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Cowboy in training

by Jessica Beecroft WASHBURN COUNTY – A 52-year-old Sarona man remains in jail this week after being charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the shooting death of his 54-year-old brother.

James L. Pinter allegedly shot his brother, John, at the home they shared on the family farm near Sarona at North 1745 CTH M in James L. Pinter the Town of Long Lake.

Washburn County Sheriff’s deputies took James into custody on Thursday afternoon, July 7, after getting a 911 call at approximately 4:40 p.m. notifying them a dead body had been found at the home. They further learned that the suspect was apparently still at the property.

Tactical teams from Washburn, Barron and Douglas counties joined the Wisconsin State Patrol at the scene, although James Pinter eventually surrendered without incident. He made an initial appearance at a bond/bail hearing on Friday morning, July 8, where a judge denied bail, and James made a brief statement.

“I’m pleading the fifth, and that’s all I’m going to say,” he said.

James’ attorney, Payal Khandhar, met with See Homicide, page 3

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Most costs of storm recovery may fall back on local government July 1 storm devastation rivals that of 2001 tornado

by Gary King BURNETT/WASHBURN COUNTIES - Paperwork is expected to be filed this week by Burnett County officials for emergency aid from the state of Wisconsin to help with recovery costs in wake of the Friday, July 1, storm that caused millions of dollars in damages across Burnett and Washburn counties, most of the damage occurring in Burnett.

Burnett County Emergency Management Director Bobbi Sichta said Tuesday, July 12, that the aftermath from the July 1 storm differs from the aftermath of the F3 tornado that struck Burnett and Washburn counties in 2001 in that this time around, the county did not qualify for a presidential emergency declaration.

Sichta said, however, that some monies from the Wisconsin Emergency Fund - money set aside by the Legislature to help local municipalities recover from weather-related and other catastrophes - may be available.

"It would really help,” Sichta said. "It's not a very large amount, but it would help."

The July 1 storm, which produced up to 100mph winds, struck nearly 10 years to the day after the June 18, 2001, tornado.

The 2001 tornado resulted in two deaths and one tornado-related death and injured 17 others. The July 1 storm caused one death and one

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Would-be wranglers had an opportunity to receive some pointers on their roping skills as part of the Exceptional Rodeo at the 58th-annual Spooner Rodeo, held Thursday, July 7. More photos inside. - Photo by Larry Samson

Maybe there’s a cowboy in us all Ernie Buhler will be performing classic cowboy poetry at the county fair

Ernie Buhler, the “Winter Cowboy,” performs his classic cowboy poetry both here in Wisconsin during the summer and out West during the winter months. - Photo by Diane Dryden

by Diane Dryden SHELL LAKE - Ernie Buhler, a nice Swiss boy, grew up on a farm in southeastern Minnesota. At age 8 he had his first, but unofficial, cattle drive when he helped take cows from one pasture to another riding horseback to do it. Life then interfered with his brief cowboy career, and after marriage, children, a hitch with the Air Force between 1950 and 1954, followed by the Air Force Reserve for 54 years as a liaison to southeastern Minnesota high school students while working as a student counselor, his life was pretty much set.

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Mutton busting

New city Web site offers more features

SHELL LAKE - The city’s new Web site has been unveiled, and it offers more features, including the city council agendas and minutes for public viewing.

With an address of shelllakewi.com, the new site, sponsored by the chamber of commerce and city of Shell Lake, also offers promotion for businesses belonging to the chamber, including a featured business corner.

See the Web site for more information.

The site also offers photo galleries of Shell Lake, a listing of community events, lake levels, news feeds, vacation attractions and more.

The site was created by Now I’m Online (nowimonline.com), owned and operated by Jessica Beecroft of Shell Lake. Beecroft has more than 10 years of experience with Web design, and nowimonline.com specializes in business management, online marketing and print advertising.

Beecroft encourages local businesses to get online.

“It’s so easy - I don’t think business owners realize how inexpensive it can be to market to everyone,” Beecroft noted. “Once they know the prices and see the benefits, I think they will want to do it in order to reach a lot of people right away - it’s not only good for their business, but good for the city of Shell Lake as well.” - Gary King

Arianna Scherer of Spooner comes sliding off her sheep after it left the chute. After picking herself up, she walked back to the chute like any tough cowgirl would.

PRCA announcer Kelly Kenny interviews Jackson Schaffer, Shell Lake, after he won the mutton buster competition held Saturday evening, July 9, at the Spooner Rodeo. To the cheers of the crowd, Schaffer stated he wanted to be a Packer player when he grew up. — Photos by Larry Samson

Let’s rustle up some assistance It could have been a very tragic moment for bull rider Josh Trest of Sandstone, Minn., if not for bullfighters Lucus Littles and Will Konnel.

They came to his rescue when his hand got stuck and he couldn’t get away. — Photo by Larry Samson

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Emily Milton, Twin Valley 4-H Club, rural Shell Lake, is shown with her third-place award in the junior showmanship at the Prairie Farm Dairy Days Beef and Dairy Show held Saturday, July 9. She had breed championship for a shorthorn cow 2 years and over.

Danielle Kuechle, Shell Lake FFA, showed her purebred beef steer. — Photo submitted

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Free pizza

by Diane Dryden SPOONER - There’s free pizza for all those who are interested in becoming team captains for the September Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Once again this year the committee will be hosting a “let’s get going” night at Tony’s in Spooner on Thursday, July 21, from 47 p.m. and it’s the best opportunity to get all the information to start a team.

The September walk is only a 1-1/2 miles, starting at the Spooner Nursing Home, and traveling to downtown Spooner and back. This year there are lots of new exciting things happening, like the promise garden that will be on the nursing home lawn sporting bright fabric flowers in four distinct colors which can be purchased by nonwalkers for $5 each or free if you are a team

member. These flowers represent caregivers, patients, supporters and those who have lost someone to this disease which always ends in death.

Alzheimer’s is the sixth-leading cause of death in the country and the only cause of death among the top 20 in the United States that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. Based on mortality data from 2002-2008, death rates have risen 66 percent during the same period.

Here’s your opportunity to help.

Teams can be as large or small as you like and your supporters can even register online. If you’d like to get involved this year, and have free pizza, stop in and find out if it’s for you. For more information, contact area coordinator Joan Litwitz at 715-635-6601.

Bloodmobile does well

SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake/ Spooner Bloodmobile drive went very well Thursday, June 30, and Friday, July 1, at the United Methodist Church in Shell Lake. The goal was 135 units, and 124 units were collected. These are actually good numbers considering the holiday weekend and the heat wave. The Bloodmobile counts on many individuals and organizations to help make the drives possible.

Coordinators for the drive were Trudy Druschba and Diane Reynolds. Also assisting were Indianhead Medical Center employees Patty McKee, Linda Nielson, Rodney Olson, Ed Morrison, Joni Parker and nurses that did calling for donors.

Canteen workers were Wanda Zeug, Sue Heilborn, Amy Monson, Shirley Hile, Kay Rand, Sandy Wenzler, Shirley Lewis and Dixie Lokken. Shell Lake Lions donated the canteen food. The Indianhead Medical Center dietary department provided lunches for the Bloodmobile staff.

Jan Witte and city crew did the setup.

Deb Glessing served as a greeter.

First-time donor was Sharon Kessler.

Recognized were John Sahlstrom, 1 gallon; Bill Schroeder, 8 gallons; and Susan Krantz, 12 gallons.

Double red donors were Roger Sweeney, Gary Campbell, Greg Held, William Lennox, Tom Cusick, Phil Holman, Al Cusick, John Sahlstrom, Debra Lewis, Sandra Breintfeld, Mike Ubbelohde, Tom Barton, Dawn Prigge, Greg Roth, Jeff Parker, Brook Dahlstrom, Kim Moravec, Jennifer Lundberg, Julie Kessler, Mark Knoop, Joe Fitzgerald, Eugene Esser and Steve Jacobson.

Hospitals and patients across the nation rely on the American Red Cross to meet their needs for blood transfusions.

In turn, the American Red Cross relies on the generosity and dedication of its sponsors, volunteers and donors to support its lifesaving mission. Without you, they could not save lives. Giving blood usually takes about one hour from your day, and one unit can help save up to three lives. Please consider becoming a blood donor. — submitted

storm-related death, along with 39 injuries, including three critical injuries, requiring those victims to be airlifted.

Sichta said at the time of the 2001 tornado, there were more resources available to help people such as federal aid through FEMA. More people lost their homes (approximately 200) in the 2001 tornado, she noted, as well as there being countless damaged homes.

Still, the scope of the July 1 storm rivals, if not exceeds, the 2001 tornado in some areas. A total of 18,000 homes were without power in the wake of the storm, 12,000 customers of Northwestern Electric Company and 6,000 customers of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative. As of Tuesday, power had been restored to all but approximately 300 NWEC customers.

And the sheer number of trees downed in the storm - including 100-year-old oak trees - hampered the recovery effort in terms of restoring electricity and getting to property blocked by fallen timber.

Sichta said that a number of items have been donated, i.e. stores have provided water, food, etc. The recovery cost, she said, is falling to the towns to hire contractors for tree removal and related services. Some towns are waiting until fall to do some of their debris removal. Many of them are getting the debris off the roads and the right of ways.

Sichta said she's glad this is not winter, with worries about people freezing. "It is inconvenient," she said. "People are hot and tired. We will get through this."

- with information from Nancy Jappe

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New this year, for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in September, are beautiful fabric flowers in four colors, each one representing a different perspective of the disease. – Photo by Diane Dryden

Homicide/from page 1 him that morning to explain the charges that he was facing. Angeline E. Winton appeared in court for the state due to Michael Bitney’s absence. Judge Eugene Harrington took the advice of James LeDuc, Washburn County Health and Human Services behavior expert, and ordered a competency evaluation to be completed before the initial court hearing scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. at the Washburn County Courthouse.

Washburn County Sheriff Terry Dryden traveled to Ramsey County, Minn., on Friday to get the autopsy under way.

The results will be used for evidence in the case.

On June 10, the mother of the brothers, Mary E. Pinter, 87, Sarona, died. Friends state that since his mother’s death, James was very upset and was not acting himself.

James is one of seven children raised

on the Sarona farm near Long Lake.

Mary sold the cows and retired from farming in the late 1990s. The brothers lived at the farm on the front five acres.

Dryden said members of the community played a role in providing information and assistance to his officers during their response to the shooting. He said those people, along with the emergency services agencies that provided equipment and personnel, were appreciated by his department.

“This cooperation led to the swift apprehension of the suspect before any other injuries could occur,” he said via a press release.

It was 11 months ago when police responded to a homicide in the Town of Long Lake for the shooting death of Mike Elliot of Sarona. Jess Carsello is going to trial Monday, Aug. 1, in Dunn County, for intentional homicide charges.

The home where the shooting of John Pinter occurred, on CTH M, near Sarona. - Photo by Jessica Beecroft

He retired in 1993 and his wife, Nancy, retired in 1996. Ernie’s cousin had a cabin on Shell Lake, and when the couple would camp at the Red Barn Campground they would often visit their cousin and think how nice if they could live on the lake too because the lake was so clean and well-monitored. Property came up only three lots away, and in 1988 they purchased it and the couple and their children still spend many happy summers in their cabin on Shell Lake.

They still owned their home in Minnesota when a friend mentioned they should come out to Sierra Vista in Arizona to visit them because they had purchased a home there. This is where Ernie’s story really begins.

In 1997, he and Nancy attended a Cochise Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering where cowboy poetry was recited and western music was played. It was love at first sight and Buhler was hooked.

As he got into the poetry he was drawn to the classic stuff, much of it written in the early 1900s when the cowboys were a common sight out West where the longhorned cattle roamed. It was also a time when the poems were often set to music and sung around the campfire.

Five years later, when he turned 70, he began memorizing a favorite poem of his, written in 1917, called “The Sierry Petes,” which in Spanish means the dark mountains. He soon had a dozen poems memorized. Meanwhile, they had pur-

chased a place there and had become official snowbirds.

In 2005 he attended an open mic session and with knees knocking, recited his favorite poem in front of an audience of 60. They loved it and, he’s been performing ever since. He’s performed with the Hole in the Wall Gang in Scottsdale, at the Arizona Cowboy Symposium in Sonoita, Ariz., and in Durango, Colo.

He’s even appeared locally in Cumberland, Rice Lake and Wausau.

It takes him 1-1/2 months to memorize a 60-line poem and three more months to make it his. When he recites, he makes it more like a conversation he’s having with you, which gives it a unique touch. Now he feels comfortable in cowboy hats and

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jeans. His inner cowboy has been discovered.

And he says that he couldn’t have done it without the support of his wife, who never objected when he wanted to follow his dream.

His passion now is to help preserve the classic cowboy poems while performing the best works of the past, and he is available from June through September to present his repertoire of poems, the sad ones, like “The Blue and the Gray,” funny ones and ones that just feel like honey dripping over you.

He will be appearing at the Washburn County Fair during the talent show to be held Sunday, July 31, at 2 p.m.

To get in touch with Buhler you can call

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Letters to the editor

Annual Shell Lake Inland Protection and Rehabilitation meeting

The Shell Lake Protection Advisory Committee appreciated all who attended the annual Shell Lake Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District meeting that was held Saturday, June 25, at the Shell Lake Community Center. Our featured speaker was Paul Juchem, hydrologist at the U.S. Geological SurveyWisconsin Water Science Center in Middleton. He discussed the findings of the recently completed Shell Lake Groundwater Study and its effect on Shell Lake and other area lakes. It was gratifying to have so many individuals attend this meeting to learn more about

this important topic.

The Shell Lake Protection Advisory Committee would like to extend its gratitude to the Shell Lake State Bank, Dahlstroms Lakeside Market, and Jeri Bitney, Realtor, for their help in making this meeting a success.

The Shell Lake Protection Advisory Committee would also like to acknowledge John Haack, St. Croix Educator, UW-Extension; Lisa Burns, Washburn County aquatic invasive species specialist; Dan Harrington, DNR water and zoning specialist; Jamison Wendel, DNR biologist; Amanda Kostner, rain barrels

and rain gardens; and Dave Vold, Shell Lake coordinator, for the valuable information and exhibits they provided for this meeting. The information that was given will help us to protect the area lakes in an environmentally friendly way.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next Annual Shell Lake Inland Protection and Rehabilitation meeting on Saturday, June 23, 2012. Mark your calendars and we will see you then.

I hope that you enjoyed the July Fourth weekend as much as I. So many things going on, so many people having fun.

Well, there is a reason why we all enjoy this time of the year in Shell Lake. It was the result of the hard work of many people, but especially those people who took on the leadership role. This special weekend was being created many months in advance.

Art in the Park, the brainchild of David Haessig, a renowned artist himself, begins planning in the fall, then by spring he is ready to start marketing for the finest artists around. This is a juried art fair, and as such it requires a lot of his time. Dave lines up his own help, and since its inception, Art in the Park has gotten better each year.

The food, the famous Italian beef sandwiches sold during the day, are the hard work of Diane Ericksen, a fabulous chef.

She puts many hours into the planning and preparation of the feed. She lines up

the staff needed to handle the sales of the food. Her day starts early in the morning with coffee for the artists and ends when the art show is finished so that everyone gets a chance to enjoy the day.

The street dance, which has between 1,000 and 1,500 people attending, is under the leadership of Shannon Klopp. She begins planning the event for next year as soon as the current dance is completed.

She reviews the many excellent bands that we have available, negotiates a contract with them, finds sponsors for the money needed to pay them. She lines up the beer wagon, and finds licensed bartenders to run it. She lines up the help to get the stage set up, the picnic tables on Main Street for your convenience, co-ordinates with the city for electricity for the band, porta-potties, trash cans and dumpsters. Shannon is a very busy person during this event. You can find her involved from one end of Main Street to the other keeping everything running smoothly for

our enjoyment.

The Shell Lake Chamber, under the leadership of Corrine Hill and Kathy Dahlstrom, provided the great food for the street dance. They worked many hours lining up the excellent food and the many helpers needed to cook and serve it fresh for your enjoyment.

Without these key leaders, we would not have had such a fantastic weekend.

And certainly the fireworks. The Shell Lake Fire Department for many years has worked with the city to make our show one of the best in the area. Each year they try to make it better, but that may end.

The cost for the fireworks keeps going up, donations are going down. We need to find a new source of revenue for our show. We need your help. There will be future articles on this topic.

Let me finish by saying that each of the components of our weekend work hand in hand with Jeff Parker and his city crew.

I have only named the chairpersons,

Shell Lake did it again

Linda Ferris, chairman Shell Lake Protection Advisory Committee

Where to write

President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 president@whitehouse.gov

Gov. Scott Walker 115 East, State Capitol Bldg.

Madison, WI 53707 phone: 608-266-1212 email: govgeneral@wisconsin.gov Web site: www.wisgov.state.wi.us/ Congressman Sean Duffy (7th Congressional District) 2462 Rayburn Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20515

Rep. Roger Rivard (75th Assembly District) Room 307 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952 Madison, WI 53707 608-266-2519 • 888-534-0075 rep.rivard@legis.wi.gov http://legis.wisconsin.gov/asmhome.htm Rep. Nick Milroy (73rd Assembly District) Room 8 North P.O. Box 8953 Madison, WI 53708 Rep.Milroy@legis.wisconsin.gov phone: 608-266-0640 fax: 608-282-3673

Sen. Robert Jauch (25th Senate District) Room 415 South P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us http://legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/sen25/news

not the 50-plus helpers that shared their weekend to make it enjoyable for all. The time and effort of each and everyone involved is greatly appreciated and that's why, Shell Lake did it again.

Ken Schultz Shell Lake

Check out Spooner Area Community Ed

SPOONER — Check out Spooner Area Community Ed for date night, family adventures, girls night out and/or gift-making opportunities. Many classes fill quickly. Sessions will be canceled one week prior to start date if suf-

Washburn County Area Humane Society ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK

I’m a beautiful cat, and I’ll tell you just why, My fur is as white as a cloud in the sky.

My eyes are a mystical green, you will see, When you stop by to look and inquire about me.

Because I’m all white, my ears are a bit pink, Pretty amazing I’d say, don’t you think.

I have medium-length hair, and I’m just the right size, Adopting me would be like winning a prize.

So you’ve heard some of the finer points about me, I’m a beautiful cat, now I’m sure you’ll agree.

ficient enrollment is not received. Help avoid disappointment of class cancellations by registering early.

Those who register should assume they are in the class at the time and place indicated. If there is a change, students will be notified. SACE assumes no responsibility for reaching those who do not provide a daytime telephone number. Register for summer classes by calling Karen Collins at 715-635-0243 or collinsk@spooner.k12.wi.us.

Free basic volleyball officiating: 6-9 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, July 25 and 26; high school room B41. Instructor is Karen Sorenson. Bring to class comfortable clothing, your own whistle and tennis shoes. Preregistration preferred, however you may

Cats for adoption: 1-year-old female black/white shorthair; 3-year-old spayed/declawed longhair calico; 6-yearold black/white neutered/declawed shorthair; 10-week-old female shorthair dilute calico and tortie; 9-year-old spayed/declawed black shorthair; 1-year-old spayed brown/white Abyssinian mix; two 9-week-old black male shorthair kittens; 2-1/2-month-old male shorthair black/brown tiger; 5-month-old male tan/white shorthair; 5-month-old black shorthair; 3-month-old male black/brown tabby; 4-year-old spayed shorthair calico; 1-year-old female white/tiger shorthair, 3-month-old female gray medium hair; 3-month-old male black/white shorthair and a 3-yearold all-white neutered medium hair.

Dogs for adoption: 2-year-old male chocolate Lab/rott mix; 5-1/2-year-old spayed Doberman/Lab mix; 4-year-old large neutered black/silver malamute/shepherd mix; two 41/2-month-old female black Lab mix pups; 1-year-old neutered black Lab; 5-year-old female shar-pei mix; 9-monthold male collie/rott mix; 3-year-old brindle male pit bull and 9-month-old neutered terrier/boxer/shepherd mix.

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

715-635-4720 www.wcahs.com

Healing hands

sign up first night of class. Learn a practical approach for officiating volleyball matches at various levels of competition. Each night, the first 90 minutes will be in the classroom, the final 90 minutes will be in the gymnasium performing the duties of the R1, R2, line judge, scorer, timer and Libero tracker. Volleyball rule and casebooks for class are available in the Spooner High School office for participants to preview. Materials will be available at the sessions to become a WIAA official. Each individual will then need to register with WIAA. Registration fees with the WIAA are waived for any student enrolled in high school for 2011-2012. Contact Sorenson at sorensonk@spooner.k12.wi.us or 715-635-7042, to register or for more information. Registration deadline is Monday, July 25.

Bent willow chair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31, at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary. Instructor is Bob McNeeley. Additional helpers welcome. Learn the craft of willow bending to create a fanbacked chair. Select and cut saplings for the frame and assemble a chair during the first day. On day two learn how to bend willows to create the flowing lines of a traditional fan-backed chair. Contact Collins for further information about staying overnight.

Registration deadline is Thursday, July 21.

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Writers Jessica Beecroft Larry Samson Phone: 715-468-2314 E-mail: washburn@centurytel.net

Dr. Jim Reidt from the Shell Lake Chiropractic Clinic volunteered his services to the rodeo contestants during the Spooner Rodeo. — Photo by Larry Samson

Ad representative Jackie Moody Phone: 715-468-2314 Composition Katie Grey

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Historical play practice set

by Mary B. Olsen SHELL LAKE — The first reading of the play, “Ghost Visit 2011,” will be on Thursday, July 21, at 6:30 p.m., in the Hewitt Building in the Washburn County Museum complex.

There is still an opening for one man to be in the play. Anyone interested in volunteering to take part in the historical presentation can stop by the museum on Tuesday, Friday or Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Area News

UPS driver escapes injury

RICE LAKE — Gerold Gonske, Rice Lake, escaped injury when the United Parcel Service truck he was driving caught fire at the intersection of Hwy. O and Wisconsin Avenue in Rice Lake on Wednesday, June 29.

According to the accident report, fire and heavy smoke burst from the front of the truck a few hundred yards before the intersection. Gonske slammed on the brakes and jumped out of the truck. The truck kept rolling. Before stopping, the truck hit a traffic signal at the intersection. The front end and cab of the truck as well as the traffic signal received extensive damage. — from Rice Lake Chronotype Low-impact plane crash

BARRON — Troy Hoff, 44, Almena, pilot of a single-engine PA-28-180 Piper aircraft, avoided serious injury when the small plane went down in a field at 17th Street and 14th Avenue on Wednesday, June 29. The pilot and Justin Hoff, 37, Barron, seated in the front of the plane, received minor cuts and scrapes. Kate Davison, 30, Barron, was seated behind the two men and did not receive any injuries. — from the Cumberland Advocate

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners

July 5 - $30 Dorothy Soholt, Spooner July 6 - $30 Russel Furchtenicht, Sarona July 7 - $30 Christi Dalen, Sarona July 8 - $30 Laura Dauffenbach, Prior Lake, Minn.

Lamperts

Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps & levels Temperatures recorded at

Spooner Ag Research Station

2010 July 4 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10

2011 July 4 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10

High 87 83 85 85 85 83 82 High 84 85 85 84 83 86 82

Low Precip.

71 64 .20” rain 65 1.10” rain 58 62 56 57 Low Precip.

59 68 54 61 60 trace rain 69 70

Lake level Monday, July 12, 2010: 1,217.45’ MSL Monday, July 11, 2011: 1,218.29’ MSL

Let it rain

by Diane Dryden SHELL LAKE – Dave Vold, head of the lake-protection, team was busy Thursday morning, July 7, planting the original bioretention pond that was constructed last fall next to the community center. The pond was constructed to capture the polluted water coming off the large parking lot, then clean it through this native plant buffer system before it enters the lake.

There is already two feet of specially engineered soil under the cell and native plants, such as prairie phlox, soft rushes, bottlebrush sedge and sweet flag, along with numerous varieties planted by Vold, several volunteers and Brent Edlin from the Land Conservation Department.

An impressive sign, designed by John Haack, is to be installed at the site explaining the rain garden’s function.

Vold said the plants will be watered this year until they get established and then they will be pretty much only rain-dependent for their growth. “We might still have to water the cell occasionally through the years if we have unusually dry summer weather.”

The next project for Vold and the team will be the planting of the two rain gardens in the newly revised Volunteer Joan Queenan puts the first plant of many into the bio cell next Town Square Park using the same printo the community center. - Photo by Diane Dryden ciple of putting in plants where standing water accumulates. One garden will be right up against the library in a low spot on the other side of the standing water which breeds mosquiwhere rain buckets off the roof and new sidewalk leading to the building. toes. pools below. The second garden will be Each cell will be planted to eliminate

Upcoming events at Hunt Hill

SARONA — Hunt Hill and the Long Lake Preservation Association invite you to Cakes on the Lake Saturday, July 16, at the Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary.

Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. After breakfast, a program on turkey vultures will be presented by Lisa Hartman and Michael Mossman. They will present the natural history of vultures in Wisconsin and their personal experiences capturing and monitoring turkey vulture movements.

To top it all off, they will be accompanied

by Uncle Butzie, a real live turkey vulture.

Join Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary on Saturday, July 23, at 2 p.m., as they create their own ice cream. Participants will learn how to make ice cream, create their own and then share it at an end-of-program ice-cream social. Preregistration and payment are required by Friday, July 22.

Grand Adventures: Go Fly a Kite will be Wednesday, July 27, from 1-4 p.m.

Preregistration is required by Friday, July 22.

Throughout the summer, Hunt Hill will be offering an afternoon camp that

Register Memories

1951 - 60 years ago

• Mrs. J.W. Blume entertained 15 youngsters at the Blume cottage on Shell Lake honoring her son, Jack Jr., on his fifth birthday anniversary.

• Mary Ann Dahlstrom and Pat Corning returned from a two-week trip into Canada, Montana and the Dakotas. They took the Trans-Canadian Highway from Port Arthur to Winnipeg and visited the Black Hills. They covered about 2,500 miles.

• A storm took down the stave silo on the Glen Godown farm just north of Shell Lake, and the basement of the Shell Lake Hospital was flooded with several feet of water due to the failure of a storm sewer when a storm passed through the area.

• Mrs. Calvin Lutz was honored at a shower given by Mrs. Walter Tomasiak and Mrs. Glen Rydberg at the Tomasiak home.

1961 - 50 years ago

• Harry Hoar’s cottage on Chain of Lakes was destroyed by lightning.

• Shell Lake’s first-annual horse show took place south of the new school in Shell Lake and was sponsored by the Heart of the North Saddle Club and the chamber of commerce.

• Wendell Pederson was presented with a plaque for Shell Lake Motors Inc. on its being chosen by Ford Division of Ford Motor Company to receive the coveted Ford Dealer Distinguished Achievement Award.

• Army Capt. Rolland M. Schaefer, son

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of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Schaefer, Shell Lake, completed the officer career course at the transportation school at Fort Eustis, Va.

1971 - 40 years ago

• Twenty-nine youngsters in the summer Title 1 program took a field trip to the Duluth Zoo and the Douglas County Museum.

• JoAnne Lewis and Gary Olson were united in marriage at the United Methodist Church.

• The Shell Lake City Council hired Bill Albright of Shell Lake to serve as sanitary inspector and zoning administrator for the city.

• Confirmed by Pastor Horn at Salem Lutheran Church were Laurie Peterson, Joan Swanson, Charlene Nesthill, Carmie Aderman, Kim Odden, Joe Welter and Jody Wennerberg.

1981 - 30 years ago

• The Shell Lake City Council approved hiring Paul Carlson and Terry Dryden as part-time policemen at $4.50 an hour to be increased to $5 per hour after a three-month probation.

• Births announced at Indianhead Memorial Hospital were Michael James to William and Lori Allard, and Brandon Jeffrey to Jeffrey and Patricia Parker.

• Heidi Kraemer was guest of honor at a bridal shower given by her cousin, Mrs. Williams Sands, and also at a shower given by her aunt, Mrs. Emil Kraemer.

• Those interested in a survival swimming class were to contact Michele Mick

or Diann Dinnies.

1991 - 20 years ago

•Arne Stovring retired from the Shell Lake State Bank.

• Shell Lake had many scuba divers enjoying the sport and kept Devin Nordin busy filling air tanks.

• Students of the Outdoor Education Voyager Wilderness Program stained the dugouts, bleachers, warming house and storage shed at the Shell Lake Recreation Park as part of their community service.

Among the students were Bob Schultz, Josh Cooper, Aric Klobertanz and Rose Loofboro.

• Kerrie Durand, Miss Shell Lake 1990, was selected second runner-up at the Upper Midwest Teen All-American pageant in Stevens Point.

2001 - 10 years ago

• Red Barn Berries hosted a fundraiser for the victims of the recent tornado with 100 percent of all proceeds from youpick berries going to the Red Cross and their relief efforts for the tornado victims.

• Ernie ZumBrunnen was selected to fill the vacant city council position created when Becky Lawrence moved out of the city.

• Shell Lake Wrestling Club members Cory Campbell and Willie Christ competed at the National Youth Wrestling meet in Fresno, Calif.

• Dr. Sharon Shepich joined the staff at the Shell Lake Clinic.

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Spooner Health System, Benedictine Health System celebrate new partnership

Rope-pulling teams wanted

by Pete Hubin SPOONER – Saturday, July 30, is a big day at the 100th Washburn County Fair.

A Haystack Shoe Scramble for three age groups of kids starts at 6:30 p.m. Rope pulling begins at 7 p.m. Slipper kicking and clothespin toss will be held during rest breaks of the tug-of-war.

Presently two women’s teams and five men’s teams have signed up to pull. A total of $2,100 for prizes and expenses have been donated by area businesses.

Distribution of prize money will depend on the final number of rope-pulling teams that compete. There is no entry fee for any of the events listed.

Rope-pulling teams need at least six persons and up to 10 on a team. Besides women’s and men’s divisions, there are also girls 18 and younger and boys 18 and younger. At this point, no teams have signed up for these two divisions.

Pulling will be in the arena, and the 8foot wide pulling ground will be raked and groomed by the rodeo’s whirly-gig

machine. Pullers can wear gloves and shoes or boots with ordinary cleats, no football cleats. No digging is allowed.

The directions to the teams are: Team A and B approach the rope, one minute; anchorman, pick up the rope and put tension on it, 20 seconds; pullers pick up the rope, 10 seconds. When the flagman sees the rope is steady, he locates the marker and fires a starting gun. The pull could last five minutes, or it is over if one team pulls the other’s rope marker past the starting mark.

Rope pulling is an exciting team event.

Secret signals and other strategy come into play. Most people enjoy participating in the event — after a rest-up time.

Teams are encouraged to organize and get signed up. Call 715-635-3256 to do this and receive a copy of the rules. There can only be eight teams in each division.

Saturday night, July 30, at the fair will be exciting. Being a part of it will be rewarding.

SPOONER — Effective July 1, Spooner Nursing Home became the newest affiliate of the Benedictine Health System, the Duluth, Minn., based nonprofit health system. Spooner Health System and BHS have finalized the agreement which leases and transfers management of the nursing home operations to BHS. “BHS is clearly a leader in providing long-term care services and I’m excited we are partnering with them to bring their quality, resources and expertise to the Spooner community,” said Mike Schafer, CEO, Spooner Health System.

Under the agreement, the nursing home will be known as Spooner Nursing Home, although the legal identity is Benedictine Living Community of Spooner. “While we will have a new name and will be part of the Benedictine Health System, we will still be a campus partner with Spooner Health System and

Divas Through the Decades

Spooner Window and Door will be sponsoring Divas Through the Decades on the main band stage at the Washburn County Fair in Spooner on Saturday, July 30. Take a journey through time with a musical tribute to some of the most influential female vocalists of the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and today.

With show-stopping choreography, electrifying vocals and highly styled costumes, Divas Through the Decades presents the hit songs of Patsy Cline, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Tina Turner, Gloria Estefan, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood and more. The show is a must-see for all generations. Long Lake Bait and Tackle and Spooner Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists are also sponsors of the 100th Washburn County Fair. Shown (L to R): Ron Kay, Harold Ely, Pat Olson, Shelly and Jeff Kay, owners of Spooner Window and Door, and Carol Sunderland. — Photo submitted

work diligently to share services and work toward our mutual success,” said Len Meysembourg, administrator/CEO of Spooner Nursing Home.

“Over the past few months, we have had the opportunity to learn more about Spooner Health System. We have been impressed by the dedication of the organization and its employees to provide quality care to all in the Spooner area,” said Dale Thompson, BHS president/CEO. “This partnership will build on the strength of both our organizations to continue providing quality care to area residents.”

Some changes with the transition are visible and others are in support areas.

Spooner Nursing Home does have a new telephone number – 715-635-1412 – and address: Spooner Nursing Home, 510 1st St., Spooner, WI 54801.

Because of federal restrictions prohibiting hospital pharmacies with preferred buying contracts from reselling products to a nonrelated entity, Spooner Nursing Home needed to contract for pharmacy services and has selected Omnicare Pharmacies, Minneapolis, Minn., one of the nation’s largest pharmacies.

Their focus on serving nursing home and assisted living residents prompted the development of a unit-dose method for uniform medication ordering and dispensing which reduces the potential for medication errors and increased efficiency allowing nurses more time for direct care.

“With this new partnership, Spooner Nursing Home is positioned for the future,” Meysembourg added. “We are excited about all the possibilities and resources available through BHS to help us enhance the care we provide.”

The Benedictine Health System is a nationally recognized Catholic health-care system sponsored by the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery, Duluth, Minn. Begun in 1985, BHS has grown in size and expertise from three organizations to more than 40 long-term care facilities - nursing homes, assisted and independent living facilities - located in communities across seven states. — from SHS

Electrical safety taught at tractor safety classes

BARRON — Barron Electric Cooperative’s linemen and staff presented safety demonstrations at both the Barron and Washburn County tractor safety classes.

Many outdoor tasks involve working around overhead power lines. Overhead power lines are not insulated and carry enough energy to cause serious injury.

Before beginning any work, be aware of where power lines are located and avoid them if possible. Remember the following guidelines: • Power lines around fields can be overlooked. A daily check should be made of where equipment will be moving to ensure that it will clear power lines. Always use a spotter, someone with a broad vantage point, when work-

ing in the vicinity of power lines.

• Call 911 immediately if you see a downed power line. Never go near a downed power line.

• Never try to remove objects that are tangled in power lines. Never touch someone who has come into contact with a power line.

• Maintain a distance of at least 10 feet from power lines.

• Call Digger’s Hotline at 811 prior to any digging projects.

• Educate family members and coworkers about the dangers • Never attach anything to power lines or electrical equipment. — from Barron Electric

Chocolate chip cookies

BEYOND the Office DOOR Suzanne Johnson

Why is it that there can be several different variations of the same kind of cookie and yet they are all made with basically the same ingredients?

I am reminded of an episode of the TV show “Friends” that ran from 1994-2004 in which the character Monica wants her friend Phoebe’s grandma’s chocolate chip cookie recipe, but Phoebe claims her grandma made her swear never to let the recipe out of the family. The story line is centered on Monica trying to figure out the recipe and makes batch

Chris Johnson, energy management specialist, shows students at the Washburn County tractor safety class what can happen if one comes in contact with power lines. — Photo submitted

after batch of chocolate chip cookies trying to find the exact tasting cookie that Phoebe had given her. It is after Phoebe says grandma got the recipe from her French friend, Nestle Toulouse, that Monica realizes there wasn’t a secret recipe, and that the recipe came from the back of a chocolate chip bag.

While mixing up a batch of the ever-popular treat, I noticed a yellow emblem on the back of the bag of chocolate chips that read 70 years. So I had to do a little fact finding on the morsels I was using. In 1941 chocolate chip morsels came on the market making it convenient for us to use in today’s baking.

Ruth Graves Wakefield ran the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts and can be thanked for the original chocolate chip cookie. One story on how the cookie came to be is that in 1930, while preparing a batch of Butter Drop Do cookies, a recipe from Colonial days, she cut a bar of semisweet chocolate into tiny bits and added them to her dough, expecting them to melt. In-

stead, the chocolate held its shape. George Boucher, once the head chef at the Toll House Inn, said that the vibrations from a large electric mixer dislodged bars of chocolate stored on the shelf above the mixer so they fell into the sugar cookie dough it was mixing, breaking the chunks and mixing the pieces into it.

However the recipe came to be, I agree with the statement, “Thank goodness for cooks that are not afraid to experiment. That is how all the good recipes are born.”

Although she could be famous for her chocolate chip cookie, Wakefield published a cookbook, “Toll House Tried and True Recipes,” in 1936 by M. Barrows & Company in New York. The vintage cookbook is available for purchase from online bookstores.

So pull out your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, get busy mixing and when the cookies come out of the oven, sit down with a cold glass of milk and enjoy.

Shell Lake Happenings

If the Fourth of July three-day weekend we just experienced wasn’t the best three-day Independence Day holiday that I have ever experienced, I cannot remember whenever the other one happened. The weather was spectacular, no clouds, ideal temperature and the lake’s ofJohn fering of 72 degrees just couldn’t be Frischmann more ideal. The boat parade held for the 18th year had 28 loyal boats of various designs, trailing around the lake’s perimeter being greeted by our neighbors — young and old — waving American flags, yelling and waving hands and arms. I saw 70and 80-year-old patriots down to little ones that could hardly wiggle their fingers. The two ladies on the east side dressed again, as in other years, in one dress in festive red, white and colors standing in knee-deep water waving furiously at the passing spectacle. There were, as always, water-filled balloons being thrown at the passing navy by both men and women, which, as every year, I discourage. They themselves are not unnecessarily dangerous but when they are propelled using a slingshot mounted on their dock they come at the occupants of the boats, not being lofted but coming in a straight line, that’s when it gets not only scary but really, really dangerous. Evidently those individuals do not read the Register when I ask people to not propel them using those means. I shall mention this again, a few years ago a small boy was hit and an expensive

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camera damaged. I was called by the child’s parent since I was the leader of the parade and responsible for the action. There was some less violent action as revelers passed the lead boat using water squirters but these rascals were noted and filed away for future reference.

I again thank all the captains and all who rode with us and look forward to the same entourage next July Fourth.

••• The Friday and Saturday treat that the Shell Lake State Bank offered throughout the month of June, that is, free ice cream for all, was always well-attended. People of all ages line up very peacefully, no pushing or shoving, and I have noticed most prefer filled cones rather than cups. I, myself, go for the cups because the diameters of the cups are larger than the cones and therefore I noticed that the servers take bigger scoops of ice cream to fill the void. I do prefer the butter pecan flavored choice even though the nuts do take up room.

There never seems to be that flavor available after 8:30 a.m. but I understand that I must endeavor to get up a little early to reach my personal goal. The total count of 225 gallons that were consumed is for both Shell Lake and Spooner locations. At the next meeting of the bank I believe a motion should be made to limit the people attending to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and possibly North Dakota residents just so I recognize more of the attendees.

••• Some big event also happened on the holiday that I was not cognizant of in time to alert all Shell Lake loyal

citizens, no, not the art show, which is always wonderful. No, this did not require any special talent except the ability to hold your breath for approximately onehalf second. There was a dunk tank but more importantly there were some of our more important Shell Lake employees being knocked off the chair and being dropped unceremoniously into the fluid under the chair that they were previously sitting on. Unfortunately, Jeff Parker, stalwart though he may be, was one of the dunkees and, gee whiz, had his countenance captured as he arose out of the depths and featured in the Register. I understand Brad Peterson was on the list also but I need confirmation on that. This event was a last-minute event but next year I will make sure all sitters will be named and in print for all to see to enable all interested to get his or her throwing arm all set. Here is another thought, I don’t know if there was a charge for each ball to be used but next year, depending on the sitter, possibly the charge for unseating can be changed accordingly. This can be done as the crowd’s cheering increases so then the fee may also increase. Just a thought.

••• Let’s take this one out of the graveyard … Three guys are going along through the countryside and passing through a little village. One says, “I say, isn’t this Wembly?” and the second says, “No, this is Thursday.” The third one says, “So am I, let’s stop in and have a few.”

And the crowd moans …

Handmade cedar-plank canoe to be raffled at Shell Lake Arts Center

SHELL LAKE — When Waunakee native Janet Welter won a handmade cedar-plank canoe in 2009, she wasn’t quite sure what to do with her prize valued at $5,000. Son Kenny Davis, a longtime Shell Lake Arts Center alum and current faculty member for the jazz camps at the arts center, had the perfect idea: why not donate the canoe to the arts center?

In 2010, Davis pitched the idea to arts center director Tara Burns of raffling off the canoe to raise funds for the Shell Lake Arts Center. “Shell Lake is in an area with endless opportunity to get this canoe in the water. It’s a win-win situation; 100 percent of the proceeds go to program support for the Shell Lake Arts Center, and the winner of the raffle will have the envy of every canoe enthusiast on the river.”

Made by master canoe craftsman Ken Koscik, Monona, the canoe is completely handmade and features his trademark design, the chevron. Koscik has been making handcrafted cedar-plank canoes since 1967, and he has been involved in over 60 canoe projects. He is a former student of The Wooden Boat School in Brooklin, Maine, and strives to continue perfecting the cedar-strip construction. Koscik teaches canoe building classes at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minn., and in Rauland, Norway.

Tickets for the canoe can be purchased at any Shell Lake Arts Center performance or by calling the office at 715-468-2414. The drawing will be made in early September. — from SLAC

This handmade canoe is being offered as a prize in a fundraising drawing for the Shell Lake Arts Center. Pictured (L to R) areJanet Walker, who donated the canoe; Kenny Davis, jazz faculty member; and Tara Burns, executive director, SLAC. — Photo submitted

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Mary Nebel, (C), Shell Lake, is shown with members of her family from the Twin Cites area on the Fourth of July. In the back is granddaughter-in-law Krystal Harrington and daughter Mary Kay Harrington. Front: Great-granddaughter Ayla, grandson Pierce Harrington, Nebel, grandson Luke Harrington, great-granddaughter Graceland, and great-grandson Nathan. — Photo by Bruce Harrington

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Events

July Thursday, July 14 • The Shell Lake Lions Club will meet, 6:30 p.m., at the Shell Lake Community Center.

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

Friday, July 15-Sunday, July 17 • Bluegill Festival in Birchwood.

Monday, July 18 • Northern Lights Camera Club meets at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St. (Hwy. K), Spooner. Feedback on photos, education and support.

Beginners to professionals.

• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group, 5 p.m. group activity, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner. Info call 715-635-4669.

Tuesday, July 19 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 will meet at 7 p.m. at the lodge.

Wednesday, July 20 • Games and activities, 1 p.m., Shell Lake Senior Center.

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

Thursday, July 21 • Webster all-class reunion, 11 a.m.-noon social hour, noon lunch, Ike Walton Lodge on Yellow Lake. Call 715866-7101 for reservations by July 20.

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

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

Saturday, July 23 • Free community breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted.

Wednesday, July 27 • Free community supper, 4 to 6 p.m., St. Alban Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.

• GRANDparent adventures, Go Fly a Kite, Hunt Hill, Sarona. For more info, call 715-635-6543.

Thursday, July 28 • The Shell Lake American Legion will meet at 6:30 p.m., at the Friendship Commons.

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

Thursday-Sunday, July 28-31 • Washburn County Fair, fairgrounds in Spooner. Celebrate 100 years of the fair with a carnival, 4-H exhibits, horse show, kiddy tractor pull, auction, food and games.

• Vietnam “The Moving Wall” at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, N4063 Veterans Way, off of Hwy. 53 South, Spooner. Opening ceremony Thursday, 7 p.m. Closing ceremony, Sunday, 7 p.m.

August Wednesday, Aug. 3 • HCE meeting at 9:30 a.m. Location to be announced.

Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 4-7 • Jack Pine Savage Days, Spooner. Live music under the tent Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Friday and Saturday Crazy Days sidewalk sales and arts and craft show; Saturday car show; outdoor sports show; fun run/walk, volleyball and horseshoes; food booths all days; Sunday Firemen’s pancake breakfast at the fire hall on Summit Street. Sponsored by the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce. 715-635-2168 or 800-3673306.

Saturday, Aug. 6 • All-you-can-eat fresh Lake Superior whitefish fry, Shell Lake Community Center, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Shell Lake Lions Club.

Wednesday, Aug. 10 • GRANDparent Adventures Hunt Hill, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd., Sarona, 1-4 p.m. Theme is survival. 715-6356543.

Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 11-14 • Minong Summer Days.

Saturday, Aug. 13 • Cakes at the Lake at Hunt Hill, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd., Sarona. Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. Free environmental program Spectacular Spiders at 10 a.m. 715-635-6543.

Monday, Aug. 22 • Washburn County Historical Society dramatic play, “Ghost Walk: 2011,” 7 p.m., at the lakeside pavilion at Shell Lake.

September Friday-Sunday, Sept. 2-4 • Shell Lake’s Town and Country Days. Celebrate Labor Day weekend with Miss Shell Lake pageant, street dances, food booths, sports contests, tractor pull, kiddie and grand parades, flea market, regatta, games, contests, arts and crafts, and fly-in breakfast. 715-4684088.

Saturday, Sept. 3 • Chocolate Fest, Washburn County Historical Museum, Shell Lake, starting at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 7 • HCE meeting at 9:30 a.m., UW-Extension meeting room, Spooner.

Saturday Sept. 10 • Cakes at the Lake, Hunt Hill, serving starts at 8 a.m.

Environmental program at 10 a.m. Call 715-635-6543.

Friday-Sunday, Sept. 16-18 • Colorfest Fall Festival. Ball games, horseshoes, golf, dances, walk/run, food and fun. Barronett Civic Center, Barronett. 715-822-2595.

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Volunteer opportunities

Volunteers are needed at the Washburn County Historical Museum in Shell Lake. Call 715-468-2982.

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

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

••• The Washburn County Area Humane Society is looking for volunteers to update and maintain their Web site and to research and apply for grants. For more information, call Susie at 715-468-2453 or e-mail wcahs@centurytel.net.

••• Glenview Assisted Living is looking for a volunteer to assist the in-house beautician with appointments. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested volunteers please call 715-468-4255 or e-mail to glenview83-jessica@hotmail.com.

••• Monarch Butterfly Habitat is recruiting for 2011 seasonal habitat maintenance volunteers. Sign up for a day or once a week. Staff works from 8-9:45 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. If you prefer to volunteer another day that is fine. Staff will train in invasive species eradication, watering, transplanting and weeding. Call Mary Ellen at 715-468-2097.

••• Terraceview Living Center Inc. is providing opportunities for talented volunteers skilled in group and 1:1 interactions with the elderly. Seeking services between 3-7 p.m. daily. There will be flexibility in scheduling your services.

Orientation is provided. If you are interested please stop by their office and fill out an application.

••• The Shell Lake Arts Center is looking for volunteers to help at the summer concerts. Come, hear great music and be a part of an exciting camp for youth. They need concert greeters, help with raffle sales and picnic servers. Call the arts center office at 715-468-2414 for further information.

••• To publish a volunteer opportunity, submit it to us by Monday noon. E-mail it to wcregister@centurytel.net, bring it to the office, or call 715-468-2314. Please list the type of volunteer work you need, as well as dates, times and length of service. Make sure to include your contact information, including your name and phone number. When the volunteer position is filled, please let us know so we can take it off the list. This service is offered free of charge in an effort to bring the community together so those that are looking for help can find those that are looking to help.

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All meetings are nonsmoking 10 a.m.

AA Sunday 6 p.m.

AA Beginners Monday Noon AA 5 p.m.

GA Tuesday Noon AA AA 7 p.m.

Wednesday 1 p.m.

AA 7 p.m.

NA Thursday 1 p.m.

AA 7 p.m.

Al-Anon 2 p.m.

AA Friday 7 p.m.

AA Step Saturday Noon AA 7 p.m.

AA Fourth Saturday of every month, Pin Night with 5:30 p.m. potluck and 7 p.m. meeting.

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

Domestic abuse and sexual assault are crimes.

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

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Monday: Lifestyle weight management support group will meet at 4 p.m. Weigh-in, meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the dining room of Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake.

Call Michelle Grady at 715-468-7833 for more information. Membership fee is $10 per year, dues 50 cents per week.

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

• Celebrate Recovery meetings at 6:30. This is a Christ-centered recovery program. Meetings take place in the Community Life Center at Spooner Wesleyan Church, Hwy. 70 West. For more information, call 715635-2768.

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

• Through Aug. 29 there is a free movie shown at dusk near the lakeside pavilion on the shores of Shell Lake. Open mike is from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Bring your own blanket or chair. Refreshments are available.

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

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

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

• The Genealogy Society Research Room at 206-1/2 2nd Ave., Museum Hewitt Building, Shell Lake, open Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. throughout the year.

Tuesday and Friday: Shell Lake Farmers Market, 2 p.m., parking lot across from Washburn County Courthouse in Shell Lake.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Library Fun For Little Ones, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Shell Lake Public Library. A time for stories, craft and a snack. No age minimum or maximum for participants.

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

Friday and Saturday: Washburn County Historical Society Museum, 102 W. 2nd Ave., Shell Lake, open June through Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 715-4682982.

• The Washburn County Genealogy Research Room is open for the summer from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers will be on hand to assist the public. Please call 715-635-7937 or 715-635-6450 with any questions.

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Court news

Zeb J. Butterfield, Minong, possess drug paraphernalia, $299.00.

Brandon L. Froemel, Hayward, possession of THC, $299.00; resisting or obstructing an officer, $299.00.

Melissa M. Haines, Shell Lake, theft, $100.00, local jail; theft, $80.00, local jail.

Robert F. Harmon, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $263.50, local jail, costs; disorderly conduct, $100.00, local jail, costs.

Russell J. Magnuson, Hayward, unlawful phone use, $100.00, local jail.

Adam C. Olson, Chetek, OWI, $1,424.00, local jail, license revoked 24 months, alcohol assessment; bail jumping, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Richard A. Priesgen, Shell Lake, criminal trespass to dwelling, $88.00, local jail, costs; theft, $101.64, local jail, costs; criminal damage to property, $243.00, local jail, costs; bail jumping, $243.00, local jail, costs.

GARAGE SALE Thurs., July 14 2 - 7 p.m.

109 Laker Drive Shell Lake Two blocks off of Hwy. 63 near the high school.

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Boys & girls clothing size 0-4T; pink & white crib bumper; children’s toys; men’s pants, size 32x30; women’s clothing and maternity size 8/10; Sirius radio and boom box; snowblower cab.

Joshua J. Solofra, Eau Claire, possess drug paraphernalia, $299.00.

David R. Spears, Trego, criminal damage to property, $2,143.05, probation, sent. withheld.

Jennifer S. Wegner, Butternut, disorderly conduct, $299.00, community service.

Mary Beth Allsop, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, speeding, $175.30.

Paula A. Alsteens, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Judith A. Arvidson Berg, North Fort Myers, Fla., speeding, $175.30.

Joshua T. Baker, Sarona, speeding, $200.50; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Todd D. Bechel, Durand, speeding, $175.30.

Christopher W. Bickell, Minong, failure to stop for unloading school bus, $362.50.

Zeb J. Butterfield, Minong, drink open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $200.50.

Kelly R. Cashman, Minong, ATV careless operation, $200.50.

Jeremy J. Cook, Shell Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jeffery L.C. Coshow, Springbrook, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Patrick G. Curley, Sarona, smoking in tavern, $263.50.

Sage I. Darna, Rice Lake, possess open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $200.50.

Jenna M. Dosch, Shell Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Christopher G. Downey, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

David R. Downs, Ham Lake, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Rhonda S. Duran, Webster, unlawful phone use, harassment, $263.50.

Courtney L. Everson, Stone Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Charles M. Ewing, Parkton, Md., reckless driving, $375.00.

Garage Sales

HUGE GARAGE SALE N4445 Hwy. 253, Spooner 1 mile south of State Patrol.

Friday, July 15, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday, July 16, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Wilton cake pans and candy molds; antique flowerpots and dishes; dollhouses; king bedspread; drapes; Craftsman drum sanding kit; 16” laser level with tripod; pendant lights; ceiling fan; track lights; sewing machine; home decor; craft supplies; dishes; knickknacks; plant stands; meat scale; some furniture. Everything Baby! Gates; walkers; portable crib; bouncers; changing table; stroller; booster seats; toys; shoes; life-size Barbies; clothes, boys 0 - 12 yrs.; girls - 0 - 5T; adults to XXL; sandbox; slide; basketball hoop; kids bikes; costumes & much, much more.

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Richard Feeney, Shell Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00, twice.

Patricia A. Feeney, Shell Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Fischer Truck and Bus Service Inc., Fenwood, vehicle equipment violations, Group 1, $238.30.

Kyle A. Fornengo, Shell Lake, operate motorcycle without valid license, $200.50.

Jonathan H. Gamble, Eau Claire, seat belt violation, $10.00.

S. Girnau, Brittany Spooner, speeding, $175.00.

Matthew R. Gougar, Hayward, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Dominick D. Grinager, Minneapolis, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Gretchen M. Henderson, Red Wing, Minn., operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Norman R. Holt, Springbrook, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Louria L. Johnson, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Joshua T. Jones, Sarona, drink open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $200.50.

Allison L. Leckel, Milwaukee, driving with person riding illegally, $175.30.

Justin J. Lehner, Oshkosh, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Theresa I. McFarlane, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Joshua T. Mellen, Shell Lake, nonregistration of auto, $175.30.

Daryl W. Melton, Springbrook, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Anita L. Mixon, Shell Lake, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Nicholas N. Moose, Spooner, speeding, $175.30.

Matthew J. Olson, Stone Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $!0.00.

Holly A. Olson, Stone Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Danny R. Page, Poplar, speeding, $200.50.

Jon O. Pedersen, Savage, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Felicia R. Pokorny, Shell Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Jeremy L. Preu, Wausau, speeding, $175.30.

Scott J. Reiser, Westmont, Ill., speeding, $225.70.

Corey J. Richardson, Chetek, speeding, $200.50.

Donald L. Roberts, Spooner, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Christopher M. Schobert, Springbrook, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Daniel E. Schoen, Duluth, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

George R. Schoming, Channahon, Ill., speeding, $200.50.

Kendall D. Sederstorm, Trego, vehicle equipment violations, Group 3, $175.30.

William R. Souter, Shell Lake, hit and run unattended vehicle, $263.50; operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Todd N. Staege, Viroqua, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

T&J Concrete Foundations Inc., Cadott, improper registration, license overload, $200.50.

Philip M. Terpstra, Garden City, Kan., speeding, $200.50.

Thomas H. Trost, New Richmond, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

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Jackie Corcoran makes a splash in Shell Lake

While visiting Shell Lake for the first time over the Fourth of July holiday, Jackie Corcoran, women’s winner in the grueling three-mile Gatorman race at the 2010 La Jolla, Calif., Rough Water Swim, made a splash by swimming across Shell Lake. She started from the western shore near Boy Scout Island before passing Rolf’s Point and emerging from the water near the southeastern shore. Corcoran, who was in town to visit the family of Bruce and Joane Greene, is currently training to defend her title at La Jolla this September. — Photos submitted

Shayne T. Trudelle, Shell Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Dennis W. Wegner, Butternut, disorderly conduct, $227.00.

Daniel S. Wentzel, Minong, ATV operation on highways, $200.50; ATV careless operation, $200.50.

Ross D. Wilson, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Seth R. Winrich, Tomah, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jasmine S. Zenisek, Sarona, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Librado deJesus Hernandez, Minong, operating without valid license, $200.50; failure to notify police of an accident, $263.50.

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Registrations being accepted for Jack Pine Savage Days Run/Walk

SPOONER — The annual Jack Pine Savage Days fivemile run/two-mile walk, sponsored by the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce is set for Saturday, Aug. 6, at 8:30 a.m. Registration is at 7:30 a.m.

Medals will be given to the top three in runners each class for both male and female. Families, including parents with children in strollers, are highly encouraged to participate in this community event. The Jack Pine walk is for family and fun.

The race and walk start and finish at the Spooner

Middle School track between Elm and Oak streets in the city of Spooner.

The first 120 preregistered runners or walkers will receive a Jack Pine Savage Days water bottle and a Jack Pine shoe bag.

For more information contact Georgia Gruel at 715520-2754 or visit the Web at www.jackpinesavagedays.com and click on sports to print out a registration form. — from Jack Pine Savage Days Committee

July 5 9-hole Net Stableford Flight I First: Myra Scherer Second: Connie Kesti Third: Terri Lindstrom, Mickey Lambert Flight II First: Lee Weiss Second: Judy Cameron, Elaine Walker Third: Merrelyn Dawson, Janice Huse, Nancy Rich

18-hole Net Stableford Flight I First: Terrie Storlie Second: Wendy Vinsant Third: Pat Weiss Flight II First: Eva Brown Second: Barb Peterson Third: Sarah Carr Birdies: JoAnn Downs on No. 6 Chip-in: JoAnn Downs on No. 6; Bobbi Zadra on No. 17

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WA S H B U R N C O U N T Y R E G I S T E R

Shell Lake’s fifth- and sixth-grade team beats Barron

Gina McSweeney makes the catch for the force at first as the Barron base coach watches closely.

Grace Anderson was the winning pitcher as the Shell Lake fifth- and sixth-grade team beat Barron 18-4 in a game Wednesday, July 6. With one out and bases loaded, Anderson struck out the next two batters.

This home-run swing scored three runs early in the game.

Savannah Soltis made a catch as Kaelin Laub backed her up and they collided.

Photos by Larry Samson

The minor league season ends

Lincoln Miller, playing for the Pirates, watches her pop-up. The Spooner-Shell Lake Little League is made up of players from the two communities and is coached by parents.

Photos by Larry Samson

Pirates pitcher Chance Davis throws the ball to first for the force-out. Through the summer program, young baseball players learn skills, teamwork and sportsmanship.

RIGHT: The face of an athlete. Marcus Warren puts everything behind this swing. The Chicago Bears were victorious over the Cincinnati Reds in this minor league game played Monday, June 27, at the ballpark in Shell Lake.

This is the kind of player the home plate umpire likes. Cody J. Swan dusts off the plate before he bats. Did it work? He didn’t strike out.

58th-annual Spooner Rodeo

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Bob Barnes has been the sole livestock contractor for the Spooner Rodeo in its 58-year run. The granddaddy of the PRCA is sitting with Marnie Housel, 2010 Rodeo Queen Emily Byerly, 2011 Rodeo Queen Kayla Rinkel and 2011 First Princess Beth Kujala.

Calf-roping skills were displayed during the rodeo.

Photos by Larry Samson

Dustin Smith of Rome, Ga., wears a special neck brace for protection as he is whipped back in the bareback riding event.

Photographed during a moment of prayer before the start of the rodeo for the safety of the performers, the livestock and the men and women serving our country are Kathy Bush, Mayor Gary Cuskey, Bob LeMoine and Curt Johnson.

LEFT: Barrel racing is not for the faint of heart. It is a mix of agility, physical stamina and horsemanship that makes a winner. Competition is very tough in this event. Thirty-six barrel racers competed in the three nighttime performances and another 48 during slack on Friday morning, July 8.

58th-annual Spooner Rodeo

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Steer wrestling takes a certain mentality. You jump from a speeding horse onto a steer with long horns to wrestle him down. You have to admire the courage and ability of the men who compete in this event; they are keeping this Western tradition alive. - Photo by Larry Samson

Exceptional Rodeo

Dustan Jackson rode high in the saddle at the Exceptional Rodeo with the help of volunteers Marnie Housel and Joni Campbell.

Dylan Root Fankhauser rode the bull with the help of committee member David Markgren.

Fankhauser Trucking from Cumberland provided a ride around the arena in a buckboard for all the Exceptional Rodeo contestants and their parents.

Photos by Larry Samson

Tori Niles of Frederic and Backflip Johnny pose for a photo at the Exceptional Rodeo held Thursday, July 7, at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner.

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Spooner Rodeo parade is a longtime tradition

ABOVE: Pamplona, Spain, might have the Running of the Bulls, but Spooner has the Candy Scramble.

Kaelin Laub, a sixth-grader from Shell Lake, The horses got 3-year-old Riley Erickson’s attenstruck fear in the crowd as she and others in tion at the parade. the hockey club float treated fans to a watergun fight.

Photos by Larry Samson

Chopper, a golden retriever, spent his birthday watching the people and floats at the rodeo parade. He has just completed his obedience training to be a therapy dog, and while he has a lot of training to go, his owners, Tim and Lori Nyberg, with their two children, Owen and Dakota, are not looking forward to the day when they part company.

Aurora Kohler and the Spooner School of Dance students entertained the crowd along the parade route with several dance routines.

Butterfly Corner

July 1: A destructive storm hit my home and one-half-acre property in Minong.

The powerful storm rooted aged red pine trees and some Chinese elms. Carol Christenson, National Mary Ellen Weather Service in Duluth, Minn., docuRyall mented the winds as reaching 100–110 mph. In the 1990s, I already had learned about climate change and probable severe storms that could result. The first time I became familiar with the topic was back in Washington, D.C., when I attended a conference on climate change with a panel of scientists. In 2003, Schuyler Houser, president of Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College, gave a talk from a book, “Climate Change Impacts on the United States.” His published chapter was titled Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change for Native Peoples and Homelands. I saved the academic work because I was documenting data on the subject. President Houser, now deceased, was part of a specialized climate change panel that met in Europe that year.

Never did I dream that several years later I would experience what science and academics have been predicting all along.

It astonished me that monarch butterflies were flying around the property a day after the storm. Before the storm, there were lots of Canada yellow swallowtails but none were seen after the storm. How did some butterflies weighing about the weight of a maple leaf survive and not heavy old trees? I will now landscape my one-half-acre property in Minong to incorporate possible future zoning requirements for Washburn County. I plan to plant more native prairie grasses, wildflowers and native trees that are slowly migrating to the north from southern Wisconsin. For readers interested in Wisconsin Initiative of Climate Change Impact, please visit http://www.wicci.wisc.edu/index.php.

After reading “What may grow well in Tomorrow’s Garden” I learned that,

“Currently, Wisconsin’s plant hardiness zones range from a low of 3b up north in Washburn County. By midcentury, warming will likely shift hardiness zones to growing conditions typically found in one or two zones further south, with Washburn County moving to zone 4b.”

Source: http://ccr.aos.wisc.edu/pdfs/ gardenclimate.pdf.

Some trees that presently grow in Northwest Wisconsin are documented as being in trouble. Jack pine, paper birch and red pine are among the species that are predicted to not survive warming temperatures and longer growing seasons. The boreal forest as we know it today could be lost if threatened trees don’t get out of harm’s way. Yes plants migrate too but in a slower fashion.

Source: Backpacker, September 2007, Forest and Rivers article.

July 4: National butterfly count results: Janet Bender of Milwaukee, reports, “I did the butterfly count. My count was zero. I picked the sleepy intersection in front of my house, which has a lot of prairie flowers and a little stream nearby.

I would be willing to do it another time.

It may have been too hot for a sensible butterfly to be out and about.” Ethel Peoples of Shell Lake, says, ”I saw a monarch near my carport.” Renee Steines of Cumberland reported, “No monarchs. I had seven chrysalises last year on house eaves and similar previous years. Are monarchs late?” Leslye Schoenhuth, Minneapolis, Minn., states, “Counted butterflies as I walked. There were no monarchs, saw pale yellow ones, about three and that was all.”

Mary Ellen Ryall, Minong, reports, at 10:30 a.m. copper butterfly was seen on valerian flowers. It was sunny and breezy out. Butterfly was on north side of property and in vegetable garden.

11:30 a.m. European skipper was on the south side enjoying native grass as a resting place. At 3:30 p.m. monarch was flying by front property. Weather: 84.7 degrees F, winds 5.8 mph. Day is sunny and clear.

July 8: Minong Visitors Center - Brooklyn Derrickson visited on Friday and told volunteer staff that two monarch chrysalises had changed to butterflies on Thursday. The youngster had raised the butterflies from the egg stage. She was

It was getting kind of dry but Sunday night we got a welcome rain, 1-1/4 inches here.

There’s been lots going on since I wrote news on July 1. The high winds and damage in the Siren area and east, and the girl that lost her life running for the camper when a tree fell on her was so sad.

There were lots of fireworks, folks enjoying our lakes and families getting together to celebrate the Fourth of July, our nation’s birthday, of freedom and independence. That and the 58th-annual Spooner Rodeo and Namekagon Memory Days are now just memories. Folks are looking forward to the next events.

The Barron County Fair and Birchwood Bluegill Festival are this weekend. The 100th Washburn County Fair is coming up the end of the month.

It’s a good thing July 2011 has five weekends, five Fridays, five Saturdays and five Sundays, this year with so much going on. Someone figured out this happens every 823 years.

Our prayers go out for the Pinter family in the homicide death of 54-year-old John Pinter. They had just lost their mother on June 10.

Virginia Stodola and some of her family helped her cousin, Camilla Johnson, Haugen, celebrate her 93rd birthday on the Fourth of July. Friday, Virginia attended the funeral for her cousin’s husband, Bud Thome, held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Cumberland.

Charlotte and Alan Ross had their daughter, Nancy Troyan, and grand-

daughter Jessie up from Eau Claire for July Fourth. They enjoyed Dan Whitney’s — Larry the Cable Guy’s — fireworks. Thanks Larry! They attended fireworks in Spooner the next night, all this and the lake made an enjoyable weekend.

There were 12 ladies at the last Tuesday Madge-Sarona breakfast. I enjoyed visiting with Glen Hartman’s 93-yearold sister Jean from out on the Minnesota/Dakota border. She still drives and was very interesting.

Scott Pfluger, Alicia Miller and Tim Frey are first-time grandparents, and Bob and Dana Pease are third-time grands to new baby son of Jaci and Seth Reynolds, Jordon Andrew, born July 7, weighing in at 8 lbs., 12.9 ounces, at the Cumberland hospital. The proud great-grandparents are Elenore Pease, Sharon Pfluger, Bill and Cindy Pfluger, and Anton and Gloria Frey. Congratulations!

A nice tribute to Vic Chowaniak was held by the lake at their home on Saturday. A big crowd attended the memorial party. His wife, Gayle, put on a beautiful lunch and folks shared lots of fond memories of him. That’s what he wanted, was a big party. He is dearly missed.

Sympathy to the family of Darrel Summerfield of Hutchinson, Minn. His wife, Ardeane (Bray) was a 1950 classmate and a neighbor when growing up.

While in Rice Lake Tuesday, July 5, grandson Corey and I visited his grandpa, Paul Jachim, and had a great visit.

Friday, Ryan and Jessie Furchtenicht,

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Robert Walker enjoys butterfly terminology.

Mike Reese at Hunt Hill. — Photos by Mary Ellen Ryall

and kids took his folks, Russ and Nancy, out to supper at Lakeview for Nancy’s birthday. Corey and Craig Furchtenicht and Brian Marschall attended the tractor pull in Prairie Farm. Craig pulled and received a second.

Saturday, Russ and Nancy, Craig, Ryan, Jessi and children attended the wedding of Nancy’s nephew, Aaron Studt, and Karen Hennessey in Hudson, with the reception at the St. Croix Golf Course in Somerset.

Corey and Craig Furchtenicht watched the tractor pull in Turtle Lake on Sunday.

I went along with daughter Mary to Amery to Wealthy Marschall’s on the Fourth of July where the Marschall family and friends had a cookout. Lots of food with around 30 folks attending.

Mary Krantz and I attended visitation for D. Helen Pederson Friday evening at Skinner Funeral Home before going to River Bend to eat out with classmates June (Johnson) Ellianson of Green Bay and Lois Titas of Springbrook.

Sympathy is extended to D. Helen’s husband, Arvid, and family. Helen was a very kind, gentle lady, a very special nurse to many when she worked at the hospital. Her funeral was held at Salem Lutheran Church in Shell Lake on Saturday with burial in Shell Lake Cemetery.

It was so nice seeing and visiting with Debbie Marginean in Spooner. She has moved back after seven years in the Detroit, Mich., area. She is happy to be back in Wisconsin.

Spending the Fourth of July with

Mavis Schlapper were Pam Cernocky, Elk Mound, and daughter Lea and husband Nate Quick from St. Peter, Minn., Dean Schlapper and daughter Aimee from Spicewood, Texas; Ann and Dave Prestorious from Emmons, Minn., Wayne Schlapper from Stevens Point, Mary and Fritz Mancl and their daughter, Nicole, husband Eric Bernacer and daughter Stacy of Spooner.

Monday, Mavis Schlapper attended the St. Catherine once-a-month soup and sandwich meal at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Sarona.

A speedy get-well to Joyce Ripley, Spooner, who had a heart attack and had stents put in at Eau Claire and is home recovering.

Happy birthday wishes this week to Carter Sundeen who turns 7 and Dexter Hubin, July 14; Kyle Schaffer, Troy Strand and my sister, Nell Lee, on July 15; Janace Gagner, Morgan Kruegar and Steven Lee, July 16; Scott Pfluger, Fritz Mancl, Tim Elliott, Francis Anderson and Tony Ullom, July 17; Lill Zahs, John Kunz, Ken Zimmerman and Tom Degner, July 18; Janet Singe, Allan Cernocky, Kevin Smith and Brett Holman, July 19; Vonna Duch, Pete Hubin, Susan Sundeen, Paul Donatell and Thorin Benham, July 20. Have a great one!

Anniversary wishes to Shane and Melissa Williams, July 14; Ken and Jean Hentceh, their 62nd, on July 15; Ron and Vicki Zarada, Tim and Jonell Ullom, Mike and Anna Durand and Jon and Liza Doughty, July 19; and Gene and Norma Anderson, their 62nd, July 20.

instructed to release the butterflies within 24 hours. The monarch needs at least three hours to dry the wings, and the butterfly doesn’t need nectar for 24 to 48 hours. It is a learning experience for children and adults alike to witness the life cycle of the butterfly. There were plenty of questions to go around throughout the life-cycle process that Brooklyn and her mother, Chris, witnessed.

July 9: Butterfly Day at Hunt Hill: Happy Tonics volunteers and donors: Valerie Downes and her husband, Joe Lusko, of Arizona; Dakota Robinson and Joan Quenan, of Shell Lake; Bob Hasman, of Cumberland; Mary Ellen Ryall, of Minong; and Ryan Connor, of Hayward attended a Butterfly Day event with Mike Reese at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary. Reese is a leading authority on Wisconsin butterflies. The group enjoyed hiking out to a bog that had rare orchids, pitcher plants, Labrador tea, bog mint and several other plant species that only make their home in a bog. Bogs are the home to the bog copper butterfly that pollinates wild cranberry. We saw lots of cranberry flowers in bloom. We did see a few flutterbys, but the insects were flying so fast we couldn’t identify the species; although we did witness a mat-

ing pair of butterflies that were not identified.

Dakota Robinson displayed her monarch butterfly storyboard at the event that illustrates the monarch butterfly migration. Several attendees signed her petition to stop roadside mowing during the butterfly’s migration season.

Dakota was concerned when she heard about a scheduled spraying to kill gypsy moths. She spoke with science teacher, Mr. Nauertz. He researched where crews were planning to spray pesticides.

Dakota stated that she was pleased that they are not going to spray near the Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Shell Lake.

Another young citizen entomologist, wearing a baseball hat and carrying a butterfly net and netted butterfly house with a moth larva inside, was at Hunt Hill with his supportive parents. His name is Robert Walker, and he is surprisingly advanced in butterfly terminology for his age. I suspect he is about 7–9 years old. Believe me, he pointed out a few species I didn’t even know about.

Knowing that Dakota and Robert are immersed in butterflies and natural science gives me hope for the future. Youth need to take up the banner for the environment; it is their future world they will be protecting.

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Barronett by Judy Pieper

Wow! What a week we’ve had around here. The Independence Day celebrations, the Spooner Rodeo, the rodeo parade, and the wind, rain and thunderstorm Sunday evening. Duane and I took a ride around the area early Monday morning and didn’t see any major damage from the wind, thank goodness. We were worried about the cornfields, but it didn’t look like many plants were blown over. The corn in our garden was pretty flattened, and the tomatoes were windblown, but other than that everything looked pretty good up there too. I hope our neighboring towns didn’t have any more damage than we did here in Barronett.

I’m sure you got to most of the celebrations for the Fourth of July. The towns were certainly crowded. The restaurants seemed to be doing a booming business. My Aunt Helen, Sue Meier, Taylor Bryant and I went to Art in the Park in Shell Lake on Saturday. There were beautiful things to look at. It was hard to choose something to take home, but I finally decided on an ink painting of a nuthatch.

I’d love to know who won that fantastic canoe they were raffling off. It was made of different colors of wood and had a design around the upper part. If I won it I don’t think it would ever have gone into the water. It was way too pretty for that.

It was really nice that Shell Lake had their fireworks display on Sunday night and Cumberland on Monday so that people could go to both if they chose.

Someone was setting off some pretty fantastic fireworks right here in Barronett both nights too, so we watched those from the upstairs window. I don’t know who was setting them off, and I’m not sure that they are supposed to do that, but we certainly appreciated the show.

The Spooner Rodeo was fantastic! We went on Thursday so that we could see the exceptional rodeo before the regular one started. The kids participating in the exceptional rodeo seemed to be having a blast. Quite a few of them were waving their cowboy hats around while hanging onto the “bucking horse” and “bucking bull” with just one hand. The mutton busting was great, too. Those little cowboys and cowgirls hang onto the sheep so tightly that when they start to slip off the back, the sheep come down with them. It’s amazing that those little toughies never get hurt or start crying. I suppose the sheep are so soft it’s like landing on a pillow.

And, speaking of one of our favorite mutton busters, Miriah Lehmann rode in the rodeo again this year. She won the mutton-busting contest when she was 5 or 6 years old, you know. This year she was able to ride one of the Barnes horses in the grand march. I don’t want to sound like a proud grandma or anything, you know, but I do think she was the best looking rider out there.

The rodeo parade on Saturday was well worth the trip to Spooner. The rodeo queen and princess, Beth Kujala and Kayla Rinkel, looked lovely in their sparkly shirts and cowboy hats with the big fancy hatbands. David Mortensen had a wagon in the parade pulled by a team of mules. Pat Fankhauser was there with his team of black workhorses. And the Shriners were there on their little motorbikes. Miss Rodeo Wisconsin rode in the parade. And, of course, there were veterans, marching bands and politicians. Everything you could possibly ask for in a parade. Oh, I almost forgot, there were lots of floats with pretty girls from neighboring towns. It was great. Part of the fun, too, is watching the little ones scramble for the candy that some of the people in the parade throw.

Tom Poznikowich said that I could let you know that he has a new truck sitting by the garage, and it’s a beaut! It’s a 1950 Chev dump truck that he plans to fix up.

He’s under the impression that it will be quite the chick magnet once he’s done

with it. Good luck with that, Tom. Suzy and Ryan Lehmann were at the Hilltop for breakfast the morning of Sunday, July 3, and ran into Judy Olson.

Suzy worked with Judy at American Tool ages ago, and hadn’t seen her in years. Suzy said that she hadn’t changed a bit, and that they had a great time visiting and catching up on all the news.

Shirley Overvig’s three adorable little granddaughters visited this past weekend. Kalea, 8, Elizabeth, 6, and Addison, 4, came up from River Falls and did all kinds of fun girl stuff with Grandma.

They went to the beach on Beaver Dam Lake on Sunday. The two oldest swim like little fish. Addison, on the other hand, kicks her legs nicely when held up by one of the others. They also got into Grandma’s closet and tried on her scarves, jewelry, hats, belts, etc., and put on a fashion show for Shirley and Merl.

Kalea did most of the accessorizing, and Shirley said she thought she (Shirley) could use a few tips from her (Kalea).

Grandpa didn’t want to be left out, so he took them for ATV rides. Their hero! Of course it wouldn’t be a gathering with Grandma without a tea party. They used the finest china cups and saucers and the girls were dressed beautifully.

Kris and Drake Vocovich came up from River Falls this past weekend too, to spend some time with Shirley and Merl. Kris had a spa day - she had a pedicure and a reiki. Drake, who now has his driver’s permit, drove Shirley all over town. They practiced a lot of stopping, starting and parking. When they all got back to the house they had a nice quiet, relaxing visit. They spent some quality time looking through Leona’s scrapbooks and photo albums, and Shirley gave Leona’s wedding rings to Kris.

Kate, Kevin, Loren and Emma O’Neal hosted a huge family gathering/potluck dinner at their cabin on Turtle Lake on Saturday. The place was packed with the whole Lehmann tribe. Guests had a great time playing Ping-Pong and basketball. Well, Heidi Diesterhaft had a great time playing basketball anyway.

According to a (sometimes) reliable source, she kicked butt royally. Sounds like the guys she played against didn’t enjoy it quite as much as she did. And, Kevin’s boat got quite a workout when he decided to pull both Shane Lehmann and Kerry Diesterhaft on tubes at the same time. He might need a couple more horses under the hood — sounds as if those he has were whining a bit about the oversize load.

The little ones, Loren, Emma and cousin DeShawn, are like little fish in the water. They had way too much fun going down the water slide into the lake — they even showed the other guests that they could go down the slide on their backs without getting hurt. I’ll bet they slept good Saturday night — they had to be exhausted.

Rick Theese brought a loaf of sourdough bread to our house that Robin had made. Man, was that delicious! Between Rick, Duane, Don Albee, my friend Melody and myself, we pretty nearly polished off the whole thing.

I finally got to meet that adorable little Lillianna Herman this past week. You remember that Lillianna was born on June 7, right? Anyway, she is probably one of the cutest little babies ever. Her mom, Colette, even let me hold her for a few minutes. Hmmm, maybe they’ll need a baby sitter. I bet I’d have to fight Grandma Sharon for that honor.

Speaking of Grandma Sharon, Duane and I had a wonderfully delicious and relaxing meal at Bistro 63 Wednesday, July 6. I guess that’s about it from Barronett this week. I hope to see you at the Barron County Fair in Rice Lake sometime this week. See you next time.

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Dewey-LaFollette by Karen Mangelsen

Congratulations to Stan Wickman on his 90th birthday. A get-together was held to celebrate the milestone on July 3, at County Line Bar. Millie Wickman (Mrs. Reuben) was also honored that day for her 90th birthday.

Clam River Tuesday Club met Wednesday, July 6, at the home of Diane Hulleman. Special speaker was Pat Neely, registered nurse, director/scheduler for the Spooner/Grantsburg office of Regional Hospice. The next Tuesday Club meeting will be Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Patty Haglin.

Donna and Nina Hines, Marlene Swearingen and Lida Nordquist went out to eat Friday at Emily’s in Webster.

They celebrated the birthdays of Donna and Lida.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen and Glen and Lorraine Crosby attended the open house in Rice Lake Saturday for Karen Brown, in honor of her high school graduation. She is the daughter of Charlene McCarthy Nedland and granddaughter of Beatrice McCarty Lee. A large number of relatives and friends attended the marriage celebration for Dianne and Edgar Rodriguez Saturday at Pokegama Lake. Dianne’s parents are Mark and Suzanne Hines and her grandparents are Gerry and Donna Hines.

Lawrence and Nina Hines visited Don and Lida Nordquist Sunday evening.

We had quite a storm early Monday morning and about an inch of rain. Monday morning it is bright and sunny, and hot weather was once again expected.

It’s good for the crops, and the flowers around here are beautiful. The Twin Cities and around there had severe weathers and wind.

Last week was quite a sad one for all the Pedersons, as we lost D. Helen last Tuesday night. The family stayed close to her and Arvid until she passed away.

Funeral services were held at Salem on Saturday with visitation on Friday night.

Both were well-attended with her family from Ortonville where she grew up and also from the Twin Cities. Helen stayed pretty much a Minnesota fan all these years.

Bethany Pederson, daughter of Curt and Martha Pederson, sang at the services on Saturday. Good job, Bethany.

This was also rodeo weekend, so Spooner and Shell Lake kept busy. At least they didn’t have rain during the festivities.

Mary and John Marschall took in the rodeo Saturday evening. On Monday, the Fourth of July, they were at John’s mother Wealthy’s when she entertained a large group of relatives and friends.

She still farms at her place in Amery.

Louisa Schader visited her Mortensen family over the weekend and joined them at the rodeo parade on Saturday.

Amy Bolterman and friend Charlie of Minor, N.D., came up for the week to visit Myron and Jude Bolterman. Jude and Myron took in the visitation for D. Helen on Friday night.

Rachel Pederson’s folks, Karen and Neil, of Oroville, Calif., are visiting Jerid and Rachel, Elizabeth, Daniel and Joshua for several days. Rachel is busy raising chickens, goats and sheep, which she just loves.

Peder and Curt and Martha Pederson and Derek had lunch at Sam Hicks on Sunday noon after church, and then Curt and Martha left for home in Hudson.

They celebrated Peder’s birthday, which was July 12. Happy birthday, Pete.

Daniel Pederson, Curt’s son, is on a mission trip to Spain with friends of his.

Arlys Santiago, who was a close neighbor of Helen and Arvid’s in Heart Lake,

took in the visitation and funeral. Her brother, Alvin, who lives in Fla., is on his way to see his sisters, Audrey, Avis and Arlys.

Jeff and Brenda of Shell Lake and Mary and Keith of Cross Plains and Timothy Pederson of Amherst, along with his daughter, Stephanie, and her friend, Cory, came up on Friday night for visitation and visiting with Arvid and family.

They returned home to attend other obligations on Saturday.

Sue and Larry Winner of Solon Springs came down Friday night to pick up Helen V. Pederson for visitation and again on Saturday for services. Dick Pederson gave a touching eulogy on Saturday for his mom.

D. Helen P. and I, Helen V.P., were roommates at Deaconess Nursing School for three years. I came home to live with my family (the Oddens) of Timberland and D. Helen continued to work at Deaconess. Floyd had just returned from the Navy, and that is when we bought the Gronning farm to live after we got married on July 19, 1947. Both Arvid and Helen were in our wedding party. Helen came to visit us one day in June and Arvid happened to be at our place and heard Helen was coming up, so we picked her up at the bus. The rest is history as Helen got her diamond three months later and married in 1949. Life is interesting and sometimes complicated but always good. That is how Helen came to Shell Lake, and together we worked at Shell Lake hospital for many years.

A little note to Arvid and his family: Love like yours can never end Because it is the perfect blend Of joys and sorrows, smiles and tears That just grows stronger through the years.

So think of your loved one as living above No farther away than your undying love And now she is happy and free once more And she waits for you at eternity’s door.

God bless you all. There are brighter days ahead.

Heart Lake by Helen Pederson

Library news

Kaitlyn Haynes is shown with her hard “read” money.

She read 100 minutes last week to enter the weekly cash drawing at the Shell Lake Public Library in the Teen Summer Reading Program. It’s not too late to join the reading program for those who haven’t joined yet. Contact the library to find out how you may win cash or an iPod touch. — Photo submitted

Dewey Country by Pauline Lawrence

Once again we have a very hot day here in Dewey Country and we could use a good rain. We didn’t get much when those straight-line winds came through Friday, July 1. But it’s that time of year when there’s this hot weather and no rain. Let’s hope for a great rain soon.

A very happy 55th anniversary to Don and Eleanor Grunnes as they celebrate together on July 14. Many more to you.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Dalen Michael Parker when he turns 4 years old July 14. Have a fun day, Dalen.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Trent Vanderhoof and Cassie Melton enjoying their special day July 15. Have a great day.

Happy anniversary greetings go out to Travis and Jackie Lane as they celebrate together July 16. Many more to you.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Mark Andrew Sklucazek as he enjoys his birthday July 18. Have a fun day, Mark.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Gene Hotchkiss on his special day July 18.

Have a great day.

Happy anniversary greetings to out to Bill and Dawn Kane on July 18. Have a wonderful day.

Roxie Spaulding, a very happy birthday to you July 19 when you celebrate another birthday with many more.

Happy birthday to two young ladies, Makenna Vanderhoof and Gretchen Gajewski, who is turning 3 years old. She is the granddaughter of Bev and Chuck Thomas.

July 20, birthday wishes go out to Dale Johnson, Rick Petersen, Sherri Forrestal and Marjean Fisher as they enjoy their special day with many more.

Milk prices have come up a little more.

Dairy farmer families will be paid $19.11 per hundred on the forthcoming milk check. I hope it stays there as farmers work so hard to milk those bossies in the very hot weather, and they appreciate this raise. Where would all of us be without farmers?

Farmers are busy putting up secondcrop hay and it looks like a great crop right behind first-crop hay. The corn and soybeans could use a tall glass of water, also.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Arvid Pederson who passed away.

Services were held Saturday.

It’s been six months now since I lost my Sunshine and it’s been the longest and saddest six months I’ve ever lived through.

I took my Rory to the beauty shop for a haircut. Yes, he was so hot and he was looking shaggy so off he went. He is a different dog now and he’s so happy and running around all the time. He’s got one bad habit and that is that he likes to chase cats. I’m going to have to have a talk with him about chasing my cats.

He’s getting to know about life now. I open the car door and he jumps right in, something he didn’t do before.

Cleaning the house is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.

The Dewey Town Board met July 5 at the Dewey Town Hall. Phil Lindeman told us there were many Burnett County residents without electricity due to the straight-line winds destroying so much in our county. Before you attempt to put in a driveway, please call Phil Scheu as the permit costs $35 and you must have this permit before putting in any new driveway. The board talked of paving two miles on Sand Road. The board decided to buy a brush saw. They also decided to put the brush mowing on bids.

Roadside mowing was also discussed.

The next Town of Dewey monthly board meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m., at the Dewey Town Hall. Everyone welcome.

Talking with Diane Hulleman we find she had the Clam River Tuesday Club meeting at her house Wednesday, July 6, with 16 ladies attending. At this time she says she is very happy to have her house back in shape after putting in new carpet upstairs. Friday night found Ginny Schnell, Chad and Colleen Jensen and their little daughter, Izzy, coming to spend time with Diane. Saturday morning, Nancy Murray came to Diane’s and all the families, except Mike Murray and Chad Jensen, enjoyed the rodeo parade.

News from the Fjelstad Palace found visitors on the Fourth of July were Sue Peterson, Trish and Jim Patten, Chad and Annika Hansen, Pam Pomykala, Elmer Talbert, Dan Gerten, Marv and Bryan Knoop, Doug and Sue Buhl and Dylan, and Greg and Cherie Dorweiler and Emily. Fireworks were lit on the lake.

Bob and Kris visited Jerry and Janice Larson, Gary and Sandy Smith and Gary and Sue Peterson. In the evening, the Fjelstads enjoyed a bonfire at Jim Toll’s along with Jim and Dave Toll and Tammy Moe. Tuesday, Sue Peterson visited Bob and Kris. Wednesday at the Clam River Tuesday Club meeting they had a guest speaker on hospice to explain all the different programs they have to offer. Kris’ sister, Pat Kage, and her two puppies, Tuffy and Spookie, came to spend a few days with the Fjelstads. Gary Peterson visited Bob and Kris and Pat Kage. Thursday Bob visited Ron Schreffler, Elmer Talberg and Greg Dorweiler. Friday Bob Garcia, Bryan Knoop, and the Dorweiler family visited at the Fjelstads. Later Bob visited Marv Knoop and Bob and Kris visited Gary and Sue Peterson. Saturday Kris took in the farmers market in Spooner. Kris is getting the itch to can, I think. Later Kris took in the thrift sale at Chuck and Dixie Andrea’s. Bob Garcia brought the Fjelstads fresh fish from Bashaw Lake to enjoy. Saturday evening the Fjelstads took their pontoon out for a ride on Bashaw Lake with Jim and Dave Toll and Tammy Moe. Sunday Bob visited Gary Peterson. Kris tells us there were a number of big trees that came down with the straight-line winds.

Kristen Williams and her fiancé, Scott, took Jim and Sandy Atkinson out for their 49th wedding anniversary to supper. Jimmy Atkinson was up to Jim and Sandy’s. He is having health problems.

Talking with Karen Vanderhoof we find they are now done with first-crop hay and looking at the second crop coming. Sunday afternoon they attended a birthday party at Travis and Ashley Vanderhoof’s for MaKenna, Conner and Rory Vanderhoof.

Friday night, Butch and Loretta VanSelus took in the rodeo in Spooner.

This makes 31 years that Loretta has attended the rodeo and she loves it. Sunday the VanSeluses visited Loretta’s son, Harold Stone, to help him celebrate his birthday. Happy birthday to Harold on July 10 with many more.

Jerry and Gretchen Best enjoyed fishing on the Fourth of July. They both are retired now so it’s nice they can do things together.

July Fourth, yours truly and Rory went to Chetek to Penny and Jeff Ladd’s and Rem, Ry and Ree’s for a grill-out. Paula Cramer and two of the Ladds friends came along with Duane Ladd to enjoy

Monday, July 18: Crispy-baked fish, au gratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, pistachio dessert, butter, milk, coffee.

Tuesday, July 19: Liver and onions, mashed potatoes, butter, herbed tomatoes and yellow beans, cook’s choice pie, bread, butter, beverages.

Wednesday, July 20: Sliced baked ham, mashed sweet potatoes, tossed salad, dressing, gelatin cake with top-

ping, bread, butter, milk, coffee.

Thursday, July 21: Spaghetti and meat sauce with Parmesan, crunchy pea salad, apricot halves, garlic bread, milk, coffee.

Friday, July 22: BBQ pulled chicken on bun, oven-fried potatoes, marinated cuke salad, fresh fruit, milk, coffee.

Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call 715-4684750.

Senior Lunch Menu

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the day.

Strawberries are still out here for people to enjoy and now I see my raspberries are getting nice and red.

Rick and Janie Lauterbach, Rich, Ryan, Noah and Ellianna took a mini vacation.

They took in a Brewers game at Miller Park, spending the night in Brookfield.

They went to Wisconsin Dells staying in the Mount Olympus Hotel and enjoyed the amusement park there for a couple of days. They got home Saturday. Saturday evening Rick and Janie took in Rick’s 25th graduation party at Jersey’s.

Home for the weekend at Carl and Betty Meister’s were Jarret and Bev Cas-

sellious and son Erik. The two gals enjoyed making lots of strawberry jam and freezing a lot. Betty says their son, Brian, is almost done with second-crop haying.

Sunday afternoon Marv and Gladys Knoop enjoyed a birthday party at Travis and Ashley Vanderhoof’s for their three children, Rory, MaKenna and Conner.

Evelyn Melton tells us they didn’t do much last week but their daughter, Vicki Trott, was over Sunday playing cards with Cecil and Evelyn.

We got a little rain Sunday night.

About three-tenths of an inch. It helps.

Scatter sunshine!

Have a great week!

Area Writer’s corner

Are we under God?

by Mary B. Olsen, Shell Lake To pledge or not to pledge, that is the question. You hear about tornadoes and storms, and another kind of tornado is circling around us and shows no sign of clearing up. I can remember people talking about the Pledge of Allegiance in my family and neighborhood when I was a child. I was surrounded by opinionated folks who liked to express themselves and didn’t mind getting into arguments, often of a political persuasion. It was a hot topic when the compulsory reciting of the pledge started. Our superintendent of schools had our student body gather in the central hall of the school.

He told us we would be reciting the pledge every morning before classes began. And we did it. They called it the salute to the flag.

Most of the controversy has grown since the words, “under God” were added to the original pledge. It has been a battle, and right now the people for the inclusion of God it have come out on top.

The history of this pledge is fascinating and it involves an assortment of mighty interesting people.

The original pledge was written by a Baptist minister named Francis Bellamy in 1892. It read, “I pledge allegiance to my flag of the United States and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” The words were changed in 1923 to “the flag” and “of America” was added later.

Then in 1940 the United States Supreme Court ruled that students in public schools could be compelled to recite the pledge. There were to be no exceptions. I think that is what our superintendent told us when they started it at my school. At first it had been recited with a hand salute. The person would stand with the outstretched hand toward the flag, palm down, and ended with the palm up. We didn’t do it that way. We just stood there. The handoutstretched pose was called the Bellamy salute. It was ended by President Roosevelt on Dec. 22, 1942. It was too much like the Nazi salute, so that ended. FDR started the hand-over-the-heart gesture during the reciting of the pledge and the national anthem.

The 1940 decision by the Supreme Court to force the reciting of the pledge was met with opposition by the Jehovah’s Witnesses. They believed it was a form of idolatry, and refused to comply.

This brought a wave of violence against these religious people. It reached such a state that the Supreme Court reversed its decision in 1943, concluding that “compulsory unification of opinion violates

the First Amendment.” Later they ruled that students were not required to stand during the pledge. Objectors could remain silent and seated.

That controversy was bad enough, but it got worse. That was when they inserted God into the pledge. Some claimed that Abraham Lincoln started it.

Had he not written in his Gettysburg Address something quite like that? Did he not say, “that the nation shall, under God, have a new birth of freedom”? Actually, sometimes people omit those two words from his speech, but it can still be found in several original copies in his handwriting.

In 1952, Holger Christian Langmack, a respected Danish philosopher and educator, who came to America in 1911, wrote a letter to President Harry S. Truman. He suggested the president make an effort to include the words, “under God” in the pledge. This man was one of the originators of the prayer breakfast in Washington, D.C., which has since been an annual event.

It was Rep. Louis C. Rabaut, of Michigan, who put forth a resolution to add “under God” to the pledge, in 1953. President Dwight Eisenhower signed the bill making it into law on Flag Day, 1954. It was incorporated by a joint session of Congress amending the flag code.

It has been that way ever since. Not without some objectors who do not simply remain seated and silent. There have been two legal challenges, initiated by a Sacramento, Calif., atheist named Michael Newdow, one in California and one in New Hampshire. It was the “under God” they objected to, saying it was unconstitutional, and is a violation of the separation of church and state. The litigation director of the Becket Fund, Attorney Eric Russbach, who won the case, said, “Not surprisingly, the Supreme Court had again rejected the argument that saying the pledge of your own free will creates an official state religion.” It is considered a patriotic, not a religious, statement.

The Ninth District upheld the constitutionality of the pledge in March 2010 and the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of the California case in March of this year.

The elimination of the words “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance recited at the beginning of a recent sports event, televised on a major network, has brought a thunderstorm of protest from the public. The network offered an apology. It was an oversight. They didn’t want to offend anybody, so they offended everybody. It most likely will not end the controversy. Like it or not, God is still in there.

Academic news

WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Drew Knoop, Shell Lake, has been named to the dean’s list at Mid-State Technical College in Stevens Point for the spring semester. Recognition is reserved for students who have enrolled in 12 or more credits and have earned a grade-point average of at least 3.75 during a given semester. — from MSTC

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Jacob J. McQuade, Shell Lake, has been named to the University of St. Thomas 2011 spring semester dean’s list. Students must post grade-point averages of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale to be named to the dean’s list.

— from TheLink

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Saturday, June 18 Jennifer L. Atterson, 35, Terre Haute, Ind., was northbound on Hwy. 53, a half-mile north of Boot Lake Road, when she hit a deer with her vehicle. The incident occurred at 7:48 a.m. No injuries were reported.

At 2:33 p.m., an accident occurred at the intersection of Hwy. 63 and Pow Road in Springbrook. While a nocontact vehicle was stopped just before the intersection, a vehicle driven by Eric D. Taylor, 24, St. Paul, Minn., went to pass the stopped vehicle northbound on Hwy. 63, when the vehicle crossing Hwy. 63 on Pow Rd., driven by Steven J. Fagerlin, 62, Barron, pulled out into Hwy. 63. Fagerlin did not see the vehicle driven by Taylor, since the no-contact vehicle had stopped to wait for Fagerlin to cross before they could turn unto Pow Road Taylor swerved to miss Fagerlin, but the two collided, and Taylor went into the ditch through the boughs of two trees and came to rest in the ditch. The vehicle of Taylor had minor rear-passenger-side damage, and the truck driven by Fagerlin had no damage. No injuries were reported.

Sunday, June 19 Hannah R. Ross, 21, Barron, was traveling west on Ripley Spur Road at 2:29 a.m. when she failed to compensate for the curve in the road, gradually went into the ditch and collided with several trees. Ross was arrested for OWI.

Monday, June 20 Cows were hit on CTH B, just west of Sunset Lane.

Jerry Ullom’s cows took a walk down the road and were met by the vehicle driven by Kristina M. Weigelt, 20, Spooner, at 9:55 p.m. Weigelt stated she collided with two cows. One cow was found in the woods, just off of the road. The other cow was found later back at the Ullom farm. Ullom stated he would have to put the one cow down, due to severe injuries from the accident.

At 5:13 a.m., Evelyn J. Cariolano, 75, Spooner, was distracted due to an illness and went off CTH A, near the Spooner Golf Course, when she hit some mailboxes and became stuck in the ditch.

Thursday, June 23 Krystal L. Richter, 17, Springbrook, was driving down Hwy. 63, near the wayside, when she hit a deer at 7:47 a.m. The passenger-side door was damaged and the window was broken. No injuries were reported.

Friday, June 24 Curtis M. Richardson, 20, Spooner, was driving eastbound on CTH E, .2 mile west from Little Bass Lake Road in Trego, when a deer ran out in front of him.

Richardson swerved to miss the deer, but lost control of the vehicle and rolled the vehicle across the road at 8 a.m.

Possible injury occurred and the vehicle was towed.

At 4:08 p.m. Alfred O. Williams, 63, Lake Elmo, Minn., was northbound on Hwy. 63, just north of Hamilton Road, when his vehicle began to wobble from the rear and he lost control. Williams was ejected from the vehicle and transported by ambulance to a medical facility. The vehicle was towed with moderate damage all over due to the overturn that occurred.

Tuesday, June 28 Kristina M Oliva, 27, Minong, was driving on Hwy. 70, at Fourth Street, when she dropped her cell phone and reached to look for it, when she rear-ended the vehicle of Steven R. Lack, 47, Grand Marais, Minn. Lack stated he was driving at 50 m.p.h. when the accident occurred at 6:40 p.m. Lack suffered injuries and drove to the hospital. Both vehicles had very severe damage. The vehicle of Oliva was towed. Oliva was cited for inattentive driving and uninsured vehicle.

Friday, July 1 Jay N. Weaver, 37, Amery, was driving down Hwy. 53, near Brooklyn Road pulling a travel trailer, when a tire blew out on the trailer and caused him to lose control and overturn. Occupants included Cole N. Weaver, no age given, Forest Lake, Minn., Kali R. Berg, 14, and Austin L. Weaver, 11. All four persons were injured, but the two children were the only ones transported to a medical facility by ambulance. The car had total damage and was towed.

Richard H. Liver, 66, Trego, was driving southbound on Hwy. 63, and exiting onto Hwy. 53 at 8 p.m., when he went through the construction zone with heavy storm rains and came to a stop. Kortney L. Melton, 18, Spooner, was following Liver and did not see that he had stopped. Melton rear-ended the vehicle of Liver because she was unable to stop in time with the wet roads and reduced visibility. Melton’s vehicle had front minor damage and was towed, while the truck of Liver had no damage.

Dian L. (Tilton) Bergman, 59, Centuria, died July 2, 2011, in a tragic house fire along with her beloved husband, Joseph.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ellis Tilton, and mother Berla Tilton, Magnet, Neb. She is survived by Jacob L. Bergman, St. Croix Falls, and his wife, Charlene (Spengler) Bergman, and their children, Ashley Johnson, Derek Johnson and Carson Bergman; Benjamin D. Bergman, Luck, and Jessica Haney and their children, Caleb Bergman, Tyler and Lumi Haney; Mindi J. (Bergman) Koethe, Osceola, and

her husband, Jim Koethe, and their children, Joshua and Kyle Koethe; brothers and sisters, Dennis Tilton and wife Karen, LaVonne “Sis” Olson and husband Darrell, Clarice “Charlie” Becker and husband Roger; many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Saturday, July 9, at Milltown Lutheran Church, Milltown. A memorial service will be held in Hartington, Neb., at a later date.

The St. Croix Valley Funeral Home and Polk County Cremation Society, St. Croix Falls, were entrusted with arrangements.

Joseph J. Bergman, 62, Centuria, died July 2, 2011, in a tragic house fire along with his beloved wife, Dian.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Bergman, Hartington, Neb., formerly of Shell Lake.

He is survived by Jacob L. Bergman, St. Croix Falls, and his wife, Charlene (Spengler) Bergman, and their children, Ashley Johnson, Derek Johnson and Carson Bergman; Benjamin D. Bergman, Luck, and Jessica Haney and their children, Caleb Bergman, Tyler and Lumi Haney; Mindi J. (Bergman) Koethe, Osceola, and her husband, Jim Koethe and their children, Joshua and

Kyle Koethe; mother Eleanor Bergman; brothers and sisters, Janet (Bruce) Dunning, Marilyn Robbins, Louise Patterson, Tom (Dee) Bergman, Teri (Charlie) Magdanz and Doug (Colleen) Bergman; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 9, at Milltown Lutheran Church, Milltown. A memorial service will be held in Hartington, Neb., at a later date.

The St. Croix Valley Funeral Home and Polk County Cremation Society, St. Croix Falls, were entrusted with arrangements.

D. Helen Pederson, 88, Shell Lake, died Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake.

She was born March 14, 1923, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Nicolai and Elise (Thompson) Hendrickson. Helen was raised by Elias and Christine Knutson after the death of her mother. She grew up in Ortonville and attended Oak Grove High School in Fargo, N.D. Helen graduated from Lutheran Deaconess Nursing School.

She was married in 1949 to Arvid Pederson, and they celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Helen became a registered nurse and worked at Indianhead Memorial Hospital until her retirement in 1983. She was a longtime member of Salem Lutheran Church.

Helen was a devoted wife, loving mother and doting grandmother, whose cookie jar was always full and hugs were many.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Nicolai, Elise, Elias and Christine; brothers Ted and Edwin; and sister Dina.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Arvid, Shell Lake; sons Robert (Jane) Pederson, Shell Lake, and Richard (Kate) Pederson, Verona; daughters Gloria (John) Grove, St. Louis Park, Minn., Sonja (Bob) Hartley, Bloomington, Minn., and Diane (Don) Ascher, Monticello, Minn.; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held July 9 at Salem Lutheran Church, Shell Lake, with the Rev. Carol Ann McArdell officiating. Burial was in Shell Lake Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Grove, Matt Grove, Erik Pederson, Randy Ascher, Luke Burns and Dan Ascher.

The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

Gerald W. Garnett, 74, Spooner, died July 7, 2011, at his home.

Gerald was born Feb. 7, 1937, in Eau Claire, to Vernon and Mary Maud (Pat) Garnett. He graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1954. He went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1956. Gerry then attended UW-Eau Claire, graduating in 1960. On May 22, 1965, Gerry married Sue in Wausau. Gerry and Sue moved to the Twin Cities in 1969, where they lived until retiring to Spooner.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sue; their daughter Michele (Robert) Garnett McKenzie; his grandson Ewan Finlay McKenzie; along with other relatives and friends.

Memorial services were held July 12 at Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, with Sue Morgan officiating.

Interment with military honors was held at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.

The Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.scalzo-taylor.com.

Joseph J. Bergman

D. Helen Pederson

Gerald W. Garnett

Economic Development Corporation now operating

by Patty Murray Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - Wisconsin’s new Economic Development Corporation officially began operating at the beginning of this month. The public-private entity replaces what used to be the state Department of Commerce. And its new leader says the corporation will “operate at the speed of business.”

With the signing of the new state budget, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation was born. And it will have a lot more money to work with than the Commerce Department ever did, according to the WEDC’s Chief Executive Officer Paul Jadin.

Instead of a budget of about $50 million a year, Jadin says the corporation will have $84 million.

“Our operations will be roughly the same with the exception of $1.5 million for marketing,” says Jadin. “So that significant increase is going to allow us to allow entrepreneurs to be innovative to create businesses, allow us to work with industry clusters. Of course, it’s going to allow us to create the kind of awards and incentives which we’ve historically done, whether it’s tax credits, grants or loans.”

The Commerce Department’s divisions of licensing and regulation are moving over to another state agency.

Jadin hopes the changes, coupled with tax breaks for manufacturers and capital gains, will make Wisconsin more competitive.

“As you compare us to states around us, Minnesota had to shut down, Illinois with tax increases and a sig-

nificant structural deficit and the myriad of problems that Michigan is facing, we do stand out, and this is not lost on the business community.”

Since it operates as a pseudo private entity, Jadin says the WEDC is able to solicit money from corporations to help with a beefed-up marketing campaign aimed at attracting businesses to the state.

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Area churches Alliance

St. Francis de Sales

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

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

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

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

Lake Park Alliance

Baptist

Northwoods Baptist W6268 Cranberry Dr., Shell Lake; 4 miles south of Spooner 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 James Frisby 715-635-2277 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday evening service 6 p.m.

Wed. evening service 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

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

Episcopal St. Alban's

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

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

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

Full Gospel Shell Lake Full Gospel

293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday Worship Service: 8:30 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Jr. Kids Church: 10:30 a.m.; UTurn Student Ministries (7th-12th grades): 6 p.m.; Power & Light (2nd - 6th grades), 6 p.m. Tuesday: Compassion Connection: 7 p.m.

Lutheran

Barronett Lutheran

Catholic

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.

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

Books & Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

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

W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom 8:30 a.m. outdoor Worship Service; 10:15 a.m. Indoor Service.

Coffeetime between services.

Salem Lutheran, ELCA 803 Second St., Shell Lake Pastor Carol Ann McArdell 715-468-7718 www.shelllakesalem lutheran.org Sunday Worship: 8 and 10 a.m.; coffee and conversation: 9:15 a.m.

(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.

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.

Nazarene

Church of the Nazarene

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

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

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

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

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

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

Family Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

Trinity Lutheran

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

St. Catherine's Catholic

Long Lake Lutheran Church

United Methodist

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

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Methodist

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Other

Cornerstone Christian

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

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

Youth Group Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday: Sarona - 9 a.m.; Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sarona Methodist Celebrating 100 years Aug. 27-28

Mrs. Spafford and her four girls boarded a luxury liner for Europe. En route, their ship was rammed by an iron sailing vessel. Many lost their lives, including the four girls.

Nine days later, when Mrs. Spafford landed in Wales, she cabled her husband, “Saved, alone.”

Grief-stricken, Mr. Spafford turned to the Lord and found him to be a help in trouble. And he wrote the hymn, “When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea-billows roll, whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, ‘It is well with my soul.’”

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Snapper crossing

RIGHT: With a fierce disposition, this snapping turtle is making its way across the gravel road near Shell Lake. It fears no one. Snappers developed the ability to snap as a defensive measure because they are too large to hide inside their own shells. — Photo by Larry Samson

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The following position is available in the Shell Lake School District: Description: The Shell Lake School District is seeking a full time, 7-12 school guidance counselor. The counselor will be involved in curriculum/scheduling, individual and group counseling, RTI (Response to Intervention) initiatives, district assessments, AODA activities and college placement. The Shell Lake School District has adopted the “New Guidance Model.”

Qualifications: Candidates must be able to interact positively and effectively with students, parents, staff and community members. Organizational and time management skills (verbal and written) are a must.

Requirements: Must possess or be able to obtain a valid DPI certification #966 for school guidance.

Start Date: 2011-2012 school year To apply: Interested applicants are to send the following: • Letter of application.

• Resume.

• Three (3) letters of recommendation.

• Copy of transcripts.

• Copy of current WI license.

Note: No applications will be accepted or considered via e-mail.

Candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screen.

Application deadline: July 13, 2011.

Submit application materials to: Don Peterson, 7-12 Principal School District of Shell Lake 540557 271 Hwy. 63 S. 46-47r,L 36-37b Shell Lake, WI 54871 The Shell Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

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COACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE

The following coaching positions are available in the Shell Lake School District: • High School Head Volleyball Coach • High School Assistant Volleyball Coach Interested persons should submit a letter of application to: Jim Campbell, Athletic Director School District of Shell Lake 271 Highway 63 540685 36-37b 47-48r,L Shell Lake, WI 54871 The Shell Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

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Activities Professional desirable but not required.

Experience with seniors, positive attitude, quality judgment, organizational skills and ability to lead musical programs are all a must!

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National Animal Welfare foundation. Support no-kill shelters. Help homeless pets. Free towing, tax deductible, non-runners accepted. 1-866-912-GIVE (CNOW)

FOR SALEHEATERS, FIREPLACES, FURNACES

Central Boiler Outdoor Wood Furnace. Twin Waters Energy Wisconsin’s premier stocking Dealer.

In stock Classic, E-Classic and Maxim. Cash and carry, call for sale prices.

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HELP WANTEDTRUCK DRIVER

Drivers- Class A HEAVY HAUL Immediate need for Experienced Multi-axle Company and Owner Operator drivers. We are busy all year long! 866231-6472 (CNOW) Drivers Owner Operators & Company.

Flatbed. Excellent pay/ opportunity. Class A CDL w/ at least 2 yrs. current exp. Blackhawk Transportation 888-364-9755 Drivers (CNOW)

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MANUFACTURED HOMES

Never used 3 bedroom singlewides for only $28,900 built in 2005 prior to the State foundation requirements. Perfect cottages and farm hand homes. Several to choose from at Town & Country Housing Bus Hwy 53 between Eau Claire & Chippewa Falls (715) 8341279 (CNOW)

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Up To $250,000 Paid Vintage Guitars and Amps.

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Local Classififieeds SHELL LAKE SELFSTORAGE: Convenient, 24-hour access. Special low-cost boat storage. Call 715-468-2910. 2rtfc

STUMP GRINDING: Lowest cost per inch. StumpGrin din g@cha rter.n et 715-468-4270. 47rp

WATER TRAMPOLINE FOR SALE: 15’ Orbit water trampoline with long Moonwalk tube, plus anchors. Used on Shell Lake for 5 summers. In good condition, no holes or leaks. Our kids just aren’t kids any longer. $850. Call Jim on cell 651-233-7800.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER: 2-BR, 2 full baths, master suite, 3/4-loft cottage, full furnished guest cabin, 21/2-car garage, in-floor heat, 4 acres, 1/4-mile from city of Shell Lake on Sand Road, $265,000.

Call 715-468-2054, after 6 p.m. 46-49rp

Notices NOTICE FOR BIDS SALE OF LP TANK SHELL LAKE AREA FIRE ASSOCIATION

The Shell Lake Area Fire Association (SLAFA) is accepting bids for the sale of a 500-gallon LP tank including fuel. The tank is 45-50% full. The tank is located at the Shell Lake Fire Hall, 400 6th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI. The tank must be removed by August 22, 2011. Minimum bid $650. Sealed bids must be submitted to the SLAFA, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871, or delivered to the Shell Lake City Administrator’s office, 501 First Street (City Hall) by 3 p.m., Monday, July 25, 2011. For further information, contact Fire Chief Keith Dahlstrom at 715-520-0384.

541014 47-48r WNAXLP Bradley A. Pederson, Secretary/Treasurer

NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF BARRONETT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Town of Barronett of Washburn County shall hold its first meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, from 7 to 9 p.m., at N1608 South Heart Lake Road, Shell Lake, WI. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property.

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

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

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

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under Sec. 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests.

The Town of Barronett has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph which provides exemptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Section 19.35(1) of Wis. Statutes.

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

Respectfully submitted, Town of Barronett 540550 46-47r WNAXLP Patricia A. Parker

NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK TOWN OF BARRONETT

The Assessor will meet with the taxpayers in an OPEN BOOK session at the Barronett Town Hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Road, on Saturday, July 16, 2011, from 8 to 10 a.m. If any taxpayer has any questions or concerns about their 2011 assessed value, plan to meet with the Assessor at this time and discuss it with him.

Patricia A. Parker 540293 46-47r WNAXLP Town Clerk

NOTICE TO BID - TOWN OF SARONA

The Town of Sarona is requesting bids for 6 inches of compacted road gravel on Grouse Road, 6”x24’x.6 mile. The bidders attention is called to the fact that this project is subject to a prevailing wage rate determination which has been issued by the State of Wisconsin and that the prevailing wage rates and hours of labor set forth in this determination shall be applicable for this project. For more information, contact Russ Furchtenicht at 715-469-3329 or 715-931-8352. Send bids to: Russ Furchtenicht, W6167 Silo Rd., Sarona, WI 54870. Bids will be opened on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at 5 p.m., at the Sarona Town Hall. The Town of Sarona reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 BRs, 2 full baths, 2-car attached garage, full part. finished basement, 2 blocks from Shell Lake High School. $119,500.

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FOR SALE: Kingsbury upright grand piano and bench, $50. Can be seen weekends in Shell Lake, 507-250-6188. 46-47rp

2004 TRAVEL TRAILER: Slide, alum./fiberglass, exceptional, $12,000. 715468-7695. 46-47rp

COMPLETELY RENOVATED: 3-BR, 1-bath home in quiet Spooner New neighborhood. kitchen, new bath. $99,000. 715-416-2734.

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STRAWBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES: Worldfamous Red Barn Berries in Shell Lake is ready for you to come and pick some delicious berries in an excellent, weed-free farm. U-Pick or prepicked berries. Located just 2 miles east of Shell Lake on Hwy. B. Please call for picking times and details. 715-468-4000. 4447rp

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Town of Dewey, Burnett Cty., Wis., is requesting bids for a minimum of 40 hours for roadside brush mowing. Bids due to Mark Knoop, Chairman, by 4 p.m. on August 1, 2011. Send all bids to 2930 Bashaw Lake Road, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Town of Dewey reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.

541015 47r WNAXLP Submitted by Pam Brown, Clerk

NOTICES

The Washburn County Zoning Committee will hold a business meeting Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott Building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING REZONE REQUESTS Rezoning requests have been filed with the Washburn County Zoning Office for changes in the zoning district. The public hearing will be held July 26, 2011, at 4 p.m. in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott Building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

BIRCHWOOD Township: Romaine Quinn, Birchwood, Wisconsin. A request to rezone approximately 20 acres: Map #BI 489, 20 acres Part of S1/2 SW FRL 1/4 Sec 30-37-10 Town of Birchwood from Agriculture to Residential Recreational 2, to separate existing dwelling from rest of parcel and to create 3.92-acre lot to create a buffer from future development.

PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS Conditional use requests have been filed with the Washburn County Zoning Office. This public hearing will be held July 26, 2011, immediately following the rezoning requests in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

BIRCHWOOD Township: Timothy & Jennifer Farr, Little Canada, Minnesota. Map #BI 153C/record id# 34409 - 5.26 acres, Part of Govt.

Lot 5 Section 10-37-10, Town of Birchwood, requesting to have a conditional use permit to place a 1980 14’x70’ mobile home on the property. Division 6 Sec. 38-361 (9).

BARRONETT Township: Marissa Kirk, Shell lake, Wisconsin. Map #BA 2E/record id# 12 - 5.06 acres, part of NW FRL 1/2 Section 2-3713, Town of Barronett, requesting to have a conditional use permit to place a 1978 14’x60’ mobile home on the property.

Interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard. The committee will deliberate in “Open Session.” Handicapped access is available through the south door; parking is near the door. This agenda and the subsequent meeting minutes are averrable in large type. If you need assistance, please call Lynn Hoeppner at 715-468-4600, prior to the meeting.

Webster Macomber, Zoning Administrator 540898 47-48r WNAXLP

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Laker Times Summer school

Heidi Fredrickson and Ellie Nelson were two of the many students who have started in the second session of the Shell Lake summer school that will run until Friday, July 22. — Photo by Alyssa King

Katrina Miller carries her tray to her table in the Shell Lake summer school program. The free lunch program is open to all children living in the Shell Lake School District whether or not they are enrolled in summer school. The program will run until Friday, July 22. — Photo by Larry Samson

Summer school provides fun learning experiences

Jessica Haynes and Colton Marker are enjoying their lunch with one of their teachers, Marissa Spaulding. Summer school for this Shell Lake High School student has given her the opportunity to explore early-childhood education. — Photo by Larry Samson

Shop class is new this year for the Shell Lake summer school program. Class members (L to R): Daniel Nielsen, Vishav Monga, Dawson LaRue, Luke Savas, Erik Haynes, Zach Jensen and Anika Swan learned how to make wood projects from instructor Bob Forsythe. — Photo by Larry Samson

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“Pirates of Penzance” performed to a sellout crowd

ABOVE: The cast from the Youth Theatre Experience 2011 wrapped up their last performance on the Gilbert & Sullivan musical “Pirates of Penzance” on Sunday, July 10. The threeday run was a sellout at the Erica Quam Theatre in Shell Lake.

RIGHT: Corey Peck and Emilee Organ play the love role of Frederic and Mabel. Frederic leaves the life of the pirate to marry the major general’s oldest daughter.

Photos by Larry Samson

Fearful of the pirates, these daughters of the major general were (L to R): Madeline Hopke, Anna Mikula, KayDe Bontekoe, Lane Hansen, Rachel Temple and Brianna Clements.

The many daughters of the major general were refined and genteel. These four were played by (L to R): Maya Cummings, KayDe Bontekoe, Kaylee Peck and Annabelle Revak.

Providing their talent and expertise for the difficult musical by Gilbert & Sullivan were (L to R): choreographer Paige Kohler, production director Emily Hagen, and directors Emma Gimse White and Alex Peck.

On board the pirates ship were the swashbuckling high-sea pirates (L to R): Artie Collins, Corey Peck, Ben Olson and Mariah Schultz.

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