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Roger Flach who is now a patient in Sacred Heart in Eau Claire. He had been a patient at Rice Lake but had to be on dialysis so was transferred. His is now off dialysis. Mavis has been with him all week. She came home Saturday and Sunday to get some rest and go to church.

The three sons are taking turns to go to see him.

Arlys Santiago attended a surprise 60th birthday party for friend in Big Ripley on Saturday night.

Charlie Paffel has returned to Glen-

view after some time in the Spooner hospital. We welcome you back, Charlie.

We are now seeing Opal Gothblad at lunch and moving about after her bout with illness and some time in the hospital. Welcome back, Opal.

On Thursday night, the families of Marian Furchtenicht, a fellow correspondent, had a surprise 80th birthday party for her at her home. Birthday blessings from all of your readers, Marian. The Marschall family attended.

The rummage sales at both the Methodist and Salem churches were well-attended. A group of ladies from Glenview went to the Methodist sale.

On Sunday afternoon, Sue and Larry Winner of Solon Springs stopped to visit with Helen V. Pederson. They had attended a Lions awards night in Red Wing on Saturday. They filled me in on the Lions pancake dinner in Duluth last Thursday. It was on all day and had a continuous line of people. They served several thousand people. I see my sonin-law, Larry Winner, was interviewed

on Thursday evening on Channel 10.

Lee and Dottie Swan have returned to the Red Barn Campground after wintering in Florida. They served a lovely lunch at Salem after services Sunday.

Jeff Pederson delivered 200 bales of hay to Full Gospel to be used in a maze for a youth gathering Sunday evening.

Sounds like fun. He visited his mom, Helen V., on Sunday afternoon.

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Barronett by Judy Pieper

Young writers enjoy St. Croix Writers published books display table. — Photo submitted

voted many years to reshaping WWA and was one of the organization’s driving forces. Boyd retired this year. He was honored with an award and stand-up resounding applause. I was heartened to see more youth at the event this year, including talented Mikhaila Lampert. She is a high-school-age young lady who easily makes her way to outside-theclassroom learning experiences. Mikhaila earned Jo Steward, St. Croix a scholarship to WWA. It was a privilege to drive Writers Group, Solon her to the conference and Springs, and former offihave the opportunity to cer Boyd Sutton, Wisconget to know her a little. sin Writers Association, She lives on a farm near at the writers conference Spooner and loves but- held in Siren, Saturday terflies. I expect we will and Sunday, May 4-5. see a lot more of her this summer at the Monarch Butterfly Habitat, as a volunteer. Anthony Bukoski was one of the speakers. He is the author of many short-story collections. Born in Superior, he writes about the surrounding area. I learned a long time ago that a person should write about what they know. Bukoski reiterated the importance of these words to many aspiring authors.

May 12: Hunt Hill Audubon, Sarona, Prairie Fling Festival. Happy Tonics will be exhibiting, offering kids activities, native saved seed and book signing, “My Name is Butterfly,” at the all-day event. Celebrate community and nature. Visitors will enjoy hayrides, music, food, artisan and community booths, educational programs, kids areas, and so much more.

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We have a new business in Barronett! Well, not in the huge downtown area, but just about a mile or two south.

Peggy Thompson opened her greenhouse on Saturday, and it is beautiful. It’s right by the Thompson storage buildings. Peg had an amazing assortment of flowers, hanging baskets and garden decorations. She said that she will have vegetables in soon. You just have to stop by to see what a great job she did in the short time she’s had to work on it. There are even paving stones down in front so that it looks like a beautiful patio. I’m impressed. Anitia and I stopped by and picked up a few flowers from Peggy after we left the Wiesner Chapel perennial sale.

We both found stuff at the perennial sale, too. I picked up four more Oriental poppies, three astilbe and three lilies. It was such a nice day for gardening on Saturday that I got them all planted before it started raining that night. Have you put your hummingbird feeders out yet?

Mother’s Day is coming up, you know, and they are supposed to be out by that time. Duane picked up a really nice one at Wholesale George’s a couple of weeks ago.

It’s made like a pint jar with a wide mouth. It will be so much easier to clean than those with the little bitty openings that you can’t even get a bottle brush into. I’m pretty excited about it.

We certainly are seeing a wide variety of birds this spring. The grosbeaks are back in force, and they are so pretty. They must go farther north as it gets warm because we usually don’t see many of them after the end of May. And, have you seen those adorable little baby geese down on the pond by the 5 O’clock turnoff? There was a momma, daddy and about eight little ones by the side of the road on Monday morning.

The rhubarb is just about at its peak right now. We’ve had rhubarb cakes and pies, and I have to get out there and pick some for jelly. And, we are finally able (after three years) to pick our asparagus. We had some for supper Sunday evening, and it was delicious. Duane thinks we might have apples this year, too. He was a little worried about it because the trees were blooming and then we got that cold spell, but they seem to be doing just fine.

The cherry trees look like they will have fruit, too. That warm weather was so welcome in February and March, but there is always a drawback to it when the real time comes for the trees to blossom.

The Barronett Civic Club members will be hosting a spaghetti supper in conjunction with their scholarship raffle this Friday, May 11, from 5-7 p.m. If you haven’t bought raffle tickets yet, don’t worry, I’m sure they will still have lots for sale at the supper. The civic club members give scholarships to one graduating student from Shell Lake and one from Cumberland. The scholarships are awarded at the senior banquets. Come and join us for a delicious meal and great conversation, I got an e-mail from Lori Bock at the Thomas St. Angelo Public Library in Cumberland saying that Margaret Madison will be retiring soon. Doesn’t seem possible, does it. Anyway, they will be having a get-together with coffee and cookies in honor of her retirement on Monday, May 21. Be sure to stop by to wish Margaret the best.

Bob and Ardis Lehmann, Don’s cousin and his wife, are back from their winter stay in Florida. They were up to visit Don and Anitia on Sunday, and they had a very good time. Don and Bob especially had lots of stuff to catch up on. Probably where the biggest or oldest tractors are that Bob saw on the way down and back.

We have a published author right here in Barronett!

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ccording to Scott Black, Xerces Society, Maya Lin, designer of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Civil Rights Memorial, is asking people the world over to share a memory about environmental loss – and, at the same time, learn about what’s being done to stop it.

Lin’s appeal is being made in collaboration with The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the World Wildlife Fund to draw attention to Conservation in Action, the newest installment of “What is Missing?” a global, multimedia artwork that serves as a memorial to our living planet.

Part one can be viewed at vimeo.com/10990773What is Missing? This is a whole new way to experience the demise and plea to save threatened species due to habitat loss.

May 2: Xerces Society has included Happy Tonics on a new mailing list for the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Species Survival Commission, and Butterfly Specialist Group Survey, to assess global research and conservation needs of butterflies. Xerces Society has published the analysis of survey results in a report, Assessment of Global Research and Conservation Needs for Butterflies: Analysis of Survey Results.

Happy Tonics records butterfly species at the Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Shell Lake. The nonprofit documents butterfly findings to Xerces Society and Wisconsin Butterfly Organization.

May 3: We have been noticing a surge of butterflies in Minong. The temperature reached an average of 76 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a meadow full of pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta) growing next to my property. The little plant is host plant to painted lady butterfly. I haven’t seen the species yet. I bent down to take a closer look. There were lots of Milbert’s tortoiseshell butterflies enjoying nectar from the plant and dandelions.

Some butterflies looked like they had recently emerged.

They were bright in color. Others showed signs of age with faded and battered wings. Fast-flying meadow fritillary butterflies were also seen. Common violet is their host plant. There are plenty of violets in my gardens in Minong. Violets are a sign of healthy soil. I have noticed a small colony of violets in the Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Shell Lake.

May 3: Received a butterfly news update from Stephanie Ryall, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. “We had a big influx of scarlett admirals yesterday. Have you heard of this phenomenon up your way? They fly very quickly and look like they are playing in pairs. Watching the sky in Saratoga.” Many of you know that my hometown is Saratoga Springs, N.Y. I will be there in August for racing season and book tour. Saratoga County protects the endangered Karner blue butterfly. Large tracts of land have been set aside for butterfly conservation. No development can occur near the butterfly reserves because Karner blue is protected. The DNR in Polk-Burnett County is marking habitat under power lines that has Karner blue host plant, native blue lupine. Unlike the monarch butterfly, which has endangered migration phenomena, Shell Lake is the seasonal home to the monarch and the butterfly does not threaten development.

May 4-5: Wisconsin Writers Association’s spring conference was held at The Lodge, in Siren. I had the opportunity to sell my book, “My Name is Butterfly,” and meet many butterfly friends. One individual stands out in my mind, Boyd Sutton. He de-

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by Pauline Lawrence

It was a chilly day on Sunday. Yes, we’ve had rain and the sun should have come out but instead it was rain. And it’s time to get that furnace fire goin’.

It’s a very happy birthday to niece Connie Quam, to Dawn Ternberg, Alecia Denotter and Michael Todd Williamson who turns 5 years old, all on May 10.

Have a great day!

May 11, it’s a happy birthday to Mark Stellrecht and to Greg Atkinson, with lots more to come.

May 12, it’s a very happy birthday to my niece, Janie Lauterbach on her special day, with lots more to come. Have a great day, Janie.

Happy anniversary to Brian and Maureen Boyd as they celebrate their special day, May 13. Many more to you.

May 13, a very happy birthday to Mike Butenhoff as he enjoys his special day, with many more to come.

May 14, a very happy birthday to Joe Swan and Chuck Andrea as they enjoy their special day, with many more to come.

May 15, it’s a very happy birthday to my son Richy and to Lenore Swan, with many more to come.

Happy birthday to Dan Schaefer on May 16, with lots more.

Talking with Jim Toll, we find Bill Taubman is about done planting corn and will start with Jim’s shortly. Dave was home with his pa for the weekend.

Tammy Moe is hatchin’ guineas and pheasants now and enjoyed going with her pa trout fishing, comin’ home with their limits. Jim also tells us his friend Les Olson has esophagus cancer. We hope you’re doing well, Les. I’ve been through it and it’s certainly no fun.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Hallie Cornelison who passed away

Sharai Hefty has been taking a creative writing course at UW-BC in Rice Lake, and her professor had her submit one of her poems to the Red Cedar Literary Journal. The editors printed the poem, and Sharai read it in front of an audience. Yea, Sharai! Keep up the good work.

Alyse Lehmann, Jason Froehlich, and Tru have a new home. They bought a house up by Cumberland High School.

It’s perfect for them, on a very quiet street with a big backyard and a beautiful deck.

Tru has a nice big bedroom with space for all her toys and clothes. And, if they decide to add to their family there is an extra bedroom. I hope they’ll be happy there for a long, long time.

Savanna Marsh and I were among the many attendees at Becky’s School of Dance recital, “The Legends, The Greats, and The Up and Coming,” which was held at Rice Lake High School on Sunday afternoon. Olivia Marsh was in two of the routines, and she had one solo. Now, you might think I’m bragging just because Olivia is my granddaughter, but she is really good. She is so graceful and coordinated, and she certainly could never have gotten that from my side of the family. The entire recital was very enjoyable.

Savanna baked a rhubarb custard pie while she was visiting us this weekend.

She did the whole thing except for the crust — read the recipe, measured out all the ingredients, and beat the eggs. It was perfect.

Did you go out fishing on opening day?

I took one of Lynn’s clients over to Long Lake fishing, and he caught four little sunnies. He was pretty thrilled about it, even though we were pretty cold. He wanted to take them home and eat them, so I had my grandson, Garett, clean them for him. I love to go fishing, and I don’t mind cooking them, but cleaning them is someone else’s job.

Did you notice that the Better Than New shop moved a little down the street?

It’s located right across from Schneider Drugstore in Cumberland now. Anitia and I went in to look around on Saturday, and I found a great deal on a drop-leaf table and two chairs. It is a bargain store, but it certainly doesn’t look like one. Everything is beautifully arranged and is nice and clean. Stop by to say hello and welcome them into their new store.

I guess I had better run. Hope we see you at the spaghetti supper on Friday.

Have a very happy Mother’s Day.

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much did herself. Diane says it’s beautiful.

Get-well wishes go out to Donnie Denotter who is in the hospital. Hopefully he’ll be home this week. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Donnie and Melba.

Friday, Jerry and Gretchen Best attended a retirement party for nine employees from Bosch, including their brother-in-law Ben Kobernick. There were lots of people wishing them well and later Jerry and Gretchen were at the Kobernick’s.

All about Rory. This past week I was baking some chocolate-chip cookies and not paying attention to Rory. Well, all of a sudden, Rory let out a bark and kept it up. Well, I looked out and he was trying to tell me the mailman was here. I usually take Rory out four to five times a day and usually take him with to get the mail. A smart dog!

Our Dewey Country weatherman, Marv Knoop, tells us we have gotten 48/10 inches of rain so far in May. Maybe it’s a start on getting our thirsty ground back to normal.

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Gene Quam and his son Buddy enjoyed trout fishing on Saturday, comin’ home with their limits.

Chad and Ashley Crosby, Chase and Morgan were supper guests at Garry and Beth Crosby’s. Saturday night Beth had a big fish fry and had her kids, Shorty and Melissa, Tyler and Katie, Tom and Sunshine, Isaac, Josie and Alycia, and Chad and Ashley, Chase and Morgan and Robin and Jerry Denver over for supper. Sunday, Shorty and Melissa Crosby had a birthday party for their son Tyler who turned 16. Time for your driver’s license, Tyler?

Scatter sunshine!

Have a great week!

The Dodge Booster Club Fundraiser event on May 12 will benefit the Shell Lake School District. For each person who takes a brief test drive at the event, $20 will be donated to Shell Lake School District. Cifaldi Motors in Cumberland, WI, will provide vehicles, and dealership staff will be on hand to assist with the fundraising test drives.

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this past week in Florida. She was in her 80s. Hallie is the last aunt of Jim Toll’s.

She was Barb Degner’s mom.

On Wednesday, May 2, I found myself in Rice Lake with Penny and Reyana Ladd. Penny’s baby-sitter and honey were gone to pick up one of their daughters and wanted the afternoon off. So Penny took the afternoon off from teaching at Cameron. We had lunch and did some shopping. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable day.

Did you know that this week is Pet Week? So give that pet an extra hug!

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Richard Thompson who passed away last week at the age of 77. Richard loved his dogs. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 12, at the Taylor Funeral Home in Spooner.

Talking with Sandy Redding, we find her son and wife, Jeff and Dee Redding, and son Spencer were up to see their mom and dad, Bernard and Sandy Redding, making dinner and supper for all.

While there, Jeff helped his pa do some projects. Sandy tells me she is feeling pretty good but at this time is very weak.

Please keep Sandy and Bernard in your special thoughts and prayers for a full recovery.

My brother, Paul Meister, had an accident recently. He was having a guy put in a new oil furnace and he was going down to the basement and fell on the cement steps. He hit his head and his shoulder. A call to 911 was made and Paul refused to go to the hospital. Sunday he told me he wasn’t feeling very good and his arm hurt, but he still refused to go to the doctor.

Cecil and Evelyn Melton attended a party at Tracks for Cecil Scribner’s 80th birthday, reporting a lot of people attended.

Diane Hulleman was a supper guest at Jack and Ginny Schnell’s and got a look at the beautiful bathroom Ginny pretty

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OBITUARIES

Send death notices/obituaries to P.O. Box 455, Shell Lake, WI 54871 or e-mail wcregister@centurytel.net

Gladys G. Sasse

Senior Lunch Menu

Monday, May 14: Italian sausage with marinara over pasta, peas and pearl onions, ice cream, crusty bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Tuesday, May 15: Pineapple pepper chicken, brown rice, buttered beets, mandarin oranges, muffin, butter.

Wednesday, May 16: Meat loaf, catsup, boiled potatoes, stewed tomatoes, spice cake, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Thursday, May 17: Scalloped potatoes and ham, asparagus, rhubarb crisp, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Friday, May 18: Sliced turkey, gravy, sage dressing, coleslaw, cherries, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call 715-468-4750.

Gladys G. Sasse, 100, formerly of Manitowoc, and also formerly of rural Webster, entered into eternal life on Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc.

Gladys was born on April 11, 1912, in Milwaukee to the late Walter and Mary Trzecrakowski Swiantczak. In December of 1934, Gladys married Carl J. Sasse in Eagle. Carl preceded her in death on June 22, 2011. She had been employed at Sperry Candy in Wisconsin and also had worked with her brother at a barbershop in Chicago. Gladys enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and spending time with her family and friends. She was a lifetime member of American Legion Auxiliary in Webster.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Alice and Jerry Seibel of Manitowoc and Monica and John Ford of Campbellsport; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl; one great-grandson, James; and five brothers and sisters.

A life celebration event for Gladys and Carl Sasse will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 N. Water St., Manitowoc, on Saturday, May 12. At 1 p.m., there will be a dinner provided for relatives and friends with a social hour starting at noon. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel and burial of their cremated remains will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 22, at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner. Online condolences

may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staffs of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and Aurora VNA Hospice for the care and compassion they provided to both Gladys and her family.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home in Manitowoc was entrusted with arrangements.

SPOONER — St. Francis de Sales spring concert will be on Wednesday, May 16, at 7 p.m. The evening’s program will begin with the middle school concert band performing five selections. The elementary and prekindergarten classes have prepared a program featuring all the fun of the circus - animals, food vendors and, of course, circus performers. The middle school concert choir has prepared some real crowd-pleasers to cap off the night.

On Saturday, May 19, the spring gala and Hawaiian luau will be held at St. Francis de Sales School. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails, appetizers and a silent auction of over 50 items. Dinner will feature a Hawaiian pig roast. There will also be fun raffles, a live auction and a limbo contest. Reservations may be made by calling the school office at 715-635-2774. All are welcome. — from St. Francis de Sales

May 17 and 18, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m.- noon, at the Sarona Town Hall. Be sure to mark that on your calendar.

Sandi Vogt finished her Writing your Life Story class at WITC in Rice Lake. She completed a four-class course in how to transfer photos to DVD and add music to create a photo show. She is using the new skills from both classes to continue working on family history and organizing her family photo albums.

The Methodist church Relay For Life team is having an all-you-can-eat taco feed fundraiser to be held at Greener’s on Long Lake, Tuesday, May 15, from 5-8 p.m.

Jessie West and daughter Ande visited grandma Elfreda West on Sunday afternoon.

Thursday evening, my kids brought supper out and helped me celebrate my 80th, with 20 of us here. Grandson Duane Swanson drove up from Menomonie for the evening. Granddaughter Sara and fiancé Kyle brought ice-cream cake. I extend gratitude to them and my many friends for the gifts, cards, phone calls, e-mails, Facebook messages and visits. It made for a great birthday.

Friday, Mary Krantz, Mavis Schlapper and Gloria Frey

stopped by for coffee and cake.

Saturday, Mary Krantz and I attended classmate Cecil Scribner’s 80th birthday celebration held at Tracks with a great turnout for a great guy. Many more are wished for him.

I missed nephew Bruce Ripley from Duluth, Minn., on Saturday afternoon when he stopped by, leaving me a birthday gift.

Happy birthday wishes this week to Mary Nebel, May 10; Kathy Johnson, Kristi Smith and Chelsie Dennies, May 11; Scott Butterfield, Cara West Whitney, Ken Ziemer, Kami Nightengale and Gary Spexet, May 12; Peter Frey, Ferne Shoquist, Fred Giesdorf, Steve Johnson, Laurie Studt, Benjamin Juza, May 13; Dorothy Esser, Joey Swan, May 14; Lenora Swan, Teri Mancl, Dale Marker,

May 15; Peg Pockat, Linda Sauer, Cindy Bohn, Dan Schaffer, Corey Williams and Jeannine Sandau, May 16.

Anniversary wishes to Willie and Vicki Lombard, their 15th, May 10; Pete and Betty Hubin, and Jim and Pat Hubin, and Steve and Sue VanMeter, May 11; Gary and Suzie Johnson, May 15. Many more happy ones are wished.

Remember spring cleanup day for the Town of Sarona is Saturday, May 12, from 9 – 11 a .m., held at the Sarona Town Hall. A total of two appliances, four tires, TVs and other electronics and any other garbage are accepted.

Proof of residence is required.

The lawn keeps one busy mowing, seems one just did it and it needs it again.

Auction Items Include: One-week stay at Parkway International Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, two-bedroom villa, only 1 mile from Disney World; guided fishing trip with Jim Stroede; baking basket; art basket; fishing basket; breakfast basket; Mexican fiesta basket; ice-cream basket; wine & cheese basket; office supplies basket; Chieftan wildrice basket; family-night basket; movie-night basket; wine collection; Oreck iron; Oreck vacuum; designer polo shirts; crystal margarita stemware; cast-iron horseshoes game; stainless-steel poker turnstile; ceiling fans; one-night stay at Spooner Best Western; Yellow River potted plants; Louie’s Finer Meats gift card; Jersey’s restaurant; oak wine rack; oak tray tables; Thimbles gift card; Curves membership; coin proof sets; Kwik Trip gift card; Indianhead Specialties gift card; Mary Kay basket; ice-cream maker; Spooner Health System massage; Dorothy’s fresh-baked breads, rolls; and much more!

For Reservations, call the School Office at 715-635-2774!

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Richard “Dick” Thompson, 77, Spooner, died May 5, 2012, at Benedictine Living Community, Spooner.

Memorial service will be Saturday, May 12, at 2 p.m., with visitation from noon to 2 p.m., at Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner.

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Richard “Dick” Thompson

YOU ARE INVITED Terri Reiter, daughter of Robert & Ellen Reiter, granddaughter of Emma Hansen; and Fred Kosmach, son of the late Fred & Alice Kosmach are honored to announce their wedding. It will be held Sunday, June 24, 2012, during Song Circle, in a public ceremony in the courtyard of the United Methodist Church, 312 Elm St., Spooner, at 4 p.m. Open House and Song Circle to follow until 8 p.m. All friends, family and well-wishers are invited to bless them with their presence only and share in their joy and delight. Terri is the elderly benefit specialist at the Washburn Co. ADRC, and Fred is a physician’s assistant in Minong/ Hayward. They will reside together in Spooner after they are married.

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AREA CHURCHES

Alliance

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

Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades: Wednesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m.

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 www.spoonerbaptist.com Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday evening service 6 p.m.

Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.

Catholic

St. Joseph's Catholic

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

Books and Coffee: Tues.

9 a.m.

St. Catherine's Catholic

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

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

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

Episcopal St. Alban's

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

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

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

Full Gospel Shell Lake Full Gospel

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

Celebration worship 10 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.; Thurdays: Compassion Connection (Coed meetings) 7 p.m.;

Lutheran

Barronett Lutheran

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

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

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

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

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

Faith Lutheran

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

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

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

Nazarene

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

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

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

Sunday School 10:15 a.m..

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

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

Family Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

Church of the Nazarene

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

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

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

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

Other

Trinity Lutheran

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

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Methodist

United Methodist

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 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

Cornerstone Christian

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

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

Youth Group Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Team Kid 4 years-6th grade 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.

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

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A little boy looked at the balloons and asked, “Could you fly a yellow balloon?”

“Yes, son,” he answered. “It’s not the color of the balloon. It’s what’s inside that counts.”

What’s inside of you, or who is inside of you, determines whether you’ll overcome or be overcome.

The Bible says, “You have overcome; because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”

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Link Stop Log Cabin Store Longbranch Saloon and Eatery Louie’s Finer Meats Lynnette Kasinskas Main Street Café Making Memories Mark Canfield McNally Ind., LLC Michael & Barbara Keefe Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Ballet Minnesota Twins Minnesota Wild Mud Hut Country Gifts Nancy and Steve Rogers Norske Nook Northwind Book and Fiber Northern Clippers Salon Northwest Sports Complex Odds ‘n’ Ends HCE - Jan Frazee Olsen and Son Drug P & L Corner Bar Pamida Pat Neeley Peggy’s Fashion Rack Potter’s Shed Pour House Prime Bar & Family Dining Ray Knutson Robert Schmidt Robin and Dana Olson Schmitz’s Economart Shared Medical Technical Inc. Shell Lake State Bank Shell Lake Woodcrafters Siren Lions Club Skol Bar Spooner Bake Shoppe Spooner Dairy Queen Spooner Eye Care Spooner Golf Club Spooner Golf Pro Shop Spooner Market and Grill Spooner Mercantile Spooner Outlet Sportsmen Headquarters St. Croix Casino Subway Grantsburg Susan Morgan Syren General Store T & T Tool Inc. Taffy’s Hallmark Tammi’s Wildlife Rescue & Wellness Center Taylor Funeral Homes The Gallery The Lodge at Crooked Lake The Pizza Place - Siren/Grantsburg The Rose Garden Thistle Bee Candles Timbers Theatres Tom Twining Tony’s Riverside Town of Madge Town of Roosevelt Town of West Marshland Tracks Restaurant Trego Dinner Bell Vikki Amundson Village Floral Village of Grantsburg Wal-Mart Wanell Hansen Wayne’s Foods Plus Wild River Sport & Marine Wolverine Tire and Auto Care Women of the Moose Chapter 1819 Yellow River Pharmacy Zellers Variety

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Paul F. Rizzo, Spooner, failure to notify police of accident, $263.50; knowingly operating while revoked, $1,397.50.

Kevin A. Schrupp, Elk River, Minn., speeding, $258.90.

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Regional Hospice would like to thank all of the businesses and people who donated to our 13th-Annual Spring Fling event at the Lakeview Event Center in Siren. Everyone who came enjoyed a wonderful dinner by Adventures and entertainment by the Bill Bittner Memorial Jazz Band. The Silent Auction had a great array of items to bid on and the other games and raffles were enjoyed by all. The proceeds will provide funds to help cover expenses that are not covered by insurance and Medicare.

Mark A. Kuhns, Stone Lake, nonregistration of auto, $175.30.

Garrett M. Meyer, East Bethel, Minn., operating snowmobile while intoxicated, $641.50.

Shane D. Olson, Spooner, failure to notify DMV of address/name/color change, $162.70; operating after rev./susp. of registration, $175.30; operating while suspended, $200.50.

Jason M. Poplawski, Gordon, while suspended, operating $200.50.

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James R. Ford, Trego, speeding, $250.90.

Bruce R. Gustafson, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $299.00.

Carl M. Johnson, Spooner, operate unregistered motor truck/tractor, $263.50.

Danielle R. Johnson, Superior, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Darrin M. Jordahl, Barnes, speeding, $175.30.

Kelly J. Krizan, Sheldon, violation of frozen road weight limits, $231.51.

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Michael J. Channing, Eau Claire, speeding, $127.50.

Jake A. Checchin, Hayward, speeding, $200.50.

David A. Denasha, Couderay, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Anthony M. S. Duke, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

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Thomas W. Simmons, Rice Lake, operating without valid license, $263.50.

Jerry L. Wendt, Menomonie, issue worthless check(s), $7,404.99.

Patrick A. Bullion, Trego, speeding, $250.90.

David R. Butler, Spooner, operating while suspended, $200.50.

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Carrie J. Hopkins, Spooner intention. imp. animal shelter, sanitation, $263.50.

Thomas E. Huntowski, Minong, OWI, $1,104.00, local jail, license revoked 24 months.

Timothy M. Rand, Spooner, OWI, $1,109.00, license revoked 24 months.

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U.S. GOVERNMENT FORECLOSURE SALE

FAMILY FARMERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BID AT THIS SALE

By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure, the United States Marshal will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on the 23rd day of May 2012, at 11 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged property described as follows: That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NENE) and the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE-NE), lying East of the town road as now laid out and traveled, Section Thirty-four, Township Thirty-six North of Range Sixteen West, (3436-16) AND Lot Two (2) of Certified Survey Map No. 5629 recorded in Volume 25 of Certified Survey Maps on page 106 as Document No. 746544, being part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW-NW) and part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW-NW), Section Thirty-five, Township Thirtysix North of Range Sixteen West, (35-36-16) All in the Town of Bone Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin Property address: 2478 Round Lake Road, Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin Terms of Sale: U.S. Marshal must accept from the successful bidder at the sale, a deposit or down payment on the premises, a personal check with a Letter of Credit from a banking institution, or a cashier’s check, or a certified check, for a sum not less than ten percent (10%) of the purchase price.

If court enters an order confirming sale, then within ten (10) days of date of entry of that order, the balance of successful bid price must be paid by cashier’s or certified check to the United States Marshal, Western District of Wisconsin.

Subject to 1) accrued and accruing taxes, existing real estate tax liens, and other federal tax liens of record, 2) existing highways, recorded easements and recorded restrictions if any.

The United States Government holds a security interest in this 106-acre farm as described above. The appraised value is $143,000. Contact FSA 559899 27-28a-e 38-39r,L at 715-537-5645 for further information.

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CTH M, a half mile south of 30th Street in Sarona, when he struck a bear and rolled to the side of the road. Taylor had a bruise and a small cut on the left forearm, but refused emergency medical services.

The vehicle was totaled with severe damage and towed.

Thursday, April 26 At approximately 8 p.m., Jeremy R. Beecroft, 33, Spooner, crashed with his motorcycle at W8404 Carlton Road in Spooner. The accident was reported by the owner of the property. Deputies found the owner and conducted a welfare check at his residence since it was believed he was injured. Beecroft was issued Tuesday, April 24 At 9:42 a.m., Cheyne B. Taylor, a citation for driving too fast for con27, Rice Lake, was northbound on ditions.

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR SEARCH EXTENDED

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Deadline to apply: May 25, 2012.

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COOK

Indianhead Medical Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Shell Lake, is seeking a cook for casual-time coverage in its Dietary Department. This position will work an average of 36 hours in a 2-week pay period.

Most shifts are during the day (6 a.m. - 2 p.m.) with some evening shifts (2 - 6:30 p.m.).

Hours include every other weekend.

Interested applicants must have high school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of quantity food preparation and sanitation standards is preferred. Daily activities usually require lifting, repeated bending and standing throughout the majority of one’s shift, as well as exposure to cleaners and disinfectants. Applicant must be able to deal effectively with stress and have good organizational skills to meet work timelines, along with excellent customer-service skills.

PleaseS en dResu m eTo:

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(Apr. 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY JOHNSON BANK Plaintiff vs.

JOHN A. JOHNSON, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 11 CV 121 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 1, 2011, in the amount of $92,820.73, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 6, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION: The Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 27, Township 39 North, Range 13 West, Town of Evergreen, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: N5464 Greenfield Road, Spooner, WI 54801.

TAX KEY NO.: 65-020-2-39-1327-3 02-000-001000.

Dated this 21st day of March, 2012.

Terry Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County Russell J. Karnes State Bar #1054982 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 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 the purpose. 285587

ing the law, and if it wasn’t, the public deserved to know more details. The party’s move came on the same day that Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett called a press conference to highlight the ongoing John Doe investigation.

Walker’s campaign issued a statement reiterating that Walker was not the target of this investigation and that this fund was set up under the guidance of the Government Accountability Board.

Walker’s campaign also accused the Democratic Party of trying to win an election by engaging in a (April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23) witch hunt.

NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADJOURN BOARD OF REVIEW TO LATER DATE TOWN OF SARONA - WASHBURN COUNTY

Board of Review will meet on the 14th day of May, 2012, at 7 p.m., at the Sarona Town Hall. For the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the 30-day period beginning on the 2nd Monday of May, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Sec. 70.41(1) as the assessment roll is not completed at this time.

Victoria Lombard, Clerk 559969 38r WNAXLP

CLEANUP DAY NOTICE CITY OF SHELL LAKE Saturday, May 19, 2012 BIODEGRADABLE BAGS ONLY

Allied will haul rubbish free of charge for Shell Lake residential patrons with the following exceptions: Junk vehicles, appliances (white goods), tires, automotive batteries, liquid waste such as motor oil and chemicals, electronics such as televisions, computer components, VCRs, DVD players and cell phones.

Yard waste must be in biodegradable bags only. The bags must be clearly identified in some fashion as biodegradable. City crew members will not pick up bags left

by Allied Waste.

Brush must be in bundles not longer than four feet. All rubbish must be placed in your usual garbage pickup area by 7 a.m. For questions pertaining to the Cleanup Day, contact the dity administrator’s office, phone 715-468-7679 or e-mail shelllakeadm@gmail.com.

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NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW TOWN OF BEAVER BROOK

***OPEN BOOK will be held on the 30th day of May, 2012, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Beaver Brook Town Hall.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Review for the Town of Beaver Brook of Washburn County shall hold its first meeting on the 30th day of May, 2012, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beaver Brook Town Hall.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of the assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board of Review, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board or by telephone or object to a valuation if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method of valuation unless the person supplies the Assessor all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the Assessor’s manual under Sec. 73.03 (2a) of Wis. Statutes, that the Assessor requests. The Town has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph which provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Sec. 19.35 (1) of Wis. Statutes.

The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone.

Respectfully submitted, 559971 38-39r Nancy Erickson, Clerk Town of Beaver Brook WNAXLP

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY CITIBANK, N.A. as Trustee for American Home Mortgage Assets Trust 2006-4, MortgageBacked Pass-through Certificates Series 2006-4

by American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc., its attorney-infact Plaintiff, vs.

EDWARD FRANK SWAN and JANE DOE unknown spouse of Edward Frank Swan and TAMARA JEAN SWAN and JOHN DOE unknown spouse of Tamara Jean Swan and STATE OF WISCONSIN, Defendants.

Case No. 11-CV-241 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 1, 2012, in the amount of $199,450.13, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 6, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION: That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW1/4 NE1/4), Section Eighteen (18), Township Thirty-eight (38) North, Range Twelve (12) West, Washburn County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the center of said Section 18 as described in Volume 321 of Deeds, pages 377-378; Thence North 00 03’05” West along the half line of said Section 33.00 feet to the point of beginning; Thence continuing North 00 03’05” West along the said half line 340.15 feet to a point; Thence North 89 19’36” East 405.39 feet to an iron pipe; Thence South 00 03’05” East 120.00 feet to an iron pipe; Thence North 89 19’36” East 373.93 feet to an iron pipe; Thence South 00 54’41” East 236.41 feet to an iron pipe; Thence North 89 28’30” West 782.86 feet back to the point of beginning.

TAX KEY NO. 65-008-2-38-12-18-1-3-0010 65-008-2-38-12-18-1-3-0020.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: N3916 Cty. Road K, City of Spooner.

TAX KEY NO.: 65-008-2-38-12-18-1-3-0010 65-008-2-38-12-18-1-3-0020 Terry C. Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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Monday, April 23 Joshua L. Schloneger, 35, Shell Lake, was southbound on South Heart Lake Road at N1839 South Heart Lake Road in Shell Lake backing in and out of the driveway when Dawn M. Rose, 60, Shell Lake, crested a small hill just north of the driveway and then struck Schloneger’s vehicle at 9:15 a.m. Neither of the drivers saw each other until the accident occurred. Rose stated she was going approximately 50-55 mph. Schloneger’s vehicle had moderate damage, and Rose’s vehicle had severe damage reported.

No injuries were reported.

(May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Mary K. Farkas Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 12PR22 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth May 27, 1916, and date of death March 28, 2012, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 518 8th Ave., Shell Lake, WI 54871.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 10, 2012.

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

Marilynn E. Benson Probate Registrar April 26, 2012 Ann M. Richter N3133 Old B Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-7346

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County executive have been charged with those types of crimes as part of an ongoing John Doe investigation. Walker has not been charged and has said he’s not personally under investigation.

State Democratic Party Chairman Mike Tate says it begs a question; “If Scott Walker is not a target of the John Doe investigation, as he claims, how is he legally permitted to establish and operate a legal defense fund?”

The Democratic Party says it filed a complaint with the Government Accountability Board saying Walker’s use of a legal defense fund seemed to be break-

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by Shawn Johnson Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Democrats are pressing Gov. Scott Walker to explain why he’s spending money on a legal defense fund if he’s not the target of a sweeping John Doe investigation.

The governor’s most recent campaign finance report showed that he transferred $60,000 from his campaign to a legal defense fund. This is permitted under state law, if a person is being investigated or charged with a violation of election or campaign finance laws. Some of Walker’s former aides when he was Milwaukee

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(April 25, May 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT, Plaintiff, vs.

STEVEN A MONCEL, and SALENA MONCEL, et al Defendants.

CASE NO.: 11-CV-81 FORECLOSURE CASE CODE-30404 ADJOURNED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure made in the aboveentitled action on November 23, 2011, in the amount of $75,552.17, I will sell at public auction at the The North Entrance (a.k.a. North Steps) of the Washburn County Courthouse 10 4th Avenue Shell Lake, WI 54871, City of Shell Lake, County of Washburn, State of Wisconsin, on May 23, 2012, at 10:15 a.m., all of the following-described mortgaged premises, to wit: Lot Three (3), Block Fourteen (14), First Addition to the City of Spooner, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NO.: 65 281 2 39 12 31 5 15 001 620000.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or cashier’s check due at time of sale.

Balance of purchase price must be paid within ten (10) business days after confirmation of the sale.

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

Dated this 25th day of April, 2012, at Shell Lake, Wisconsin. /s/Terry Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County, WI Janine L. Collette KOHNER, MANN & KAILAS, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 4650 N. Port Washington Road Milwaukee, WI 53212 Ph.: 414-962-5110 The above property is located at: 314 Vine Street, Spooner, WI 54801.

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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(Apr. 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. AS SERVICER FOR DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-18 Plaintiff vs.

GLEN ALLEN HAMMOND, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 09 CV 237 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 23, 2010, in the amount of $127,340.91, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 30, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION: The West 500 Feet of the East 1155 Feet of the North 32 Rods of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE1/4 NW1/4), Section Twenty-Four (24), Township Forty (40) North, Range Ten (10) West, Town Of Bass Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 383 West Peters Road, Hayward, WI 54843.

TAX KEY NO.: 65-006-2-40-1024-2 01-000-003000.

Dated this 2nd day of April, 2012.

Terry Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County Russell J. Karnes State Bar #1054982 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 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 the purpose. 286600

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(May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

MICHAEL D. COATY, et al.

Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 11 CV 142 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 7, 2011, in the amount of $97,241.33, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 30, 2012, at 10 a.m.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION: Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 2, Village of Birchwood. Said land being in the Village of Birchwood, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 304 South Vance Street, Birchwood, WI 54817 TAX KEY NO.: 65-106-2-37-1025-5-15-526-503000/65-1062-37-10-25-5-15-526-503500/ 65-106-2-37-10-25-5-15-52650400.

Dated this 16th day of April, 2012.

Terry Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County Dustin A. McMahon State Bar #1086857 Bloomer Peterman, S.C. 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 the purpose. 287198

(Apr. 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

SCOTT J. SCHARA, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 09 CV 231 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 18, 2010, in the amount of $225,686.70, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 30, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION: That part of the Northwest Fractional Quarter (NW 1/4), Section Seven (7), Township Forty (40) North, Range Ten (10) West, more particularly described as Lot Seven (7) as recorded in Volume Five (5) of Certified Survey Maps, Page 92 Survey No. 1107.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: N9180 Birch Road, Springbrook, WI 54875.

TAX KEY NO.: 65-006-2-40-1007-2 04-000-003000.

Dated this 3rd day of April, 2012 Terry Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County Russell J. Karnes State Bar #1054982 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 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 the purpose. 286730

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MEETING NOTICE - CITY OF SHELL LAKE

The Shell Lake City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, May 14, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall.

AGENDA: Public comment, Todd Schultz or agent to discuss relicted lakeshore matter; Approval of Minutes; Reports from Appointed Officials; Reports from Committee Chairpersons; New Business: Reconsider council member on Plan Commission, Airport Management Committee appointment & designation change, conditional use permits - short-term rentals, Engineering & monitoring well installation proposals, Items for petition for airport improvements, Well #1 pump replacement & related parts and services bid, Sewer main cleaning & videoing bids, Highway 63 streetlight recommendation, request for proceed with amendments to Sec. 13-1-143 - Swimming Pools; Presentatiuon of 2011 general water & sewer audit; Unfinished Business; Mayor’s report. Any other items that may be added to this agenda will be posted at City Hall.

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(May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

SCOTT ZEIEN, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 11 CV 174 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 20, 2011, in the amount of $123,693.52, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 27, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1719, recorded in Volume 7, Page 140 of Certified Survey Maps on December 13, 1990. Being a part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, Township 39 North, Range 12 West, in the Town of Trego, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS: The West 350 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, Township 39 North, Range 12 West, excepting the portions of said parcel included in the parcels described in Document No. 195570, Volume 248 of Records, page 596 and Document 208025, Volume 272 of Records, pages 411-412, all in Washburn County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6522 North Dilly Lake Road, Trego, WI 54888.

TAX KEY NO.: 65-042-2-39-1211-3 03-000-002000.

Dated this 28th day of March, 2012 Terry Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County Dustin A. McMahon State Bar # 1086857 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 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 the purpose. 286385

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(May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 2 ST. CROIX COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Assignee of S & C BANK Plaintiff vs.

DAVID H. RAILSBACK II ARLA J. RAILSBACK LAMPERT YARDS, INC. ANTCZAK CONSTRUCTION, INC. STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE JOHN DOE #1 AND JOHN DOE #2 the unknown tenants of the premises located at W8389 Carlton Rd., Spooner, WI 54801 JOHN DOE #3 AND JOHN DOE #4 the unknown tenants of the premises located at N5126 Greenfield Road, Spooner, WI 54801, Defendants.

Case No. 10CV822 Case Code: 30404 THIRD AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled action on October 20, 2010, the undersigned Sheriff of Washburn County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse in the City of Shell Lake, in said county, on the 27th day of June, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the Judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: The NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 and S 1/2 of the NW 1/4, the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, lying S of the road and the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4; lying S of the road, all in Section 34, Township 39 North, Range 13 West, Town of Evergreen, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: W8389 Carlton Road, Spooner, WI N5126 Greenfield Road, Spooner, WI TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check within ten days after confirmation of sale.

Dated this 24th day of April, 2012. /s/Terry C. Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Donald R. Marjala, Lawyer Spangler Nodolf, Bruder & Klinkhammer, LLC P.O. Box 1165 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1165 (715) 830-9771 Attorneys for Plaintiff Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf, and any information we obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Community support helps students to attend Wolf Ridge this fall

After-school students Mikayla Stepanites and TJ Huehn handed out thankyou notes to the after-school volunteers during the spaghetti fundraiser.

AmeriCorps volunteers Wade Maresh and Kelsey Bitney, shown in the back, were emceeing the recognition program. — Photos by Larry Samson Kennedy Baumgart and Megan Stone were busy distributing desserts at the spaghetti fundraiser. The sixth-grade students helped serve during the event to earn money that is used to offset the cost of attending the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finley, Minn.

In the fall, students will spend a week at the center in an intense program of personal growth and natural science.

Shell Lake School garden root vegetables are in

ABOVE: Kayla Pederson has made a mess of things at the Wolf Ridge spaghetti feed fundraiser held Tuesday, May 1, at the Shell Lake 3-12 School.

RIGHT: Matthew Allar looks over the books at the Scholastic Books sale held during the open house at the school on Tuesday, May 1.

School menus

Shell Lake After-School Program kids recently planted root vegetables, under the guidance of area Master Gardeners. Students prepared the site and planted beets, potatoes, peas, parsnips, carrots, onions and herbs for the 2012-2013 school lunch program. The garden will be busy this summer with summer school programming and weekly weeding and watering hours put in by volunteers committed to keeping kids connected to their food source. Stay tuned for more as the season progresses. — Photo submitted

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Tuesday, May 15: Fruit, sausage links, French toast sticks.

Wednesday, May 16: Juice, breakfast pizza.

Thursday, May 17: Fruit, pancakes.

Friday, May 18: Juice, yogurt, toast.

Lunch Monday, May 14: Chicken nuggets, whipped potatoes, peas, peach slices. No Laker.

Tuesday, May 15: Chicken Alfredo, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit, bread stick.

Laker: Salad bar.

Wednesday, May 16: Submarine sandwich, green beans, pineapple tidbits. Laker: Quesadillas.

Thursday, May 17: Chicken patty on bun, fries, carrots, applesauce. No Laker.

Friday, May 18: Turkey and gravy on biscuit, corn, pear slices. Laker: Salad bar.

Breakfast served each day for K-12 students. Whole-grain bread and buns and milk served with each meal. Laker sandwiches available to grades 7-12 only. Laker salad bar available to grades 3-12.

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Kyle Pierce was born in Spooner in 1978 in a snowstorm.

“When I was growing up, I always enjoyed being outside - from hunting, fishing and riding all kinds of motorized toys like snowmobiles, ATVs, dirt bikes, jet skis, etc.,” he noted.

“My parents have owned and operated their own construction company since I was born. Since the day I was old enough to pick up scraps around the job site, I have helped in any way I can with the family business.”

Pierce graduated high school in 1996 and went to Eau Claire to complete class time to become a realtor. After he got that taken care of, he started his career in August of 1996. He then went to WITC for marketing and in 2001 received his broker’s license.

“After working as a Realtor for 15 years, my family decided it was time to start our own family business. We bought Northwest Land Kyle Pierce and Recreation back in September of last year,” he said. “Since then, things have been kind of a blur. It has been great working as a broker-owner of my own company, and I look forward to continue building my career.”

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Full name, age: Kyle J. Pierce, 34 Family: Wife Kari, and son, Jacob Occupation: Owner of Northwest Land and Recreation Washburn County resident since: Birth Hobbies/Interests: Snowmobiling, riding ATVs, hunting, fishing, water sports, racing, pretty much anything that you can do outside.

Claim to fame: Realtor.

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Favorite sport to watch: Football.

Place I would most like to visit: Revelstoke, British Columbia.

Dinner companion, dead or alive: My wife.

The person I most admire: My parents.

Best movie I ever saw: “Days of Thunder.”

Favorite TV show: Seinfeld.

Music I listen to: Pretty much anything.

Favorite dish: Mom’s spaghetti.

Last book I read: “Sudden Prey” by John Sanford My friends would describe me as: Outgoing and energetic.

My first job was: Working with my dad in construction.

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