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Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Vol. 126, No. 33 • Shell Lake, Wis.

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• Free community meal @ Spooner • Easter egg hunt @ Shell Lake • Easter egg hunt @ Spooner See calendar on page 6 for details

At home on the ice …

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“Ax of Murder” performed Page 11

Whodunit at the Quam Back page Spooner Middle School student Karly Wermette is at home on the ice, skating in her first skate out, solo, during the 26th-annual Northwood Figure Skating Tour on Ice held Saturday, March 28. She has been skating for eight years and competing for the last three years. More photos on page 2. – Photo by Larry Samson

Election is Tuesday

What happens to eyeglasses once you donate them?

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Egg hunt sock hop coming to Shell Lake

SHELL LAKE — An Easter egg hunt and sock hop will be held in the Shell Lake 3-12 School gym. Please, no shoes in the gym. The Easter Bunny will start the event at 10 a.m. There will be several age divisions for the egg hunt, for newborns to 10 years old. The Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring these events. — from SLCC

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Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — At the beginning of March, Wisconsin had nearly 3.5 million registered voters. Of those, 10,689 are registered in Washburn County. Those that vote on Tuesday, April 7, in Washburn County will determine state and county level representation. At the state level, a Supreme Court justice, a court of appeals judge and a proposed change to the state constitution will be voted on. At the county level elections will take place for school boards, city councils, town representatives and village representatives.

Elections that have more than one candidate running for the same position are considered contested elections.

Not all elections are contested.

Contested elections in Washburn County include three school boards, 12 towns, two villages and one city. Contested state and county elections are listed below.

Statewide elections Statewide elections include the next Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, a court of appeals judge and a proposed change to the Wisconsin Constitution. The Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest court of authority in the state. The court is made up of seven justices selected in nonpartisan elections for 10-year terms. One seat is up for election this year with two candidates. Incumbent Anne Walsh Bradley is running against James Daley for that position.

The court of appeals is comprised of 16 judges elected to six-year terms from four districts in the state. Washburn County voters will determine the representative for the District III seat up for election. Kristina Bourget and Mark A. Seidl are running for the position.

Voters will be asked to vote “yes” or “no” on

a question that could result in an amendment to the state’s constitution. Currently the constitution states that the longest-serving member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court holds the position of chief justice. The proposed amendment would change the constitution to an election held between the justices serving on the court.

The justice that received the majority of votes would hold the position of chief justice.

County elections School boards Three of five school boards have contests this April. Those school boards are Shell Lake, Birchwood and Hayward.

The Shell Lake School Board has five seats up for election and 10 candidates to choose from. Those candidates are Steve Naglosky, Jeshua Keenan, Jill Dunlavy, Joel Anderson, Mary Stellrecht, Darin Gleason, Linda Nielsen, Patrick Kraetke, Scott Smith and Patricia Pesko.

The Birchwood School Board has two seats up for election and four candidates to choose from.

Those candidates are Robert Herscher, Donny E. Birdsill, Rebecca Hrdlicka and T. Thomas Skar.

Hayward has three seats up for election with six candidates to select from. They are Linda Plante, Stacey Hessel, Derek Hand, Trina Starr, Kim Rumler and James Schlender Jr. Village and city elections The village of Birchwood has two trustees and three candidates this year. Those candidates are Stacie Small, Rocky Van Gilder and Virginia Hurckman. The village of Minong has a writein contest for village president.

The Shell Lake City Council has a write-in See Election, page 3

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NFSC, 26 years strong

LEFT: Brianna Sohn is a seventh-grader from Spooner who loves skating. As a member of the Northwood Figure Skating Club, it is possible we will be seeing a lot of her in the coming years.

RIGHT: The advanced free skater team performed to the song “Roam.” The team is made up of skaters from Shell Lake, Spooner, Cumberland and Rice Lake. It is a wonderful opportunity for the girls to know and work with other skaters from different schools and backgrounds.They have their love for skating in common.

Photos by Larry Samson

Laura Joy Richey stands proudly with her father, Bill Richey, at the close of the ice show. While technically still a senior, home schooled, she has been attending college level courses at LCO Community College in Hayward.

Paulina and Daniel Brykalova were the guest skaters at the 26th-annual Northwood Figure Skating Club Tour On Ice held Saturday, March 28.

The brother-and-sister team, skating in the juvenile level, are working with their coach, Peter Biver, to Qualify for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Shell Lake junior Sheri Clark has been skating for 10 years. “Skating gives me the feeling that I can do anything in the world,” she said of her passion for skating. She is a state runner in track and plays basketball and volleyball.

Ashley Gilbertson skated in her 13th NFSC ice show. This will be her last show with the club.

Her parents, Kim and Boyd Gilbertson, have been her strongest supporters for her love for skating.

Her plans are to attend St. Catherine University for elementary education.

Steve and Kim Thompson stand with their daughter, Kallie, in the closing ceremony. Kallie has been skating with NFSC for 15 years and for the Duluth Figure Skating Club for the last six years.

The Spooner senior is a member of the National Honor Society and a member of the Spooner Drama Club. She will be attending UW-River Falls this fall to work on a conservation major.

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Man doing well after grain bin entrapment Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE - A man who fell into a grain bin and became entrapped in 50 semi loads of corn at around 1 p.m. Monday, March 23, is at home and doing well according to Washburn County Sheriff Terry Dryden.

The man, now identified as Jim Frey

by Dryden, entered the bin on purpose to dislodge the auger as they were trying to load a semi with the corn at the Frey brothers farm on Frey Road in the Town of Sarona.

Dryden stated that Washburn County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Richter, the first responder to the accident, observed Frey buried in corn up to his neck but he was conscious and verbally responsive.

A firefighter on the scene stated on Monday, March 23, that holes had to be cut in the grain bin to release pressure in order to get Jim Frey out. Responders worked several hours before they freed Frey, removing many thousands of bushels of corn from the bin before he could be freed.

- Photo by Larry Samson

Responders found that Frey’s legs were stuck under some steel, making the rescue more difficult, but there was a “great local response” to get him freed, Dryden noted.

The Shell Lake Fire Department, the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office, Shell

Lake Police Department, members of the Frey family and neighbors worked together to rescue Frey. The city of Shell Lake shop crew assisted by using their front-end loader to move corn away from the bin allowing workers to move more

corn out of the bin. North Ambulance was on standby for when the man was extricated, as was an air ambulance.

A firefighter on-scene stated that they had to cut holes in the grain bin to release pressure in order to get him out. Responders worked several hours before they freed Frey, removing many thousands of bushels of corn from the bin before he could be freed.

Frey was conscious and alert when taken out of the bin. He was checked by EMTs and was then airlifted to the Cities for treatment and is now at home.

“I just visited the Frey Farm and talked to Jim, he is doing well and thankful for everyone that helped remove him,” said Dryden.

Shell Lake Tourism Committee formed Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Those spirited words from American anthropologist Margaret Mead describe the individuals that have participated in the Shell Lake Tourism meetings so far this year. On Wednesday, March 25, they took it to the next level.

Fourteen individuals, from eight different local businesses and organizations, worked off of 10 assets identified at the previous meeting to find the top unique assets of Shell Lake that would help form the community marketing plan. Marketing is the activity for communicating offerings that have value to society at large.

A marketing plan describes the organization’s marketing efforts and how they can achieve them.

Rep. Quinn works to ensure funding for SeniorCare

MADISON — Rep. Romaine Quinn, R-Rice Lake, praised the decision Friday, March 27, by Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, of the Joint Finance Committee, to preserve funding for the SeniorCare program in the 2015-2016 budget. Quinn had written a letter to the committee on March 25 laying out his concerns: “Currently, there are over 80,000 Wisconsin seniors enrolled in SeniorCare, many of which live in my district. I applaud the governor for trying to rein in the amount of people who receive public assistance, but these seniors currently rely on this program, as it provides them with certainty and protection from rising prescription drug costs and tax increases.

SeniorCare is certainly more affordable than other prescription programs, making it vital for my constituents who are on fixed incomes and that have planned their lives around this program.”

Upon Nygren’s announcement, Quinn said that he was pleased that the committee had made the right choice for the people of Wisconsin.

“I am very glad to see that the voices of my district are being listened to. Over the

last month, I have heard from many of my constituents, who said that losing SeniorCare could cost them an additional $800 a year or more in health-care costs. This decision is good news for all those who depend on SeniorCare to manage a tight, fixed budget. We will continue to seek ways to trim costs and cut down unnecessary state bureaucracy, but this should not mean punishing those who have played by the rules for their entire lives and now simply seek stability,” said Quinn.

Wisconsin’s SeniorCare program provides low-cost prescription medicines to seniors age 65 and above, with copays as low as $5 for generic drugs. The program was created in July 2002 to assist seniors living at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.

“I was proud to be a voice for the people of the 75th District in fighting for their needs. Hearing their concerns come in and being able to show the leadership team just how significant cutting this program would be, it is and will remain my priority to do what is right for the people of Wisconsin and of my district,” said Quinn. — from the office of Rep. Quinn

Election/from page 1 contest for a Ward One alderperson position. Those candidates are Tucker McCumber and Cody Pearson.

Town elections Each of the 21 towns in Washburn County will elect a chair and two town supervisors. Clerks and treasurers are elected or appointed depending on the town. Towns with contests include Barronett, Bashaw, Casey, Chicog, Evergreen, Frog Creek, Long Lake, Madge, Minong, Springbrook and Trego.

Barronett has contests for town chair, two supervisor seats and town clerk. Incumbent Jerry O. Chartaw will be listed alongside Doug Kelder for the position of town chair. Agnes M. Anderson and Kevin W. Smith are registered for supervisor seat one. Hank J. Crawford and Jake Anderson are both running for supervisor seat two. The election for town clerk is between incumbent Patricia Parker and Jennifer Arnes.

Bashaw has contests for the position of town chair with incumbent Jerry Trcka running against David Wilson.

Brooklyn has a contest for treasurer with incumbent Ann L. Peterson and Karen Ostrowski running for the position.

Casey has a contested election for town chair between Thomas J. Mackie and Randall Slabaugh.

Chicog has contests for chair, clerk and treasurer. Patrick Wilcox, incumbent, and Mac McCauley are both running for chair.

The election for town clerk is between Teresa L. Corrie and Cathy McDowell. Caroline Jean Kamin and Kathy Strohmeyer will both be listed as candidates for town treasurer.

Evergreen has contests for chair with Melvin Bill LaPorte and Tim Kessler running for the position.

Frog Creek will have a contest for supervisor two with incumbent Kathy Walker and Lance Ausing listed for the position.

Long Lake has a contest for chair with incumbent LeRoy Sandridge and Jim Garey running.

Madge has four candidates running for two supervisor positions. Those candidates are incumbent Derrick Olson, Joseph F. Sprenger, Kevon Cronk and Glen T. Sprenger.

Minong has contested elections for a supervisor position and constable. The position of town clerk and treasurer is appointed. David E. Conaway and Roger Wejt are running for supervisor seat one.

The election for constable is between Erik Gulbrandsen, incumbent, and Fred A. Briggs.

Springbrook has a contest for town chair between David G. Baumgarten, incumbent, and Lawrence W. Neste Jr. Trego has three candidates running for two supervisor seats. Wes Huffer, incumbent; Howard Schmock, incumbent; and William Allard will all be listed for that election.

The unique assets of Shell Lake were narrowed down to the lake, beach, park, arts and museums. A group of five individuals volunteered to form the beginning of the Shell Lake Tourism Committee.

Those individuals are Mike Macone, Danielle Moe, Stefanie Naessen, Andy Eiche representing the city and Tucker Macone. Michelle Voight, executive director of Washburn County Tourism, said she would help get the committee going.

Mike Macone shared designs of a logo that once completed would be used on the city website, brochures, signs and other marketing materials.

The next meeting date was set for Wednesday, April 15. All are welcome to attend and participate in any way they can.

Northern legislators to host budget listening sessions Bewley and Milroy will gather public input in Spooner and Cumberland

SPOONER/CUMBERLAND — State Sen. Janet Bewley, D-Mason, and state Rep. Nick Milroy, D-South Range, will hold listening sessions Saturday, April 11, on Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed 20152017 state budget.

A session will be held at the UW Agricultural Research Station, W6646 Hwy. 70, Spooner, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and at the Cumberland High School Library, 1000 8th Ave., from 2-3:30 p.m.

The northern lawmakers are holding these sessions to give local residents an

opportunity to make their voices heard.

These listening sessions are open to the public, and the lawmakers urge any citizen concerned about the impact this budget could have on their community to participate. “The state budget is the most important public policy legislators will consider during the next two years, and it is essential that citizens of the north be given a chance to offer their views and influence its outcome,” the lawmakers stated.

If anyone is unable to attend but would still like to submit testimony they can do so by emailing Bewley at sen.bewley@ legis.wi.gov, or Milroy at rep.milroy@ legis.wi.gov. — from the offices of Sen. Bewley and Rep. Milroy

Lawmakers hear emotional testimony at congressional hearing on Tomah VA clinic Family of veterans who died at center call for those responsible to be held accountable Maureen McCollum | WPR News TOMAH - At a congressional hearing in Tomah on Monday, family members of veterans led an emotional call for the people responsible for deaths at a nearby VA clinic to be held accountable.

The father and wife of Marine veteran Jason Simcakoski told a panel of eight members of Congress that his death, linked to a lethal cocktail of drugs while he was a patient at the Tomah VA, may not have happened if doctors listened to their concerns about him being overmedicated.

Candace Delis testified that her father, Army veteran Thomas Baer, may still be alive if Tomah VA staff weren’t slow to treating his multiple strokes.

“I am ashamed to live in a country where men and women are sent to fight wars where they suffer horrible injuries and mental trauma, and when they return, instead of being rewarded for their service and treated with respect, they are

ignored, neglected and left to die,” said Delis.

Delis said her family intends to sue the VA. At the hearing, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin asked that 24 additional deaths at the facility be investigated.

Lawmakers also heard from whistleblowers at the clinic. Former Tomah VA pharmacist Dr. Noelle Johnson said she was fired from the facility after she refused to fill certain prescriptions that she considered unsafe and illegal. She said stronger legislation is needed for people who question authority.

“The laws currently set in place absolutely don’t protect whistleblowers,” said Johnson. “They protect the management.

People are afraid to stand up. The one person that did stand up, the example was me and they fired me. What not to do to keep your job — a precedent was set.”

A few bills relating to whistleblower protections and fighting retaliation within the VA have been introduced in Congress.

Baldwin said other VA medical facilities in the region besides Tomah are under investigation for retaliation.

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Cub Scouts participate in flag retirement ceremony HAUGEN — Pack 51 Cub Scouts from Shell Lake participated in a winter camping activity on the weekend of March 20–22 at Camp Phillips Scout Camp in rural Haugen. The Scouts participated in various activities throughout the weekend including fire building, hiking, outdoors games, and a very special American Flag Retirement Ceremony.

The flag-burning ceremony gave the Scouts the opportunity to learn how to properly retire the American flag once it has become tattered or worn. The American flag stands for honor and respect, but it is considered to be disrespectful to just throw away or display a tattered or worn flag. In front of the Shell Lake Public Library there is a red, white and blue mailbox designated for these flags to be properly retired. This is where the Scouts retrieved the 26 American flags that were retired during this ceremony. The ceremony also included the proper way of folding the American flag, separating the larger flag for the ceremony, and then the retirement of the flags by fire and a ceremonial speech that discussed the importance of the flag and each piece of the flag.

The Scouts learned that the red in the flag is representative of the blood that American soldiers have given for their country, the white represents purity and valor, and the field of blue represents vigilance and justice.

Scouts that participated in the ceremony were Anthony Stephanotis, Cody Sylves-

Storme Nelson assists Scout George W. Cusick with cutting the American flag in preparation for the ceremony to properly retire the flag.

Properly burning a worn America flag are Scouts Jonathan Lawrence and Cody Sylvester along with leader George M. Cusick. — Photos submitted ter, William Mehsikomer, Archer Schultz, Jack Cusick, George W. Cusick and Jona-

Pack 51 Cub Scouts and leaders attending winter camping at Camp Phillips Scout Camp in Haugen were back row (L to R): Drew Schultz, Lea Cusick, Jon Lawrence, Dave Scanlon, Storme Nelson, Dawn Sylvester and George M. Cusick. Front: George W. Cusick, Anthony Stephanites, Jonathan Lawrence, Jack Cusick, Cody Sylvester, William Mehsikomer and Archer Schultz.

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than Lawrence. Den leaders Dawn Sylvester, Drew Schultz, Lea Cusick, and

Cubmaster George M. Cusick oversaw the ceremony with assistance from Jon Lawrence, Dave Scanlon and Storme Nelson.

— from Pack 51

Helping with the flag ceremony are Scouts Jack Cusick and Cody Sylvester along with leaders Dawn Sylvester and Lea Cusick.

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How can we make Washburn County dementia friendly?

SPOONER — Did you know that approximately 382 older adults are living with dementia in Washburn County and only 50 percent of them have a diagnosis?

This number will grow by 68 percent in 15 years. An estimated 22 percent of people with dementia live alone in Washburn County. More than 1 out of every 6 in the workforce is helping with the care of a loved one or friend with dementia.

A dementia-friendly community is one that shows a high level of public awareness and understanding of dementia.

Your concerns and opinions are important. Come to any one of the following informational and listening sessions to find

out about Wisconsin’s plan and how to get involved in your community: Spooner, Thursday, April 9, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Spooner Agricultural Center or 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Spooner Middle School; Minong, Thursday, April 23, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Minong Community Center; Birchwood, Friday, April 24, 11 - 12:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Fellowship Hall; Shell Lake, Thursday, April 30, 11 - 12:30 p.m. at Lakeview Bar & Grill.

Meals will be provided. You must RSVP to the Aging and Disability Resource Center, 715-635-4460, or aging@co.washburn. wi.us. — from ADRC

CPR class offered SPOONER — Nancy Furchtenicht, American Heart Association CPR instructor, will facilitate a class on how to administer CPR to infants and children birth to 8 years old on Monday, April 13. The class will be held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, N5015 Beaverbrook Ave., Spooner, at 5:30 p.m.

Learn how to apply CPR to infants and children. There is no fee, however, a Family and Friends booklet is available for $4.

With additional lesson time and $20, students may obtain Heartsaver certification

— adult, child and infant. The additional lesson is available following the infant and child CPR class.

Preregistration is required as space is limited. Please call Lakeland Family Resource Center at 715-635-4669 to register.

No child care available. The program is funded by Washburn County Department of Health and Human Services and Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. — from LFRC

Applications due soon for ICHC scholarship SHELL LAKE — Application deadline for the Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. scholarship is fast approaching.

Each year, ICHC presents a scholarship to a senior or graduate of Shell Lake High School who will be pursuing a career in the health-care field.

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Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners

March 23 - $35 Aaron Pierson, St. Paul, Minn.

March 24 - $35 Greg Foley, Fort Atkinson March 25 - $35 Joan Romanowski, Cumberland March 26 - $35 Joe Hastreiter, Rice Lake March 27 - $300 Janet Donatell, Shell Lake

Washburn County Register Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

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Applications may be picked up and returned to the Shell Lake High School guidance office. Deadline for the applications is Friday, May 1.

For more information, call Joni Parker, 715-468-7393. — from ICHC

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Olson attends Day at the Capitol

Advocating for their students and to present their frontline view of the budget proposals impact on Wisconsin school districts in Madison were (L to R): Phillips Superintendent Rick Morgan, Clear Lake School Board President Mark Monson, 25th District state Sen. Janet Bewley, Clear Lake School District Administrator Brad Ayer, Mercer School District Board President Deanna Pierpont and Shell Lake School District Board Vice President Stuart Olson. — Photo submitted MADISON — Region 2 superintendents, school board members and their colleagues from around the state took their message to state legislators at the Wisconsin Association of School Boards Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 18, in Madison. Representing Shell Lake was school board Vice President Stuart Olson.

On the agenda was the 2015-17 state budget briefing from Erin Fath, Department of Public Instruction director of policy and management. Dan Rossmiller, WASB government relations director, and Joe Quick, former WASB government relations specialist, discussed WASB legislative priorities and overviewed the advocacy training session goals.

Wisconsin schools continue to rise to the occasion and produce excellent results despite the challenges imposed by recent state budgets. In a letter from Sen. Janet Bewley, D-Ashland, to Mercer School Board President Deanna Pierpont, Bewley stated that, “Excellence deserves to be rewarded, and at the very least certainly not punished and I will continue to fight for public schools that have provided ex-

Register Memories 1955 – 60 Years Ago • The Shell Lake junior class presented “Shy Guy.” Cast members were Bob Krueger, Marlys Nyberg, Bill Taubman, Darlene Johnson, Reynold Rydberg, Cathy Mackay, Joyce Mallo, Adora Swan, Patsy Semm, Kleon Cronk and Carl Duch.

• The Shell Lake FFA Quartette placed second in competition at the FFA public speaking and quartette contest in Barron.

Pete Hubin, Dick Swan, Lee Swan and Alvin Olson comprised the quartette from Shell Lake.

• “Calamity Jane,” starring Doris Day and Howard Keel, was playing in Technicolor at Shell Lake’s Lake Theatre.

• Shell Lake seventh-grade students attaining perfect attendance for nine weeks were Jay B. DesJardins, Mary Forrestal, Wayne Graf, Danny Hubin, Arthur Jacobs, Hugh Peterson and Ellen Ripley.

1965 – 50 Years Ago

• Lt. Cpl. Brad Wickman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wickman, Shell Lake, was serving in the armed forces in South Vietnam.

• A household-goods shower was held at the Bashaw School for Mr. and Mrs. Norman Knutson, whose home was totally destroyed by fire. Mrs. Knutson was a teacher at Bashaw and her home was in rural Webster.

• The total for the Shell Lake FFA annual seed sale was $750 for which the local chapter received $260. The highest salesman received a watch and the second highest, an FFA jacket. The highest salesmen were Bryon Petz, $52.45; Gary Bartels, $51.80; Garry Crosby, $47.30; and Bob Hall, $44.70.

• The Shell Lake Fire Department was called to a chimney fire at the Ray Norton home.

1975 – 40 Years Ago

• Winds of up to 80 mph were recorded in the area. The roof at Lakeland Manor was seriously damaged when the winds lifted the 70-foot roof in the air and

cellence for generations of Wisconsinites and especially for those you are serving today and in the future.”

Three issues were presented to legislators by their school representatives - the per pupil aid of $150 per student cut for the 2015-16 school year, the revenue limit freeze means additional state aid will not go to classrooms, and the private school voucher and independent charter school expansion. School officials asked their representatives to fight to restore the $127 million ($150 per student) in per-pupil aid cut in the first year of the budget, to increase per-pupil adjustments to revenue limits by a predictable percentage each year, to remove the proposals to expand the statewide voucher program and to change the funding mechanism for new vouchers from the budget bill, and to remove the proposal to create a state Charter School Oversight Board from the budget bill.

Every two years, WASB school representatives converge on the state Capitol to take their message to local representatives. — submitted by Deanna Pierpont

Compiled by Suzanne Johnson

dropped it back down.

• Art Swan drove to Shell Lake one day to pick up his wife, Lenore, from work.

When he stopped his pickup, it wasn’t running just right, so he lifted up the hood to see what the problem was and out popped a nice warm chicken.

• Specials at Dahlstroms Food Center and Locker Plant in Shell Lake were 2 Swansdown cake mixes for 99¢; Seald Sweet orange juice, four 6-ounce cans 79¢; Trophy strawberries, three 10-ounce packages 79¢; Holsum sandwich cracked wheat bread, 1-1/2-pound loaf, 57¢, and a 5-quart pail of Gustafson’s ice cream, $1.79.

• The Indianhead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary hosted a Mexican Fiesta Hospital Ball at the Spooner Armory. Music was by the Newman Family.

1985 – 30 Years Ago

• Dan King, Shell Lake, was named zone chairman by Ducks Unlimited. He would represent the organization at its various functions in Northwest Wisconsin and help organize new chapters and programs.

• Angeline Klopp attended the baptism of her first great-granddaughter, Kristina Marie Schilling, Eau Claire. Parents of the baby are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schilling.

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Klopp. Kristina wore the same white leather, satin and fur boots her grandfather wore at his baptism 42 years ago.

Kristina also wore the same gold ring her grandmother wore at her baptism.

•After serving 26 years as the Town of Dewey treasurer, Glenn Stellrecht decided not to run for office. He was presented with a plaque of recognition from town Chairman Jim Bernecker at the Dewey annual meeting.

• Pamela Carlson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Carlson, represented Shell Lake in the CESA spelling contest at the Barron County campus in Rice Lake. She finished eighth out of a field of 20 district champions, all in grades five through eight. Shell Lake runner-up was Colleen

Hulleman. Other participants included the following homeroom winners: Candy Griffin, Nikki Richards, Jill Gustafson, Chloe Papke, Amanda Burnham and Dawn Bernecker.

1995 – 20 Years Ago

• For the second year in a row, Emalee Olson, Shell Lake seventh-grade student, was the winner of the CESA 11 regional spelling bee held in Rice Lake. She is the daughter or Stuart and Pamela Olson.

She advanced to the state competition in Madison where she was named the second best speller in Wisconsin.

• An open house was held in honor of Deputy William Campbell who retired after more than 20 years of service to Washburn County.

• Air Force Senior Airman Kimberly Kallenbach, daughter of retired Air Force Maj. Daniel and Judy Kallenbach, Shell Lake, was named superior performer of the month at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Okla. Selection was based on Kallenbach’s exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self-improvement and other accomplishments.

• The Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce, along with the University of Wisconsin-Extension, presented a seminar, Customer Relations: Good Is Never Enough, at the Shell Lake Community Center.

2005 – 10 Years Ago

• Lynette Scheu was chosen Badger Girls State representative. Sami Dodge was the alternate. Named Badger Boy was Max Smith. Joel Simpson was the alternate.

• Second-grader Dave Zaraza hosted an egg hunt for his fellow students at the Shell Lake Primary School during recess.

• Postmaster Kevin Kennedy retired.

He was a postal employee for over 30 years, 12 as postmaster in Shell Lake.

• The new Town of Bashaw Town Hall was ready to hold its first election.

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Shell Lake resident recognized SHELL LAKE — Signing someone else up for a prize drawing isn’t how typical drawings work, but that’s what happened to one Shell Lake resident.

Janet Erickson was nominated through the Cenex Tank of Thanks for her community contributions and was that

lucky recipient of a $50 fuel gift card from Cenex. The Tanks of Thanks program encourages people to nominate others as a way to say thank you for doing good deeds in their communities, and rewards those who make the places where we live a little bit better.

Since its start, the Tanks of Thanks program has rewarded more than 560 people in Wisconsin with free gas and has recognized more than 14,000 people across the country for their good deeds. — from Cenex

Skywarn training class set SPOONER — The National Weather Service will present a Skywarn weather spotter training class on Wednesday, April 8, 7 p.m., at the Spooner Fire Hall ad-

ministration building, 1407 Front St., Spooner.

Come to the training to learn more about tornados and severe weather or to become a Skywarn spotter. No

registration or fees. Just show up. Children are welcome with an adult. — from Washburn County Emergency Management

C O M M U N I T Y H A P P E N I N G S

EVENTS …

April

Wednesday, April 1 • Shell Lake Wrestling Club meeting, 5 p.m., Shell Lake High School FACE Room 113.

Thursday, April 2 • Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Call 715-520-7999.

• Northwest Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1 p.m., lower level at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shell Lake.

• Free community meal, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 409 Summit, Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All welcome.

Donations accepted.

Saturday, April 4 • Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce Easter egg hunt, Shell Lake 3-12 School gym, 10 a.m.

• Easter egg hunt, 11:30 a.m., Spooner Golf Course.

Monday, April 6 • Dining at 5, Minong Senior Center. Call 715-4664448 for reservations.

• Starting date for four-week Grief Support Group for adults who are grieving the loss of a love one. No charge.

Registration required. Please call 715-635-9077. Held at Spooner Health System, 10-11:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday, April 8 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome.

Donations accepted.

• The board of directors for the Railroad Memories Museum meeting, 1 p.m., Spooner City Hall. All volunteers welcome.

Thursday & Friday, April 9 &10 • Spooner area blood drive at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St. across from the elementary school. Thursday, 1-7 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Walk-ins welcome.

Thursday, April 9 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center.

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Friday, April 10 • Spring variety show, the “Untalent Show,” at Ceska Opera House, 320 W. Third St., Haugen at 7:30 p.m. Call 715-234-5600 for reservations.

• GWFC Women’s Club will meet at noon at DNR conference room to plan the May luncheon. There will be a light lunch before the meeting. Come with your good ideas. Guests and visitors, for more information contact Pat at 715-865-2250.

Saturday, April 11 • Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Elm Street. Tickets 9 a.m. Distribution 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed. Contact 715-635-9309, 715-4684017 or 715-222-4410.

• Relay For Life fundraiser, Getaway Bar, 4-7 p.m. Silent auction, paddle and bucket raffle. Sponsored

by Big Ripley Trekking team. All proceeds to the American Cancer Society.

Monday, April 13 • Dining at 5, Shell Lake Friendship Commons.

Call 715-635-8283 for reservations.

• Youth Theatre Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Theatre in the Woods, Shell Lake. Call 715-468-4387 or visit titw.org.

Tuesday, April 14 • Soup lunch at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona, noon-1 p.m. Call 715-635-6543 or email info@ hunthill.org.

• Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, April 15 • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome.

Thursday, April 16 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available.

Friday, April 17 • Pizza and a play, “The Night Town” summer youth production, 6 p.m., Theatre in the Woods, Shell Lake.

Call 715-468-4387 or visit titw.org.

Saturday, April 18 • Barronett community garage sale at the community center.

Monday, April 20 • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner.

• Dining at 5, Spooner Senior Center. Call 715-6358283 for reservations.

Tuesday, April 21 • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 8-9:30 a.m., Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669. Meet over breakfast.

Children are welcome to attend and play.

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

Thursday, April 23 • David Saffert, pianist and comedian, at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake, 7:30 p.m. For more info and reservations see titw.org or call 715-468-4387.

• The Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Friendship Commons.

• Shell Lake VFW meeting, 7 p.m., Friendship Commons.

Friday, April 24 • Dining at 5, Birchwood Senior Center. Call 715-3543001 for reservations.

• Rummage sale, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner, across from elementary school. Lunch available.

Saturday, April 25 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted.

Wednesday, April 29 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.

May

Friday-Sunday, May 1-3 • “Mama Drama,” at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. For more info and reservations see titw. org or call 715-468-4387.

Tuesday, May 5 • Shell Lake High School band pops concert, 7 p.m., 3-12 school.

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Young artists TOP LEFT: Aaliyah Curtis is doing artwork while her father, Andrew, watches at Family Art Day, Friday, March 27. Art Day was held in the 4K classroom on a day that the 4K students are not normally in school.

TOP RIGHT: Aria Hershey is imitating Jackson Pollock. She likes splattering paint on a canvas. She is a 4K student at Shell Lake Primary School. She and her classmates had just finished a session on modern art where they learned about artists like Van Gogh, Seurat, Rousseau and Pollock.

BOTTOM LEFT: Cole Schrankel shows his father, Todd, one of his favorite books.

School is an important part of a child’s life and Cole is eager to share it with his father.

BOTTOM RIGHT: When they get paint on their fingers most children will wipe it off but Hawk Hershey is thinking outside the box when he decides to blow-dry the paint. Addison Brown takes a very different approach by being very neat as she paints. They are too young to go to school but their parents know the value of getting them interested in school before they start.

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Preselected art or play materials available for children of all ages. Last Wednesday of the month, potluck at 11:15 a.m.

First and third Wednesdays: Caregivers Support Group, 6 p.m. Spooner Health System lower-level conference room.

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

• Library Fun For Little Ones, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Shell Lake Public Library. Stories, craft and a snack. No age minimum or maximum for participants.

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

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Monday & Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch, program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time.

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Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801.

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••• Saturday: The Washburn County Museum and Research Room are closed for the season. To make an appointment, call 715-635-2319.

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Letters to the editor Fines for dogs at large First of all, I would like to encourage all of you who hunt and fish in the state of Wisconsin to take the opportunity to attend your local Conservation Congress spring county meeting on Monday, April 13. It is a chance for everyone to have a voice in the rules and regulations that govern us while we hunt and fish in Wisconsin. It is really important this year for you to show your support as there are events taking place that could greatly impact your hunting and fishing rights in Wisconsin.

Secondly, I would like to point out Question No. 23 in the WCC portion of this year’s questionnaire. Question No.

23 is to increase the fine for dogs running at large. At present, there are too many complaints of dogs running at large while training or hunting onto private lands without permission. The current fine of $25 minimum and the maximum fine of $100 is not enough of a deterrent to keep some dog handlers from allowing their dogs to trespass onto private property.

Increasing the minimum fine to $250, and the maximum fine to $500 would better serve to stop the practice of illegal trespass.

Also, on this year’s questionnaire is Question No. 4 that would allow bear hunting in Bear Zone C with the use of

dogs. Presently, dog hunting for bear is not allowed in Zone C. If you hunt bear in Zone C as a bait sitter, you have some special perks that you will lose if this question passes. As a bait sitter in Zone C, no dogs allowed, you get to hunt the whole season, first day to the last day, every year, no matter what group, dogs or baiters, has first draw that year. You can have a more relaxed hunt with no fear of dogs running off your bear or running through your bait setup. Because most baiters elect to only apply for a kill permit when they are up to start out the season, the demand is always high for permits, but when dogs go first the demand for kill permits

is lower. Hunting in Zone C allows you to apply for a kill permit every year, thus increasing your chance of drawing a kill permit sooner than you would in any of the other zones A, B or D. Because Zone C is made up of mostly private property it makes Question No. 23 come more into play this year as there would be a greater chance of illegal trespass in Zone C. I encourage you to attend your county Conservation Congress meeting and cast your vote on these two important questions.

Gerald W. Clark Sr. Oshkosh

Ignore the political noise To the Electors of Washburn County: During every election cycle for Supreme Court Justice, I have people ask me who they should vote for. I usually do endorse one candidate in these elections but do not write to express my endorsement. Rather, my purpose is to address the various campaign ads that are already airing and then suggest that each elector search out other information about the two candidates before making a choice. In this election, Justice Ann Bradley seeks reelection. She is challenged by Judge James Daley. Both are worthy candidates. Both have very organized campaigns managed by professional advertising teams. Unfortunately, that is part of the process these

days. Both campaigns misrepresent the others background and ability to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Judge Daley’s campaign argues that Justice Bradley is a “liberal activist judge” that brings a liberal agenda to the court.

His campaign also asserts that Ann Bradley is not family friendly. Those allegations are just false. There is no such thing as a liberal activist judge! Justices hear cases that are properly presented before the court and then apply long recognized legal principles to address those cases.

Judges…Justices do not make law; legislators make laws. Daley’s argument makes a great campaign theme, but is without substance. As for political accusation of

not family friendly, Ann Bradley speaks openly about her faith and its importance to her family and community.

In like fashion, Bradley’s campaign argues that Judge Daley would interpose a partisan view to the Court. The Justices campaign suggests that if elected, Jim Daley would be “partisan.” That is wrong.

James Daley’s life is about public service.

He served in Vietnam as a young Marine and was decorated for that service.

He was a district attorney and is now a Circuit Judge serving Rock County with honesty and distinction. Daley has hired campaign staff that are Republican but all of those political operatives have one bent or another. James Daley is just doing what

everyone does.

I suggest that the electors ignore the political noise. How then to cast your ballot?

Wisconsin Public Radio has interviewed each candidate and transcripts of those interviews are available at war.org/Here_ and_Now/AN_Episode. That link, and others, provide considerable information about the two candidates for your consideration.

Voting is the most important civic responsibility. Please vote!

Eugene Harrington Shell Lake

Election letters on our website: “Learn about the school board candidates” - Phil Holman Election letters to the editor: Our final issue prior to elections are reserved for letters to the editor for candidates themselves. Other election-related letters - in the interest of providing a forum for timely rebuttal/response - are published on our website at wcregisteronline.com. - Editor

Area news at a glance SIREN — Just before the Siren School Board approved next year’s calendar during their regular board meeting, they made an unusual move of voting to end the 2014-15 school year two days earlier than planned. Instead of the last day of classes being held on Monday, June 8, students can add another weekend to their summer vacation. School will now let out on Thursday, June 4. For teachers, that means the last in-service day will be Friday, June 5, instead of Tuesday, June 9.

The calendar change is good news for everyone who is planning to go on the Siren band trip or to the state track meet, because they both would’ve involved missing school days at the end of the year. The ability to cut the year short stems from the number of unused snow days built into the current school year. During the year prior, most Wisconsin schools were forced to cancel school so often due to the abundance of snow and extreme cold that

legislators actually changed how instruction time could be calculated. This year, administrators paid more attend to hours of instruction than to number of days in school. School officials all over the state tried to plan ahead by building a little more cushion into their calendars this year either by adding more snow days, lengthening each school day or some combination of both. This winter was milder than last winter and, according to Siren’s District Administrator Scott Johnson, the school will more than meet the required amount of instruction time with the cancelation of the last two scheduled days of class because it didn’t need to cancel school as often. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• WEYERHAEUSER — A 40-year-old school, mostly dormant for the past five years, could once again be used for educational purposes under a new proposal.

Blue Hills Friends of Scouting, which purchased the Frederick Weyerhaeuser School in January for $1, intends to use the building as a training center open to local businesses. The venture is called Spec Tech, short for Frederick Weyerhaeuser Specialized Technologies. About 15 local businesses from manufacturers to miners to meat cutters have expressed interest in having employees trained at the Weyerhaeuser school, said Bob Lorkowski, member of the Friends of Scouting Board of Directors. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College will provide the training in trades like welding, heavy-equipment operation, diesel maintenance, mill/lathe fundamenls and butchering. — from Rice Lake Chronotype ••• CUMBERLAND — Cumberland firefighter James Hulleman was elected to the board of directors of the Wisconsin State Firefighters Association at the annual

convention held in Stevens Point. Hulleman is a 15-year veteran of the Cumberland Fire Department. The duties of the board of directors include working with other emergency services organizations throughout the state, working on and lobbying for legislation promoting fire safety, firefighting safety and health and firefighter training and working on solving issues pertaining to the well-being of the 11,500-plus members and 830-plus fire departments throughout the state. This is the first time in the history of the WSFA that there have been two board members from the same fire department serving at the same time. Barry Kuenkel has been a board member since 2007 and currently serves as the organization’s secretary/ treasurer. — from the Cumberland Advocate •••

Shell Lake Arts Center to host middle school honors choir concert SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake Arts Center is proud to host the annual middle school honors choir concert, Friday, April 10, at 6 p.m., in the Aderman Auditorium. Over 200 of the most talented middle school vocalists from 21 different area schools will come together for the event.

Students will perform technically challenging and enjoyable musical arrangements that are sure to delight guests that evening.

Led by choir director Paul Gulsvig, and vocal coach Jennifer Gulsvig, the students will spend the day rehearsing in sectionals, as well as the full ensemble, working to master the complicated techniques required to perform the difficult pieces.

Admission to the evening concert is free. For more information, A middle school honors choir concert will be Friday, April 10, at the Shell Lake Arts Center. The photo avove shows a previous year’s honors choir event. please visit the arts center’s website at shelllakeartscenter.org or — Photo by Larry Samson call 715-468-2414. — from SLAC

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Communiversity Symphonic Band to present spring concert RICE LAKE — The UWBC Communiversity Symphonic Band will present their spring concert on Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m., in the University of Wisconsin - Barron County Fine Arts Theatre in Rice Lake.

Under the direction of conductor Mike Joosten, Cameron, the Communiversity

Band’s program will include “First Suite in E Flat” by Gustav Holst, folk dances

by Dmitri Shostakovich, four Scottish dances by Malcolm Arnold, “Australian Up-Country Tune” by Percy Aldridge Grainger and featuring John Telitz as guest conductor, and conclude with “Marches Des Parachutistes Belges.”

Celebrate reading during National Library Week Culver’s sponsors drawing event in partnership with Shell Lake Public Library SHELL LAKE — In celebration of National Library Week, April 12-18, the Shell Lake Public Library will join the Wisconsin Library Association Foundation and the Culver’s restaurant in Rice Lake in the Unlimited Possibilities at your Library drawing campaign for children 11 and under.

This is the 19th year local Culver’s restaurants in Wisconsin have sponsored this event, which encourages children to read and celebrate their favorite book characters. The library has participated in this event for many years with many students participating last year.

Children can enter the drawing event by picking up drawing sheets from the Shell Lake Public Library beginning Wednesday, April 1. Children are encouraged to draw book characters that they would like to meet at the library. Every child

who completes a drawing will receive a coupon for a free single scoop of frozen custard from Culver’s and be entered into a random drawing to win an additional prize of a free Team Scoopie kids meal coupon. Drawings will be displayed at the Shell Lake Public Library or Culver’s in Rice Lake through the month of April.

“Culver’s program encourages young children to enjoy reading in a very positive way,” said Amy Stormberg, director with Shell Lake Public Library.

The Communiversity Band will also be performing at Ladysmith High School on Sunday, April 12, at 3 p.m. as part of the Flambeau Valley Arts Association Concert Series.

The 70-piece ensemble includes UWBC students as well as adult musicians from surrounding communities.

Admission is a freewill donation, which will go to the purchase of instruments for UW-Barron County. For more information Joosten can be contacted at 715-4584803 or joosten0789@gmail.com. — from UWBC

Pizza party at the public library SHELL LAKE — Students in second through 12th grades are invited to a pizza party on Thursday, April 2, after early release from Shell Lake Schools.

Students will enjoy pizza, fruit and a beverage, play Wii games, board games and/or card games. Students may ride

the bus to the library if they have permission. The program will end about 3 p.m.

The AODA committee of Washburn County and the Shell Lake Public Library sponsor early-release pizza parties, providing students with a safe, alcohol- and drug-free activity. — from SLPL

For breaking local news go to: wcregisteronline.com or find us on Facebook

About National Library Week First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and state library associations and libraries across the country each April.

The Wisconsin Library Association and WLA Foundation, along with the WLA Youth Service Section, strive to support libraries and the people who work in them to improve and promote library service in Wisconsin. For more information about Wisconsin libraries, go to wisconsinlibraries.org. — from SLPL

Spooner FFA attends sectional speaking contest

Monday, March 23, Amery hosted the FFA sectional speaking contest. For the first time ever, Spooner had students qualify to compete in five of seven contest areas: Creed, prepared speaking, discussion meet, extemporaneous speaking and parliamentary procedure. Quiz Bowl is only open to middle school students, which Spooner doesn’t have, and the other contest area is job interview. A student must place first in order to continue on to the state contest. None of the Spooner students achieved this. Shown back row (L to R): Blake Bartle, Joe Tolzman and Cheyenne Nowaczyk. Middle: Tim Ritchie and Kate Rosenbush. Front: Kayla Hickman, Brittany Lester and Abby Zehm. — Photo submitted

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Shell Lake Arts Center seeking deserving homes for two pianos!

SHELL LAKE — Do you know of a well-deserving group, organization or individual that could use a good piano at no cost? The Sharing the Music program at the Shell Lake Arts Center has two pianos in need of a good home.

The mission of Sharing the Music is to provide a piano to an organization or individual in need. There is no cost to the recipient. Preference is given to institutions, organizations, churches or schools that will use them in a way that provides music to the widest number of people. Individual teachers, accompanists and performers are also eligible.

To apply, simply fill out the Sharing the Music application located on the arts center’s website, and include a short letter describing the organization or individual, why there is a current need for the piano and an estimate of the number of people

who will benefit from this gift. If you are a successful applicant, the arts center will arrange for the piano to be moved to your location — cannot be moved up or down full flights of stairs — and will provide tuning annually for four years.

If you know of someone who has a piano to donate to the program, please check out the Sharing the Music tab on the website for guidelines and procedure. Pianos manufactured after 1945 and in reasonably good shape can be considered for donation. Steve Carlson from Keyboard Crafts in Shell Lake will arrange to assess your piano and, if suitable, have it picked up for further assessment and restoration if needed. Donations are tax deductible.

For more information, please visit the arts center’s website at shelllakeartscenter.org or call 715-468-2414. — from SLAC

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Resurrection rolls

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n Sunday, many people in our area will be celebrating Easter.

Families have their own traditional way of celebrating that may include looking for hidden eggs or baskets filled with candy and toys.

As for me, Easter is the time to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The following recipe is designed to teach the meaning of Easter. This is not my recipe, but rather it is something I found in my collection of newspaper and magazine clippings.

This is an inspiring family project that can be done on Easter morning.

Resurrection rolls Ingredients needed: Crescent rolls Melted butter Large marshmallows Cinnamon and sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Give each child one triangle of crescent rolls. Explain that the crescent roll represents the cloth that Jesus was wrapped in.

Read Matthew 27:

57-61.

1. Give each child a marshmallow.

This represents Jesus.

2. Have him/her dip the marshmallow in melted butter. This represents the oils of embalming.

3. Now dip the buttered marshmallow in the cinnamon and sugar. This represents the spices used to anoint the body.

4. Then wrap up the coated marshmallow tightly in the crescent roll, not like a typical crescent roll-up, but bring the sides up and seal the marshmallow inside. This represents the wrapping of Jesus’ body after death.

5. Place all in a 350-degree oven for

10-12 minutes. The oven represents the tomb. While you are waiting for the rolls to bake, read Matthew 27:62-66.

6. Remove rolls from oven and let them cool slightly. Now the children can open their rolls (cloths) and discover that Jesus is no longer there. He is risen.

The marshmallow melts and the crescent roll is puffed up, but empty.

Now read Matthew 28:1-10.

Enjoy your warm rolls as you rejoice at the good news of Easter. Then go and tell someone else the good news today.

Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson Area writers corner Old-time music for Easter

by Mary B. Olsen Light comes from sunrise when it brightens our dark world, and this is when we should slow down and take time for the holiday called Easter. They say the word we use today comes from the Old English word, eastre, and from the German, ostern. In Christian countries, over the ages, hymns have been sung in celebration of Easter. Here, in this country, these old songs of praise and glory are still sung. In addition, there are some songs that are more of the popular kind for this spring holiday.

Back in 1909, a song came out that was not exactly an Easter song but one celebrating an anniversary. It was written by Percy Wenrich and Stanley Murphy. The lyrics in the original song were changed a bit by Jimmy Dean later. He sang it, and the Mills Brothers, as well as other entertainers, made a hit recording of it. This is a man singing to a woman.

“Put on your old gray bonnet, with all the frills upon it, While I hitch old Dobbin to the shay: Through the fields of clover On the way to Dover On our Golden Wedding Day.” The rest of the song is kind of sad, when you think of this lady married 50 years to the same man, and she had to remind him that it was their anniversary. He took her for a ride into town through clover fields that they rode through on their wedding day. They probably had a family, but they stayed married, and that’s important.

Maybe she was wearing the same bonnet she wore that day. They were country people.

Then there were city people. In the song, “Easter Parade,” by Irving Berlin, the more sophisticated modern woman is sung to, but it is for Easter. It is a time to sport your new spring outfit. The song was featured in the movies and Harry James and his big band recorded it on Columbia Records in 1942.

“In your Easter bonnet, with all the

frills upon it, you’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade. I’ll be all in clover and when they look you over, I’ll be the proudest fellow in the Easter parade.”

This lady may be just as proud as her gentleman to walk on Fifth Avenue to show off her Easter finery. There never was any real parade, of course, but people liked to promenade and the streets were probably crowded. It is usually women who admire the spring fashions.

Most people I knew in those days, the 1940s, made their way to church on that morning for the occasion. Children wore new shoes, and the girls wore their Easter bonnets. Later in the day the children joined in an Easter egg hunt in their own yard. There may have been local egg hunts, but they would have been on another day in some public park.

One of the most popular songs of all time was “Here Comes Peter Cottontail.”

It was written by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins, who also wrote “Frosty the Snowman.” Both songs were written in 1950. It was first recorded by Mervin Shiner and

it did well. Then the songwriters asked Gene Autry to sing and record it, because he was successful with Christmas songs.

He recorded it on Columbia Records and it went to No. 3 on the Billboard chart for hot country singles. And it went to No. 5 on their hot 100 chart. They wanted to write about Peter, the rabbit who visited a garden and had adventures in the children’s story. They turned him into the Easter Bunny.

“Here comes Peter Cottontail Hoppin’ down the bunny trail Hippity hoppin’, Easter’s on its way.

Bringin’ every girl and boy Baskets full of Easter joy Things to make your Easter bright and gay.”

There were Easter greeting cards and illustrations with an Easter Bunny theme, before the song became so popular.

Have a happy Easter and enjoy this holiday that ushers in the coming spring season.

Feeling stretched as a family caregiver?

SPOONER — Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational workshop designed to help family caregivers. This program will help you take care of yourself while caring for a relative or friend.

You will benefit from this workshop whether you are helping a parent, spouse or friend, someone who lives at home, in assisted living, in a nursing home, or

across the country.

The program consists of six two-hour sessions, held once a week, and is led by two trained leaders. Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming will help you prepare the tools you need and put them into action for your life. This program helps family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, commu-

“Untalent Show” at Ceska Opera House HAUGEN — The “Untalent Show” will be presented 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 10, at the Ceska Opera House, 320 W. Third Street, Haugen. “Untalent Show” is a taste of a small-town variety show in a turn-of-the-century historic setting.

Reservations are required. Please call 715-234-5600.

Youth talent for the evening includes music by Taryn Karpowicz and a flute duet by Rice Lake High School exchange students Jakub Stejskal and Denisa Jantova of Zamberk, Czech Republic.

Adult musicians for the evening include vocalist Wendy Prigge, guitarist/singer Kent Kittleson of Rice Lake; Haugen area balladeers Gary and Dawn Smith; guitar/ fiddle duo Kim Ritchie and Randy Hanson of Haugen and Cameron; saxophone and piano/accordion duo of Bert and Ted Richter of Sarona; singer/pianist LaVonne Diamond of Stone Lake; and folk duo Pat and Diana Smith of Woodbury, Minn.

Humor for the evening is provided by the Ceska Opera House Mighty Uffda Players including Bob Juza, Bob Heinze, Steve and Tandy Konop, Tony and Nita Kodesh, Dave Peterson, Pat, Joe and Becca Uchytil, Heidi Farrell, Aggie Hrouda, Jayden Guy and hostess Sally Baumberger. — from COH

nicate feelings better, balance their lives, increase their ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources.

The next Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop will be held Thursdays, April 9 - May 14, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church located at 1790 Scribner St., Spooner. There is a $10 suggested donation and preregistration is required.

There may be assistance with respite care for your loved one if needed.

For more information or to register for the workshop call Darby Simpson, health promotion coordinator, at 888-538-3031.

The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Barron, Rusk and Washburn counties brings this program to you. — from ADRC

Spooner ag tech students compete

Spooner FFA members competing in the Agricultural Technology Contest at UW-River Falls on Saturday, March 28, were back row (L to R): Cheyenne Nowaczyk and Kayla Hickman. Front: Brittany Lester, Kate Rosenbush and Abby Zehm. — Photo submitted

An Easter Bunny readying for stage from a previous “Untalent Show.” This year’s performance is set for Friday, April 10, 7:30 p.m., at the Ceska Opera House in Haugen. — Photo submitted

RIVER FALLS — It’s 6 a.m. on Saturday, March 28. Do you know where your high school student is? If they are a part of the Spooner FFA, they may be at school, ready to depart for the 55th-annual Agricultural Technology Contest at UW-River Falls.

This year Spooner FFA had five students prepare for and compete in the career development events typically held the last Saturday in March on campus.

Representing the Spooner chapter were Brittany Lester in floriculture, Kayla Hickman in horse evaluation, Kate Rosenbush and Abby Zehm in livestock evaluation, and Cheyenne Nowaczyk in veterinary science. Students compete both individually and as a team if they have three or

four members competing in the same contest area. “All of the students did a great job this year but, Cheyenne did an excellent job, placing fourth out of 69 individuals,” stated adviser Susie Rosenbush. There are 14 different contest areas that students can test their skills in as well as a crops contest and a power tool drag race that students can be involved in.

FFA activities and award programs complement instruction in agriculture education by giving students practical experience in the application of agricultural skills and knowledge gained in classes.

FFA’s mission is to develop members’ potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. — from Spooner FFA

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“Ax of Murder” performed at Spooner High School

Elijah Hansen, Katie Hayward, Alison Barnes, Zoe Smith, Rylee Nelson, Dana Danger and Hannah Ford play actors in a theater production where a murder has been committed by one of their own. In this scene they react to the news that it is one of them.

Things get heated onstage as the character of Cassandra Tyree threatens Billy Bob Lanford.

Shown (L to R): Elijah Hansen, Julie Vogel, Katie Hayward, Matthew Smith, Rylee Nelson, Zoe Smith and Kori Cahill.

Photos by Larry Samson

The character of Midge Sparrow has been murdered using one of the stage props, an ax.

Police officer and actors react to the discovery of her death. Shown (L to R): Callie Harris, Julie Bray, Rylee Nelson, Hannah Ford and Katie Hayward.

Tensions rise as the actors try to figure out which of them is the murderer. Shown (L to R): Katie Hayward, Elijah Hansen, Alison Barnes, Zoe Smith, Dana Danger and Hannah Ford.

Julia Vogel came into the play near the end to steal the show. She was playing Cassandra Tyree, an eccentric clairvoyant, brought in by the police to help them find the murderer.

Shell Lake PTA Soup and Bingo event held LEFT: Decisions, decisions.

Winning the game is the easy part. Deciding which prize to pick is the hardest part for Katie Brunberg.

RIGHT: Olivia Berquam didn’t come for the soup; she came for the sweets and treats.

Photos by Larry Samson Three-year-old Harley Isensee found the perfect stuffed toy bear for herself.

Vi ctor a nd Logan Morris are Minions from the movie “Despicable Me.” They came with their mother, Priscilla Morris, to spend some quality time together playing Bingo and enjoying a bowl of hot soup. The Shell Lake PTA held their annual Soup and Bingo on Thursday, March 26, in Reinhart Commons.

Katrina Miller and Candace Skattebo helped themselves to a hot bowl of soup at the PTA Soup and Bingo.

They had over a dozen soups to choose from.

Shell Lake second-grader Isabelle Hodgett had the distinction of being the first Bingo winner for the night. The prize she picked out was a pink stuffed rabbit.

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Math Day at Shell Lake

Josie Malmin and Aubri Hanson are playing a dice game. They are reinforcing their adding skills attempting to be the first to reach 100.

College student Kaitlin Hanson made some new friends, Shania Rogers, Abby Fankhauser and Destiny Trimble. Hanson is on spring break from Winona State University where she is majoring in education.

Photos by Larry Samson

Kaylee Dahlstrom got to spend the afternoon with her grandfather, Dirk Benzer, at the Family Math Day at the elementary school.

Nicole Tims took the time out of her busy day to spend the afternoon with her daughter, Hadley, at the Shell Lake Elementary School Family Math Day held Friday, March 27.

Fourth-grader Trenton Palmer spent time with his mother, Ann Palmer, doing some fun math.

Mike Whiteside came back to school, if only for an afternoon, to spend some time with granddaughter Kennedy Mehsikomer and her friend, Elle Sturtze.

Gretchen Zebro and her daughter, Chloe, enjoy a card game where they learn about the value of numbers and the time line.

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SPORTS

Spooner youth compete at state wrestling tournament

Skidmore named state champion MADISON — On Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29, five Spooner Middle School wrestlers competed in Madison at the Youth State Tournament. All wrestled well and gave it their best effort.

In the girls division, Gabbi Skidmore dominated her weight bracket as she won all three of her matches easily. She became the 95-pound girls state champion.

“What a great accomplishment,” praised Andrew Melton, head coach.

In the boys 210-pound weight class, Joshua Carroll and Brett Jepson both wrestled in the same bracket. After both wrestlers won their first two matches they both lost Saturday afternoon in the semifinals. They both came back to win their following match in the wrestle-backs. In their final match of the evening they had to wrestle each other for third place. Carroll won the close match and earned third

Spooner Youth wrestlers and coaching staff at state competition in Madison were (L to R): Coach Steven Daniels, Garett Borelli, Joshua Carroll, Gabbi Skidmore, Brett Jepson, Chase Melton and coach Andrew Melton. — Photo submitted

place, Jepson placed fourth. “Congratulations to both wrestlers for doing so well at the state tournament,” stated Melton.

Garett Borelli won his first match in the 175-pound weight class but ended up losing the next two. With very little experience, Borelli wrestled extremely well and represented Spooner really well. He did not place but he gained a great experience that he can use to his advantage as he wrestles at the high school level next year.

Chase Melton, 135-pound weight class, lost his first match on Friday night. He battled back by winning his next two matches in order to wrestle Saturday and make it into the top eight of his weight bracket. Unfortunately on Saturday he lost his first match 0-3 and did not place.

“I just wanted to thank all of the wrestlers for working so hard and representing Spooner so well,” said Coach Melton.

— from the Spooner Athletic Department

Spooner USBC-WBA wrap-up of 2014-15 season Claudia Place | Special to the Register SPOONER — The 2014-15 bowling season is now coming to an end. Although there are still some leagues to fill, this last season the membership and tournament entries were raised. Bowlers are happy to once again having bowling available in Spooner.

Mike Miller, proprietor, is hopeful that more teams will return in the fall. Watch for meeting notices to appear in August for fall meetings. The weather this season was on the bowlers’ side with a great winter. All were able to travel to state 500-600 Club tournament in October, with state seniors at the same time. Hayward Association had a first-place winner, Barb Gruehne, with an 829 series with handicap, in the 600 Club tournament.

The local seniors tournament was a success to ladies age 50 and over and was held the first week of November. Doubles winners were Mickey Lambert and Clarice Simmons with 1,170. Each received a trophy. Marion Rieter and Pam Miller

Spooner USBCWBA annual meeting set SPOONER — The Spooner USBCWomen’s Bowling Association will hold their annual meeting Monday, April 6, at Tony’s Riverside at 6:30 p.m.

In addition to election of officers, awards will be presented to the first-place winners of the local tournament.

Please try to attend, and all bowlers are welcome. — from USBC-WBA

came in second with 1,135, and Janet Rivard and Vicki Cariolano were third place with 1,122. Phyllis Myers won singles with a 610 series. Liz Nelson came in a close second with a 602 series. Simmons was third with a 588 series. Fourth place, Audrey Erickson rolled in with a 573 series.

The local ladies leagues were lit up with some high scores. Kathy Williams rolled a 258 game on Tidy Bowlers league. On Feb. 18, Vicki Grabowski shattered the pins in a 278 game, and March 3 Pam Miller, also on Wednesday Afternoon Specials, came up with games of 245, 185 and 171 for her first 600 series, a 601. She will receive membership into the state and national 600 club, compliments of the Spooner USBC-WBA. The local association tournament was held on the last two weeks of February and brought in eight teams, including one from Hayward and one from Rice Lake.

There were 19 sets of doubles and 35 ladies in singles. All events had 26 entered.

The Red Cross team took first place with a 2,318 score. Team members were Liza Nelson, Jeanette Reitel, Terri Anderson and Connie Halverson. A very close second-place team was Trade Lake Mutual with 2,307. Team members are Terri Conrie, Penny Sipe, Jackie Caithamer and Audrey Erickson. Doubles event was won by Dawn Haus and Liz Nelson with a 1,190 score. Second-place doubles were Barb Lawton and Brinne Organ with 1,161.

Third place brought Mary Marschall and her mom, Marian Furchtenicht, with a 1,158 score. Joan Lenser and Robyn Pollei took fourth place with 1,157. Laura Van Gilder and Janet Knutson came in fifth with 1,131.

In the singles division, Brinne Organ really shone in all divisions, but her singles were her best with a first-place score of 702. Kathy Williams held second place with 637 series. Casi Ostermann took third place with 628, next was Vicki Cariolano with 624 for fourth place. Ronda Grants came in fifth with 621. Williams captured

all events with a scratch score of 1,578 and handicap score of 1,875. Organ rolled a very close second place with 1,869. Connie Halverson scored third place with 1,756. Ostermann came in fourth place with 1,747. Fifth place was Janet Knutson with 1,746. A high game of 268, rolled

by Gayle Flemming, Hayward, and high scratch series of 598 bowled by Kathy Williams. Organ had a scratch score of 222 game and a 576 series for her highest ever bowled.

That wraps up another local association tournament for another year. Remember there is always next year to get that winning score.

Bowlers are getting ready to bowl in the state tournament in Oshkosh. The bus leaves Northwoods Lanes at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 17.

The annual Spooner USBC-WBA annual meeting is Monday, April 6, 6:30 p.m, at Tony’s. Those of you that have firstplace trophy awards coming, they will be handed out at this meeting.

Shell Lake relay team The Shell Lake 4x2 relay team of Amber Anderson, Emma Thomas, Lindsey Martin and Nicole Mikula placed first out of 20 teams in the 4x200-meter relay at the Stout Invitational on Saturday, March 28, in Menomonie. The team was 2013 and 2014 state qualifiers in their freshman and sophomore years. — Photo submitted

SPRING sports

schedule

Softball Monday, April 6: At Cameron, 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 9: Grantsburg at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Monday, April 13: At Turtle Lake, 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 16: St. Croix Falls at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Friday, April 17: At Bloomer, 5 p.m.

Monday, April 20: Unity at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 23: Siren/Webster at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Monday, April 27: Frederic/Luck at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28: At Bruce, 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 30: Cameron at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Monday, May 4: Grantsburg at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 7: Turtle Lake/Clayton at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Monday, May 11: At St. Croix Falls, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 14: At Unity, 5 p.m.

Friday, May 15: At Northwood, 5 p.m.

Monday, May 18: Siren/Webster at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 21: At Frederic, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 26: Regional at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 27: Regional at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Friday, May 29: Regional at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2: Sectional at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Thursday, June 4: Sectional at Gilman, 5 p.m.

Baseball Monday, April 6: At Cameron, 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 9: Grantsburg at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Monday, April 13: At Clayton/Turtle Lake, 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 16: St. Croix Falls at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Monday, April 20: Unity at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21: At Northwood, 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 23: At Webster/Siren, 5 p.m.

Monday, April 27: Luck/Frederic at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28: At Bruce, 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 30: Cameron at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Friday, May 1: At Pepin, 7 p.m.

Monday, May 4: At Grantsburg, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 7: Turtle Lake/Clayton at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 9: Tournament at Shell Lake, 9 a.m.

Monday, May 11: At St. Croix Falls, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 14: At Unity, 5 p.m.

Monday, May 18: Siren/Webster at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 21: At Luck, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June 5: Regionals Tuesday, June 9: At Bruce, 11 a.m.

Track Tuesday, April 7: At Spooner, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 10: At Superior, 4 p.m.

Monday, April 13: At Flambeau, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14: At Webster, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21: At Ladysmith, 4:15 p.m.

Thursday, April 23: At Frederic, 4 p.m.

Monday, April 27: At Shell Lake, TBD Thursday, April 30: At St. Croix Falls, 4 p.m.

Monday, May 4: At Osceola, 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 7: At Amery, 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12: At Rice Lake, 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 14: At Grantsburg, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19: At St. Croix Falls, 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, May 26: Regional at Frederic, 3 p.m.

Friday, May 29: Sectional at Colfax, 1 p.m.

Friday, June 5: State at UW-La Crosse, 9 a.m.

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What happens to eyeglasses once you donate them?

SHELL LAKE — There’s a newcomer in town that would like to meet you. It is the gold eyeglass collection box with the blue Lions logo in front of Gordy’s Market, set up by the Shell Lake Lions to help you do good in the world. Just drop off your used eyeglasses and know that you have given the gift of sight to someone less fortunate.

You may be asking, “What happens to these glasses when I donate them?” Each pair has quite a story to tell by the time it reaches its final destination.

First, the eyeglasses are taken to the Wisconsin Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center located in Rosholt. There each pair is read by a lensometer in order to determine its corrective prescription. The glasses are then placed in a plastic bag on which its prescription is written.

The bag is then sorted into its proper category and added to a box of similar prescriptions – 50 pairs of glasses to a box.

These categories include men’s and women’s single vision and bifocals, children’s and readers. Then the glasses are ready for the next leg of their journey, which is usually a poor, Third World country.

Every year the Wisconsin Lions Missions organization conducts eyeglass missions in various countries, most recently Nicaragua and Haiti. The missions first began 30 years ago in Mexico but the Mexican missions have been in hiatus the past five years because of the danger from the drug cartels, so WLM has expanded to other countries. Other groups besides the Lions also take glasses for their missions in various parts of the world.

Once a mission trip is planned, the trip leader places an order with the recycling center for however many glasses he thinks will be needed. Most missions need 8,00012,000 pairs of glasses, depending on how large a group is going and the number of people expected to be helped.

Once a mission group arrives at the mission site, various stations are set up.

Karen Hopp fits the used glasses for a new wearer.

Sharon Kessler and Brad Marten look for a pair of glasses that fit the recipient’s prescription.

First stop for the recipients is the autorefractor where the machine reads the eye for the corrective prescription. Then the person waits his or her turn at the pickers station. Here trained volunteers select a pair that most closely fits each recipient’s needs from the used glasses you and many others have donated. Once a pair is found that works well, the last stop is the fitter’s station where the glasses are adjusted to fit properly.

Who are the people receiving those glasses you donated? It might be a young child who is having trouble seeing the blackboard in school. Or maybe a father

who wants the chance to earn a better living for his family. Or maybe a 103-yearold grandmother who wants to see her great-granddaughter’s face when she gets married. Or maybe a young man trying to get promoted in his work. Or maybe an 80-year-old lady who has not been able to sew for 20 years because she can no longer thread a needle. Or maybe a man who just wants to read the newspaper again.

Or maybe a lady who has been trying to get by with her brother’s glasses she inherited when he died because she needed them more than her siblings. Or maybe a

The gold eyeglass collection box with the blue Lions logo was set up by the Shell Lake Lions in front of Gordy’s Market as a place to donate used eyeglasses.

… the possibilities are limitless. It is truly amazing how life-changing the glasses you were just going to throw away are to someone else.

The most recent Wisconsin Lions Eyeglass Mission was in February in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. The team of 31 volunteers checked 4,160 people and fitted most of them with glasses during the five-day mission. Lives were truly changed that week – all made possible by you donating glasses you no longer need.

— from Shell Lake Lions Club

Photos submitted

A pair of eyeglasses has been read by a lensometer, placed in a plastic bag on which its prescription is written, and is ready to be given to someone who needs them.

Boxes of used eyeglasses at the mission site.

Jim Schiferl checks a patient’s eye prescription with an auto-refractor.

Sharon Kessler, Shell Lake, is shown with an eyeglass recipient.

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AREA CHURCHES Episcopal

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

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

Thursday morning prayer 8:15; Mass 9:30 a.m.

Baptist

Shell Lake Full Gospel

Northwoods Baptist

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday service: 7 p.m.

Spooner Baptist

W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor Darrel Flaming 715-635-2277 spoonerbaptist.com Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday evening service 6 p.m.

Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.

Catholic

St. Joseph’s Catholic

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

Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

St. Catherine’s Catholic

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

St. Francis de Sales

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

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

St. Alban’s

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

Celebration worship 9 & 10:30 a.m.; KFC (Kids For Christ) during Service; UTurn Student Ministries 6 p.m.; Tuesdays: Compassion Connection (Men only) 7 p.m.; Wednesdays: Compassion Connection (Women only) 7 p.m.; Thursdays: Compassion Connection (Coed meetings) 7 p.m.;

Lutheran

Barronett Lutheran 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.

W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom Sunday worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

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

Sunday School 10:15 a.m..

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

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

Family Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

Trinity Lutheran

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

Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.

Office hours: Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Methodist

United Methodist

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

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

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

Faith Lutheran

Nazarene

Long Lake Lutheran Church

(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 63 W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday Worship, 8 a.m. with Holy Communion 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday. Praise worship: 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday. Sunday school: 9:15 a.m. Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m.

Sundays

135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School during worship time; webcast livestream.com/ slumc

Sarona Methodist Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

United Methodist

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

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

Church of the Nazarene

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

CLEO FREELANCE

Alliance

Lake Park Alliance

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

Hwy. 70 W, Spooner spoonerwesleyan.org 715-635-2768 Senior Pastor Ron Gormong; Pastor Brian Scramlin, Assistant Pastor; Pastor Patrick Cooper, Student Ministries; Pastor LeRoy Drake, Pastoral Care; Kara Vincent, Worship Arts Pastor; 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship and 9 a.m. Sunday School and ABF; 10 a.m. Third Place Cafe; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Family night, kids, youth and adult programming, nursery provided.

hristianity rests on the truth of Jesus’ resurrection.

Countless people have died believing the early witnesses to Jesus’ living again.

We may not have to die for our faith, but in church this Easter we can affirm and strengthen our faith.

Other

Cornerstone Christian

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

Wednesday: Bible study and prayer, 6:30 p.m.

Trego Community Church

Pastor John Iaffaldano W5635 Park St. Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-8402 Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; Youth group, 6:30 p.m.; Kids program, AWANA, ages 4 - grade 6, 6:30 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

Acts 10:34-43 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

John 20:1-18

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

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o, there was a great earthquake, for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it; his appearance was as lightning and his clothes were as white as snow. For fear of him, the guards trembled and became as dead men.

And the angel said to the women, “Be not afraid, I know that you seek Jesus of Nazareth who was crucified. He is risen. He is not here. Why seek the living among the dead?

Remember how he spoke to you while he was still in Galilee, saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered up into the hands of sinful man and be crucified and on the third day rise again.’ Come now and see that place where he lay.” (Then they remembered his words.)

“Go quickly and tell his disciples and Peter that he is risen from the dead, and lo, he goes before you into Galilee. There, you will see him as he told you.”

Some went away with fear and trembling and said nothing because they were afraid. Others went away quickly with fear and great joy and ran to tell the disciples.

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Washburn County Job Fair held Dustin Rudd, Spooner, fills out a job application.

Rudd moved to Spooner in December and was laid off from his previous job the same month.

Photos by Danielle H. Moe

Johnathan Wilber, Hayward, talks with Christy Roshell, career specialist with WITC, about secondary education opportunities that will help him on his path to becoming a nurse.

Lee Ferguson and Joe Tolzman, both Spooner area residents, fill out job applications during the Michael Gary, Spooner, speaks with Tammy Henley and Carol Strenke about job opportunities Washburn County Job Fair held in the Spooner National Guard Armory on Friday, March 27. The at Schmitz’s Economart in Spooner.

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Are you interested in conservation? Want to eat more locally and sustainably? Have you had an interest in hunting, but didn’t know where to start? A spring Learn to Hunt Turkey event at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area is the place to start.

You will be paired up with an experienced hunter, learn about conservation, hunting tactics and firearm safety during the classroom portion of the LTH event and then get a chance to experience the grand tradition of turkey hunting in Wis-

consin.

Learn to Hunt events welcome novice adult and youth — 12 years and older — hunters. The Wisconsin DNR encourages friends or families that have no hunting connection to sign up together. Our hunting tradition is all about families learning and hunting together and there’s no better place or time than the spring woods and fields of Wisconsin.

No license is required and, since novices will be hunting with a mentor, hunter education requirements are waived.

Hunting gear will be provided if needed.

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The classroom segment plus a range session for practice is scheduled for Friday, April 24, from 5-9 p.m. beginning at Crex Meadows WA. The hunt will follow on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26. Preregistration is required by Friday, April 17, for mentees involved in the Learn to Hunt Turkey event. Space limited to 12 mentees.

Crex Meadows WA is located at 102 East Crex Ave., Grantsburg.

Wildlife conservation education programs are supported by Friends of Crex, donations always appreciated.

To become a mentor or mentee, please contact: Kristi Pupak, wildlife conservation educator, at 715-463-2739 or via email: Kristina.pupak@wisconsin.gov.

For complete details and updated information join the Friends of Crex. Receive newsletters, event invites, and discounts.

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DNR, northern lakes group make progress against aquatic invasive plant documented an increase in the growth of native plants in the Sawyer County lake.

“This measurable progress highlights the importance of public-private partnerships in attacking the challenges posed by aquatic invasive species,” Smith said.

The work was carried out by the Big Chetac and Birch Lakes Association, which was awarded the $164,000 DNR grant in 2013. Bill Miller, president of Big Chetac and Birch Lakes Association, said before the treatment began, surveys docu-

Alzheimer’s Association offers free programs in the area Caregiver Stress, Conversations about Dementia, Effective Communication Strategies, Living with Alzheimer’s and Understanding and Responding to Dementia-related Behaviors

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The Alzheimer ’s Association, the world’s largest provider of Alzheimer’s support programs, is offering several programs in Spooner and Rice Lake free of charge These programs are made possible in part by dollars raised through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. Registration is not required, but is appreciated. Phone

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Wednesday, April 8: Conversations about Dementia, 10 a.m. - noon, Spooner Health System, 819 Ash St., Spooner.

Monday, April 13: Conversations about Dementia, 2 - 4 p.m., Marshfield Clinic, 1700 West Stout St., Rice Lake.

Monday, May 11: Effective Communication Strategies, 2 - 4 p.m., Marshfield Clinic, 1700 West Stout St., Rice Lake.

Tuesday, May 12: Conversations about Dementia, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Larsen Family Public Library, 7401 Main St. W., Webster.

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Monday, June 8: Understanding and Responding to Behaviors, 2-4 p.m., Marshfield Clinic, 1700 West Stout St., Rice Lake.

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mented five native aquatic plant species in the affected area, while there were eight native species present following the treatment.

The treatments did not have any negative effect on the lake’s fish population, which includes a variety of panfish as well as northern pike and walleye. Panfish abundance has continued to increase and there is no indication fish are avoiding the treated area.

Miller said an additional goal of the

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Curly pondweed is a significant source of phosphorus in the lake system and contributes to the blooms.

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After two years of treatments, surveys taken at the end of 2014 indicate an 82-percent reduction in the 90-acre area of the lake targeted for herbicide application. Alex Smith, DNR lakes biologist for the region, said the survey work also

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Dewey Country Here we are sliding into April. How fast March went. It kind of flew by. But hey, we take what’s given to us.

April 2, it,s happy birthday to Alecia Meister, Elise Stellrecht, Don Doriott, Justin Parker and to Danielle Stariha, all celebrating their special day with many more to come.

Happy birthday to Stephanie Vanderhoof and to Alexis Bakker on April 3.

Have a great one girls.

April 4, a very happy birthday to Samuel Beecroft as he enjoys his special day.

A very happy anniversary to Shawn and Tiffany Hopwood as they celebrate seven years together with lots more to come on April 5.

Bev Cassellious, a very happy birthday to you on April 6 when you celebrate another year with many more to come.

April 8, a very happy birthday to Kathy Butenhoff as she enjoys her special day.

A very happy anniversary to Marv and Gladys Knoop, celebrating 62 years together on April 8. Cecil and Evelyn Melton, a very happy anniversary to you as you enjoy 71 years together with many more to come. Jim and Evoyne Mogenson, a very happy anniversary to both of you as you enjoy 26 years together with many more to come.

Happy birthday to Evelyn Melton as she enjoys her special day April 8 with many more to come. Evelyn turns 88 years young.

Gosh, wasn’t that wind something Saturday night? Yes, those two pups of mine kept a-barking, interrupting my sleep.

During the week we had a skift of snow but it all melted before the day’s end. Sunday morning it rained. We did have some sunshine this past week but it was very chilly out.

Barronett Happy Easter! We have a big week ahead of us at Barronett Lutheran.

Maundy Thursday service will be held on April 2, 7 p.m. Good Friday service will be on April 3 at 7 p.m. And, on Easter Sunday, breakfast will be served in the church basement starting at 7:30 a.m. Easter worship service will be at 9 a.m. Come, join us for one or all of our Holy Week services.

The Palm Sunday worship service was wonderful. Our church was filled almost to capacity, and Pastor Todd’s sermon was interesting and inspiring. He always does such a nice job – it’s like getting a history lesson with a spiritual message every Sunday.

Bonnie Fogelberg told me that the kids Easter party, which was held at the community center this past Saturday, was quite a success. She thought there were about 75 children there, plus their parents.

They had lots of games to play, crafts to do and food to eat. She said that the civic club members want to let everyone who helped make the party so successful by donating food and their time know how much it was appreciated.

We were hoping that Cheryl Jaastad would be home, or at least in Cumberland, in time for Easter, but it sounds like that is not to be. During the announcement time in church this past Sunday, Pastor Todd said that she had emailed and said that the doctors in Marshfield have found one more glitch that will have to be repaired before she comes back. Jane Elmberg said that she had been down to visit Cheryl on Friday, and that she was up and walking, and was very happy to have company.

Please keep Cheryl and her doctors in your prayers for her continued recovery.

Peg Thompson reminded us that the big Barronett community garage sale will be on April 18 at the community center. This would be the perfect time to clean out the attic and garage! The stuff you have sitting around, collecting dust, is probably just what someone else has been looking for. And, if you’re really not in the mood to rent your own table and sit at the community center all day, maybe you’d like to donate your unwanted items to Barronett Lutheran. If that’s the case, you can get in touch with Peg and she will let you know where to take them.

Carol Farlow called with some good news about Chance. He is now back in

by Pauline Lawrence

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Jason Penning whose funeral service was held at the Skinner Funeral Home on Friday.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Shirley Lewis who passed away recently.

She was the wife of Jim Lewis.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Linda Dahlgren who passed away recently. She was married to LeRoy Dahlgren.

Jim Frey, we understand had a close call. Jim was in the corn bin and got buried up to his chin with corn. However he was able to call for help. I understand the fire department cut a hole in the grain bin to get him out. We certainly are glad you are OK, Jim. Wasn’t that a great award for Tim Pederson? Tim is married to my niece, Susan Quam Pederson, and they have two girls, Megan and husband Dustin, and Stephanie and husband Cory.

Talking with my niece, Nancy Michalek, Mukwonago, she tells me her honey, Paul, after working for GE for 38 years will be retiring in May 2015. Congratulations, Paul.

Last Sunday found Diane Hulleman going to her daughter, Jackie Perlt’s, in the Twin Cities. They went shopping and later went to Jackie’s son, Chris, and wife Tiffany’s to helped their 1-year-old son, Eli, celebrate his first birthday. The girls enjoyed lunch together. Diane stayed overnight with Jackie and the next day they did more shopping. Jackie is redecorating her home. Diane came home Monday night. Happy first birthday to Eli. Getting that time of year when farmers are getting itchy to plant for another season. Understand one Dewey Country farmer now has planted oats already in

March. I guess it’s true, “The early bird gets the worm!”

Thursday Diane Hulleman worked at Shell Lake Schools. On Thursday Diane and yours truly went out to lunch at a Spooner restaurant. It was such a nice treat and so delicious.

Rudy Ambersitis remains a patient at the VA hospital in the Twin Cities.

I saw on Thursday that Poquette Lake was wide open. I imagine other lakes are open now too.

There was a birthday party at Jerry and Gretchen Best’s on Sunday. The honored guest was Gretchen’s mom, Lillian Strege.

Guests were Gretchen’s brother, Mitch Strege, sister Gale and Ben Kobernick, Clear Lake, Barb Johnson, Circle Pines, Minn., and Lillian’s cousin from Texas, Vic, and Diane Hall. A very happy birthday to Lillian with lots more to come.

Talking with Loretta VanSelus, she tells me they went down to Madison on Friday morning to see her brother, Don Banks, who isn’t very good at this time. On Friday, Marjean Fisher also came to see her uncle. While in the hospital room Marjean and Don had a wonderful time. Marjean took pictures with her cell phone of Don Banks and her and they turned out wonderful. On the way home Saturday, Butch and Loretta stopped at the Cracker Barrel for supper. They came home Saturday night. Our thoughts are with the VanSeluses at this time.

Talking to Tammy Moe, she tell us their Angus cows are expecting new babies in May. At this time Dave and Tammy are looking forward to their 2016 wedding.

Congratulations.

Remember to vote April 7. That’s the day we elect a town board chairman with Mark Knoop running. Side board mem-

bers running are Duane Johnson and Phil Scheu. Running for treasurer are Connie Quam and Kerry Swan. Clerk is Pam Brown and assessor is John Brown. So get out and vote.

Talking with Noel Knoop, we find Bryan Knoop has a couple of goats that are going to have little goats soon. Alecia is into pigs and they both show them at the Washburn County Show and Sale in July.

No more ice fishing for this winter. I see most of the lakes are wide open now except for Shell Lake, which I’m sure is melted around the edges. Now it’s time for summer fishing, which I like better.

You don’t get cold, that’s for sure.

Last Wednesday, the Tuesday Club went to Cumberland for Lorraine Crosby’s 80th birthday. Saturday Garry and Beth Crosby had a surprise birthday party for Lorraine at Lorraine’s home in Cumberland. They had a nice crowd for it.

Wednesday Ashley Crosby, Chase, Morgan and Joyel came up to the Crosbys’.

Jerry Denver and Beth Crosby drove to Madison and took the Crosbys’ venison to have made into sausage. They picked up Chad and brought him back with them. Sunday there was a party at Coyland for Joyel Crosby who turned 1 year old March 27. Beth tells us Tyler Crosby will be attending the farm short course in Madison from November through March after he graduates from high school this spring. It’s hard to believe he’s graduating already.

Scatter sunshine.

Have a great week!

to Waupun to visit with Joey’s parents for Mischa’s special day. They were there from Thursday to Saturday. Her birthday is actually on March 24. On Sunday, Leanne’s parents came down from Winnipeg to visit for a while. Pretty exciting stuff for all three little ones. I have hardly seen the kids this winter, and they are growing so fast.

We had a very interesting guest at our house on Saturday afternoon. Sue Greenway, granddaughter of Margaret Webb, stopped by to visit. She and her hubby have a cabin on Granite, and they met my son, Jerry, this past winter while he was on the ice. While they were talking, they found out that his parents now live in the house where her mom grew up.

Small world. Anyway, she gave us a call and we were glad to have her stop by. She even brought pictures taken of the house and yard when Margaret was living here.

And, Sue had a picture of her mom, Mary Nelson, getting ready for her wedding, which was held in the front yard. It was a very interesting and enjoyable visit.

You probably know that my daughter, Lynn Thon, was in the hospital last week for surgery. Everything went very well, and she came to our house the day after surgery to recuperate. Now I’ll tell you one thing. If you want to get a really good laugh, read the text messages someone tries to send when they are in the hospital getting pain medication through an IV. Lynn and I were laughing so hard when we were trying to figure out what she had been trying to write. Most of the responses she got were one word – “What?”

I think she will have some explaining to do to a lot of her friends over this one.

I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter, and that you can join us for some of the services this week. If you want to have a delicious breakfast, friendly conversation and a wonderful Easter service, you know that Barronett Lutheran is the place to be Sunday morning. Hope to see you there.

by Judy Pieper Cumberland, at the ECU, recuperating from his broken leg and heart surgery.

Carol said he gets pretty lonesome sitting around up there, and would love to have friends drop by for a visit. She also said that he really appreciated getting the card signed by so many people from Barronett.

Dennis and Darlene Spiser visited with Ruth and Dick Grover on Thursday last week. Ruth said that they had a wonderful visit and that she was very happy that they brought the great-granddogs, Mitzi and her sister, along with them. They all, except the dogs, of course, went to Tracks in rural Spooner for dinner that afternoon. Ruth said that the food, especially the salad bar, was absolutely delicious.

Hopefully they brought something home for Mitzi and her sister.

Illa Theese, Pat Olson and I went to see the “Looney Lutherans” at the Rice Lake High School auditorium on Sunday. To say they were funny and that we had fun would be an understatement. The Looney Lutherans are three women who brought a lot of volunteers from the audience up onstage to demonstrate exercise and dance moves and to play a quiz game.

Our very own Fairest of the Fair, Devon Snowbank, introduced the group. She is a very polished speaker and is doing a great job representing Barron County, by the way. Devon’s mom, Jennifer, was among the first group of volunteers onstage to demonstrate the dance and exercise moves. Let me tell you what, that woman was having fun up there. It looked like she was one of the professionals. And, Judy Smith and I were with the group selected for the quiz. Our team won, with a little help from the Looney Lutherans, and we were the lucky ones who got to take a can of corn home! Now isn’t that exciting. I had fun up there too, and later, in the car on the way home, Illa told me that I have a new name. Pat called me a Barronett Lutheran Looney. Hmmm. I bet that’s going to stick.

After the show was over, Tim Heffernan got up onstage and thanked everyone for coming and told us that the money that was taken in would be used to make repairs on the beef barn at the Barron County Fairgrounds.

Our little neighbor Mischa Reichhoff is 3 years old! This year the family, Joey, Leanne, Oskar, Mischa and Henry, went

Stone Lake All right, enough is enough. Bring on the spring!

The Stone Lake Lenten service for Good Friday, April 3, will be at Stone Lake Wesleyan Church. Service begins at 6:30 p.m. and there will be no soup/sandwiches served.

On Easter Sunday, April 5, services will be at Stone Lake respective churches. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The winter has left many of us with the job of cleaning up the leftover leaves, pine needles and other materials that pose a danger to your property if a fire were to spark. Cleaning around your home not only makes your home look better but also makes it safer for everyone. Be sure to check under and around your shrubs and decks, as that is a great hiding place for potential fire fuel. Also, be sure to get a burning permit if you want to burn. Permits are available at G-2 Fuel & Food at no cost. Be sure to check out the fire danger sign in front of the fire hall located at Hwy. 70 and CTH AA, which is updated daily.

by Mary Nilssen The Stone Lake Fire Department wishes you a great summer and thanks everyone in advance for doing your part in preventing wildland fires.

The Stone Lake Town Hall is in need of four election officials and alternates for the 2016 elections. There would be multiple elections and these officials would be divided up a.m. and p.m. so that it would not be such a long day for one person. The pay is $11 an hour. If you would be interested, please call Kate at 715-865-6015 or 715-520-0535.

Don’t forget Music Night will be coming on Saturday, April 4, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Stone Lake Lions Hall, with free admission. Local musicians will perform live music. Once again there will be a community potluck, so bring your favorite dish to share.

Dave and I want to wish everyone a very blessed Easter spent with family and friends!

Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715-8654008 or upnorthnils2@gmail.com.

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Washburn County Area Humane Society

I am a happy girl, and I’m cute as cute can be, You’ve wanted to adopt a dog, and that dog can be me.

I love to play and go for walks; sure I’ll sit in your lap, Yes, you can bet I’ll be right there to snuggle when you nap.

I am not old, more like a pup, around one and a half, I might sometimes be naughty, but I’ll mostly make you laugh.

I like to chew up toys; I have to learn that’s not OK, It’s just that squeaker drives me nuts until it goes away.

They call me Starr; I like that name, it fits me perfectly, I’ll brighten both your nights and days, now all you need is me.

Dogs for adoption: 3-1/2-year-old male tan pit bull; 10-month-old male black/white Lab mix; 1-year-old female hound/boxer mix; 1-1/2-year-old tan/white pit bull mix and a 12-year-old spayed black poodle.

Cats for adoption: 2-1/2-year-old female black medium-hair; 7-month-old female Siamese mix; 7-yearold spayed/declawed tan tiger; 2-year-old neutered black medium-hair; 3-year-old female medium-hair calico; 4-year-old neutered black/white medium-hair; 1-1/2-year-shorthair tortie; 2-year-old black female shorthair/Siamese mix; 1-year-old female black/gray longhair tabby; 1-year-old female white/gray longhair; 5-year-old black male shorthair and a 2-year-old male orange tabby.

Please remember to spay and neuter your pets.

Low-income assistance available through our SNAP program.

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Send death notices/obituaries to P.O. Box 455, Shell Lake, WI 54871 or email news@wcregisternewsroom.com

Keith Gilbert Sturm Keith Gilbert Sturm, 76, Shell Lake, formerly of Mankato, Minn., passed away peacefully on March 25, 2015, at Laurel’s Peak in Mankato, Minn.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, April 3, from 3-6 p.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, Minn. Memorials are preferred to Pheasants Forever.

Keith was born on April 10, 1938, in Charles City, Iowa, to Virgil and Annabelle (Lander) Sturm. He graduated from Nashua High School in 1956 in Nashua, Iowa. Keith was united in marriage to Marlys Wagner

Jason Allen Penning Jason Allen Penning, 38, Shell Lake, died Monday, March 23, 2015.

He was born April 20, 1976, in Anchorage, Alaska, to Michael and Paula (Pederson) Penning. Jason graduated from Shell Lake High School in 1994, attending Dakota State Technical College for landscape and horticulture, after which time he started his own business, Penning Landscape.

He was an entrepreneur since the age of 11, creating his own lawn-mowing service, customer care, as well as selling night crawlers and sweet corn every summer. Jason was also a wonderful caretaker of both his maternal and paternal grandparents.

He was a private soul, yet possessed a wit and sense of humor that all who knew him will never forget. Jason

SARONA — Good Friday services will be held April 3, at the Sarona United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Soup and sandwiches will be served following the service.

Senior lunch menu

Monday, April 6: Classic tuna casserole, buttered carrots, dinner roll, frozen yogurt.

Tuesday, April 7: Homemade chicken dumpling soup, fresh salad bar, apple crisp.

Wednesday, April 8: Pulled pork sandwich on whole-wheat bun, coleslaw, baked beans, fresh watermelon.

Thursday, April 9: Liver and onions, baby reds, mixed veggies, vanilla pudding.

Friday, April 10: Chicken a la king over homemade biscuit, fresh garden salad, whipped gelatin dessert.

Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, call your senior center to confirm. Menu subject to change. All meals served with bread, butter, coffee, milk and water.

Dining at 5, Monday, April 6, Minong: BBQ ribs, cook’s choice potato, fresh salad bar, dessert and dinner roll. Call 715-466-4448 for reservations. Suggested donation $5.

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had a very caring nature about him for the outdoors, the land, his garden, his Labrador, Casey, and truly for his family.

He will be forever remembered by his mother, Polly (Gene) Parker, Shell Lake; his father, Mike (Gail) Penning, Trego; his brothers, Matthew Penning, Shell Lake, and Eric Penning, Phoenix, Ariz.; his sister, Angela Parker, Shell Lake, and many relatives and friends, as well as numerous landscape customers who also considered him family.

Memorial services were held Friday, March 27, at Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake.

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Good Friday services to be held in Sarona

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on Jan. 6, 1957, and they were later divorced.

Keith founded Larkstur Engineering and Supply Company in North Mankato in 1970.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He loved having fun with his many friends.

Keith is survived by daughters Kimberly and Kristina; son Kerry (Jane); twin sisters, Bonnie Cappella and Beverly Gail; grandchildren Sarah and Theodore.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Word has been received of the death of Ralph Trumble of Cohoes, N.Y. He and his wife, Arlene (Brown) Trumble, lived in this area years ago. Ralph was 92.

Sympathy is extended to Bob and Pam Bentz due to the death of Bob’s oldest sister, Clara, who lived in the state of Washington. Clara was 87.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Nina and Lawrence Hines on Monday afternoon.

Lida Nordquist was a guest at the home of Joleen and Richard Funk Tuesday and Wednesday. While there she visited Randi and Nate Fisk also.

Marv Knoop, Dave Dunn, Don Israel, Danny Sutton, Hank Mangelsen and Dennis Zwart enjoyed breakfast out together Wednesday morning.

Gerry and Donna Hines called on Mar-

lene and Bruce Swearingen on Wednesday afternoon.

Beth Crosby, Dixie Andrea, Kay Krentz, Kris Fjelstad, Pam Bentz, Karen Mangelsen, Lida Nordquist and Donna Hines went to Cumberland on Thursday and visited Lorraine Crosby. Beth provided coffee and treats to help celebrate Lorraine’s 89th birthday.

Steve and Nancy Hagen were guests of Lawrence and Nina Hines on Friday and Saturday.

Marlene Swearingen, Karen Mangelsen and Donna and Nina Hines were among the guests at a baby shower at the home of Lida Nordquist on Saturday afternoon.

The guest of honor was Angie Funk, who is married to Rick Funk, Lida’s grandson.

Randi Fisk was the hostess of the shower.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HIGHWAY TECHNICIAN

Washburn County is accepting applications for the Highway Technician position with the Highway Department.

Duties and responsibilities of this position include: conducting accident investigations, inspecting construction projects and safety-related equipment, maintaining sign material inventory, operating material-handling equipment, and performing duties related to snow and ice removal. Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent with two years’ postsecondary formal preparation/training/education in Civil Technology or Heavy Equipment operation and two years of related experience, OR 6 years of highway maintenance/ highway construction work experience OR an acceptable combination of training and experience; Possession of a valid WI Class B Driver’s license; Must have knowledge of safety methods and procedures, construction practices, and materials and equipment used in street and highway maintenance. Starting salary range is $17.00-$18.74/hr. D.O.Q. plus excellent benefits. For an application contact the Washburn County Personnel Department at P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871, Ph.: 715-468-4624, Fax: 715-468-4628, e-mail: adminper@co.washburn.wi.us, or download an application from our County website at www.co.washburn.wi.us.

Resumes will be accepted but will not take the place of a completed application. Applications must be received 623856 33-34r by 4:30 p.m., Friday April 17, 2015. EOE.

NOTICE OF REFERENDUM ELECTION APRIL 7, 2015

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, wards, and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, the following question will be submitted to a vote of the people pursuant to law:

2015 ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION 2 To amend section 4 (2) of article VII of the constitution; relating to: election of chief justice (second consideration).

Whereas, the 2013 legislature in regular session considered a proposed amendment to the constitution in 2013 Senate Joint Resolution 57, which became 2013 Enrolled Joint Resolution 16, and agreed to it by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, which proposed amendment reads as follows: Section 1. Section 4 (2) of article VII of the constitution is amended to read: [Article VII] Section 4 (2) The chief justice of the supreme court shall be elected for a term of 2 years by a majority of the justices then serving on the court. The justice so designated as chief justice may, irrevocably, decline to serve as chief justice or resign as chief justice but continue to serve as a justice of the supreme court.

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the foregoing proposed amendment to the constitution is agreed to by the 2015 legislature; and, be it further Resolved, That the foregoing proposed amendment to the constitution be submitted to a vote of the people at the election to be held on the first Tuesday in April 2015; and, be it further Resolved, That the question concerning ratification of the foregoing proposed amendment to the constitution be stated on the ballot as follows: Question 1: “Election of chief justice. Shall section 4 (2) of article VII of the constitution be amended to direct that a chief justice of the supreme court shall be elected for a two-year term by a majority of the justices then serving on the court?”

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The Wisconsin constitution currently provides that the chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is its longest-serving member. The proposed constitutional amendment would instead select the chief justice through an election by a majority of the justices then serving on the Court.

A “yes” vote on this question would mean that the chief justice shall be elected for a term of two years by a majority of the justices then serving on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The justice who is elected may decline to serve as chief justice or resign the position, but still continue to serve as a justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

A “no” vote would mean that the longest-serving member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court serves as chief justice of the Court.

The justice designated as chief justice may decline to serve as chief justice or resign the position, but still continue to serve as a justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

DONE in the County of Washburn, this 26th day of March, 2015.

623915 33r WNAXLP Lolita Olson, County Clerk

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Monday morning was a nice sunny day; no snow. Sunday, we had rain all day so pretty soon the grass will be sprouting green. I can’t believe we are in Holy Week this week and Easter is Sunday. I think they said we will get into the 60s some days this week.

Our sincere sympathy to the family of Jason Penning. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon. Our prayers are with the family.

Arlys Santiago attended the services on Friday for Shirley Lewis and Jason Penning. Both services were full of people who held them dear to their hearts.

Sue and Tooker Weathers returned from spending time with relatives in Phoenix, Ariz., and sightseeing.

MEETING NOTICE - TOWN OF BASHAW

Pursuant to WI Stat. 5.84(1) a test of electronic voting equipment will be held Friday, April 4, 2015, at 10 a.m., at the clerk’s home. This test is open to the public.

Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk Town of Bashaw 624045 33r WNAXLP

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WASHBURN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT SPOONER, WISCONSIN Official Notice to Contractors

Sealed proposals for materials and services described herein will be received until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2015, by the Washburn County Highway Department, Office of the Highway Commissioner, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, Wisconsin 54801 whereupon the sealed proposals received will be publicly opened.

PROPOSAL CONTRACT - HIGHWAY 77 PIT GRAVEL CRUSHING Proposal forms and specifications are on file and available upon request at the Office of the Washburn County Highway Department, phone (715) 635-4480; FAX (715) 635-4485.

Each Proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, bank’s draft or postal money order made payable to the Washburn County Highway Department in the amount of 5 percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Certified checks shall be drawn on the account of the bidder submitting the Proposal.

Bidders wishing to submit their bid by mail may do so at their own risk. Bids received through mail by the Washburn County Highway Department later than the time set forth above will be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is Washburn County Highway Department, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801.

The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any technicalities and to select the bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Washburn County Highway Department.

Jon Johnson, Commissioner 623879 33-34r Washburn County Highway Department WNAXLP

DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Town of Stinnett, USH 63 - STH 77, CTH M Washburn County, Wisconsin

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Washburn County Highway Dept. until 1 p.m., Thurs., April 16, 2015, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of the following items in the approximate quantities indicated: Quantity Item 38,155 CY Excavation Common 28,000 Ton Base Aggregate Dense 1-1/4-inch 29,850 Ton Breaker Run (Delivered and Placed Only) 17,000 SY Salvaged Topsoil 26,000 SY Mulching 700 LB Seeding Mixture No. 20 Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) dated March 2015.

The Bidding Documents may be seen at the Issuing Office of SEH located at: 10 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls, WI 547292550.

Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.sehinc.com for a fee of $30. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the PROJECT BID INFORMATION link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 3805764 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com.

Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $100.

Bid security in the amount of 10 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bids shall be directed to the Highway Commissioner securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper, “BID FOR TOWN OF STINNETT, USH 63 - STH 77, CTH M, WASHBURN COUNTY.” Bidders Proof of Responsibility must be submitted to SEH in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Contractors on the Project shall be required to comply with the minimum wages and labor standards as determined by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Workforce Development Wage Rate Determination.

The Washburn County Highway Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the County.

Jon Johnson, Commissioner Washburn County Highway Department 1600 County Highway H 624012 33-34r Spooner, WI 54801 WNAXLP

by Helen V. Pederson Mavis Flach is doing fine. She was invited to a shower in Rice Lake on Sunday but with freezing rain she decided to stay home.

Visiting Lillian Ullom over the weekend were her sisters, Margaret Jones and Louisa Schade, who helped her celebrate her birthday. She spent some time at Terraceview visiting friends and Sunday evening brothers Frank and Marvin joined them for supper.

Welcome to Michael Naglosky who moved in here last week. We hope you will like it here, Mike.

You know you’re getting older when the “happy hour” is a nap.

Enjoy Easter!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE CITY OF SHELL LAKE

The City of Shell Lake is accepting applications for the position of a Seasonal Public Works employee. This is a part-time Public Works Department position with partial benefits. Qualifications: At least 18 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, good driving record. Experience operating road/heavy equipment beneficial. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Application forms available at the City Administrator’s office and must be submitted to the City Administrator’s office, 501 First St., P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871, no later than 4 p.m., Fri., April 10, 2015. For further information, contact Public Works Director Mitch Brown, phone 715-416-0547 or email mitchb@shelllake.org. EOE. 624040 33-34r

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LTE CLERICAL STAFF

Washburn County is accepting applications for the position of Limited-Term Employment Clerical Staff with the Register of Deeds Office. This position is responsible for performing varied administrative duties, typing, computer data entry, and recordkeeping tasks. Minimum Qualifications: High school grad or equivalent; experience in administrative work which shall include ability to quickly learn and use a variety of computer software applications, and the ability to provide professional customer service to clients. Starting salary range is $11.42 - $12.59/hour D.O.Q. For an application, visit the county website at: www.co.washburn.wi.us, or contact the Washburn County Personnel Department at P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871, Tel: 715-468-4624, Fax: 715468-4628 or email adminper@co.washburn.wi.us. Resumes will be accepted, but will not take the place of a completed application. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 623857 33-34r 17, 2015. EOE.

NOTICE OF ELECTION TOWN OF SARONA

Notice is hereby given that a Spring Election will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the Sarona Town Hall. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. On the ballot will be candidates for Justice of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals Judge, Washburn County Circuit Court Judge, Town Board Offices, Shell Lake School Board, Rice Lake School Board, Spooner School Board and a statewide constitutional amendment referendum.

The polling place is accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

In-person absentee voting will be conducted at the Sarona Town Hall on the following dates and times: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, and Thursday, April 2, 2015, from 9 a.m. to noon.

A public test of electronic voting equipment will be conducted on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at 4 p.m. at the Sarona Town Hall.

Victoria Lombard, Clerk

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Sarona

by Marian Furchtenicht

Wednesday morning we were awakened to snow. A and Ann Rohlic who will turn 107, on April 3; Dewey and Yvonne Mogensen, April 8. couple of inches had fallen but it didn’t last long. Sunday Durand, Tony Donetell, Paul Haugen, Ben Rieten, Julie I like this quote: “All grandchildren are brilliant, beaumorning, the deck was ice-coated. That too was short- Shockley and April Richter, April 4; Matthew Kubista, tiful, and take after their grandmothers. lived. March is going out like a lamb.

Stephanie Hemshrot and Kris Anderson, April 5; RusThis week our blessing was that Jim Frey is still with sel Furchtenicht, Stacy Berneker, Lucas Pokorny and us. He was a very lucky guy after an ordeal in the grain Andrew Baker, April 6; Rocky and Corey Furchtenicht, Elbina Lalan and Shania bin Monday on their farm.

Jeff and Tami Gagner, Cody and Austin just returned Pokorny, April 7; Danielle from a week in Mexico. Said it was hot, 93-94 degrees. Ryan, Richard Scheffel and Now they will be busy as the Backwoods Bar and Camp- Kathy Buttenhoff, April 8. ground opens on Wednesday, April 1. They were closed Anniversary wishes to OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK since Thanksgiving. these couples: Tony and TO THE ELECTORS OF WASHBURN COUNTY: A new little one to report. Victoria Rose Halverson was Shannon Ullom, April 2; Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in the municipalities of Washburn County, on born March 25 to Tia and Tyler. The proud grands are Kevin and Laurie Smith, the 7th day of April, 2015, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the Keith and Vicki Halverson. Congrats. and Andy and Elizabeth candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this This past week so many dear folks have left us. Shirley Meyers, April 6; Dean and office, are given under the title of the office, together with the question submitted to a vote for a Lewis, only 68, her funeral was at Shell Lake Method- Kim Schlapper, April 6; Tom referendum, in the sample ballot below. ist on Friday with the Rev. Steve Miller officiating. Jason and Gloria Elliott, and Jim INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Penning, 38, Shell Lake, Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall state his or her name and address and sign the with services Friday, March poll book before being permitted to vote. If an elector is not registered to vote, an elector may 27, at the Skinner Funeral register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence, if the elector presents proof of TOWN OF BASHAW residence in a form specified by law. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two Home in Shell Lake. Linda LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to At the election to be held on April 7, 2015, in the Town of Dahlgren’s Celebration of a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be Life will be Saturday, April Bashaw, the following polling place location will be used for the accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector 4, at the White Pine Bar and wards indicated: of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a Location Wards Grill, formerly Becky’s, in particular voting choice.

Bashaw Town Hall 1, 2 & 3 Shell Lake. She was 65.

N3410 Sawyer Creek Rd. Where Hand-Count Paper Ballots are Used Marian Olson Foged, 84, Shell Lake, WI 54871 The elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to the name of the candidate of his or her passed away in Lincoln, All polling places will be open at 7:00 a.m. and will close at choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does Neb., last weekend. She 8:00 p.m. not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the If you have any questions concerning your polling place, conspace provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the elector shall make a cross (X) in had moved out there about the square next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square a month ago to be near her tact the municipal clerk: Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk, W8885 County next to “no” if opposed to the question. son, Chris, and Shelby. She Hwy. B, Shell Lake, WI 54871, 715-468-7525.

All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

Where Touch Screen Voting Systems are Used lived here in Sarona in the At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the proThe elector shall touch the screen next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each woods on North Ripley visions of Wis. Stat. 19.84, the Election Inspectors will convene office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the Shore that was once the Sa- as a joint meeting of the Local Board of Canvassers and the ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for rona Boys Camp that her Municipal Board of Canvassers for the purpose of conducting a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the elector shall touch the screen next to “yes” if in favor the local and municipal canvasses pursuant to Wis. Stat.

7.51 parents started. Her dad was of the question, or the elector shall touch the screen next to “no” if opposed to the question. an Ohio basketball coach and 7.53(1). This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be 624044 33r WNAXLP allowed inside a voting booth or machine. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in and teams would come up Wis. Stat. 19.81-89. casting his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be to the camp for their retreat. shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

She was so honored when If the elector spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official NOTICE OF ELECTION TOWN OF BARRONETT the Rice Lake High School who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one Notice is hereby given that a Spring Election for Judicial, gym was renamed after elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the Local, School Board, Referendum will be held on Tuesday, him. There is a Celebration elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. After casting April 7, 2015, at the Barronett Town Hall, N1608 South Heart of Life in Nebraska and her his or her vote, the elector shall leave the voting booth, properly deposit the ballot and promptly Lake Road, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Polls will be open from 7 cremains will be brought leave the polling place. a.m. to 8 p.m. If you have any questions concerning the polling The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast. back to her beloved woods place, contact the Town Clerk.

After Voting the Ballot later this summer.

Patricia A. Parker After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so N602 Lehman Lake Road Also got word that the printed endorsements and inspectors’ initials on the outside do show. The elector shall leave Barronett, WI 54871 grandnephew’s wife, Joyce the booth, deposit the ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit, and 715-468-2846 Furchtenicht, 89, Madison, shall leave the polling place promptly.

The polling place is accessible to elderly and disabled voters. passed away last Sunday After an official touch screen ballot is cast, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly.

Notice of Meeting of the Local and Municipal Board of from leukemia.

An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the Canvassers Sarona folks extend their presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the prodeepest sympathy to all English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering visions of Wis. Stat. 19.84, the Election Inspectors will convene assistance may not be the elector’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of these families in the loss of as a joint meeting of the Local Board of Canvassers and the a labor organization which represents the elector. their loved ones.

Municipal Board of Canvassers for the purpose of conducting The following are samples of the official ballot: the local and municipal canvasses pursuant to Wis. Stat. 7.51 This weekend is Easter and 7.53(1).

This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to with lots of church services Wis. Stat. 19.81-89. going on. On Good Friday, Patricia A. Parker, Town Clerk 623527 33r WNAXLP April 3, the Sarona United Methodist Church will have services at 11 a.m. and soup ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS and sandwiches to follow.

PROJECT: Gate Replacement Everyone welcome.

Long Lake Dam Mavis Schlapper and her Washburn County, Wisconsin sister, Joyce Wade, took in BID DEADLINE: April 22, 2015 the dance in Cameron on 11:00 a.m., Local Time Tuesday. I was a coffee visi- NOTICE Sealed bids for the above project will be received by Jon tor at Mavis’ on Thursday.

On Tuesday, Lainy Hut- Johnson, Commissioner, Washburn County Highway Departton, 16, had her wisdom ment, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801, until the Deadline. Immediately thereafter, the bids will be publicly teeth pulled along with an- Bid opened and read aloud. other tooth. She’s so young In general the project consists of replacing the existing slide for that. Too many teeth, gate and operator with a multiple-leaf gate. Work includes had to make more room. removal of the existing gate, furnishing and installing the new Friday, Grandma Sue gate, and electrical work to operate the new gate.

A voluntary pre-bid meeting to examine the project site will be Krantz and granddaughter Lainy went to Rice Lake held on April 8, 2015, at 11 a.m. Meet at the project site.

A single prime bid will be received for the work. shopping. That day, I met BID SECURITY my granddaughter Sara and Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the amount of baby Grant in Rice Lake. 5% of the maximum bid amount. Bid and bid security may not Such a joy to go shopping be withdrawn for a period of 45 days after the Bid Deadline. with the grands.

Bid security will be retained if the Bidder is awarded the Work Marilyn and Janet Zim- and fails to execute the Agreement and furnish 100% Performerman attended the Bar- mance and Payment Bonds. ron Electric Cooperative PROJECT FUNDING This project is receiving funding under the Wisconsin Demeeting Saturday at the Barron High School. They had partment of Natural Resources Municipal Dam Grant Program. a big turnout and everyone WAGE RATES State prevailing wage rates are applicable to this project. attending got a pound of QUALIFICATIONS cheese and a box lunch. the apparent low bidder will be required to subIt sure looks different in mitIf requested, evidence of qualifications to the Owner prior to award of Sarona along Adam West’s contract. house. The big trees were RIGHTS RESERVED Unofficial election results will be cut making way for some Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive posted on the County Clerk’s electrical changes in the informalities in any bid. page of the Washburn County high line.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS website: Tuesday, April 7, is spring Bidding documents may be examined at Builders Exchanges www.co.washburn.wi.us election. Polls will be open in Eau Claire, La Crosse, Duluth and Minneapolis; at the To look up your voter record, MEDA Construction Connection in Minneapolis; and through in Sarona all day. check your voter status and Birthday wishes this week the electronic plan rooms of McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge your polling place location visit and Reed Construction Data. to Dorothy Lemoine and https://myvote.wi.gov/.

Bidding documents may be obtained in PDF electronic format J.J. Lehman, April 2; Bev by download from the Quest Construction Data Network webLolita Olson Gallo, Mike Johnson, Randy site, accessible via www.AyresAssociates.com by clicking on Washburn County Clerk Wingler, Isaac Cusick, the “Bidding” link, for a nonrefundable fee of $20.00.

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Washburn County Court Austin K. Bruner, Spooner, underage drinking, $263.50.

Karen A. Oja, Sarona, failure to change lane passing stopped EACH INSERTION – Minimum of $5.00 ; 30¢ for each word. Call 715-468-2314 to place ad, emergency vehicle, $163.50; seat or email your ad to wcregister@centurytel.net. Advertising deadline is Monday at noon. belt violation, $10.00.

Frank C. Hamer, Shell Lake, Exp. Req’d. EEOE/AAP 866-322- possess paraphernalia, $631.00.

FOR SALE 4039 www.drive4marten.com HELP WANTED MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS SAWMILLS from only $4,397.00 TRUCK DRIVER TRUCK - MAKE & SAVE MONEY with WEEKLY HOME TIME: CHOOSE A T T E N T I O N your own bandmill- Cut lumber the TOTAL PACKAGE: Regional RECRUITERS: RECRUIT an SHELL LAKE SELFany dimension. In Stock, ready & OTR Team Runs Available. applicant in over 179 Wisconsin to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www. AUTO DETENTION PAY AFTER newspapers! Only $300/week. Call STORAGE: Convenient, 24-hour NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578- 1 HR! TOP PAY, BENEFITS; Mthly this paper or 800-227-7636 www. access. Special low-cost boat storage. Call 715-468-2910. 2rtfc 1363 Ext.300N (CNOW) BONUSES & more! CDL-A, 6 mos. cnaads.com (CNOW) SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CITY OF SHELL LAKE

Applications are being accepted for lifeguard positions.

Applicants must have current lifeguard training which includes Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR and be at least 16 years old prior to assuming their duties. Application forms are available at the City Administrator’s office and must be submitted to the Administrator’s office by 4 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2015. For further information, contact City Administrator Andrew Eiche, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871 or call 715-468-7679.

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Tasha E. Irvine, Trego, forgery, $8,162.83, probation, sent. withheld; resisting or obstructing an officer, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Local want ads EASTER LAMB PICKUP: April 2, whole or half, milk-crate size for freezer. Info, 715-468-7059. Shear Luck Farm, Shell Lake. 33rp

NOTICE OF LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE APRIL 7, 2015 CITY OF SHELL LAKE

Applications are now available for the McNabb Johnson Scholarship for Washburn County 4-H Alumni and 2015 4-H Graduates. Applications are available by writing Washburn County Fair, W9199 Dock Lake Road, Spooner, WI 54801 or calling 715635-6834 or going to www.washburncountyfair.com.

Deadline for returning the application is Friday, 624043 33-34r April 24, 2015.

Employment Opportunities In The Following Positions:

FT Day Shift CNA PT Day Shift CNA

Contact: Sandra White, RN, MSN, NHA

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MCNABB JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

At the election to be held on April 7, 2015, in the City of Shell Lake, the following polling place location will be used: City Hall, 501 First Street, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk: Andrew Eiche, 501 First Street, Shell Lake, WI 54871, 715-468-7679, 8 a.m. - noon and 1- 4:30 p.m. All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

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Jordan A. Schirmer, Minong, possess amphetamine/LSD/ Psilocin, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; possess drug paraphernalia, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

PT Day Shift Dietary Aide Contact: Courtney Holub, DOFS Stop In To Fill Out An Application Or Call:

Terraceview Living Center, Inc.

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THE SHELL LAKE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION will have its annual meeting Monday, April 6, 2015, at 1 p.m. at the Shell Lake City Hall

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Secretary/Treasurer Peg Pockat

NOTICE OF ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS School District of Shell Lake

TOWN OF BARRONETT Notice of Spring Election and Sample Ballot April 7, 2015

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the School District of Shell Lake that on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, an election of school board members will be held to fill the following board positions: Three 3-year term positions and two 1-year positions.

1. Steve Naglosky 6. Linda Nielsen 2. Jeshua J. Keenan 7. Jill Dunlavy 3. Patricia Pesko 8. Darin T. Gleason 4. Mary Stellrecht 9. Patrick S. Kraetke 5. Scott Smith 10. Joel Anderson Electors will vote in their regular polling places. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Dated this 13th day of March, 2015.

Linda Nielsen, District Clerk

OFFICE OF THE BARRONETT TOWN CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF BARRONETT Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in the Town of Barronett, on the 7th day of April, 2015, at which the officers name below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below.

Patricia A. Parker, Town Clerk

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A day at Hunt Hill

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ABOVE: Riley Miller, Melody Taylor and Aubri Hanson are working together to make an animal poster as their project. Girl Scouting provides a positive experience for girls to learn the value of teamwork.

Photos by Larry Samson TOP RIGHT: The Shell Lake Girl Scout Troop spent Saturday, March 28, at Hunt Hill in Sarona, learning about the natural world. Shown (L to R): Alexis Miller, Mackenzie Leach, Jessica Haynes, Mikayla Stephanites, Aubri Hanson, Riley Miller, Melody Taylor and Brielle Anderson.

J e s s i c a Haynes and Brielle Anderson conducted an experiment to determine how small mammals survive in the cold weather.

They learned that small animals survive by finding shelter and good insulation.

Shell Lake FFA attends sectional speaking contest

Shell Lake School Menu

Shell Lake FFA members participating in the sectional speaking contest Monday, March 23, in Amery were back row (L to R): Parliamentary Procedure Team: Amber Anderson, Marty Anderson, Wyatt Bauch, Clare Walker and Jerney Meister. Middle: Gold Quiz Bowl Team: Cassie Skattebo, Megan Anderson, Seth Symond and Christopher Lord. Front: Blue Quiz Bowl Team: Gene Quam, Nick Udovich, Krista Parker and Lainy Hutton. — Photo submitted

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he first item to mention this month is the continued support that we receive from the Bosch Community Fund. This year they donated $12,000 toward a computer-controlled plasma cutter. According to Alexander Schmitz, general manager, Bosch Packaging Technology incorporated, “Bosch and the Bosch Community Fund mission is to work with organizations in our local plant communities to encourage students to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) related fields.” Here at Shell Lake we are very thankful for the continued support that Bosch provides. In the past three years, Bosch has donated over $32,000 to the school district. We are very fortunate to have such a supportive business partner here at Shell Lake.

••• Again this year we are planning to

have the second-annual Community Celebration Day at Shell Lake School District. This year will be bigger and better than last year’s first-annual event.

It will take place on Wednesday, May 6. All students, prekindergarten to 12th grade, will be involved in age-appropriate activities that give back to the community. We will be cleaning, doing yard work, painting, picking up brush, washing windows, entertaining at senior centers, planting flowers and other activities around the community. This is a great service opportunity for our students to give back and celebrate the support that we receive from the community of Shell Lake.

••• Staff at the high school have been very focused on the goal set by the school board

Breakfast Monday, April 6: No school.

Tuesday, April 7: Pancakes and sausage link or oat chocolate-chip bar.

Wednesday, April 8: Cereal and toast or ultimate breakfast round.

Thursday, April 9: French toast sticks or muffin.

Friday, April 10: Cheddar omelet and toast or apple stick.

Breakfast is served with a choice of juice/fruit and milk with their main item.

Every day breakfast is free to all students.

Lunch Monday, April 6: No school.

Tuesday, April 7: Crispy-chicken sandwich.

Wednesday, April 8: Spaghetti.

Thursday, April 9: Hot Italian sub.

Friday, April 10: Build a burger.

Salad bar is provided daily to all students. All students also have a daily alternate entrée choice of either sandwich pack: PB&J, flavored cracker and cheese stick, or yogurt pack: Flavored fat-free yogurt with granola on side, flavored cracker and cheese stick.

that students will graduate from Shell Lake motivated and ready for college and career. In the past few years we have increased the number of advanced placement classes that students can participate in, both in-house and online. We have also increased the number of articulated or dual-credit opportunities for students. This spring we are planning two separate events that also align with that school board goal. On Tuesday, April 21, all ninth- through 12th-grade students will participate in a presentation on job opportunities in our immediate area and on the employment skills that those employers are looking for. Then, on Wednesday, May 6, from 1-3 p.m. there will be a career-exploration event at the high school. Both of these opportunities are being

organized with the assistance of the Washburn County Economic Development people, and we thank them for all of their hard work to help make this happen.

••• As you have hopefully already been aware, the proposed budget will provide about $55,000 less for Shell Lake next year than we had within the revenue cap this year. With increasing operational costs, increases in health insurance and providing a consumerprice-increase salary adjustment to employees, balancing the budget next year is going to be practically impossible.

Working to balance the budget is something we will be working hard on over the summer.

As always, feel free to contact the school if you have any questions.

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Whodunit at the Quam

The Shell Lake High School ended their run of “Murder in the Heir” with the final performance on Sunday, March 29. The comedy murder mystery had nine different endings with the audience picking which character committed the dastardly deed. Shown back row (L to R): Kelsie Egbert, Renae Lloyd, Amy Bouchard, Haleigh Rafalski, Marty Anderson, Seth Olson, Calista Holman, Dakota Robinson and KayDe Bontekoe.

Front: Keagan Blazer, Nathaniel Wingler, Katie Slater, Sam Muska, Dominic Hopke and Daniel Parish.

Sam Muska eyes up the carving knife that Dakota Robinson is holding as they discuss their boss, Mr. Starkweather. Shell Lake students performed their school play on Friday, March 27, through Sunday, March 29, to sold-out audiences. Danette Hopke and Lori Summer directed the play.

Mr. Starkweather’s heirs and employees react to the news of his death. They each will benefit from his untimely death, making each a suspect. Shown (L to R): Sam Muska, Renae Lloyd, KayDe Bontekoe, Marty Anderson and Calista Holman.

The contrast of these two very different characters make for a lot of laughs as Seth Olson plays the handyman and Marty Anderson plays the prim and proper butler, Mr. Bensonhurst. He is, of course, the main suspect.

Tiffany Herzog and Emily Parish ran the sound and lights behind the scenes for the play. Not shown is Danielle Allar, costume design, and Natalie Smith, set design.

UNITED AG CO-OP SHELL LAKE C-STORE BRING HOME A FAMILY MEAL

FISH FRY SPECIALS

00 9 $ 00 8 Fillets, 16 Hush Puppies, 4 Dips................................ 17 $ 00 $

4 Fillets, 8 Hush Puppies, 2 Dips.....................................

12 Fillets, 24 Hush Puppies, 6 Dips............................

FISH FILLET DINNER

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Photos by Larry Samson

SHRIMP SPECIAL................................................60¢ A Shrimp (NO LIMIT) CALL AMY AT 715-416-1000 FOR YOUR DOG GROOMING APPOINTMENT

POTATO & ONION SETS ARE IN! GRASS SEED & POTTING SOIL!

GATORADE 2/$ 28 Oz.

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United Ag Co-op Shell Lake C-Store

(Formerly Country Pride Co-op) Sun. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Mon. - Thurs. 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

PEPSI & COKE $ PRODUCTS. .20 Pks.

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1/2 mile south of Shell Lake on Hwy. 63. 624026 33r 23b Check with Dennis for discounted or discontinued items!

Playing her first role in a high school play, Keagan Blazer stole the show as a Southern belle murder suspect.