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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Vol. 126, No. 22 • Shell Lake, Wis.

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• Dad’s Belgian Waffles being served @ Shell Lake • “The Art of Film” @ Shell Lake Arts Center • Barronett ice-fishing contest @ Shallow Lake • “Peter Pan,” play @ Shell Lake Arts Center • See calendar on page 6 for details

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Winter fuel Grilled hot dogs are thought to be a summer treat. That is not the case for Max Morales, who played several games of hockey during the annual Jack Frost celebration in Spooner this past weekend. More photos on page 2. - Photo by Larry Samson

Assessing Shell Lake’s perception of tourism Page 3

Felonies on the rise in county Waggoner reaches 1,000 points Page 9

Spooner FFA attends leadership conference Page 19

Spooner wrestlers first home dual

More drug cases may be to blame

Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — Data compiled by the Washburn County District Attorney’s Office has documented a startling trend. Felony cases filed with the office have risen about 40 percent from 2013 to 2014. “The felonies, I can’t account for that, but it’s been true all year long last year,” said Thomas Frost, Washburn County district attorney. As of last summer the number of cases filed were already 25 percent above normal. These cases have yet to be analyzed to see what types of criminal activity the felonies account for but understanding what crimes are charged as felonies can help understand the possible crimes that are on the rise. Wisconsin state statute defines a felony charge as: “A crime punishable by imprisonment in the Wisconsin state prisons is a felony. Every other crime is a misdemeanor,”statute 939.60. Under Wisconsin law there are nine different classes of felonies, Class A through Class I. The severity of the crime determines what class an individual can be charged with. “Felonies are the more serious crimes. They

are crimes where people get injured in some type of battery behavior, or guns are used, other dangerous weapons are used, serious property offenses where loss is more than $25,000, or forgeries regardless to the amount of loss,” explained Frost. “I suspect it (the increase in felonies) has to do with more drug cases coming in, and drug cases can account for more than just drug charges,” he said. People that become involved in drugs will turn to other crimes, like breaking into homes, theft and forging checks to pay for drugs. All of those crimes can also be charged as felonies. Drug cases that Frost consistently sees include possession of THC and possession of methamphetamine. “That not only means that we’re dealing with a lot worse crime, it takes more resources for us to deal with it,” he said. Felony cases, compared to any other chargeable crime, take more resources; from law enforcement to investigate the crime to the district attorney’s office and the courts to pass judgment and corrections to carry out the sentence. While felonies are costly for the system those charged with them feel their effects well into their future. But efforts are being made to help first-time offenders in Washburn See Felonies, page 4

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BREAKERS

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SHELL LAKE — Dad’s Belgian Waffles will be served up on Friday, Jan. 16, during the doubleheader basketball game against Cameron. The all-you-can eat waffles will be available from 4:45-7:30 p.m. in the commons of the Shell Lake High School. The Shell Lake Education Foundation is sponsoring this event. — from SLEF

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Data compiled by the Washburn County District Attorney’s Office is tracking an alarming trend, felony cases are on the rise in Washburn County. — Graph and data from the Washburn County District Attorney’s Office

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Jack Frost Festival celebrated in Spooner

The cold weather forecast kept away all but one team from out of town to play hockey during the Jack Frost Festival. The Barron U-8 team defied the cold weather and played against the Spooner team on the pond.

Spooner goalie Natalie Vosberg had five Barron forwards coming at her with the puck. She stopped the shot as the bodies hit the ice.

Jasmie Schnacky tried out the ice golf event. She got a birdie on this shot.

Julie Norheitn, Tami Holden and Sarah Baier manned the Northwest Support Team booth to remind everyone of the sacrifices the members of the 950th Engineer Group. They were taking donations and selling cards as a fundraiser for the work that they are doing to keep the troops connected to the community.

Photos by Larry Samson

The Spooner U-8 hockey team enjoyed a day on the ice. When the coaches called for a warm-up break in the warming tent, the team did not want to go in. The coaches were the ones who needed to warm up. Drake Dubois has great style and technique in turkey bowling during the Jack Frost Festival. He is a first-grader at Spooner Elementary School. – Photo by Larry Samson

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Spring election candidates registered

Primary elections to be held

Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — The spring nonpartisan election will be held Tuesday, April 7. This election will elect school board candidates, Shell Lake and Spooner city council candidates, candidates for the Minong Village Board, the next Washburn County Circuit Court judge, judges on the court of appeals and on the state Supreme Court. A separate story will explain the elections taking place in the court of appeals and the Supreme Court. As of Tuesday, Jan. 6, nomination papers for all eligible candidates had to be turned in to the appropriate election clerk. Filing results show that there will be many candidates to choose from in county school board contests. School board members are elected to three-year terms and some board seats are up for election each year. There are six school districts serving Washburn County. The boards range in size from five members to seven members. The number of candidates registered for two school board elections dictate the need for primary elections to be held in February. Those school boards are Birchwood and Hayward. On the Shell Lake School Board five seats are up for election with 10 can-

didates listed on the ballot. Longtime school board member Jeri Bitney has filed noncandidacy papers, along with Phil Holman. Incumbent candidate Linda Nielsen will be on the ballot alongside previous school board member Steve Naglosky with newly appointed board members Joel Anderson and Pat Pesko. New candidates listed on the ballot will be Mary Stellrecht, Jeshua Keenan, Scott Smith, Jill Dunlavy, Darin Gleason and Pat Kraetke. On the Spooner School Board two seats are up for re-election. Christina Martin, incumbent candidate, is running unopposed alongside new candidate Clay Halverson. Halverson is running unopposed for Nate Eichhorst’s seat, as he filed noncandidacy papers. Halverson has previously served on the Washburn County Board of Supervisors. The Birchwood School Board will have a primary election as two positions on the board are up for election. Five candidates have registered for election. Incumbent candidates on the ballot are Rebecca Hrdlicka and T. Thomas Skar. New candidates are Donny E. Birdsill, Robert Herscher and Kathleen L. Baker The Rice Lake School Board has three seats up for election with all incumbents running unopposed. The two city seats have incumbents Don Cuskey and Steve

Bowman running with the rural seat incumbent Keven Jensen listed. On the Northwood School Board two seats are up for re-election with two incumbents running unopposed. They are Max Ericson and Craig Golembiewski. The Hayward School Board will also hold a primary election in February. Incumbent candidates that have registered for re-election are Stacy Hessel and Kim Rumler. Don Semler, who is also up for re-election, filed noncandidacy papers in December. New candidates registered include Karen Breit, Derek J. Hand, Linda Plante, James H. Schlender Jr. and Trina Starr. The cities of Spooner and Shell Lake, along with the village of Minong, also use nomination papers. The cities of Shell Lake and Spooner elect four alderpersons next April. The village of Minong uses nominating papers for ballot access while the village of Birchwood and the Town of Minong, which has a five-member board, will select candidates at caucuses in January. The village of Minong has two incumbents that have filed noncandidacy papers. They are Lloyd Wallace, village president, and Carol Nelson, village trustee. Three trustees have filed candidacy papers. They are incumbent Randy Johnson and new candidates Larry Lee

and Linda Ellenberger. The city of Spooner has four positions up for election. In Ward One Michelle Ortman, incumbent, has registered. In Ward Two James Dohm, incumbent, is registered with new candidate Jim Anderson. In Ward Three Fred Schluter, incumbent, is running and in Ward Four Chris Thompson filed noncandidacy papers. However, new candidate Terri Reiter has registered for that position. The city of Shell Lake has four alderperson positions up for election. In Ward One incumbent Mike Andrews has filed candidacy papers. Ward One still has a vacant position, but two city residents have confirmed with the Register on their intentions to run as write-in candidates for that position. They are Tucker McCumber and Cody Pearson. In Ward Two incumbent Tara Burns and new candidate Bill Jenderny are running. Jenderny will fill the position vacated by Terry Leckel as he filed noncandidacy papers. Eugene D. Harrington has registered to run for re-election as Washburn County Circuit Court judge. According to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, Harrington collected a total of 274 valid signatures on his nomination papers. Circuit court judges are elected on nonpartisan ballots for six-year terms.

City council member retires, several council approvals Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SPOONER — The Spooner City Council approved several resolutions in the course of their regular monthly meeting, the first one of 2015, on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Several resolutions were approved in light of Debbie Koehn’s retirement letter to the city as city clerk. The council accepted Koehn’s retirement on a unanimous voice vote. Koehn has been a city employee since 1996 and the city clerk since 2008. In preparation for her retirement, the city council approved three resolutions. The council passed a resolution to split the positions of city clerk and treasurer into two positions. The council approved both of these amendments on a unanimous voice vote. The council also approved two staff appointments. The appointment of Pati Parker as city clerk designee and Krista

Lyons-Hartwig as city treasurer designee were approved on unanimous voice votes. These appointments will become official after Koehn’s final date of employment in March. Both Parker and LyonsHartwig have been city employees since 2008, and Parker was a town clerk for 25 years. A finance committee recommendation to approve a onetime room tax request from Washburn County Tourism was approved by the council on a unanimous voice vote. The request is for $5,000 to fund a portion of a new LED sign to be used by Washburn County Tourism that will display area events. The sign will be located where the current county tourism sign is, outside the Washburn County Tourism building on Hwy. 63 in Spooner. “We get all of the traffic, practically, going to Hayward, Bayfield and Superior, we have so much of that traffic coming right past here; if we have some interest-

ing events out there they (tourists) can stop,” said Michelle Voight, executive director of Washburn County Tourism. This sign project has been in the works for the past five years with an estimated cost of $26,000. Besides the city of Spooner’s portion, the Spooner Rodeo is funding $3,000 and Washburn County, the tourism department, is funding $15,000. Voight explained that the remaining $3,000 of funding has been requested of the Spooner Business Improvement District, but that hasn’t been confirmed officially. Perfect Images and Sign in Rice Lake is the distributor and installer for the 3-foot by 7-foot red monochrome LED sign. The Spooner Youth Hockey League requested that the city of Spooner become the sponsor for their youth hockey program so participants don’t have to pay insurance costs. “They are trying to encourage youth to get into that program

and they’re having some difficulty with insurance,” said Bill Marx, city administrator. Currently participants would have to pay $50 a child for an insurance policy to participate. Marx explained that if the city sponsors the program that fee would be avoided as the city has recreational immunity. The council approved for the city to sponsor the program on the condition that they received a favorable assessment on the proposal from their insurance company. The council also approved a maintenance-painting contract for the First Street water tower to Layne Tank at $83,460. Marx explained that the contract is for painting the interior and exterior of the tank in addition to maintenance to the tank.

Assessing Shell Lake’s perception of tourism SHELL LAKE — What is our perception of tourism in Shell Lake? The Wisconsin Department of Tourism and Washburn County Tourism Association have teamed up with the city of Shell Lake and area residents to do a community assessment on the Shell Lake area. Business owners and residents are invited to participate and be a part of planning for Shell Lake’s future as a destination. The Community Assessment Task Force will be meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Shell Lake City Hall. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. and last roughly two hours.

The task force will be reviewing the survey responses that were collected in 2014 from visitors and residents, discussing the community’s strengths and where Shell Lake has room to grow, and will begin to put together a plan of what the community would like to accomplish in the coming years. If you have any questions about the community assessment or the upcoming meeting, please contact Michelle Voight, executive director of tourism, Washburn County Tourism Association, tourism@washburncounty. org, 715-635-9696. — from Washburn County Tourism

Mural approved for city hall Students and community members would finish project before summer Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE – The Shell Lake City Council approved a recommendation for a mural to be installed on the city hall building among other agenda items at their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 12. Keri Jensen, community education coordinator for the Shell Lake School District, explained to council members that the mural would be funded by a grant the school district had been awarded to

be used for enrichment projects. The mural would be similar to the one installed at the post office, but will be about half the size and installed on the exterior of the city hall building. The mural will be made by students and community members and will represent the city of Shell Lake in a mosaic mural. Jensen said that the mural would be installed before summer because it will be constructed at the Shell Lake Arts Center, which becomes busy in the summer with music programming. Council members Ken Schultz and Terry Leckel voiced concern about whether the mural could be safely secured to the building. Mitch Brown, public works director, stated he had

spoken with Jensen about the mural and said he thought a solution could be found, but if not, it would not be installed. The motion to approve the mural’s installation on the city hall building on the condition that public works could install it safely was approved on a unanimous voice vote. The council approved Stephanie Naessen to be the next city clerk-treasurer on a unanimous voice vote. Naessen was selected by the ad hoc committee formed to fill the position, conducting interviews with four candidates. Connie Quam announced her retirement from the position effective May 2015, but Naessen will begin Feb. 1. In public comment, Vern Redlich

proposed a resolution for the council to adopt stating the city’s support of the city police force and the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office. Schultz thanked Redlich for his desire to support local law enforcement, but language in the resolution attacking the president and attorney general made it a political statement that made it inappropriate for the council to approve. Leckel explained that while he agreed with the resolution, the council’s role was to handle issues in the city’s jurisdiction.

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Letters to the editor Set limits: terms for Congress, power of federal agencies There are at least two things that I find highly distasteful about Congress as an institution and about many of the individual members. One of these is its tendency to write legislation that is huge, vague and grants extensive power to federal agencies to fill in the details of the law. This results in such agencies as the EPA, FDA, FCC, NLRB, FAA, IRS, HHS, etc., writing the law themselves. These agencies also end up enforcing the laws they have created, acting as prosecutor and judge under the pretext that the accused is guilty and must prove him or herself innocent. Ultimately individuals are deprived of their due-process rights under the Constitution. The state has endless tax money to pursue the accused whereas the defendant has to use his own money to defend himself, which often

leads to his financial ruin. Some of the charges brought against citizens are completely without merit and infringe on the freedoms that any citizen should have. Meanwhile Congress sits back and complains about the power of these agencies to do injustice but does absolutely nothing to correct the injustice, which they had a large part of creating in the first place. The second problem I have with the Congress is the rampant cronyism that is afoot there. Whether it is big business, big labor, environmental groups, animal rights groups, or any other group with money, it is their bidding that Congress acts on. It always seems to be the general public citizen that takes the hit when Congress acts on the behalf of special interests. It’s a sad state of affairs when it’s the special interests with money to feed

campaign coffers and threats to ruin a politician’s career that can call the shots. It is even sadder that our elected officials don’t have the courage or integrity to stand up to these interests. What is the solution to all of this? Nothing much will probably change, but I do have one idea that would probably address these problems: term limits for representatives and senators. I’d like to see two six-year terms for senators and five two-year terms for representatives. The trouble is, unless citizens get aroused, term limits are a pipe dream because politicians abhor them. James Lewis Shell Lake

Proud of our library and staff Being a retired schoolteacher and an avid reader, I understand the value of books and reading. Although I own and use a Kindle, I much prefer turning the pages of a book held in my hands. With this in mind, I reacquainted myself with the Shell Lake Public Library, a facility that I used frequently as a child growing up in Shell Lake. My new experience with your library has been gratifying, beginning with the friendly, helpful, knowledge-

able staff, to the bright, well-maintained and organized library itself. Having used libraries in much larger communities, I’ve been impressed with the operation of your facility. Using your community’s library during the months from April to November has been a welcome and rewarding experience. As a community, you should be proud of the people

who work in the library, the people that work to keep the library a reality and the library itself. Beth Lindberg Former resident and 25-year-summer lake resident Prior Lake, Minn.

Common sense Common sense is the ability to form an opinion, which reflects practical experience. President Lincoln said we should read the Bible every day and said he could not understand why anyone would deprive himself of that. So using common sense, we can see that he was right. A Constitutional Convention assembly drew up the Constitution of the USA in 1787. When there were prob-

lems they would get together and pray. For there were many moral rights in the Constitution. But today I don’t see that any more. President Ronald Reagan once spoke out Chapter 7, verse 14, in 2 Chronicles, “If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal

their land.” Now I close with a prayer and I pray you will pray with me and read your Bible soon. With love in Christ, Bert Richter Town of Long Lake

Felonies/from page 1 County. A program called MAP, or Marijuana Awareness Program, had its first session last spring. The program is available for individuals under the age of 30 that only have their first conviction of possession or possession of drug paraphernalia, both in relation to the drug marijuana. “It’s too early to say it’s a success but everybody feels that it is working,” said Frost. Of the 26 program participants in 2014, 15 have completed the program and have not re-entered the system since then.

To graduate the program participants must attend four sessions in one month. “In my brief experience here, before we started the program, we were having a lot of first-time offenders come through and they’d get some consequence, but they weren’t learning anything from it,” he said. Frost has attended each session to share with program participants the legal impact of their decisions. The incentive to completing the program is having their case dismissed. “If we can reach enough people at this

generation it might be, in 10 years or so, we won’t have as many people coming into the system for drug offenses,” he said. While the increase in felony cases is significant, the rapid decrease in forfeiture cases, or fines, is more noticeable in the accompanying graph initially. Since Frost’s first appointment as Washburn County district attorney in 2013 a new program that standardizes how worthless checks are processed was established. Frost explained that now more informa-

tion is being required of business owners that take those checks, “to make sure they are provable cases before they are submitted,” he said. More of those cases are being processed by the cities and village attorneys’ offices, leading to a decreased caseload in those crimes for the district attorney’s office. The other culprit was dog license violations, but since last year county dog owners are now given several notices before being issued a citation.

Week ahead will be an eventful one at state Capitol

State of the State, major policy hearings scheduled for the coming days

Shawn Johnson | WPR News MADISON - Wisconsin state government has a busy week ahead, just one week removed from inauguration day. It didn’t take long for Assembly Republicans to introduce their version of a school accountability bill, and already, they’ve scheduled a public hearing on the plan for Wednesday, Jan. 14. The bill

would turn persistently struggling public schools into charter schools. Gov. Scott Walker has said he likes where lawmakers are headed with the bill. Democrats say the bill is a giveaway to private school interests. Also on Wednesday, the Legislature’s audit committee will hold a hearing on a recent audit of the Government Accountability Board. Republican leaders have said they plan an overhaul of the agency, possibly trading out its nonpartisan members for partisan appointees. On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Walker delivered his fifth State of the State Address. Walker said he would use the address to discuss plans to merge state agencies.

Wisconsin state government has a busy week ahead, just one week removed from inauguration day. - Photo courtesy Rough Tough, Real Stuff

Rep. Milroy sworn in for fourth term in state Assembly

MADISON — Rep. Nick Milroy, DSouth Range, was sworn in Tuesday, Jan. 6, for the 2015-2016 legislative session at the state Capitol in Madison. Conducting the inaugural ceremony was Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, the first woman to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and its first female chief justice. Milroy has represented the 73rd Assembly District since 2009. “I am honored that the people of the 73rd Assembly District have again entrusted me to represent them in the state Assembly, and I look forward to working with my fellow legislators on both sides of the aisle to craft legislation that will move Wisconsin forward,” said Milroy. “As always, helping working families, protecting Wisconsin’s natural areas, and strengthening our state’s economy are among my top priorities. I will continue to do all I can to ensure that the voices of the people of northwestern Wisconsin are heard in Madison.”

Rep. Nick Milroy took his oath of office on Tuesday, Jan. 6, with Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson officiating. — Photo submitted

Milroy is assigned to four committees for the 2015-2016 legislative session. He will serve as Democratic ranking member of the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and Sporting Heritage and the Committee on Mining and Rural Development, and he has seats on the Committee on Environment and Forestry and the Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs. Milroy will also continue to serve on the Sporting Heritage Council, the Legislative Council on State-Tribal Relations, and the Council on Military and State Relations. Milroy encourages the citizens of the 73rd Assembly District to contact him with questions or concerns regarding any state issue via email at Rep.Milroy@ legis.wisconsin.gov or by calling 608-2660640 or 888-534-0073, toll free using Wisconsin-based phones. - submitted

Workforce skills gap analysis survey to be conducted in Northwest Wisconsin SUPERIOR — Beginning January 2015, a skills gap analysis survey will be conducted in a 10-county region in Northwest Wisconsin, including Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor and Washburn counties. The survey will identify the current and future needs of employers and the skills possessed by the available and upcoming workforce. The final product will be a report highlighting current and potential future skill and talent gaps within targeted industries. The Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board Inc. has contracted with the University of Wisconsin - Superior’s department of business and economics to conduct the survey. Other project partners include Visions Northwest, a nine-county economic development region, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, who provided the funding for the regional skills gap analysis. “As I travel the region and speak with businesses, sometimes a troubling theme is evident, according to business owners – that workers don’t have the skills that employers need,” said Mari KayNabozny, CEO of the NWWIB. “While the skills gap is a challenging problem, this report will drive the development of data-driven strategies for narrowing it. This information will help us bolster targeted growth industries, including manufacturing and health services, to produce high quality, sustainable jobs in Northwest Wisconsin.” The survey will target employers to find out why businesses find it difficult to fill certain positions. UW- Superior will compile results of the employer survey and identify potential solutions on

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Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners Jan. 5 - $35 Ron/Marie Duchesneau, New Brighton, Minn. Jan. 6 - $35 Rob Calhoon, Poplar Jan. 7 - $35 Ron Pierson, Vadnais Heights, Minn. Jan. 8 - $35 Rick Brown, Spooner Jan. 9 - $35 Kylie Pearsall, Williamsburg, Va.

Shell Lake Cooperatives Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

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Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2014 High Low Precip. Jan. 5 20 -22 1.6” snow Jan. 6 -5 -27 Jan. 7 -15 -26 Jan. 8 -2 -28 Jan. 9 -1 -28 Jan. 10 19 -2 Jan. 11 27 18 .2” snow 2015 High Low Precip. Jan. 5 -2 -17 Jan. 6 -2 -12 Jan. 7 6 -14 Jan. 8 -1 -14 Jan. 9 7 -6 4.4” snow Jan. 10 3 -9 Jan. 11 9 -10

how to better train workers in the skill sets required by businesses. The final report will include a skills gap analysis and possible implications for economic and workforce development. The report will be released June 2015. Targeted industries to be included in the survey are: • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction • Administrative support and waste management and remediation services • Educational services • Health care and social assistance • Professional, scientific and technical services • Accommodation and food services • Management of companies and enterprises • Arts, entertainment and recreation • Wholesale trade • Finance and insurance • Real estate and rental and leasing • Transportation and warehousing • Other services (except public administration) • Manufacturing • Public administration For more information about the skills gap analysis survey, please contact Mari Kay-Nabozny, CEO of the Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board Inc., at 715-682-9141, ext. 101, or mari@ nwwib.com. The NWWIB is a regional workforce investment board tasked with oversight, monitoring and innovation within workforce programs for employers and job seekers in Northwest Wisconsin. Members of the NWWIB include private and public sector business representatives. — from NWWIB

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Area news at a glance CENTURIA — Centuria Police and the Polk County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a shooting incident that occurred just a few hours into the new year in Centuria. According to the probable cause reported filed by the sheriff’s office, the incident occurred shortly after 5 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, in Centuria when Justin Schill, 33, awoke to a man pounding on his front door. Schill armed himself with a handgun and told the man to stop. As Shill approached the entry, the man kicked the door in and attempted to assault the resident. That was when Schill fired a single shot at the assailant, later identified as Derek W. Amoroso, 25, Centuria. The gunshot struck Amoroso in the inside thigh, and left him bleeding on the kitchen floor. According to Polk County Sheriff Peter Johnson, that was when Schill retreated to his bedroom, barricaded the door and attempted to call police. “Apparently his cell phone didn’t work in there, so he unloaded his gun, went out a window and down the street to call the police and meet with them, Johnson said. Schill’s call to 911 was received at 5:13 a.m., and when police arrived a short time later, they met Schill outside, with his hands up, where he explained the situation. Johnson said they found the assailant in the kitchen, bleeding from the single shot. Amoroso was initially treated on the scene by the Centuria First Responders and was taken by St. Croix Valley EMS to St. Croix Regional Medical Center, where he was stabilized and then flown by air ambulance to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Johnson did not expect any charges to be filed against Schill, and in fact, he praised his handling of the situation. “In many ways, he did everything right,” Johnson said. “From the information we have, he handled it well, he warned him, armed himself, and when he (Amoroso) kicked

Register Memories 1955 – 60 Years Ago • A trampoline demonstration was performed during halftime of the Prairie Farm-Shell Lake basketball game. Trampoline work was under the supervision of Mr. Mercier. • The Shell Lake Hospital released figures regarding their activity for 1954. The average payroll included 20 individuals employed by the 19-bed hospital. The average daily census for the year was 13.5 patients, the average length of stay was 3.9 days. Total number of admissions was 1,256. Major surgical procedures numbered 148 and minor surgical procedures, 182. There were 227 births at the hospital, which was one more than in 1953. • Besides the routine business transacted at the regular meeting of the village board of trustees, there was more consideration done on the proposed extension of the sewer system across the railroad tracks into the Crescent Park addition. • The Shell Lake Tuesday Club met at the home of Mrs. L.D. Garnhart with Mrs. C.W. Raatz as assistant hostess. Mrs. Orin Plahn and Mrs. Walter Ek presented the topic Recipe for Good Form and Living, which was about balanced diets. A girls clarinet quartet from the school provided the musical entertainment. Program committee for the coming year was Mrs. C.L. Lewis, chairman; Mrs. E.G. ZumBrunnen and Mrs. Walter Ek.

1965 – 50 Years Ago

• Joe Tomasiak was appointed fire chief of the Shell Lake Volunteer Fire Department. • Kenny Pederson and Ricky DesJardins, Shell Lake, left for Chicago on a trip that was earned through selling magazine and newspaper subscriptions. The boys visited the Glenview Naval Air Station, the Museum of Science and Industry and stayed at the Sherman House Motel. • Officers of the Washburn County National Farmers Organization were Charles Swanson, president; Ted Hovde,

the door open, he went for the gun, and he (Schill) didn’t just shoot blindly, he only shot him once, then retreated from the situation for his own safety. He unloaded the gun, called us and met us with his hands up … he did everything perfect.” However, Johnson speculated that charges are likely against Amoroso, once he fully recovers and the investigation is complete. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• RICE LAKE — General Motors has donated a vehicle to WITC-Rice Lake for its automotive maintenance technician program. The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will be used to train aspiring technicians enrolled in GM’s Automotive Service Education Program. “WITC plays an important role in helping the auto industry fill a critical need: developing and retaining skilled automotive technicians,” said Randy Deli, WITC divisional dean for trade and technology. “This generous donation from GM enables our instructors, Rick Walther and Jeff Wahl, to deliver the highest quality education to our students.” — from the Rice Lake Chronotype ••• RICE LAKE — The first baby born at Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake was Lucy Rose Peterson. She was born Thursday, Jan. 1, at 6:23 a.m. to Meghan Pesko and Jeremy “Pete” Peterson and was 6 pounds, 12 ounces and 18-1/2 inches. Lucy received a car seat from the LMC Volunteers, an ornament/sun catcher from Nature’s Gallery and a $50 gift certificate from the Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce. — from the Rice lake Chronotype •••

Compiled by Suzanne Johnson

vice president; Harold Benewitz, secretary; Neil Anderson, treasurer; Joe Biver, trustee; Ernest Furchtenicht, district representative; and Mrs. Ted Hovde, publicity chairman. NFO Meat Bargaining Committee members were Bob Stariha, chairman; John Furchtenicht, Bernard Fox, Ernest Cunningham and Bill Scalzo. • The 17th-annual Shell Lake City Bowling Tournament ended up having 20 entries in the team event, 44 entries in the doubles and 73 entries in the singles. Cash winners in the doubles were John Schnell and Dick Alford, 1,171 points winning $20; Dr. Welter and Ole Flottum, 1,157, $16; George Thompson, 1,132, $14; Richard Rydberg and Roy Hanes, 1,122, $12; Jim Swan and Floyd Pederson, 1,118, $8; Jim Bernecker and Ken Theese, 1,112, $6; and Elden Evans and Bud Fenander, 1,109, $3.

1975 – 40 Years Ago

• Bill Campbell, rural Shell Lake, who had been working as a part-time deputy in the Shell Lake and Spooner area, became a full-time deputy. • Ted Slater, Shell Lake, a former member of the senior high band, was a member of The Chancellors, a renowned gospel music quartet, traveling nationwide and in Canada. • Joanne Stariha, 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Joe Stariha, caught a nice 4-pound largemouth bass. • Trudy Stromberg, West Sarona, returned home from the Spooner Memorial Hospital following an emergency appendectomy.

1985 – 30 Years Ago

• William Ek, formerly of Shell Lake, was named manager of Outboard Marine Corporation drive systems. Ek had been director of marketing and sales at Fisher Marine, West Point, Miss. • The Cumberland Veterinary Clinic planned to staff a satellite office in the former dental office building at Lewis Street

and Sixth Avenue in Shell Lake on a parttime basis. • Advancing to district competition in Rice Lake for the Knights of Columbus free-throw contest were Chad Benzer, Jason Jerry, Tim Quenan, Jeremy Jacobs, Lynn Quenan, Billie Jo Ailport, Toni Gulan and Sherri Studt. • Citizens of the Week at Shell Lake Elementary School were second-grader Samantha Degner and fourth-grader Kelly Linton.

1995 – 20 Years Ago

• Students of the Month at Shell Lake Schools were senior Betsy Olson, junior Scott Witte, sophomore Kirsten Hewitt, freshman Trisha Williams, eighth-grader Sarah Dahlstrom and seventh-grader Tracy Oostdyk. • The birth of Clive Elbert made Laura Bergguist a great-grandmother. Proud gradparents are Bob and Barbara Shaw, Shell Lake. Clive’s parents are Paul and Nancy Miller. • There was a big turnout for the surprise 30th birthday party for John Marschall at the Narrow Gauge. • Many gathered at the home of Bob and Jane Pederson to celebrate the 10th birthday of daughter Jill. Among the guests were her brother Luke and sisters Jan and Tara.

2005 – 10 Years Ago

• Melissa and Garry Crosby Jr., Shell Lake, represented Country Pride Cooperative, Almena, at the CHC New Leader Institute in Minneapolis. • Rudy Kessler, Shell Lake Lion, presented Jack Dahlstrom with a check for $500 for being the Early Bird Lions Club calendar winner. • Washburn County Chief Deputy Larry Avery retired. • Megan Hotchkiss and Tyler Latz of the Shell Lake FFA attended the Wisconsin FFA’s Half-Time Leadership Conference in Stevens Point.

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Washburn/Burnett 2014 COC election results announced

SPOONER – The Washburn/Burnett County Farm Service Agency Committee election was held on Monday, Dec. 8. Evie Moore, county executive director of Washburn/Burnett FSA, announced the results for Local Administrative Area No. 1, which includes the Towns of Anderson, Grantsburg, Trade Lake, West Marshland and Wood River. Mike Chell was elected to the Washburn/Burnett

County Committee. Serving on the county committee is not new for Chell as he previously served as a member for 10 years. Chell will serve a three-year term that began Jan. 1. Chell resides in the Town of Wood River and farms approximately 700 acres to grow corn, soybeans and hay. He also has a small cow/calf beef herd and custom raises Holstein heifers. Chell used to milk approximately 60

dairy cows. He is also a member of the Grantsburg Ag Fair. If people have any questions on the election or would like information on programs administered by Farm Service Agency, feel free to contact the office at 715-6358228, ext. 2. - submitted

Celebration of Lights winners announced

SHELL LAKE — Arlys Santiago, coordinator of the Shell Lake Lions-sponsored Celebration of Lights, has announced the display winners for the 2014 holiday season. The Shell Lake Arts Center and Diane Dryden cre-

ated the two top displays. Each received a $25 check and a Lions calendar. There were 18 holiday-themed displays set up in Shell Lake Municipal Campground from late November

through the end of December. Santiago expresses gratitude to all who participated in the Celebration of Lights, which created a festive setting for the community during the holidays. — with submitted information

C O M M U N I T Y H A P P E N I N G S Wednesday, Jan. 14 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted. Thursday, Jan. 15 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available. • Sex Offenders, What the Community Needs to Know presentation, 6 p.m., Lakeland Family Resource Center, Spooner. For more information and to register, call 715-635-4669. No child care available. Friday, Jan. 16 • Shell Lake Education Foundation is bringing back Dad’s Belgian Waffles, being served from 4:45-7:30 p.m. in the 3-12 school commons before the doubleheader with Cameron. Saturday, Jan. 17 • 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 • Indianhead Writers meeting, 1 p.m., at Northwind Book & Fiber bookstore in Spooner. Anyone interested in writing is welcome to attend. For more information call Mary at 715-468-2601. • Barronett ice-fishing contest on Shallow Lake, 10 a.m.- 3p.m. Events at the Barronett Community Center following. • Prairie Fire Theatre production of “Peter Pan” featuring Shell Lake students, 4 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. Monday, Jan. 19 • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner. • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5 p.m. group activity, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669. Tuesday, Jan. 20 • Memorial Blood Centers Shell Lake Community Blood Drive, 2-5 p.m., Country Pride Co-op. Contact Rose at 715-645-0257 to make an appointment. Remember to bring a valid ID to the drive.

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• Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge. Wednesday, Jan. 21 • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome. • Community Assessment Task Force meeting at Shell Lake City Hall, review responses to tourism survey, 5 p.m. Thursday & Friday, Jan. 22 & 23 • American Red Cross Shell Lake Community Blood Drive, United Methodist Church, Shell Lake, noon- 6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday. For an appointment, call 800-RED CROSS or online, redcrossblood.org. Type O blood needed. Thursday, Jan. 22 • Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Friendship Commons. • Shell Lake VFW meeting, 7 p.m., Friendship Commons. Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 24 & Jan. 25 • “Shine!” at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake. 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. For more info see titw.org. Saturday, Jan. 24 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted. • Shell Lake Wrestling Challenge, 9:30 a.m., 3-12 school. Sunday, Jan. 25 • Brady Mortensen Youth Wrestling Tournament, 9:30 a.m., Shell Lake 3-12 School. Wednesday, Jan. 28 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner. Saturday, Jan. 31 • 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.

February

Tuesday, Feb. 3 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge.

Wednesday, Feb. 4 • Free soup and sandwiches, Church of the Nazarene, Spooner, 5:30 p.m. Call 715-635-3496 to confirm. All welcome. Donations accepted. Thursday, Feb. 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, Feb. 7 • 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 Tuesday, Feb. 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, Feb. 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, Feb. 12 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. Saturday, Feb. 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. • Don Christensen benefit, Lipsie Pines, Spooner. For more information, call 715-416-0904 or 715-501-3124.

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Red Cross honors Shell Lake blood donors

Blood donations help patients locally and nationally

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Since 1970, January has been designated as National Blood Donor Month. This year, the American Red Cross thanks all blood donors for helping to ensure a stable blood supply for patients in need both locally and across the country. “Every year in the U.S., nearly 5 million patients need blood transfusions,” said Geoff Kaufmann, CEO of the Red Cross North Central Blood Services Region. “Thanks to dedicated volunteer blood donors, the Red Cross can help meet those needs.” The blood supply is particularly vulnerable during winter months due to inclement weather, seasonal illnesses and busy holiday schedules.

Appointments to give blood and help patients in need can be made at redcrossblood.org or 800-RED CROSS.

Upcoming blood donation opportunity The American Red Cross Shell Lake Community Blood Drive is set for Thursday, Jan. 22, from noon to 6 p.m., and Friday, Jan. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. How to donate blood Simply call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16

with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit on Twitter at @RedCross. — from American Red Cross

Lions camp offers experience for many

ROSHOLT — The Wisconsin Lions Camp, owned and operated by the Wisconsin Lions Foundation Inc., begins its 59th year of camping for youth and adults with disabilities on May 27. The 12-week summer camping program is provided free of charge, made possible by the financial support of the Lions, Lioness and Leo Clubs of Wisconsin. Individuals and corporate donors also assist the Lions with financial support, making the camp possible. Specialized camping sessions are scheduled for youth and adults who are blind or visually impaired or deaf or hard of hearing.

Camping sessions are also scheduled for youth who socially or educationally function as having a mild cognitive disability or for youth with diabetes. The Lions camp provides summer employment opportunities in positions of cabin counselors, program specialists and nurses, with male counselors and nurses being their greatest need. They also offer a counselor-in-training program for youth ages 16 and 17 for a fee. In addition to the regular summer camping program, the Wisconsin Lions Camp has rental opportunities during the offseason. The facility is available for rental, with

preference given to school groups, organizations serving people with disabilities and other nonprofit groups. Camper applications for various programs or information on summer employment opportunities may be obtained by contacting: Wisconsin Lions Camp, 3834 CTH A, Rosholt, WI 54473. You may call 715-677-4969, email info@wisconsinlionscamp.com or visit their website at wisconsinlionscamp.com. Local contact for more information is Shell Lake Lion Dave Vold at 715-635-2034. — from the Lions Club

Communiversity band looking for musicians

Spring concert April 7

RICE LAKE — The Communiversity Band invites area musicians interested in joining the adult concert band to attend the first rehearsal of the fall semester on Monday, Jan. 26, at the University of Wisconsin - Barron County Fine Arts Building in Rice Lake. The Communiversity Band is an ensemble based at UW-Barron County. The band includes musicians not only from the student base, but adults and high school

students from the surrounding communities. Currently, the band is comprised of about 75 musicians. Band members will meet for rehearsals on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the music room of the UWBC Fine Arts Building. Under the direction of Mike Joosten, the Communiversity Band is rehearsing for their spring concert, which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the fine arts building. The Communiversity Band will be performing a special concert at Ladysmith High School on Sunday, April 12.

The selections for the spring concert program will be First Suite In E flat (Holst), Four Scottish Dances (Arnold/Payter), March of the Belgian Paratroopers (Leesmans), Australian Up Country Tune (Grainger), Klezmer Classics (De Meij) and Folk Dances (Shostakovich). If you would like to join the Communiversity Band, contact Joosten at 715-458-4803 or email joosten0789@ gmail.com. — from UWBC

Community college leaders question how free schooling would be funded State had tuition-free technical college until the 1970s Terry Bell | WPR News STATEWIDE - In Wisconsin, community college leaders generally like President Barack Obama’s proposal to make the first two years of school free, but they’re wait-

ing to hear how the program would be funded. Morna Foy, the president of the Wisconsin Technical College System, pointed out that the cost of college goes well beyond tuition and books. “Students who get financial aid now use it for a variety of things in addition to tuition — child care, transportation costs. And those would have to be dealt with outside this particular proposal, as I understand it,” said Foy.

The president will start offering details during the State of the Union speech. Free community college is not a new idea. Foy said technical college was tuition-free in Wisconsin until the mid-1970s.

C O M M U N I T Y H A P P E N I N G S Monday: First Friends Playgroup open to all children, 10 a.m.noon. Focus on infants and caregivers with sensory stimulation and movement experiences. Art project materials provided, closes with circle music time and instrument exploration. Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner. Monday & Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch, program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time. Call 715-416-2942. Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801.

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Enjoying the harvest from summer

ell, we made it through a cold week in January! As I opened a jar of green beans I had harvested from my garden last summer and prepared to heat them to accompany the meal I was going to serve, I had a moment of satisfaction. I reflected back on the warm days of last July when I sat at the edge of my little garden and picked the string beans. Later in my kitchen, I snapped the beans, washed them and stuffed them into the pint jars before placing them

in the pressure cooker. As the days of summer continued, the rows of pint jars filled with green beans added up on the shelf in my storage room in the basement of my home. Now as the cold wind blows and the snow swirls around in the backyard near my garden space, I can enjoy the fruits — and vegetables — of my labor. I also have been able to enjoy the fruits of other peo-

ple’s labor. During Shell Lake’s Holiday Saturday at the beginning of December, Esther Bernecker stopped in and blessed me with some of her homemade raspberry jam. I enjoy smearing that wonderful taste of summer on my toast. Closer to Christmas I was gifted with jars of jelly that Darlene Heller had made. Once again, I am able to experience the goodness of someone’s labor in preserv-

ing the fruit of summer. If you are looking for a little pickme-up after going through a cold week of a Wisconsin January, perhaps a visit to the local flower shop to take in the beauty of the blossoms will brighten up your day. Then again, maybe opening a container of homemade jam or a jar of home-canned vegetables will be rewarding for you as well.

Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson Area writers corner A hundred pennies’ worth of thoughts by Mary B. Olsen hen I was young and caught daydreaming someone might say, “A penny for your thoughts.” If I held out my hand for the penny, someone would laugh and I would wonder what was so funny. Those little brown coins held a fascination for me. I liked them better than all the other coins except for the silver dollar. The value of money has dropped, and it makes no sense to make pennies because it costs more for the manufacture of cents than their exchange value. There are still a hundred of them in the dollar. Now it’s a dollar for your thoughts, to the daydreamer. The start of a new year is a time to think of all the events of the year and take your thoughts along that trail back in time. Many of the days were not spent in a blue-sky Happytown. Several close friends of mine are no longer here. They have moved away, but I will not be with

them to enjoy their company. We can correspond, but that is not as good as sharing conversation. It is nice to remember the early part of the year when the snow was leaving the fields, melting in patches so I could see solid ground. As quick as the blink of an eye, new leaves were sprouting everywhere. There were the crocuses peeping out of the snow and tulips soon followed. The flowers of spring were fading fast, and the bright summer days followed. Sunflowers bloomed. Another blink of an eye and kids are back in school and big fat pumpkins are everywhere I look. The days are dashing toward the finish line. The year has come to a close and we are drawn into another year. I remember some of the events of the year, and some escape me. I am beginning to be forgetful. I may have things on my calendar and then forget to check the calendar. I find some comfort in remembering the old days and that makes me smile. How long ago was it? I recall a time when deer hunters wore red when they

went into the woods and fields. Blaze orange came along. There was a time when T-shirts were underwear. Somewhere along the way sweatshirts sprouted hoods on their backs. Shirts were embellished with slogans and other signs of the times, like personal ads. Blue jeans began to be worn by everyone at any and all times. Going to a rock concert or a rodeo or church? You could wear a pair of jeans and a T-shirt and be in style. Hairstyles? When my family of four boys and four girls were growing up the boys in school wanted to have long hair, and the crew cut of their early years was out of style. Girls wore dresses and they had to be ironed by their mother. Manmade fabrics came along. Then clothes began to appear in the clothing stores made of wrinkled fabrics. Jeans could be bought with the distressed look, faded out, or already wearing holes in the knees. I used to think these fashions were only in our neck of the North Woods, but these were the trend in the nation and overseas. The best way to remember is to look back at the scenes of the past with a smile. Smile to keep from crying. While

frosting the sugar cookies for the holidays, I could look out at the frosting provided for our pleasure in the great outdoors. It is true we have seen many beautiful rainbows in summer and glorious sunrises and sunsets were there for us. Our community has the enduring presence of the lake, its rippling waters and the bird life. In winter the brilliant northern lights vaulting into the night sky are always a wonderful surprise. There are many pretty flowers and trees, comforting to see in their clothes provided by nature. They are treasures beyond monetary value. On the earth, there are places where people live who never venture beyond shadowed streets and they do not see trees at all. We are fortunate. We see oak and maple trees, all sparkling with rime frost, skeletons waiting for the spring, with every branch frosted white. The needles on the boughs of the evergreens are flocked and shine in the sun. Our white world is waiting silently. It was a good year. Next year will be even better.

Loggers demand access to more land as costs of harvesting timber soar Danielle Kaeding | WPR News NORTHERN WISCONSIN - Fourthgeneration logger Max Ericson has been in the industry for more than 50 years, and has made it through both good times and bad. Lately, however, Ericson has been worried. He’s concerned, he says, because demand for wood in Wisconsin has increased, and stumpage prices, the price a landowner or manager charges for the right to harvest wood on their property, have risen to around $25 a cord. When Ericson recently paid to cut trees on a plot of land in Douglas County, it ended up costing him roughly a quarter-million dollars. Like many other Wisconsin loggers, Ericson now says there needs to be more trees available to harvest in order to keep the forest products industry above water. “We need to have more wood put on the markets so that the stumpage prices go down so that there’s enough raw material for these mills to survive,” said Ericson. Ericson says loggers are also struggling to supply the mills and make ends meet with rising costs. There’s plenty of forest to cut. Ericson says the problem is management. “The county does a good job of managing their forests,” said Ericson. “The state does a better job than the feds, but the feds don’t manage anything right.” The U.S. Forest Service manages 1.5 million acres of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northern Wisconsin. Around 864,000 acres can be used for timber cuts. Forest spokeswoman Hilary Markin said they’re trying to balance all forest uses to satisfy a number of interest groups, “from the environmentalist groups, from the recreation piece, from the timber industry piece, with the goal of achieving our forest plan objectives.” But Don Peterson, administrator of the Wisconsin Master Logger certification program, said the national forestland that’s been approved for cutting is unavailable. Around 732,000 cords have been cleared through the National Environmental Policy Act for the forest’s tim-

Max Ericson is shown in front of some Aspen pines he’ll soon ship to a sawmill in Hayward. Photo by Danielle Kaeding ber-sale program. “If you just look at that ownership alone, properly managed, it could have a huge impact on the industry,” said Peterson. Markin acknowledged there’s a lot of wood that can be harvested, but said that actually making it available to loggers is a complicated process. “We have to do all the contract pieces to administer that sale, which includes marking, the contract packages, the advertisements,” said Markin. “Then when it’s out and sold ... then we have to go back and administer that sale with the contractor.” Markin said shrinking federal budgets are playing a role in what they can manage. Around 158,000 cords were sold for timber harvests in 2013. She said they’re hiring staff with the goal of increasing sales up to 10 percent in the next two years. The state, for its part, sold about 297,000

cords in 2013 on the 1 million acres they manage, almost double what the Chequa-

megon-Nicolet National Forest sold. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources forest products specialist Steve Hubbard said the agency is considering all timberharvest options. “Whether it’s managed forest law property or state property, I think there’s been an increased effort to identify how harvesting fits into the appropriate management of those forests,” said Hubbard. County forests sold three times as much wood as the state last year, but they also manage twice the amount of land. Jane Severt is executive director of the Wisconsin County Forests Association, which represents 29 counties that collectively manage 2.4 million acres of forest. “We have a very strong forest-products industry here in Wisconsin,” said Severt. “It’s the No. 2 industry in our state after agriculture. It’s very important to professionals who want to manage forests sustainably and keep them in healthy condition.” Severt said the state awarded a $600,000 grant last year for a forest practices study that includes an examination of the state’s timber supply. She said research will be used to help the industry remain profitable while preserving the environment and recreational uses.

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Waggoner reaches 1,000-point mark

Larry Samson | Staff writer MINONG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; McKayla Waggoner has accomplished what few high school basketball player have accomplished; she reached the 1,000-point mark in varsity play. Waggoner made her 1,000th point on Friday, Jan. 9, before a packed gymnasium. Minong takes its basketball seriously and everyone turned out to share that moment with her. Waggoner comes from a basketball family. Her mother, Darla Barrett Lucas, played for Spooner for four years, 1984 through 1987. Her father, Darrin Waggoner, played for Northwood from 1983 to 1986 and his father, Steve, played for Northwood in 1960, 1962 and 1963. He missed his sophomore year when he was accidentally shot during the hunting season. That accident that nearly killed him made him more determined when he returned to the court. He averaged 22.3 points per game in his junior year. Waggoner was five points short of her 1,000-point goal going into the Shell Lake game on Friday night. She went to the free-throw line after two fouls and sunk every shot to reach that milestone. The game was stopped and she was in tears as her coach, Jason Schultz, awarded her a special game ball. The Northwood and Shell Lake fans showed their respect and admiration by a hefty applause. After she greeted every one of her fellow players

Northwood basketball player McKayla Waggoner holds back the tears as her coach, Jason Schultz, announces that she has just shot her 1,000th career-varsity point. The Friday, Jan. 9, game with Shell Lake was stopped for the informal announcement as the Northwood and Shell Lake fans clapped and cheered. Very few athletes reach this milestone in their short high school career.

she greeted the Northwood fans. Waggoner went on to score 13 more points to finish out the night. Northwood has 11 more games to finish out the season. They are tied with Cameron in the Central Lakeland Conference. They will make a run for their second regional championship in three years.

Photos by Larry Samson

McKayla Waggoner poses with the people who helped her to reach this milestone, her fellow players and coaches. Shown (L to R) back row: Amanda Fosberg, Riley Sears, Emily Peterson, Jacqueline Manor, Elise Burns, Waggoner, Hannah Henson, Carley Stone, McKenzie Coons, Brittany Rutzen, coach Jason Schultz and Audrianna Michie. Front: Coach Shauna Hager and coach John Hermeier.

McKayla Waggoner stands proudly with her family who have supported her over the long years of practice and games. Shown (L to R): Grandparents Kitty and Steve Waggoner; father Darrin Waggoner; sister Kali Waggoner; mother Darla Lucas; and brother Jamison Lucas.

While there were many Northwood Evergreens fans cheering for McKayla Waggoner as she shot her 1,000th varsity career point in basketball, no one was louder than these six fans in the front row. This will be a day that they will always remember. Shown (L to R): Emily, Kaylea, Emmy, Keira, Payton and Zoey.

Northwood defeats Shell Lake 56-22

Drew Johnson gets off a jump shot near the key against Northwood defender Kacey Block.

Photos by Larry Samson

Sam Muska with a jump shot under the basket as teammate Evan Hungerbuhler watches and anticipates the rebound if needed.

Zach Melton takes to the air as he goes in for a fast break layup against Northwood defenders Randy Fosberg and Matthew Benson as they pull back at the last moment so as not to cause a foul. Northwood defeated Shell Lake 56-22 in a Friday, Jan. 9, game before their home fans.

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Spooner loses a close game to Chetek

Larry Samson | Staff writer SPOONER — The Spooner girls basketball team is still looking for their first win of the season. They lost 31-36 to Chetek/Weyerhaeuser on Tuesday, Jan. 6, and to Cumberland, 34-49, in a game played Friday, Jan. 9, in Cumberland. Spooner started out cold in the first quarter against the Chetek/Weyerhaeuser Bulldogs, trailing 1-11. In the second quarter Spooner found their game, outscoring the Bulldogs 11-7, but it was a case where they buried themselves too deep in the first quarter and they trailed 12-18 at the end of the half. In the second half, the Rails got within two points before the Bulldogs put the game away in the third quarter. Spooner rallied in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 points to their oppo-

nents’ 7, but were unable to tie it up. Dani DeWitt was the top scorer for Spooner with eight points and Kelsie Gerovac followed with seven points. Freshman Natalie Chastek turned in another good showing with six points. Spooner will host the Hayward Hurricanes on Thursday, Jan. 15, and they will travel Barron on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Hayward leads the Heart O’ North Conference with a 6-1 record. Barron is in second place with a 5-1 record.

If you can’t pass over a defender then pass around them. Cassidy Quinton passes the ball to her teammate at the baseline.

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Spooner player Kelsie Gerovac and Chetek/Weyerhaeuser player Ashley Fankhauser reach for the rebound.

Megan Meisberger goes up for a layup against Bulldog defender Dacota Larson.

Northwood beats Shell Lake both teams played a tight game. In the second quarter with the home-court advantage Northwood outscored Shell Lake 16-5 and 20-6 in the third quarter. The momentum changed after Waggoner’s 1,000th point as the team went hot. Northwood had four girls scoring in the double digits, Waggoner with 18, Carly Stone and Jacqueline Manor each had 11 points, followed by Elise Burns with 10 points. Shell Lake’s Ashley Meister had 10 points for the game. She was six for eight at the free-throw line. Northwood plays an in-your-face defense and you have to take the ball to the basket if you want to score. Shell Lake will get Sheri Clark with a jump shot their chance on a rematch near the baseline. She is being when the two teams meet defended by Carley Stone. Shell on Friday, Feb. 13, in Shell Lake was within two points but Lake. watched the game slip away to Shell Lake hosts the a motivated Northwood team, Cameron Comets on Frilosing 31 to 61 in a conference day, Jan. 16. They will game played Friday, Jan. 9, at travel to Lake Holcombe Northwood. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, for a nonconference game. Northwood will face a much tougher opponent when they take on the Lakeland Conference leader, Cameron, on Thursday, Jan. 15. Both Amanda Brereton gets this jump shot off against Northwood teams are 4-0 in conference play and they will be looking defender Elise Burns. to knock off the other team.

Larry Samson | Staff writer MINONG — What started out as a close game turned out to be a Northwood rout over Shell Lake on Friday, Jan. 9. The game had a milestone for the Northwood program as senior McKayla Waggoner scored her 1,000th point for her high school career. She needed five points to set the record and she went to the free-throw line for all five. The Shell Lake team kept her from that magic number well into the second half but she went on to score another 13 points to lead the team to a victory. It was a 13-12 Northwood game in the first quarter as

Sophomore Savannah Soltis with a jump shot under the basket. She is being defended by McKenzie Coons.

Photos by Larry Samson

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Spooner Parents Night for girls basketball team

Megan Meisberger is in her last year playing Spooner basketball. She is shown with her family, Shawn, Jordan and Sandy Cahill. Meisberger is a role model for her sister and the other young players who are just starting to play basketball.

Sophomore Audi Blonk appreciates the love and support of her parents, Dave and Cindy Blonk. The Spooner girls basketball Parents Night was held Tuesday, Jan. 6, before the ChetekWeyerhaeuser game.

Photos by Larry Samson

For the Bray family, basketball is a family passion. Julia Bray, senior, stands proudly with her parents, Bruce and Laura Bray. They have been with her through the long games, been with her to celebrate the wins and there to pick her up when the team lost. In spite of the long hours, they would do it all over again.

Katie Gobel has the love and support of her mother, Patty. As a graduating senior these are bittersweet moments for the two. Each event is the last leading up to graduation. Parents Night was Tuesday, Jan. 6.

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schedule Boys Varsity Basketball Friday, Jan. 16: Vs. Cameron, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20: Doubleheader at Lake Holcombe, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23: Doubleheader at Turtle Lake, 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27: Doubleheader at Unity, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30: Doubleheader at Clayton, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3: Doubleheader at Birchwood, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6: Doubleheader at Clear Lake, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10: Vs. Northwood, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12: At Drummond, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17: Doubleheader vs. Prairie Farm, 5:45 p.m. 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.

Kate Rosenbush is proud to stand with her parents, Dan and Susan. Dan, a former varsity coach, is happy to just sit back and watch Kate play.

Girls Varsity Basketball Friday, Jan. 16: Doubleheader vs. Cameron, 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20: Doubleheader at Lake Holcomb, 5:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23: Doubleheader at Turtle Lake, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27: Doubleheader at Unity, 5:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30: Doubleheader at Clayton, 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3: Doubleheader at Birchwood, 5:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6: At Clear Lake, 5:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9: Vs. Drummond, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13: Vs. Northwood, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17: Doubleheader vs. Prairie Farm, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20: Doubleheader at Cameron, 7:15 p.m. Varsity Wrestling Thursday, Jan. 15: Vs. Cameron, NW/Solon Springs, 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17: At Ladysmith, 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24: Shell Lake Invitational, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7: Conference at Cameron, 9 a.m.

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Little Laker Tumbling to start SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake Community Ed is offering a Little Laker Tumbling class for 4K through thirdgraders. Little Laker Tumbling is a 4-week tumbling class giving boys and girls an opportunity to tumble, balance and roll their way through fun activities while learning basic gymnastics. This experience is intended to be full of fun in a safe and structured environment. Sign up to join in the fun. Tumbling classes will be held in the high school wrestling room on Sundays, Jan. 18 and 25 and Feb. 1 and 8. Students 4K through first grade will meet from 5:15-6 p.m. Second- and third-graders will be from 6:15-7 p.m. Families are encouraged to have their own fun at open gym right across the hall. The cost is $5. Bethany Deneen is the instructor. Register with Shell Lake Community Ed at 715-468-7815, ext. 1337, or jensenk@shelllake.k12.wi.us. — from SLCE

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Spooner wrestles first home dual, then heads to New Richmond Tournament

SPOONER/NEW RICHMOND — On Thursday, Jan. 8, the Spooner Rails wrestled in their first home dual of the season, wrestling against Superior. Superior has a very good team this year with a full roster. After Spooner forfeited at 106, Blake Larson got the Rails going right away with a pin at the 113-pound weight class. At 120 Superior answered right back with a pin against Brenden Hanson. At 126, Isaiah Skidmore had a tough battle against Nick Long. The score was 4-6 going into the third period. Skidmore picked down and could not get out. He lost by a score of 4-9. At 132, Billy Hagberg was pinned late in the third period. At 138, Josh Melton added six more team points with a pin in the first period. Ryan Shutt, 145, gave it his best effort but lost 4-14. Bryce Carroll, 152, had a close match that could have gone either way. Carroll was only down 3-5 in the last seconds and tried to get the takedown to tie it up but his opponent defended it well and got the takedown, winning 7-3. At 160, Brandon Jepson returned to competition after struggling with an injury for the last several weeks. “It was great to have his leadership back on the mat and it showed when he pinned his opponent in the first period,” praised his coach, Andrew Melton. The Rails bumped Josiah Melton to 182 trying to pick up a win but he got caught and pinned in the first period. At 285 Donavan Knutson wrestled well. Knutson lost the match but continues to show improvement every week. The final score was Spooner 18 and Superior 58. On Saturday, Jan. 10, the varsity team wrestled in the New Richmond Tournament. This year it was a six-man round-robin tournament with some very good schools competing.

At 113 Larson wrestled really well throughout the day. Larson had won four matches before losing his final match of the day by a score of 0-3. He earned a secondplace finish. At 120, Hanson did not place. Hagberg won his final match of the day earning fifth place. Josh Melton went 2-3 on the day earning fourth place. Shutt also placed fourth. Carroll had a very tough bracket and was unable to place. Jepson did not wrestle his best but still earned third place. At 170, Josiah Melton also placed third. Knutson looked good right away and was able to pin his first opponent, unfortunately he had to default his next matches due to an injury. “Overall I thought that we gave it a good effort on Saturday. We had some very good schools that we were competing against,” stated Coach Melton. New Richmond won the tournament with 242.5 points, followed by River Falls, 218.5; Clear Lake, 190; Marshfield, 106.5; Rice Lake 97.5 and Spooner, 92. Saturday, Jan. 10, the JV wrestlers traveled to Eau Claire with Dave Parish in order to compete in the first-ever JV state qualifier. The Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association has been working on putting together a JV state qualifier for several years and has finally implemented the first ever with the help of the Wisconsin Wrestling Federation. The top three wrestlers in each weight class from the eight different regionals would qualify for a JV state tournament. Spooner had Hunter Peterson, Gavin Tucker and John Hergert compete on Saturday. All of the wrestlers wrestled well and gave it their best effort. Hergert was able to win his first high school wrestling match, which is always so exciting and rewarding. Peterson was able to earn sixth place. “Hopefully by next year we will have several more athletes competing in this

Coach Andrew Melton talks to Billy Hagberg during an injury break. Melton is giving him advice from many years of wrestling and coaching. great event,” said coach Melton. — from the Spooner Athletic Department

Josh Melton with a pin over his Superior High School opponent. Spooner lost to Superior 58-18 in a dual match held Thursday, Jan. 8, in Spooner. Ryan Shutt had his hands full as he tried to take down his Superior opponent. Shutt lost in a 14-4 decision.

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Spooner wrestler Isaiah Skidmore tries to take down his opponent. The close match was lost in the third period in a 9-4 decision. Skidmore is one of six freshmen who have stepped up to help the young team.

Icemen outshot the Hawks but stll took a loss Continued on with games throughout the week BALDWIN/CUMBERLAND — The NW Icemen varsity and JV teams traveled to Baldwin on Tuesday night, Jan. 6, for a weeknight road game. The JV played first, losing by a score of 5-2. The final goal for the Hawks was an empty-net score. Both the varsity and JV teams have flu and cold bugs running through the team so in general the coaches were pleased with the effort. Baldwin skated all but three varsity players in the game so the team competed well. “As a whole we continue to improve and with each game we are doing more and more of the little things that matter on the ice to win hockey games well,” stated coach Phil Sykes. The varsity team lost a heartbreak game with eight seconds to go in overtime on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The Icemen outshot the Hawks by double, 44-22, but Baldwin did an excellent job of capitalizing on the scoring chances they had.

“On a very positive side, our younger class men played very well as a whole last night. In general, the coaches felt like we took the game to the opponent, we just lacked finish to score in last night’s game. If there is such a thing, it was a good loss as we hopefully learned a valuable experience from the game and as a team it was good to see us fight back from two goals down late in the third period to send the game to OT. It was also another game that displayed balanced scoring as a team from all three lines and our defense,” commented the coach. The JV squad skated at Cumberland against Rice Lake on Thursday, Jan. 8. Each of the games against Rice Lake this season have been good, low-scoring, equally matched contests and Thursday was no different. For the most part the Icemen played well, especially after they found themselves down two goals most of the third period. From the coaches perspective it was the older players that made some mistakes this night that ended up on the opponents scoreboard. It felt like for the first two periods Rice Lake wanted it more than the Icemen did and when they finally got rolling their goalie made a number of good saves and it ended up too little too

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late. The Icemen JV had a recent schedule change that now has them off this week from play. The NW Icemen hosted Siren on Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Cumberland arena. The final score was 8-0 for the Icemen with eight different players scoring in the contest. JT Gunderson recorded the shutout for the team in nets. Casey Sutherland also scored his first varsity goal of his career. From the coaches perspective it was a very sloppy game from the first faceoff of the night. “The good news was we were playing at home and that has been very good to the Icemen these past two seasons as we have only lost one game during that time, the first game of last season. That speaks volumes to why it is so important for us to be ready to play each and every game to give us the best chance to host playoff games when the middle of February rolls around,” stated coach Phil Sykes. The Icemen varsity team also has a slow week, playing only one game this Thursday, Jan. 15, at Altoona. — from the Icemen

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Howe inducted to Snowmobile Hall of Fame ST. GERMAIN - Herb Howe of Siren is one of four snowmobilers who will be inducted into the Snowmobile Hall of Fame at ceremonies to be held Saturday, Feb. 7. “There had to be a first-ever champion of the first-ever 1966 Winnipeg-to-St. Paul International 500 cross-country race, and the future of sport could not have done better than the gregarious winner, Herb Howe,” noted a statement from the SHOF board of directors this week. “Howe would pair his epic accomplishment and other racing victories with his penchant for great storytelling to enjoy decades of notoriety while helping to grow the legend of the classic St. Paul Winter Carnival event.” A tall and robust racer, as well as vice president of sales for Polaris distributor Larsen Olson, Howe captained a team of 21 racers who competed throughout the Midwest in ASA and USSA oval and cross country. Howe won events in racing hotbeds like Munising, Houghton and Grand Rapids, Mich., Fergus Falls and Brainerd, Minn., Antigo, Rhinelander and at the World Series in Booneville, NY. He competed in the Winnipeg I-500 for 10 consecutive years, finishing seven of them to underscore his skill and tenacity in an era when fewer than 25 percent of the entrants would finish each event. He amassed 247 career podium finishes before retiring from racing in 1976. After hanging up his race bib, he became race director for the I-500 and was responsible for routes, permits, timing, tech, fueling and surveillance until the winter carnival event ended in 1980. He reprised many of the same responsibilities again, beginning in 1987 with the Jeep I-500 cross-country between Thunder Bay, Ontario, and White Bear Lake, Minn., producing what is widely considered the most challenging of all I-500 XC courses. When the final Thunder Bay I-500 ran in 1994, Howe ended his direct involvement with snowmobile competition. Others to be inducted Feb. 7 are Bob Enns of Oak Bluff, Manitoba, Pat Mach of Minto, N.D., who will be inducted posthumously, and Mark Zelich of Wausau. The induction ceremonies will be held at the Whitetail Inn in St. Germain as the evening event Herb Howe of Siren will be inducted into the Snowmobile Hall of Fame on Saturof the daylong Ride with the Champs, sponsored day, Feb. 7 in St. Germain, Wis. - Photos submitted by Modine, Hot Dawg Garage Heaters of Racine.

An autograph session begins at 6 p.m. The SHOF operates a year-round museum, gift shop and library on Hwy. 70 W. in St. Germain. This year the museum is featuring an exhibit dedicating the Winnipeg-to-St. Paul I-500 race from 1966 to 1980. Snowmobiles and memorabilia are on display from Herb Howe, Brian Nelson, Gerard Karpik, Stan Hayes, Bruce Olsen, Jon Carlson, Jim Langley and more. The Winnipegto-St. Paul I-500 legends event will take place in Alexandria, Minn., on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13 and 14. Enjoy an evening reliving the greatest moments and, the following day, ride the final leg of the Winnipeg-to-Willmar I-500. Visit the SHOF website at snowmobilehalloffame.com for more information and details of the RWTC and the Winnipeg-to-St. Paul event. Tickets can also be purchased for two raffles that are going this year. For additional information, please contact the SHOF at 715-542-4463 or email Jamie@snowmobilehalloffame.com. - from SHOF

Others being inducted into the Snowmobile Hall of Fame this year will be Bob Enns (above left), Pat Mach (above right) and Mark Zelich (right).

Wisconsin snowmobiling by the numbers

Let’s start with a confession: I don’t own a snowmobile, but I usually get out one or two times a year with friends and co-workers. So why am I writing an article about snowmobiling in Wisconsin? Well, a few years ago, I worked on an episode of “Discover Wisconsin” and, in turn, I learned a lot about this extremely popular sport. Honestly, with the winters we were having back then, I think some were beginning to trade in their track and skis for a four-wheeled alternative which, in this writer’s opinion, is also fun. But with last year’s polar vortex and a decent start to the white stuff this year, I’m guessing snowmobiling’s popularity will once again be at an all-time high. Even if you’re not an avid snowmobiler, I think you’ll be amazed by these nine facts and figures: • There are 18,855 miles of funded snowmobile trails in Wisconsin. That would be like driving from Green Bay to Los Angeles and back to Green Bay almost 12 times! Every mile of trail is groomed by local clubs, making your ride as comfortable and safe as possible. • Seventy percent of snowmobile trails are on private property. As trails wind through the entire state, keep in mind that odds are you’re on private property. These landowners granted permission for trails to pass through their property. So, while a thank-you would be great, owners and riders alike simply appreciate it when you respect the property by staying on marked trails. • There are 598 snowmobile clubs in Wisconsin. Clubs are the driving force behind snowmobiling in Wisconsin. They manage and maintain virtually every mile of trail in the state. Most club members are volunteers, meaning they’re donating their time when they’re negotiating with landowners for trail permission, marking trails with signs and clearing debris along the trail before the snow falls or grooming the trails. Clubs also purchase the equipment to maintain the trails. Long story short: No clubs means no snowmobiling in Wisconsin. • There were 232,902 registered snowmobiles in Wisconsin last winter. Even in homes with multiple sleds, that’s a lot of individuals and families who really enjoy riding in winter. • An average of 33 percent of funding for the snowmobile trail system comes from club memberships and fundraisers. While registration fees and a small percentage of the gas tax help fund snowmobiling from the state, clubs provide a significant amount of dollars, in addition to their time, to make snowmobiling what it is in the state. • 1924 is the birth year of the snowmobile. Yep, the snowmobile has been around for a while! But did you also know, it was born in Sayner? Don’t believe me? On your next North Woods adventure, stop in at the Vilas

County Historical Society Museum in Sayner to see Carl Eliason’s original “motor toboggan.” And just down the road, more history is on display at the Snowmobile Hall of Fame and Museum in St. Germain. • 52. Well, Alex, the answer (or question) for this one is, “What is the number of years the World Championship of Snowmobiling has been in Eagle River?” It’s true: For more than a half-century, riders and spectators from all over the world have competed to see who’s the best rider on snow or ice. • The range of fines for not following snowmobile rules is $125.90 to $2,000. You may think that the sport of snowmobiling is unregulated, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Keep up on the laws, rules and regulations by first reading the DNR’s Snowmobile Laws Handbook. • July 1 is the date when snowmobile registration changes from $30 for two years to $30 for three years. And starting in the winter of 2015-2016, all snowmobilers will be required to have an annual trail pass to ride Wisconsin trails. The cost for the annual pass will be $30 unless you belong to a snowmobile club, then your trail

Discover Wisconsin

pass will cost $10. So whether you’re an avid rider or an occasional recreationalist, keep in mind that while you’re having a blast on the trails, others have put in even more time to make the trails safe, rideable and fun. Even if you don’t have the time to volunteer, I’d encourage you to join a club. It’s a small token of appreciation and will go a long way in helping keep this sport viable for years to come. And, hey, you could be part of a cool-named club like the Knight Riders, Sno-Fleas or Moonlighters. Chad Diedrick is the managing producer for the nation’s longest-running tourism TV show, “Discover Wisconsin.” In his 12-plus years of discovering Wisconsin, Diedrick has seen virtually every corner of the state. Between filming breaks, you’re likely to catch Diedrick trying his hand at a round of disc golf at a local course. His goal is to hit every disc golf course in Wisconsin! Watch “Discover Wisconsin” Saturdays at 10 a.m. on FSN Wisconsin’s outdoor block.

Chad Diedrich

Some of the members of the “Discover Wisconsin” crew take a break for photos while snowmobiling in St. Germain. - Photo submitted

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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 Rev. David Frazer 715-635-3496 Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.; Wednesday adult, youth and children ministries: 6:30 p.m. DENA BAWINKEL

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.

e can learn to hear God’s voice. We have a choice: we can respond or we can ignore the Lord. What has God been saying to you? Pray about that this week in church.

Other

1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20)

Cornerstone Christian

Pastor Tom Kelby 106 Balsam St., Spooner 715-635-9222 cornerstonechurch spooner.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study and prayer, 6:30 p.m.

Trego Community Church

Pastor John Iaffaldano W5635 Park St. Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-8402 Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; Youth group, 6:30 p.m.; Kids program, AWANA, ages 4 - grade 6, 6:30 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

John 1:43-51

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18

Sunday, January 18, 2015 Second Sunday After The Epiphany uccess in the Christian life begins with our being willing to be willing. It is our willingness, our innerS most desire, to want to know God, understand him and

do his will that makes the difference in who we become, what we live for and give our lives to. David set the example and gives us an excellent program of being willing to be willing to become a “man after God’s own heart.” He asked God to “Teach me how to live, O Lord, (and) lead me along right paths.” This short, simple and specific prayer exposes David’s desire: to know God and to make him known. When he asked God to teach him, David was pleading for God to give him guidance. This prayer did not arise out of need to confess his sins. It came from a deep desire to have an intimate relationship with God - to experience him as a friend and confidant. David was well aware of the fact that if he did not allow God to be his teacher, he would not enjoy God’s protection and would not be “led along right paths.” And if he did not travel on “right paths,” he certainly could not make God known to those seeking him. David, in this verse, also prays for “victory over his enemies” who were waiting to destroy him. David knew that if God was with him no force was powerful enough to harm him or hurt him. Regardless of whom the enemy might be, those who believe in God have nothing to fear. No one or no thing can undo the work of God. What he has done will withstand any attack of Satan.

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Obituaries

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Geraldine Erwin Geraldine Erwin, 87, Shell Lake, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at Benedictine Living Center in Spooner. She was born Dec. 27, 1927, in Lily, to Woodies and Agnes Gibbs. As a girl she loved horses and most anything having to do with the outdoors. At 14 she caught the eye of a boy, Carl, while working in the potato fields, and they fell in love. Geraldine married her sweetheart on June 29, 1946, when he returned from serving in World War II. They lived in Lily where she became a wonderful homemaker in the early years often making a home out of a shack while going with Carl to Minnesota where they lived in logging camps. In 1968, they moved to Barron, and in 1977 they moved to Spooner where they owned and operated two restaurants, the Open Kitchen and Riverstreet. Geraldine was an avid canner with shelves always filled with the fruit of her and Carl’s labor, a gifted gardener with flowers blooming in abundance, a talented seamstress, and she played guitar and sang in church. Geraldine opened her home to many, doing foster care and giving young and old alike a place to come when they were in a tough place. Her home was always filled with good food, shelter and the warmth of her smile. Her love for her family was always on display whether it was building a stone dam in the river behind the house so her kids could swim and skate, making clothes for the family, seeing her children through sickness and heartache and many hours spent

on her knees in prayer on their behalf. Geraldine’s biggest love was God and his word. She was a scholar of the Bible through Sunday school and Bible studies. She led many to Jesus and through her public speaking and personal counsel helped people grow in their faith. Geraldine is survived by her sons, Gregory (Cindy) Erwin, Savannah, Ga., and Robert (Marilyn) Erwin, Shell Lake; daughters, Carla (Larry) Ingram, Sarona, Jennifer (Daniel) Slater, Shell Lake, and Cheryl (William) Eldridge, Pearson; daughter-in-law, Nancy Erwin, Rice Lake; 25 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Don (Mae) Gibbs, Beming, N.M., and Raymond (Mary) Gibbs, Gresham; her sister, Judy (Lee) Hohn, Shawano; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 68 years, Carl, on April 7, 2014; son, Bruce; brother Vennie Gibbs; and sisters, Blanche Fletcher and Joyce Gibbs. A memorial service was held Jan. 10 at Shell Lake Full Gospel Church with the Rev. Reg Myers and the Rev. Dan Slater officiating. Burial of cremains will be in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, at a later date. The Skinner Funeral Home of Shell Lake was entrusted with arrrangements.

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Barronett

by Judy Pieper

More good news about John Schmidt! His daughter posted that he is doing well, making phone calls, and enjoying jokes that friends send to him. She said that the nurses are amazed by the amount of greeting cards he has received so far. He is undergoing one more surgery this week, so I’m sure we’ll find out how that went soon. Please keep John in your prayers for healing, and, if you have an extra minute or two, send him a card. It must be horribly boring for John to be lying around in a hospital room for so long. Devon Snowbank, our Barron County Fairest of the Fair, traveled to Wisconsin Dells last Sunday to compete in the Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair competition, which was held at Chula Vista Resort. She had a wonderful time and made some new friends, but was not chosen to represent the state for the coming year. It may have been because I didn’t happen to be on the judging panel. Devon will continue to represent Barron County as Fairest of the Fair until this summer, and we are lucky to have such a wonderful young woman representing us. We all wish Devon nothing but the very best in all her future endeavors. Devon’s mom, Jennifer, drove to Wisconsin Rapids on Wednesday morning, picked up Jennifer’s sister, Joanne, at her home, and together they went on to Wisconsin Dells to cheer Devon on. The final judging was Wednesday evening at about 9:30, so they had lots of time to relax, visit and enjoy themselves while waiting for the final word. Lynn Thon and I also drove down on Wednesday evening. Tickets for the event had to be purchased in advance, so we weren’t able to watch the competition, but we did enjoy lounging around and waiting for Devon to come out of the conference center. When everything was done,

we had a chance to visit with Tim Heffernan for a few minutes. Tim is one of the people on the Barron County Fair Board, and he gave Devon a ride to Wisconsin Dells. It was great to see him. I haven’t seen him around for a while. Tim was a policeman before he retired, you know. I wonder if he misses that life. While Lynn and I were waiting for the Fairest of the Fair competition to end, we had supper at one of the Chula Vista restaurants. The food was OK, but the service left a lot to be desired. I won’t bore you with the sordid details. All I can say is, if you want to go out for delicious food with fantastic service, come to Barronett. Bistro 63, Barronett Bar and the Red Brick all have the Wisconsin Dells resort beaten by a long shot. You could even pick up a sandwich or donut at Speedy’s C-Stop and get good food and better service. OK, enough. To say we were unimpressed would be an understatement. I have to give you a little late news that I forgot to mention at Christmastime. Paul Schmitt stopped by the house one evening, and he brought us a picture of their adorable little boy, Abel, and a Christmas ornament, which was made of plaster with Abel’s little handprint in the center. Ashley had painted it to look like a Santa face. It is so cute. When we took the tree down, I wrapped it and put it in a special grandchildren ornaments box so that it won’t get broken. While Paul was here, I mentioned that Garett and Kandice Thon, my grandson and his wife, are expecting a baby in April, and that they are going to name him Kane (pronounced Cain.) Now, how many people can say that they have one great-grandson named Abel and one named Kane? Anyway, Paul thought that maybe we should keep them apart for a few years. Abel will be almost exactly a year older than Kane, so he should be able

to defend himself pretty well for the first few years, and after that, hopefully, they will be best buddies. Tru Lehmann, who turned 4 years old on Tuesday, Jan. 13, had a fantastic birthday party with her little friends on Sunday at the old YMCA in New Richmond. The kids had a ball. They played in a bouncy house and ran around kicking basketballs in the basketball court. Then they had pizza and birthday cake. And then they went swimming. There are little waterslides in the kiddie part of the pool, and they were up and down those slides more times than I could count. Tru got lots of presents and was treated like a little princess the whole time. Her cousins, Gavin and Adeline Lehmann and Wrig Marsh, were among the many guests. I think all the kids had way too much fun. I brought Wrig, and when we left the parking lot to drive home I looked back at him and he was sound asleep. Poor little guy. Must have been those last six times down the slide that did him in. My, how time flies. It’s hard to believe that our darling little Tru is 4 years old already. Before you know it she will be graduating from high school. Happy birthday, sweetie.

Stone Lake

The annual meeting of the congregation of Barronett Lutheran will be held on Sunday, Jan. 25, following the worship service. We will be electing council members and making decisions on several other things involving the business part of our church. There will be a potluck lunch immediately after the meeting. I hope all members of Barronett Lutheran will be able to attend this very important meeting. The Lakeland town meeting and caucus was held on Tuesday this week. I am writing this on Monday, so I will let you know next week who will be running for town chairman, supervisors, clerk and treasurer. Pat Olson, Jerry Marsh, Duane and I went to Sauk City to attend the funeral of Dale Anderson on Saturday. Dale was a young man, in his 30s, who passed away very suddenly. Our condolences go out to his dad, Sonny, brother Mike, and sister Angie, in this time of great sorrow. We hope that time and their memories of the good times with Dale will help them through this. That’s about it from Barronett this week. Give your kids a hug. See you next time.

by Mary Nilssen

The playoff games leading up to the Super Bowl are sure exciting. All the teams seem to keep you at the edge of your seat anticipating the final outcome! The Stone Lake Fire Department and Sand Lake volunteers have been working very hard getting the skating rink ready for some outdoor fun. This cold weather is making it set up perfectly and the Zamboni has been working hard making it perfect for kids and adults to have fun. Thanks to everyone for making this happen. Don’t forget, the big reveal of the senior center’s Cranberry Cafe will take place this Thursday, Jan. 15. Everyone is invited to an open house and celebration at the

Lions Hall. The meal format will feature a continental breakfast Monday through Friday from 8-10 a.m. and will also have free wireless Internet available. There will be small, wheelchair-accessible tables for small groups and large tables for bigger groups. If you want to spend the afternoon playing cribbage, reading the newspaper or just surfing the Web, the welcoming doors will always be open. Come on out and see what the people in Stone Lake have done with our new meeting place. Have a good week and stay warm. Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715-8654008 or upnorthnils2@gmail.com.

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Academic news  MENOMONIE — Bryant Haakenson, Spooner, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering technology; and Carly Pettingill, Trego, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in art education from the University of Wisconsin - Stout. — from ReadMedia ••• LA CROSSE — Brooke Schumacher, occupational therapy assistant program student of Spooner, was named to Western Technical College’s president’s list of high distinction for fall semester 2014. — from ReadMedia •••

SUPERIOR — The University of Wisconsin – Superior has named the following local students to the dean’s list for academic achievement during the fall 2014 semester. Shell Lake: Kourtney Klassa and Maronda Klassa; Spooner: Victoria Boss, Arthur Collins, Jenna Depolis, Kyle Gauger, Cole Lucius, Amber Miller, Paige Nemec, Lisa Pederson and Lauren Schroeder; Trego: Megan Grimm. — from TheLink •••

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Karen Mangelsen will be at the LaFollette Town Hall Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to collect real estate and personal property taxes and dog license fees. Congratulations to Sue and Roger Mroszak on becoming great-grandparents. Gavin Thomas was born Jan. 2 to Sue and Roger’s granddaughter and husband, Amanda and Greg Robinson. Karen Mangelsen went with Donna Hines and other women from Timberland Lutheran Church to Cumberland ECU Tuesday afternoon and presented a program for the residents there. The ladies then served a snack to go with afternoon coffee. Clam River Tuesday Club met Jan. 7 at the home of Trudy DeLawyer, with Karen Mangelsen as hostess. Thursday afternoon visitors of Nina and Lawrence Hines were Hank and Karen Mangelsen. Joleen and Richard Funk and Jan Schott visited Lida Nordquist on Saturday. Jake and Grace Mangelsen called on Karen and Hank Mangelsen on Saturday afternoon. Pastor Steve Ward was the guest worship leader and preacher at Lakeview UM Church on Sunday morning.

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Employment opportunities

by Marian Furchtenicht

The past week has been a cold one, so folks have been kind of homebound. Sounds like a warm-up is in sight by this weekend. Folks are happy about that. There were lots of school closings and cancellations on Wednesday due to the bitter cold and wind chill. It’s been hot-soup weather for sure. The weekend was all about football, so folks were glued to TVs. Packers came through, but I began to wonder. Sad to report my classmate, Nan Zimbrick Koel, passed away. Her services are to be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Springbrook on Thursday, Jan. 15. Sympathy to her husband, Gary, and their family. Bonnie Helmer was to have surgery in Eau Claire on Monday, so put her in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. I had stopped and visited her after bowling on Tuesday and had a hot bowl of chili with her. That hit the spot on a cold day. John and Mary Marschall visited me on Thursday afternoon and had split-pea soup supper with me. Roger Furchtenicht brought their twin granddaughters

Dewey Country

by Pauline Lawrence

You know, with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s behind us, and they’re history, now it’s real estate taxes. Ick, ick, ick. It’s a very happy birthday to Bob Scheu on Jan. 16 when he turns 72. Don’t you wish you were only 21 again? Jan. 17, a very happy birthday to Hannah Butenhoff Brion. Have a wonderful day, Hannah. A very happy birthday to Roger Lawrence on Jan. 20. Have a great day Roger. It’s a very happy birthday to Myrna Atkinson and also to Ella Friendt. Have a great one on Jan. 21. Happy birthday to Dorothy Lashmett as she turns 85 on Jan. 22. Enjoy that special day Dorothy. Kids got a day off of school last Wednesday when temperatures were at 40 below with the wind chills. Some schools in the Twin Cities were also closed. I certainly love to see the much-needed light we’re having now. Yes, it’s light a lot longer than in December, which is great. Caucus was held Jan. 10 at the Dewey Town Hall. Chairman is Mark Knoop, board members are Phil Scheu and Duane Johnson, clerk is Pam Brown, and assessor is John Biver. I went to Spooner to do some errands on Thursday and on CTH H I saw puzzle pieces. Yes, all along CTH H it looked like puzzle pieces here and there. It was due to the wind and snowing. Very unusual and pretty. Saturday, Jim and Sandy Atkinson were over to Lisa and Don Otto’s in North Branch, Minn., to celebrate her 50th birthday. Have a very happy birthday Lisa. Talking with Evelyn Melton, she tells us Cecil was in the hospital from Thursday until Sunday due to fluid buildup. He didn’t even play cards with Vicki Trott and Peggy Vesta, so I know he wasn’t feeling well. We hope you get better soon Cecil. Diane Hulleman went to Shell Lake Schools to help with the kids this past week. On Monday, Diane went to the nursing home in Shell Lake. Friday Diane went to the parish nurses luncheon at the Spooner Market and Grill. Seven ladies attended. Understand Jerry Besse isn’t feeling good now. He’s been taking chemo.

Heart Lake Another cool day on Monday. It was 8 degrees below zero, but the sun was shining, so things warmed up. We haven’t had much snow, but we don’t need it either. Shell Lake Schools was closed on Wednesday due to the harsh wind chill. Watching TV on Saturday, there was 72 million marching in Paris for the unity rally. I guess there were representatives from every country. Not much news as it has been too cold. Arlys Santiago told me her sister Avis Paulson, Verndale, Minn., fell in her driveway and broke her arm. Her sister Audrey Carlson went up to visit her over the weekend. A group from Glenview attended me-

over to visit Great-grandma Marion on Saturday morning. Wish I had some of their energy. They told me all about their Christmas trip to Colorado. Sunday, Elfreda West and I went with my brother, Donnie Shoquist, to sister Sharon and Merle Wilber’s in Webster. Sister Nell Lee and her daughter-in-law, Diane Seever Lee, Stanberry, also went there for a noon meal together and our belated Christmas and to watch the Packer game. Happy birthday wishes this week to Val Smith, Barb Haynes, Jason Johnz, Wanda Lindenberger, and Christi and Susie Huerth on Jan. 15; Catherine Benham on Jan. 16; Kurt Scribner and Tom Campbell, Jan. 19; Gary Olson, Kimberly Doll and Wyatt Kemp, Jan. 20; and Samantha Elliott, Dana Barrett, Blake Lundstrom, Donna Holt and Sam Shelton, Jan. 21. Keep food out for the birds. The woodpeckers have really been enjoying the suet. They need a lot of fat and energy to keep warm.

Last week Marv Knoop had an accident. He fell in the gutter in Mark’s barn and broke his right arm. We hope you get well soon Marv. He tells us there aren’t a lot of fishermen down on Bashaw Lake due to the cold. Ice is 14-16 inches. Loretta VanSelus was in the Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake where she had her knee replaced. She Rent for Wedding came home on Wednesday. Parties, etc. Butch went down all three For info, call days and had to learn how Loretta was to have therapy Donna at as she will be doing it at 715-419-1998 home. Hearts of Gold will be helping also, Butch tells (Jan. 14, 21, 28) us. STATE OF WISCONSIN Tom and son Isaac and CIRCUIT COURT Tyler Crosby and Amber WASHBURN COUNTY Anderson went to Green IN THE MATTER OF THE Bay to watch the Packers ESTATE OF win. While there they met Graeme Scott Stewart Chad Crosby and a friend. DOD: 11/27/2014 It was an exciting game Notice to Creditors when the Pack won! Yippee! (Informal Administration) On Dec. 15, what did Case No. 14PR45 Mark Knoop find but a PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: night crawler crawling. This is winter. He must have got- 1. An application for informal administration was filed. ten his seasons mixed up. 2. The decedent, with date of Jan. 11, Mark Knoop went birth June 23, 1945, and date of to the barn and found a bat death November 27, 2014, was flying around. He too must domiciled in Washburn County, have his seasons mixed up? State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W6062 Pair Scatter sunshine. O’Lakes Road, Trego, WI Have a great week.

by Helen V. Pederson morial services for Ruth Abrahamson on Thursday at the Methodist church with Pastor Steve Miller officiating. Burial will be in Rhinelander at a later date. Our sympathy to the family. Last Friday, Glenview showed a Shirley Temple movie with popcorn served. We’ve had some tenants with the upper respiratory flu and they have stayed in their apartments. I hope you all will recover soon. The age of a woman doesn’t mean a thing; the best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles.

54888. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 30, 2015. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Shannon Anderson Probate Registrar December 30, 2014 Katherine M. Stewart P.O. Box 364 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-9081 620125 WNAXLP Bar No.: 1005716

(Dec. 31, Jan. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. THE ESTATE OF TODD WILLIAM HALL c/o Diane S. Diel, as Special Administrator of the Estate of Todd William Hall, Defendants. Case No. 14-CV-59 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 17, 2014, in the amount of $107,176.22, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 28, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Washburn County Courthouse, located at Ten Fourth Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: All the parcel of land in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, being known and Designated as the East Half of Northeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter (E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of NW 1/4), Section Twenty-one (21), in Township Forty-two (42) North, Range Twelve (12) West, Washburn County, Town of Minong, Wisconsin, as more fully described in Deed Doc. #316511. PROPERTY ADDRESS: W6538 County Highway I, Town of Minong. TAX KEY NO.: 65-030-2-42-1221-2 01-000-001000. Terry C. Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Ave., Ste. 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt. 619587 WNAXLP

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Shell Lake School Menu Breakfast Monday, Jan. 19: Bagel or mini cinnamon roll. Tuesday, Jan. 20: Pancakes and sausage or oat chocolate-chip bar. Wednesday, Jan. 21: Cereal and toast or ultimate breakfast round. Thursday, Jan. 22: French toast sticks or muffin. Friday, Jan. 23: No school. In-service. Breakfast is served with a choice of juice/fruit and milk with their main item. Every day breakfast is free to all students.

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Lunch Monday, Jan. 19: Chicken nuggets. Tuesday, Jan. 20: Burrito bowl. Wednesday, Jan. 21: Grilled chicken sandwich. Thursday, Jan. 22: Homemade lasagna. Friday, Jan. 23: No school. In-service. 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.

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(Jan. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY JOHNSON BANK, Plaintiff, vs. DAN FLUG, and SUSAN FLUG, Defendants. Case No. 14CV95 Case Code: 30404 Mortgage Foreclosure NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of the foreclosure judgment (the “Judgment”) entered by the Court in the abovecaptioned action on October 27, 2014, in the amount of $57,707.08, the undersigned Sheriff of Washburn County will sell at public auction on February 4, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at the Washburn County Courthouse North Entrance (a.k.a. North Steps), 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871, the following real estate in accordance with the following sale terms: PROPERTY ADDRESS: N4564 Slim Creek Road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A part of the Southeast Onequarter (1/4) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4) of Section Three (3), Township Thirtyeight (38) North, Range Ten (10) West, Town of Birchwood, Washburn County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Starting at a point where the One-eighth (1/8) Section line of said Southeast One-quarter (1/4) Southwest One-quarter (1/4) intersects the high-water mark of Slim Creek Flowage; thence West on said Oneeighth (1/8) line, 116 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 54˚ 30’ West, 674 feet to an iron pipe, the point of beginning; thence continuing South 54˚ 30’ West, 100 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 35˚ 30’ East, 200 feet to an iron pipe on the high-water mark of Slim Creek Flowage; thence in a Northeasterly direction along said high-water line, 100 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 35˚ 30’ West 200 feet to the point of beginning. Additional land included within the edges of the sidelines of said property in a Northwesterly direction to the intersection of said lines with the present private road. TERMS OF SALE: 1. Cash sale. 2. Ten percent (10%) of sale price required as down payment (the “Deposit”) at the time of Sheriff’s sale by cash or money order or cashier’s check made payable to the Washburn County Clerk of Courts. 3. Balance of sale price due upon confirmation of sale by the Court. Failure to pay balance upon confirmation of sale will result in forfeiture of the Deposit. If the sale is set aside for any reason other than for Purchaser’s failure to pay balance of purchase price upon confirmation of sale, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 4. Property to be sold as a whole “as is, where is, and with all faults” and subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments and penalties and interest, if any, and all other liens and encumbrances. Purchaser shall pay the cost of title evidence and any applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. Dated: January 8, 2015. Terry Dryden, Sheriff Washburn County, Wisconsin Plaintiff’s Attorney: Adam A. Bardosy Mallery & Zimmerman, S.C. 731 North Jackson Street Suite 900 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 414-271-2424 620214 WNAXLP

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The City of Shell Lake is requesting bids for the purchase of two 2015 pickups (sate bid price). Specifications can be obtained from the City Administrator’s Office, 501 First Street, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Bids must be sealed and marked accordingly. Bids must be submitted to the City of Shell Lake by 1:30 p.m., Mon., Feb. 2, 2105. The City of Shell Lake reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to reject portions of any or all bids, or to select the bid most advantageous to the City. Andrew Eiche, City Administrator 620286 22-23r WNAXLP (Dec. 31, Jan. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY JOHNSON BANK Plaintiff, vs. DANIEL S. FLUG and SUZANNE L. FLUG, Defendants. Case No.: 14-CV-107 Case Classification: Foreclosure Of Mortgage Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the aboveentitled action on October 23, 2014, in Washburn County, I will sell at public auction in the North Entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54871, on January 28, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described premises, to-wit: Part of the Southeast Onequarter (1/4) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4), Section Three (3), Township Thirtyeight (38) North, Range Ten (10) West, in the Town of Birchwood, Washburn County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Starting where the 1/8th line intersects the West shore of Slim Creek Flowage, thence West on the 1/8th line 116 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 54˚30’ West 474 feet to an iron pipe; the point of beginning; thence South 35˚30’ East 200 feet, more or less, to the water’s edge of Slim Creek Flowage; thence to the right in a Southwesterly direction along the water’s edge 200 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 35˚30’ West 200 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 54˚30’ East 200 feet to the point of beginning. And Part of the Southeast Onequarter (1/4) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4), Section Three (3), Township Thirtyeight (38) North, Range Ten (10) West, in the Town of Birchwood, Washburn County, Wisconsin, described as Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 1483, as recorded in Volume 6, page 204. And A parcel of land in the Southeast One-quarter (1/4) of

the Southwest One-quarter (1/4), Section Three (3), Township Thirty-eight (38) North, Range Ten (10) West, in the Town of Birchwood, Washburn County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Starting at an iron pipe where the 1/8th line of said Section 3 intersects the West shore of Slim Creek Flowage, thence West on the 1/8th line 116 feet to an iron pipe, thence South 54˚30’ East 374 feet to an iron pipe; the place of beginning; thence South 35˚30’ East 200 feet to an iron pipe on the high-water line of Slim Creek Flowage, thence to the right in a Westerly direction along the lakeshore 100 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 35˚30’ West 200 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 54˚30’ East 100 feet to the point of beginning. Also included that parcel of land encompassed by the extension of the two side lines running at right angle to the lakeshore back to the existing private road. Tax Key Numbers: 65-010-238-10-03-3-40040, 65-010-238-10-03-3-40050 and 65-0102-38-10-03-3-40060. The property will be sold subject to all legal encumbrances. TERMS OF SALE: Ten (10%) percent of the successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds at the time of the Court’s confirmation of the sale or the ten (10%) percent down payment is forfeited to the Plaintiff. Dated this 16th day of December, 2014 Terry Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County, Wisconsin Hippenmeyer, Reilly, Moodie & Blum, S.C. Lori J. Fabian Plaintiff’s Attorney 720 Clinton Street P.O. Box 766 Waukesha, WI 53187-0766 Telephone: 262-549-8181 Fax: 262-549-8191 The above property is located at N4572 Slim Creek Road, Stone Lake, Wisconsin 54876 619591 WNAXLP

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Washburn County Court Robert N. Berg, Rice Lake, OWI, $1,494.00, local jail, costs, license revoked 2 years, alcohol assessment. Charles H. Heidenreich, Sarona, operating without carrying license, $150.10; operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Tenisha E. Irvine, Spooner, forgery, $8,187.83, probation, sent. withheld. Brandon C. Melton, Shell Lake, battery, $243.00, local jail. Vernon R. Nanan, Myrtle Beach, S.C., failure to support child, $8,003.28. Jeffrey A. Rissell, Beach Park, Ill., carrying concealed weapon, $543.00; operating ATV or UTV in careless way, $452.50.

MEETING NOTICE - TOWN OF BASHAW

Notice is hereby given that the Bashaw Town Board shall hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, immediately following the caucus meeting at the Bashaw Town Hall. Agenda: Call meeting to order; minutes from the December 9, 2014, town meeting; treasurer’s report; public input; permits/ applications; truck/grader; set next meeting date; approve vouchers and adjourn meeting. A current agenda will also be posted at the following sites: Corner of Tozer Lake Road and Green Valley Road, corner of Sand Road and Sunset Road and N3410 Sawyer Creek Road, Shell Lake, WI 54871 (Town Hall). Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk Town of Bashaw 620072 22r WNAXLP

BID NOTICE SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE CITY OF SHELL LAKE

The City of Shell Lake is accepting bids for the sale of the following surplus property: • 1996 Ford Pickup with 8-ft. Boss plow • 2011 Dodge Pickup Items can be seen at the Shell Lake City Shop, 55 Richie Rd. All items sold as is. Payment due within one week of bid opening. For further information contact Public Works Director Mitch Brown at 715-468-7873. Sealed bids must be submitted to the City Administrator’s Office, City Hall, 501 First Street, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871 by 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2015. The City of Shell Lake reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to select the bid most advantageous to the City. Andrew Eiche, City Administrator 620285 22-23r WNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW Public Law 99-499 is the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1926, Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 186 (SARA Fund). This law was enacted to protect and inform all citizens of the existence of hazardous chemicals that may be manufactured, stored, distributed or used in a community. Information about these hazardous chemicals and locations is available for public review during business hours at the Washburn County Office of Emergency Management (715468-4730) located at 421 Hwy. 63, Shell Lake, WI. Information available is limited to compliance with P.L. 99499 and does not include all chemicals that may pose a threat to humans, animals or the environment. Telephone inquiries as to specific information in the files will not be accepted. Copies of documents may be made at the expense of the requester and at rates established by the County. 620070 22r WNAXLP

Daniel P. Johnson, Minong, OWI, $887.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment. Michael T. Kraft, Delano, Minn., interstate/intrastate driving requirements, $127.50. Kimberly T. Kusilek, River Falls, speeding, $175.30. Christopher P. Priley, Duluth, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Alan M. Schrofer, Tinley Park, Ill., speedometer violations. Matthew S. Stone, Spooner,

operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Tammy M. Ubrich, Shell Lake, operating without valid license, $200.50. Devon T. Wittman, Welch, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Scott F. Mancl, Shell Lake, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. David P. Mortensen, Shell Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

NOTICE OF TOWN CAUCUS - TOWN OF BASHAW

Notice is hereby given that the Bashaw Town Board shall hold its caucus meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at 6 p.m., at the Bashaw Town Hall. Lesa Dahlstorm, Clerk 620073 22r WNAXLP Town of Bashaw

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Applications Available At Glenview

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NOTICE TO ALL WASHBURN COUNTY DOG OWNERS

Pursuant to WI Stat. 174.052, notice is hereby given to all Washburn County dog owners that you are required to license and vaccinate for rabies, under the provisions of WI Stat. 95.21(2), any dog over 5 months of age. (Statute defines a “dog owner” as anyone who owns, harbors or keeps a dog.) The license year is defined as January 1 - December 31. Minimum Dog License fees are as follows: $5.00 for spayed or neutered dogs, $10.00 for unspayed or unneutered dogs. Local municipalities may supplement these fees, please check with your local treasurer for current fee amount. Multiple dog license fees are: $50 for up to 12 dogs and $5.00 for each additional dog. Dogs not licensed by April 1, or within 30 days of acquiring ownership, or after reaching 5 months of age, are subject to a late fee of not less than $5.00 per dog. Owners who fail to license or vaccinate a dog pursuant to the above statutes are subject to citation and forfeiture. Dog licenses are obtained through your local municipal treasurer. Lolita Olson, Washburn County Clerk 620071 22r WNAXLP

OPEN ADMISSION POLICY Statement for Terraceview Living Center, Inc.

It is the policy of Terraceview Living Center, Inc., Shell Lake, Wisconsin, to admit and to treat all residents without regard to sex, religion, age, race, color, national origin or physical challenge. The same requirements for admission are applied to all, and residents are assigned within the nursing home without regard to religion, age, race, color, national origin or physical challenge. There is not distinction in eligibility for, or in the manner of providing any resident service provided by or through the Living Center. All facilities of Terraceview Living Center, Inc. are available without distinction to all residents and visitors, regardless of sex, religion, age, race, color, national origin or physical challenge. All persons and organizations that have occasion either to refer residents for admission or recommend Terraceview Living Center, Inc. are advised to do so without regard to the residents’ sex, religion, age, race, color, national origin or physical challenge. Terraceview Living Center, Inc. 619792 21-22r is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Shell Lake Arts Center Is Receiving Applications For The Position Of 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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Food Safety & Quality Technicians Production Workers ... All Shifts Maintenance Technicians ... All Shifts Smokehouse Operator ... 2nd Shift

Apply today at our corporate office, One Snack Food Lane, Minong, WI, or call Human Resources Director, 715-466-6690 for more info. 620121 11-12a,b,c 22-23r Jack Link’s Beef Jerky is an equal opportunity employer.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Primary responsibility is marketing/public relations and student recruitment. Position also includes office supervision, event management and program planning. Successful applicants will have an extensive marketing/public relations background, outstanding written and oral communication skills, as well as office management and supervisory experience. Prior employment in the area of arts management is helpful. Please visit our website at www.shelllakeartscenter.org to view a complete job description or call 715-468-2414. Qualified applicants must send cover letter, resume and references by January 23, 2015, to Shell Lake Arts Center, P.O. Box 315, 802 First Street, Shell Lake, WI 54871.

P.O. Box 315, 802 First Street Shell Lake, WI 54871

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Prairie Fire’s “Peter Pan” to be performed by Shell Lake students Prarie Fire Theatre returns to Shell Lake Schools with the production of “Peter Pan.” Auditions were held Monday, Jan. 12, after school with one performance to be performed on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 4 p.m., at the Shell Lake Arts Center. The Darling Family is shown in the photo along with the Beast that dwells in their minds and under the bed. The lead role of Peter Pan will be played by Layne Olson, Tinker Bell will be played by Madeline Naglosky and KayDe Bontekoe will be Wendy. – Photo by Larry Samson

Devon Snowbank represents Barron County at Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair Devon Snowbank, second from the left, Barron County Fairest of the Fair, competed in the Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair competition on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Rapids. She is shown with candidates representing Sheboygan County, St. Croix County, Crawford County and Marquette County. — Photo by Judy Pieper

Spooner FFA attends state leadership conference STEVENS POINT — Kayla Hickman and Abby Zehm, Spooner FFA officers, along with their adviser, Mrs. Olson-Rosenbush, attended the Wisconsin Association of FFA Half-Time Leadership Conference held at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Stevens Point, Jan. 9-10. Nearly 450 FFA members, advisers and state FFA officers participated. The Half-Time Leadership Conference provides FFA chapter leaders from around the state the opportunity to set goals and prepare for the second half of their year of service in their local FFA chapters. FFA members attended workshops focused on leadership and personal development, membership and chapter development, and opportunities in FFA. They learned about preparing for FFA events and getting involved in community service. The Half-Time Conference has a 30-year tradition for Wisconsin FFA members to bring top leaders together to assist in leadership development. This year’s leadership conference was designed and conducted by the 2014-

28th-Annual

Sat., Jan. 17, 2015, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. SHALLOW LAKE, BARRONETT

FIRST & SECOND CASH PRIZES FOR LARGEST GAME FISH & PANFISH

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SOUPER SUPPER, MEAT RAFFLES, GAMES & INDOOR ICE-FISHING CONTEST ... ALSO 1/2 HOUR OF FREE BEER

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The King and Queen will crown the next year’s King and Queen. Cash Raffle At The Center:

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2015 Wisconsin state FFA officers. The theme of the conference was Recipes For Success. “Half-Time is one of the premier leadership conferences in our state designed by student leaders. It allows FFA chapter leaders to develop their leadership skills, learn more about FFA activities and meet people while having fun,” said Cheryl Zimmerman, state FFA executive director. “We are able to provide young people with an excellent experience to develop their leadership skills and get them excited about agriculture, agricultural education and the FFA so they can build their local programs. FFA advisers were also Kayla Hickman and Abby Zehm of the Spooner FFA proudly represent their chapter at the FFA busy during the weekend Half-Time Conference in Stevens Point. as they attended training sessions in the areas of meat animal quality assurance, safety certification, award applications and other key issues in agricultural education. Teachers were also involved in the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators board meetings and committee meetings. — from FFA Alison Wedig, state FFA president from Darlington, welcomes Abby Zehm and Kayla Hickman of the Spooner FFA Chapter to the FFA HalfTime Conference in Stevens Point. — Photos submitted

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Spooner Elementary School Awards Day held Library media specialist Beth Luikart presented the Book Tree Award to five students, and they earned a book to take home. A special awards day was held Friday, Jan. 9. Shown (L to R): Bret Vosberg, Jona Simondson, McKenzie Carroll, Andrea Woofer and Rallye Downer.

Photos by Larry Samson

Spooner firefighter Jim Deutsch and Spooner art educator Deb Shipman presented Leah Dezek and Carson Klein the Fire Prevention Poster Award. Their posters will advance to the state level that will take place this spring.

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Spooner Elementary schoolteachers Tim Kerns (above) and Jody Peck (below) were recognized by the administration for their enthusiasm and dedication to teaching. From the reaction of the students it was a good call as they cheered at the announcement.

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11 West 5th Ave. - Lake Mall Shell Lake, Wis.

715-468-2314

RICE LAKE — Final registration for continuing students will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Orientation and final registration day for new students will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Final registration will then continue on Thursday-Friday, Jan. 22-23, for new and continuing students. Spring semester classes begin on Monday, Jan. 26. Orientation and registration day for new and transfer students will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Throughout the orientation session, students will learn about the library, PRISM, email, D2L access, academic advising, health services and receive an overview of student services. Orientation will also feature a student panel, campus tour and lunch. Orientation participants will then be able to complete final registration beginning at 2 p.m. During final registration students pay tuition, receive parking permits, student IDs, class schedules and pick up textbooks. On-campus course tuition and fees for spring semester are $2,585.86 for full-time students carrying 12-18 credits and $215.49 per credit for part-time students. Students registered for online classes pay a different tuition rate. For more information on placement testing, orientation, registration, fees, financial aid or course offerings contact the UWBC Office of Student Services at 715-2348176, ext. 1. — from UWBC