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Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Vol. 126, No. 27 • Shell Lake, Wis.

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Jazzing it up Page 2

SLHS selects valedictorian and salutatorian

Tia Carlson ties Jared Swan’s shoelace in the middle of play. There is only so much time for the Little Lakers as they showed their skill during the Shell Lake versus Northwood game on Tuesday, Feb. 10. More photos on page 12. - Photo by Larry Samson

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Inside SPD: Week four Time spent on drug cases doubles in 2014

Shipping “love” to National Guard troops Back page Laker grapplers advance

Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SPOONER — The Spooner Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy dived into the world of drugs on Thursday, Feb. 12. Officer Trevor Peterson instructed the class but several other officers, including Jerry Christman, SPD chief, were in attendance. SPD drug-crime data from 2014 and 2013 depicts that in one year, the amount of drug activity the department saw increased. Of the data shown in the chart, the number of hours officers spent on cases is not included because the amount of hours spent distorted the chart, not allowing an accurate depiction of the other data points. In 2013, SPD officers logged 320 hours on drug cases and incidents. In 2014, their time spent on these cases increased to 726 hours. In 2013, Peterson said that the department saw a 300-percent increase in the number of theftand burglary-related crimes. He attributes these criminal activities to drug activities, explaining that individuals with substance abuse problems often turn to theft to feed their addiction. Despite the incredible increase in drug crimes,

Peterson pointed out that training of officers has improved in recent years and they may be getting better at finding drug crimes and apprehending individuals committing them, than the amount of drug crimes actually increasing over previous years. “Once you get into a drug investigation it just spider-webs and you can follow it for as long as you have time,” said Peterson. Even though officers handle a variety of cases, Peterson explained that drug crimes are his specialty. He explained to the class that drug crimes are interrelated and most often, if officers are investigating correctly, one crime will result in the discovery of others. Methamphetamine, heroine, marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids and prescription drugs are drugs the department has dealt with in the city. Peterson said the department has seen more methamphetamine crimes in the city recently, but explained that drugs come and go in waves similar to how popular trends do. In some drug cases, the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department K-9 is used to find drugs. Audio and video of drug-related crime investigations was shared and the many different tactics that they use to find, gather evidence and apprehend individuals responsible for crimes was discussed. Out See SPD, page 3

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SPD drug-crime data from 2014 and 2013 shows that in one year, the amount of drug activity the department saw increased. What it doesn’t show is how much time officers spent on these cases in a year. – Photo submitted

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Jazzing it up in Shell Lake

Shell Lake junior Natalie Smith plays a trumpet solo in one of the songs. She takes her music seriously and has benefited from the strong music program in Shell Lake and at camps at the Shell Lake Arts Center.

Shell Lake sophomore Linden Nelson prepares for a piano solo by the glow of the lights. One of the draws of the Cabaret is the ambience and experience of French cabaret.

Photos by Larry Samson

David Milne, chair and professor of music at UW-River Falls, plays his saxophone with the Shell Lake jazz band at the Cabaret held Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Shell Lake Arts Center. Shell Lake teacher and music director Ben Kunselman is leading the band. Milne spent Friday with the musicians, helping to prepare them for the concert.

Dominic Hopke played a solo in several of the musical pieces that the band played. The Shell Lake music program has developed many outstanding musicians over the years. The program has had parent and community support over those same years.

In addition to the outstanding music, guests were treated to refreshments at the Cabaret. Michael Allar and Ben McNulty helped serve desserts and other treats. It was the job of the middle school students to keep the food coming during the evening’s entertainment.

Feeding time

Shell Lake sophomore KayDe Bontekoe sings a traditional jazz song.

Dakota Robinson is playing the marimba in her last Cabaret. She has been performing for the last six years in this popular fundraiser for the Shell Lake band.

A nuthatch feeds at a suet feeder in Sarona. — Photo Charlotte Shover

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MADISON — Thieves who broke into two western Wisconsin electrical substations to steal copper wire in recent weeks created potentially life-threatening hazards, and not just for themselves, statewide electric cooperative officials say. Local interruptions of electric service, likely to result when utility equipment is stolen or disabled, create inconvenience, property damage and possible related monetary losses, and could even kill innocent people who depend on life-sustaining medical equipment that requires continuous electric power, according to Share Brandt, statewide manager of the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association. “People who break into substations to steal copper — more often than not to fi-

Copper theft a deadly game

nance a drug habit — are risking not just their own lives but potentially the lives of others who could become random victims,” Brandt said. Copper thefts have occurred at two Dairyland Power Cooperative substations in Pepin County during February. The purpose of the thefts is usually to sell the metal for scrap — riskier business since cooperatives and other utilities successfully lobbied eight years ago for tighter scrap-dealer record-keeping requirements under Wisconsin law, to assist law enforcement in tracking thieves. Decades before that law change, the statewide cooperative association made a standing offer of a cash reward for anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of any per-

son who willfully damages electric co-op property including system infrastructure, and helping to bust copper thieves could qualify. In 2011, a scrap dealer in Oconto County received a $2,500 reward payment for information leading to the arrest and conviction of thieves who took 1,300 feet of aluminum wire from the electric cooperative that serves the area. Jail time should be the least of a thief’s worries. No such incidents have been reported in Wisconsin, but a quick Google search reveals numerous examples of attempts to steal copper from power distribution facilities ending with the perpetrator dead by electrocution. “People who see what appears to be odd activity around utility infrastruc-

ture, especially substations, should not hesitate to call their electric cooperative and describe what’s going on,” Brandt said. “You’re not being a bother to people when you report something that doesn’t look right, and you might prevent a crime or even save someone’s life.” The Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association has served as the statewide trade association for Wisconsin’s rural electric cooperatives since 1936. It is a division of Cooperative Network, which represents the interests of cooperative businesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin. For more information about WECA, visit weca.coop. Learn about Cooperative Network at cooperativenetwork.coop. — from WECA

Quinn to hold town hall budget meetings SPD/from page 1 MADISON — Rep. Romaine Quinn, R-Rice Lake, invites the citizens of the 75th Assembly District to attend townhall budget meetings to discuss Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget bill. The public is welcome to attend any of the following sessions: Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m.- noon, at the Rice Lake City Hall Lakeshore/ Council Room, 30 E. Eau Claire St., Rice Lake; and 3-4:30 p.m., at the Barron Community Center Meeting Room, 800 Memorial Drive, Barron. Another session will be held Monday, March 2, 5-7 p.m., UW-Barron County, 1800 College Drive, Rice Lake, with Sen. Janet Bewley, D-Ashland. The Legislature is able to make adjustments to the governor’s proposed budget to ensure that citizens are heard on the issues. “As the Legislature considers the

budget, it is crucial to hear from the people of our district. Their views guide me in finding commonsense solutions to the issues facing our state and district,” said Quinn. “I am eager to work with my constituents in the coming months to assure our priorities are met and to help wade through such a large amount of information.” The three town-hall meetings scheduled by Quinn are intended to encourage dialogue surrounding budget priorities. For anyone unable to attend the announced sessions, Quinn’s office can be reached at 608-266-2519 or toll-free at 888-5340075. His email address is Rep.Quinn@ legis.wisconsin.gov. — from the office of Rep. Quinn

of respect for the department and its officers, specifics of these tactics have not been included in this story. “Sometimes it could be days, weeks, months, sometimes years before you can finally put something together,” said Christman, department chief. The class learned that investigations into these crimes take a considerable amount of time for officers. If a search warrant is necessary officers spend up to two hours drafting the document even before it gets to the judge for approval. Once they conduct a search, hours are spent logging items considered as evidence, 109 different items can be considered evidence and each must be bagged, labeled and logged. Keeping up with drug culture is a fulltime job for law enforcement, and it was very obvious after the class was shown

a variety of drug paraphernalia. Most of it was glass pipes used for smoking but some pictures were shared that showed how usually innocuous items can be fashioned into drug paraphernalia. Lightbulbs become pipes and straws, a way to ingest drugs. Money is also confiscated in drug investigations but undergoes a proceeding of its own. Peterson explained that these funds are put before the court in a civiltype proceeding and can be petitioned for. It they aren’t they are allocated to police departments to use for equipment purchases. In 2014, the department confiscated $2,865 in drug monies. “Budgets are tight everywhere and if we can use this drug money, even though it is drug money, it is for a good use,” said Peterson.

Spooner man killed in two-vehicle accident Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SPOONER — A Spooner man was pronounced dead after a two-vehicle accident in the evening hours of Tuesday, Feb. 10. Trapper J. Tomesh, 24, Spooner, was operating a 2000 Ford Windstar eastbound on Hwy. 70 when he lost control of his vehicle near Orchard Lane and the Yellow River bridge. As it was sliding out of control, the Windstar was struck by a 2006 Jeep Liberty operated by Gary M. Wahlen, 59, Grantsburg, who was traveling westbound on Hwy. 70. Officers from the Spooner Police De-

partment, Washburn County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin State Patrol responded to the accident at about 5:40 p.m., with aid from the Spooner Fire Department and North Memorial Ambulance service. Wahlen was transported to the Spooner emergency room and later released. Tomesh was pronounced dead at the scene. A complete investigation of the accident is pending. A reconstruction of the accident will be done by the state patrol. The area was under a winter weather warning that day and road conditions were hazardous.

ATV accident fatal for Minong man Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — A Minong man lost his life in an ATV accident on Friday, Feb. 6, according to accident report documents from the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Maggard, 26, Minong, called 911 after he saw a body lying in the ditch of Lakeside Road, just south of East Road in the Town of Brooklyn around midnight on Feb. 6. Maggard told Washburn County sheriff deputies that he hadn’t witnessed the accident but saw the tire tracks going into the ditch, causing him to investigate further. Three sheriff’s office deputies re-

sponded to the scene, along with DNR Warden Dave Swanson and the Minong ambulance. The victim was identified as Bernard Featherly, 45, Minong. Upon arrival to the accident scene, deputies checked Featherly for a pulse but could not find one. Once ambulance crew members were on scene it was confirmed that Featherly was deceased. Deputies contacted Featherly’s next of kin who in turn notified family members of his passing. Featherly was operating a 2002 Honda ATV at the time of the accident. It was not clear from accident report documents if an investigation about the incident would be conducted.

Grocery store burglar sentenced Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — Last winter a string of burglaries occurred in Washburn County, two in the small community of Stone Lake. The suspects involved in one case were identified with the help of social media. Now one of them has been held accountable for the crime. Todd A. Secord and David E. Snyder burglarized the Lakes Community Co-op grocery store in Stone Lake on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, ab Todd A. Secord— Photo sconding with about $1,500 in from Washburn County cash. Secord, 50, Sheriff’s Office

Minneapolis, Minn., was sentenced to state prison on Thursday, Feb. 5, after he pleaded guilty to burglary in Washburn County Court. Both Secord and Snyder carried sizable criminal records from the state of Minnesota. Snyder, who Secord maintains took the money, was discovered to be deceased before justice was found. Despite his attempts to maintain his innocence, Secord was sentenced by the court to eight years in prison, modified to four years served in prison and four on extended supervision. No credit was given for previous time spent in jail. As a Class F felony charge in Wisconsin, the law dictates that, in addition to the prison sentence, Secord is restricted from possessing firearms and from voting. Secord must also submit a DNA sample to the state and owes the court nearly $800.

Spooner Police Officer Trevor Peterson shows academy member Jim Anderson some drug paraphernalia items the department has confiscated. — Photo by Danielle H. Moe

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Learning a new craft When I received a catalog in my mailbox at home showcasing the classes offered through the Frederic Community Ed program, I sat down in my recliner and scanned through the pages. Classes offered ranged from writing and computer classes to knitting and exercise, and then I noticed the basketweaving classes to be taught by Shell Lake’s Roxanne Melton. I have purchased baskets from Roxanne for personal use as well as for gifts. My thought was, “Will I be able to make a basket?” I guess you could say I took a leap of faith as I filled out the registration form, enclosing it in an envelope along with my registration fee and placing it in the mailbox. The day of the class arrived and I found myself in the art room at Frederic High School along with five others that were also looking to learn a new craft. The lone man of the group said he didn’t

recall doing any type of arts and crafts since being in junior high. One of the women commented that she was a quilter looking for another hobby to try. She had also signed up to take a basic knitting class offered through community ed. Two ladies came to the class together. One of the ladies commented that the other had encouraged her to join her in taking the class. She said she refused to take the knitting class that the other lady had taken two nights before and felt she could try basket weaving Since I know Roxanne, I was a bit nervous that I might not be her best student. What if my desire to make a basket didn’t come through with the talent necessary to make it happen. I have to admit that after spending a Saturday morning repeating in my mind, “over and under, over and under

…” I did create an object that looks like a … basket! As I was proud of my new basic plaid beginner basket, I posted a photo of it on my Facebook page. I did receive encouraging feedback from friends. My high school classmate living in the state of Washington commented, “Good idea for bucket list or something to learn while retired.” I hadn’t thought of putting basket weaving on my bucket list, but I guess I should have because then I could say that I accomplished something I had planned to do.

Roxanne Melton, Shell Lake, is a basket-weaving instructor through community education. — Photo by Suzanne Johnson

Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson Area writers corner Chasing away winter gloom by Mary B. Olsen Someone said the overcast days make a person feel gloomy. That works for me, too. I always feel a little lift in my spirits if I suddenly notice the sun has come shining through the gray sky. Never was I so pleased as the time a lady told me she thought I was the “sunshine lady.” I was not a member of some church group appointed to visit the sick or homebound folks to cheer them up. I like to spread a little joy around, and the best way I have found to do that is to search out and find funny things in friendly books and other written material. If they make me smile it might do the same for others. When it comes to the wrong use of words, called malapropisms, these can bring a smile or maybe make us laugh out loud. “No news travels fast.” “Rome wasn’t burnt in a day.” “Every clown has a silver lining.” “Take it with a grain of truth.” “It’s on the fork of my tongue.” “It’s the frosting on the gravy.” “Am I my brother’s beeper?” “People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw sour grapes.”

Those I found in a book by Barbara Johnson called “Splashes of Joy.” She was famous for her first bestseller, “Stick A Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy.” Finding a geranium isn’t easy midwinter, but maybe an artificial one sprayed with cologne would be a good substitute. Another book, called “Seriously Senior Moments,” by Geoff Tibballs, is full of funny stories about famous people as well as ordinary ones like us who do some strange things. We can blame our age, but I think anybody can make little mistakes, like the things we did as teenagers. He tells about when Mark Twain was set to give a lecture and he went to get a haircut that morning. The barber asked if he was new in town. The author said it was his first visit. The barber said it was a good time to come because there was going to be a lecture that evening by a famous author. He told Twain he’d have to buy his ticket right away. The barber said, “It’s sold out so you will have to stand.” Twain said, “Just my luck. I always have to stand when that fellow lectures.” The actress Dame Judi Dench was working in a film when she broke a tooth and had to go to a dentist. In her costume, an 1840s dress and bonnet and a curly wig, she reclined in the dentist’s chair. The dentist asked, “Are you working on

anything at the moment?” The moviemaker Sam Goldwyn was noted for his senior moments. One time he said, “I don’t think anyone should write his autobiography until he is dead.” He said that directors are “always biting the hand that lays the golden egg.” This is one I find really funny. “I read part of it all the way through.” “Anyone who would go to a psychiatrist ought to have his head examined.” Mavis asked Eric to go to the supermarket for her. “Write it down on a list,” she told him. “I want three items: two dozen eggs, a roast chicken and a knife sharpener.” He insisted he could remember three items. He came home with bags containing an egg, two dozen roast chickens and a pencil sharpener. A couple on vacation in their hotel room suddenly awoke. The wife cried out, “I think I left the oven turned on.” “Don’t worry, dear,” the husband said, “I just remembered I left the water in the bathtub running.” The paramedics were transporting a gentleman by ambulance from an accident scene. He seemed a bit disoriented. The medic asked some questions, “Do you know what we’re doing right now?” The man raised his head and tried to look out the window, and then said, “About

35, maybe 40?” The Rev. William Spooner was noted for his funny sayings. “It is kisstomary to cuss the bride.” Toasting the queen, he said, “Let us raise our glasses to the queer old dean.” It was Ogden Nash who wrote, “Middle age is when you’ve met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else.” Just like Oliver Wendell Holmes remarked to a friend, as a pretty lady walked by: “Oh! To be 70 again!” This poem is called “The Versatile Age.” The old rocking chair is empty today, Grandma is no longer in it. She is off in her car to office or shop, And buzzes around every minute. You won’t see her trundling off early to bed, From her place in a warm chimney nook. Her typewriter clickety-clacks through the night, For Grandma is writing a book. Grandma ne’er takes a backward look, To slow her steady advancing. She won’t tend the babies for you anymore, For Grandma has taken up dancing.

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Shell Lake FFA is having a new fundraiser SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake FFA sends youth to many different leadership events throughout the year such as state and national convention. To do this they must raise money through fundraisers such as the fruit sale. FFA members also work to come up with new fundraisers. The newest idea is to have a battery drive. The Shell Lake FFA will be collecting old and nonworking batteries such as car, truck, tractor and lawn mower batteries. The donated batteries can be picked up at your house or dropped off at the Shell Lake High School. To arrange a pickup or drop-off time, call chapter Vice President Trevor Anderson at 715-645-2572. You may also contact any FFA member

to make arrangements for a battery donation. The FFA is looking for donations between Monday, Feb. 23, and Sunday, March 1, as part of National FFA Week. FFA will have forms available for you to sign to verify the batteries are legally being donated to the FFA chapter. The form can be emailed to you ahead of time or will be available upon pickup of the batteries. The batteries collected will be taken to the salvage yard and redeemed to fund the FFA conventions. The FFA chapter extends gratitude to the community for their support and hopes that the battery drive will be a success. — from SLFFA

Relay For Life fundraiser held Michelle Grady, left, and Joni Parker assisted at the display table during the Valentine’s Day book and bake sale for the Indianhead Medical Center Relay For Life team. The annual event was held Friday, Feb. 13, in the hospital lobby. The 18th-annual Washburn County Relay For Life walk will be Friday, May 29, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Shell Lake Municipal Campground. — Photo by Suzanne Johnson

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Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners Feb. 9 - $35 Deb Nebel, Shell Lake Feb. 10 - $35 Pete and Betty Hubin, Spooner Feb. 11 - $35 Jeanne Chamberlain, Spooner Feb. 12 - $35 Ken Hamon, Spooner Feb. 13 - $35 Jeff Norton, Spooner

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Area news at a glance RICE LAKE — About 50 teachers in the Rice Lake Area School District attended the Monday, Feb. 9, meeting of the Rice Lake Board of Education with concerns about a proposed change in their compensation benefits. The negotiations committee has received a paid-time-off model used by the Cumberland School District and has a draft that mimics the Cumberland model. The Chetek-Weyerhaeuser School District has a PTO model in use as well. The PTO model allows banking time not used and gives incentives similar to perfect attendance awards given to students. Discussion on the PTO proposal will continue at the negotiations committee’s next meeting and once it has reached a recommendation, will come before the full board. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype ••• GRANTSBURG — Floyd Drohman made a presentation to the Grantsburg School Board asking for their support of

Washburn County accident reports Saturday, Feb. 7 At approximately 6:20 p.m., Richard Meaux, 56, Spooner, was southbound on CTH K just north of Little Valley Road in the Town of Spooner when he hit a deer. The 2005 Chevy TrailBlazer he was driving sustained moderate damage to the front. Meaux was not injured. Sunday, Feb. 8 At approximately 6:25 p.m., Corrine Miller, 45, Shell Lake, was westbound on CTH D one mile west of Kegema Road when she hit a deer. Miller suffered possible injuries to her wrist in the accident. Miller had two passengers in the vehicle at the time of the accident, both her daughters. One daughter was possibly injured and medically transported, but the other was not injured.

• Confirmation services were held at Salem Lutheran Church when Kenneth Peterson, Delores Peterson and Judith Wennerberg were received as communicant members of the church. • A car driven by Mrs. Harold Albee collided with one of the Shell Lake school buses at the intersection a block west of the Catholic church. Icy pavement and poor visibility were given as the cause of the accident. Damages to the school bus were confined to the paneling and skirt on one side, while the damage to Mrs. Albee’s car was roughly estimated to be in the neighborhood of $350. • Marvin Rydberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rydberg, Shell Lake, was the horse-show chairman of the Little International Livestock Show, sponsored by the Saddle and Sirloin Club of the College of Agriculture, University of Wisconsin. He was a senior in animal husbandry and planned to go on to veterinary school. • The West Sarona 4-H Club met at the Ralph Drake home with LeRoy entertaining. New officers elected were Bradley Semm, president; David Stodola, vice president; Carol Semm, secretary-treasurer; and Carl Duch, reporter.

1965 – 50 Years Ago

• Fire completely destroyed a large 40-foot-by-100-foot building at the Badger Cranberry Marsh, east of Shell Lake. Among items lost in the blaze were four trucks and a bulldozer. • Mrs. Don Furchtenicht won a transistor radio at the Evans Drug Valentine sale. It was complete with eight transistors, earphones, battery and leather carrying case. • Members of the health committee for the West Sarona 4-H Club were Bev Duch, Jean Semm and Pamela Schlapper. Members of the safety committee were Vicki Krantz, Sue Duch and Rocky Furchtenicht. Members of the conserva-

The 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis was severely damaged to the front end and towed from the scene. Tuesday, Feb. 10 At approximately 8:15 p.m., Dominic Hopke, 17, Shell Lake, was northbound on Hwy. 63 just north of North Woodyard Road when he lost control of his vehicle due to snowy road conditions. Hopke left the roadway and went into the west ditch hitting a traffic signpost. Hopke was not injured in the accident, but the 1990 Dodge D-150 pickup he was driving sustained moderate damage to the front and middle passenger side and was towed from the accident scene. — Danielle H. Moe with information from the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office

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a student clay-target-shooting club. The USA High School Clay Target League program is a nonprofit corporation and operates the Wisconsin State High School Clay Target League as the independent provider of shooting sports as an extracurricular coed activity for students in grades 6-12 who have earned their firearms safety certification. Drohman said last year was the first year Wisconsin had teams participating in the league and that he had helped coach the 18-member St. Croix Falls team. Grantsburg athletic director Mike Amundson said the shooting club would have use of the school’s name and would be set up with a fund managed by the school, similar to how the school’s ice-fishing club is run. The board unanimously approved with the understanding that all coaches would have their certification to be in compliance with insurance criteria. — from the Inter-County Leader •••

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tion committee were Greg Krantz, Cindy Furchtenicht and Tom Elliott. • A two-vehicle collision occurred on Main Street Shell Lake when Jack Blume Jr. backed his pickup truck out from the curb and the vehicle was struck by a car driven by Tom Gronning as he turned off Hwy. 63.

1975 – 40 Years Ago

• Mr. and Mrs. Roger Helgeson were presented Fan of the Year honors at halftime ceremonies at Shell Lake High School. • Shell Lake A team cheerleaders were Patty Bitney, Val Roeser, Renee Cassel, Jane Wallner and Joni Swan. B team cheerleaders were Julie Hile, Brenda Krantz, Tonya Stouffer, Vicki Roeser and Tammie Hall. • Shell Lake FFA officers were Greg Odden, president; Jeff Pederson, vice president; Kevin White, sentinel, Tim Harrington, reporter; Jim Drivinghawk, treasurer; and Tammy Hall, secretary. • Irv Gladdenbegk announced that he was now on the air with a new FM radio station with headquarters and broadcasting station in Shell Lake. The new station, WKCF FM 95.3 stereo, would be on the air from 6 a.m. to midnight daily.

1985 – 30 Years Ago

• Lisa Richie was selected to attend Badger Girls State representing Shell Lake. • Members of the Shell Lake FFA Parliamentary Procedure team were Phil Holman, Tom Forrestal, Bill Pfluger, Dave Kempin, Dan Kempin, David Lawrence and Peggy LaRue. • Officers of the Shell Lake FFA were Debbie Volkmann, president; Phil Holman, vice president; Todd Ullom, secretary; Mark Knoop, treasurer; David Lawrence, parliamentarian; Chris Hopke, reporter; David Kempin, chaplain; and Brad Flach, sentinel.

• Shell Lake High School wrestlers Jamie Schaefer, at 112 pounds, and Chuck Hile, at 138, were among eight wrestlers in each weight class battling for state championship among Class C schools at the University of Wisconsin Fieldhouse, Madison.

1995 – 20 Years Ago

• The candidates for the Miss Shell Lake competition to take place in April were announced. Seeking the title of Miss Shell Lake were Julie Ekern, Angie Baldocchi, Becky Forseth, Misty Anderson and Alana Petz. • Officers of the Shell Lake Cooperative Shipping Association were Mark Thompson, president; Dale Hubin, vice president; Frank Neuman, secretary-treasurer; and Art Swan and Elmer Smith, directors. • Dustin Petz and Corey Mortensen each won first place at the regional wrestling tournament. • Tiffany and Tanner Hall, children of Bob and Becky Hall, Shell Lake, were named Students of the Month by the Rice Lake Elks.

2005 – 10 Years Ago

• The Shell Lake wrestling team won their second consecutive regional championship. • Andrew Berlin, outside linebacker from Shell Lake, made a verbal commitment to attend the University of Wisconsin - Stout. • Shell Lake school bus drivers were Pete Peterson, Larry Samson, Jerry Ullom, Don Bruce, Marlene Stariha, Jerry Besse, Glenn Hile, Hanna Fellman and Patricia Hayden. • Shell Lake High School announced its salutatorian and co-valedictorians. Kelsey Bennett was named salutatorian. Co-valedictorians were Mya Dosch, Matthew Pesko, Kip Reynolds and Elizabeth Richey.

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Plans under way for Family Festival

SPOONER — The Washburn County Family Festival committee has begun organizing this year’s event. New committee members are welcome to join in the planning process. The committee meets several times between now and Saturday, June 6, and once more following the event.

The committee also invites any agency, organization or business to participate in Family Festival. Each booth shall have a family/child-friendly activity, provide your own materials, supplies, handouts, etc., and remember that everything is free for all families in attendance. There are no sales, alcohol, tobacco or drugs allowed.

Exhibitors are not limited to Washburn County. The Washburn County Family Festival will be held rain or shine on Saturday, June 6, beginning at 11 a.m. and running until 3 p.m. All questions may be directed to Kim at 715-635-5901 or Lakeland Family Resource Center at 715-635-4669. — from LFRC

Pizza party at the library SHELL LAKE — Students in grades 6-12 are invited to a pizza party at the Shell Lake Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 19, after early release from school. Students will enjoy pizza, fruit and drink, play Wii

games, board games and/or card games. Students may ride the bus to the library if they have permission. The program will end about 3 p.m. Early-release pizza parties are sponsored by the AODA

committee of Washburn County and the Shell Lake Public Library, providing students with a safe, alcohol- and drug-free activity. — from SLPL

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

Wednesday, Feb. 18 • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome. • Shell Lake follow-up tourism meeting, 5 p.m., at city hall. Friday, Feb. 20 • Father/Daughter Ball, 6 p.m., at the Shell Lake Community Center. No charge but reservations requested, call Donna at 715-766-2010 for availability before Friday, Feb. 13. Reservations fill quickly and space is limited. Each family will be asked to bring a salad, dessert or hors d’oeuvre for the King’s Table. Daughters of all ages invited. Father substitutes welcome. Monday, Feb. 23 • Professor Mary Hoeft, author of “The Betrayal of Officer Ryan Hoeft,” will be at the Shell Lake Public Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. to sign copies of the book, which are available for purchase. A copy of the book has been donated to Shell Lake Public Library and is available for loan. Tuesday, Feb. 24 • Spooner Dining at Five, suggested donation $5. Call 715-635-8283 for reservations. Wednesday, Feb. 25 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner. Thursday, Feb. 26 • The Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Friendship Commons. • Shell Lake VFW meeting, 7 p.m., Friendship Commons. • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available. Friday, Feb. 27 • Birchwood Dining at Five, suggested donation $5. Call 715-354-3001 for reservations. Saturday, Feb. 28 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted.

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Tuesday, March 3 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge. Friday-Sunday, March 6-8 • “Oliver” at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. For more info and reservations see titw.org or call 715-4684387. Thursday, March 5 • Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Call 715-520-7999. • Northwest Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1 p.m., lower level at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shell Lake. • Free community meal, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 409 Summit, Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All welcome. Donations accepted. Saturday, March 7 • Lakeland Family Resource Center’s Chilly Challenge Winter Plunge, 2 p.m., by the Shell Lake Community Center. To preregister go to chillychallenge.com. • Pins for Pets bowling fundraiser at Northwoods Lanes, Spooner. Bowling shifts are noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Preregister by calling 715-939-1203. • Free educational workshop on poultry nutrition, housing, incoming chick care and more, noon - 2 p.m., Crystal Creek, 1600 Roundhouse Road, Spooner. RSVP at 888-376-6777. Tuesday, March 10 • Soup lunch at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona, noon - 1 p.m. Call 715-635-6543 or email info@ hunthill.org. • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11 • 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, March 12 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. • “Oliver” at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. For more info and reservations see titw.org or call 715-4684387. Saturday, March 14 • 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. Monday, March 16 • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner. Tuesday, March 17 • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 8-9:30 a.m., Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669. Meet over breakfast. Children are welcome to attend and play. • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge. Wednesday, March 18 • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome. Thursday, March 19 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available. Saturday, March 21 • Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film” at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More info at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-4682414 and shelllakeartscenter.org Wednesday, March 25 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner. Thursday, March 26 • The Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Friendship Commons.

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by Judy Pieper

The congregation of Barronett Lutheran had some good news this past Sunday morning. Judy Norton told us that Cheryl Jaastad is finally showing some signs of improvement and that she was able to eat a meal. It is, actually, the first ray of hope we’ve had for a long time, and we are hoping and praying that Cheryl’s recovery continues and that she will be back home in the near future. The Jay Olson Band was a big hit at the Hilltop and Rolling Oaks on Friday and Saturday night. Jay, his friends Ed and Molli, and his brother-in-law Willie all traveled up from southern Missouri to visit. Jay’s son, Jordan, has been a resident of this area for over a year now, but from the time he could talk, he and his dad used to sing for special occasions in Missouri. Jordan misses that, so he called and asked Jay to come up so that they could sing together again. Jay didn’t take much convincing. I think he misses it just as much as Jordan does. Anyway, we all benefited from it. Listening to the two of them together was fantastic. Jay’s friend, Ed, was able to sing and play with them on Friday night, but had to leave early the next day, so he wasn’t at the Rolling Oaks. And Willie sang at Hilltop, too. Now we’re trying to convince Jay to move his family back up here so he’ll be where he belongs again. And, we’re trying to convince Jordan that he should be singing in the clubs around here on a regular basis. Duane and I went down to the Twin Cities on Thursday to visit with John Schmidt. We started out early so that we could spend the entire day, and when we got as far as to Cumberland, I asked Duane if he wanted to call John to be sure that he wouldn’t be busy with physical therapy or something when we got down there. He said that he would really like to surprise him, so we didn’t call. Well, we got to Regions, found a parking place in their horrible parking ramp (we almost had to use a shoehorn to get the car in the slot) and walked to the hospital. Stopped at the information desk to ask how to get to John’s room, and we were told that they didn’t have anyone by that name registered. What? So then Duane called John and got voice mail. I called

Marilynn Shaurette, and she told us that he had been moved to the VA Hospital by Fort Snelling. Oh, yea. We walked back out to the car, went around and around the ramp until we got to the exit, drove through city traffic, and finally arrived at the VA Hospital. Nice! Instead of parking ramps they have real parking lots that are easy to get into, and the hospital is smaller and easier to find your way around. OK, we finally get in to talk to John, and in about five minutes a nurse comes into his room and tells him that he has to go to a conference room to meet with a team of doctors. That was OK, the meeting was only about 15 minutes, and so Duane and I sat in a lounge while we waited for him to come back to his room. We had a really nice visit with John, and it was well worth all the driving around. He looks great, and he is in very good spirits. He said that he will be in the hospital another couple of months and is very anxious to get home again. By the time he does come home, hopefully the weather will be nice and he won’t have to worry about slipping on ice. While we were there, John’s twin sister, Jane, and her husband, Bob, came in to visit. It was fun listening to John and Jane go back and forth about who was smarter and who picked on the other one the most. It must be fun growing up with a twin. Do you remember Dwight York? He grew up around here, I think maybe in Clayton or Clear Lake. He and my daughter, Lynn Thon, were good friends right after high school. Anyway, he was always a funny kid, and he took advantage of his comedic talent and is now a famous stand-up comedian. He was in Minong on Friday, and Lynn and her son, Garett, went to see him. Lynn had been to a couple of his shows before, but this was the first time Garett went along and he had a great time. Dwight was in St. Croix Falls the next night, and I’m not sure when he will be back in this area, but I’ll try to let you know ahead of time in case you’d like to go to one of his shows. Shirley Overvig’s granddaughters, Kailea, Elizabeth and Addison Lemke, were in church with Merl and Shirley on Sunday morning. They are such nice young

ladies. We were all happy to see them and hope they come back soon. This week is Ash Wednesday. Doesn’t seem possible that Lent is here already, does it? The young people will be serving their spaghetti supper in the basement of Barronett Lutheran starting at 5:30 p.m., and Ash Wednesday service will be at 7 p.m. Hope to see you there.

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I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Hope you had a very happy Valentine’s Day. I got a dozen beautiful red roses from the world’s best husband, by the way. Hug your family. See you next time.

by Mary Nilssen

Congratulations to the Hayward High School hockey players from Stone Lake. We wish the two seniors, Anna Jorgensen and Jack Rainville, and the underclassmen, Tim Smith and Ethan Wolf, the best of luck. On Saturday, Feb. 28, the Stone Lake Pub will give 50 cents of every drink to the Stone Lake Area Historical Society. This special event will be from 6 p.m.midnight. We hope that many people will come and enjoy a drink and at the same time help the museum. Lenten service on Wednesday, Feb. 25,

will be held at First Lutheran. Soup and sandwiches will be served at 6 p.m. and the service will begin at 6:45 p.m. My apology goes out to the new Stone Lake Lumber owners. It has been called to my attention that last names were not included. The new owners of the Stone Lake Lumber are Paul Manka and Mike Bogenschneider. Good luck with your new venture. Have a good week and be safe. Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715-8654008 or upnorthnils2@gmail.com.

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Assembly majority leader is “concerned” about tuition cap Republican assemblyman expresses hesitation on tuition changes Kayla Blado | WPR News MADISON - Last week, Gov. Scott Walker said he is open to limiting tuition increases at the University of Wisconsin System to a rate tied to inflation. But Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke expressed skepticism that a tuition cap would be beneficial to the system. “I’m a little concerned about that, given that the governor’s original proposal was to offer (the UW System)

pretty broad flexibility when it came to setting tuition, procurement and other issues,” said Steineke. The Republican assemblyman from Kaukauna said that a market-based solution would curb tuition more effectively than a LEFT: State Rep. Jim Steineke. Photo from Rep. Steineke’s Legislative website

government-imposed tuition cap. “I think that the market forces alone would keep (costs) in line and prevent them from raising tuition above their peers in the Big Ten,” Steineke said. The Walker administration has also hinted at possible revenue re-estimates this May, which could lead to a reallocation of money. Steineke said he would like to use extra revenue to fill in the budget gaps for education. “My first priority is going to be helping public education and alleviating some of the funding issues there,” he said. “Obviously UW is going to be part of that equation as well.”

Garbage will cost more than police, says Superior mayor Danielle Kaeding | WPR News SUPERIOR - Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen would like to cut costs at the city’s landfill and he’s looking to the state for relief. Hagen said it costs the city more than $6 million a year to operate the landfill and he said he would like the state to exempt Superior from tipping fees or, at least, reduce them. “Next year, if the projections keep continuing, the landfill’s going to cost more money than the police department,” Hagen said. “We’ll be paying more money to pack garbage than we’re paying for safety in the city. That’s wrong.”

Hagen said the city is paying around $1.7 million to the state in tipping fees. Wisconsin DNR Waste and Materials Management Director Ann Coakley said communities can charge more for garbage collection to offset costs. But Superior’s Hagen said changes to state law under the last budget require cities to lower property tax collections by the same amount that would be brought in from a rate increase. He said that would likely mean cuts to other city services to balance their $28 million budget. The mayor of Superior is looking to cut costs at the city’s landfill and he’s looking to the state for relief. - Photo by Matthew Peoples

Assembly Dems propose minimum wage boost to $10.10 Economic-opportunity agenda also includes more low-income tax credits Shawn Johnson | WPR News MADISON - Assembly Democrats are backing an agenda that would raise Wisconsin’s minimum wage and increase tax credits for low-income families. Among the bills pushed by state Dems is one that

would index the Homestead Tax Credit for low-income families to the rate of inflation and another that would restore cuts to the Earned Income Tax Credit for lowincome workers. A third would enact a $10.10 minimum wage. Assistant Democratic Minority Leader Katrina Shankland said they’re all aimed at helping families get ahead. “Our economic opportunity agenda puts the people of our state first, the farmers, the small-business owners and the hard workers who right now feel left behind,”

said Shankland. Other pieces of legislation backed by Assembly Democrats would expand rural broadband, create a new grant program for entrepreneurs and require the state and local governments to give preference to American-made products when purchasing materials. Democrats currently hold just 36 seats in the 99-member state Assembly, meaning any bills will need Republican support.

State officials: Wisconsin’s annual ag exports have risen again Trade expert says international demand is driving growth Breann Schossow | WPR News STATEWIDE - The year 2014 marked the fifth year in a row Wisconsin’s agricultural exports have risen. The state exported a record $3.7 billion of agricultural products in 2014, an increase of almost 14 percent com-

pared to the same time period in the previous year, according to state officials. Jen Pino-Gallagher, who directs the trade team at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, said demand overseas is driving the growth. “We’re seeing more and more Wisconsin agricultural companies getting involved in exporting because they’re seeing that there is a growing demand internationally,”

she said. “We’re also seeing some robust growth in some of our key markets.” Pino-Gallagher said department officials hope to get even more agribusinesses involved in international trade. The department is scheduled to lead several trade missions to countries including China, Mexico and Columbia.

Rail officials look to bolster logging fleet with state funds

Many train cars in northern Wisconsin aging beyond repair Danielle Kaeding | WPR News

NORTHERN WISCONSIN - A rail commission in northern Wisconsin is seeking state money for logging railcars to improve service in the region. Northwoods Rail Transit Commission Chair Wendy Gehlhoff said the number of log cars in the North Woods is dwindling, with 60 percent of cars owned by Canadian National expected to reach the end of their life span by 2017. Gehlhoff said they’re applying for $4.8 million in state money for 40 log cars that any railroad could use to ship

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logs from forests to mills. “It would really help our businesses in relation to our second leading Wisconsin industry. The pulp and paper, forest products industry, is a huge business in Wisconsin,” said Gehlhoff. She said it’s cheaper for loggers to ship by rail and leads to less wear and tear on roads. Flambeau River Papers CEO Butch Johnson said it takes three to four truckloads to ship the same amount of logs carried by a railcar. A spokesman for Canadian National said the railroad is working with the commission as they seek money for log cars and may provide matching funds.

Ribble proposes removing gray wolf from endangered species list in Midwest Congressman says wolf population has sufficiently recovered Chuck Quirmbach | WPR News MADISON - U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble, R-Wis., has introduced one of two bills aimed at taking the gray wolf off the endangered species list in parts of the U.S. Two months ago, a federal judge ordered greater protection for the wolf in the Western Great Lakes region, halting state-sponsored wolf hunting and trapping. The Humane Society of the United States doesn’t approve of the congressional legislation. State Director Melissa Tedrowe said the measures will do nothing to help the wolf. “We think that this is an overreach that’s sending us in a very bad direction when it comes to managing

wolves,” said Tedrowe. “States have failed so badly in their oversight of the species.” Tedrowe said a coalition of animal protection groups wants the gray wolf to be listed as a threatened species, meaning hunting of wolves would not be allowed but farmers would be able to get more help to deal with wolves that attack livestock. Ribble, a Republican from Green Bay, said Wisconsin’s gray wolf population has significantly recovered over the last several decades and he’s confident in the state’s ability to manage the wolves. Ribble said that five other Wisconsin representatives support his bill. Wisconsin ended its wolf hunting season following a federal judge’s ruling two months ago. LEFT: Two bills are aimed at taking the gray wolf off the endangered species list in parts of the U.S. - Photo by Jethro Taylor

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Hunt Hill news

Hunt Hill has four new staff members. Shown (L to R): Jim Gruenhagen, groundskeeper; Nikki Janisin, executive director; Sally Bartz, office manager; and Katie Connolly, program director. — Photo by Larry Samson

The cover of local author Mary Hoeft’s book, “The Betrayal of Officer Ryan Hoeft,” shows her son, Ryan Hoeft, whose cause of death revealed that truth and the justice system aren’t equal in most states. – Photo submitted

Local author to share book in Shell Lake

The Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona held their monthly soup lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 10, with Larry Samson doing a wildlife photography presentation. Samson is a photographer and reporter for the Washburn County Register. The soup lunch is held every second Tuesday during the winter months as a nature get-together on those cold days. The event is open to the public. The next soup lunch will be held Tuesday, March 10, at noon. — Photo by Kirk Schleife

Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — What started as a pursuit of truth became one mother’s fight for justice. Mary Hoeft, a professor of communication arts and French at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County, is that mother. Hoeft’s search for the truth began when her son, Ryan Hoeft, was found dead in his squad car in St. Louis Park, Minn., and the county medical examiner’s office ruled his death a suicide. It was a shock to the family who knew Ryan had only started his life’s journey. In her book, “The Betrayal of Officer Ryan Hoeft: A Conspiracy of Silence,” Mary Hoeft shows readers how two Minnesota state law enforcement officials found evidence that Ryan’s death was an accident, not suicide. By writing about her experience Hoeft’s hope is to share with others how a medical examiner’s ruling is final in 48 of 50 states and the danger it poses to officers and citizens. Hoeft went as far as getting a bill written and put before the Minnesota state Legislature. The Friends of the Shell Lake Library is hosting a visit featuring Hoeft on Monday, Feb. 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the library. The free event will include a halfhour discussion followed by a question-and-answer session. Hoeft has donated a copy of her book to the library and it is available for loan. Those that already have a book can bring it to be signed. Additional copies of the book are available for purchase.

Donation helps Boys and Girls Club of Barron County continue their mission Deanna Aubart, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Barron County, and members of the Boys and Girls Club accept a $500 donation from Larry Kuhl, Barron Electric Cooperative Board director. Aubart said, “We greatly appreciate the support of our annual campaign. This donation will help pay for arts, crafts and sporting equipment.” Barron Electric General Manager Dallas Sloan said, “We stand by our mission of improving the quality of life in our service territory.” — Photo submitted

Rice Lake city considers removing fluoride from its water

Twenty-two municipalities have stopped fluoridation in past decade, says DNR

Rich Kremer | WPR News RICE LAKE - The city of Rice Lake in northwestern Wisconsin is discussing whether to stop adding fluoride to its water supply. Rice Lake has been fluoridating its city water since 1952, but in the last three months a commission has been discussing whether to go without the tooth-strength-

ening chemical. Rice Lake Utilities Manager Scott Reimer said they’ve been hearing from residents on both sides of the issue. He said sentiment in the city seems to be matching a national trend of moving away from fluoridation. “I think we’re probably leaning toward … let’s just not put it in the water

if there’s even a small amount of concern out there. If folks do want fluoride, there’s plenty of different ways to get it,” said Reimer. According to the Department of Natural Resources, 22 municipalities have stopped using fluoride in the last 10 years. Overall, a majority of water systems in Wisconsin are fluoride-free.

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Mrs. Hanson’s third-grade class presented the play “The Boy, Abe” on Friday, Feb. 13, at the Shell Lake Elementary School. Shown (L to R): Max Elliot, Destiny Trimble, Rayna Powers, Ricky Nasman and Dominic Ricci. See more photos on page 11. - Photo by Larry Samson

Vintage Wisconsin: When the White House came to Wisconsin President Coolidge spent summer of 1928 on Brule River Erika Janik | WPR News BRULE, Wis. - It was Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16, and while Wisconsin might not lay claim to a president, it does boast a “Summer White House.” President Calvin Coolidge escaped to Wisconsin for three months in the summer of 1928 to fish the Brule River while working in a high school. In fact, Wisconsin has been a popular destination for fishing presidents. Since Ulysses S. Grant, five presidents have dropped a line in the state’s waters. Ill health led Coolidge and his wife, Grace, to leave Washington for Cedar Island Lodge in Brule. The announcement sent residents into a panic as they prepared for their lofty visitors. They built a new railroad depot, strung telephone

and telegraph lines, redid roads and constructed an airport. A makeshift Oval Office was set up inside Superior Central High School for the nation’s business. The whole city decked itself out in red, white and blue. And upon his arrival, a huge crowd turned up to greet Coolidge, embarrassing the man known as “Silent Cal.” Coolidge appears to have spent most of his time fishing rather than politicking. In July, he welcomed presidential nominee Herbert Hoover and declared his support of Hoover’s bid for office to residents, visitors and newsmen. But that was about it. The Duluth Herald reported that the president appeared “more anxious to master the paddling of a canoe against the Brule rapids than in learning what is going on.” Coolidge left his summer White House able to fly fish and paddle a birch-bark canoe. He hoped to come back to the Brule, but died before that came to pass.

A postcard was created to celebrate President Coolidge’s choice to make Brule his summer home in 1928. Coolidge passed through several northern Wisconsin communities on his way to Brule, his train stopping in Lewis, where he spent the night at the Seven Pines Lodge and did some trout fishing in Knapp Creek there. - Special photo from Wisconsin Historical Images

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Mike Farrell, Rice Lake Area Free Clinic director, accepts a $500 donation from Barron Electric Board Director Larry Kuhl. — Photo submitted

Barron Electric displays commitment to community clinic visits. For more information and clinic hours, visit rlafc.org or call 715-736-FREE (3733). Funds for the Barron Electric donations are derived from the Federated Youth Foundation, an administrative trust overseeing unclaimed capital credits of former members. Barron Electric Cooperative has served the rural area since 1936, and currently provides electricity to more than 18,000 members. — from Barron Electric

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RICE LAKE — Barron Electric Cooperative recently donated $500 to the Rice Lake Area Free Clinic, which provides health care for uninsured and underinsured people of Barron, Rusk and Washburn counties. Mike Farrell, clinic director at the Rice Lake Free Clinic, said, “We appreciate your support of our work to care for the less fortunate in our community.” The Rice Lake Area Free Clinic has been open for four years and has provided over 2,500

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The presidents plays The farmer’s children must supply the Continental Army with the badly needed cornmeal after their father has grown ill. The survival of the country rests with the children. Shown (L to R): Maddie Melton, Mark Skluzacek, Kara Howels and Ryan Klobertanz as their father. The students are in Mrs. Hagen’s third-grade class.

Photos by Larry Samson

Playing Washington’s soldiers at Valley Forge in Mrs. Skinner’s class about George Washington at Shell Lake on Friday, Feb. 13, were third-grade students Austin Cook and Lili Fitzgerald.

Koy Hopke played George Washington and Tanner Kemp was his first lieutenant in Mrs. Skinner’s third-grade class play about George Washington. Students shown in the back row (L to R): Katrina Miller, Avery Vix, Hailey Baker and Donavan Balts.

Aiden Smith plays the main role of George Washington at Valley Forge. The presidents plays are a long tradition at the Shell Lake School.

Community imaginations form library mosaic

Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — “Everybody has a different mental image when they’re reading a book or a story and this is sort of going to be the same thing,” said Mary Dosch. Owner of Brickyard Pottery, Dosch is working with community members of all ages to create a one-of-a-kind mosaic that will be placed onto the street side of the Shell Lake Public Library. The mosaic is being created and organized through the Shell Lake School District Community Education program guided by Keri Jensen, program coordinator. Last year the same program created a 15-foot-by-5-foot mosaic mural depicting Shell Lake throughout the seasons, which is now displayed in the Shell Lake Post Office lobby. Both mosaics are funded by a five-year 21st Century Community Learning Center grant that allows the school to support student academics through creative learning experiences with local art venues including the Shell Lake Arts Center and Theater In The Woods. “The theme I wanted to go with was family, home, the importance of education and imagination,” said Dosch. The theme of this year’s mosaic was inspired

Last year’s community education project created a mosaic mural that depicts activities around Shell Lake throughout the seasons. — Photo by Danielle H. Moe by its location, the library. Dosch’s role in the project is to help project members find the theme of the mosaic and draw the outline of the design. Right now the mosaic is a general sketch that will be transferred onto the board that community members will fill with colorful tiles. “It’s going to be really colorful. This one’s going to be bright and colorful and

imaginative, I think,” said Dosch. All types of tiles will be used to create the mosaic that will depict a family reading together. Surrounding the family will be elements representing different genres of books like mystery, fantasy and history. “We’re going to try to cover a bunch of different types of genres of reading that kids get excited about,” said Dosch.

The library mosaic project is open to all community members and meets Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. in the lower-level classroom of the Shell Lake Arts Center. Further questions on the project can be directed to Jensen at 715-468-7816 ext. 1337.

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NATIO

FFA WEEK

3rd- to 6th-Grade Dress-Up Days

National FFA Week is sponsored by Tractor Supply Co. as a special project of the National FFA Foundation and annually encompasses Feb. 22, George Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday.

Monday - PJ Day Tuesday - Favorite Sports Team Day Wednesday - Farmer Day Thursday - Twin/Multiple Day Friday - Blue & Gold Day - Each class will earn points for each student that dresses up. The points will be added to the Ag Olympics on Friday.

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Shell Lake FFA would like to recognize our seniors with their SAE projects. Six-year member SAE: Outdoor Recreation and Dairy Management. Highlights: Dairy judging team state runner-up, ag tech dairy evaluation first-place team, national soil judging team qualifier, Tri-County soil judging top 8 three years in a row. Awards: Star Award, Discovery degree, Greenhand degree and state dairy, soil.

Six-year member SAE: Agricultural Education. Highlights: One of top participants in speaking contest.

One-year member Leo is a great example of showing itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never too late to check out FFA. Leo started this year and has been a great role model for our school and organization. He is very willing to help out and participate in our local FFA activities.

Six-year member Highlights: Awards - Discovery degree, Greenhand degree and dairy judging team state runnerup, ag tech dairy judging firstplace team, top Shell Lake dairy judger 3 years in a row. SAE: Dairy Management.

Five-year member Awards: Discovery, Greenhand, Chapter, Quiz Bowl district firstplace, dairy judging team state runner-up, ag tech dairy evaluation first-place team. Highlights: Trips, bettering my speaking skills. SAE: Beef Entrepreneurship.

Three-year member SAE: Safety Program and Dairy Management. Highlights: National convention and dairy judging. Awards: Discovery degree, Greenhand degree 2.

Four-year member Highlights: State dairy and soil judging. Awards: Discovery degree, Greenhand degree and dairy judging team state runner-up, ag tech dairy evaluation first-place team, national soil judging team qualifier, Tri-County soil judging in top 8 for 3 years. SAE: Dairy Management,

Two-year member Highlights: State convention

(L to R): Nick Udovich, Krista Parker Madison Hopke, Lainy Hutton, Clair Walker, Katie Parker, Jerney Meister and Rachel Kidder.

Every year Shell Lake FFA members attend the National FFA Convention to reconnect with members from all over the U.S. The National Convention is in Louisville, Ky. This year we took an all-time high number of members, 22. Members went to multiple sessions and heard many inspirational speakers, attended a massive Career Show, along with participating in many tours such as the Louisville Slugger Museum, Fair Oaks Farm and Churchill Downs. This was a great way for FFA members to come together and see how strong our program is and to come up with new and improved activities for our chapter.

Shell Lake FFA takes pride in teaching students how to be safe around animals and farm machinery. Members bring in their own animals and show how they care for their pets and livestock at home. We hope that this program provides knowledge to students who would like to own animals and work with them.

(L to R): Seth Symond and Christopher Lord pose for a picture while Trevor Anderson is donating blood.

FFA members take pride in putting on a blood drive each year. Through American Red Cross, seniors earn a scholarship after a certain number of pints are donated. We want to thank all of the community members and students who donated this year. The proceeds of this program are twofold. We are providing valuable blood for those in need plus earning funds for scholarships for our seniors.

For the past three years we have had a team of boys that do a phenomenal job at dairy cattle judging. It is a lot more than just looking at animals. Students take a written test, fill out a linear score for two cows and give oral reasons for placing two different classes of dairy cows. Congratulations go to Trevor Anderson, Tyler Crosby, Noah Skluzacek and Bryan Knoop for qualifying for the state competition three years in a row. This past year being the most successful with the team earning State Runner-up and Tyler Crosby being the top individual for our team three years running.

Two Green Kayaks (L to R): Ariana Udovich and Kaelin Laub having fun kayaking down the river.

Shell Lake FFA has fun trips to thank the members for all the hard work as well as learn a little about camping, cooking on a fire, and outdoor survival. Every organization needs time to relax and enjoy. For the past six year FFA has been participating in a camping trip. This year the FFA members went down the St. Croix River and camped just off the river. Each FFA member takes a turn with KP (Kitchen Patrol) duty and cooking over a campfire.

Back row (L to R): Trevor Anderson, Dominic Hopke, Madison Hopke, Jerney Meister, Katie Crosby, Clair Walker, Marty Anderson, Wyatt Bauch, Daniel Shutrop and Nick Udovich. Front: Alecia Knoop, Caitlyn Rocarek, Ariana Udovich, Jordyn Monson, Kaelin Laub, Krista Parker, Bob Bontekoe and Cody McTaggart.

Officers traveled to Amery and learned about their officer positions and how to provide a positive attitude to their chapter. In addition, we had selected members participate to learn about FFA opportunities and goal setting. It is important to our chapter that our members and officers participate in leadership development.

(L to R): Mikayla Smith, Rachel Mechtel, advisor Jen Bos, Wyatt Bauch, Caitlyn Rocarek, Kaelin Laub and Jerney Meister .

Six FFA members attended State FFA Convention this past June. It was a great experience. We started our trip participating in the Rally to Fight Hunger where FFA members volunteered to package macaroni and cheese for thousands of people in need. Then we attended several sessions where we learned about program successes, individual SAE programs, heard motivational speakers, and at one session we watch Rachel Mechtel go on stage to be recognized for earning her State Degree. In addition, we tour EPIC medical company that had a landscape focus. This was one of the best tours we have been on for students to see how employees can be treated, work expectations, and how alternative energies can being implemented into the whole concept of running a successful business.

FFA helps students prepare for careers in business, marketing, science, communications, education, horticulture, production, natural resources, forestry and many other diverse fields. The agricultural education program provides a well-rounded, practical approach to learning through three components: Classroom education, hands-on supervised agricultural career experiences and FFA, which provides leadership opportunities and tests students agricultural skills.

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ONAL FFA WEEK

K ACTIVITIES - FEBRUARY 23 - 27, 2015

6th-Grade lympics y, Feb. 27 n the gym

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Teacher/Staff/Administration, School Board & FFA Alumni Appreciation Breakfast Wednesday, Feb. 25, 7 - 8 a.m.

- Pancakes (blueberry, chocolate chip, plain) - Muffins (blueberry, lemon poppy seed, apple cinnamon)

The FFA had a great year at the fair starting with the sheep show in which Austin Schultz, Cassie Lawrence and Madeline Hopke participated. The Dairy Show went well for those who were there including Trevor Anderson, Tyler Crosby, Bryan Knoop, Jordyn Monson, Amber Anderson, Marty Anderson, Katie Crosby and Courtney Melton. Tyler Crosby had another successful year, winning the Senior Grand Champion and Best of Show for the fifth time. Bryan Knoop for the first time showed goats under Shell Lake FFA. Every year the Washburn County Fair hosts a Little Britches Show. It gives youth a chance to learn how a dairy show works. A teenage participant helps each child lead a calf or smaller heifer, while the youth also holds it. Teenagers are there to help in case an animal gets out of control. Every participant in the Lil Britches Show receives a ribbon for their experience.

3rd- to 12th-Grade FFA Emblem Hunt Starting Monday, Feb. 23

- Clues Provided Daily - $25 to the winner - Emblem hidden in the community.

3rd- to 12th-Grade Humane Society Drive

- Donations will be accepted for the Washburn Co. Humane Society as a class competition. - The class with the most donations will earn a 50-pt. bonus to be added to the Ag Olympics on Friday.

Back (L to R): Jordan Irvine, Leo Carillo, Noah Skluzacek, Nathaniel Wringler, Marty Anderson and Trevor Anderson. Second row: Caitlyn Rocarek, Ariana Udovich, Kaelin Laub, Bailey Hanson and Dominic Hopke . Front: Courtney Melton, Amber Anderson and Meredith Kevan.

This year a number of members participated in the Tri-County Soil Judging Contest. Youth in Washburn County compete in judging land, soil and invasive plant species. We have a very successful competition, 5 of the 8 top medal winners were Shell Lake students and the two teams that competed ended up in first and second place. Shell Lake Team #1 First-Place Team: Marty Anderson, Amber Anderson, Trevor Anderson and Noah Skluzacek. Shell Lake Team #2 Second-Place Team: Bailee Hanson, Dominic Hopke, Ariana Udovich and Meredith Kevan. Individual results - Marty Anderson, first, Bailee Hanson, third, Amber Anderson, fourth, Trevor Anderson, fifth, Courtney Melton, eighth.

FFA members earn $4 billion annually through hands-on work experience.

Compliments of Gordy’s & Kemps - 25 cents per scoop for 7th-12th grades - 1 scoop free to elementary students

This year for Shell Lake FFA officer retreat the officer team went to Hunt Hill to enjoy the beautiful scenery while they prepared meetings, programs, fun trips, and fundraisers for the upcoming school year. Every year FFA members go to Valley Fair as a reward because we work hard during the year! We did it because it’s a great trip to take kids, who work hard, on a day away from FFA and have some fun!

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Shell Lake FFA Is Hosting A Fruit, Meat And Cheese Sale Now Through March 2, Supporting Local Businesses.

FFA members are challenged by real-life, hands-on tests of skill, preparing them for career success. : Shell Lake FFA students as well as members take pride in teaching the fourth-graders correct portion sizes for your dinner plates, how to be active and eat healthy for long-lasting health. This program is a part of our Chapter Development, we take pride in educating young people to make smart, healthy choices.

Shell Lake FFA members and other students work long and hard to grow beautiful flowers all year-round, in order that the flowers are ready to sell to students, teachers and parents to buy for their hardworking mothers for Mother’s Day.

3rd- to 12th-Grade Ice-Cream Social Friday, Feb. 27, During Lunch

The sale will raise funds for the State Convention, 7th- through 8th-grade Workshop (EDGE), summer camping trip and senior scholarships. Place your order with FFA members or call Phyllis at the school, 715-468-7816.

THANK YOU!

The Shell Lake FFA would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring our chapter in 2014. • Shell Lake State Bank • Gordy’s County Market • Country Pride Co-op • Washburn County Register. In addition, we would like to thank all staff members, community members and parents for helping our chapter succeed.

All of the food boxed up and ready to ship. All these boxes were packaged in one day by state FFA members include our own Shell Lake FFA members.

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This year the Shell Lake FFA members came in for work nights to make a float to be in the homecoming parade. The theme for the float was Superheroes Of Agriculture. Caitlyn Rocarek, Kaelin Laub and Jordyn Monson painted Mrs. Bos as the superhero she is. During the parade, members dressed up as superheroes of agriculture such as a farmer, food scientist and genetic scientist. Thanks goes to Shorty Crosby for bringing in dairy heifers to walk in the parade. In addition, Daniel Shutrop, Tyler Crosby and Bryan Knoop drove tractors in the parade.

Once again FFA members were able to participate in the Veterans Day program by taking charge of raising the flag and then retiring the flag at the end of the program. It is a great honor for FFA members to be a part of the program. FFA members that participated were Marty Anderson, Dominic Hopke and Christian Monson.

Bashaw Valley Farm, Greenhouse & Storage Beaverbrook Farm Dan & Mary Elliott, Shell Lake Glenview Indianhead Medical Center Organized Chaos Scrapbooking & Stamping, Candy Shop, Thrift Store Peggy’s Place Shell Lake Marine

Shell Lake Public Library Shell Lake State Bank Silver Shears The Potter’s Shed Gallery United Ag Co-op Vitality Village Washburn County Register White Pines Tavern & Grill (formerly Becky’s Food & Spirits) Wild Rivers Advertiser The Yellow Paper

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SPORTS

Hopke and Carrillo advance to sectional wrestling

Larry Samson | Staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS — Cumberland won first place in the Division 3 Regional Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 14, in St. Croix Falls. Shell Lake placed fifth out of seven schools. The Lakers are sending two wrestlers on to the Independence Sectional held at the Osseo-Fairchild High School on Saturday, Feb. 21. Dominic Hopke is going with his second-place finish in the 145-pound weight class. Leo Carrillo took first place in the 195-pound weight class to advance to sectional competition. Only the top two wrestlers in each weight class advance to sectional. Cumberland will be sending eight wrestlers on to sectional. In addition Cumberland will be advancing to the team semifinal at Ladysmith where they will go up against Arcadia on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Shell Lake results Weight class Name 120 Bob Bontekoe 132 Cody McTaggart 138 Christian Monson 145 Dominic Hopke 152 AJ Christner 160 Ben Frey 182 Austin Schultz 195 Leo Carrillo 285 Isaac Haines

Bob Bontekoe faces off with Kyle Koshiol of St. Croix Falls in the 120-pound weight class. Koshiol won by a pin.

Placing fourth place third place fourth place second place fifth place fifth place sixth place first place fifth place

Photos by Marty Seeger

Cody McTaggart won a 6-4 decision over Dahlton Johnson of Turtle Lake/Clayton.

Dominic Hopke with a takedown Isaac Haines faces Jon Paffel of Cumberland in the quarterfinal of his Cumberland opponent, Konur round. Wrestling in his first regional tournament, Haines wound up in Pasko. Hopke won by a fall at 0:57. fifth place.

Little Lakers take to the court

Third-grader Mackenzie Leach has been at this for three years and will be moving up to fourth-grade basketball next year where they will be playing teams from other schools. In addition to learning her basketball skills, Jordan Lawrence is working on her game face. “What, me foul her?” She gives the I-didn’t-touchher look.

Molly and Vicki Christenson pose with one of their favorite Laker players, Ashley Meister. The varsity players are a good role model for the young children.

Photos by Larry Samson

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SPORTS

Spooner holds recognition rally

The Spooner yearbook committee was recognized by Katrina Dohm for their work as they are wrapping up the production of the 2014-15 Pine Bough Yearbook. The school is now taking orders for the yearbook at the high school office. Mariah Schultz, 2013 Spooner graduate, was able to address the students at the Spooner Recognition Rally held Friday, Feb. 13. She told the students to make the best of their high school years as they prepare themselves for work, tech school or college. She challenged them to create memories of a lifetime.

Photos by Larry Samson

Big win for Spooner girls CHETEK — The Spooner Rails girls basketball team traveled to Chetek on Thursday, Feb. 12, for their first win of the season, winning 37-31. Spooner came out slow at the start of the game, trailing 6-2 after the first quarter. Then in the second quarter they scored 15 points to take a 17-14 lead into the locker room at halftime. Chetek came back in the third quarter, leading 27-24 going into the fourth quarter. “The girls played well and stuck to the game plan,” said coach Michelle O’Connell of her players after they put the game away in the fourth quarter, winning by six points. Freshman Natasha Chastek was the high scorer for Spooner as she put up

11 points followed by Julie Bray with 10 points. Dani DeWitt had seven points to help with the win. On defense, Kelsie Gerovac had 11 rebounds to lead the team. “They played strong defense and we were able to stop Chetek’s main threats. The girls were aggressive and patient on offense and hit some huge shots down the stretch,” O’Connell said after the game. Spooner will host Cumberland on Friday, Feb. 20, for their last game of the season. Then the Rails will travel to Northwestern on Tuesday, Feb. 24, for the first game of the regional. The winner of that game will play Barron on Friday, Feb. 27. The Spooner Rails girls basketball team had their first win of the season on Thursday, Feb. 12. — File photo

Spooner Rails compete in WIAA Regional competition Four wrestlers advance to sectional tournament ASHLAND — Saturday, Feb. 14, the Spooner wrestling team traveled to Ashland to wrestle in the WIAA Regional. The top two wrestlers in each weight class would qualify for the sectional tournament. Out of the six schools competing the top team would advance to the team sectional. “Last week I had mentioned that I did not feel like we wrestled very well as a team. I was hopeful that we could wrestle different at the regional with a great week of practice. I was very pleased with the quick turnaround in just one week. Overall that was the best that I had seen us wrestle as a team all year,” stated head coach Andrew Melton. Josiah Melton, 170, was injured last week so Spooner only had nine wrestlers competing out of the 14 weight classes. Of those nine wrestlers everyone

placed in the top three. “As a wrestling coach for the past 15 years I have never had results like that at a regional tournament,” commented coach Melton. At 113, Blake Larson wrestled very well and was able to pin his way through the tournament, earning first place and his first trip to the sectional tournament. Isaiah Skidmore, 126, finished in third place as a freshman. Skidmore lost in the wrestle backs in order to place second by only two points. At 132, Billy Hagberg picked up a couple of big wins for the Rails as he earned third place his freshman year. Also placing third as a freshman was Josh Melton at the 138-pound weight class. At 145 Ryan Shutt earned third place after only his second year of wrestling experience. “Ryan has made huge improvements throughout the wrestling season and I look forward to watching him lead our team next year as a senior,” said coach Melton. Brandon Jepson, 152, wrestled really well and was able to beat Northwestern in the finals after losing to the same wres-

tler twice earlier in the year. This is the second year in a row for Jepson to qualify for the sectional tournament, but his first regional championship. At 160, Bryce Carroll wrestled way above what was expected. Carroll wrestled hard the entire time and never seemed to care what his opponent was seeded. He first upset the No. 1 seeded wrestler from Hayward and then beat the No. 2 seeded wrestler from Northwestern in the finals. This was a huge accomplishment for a freshman. Richard Lauterbach, 182, will be making his second trip to the sectional tournament after placing second. Lauterbach lost in the last seconds by a score of 4-6 in the finals. “At 220 Donavan Knutson also wrestled the best that I had seen all year,” praised his coach. Knutson pinned his first opponent and then lost in overtime by two points in the semifinals. He came right back after such a disappointing lost and pinned his last opponent in order to earn third place. “After wrestling so well all day it became apparent that we actually might win

Spooner eighth-grade girls take first place RICE LAKE — The Spooner eighthgrade girls basketball team took first place in the St. Joseph’s basketball tournament in Rice Lake on Saturday, Feb. 14. The team won 3 of 3 games. Play-

ers included Caitlyn Christiansen, Alexis Goodman, Lily Arf, Emma Salquist, Maryn Bengs, Meaghan Melendez, Alexis Robotka, Jordan Schafer, Sara Adamson, Kennedy Patrick and Jackie Rosenbush. They

are coached by Dan Rosenbush and Steve Reitzel. — with submitted information

the regional, which was so crazy considering we only had nine wrestlers wrestling out of the 14 weight classes,” stated coach Melton. After everything was done the team scores were announced and Spooner lost out of first place by only 2-1/2 points. “This means we only needed one more win throughout the entire tournament in order take the lead. What a great job by the Spooner wrestling team. Congratulations,” said Melton. Those four wrestlers that placed in the top two will now compete in Amery on Saturday, Feb. 21, in the WIAA sectional tournament. — from Spooner Athletic Department Team scores: Rice Lake 166.0 Spooner 163.5 Barron 153.0 Ashland 147.5 Northwestern 147.0 Hayward 143.5

FALL sports

schedule Boys Varsity Basketball Friday, Feb. 20: Doubleheader at Cameron, 5:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23: At Flambeau, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26: Vs. Turtle Lake, 7:15 p.m. Girls Varsity Basketball Friday, Feb. 20: Doubleheader at Cameron, 7:15 p.m.

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SPORTS

Northwood over Shell Lake

Larry Samson | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — Northwood overpowered the Shell Lake defense in their second matchup of the season with a 40-24 win before the Lady Lakers home crowd on Friday, Feb. 13. The Lakers played a close 5-7 defensive game in the first quarter but came out cold in the second quarter, scoring only four points to the Evergreens 16 points. Shell Lake came out of the locker room in the second half to outscore the Evergreens 12-9 but Northwood held on and put the game away in the final stretch, winning 40-24. The Northwood defense held Ashley Meister and Sheri Clark to five and four points each. Helping out were Amy

Savannah Soltis is defended by Northwood defender Amanda Fosberg. Soltis is a sophomore and Fosberg is playing in her final high school year. – Photos by Larry Samson

Sheri Clark takes a jump shot against Northwood defender Mckayla Waggoner in their second matchup of the season on Friday, Feb. 13, in Shell Lake. Northwood won the game 40-24 to extend their record to 8-2 in the Lakeland Central Conference.

Bouchard, Amanda Brereton and Cassidy Schroeder with four points apiece. Mckayla Waggoner was the top scorer for Northwood with 13 points followed by Elise Burns with 11 points. Junior Carly Stone put up a respectable nine points. Shell Lake will finish out the season traveling to Cameron on Friday, Feb. 20, to play the No. 1 Comets. Shell Lake, No. 5 seed, will play Luck, No. 4 seed, in the first game of the playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Luck. Northwood is the No. 1 seed in the regional and they earned a bye. On Friday, Feb. 27, Northwood will play the winner of the Shell Lake versus Luck game. The final game of the regional will be Saturday, Feb. 28.

Freshman Meredith Kevan with a jump shot.

Northwood over Lakers Northwood shooter Ryan Hill gets sandwiched between Laker defenders Evan Hungerbuhler and Tyler Rognholt.

RIGHT: Drew Johnson is defended by Randy Rosberg and Brady Vig. The Laker offense was no match for the Northwood defense as Shell Lake lost 60-29 on Tuesday, Feb. 10, in a home game. LEFT: Luke Fogelberg with a jump shot against Northwood defender Brady Vig. The Northwood defense held Fogelberg to only five points.

Shell Lake honors seniors

Photos by Larry Samson In a special ceremony held Friday, Feb. 13, the Shell Lake girls basketball program recognized the graduating seniors for their leadership over the course of the season. Shown (L to R): Danielle Allar, Amy Bouchard, Tia Carlson, Haleigh Rafalski who is holding her 3-week-old brother, Wyatt Larson, and Chantal Wiersch. Wiersch is an exchange student who played basketball for the first time in her life with this team. — Photo by Larry Samson

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SPORTS

Spooner Youth Basketball

Spooner seventh-grade team shown (L to R) back row: Brandon Nelson, coach Tony Bell, Noah Christiansen, Gatlin Swan and Dominic Sondreal. Front row: Brian Mallam, Devyn Pfaff, Carter Bell, Colton Anderson and Max Anderson. – Photos by Larry Samson

The Spooner eighth-grade basketball team shown (L to R): Coach Chad Busch, Devin Busch, Sam Johnson, Chance Davies and coach Kari Pierce. Front row: Hudson Paffel, Cole White, Jacob Sargent, John Nauertz and AJ Buchman.

Shell Lake Youth Basketball

Luedtke earned second place at Lakeland Conference meet

Northwood/Solon Springs wrestler Ethan Luedtke earned a second-place finish at the Lakeland Conference meet in Cameron on Friday, Feb. 7. He lost his final match to Donny Ralston of Bruce in an 8-0 decision. Luedtke passed the 100th career win at the tournament. The last Northwood wrestler to reach that milestone was Brandon Wilcox. — Photo by Larry Samson

The Shell Lake seventh-grade team shown back row (L to R): Isaiah Johnson, Evan Knutson, Nick Kraetke, Christian Johnson and Ben McNulty. Front row: Jasper McCracken, Tyler Green, John Kidder and Jeremy Bouchard. – Photo by Larry Samson

Tearful embrace

First ice race

Shell Lake first-grader Samuel Shelton competed in his first ice race at the NWIRA racing event held on Shell Lake on Saturday, Feb. 14. — Photo by Larry Samson

It was a tearful embrace as Alyssa Hodgett and Jade Folstad say thanks and goodbye to graduating senior Danielle Allar at a special ceremony before the Northwood versus Shell Lake game on Friday, Feb. 13. — Photo by Larry Samson

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AREA CHURCHES Episcopal

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

Corner of Elm and Summit St., Spooner 715-635-8475 Father Aaron Zook Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning prayer 8:15; Mass 9:30 a.m.

Baptist

Shell Lake Full Gospel

Northwoods Baptist

W6268 Cranberry Dr., Shell Lake; 1 mile north of CTH B on U.S. 253 Pastor Adam Dunshee 715-468-2177 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday service: 6 p.m. Wednesday service: 7 p.m.

Spooner Baptist

W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor Darrel Flaming 715-635-2277 spoonerbaptist.com Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.

Catholic

St. Joseph’s Catholic

100 N. Second St., Shell Lake Father Edwin Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

St. Catherine’s Catholic

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

St. Francis de Sales

409 N. Summit St., Spooner Father Edwin Anderson 715-635-3105 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

St. Alban’s

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

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

803 Second St., Shell Lake 715-468-7718 Pastor Sue Odegard shelllakesalem lutheran.org Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m..

Full Gospel 293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday School & Adult Education Classes: 9 a.m. Celebration worship 9 & 10:30 a.m.; KFC (Kids For Christ) during Service; UTurn Student Ministries 6 p.m.; Tuesdays: Compassion Connection (Men only) 7 p.m.; Wednesdays: Compassion Connection (Women only) 7 p.m.; Thursdays: Compassion Connection (Coed meetings) 7 p.m.;

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

20805 CTH H, Barronett 715-468-4403 Pastor Al Bedard Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Family Worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship follows worship Holy Communion first Sunday of the month Midweek Studies Mondays 2 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran

1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastor Russ Leeper 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. Office hours: Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Lutheran

Barronett Lutheran 776 Prospect Ave., Barronett Pastor Todd Ahneman 715-671-3197 (cell) Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. The Spirit Connection Youth Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

Methodist

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.

Faith Lutheran

Nazarene

Long Lake Lutheran Church

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

135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School during worship time; webcast livestream.com/ slumc

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

United Methodist

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

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

Church of the Nazarene

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

Alliance

Lake Park Alliance

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

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

ies and deception lead to poor results. Jesus said the truth will set you free. If we want good from life, we need to pursue truth. Hear truth this week in church.

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Cornerstone Christian

Genesis 9:8-17

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.

1 Peter 3:18-22

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apa,” he asked in the innocent voice of a 4-yearold, “how long will it take you to forget some-

thing?” Puzzled and intrigued, I responded, “Well, Keller, I’m not sure. Sometimes I forget right away and sometimes I think about things for a long, long time.” Just as puzzled and intrigued as I was, he then asked, “When you were a little boy did you ever break something and hide it? And when your Papa found it and got mad how long did it take him to forget that you broke something?” “Oh my, Keller, I’m not sure I remember. Did something go wrong?” I asked. “I broke Nonie’s cup and hid it under the bed, and I want her to forget about it and not be mad at me,” came his answer. David was aware that his sin had damaged his relationship with God. He sensed God’s displeasure with him and his feelings of guilt overwhelmed him and added to his problem. He knew why God “hid his face” from him. But those feelings changed. Why? He repented, cried for God’s mercy and knew that he was forgiven. When he had God’s mercy he said, “You turned my wailing into dancing ... and I will give you thanks forever.” We all have experiences like Keller and David. We do something wrong, feel guilty, are filled with fear and want to know how long it will take to enjoy God’s blessings once again. Like David, ask, pray and repent.

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Washburn County Area Humane Society

ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK It is that time of year you start to feel a little blue, There’s not enough sun in the sky and not too much to do. You start to think that winter never will come to an end, There is no better time than now to bring home a new friend. Missy is the one, without a doubt, she’ll cheer you up, At 8 months old, she is one very energetic pup. She’s happy and so playful, just look at her smiling face, But energy you will need too, to keep up with her pace. A fenced-in yard I recommend, she still has things to learn, Plus she is part Jack Russell; running can be a concern. She’s potty trained and gets along with everyone she meets, She might not know a lot of tricks but will sit down for treats. So chase away those winter blues, come down and take a look, You’ll see that Missy will bring you more joy than some old book. Dogs for adoption: 10-month-old female black Lab mix; 3-1/2-year-old female tan German shepherd mix; 8-month-old spayed Jack Russell terrier mix; 6-1/2-year-old spayed black/white Chihuahua mix and an 11-year-old spayed brown min pin. Cats for adoption: 2-1/2-year-old black/white female shorthair; 1-1/2-year-old female black longhair; 3-1/2-month-old black/brown female tiger and a 5-year-old spayed 4-paw declawed black/brown medium-hair tiger. Stays include: Adult female black Lab mix found in Springbrook; adult black medium-hair female cat found on Swiss Chalet Road in Shell Lake and an adult neutered black/white Border collie found on Jellen/ Perch Lake Road in Spooner. Mark Saturday, March 7, on your calendar to bowl at our 11th-annual Pins for Pets bowling fundraiser. Please visit our website at wcahs.com for more information.

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Monday, Feb. 23: Cabbage rolls, rice pilaf, yellow beans, yogurt. Tuesday, Feb. 24: Pork chow mein, vegetables, rice, egg roll, fortune cookie. Wednesday, Feb. 25: Spaghetti with meat sauce and Parmesan cheese, garden salad, dressing, whipped fruit salad, garlic bread. Thursday, Feb. 26: Zesty kielbasa with sauerkraut, dumplings and gravy, pineapple upside-down cake. Friday, Feb. 27: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, angel food and berries. Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, call your senior center to confirm. Menu subject to change. All meals served with bread, butter, coffee, milk and water. Dining at 5 menu Spooner, Tuesday, Feb. 24: BBQ ribs, cook’s choice potato, vegetable or salad bar, dessert. Suggested donation is $5. Call 715-635-8283 for reservations Birchwood, Friday, Feb. 27: Pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, salad bar, dessert. Suggested donation is $5. Call 715-354-3001 for reservations.

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Obituaries

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

Gene E. Carlson Gene E. Carlson, 82, Shell Lake, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake. He was born June 13, 1932, in the Town of Georgetown to Edward and Effie (Mann) Carlson. Gene grew up on a farm east of Luck. He graduated from Milltown High School, where he was a football player and boxer. Gene joined the Army and served in Europe during the Korean War as a tank mechanic. He returned to Wisconsin and married Gloria Ann Pinney in Shell Lake on Nov. 17, 1956. The couple lived in St. Paul, Minn., where their first child, Susan, was born. Gene and his family moved back to rural Luck to farm, and their second child, Peggy, was born in Polk County in 1960. Gene purchased a farm in rural Shell Lake in 1964. He completed his technical school training at the Rice Lake Vo-tech School in 1966 and began working as a certified machine tool operator for Jeno Paulucci in Duluth, Minn. In 1968, he was hired as the school custodian at Shell Lake Elementary, where he enjoyed working in an educational setting. In 1976, Gene was hired as a city maintenance employee and worked for the city until he retired in 1994. During that time, Gene also served many years as the fire chief

for the Shell Lake Volunteer Fire Department. Gene loved fishing, hunting and working with his hands. He and his wife, Gloria, were loyal fans of their grandchildren’s teams and were usually the first fans in the stands. Gene loved the company of others and was a great storyteller. His humble, kind nature touched the lives of many. Gene is survived by his wife, Gloria, Shell Lake; daughters, Susan (Jim) Worre, Shell Lake, and Peggy (John) Ryan, Frederic; grandchildren, Erin Gloria Ryan, New York City, and Michael (Britta) Ryan, St. Paul, Minn., and Mary Ryan, Minneapolis, Minn.; his brother, Buddy (Barbara) Carlson, Amery; sisters, Evelyn Foster, St. Paul, Minn., and Helen Rostad, Shell Rock, Iowa; and sister-in-law, Joan Carlson, Luck; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Feb. 16 at Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, with the Rev. John Sahlstrom officiating. Military honors were accorded by Shell Lake Honor Guard. The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

Corrine Ardis Root Corrine Ardis Root, 80, Spooner, peacefully passed away Feb. 12, 2015, surrounded by her family after battling a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 11, 1934, in Cumberland, to Helen and William Brown. Corrine married Leo Root on Oct. 3, 1953. They moved to Alaska where they resided for several years before moving back to Spooner, where they raised their children. Corrine loved making jewelry, carving soapstone, painting landscapes, rock collecting, antiquing, and going to thrift stores. She could sit down in a patch of grass anywhere and within seconds she would find a four-leaf clover. She spent many hours fishing with her family on Ellsworth Lake. She was crazy about her gardening, especially her lilies. Corrine is survived by her loving husband, Leo, of 61 years; daughters, Ilene (Terry) Severson, Shell Lake, Sherry (Gene) Esser, Spooner, and Cindy (Craig)

Groth, Columbus; grandchildren, Amie (Lee) Thomas, Shell Lake, Jared Hancock, Oklahoma City, Okla., Jessica Hochstetler, Texas, and Katie (Mike) Grove, Columbus; great-grandchildren, Cody McTaggart, Kaden Thomas, Laiden Hochstetler, Jerry Hochstetler, Will Grove and Annabelle Grove; brothers, Orville (Fran) Brown, Eau Claire, and Delbert (Ann) Brown, Georgia; sister, Arlene (Ralph) Trumble, New York; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Bernice Zyk; and brother, Ken Brown. A memorial service was held Feb. 16 at Scalzo-Taylor Funeral Home, Spooner, with Pastor Richard Melton officiating. Inurnment at the Spooner Cemetery will take place in the spring. The Scalzo-Taylor Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Join the movement; classes start soon

SHELL LAKE — Yoga classes with instructor Lorrie Blockhus continue at the Shell Lake Arts Center. Practice options are available to fit your changing needs. Life changes every day - a softer practice may feel right today while tomorrow requires powerful movement. Choose from gentle stretching in a restorative class or a vigorous heat building Core Vinyasa class. If you’re an intense athlete needing recovery, have an aging body that needs gentle movement or an active person needing strength training, you’ll find a class to support your needs. Register with Shell Lake School Community Education office at 715-468-7815, ext. 1337 or jensenk@shelllake.k12.wi.us. The cost is $30

SARONA — Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona has several events planned for March. Enjoy a nighttime winter hike by foot or snowshoe during the full-moon hike on Friday, March 6, 8-10 p.m. Hikers will use the light of the moon to guide them as they explore the nocturnal world. Afterward, stick around to indulge in tasty s’mores

per session or $7 for drop in. All classes are held at Shell Lake Arts Center, 802 1st St., Shell Lake. Use the south door. Restorative Yoga: Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Feb. 24 - March 31. This restorative class will work predominantly in a Yin Yoga style, which exercises joints and connective tissue, the yin tissues of the body. Virtually all postures take place on the floor and can use props for support and comfort during lengthy holds. Blocks, blankets, straps and some mats are available for use. Class minimum is three. Beginner Level 1 Yoga: Tuesdays, 4:455:45 p.m., Feb. 24 - March 31. This is an alignment-oriented style of yoga that gives you time to observe the details of

each posture and balance your effort with ease. You will receive clear instruction on what you are doing, why you are doing it and how to modify postures. This class will teach you the importance of a strong foundation through accessing your deep core line and so that your spine and body can be supported on and off the mat. Class minimum is three. Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga: Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m., Feb. 24 - March 31. Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga is the only yoga style built to give people twice the results for the time on their mat. It’s hard, but not overwhelming. Most experienced beginners and up can do it. Movement options will be offered for everyone and everyone,

March events set at Hunt Hill

around the campfire. A limited number of snowshoes are available; please contact Hunt Hill if you need a pair. No reservations are required. On Friday, March 27, 8-10 p.m., learn all about owls with Chris Cold, DNR wildlife educator, and his great-horned owl. Then enjoy a short hike to call and listen for wild owls. A campfire with s’mores will

follow the presentation. No reservations are required. Have you ever wondered how maple syrup gets from the tree to your pancakes? Join Hunt Hill and Acer Acres to learn all about maple syruping on Sunday, March 29, 1-3 p.m. Learn how to tap trees, collect sap and convert it to syrup. Then enjoy a tasty treat of syrup-topped ice cream. Pre-

even the most fit among us will be challenged to their next level. Class minimum is three. Yin And Yang Yoga: Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m., Feb. 25 - April 1. This class will blend movement (yang) and stillness (yin) to give you the best of both worlds. Class will start with active standing postures to build strength and body awareness – proper alignment will be stressed here to keep your efforts comfortable and efficient. The second half of this class will focus on seated and reclined postures that let gravity do the work for you to allow your awareness inward to release stress and tension in the body and mind. Class minimum is three. — from SLCE

registration and payment is required by Thursday, March 26. For more information or to register for this events, go hunthill.org, email info@ hunthill.org or call 715-635-6543. — from Hunt Hill

Financial Fitness: A series of short workouts for your next move SHELL LAKE — Informative sessions designed to help you plan for financial security are available through Shell Lake Community Education. Instructors Brad Seboe and Brian Niemann are financial consultants with Wealth Management Group, LLC in Cumberland. They believe in giving back to their community by volunteering and educating. They work to help clients eliminate debt, better understand the financial decisions that support their situation, and improve family communication regarding money issues. Classes will meet at the Shell Lake High School March 2, 5, 9 and 12 and are free. Contact Shell Lake School Community Ed to register for a class or all four. Email jensenk@shelllake.k12.wi.us or call 715-468-7815, ext. 1337. Fact-Based Investing and Smart People: Monday, March 2, 5:30-7 p.m. Take what you’ve learned about investing and

throw it out the window. Investing as we know it has changed. The focus of FactBased Investing is on careful measurements of what is, rather than emphasizing the predictions of what might happen tomorrow, or the theories of what ought to happen tomorrow. With just two tools of measuring, you can confidently see where and when to invest. Simply put, be defensive and protected in bear markets, and fully invested during bull markets. Also, learn from mistakes of others and avoid pitfalls. Explore Red Flags for Bad Advice, engineered to give real-life examples of how easy it is to be misled into harmful situations. Find out how to spot a salesman clothed in financial adviser clothing, and tell the difference between friendly and likeable, and competence and integrity. Highlighted questions: Aren’t all planners and advisers the same? What characteristics should I look for? And

avoid? Where can I research advisers on the Internet? Which ones are reputable? Permanent Vacation: Thursday, March 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Looking to find a way to take your last vacation from your work - retirement? Do you wonder how to create the income you’ll need to be able to afford this vacation? If you want to know some tricks of the trade from experienced money guys, they have proven ways to put your mind at ease. This class can be the first step toward allowing you to sleep at night and focus on the enjoyment of your vacation. Taught by CFPs and nationally award-winning advisers from the area. Taxes: Monday, March 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Instructors will go over some of the basics of how some small steps can account for significant steps for your own good. From just basic tax data on how much you can put away for your retirement, to what you

can do if you use creative planning. Also, they’ll touch on the latest happenings by the IRS that affect your household. Topics include: Organize, anticipate, adjust, shelter, deduct. Estate Planning: Thursday, March 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m. While nobody wants to think about death or disability, establishing an estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Proper estate planning not only puts you in charge of your finances, it can also spare your loved ones of the expense, delay and frustration associated with managing your affairs when you pass away or become disabled. Topics include: Providing for incapacity; avoiding probate; providing for minor children; planning for death taxes; charitable bequests - planned giving. — from SLCE

Officials remain hopeful for opening of ice caves ASHLAND - Park officials at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore are hoping their luck and the ice will hold for the Lake Superior ice caves this winter. The lakeshore’s Neil Howk said winds have prevented ice from building around the caves. However, he also said it’s still early yet in the season. “The ice cover on Lake Superior usually continues to expand until the first part of March, so we’re still thinking

that there’s going to be more ice forming for the rest of this month,” he said. Howk said the ice has to be at least 8 inches thick from Meyers Beach to the caves and has to stick around a couple of weeks, before they could open. Bayfield Mayor Larry MacDonald doesn’t expect many people to visit the caves this winter. “It’s only for the truly religious that think they can walk on water — that would be it this year.” But

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RICE LAKE — The Northwest Wisconsin Graziers Network, UW-Extension and NRCS would like to invite you to attend this year’s annual winter conference at WITC in Rice Lake that will interest a diverse audience. The conference will be held at the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, 1900 College Drive, Rice Lake, on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration and the trade show will start at 8:30 a.m. The agenda will include: Soil Mineralization and Cattle Nutrition, Gary Zimmer, Otter Creek Organic Farm, Avoca, and president of Midwestern Bio-Ag; Silvo-Pasture, Grazing with Trees, Dr. Mike Demchik, UW-Stevens Point; Improving Soil Health and Soil Runoff Demo, Ron Spiering, NRCS, Spooner; Movable Shade Mobiles, Mastitis Control, Fall

Annuals and Other Recent Innovations, Cheyenne Christianson, organic dairy producer, Chetek; Key-Line/Swale Systems to Capture and Conserve Water, Mike Miles, diversified livestock and crop farmer, Luck; Latest on Fencing and Watering Systems for Graziers, Cost-Share Programs, Randy Cutler, Cutler Fencing, Auburndale; Grazing Management for Dairy, Zimmer. Advance registration for the conference due by Wednesday, March 4, is $20. Late registration is $30. For more information or to register, contact ag agents Otto Wiegand or Kevin Schoessow at Spooner 715635-3506, ag agent Tim Jergenson for Barron 715-537-6250, or grazing specialists Randy Gilbertson 715-520-2112, or Lynn Johnson 715-225-9882 for NW Graziers. — from UWEX

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Sarona

by Marian Furchtenicht

I feel so blessed to have had such a great Valentine’s Day with calls, cards, pictures, roses, heart-shaped cookies, fresh fruit from Fort Myers, Fla., and company. Hope yours was as nice as mine. Allan and Brenda Zaloudek returned Tuesday from a fun-filled visit at Chuck and Phyllis Sanders’ home in Port Richey, Fla. Report is was a real change from the snow here. The Chicago snowstorm messed up their flight on the way down and had to kill eight hours at the airport but got there the same day. Brenda reported her sister, Kathy Helm, was to have a knee replacement on Wednesday. Put her on your prayer list for a fast recovery. Folks were so saddened to hear of the death of Trapper Tomesh, Spooner, in an auto accident. He was only 24 and leaves a wife and two children. If you knew him or not it brings tears. His parents are Dave and Mary Tomesh who bought the L and L Excavating business from LeRoy Sandridge. Grandparents are Albert and Regina Tomesh. The funeral for Trapper was Monday at the Catholic church in Dobie. Keep the family in your prayers. Sympathy to them. Many friends and family attended the funeral for Jim Hrouda on Thursday including two of his good friends from Balta, N.D., and his brother, Tom, and wife Stacey from Oregon and Aaron and Kandy and daughter Harper from Fort Atkinson. Tom, Stacey, Aaron, Kandy and Harper stayed with Marilyn Zimmerman while here. They returned to their homes on Friday. Saturday, Marilyn and Renee Zimmerman attended the second birthday party of grandson and nephew Broden at his parents, Brian and Jessica Zimmerman’s in Spooner. Happy birthday little guy. It was a big funeral for a very special lady, Catherine Frey, on Friday at St. Joseph’s in Shell Lake. It was nice

Dewey-LaFollette Lawrence and Nina Hines visited Arvid Pearson in Frederic on Monday. Ronda Mangelsen came home Tuesday after having surgery in Eau Claire on Monday. Visitors of Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen during the week have been Amy and Lisa Mangelsen, Desi and Aubrey Roselli, Karen Mangelsen, Jean, Terry, Bryce and Brea Williamson, Ryan Hanna, Alecia Meister, Lydia Schuck, Barb Turpin and Duane Otis. Ronda is wished a speedy recovery. Mary Dunn, Donna and Nina Hines, Lida Nordquist, Karen Mangelsen, Marlene Swearingen and Lorri McQuade were guests at the home of Diana Mangelsen on Tuesday. They enjoyed an afternoon of visiting and playing cards. Chuck and Dixie Andrea visited their granddaughter, Jenny Gedatus, at her new home in Baldwin on Thursday. Karen Mangelsen went with Marlene and Bruce Swearingen on Friday afternoon to the Shell Lake School to watch several plays put on by elementary students, in honor of Presidents Washington and Lincoln. Bruce’s grandson, Dominick Ricci, portrayed Abe Lincoln as a

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to see so many folks. A nice luncheon was enjoyed while visiting. Mavis Schlapper and I went together. Well-known Gene Carlson, 82, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 11. He was the Shell Lake School custodian for several years and also worked for the city maintenance. His funeral was Monday at the Skinner Funeral Home. Sympathy to his wife, Gloria, and family. He will be missed by all who knew him. Anton and Gloria Frey spent some time on Tuesday with her mom, Dorothy Foltz, at the convalescent home in Rice Lake. They had coffee on the way home at Joanne Paulson’s in Haugen. Back in 1988 I had a big old camcorder that I used to take movies on those big VCR tapes and I took a lot of events. Greg Druschba visited me Saturday, bringing me a DVD he made with more modern technology, of Trudy’s parents, Harold and Pum Stromberg’s 45th wedding celebration that I had taken. It was held at the Sarona Town Hall basement with Ted and Bert Richter playing. It had quite a few clips of Trudy that Greg so appreciates. As I watched the DVD again, I noticed that there are so many that have left us. Now only memories are our gift from God that death cannot destroy. Marlene Hansen returned Friday from a month’s visit with daughter Krista and Karl Okonek and boys Jaydon and Ryland in Okinawa, Japan. They did a lot of sightseeing, ate out a lot, celebrated the boys’ birthdays while she was there and reports a fun-filled month. She had good flights both ways but long, 16 hours. Good to be back home. Wednesday noon I picked up Mary Krantz and Bobbi Bailey and they went with me to our monthly class dinner at the Prime in Trego. Only 12 were there this time. We are planning our 65th class reunion in September. Casey Furchtenicht was home from Northland Col-

by Karen Mangelsen schoolboy. Don Israel called on Hank and Karen Mangelsen on Friday afternoon. Judy Leonard and Trudy DeLawyer hosted a tea party at Judy’s home Saturday afternoon to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Guests were Dixie Andrea and her granddaughter, Samantha Andrea; Trudy’s daughter-in-law, Megan Danielsen, and her daughters, Devin and Kara; and Beth Crosby, her daughter-in-law, Sunshine, and her daughters, Josie and Alycia. They all had a wonderful time sipping tea and eating treats, coloring and doing crafts, and painting their fingernails. Saturday evening guests of Lida Nordquist were Lawrence and Nina Hines, Hank and Karen Mangelsen, Sam and Lorri McQuade and Marlene Swearingen. They celebrated Valentine’s Day by visiting and playing cards. Lakeview UM Church invites women to an evening of comedy therapy this Friday night, Feb. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the church. A DVD by Christian comedian Anita Renfroe will be shown. Refreshments will be served.

by Helen V. Pederson

Monday morning it was still cool here; 11 degrees above zero and some snow flurries. So it wasn’t bright, but it could be worse. Not a lot of news as people just don’t want to get out in the cold. They go to work and are glad to get home and rest. Mavis Flach is still recuperating at home. Family and friends come in to bring food and visit. Lillian Ullom was busy going to funerals. Gene Carlson, Catherine Frey and Janet Atkinson. Our sympathy to their families. We are mourning the loss of one of our tenants. Sophie Zabielski, formerly of Long Lake, passed away at the hospital last week. She was a dear soul and we will miss her. Last Wednesday, Jack the One Man Band entertained us and Tammy brought in her dogs to show them to us. Tenants also enjoyed wine, cheese and chocolate tasting on Wednesday.

Friday night a large group from here were treated to a sweethearts’ dinner with music and candlelight and good food. You can’t beat that. Monday we have devotions with Pastor John and Bingo later. Last Saturday afternoon, Arlys Santiago joined a group of her friends called The Grumpy Old Ladies at a lake to go fishing and enjoy chili at a friend’s house afterward. Arlys tells me her brother, Alvin, is home from a trip out East. I hope he missed the storms. Last Saturday, Peder Pederson and a friend, Kathy Walsky, attended a Valentine’s party at Norske Nook. After the meal they showed a film to a large crowd. Peder has been enjoying meals at the senior citizens during the week. Minds are like parachutes. They only function when opened. Have a good week.

Academic news RICE LAKE — With touching stories from donors, some laughter and much generosity and gratitude, 183 scholarships totaling $76,960 were awarded to WITC students for the spring 2015 semester. Generous WITC Foundation donors provide nearly 400 scholarships a year, the 2013-2014 academic year totaling more than $147,000. Foundation funds come from individuals, businesses and community organizations, as well as the annual wine tastings, and golf and fish tournaments held at each campus. Scholarship online applications are available twice a year at witc.edu/scholarships. Spring scholarship applications open on the fourth Monday of February with a deadline of the first Monday in April; fall scholarship applications are available the fourth Monday of September with a deadline of the first Monday of November. Scholarships were awarded to the following area students: Barronett: Dane Madison, broadband technolo-

gies (formerly telecommunication technologies), Weir Minerals Linatex Scholarship; Shell Lake: Deanna Allen, dental assistant, VINE (RL) Scholarship for dental assistant; Rachel Mechtel, early childhood education, VINE (RL) Scholarship for early childhood education; Krystalynn Robinson, occupational therapy assistant, Mary W. Johnson Family Scholarship; and Beau Skluzacek, agricultural power and equipment technician, Ed Fiedler Memorial Scholarship; and Spooner: Spencer Carson, residential construction and cabinetmaking (wood technics), Northwest Building Inspectors Association Scholarship; and Joshua Luedtke, broadband technologies, VINE (RL) Scholarship. — from WITC ••• LA CROSSE — Katie Nowak, Spooner, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in marketing, from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. — from TheLink

lege on Saturday and Sunday. He visited me on Sunday morning. Birthday wishes to Ralph VanMeter, Dave Mortensen and Dorie Ann Seeley, Feb. 19; Mary Jo Frey, Erick Haynes, Jacob Seever and Nancy Posta, Feb. 20; Jimmie Campbell, Becky Hall and Seth Symond, Feb. 21; Kayla Zaloudek, Amber Kemp, Carol Anderson, Jody Rindsig, Mike Liesz and Kari Sue Gamboni, Feb. 22; Charlotte Prock and Mary Kubista, Feb. 23; Bill Pfluger, Feb. 24; Roger Lundeen, Mary (Feb. 4, 11, 18) Krantz, Trisha Zaloudek, STATE OF WISCONSIN Sandi Vogt and Marion CIRCUIT COURT Bray, Feb. 25. WASHBURN COUNTY A happy first anniversary Wesley C. Huffer to Joey and Taelor Schaffer N8521 Hwy. 53 Mikula, Feb. 23. Trego, WI 54888,

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If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/ complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 202509410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov . 621762 27rp WNAXLP (Feb. 11, 18, 25) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PERRY E. RICHTER DOD: December 14, 2014 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 15 PR 02 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth July 16, 1956, and date of death December 14, 2014, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N1894 County Hwy. D, Sarona, WI 54870. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 5, 2015. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Shannon Anderson Probate Registrar February 4, 2015 Katherine M. Stewart P.O. Box 364 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-9081 621482 Bar No.: 1005716 WNAXLP

Plaintiff vs. Heirs of Mary Huffer, deceased, and Unknown Claimants to that Real Estate Which is the Subject of this Action, Defendants. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No. 15 CV 006 Classification No.: 30405 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after February 5, 2015, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Washburn County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 339, Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54801, and to Andrew S. Lawton, plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 109 Walnut Street, P.O. Box 119, Spooner, Wisconsin. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grand judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. The object of this action is to obtain a court order declaring the plaintiff as owner of the following described real estate located in Washburn County, Wisconsin, to-wit: The North half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 40 North, Range 12 West (in the Township of Trego). PIN #s: 65042-2-40-12-08-1 01-000001000 and 65-042-2-40-12-081 02-000-001000. Dated this 23rd day of January, 2015. Andrew S. Lawton Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 119 Spooner, WI 54801 Ph: 715-635-7525 State Bar No.: 1000824 620922 WNAXLP

Jack Link’s is the global meat snacks leader and fastestgrowing meat snack manufacturer worldwide. The Jack Link’s brand represents a heritage of quality and consumer trust. Well-known for its iconic Messin’ With Sasquatch™ advertising campaign, Jack Link’s offers more than 100 premium meat snack products at retail outlets in more than 40 countries. Check out JackLinks.com for more information on the brand.

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Apply today at our corporate office, One Snack Food Lane, Minong, WI, or call Human Resources Director, 715-466-6690 for more info. 621173 15-16a,b,c 26-27r Jack Link’s Beef Jerky is an equal opportunity employer.

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Lane W. Brantmeyer, Madison, speeding, $250.90. Luke T. Brundidge, Sarona, speeding, $326.50. Mark M. Coyle, Galveston, Texas, speeding, $225.70. James R. Downs, Minong, operating without valid license, $200.50. Jose R. Gonzales-Teos, Las Vegas, Nev., speeding, $250.90. William D. Johnson, Danbury, failure to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30. Randall A. Nelson, Eau Claire, speeding, $200.50. Bradley A. Olson, Hayward, nonregistration of vehicle, $175.30; driving too fast for conditions, $213.10; seat belt violation, $10.00; operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Roger E. Quast, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

GUN SHOW February 27-March 1 Barron Community Center, 800 Memorial Dr, Barron, WI. Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. FREE PARKING. LAKE SELFAdmission:$5 14 & Under FREE. S H E L L 608-752-6677 www.bobandrocco. STORAGE: Convenient, 24-hour access. Special low-cost boat com (CNOW) storage. Call 715-468-2910. 2rtfc 4-BR, 3-BATH clean split-level, natural gas, air, attached 2-car garage, Shell Lake, $115,000, 715353-2263, 715-415-7782. 27rp

Notices/Employment BID NOTICE - CITY OF SHELL LAKE

The City of Shell Lake, WI, is seeking the services of a Cross Connection Surveyor to perform cross connection surveys of approximately 505 residential properties. Bidders must be properly trained in accordance with the American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE) Standard number 5120 as a Cross Connection Surveyor. Sealed bids must submitted to the City of Shell Lake, 501 First Street, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871, by 1:30 p.m., February 27, 2015. For a specific scope of work, please contact Water/Sewer Operator Jack Harrington at 715-468-7873 or email jackh@shelllake.org. The City of Shell Lake reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or to select the bid most advantageous to the City. Andrew Eiche, City Administrator 621676 27-28r WNAXLP

IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 59.66 (2) OF THE WISCONSIN STATUTES, THE WASHBURN COUNTY TREASURER IS PUBLISHING A LIST OF OUTSTANDING CHECKS PAID BY THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT OF WASHBURN COUNTY, WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN CASHED FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR OR MORE: Appalloly Ranch Bradley R. Applebee Bradley M. Belisle Diane H. Bendel Gary Boyum Riverbend Nicole Decoteau Lawrence P. Dernovsek Anthony H. Garcia Patrick D. Langosch Pit Stop Save-A-Lot Michael T. Sinks Randall J. Sullwold Tamarack Travis J. Thompson Gordon L. Thorpe Video Store Rosario Wilmot Donald Zettel

W1581 Town Hall Road Springbrook, WI 54875 12601 West Hwy. 48 Exeland, WI 54835 4531 Sand Point Road Webster, WI 54893 3501 State Road 35 #323 Onalaska, WI 54650 154 Rolph’s Point Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 P.O. Box 126 Trego, WI 54888 Address Unknown 410 E. Saint Joseph St. Green Bay, WI 54303 P.O. Box 373 Rice Lake, WI 54868 137 Hinman Drive Birchwood, WI 54817 Address Unknown Address Unknown N13915 Cty. Hwy. G Minong, WI 54859 1225 Summit Ave. #103 Oshkosh, WI 54901 P.O. Box 2 Spooner, WI 5481 W6185 Ripley Road Sarona, WI 54870 12179 Lily St. NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Address Unknown Address Unknown Address Unknown

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Unless the owners call for and prove their ownership of the money or security within six (6) months from the time of the completed publication, the treasurer will take possession or control of the money or security. Dated at Shell Lake, WI This 30th day of January, 2015 621187 25-27r WNAXLP Nicole M. Tims, County Treasurer

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CCB Housing Management - Mark Adamak 1310 N. Wisconsin Ave., Rice Lake, WI 54868 621375 Toll Free 1-888-636-2366 15-18a,b,c 26-29r ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WASHBURN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT SPOONER, WISCONSIN Official Notice to Financial Institutions

Sealed proposals for the financing of five tri-axle dump trucks will be received until 1 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2015, by the Washburn County Highway Department, Office of the Highway Commissioner, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, Wisconsin 54801, whereupon the sealed proposals received will be publicly opened. EQUIPMENT CAPITAL LEASE CONTRACT Proposal specifications are on file and available upon request at the Office of the Washburn County Highway Department, phone (715) 635-4480; FAX (715) 635-4485. Proposals received through mail by the Washburn County Highway Department, later than the time set forth above will be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is Washburn County Highway Department, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any technicalities, and to select the bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Washburn County Highway Department. Jon Johnson, Commissioner 621357 26-27r Washburn County Highway Department WNAXLP

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

Sealed proposals for materials and services described herein will be received until 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2015, by the Washburn County Highway Department, Office of the Highway Commissioner, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, Wisconsin, 54801, whereupon the sealed proposals received will be publicly opened. PROPOSAL CONTRACT #1-15E 50-Ton Self-Lifting Detachable Gooseneck Trailer Proposal forms and specifications are on file and available upon request at the Office of the Washburn County Highway Department, phone (715) 635-4480; FAX (715) 635-4485 Each Proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, bank’s draft or postal money order made payable to the Washburn County Highway Department in the amount of 5 percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Certified checks shall be drawn on the account of the bidder submitting the Proposal. Bidders wishing to submit their bid by mail may do so at their own risk. Bids received through mail by the Washburn County Highway Department later than the time set forth above will be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is Washburn County Highway Department, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any technicalities and to select the bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Washburn County Highway Department. Jon Johnson, Commissioner 621487 26-27r WNAXLP Washburn County Highway Department

Joseph E. Slater, Trego, operating with restricted controlled substance, $887.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment. Joann K. Stinehart, Shell Lake, OWI, $887.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment; operating without valid license, $200.50. Daniel K. Thompson, Minong, operating while suspended, $200.50. Teirra R. Tolzman, Spooner, failure to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30. Mark W. Higgins, Shell Lake, disorderly conduct, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld. Matthew J. Philippi, Spooner, battery, $243.00, local jail, costs. Matthew J. Philippi, Janesville, OWI, $3,214.00, license revoked 30 months, ignition interlock,

alcohol assessment; bail jumping, $518.00, probation, sent. Withheld, twice. Todd A. Secord, Minneapolis, Minn., burglary, $768.00, state prison, extended supervision. Catherine A. Smith, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld. Catherine S. Sturtze, Chippewa Falls, issue worthless check(s), $2,025.91, local jail, restitution, costs; issue worthless check(s), $52.00, local jail, costs; issue worthless check(s), $60.00, local jail, costs, three times. Catherine S. Sturtze, Shell Lake, possess amphetamine/ LSD/Psilocin, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; possess drug paraphernalia, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

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Employment

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FIELD SUPERVISOR

Washburn County is accepting applications for the Field Supervisor position with the highway department. This position is responsible for providing first-line supervision to equipment operators; scheduling, directing, developing and training employees, and record keeping as it relates to highway department programs and activities. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; possession of a valid WI CDL with appropriate class and endorsement; must have considerable knowledge of the proper and safe operation of motorized equipment, methods and materials used in the construction and maintenance of roads, including direct paving, chip seal, and gravel operations, culvert installations, grading, finishing operations, maintenance activities and all other operations undertaken by the highway department. Starting salary range is $21.66 - $23.87/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. on Friday, February 621434 26-27r 27, 2015. E.O.E.

RESOLUTION 1-2015 TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENTS IN THE 2015 CITY OF SHELL LAKE BUDGET PURSUANT TO SECTION 65.90 (5) (a) OF THE WISCONSIN STATUTES WHEREAS, on an annual basis the City Council must adopt a budget reflecting proposed revenues and expenditures for the forthcoming year; and WHEREAS, the annual budget is based upon estimates of revenues and expenditures; and WHEREAS, the City budgets through use of line item appropriations for its activities; and WHEREAS, line item transfers are sometimes needed during the calendar year to provide funding the actual level of expenditures with some budget appropriations being too large and others too small; and WHEREAS, Section 65.90 (5) (a) of the Wisconsin Statutes provides for amending the budget through transfers among the various appropriations set forth in the budget and/or fund balance by means of the adoption of a resolution for such purposes adopted by a two-thirds vote of the entire membership of the City Council; and WHEREAS, there being adequate funds available within the 2015 budget and/or unassigned fund balance to facilitate the proposed line item transfers to provide appropriations for the expected level of expenditures. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHELL LAKE, that in accord with Section 65.90 (5) (a) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the line item transfer of $2,743.82 from Contingent Fund Balance (A/C # 100-00-51900) to General Property Tax Fund (A/C # 100-00-41110), for the purpose of matching what was on the tax roll. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk/Treasurer is hereby authorized to make said transfers and to publish a copy of this Resolution within ten (10) days after the date of the adoption thereof. Adopted this 9th day of February 2015. Terry Leckel, City Council President ATTEST: 621675 Andrew Eiche, Clerk/Treasurer 27r WNAXLP

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FBLA competes in regional leadership conference and competition PARK FALLS — Shell Lake’s first Future Business Leaders of America competition was a success. Fourteen students from Shell Lake traveled to Park Falls on Saturday, Feb. 7, for a full day of competition. As a school, Shell Lake placed ninth out of 24, a great result considering the size of the districts and numbers of participants compared to Shell Lake. Seven students qualified for state. They are Daniel Parish, help desk, first; Natalie Smith, electronic career portfolio, second; Adrianna Smith and Miranda Weber, business plan, second; Alana Jenkins, desktop publishing, second; Danielle Allar, digital video production, second; and Jessica Milton, digital design and promotion, third. Other participants were Kelsey Egbert, public speaking II, fourth; Chantal Wiersch, management decision making, fifth; Kennedy Ellanson, Madison Fogelberg and Arianna Schreiber, website design, sixth; Alyssa Schultz, business math, seventh; Dominic Hopke, agribusiness, seventh; Keagan Blazer, business calculation, seventh; and Kaylea Kidder, personal finance, 12th. Kristen Pabst is the adviser. — from SLFBLA Shell Lake FBLA members shown back row (L to R): Madison Fogelberg, Arianna Schreiber, Adrianna Smith, Alana Jenkins and Danielle Allar. Middle: Alyssa Schultz, Jessica Milton, Keagan Blazer, Natalie Smith, Daniel Parish, Kelsey Egbert and Chantal Wiersch. Front: Kennedy Ellanson and Miranda Weber. — Photo submitted

Carlson named valedictorian; Skindzelewski salutatorian

FFA selling fruit, meat and cheese to raise funds for upcoming events SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake FFA is hosting a fruit, meat and cheese sale and supporting local businesses. The sale will run until Monday, March 2. FFA members are selling fruit, meat and cheese to raise funds for the state convention, seventh- and eighth-grade EDGE

workshop, a summer camping trip, and senior scholarships. There are many FFA members that are willing to take your order. Otherwise, feel free to call the school to place an order with Phyllis, 715-468-7816. — from SLFFA

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Tia Carlson, Shell Lake Class of 2015 valedictorian.

Sabrina Skindzelewski, Shell Lake Class of 2015 salutatorian. – Photos submitted

SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake High School Class of 2015 will graduate on Friday, May 22. The graduation ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. at the 3-12 building. Tia Carlson has been named this year’s valedictorian. Salutatorian is Sabrina Skindzelewski. Carlson is the daughter of Dell and Joan Carlson and the sister to Wyatt Carlson. She has participated in volleyball, basketball, Science Olympiad, choir and band. Outside of school she volunteers for the Special Olympics of Wisconsin, as an assistant coach and a mentor to athletes on the Barron County basketball and softball teams. In her free time she enjoys fishing, snowboarding, walking outside, spending time with friends and drinking coffee. She plans on attending the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to major in biology with a prephysical

therapy track. Skindzelewski is the daughter of Lisa Engen and the late Todd Skindzelewski. She has participated in track, cross country, Science Olympiad, has played on the Spooner soccer team and is a member of the National Honor Society. She plays four instruments, including being first chair oboe in concert band, as well first chair trombone in jazz band. Outside of school she works as a janitor for Quality Tool Service in Shell Lake, and will be managing Red Barn Berries in the summer. In her free time she enjoys practicing her instruments, playing video games and crocheting. This fall she plans to begin the prepharmacy program at Carroll University. Eventually she plans to complete her Doctorate of Pharmacy at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago. - submitted

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Breakfast Monday, Feb. 23: Pop-Tart with cheese stick or mini cinnamon roll. Tuesday, Feb. 24: Whole-grain maple waffles or oat chocolate-chip bar. Wednesday, Feb. 25: Cheddar egg sandwich or ultimate breakfast round. Thursday, Feb. 26: Fruit pocket or muffin. Friday, Feb. 27: Laker pizza or apple stick. Breakfast is served with a choice of juice/fruit and milk with their main item. Every day breakfast is free to all students.

Lunch Monday, Feb. 23: Chicken nuggets. Tuesday Feb. 24: Burrito bowl. Wednesday, Feb. 25: Grilled chicken sandwich. Thursday, Feb. 26: Homemade lasagna. Friday, Feb. 27: Chicken fajita. Salad bar is provided daily to all students. All students also have a daily alternate entrée choice of either sandwich pack: PB&J, flavored cracker and cheese stick or yogurt pack: Flavored fat-free yogurt with granola on side, flavored cracker and cheese stick.

Shell Lake Elementary honor roll Second quarter Sixth-grade A honor roll Makenna Anderson, Brittany Clark, Judah Balser, Stephanie Carrillo, Haley Balts, Lily Edlin, Will Fisher, Hannah Green, Kayla Haynes, Blake Flach, Olivia Jury, Skylar Leach, Julia Lyga, Brooke Lehnherr, Alexis McCracken, Frances Kevan, Harshita Monga, Noah Savas, Addie Schroeder, Caitlyn Schultz, Cody W. Swan, Grace Thomas and Brianna Williams. Fifth-grade A honor roll Mia Bohl, Lila Deladi, Logan Fields, Cade Hanson, Isaac Hopke, Wyatt Kemp, Daya Lawrence, Emmit Johnston, Jacob McNulty, Jackson Schafer, Caitlyn Skattebo, Carlton Miller, Noelle Nelson and Colton Wykel.

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Sixth-grade B honor roll Sydney Atkinson, Ariel Christianson, Taren Farley, Sara Grandadam, Raimie Hammac, Kora Folstad, Alex Goerler, Snowden Fox, Jalen Goetz, Ashlynn Madsen, Mikenzi Miller, Jacob Latz, Layne Olson, Emmery Nielsen, Tyler Schunck, Nathan Scott, Cody J. Swan, Zayla Sturtze, Dylan Taylor, Sawyer Schultz, Sarah Tijerinia, Aiden Vix and Lillian Wade. Fifth-grade B honor roll Baylee Brown, Jared Egbert, Nicholas Eiche, Caprice Elliot, Draven Fogelberg, Chad Harrington, Kale Hopke, Christina Hubbell, Gracie Lawrence, Kyla Leek, Darrell Petz, Madeline Naglosky, Matthew Steines, Isaac Smith, Tanner Smith, Kourtney Weaver and Hailey Ziemer.

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Northwoods Support Team ships packages to local National Guard unit SPOONER — Northwoods Support Team has been busy organizing, packaging, and shipping packages to the team of 95 people, local National Guard Unit — 950th Route Clearance; and a unit of 25, of which another local young man is part. The team has also supported a small unit of nine firefighters of which Mark Halvorson was part. They have recently returned home. The most recent shipment included goodies from Julie Fiedler and her Grantsburg Elementary School second-grade class, who made beautiful cards and included conversation hearts for each soldier. Jessica Macone and a collaboration of faculty and students at the Spooner Elementary School put together hot chocolate Valentine’s Day packets along with cards and bookmarks. The soldiers were sent personal-care items, jerky, protein bars and movies that have been donated. With the Christmas shipments, there were over 30 boxes sent out. Postage was close to $1,200, therefore monetary donations would always be appreciated throughout this mission. NWST sent to a total of 129 troop members, as this included the firefighters and unit of 25. Many organizations and church groups provided an abundance of baked goods and as a result, the extras were stored at Schmitz’s Economart and then sent with the Valentine’s packages. “We were simply amazed at everyone’s generosity especially at Christmas. Collection boxes at the various locations were returned overflowing. The extras that did not ship are being used in future shipments. Thank you seems inadequate, but thank you just the same,” stated project coordinator Lynda Marquardt. Since the extra cookies were sent with the Valentine’s Day packages, baked goods will be needed for the Easter shipment to sent out Monday, March 23. “It would be great to have cookies or perhaps even a few Easter breads or traditional Easter baked goods to send by Saturday, March 14,” explained Marquardt. If this is something you would like to do, please contact Julie Ringlien at 715-520-3120. As a 950th mom, she personally extends her gratitude to everyone for all they have done to shower our beloved sons and daughters with love from home. It really matters to both the soldiers and their loved ones at home. Baked items can be picked up if you are not in the Spooner area. Please contact Ringlien as soon as possible if you wish to help in Operation Baked Goods. Remember, it would be ideal to provide each soldier with a dozen cookies/baked goods. If you can estimate how much you or your group can provide, it helps the team to make sure they have enough for everyone. If you cannot bake, donating money would be a great way to support the troops, too. Monetary donations can be brought either to Community Bank of Spooner or to Trinity Lutheran Church in Spooner at 1790 Scribner St. Checks should be made out to Soldier Support Project. If you are on Facebook, please “like” Northwoods Support Team – Spooner, Wis., for all updates. If you would like to volunteer or have a great idea in terms of future shipment contents or fundrais-

Mark Halverson’s firefighter unit has recently returned home from a mission.

Spooner Elementary students and teachers made Valentine’s Day hot chocolate mix. ing opportunities/events, please feel free to email Marquardt at lyn_marquardt@ hotmail.com or leave a phone message at 715-635-6237. — from NWST

Jessica Macone assists a student at the Spooner Elementary School as they stir together a hot chocolate mix.

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