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Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Vol. 126, No 43 • Shell Lake, Wis.
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Jazz concert @ Shell Lake Tri-County Dairy Breakfast @ Spooner Cakes at the Lake @ Sarona Badger Car Show @ Spooner See calendar on page 6 for details
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Color-A-Thon held in Spooner Page 11
Spooner School of Dance recital Page 12
Shell Lake Primary end-of-year celebration Page 23
State competition Page 13
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The children’s train ride meant different things for different children. For Briella Johnson it was the ride of her life; for her brother it was a pleasure ride around the parking lot at the Washburn County Family Fun Fest held at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner on Saturday, June 6.. More photos on page 2. – Photo by Larry Samson
Spooner Police Department gets OK from city to fundraise for K9 unit Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SPOONER — “We are trying to get on top of this drug thing that has happened in the city … in the last two or three years it is skyrocketing,” said Trevor Peterson, Spooner Police Department patrolman, to the Spooner City Council at their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 2. According to department data, drug arrests in Spooner at the end of 2012 totaled 23, at the end of 2014 that number jumped to 87. More drug activity in the city is seen now both due to better officer training and to an increase in methamphetamine use, a pattern that is happening throughout the county. “With what we have seen with our increase in drug activity we’ve been brainstorming with ways to address this issue, at the least cost to our citizens, and we looked at the K-9 being funded by donation moneys,” said Jerry Christman, Spooner Police chief. Christman explained that another reason the department wants a K-9 unit is because they don’t have a dedicated investigator position within the Spooner Police Department. Peterson is a full-time patrolman for the department and the lead officer for drug investigations. The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office has had three different K-9 units. The current K-9 has been with the office for about eight years and is a German shepherd that is trained in narcotics and apprehension. Peterson said that the sheriff’s office K-9 unit has been instrumenTrevor Peterson, Spooner Police Department patrolman, shows a tal in the apprehension of individucitizen some of the drug paraphernalia the department has confisals transporting illegal drugs. The Spooner Police Department plans to cated during the department’s Citizen Police Academy in February. utilize a Labrador K-9 unit for drug — Photo by Danielle H. Moe detection, patrol work, missing or gram was estimated at $33,879. Yearly expenses lost persons and for public demonstrations. This include food, certification, veterinary care and is the first time the department will have a K-9 liability insurance. The department plans to unit. The initial cost for implementing the K-9 proSee K9 unity, page 4
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Washburn County Family Fest held
Carina and Milena Juza posed with the Spooner Rodeo Royalty, sisters Katie and Emily Foust. The four girls are looking forward to the Spooner Rodeo in July.
Jackson, Asispa and Reigan enjoyed the Shell Lake area fire truck that was set up for the children to explore.
Brenna Dietrich is making a bear print at the DNR booth. There were many fun activities for the children.
Photos by Larry Samson unless otherwise noted
It is a race between new technology and old technology, Harry Dahlstrom’s miniature train and Lee Swan with the horse and wagon. There were many fun activities for children of all ages at the Washburn County Family Fun Fest held at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner on Saturday, June 6. Everything was free due to the donations from community businesses.
Lion Katie Greiner is shown with happy children making colorful wind chimes to take home. Also helping at the Spooner-Trego Lions table were Donna Dohm and Mary Lou Lawrence. Hundreds of people enjoyed the great number of activities offered on a beautiful day. — Photo by Lion Bob Wanek
Levi Cooper is a natural in the steer-roping contest. He got some coaching from Spooner Rodeo Princess Emily Foust.
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Community members rally to support Spooner School District staff Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SPOONER — Concerned community members rallied together in a show of support for staff of the Spooner School District on Thursday, June 4. Reports of bullying and degradation of staff by district administrative personnel has escalated from school board meetings to social media and now public protest and rallies because many feel their voices haven’t been heard. Two TV stations from Duluth, one from Eau Claire and Wisconsin Public Radio were present to document just what was going on and why. According to a news release from the school district, they have had 25 staff resignations, 13 staff retirements and four contracts nonrenewed since July 2014. “We need our aides, we need our staff, we need our teachers,” said Julie Rich to the crowd of community members gathered at the Spooner High School on Thursday, June 4. Concerned community members like Rich say behind-the-scenes bullying and harassment by administration of school staff have led to resignations and retirements that wouldn’t have happened otherwise. Rich explained that teachers can’t speak out about the bullying and harassment that has happened this year as
Chad Gibson spoke to those assembled for the community rally at the Spooner High School as a concerned community member. Gibson said that whatever their position, all people should be treated with respect. – Photos by Danielle H. Moe teachers would be in breach of their contracts and risk losing their jobs. “With the need to implement updated school policies, a significant budget deficit, required compliance with
About 50 students from the Spooner High School gathered outside the school before classes and after the bell on Tuesday, June 2, in protest of how they think district staff has been treated over the school year. Students initially gathered outside, then went into the school and walked through the halls, returned outside, marched around the building, then stood along the highway. They later ended up in downtown Spooner to continue the protest. While marching, students chanted, “enough is enough” and “#Spooner Shame.”
the Affordable Care Act, a 2014-15 budgeted liability of $870,000 for postemployment benefits and the resignations of longtime respected staff – I can understand the frustration,” said Superintendent Michelle Schwab in a news release. “In Siren, in Cameron, in Rice Lake, Hayward, they are all going through financial issues, but they are not treating people like a piece of dirt,” said Betsy Salquist. Salquist said she has had friends who work at the district who have called her crying about how they have been treated. The names of staff members that are no longer employed at the district since the beginning of the 2014-15 school year were read off to those present, totaling nine retirements, 32 resignations, four nonrenewals and three nonreturning long-term substitutes; 48 in total. Friday’s community rally ended a week of gatherings and protests that began on Tuesday, June 2, with over 50 Spooner students gathered outside the school. On Wednesday, June 3, a prayer vigil was held at the Spooner High School flagpole.
People of all ages assembled for the rally held to support Spooner School District staff.
Spooner Area School District Board president and superintendent comment on staff departures and recent community assembly SPOONER — Spooner School Board President John Hedlund provided the following statement in response to recent student and community involvement with a public assembly at the high school. The district believes that the assembly and recent social media traffic may be related to staff departures and recent cost-saving measures taken by the board of education. “The 2014-15 school year began with a nearly $1 million deficit,” said Hedlund. “The board of education has had a year full of difficult decisions. It is never easy to see well-respected and qualified staff leave an organization and I understand why emotions may run high,” he added. “The truth is, our school district cannot afford to operate as we have in previous years. Change isn’t always easy to accept, but we have to move our district forward so that our students continue to have access to quality education. We are affected locally by state and federal changes, making our decisions difficult.” Spooner Area School District Superintendent Michelle Schwab provided the following statement:
“With the need to implement updated school policies, a significant budget deficit, required compliance with the Affordable Care Act, a 2014-15 budgeted liability of $870,000 for postemployment benefits and the resignations of long-time respected staff – I can understand the frustration,” said Schwab. “In the last school year, an entirely new administrative team was put into place, including myself. We faced many issues and were tasked with reducing the deficit, examining student achievement and ensuring that district operations complied with state and federal regulations. In addressing several areas, adjustments needed to be made and we see how these have had an impact. Our staff and community have endured a great deal this year. “Emotions are expected and we strive to support those that come forward by providing factual information,” Schwab said. “I am confident the school district has a bright future and I look forward to putting these challenging times behind us.” The board of education reviewed their approvals of
staff departures this week and the following data is being shared: Departures between July 2014 and June 2015: 16 contracted employee resignations; there are 104 total contracted staff. 9 classified employee resignations; there are 61 total classified staff. 8 contracted employee retirements. 5 classified employee retirements. 4 nonrenewals - contracted positions eliminated due to budget cuts. 42 total staff members. The 42 staff members represent 21.96 full-time equivalency. Eight staff members left between July 1 and Oct. 1; and one staff member was on a board-approved sabbatical all year. During the 2014-15 school year, no employee was terminated and nonrenewals were not based on performance. — from Spooner Area School District
Trego man arrested, growing marijuana in home, neighbor’s property Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer TREGO — A Trego resident was arrested for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute on Monday, May 25, after Washburn County sheriff’s deputies responded to a trespassing call at a residence in Trego. The complainant told deputies that his neighbor John Kornfeind, 59, had been trespassing on his property. Kornfeind said he was looking for blueberries but the complainant found several marijuana plants in holes on his property in the area where he had ob-
The man arrested for possession of marijuana had 30 plants located at his Trego residence and on a neighbor’s property.
served Kornfeind. The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office report redacted the complainant’s name and address. When deputies arrived to the residence they found 20 marijuana plants in plastic containers set into holes in that area of the property. When attempting to contact Kornfeind at his residence, law enforcement saw through the glass door 10 more marijuana plants planted in plastic containers, sitting in front of the patio door on the back side of the residence.
The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office confiscated these 20 marijuana plants that had been grown by a Trego man who placed them on his neighbor’s property. — Photos from Washburn County Sheriff’s Office
Kornfeind told law enforcement that he had been on his neighbor’s property, that he placed the marijuana plants on the property and the plants at the residence were also his. Kornfeind explained that two years ago he had ordered seeds from an Internet vendor in Canada and grew six to eight plants last year with those seeds. From those plants he harvested more seeds and grew the 30 plants law enforcement had found. Kornfeind denied having
any more marijuana seeds or dried marijuana. He also stated that he has a drinking problem, consequently he doesn’t eat well and uses the marijuana to give him an appetite. Kornfeind was arrested for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. The 30 marijuana plants were taken as evidence.
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Recognition at June Spooner City Council meeting
Chris Thompson, former city council member, right, was recognized Tuesday, June 2, with a plaque presented by Mayor Gary Cuskey for his four years of service on the city council. — Photos by Danielle H. Moe
Debbie Koehn, former Spooner city clerk, right, was recognized for her 20 years of service to the city during the Spooner City Council’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 2. Mayor Gary Cuskey presented Koehn with a plaque in recognition of her service and said that there are no words to express appreciation of her valuable service to the city. Koehn was first hired in 1994 and retired in March.
Joint finance committee moves to protect UW Colleges, Extension MADISON — State Reps. Ed Brooks, Reedsburg, and Romaine Quinn, Rice Lake, thank members of the joint finance committee for acting upon their recommendations for the UW System budget. The JFC passed a budget motion that proposed a $50 million reduction to the proposed cut, which the UW Board of Regents will distribute to parts of the system in order to ensure stable funding. “I am very happy that the joint finance committee inserted this provision in the
budget,” said Quinn. “Clearly, the intent is to mitigate cuts on Wisconsin’s twoyear campuses and the UW-Extension, and I trust that the UW Board of Regents will keep that in mind.” Rep. John Nygren, Assembly co-chair of the JFC, was a vocal supporter of the change. “This solution was a team effort,” said Nygren. “Representatives Brooks and Quinn, as well as my fellow members on the finance committee, wanted to ensure
that all parts of the UW System continue to function at a high level.” Brooks, whose district contains UWRichland, and whose constituents are also served by UW-Baraboo, was also grateful for the change. “Wisconsin’s two-year campuses and Extension program offer many resources for people throughout our state,” said Brooks. “They provide a great service to the 50th Assembly District, and I’m glad we were able to work together to ensure
their programs continue effectively and efficiently.” With the UW portion of the budget complete, the JFC has only a handful of items left to deal with before the entire budget bill is taken up by both houses in the Legislature. Once the bill is approved by the Assembly and the Senate, the budget will be delivered to the governor for his signature. — from the office of Rep. Quinn
be instead converted into the K-9 unit vehicle, but that cost was built into the initial implementation cost. Some initial rewards the department
anticipates from having a K-9 unit would be improved public perception, decrease in crime and increased community involvement. The council approved the
request to fundraise for a K-9 unit on a unanimous voice vote.
K9 unit/from page 1 only use fundraised, donated or grant monies to implement and sustain the K-9 unit. About $10,000 would be lost revenue for not trading in a squad unit that would
Charter school expansion impacts Washburn County schools Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer WASHBURN COUNTY — An action taken on Friday, May 29, by the Wisconsin Legislature Joint Committee on Finance to expand the authority to open independent 2R charter schools across the state will impact funding for 177 public school districts including the four school districts in Washburn County, according to state Superintendent Tony Evers. Charter schools are public, nonsectarian schools created through a businesslike contract or charter between the
charter governance board and the sponsoring school board or other chartering authority. 2R charter schools are considered noninstrumentality schools since their authorization is not from a local school board. In a news release Evers stated, “The JFC’s party line vote hands power and authority to a bevy of individuals and groups — including a new unelected, unaccountable employee of the University of Wisconsin System president, an unelected technical college board, two other colleges
and the Waukesha County Executive — that will impact local school funding and property taxes.” Currently elected school board members have had authority over the creation and implementation of charter schools but Evers says now any individual, nonprofit or for-profit group can operate independent 2R charter schools that will be open to children from any school district without local oversight. The UW-System Office of Educational Opportunity granted authority to create
2R charter schools in Waukesha County, the College of the Menominee Nation’s home county including three adjacent counties and the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College’s home county and adjacent counties. There are 19 school districts in Waukesha County, 15 districts under the Menominee and 19 under LCO including the school districts in Washburn County: Birchwood, Northwood, Shell Lake and Spooner among them.
Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s “Tom Sawyer” onstage here Friday SHELL LAKE — Journey down the Mighty Mississipp’ this Friday with Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, Becky Thatcher and all the gang as 29 local children take the stage along with two professional actors in Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical version of Mark Twain’s classic tale of childhood, “Tom Sawyer.” The performance is scheduled for Friday, June 12, at 7 p.m., in the Shell Lake 3-12 gymnasium. With original script and music by Prairie Fire playwright and composer Daniel Nordquist, and costume and set design by Deborah Pick, “Tom Sawyer” continues PFCT’s tradition of presenting classic tales as you’ve never seen them done before. Set on Halloween, PFCT’s version features the traditional cast of characters from “Tom Sawyer,” plus The Townies, The Ghouls and The River Rats. The local cast features: Lily Edlin as Tom Sawyer, Tarin Farley as Huckleberry Finn, Brooke Lehnherr as Becky Thatcher, Julia Lyga as Suzie Harper, Jennica Yates-Walton as Mrs. Harper, Jillian Furchtenicht as Mrs. Thatcher, Levi Olson as Sidney, and Madeline Naglosky as Hildegarde. The Townies will be played by Violet Nasman, Rayna Lundberg, Ricky Nasman, Hannah Foust and Brady Lehnherr. Layne Olson plays Roger. The River Rats will be played by Gabriel Frazer, Eli Edlin, Carlton Miller, Nolan Miller, Kaelin Farley, Ethan
Carlson, Ethan Jacobson, and Colton Marker. The Ghouls will be played by Cole Lynch, Mason Irons, Aaden Jenson, Kaylee Keenan, Charly Pearson, Abby Fankhauser and Mary Clark. Aunt Polly will be played by Prairie Fire professional Haley Karlson, who also co-directs the production along with Josh Palmer from PFCT’s staff, who portrays the role of The Rightful King Of France. Original musical numbers include: “Who put The Lizard In the Split Pea Soup?” “I Am The Rightful King Of France,” and “Walkin’ In The Boneyard.” Tickets are available at the door. This weeklong Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre residency is being sponsored by Shell Lake Schools and Shell Lake PTA. Previous PFCT performances in Shell Lake have been “Peter Pan,” “Cinderella” and “Pinocchio.” Shell Lake PTA has sponsored these events for 17 years. Founded in 1986, Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre now tours to over 200 communities yearly in eight states of the Upper Midwest, bringing a professional theatrical experience to thousands of children and adults alike, in just one week. Don’t miss this celebration of children and creativity. Put off paintin’ that fence for an evenin’! Come see “Tom Sawyer”! It’s guaranteed to put a smile on yer face, some warmth in yer heart, and a little bit o’ the child back in ya! For further information, call Shell Lake
Schools, 715-468-7815; Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, 320-528-2596, prairiefire-
childrenstheatre.com. — from SLS
Mosaic
The newest community art mosaic art project was hung on the outside of the Shell Lake City Hall building that houses the city offices and library. Keri Jensen, Mary Dosch, Scott Tice and Brian Dosch help hang the mosaic on Sunday, June 7. Two other mosaics can be seen at the Shell Lake Post Office and at the Shell Lake Arts Center. — Photo by Larry Samson
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WITC announces new board members SHELL LAKE — Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College announces the appointment of three district board members and will say goodbye to two dedicated board members. WITC would like to thank Morrie Veilleux, St. Croix County, for his eight years of service and Jean Serum, Washburn County, for her five years of service on the WITC Board of Trustees. Veilleux and Serum will attend their final meeting in June. Joining WITC’s board of trustees are reappointed Troy Lambert, Agnes Ring and Josh Robinson. Each year, three board members are appointed by a committee consisting of the county board chairpersons of the counties belonging to the WITC district. The members were appointed in April and
were officially approved by the Wisconsin Technical College System in May. The board is comprised of nine members who serve three-year, staggered terms. Biographical information about the three board members is included below: Lambert has served on the WITC Board of Trustees since 2014. He is the assistant vice president – eServices and treasury management director at the National Bank of Commerce in Superior. Lambert holds a Master of Arts degree in business administration from St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. He was a student at WITC in the computer informational systems programmer/analyst program. His community and professional involvement includes coaching, public speaking, and many other leadership experiences.
Ring is the director of strategy and communications at OEM Fabricators Inc. in Woodville. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minn. Ring currently serves on the Innovation Foundation of Western Wisconsin, St. Croix County Board, and the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Her professional and personal development includes strategic marketing, MiniMaster of the Lean Enterprise certificate, and business analytics. Robinson is the district administrator of the Frederic School District. He was previously the middle school and high school principal in Frederic and a high school assistant principal in Osceola. Robinson holds a Master of Education Adminis-
tration degree from the University of St. Thomas. He is currently enrolled in the education administration education doctorate program at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minn., and plans to graduate in May. He currently serves as the president for Lakeland Conference Superintendents, is a member of the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators professional development committee, and presented at the School Leaders Advancing Technology in Education. In addition, Robinson is an adjunct instructor at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls and was the head coach for the varsity girls track team in Osceola. For more information visit witc.edu or call 800-243-9482. — from WITC
Area news at a glance TOWN OF DANIELS — The flagpole at the new Daniels Town Hall was dedicated to a local Navy hero during a Memorial Day ceremony. David Wayne Hilger, son of Grace and Tom Haines, rural Siren, and a graduate of Taylors Falls High School, was a decorated Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Midway, serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Texas in 2012 and was laid to rest at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• AMERY — Nearly 1,200 birds from four properties in Polk and St. Croix counties were seized Tuesday, June 2, in connection with a cockfighting operation. Multiple individuals were detained and arrests were expected to follow, according to a statement from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The organization was involved in the case at the request of sheriffs from both counties. Cockfighting paraphernalia was discovered at the properties, including a fighting pit and gaffs used to maximize injury during fights. “Upon arriving at the properties, investigators discovered roosters, hens and chicks living in cages or makeshift enclosures, some
Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners June 1 - $35 Joanne Lundeen, Shell Lake June 2 - $35 Diana Friesner, Muskego June 3 - $35 Jane Pederson, Shell Lake June 4 - $300 Dorothy Rydberg, Shell Lake June 5 - $35 John Schultz, Shell Lake
Jacobson Advanced Eye Care Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio
Temps
Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2014 June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 June 5 June 6 June 7
High Low 84 65 78 64 78 53 74 52 80 52 78 57 82 52
Precip. 1.70” rain .44” rain .07” rain
2015 June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 June 5 June 6 June 7
High Low 64 39 68 50 73 58 68 58 75 54 74 51 73 59
Precip.
.05” rain .04” rain
.61” rain .55” rain
Lake Level Monday, June 9, 2014: 1,218.79’ MSL Monday, June 8, 2015: N/A
without access to proper food or water,” the ASPCA news release said. “Some of the birds appeared to be suffering from recent trauma consistent with fighting, while others had suffered alterations common in fighting birds, such as the removal of their combs and wattles. The ASPCA is currently assisting with medical assessment of the birds, evidence collection, as well as providing investigative and legal support.” “This is a very large undertaking,” said St. Croix County Sheriff John Shilts. “We are extremely grateful to the ASPCA,” added Polk County Sheriff Pete Johnson. “They have made it possible for us to investigate animal fighting in Polk County and hold the offenders accountable.” “Cockfighters profit from and enjoy watching birds fight for their lives,” said Tim Rickey, vice president of ASPCA Field Investigations and Response. “Not only is cockfighting cruel, but it often brings other crimes to communities, such as illegal gambling and drug possession. We’re pleased to be in a position where we could step in and provide resources and expertise to assist local authorities in ending this violent criminal enterprise and holding the abusers accountable.” In Wisconsin, conducting a cockfight, as well
as the possession of birds for fighting, are Class I felonies, each punishable by up to three years, six months in a state prison and a maximum fine of $10,000. Being a spectator at a cockfight, though, only carries misdemeanor penalties. — from the Inter-County Leader with information from ASPCA ••• STILLWATER, Minn. – The public is invited to provide comment on a strategic plan addressing aquatic invasive species throughout the St. Croix River watershed. Public meetings will be held in various locations throughout the watershed. The first of these public meeting is scheduled for July 9 at 4 p.m. at the Washington County Government Center in Lower Level Room 14. The strategic plan outlines steps to prevent, contain and control aquatic invasive species throughout the St. Croix watershed – from Moose Lake, Minn., to Cable, and all the way south to Prescott. AIS in this region include zebra mussels, Eurasian water milfoil, purple loosestrife, bighead carp and rusty crayfish. The priority activities outlined in the strategic plan have been proposed in discussions between the St. Croix River Association, National Park Service, Minnesota
Register Memories 1955 – 60 Years Ago
• Susan Gayle Roush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Roush and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Taubman, was baptized. • Bob Jacobs received the first Eagle Award to ever be presented to a member of Shell Lake Scout Troop 51. Other Scouts receiving awards at the Court of Honor were John Lind, second class; Arthur Jacobs, first class; and Bill Hickox, Jay DesJardins and Arthur Jacobs, merit badges. • Graduating from Barron County Normal were George Watson, Mrs. Alice Dunham Brown and Mrs. Vivian Olson Poquette, all of Shell Lake; Faye Ellen Cox, Springbrook; and Evelyn Elnora Faber, Lampson. • Eighth-graders from Shell Lake receiving their diplomas were Gayle Anderson, Robert Atkinson, Gretchen Blume, William Bohn, Judith Bitney, Lawrence Bixby, John Cantley, Karen Dahlgren, Frederick Ehrich, Margaret Forrestal, Marie Frey, Robert Jacobs, Joan Leitritz, Janet Livingston, Lavern Modrow, Caren Morey, Patricia Neuman, Connie Nieman, Kathleen Parker, Marlene Parker, Dale Regenauer, Herbert Root, David Rylander, Bessie Schroeder, Arthur Smith, Gerald Stariha, Richard Stockburger, Randolin Stouffer, Sharon Stubfors, Michael Ullom, Richard LeMoine and Robert Johnson.
1965 – 50 Years Ago
• Curtis Atkinson received his Eagle Scout badge and also his God and Country Award at Boy Scout Court of Honor. Tony Masterjohn, Chuck Vogel, Bill Vogel and Johnnie Schullo received their Tenderfoot pins. Curtis was Shell Lake’s seventh boy to receive Scouting’s highest rank. Other Shell Lake Eagle Scouts were Bob Jacobs, Skip Schultz, Jay DesJardins, Art Jacobs, Mike Penning and Jim Lewis. • Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class and Mrs. Gary Slinker were visitors at the Cyril Christianson’s. Gary returned to his duties at the naval station in San Diego, Calif. Mrs. Slinker had an extended stay.
and Wisconsin Departments of Natural Resources, St. Croix Watershed Research Station, representatives from counties and watershed districts, members of lake associations and interested community members. This plan is now available to the public for review. Local citizens, river users, government staff, business- owners and any other interested parties are encouraged to attend the meeting. To view a copy of the plan, visit stcroixriverassociation.org. — from NPS ••• CUMBERLAND — Cumberland’s 24thannual Celebration of Arts & Crafts, sponsored by Enrichment Through Culture, will be held Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tourist Park on Hwy. 63 in Cumberland. The festival showcases unique handcrafted gifts for you or someone special, from over 45 of the finest artisans in the area. The Methodist church will offer their homemade treats and meals and food vendors will tempt you with Kettle Korn, ice cream and caramel rolls. One of the special attractions is the large used book sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, with proceeds benefiting projects at the Thomas St. Angelo Public Library. — from ETC
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• Theresa Marie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Krott, received the sacrament of holy baptism at the Hertel Lakeview Church. • A ground-breaking ceremony for the new Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Shell Lake was held at the property north of the grade school on 3rd Street and 1st Avenue.
1975 – 40 Years Ago
• Jimmy McGraw, 9, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward McGraw, attended a twoweek camp at Camp Wawbeek, the Easter Seal Camp at Wisconsin Dells. Jimmy was seriously injured in a car-bike accident nearly four years prior. • The engagement of Billie Jean Rydberg to Lon LaBumbard was announced. They planned to marry June 28. • Bill Campbell, Washburn County deputy sheriff, completed his recruit training and received his diploma at graduation exercises held in Rice Lake at the Elks Club. • Kyle Warren was born to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Greenhow. Warren left shortly afterward to report to Lakeland Air Force Base in Texas where he would study management.
1985 – 30 Years Ago
• John and Bernadette Friedell of the Washburn County Register were named Wisconsin weekly newspaper Publishers of the Year for the second straight year. • Members of the Shell Lake Lodge No. 221 Free Masons were in Milwaukee to perform opening ceremonies of the Grand Lodge communications. Those taking part were John Beardsley, Clinton Stariha, Gary Lilyquist, Mark Aderman, William Campbell, Clinton DesJardins, Oran Plahn, Bradley Pederson and Richard DesJardins. Grand Master Darrell Aderman presided at the sessions and Rolland Schaefer, grand tiler, took part. • Jerome Bitney, son of W.W. and Irene Bitney, Shell Lake, received his juris doctor degree from Hamline University School of Law.
• Ray Jasek purchased the building at 116 Lewis St., Shell Lake, and opened a real estate office. The building had been occupied by Waters of Shell Lake Antiques.
1995 – 20 Years Ago
• John and Naomi Beardsley celebrated their golden wedding anniversary by hosting a family weekend at Barker’s Island Inn in Superior. • Winners of a National Pet Week poster contest sponsored by the Shell Lake Veterinary Clinic were Rhiannon White, first; Max Smith, second; and Joel Simpson, third. • The Clam River Golf Club, located west of Shell Lake on Hilltop Road, opened for business. The Smith family of Gerry, Andy, Daniel, David, Adam and Alyce ran the club. • Named Good Citizens at Shell Lake Elementary School were Roxanne VanWyhe, Rachael Baldocchi, Ashley Paffel, Jenna Lee, Abe Haesemeyer, Hollie Melton, Matt Hatfield and Colleen Mock.
2005 – 10 Years Ago
• Hannah Gronning brought home the gold for the state track meet. She was the WIAA Division III state champion in the discus event and finished fifth statewide in the shot-put event. • Andrew Berlin, son of Sue and Art Berlin, Shell Lake, received the Herb Kohl Foundation Initiative Scholarship. • Shell Lake Primary students that read 100 books were Lindsey Martin, Anna Hungerbuhler, Amber Anderson, Emily McCarthy, Natalie Smith, Ashley Lord, Courtney Melton, Taylor Rohow, Emma Thomas, Keagan Blazer, Drew Johnson, Daniel Parish, Caleb LaFave, Daniel Wingler and Sawyer Hageny. • Mrs. Pesko’s students received third place in the state WEMA contest for their illustrated pop-up book. The students were Doran Maher, Tony Klassa, Wyatt Bauch, Tyrone Blanks, Jackson Smith, Allison Spexet and Delayna York.
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July canoe-building class at WCHM
SPOONER — Want to build a trip-worthy ultralight canoe? In four days, you can. Thursday, July 16, through Sunday, July 19, experienced hands from Urban Boat Builders in St. Paul, Minn., will be coming to the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum to provide instruction for a small class of participants to build a Wilderness Traveler skin-on-frame canoe in just four days. With only space for eight students, you will want to sign up early for this excellent opportunity. The Wilderness Traveler is a skin-on-frame, 17foot design inspired by Rollin Thurlow’s Atkinson Traveler, a wood-canvas canoe. Working in a small crew, students will build one start to finish by gluing up the I-beam keelson, steambending stems, ribs and rails, cutting scarf joints, lashing joints together with artificial sinew, riveting the rails, cambering the decks, lacing the seats, carving the yoke and thwarts, and sewing on the ballistic nylon skin. The length will be 17-1/2 feet,
the beam 34 inches, the depth 13-1/2 inches and the weight about 40 pounds. The boat takes shape rapidly, and the team will be moving at a fast pace. A variety of skills will be learned, and a handsome, well-proportioned and functional vessel is the tangible result. At Urban Boatbuilders headquarters in St. Paul they build these every year with their youth apprentices, whom they then take on weeklong wilderness trips in the Boundary Waters. At the end of this four-day class you will have the skills and knowledge to build your own skin-on-frame canoe. The cost per student for this skin-on-frame class is $450 or only $425 for WCHM members, payable half down at time of registration and the balance by opening day of the class. To register, contact WCHM Executive Director Jed Malischke at 715-635-2479 or email to info@wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org. — from WCHM
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Wednesday, June 10 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted. Thursday, June 11 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. • Fireflies open mic at The Dock Coffee Shop, 218 Walnut St., Spooner, located in Dahl’s Furniture Store building. Sign up starting at 6 p.m. Performers begin at 6:30 until 9 p.m. All acoustic. Nonmusicians welcome to cheer on the performers. Friday, June 12 • Shell Lake Arts Center benefit jazz concert, Potter’s Shed, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13 • Tri-County Dairy Breakfast, Washburn County Fairgrounds, Spooner, 6:30-10:30 a.m., petting zoo, FFA alumni silent auction, horse and wagon rides, music and more. • Cakes at the Lake, Hunt Hill, Sarona. Breakfast 8-9:45 a.m. Program 10-11 a.m. Frogs and Wetland Animals featuring, UW-Extension Natural Resource educator, John Haack, 715-635-6543, hunthill.org. • Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Elm Street. Tickets 9 a.m. Distribution 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed. Contact 715-635-9309, 715-4684017 or 715-222-4410. Sunday, June 14 • Master jazz concert, Darrell Aderman Auditorium, 7 p.m. • Badger Car Show at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 15 • Dining at 5, Spooner Senior Center. Call 715-6358283 for reservations. • Master jazz concert, Shell Lake’s lakefront pavilion, 7:30 p.m.
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• Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner. Tuesday, June 16 • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 8-9:30 a.m., Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669. Meet over breakfast. Children are welcome to attend and play. • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge. Wednesday, June 17 • Master jazz concert, Darrell Aderman Auditorium, 7 p.m. • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome. Thursday, June 18 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available. Saturday, June 20 • Railroad Heritage Festival, Railroad Memories Museum, Spooner. • Making Good Lakes Better Eurasian water milfoil conference for lake organizations on lakes with or without Eurasian water milfoil is set for 8:25 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., at the Cumberland Middle School, 908 8th Ave. • Indianhead Rifle and Pistol Club Handgun Familiarization Class for females, 9-11 a.m. revolvers, and 1-3 p.m. semiautomatics. Attendees are responsible for their own revolver or semiautomatics, holster, 50 rounds of ammunition (.22 caliber preferred but not required), and eye and ear protection required. Classes limited to 10 per class. There is no cost, however, a freewill offering would be appreciated. If you are interested in watching, you may come along without a weapon. Classes held at the IRPC range. Reserve by calling Don Esser, 715-635-2078, or Terri Reiter, 715-4162995. Rain date is Saturday, June 27. Sunday, June 21 • Master jazz concert, Darrell Aderman Auditorium, 7 p.m.
Monday, June 22 • Master jazz concert, Shell Lake’s lakefront pavilion, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 • Shell Lake Arts Center Tribute to the Big Bands scholarship benefit concert and alumni reunion, 7 p.m. • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner. • Goslin Court in Spooner is hosting an open house from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Drop by and walk around the grounds, visit in the large community room and see firsthand what is offered in apartment layouts. Other community resources will be available as well. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. Thursday & Friday, June 25 & 26 • Camper Slumber Party for youth 5-10, Hunt Hill. Call 715-635-6543 or hunthill.org. • Teen Overnight Camp for ages 11-15, Hunt Hill. Call 715-635-6543 or hunthill.org. Thursday, June 25 • The Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Veterans Hall, 408 1st St. • Shell Lake VFW meeting, 7 p.m., Veterans Hall, 408 1st St. Friday & Saturday, June 26 & 27 • Northwoods Blues Festival, Washburn County Fairgrounds, Spooner. Friday, June 26 • Dining at 5, Birchwood Senior Center. Call 715-3543001 for reservations. Saturday, June 27 • Cakes at the Lake, Hunt Hill, Sarona. Breakfast 8-9:45 a.m. Program 10-11 a.m. Humming Along with Hummingbirds featuring author Laura Erickson from “For the Birds” radio program, 715-635-6543 or hunthill. org. • Bog orchid hike at Hunt Hill, 1-3 p.m., 715-6356543 or hunthill.org • Duck for the Oyster Barn Dance, Hunt Hill, Sarona. For more info, call 715-635-6543 or hunthill.org.
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Adult summer reading program is here!
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SHELL LAKE —The Shell Lake Public Library will be kicking off their adult summer reading program on Friday, June 12, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Stop in the library to get your book entry form. Adults who read or listen to a book on audio may fill out one entry form for each book completed. A gift bag full of prizes will be given away each week for 10 weeks. Each gift bag will be a Shell Lake Library canvas tote containing the following prizes: Water bottle, notebook/pen sets, sticky note book flags, as well as gifts from Gordy’s Market, the Washburn County Register, The Potter’s Shed, Subway, Vitality Village, Vitamin Source, Thistlebee Candles and more. — from SLPL
Book review by Jeri Bitney, Shell Lake
“The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,” a novel, by Rachel Joyce Harold Fry retired from his job and into his uninspiring marriage six months ago, yet he still comes to breakfast wearing a tie and dressed for work. He himself is uninspiring, and it appears that somewhere along the way he has forgotten how to live. A surprising note arrives in the mail from a work colleague of 20 years ago, announcing that she is dying and wanted him to know. She is in a hospice 500-plus miles away, so he decides to write a brief note and drop it into the mailbox a short distance from his home. He leaves his house, decides to walk to the next mailbox, then the next, and then the next. Before he has time to really think about what he is doing, he has decided to walk from his home in southwest England to the hospice, notwithstanding that he has no phone, is wearing only ordinary shoes and no jacket, and has never done anything like this before. His relationship with the woman is made clear later, but this is part of the beauty of this book. This lovely book is about this walk, Harold, his wife, and his marriage, and how all are transformed because of his at once simple and complex decision to spend days and weeks to deliver the note and eventually be transformed. I cannot say enough good things about this book, as the writing style is one which few people can achieve and all can envy. Pure enchantment.
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Railroad Memories Museum opens and seeks volunteers SPOONER — Railroad Memories Museum opened for the 2015 season on Memorial Day weekend. The museum offers an extensive collection of historic railroad memorabilia. Its collection appeals to a variety of visitors because of its breadth and scope. One room is dedicated to railroad employees who worked out of Spooner, or have local connections. In addition to traditional railroad tools and documents, the museum also features unique historical items and a large collection of prints and original artwork. A
diorama of the Spooner rail yard and model trains are also included in the museum’s exhibits. The museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization. It operates entirely with the service of volunteers. New volunteers are always needed. Volunteers greet visitors, take tickets and introduce people to the self-guided tour opportunities available. Additional volunteers give guided tours. Anyone interested in volunteering may stop at the museum and visit with a volunteer or call Tim at 715-635-6321. — from RMM
SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Public Library is pleased to bring you the following children’s summer reading program events. Pet Protectors: Thursday, June 11, 2 p.m. Come and meet some furry creatures and learn their stories. Heroes In Action: Thursday, June 18, 2 p.m. Meet a real soldier; learn about some of their gear, and what it’s like to be a hero. Lake Superior Zoo2You – Animals in Action: Thursday, June 25, 2 p.m. Come see live animals. Reptile or Amphibian? Hunt Hill Explains It All: Thursday, July 9, 2 p.m. Come learn the difference between the two species that are often confused and meet some live reptiles and amphibians. Big Trucks of Shell Lake: Thursday, July 16, 2 p.m. Climb inside the grader, loader, dump truck and street sweeper. Puppets, Puppets, Puppets: Thursday, July 23, 2 p.m. Enjoy a puppet show put on by local puppeteer Tansy Pocernich. Superhero Party: Thursday, July 30, 2 p.m. Come and enjoy superhero activities, games and snacks. — from SLPL
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Wednesday, May 27 At approximately 1:15 p.m., Alannah Raimer, 24, Springbrook, was northbound on Hwy. 63 in the Town of Bass Lake when she hit a deer 200 feet east of CTH E. Raimer was not injured but the 2008 Chevy Cobalt she was driving sustained minor damage to the front. At approximately 8:25 p.m., Kenneth Bluse, 63, Spooner, was northbound on Hwy. 53 in the Town of Sarona when he got sleepy and attempted to pull his 2014 Chevy Cruze over on the side of Hwy. 53 just south of CTH D. Bluse woke up in the field and trees alongside of the roadway. Bluse was not injured but his vehicle sustained minor damage to the front, front passenger side and front driver side. Thursday, May 28 At 12:30 a.m., Ryan Gedart, 19, Hayward, was southbound on 12 Mile Road in the Town of Bass Lake when he failed to stop at stop sign at the CTH E intersection. Gedart traveled through intersection, into the ditch line and crashed into a tree. Gedart suffered a nonincapacitating injury and the vehicle he was driving, a 2001 GMC Denali, was towed because it sustained very severe damage to the front, front driver side and front passenger side.
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Friday, May 29 At 8:40 a.m., Richard Gigele, 67, Algonquin Ill., was southbound on Hwy. 53 in the Town of Trego. He was driving in the left lane when the U-Haul trailer he was pulling with his 2010 Ford F150 shifted; causing the truck to cross into the right lane and strike the guardrail. Gigele and his two occupants were uninjured. The truck sustained minor damage. Sunday, May 31 At 8:19 a.m., Ray Ardt, 61, Brookfield, was northbound on Hwy. 53 in the Town of Sarona when he hit a deer 500 feet south of Pine Grove Road. Arndt and his four occupants were not injured but the 2002 Ford van was totaled and towed. Monday, June 1 At 10:59 a.m., Stacy Troumbly, 31, Madison, was southbound on Hwy. 53 in the Town of Trego when she hit a deer 500 feet north of Ross Road. Troumbly was not injured but the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo she was driving was towed. At 5:35 p.m., Sondra Olson, 74, Cable, was northbound on Hwy. 63 in the Town of Stinnett when she traveled too far to the right in her 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. Olson struck the shoulder and entered the ditch, hit a driveway and rolled the van, which came to rest on its side. Olson suffered a nonincapacitating
injury but her van was severely damaged and towed. Wednesday, June 3 At 5:20 a.m., Ann Doolittle, 47, Cumberland, was northbound on Hwy. 63 in the Town of Barronett when she hit a deer 200 feet south of Lehmann Lake Road. Doolittle was not injured but the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country van she was driving sustained very severe damage to the front, front passenger side and front driver side. At 7:07 p.m., Megan Tuttle, 40, Shell Lake, was northbound on Hwy. 53 in the Town of Sarona when she hit a deer. Tuttle was not injured by the 2006 Buick LaCrosse she was driving sustained minor damage to the front and front passenger side. Thursday, June 4 At 12:30 a.m., Catherine King, 26, Duluth, Minn., was northbound on Hwy. 53 in the Town of Trego when she hit a deer. King was not injured but the 2015 Hyundai Elantra she was driving sustained severe damage to the front, middle driver side and front driver side. Friday, June 5 At 8:05 a.m., Joseph Jain, 35, Trego, was southbound on Hwy. 63 in the Town of Beaver Brook when he hit a deer a quarter mile south of Green Valley Road.
Jain wasn’t injured but the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country van he was driving sustained severe damage to the front driver side, front and rear passenger side. At 9 p.m., Martin Ciotti, 68, Carpentersville, Ill.., was southbound on Hwy. 53 in the Town of Brooklyn when he hit a bear. Ciotti wasn’t injured but the 2014 Nissan ATK pickup sustained minor damage to the front and front passenger side. Sunday, June 7 At 5:01 a.m., Nhia Vang, 64, Superior, was southbound on Hwy. 53 in the Village of Minong when she hit a deer. Vang was not injured but the 2015 Ford Focus she was driving sustained very severe damage to the front passenger side, front and front driver side. At 9:21 p.m., Dean Luhman, 52, Webster, was northbound on Hwy. 53 in the Town of Beaver Brook when he hit a deer one-half mile north of CTH B. Luhman was not injured and the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta he was driving sustained very minor damage to the front. — Danielle Moe with information from Washburn County Sheriff’s Office
Northwest Wisconsin Regional Skills Gap Survey presentations scheduled ASHLAND — The Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board Inc., is hosting two presentations to reveal results from the recently conducted analysis of the Northwest Wisconsin regional skills gap. A skills gap analysis survey was conducted throughout a 10-county region in northwest Wisconsin, including Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor and Washburn counties. The survey was conducted to identify the current and future needs of employers and the skills possessed by the available and upcoming workforce.
Results and findings will be presented by faculty and students from the University of Wisconsin - Superior’s department of business and economics, who conducted the analysis. Presentations are scheduled for the end of June at two locations. There will be a breakfast forum held at UW-Superior in the Yellowjacket Union on Wednesday, June 24, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The second event will be a lunch forum held at Northcentral Technical College’s Phillips campus on Thursday, June 25, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Attendance and refreshments are
free and open to the public, but preregistration is required. Registration can be completed online at nwskillsgap.eventbrite.com. “Findings from this report will be critical in assisting regional workforce, education and economic development entities in developing data-driven strategies to address the region’s challenging skills gap paradox,” said Mari Kay-Nabozny, CEO of the NWWIB. In addition to the NWWIB and UWSuperior’s department of business and economics, this analysis was developed
in collaboration with other regional and statewide partners. Other partners include Visions Northwest, a nine-county economic development region, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, who provided the funding for the project. Please contact Melissa Burris, public information coordinator of the NWWIB, at 715-682-9141, ext. 122, or mburris@ nwcep.org with any questions about the presentation or for registration assistance. — from NWWIB
Red Barn Campground celebrates 50 years are sprinkled with waltzes, polSHELL LAKE — In 1965 William and Hulda Toftness conkas and swing dancing. It will verted their 225-acre dairy farm be a fun night. and large barn into a facility for Over the years the activities tent camping. Little did they and camping facilities at the know that the Red Barn CampRed Barn have expanded into ground would become a destithe current 30 seasonal and 34 nation for such a large number daily camping sites. The majority of sites are sewered. Likewise of campers, some now into the the farm experience has grown fourth generation, seeking a over the years. Today children, unique farm-based camping experience. and parents, enjoy the Saturday morning small animal paIn observance of its 50th anniversary and as an expression of rade where they can lead, then gratitude to the Shell Lake comcurry, miniature horses, llamas munity and all past campers, and goats. Each child can pet a the Red Barn is hosting a special bunny and pick an egg from the open house/barn on Saturday, chicken coop on the weekend. June 20, from 3-10 p.m. The Red However, family ownership Barn is located two miles east of has not changed. Willy and Hulda’s daughter, Harriet and sonShell Lake on CTH B. There will be special activiRed Barn Campground is celebrating its 50-year anniversary with special events including a barn dance on Saturday, in-law Melvin Swan sold their ties for all ages, all free, for an- June 20. — Photo by Larry Samson farm and took over the Red Barn niversary open house visitors, in 1970. Grandson Lee Swan including miniature golf, speand wife Dotty have welcomed be available every half hour from 3 to 5 The highlight of this anniversary celcial three-hole Frisbee golf, pickleball in p.m. Children can enjoy a five-minute ebration will be an old-fashioned barn campers for the past 30 years. the barn — with instructions for playing, led horse ride and the large rainbow dance, 7 to 10 p.m., featuring the very The Shell Lake FFA chapter will have a horseshoes and volleyball. A 20-min- play center, along with the century-plus- popular band Duck for the Oyster. Ad- food stand and the Swan grandchildren ute Belgian horse-driven people-mover old merry-go-round. All visitors will be mission is free. The evening will include will have snacks available at the dance. It wagon ride will be offered for visitors encouraged to tour the beautiful floral a wide variety of dance forms for all age should be a fun day for all. — from Red to see some of the three miles of trails garden and enjoy the waterfall on the groups including folk and square dancing Barn Campground through the farm woods; the rides will miniature golf course. led and taught by a caller. Their dances
Marcia Ball to perform in Spooner SPOONER — Texas-born, Louisianaraised pianist/vocalist/songwriter Marcia Ball, touring in support of her latest Alligator Records CD, “The Tattooed Lady And The Alligator Man,” will headline the Northwoods Blues Festival in Spooner on Saturday, June 27. The festival will be held at the Washburn County Fairgrounds. Ball’s groove-laden New Orleans R&B, heart-wrenching ballads and driving Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-akind favorite of music fans everywhere. Her music mixes equal parts simmering
soul fervor and rollicking Crescent City piano. “The Tattooed Lady And The Alligator Man” is her sixth release for Alligator. Four of her previous five releases received Grammy Award nominations. Ball recently received the 2014 Blues Music Award for the Pinetop Perkins Piano Player Of The Year. She has now won a total of 10 BMAs and has received a whopping 44 nominations. Ball received a 2014 Living Blues Readers’ Poll Award for Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboard) and now holds seven Living Blues Awards in all. She was inducted into the
Gulf Coast Hall of Fame in 2010 and into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2012. Ball has earned worldwide fame for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she strolls onto the stage. After a 1978 solo LP for Capitol and a successful series of releases on Rounder, Ball joined the Alligator Records family in 2001 with the release of the critically acclaimed “Presumed Innocent.” The CD took home the 2002 Blues Music Award for Blues Album Of The Year. The New York Times says, “Marcia
Ball plays two-fisted New Orleans barrelhouse piano and sings in a husky, knowing voice about all the trouble men and women can get into on the way to a good time.” Living Blues declares, “Her originals sound like timeless classics and southern soul masterpieces that no one else can imitate.” Of the new album, Ball says, “I don’t make a record until I have something to say, stories to tell, messages to impart. I try to make records that are true to me,” she continues, “and this one couldn’t be truer.” — from NBF
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Cakes at the Lake starts its season for the remaining Saturday Cakes at the Lake programs including June 27: Hummingbirds with Laura Erickson of the “For the Birds” radio program; July 18: Northwoods Niche with live animals from the Audubon Center of the Northwoods; Aug. 8: Spiders with author Larry Weber; and Sept. 12: Songs and Stories of the Lumber Era with entertainer Kevin McMullin. For questions or more information call 715635-6543, or visit hunthill.org. — from Hunt Hill Cakes at the Lake, held at Hunt Hill in Sarona, is presented by the Long Lake Preservation Association and the Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary. After breakfast each month, a presentation is given. — Photo submitted
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Arts center kicks off 48th season with workshop and free concerts
Visiting their new school
SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Arts Center will kick off their 48th season of fantastic summer camps, workshops and free concerts this weekend. It all starts with the Adult Big Band Workshop. Musicians will come together from across the Midwest to work with master jazz faculty such as Bob Baca, Greg Keel and Chris White. The workshop will begin with a free scholarship benefit concert at the Potter’s Shed in Shell Lake on Friday, June 12, at 7 p.m., featuring performances from the talented jazz faculty, along with local favorite Steve Lewis and guest Rebecca Macone. Big-band participants will perform in their final concert on Sunday, June 14, at noon, at the lakefront pavilion in Shell Lake. The first week of Jazz Ensemble and Combo Camp will begin on Sunday, June 14, and the public is welcome to join
them in the Shell Lake Arts Center Darrell Aderman Auditorium for another free faculty concert, featuring nationally acclaimed jazz instructors at 7 p.m. Faculty jazz concerts will also take place on Monday, June 15, at the Shell Lake lakefront pavilion at 7:30 p.m., as part of the Monday Movie Night series, and Wednesday, June 17, at 7 p.m., in the air-conditioned Darrell Aderman Auditorium. The first camper performance will take place on Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m., in the Aderman Auditorium, and will serve as a showcase for what the students have practiced over their week at camp. For more information on camps and workshops, or to view a complete concert schedule, please visit the arts center’s website at shelllakeartscenter.org or call 715-468-2414. — from SLAC
Senior lunch menu
The Shell Lake second-graders were excited to visit the 3-12 school on Wednesday, June 3, to meet their new teachers for next year and see their new rooms. They were each paired up with a third-grader and spent the lunch hour with them. — Photo by Larry Samson
Monday, June 15: Baked ziti with mozzarella cheese and meat sauce, zucchini, garlic bread, sherbet. Tuesday, June 16: California burger on a wheat bun, potato salad, baked beans, fresh strawberries. Wednesday, June 17: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, birthday cake. Thursday, June 18: Sloppy joe on a bun, potato wedges, Italian garden pasta salad, fresh orange slices. Friday, June 19: Cabbage rolls, baked potato, sour cream, corn, strawberry
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First-annual Color-A-Thon held in Spooner
The runners at the start of the color run. The powder is made from colored cornstarch.
The O’Meara family is hoping to make the Spooner Parent-Teachers Organization’s Color-AThon a family tradition. Shown (L to R): Collin, Rachel, Patrick and Kelly.
Leah Evans, Moose and Billie Jo Lauretsen were in the walk. Moose is a English Labrador.
Volunteers Ava Young and Kadience Streitz ambush Megan Popp in the 5K race. It was more fun for the volunteers than for the runners.
The appeal to the color run was the colored powder thrown at the runners along the way at the Spooner Parent-Teachers Organization’s Color-A-Thon held Saturday, June 6, at the Spooner High School. Shown (L to R): Julia Tiller, Katie Peterson, Meaghan Melendez, Rikki Saletri, Kenzy Spexet and Riley Hess.
To put on a major event like a color run takes a lot of volunteers.
Photos by Larry Samson
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Spooner School of Dance holds recital
Brooklyn Robotti, Avery Seifert-Pearson, Audrianna Bodzislaw, Chase Welsch and Gretta Ruport danced to the song “Tea Party.” Kiersen Oustigoff, McKayla Smith, Emma Blinkwolt and Izzy Wienbergen danced to the old Beatle tune, “Let It Be.”
It was a special moment for Jeff Hein as Aubrey and Grace finished the father-and-daughter dance to the applause of the audience.
Photos by Larry Samson
Alexa Keown dances out of the arch in a ballet dance at the Spooner High School auditorium. The Spooner School of Dance held its 13thannual recital on Saturday, June 6. The other member of the group are Olivia Berquam, Camryn Meyers, Kate Reedy, Shauna Swan, Helen Torbinson and Ava Young. Stealing the show in the father-and-daughter routine were Jenna and Lance Mead.
Mikaela Okonek, Hope Foust, Paige Kohler, Ella Lauterbach and Nadia Pank danced to the song “Reflections.”
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Lakers at state competition set school record and place sixth
Shell Lake Lakers 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams at state completion in La Crosse on June 5 and 6 were (L to R): Amber Anderson, Sheri Clark, Lindsey Martin, Emma Thomas and Nicole Mikula. The 4x200 relay team of Anderson, Thomas, Martin and Mikula set a new school record with a time of 1:48.21. The 4x100 team of Anderson, Clark, Martin and Mikula took sixth place. — Photo by Gina Ailport Nicole Mikula and Lindsey Martin running the 4x100 at state. — Photo by John Reed
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Amber Anderson and Emma Thomas, running the 4x200 in state competition, set a new school record of 1:48.21. Other members of the relay team are Lindsey Martin and Nicole Mikula. — Photo by Gina Ailport
The Lakers 4x100 team stands on the podium after taking sixth place in state competition in La Crosse. Shown back row (L to R): Nicole Mikula and Amber Anderson. Front: Sheri Clark and Lindsey Martin. — Photo by John Reed
Spooner state track competitors
Spooner students competing in state track competition in La Crosse on June 5-6, accomp[anied by their coaches, were (L to R): Coach Luke Ackerson, Desi Fielding, third place, long jump; Matt Slaminski, second place, 300 hurdles, and 15th place, 110 hurdles; Dan Pederson, sixth place, two-mile run, and 10th place, 1,600-meter run; Chase Davies, 16th place, discus; and coach Chuck Turpin. Not shown: Clayton Groehler, 15th place, discus. — Photo submitted
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End of the season for Shell Lake softball team
Playing in left field, Lanae Paulson made the fly-ball catch. Savannah Soltis made a spectacular catch in right field. The bulk of the players will be returning next year. By building on their success from this year, the players plan on making another state run.
Photos by Larry Samson Hope Balts in the batter box as she times her swing.
Kayla Kidder pitched in her last game of her short high school career. Kidder will be passing on her red shoes to a deserving freshman much like when she received them from Emmalee Statz four years ago.
It was a race between the McDonell Central runner and the throw from home to Amy Bouchard. It was close as they both arrived at the same time. Shell Lake lost to McDonell Central 2-13 in the first game of the sectionals held Tuesday, June 2, in Shell Lake. MC went on to win the sectional with their 4-2 win over Cochrane-Fountain City in the final game on Thursday, June 4.
Butternut Hills Ladies Golf weekly winners Thursday, June 4 9-hole
First flight Low gross: Bev Grocke, 57 Low net: Pat Hellzen, 38 Low putts: Janet Bergh, 14 Second flight Low gross: Mary McCall, 55 Low net: Pat Gibbs, 35 Low putts: Carol McDonald, 15 Third flight Low gross: Diane Loyas Low net: Mary Ann Carlson Low putts: Diane Loyas Chip-in: Margie Reister, No. 15
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18-hole Weekly event: Penny A Putt Winner: Vicki Sigmund, 29 First flight Low gross: Sandy Thorne, 91 Low net: Mary Harrington, 66 Low putts: Mary Harrington, 31 Second flight Low gross: Suzan Torza, 103 Low net: Jan Sutherland, 68 Low putts: Vicki Sigmund, 29 Third flight Low gross: Lil Bartholomew, 118 Low net: Milda Brainerd, 76 Low putts: Lou Swoboda, 31 Chip-ins: Vicki Sigmund, No. 8; Debbie Johnson, No. 1
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Monday Night Moonlighters golf scores Monday, June 1 Salty Dogs, 15.5 Bear Path Woodsmen, 14.5 Schroeders, 13.5 Fields, 12 Lindstrom Turtles, 12 Rings, 11.5 Cowboys, 11.5 Bananas, 10.5 Bass Lake, 10.5 JJJJ, 10 Badger Boys, 10 Piersons, 8.5 A&H, 7.5 Holmans, 6.5 Longest putt: Dennis Main, No. 9 Closest to pin: Jan Johnson, No. 2; Deb Harrold, No. 4; Rick Dahedl, No. 6 Low net, men: John “Fritz� Schroeder, 30 Low net, women: Jan Pierson, 32
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Laker baseball team earns the regional championship
Larry Samson | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake baseball team defeated Northwood 2-0 on Thursday, June 3, in the first game of the WIAA regional playoffs. The Lakers advanced to the final game against Flambeau on the following night. With an 11-1 win in five innings, Shell Lake earned a regional championship trophy. They went on to play Prentice/Butternut in the sectionals held on Tuesday, June 9. The results for that game were not available at press time. Zach Melton was the starting pitcher and he was given the win for Shell Lake as he struck out 18 Northwood batters. The Lakers put together one of their best games as they committed very few errors and kept Northwood off the field. Drew Johnson received the win for Shell Lake as the team beat Flambeau 11-1 in five innings. Flambeau’s rally in the top of the fifth ended with a James Crawford throw to second and Bob Bontekoe’s quick throw to Logan Zebro on first for a double play. The regional championship comes at a bittersweet time for the baseball players as they will be saying goodbye to the only head coach they have known, Tom Sauve. Sauve is leaving Shell Lake to take a teaching position at St. Croix Central in Hammond.
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First baseman Logan Zebro makes the force out at first to complete Shell Lake’s first double play of the season. RIGHT: Zach Melton slides under the throw as he stole second base. Shell Lake’s ability to move runners into scoring position was a key to their 11-1 victory over Flambeau.
Levi Beecroft slides safely into third base as the Flambeau player goes to put on the tag.
With an 11-1 win over Flambeau on Friday, June 5, the Shell Lake Lakers earned a regional championship for their departing and beloved coach, Tom Sauve. Shown back row (L to R): Sauve, Logan Zebro, Drew Johnson, Sean Heckel, Jeff Shutrop, Dan Shutrop, Levi Beecroft, Matthew Denotter and coach Brad Sauve. Front: Zach Melton, Cody McTaggart, Travis Klassa, Bob Bontekoe, James Crawford and Brandon Fogelberg.
Logan Zebro makes the catch just before the Flambeau runner touches base.
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t doesn’t take long in the spring after the snow leaves for the dandelions to start popping up in pastures, hay fields and people’s yards. Dandelion is taken from the French word dent-de-lion, meaning lions tooth. I think the dandelion’s deep yellow florets are pretty when it is growing in a lush green lawn. It is when the flower head turns to a seed head that I am not as impressed. Walking with my daughter and grandchildren in a Woodbury, Minn., neighborhood on a beautiful spring day, I observed a retired gentleman bent over in his yard with a little spade in one hand and a bucket close by. It only took a quick second look to know that he had declared war on the few dandelions that had popped up in his
well-manicured yard. As he glanced my way, I heard myself say, “Are you planning to make wine?” At first his expression was not too friendly. Then he said, “No,” as one corner of his mouth went up slightly. As I looked over to his neighbor’s yellow-filled lawn, I thought to myself, “He may have a losing battle on his hands.” On a recent visit to my place, the grandchildren, their parents, Milt and I took a walk around my neighborhood. Yes, we too had an abundance of dandelions. As we stood on a layer of rock near the flowage in Clam Falls, we could see really tall, undisturbed dandelions growing. The children enjoyed picking them. We did spot a few that had gone to seed and we were therefore able to blow them in the wind. Yes, we were probably planting new plants, but at least it wasn’t in someone else’s lawn, it was just the tall grass along the shoreline. It can be fun to get out and play amongst the dande-
Adalyn McGrane shares a dandelion with her younger brother, Cole. — Photo by Suzanne Johnson lions, blow a few seeds into the air and make a wish. Perhaps that wish would be to remain young at heart.
Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson Area writers corner A song of yesterday by Mary B. Olsen hose were the days, my friend We thought they’d never end...” Remember these phrases? They are from a theme song of a television program in the 1980s. When you are young you think your world will always be the same, forever. Most people don’t care much about history. The future gets a lot more consideration than the past. This must be our way of meeting the present with hope and anticipation. It’s quite like putting in a garden and hoping for good weather and sunshine. There may be some people who like changes and others who like to hold onto memories of the past as well. It’s not like I am against progress. I like new roads to be built where the old roads are worn out. I like the garden to grow and thrive, without a thought to the far-away future, only the present. Ever since I was a child, I felt the past was just as important as the things happening before my eyes. I liked hearing the stories old people told. I chose books about famous people and their time and the importance one person could have on his community. I thought the oldfashioned dolls and toys were in some ways better than the new inventions, and I liked old metal and paper and didn’t like plastic. It seemed like all the rubber and metal things were suddenly molded from plastic. Paper and cloth and rubber are pleasant to the touch where plastic is rigid, hard and stiff. My friends in the neighborhood liked the outdoors, bike riding and jumping rope, playing hopscotch, and
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different running games. I would join in, but I would rather sit among them and while they rested on a sunny day in the shade, I would tell them a story I made up on the spot. It was usually characterized by books I was reading about olden times. Everyone liked fairy stories. They liked any story with a romantic hero fighting dragons. It could have been the terrible hardship on the Western plains going by covered wagon to settle on a farm and find a better life in a beautiful valley. It could be a love story, or a scary mystery. One summer my mother let me keep a lending library for the neighborhood kids. I would loan out some of our books and write their name on a card and they would return the books when they came for another. We had a real library in town, but this was a way to share our books. We had an accumulation of books given to us as gifts at Christmas and for birthdays. In those days there were good children’s books, popular books in different series for girls. I remember “Little Women” and “The Five Little Peppers and How they Grew” and those that continued the series. For boys, there were the old Hardy Boys books; before our time but still available. There were adventure stories, like “Treasure Island” and “Tom Sawyer,” and the Oz books with the continuing characters with other adventures. There were nature stories and stories of people from other lands. There were magazines for children, Boy’s Life, and the newspapers featured pages for children with jokes and riddles, and poems, as well as little stories. Recently, I noticed that some of my great-grandchildren seem to be absorbed in a strange kind of reading. They hold these little electronic devices and read from them. It may not be so different from when I was a child. I really think they spend most of their time with
Shell Lake Arts Center master jazz faculty to perform at The Potter’s Shed
the kids programs on television and do not take time to play with other children. Our parents let us play and were not afraid to let us out of their sight. It may not have changed very much but I would like to see neighborhoods drawing together and the kids forming friendships that continue and add another dimension to our enjoyment of living in a community. The television show with the nostalgic theme song was “All in the Family,” quite shocking when it began in January of 1971. It aired at a late hour because the children would be in bed and not hear the serious adult themes. The main characters were Archie Bunker, a rather demanding, prejudiced man, played by Carrol O’Connor; his wife, Edith, played by Jean Stapleton, their daughter, Gloria, played by Sally Struthers, and her husband, Michael Stivic, a kind of hippie type, played by Rob Reiner. It was produced by Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin. Archie called his son-in-law “Meathead.” The show ended in 1979. There was a spin-off, with Archie as the owner of a tavern. That lasted three years. The show was one of those that they say pushed the envelope. I watched the show sometimes, but mostly I liked the theme song, and it was always sung while the man and his wife were at the piano. They did it in a comical way, like the kind of light comedy I always liked to see on the stage. “Those were the days, my friend. We thought they’d never end. We’d sing and dance forever and a day. We’d live the life we choose. We’d fight and never lose. For we were young and sure to have our way.”
St. Francis de Sales Catholic School Honor Roll Fourth quarter A honor roll
Fifth grade Alexander Allen, Cale Cleveland, Andrew Nauertz and Britney Wiemeri. Sixth grade Noah Olson and Anna Silvis. Seventh grade Tiffany Romportl. Eighth grade John Nauertz and Evelyn Paffel. B honor roll Fifth grade Jack Buchman and Maycee Wilkie. Sixth grade Michael DelFiacco. Seventh grade Spence Hoellen. Eighth grade Spencer Blonk and AJ Buchman.
Shell Lake Arts Center, home to the longest-running jazz camp in the nation, invites you to help kick off their 48th season with a special benefit concert performed by their master jazz faculty. The event will be on Friday, June 12, 7-10 p.m. Featuring favorite songs from the Big Band era, the performance will be held in the garden of The Potter’s Shed in Shell Lake. Jazz faculty favorites such as Bob Baca, Greg Keel and Chris White will perform along with guest Rebecca Macone. Admission to this event is free. — Photo submitted
The Spirit of St. Francis de Sales Award recipients for the 2014-2015 school year are Tiffany Romportl, seventh grade; and Noah Olson, sixth grade. — from St. Francis de Sales
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AREA CHURCHES Episcopal
53 3rd St., Shell Lake 715-468-2734 Rev. John Sahlstrom, Rev. John Hendry Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m., Nursery Provided; Faith & Friends, K - 5th grades, Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:15 p.m.; Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades, Wednesdays 6 - 8 p.m.
Corner of Elm and Summit St., Spooner 715-635-8475 Father Aaron Zook Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning prayer 8:15; Mass 9:30 a.m.
Baptist
Shell Lake Full Gospel
Northwoods Baptist
W6268 Cranberry Dr., Shell Lake; 1 mile north of CTH B on U.S. 253 Pastor Adam Dunshee 715-468-2177 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday service: 6 p.m. Wednesday service: 7 p.m.
Spooner Baptist
W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor Darrel Flaming 715-635-2277 spoonerbaptist.com Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.
Catholic
St. Joseph’s Catholic
100 N. Second St., Shell Lake Father Edwin Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.
St. Catherine’s Catholic
CTH D, Sarona Father Edwin Anderson 715-468-7850 Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
St. Francis de Sales
409 N. Summit St., Spooner Father Edwin Anderson 715-635-3105 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.
St. Alban’s
Full Gospel 293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday School & Adult Education Classes: 9 a.m. Celebration worship 9 & 10:30 a.m.; KFC (Kids For Christ) during Service; UTurn Student Ministries 6 p.m.; Tuesdays: Compassion Connection (Men only) 7 p.m.; Wednesdays: Compassion Connection (Women only) 7 p.m.; Thursdays: Compassion Connection (Coed meetings) 7 p.m.;
Lutheran
Barronett Lutheran
W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom 8:30 a.m. Outdoor Worship Service, 9:30 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship, 10:15 Indoor Worship Service. Holy Communion: First and third Sundays and Festival Sundays.
Salem Lutheran, ELCA
803 Second St., Shell Lake 715-468-7718 Pastor Sue Odegard shelllakesalem lutheran.org Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m..
Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran
20805 CTH H, Barronett 715-468-4403 Pastor Al Bedard Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Family Worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship follows worship Holy Communion first Sunday of the month Midweek Studies Mondays 2 p.m. 1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastor Russ Leeper 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Office hours: Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
United Methodist
Methodist
(WELS) Hwy. 70 at Hwy. 53, Spooner Pastor Gene E. Jahnke 715-635-7672, Home: 715-354-7787 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class: 10:45 a.m. (Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 63 W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Adult Bible study Sunday 8 a.m. Worship 9 a.m. with Holy Communion first and third Sunday. Praise Worship Thursday 6:30 p.m. Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays
Church of the Nazarene
Hwy. 253 S, Spooner Pastor David Frazer Pastor David Cash, associate pastor 715-635-3496 Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.; Wednesday adult, youth and children ministries: 6:30 p.m.
Wesleyan
Spooner Wesleyan
Hwy. 70 W, Spooner spoonerwesleyan.org 715-635-2768 Senior Pastor Ron Gormong; Pastor Brian Scramlin, Assistant Pastor; Pastor Patrick Cooper, Student Ministries; Pastor LeRoy Drake, Pastoral Care; Pastor Kara Vincent, Worship Arts; 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship and 9 a.m. Sunday School and ABF; 10 a.m. Third Place Cafe; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Family night, kids, youth and adult programming, nursery provided.
Trinity 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.
Faith Lutheran
Nazarene
Long Lake Lutheran Church
135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School during worship time; webcast livestream.com/ slumc
Sarona Methodist Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 9 a.m.
United Methodist
312 Elm St., Spooner 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.
Lakeview United Methodist Williams Road, Hertel 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
ROHN ENGH
Alliance
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e phone while driving. Handwritten letters are history. Tweets and texts substitute for conversation. We multi-task. Yet, God gave us the remedy for frantic living. After work, God rested. Be in church this week; then, go thou and do likewise.
Other
Cornerstone Christian
Pastor Tom Kelby 106 Balsam St., Spooner 715-635-9222 cornerstonechurch spooner.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study and prayer, 6:30 p.m.
Trego Community Church
Pastor John Iaffaldano W5635 Park St. Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-8402 Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; Youth group, 6:30 p.m.; Kids program, AWANA, ages 4 - grade 6, 6:30 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Bishop Patrick F. Roper 715-719-0124 644 S. 6th Street, Barron 715-537-3679 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m., Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m., Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.
Genesis 1:1-2:4a 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Matthew 28:16-20
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Shell Lake FFA blood drive
Pole-ish bear
Ben Frey bravely faces the needle as he gives blood at the blood drive that was held Wednesday, June 3, at the Shell Lake High School. The Shell Lake FFA sponsored the Red Cross Blood Drive as a way to fund their scholarship program.
Treats are provided along with juice after giving blood to give a quick source of sugar to the donor. Shown (L to R): Natalie Smith, Dominic Hopke, Kristen Pabst and Sabrina Skindzelewski.
Photos by Larry Samson
Courtney Melton was the organizer for the FFA blood drive. Marty Anderson is one of the donors who gave blood to make a difference
Heart Lake Monday it was a great morning here in Shell Lake with blue skies and the temp going up to the 70s or 80s by afternoon. The bushes are evergreen with lots of buds. Even the birds are happy. Sorry I didn’t get the news in last week. I was under the weather, but now I’m doing OK again. Arlys Santiago golfed in Spooner on Sunday for the benefit of the Washburn County Area Humane Society. I guess there was a good turnout for a good cause. We welcome Naomi Beardsley to Glenview. I’m sure she will find this a nice friendly facility.
This young bear has been recently enjoying a banquet at a home north of Luck, although he has to climb an 8-foot pole before he reaches the feeders. – Photo submitted
by Helen V. Pederson Visiting in our area last week were Greg Mortensen, Janine Mortensen Dent and husband Eugene Dent, of Louisiana. They are former residents of Shell Lake, going to school here. They visited with Mavis Flach on Tuesday and also Lillian Ullom. My family went to the Twins/Brewers game on Saturday and watched it in one of the suites, compliments of granddaughter Gina. They all had a good time and plenty of eats. Sue and Larry Winner stayed overnight in the Twin Cities and attended the game on Sunday with good friends Jan and Mark Cummings, of Superior. Brewers won on Saturday, but
came up short on Sunday. Sue and Larry stopped to see me on the way home to Solon Springs on Sunday night. Brent Pederson joined Aaron and Rick at Wisconsin Dells for the bachelor party for Nick who will be married in July. Brent and Nicole were at the Brewer game with the Pedersons. Birthday greetings to Howard Snow who treated us to ice cream and cake on Friday. A group from here went to The Tower House in Cumberland for lunch on Friday. In the evening they enjoyed s’mores at the campfire here. Pastor Sue Odegard was here on Tues-
day to lead us in Bible study. Tenants also went to the Dollar Store in Spooner on Tuesday. They do keep us busy! Mark and Joni Parker had a trip out west to see daughter Sarah and Eddie Ballew and welcome granddaughter Marian Ellen who was born April 20. The family moved to Colorado Springs where Eddie is going to work. Congratulations. Ruth Swan and Donna Parker are proud great-grandparents. The Ballews have a son, Emmett, and a daughter, Audrey. Swallow your pride occasionally. It’s nonfattening.
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Rescued cubs faring well after sow killed by car Cubs to be released back into the wild Marty Seeger|Staff writer POLK COUNTY – Spring is a hectic time for Tammi Larson at Tammi’s Wildlife Rescue and Frederic Veterinary Clinic, as calls come flooding in from concerned citizens regarding orphaned or injured birds and wildlife. Larson can be found springing into action to help at just about any given time and in early May, was tasked with helping orphaned bear cubs after the sow was killed by a car. Larson was called that evening by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office but because she had been up every two hours tending to several of the orphaned wildlife in her care, she didn’t hear the phone ring. “I was sleeping so hard I didn’t get the call because I had been with babies every couple of hours,” Larson said, adding that she was putting out turkey decoys for the hunting season when she eventually got the call. The sow was hit just outside of Luck on 180th and CTH B. Larson contacted her friend Mike Barron, of Luck, for help in rescuing the cubs, which were still clinging to the sow when they arrived. Barron quickly grabbed one cub and Larson got the other. They later learned that the sow actually had four cubs. The next day Larson received a call about the third cub, which was seen clinging to a tall pine tree. Larson said a young man by the name of Josh Trevillian had been standing under the pine tree to keep it from coming back down before Larson arrived. He eventually climbed the pine tree and they were able to capture the third cub. Days later, a fourth cub was spotted, and traps were set to help capture it, but they were unsuccessful, and Larson believes the cub didn’t survive.
Rehab director Tammi Larson and Dr. Greg Palmquist help treat a pair of bear cubs rescued after their mother was killed by a car, at Tammi’s Wildlife Rescue and Frederic Veterinary Clinic in Frederic. – Photo courtesy of Facebook
Larson took the remaining three cubs back to her farm, and eventually to the Tammi’s Wildlife Rescue and Frederic Veterinary Clinic south of Frederic. “It was tough at first because they didn’t really want to eat and they were scared and they were thin,” Larson said, but Dr. Greg Palmquist and staff treated the cubs and eventually they rebounded and are doing well according to Larson. “They’ve kind of settled in right now and they’re getting used to the routine and kind of eating me out of house and home,” Larson said with a laugh. The cubs, (two females, one male) are only a few months old and weighed about 4-5 pounds when they were first brought in. Larson said she feeds them a special bear-milk formula she orders from Arizona. They also have a fat supplement and seem to really enjoy the milk mixed in with rice baby cereal. She says she’s also been able to feed them applesauce and watermelon. “They like a little bit of real maple syrup in it, they’re spoiled!” Larson said, but added they are receiving very little human contact so they can eventually be released back into the wild. She says the DNR may be tagging them as well and want them to be released by Aug. 30. As they grow, the cubs will be moved to a large enclosure not far from Larson’s farm, where she has rehabilitated bears in the past. She said she successfully released another set of cubs in October several years ago. Updates on the bears can be found on Facebook under Tammi’s Wildlife Rescue and Frederic Vet Clinic. Donations are always appreciated as well. “We can always take baby rice cereal,” Larson said, which the cubs will be eating over the next few months, along with fruits and other items.
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Dewey Country What beautiful days we have been having in Dewey Country. The sun was out after receiving rain. Farmers are trying to get their hay up for another season. I see Richy finally cut some hay on Saturday. I told him it was going to rain Saturday night and his reply was, “Well, I got to cut it sometime!” Happy birthday to Christopher Redding on June 12. Have a great day, Christopher. Happy anniversary to Gaylen and Martha Derrick as they enjoy 56 years together on June 12 with many more to come. June 12, a very happy birthday to Samantha Mechtel and also Morgan Forrestal. Enjoy your special day. June 13, a very happy birthday to Carol Graf as she enjoys her special day with lots more to come. A very happy anniversary to Chuck and Heidi Hile on June 13 with many more. This makes 28 years for the Hiles. A very happy anniversary to Mark and Laurel Stellrecht as they enjoy their special day together June 14. Happy birthday to Cody Swan and also to Chad Jensen. Have a wonderful day on June 14. A very happy anniversary to Butch and Loretta VanSelus on June 15 making 24 years for the VanSeluses with many more to come. Happy birthday to Robin Melton and also to Gabe Skluzacek on June 16 with lots more to come. A very happy anniversary to Matt and Crystal Potter on June 16 with lots more to come. Happy birthday to Doris Linton as she enjoys that special day June 17 with lots more to come. A very happy anniversary to Rita and Nathan Urness on June 17 with more to come. It was very sad day for the funeral of Beau Biden, 46, who died May 30 due to a brain tumor. Mr. Biden is survived by his wife, a daughter and son, and also his father and mother, Vice President Joe Biden and wife Dr. Jill Biden, a brother and a sister. Our deepest sympathy to his family. Sandy Atkinson tells us their son, Jim, Stacy, Minn., was up for the weekend. Well, one more or rather two more things disappeared
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Avis Nordin Avis Nordin, Shell Lake, died June 5, 2015. She was born Nov. 23, 1926, in Barronett, to Arthur and Eula (Cadle) Rydberg, where she grew up a hardworking farm girl, later being replaced by her younger brothers as farmhand. Before graduating from Shell Lake High School in 1944, she worked at the Co-op Store in Shell Lake. She was married in Shell Lake on June 14, 1947, to Glen Nordin. Avis always liked working with the public, which led her to a longtime bookkeeping career with jobs at the Shell Lake Boat Factory, the Shell Lake School and WITC from where she retired in 1988. In addition to a productive work life, she was extremely involved in her community, from bowling in the Thursday League, volunteering at the food pantry, election board, school library, Cub and Boy Scout troops, to serving on the hospital auxiliary. She enjoyed snow skiing, flower gardening, crafting, cooking, eating and the occasional trip to Turtle Lake with her pennies and nickels. On the flip
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side, she disliked housework, window washing and berry picking, which was understandable, because of the size of Glen’s garden. In 2004 Avis and Glen where honored recipients of the Shell Lake Citizens of the Year Award. She is survived by sons, Lynn Nordin, Spooner, Darwin Nordin (Rebecca Watson), Seattle, Wash., and Devin Nordin, Key West, Fla.; grandchildren, Matt (Claire) Nordin, Bonita Springs, Fla., Beverly Nordin, Fayetteville, N.C., Jeremy (Elisa) Nordin, River Falls, and Jaclyn Nordin, Madison; great-granddaughter Stephanie Nordin; and brother, Bud (Dorothy) Rydberg, of Solon Springs. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 11, at Shell Lake United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Miller officiating. Burial of cremains will be in Shell Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30-11 a.m. on Thursday at the church. Skinner Funeral Home of Shell Lake is serving the family.
by Mary Nilssen
June 4 marked the beginning of the Stone Lake Farmers Market located behind Marie’s Hideaway. This market will continue each Thursday from 2-6 p.m. until September. Vendors are welcome. For more information, contact Teri at 715-558-1456 (cell) or teriheathrealtor@ centurytel.net. The Stone Lake June craft fair will be Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lots of arts, crafts, flea market, antiques, food, friends and fun in downtown Stone Lake. Crafters are still wanted. For information, call Bruce at the Last Frontier, 715-865-3302. Stone Lake will have a cleanup day on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Stone Lake residents. Electronics and tires up to 20 inches will be accepted free. Tires over 20 inches will be charged half price. Garbage and furniture can also be dropped off at the dump and will be charged regular price. The Stone Lake Fire Department will be hosting a Fourth of July pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 4, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the fire hall on the corner of Hwy. 70 and AA. This is a fundraiser for a new pumper truck. Area residents are asked to stop by the Stone Lake Town Hall to pick up a 2015 fireworks permit at no charge. They will be open Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. The Stone Lake Community Wetland Park is in great shape again after the winter season, and ready for all to enjoy the trails. The trillium are blooming in many areas and you will also be able to see the efforts of last fall and winter in removing buckthorn from the woods.
All of the trails have been raked and cleaned of debris and trees and branches that fell across the trails over the winter season have been removed. There are no mosquitoes to speak of right now as the weather has been quite chilly, but it might be good to take your bug spray if you are there in the early evening. The wetland park received a very generous grant from the Cranberry Festival this year to help continue the serious effort to remove as much buckthorn as possible. We will be able to hire a buckthorn removal expert for a week or more of intensive effort again this fall. It is very interesting to watch him work, as buckthorn has serious thorns on it and most of us would not even be able to touch it, much less cut it at the base and stack it for pickup for decomposition on-site. Gratitude is extended to the Cranberry Festival for those important funds. Is there anyone out there that knows who bought and moved the Edgewood School, formerly located on Lake Road? And, is there anyone that knows where the Baker Lodge was located? The owner was Ida Baker who later married A.A. Walters. They believe the Baker Lodge was located on the original Jack and Bina Terrill property on the west shore of Stone Lake, but they need someone to verify that. They’d really appreciate it if anyone can give them some information on this. Please call 715-865-4940 with information. Have a wonderful week and be safe. Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715-865-4008 or upnorthnils2@gmail.com.
by Pauline Lawrence from the farm. Yes, the stone building was taken down and they finished burying the pit. It looks so different now. All those thousands of dollars Sunshine and I put into our farm are now gone. Ron Atkinson, Cathy Schueffel and Myrna and Curt Atkinson took a trip together to Trimbelee, which is near Ellsworth, on Saturday. This is where Curt’s family originated. They visited the cemetery and found lots of Curt’s family buried there. They drove to New Richmond to Curt’s cousins and visited. On the way home the four of them enjoyed a smorgasbord, which Myrna said was delicious. Marv Knoop tells us he does a little woodcutting for next winter and took his four-wheeler up to Karen Vanderhoof’s at the farm and worked up her garden. What a nice gesture to do, Marv. Bryan Knoop has been working at Louie’s in Cumberland. Marv says Bashaw Lake certainly hasn’t been fished lately like it used to. Friday I went to Eau Claire for an eye checkup. I had problems with my eyes and they seem to be OK for now. Along the way, I was watching what the farmers had done with crops down there. It seems the crops are about the same as here and farmers were busy cutting hay with some up already. Betty Meister tells us her daughter, Beth Hansen, is now done with teaching for the year. Beth and Mark have been attending graduation parties together. Cameron Schools were out on Friday for the teachers. Penny has off this week before teaching driver’s ed. Jeff is very busy roofing with two other fellows. Those three munchkins are enjoying the summer off. Last Monday, Jerry and Gretchen Best attended the funeral of Olivia Hanson, 92, a friend of the family at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church. Wednesday, Jerry and Gretchen went to Susie’s Café and attended a gathering of some of Jerry’s classmates. All enjoyed dinner together and a great visit. Talking with Evelyn Melton we find Vicki Trott came over on Sunday to see her mom and dad, Evelyn and Cecil Melton. Along the way they enjoyed playing cards. Butch VanSelus tells us they got a good three-fourths inch of rain Saturday night. He tells us he slept right
through it. On Saturday, Butch and Loretta attended the Barron County Dairy Breakfast reporting the food was delicious. Reports a large crowd. They have it on a different farm each year, something we used to do when I was head of Tri-County Dairy Promoters. Maybe they will go back to the farm. The Quam brothers certainly aren’t waiting for rain or anything else. They have now filled their silo and are waiting for the bagger to come so they can finish haying. Hats off to the boys. On Sunday, Marie and Warren were at Janie and Rick Lauterbach’s for their son, Rich’s, graduation party. Rich graduated from Spooner High School and plans to attend UW-River Falls for education. On Monday, Diane Hulleman went to Terraceview in Shell Lake where she says they made dandelion bread. I’ve never heard of dandelion bread but I have helped Sunshine make dandelion wine, which nobody liked, as it was bitter. Diane said the ladies at Terraceview had the dandelions and everything for the bread and they baked three loaves. Well they had it with coffee and honey butter and people kept coming by as it smelled so good and they ended up with nothing left. Saturday found Steve Hulleman, Chris and Lisa Hulleman and Nancy and Mike Murray at Diane’s putting on a new green roof to the barn. Sunday the crew finished up. Diane made dinner and supper for the gang both days. Tuesday evening Diane worked at the Free Clinic in Rice Lake. Wednesday, Diane mowed lawn and finished on Friday due to the rain. Friday at 4 p.m., Diane picked up her daughter, Ginny Schnell, and they went to Klingers for plants. On the way home the gals enjoyed fish, which Diane said was so good. Diane also mowed the town hall lawn, which is nice. Plan to attend the Tri-County Dairy Promoters Dairy Breakfast Saturday, June 13, at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner, from 6:30-10:30 a.m. Get your friends together and enjoy the day with a full tummy of nutritious, delicious dairy products. Scatter sunshine! Have a great week!
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Academic news MADISON — The following students have received recognition from the University of Wisconsin - Madison for the spring semester of the 2014-2015 academic year: Brandon Degner, College of Engineering, dean’s honor list; and Lynsey Hagen, School of Education, dean’s list. — from TheLink ••• DULUTH, Minn. — The following students have been named to the spring dean’s list at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. Danielle Anderson, Spooner, majoring in health information management; Alexandra Hodgkins, Shell
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Lake, majoring in psychology; and Brady Schafer, Spooner, majoring in biology. — from ReadMedia ••• MADISON — Katherine Lyons, Trego, has earned semester honors for the spring 2015 semester at Edgewood College. Fulltime students who achieve a 3.5 gradepoint average for the semester are eligible for this honor. — from ReadMedia ••• RICE LAKE — Scholarship recipients for the upcoming 2015-2016 academic year have been announced by the University of Wisconsin - Barron
are: Alexandra Green, Sarona, $500 Rice Lake Lions Club Scholarship; Kayla Margl-Chastek, Spooner, $500 Dean’s List Scholarship; and Clarissa Tripp, Sarona, $500 Lakeview Medical Center Scholarship. The UW-Barron County Foundation and its volunteer board are organized to support and enhance educational opportunities at UW-Barron County. For further information, or to find out how to become a scholarship donor, contact the foundation office at 715-234-8176, ext. 5503, or email barbara. ritzinger@uwc.edu. — from UWBC
by Marian Furchtenicht
Folks have been enjoying the warm, summerlike weather this first week of June. With school out, all is great. Fuernot Farm boys got the first-crop hay all in this past week. I saw my first baby fawn of the year on the south field. A mother robin is bringing worms to her young in the shrub by my garage. Cindy and Casey Furchtenicht watched a coon or possum carrying its babies on its back one day. We had a nice rain, early hours Sunday morning, dropping an inch here. I’m doing better and giving thanks for good doctors, modern technology and medicine. There are lots of flowers blooming and gardens and crops are growing, so it’s a beautiful and busy time of year. Hunt Hills Cakes at the Lake events begin Saturday, June 13. Breakfast is from 8-9:45 a.m. and is followed by a program from 10-11 a.m. This week John Haack will present Frogs and Wetland Animals. A couple of weeks ago on Saturday there were 49 attending out of 68 at the Elfreda West family reunion held at the shelter house in Shell Lake. A week ago Monday, Mavis Schlapper’s son-in-law and grandson, Allan and Robert Cenocky, Menomonie, brought plants, tilled up and planted the garden for her and mowed the entire lawn. Janet and Marilyn Zimmerman, along with their cousin, Darlene, attended the dairy breakfast at the Grazin’ Acres farm in Hillsdale. Very good meal. Saturday, along with friends, Renee Zimmerman took in the Bernie Musil memorial bus from Haugen to the Brewers and Twins game in the Twin Cities. Bernie loved baseball so once a year friends attend a Brewer game in his honor. They had a lot of fun and the Brewers won. Friday night, Maddie West danced ballet for the Spooner School of Dance recital. Her aunt, Cindy Croes, came and went along with Maddie’s mom, Julie, to watch it. Saturday evening was the second performance of their
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County Foundation Inc. Scholarships for incoming, continuing and transferring students are funded through donations to the foundation by area businesses, individuals, civic organizations, and the UW-BC faculty and staff. Scholarships were presented to area graduating high school seniors who will attend UWBC as freshmen this fall. A local scholarship recipient was Lucia Stroede, Spooner, $1,000 Frank McGinnis Scholarship. Scholarships for students continuing their education at UWBC were announced at the UWBC commencement ceremony. Local recipients of these scholarships
dance recital. Grandma Deb West, gramma Char Croes, and great-grandma Avis Thompson joined Jake and Julie and Katie to watch Maddie dance that evening. All the dancers did a great job. Congratulations to Maddie who received flowers for perfect attendance and for her seven-year dance anniversary. Myron and Judy Bolterman, and Jerry and Diane Campbell visited Norm and Donna Ness on Saturday afternoon and had a great time. Virginia Stodola went with Connie Quam to attend the graduation party for Shania Schaffer held at the shelter house in Shell Lake on Sunday Congrats to Shania. Casey took in the graduation party for Dakota Robinson at the shelter house on Saturday afternoon. I went to my brother, Don Shoqouist’s, in Spooner on Saturday. I met sister, Sharon and Merle Wilber, Webster, there and we took in the graduation party for Don’s nextdoor neighbor Larry Wendelschafer’s daughter, Kayla, who graduated from Frederic High School, before we went to Minong to the graduation party for grand-niece Bailey Lee at Larry and Janelle Lee’s home. The best is wished for all graduates. Gloria Frey had lunch with her sister, Joanne Paulson, in Haugen on Tuesday. Saturday evening, Anton and Gloria, Pete, Andy and Emily Frey and baby Brecken joined Pat and Laurie Frey for supper on Little Ripley Lake, where they were camping. Gloria Frey finally got to meet her little grandnieces, 1-month-old Cheyenne and Dakota, nephew Kevin and Trisha Foltz’s babies, from Menomonie. They are her brother, Billy Foltz’s, grands. Says they’re so little and sweet. Rocky and Elaine Ryan Furchtenicht spent a few days last weekend on a business trip to Mississippi. Elaine tripped and fell, injuring her hand, breaking a bone in it so she’s off work. She visited me Sunday evening along with neighbors Al and Jolene Loew who had fourwheeled over. We had a nice chat on the deck.
Sympathy to the family of Bernice Nyhus, 99, Cumberland, well known to many of us as she taught in the Shell Lake School System back in the 1970s. Another dear friend left us, Avis Nordin, 89, Shell Lake, whose service is set for Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Shell Lake Methodist Church. Sympathy to her sons, Lynn, Darwin and Devin and families. While visiting Jeanne Groat at the graduation party in Minong on Saturday, she reported their daughter, Debbie Weegman, from Weeg Landscape and Garden on Hwy. 63, south of Sarona, went along with her dad, Lyle “Johnnie” Groat, Minong, on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., over the weekend. Last year, Debbie’s husband had taken his dad, so she wanted to go with her dad this year. Visitors during the week at my house were Bonnie Helmer, Shell Lake, who is getting around carefully now, and also grandson Duane Swanson, Menomonie, came Wednesday and did some things on my honey-do list. Birthday wishes to Kevin Gagner, Mickey Rummel, Emily Riewestal, June 11; Rodney Smith, Mark Parker, Bob Single, June 12; Krista Okonek, Bill Marshall, Kjersten “Elliott” Ellingson, Ryan Anderson, June 13; Kim Lundeen, Arin West Swenson, Kathy Parker, June 14; Mark Sauer, Cory Lee, Sam DeTrent, Francine Conners, Doug Siede, June 15; Nicole Mancl, Beth Ann Jaeschke, Randy Herman, Cliff Greenhow, June 16; and Anna Robertson, June 17. Have a fun one. Anniversary wishes to Tony and Rheata Donetell and Michael and Arin Swenson, June 12; Larry and Jan Sutherland and Gary and Rosemary Zaloudek, June 14; Shawn and Jennifer Albee, June 15; Larry and Julie Shockley, Lee and Carol Johnson, and Gary and Wynona Hefter, June 16. Remember the Tri-County Dairy Breakfast at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner. There’s Aqua Fest in Rice Lake, Cakes on the Lake in Sarona, and a beanbag tourney at Whitetail, all this Saturday.
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The congregation of Barronett Lutheran extends gratitude to Pastor Todd and Tim and Becka Cusick for their reports on the events of the synod assembly that they attended the last weekend in May. It sounds as though there were very interesting speakers there, and that they were very inspired by the things they heard and learned. And, speaking of Barronett Lutheran, we were all very happy to see Pat Sweet back in her usual place with Doug again on Sunday. Pat hasn’t been able to attend services since the middle of April due to discomfort from knee surgery. She said that she is feeling much better, is able to be up and around a little more, and was very happy to be back with us, too. I was able to embarrass Anitia Lehmann on Sunday morning – it’s one of the things I do best. It was her birthday, so before the worship service, during the announcement time, I let everyone know that. Of course we sang “Happy Birthday” to her. Now I’m a little worried about how she might get even. Anitia said that she didn’t do much to celebrate her birthday, but that on Thursday she met Pooch Olson, Mary Jane Griffin and Ruth Hobschied in Lindstrom for
lunch, antique shopping, and to celebrate her birthday a little early. Anitia said they had a lovely ladies day out. Mel, Geri, Danny, Jess, Erica and Brooke Pittman traveled to Gilbertville, Iowa, the last weekend in May to attend the graduation party for Mel and Geri’s grandson, Brady. It sounds as though Brady is one of those on-theball kind of guys. During his senior year he attended high school classes in the mornings, and then took college courses in the afternoons. He will be continuing his college courses, working toward a career as a firefighter. Geri said that there were lots of family and friends at the party to help Brady celebrate, and that everyone had a very good time. Our family, and, of course, Jinny and Wayne Grille, traveled to Lino Lakes, Minn., this past weekend to attend the graduation party of our granddaughter, Savanna Marsh. As I’ve probably mentioned a time or two before, Savanna joined the Army Reserves last year, and we’re all very proud of her. This summer she will be going to advanced individual training in either Missouri or Texas to be a medic. In addition to all the family members, a lot of Savanna’s friends came by to wish her all the best
Dewey-LaFollette The Hertel Lakeview Cemetery Association appreciates VFW Post 1256 of Siren for providing the military honor service at Hertel Lakeview Cemetery on Memorial Day. Monday morning visitors of Hank and Karen Mangelsen were Ken and Tyann Otis, Jacob Reh, Donna Hines and Dirk Benzer. Clam River Tuesday Club met June 3 at Lakeview UM Church with Kay Krentz as hostess. Nina and Lawrence Hines were supper guests of Diana and John Mangelsen on Wednesday. Karen and Hank Mangelsen and Lawrence and Nina Hines called on Lida Nordquist on Thursday morning. Don Israel visited Hank and Karen Mangelsen on Friday afternoon. Kris Fjelstad and her neighbor, Sue Peterson, got together for supper at Tracks on Friday evening. Gerry and Donna Hines went to Centerville, Minn., Saturday and attended the high school graduation of granddaughter Alex Hines. Lida Nordquist visited Joleen and Richard Funk on
by Karen Mangelsen
Saturday afternoon. Other family members were there also to help Richard celebrate his birthday. Kris Fjelstad’s sister, Pat Kage, from Eau Claire, came to visit her Saturday and stayed overnight. Hank and Karen Mangelsen called on Nina and Lawrence Hines on Sunday morning. Donna Hines, Lida Nordquist, and Karen and Hank Mangelsen went to the Frederic nursing home Sunday afternoon. Hank and Karen’s granddaughter, Grace Mangelsen, played several songs on the piano to entertain the residents and visitors there. Other students of Rebecca and Jeremiah Stafne from Jack Pine Studios also played the piano and guitars and sang. Donna, Lida, Karen and Hank also visited brother-in-law Arvid Pearson there. Sunday evening, Lida Nordquist and Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Marlene and Bruce Swearingen. Marlene’s grandson and his family, Eric, Rachel, Harriet, Nathaniel and Benjamin Wiita, were there also. It was Lida, Karen and Hank’s chance to meet Benjamin, who was born May 10.
in the future. Savanna’s sister, Sanara, flew home from Massachusetts to be at the graduation and the party. She arrived on Thursday, and had to leave again on Monday, but she promised she would be back for Labor Day weekend. We were all so glad she could make it home for the big event, and we all had a wonderful time at the party. Don and Anitia Lehmann were among the many guests at Mark Riebe and Tanya Daly’s wedding at St. Paul’s Lutheran church on Saturday. Anitia said it was a beautiful wedding. The reception was held at Das Lach Haus. Anitia said that the music played for the first hour was especially for the younger children, and that they seemed to be having a very good time dancing to the “Chicken Dance,” “Hokey Pokey,” etc. She said that the food was delicious and that everyone had a wonderful time partying, eating and congratulating the happy newlyweds. Lynn and Kandice Thon had a great ladies day out on Saturday. Well, actually, it was a ladies’ and baby’s day out, because they took little Kane with them. They went to the shops in downtown Spooner, which they said were filled with really great things, and then stopped at The Dock for coffee. Lynn said that there was live music at The Dock and they enjoyed that very much. That evening they picked up Garett and went to Jamie and Scott’s for supper and to play with the twins, Katelynn and Jessica. Lynn said that she had an absolutely fantastic day with her entire family. I am very happy to report that John Schmidt seems to be doing a little better every time we see him. He has been able to get to the Red Brick for coffee, breakfast and a lot of visiting, joking and telling of tall tales with the guys. Yea! It’s great to have him home again. Bob Russell stopped by our place on Saturday to take a look at our garden. It’s looking pretty nice due to a lot of hard work by Duane. The carrots, beans, cucumbers, beets and squash are just peeking through the soil, and the potatoes are all bushy already. We have a lot of pretty big green strawberries, and hope to be able to pick them in a couple of weeks. Duane has everything all fenced in and, hopefully, deer and varmint proof. He has also been doing a lot of tilling and weeding. Now what we need are some nice sunny days to get everything growing. I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Remember, school is out for the summer so be sure to watch for little ones who might be way too busy playing to watch for cars. See you next time.
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The Shell Lake Area Fire Association Board of Directors will hold their quarterly meeting Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at 7 p.m., at the Fire Hall, 400 6th Ave., Shell Lake, WI. Agenda: Approval of minutes; voucher list; treasurer’s report; fire chief’s report; unfinished business: possible conversion from 501(c)(4) status, status of fire inspector; new business: election of officers: chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary/ treasurer and fire chief, designate officers authorized to sign checks; set next meeting date. Bradley A. Pederson, Secretary/Treasurer 628855 43r WNAXLP
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Notice is hereby given that the Sarona Town Board will be meeting on Monday, June 15, 2015, at 7 p.m. at the Sarona Town Hall. The agenda shall be posted one day prior to meeting. Victoria Lombard, Clerk 628643 43r WNAXLP
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(June 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LUANN M. BILODEAU Date of Death: May 2, 2015 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 15-PR-12 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth May 17, 1963, and date of death May 2, 2015, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 3004 28th Street, Birchwood, Wisconsin 54817. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 1, 2015. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, 10 Fourth Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, Room 2C. Shannon Anderson Probate Registrar June 1, 2015 Amanda L. Wieckowicz 325 Knapp Street P.O. Box 720 Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4801 628925 Bar No.: 1046203 WNAXLP
(June 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Plaintiff vs. LAWRENCE E. GOLDSMITH, JR., et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 13 CV 49 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 30, 2014, in the amount of $252,314.14, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 8, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: At the North entrance of Washburn County Courthouse located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: The Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 SW 1/4) of Section Three (3), Township Thirty-nine (39) North of Range Thirteen (13) West, excepting Volume 4 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 122 as Document No. 175754 and excepting that part of the NorthEast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 SW 1/4) of Section 3, Township 39 North of Range 13 West described as follows: commencing at the Northeast Corner of the NorthEast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 SW 1/4) being the point of beginning; thence South 89 Degrees West along the North Line of said Quarter-Quarter Section, 560.00 Feet; thence South 5 Degrees East 390.00 Feet; thence North 89 Degrees East 560.00 Feet to the East Line of said Quarter-Quarter Section; thence North 5 Degrees West 390.00 Feet to the point of beginning; and reserving the right of public over the Easterly 33.00 Feet thereof for existing County Trunk Highway “N”, Washburn County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: N7073 Hwy. N, Spooner, WI 54801. TAX KEY NO.: 65-020-2-39-1303-3 01-000-004000. Dated this 8th day of May, 2015 /s/Sheriff Terry Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke J. Peterman Legal Group Ltd. State Bar No. 1037979 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.jpetermanlegalgroup.com to obtain the bid for this sale. J. Peterman Legal Group Ltd. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 628644 WNAXLP
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Shell Lake Primary holds end-of-year celebration
Every student enjoyed a cool treat on the playground, donated by Gordy’s Market. Shown (L to R): RayAnn Petz, Annabelle Harrington and Allie Sauve.
Annabelle Harrington was running full speed during the Shell Lake Primary School sponge races.
Nick McNulty squeezed out the last drop of water, hoping to help his class win the sponge race.
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Retirees honored
Jim Connell, left, superintendent at Shell Lake Schools, and Stephen Bulgrin, music instructor, will be retiring. Faculty members recently honored them with a cake reception. — Photo by Sue Pederson
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School prayer Larry Samson | Staff writer SPOONER — Over 100 parents, students and community members gathered under the flagpole at the Spooner High School on Wednesday morning before the beginning of school. The Wednesday, June 3, gathering came just one day after students supported their school and teachers by staging a walkout. The students are upset with the removal of one of their favorite teachers, Andrew Melton, who had been removed from his classroom on Monday, June 1. Most of those in attendance at the prayer vigil were community members who, like the students, came to support Andrew Melton. Melton, who is a popular teacher and wrestling coach, was working in his last week of school. He had given his resignation early in the year to take up ministry at the Cornerstone Church. The Spooner School called it an administrative leave after he sent a districtwide email criticizing the treatment teachers and staff were receiving from Superintendent Michelle Schwab. The prayer vigil was emotional, with
community members asking God for the guidance and strength to get through these difficult times. They prayed for the teachers, staff and their families. They prayed for forgiveness and prayed for an end to the conflict. Spooner is a small community and the school is central to community. Those in attendance felt that this was tearing their beloved community apart. In attendance were parents with their young students, former teachers and staff, students and teachers. Choir director Destiny Schultz brought her choir out and as they sang “Amazing Grace,” many of those in attendance were crying. After the prayer vigil the teachers and students returned to school for the start of their school day and community members left for work. A prayer vigil was held at the Spooner High School on Wednesday, June 3, before the beginning of the school day. Students, teachers, former teachers and community members attended the service to show their support to Andrew Melton and the Spooner schoolteachers. — Photos by Larry Samson
Mama and fawn spotted
Choir director Destiny Schultz brought her choir out and they sang “Amazing Grace.” It was a very emotional moment for the people in the crowd.
Chuck Revak Memorial Fishing Event held
A mama deer with her new fawn was recently spotted near Shell Lake. — Photo by Natalie Melton A canoeing experience was provide by the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner. Damaris Derosena and Curtis Stone received a guided tour by Terry Koehn of the Yellow River Flowage. The canoe is a restored vintage canoe from the museum. — Photos by Larry Samson
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There is nothing better than fishing with your best friend at the Chuck Revak Memorial Fishing Event held in Spooner on Saturday, June 6. Rachel Barbric and Myla Derosena are holding their brand-new tackle boxes that were given out to all children attending the event. The event is to promote fishing for young children and is a living memorial to Chuck Revak, a lifelong fisherman and DNR employee.