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Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Vol. 126, No. 51 • Shell Lake, Wis.
We e ke nd w atch Jack Pine Savage Days @ Spooner Woodyard and Clam River School Reunion @ Shell Lake Paws 4 Celebration fundraiser @ Spooner See calendar on page 6 for details
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In a blue moon
A week at the arts center Page 12
Maple Ridge Center open house Page 12
The blue moon was seen on Friday, July 31. The name didn’t come from the color of the moon but from the pronunciation of the term belewe moon or to betray. The blue tinge in the photo comes from the lingering smoke from the fires in Saskatchewan. The blue moon is the 13th full moon in a year or the second full moon in a month. — Photo by Larry Samson
Klopp’s taps 50 years
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Local Scout is fundraising for the dogs Page 9
BREAKERS
New state shoreland zoning standards in effect
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SHELL LAKE — EAA Chapter 631 will be giving free airplane rides for young people ages 8 through 17 at the Shell Lake Municipal Airport on Saturday, Aug. 18. Rides will be given weather permitting from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. A parent or guardian must accompany the individual in order to sign a permission form. — from EAA Chapter 631 •••
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Counties reacting to regulations proposed by Jarchow
Gregg Westigard | Staff writer
STATEWIDE – New rules are now in effect that affect the use of shoreland properties in our area and across Wisconsin. The shoreland zoning standards enacted as part of the state budget say that counties may not regulate shoreland properties in a manner more restrictive than the rules set by the DNR. There is also a removal of some regulations on changes to existing structures, on lighting and on requirements for buffer zones. The statute applies to present and future shoreland zoning ordinances. The regulations were proposed by Rep. Adam Jarchow and added to the budget by the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance. The new rules state that the DNR and coun-
ties may not impair the interest of a landowner by establishing standards and ordinances that set requirements in several areas. The maintenance, repair and rebuilding of nonconforming structures do not need approval if the activity does not expand the footprint of the structure. Those structures can be expanded vertically up to 35 feet above grade level. Approval is not needed to install or maintain outdoor lighting. People cannot be required to establish or expand a vegetative buffer zone on the shore. Counties cannot require that a structure is inspected or upgraded before it is sold. The statute says, “If a county has in effect on or after the effective date of this (statute) a provision in an ordinance that is inconsistent with (the statute), the provision does not apply and may not be enforced.” Jeff Fuge, Polk County corporation counsel, said the new statute applies to the present county shoreland zoning ordinance and the proposed land use ordinance which is being See New zoning standards, page 3
114-month sentence for bank robber MADISON — Jesse Sweeter, 20, Rice Lake, was sentenced Friday, July 24, to 114 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for the robbery of two banks in 2014. Sweeter was also ordered to pay $9,242 in restitution. Sweeter pleaded guilty to these charges on April 28. On May 2, 2014, Shell Lake State Bank in Stone Lake was robbed by two armed gunman. Then on July 16, 2014, Sterling Bank in Rice Lake was robbed by a lone armed gunman. Shortly after
this robbery, Sweeter was apprehended by law enforcement and confessed to both robberies. Sweeter’s sentence consists of 30 months for the bank robberies and a consecutive seven years for brandishing a firearm during the Sterling Bank robbery. Additionally, the 30-month federal sentence will run concurrently to a 3-1/2-year sentence Sweeter is serving in state prison after being convicted of robbing a gas station in Eau Claire. See Rice Lake man, page 3
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Washburn County Historical Society presents “Ghost Visit: 2015”
Terri Reiter played the music and narrated the play. The musical songs were from the time that the characters lived.
The Washburn County Historical Society’s “Ghost Visit: 2015” was performed on Monday, July 27, at the Spooner Research Station. Shown (L to R): Fred Kosmach, portraying Sen. Holger B. Rasmussen; Nancy Rich, Mrs. Holger (Pearl) Rasmussen; Jennifer Edlin, Mrs. Augie (Ruby) Sorensen; Larry Samson, Albert Dubois; June Willis, Mrs. Beatrice (Durand) Derrick; Stephen Smith, George W. Harmon; and Ernie Buhler played Dr. Joseph Cox.
Photos by Lilly Edlin In an improv scene, Fred Kosmach dropped to his knees and sang, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” to his stage wife, Nancy Rich.
Mary B. Olsen researched, wrote, and directed the annual “Ghost Visit” play. Colorful characters from the past come back to tell their stories in an entertaining way. Olsen is an active member of the Washburn County Historical Society and is a weekly columnist for the Washburn County Register.
SHS employee appreciation picnic held at Bulik’s SPOONER — Spooner Health System held its annual employee appreciation family picnic at Bulik’s in July. Employees and their families enjoyed food, minigolf, go-carts and caricature drawings. “We had perfect weather and approximately 300 people came out for our picnic,” said SHS CEO Mike Schafer. “We’d like to thank our rewards and recognition team for all of their time and effort to organize another great event.” The highlight of this year’s picnic was the dunk tank.
People could donate a food item or financial gift to the food pantry for a chance at dunking someone from the SHS team. Cindy Paulson and Sue Quigley from the rewards and recognition team delivered three boxes of food and $87.58 to the Washburn County Food Pantry. Sue Adams accepted the gift on behalf of the pantry. Last month the pantry served 365 families, which is high for this time of year. “We have new families from our area every time we are open,” said Adams. “They’ve never
been to us before, but the loss of a job or some other crisis has made them look at what is available in our community to help them.” Schafer added, “The dunk tank was a fun thing to have at our picnic and collecting food and donations for the food pantry was a great way we could give back to our community.” “We are grateful for your continuing support and particularly at this time of the year because of little incoming funds,” said Adams. - submitted
Tim Schmidt, SHS nurse anesthetist, had fun with his turn in the dunk tank. SHS employees Patty Berkes and Joanne Johnson enjoyed having a caricature done at the picnic.
Cindy Paulson and Sue Quigley from Spooner Health System’s rewards and recognition team presented three boxes of food and a financial gift to Sue Adams for the Washburn County Food Pantry. — Photos submitted
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Health-needs survey of county under way SPOONER — Spooner Health System, in partnership with Washburn County Health Department, is conducting a survey regarding the future health of Washburn County residents. The purpose of the survey is to obtain information from area residents to guide future program and service planning to
better meet the health-care needs of the community. Community members will be randomly selected to receive a survey by mail. Your response will represent others in the area and assist in determining the health priorities and future health needs of the community. If you are selected, you will
receive your survey the week of Aug. 10. All responses are confidential. If you do not receive a survey and would like to complete one, surveys will be available online at surveymonkey. com/s/Washburncountyhealthassessment or via a link at spoonerhealthsystem. com and co.washburn.wi.us. You may
also request a paper survey by contacting Spooner Health System at 715-635-1370 or Washburn County Health Department at 715-635-4400. All surveys must be completed and submitted prior to Friday, Sept. 11. — from SHS
DNR begins trout habitat improvements SPOONER — During the month of August, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff, including the Spooner heavy equipment operations crew, will be doing trout habitat improvements in the North Fork of the Clam River on the Clam
River Fishery Area in southeast Burnett County. Work will occur in two stretches of the river between Heart Lake Road and CTH H. Both stretches are shallow, sandy areas that lack depth and quality fish habitat.
The habitat improvement will include placement of coarse woody debris, trees/ brush, in the stream to deflect flow, increase depth and increase habitat for adult trout. Heavy equipment will be used to move trees and place them in the stream.
To learn more about DNR’s fisheries and stream-bank-protection efforts, search the DNR website, dnr.wi.gov, for fisheries areas. — from WisDNR
down their homes or cabins by the government simply because it is in need of repair. No one should ever be forced to tear out their lawn and replace it with plants chosen by the government. No one should ever be forced to keep their lights off at their homes at night.” The new shoreland zoning standards and ordinances statute is part of 2015 Wisconsin Act 55, the budget bill. It can
be found on pages 336 and 337 of the act. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau analysis can be found on pages 485 through 487 in the Natural Resources - Environmental Quality section of their budget document. Both the act and the analysis are now posted on the Register website at wcregisteronline.com.
New zoning standards/from page 1 developed. He said that the county is still taking permit applications for property changes and reviewing those applications on a case-by-case basis to see how they are affected by the new rules. Fuge said the county will study what stays and what needs to be changed in the present and proposed county regulations. Jarchow proposed the new shoreland standards to the Joint Finance Commit-
tee in May and they were first available in paragraph 23 of motion 520 of the committee actions. The committee approved the Jarchow proposals on May 29, and they were added to the Wisconsin budget, approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Walker. “I am proud to fight for property rights,” Jarchow said in a statement released June 15. “No one should ever be forced to tear
Check out cool rides for a good cause
Danielle Danford | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — “It’s getting to be that time of year again. Time to think about Town and Country Days and the sixth-annual Shell Lake Car and Bike Show that are right around the corner,” said Adam Lundberg, car and bike show chairman. The 2015 Shell Lake Car and Bike Show will take place during the Town and Country Days festival held in Shell Lake. From 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6, visitors to the car and bike show will enjoy a variety of cars, trucks, motorcycles, food, drinks, music, prizes, auctions and more. This year the Town and Country Days committee has decided to continue the tradition of giving back to the community by donating 50 percent of every entry ticket sold to Time-Out, a local domestic violence and sexual assault victim services provider. In addition, 100 percent of the funds from the silent auctions, live auctions, sale of rubber bracelets and any
donations raised that day will also be donated to Time-Out. “This is something the car and bike
The conviction of Sweeter is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Barron, Sawyer, Burnett and Chippewa County sheriff’s offices; and the Rice Lake and Eau Claire police
departments. The prosecution of the case has been handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Julie Pfluger and Timothy O’Shea. — from the Wisconsin Department of Justice
Proceeds from the 2015 Shell Lake Car and Bike Show held Sunday, Sept. 6, will be donated to the Washburn County Time-Out office. — File photo
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show has done in the past by helping raise money for the Washburn County Food Pantry and, most notably, last year raising $1,139 for the VFW, the American Legion and our local veterans,” said Lundberg. Time-Out provides sensitive services, safe shelter, and advocacy for domestic violence and sexual assault victims in Washburn, Rusk and Price counties. The Washburn County Time-Out office is located at the Lake Mall in Shell Lake. More information can be found on-
line at timeoutabuseshelter.org. “We are so humbled and appreciative that we were chosen as the beneficiary of this year’s event,” said Kati Ann Dussl and Brittny Olson, Time-Out program coordinators at the Shell Lake office. “The proceeds will greatly help the survivors we help here in Washburn County.” Lundberg and the Town and Country Days committee wants everyone to know See Cool rides, page 5
Minong man fatally injured in Hwy. 53 accident Danielle Danford | Staff writer SPOONER — Gary Degeest, 47, Minong, was fatally injured in a one-vehicle accident that occurred at about 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29. According to an initial investigation of the accident scene, it appears that Degeest was driving a 1998 Ford F-150 pickup truck when it drifted onto the west side shoulder of Hwy. 53 southbound at the overpass of Hwy. 70 near Spooner. Degeest attempted to steer back onto the road but lost control and rolled the vehicle multiple times. Degeest’s passenger, 21-year-old Danielle Puig, Hillsdale, was transported from the scene by ambulance with injuries that were not life threatening. Both Puig and Degeest were wearing their seat belts at the time of the accident. The Wisconsin State Patrol, the Spooner Police Department and the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash. The crash remains under investigation by Wisconsin State Patrol personnel. This story was originally published on Wednesday, July 29, at wcregisteronline.com.
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Letters to the editor Thank you for an amazing 19 years I am writing this letter to express my thanks, concerns, and why I am leaving the Spooner Area School District. I have been teaching for 27 years. For the past 20 years, I have taught at Spooner Middle School. My credentials are: 1-8 teaching degree; master’s degree in health education; K-12 administration degree; I received over $700,000 of prevention grants for this district as AODA coordinator. The current administration continues to blame the tensions of this district on budget cuts and Act 10. However, I commend the past administration and school board members for making tough decisions, which involved many changes and budget cuts. Personally I experienced these changes as I taught health, reading, social studies, science, and yes, even had recess duty. We did not always agree, but we
persevered with teamwork and respect. The parents and community members are valuable resources and amazing people that communicate, respect one another and work together as a team. It is difficult to say goodbye to the students. What can I say, “they rock.” I have had the privilege of teaching two generations in Spooner. The main issue is the poor treatment of staff demonstrated by some current school board members and administrator. This year was the hardest for me, to see my colleagues being treated and disciplined so unprofessionally and in ways that we would never treat our students. In 27 years of teaching, I have never witnessed this kind of intimidation and disrespect. My heart still hurts as I listened to the personnel committee state the staff
will have to be educated on the difference between bullying and harassment. How sad when the staff takes the blame for the actions of others. For the past 20 years, I have had the pleasure to work with a dedicated, hardworking staff that is truly in education to help students succeed. It has also been stated that veteran staff are resigning from this district because of the separation benefits. However, over 67 percent of the resignations are from staff members who will receive no post benefits. Like me, some of the veteran staff that resigned this year will be taking a financial loss upon retirement. Since I have a passion for teaching children, I am moving to a district that provides a positive work environment and where my educational experiences are
valued. My family is supportive and willing to make financial sacrifices so I can be happy doing the job I love. As I close, the leadership in this district needs to recognize that respect cannot be controlled or demanded. Respect must be earned by building trusting relationships. Hopefully, there will be changes in positive leadership style so SASD staff can move forward through these difficult times and truly guide their students to maximize their educational opportunities. Thank you for an amazing 19 years. Barbara Richie-Vergin Former Spooner School District staff member
Area news at a glance BARRON/RUSK COUNTY LINE — On Sunday, July 26, a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle for speeding at 77 mph in a 55-mph zone on Hwy. 8 near the Barron/Rusk County line. A driving status check on the driver, Nader J. Abdallah, Houston, Texas, indicated a felony warrant, with a caution indicator, for robbery with a dangerous weapon out of Hendersonville, N.C. With assistance from the Barron County Sheriff’s Depart-
ment and Rice Lake Police Department, the subject was taken into custody without incident. Abdallah was also a suspect in other robberies in Chicago on July 1, Las Vegas on July 6, St. Louis on July 14, and Hendersonville, N.C., on July 17. Abdallah was incarcerated in the Barron County Jail awaiting extradition to North Carolina. The case was turned over to the FBI. — from WSP •••
RICE LAKE — Progress continues in transforming the former Rice Lake City Hall into downtown commercial space. With the exterior and roof replaced, work is turning to the interior. The building also has its first tenant in CrossFit, a fitness gym. Local contractors are expected to complete the renovations by November or December. The old city hall closed in 2001 when the city moved into a new building on Veterans Lakeshore Drive. It
has remained vacant despite early plans to raze the building and various development plans. In April 2014 the Rice Lake City Council sold the building to Eric Butler doing business as Nathaniel Properties for $1 while providing $61,333 for renovations. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype •••
Facts are stubborn things Over the last few weeks I’ve written about the impact of the state budget and Bucks arena bill that Republicans scheduled and adopted in July. We’ve been told budget after budget, cut after cut, special interest giveaway after special interest giveaway, that working families need to sacrifice wages and services to bring jobs to the state. Working families have made those sacrifices. But the jobs haven’t come. Wisconsin has trailed the nation and every neighboring state since the GOP priorities started to take effect two budgets ago, and the gap is widening. Gov. Walker and the Republicans inherited a Wisconsin economy that was 11th nationally in private sector job creation in 2010. At the time, our state had come out of the recession with a top-20 finish in annual private job gains for five consecutive quarters. Starting in the third quarter of 2011, Wisconsin fell below the national pace and hasn’t recovered.
What changed? In the summer of 2011, the first of the GOP budgets took effect. In addition to steep cuts to education and health care, the troubled Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation was launched the same day that budget took effect. WEDC’s supporters promised a jobs surge in Wisconsin. Since then, Wisconsin’s economy under GOP leadership has trailed the national pace in annual private sector job creation for 14 consecutive quarters. Wisconsin has fallen to 38th nationally in private sector job creation. Wisconsin trailed all neighboring states in private sector job gains in 2014 and over the four years of GOP control. The majority party and the governor seem to have blinders on. When they do acknowledge the state’s economic performance on their watch, Republicans have tried to blame the national economy. The facts, however, do not back up this claim. The U.S. economy gained 2.6 percent private sector jobs in 2014 and 9.3 percent over four years. The Wisconsin economy gained 1.5 percent private sector jobs in 2014 and 5.69 percent over four years. Had Wisconsin under GOP leadership matched the national rate we would have added 212,174 private sector
jobs, 64 percent more than were gained. Wisconsinites would have the benefit of 83,019 more private sector jobs. We take a lot of pride in our neighborly competition with Minnesota. That state, as we know, is demographically very similar to ours. Unfortunately, it has become less of a competition over the course of two GOP budgets. Wisconsin trailed neighboring Minnesota in annual private sector job gains for 15 of 16 quarters. Minnesota added 47,734 more private sector jobs than Wisconsin added under GOP control.
on the policies of the previous two budgets. Building an arena in Milwaukee is not the job creation answer for northern Wisconsin. In the private sector, leaders take responsibility and shift priorities. Results matter. Unfortunately, Wisconsin’s GOP leaders have so far refused to acknowl-
Private sector What can we do to reverse the trend? So far this session Senate Republicans have cut the economic engine of higher education, left our public schools behind where they were in the depths of the recession, refused 360 million Medicaid dollars and cut or delayed local and state road projects. And paid for a basketball arena. There are few if any indications we will gain ground by doubling down
25th Senate • Janet Bewley
edge the problem and shift gears. Facts are stubborn things. It is clear that the budget priorities benefitting the governor’s presidential ambitions have not resulted in a jobs surge for northern Wisconsin or the state as a whole.
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NSTC revival of classic musical “Fiddler on the Roof” RICE LAKE — Northern Star Theatre Company did “Fiddler on the Roof” in 2002 and is now bringing this beloved musical back to their stage with Patrick Liedl reviving his role as Tevye, the Jewish milkman who is beset with the problems of finding husbands for his five daughters, scratching out a living in the small town of Anatevka, and facing the threat of eviction by the Russian czar. Change is in the air as Tevye and his wife, Golde, played by Kim Graff, work with Yente the matchmaker, played by Joanne Schilling, to find spouses for their daughters. This show is presented in partnership with Dairy State Bank and the Rice Lake Chronotype. The haunting music of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick features familiar numbers like “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and many other memorable tunes. Performance dates are Wednesday
Monday Night in the Park continues
through Saturday, Aug. 12-15, and 19-22, at 7 p.m., with two 2 p.m. matinees on Sunday, Aug. 16 and 23. Tickets can be purchased by calling the theater at 715-736-4444 and leaving the requested information. Tickets are also available for purchase now online at the NSTC website: northernstartheatre-co. org. Bob’s Bistro is open one hour before showtimes for light suppers, beverages and desserts. You can view the current Bistro menu on the NSTC website. The Northern Theatre Company is located at 104 S. Main St., in downtown Rice Lake. NSTC has free parking and is always air conditioned and 100-percent handicap accessible. — from NSTC Cast members for Northern Star Theatre Company’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” are back row (L to R): Emma Magone, Chava; Isabel Thurston, Hodel; and Patrick Liedl, Tevye. Front: Faith Peters, Shprinze; Kami Klemme, Bielke; Kim Graff, Golde; and Kayla Toufar, Tzeitel. — Photo submitted
Donation to county fair building project
SHELL LAKE — Monday, Aug. 10, a jam session with Roger Harrison starts at 6 p.m. He will play until dark, so come on down and sing along. The movie, “NIght at the Museum 2” will be featured. There are lots of concessions available to provide an evening of fun. — submitted
Jake Greenberg, right, of AgStar Financial Services in Amery, presented Julie Kessler, left, Washburn County Fair treasurer, a check for $3,000 for their building project. The fair board is looking to remodeling an existing building into a horse barn. Since 2001 AgStar has donated $5 million to local community projects. — Photo by Larry Samson
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that they appreciate all the support the community has given the event in the past. Especially since volunteers make the festival and its many events possible. “Let us know if you would like to help us out by volunteering or making a donation that could be used as a door prize or an item for the silent auction,” said Lundberg. For information about volunteering opportunities or questions about the events, contact events volunteer coordinator Sara Hubin at sarahubin@hotmail. com or call Lundberg at 715-645-0632.
Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners July 27 - $35 Gerry Chartraw, Shell Lake July 28 - $35 Alice Mitchell, Shell Lake July 29 - $35 David Zdroik, Custer July 30 - $35 Ann Ring, Shell Lake July 31 - $300 Stacy Meyers, Rockford, Ill.
The Potter’s Shed
Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio
Temps
Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2014 July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31 Aug. 1 Aug. 2
High Low 87 62 72 51 76 51 78 53 78 53 81 55 82 57
Precip. .01” rain .01” rain
2015 July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31 Aug. 1 Aug. 2
High Low 86 62 85 71 84 65 80 60 84 60 81 52 83 63
Precip.
.22” rain .90” rain
.20” rain
.38” rain
Lake level Monday, Aug. 4, 2014: 1,218.38’ MSL Monday, Aug. 2, 2015: 1,218.24’ MSL
Register Memories 1955 – 60 Years Ago • The new owners of Tiptown Resort were Judge Storey, Delavan, and Gus Baratelli, Rockford. Plans were being made to remodel the nightclub and also the cabins. New cabins were planned to be built on the lakeshore and the old cabins to be completely modernized. • The Poquette Furniture store was undergoing several major changes with a new front and new window arrangement being installed. Also new siding was being added. • Clara Lashmett and Harry Yenter caught close to 50 pounds of bullheads one day and also had a good catch of walleyes. • Members of the Timberland Beavers 4-H Club took a tour viewing livestock and garden projects. Darlene Johnson gave a report on the events of 4-H Week in Madison. Byron Wickman gave a demonstration on more profit from pigs. Plans were made for the new home agent, Lois Raati, to meet with the girls for special help in sewing, cooking and home furnishing projects.
1965 – 50 Years Ago
• Members of the Town of Bashaw Bombers Tug of War team were Vern Chaney, Cecil Scribner, Harry Dahlstrom, Frank Marker, Mert Zillmer and Vere Casler. It was claimed they had a lot of man power as they tipped the scales at “mighty near 1,400 pounds.” Don “Cookie” Rydberg was the driving captain of the unit. • The Wisconsin strawberry producers had a season of unfavorable weather conditions and poor crops. • Maryalta Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Smith, Hertel, was awarded a state legislative scholarship for upperclassmen at a Wisconsin State University. Smith was a junior in business education at Superior State University. • Winners of the kiddie parade at the Shell Lake Horse Show were Sara Markgren dressed as Daniel Boone, first place; Nancy Scharhag and Jeanine Foley with circus wagon, second place; and Steven
Compiled by Suzanne Johnson
Lewis and David Moen with locomotive, third place.
1975 – 40 Years Ago
• Robert Ruhl, Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce president, presented Chester Davenport, Shell Lake, with $50 for being the winner of the main drawing at the conclusion of the Shell Lake Merchants Cash Giveaway. Winners of $5 were Ginger Bontekoe, Mrs. John S. Mortensen, Steve Lutz, all of Shell Lake; Bob Martinek, Cumberland; and Julius Raatz, Stoddard. There were 1,100 people who entered their names for the drawing and 250 of those people attended the drawing held in front of the Shell Lake State Bank. • A 2-quart colored pitcher with a lid filled with either root beer or Coke was 99¢ at the Shell Lake Drive Inn. • David and Delores Milton were the new owners of the Aqua Vista Motel. They took over the motel from Art and Eleanor Arrasmith who operated it for 14 years. • Howard Klopp, owner of Klopp’s Fifth Avenue Bar in Shell Lake, reported that his place of business was broken into. He said about $50 to $70 in change was taken.
1985 – 30 Years Ago
• The engagement of Eydie Ann Marker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marker, and Steven E. Farrow, son of Connie Farrow, Fox River Grove, Ill., was announced. Eydie was a night supervisor of the critical care unit at Appleton Medical Center. Steven was an executive sales manager for Hayes Manufacturing Inc., of Neenah. • Rawn Co. of Spooner purchased the former Gateway Equipment building and land on Shell Lake’s south side at a public auction. Plans according to Vern Rawn, company president, were to use the rear portion of the main building for his company and rent the former showroom, offices and stockroom area to another tenant. The building had been empty since Truman Smith, Gateway Equipment Co. owner, sold his inventory at auction and closed the company.
• After confirmation of baptismal vows, these young people were received into the membership at the United Methodist Church by Pastor Ray D. Heilborn: Jay Anderson, Nathan Anderson, Christine Bontekoe, Christine Cusick, Teresa DesJardins, Kimberly Linton, Craig Livingston, Eric Penning, Matthew Penning, Tiffany Pockat, Heather Stouffer, Stacey Sutton and Jennifer Ullom. • A 16-year-old Eau Claire youth, Dan Haeg, suffered a fractured neck diving off a dock in Shell Lake.
1995 – 20 Years Ago
• A new building on the Washburn County Fairgrounds was named to honor Janet McNabb for her dedication to the youth of Washburn County. • Kristine Buck, graduate of Shell Lake High School and a student at Northwestern College in St. Paul and Minnesota School of Business, was crowned Miss Roseville, Minn. She is the daughter of Kathy and Bob Buck. • Toni L. Gulan, Shell Lake, received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in broad area business administration during spring commencement at UW-River Falls. • DeWayne Butterfield was recuperating at home after a bad fall.
2005 – 10 Years Ago
• Members of the Shell Lake fifthand sixth-grade softball team coached by Kelly Green were Sara Schumaker, Amanda Hagen, Megan Jaastad, Kellie Meyers, Lindsey Green, Sabrina Miller, Bethany Spexet, Emmalee Statz, Emilee Organ, Korynn LeVan and Emily Pfluger. • Members of the Shell Lake Babe Ruth team coached by Ben Foss and Justin O’Keefe were John Cusick, Connor Schmidt, Luke Gronning, Drew Knoop, Max Seagar, Brady Marschall, Gabe Skuluzacek, Michael Johnson and Jake McQuade. • Devan Miller, 7, caught a 17” smallmouth bass while fishing on Shell Lake. Drew Miller, 9, caught and released a 161/2” largemouth bass. • The engagement of JoEllen Clayton and Zach Weathers was announced.
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Thursday, Aug. 6 • 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. • Hunger Games Day Camp at Hunt Hill, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715-635-6543 or hunthill.org. • Barronett Civic Club pancake supper, 5-7 p.m., at the Barronett Civic Center. Friday, Aug. 7 • Baby Animals Day Camp at Hunt Hill, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715-635-6543 or hunthill.org. • Super salad luncheon and bake sale, Trinity Lutheran Church across from the elementary school in Spooner, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. • The GWFC Spooner Woman’s Club will be having their annual book sale at Centennial Park starting at 8 a.m. All of the proceeds go to the Spooner library, scholarships and other charities. Members, we’ll need your help. All others, come and get a good deal on good books.
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Friday & Saturday, Aug. 7 & 8 • Jack Pine Savage Days in Spooner. Saturday, Aug. 8 • Woodyard and Clam River School Reunion, Friendship Commons Shell Lake Senior Center with potluck at noon. • 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. • Cakes at the Lake, Hunt Hill, Sarona. Breakfast 8-9:45 a.m. Program 10-11 a.m. Wandering Among the Webs: Getting to know the local spiders featuring the author of “Spider of the North Woods,” Larry Weber, 715-6356543 or hunthill.org. • Evening with the Stars Gala, Darrell Aderman Auditorium, Shell Lake Arts Center, 7-11 p.m. • Spooner Health System Health Fair, 9 a.m. - noon, 819 Ash St., Spooner. • Paws 4 Celebration fundraiser for Washburn County Area Humane Society. Live music, live and silent auctions, dessert bar. Spooner Ag Research Station. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., live auction at 6 p.m., familyoriented dance event at 7 p.m., featuring Duck for the Oyster.
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• Free airplane rides for youth 8-17 at the Shell Lake Municipal Airport, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., weather permitting. Parent or guardian must accompany individual to sign a permission form. Tuesday, Aug. 11 • Communitywide safety meeting, led by Chief Deputy Police Officer Mike Richter, 7 p.m., at Salem Lutheran Church, 803 Second St., Shell Lake. A discussion on the current crime rate and ways to protect our neighborhoods will be included. The public is invited to attend and refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Rev. Susan Odegard at 715-468-7718. • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 • 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, Aug. 13 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. Monday, Aug. 17 • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner.
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U-Fest: A Festival of the Arts at UWBC RICE LAKE — One of the biggest celebrations of the summer is coming to Northwest Wisconsin with U-Fest: A Festival of the Arts at UW-Barron County to be held at the campus on Friday-Saturday, Aug. 14-15, in Rice Lake. U-Fest is a celebration of the artistic and creative talents abundant in this part of the state. The campus grounds will be transformed into a festival atmosphere featuring an area for an arts and crafts fair with local artists selling their wares. Another area will accommodate local craft brewers and wine makers selling samples of their beverages and eager to speak with people about their products. Food venders will populate another space so festivalgoers can purchase their tempting ethnic and local cuisine. The grounds will
also feature a U-Fest tent and the Northwest Builders Main Stage for music and entertainment performances. U-Fest will kick off at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, with the Northwest Wisconsin Writers Festival. The evening will feature breakout sessions, panels, discussions and presentations in the campus student center until 5:15 p.m. A community barbecue dinner will be available for purchase from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the U-Fest tent. From 6-7 p.m. short performances by community theater groups will be on the main stage followed by presentations from featured authors Nickolas Butler and Marnie Mamminga from 7-8 p.m. The evening will conclude with Stories under the Stars, a family-friendly storytelling event from 8-10 p.m. around the main stage.
On Saturday, Aug. 15, U-Fest activities will swing into high gear. The writers festival will continue at 8:30 a.m. The arts and crafts fair will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and will feature a Writers Row with local authors selling and signing their publications. The community poetry slam will be presented from 10 a.m.-noon. Food booths will be open from 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., and the craft beers and wines sampling area will be available from noon-11 p.m. There will also be live music throughout the day with author readings between main stage band performances. Scheduled music groups and approximate start times include Higher Vision,noon; Red Cedar Symphony, 1 p.m.; We 3, 2:15 p.m.; Three on the Tree, 3:15 p.m.; Chuck Kirk-
wood & Friends, 4:45 p.m.; Olive Sings, 6 p.m.; Porch Dogs, 7:15 p.m.; Ravens & Wolves, 8:45 p.m.; Chris Kroeze, 10 p.m.; and The White Ties, 11 p.m. Admission is free. All events are held outside and people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. U-Fest is hosted and coordinated by the University of Wisconsin-Barron County Foundation and sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Northwest Builders, Dairy State Bank and Leinenkugel’s. Complete event details are available at u-fest.org. UW-Barron County is located at 1800 College Drive in Rice Lake. — from UWBC
New film with empowering anti-bullying message set on reservation Local extras and on-set interns needed MINNEAPOLIS – Inspired by Native American culture and the universal themes of identity and community, the coming-of-age short film “Waabooz” will start production on the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indian reservation on Monday, Aug. 10. The awardwinning filmmakers behind the project are seeking local residents to be extras or dancers in the re-creation of an authentic powwow scene. No experience is necessary. The director and producers are also excited to offer on-set internship opportunities to members of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Anyone interested in these opportunities above can contact Kaija at 218-290-6448 or email waaboozcasting@gmail.com. “We’re excited to bring a new superhero to life, one who is drawn from the incredible wisdom and strength of the Native people and who embodies the charac-
The coming-of-age short film “Waabooz” will start production on the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indian reservation on Monday, Aug. 10.- Photo submitted teristics that can empower all children,” “Waabooz” screenwriter Wenonah Wilms said. “Every child needs a place in his own world and to have heroes, mentors, teachers, family and friends to relate to, lean on and learn from.” The project brings together a cast of veteran and local actors for the six-day production, including Saginaw Grant, best known for roles in “Breaking Bad,” “The Lone Ranger” and “American Horror Story”. The crew is so passionate about this project and its message that they are volunteering their time to make this film.
Another vital aspect of the production is the tremendous support of members of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa who have embraced the story and who will be actively involved in the production through on-set internship opportunities, and as crew members and extras. The communities and businesses of and around Bayfield have also been supporters, with donations of food and lodging for the cast and crew. “Waabooz” is told through realism and comic book fantasy and carries themes of family, relationships, culture, bully-
ing and inner strength. Twelve-year-old Rabbit spends most of his days collecting comics and avoiding daily taunts from his peers for being different. He keeps busy drawing and perfecting Waabooz, a superhero reflecting Rabbit’s desired self: strong, smart and brave. As the annual powwow approaches, Rabbit’s grandfather uses traditional storytelling and a little something up his sleeve to empower his grandson to be his own superhero. “As a Native American producer, I’m always searching for fresh approaches to Native stories and “Waabooz” fits the bill,” “Waabooz” producer Sharyn Steele said. “It not only gives Native Americans their own superhero, but also shows them as a modern-day multigenerational family who are dealing with universal issues such as bullying and not fitting in. It’s a beautifully written story that young and old alike can relate to.” For production updates, photos and more, go to the “Waabooz” Facebook page: Facebook.com/WaaboozMovie. submitted
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• 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. • The Washburn County Geneaology Society Research Room, at 106-1/2 2nd Ave., in the museum’s Hewitt Building, Shell Lake, will be open from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. through Labor Day. Volunteers will be available to help patrons. Please call 715-635-7937 for more information. Friday: Washburn County Historical Museum in Springbrook open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Labor Day. Friday & Saturday: Washburn County Historical Museum, 102 W. 2nd Ave., Shell Lake, open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Labor Day. • Washburn County Research Room at the historical museum, Shell Lake, open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment. Call 715-731-0021 or 715-635-2319. Domestic abuse and sexual assault are crimes. Time-Out provides free, confidential victim support, call 800-924-0556. •••
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National Root Beer Float Day id you know that each year National Root Beer D Float Day is held on Aug. 6? This is your opportunity to order or make a root beer float, drink up, and enjoy a treat that is not just for kids. Some refer to a root beer float, a beverage made up of root beer and vanilla ice cream, as a Black Cow. Frank J. Wisner, Cripple Creek, Colo., is credited for for inventing the Black Cow back
in August of 1893. According to National Day Calendar, “One night as Wisner, owner of the Cripple Creek Cow Mountain Gold Mining Company, was staring out the window and thinking about the line of soda waters that was produced for the citizens of Cripple Creek, he came upon an idea. The full moon that night, shining on the snowcapped Cow Mountain, reminded him of a scoop of vanilla ice cream. He hurried back to his bar and added a scoop to the children’s favorite flavor of soda, Myers Avenue Red root beer, tried it, liked it and served it the next day to customers. It was an immediate hit. Wisner named the new creation, “Black Cow
Mountain” but the local children shortened the name to Black Cow. Since their creation, thousands of root beer floats are enjoyed around the country each day. Those of us that enjoy the taste of a root beer float usually have a favorite brand of root beer we like to use. There are several kinds available. To be added to that list is Tree Fort Microbrew, which is brewed in the Twin Cities. Eva Ducker was 17 when she came up with her specialty botanical craft root beer. I personally prefer 1919 A&W along with vanilla ice cream for my root beer float.
Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson Old Wife’s Tales Notice to Register readers: The Area Writers column is being replaced with a column called Old Wife’s Tales, by Mary B. Olsen of Shell Lake. Olsen has been contributing her stories to the Register for many years. She wrote “Ghost Visit: 2015” that was presented at the Spooner Ag Research Station on Monday, July 27. This week’s column was written for competition at the Washburn County Fair where Olsen received a blue ribbon.
A Great Airman’s Courage Mary B. Olsen magine you are on a rugged airfield somewhere near New Guinea, in wartime, gearing up and climbing into the cramped cockpit of a twin-engine fighter plane, the P-38 Lightning. You fire up and shoot into the sky like a bullet from a high-powered rifle. You use the skills you have mastered to do battle with fighters and bombers of the enemy. Your very life and the lives of your fellow servicemen are at risk. You are doing your duty, and you are risking your life. You are flying into the face of death and doing it day after day. Stationed in the steaming jungle with little time for recreation or sleep, you must carry on with courage. It takes a special kind of person with tremendous courage. This was the life the fighter pilots in the Pacific in the years of World War II lived every day. Those men were a select few, and so many of them paid the supreme price in a war not of their choosing, but a war they fought valiantly. Among those brave men was the man called the “Ace of Aces,” the fighter pilot who is known as the greatest fighter ace of the war. Richard Ira Bong was born in Superior, on Sept. 24, 1920. He was a farm boy. His father, Carl Bong, came to America from Sweden when he was a child of 7 with his mother, two sisters and a brother, to join their grandfather where he had settled on a farm near Poplar. Carl was in the Army during World War I in France. With a population of about 500, Poplar lies 20 miles from Superior. Called Dick by his friends, he was the first child of his father, Carl, and mother, Dora, and he had five sisters and two brothers. Dick grew up as a typical farm boy, with chores to do, and wood to haul and split to keep their home warm. He learned from a young age to shoot a rifle and handle a fishing rod. In season, there was time for fishing and hunting with his dad, cousins and uncles, and they all enjoyed the gun deer season. Farming was the only kind of life he wanted. Dick always intended to work hard so that one day he would have a farm of his own. For a 4-H project, Dick planted evergreens on the border of their farmland. Those trees stand tall today. He did well in school in Poplar, went with his class to finish the last year of high school in Superior, graduating in 1938. He participated in baseball, hockey, basketball, and played the clarinet in the high school band. Everyone who knew Dick in those days found him
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a likable, friendly, pleasant-natured young man. He didn’t drink or smoke or go to places where these things happened. His interest in flying began early. As a child, Richard and his brother, Roger, were always building airplane models. They decorated their bedroom with them. His mother thought he liked to speed a bit too much, but he could drive well. After he graduated, Dick had to make his dream of flying come true. He began attending the State Teachers College in Superior, now a part of the University of Wisconsin system. He enrolled in the Civilian Pilot Training Program, and also took flying lessons. On May 29, 1941, he enlisted in the Army Air Force as a flying cadet. They sent him to California for flight training and then to Arizona for advanced training. Dick got his pilot’s wings on Jan. 9, 1942, and they made him a second lieutenant in the Army Air Force Reserve. He had become a fighter pilot. The commanding officer, Gen. Whitehead, said of him, “Bong could simply fly an AT-6 better than his contemporaries and for that reason made a better score on tow targets.” They kept him on as an instructor for some months. Dick was raring to get into combat, but he did what he was assigned to do without complaint. Whitehead told Gen. Kenney that he was sending him one of the hottest pilots he had seen in years. Dick became acquainted with the P-38 Lightning at Hamilton Field, Calif. There was an incident. Some of the pilots got into a bit of trouble for flying under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Dick admitted to flying low, over Market Street where one of their fellow pilots was enjoying his honeymoon. They were reprimanded. The training complete, they were sent to England, and then to the Southwest Pacific. The first victory was on Dec. 27, 1942, when Dick shot down two Japanese planes, a Zero (fighter) and an Oscar (bomber). His flying and shooting skills were put to the test, and he was in the thick of it. The action earned him a Silver Star. On July 26, from Schwimmer Field near Port Moresby, New Guinea, over Lae, he shot down four enemy fighters. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. A pilot who has six aerial victories is considered an ace. They sent Dick home on leave, where he was honored and met with many distinguished people. At a dance where he had been asked to preside with the queen as the king, he met a girl he found attractive. Her name was Marge Vattendahl, and he did not want to let her go. He didn’t like dancing, but she was special, and as they danced he felt as if they were all alone, dancing on clouds. They were soon serious about each other. He went back into the war. By April 1944, Dick had shot down 27 Japanese planes. When a pilot was credited with a hit, it had to be seen by others and verified and there had to be photos of the action. Some planes shot down were not credited due to a camera not recording the action. At times Dick would give the credit for the victory to other pilots. Unlike several other pilots, he was not trying to break records. The ace of World War I was Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, with 26 credited victories. Richard Bong broke his record and was the top ace, with only three other pilots coming close to his record. Two of them died in
combat. In order to keep Dick among the living, he was sent to Washington. He had to attend different events, exploiting his amazing combat record. There was a moment when Dick slipped out to avoid the crowd and get fresh air. He sat beside Eddie Rickenbacker on the steps of the Pentagon, and they discussed the planes they flew and their experiences flying. He said it was an honor to spend a few minutes with his hero, and worth more than medals to him. Dick was soon back in the Pacific as an instructor, but he flew combat as well, and brought his credited victories to a total of 40. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor at a special ceremony with this most respected medal pinned on his uniform by Gen. Douglas MacArthur in December of 1944. The plane he flew for most of his missions with all the flags representing his victories and Marge’s picture painted on the nose went down and was destroyed when another pilot, who managed to take to his parachute and survive, was flying it. Dick was sent to the states. They knew he would prefer to continue combat flying. Dick went home to Poplar and he and Marge were married in the Lutheran church there. The happy couple went to California, where Dick settled down as a test pilot at Lockheed’s Burbank airfield, testing the P-80 Shooting Star jet fighter plane. On Aug. 6, 1945, the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. That same day, Dick was testing a jet and flamed out (lost engine power) shortly after takeoff, and he had tried the parachute but there was not enough altitude and he was killed. The newspapers were filled with news of the bomb and the end of the war, and the death of the top pilot received little coverage. Like so many of those early test pilots, there was a malfunction and that was the end. America’s top ace was history. His body on his last flight was accompanied by an escort of 18 fighters, a plane carrying his young widow, Marjorie, and the commanding officer at Long Beach Army Air Base, an air-flight surgeon and military pallbearers. Maj. Richard I. Bong was laid to rest in the cemetery at Poplar near his farm home. Airfields and parks, and the memorial bridge between Superior and Duluth bear his name. His brother, Carl, wrote the biography, “Dear Mom, So We Have a War.” Other books and accounts of the fighter pilots in the war are available. There is a museum in Superior where many artifacts can be seen honoring the memory of the greatest fighter pilot of World War II. There are still many among us who exhibit courage and deserve our admiration and respect. They are our police officers and firefighters, and members of our military, who keep our nation safe. Sen. John McCain, who had been a prisoner of war, and is considered one of our most inspiring public figures, defines the heroism of men like Dick Bong in his book, “Why Courage Matters.” He wrote that overcoming fear is an act of courage. “We’re all afraid of something ... Don’t let the sensation of fear convince you that you’re too weak to have courage. Fear is the opportunity for courage, not proof of cowardice. No one is born a coward. We were meant to love. And we were meant to have courage for it. So be brave. The rest is easy.”
Annual Twilight Garden Tour set SPOONER — University of Wisconsin - Extension, the Spooner Agriculture Research Station and North Country Master Gardener Volunteers will be holding their 17th-annual Twilight Garden Tour on Tuesday, Aug. 18. This is one of the region’s premier outdoor gardening events and will be held in their award-winning Teaching and Display Garden located on Orchard Lane, just east of Spooner on Hwy. 70. This year’s activities will start at 4 p.m., with guest speakers, displays and demonstrations available until dusk. The guest speakers this year are Brian Smith, Dave Zlesak, Cora Lund Preston and Beth Hanna. Smith is a UWExtension fruit and vegetable specialist from UW-River Falls. He will discuss topics related to both fruit and vegetables with emphasis on winter hardiness issues in fruit. Zlesak is associate professor of horticulture at UW-River Falls. He will discuss roses and woody ornamentals with an emphasis on Earth-kind landscaping. Lund Preston is assistant coordinator of the University of Minnesota Monarch Joint Venture, a collaborative project to protect the monarch migration in the U.S. Hanna is the training and outreach specialist for the Wisconsin School Garden Initiative and will discuss how schools can develop sus-
tainable youth gardening projects. Guest speakers and Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer questions; so bring any garden questions and plant, insect or disease specimens. Pressure cooker gauge test-checks will also be offered. Master Gardener volunteers will have several displays and demonstrations including composting, vermicomposting, miniature gardens, landscape design, drip irrigation, rain barrels and others. The popular hay wagon rides around portions of the station property to view the crops and sheep research facilities will be available. These short tours will be scheduled throughout the evening and will be led by Phil Holman, manager of the Spooner Ag Research Station. There will be tasting of tomatoes and other ripe produce, fresh tomato and fruit salsa and grilled vegetables. The Second Wind String Band will provide music out in the garden again this year. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music. The Teaching and Display Garden is an official AllAmerica Selections display garden and was awarded a second-place finish in 2013 and a first-place finish in 2014 in a national landscape design contest sponsored
by AAS. The contest theme for 2015 is Garden Geometry. Stop on out and see if you can identify the geometric shapes in the flower display. The AAS display includes both award-winning flowers and vegetables. Organic vegetable gardening methods including a UW-Madison sponsored organic tomato and pepper trial will be featured. These techniques include using mulches, cover crops, trellising, garden compost, composted manure and integrated pest management. There are several themed vegetable garden beds in addition to over 25 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. As in the past, there is no charge for this educational event. Mark your calendars, invite your friends, neighbors and relatives and make the drive to Spooner on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 4 p.m. until dusk. The Teaching and Display Garden is located on Orchard Lane, just east of Spooner on Hwy. 70. Watch for Garden Tour signs. For more information please contact Kevin Schoessow at 715-635-3506 or 800-528-1914, or online at spooner.ars.wisc.edu/events/twilight-garden-tour/ or on Facebook at facebook.com/spoonerag. — from UWEX
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Klopp’s taps 50 years Danielle Danford | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — “It comes up and it is 27 degrees and it shoots in here and it goes under the basement floor,” said Shannon Klopp, pointing to where a well-known golden beverage goes under the floorboards to reach the bar taps for thirsty Klopp’s customers. “This is the freshest, cleanest, coldest beer you can ever get,” said Klopp. It’s called a glyco nitro tap system and it was a big investment that Shannon Klopp completed this year, one of the few changes that has occurred to the family-owned business in 50 years. “I don’t like to change much stuff if I don’t have to,” said Klopp. Besides minor decor changes the only other updates to Klopps on 5th Avenue in Shell Lake include a liquor storage room, expanded cooler and a project that remains in the works: restoring the bar top back to its original state. The original owners of Klopp’s were Howard and Angeline Klopp, who started it all in 1965 when they sold their farm in Mondovi and bought the business from their cousins. Their son, Andy, bought the business in 1980, then Shannon, his daughter, bought it in 2005, a decision which has kept her busy seven days a
Klopp’s Fifth Avenue Bar’s original owners were Howard and Angeline Klopp, who started it all in 1965, leading to 50 years and three generations of family operation. — Photo submitted week ever since. “A lot of the same people still come in since I was little,” said Shannon. Including Howard and her dad, who are both
still active in the business, helping her out in the mornings. “My grandpa still calls every day by 7:30 asking, ‘have you made any money?”’ she said, laughing.
“It does become one big family and you do get used to that,” she said. Not only do locals become part of the Klopp’s family, a lot of the campers that camp in the city campground each summer have been Klopp’s patrons just as long. “Now their kids are coming and now they’re new customers,” said Klopp. “I try to keep my prices as low as I can,” she added. Klopp’s has also offered the Safe Ride Home program for the last five years as part of the Washburn County Tavern League. Hosting parties alongside pool, dart and corn-hole leagues keeps Klopp’s busy regardless of the season. To celebrate Klopp’s “big five-zero,” there will be food, music and cocktails on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Klopp’s. From 3 to 6 p.m. musician Chris Kroeze will play and from 7 to 10 p.m. Wing and a Prayer will play, both bands play a variety of music. Being a 50-year-old family operated business is a title few small businesses achieve but Klopp is hopeful one of her nephews or nieces will keep the taps flowing. “Thank you for the business you have given us for the past 50 years and you are not just our customer you are our family,” she said.
Local Scout is fundraising for the dogs Danielle Danford | Staff writer SPOONER — Lolling tongues, wagging tales, panting, sudden outbursts of energy. These are just some symptoms seen in dogs at dog parks across the country. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reports that regular exercise and stimulation help keep dogs happy and healthy. But not all communities are lucky enough to have a safe place where residents can bring their canine companions for some physical, mental and social exercise. Ethan Martin, 14, has set in motion a project that could give Washburn County residents and their dogs that safe place to run free. “I have three dogs and I have been to dog shows and most of them have a good place for the dogs to run freely on their own and Spooner doesn’t. I always thought that Spooner should have a dog park,” said Martin, who will be a freshman at Spooner High School this fall. Since age 7, Martin has been an active member of the Boy Scouts of America, first as a Cub Scout, now as Boy Scout. Since joining Cub Scouts, Martin has worked his way in Boy Scouts of America to hold the rank of Life Scout and is an elected member in the Order of the Arrow, the Boy Scouts of America’s National Honor Society. “I like it, it’s fun and there are a lot of benefits,” said Martin. Boy Scouts is a program for boys age 10 and older that achieves the BSA’s objectives of developing character, citizenship and personal fitness. The rank of Life Scout is earned by fulfilling additional leadership positions, service hours and merit badges. A Life Scout is expected to be a role model and leader in their troop, provide guidance to new Scouts and help the troop however he can. Despite these achievements, Martin is working toward fulfilling the requirements to make Eagle Scout, the highest rank for a Scout in the BSA. One of the seven requirements Martin must fulfill to make Eagle Scout is to plan, develop and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any organization, institution, or their community, but the project
Fourteen-year-old Ethan Martin, pictured with his dogs, has set in motion a project that could give Washburn County residents and their dogs a safe place to run free. — Photo submitted must benefit an organization other than the BSA. For his service project, Martin is working to build a dog park in the city of Spooner. The park will be located on Roundhouse Road where Northland Drive intersects it. Martin has estimated that the cost of fencing materials and other features for the dog park will total $8,000. Those features include a 6-foot-high chain-link fence that will encompass 1.5
acres of city property with a fence that will split the park in two, have a doublegated entrance for safety and a 10-foot service entrance for maintenance to be done by the city. The park could also contain a variety of benches, tables, garbage cans, waste stations and dog-friendly play equipment. With a goal in mind and a plan in hand, Martin has begun fundraising efforts to make the dog park a reality. Before he could start fundraising, Martin had to get
approval of his project by his troop, the city of Spooner, the Blue Hills Scout District and the Chippewa Valley Boy Scout Council. Since getting all those approvals he has just started to speak with local businesses about his project. “They’ve been glad to give the help,” Martin said about business owners’ comments. “I think they like the project, it sounds like they like the project.” Martin reports that he has gotten some donations from the project’s online fundraising page at gofundme.com/ym256ew, which he set up, but he hasn’t gotten any calls. “I am excited to have a dog park so our dogs can run around and people in Spooner who have dogs can have a place to play in,” said Natalie, Martin’s sister. “I think it is an excellent idea,” said Christina Martin, Ethan’s mother, adding, “I think it is pretty exciting to see such a great project from someone so young, pretty big undertaking and I hope the community supports him in it.” Martin has also spoken with the Washburn County Area Humane Society and reports that they think it is a good project and that they support the idea. While this project is something Martin will remember for life, other memorable moments from his Scouting career include survival camp where brave Scouts hike into the wilderness, build shelters from debris and start fires using flint and steel. “Last fall it snowed that night, when we were there … I slept fine but one kid didn’t, he had a big hole in his shelter,” Martin said. He also enjoyed teaching bridging Cub Scouts about Boy Scouts, serving during Family Fun Fest, Scouting for Food, participating in a cemetery cleanup and setting flags at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery for Memorial Day. The Scout Oath states that: “On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.” The Scout Law states; “A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.”
SLAC staff Staff members of the Shell Lake Arts Center are the behind-the-scenes individuals that keep the camp at the arts center running smoothly. Shown back row (L to R): Andrew Kirov, media technician; Cora Sower, office assistant; Patti Burns, faculty assistant; and Dorothy Schwochert, food services coordinator. Front: Shayla Rogers, counselor; Lyla Rivard-Hoster, camp coordinator; Carly Moline, associate director; and Tara Burns, executive director. — Photo by Danielle Danford
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First year to show at the fair
McKayla Olson has taken Kaitlyn Sigmund under her wing and has been mentoring her in her 4-H horse project. Olson is an outstanding horse rider and 2014 Spooner Rodeo queen. Olson is also the current Washburn County Fairest of the Fair. The horse show was held Saturday, July 25, during the Washburn County Fair in Spooner.
Cassidy Johnson earned a blue ribbon with her dream catcher that she created. She is a member of the Cloverleaf 4-H Club.
Showing in the Cloverbuds Division, Nathan Whitmore is just beginning his 4-H career. Cloverbuds helps to introduce 4-H to young children.
Chad Harrington earned Best of Show with the robot he built in his first year of showing. The children at the fair seem the same though the exhibits have changed.
Photos by Larry Samson
Clara Walker is in her first year of showing dairy and she showed a heifer that she has been working with. Proving that you are never too old to start something new, Walker, a sophomore at Shell Lake High School, was encouraged to show dairy by her friend, Katie Crosby.
This is Amelia’s first year raising chickens and her first year showing in the poultry division. She is proud of her blue ribbon that she earned with her hard work.
Nine-year-old Jenna Stumph is sitting on her horse, Little Bud, before the start of the 4-H horse project show. The older members help the younger members to prepare the horses. Danielle Kuechle braided the mane on the horse for Jenna.
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A week at the arts center The Shell Lake Arts Center show choir students took their annual lake plunge after their performance at the lakefront pavilion on Thursday, July 23. This is just one of many memories the students will take home.
Photos by Amanda Halek
A Shell Lake High School student, Linden Nelson, was one of the performers from the rock band camp on Friday, July 24, at the lakefront pavilion.
Nick Muska, a Shell Lake graduate, attended rock band camp at SLAC to help him take his music to a new level. Muska has performed in various bands while in high school and since graduating.
Shell Lake sophomore Tyler Rogholt earned a vocal solo in the show choir camp’s performance held Thursday, July 23.
Maple Ridge Center provides many services to area residents SPOONER — Maple Ridge Care Center, which was formerly Benedictine Living Center of Spooner, is a 75-bed skilled nursing facility. The staff is committed to providing excellent long- and shortterm rehabilitative care, skilled nursing, hospice, and respite services to the Northwest Wisconsin communities. Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing, managed by Carriage Healthcare Companies Inc., officially took over ownership of Maple Ridge on May 1. Nicole Danger, administrator, feels very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to join the Maple Ridge team. Danger grew up in the town of Spooner and left to complete her education at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, where she received a degree in health-care administration. She has always had a passion for long-term care and is dedicated to providing quality care and enriching the lives of residents and others. One of Danger’s greatest goals was to be able to move back to her hometown and give back to the community that has done so
much for her. “It has been an extremely exciting and rewarding process working with Carriage Healthcare to bring W.I.S.H. Inc. to Spooner. Carriage Healthcare and W.I.S.H. consistently prove they are dedicated to providing quality care and meeting the needs of the community and the residents we serve. Through the transition of ownership many of our devoted employees, who share the same priorities, also transitioned to Maple Ridge Care Center and we have also brought many new faces to our Maple Ridge family. We feel so privileged to have such a hardworking, amazing group of staff working here at Maple Ridge,” stated Danger. — from Maple Ridge Center
Photos by Larry Samson
Maple Ridge Care Center held an open house on Wednesday, July 15, to introduce the change in management and their committeemen to the community. A band, New Addition, played music for the open house.
Jackie Hanacek and Nicole Danger pose for a photo at the open house. Danger, a Spooner High Benedictine Living Center has changed names and owners. Maple Ridge Care Center is part School graduate, has returned to the area to be the administrator of Maple Ridge Care Center. of the Carriage Healthcare Companies, Wisconsin-Illinois Senior Housing Facilities. What many people call the Spooner Nursing home is now Maple Ridge Care Center.
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Show and Sale Carcass Show held at Almena Meat Locker
4-H and FFA members earned their ribbons in the beef division of the carcass show. Shown (L to R) Bryan Knoop, blue; Tyler Crosby, blue; Austin Schultz, red; Katie Crosby, red; Courtney Melton, white; Ashley Lord, white; and Christopher Lord, white.
Kate Rosenbush examines the beef carcasses at the Show and Sale Carcass Show held Wednesday, July 29, at the Almena Meat Locker in Almena. It was a learning experience for the members as they learned what the meat packers are looking for in the finished product.
Earning their sheep division ribbons were Ben Nelson, blue; Madeline Hopke, blue; Cassie Lawrence, red; Jackie Rosenbush, red; and Kate Rosenbush, white.
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RIGHT: Steven Watters explains to the show and sale participants how he judges the carcasses for the carcass show. Watters explained that finished product is what it’s all about. Taste and texture are what the consumer is looking for. Larger loin area, steaks and chops, and less body fat, which are costly waste for the packer. Watters is the meat plant manager with the University of Wisconsin - River Falls animal and food science department.
Earning their swine division ribbons are Rachel Kidder, blue; Alicia Knoop, blue; Lilly Nyreen, white; Dominic Hopke, white; Abby Zehm, pink; Gene Quam, pink; and Breanna Nyreen, pink.
Washburn County Fair Talent Show winners
Talent show Chairman Charlotte Thompson and emcee Ben Kunselman, both in back row, stand with the winners in the youth division of the Washburn County Talent Show that was held Sunday, July 26, at the Washburn County Fair. The winners shown (L to R) are: Gabe Frazer, Carlton Miller, Nolan Miller and Michael Nuenthel.
The winners in the adult division of the talent show at the fair are shown (L to R): First place, Stefa Gelsinger and Kimberly Siega, second place, Laura Tambornino, and third place, Jane Lindenfelser. — Photos by Larry Samson
Emma Magnone won first place in the intermediate division of the talent show and Angel Scribner took second place.
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Shell Lake Bantam teams play in tournament
The Shell Lake Bantam Blue Team recently played in the Tri-County Baseball Tournament where they won fourth place. Team members are Cody J. Swan, Dylan Taylor, Isaac Hopke, Wyatt Kemp, Tanner Smith, Jacob McNulty, Nick Eiche, Jacob Latz, Cody W. Swan and Blake Flach. Coaches are Dave McNulty and Steve Flach. — Photos submitted
Spooner Red team takes second place in tournament
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The Shell Lake Bantam Gold Team participated in the Tri-County Baseball Tournament hosted by Shell Lake on July 10-11. They won the consolation bracket, taking fifth place. Team members are Kale Hopke, Jayden Hodgett, Tyler Schunck, Jared Egbert, Koy Hopke, Dyllan Fankhauser, Jameson Lucas, Layne Olson, Isaac Smith, Tristen Kemp, Jackson Schaffer, Nathan Scott, Cade Hanson and Sawyer Schultz. Coaches are Dustin Fankhauser, Kyle Schaffer, Byron Hopke, Larry Schmidt and Jayme Lucas.
Spooner volleyball to start; mandatory meeting set SPOONER — A mandatory parent and player volleyball meeting is set for Monday, Aug. 10, 6:30 p.m., at the Spooner High School. All parents and players are invited to this meeting to get the appropri-
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Dean’s List Big Band, Salsa del Soul and comedian Larry Heagle headline the 11th-annual Evening with the Stars Gala SHELL LAKE — This past weekend we witnessed a magnificent blue moon, and the stars will be out this Saturday, Aug. 8, at the 11th-annual Evening with the Stars Gala from 7-11 p.m. in the Darrell Aderman Auditorium at the Shell Lake Arts Center. The gala is celebrated as the premier event of Washburn County as the Aderman Auditorium is transformed into a hub of friends, laughter, and a delightful evening is enjoyed by all who grace its doors. In keeping with the distinction of the Shell Lake Arts Center, the 2015 gala offers an entertaining evening for their guests. Eau Claire musician and comedian Larry Heagle is scheduled to greet the evening as guests enter the doors. Heagle is sponsored by the Keel Family in honor of Ruth and Harris Keel. The festivities begin at 7 p.m. as Rice Lake based Dean’s List Big Band performs favorites, sponsored by Video Plus/Celebrity Tan. Salsa del Soul, sponsored in part by Dave and Karen Moen, will exhilarate the dance floor beginning at 9 p.m. Throughout the evening guests enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, desserts, punch, coffee and water included in the admission price. Wine and beer are available to purchase. In addition to music and cuisine, the gala is known for impressive raffle and silent auction items, which have been donated by artists and businesses both locally and nationally. Silent auction bids and Reach for the Stars raffle tickets can be purchased throughout the evening. Winners will be selected throughout the
evening from items located in the lobby, which will be new this year. There is something for everyone and you do not need to be present to win. The Shell Lake Arts Center is grateful for additional sponsorships from Gordy’s Market, Klopp’s Fifth Avenue Bar, Schmitz’s Economart, and the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce. Their donations make a substantial impact on the quality evening the center is able to provide. Since 1968, the Shell Lake Arts Center has emerged as an influential leader in arts education in the northwestern Wisconsin arts community. It has provided educational and enrichment opportunities through summer camps and workshops, graduate classes for music and art teachers, concerts and support for area schools. The focus of the gala is to raise funds to ensure quality programming for years to come. The Shell Lake Arts Center is commemorating 48 years of arts education this summer. For more information on the Evening with the Stars Gala, please call the Shell Lake Arts Center office at 715-468-2414, or visit website shelllakeartscenter.org. Tickets are available at the Shell Lake Arts Center office or online. Available tickets may be purchased when the doors open at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. — from SLAC
The 11th-annual Evening with the Stars Gala is planned for Saturday, Aug. 8, from 7-11 p.m., at the Shell Lake Arts Center. — Photo submitted
Bill would allow more healthy foods to be purchased with food benefits
Maureen McCollum | WPR News STATEWIDE - Some Democratic state lawmakers want to stretch food assistance benefits at farmers markets and some grocery stores. The pilot program could also benefit Wisconsin farmers. Under the Grow Wisconsin proposal, FoodShare benefits would double at farmers markets and grocery stores. So, if a person spent $2 in benefits, they’d receive a $2 token. If they spend $20 in benefits, they would receive a $20 token. Those tokens could then be spent on Wisconsinproduced fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy. Grow Wisconsin would start as a pilot program in Dane, Milwaukee and Rock counties. State Rep. Andy Jorgensen, D-Milton, said it could economically benefit the state’s farmers while encouraging healthy eating. “We know that people want the best foods for their families,” he said. “People on FoodShare want their dollars to go toward nutritious foods. The only reason, in a lot of cases, that people are spending their money on things like Ding-Dongs
through. Kristin Krokowski, director of the Wisconsin Farmers Market Association and a University of Wisconsin - Extension commercial horticulture educator, said the bill is a great idea. She conducted research that found 96 percent of people who used EBT at farmers markets were able to increase their fruit and vegetable consumption. More shoppers means more money in the pockets of Wisconsin’s farmers and growers, she said. Krokowski does have questions how the Grow Wisconsin would work logistically and how farmers would be reimbursed. She said she hopes farmers and market organizers will give input as the bill’s kinks are worked out. Individual farmers markets across the state do offer similar programs. Krokowski said that can be challenging and confusing to FoodShare participants since Some Democratic state lawmakers want to stretch food assistance benefits at farmers mar- every market has its own rules. For exkets and some grocery stores. The pilot program could also benefit Wisconsin farmers. - Photo ample, the Cameron Park Farmers Market in La Crosse offers Double FoodShare by Natalie Maynor Token Days once a month. In Milwaukee, and whatnot are to make that dollar ents can spend their benefits on. It would the Fondy Food Center matches WIC benprohibit purchases like crab and lobster. stretch even further.” efits. The state Senate still has to take up that So far, the Grow Wisconsin bill only has Michigan has a statewide program bill, which is unlikely this session. If it that’s similar to Grow Wisconsin, Democratic support in the Legislature. Jorgensen introduced it as a response, did end up passing the full Legislature, called Double Up Food Bucks. or as he calls it “a positive alternative,” to Gov. Scott Walker would need a waiver a Republican Assembly bill passed in May from the federal government to enforce that would limit what FoodShare recipi- the restrictions, which would unlikely go
Lawsuit alleges public schools violating Americans With Disabilities Act Four Wisconsin schools accused of not accepting special-needs students through open enrollment
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Gilman Halsted | WPR News MADISON - Lawyers for the parents of six specialneeds students are asking a federal judge to declare that Wisconsin’s open enrollment program violates the federal American’s with Disabilities Act. The lawsuit against four school districts and the Department of Public Instruction was filed in November. This week, attorney CJ Szafir of the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed a motion asking Judge William Conley to rule on the case now. Szafir said the districts being sued have refused to accept special-needs students who apply for a transfer under the open enrollment program.
“This is a major problem,” said Szafir. “Last year there were over 1,000 kids who were denied the ability to choose their own public school just based solely because they have a disability.” The state Department of Justice is defending the DPI in the suit and has a policy of not commenting on ongoing litigation. A trial in the case is set for April 2016. Szafir said his clients aren’t challenging the entire open enrollment policy, just the way it’s being implemented by these school districts. The program doesn’t require school districts to accept any students through open enrollment, and it allows districts to set quotas for the number of students they will accept. Szafir said as long as special-needs students apply in time to meet the deadlines for the quotas, then they should be accepted. If more than the quota apply, districts can use a lottery system to fill the quota. But Szafir said federal law prohibits them from excluding special-needs students simply on the basis of their disability.
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Clam River and Woodyard school reunion to be held Larry Samson | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — The one-room schools of Clam River and Woodyard will be holding their annual all-class class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Friendship Commons in Shell Lake. The reunion starts at 11 a.m. with a potluck dinner at noon. Woodyard School served part of the Town of Barronett and the Clam River School served part of the Town of Bashaw. Two miles separated the two schools but they share many memories. Both schools started at the turn of the century when people moved into the country to start farming. There were 35 rural schools serving Washburn County in 1903. The numbers of school peaked in the 1920s and by the 1950s when the rural schools were being phased out there were 84 rural schools in Washburn County.
Clam River School began in the 1880s, with a Miss Rafferty being listed as a teacher in 1888. Mr. Ralph Zook was listed as a teacher in 1900. Mildred Zook was listed a few years later as a teacher. She earned $30-$40 a month for teaching. The original school was built on the John Hillman farm and in 1909 it was put on skids and pulled by horse up the road to the E.L. Anderson farm. In 1956 the school was closed, with the students going to school in Shell Lake. At this time all the rural schools consolidated with the schools of Spooner, Shell Lake, Minong and Birchwood. The country schools had eight grades. To finish high school, the students attended Shell Lake. In Shell Lake High School the students were broken into two groups, country kids and city kids, a distinction that lasted into the
The Clam River School in 1910 after it had been moved by horses and skids to the E.L Anderson farm. The barn and milk house can be seen in the background. — Photo submitted by Sandra Parks This photo is from a sack race at Woodyard School; the date and names are unknown. — Photo submitted by Sandra Parks
The children posed for the last Clam River School photo in 1955. Shown back row (L to R): Esther Worre, Marvin Parks, Warren Holman, Roger Ryberg, Dale Parks, Donna Ullom and Belva Swan. Middle: Howard Ullom, Larry Hillman, Jackie Swan, Audrey Anderson, Mavis Parks and Gary Petz. Front: Jerry Ryberg, Dale Mortensen, Kevin Petz, Sharon Holman, Jill Swan and Sandra Parks. — Photo submitted by Donna Ness
1970s. Country kids had to do farm chores before they came to school and they may have had an aroma about them. Woodyard and Clam River schools had a friendly rivalry between them in softball. They would play their annual game between them in the spring with one school walking the two miles. It would be a long, long walk home if they lost. In later years, cars were used to transport students to school and to the big game. Rural schools met at the fairgrounds for an annual softball tournament. Clam River beat Woodyard 6-0 in the last game
they played against each other; many considered it an upset. In the early years most of the students were Swedish and Finnish and could not speak English. Unfortunately most of the teachers were not Scandinavian and the language difference made it difficult for the teachers. The school was the center of the Clam River community; ministers would hold church services in Swedish at the school on Sunday and R.M Parks held Bible studies at night.
The students sit tall and straight for their school photo in 1951. Mrs. Evelyn Poquette is standing in the back. She taught for several years and was a beloved teacher because she was so kind. She would often join in the games at recess. The school had a large merry-go-round, large swings and a teeter-totter. — Photo submitted by Sandra Parks
Washburn County Area Humane Society ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK
These two are brothers, they are quite a pair, They’re just a year old and are medium-hair. Both quite inquisitive, we all agree, But others might call their behavior, naughty. After all they’re just young and of course, curious, And those who love cats say, “so what’s the big fuss?” It’s one of the things that makes cats so much fun, And then they’re content to just lie in the sun. The brothers are big, they’re both over 10 pounds, But that doesn’t keep them from getting around. A home with high places and interesting spots, Is something that these two both like lots and lots. Adopted together or adopted apart, Both of these boys, surely will steal your heart. Cats for adoption: 2-year-old neutered black medium-hair; 3-year-old female medium-hair calico; 1-year-old spayed black/gray longhair tabby; two 4-month-old white/black kittens; 2-1/2-year-old orange/black/white shorthair tiger; 10-monthold black/brown female shorthair tiger; 1-year-old neutered orange shorthair tiger; two 4-month-old shorthair dilute torties; 1-year-old spayed medium-hair dilute tortie; two 1-year-old longhair neutered tabbies, one gray, one black/gray; and a 1-year-old neutered white/gray shorthair. Dogs for adoption: 4-year-old female tricolored Walker hound; 3-year-old female black-and-tan hound and an 8-month-old neutered brindle boxer mix. Strays include: Adult gray/white, declawed female shorthair found west on Hwy. 70 in Spooner. Join an exciting new fundraiser this year for WCAHS, Paws 4 Celebration. It is a combination of live music, exciting live and silent auctions, and a mouthwatering dessert bar. It will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Spooner Ag Research Station. The doors open at 5 p.m.
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William “Bill” J. Ek father at Shell Lake Boats. Bill is survived by his wife, Karen, Shell Lake; sons, Michael Ek, Burnsville, Minn., Jeffrey (Kathy) Ek, Oconomowoc, Paul Ek, Milwaukee, Steve Ek, West Allis, and Charles “Chip” (Sandi) Ek, Racine; grandchildren, Meghan Ek, Sam Ek, Alyssa Ek, Andrew Ek and Colin Ek; sisters, Kathryn Bredemus, Waunakee, and Mary Jacobs, Gold Canyon, Ariz.; brother-
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and Andy Jacobs. Honorary pallbearers are Charlie Peterson, Tony Gulan and Joe Rounce. Friends may call from 9:30-11 a.m. on Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.
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in-law, Charles (Ruth) Peterson, Eau Claire; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by parents; brother, Andrew Ek; and brothers-in-law, Robert Bredemus and James Peterson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shell Lake, with Father Ed Anderson officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Shell Lake. Pallbearers are Sam Ek, Andrew Ek, Jacob Peterson, James Peterson, Tim Bredemus
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William “Bill” J. Ek, 79, summer resident of Shell Lake, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake. He was born July 31, 1936, in Shell Lake, to Walter and Annastasia (Candell) Ek. He was married in Shell Lake, on June 22, 1957, to Karen Rae Peterson. Bill had a distinguished career in the marine industry for over 50 years starting as a young man with his
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Charlie Parr coming to The Potter’s Shed SHELL LAKE — A great acoustic folk/ blues artist from Duluth is heading to Shell Lake. Charlie Parr is on tour for his new album, “Stumpjumper.” He will be at The Potter’s Shed in Shell Lake on Friday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. Parr is part of the Duluth music scene but he made the album in the South this time, traveling to rural North Carolina to record with fellow musician Phil Cook. He joined Cook and a cast of local players, setting up in an old outbuilding on the Down Yonder Farm outside Hills-
Charlie Parr will perform at The Potter’s Shed in Shell Lake on Friday, Aug 7, 7 p.m. — Photo submitted
borough, N.C. As well as being the first album Parr has recorded outside of his native Minnesota, “Stumpjumper” is his first to feature a full band. Parr’s songs exude a Midwestern sensibility and humility. He grew up in the Hormel meatpacking city of Austin, Minn., population 25,000, where most of the world’s favorite tinned meat, Spam, is still manufactured. He doesn’t eat meat. The combination of growing up with both of his parents working proud union jobs in an industrial meat factory and his
largely rural environment had a broad impact on Parr and comes through in his songs. He grew up surrounded by music — his father’s record collection of Charley Patton and Lightnin’ Hopkins, Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly; and his older sister’s, Captain Beefheart and rock’n’ roll. For more information see charlieparr. com. — submitted
Tryouts for “The Tree Lot” to be held at the Quam SHELL LAKE — Aug. 13 and 15 may seem soon to be thinking about a white Christmas, but it’s never too early to start managing one’s time for that busy season. Theatre in the Woods has announced “The Tree Lot” as its 2015 holiday play. The setting of the play is a Christmas tree lot. There, Joe, the proprietor, meets various members of his community as they
come by Christmas Eve day. Will they buy a tree this year or not? Perhaps. Maybe a little magic must happen first. Characters in the play are a widow and widower, a single mom with her rebellious teenage son, a husband of few words with a wife of many, a couple using their cell phones for calling someone other than a spouse, and Officer Pete. Additionally,
there are several small parts including a Salvation Army bell ringer and other nonspeaking roles. Auditions on Thursday, Aug. 13, start at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, auditions will run from 9 to 11 a.m. Production dates are Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12 and 13. All auditions will be held at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, 605 First
St., Shell Lake. Carolyn Burnett will direct the play. Theatre in the Woods is a nonprofit community theater organization, now in its 26th season. For more information visit titw.org. — from TitW
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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; 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
Full Gospel
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.
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.;
Northwoods Baptist
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
Shell Lake Full Gospel
Lutheran
Barronett Lutheran
W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom 8:30 a.m. Outdoor Worship Service, 9:30 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship, 10:15 Indoor Worship Service. Holy Communion: First and third Sundays and Festival Sundays.
Salem Lutheran, ELCA
803 Second St., Shell Lake 715-468-7718 Pastor Sue Odegard shelllakesalem lutheran.org Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m..
Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran
20805 CTH H, Barronett 715-468-4403 Pastor Al Bedard Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Family Worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship follows worship Holy Communion first Sunday of the month Midweek Studies Mondays 2 p.m. 1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastor Russ Leeper 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Office hours: Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
United Methodist
(WELS) Hwy. 70 at Hwy. 53, Spooner Pastor Gene E. Jahnke 715-635-7672, Home: 715-354-7787 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class: 10:45 a.m. (Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 63 W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Adult Bible study Sunday 8 a.m. Worship 9 a.m. with Holy Communion first and third Sunday. Praise Worship Thursday 6:30 p.m. Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays
Church of the Nazarene
Hwy. 253 S, Spooner Pastor David Frazer Pastor David Cash, associate pastor 715-635-3496 Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.; Wednesday adult, youth and children ministries: 6:30 p.m.
Wesleyan
Spooner Wesleyan
Hwy. 70 W, Spooner spoonerwesleyan.org 715-635-2768 Senior Pastor Ron Gormong; Pastor Brian Scramlin, Assistant Pastor; Pastor Patrick Cooper, Student Ministries; Pastor LeRoy Drake, Pastoral Care; Pastor Kara Vincent, Worship Arts; 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship and 9 a.m. Sunday School and ABF; 10 a.m. Third Place Cafe; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Family night, kids, youth and adult programming, nursery provided.
Trinity Lutheran
776 Prospect Ave., Barronett Pastor Todd Ahneman 715-671-3197 (cell) Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. The Spirit Connection Youth Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
Faith Lutheran
Nazarene
Long Lake Lutheran Church
Methodist
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.
CLEO FREELANCE
Alliance
Lake Park Alliance
ost people fear death. We fight hard to postpone it. But if death leads to something wonderful, why fear it? Jesus saved us for something very good. Share the joy of that this week in church.
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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.
2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a
Ephesians 4:1-16
John 6:24-35
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ast food restaurants and high-speed Internet access have conditioned us to rush our way through life. We resent deeply having to stand in a grocery line, wait for someone to answer a phone call or return a message. If it isn’t instant, it isn’t worth “my” time. But there is value in waiting on some things. Especially for God to work in our lives. It was for David. It certainly is for us. “I waited patiently for the Lord,” he said. We do not know what David was waiting for or the problems he was facing. It may be that this time of waiting for a response from God was different from the other times he looked to God for help. There are many instances in the Psalms when he called on God and he responded immediately and rescued him. This time was different. He not only waited - but he waited patiently. His anxiety did not overpower him. His needs or wants were not driving him to distraction or irrational behavior. No, his mind was focused on God’s love, grace, mercy and wisdom. From times past he knew God would respond. And the results of his patience were, as we would say today, unreal. “He turned to me ... He heard me ... He lifted me ... He set my feet on a rock ... He gave me a firm place to stand!” From adversity to abundance! In humility and submissiveness he waited for God. He knew that God had the answer that was in his best interest: “make him a man after my own heart.”
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Dewey-LaFollette Nina and Lawrence Hines came home Monday after visiting family in the Twin Cities for several days. Dirk and Sandy Benzer visited Karen and Hank Mangelsen on Wednesday afternoon. Hank and Karen Mangelsen called on Gerry and Donna Hines on Wednesday evening. Karen Mangelsen visited Lois Snyder on Thursday morning to help her celebrate her birthday. Zach Myers is visiting his grandmother, Kris Fjelstad, this week, too. On Saturday, Kris’s son, Roger Dawley,
Dewey Country It has been beautiful weather in Dewey Country. The skies are blue with white clouds floating around. A person couldn’t ask for more perfect days. Aug. 6, a very happy birthday to Dale Scribner as he enjoys his special day. A very happy birthday to Mark and Beth Hansen as they enjoy 21 years together Aug. 6. Many more to you. A very happy anniversary to Dustin and Chelsea Lee on Aug. 6 when they celebrate together with many more to come. A very happy birthday to Ashley LaVeau on her special day, Aug. 7, when Ashley has another birthday with more to come. A very happy birthday to Susan Pederson, to Nate Petersen, Wyatt Stellrecht and to Levi Albee who turns 1 year old with more to come on Aug. 8. A very happy birthday to Robert Lawrence, way out in the Carolinas, when he turns 6 years old on Aug. 9. Robert is the grandson of Bob and Marie Lawrence, Spooner. Happy birthday wishes go out to Tyson Garcia on Aug. 9 when Tyson enjoys that special day. Aug. 10, a very happy birthday to Jonelle Bennis, to Tanner Redding, Tatjana Moe and to Rory Vanderhoof who turns 12 years old, with many more to come. A very happy anniversary to Kate and Dave Anderson, married eight years, and to Eric and Jennifer Petz on Aug. 11. Many more to you. Happy birthday wishes go out to nephew Daniel Lawrence and also to Josiah Melton on Aug. 11. Have a wonderful day. Aaron Mitchell, I hear you get to celebrate your special day. So it’s a very happy birthday to Aaron on Aug. 10. Many more. This past weekend found Chad and Colleen Jensen and their daughter, Izzy, at Diane Hulleman’s for supper, staying overnight and enjoying breakfast at Diane’s. The Jensens left before noon for a birthday party. Diane baked a lot of things and sent it back with the Jensens, which was nice. Diane went to Terraceview this past Monday and Tuesday she worked at the free clinic at Lakeview Medical Center. Ah, yes, I forgot to mention Chad and Colleen and Izzy worked at the Halo organization in Hudson before they came to Diane’s. It’s an organization that works with people that have lost children. They had to work at 6 a.m. Diane tells us their daughter, Ginny, and her honey, Jack, are going camping by Minocqua with Chad and Colleen and Izzy joining them with their camper. All the comforts of home with their camper.
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by Karen Mangelsen and his friend, Jody Retzloff, came to visit. They all went to Applebee’s in Rice Lake for lunch. Then Roger helped his mother shop for a new lawn mower. Hank and Karen Mangelsen were Saturday afternoon visitors of Lawrence and Nina Hines. Congratulations to Desi Rosselli and Timothy Wohlford on the birth of their daughter, Daisy Kate Wohlford. She was born Saturday, Aug. 1. Grandparents are Kevin and Angie Wohlford, and Lisa Mangelsen. Great-grandparents are Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen.
Kay Krentz, Lida Nordquist, Donna Hines and Karen Mangelsen went to the Miss Siren pageant Saturday evening. They were especially happy when Abby Kosloski was crowned Miss Siren because she is a great-niece of Lida, Donna and Karen. On Sunday afternoon, Lida Nordquist went to a birthday party for Betty Hanson at the Shell Lake park.
by Pauline Lawrence Diane says she had fresh beans and beets at supper with the Jensens. Talking with my sister, Marie Quam, she tells us Noah Lauterbach came to spend Friday through Sunday with them. He loves the farm and helps out where he can. We hear Cody Pettis is doing great and it’s wonderful for him to be home. He tells us while in the hospital he felt like he was in jail. I noticed in the Wild Rivers Advertisers 60-plus job openings. The Quam boys are busy baling third-crop hay. It’s wonderful to get it up with no rain, but it’s hard to do in this area. The twin boys who live at Sam Mechtel’s graduated from high school in Shell Lake this spring and are getting ready for college this fall. Way to go, guys! Last Tuesday found my two pups and myself visiting Penny and Jeff Ladd and children. About noon we headed for Chippewa Falls where I had a very hard cataract removed by Dr. Thomas Harvey. Dr. Harvey only works with people who have cataracts. It took him awhile to get it out, breaking it up and using something similar to a vacuum cleaner he suctioned it out. I don’t know how long I’ve had this cataract but it must have seen since childhood as I never could see out of my right eye. So now that it’s out, I can see with two eyes instead of just one. I’m thankful for Dr. Harvey. If anyone has an eye problem, I’d certainly recommend him, as he was great. I ended up going to four doctors about my eyes before it was suggested to go to Dr. Harvey. Most farmers are working on getting up third-crop hay. I see son Richy has now started third crop, plus all the other work he has to do. I think he now finds out how much Mom and Dad had to work to keep the farm up. I know some nights he doesn’t go home until 11 p.m. or later. He’s usually feeding his cattle or working on something that needs fixing. The Jerry and Gretchen Bests haven’t seen their new granddaughter yet but they have pictures, which are great. Ava looks like Kevin as does their son but Gretchen tells us it’s hard to tell at this age. You can bet Kevin and Jess are very proud that they have one of each now. That’s great! I see a number of trucks and boats go by, probably to Bashaw Lake or Poquette Lake. Hopefully they’ll go home with their limit. I see rye or wheat is about ready to combine on Steve Dahlstrom’s and also on Wayne Dahlstrom’s. Steve’s got
wind damage and it looks like a lot of the wheat is down. The joys of farming. Daisy Kate was born on Aug. 1. The little girl weighed 7 pounds, 1.9 ounces and was 19 inches long. Proud parents are Desiree Rosselli and Tim Wohlford. Grandma Lisa is taking care of little Aubery. Great-grandparents are Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen and Rose Mangelsen. May you enjoy that precious little bundle of joy. Butch and Loretta VanSelus took in the Rice Lake harness races on Friday night. This was because that one night of the fair and it rained. Butch tells us those horses were a boogying it when they came around the corner. Butch says they have had fresh beans out of the garden and fresh tomatoes. Saturday, Betty Meister, Joanne Schade, Beth Hansen and Bev Casselious drove to Glenwood City for the Schug family reunion. They have it every other year. The cousins did a lot of great visiting. Betty tells us she canned beans for next winter. Come winter, won’t those beans taste so good? Last week I got a peek at the red thing that was aggravating my two pups. I opened the curtain and saw it and it took off and my two pups took right after it as I opened the door. Well it got up the tree and my two pups just barked and barked at it. Maybe they were trying to say, “Come on down, so we can play with you!” It looked like a very tiny red squirrel. Myrna Atkinson tells us she has beans and peas ready in their garden. Kurt starts at one end and Myrna at the other end and they meet in the middle. Myrna freezes her veggies. She tells us she got four-tenths of an inch of rain Sunday morning. We didn’t even get a tenth. I guess we don’t live in the right place. Myrna has been very busy painting her deck and the lattice. She says she was on her hands and knees doing it and then went to the garden and pulled weeds on her knees. Sunday she had a backache and was hoping to take it easy. In other words, Myrna is shot, either with her back or her knees. She says she has a lot of painting to do in the house yet, but is dragging her feet to do it. Fires have burnt thousands of acres in nine states. They tell us they can’t get it under 5 percent control. One firefighter lost his life and that’s really sad. Scatter sunshine! Have a great week!
by Marian Furchtenicht
We had another beautiful week in our part of the world and the beautiful full blue moon that won’t happened again until 2018. That is two full moons in a month. See young bunny rabbits hopping around in the yard and a couple of flocks of turkeys out in the field along School House Road, one flock about half grown and the others were quite little fellers. Gardens have been very nice this year. Folks are enjoying lots of fresh veggies. Lots of string beans and now cukes and tomatoes are starting. If you don’t have a garden, farmers markets are a great place to buy. Sweet corn stands are popping up all over. I see them unloading big semi loads of beans at Seneca in Cumberland while driving by on Sunday. It’s that time of the year. Renee Zimmerman, along with her cousins and friend, did the Dirty Girl Run held in Wyoming, Minn., on Saturday. The proceeds from the run go to help with women’s cancers. They had a fun time. Marilyn Zimmerman, with her classmates from the Rice Lake Class of 1972, met at a classmate’s house near Haugen. They enjoyed good food, fireworks and great visiting. Sunday, Marilyn, her sister, Linda, and niece Nicole attended the St. Joseph’s Mass and picnic that followed, which was held at the Narrows Park in Rice Lake. Reports it was very nice. John Roeser went with Bill and Val Smith to the park in Osseo for a family gathering with their sister, Vicki Lyons and others. Joining them were Val’s son, Brent, wife Amanda, their son, Gabe, and Val’s son Eric, wife Brittany and sons Sam and Henry, also Vicky’s kids, Michelle Lyons and Adam Lyons and wife Kelsie and sons Owyn and Cadyn. They had a nice day together last Sunday. George and Linda Horning from Siren were guests of Norman and Donna Ness. They went to the Country Lane Pantry, Barron. Sounds like fun. Saturday morning guests of Norm and Donna Ness were Tony and Gerrie Cowley, Barron. Monday evening, I went along with Marion Reiter and her sister-in-law, JoAnn Reiter, to “Ghost Visit: 2015” at the Spooner Research Station. It was very enjoyable and
folks got educated on the lives of some Spooner folks that had made a difference in our lives. Laurie Frey and her dad, Ken Harmon attended. Mavis Schlapper and Jan Rath pitched shoes at the fair in Spooner last Saturday. There were only three gals pitching on the women’s team. I guess horseshoes is fizzling out. Emily and baby Breken visited at Gloria and Anton Frey’s one day. Virginia Stodola visited her cousin Carmella Johnson at Our House in Rice Lake on Friday. Charlotte Ross and Libbie DeTrent were both put on our church prayer list on Sunday. Both are having health issues, so keep them in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Prayers too for the family of Marilyn Scalzo, 71, rural Rice Lake, in her recent passing. She was well known as she worked at the Brill State Bank for over 30 years. She leaves her husband, Roger, four sons, two daughters and their spouses and families. Sympathy is extended. She was such a sweet, lovely person and will be so missed. Sympathy to the family of George Thortenson who passed away Saturday after a bout with cancer. Haven’t heard of the funeral arrangements yet. He was so well liked and too will be dearly missed by his many friends and family. Al and Jolene Loew attended a wedding in Illinois last weekend. Their daughter, Tammy Clark, Villa Park, Ill., came back with them for a two-week visit on her vacation from her job as school superintendent there. Bonnie Helmer, Shell Lake, had coffee at my house Thursday afternoon. It was a beautiful day to sit on the deck and chat. I went along with daughter Mary Marschall and grandbaby Grant to Ron and Mary Jo Furchtenicht’s in Pine Springs, Minn., Saturday. The occasion, a party to meet their son Ken’s new wife, Lindsey, and sons Kristian and Owen, from Alaska. It was real nice, lots of good food and visiting and so nice to see niece Judy Furchtenicht Davies and husband Denny of Spring Valley, and cousins from Ron’s mom’s side and Mary Jo’s siblings, once
again. We stopped at Wealthy Marschall’s in Amery en route home, where John, Brady, Ashley and Brian and John’s brother Daryl were putting up baled hay for her. I had noon lunch with Elfreda West on Sunday. We had very good fresh veggies. A happy birthday is wished for Lee Johnson, Lonnie Gohde, Art Stubfors Jr. and Alison Stubfors, Aug. 6; Marie Harrell, Stephanie Linderman and Priscilla Morley, Aug. 7; Jack Curtiss, Brock Cherney, Amanda Musil and Wendee Thompson, Aug. 8; Lorraine Thompson, Adam Gronning, Shane Williams and Derek Sando, Aug. 9; Earl Semm, Drew Sauer, Phil Robertson and Karen Schlapper Kline, Aug. 10; Jeff Magnes and Nora Hastreiter, Aug. 11; and Ed Fischer, Ken Schmitz and Nicole Halverson, Aug. 12. Have a happy one. Couples with anniversaries this week include Norman and Donna Ness, Mark and Vicki LaRue and Kenny and Francine Conners, Aug. 6; Gene and Polly Parker, Aug. 9; Lance and Ericka Parker and Lee and Stephanie Gramberg, Aug 10; David and Katrina Anderson, Greg and Sue Krantz, Karl and Krista Okonek and Phil and Tammy Holman, Aug. 11. Have a great day.
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Stone Lake
by Mary Nilssen
I hope each of you is having a wonderful time in this summer weather. Enjoy it now as it is almost time for the kids to start school and all of us to start preparing for our beautiful fall! The Stone Lake Area Historical Society monthly meeting is being moved up one day this month. It will be Wednesday, Aug. 19, which is the third Wednesday. Please put this on your calendar. The meeting will be held at the museum again this month. Great progress is being made in the Stone Lake Community Wetland Park in the fight to eradicate buckthorn. As you drive into the park and begin your walk, you will see that many areas seem to have most of their brush removed so you can now see for a long distance into the woods. The brush that once crowded out your view, and everything else in its path, was buckthorn. Now that se-
Barronett
by Judy Pieper
Can you believe August is here already? It seems as though the kids were just getting out of school for the summer yesterday, and already stores are sending out back-to-school sale circulars. Where does the time go? Gloria Gunderson had some very exciting news for us this past week. You probably know that Frank and Danielle from the “American Pickers” were at the casino in Turtle Lake on July 23. Well, Gloria, Peg Thompson and Barb Pease took a few things over to see if they would be interested in buying them. Gloria took some WWII items. One was an ashtray with a WWII bullet in the middle of it and a cigarette lighter on top of the bullet. The other was a POW cigarette lighter, which was given out to POWs in Germany by the Red Cross. The Pickers bought both items from Gloria, and one Coca-Cola shirt from another woman. Gloria said that there were lots of people there with lots of items to show them, but those were the only three items they bought. She said that it was very exciting to talk to Frank and Danielle. I hope she lets us know when that episode of “American Pickers” will be airing so that we will be able to see our Barronett residents on television. Steven Kangas, grandson of Barb Pease, and his friend, Emily, were among the many children trying their luck at the mutton busting contest at the Washburn County Fair. Barb and Gloria Gunderson were there to cheer them on, of course, and they hung on as tightly as possible, but the sheep did get the best of both of them. Better luck next time, kids. Les Olson called to let us know about the big open house at Roosevelt Hills Wedding and Event Center, which took place on Sunday, July 26. Mitch and Kelsey Coyour, who own Coyland in rural Siren, have completely remodeled and added onto the old Roosevelt Elementary School in Timberland and turned it into an absolutely beautiful venue for weddings, family reunions, etc. Les said that quite a few people showed up for the open house and that they were pretty amazed at how beautiful the old school is now. If you have an event coming up and would like to rent the new center, give Mitch or Kelsey a call. Kathy Straw called to say that a nice thank-you note made her day a whole lot brighter. She said that when she got the mail one day last week there was a little en-
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rious effort is being made, on a weekly basis, to remove the buckthorn, many other good trees are beginning to blossom in the sunshine that was not available before. On Tuesday, Aug. 4, Steve Lorenz, who specializes in buckthorn eradication, spent a long day working in the area closest to and surrounding the wetland. If you take a walk on the lower path, you will see what he has been doing. This eradication doesn’t happen in one day, it involves several steps to be taken in sequence in every area - there are 12 areas - but with this plan under way, within a year a huge difference should be seen. We extend gratitude to Norbert and Darlene Gundry for their constant work in the park. Last week, they spent many hours chopping out the little toe-trippers on the paths to make your hike more enjoyable. They have done this many times over the years so that people will
velope, addressed to her, with no return address, in the mailbox. When she opened it, the written message was, “Just wanted to let you know how remarkable your yard is. I drive by every day and your yard, flowers and trees are absolutely beautiful and very well taken care of. Thank you for the beauty. Makes me smile daily.” Kathy said that she would love to know who wrote the note, but, no matter who wrote it, she wants that person to know how happy it made her. What a thoughtful thing to do – to sit down and jot such a nice note to someone. We do have wonderful neighbors around here. Pat and Doug Sweet were among the many attendees at a surprise birthday party for Pat’s brother-in-law, Lee Johnson. The party was held in Rice Lake at the home of Lee’s daughter, Jane Johnson. There were many family members and friends at the party to help Lee celebrate his three-quarters of a century birthday. Naturally there was plenty of great food, and fun was had by everyone. Happy 75th, Lee. Pat Olson and I went to Janesville on Sunday for a family reunion of the Marlette family. It was so nice to see everyone – they came from all over the place, Michigan, Virginia and lots of different towns in Wisconsin. The only bad part of the entire day was the fact that we were driving east on I-94 on Sunday, which is when it seems that everyone from about three states is also heading east. Man, I’m so glad we live in Barronett where rush-hour traffic lasts about 20 minutes most days and consists of 10 cars coming through town at a time. But, you know, one thing we are lacking here is a crosswalk or two. I think I will bring that up at the next town meeting, which will be next Wednesday, by the way. I’m sure you remember that the Barronett Civic Club members are hosting a pancake supper this Thursday, right? It will be from 5-7 p.m., and they will be serving pancakes, French toast, Louie’s sausage and a beverage. Come on over and enjoy a fun family night out with great food and conversation. That’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Hope you have a wonderful week, and hope to see you at the pancake supper on Thursday night. Oh, and remember, the town meeting is Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. See you next time.
by Helen V. Pederson
Can you believe we are in August already? We woke up to clear skies on Monday, Aug. 3, not like it was on Sunday morning. Thunderstorms and lots of rain. Some of this rain should go to California and out West where they are having so many fires. I’m sorry I didn’t get news in last week, but I was experiencing pain as the result of a fall, so I’m recuperating now and will try to do a better job. We celebrated Charlie Paffel’s birthday last Saturday so were treated to cake and ice cream. Birthday greetings Charlie! We’re not getting any younger are we? A group went out to eat at The Roost last Friday and enjoyed their fish fry. Mary and Keith White of Cross Plains came up last weekend for the White reunion at the community center and a little visit with me. Becky McQuade went to Oshkosh for a few days to the air show there last week. She went with her dad, Joe Rounce, and reported a good time. Donna Parker enjoyed supper out with Jeff and Pati on Friday night of this last week. Mary and John Marschall returned Sunday from a fishing trip to Canada with Jamie and Tracy Berry, John’s brother, Daryl, and girlfriend Cokie and son Wyatt. They reported weather was beautiful and fishing good. Arlys Santiago enjoyed music at the Potter’s Shed on Friday night. I talked to my daughter, Sue Winner, in Solon Springs. She entertained at dinner on Saturday for Dick and Kate Pederson who were spending time at their cabin in Springbrook. Others there were Jan Cummings of Superior, her daughter, Nicole Pederson, (Brent’s wife) and some of Sue’s girlfriends. They took in a concert at Lucius Woods later. Brent was at a bachelor party for the weekend. This week Sue and Larry Winner stopped to see me on their way to Austin, Minn., for a Lions golf tournament.
It must have taken a lot of courage to discover that frog legs are edible.
not trip and fall as they enjoy the wetland park. They are also the folks that check the trails after every big storm to remove whatever trees have fallen and blocked the trails. Make sure to make the area historical museum a muststop. Very interesting topics are on display. Last Wednesday, July 29, the Sawyer County Resource Center had their Bingo on the Patio at the Red Schoolhouse Wine Shop and it was very well attended. They have six plays of different Bingo with a 50/50 pot for each. There are only two more dates for this fun-filled night. The dates are Aug. 12 and 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. Come on out for some fun. Remember the Cranberry Crew Relay for Life Team will be participating in the Relay for Life Cancer Walk on Friday, Aug. 7, at the Wesleyan Church in Hayward. The opening ceremony will be at 6 p.m. You can go online at relayforlife.org/sawyer-countywi for more information. Don’t forget the farmers market is still going on in downtown Stone Lake each Thursday from 2-5 p.m. The market is held behind Marie’s Hideaway. Have a good week and be safe. Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715-865-4008 or upnorthnils2@gmail.com. NOTICE OF MEETING - TOWN OF BARRONETT
Notice is hereby given the Barronett Town Board shall hold its monthly Board meeting on Wed., Aug.12, 2015, at 7 p.m., at the Barronett Town Hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Road. The agenda shall be posted at least one (1) day prior to meeting. Patricia A. Parker, Clerk 632169 51r WNAXLP
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Notice is hereby given that the Sarona Town Board will be meeting on Monday, August 10, 2015, at 7 p.m. at the Sarona Town Hall. The agenda shall be posted one day prior to meeting. Victoria Lombard, Clerk 632170 51r WNAXLP
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Washburn County is accepting applications for the Part-time, evening-shift Custodian position with the Maintenance Department. This position performs a variety of cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance tasks. Qualified candidates must have knowledge and experience in custodial and maintenance procedures, the use of janitorial supplies and equipment, and the use of lawn care and snow removal equipment; must have the ability to frequently lift and carry 50 lbs. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license. Starting salary is $14.39-$16.00/hour and benefits. Download an employment application from the County website at: www.co.washburn.wi.us or contact the Washburn County Personnel Department, P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871 (Ph.: 715-468-4624, fax: 715-468-4628). Resumes will be accepted but will not take the place of a completed application. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2015. EOE. 632112 51r
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Washburn County is accepting applications for the Equipment Operator position with the Highway Department. This position is responsible for operating a variety of equipment and trucks utilized in snow removal operations, highway construction, highway maintenance and repair activities. Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent; possession of a valid WI CDL with appropriate class and endorsement; knowledge of techniques utilized in shaping road ditches, installing drainage structures and excavation operations; and the abilities and skills required for effective operation and use of assigned vehicles, equipment, tools and materials. Starting salary range is $18.22-$20.25/hr. 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, email: 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 by 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2015. EOE 632111 51r
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The Washburn County Zoning Committee will hold a business meeting Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott Building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.
PUBLIC HEARING REZONE REQUEST
STONE LAKE Township: Lamar Troyer, Stone Lake, WI. Application to rezone 30 acres of Agricultural to 30 acres Residential Recreation 1. Map# SL 238/Record ID#: 26601, East 30 acre SE SE, Section 13-39-10, Town of Stone Lake, to be able to split off 2 acres with the mobile home and sell the rest of land. LONG LAKE Township: Bonnie Johnson, Sarona, WI. Application to rezone 1.25 acres of Forestry & Residential to 1.25 acres to Residential. Map# LL 165F/Record ID#:16864, PT GOV L 2 SEC 10-37-11 & PT NE NE SEC 9-37-11, SEC 1037-11, Town of Long Lake, to be able to split off 1.25 acres to build a home and sell the rest of land. Interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard. The committee will deliberate in “Open Session.” Handicapped access is available through the south door; parking is near the door. This agenda and the subsequent meeting minutes are available in large type. If you need assistance, please call Lolita Olson at 715-468-4600, prior to the meeting. 632077 51-52r WNAXLP Webster Macomber, Zoning Administrator
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(July 22, 29, Aug. 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEANNE L. LEVINE Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 15 PR 26 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth October 21, 1927, and date of death June 26, 2014, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1210 N. County Road F, Birchwood, WI 54817. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 6, 2015. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, Room 2C. Shannon Anderson Probate Registrar July 8, 2015 Jeffrey L. Hahn 125 N. Second St. P.O. Box 897 Delavan, WI 53115 262-728-2800 631365 Bar No.: 1041220 WNAXLP
(July 22, 29, Aug. 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ARNOLD M. FLIKKE Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 15 PR 27 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth July 18, 1919, and date of death January 10, 2007, was domiciled in Hennepin County, State of Minnesota, with a mailing address of 3409 Downer’s Drive NE St., Anthony, MN 55418. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 6, 2015. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wis., Room 2C. Shannon Anderson Probate Registrar 715-468-4688 July 8, 2015 Ann E. Brose P.O. Box 388 New Richmond, WI 54017-0388 715-246-2211 631305 WNAXLP Bar No.: 1019597
I, Lolita Olson, Washburn County Clerk, do hereby certify that the following is a true and correct summarized version of the monthly meeting of the Washburn County Board of Supervisors held on July 21, 2015. Complete copies of record of all resolutions, ordinances and attachments from this meeting are on file in the Washburn County Clerk’s Office, 10 4th Ave., Shell Lake, WI 54871, (715-468-4600). Minutes are available after approval online at www.co.washburn.wi.us. Further, all ordinances shall be effective upon adoption. Publication of ordinances shall occur in accordance with Section 59.14 of the Wis. Statutes. All Washburn County Code provisions are available at the office of the Washburn County Clerk or online at www.municode.com Pursuant to Sect. 65.90 (5) (a) Wis. Stats. Notice is hereby given that some of these resolutions may contain amendments to the 2014 County Budget. NOTE: These minutes as published herein are subject to corrections, deletions or additions upon approval at the next County Board meeting. Dated this 27th day of July, 2015. Lolita Olson Washburn County Clerk
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(Aug. 5, 12, 19) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VERA C. HOOGEN DOD: January 25, 2015 Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 15 PR 29 A petition for formal administration was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth November 25, 1938, and date of death January 25, 2015, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W7316 Rappy Lake Road, Trego, WI 54888. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition will be heard at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, Room 2C, before Circuit Court Judge Eugene Harrington, on August 31, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection. 2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 26, 2015. 3. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wis., Room 2C. 4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment. 5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. BY THE COURT: Hon. Eugene Harrington Circuit Court Judge July 27, 2015 Katherine M. Stewart P.O. Box 364 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-9081 632092 Bar No.: 1005716 WNAXLP
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Call Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Sather. Moment of Silent Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supvr. Mackie. Notice of Meeting was read by County Clerk Olson. Roll Call was done by County Clerk Olson. Present: 21, none absent. No youth until September. Approval of Agenda on motion by Mackie, seconded by Wilson; MC. Approval of June 16, 2015, County Board Proceedings on motion by Lee, seconded by Masterjohn. MC. Concerned Citizens - Jim Dienstl, county resident and representing the Rolling Hills Snowmobile Club, spoke in support of the county land purchase. Mike Peterson, resident of Sarona and county forest administrator, spoke in opposition of 12F. Tanya Borg, representing the Shelter Community Action Team, spoke regarding issues relating to the humane society. Elly Wyberg, administrative/personnel assistant, spoke in opposition of 12F. Jim LeDuc, HHS Dept. Head, spoke in opposition to 12F. 8. Presentation Regarding Regional Hospice - Lynda Anderson gave a presentation of Regional Hospice. 9. Administrative Coordinator/Finance Director Report - Mike Keefe spoke concerning recent actions relating to item 12F, gave a summary of events that occurred during the last four years, spoke regarding better communications and encouraged more board input. Discussed focus on administrative vs financial issues, additional staff hired recently, future goals. 10. HR Director Report - Cookie Frankenberg reviewed history since her hire date in December 2011. Discussed directives that were given when she was hired and accomplishments/cost savings since then. Reviewed challenges and opportunities and asked for board support to continue. Questions were answered regarding lean government, cash in lieu program, pay for performance/bonus payments, flex schedules and work required for the New World financial system. 11. Consent Agenda: Motion to approve by Wilson, seconded by Quinn; MC on voice vote. A. Resolution 55-15 to Update Public Depository Signature Card - Johnson Bank - General Fund Account B. Resolution 56-15 to Update Public Depository Signature Card - Shell Lake State Bank - District Attorney Account C. Resolution 57-15 to Update Public Depository Signature Card - Shell Lake State Bank - DNR Account D. Resolution 58-15 to Update Public Depository Signature Card - Shell Lake State Bank - Clerk of Court Account E. Resolution 59-15 to Approve All-Terrain Vehicle Route Ordinance - CTH I F. Resolution 60-15 to Approve Cooperation Agreement for CDBG Program (Community Development Block Grant) G. Resolution 61-15 Adopting Policies Required for Submission of CDBG - Washburn County 12. Other Resolutions and Ordinances: A. Resolution 62-15 50/50 Bridge Petition Town of Frog Creek - Motion to approve by Krantz, seconded by Wilson. This will be a 2016 project. Roll Vote: Yes: 21, No: 0. MC. B. Resolution 63-15 50/50 Bridge Petition Town of Stone Lake - Motion to approve by Krantz, seconded by Wilson. This will be a 2016 project. Roll Vote: Yes: 21, No: 0. MC. C. Resolution 64-15 Loan Request for Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) - Motion by Chair Sa ther to approve, seconded by Mackie. Discussed payoff schedule. Confirmed that this keeps the debt levy even. Roll Vote: Yes: 21, No: 0. MC. D. Resolution 65-15 to Increase Marriage License Fees - Motion to approve by Mackie, seconded by Fiedler. Discussed representation by Kelly Swan on the Time-Out Shelter board; average of 100 licenses are issued annually. Roll call vote requested by Supvr. Mackie. Roll Vote: Yes (21), No: 0. MC. E. Resolution 66-15 County Forestlands (Meteor Properties) Purchase Resolution - Motion to approve by Fiedler, seconded by Dohm. Chair Sather reviewed correspondence from Town of Trego opposing the purchase. Mike Peterson gave a presentation on the project. Discussed program history, approval by committee, project benefits from timber sales and recreational trails, acquisition process, financial data, grant value calculations, tax implications and opposition/support received. Questions were answered regarding funding, 15% severance to towns, timeframe for return on investment, reforestation/timber management plans, hunting opportunities, respect for township desires, clarification of off-road trails, amount of acreage owned. Supvr. Mackie thanked Mr. Peterson and the forestry committee. Roll Vote: Yes (18), No (3) Ricci, Krantz, Quinn. MC. F. Resolution 67-15 to Make Changes in the Administration Office - motion by Bobin to approve, seconded by Fiedler. Chair Sather stated that discussion will be just for addressing the resolution and will not be open for personnel issues. Motion by Waggoner, seconded by Hansen, to amend and remove items 1, 2, 3 and 4. Roll Vote: Yes (9) Waggoner, Mackie, Halverson, Wilson, Haessig, Dohm, Ford, Sather and Hansen; No (12) Motion fails. Motion by Bobin, seconded by Fiedler to amend and remove 1, 2 and 3. MC on voice vote. Discussed purpose of the resolution and whether or not this will solve the issues, availability of job descriptions/pay scales, statement of neutral fiscal impact, treating each issue in section 5 as distinct and separate. Supvr. Wilson sponsored Mindy Dale, who has worked with the county for over 12 years as a labor attorney. Ms. Dale spoke regarding her working relationship with Ms. Frankenberg and Mr. Keefe, legal representation for the county, and her opinion regarding how to appropriately address this issue. After further discussion, motion by Chair Sather, seconded by Wilson, to table and send to personnel for a plan and see if it is feasible and bring it back in August with full job descriptions; motion fails on voice vote with majority noes. Roll vote on amended resolution: Yes (13), No (8) Waggoner, Mackie, Trembath, Halverson, Wilson, Dohm, Sather and Leckel Jr.; MC. 13. Committee Reports - motion by Wilson, seconded by Quinn, to suspend with committee reports; MC. 14. Chair Appointments: William Holden to Transportation Coordinating Committee. MC on voice vote. 15. Citizen Comments - none at this time. 16. Chair Comments - Chair stated that he felt this was all wrong. 17. Possible Future Agenda Items -– none at this time. 18. Audit Per Diems - on motion by Mackie, seconded by Wilson, MC on voice vote. 19. Adjourn at 8:20 p.m. on motion by Wilson, seconded by Masterjohn. Respectfully submitted, 631765 51r WNAXLP Lolita Olson, Washburn County Clerk
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SLAC’s Music Theatre Camp held
Olivia Hile, of Haugen, performs at the Shell Lake Arts Center Music Theatre Camp on Friday, July 31, in the Darrell Aderman Auditorium. The students performed one monolog in addition to the group and individual songs that they performed. Hile is the daughter of Chuck Hile, former all-time-great Shell Lake wrestler.
Jenna Mee Dosch and Eric Mark Olson have been working together at the Shell Lake Arts Center Music Theatre Camp for 10 years. Dosch was a junior in high school when she assisted in the camp and has moved up since then to co-music director and music coach. Olson, director and acting instructor, is from New York and calls Shell Lake home for three weeks in the summer. Mark Riewestahl is a familiar face to many in the area. The former Spooner student now calls Grantsburg his home. He is spending two weeks at the Shell Lake Arts Center to help take his acting to a higher level.
Photos by Larry Samson
Spooner Rodeo makes donation to Relay for Life The Spooner Rodeo made a donation of $1,538 to the Washburn County Relay For Life on Thursday, July 30. Part of the donations came from the memorials that were given in memory of Jerry Kortness and Larry DeWitt, two members of the rodeo committee who passed away this last year. Shown (L to R): Linda Markgren, Steve Clay, Karen Schultz and Dick Fankhauser. — Photo by Larry Samson
Schunk’s first musky
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Thirteen-year-old Tyler Schunk caught his first musky and what a catch it was. The 37-inch musky was caught on Tuesday, July 28. The fish was released back into the water after the photo was taken. — Photo submitted
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Shell Lake holds three-day band camp LEFT: Drum major Dominic Hopke chills out and band member Keagan Blazer takes a welldeserved nap as the band takes a break in the middle of the afternoon. The band put in three eighthour days in their camp. RIGHT: The marching field is reflected it the sunglasses Cassidy Schroeder wears as she plays her trumpet in the marching band.
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Sheri Clark leads the group of flags followed by Ali DeLadi, Molly Slater and Allison Tims. There are eight flag girls in the marching band and they will be practicing almost every day in the weeks leading up to the Rutabaga Festival parade.
Dark, ominous clouds rolled in as the band practiced on Thursday, July 30. The rain went north and south, leaving the band to finish their practice. The cool weather was much appreciated by the members of the band.
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Alyssa Hodgett played the flute in the Shell Lake band camp held Thursday, July 30, through Saturday, Aug. 1. The band program brought in three marching band instructors to work with the band to put together a marching routine that the band will show on competition at the Cumberland Rutabaga Festival on Sunday, Aug. 30.