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Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Vol. 126, No. 23 • Shell Lake, Wis.

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“Shine!” @ Shell Lake • Wrestling Challenge @ Shell Lake • Free community breakfast @ Spooner • See calendar on page 6 for details

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Future photographer

Arts center hosts production of “Peter Pan” Page 2

Waffles ... and basketball? Page 23

Wrestling match results

John Matthys is going to be a future photographer for the Washburn County Register. He was at his cousin Dominic Hopke’s wrestling match on Thursday, Jan. 15, to take photos and to cheer for the Lakers. — Photo by Larry Samson

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BREAKERS

The law and the victims

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STATEWIDE - Wisconsin’s employers reported fewer layoffs to the state last year than from the year before. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development received notice that employers with 100 or more workers laid off 4,238 people last year — a 40-percent drop from the year before. Regional economist Scott Hodek said the statewide economy is seeing improvement as consumer confidence has grown. He noted that low gas prices have been helping consumers save money. “Consumer spending accounts for about 70 percent of the total economy if you’re looking at it in terms of gross domestic product,” said Hodek. “So when spending is up, we have a pretty good economy, and the last couple of quarters have been really good.” Hodek said the state is seeing stable growth and expects the economy to continue to improve in 2015. - Danielle Kaeding | WPR News ••• STATEWIDE - Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are asking fishermen and other winter sports enthusiasts to check local conditions before heading out on the ice. Mostly because of the sheer number and differing sizes of Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers, DNR officials don’t monitor or give information on local conditions. April Dombrowski, the safety section chief with the DNR’s Bureau of Law Enforcement, said it’s best to call a local fishing club, snowmobilers group or bait shop before going out on the ice. “If they’re venturing into a community, just trying to touch base at that local connection, that’s going to be their most accurate information,” she said. - Patty Murray | WPR News

What you should know about sex offenders

Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SPOONER — On Thursday, Jan. 15, Lakeland Family Resource Center in Spooner hosted a public informational meeting about sex of-

fenders. Amy Jain, Wisconsin Department of Corrections sex offender specialist, presented information and answered questions to about 20 community members concerning sex offenders, applicable state laws and statistics, and shared resources for individuals to do their own See Sex offenders, page 3

It’s a new match

Community center’s closure is no match against hockey association

Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SPOONER — When people come together to overcome adversity great things become possible. The Spooner Area Youth Hockey Association is such a group of people.

“With the recent closing of the community center (the former Spooner Icehouse) the board of directors of Spooner Area Youth Hockey Association made a decision to see if it’s a viable option to build a facility that is sustainable and maintainable,” said Tim Salo, SAYHA president. The Spooner Civic Center has had its share of ups and downs since it was first built, but the facility’s most recent closure has been reported as

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The SAYHA U8 is shown defending their goal while under attack from the Barron U8 team in a game held during the Spooner Jack Frost Fest on Saturday, Jan. 10. — Photo submitted

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Prairie Fire production of “Peter Pan” presented at the arts center

Peter Pan and Tinker Bell talked Wendy Darling and her brothers into going on an adventure to Neverland. Neverland is found “at the third star on the right, straight on till morning.” Shown (L to R): Linden Nelson, John; KayDe Bontekoe, Wendy; Layne Olson, Peter Pan; Madeline Naglosky, Tinker Bell; Sam Symond, Michael; and Lily Edlin, Nana.

Graduating senior Dakota Robinson performed in her last Prairie Fire production as a student at Shell Lake. She played in one of the lead roles as Smee, Captain Hook’s right-hand person. Robinson was a second-grader when she first started acting in Prairie Fire productions.

The fierce pirates under the command of Captain Hook are the villains in the Prairie Fire production of “Peter Pan.” The Saturday, Jan. 17, show capped off a week of after-school practices for the students at Shell Lake Schools. It was the PTA’s 20th year of sponsorship so that Prairie Fire could be a part of the children’s education. Shown (L to R): Carlton Miller, Levi Olson, Aaden Jensen, Jessica Haynes, Jared Egberg and Bryan Farthing as Captain Hook.

In a politically correct environment, the Indians, in this case the Cleveland Indians, were changed to the Cleveland Norwegians. Shown back row (L to R): Judah Balser, Noah Savas and Noelle Nelson. Front: Trenton Palmer and Brady Lehnherr.

Photos by Larry Samson The lost children return with Wendy and become her family. Shown (L to R): Sara Grandadam, Mason Iorns, Jenatesha Hubbell, Aubri Hanson, Mikenzi Miller, Brianna Williams, Emily Lloyd and Luke Savas.

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County board weighs in on redistricting process Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — Members of the Washburn County Board had the opportunity on tuesday, Jan. 20, to weigh in on three maps that depict 15 supervisory districts instead of 21. At the county board’s monthly meeting in November of 2013, the majority voted 14 to seven to reduce the board from 21 district supervisors to 15. Since then an

ad hoc committee was formed to complete that redistricting process. Members of that committee include Thomas Mackie, District 5 and chair; David Masterjohn, District 12; Romaine Quinn, District 15 and vice chair; Lolita Olson, Washburn County clerk; and Nathan Nelson, Washburn County GIS technician. The committee met on Thursday, Jan. 15, to discuss the three remaining maps.

Also present at the meeting were David Haessig, District 14; Keith Trembath, District 9; Steven Sather, District 19; Susan Hansen, District 20; David Wilson, District 11; and Beth Esser, District 8. Each individual was given the opportunity to provide their thoughts about the different map options and which one they thought was best. Haessig, Trembath, Hansen and Esser all stated that they felt that waiting

until after the 2020 census would result in a more accurate map. Mackie stated that a discussion and unofficial vote would take place at the next county board meeting, which was scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 20, to gather more opinions. Additional information regarding what took place at the county board meeting will be available on the Register website at wcregisteronline.com.

School board votes on budget reductions Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SPOONER – The Spooner School Board voted on six proposed budget-reduction recommendations at their regular bimonthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 19. Michelle Schwab, superintendent, and Shannon Grindell, district business manager, gave a presentation on the district’s budget and provided several budgetreduction options for board members to consider. The nearly million dollar budget deficit the district is facing for the 2014-15 school year is the driving force behind the budget-reduction proposals. Six options were provided to board members, including reducing health insurance by $200,000,

eliminating non-student-contact days for classified staff, reducing lead secretaries’ employment from 12 to 11 months, re-establishing the pay rate for staff overloads to a flat rate and renegotiating transportation contracts and outsourcing driver’s education. Five individuals spoke during public comment regarding the proposed budget cuts, including Bob Kinderman, Peggy Miller, Karen Sorenson and Andrew Melton. Nate Eichhorst, school board member, recused himself from discussion and voting. “I would think the people of the community would want us to look at the broader interest of the Spooner Area School Dis-

trict and make sure our fund balance is sound and we are not deficit spending,” said Robert Hoellen, school board president. According to administration, the district began deficit spending in the 201213 school year that increased significantly in the following years into the current school year. Four of the six options were approved by the board members on unanimous voice votes. Those included increasing the staff’s monthly contribution to the health insurance by 6.6 percent to 12.6 percent, eliminating non-student-contact days for classified staff, reducing lead secretaries’ employment period from to 12 to 11 months, reopening the 2015-16 SAVE

Academy fuel clause and renegotiating the 2016-17 transportation contract with Badger Bus Service. These cuts total $325,359 in potential expense savings for the district. All approved recommendations are effective July 1. Two options failed to pass for approval. They were re-establishing the pay rate for staff overloads to a flat rate and outsourcing driver’s education. Both options will be revisited by the board when further information is provided. The reductions were recommended by administration for the 2015-16 budget but do not exclude the option of going to referendum into the future.

Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week is Jan. 26-30

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, Jan. 26-30, is an initiative led by the Federal Trade Commission. Identity theft is the largest complaint category at the FTC and, within that category, tax identity theft has emerged as the largest subcategory. IRS imposter scams and similar ruses are a new twist targeting taxpayers. As of August 2014, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration had received over 210,000

complaints with victims losing about $11 million to these scams. The Federal Trade Commission’s Sentinel data also shows a significant spike with tens of thousands of these complaints in 2014. IRS imposter schemes typically work like this: • Someone calls or emails pretending to be from the IRS. • Scammers rig caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling (may have D.C. 202 area code).

• Scammers may know the last 4 digits of your SSN. • They may use fake IRS badge numbers. • They ask people to wire money or put it on a money card. • Scammers may threaten arrest, deportation or loss of driver’s license. • Sometimes they make a follow-up call pretending to be from DMV or police, also rigging caller ID. The FTC Tax Identity Theft Week web-

site, ftc.gov/taxidtheft, provides more information on tax identity theft. A link on how to file a complaint with the FTC is ftc. gov/complaint or call toll-free 877-FTCHELP. A free webinar hosted by the FTC on tax identity theft is set for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1 p.m., local time. Consumers can visit ftc. gov/taxidtheft to register and get more information. — from FTC

State health agency urges residents to fight the spread of influenza and other illnesses MADISON — Wisconsin is experiencing an especially bad influenza season, and the state Department of Health Services is urging people who may have the flu, or other illnesses, to stay home from work or school to avoid spreading sickness. “People may think they’re being tough and responsible by showing up at work or school when they aren’t feeling well, but the fact is they’re doing their co-workers or classmates a disservice by potentially

spreading an illness to others,” said Karen McKeown, state health officer. People over the age of 65 have been especially hard hit this influenza season, and the DHS also urges state residents to avoid visiting elderly family, friends or anyone in a long-term care facility, such as a nursing home, if they are under the weather. “We also want to stress that it’s never too late to get a flu shot and we encourage anyone who hasn’t done so to get vac-

cinated as soon as they can,” McKeown added. “Even though this year’s flu shot is not as good a match as it has been in most other years, it still can reduce the severity of flu symptoms among those who get the flu, and reduce rates of hospitalization and death.” In addition to influenza, Wisconsin has also seen an increase in cases of pertussis (whooping cough), and in outbreaks caused by norovirus. Symptoms of norovirus infection typically include nausea,

stomach cramping, vomiting and diarrhea. Norovirus infection is often mistakenly referred to as stomach flu, but is unrelated to influenza. Along with staying home when sick, DHS urges residents to avoid illnesses through frequent and thorough hand washing, covering the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, eating nutritious food, exercising, and getting enough rest. — from DHS, submitted by Washburn County Health Department

be sentenced to lifetime GPS monitoring even when they are off supervision. “The most common offender, and I see this statewide too, is your 18- to 25-year-old having intercourse with 12- to 16-year-olds,” she said. There are 22,042 registered sex offenders in the state of Wisconsin, and on average 93 percent of victims know their offender. Of the sexual offense cases that occurred in Washburn County, 80 percent of victims were female. The most common age for victims was 12 to 15 years old. Fifteen percent of the cases included force, which involves holding the victim down or pushing. Of the offenders, 6 percent were female and 40 percent of offenders were between the ages of 18 and 25. Sixty-five percent of Washburn County sex offenders have to register for life, but this is in line with the statewide average. “It should be known, though, that sex offenders actually have the lowest recidivism rate of any type of offender,” she said. Jain explained that the chances for an individual to reoffend hinge on several factors. Those factors are family support, a stable residence and employment. When these three factors are met the chances for recidivism go down significantly. The National Criminal Justice Association conducted a study on sex offenders and their chances of reoffending, and found that after three years, 5 percent had committed a new sex offense, and 43 percent had committed another type of crime. All sex offenders are required to complete treatment before they are re-

leased. Treatment is usually conducted weekly in a group setting that is similar to counseling. “What I always stress to my children is that there is no reason, ever, for anyone to see your covered areas,” she said. Jain also said that caregivers should always know who their child is with at all times and what is going on. Express to children that if there is anything that makes them feel uncomfortable around another adult to tell their parents. Jain explained that by linking how children feel when they get scared to an “uncomfortable” feeling around another adult is a way to get them to communicate what, if anything, is going on. More resources about prevention can be found through the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault at wcasa.org. The state sex offender registry website is located at offender.doc.state.wi.us/ public/ or search the Web for Wisconsin sex offender registry. After entering the registry a sign-up for community notifications is available by selecting the community notifications icon at the top of the page and filling out the form. For individuals who have experienced sexual assault or violence, help is available locally at Time-out Family Abuse Shelter by calling 715-635-5245. Additional victim resources are available from the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Office of Crime Victim Services at doj.state. wi.us/ocvs/office-crime-victim-services.

Sex offenders/from page 1 research. “Unfortunately, the statistics are that 85 percent of sexual assaults do go unreported,” said Jain. As a sex offender specialist, Jain’s main job is to make sure registered sex offenders are reporting where they are living, working, going to school and their Internet identifiers. If the information isn’t provided in the required 10 days, Jain reports their noncompliance with the district attorney and the offender could be charged with a Class H felony. In 1997, the state enacted the sex offender registration and community notification law that requires individuals convicted of a sex offense to register with the state. There are 30 offenses, listed under state Statute 301.45, whose sentence includes mandatory registration in the state’s sex offender registry. The sex offender registry is available online that displays the current address and personal identifiers of adult sex offenders that are required to register. “If law enforcement feels their offenses were severe enough to do meetings or media notifications they will put something in the paper or put something on the radio,” said Jain. Typically, this is done with offenders that have two or more sex offenses on their record. Some offenders are on supervised release where they must follow additional rules and report to their Department of Corrections agent. Even though an offender may be discharged from supervision, they are still required to register their address and identifying information for the length

of their registration. The length of time spent on the registry depends on the severity of their offense. Twenty-four of the 30 offenses require 15 years of registration, the remaining six are lifelong registrations. If an individual is charged and convicted of two or more separate offenses under 301.45, lifetime registration is applied. “Someone could be a sex offender and not be on that website,” said Jain. She explained that the judge has the discretion to order registration for discretionary offenses, and not all sex offenses are registerable offenses. Juvenile offenders are also not listed on the website. For some offenders supervision and registration are not enough to ensure their compliance. In these cases GPS monitoring is used to make sure they are following the conditions of their release. “We will get an alert if someone enters an exclusion zone … but the agent can actually see if they are in a vehicle how fast the vehicle is traveling. That’s how accurate this is,” she said. Exclusion zones are areas where offenders are not allowed to be within so many feet of, like public parks, schools or day-care facilities. An offender on GPS monitoring wears the GPS device that is monitored by the offender’s agent, if they are on supervision, or by someone in Madison at all times. Other instances where an alert would be raised is if the offender isn’t at their address for more than 10 days or if they are lingering near an exclusion zone. Offenders that commit more than one offense can

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Letters to the editor Transparency in animal sheltering Many support their local humane societies, yet few attend board meetings. According to David Tanerbaum of Paws of Chicago, this often leads to a “shocking lack of shelter transparency,” pawschicago.org. This lack of transparency, however, cannot always be attributed to the lack of citizen involvement. It appears that nonprofit organizations do not fall under the category of governmental entities and, therefore, under Wisconsin state statutes, do not have to comply with open meeting laws. With that said, the debate begins. Can nonprofit organizations close board meet-

ings to the public or do they sometimes constitute governmental or “quasi” governmental entities that are subject to open meeting laws? More importantly, why would a nonprofit organization choose to do so? In a letter to the Wisconsin attorney general, it was argued that the Washburn County Area Humane Society is a “quasi” governmental entity for several reasons. First and foremost, it contracts with the county government and receives significant annual taxpayer funding. According to the Washburn County administrator this averages $32,000. Secondly, it works in conjunction with the health depart-

ment, social services and the sheriff’s department, thus acting as an “alter ego” to these governmental agencies. Last but not least, it is required to follow government regulations such as filing annual tax-exempt 990 forms. Although the term “quasi” government is not defined in Wisconsin statutes, a recent decision by the Supreme Court held that a “quasi” governmental corporation does not have to be created by the government but, rather, is a corporation that significantly resembles a government corporation in function, effect or status. The court further set forth a list of five factors to determine if an organization can be

deemed “quasi” governmental and, thus, subject to open meeting laws. In view of these five factors, it appears there is credible evidence to support the right of Washburn County citizens to attend the WCAHS board meetings, which were closed to the public in June of 2013. Regardless of status, when a shelter closes previously advertised open meetings and no longer discloses meeting locations, there is reason for concern. Kathleen Schoener The Winston Project Shell Lake

Wrestling is a family sport This past weekend, Shell Lake youth wrestlers participated in both the Grantsburg and Boyceville tournaments. In Grantsburg we had seven wrestlers participating, coming away with four firstplace finishers, two seconds and one third place. In Boyceville, five wrestlers participated, finishing with two champions, two second-place finishers and a third-place finisher. After the meet on Sunday, the families got together and enjoyed dinner and watching both NFL playoff games. This type of camaraderie is exactly what wrestling is all about. Wrestling involves a family. When a team of wrestlers goes to a tournament, that team supports

each wrestler, from the youngest and least experienced, to the oldest champion. While the team members enjoyed each other’s company, the parents discussed upcoming wrestling opportunities. It is not just the competition on the mat that provides that sense of team. It is the families’ involvement, a sense of community that isn’t often found today. Wrestling teaches skills that provide benefits far beyond the mat. Gratitude is extended to those that go above and beyond inside and outside of the wrestling room. Byron Hopke works tirelessly to support our youth wrestlers through the tournament process, coaching

them to have fun, work hard and be their best. Stacy Hopke actively photographs the entire experience and posts photos for all families to enjoy. Will Christ and Kyle Balts work hard weekly with the wrestlers, teaching them sportsmanship and wrestling technique in a way that makes it enjoyable for the kids. We encourage anyone interested in becoming a part of this program to contact us. We welcome young wrestlers of all ages and skill levels, and we are able to provide free transportation to area tournaments for those interested in participating. If you are interested in seeing what Shell Lake wrestling is all about, plan

to attend one of the two tournaments this weekend. On Saturday, Jan. 23, the Shell Lake High School team will host the Shell Lake Challenge beginning at 9 a.m. On Sunday, Jan. 24, the Brady Mortensen Memorial Youth Tournament will be held in the high school gym with weigh-ins at 8 a.m. and wrestling anticipated to begin by 9:30 p.m. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact me at 715-468-7832. Steve Naglosky Shell Lake

Hockey association/from page 1 its last. Troubling news for SAYHA, which used the building’s ice rink for their youth hockey programs. But SAYHA has a plan: to build a new indoor ice rink. “It’s a hockey rink that will also be a multiuse facility, but we don’t want to give the impression that it’s going to be another one of these,” said Nate Haskins, SAYHA committee member, gesturing to the community center behind him. Even though the project is in the very early stages, they envision the new ice rink could also be used for spring sports like baseball, soccer and golf practices if spring weather limits outdoor activities. Alternately renting the space for events like sport shows, conventions or flea markets would bring in revenue for the association and the community. “We want to keep it small, maintainable to build and to operate,” agreed Salo and Haskins. SAYHA has had some help getting the project off the ground. John Russo, hockey developer and columnist, provided the association with information on how to start the building project and helped create the draft project proposal. As of now they’re estimating a total cost, for a very bare-bones rink, to be around $500,000. “We are looking five, 10, 20 years down the road; how can we susThe SAYHA U8 team poses for a team photo. Shown back row (L to R): Mason Sobralski, Joey Romportl, Tabitha Johnson, Abby Salo, Natalie Vosberg, tain this, build it, make it very suc- Alex “Buster” Adler and Talen Greer. Front: Jesse Morales, Grady Haskins, Tanner Johnson, Blake Hines, Max Morales, Nolan Larson and Cameron Rich. cessful for the years to come,” said – Photo submitted Salo. Organizations that have given unofficial support of their project committee has requested more informa- nering with the school could help make setup and the ice is in great shape,” said include the Wisconsin Amateur Hockey tion. Talks with the city of Spooner have that goal a reality. Providing the opportu- Haskins. Many volunteer hours went into Association and the Spooner Chamber also led to requests for more information nity to learn to skate and play the sport of getting the outdoor rink ready, including of Commerce but SAYHA also wants the about the project, making the associa- hockey, regardless of economic status, is assistance from the city. SAYHA’s posiinvolvement and support of the city of tion’s focus on finalizing the ice rink proj- an SAYHA priority. Stigmas surrounding tive experience with the outdoor rink has Spooner, Washburn County and county ect proposal a top priority. The biggest the sport have caused a significant loss in them planning to continue to utilize it for schools, not just Spooner, but Shell Lake piece of the puzzle that remains is a loca- youth participation. Coupled with the programs even if and when the indoor and Northwood. tion for the new rink. Salo explained that loss of the indoor ice rink, the association rink is built. SAYHA doesn’t just want “It says Spooner Area Youth Hockey their first option would be to build on a lost an initial 45 to 50 percent of their skat- to build a new rink, they want to rebuild so it’s Washburn County,” added Salo. piece of Spooner School District property. ers this season. the sport – make hockey about having fun “We want to get more into schools and “Since then we have regained about again, affordable for anyone, in turn re“There’s no expectation on our part we know that it’s tough for them to travel from them, we don’t know what they 10 percent of that back, we went from 60 establishing its membership. but since they don’t offer hockey in those should do, we just want to bring this to to 30 skaters and now we’re back up to “Hockey is very alive right now, this is a schools we want to offer that to them,” them and see how they want to partner 40,” said Salo. After the loss of the indoor huge opportunity for the community and said Haskins. Salo stated that SAYHA has with us,” said Haskins. SAYHA’s ulti- rink space SAYHA began using the city of the hockey association,” said Haskins. met with the Spooner School Board’s fi- mate desire is to be a school sport, for as Spooner’s outdoor ice rink at the end of nance committee about the project and re- young of children as possible and part- College Street in the city. “It’s a really nice ceived supportive feedback for it but the

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SPOONER — The flu is peaking early in Wisconsin this year. Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus. Influenza A (H3N2) viruses are most common so far. H3N2 viruses tend to cause more hospitalizations and death, especially in older people and young children. H3N2 is in this year’s flu vaccine, but due to the H3N2 virus changing a bit, the vaccine is slightly less effective against that particular virus. “Seasonal flu is not life-threatening for most people; however it is especially dangerous for children, older adults with compromised immune systems and those with chronic illness. Even if the shot does not completely prevent you from getting the flu, it may reduce the severity of flu symptoms among those who get the flu, and reduce rates of hospitalization and death. Nationwide, 26 children have already died of influenza this flu season,” said Jerri Pederson, Washburn County health officer.

Flu activity high, stop the spread Other than getting your flu shot — and it’s not too late if you haven’t already gotten one – here’s what you can do: • Recognize when you have the flu and stay home until your symptoms are gone. This may be several days. Stop the spread of flu. • Be aware. Influenza symptoms can be mild to severe and generally come on quickly and include fever and headache, dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, body aches and tiredness. Cold symptoms don’t generally cause a fever and are milder. If someone gets the flu after vaccination, it is more likely to be a milder case. • Call your doctor early if you have flulike symptoms to discuss antiviral medication. Antivirals, such as Tamiflu, may shorten the duration of the flu. Antivirals are not for everyone, but people at higher risk for hospitalization and death such as young children and older people, especially those with chronic health problems,

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may benefit from them. • Wash your hands frequently and cover your mouth when you cough. Good hand hygiene prevents not only the flu, but many other viruses. • Avoid being exposed to people who are sick with flu-like symptoms.

Area news at a glance OSCEOLA — A man who called police on New Year’s morning to report a stolen car actually just forgot where he parked it. He later tried to drive it home, in spite of being intoxicated and needing police help to find the “stolen” car. According to a probable cause report filed with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred about three hours into the new year in Osceola when Brent Robinson, 33, Osceola, called police to report his car was stolen. When police arrived, he told them he just wanted to retrieve some items before walking home, as he was too intoxicated to drive. When he went to where he parked the car, it was gone. The police officer drove Robinson around and found the car, parked behind another tavern. The officer warned him not to drive it, as he was quite intoxicated. Robinson assured him he would not. However, the officer saw the car five minutes later and pulled Robinson over. The car was swerving wildly and the officer saw Robinson behind the wheel. During the traffic stop, Robinson was found to have blood alcohol concentration of .221, almost three times the legal limit. He was arrested and charged with DUI, second, and taken into custody. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• TOWN OF TURTLE LAKE — The driver in a vehicle crash from which two passengers fled and were later appre-

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Low 16 26 18 -10 -12 3 -7

2015 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 15 Jan. 16 Jan. 17 Jan. 18

High 7 8 14 22 34 24 34

Low -15 -22 -10 13 17 15 23

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• Among the local enthusiasts skiing at Lockhaven were the Lewis and Moen families, Doc and Betty Postel, Glen and Avis Nordin, David Waggoner and Beverly Rohde. • Playing at Shell Lake’s Lake Theatre was “Back to God’s Country” starring Rock Hudson, Marcia Henderson and Steve Cochran. • A large crowd of friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Meister in honor of their silver wedding anniversary. • Norman Olson attended truck salesman training in St. Paul, Minn.

1965 – 50 Years Ago

• Mary M. Hopke was named Shell Lake High School’s Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow. She scored the highest in a written homemaking examination take by senior girls and was eligible for state and national honors. • Fire that started when the furnace malfunctioned caused heavy smoke and some fire damage to the Billy Ek home. • Mrs. C.L. Davenport and Debby attended a youth conference on Christian education in Eau Claire. • Mr. and Mrs. Matt Reider, new owners of the Redwood Café, held a grand opening with free coffee and donuts served between 2-4 p.m.

1975 – 40 Years Ago

• Shell Lake High School had something new – pompom girls. Advisers were Mrs. Ray Johnson and Mrs. Schwensfier. Co-captains were Nancy VanMeter and Laura Carlaw. Other members were Nancy Haugland, Sue Quam, Joyce Rydberg, Peggy Norton, Barb Quam, Eydie Marker, Pam Porter, Sue Kasten, Nancy Hulleman, Peggy Carlson, Kathy Druschba, Julie Shipman, Shelly Semm and Julie Krueger.

hended in the woods, one with severe frostbite, has been determined. Deshawn R. Wallace, 22, Clayton, was driving his four-door sedan in the Town of Turtle Lake shortly after 2 p.m. on Dec. 30. His passengers were Jonathan Stephens, 23, Roberts, Austin R. Figueroa, 20, Rice Lake, and Emily I. Bonovsky, 19, Baldwin. Wallace failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of Hwy. K and struck on the driver’s side a four-door sedan driven by Kelsey A. Espeseth, 19, Prairie Farm. Espeseth was flown to a hospital for treatment of her injuries and was released. Figueroa and Stephens fled the scene of the crash on foot. Authorities searched for the men in the woods in 6-degree-belowzero weather for hours. They were found and Stephens was taken to a hospital where he was treated for severe frostbite to his feet and later released. Figueroa and Stephens were charged in Barron County Circuit Court with burglary because they allegedly entered a man’s garage near where the crash occurred and stole warm clothing. Figueroa was also charged with possessing methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia after a deputy who searched Wallace’s car allegedly found them in Figueroa’s possessions. Wallace was cited for a number of traffic-related offenses. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype

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• Chairing the local American Red Cross Bloodmobile were Mrs. Marcus Ahasay and Mrs. Donald Colberg. Mrs. Donn Dinnies was serving as county blood program chairman for Washburn County. • Mrs. Yvonne Allner was the president of the Shell Lake Indianhead Hospital Auxiliary. • Mrs. Shirley Hile appeared at the Shell Lake City Council meeting to give a report on the library board. Mrs. Hile reported that they would like to recommend the hiring of Mrs. Carol Butler as head librarian at $3.85 per hour and Mrs. Lois Goveronski as assistant librarian at $2.50. A motion to approve the hiring was made by Alderman Schnell, seconded by Alderman Penning. Motion carried.

1985 – 30 Years Ago

• The engagement of Laurel Ann Endle to Mark J. Stellrect was announced. • Due to the fact that the Shell Lake Shell Store had become an Amoco dealer, the name of the business was changed to Express Mart. • Dairy farmer Wayne Dahlstrom, who lost his home to a fire a few years before, saw his dairy barn and some livestock succumb to a blaze. Dahlstrom’s neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Soelle, spotted the fire. • The Knights of Columbus and the St. Joseph Catholic Church sponsored Barbara Ailport, Shell Lake, to attend a pro-life march in Washington. Presenting Ailport with a check were Knights Jim Fenton and Dennis Schraufnagel.

1995 – 20 Years Ago

• Brad Pederson, chairman of the Shell Lake State Bank Board of Directors, presented John Beardsley with a plaque acknowledging his years of services to the bank and an emeritus scroll naming him an honorary director. After 58 years of being a part of the local banking indus-

try, Beardsley, of Shell Lake, retired. The stockholders voted JoAnne Olson as the new director to replace Beardsley. • Aaron Smith, Shell Lake, and Paul Adams and Scott Corbin, Spooner, were named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering dean’s list. Smith was majoring in mechanical engineering; Adams and Corbin were each majoring in computer engineering. • Rick Hyde, Shell Lake, caught a 5-pound, 8-ounce largemouth bass while fishing on Bashaw Lake. The fish measured 21-1/2 inches long. • Asking price for a 20-acre hobby farm west of Shell Lake, with a three-bedroom home with garage and a beautiful yard, was $33,900.

2005 – 10 Years Ago

• Among first-time donors at the American Red Cross Bloodmobile in Shell Lake were high school students Andrew Berlin, Garrett Knoop, Kelsey Bennett, Ashley Dinsmore and Teri Mancl. • Shell Lake’s basketball cheerleaders were Claudia Berlin, Iza Chrominska, Jenna Dosch, Jena Novak, Heather Wiesner and Amanda Zaloudek. • Mark Cusick, son of Tom and Audrey Cusick, Shell Lake, was awarded the coveted Bronze Star Medal in Iraq for distinguishing himself by heroic and meritorious service while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. • 75th District state Rep. Mary Hubler, D-Rice Lake, and state Sen. Bob Jauch were in Shell Lake to present a “citation by the Assembly” plaque to the Wisconsin 2004 State Champion Football Team. Receiving the award with the entire football team on hand was coach Matt Cleary with assistant coaches Joe Johnson and Mark Lehnherr.

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Local youth to present “Shine!” 2015

SHELL LAKE — When was the last time you found yourself wishing kids would just do something productive, interactive or social? Come support them doing just that this weekend at Theatre in the Woods’ fifth-annual production of “Shine!” Twenty-five performers from the Spooner, Shell Lake and Siren area are ready to take to

the stage and treat audiences to a wide variety of performances. From dancing to singing, from theater to ventriloquism … young people will entertain you and help you while away a deep winter evening in Wisconsin. Performances are Saturday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Reserve online at titw.org or by calling 715-468-4387. Theatre in the Woods is a nonprofit community theater organization, now in its 25th season, located at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, 605 1st St. in Shell Lake. — from TiTW

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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 • Spooner Memorial Library Preschool Story Hour starts. The morning session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The afternoon session runs from1:30-2:30 p.m. Stop in or call the library at 715-635-2792 to enroll your 3-, 4- or 5-year-old in this free 10-week program.

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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. Friday, Feb. 6 • Storytellers and musicians Claudia Schmidt and Dean Magraw concert at Theatre in the Woods, 605 1st St., Shell Lake, 7:30 p.m. For reservations call 715-4684387 or reserve online at titw.org. 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 Saturday, Feb. 7 • Spooner/Trego Lions Club ice-fishing contest, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Spooner Lake. Cash prizes and door prizes. Sunday, Feb. 8 • Faith in Action’s Valentine Vignette, 2 p.m., Spooner Wesleyan Church. For more information call 715-6352252 or email fiawashburn@gmail.com. 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. Friday, Feb. 13 • Community Valentine’s Dance, 7-11 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. Sponsored by Shell Lake Lions. • Valentine book/bake sale, 8:30 a.m.-noon in the Indianhead Medical Center lobby. Funds raised go toward the Washburn County Relay For Life. 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. • Cabaret, 7-9 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center. Monday, Feb. 16 • 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, Feb. 17 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge. Wednesday, Feb. 18 • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome. Thursday, Feb. 19 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available. Wednesday, Feb. 25 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner. Thursday, Feb. 26 • The Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Friendship Commons. • Shell Lake VFW meeting, 7 p.m., Friendship Commons. Saturday, Feb. 28 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted. • 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

March

Friday-Sunday, March 6-8 • “Oliver” at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. For more info and reservations see titw.org or call 715-4684387. Tuesday, March 10 • Soup lunch at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona, noon-1 p.m. Call 715-635-6543 or email info@ hunthill.org. Friday-Sunday, March 13-15 • “Oliver” at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. For more info and reservations see titw.org or call 715-4684387.

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Tuesday, Dec. 30 At approximately 4:15 p.m., Kevin Kelleher, 48, Prospect Ill., was southbound on Hwy. 63 in the Town of Springbrook, about two miles north of Chappell Road, when he hit a deer. Kelleher was not injured but his 2014 Chevy four-door vehicle sustained moderate damage to the front and front passenger side. Thursday, Jan. 1 At approximately 8:57 a.m., Barbara Hudson, 59, Hibbing, Minn., was northbound on Hwy. 53 in the Town of Beaverbrook, just south of CTH B, when she struck the lip of the right-lane shoulder. Hudson lost control of the 2000 Buick she was driving, traveled across the left lane of traffic, struck several construction barrels and came to rest in the median. Hudson was uninjured. The Buick had minor damage to the front, middle and rear of the passenger side. Brenda Lang, deputy of the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a slide-in on Hwy. 53 south of CTH B in the Town of Sarona. As Lang was waiting for the tow truck to arrive to remove the vehicle in the ditch, Rita Bird, 61, Xenia, Ohio, lost control of her 2003 Ford passenger car. Bird spun out of control

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and hit the Washburn County Sheriff’s squad in the rear while Deputy Lang and Deputy Wyberg were inside. Bird’s vehicle came to rest in the median, but she was unconscious after impact. Lang stated she suffered pain in her neck and shoulders, Wyberg stated he had pain in his shoulder blades. As the deputies were attempting to open Bird’s vehicle, Bird began to come to and began screaming in pain that her left arm hurt. All three individuals were taken by ambulance to the Spooner emergency room. The passenger door was caved in and the window was knocked out on Bird’s vehicle. No information was given on the extent of damage to the sheriff’s office squad. In a social media post at 2:54 that afternoon, Terry Dryden, Washburn County sheriff, stated that he believed both vehicles were totaled and that the squad had sustained major damage to the rear, frame and cabin. At approximately 10:05 p.m., Geoffry Hagen, 31, Shell Lake, was westbound on CTH B in the Town of Birchwood making a left turn onto Long Lake Road when a vehicle driven by Shane Sabin, 26, Hayward, rear-ended his vehicle. Hagen may have been injured in the accident and his 2009 Ford F150 was totaled. Sabin was

not injured. His 2014 Chevrolet Silverado was also totaled. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Sabin was cited for driving too fast for conditions and faces a $213 fine. Monday, Jan. 5 At approximately 9:34 p.m., Sgt. Nick Helstern, of the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office, was eastbound in a squad on CTH E near Big Bass Lake Road in the Town of Trego, when he hit a deer crossing the roadway. Helstern was not injured and the amount of damage to the squad was not reportable, still Helstern reported the accident to Terry Dryden, Washburn County sheriff. Thursday, Jan. 8 At approximately 9:30 a.m. Daniel Krueger, 34, Middleton, was northbound on CTH K in the Town of Trego when he swerved into the ditch to avoid colliding with a trailer in front of him. Jeffery Love, 55, Spooner, driving a 1994 Ford F150, was pulling the trailer. Neither driver was injured. Krueger’s 2006 Chev Silverado sustained very minor damage to the rear driver’s side. Love’s vehicle sustained very minor damage to the trailer. At approximately 9:30 a.m., Paul Amacher, 70, Sarona, was eastbound

on Hagen Drive in the Town of Madge as Cathy Wickware, 59, Sarona, was westbound also on Hagen Drive. Both met on the narrow plowed road of Hagen Drive near a curve and collided. Wickware was possibly injured in the accident but Amacher was not. Wickware’s 2003 Buick Century received minor damage to the front and front driver’s side as did Amacher’s 2004 Ford Explorer. At approximately 3:45 p.m., Patricia Keller, 61, Birchwood, was westbound on CTH D in the Town of Birchwood negotiating a curve when she slid out of control on the packed snow, hit a signpost breaking it, before the vehicle came to a rest in the ditch. Keller was not injured. Her 2009 Toyota RAV4 sustained severe damage to the front and front driver’s side. Tuesday, Jan. 13 At approximately 10:03 p.m., Warren Tuttle, 42, Shell Lake, was southbound on Hwy. 63 in the Town of Beaverbrook when he hit a deer crossing the road. Tuttle was not injured. His 2003 Chevrolet Impala sustained moderate damage. — Danielle Moe with information from the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office

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It’s winter and you live in Wisconsin

repare yourself for a long, cold and bitter winter – stuck inside all day. But is it really that bad? Are you really stuck inside all day? Gosh, it’s so easy for us to feel that way. I know that I can get the “winter blues” from time to time, but this is your time. It’s time to start having fun in that snow. This is your opportunity to maybe even try something new – make new family traditions. You, my friend, are fortunate. So many of my former Wisconsinite friends are missing the very thing you get to experience every year – winter! Here are a few ideas I want to share for all you lucky Wisconsin families out there: Strap on some skates. Odds are there’s a homemade ice rink near you – after all, we do have a lot of lakes in Wisconsin. Don’t know how to skate? I’m sure some fellow skaters would love to teach you. After all, you know what they say, “Wisconsin has some of the most helpful and nicest people around.” A winter date night. Been there? Done that? Well, scratch the restaurant and head to a ski hill … but not on skis, on a snow tube! Take a picture because that is something your kids will have to see! Who says Mom and Dad can’t have fun? Cross-country fun. I’m in love with the idea of youngsters getting out on cross-country skis. Wisconsin has over 700 groomed cross-country ski trails. It will be a fun little adventure! How many squirrels will you see? Can you identify some of the birds singing to you? Or just count the number of times you fall down, like I do. Trophy hunting. Fishing isn’t just for guys, or summer, anymore. Girls are coming out of the woodwork to join in on the excitement. There are even pink tip-ups! Show up

those boys and fish on one of the many Wisconsin lakes. Take the plunge. How about jumping into an ice-cold lake? No? How about for a charity? I’m in! Many areas of Wisconsin have plunges. It’s a great way to raise money, and c’mon! What else do you have going on? Get a team of friends and family members to do it with you. Feeling creative? Dress up and do the jump as your favorite cartoon character or superhero! Snow fort. Enough said. Doesn’t even cost a dime and you can’t compete with that. Some of my fondest memories from when I was little are inviting my friends over to make a fort complete with tunnels. (Not to mention some of my most creative work went into hand-making snow refrigerators and snow furniture.) Encourage your kids to do it or get out there with them. They will love the time you spend with them. It’s those memories that they will keep. Now if you’re one of those who complain about winter, stop! Get up and get out! Go have some fun … and maybe I’ll see you at the local rink. A North Woods gal, Abbey Maillette hails from Sayner, and currently lives with her husband and their three children in Eagle River. When she’s not chasing her kids around, you can catch Maillette on the ice pond with a hockey stick in hand or singing along to one of her favorite country jams at one of Wisconsin’s many music festivals.

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Work continues on Superior’s massive ice sculpture

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SUPERIOR - Slow but steady progress has been made on a massive ice sculpture in Superior that in time could grow to world-record proportions. Roger “Iceman” Hanson, the Minnesota-based engineer and software developer behind the wall of ice, has been creating ice sculptures since 2007. Each year, his sculptures get a little bigger. This year, he said he hopes his sculpture will be 70 feet tall and 50 feet wide — dimensions that would earn it a spot in the “Guinness Book of World Records” as the

biggest freestanding ice sculpture in the world. “It’s coming along pretty well,” Hanson said. “We’ve had very, very good temperatures here, and good conditions for making ice so far this year.” That’s not to say there haven’t been challenges. The structure started to lean to the west due to the soft sand that had been dredged up from the St. Louis River. It has stabilized since, but Hanson still worries about catastrophe. Hanson built a high-tech weather station near the structure that monitors the weather, tracks wind speed and directs the spray of water. “It may seem primitive and it may make a lot of nonsense, but I thought it might be kind of fun. I’m finding that people are really interested in what I do. That’s what makes it so fun,” Hanson said.

The sculpture currently stands at about 52 feet high and 25 feet wide. He’s not sure exactly when it will reach its record-breaking height. “I don’t know. It’s all up to the weather,” Hanson said. “I like to tell people I’m just the contractor. Mother Nature is the real artist. It’s up to her as to what she wants to do. Sometimes, she has some very strange ideas.” Those curious can follow the sculpture’s progress on the project’s Facebook page at facebook.com/pages/ The-Ice-Project and watch a video of work from previous years.

Roger Hanson has programmed these computers to operate pumps and filters that are the control center for the Lake Superior Ice Project. - Photo WPR News

Light shows with music are planned for a few Saturday nights in February. – Photo Lake Superior Project Facebook page

Roger “The iceman” Hanson, 64, has created a ice sculpture that city of Superior officials hope will rival the ice caves of the Apostle Islands, thus drawing tourists to the city. He lives in a camper near the project to monitor its progress. - Photo by WPR News

The Lake Superior Ice Project is located on Barker’s Island in Superior not far from where the S.S. Meteor is moored. The Superior City Council voted 8-2 last year to approve spending $30,000 for the project. Hanson had requested $70,000. - Photo Lake Superior Project Facebook page

The Lake Superior Ice Project, still in progress. - Photo Lake Superior Project Facebook page

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Apostle Islands prepare for opening of ice caves Fee is $5 for all visitors 16 and older

“Last year’s opening, Jan. 15, was extraordinarily early. Most years that the ice caves have been open it’s not been until middle to late February,” he said. In the meantime, Krumenaker said they’re organizing staff and parking to be ready if the ice caves open. He said high winds broke up the ice two years ago, preventing access. Visitors who are 16 and older are now required to pay a $5 fee to see the ice caves.

Danielle Kaeding | WPR News BAYFIELD - The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is gearing up for the Lake Superior ice caves. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Superintendent Bob Krumenaker said staff are measuring the ice, which is pretty uneven right now. “There are holes in the ice and there are places as of yesterday our rangers put their feet through,” he said. “It’s not safe enough yet.” Krumenaker said the ice caves may open as soon as the next couple of weeks. But, he says that would still be a bit early.

The Apostle Islands ice caves may open as soon as the next couple of weeks. - Photo by Paul Weimer

DNR agrees to conduct in-depth study of frac sand mining Natural Resources Board will need to approve study

Midwest Environmental Advocates Director Kim Wright said it’s a big step for concerned citizens. “We needed this information a long time ago,” she said. “We need this process to move forward at a steady pace and we need the scope of that study to address all of the concerns that we have.” The DNR will propose its final plans for the frac sand study to the Natural Resources Board at their meeting this Friday, Jan. 23.

Rich Kremer | WPR News MADISON - The Department of Natural Resources has agreed to conduct an in-depth study of Wisconsin’s frac sand industry. In October, frac sand mining opponents petitioned the Natural Resources Board asking for a strategic analysis of the industry — a comprehensive look at how sand mining is impacting the environment, economy and human health. Just recently, the DNR recommended the board approve the study.

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A frac sand mine in western Wisconsin. – Photo by Carol Mitch-

Shipping industry suffering from shortage of truck drivers, officials say Truckload Carriers Association says industry down at least 30K drivers

more technology and regulation is causing some of them to leave. Superior Halvor Lines recruiting director Debbie Landry said that the average age of their 300 drivers is 52. She said they’ve taken steps to improve life on the road. “Our trucks are top-of-the-line equipment. Most of them have refrigerators and inverters in them, so that works kind of as a mini-apartment for the driver,” said Landry. She said they also hired a wellness coordinator in the last year to improve driver health and keep them on the road longer.

Danielle Kaeding | WPR News NATIONWIDE - Truck drivers are in short supply, according to industry officials. Truckload Carriers Association Safety and Policy Director David Heller said the industry is seeing a shortage of 30,000 drivers nationwide. “It’s an epidemic at this point. Carriers aren’t hauling freight not because they don’t have equipment, not because they don’t have freight. It’s because they don’t have the drivers to haul them,” said Heller. Heller said the average driver is getting older, and that

Officials say there’s a shortage of about 30,000 drivers in the trucking industry. – Photo by RaymondClarkeImages

Recent forum presented views for, against officers wearing cameras Proposal part of effort to stem police violence Gilman Halsted | WPR News MADISON - Law enforcement officials in Madison are considering requiring officers to wear body cameras while on duty. At a recent community debate on the University of Wisconsin - Madison campus, opponents of the plan argued the cameras won’t reduce police violence. “M” Adams, of the group Young, Gifted and Black, said more film footage of police interactions with people in poor black communities won’t change the culture of distrust. “There’s footage of police cameras in neighborhoods

on corners where I live,” he said. “But we don’t have the power to interpret that footage and we don’t have the power to hold police accountable. So, I think you’re going to have footage and it’s not going to matter.” But retired Kenosha Police Officer Russell Beckman spoke in favor of the cameras. “They won’t solve all the problems, but they are a tool just like DNA. The will keep people out of prison and they will tell the truth,” he said. Beckman also said he believes the cameras will encourage a change in the police culture if police know their actions are being recorded. Still, opponents of the idea say money spent on cameras should go instead to improving economic conditions in communities where police violence is most prevalent.

A recent forum presented views for and against police officers wearing cameras. - Photo by Matt Lehrer

DPI says Assembly school accountability proposal could be thrown out in court Bill would replace failing public schools with charter schools Shawn Johnson | WPR News MADISON – The state Department of Public Instruction says a Republican plan to turn struggling public schools into charter schools could get thrown out in court. DPI’s Jeff Pertl said part of the problem with the bill is that there are many districts with only a single public school, and about twothirds of districts statewide have only a single elementary school, a single middle school and a single high school. “So if we replace the school, what we’re really doing is kind of eliminating the option for a traditional public school in those areas,” said Pertl. Pertl said courts have ruled that eliminating that option is un-

constitutional. Beyond potential legal issues, Pertl said lawmakers should be careful about assuming that charter schools, which are typically more specialized, are either willing or able to take over a large traditional public school that serves a broader population. He also said that creating more charter schools will cut state aid to traditional public schools, effectively raising property taxes in those districts.

Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt IS the author of the Assembly school accountability bill. - Photo courtesy of Wisconsin State Legislature

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Furbabies versus grandbabies

recently came across a column written by Lisa Carpenter where she tries to explain why her “furbabies” are infinitely easier than her real grandbabies. How did she try to convince the reader that pets are better than grandkids? She claims that furbabies are easier to handle. After considering her comment that pets eat without complaint I thought she might have some truth here. When raising my own children, I didn’t notice that they were as picky about food as my grandchildren are. At age 5, Adalyn still isn’t a meat eater. Cole is a bit reserved around meat as well. How does one make the children happy at mealtime? By preparing the same old thing … macaroni and cheese or a grilled cheese sandwich. At least my grandchildren like fruit. Not real keen on veggies though. Carpenter continued her column by

saying pets nap anytime and anywhere. Why is it that even though a child is extremely tired, he or she will still fight falling asleep? As an adult, aren’t there some days you would like to be told to go take a nap? When the column stated that pets don’t pester, tattle or whine I couldn’t help but think of my parents’ shih tzu/ Chihuahua-mix dog named Harley. It seems that if Harley doesn’t get his way he whines. If he doesn’t want the food he is given, he walks away and begs for something different. Perhaps he doesn’t tattle but I think there are times that he can pester. While visiting at daughter Amanda’s one day, I notice how 8-month-old granddaughter Charlotte was grabbing at the cat, Captain. Charlotte was digging in his

ears, pulling on his fur as if to chew on him. I picked up Charlotte and moved her across the room. I figured this would give Captain an opportunity to break away and hide before Charlotte could crawl across the room and once again attack him. Instead of running away, Captain nonchalantly got up, walked over to Charlotte and lay down near her lap where she could easily reach over and once again grab two handfuls of his black-and-white fur. I guess Captain has enjoyed helping to raise the three grandchildren. And how could I write about pets and grandchildren and not mention the three pygmy goats that live in my backyard? Several weeks ago, because we had snow on the ground, Milt decided we should burn our brush pile that is inside

the area where the goats are. We have discovered that the goats don’t like fire. So while the pile was ablaze, I sat in the corner of the yard with the goats, thinking I could distract them from the fire as well as reassure them that they were OK. Since I was with them, they didn’t seem overly concerned about the fire. I sat in the snow with one goat pulling on the end of the scarf that was tied around my neck. Another goat was trying to see if I had anything edible in my jacket pockets. While the third goat was content just to stand next to me with her head resting on my shoulder. So this brings me back to the column about furbabies versus grandbabies. Perhaps animals seem easier to care for. Even if I am a bit tired after caring for the grandbabies, I do enjoy spending time interacting and playing with them. For some, sharing time with both furbabies and grandbabies is the ultimate.

Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson Area writers corner Country music’s biggest star

Mary B. Olsen n the second day of the new year, a well-known and loved country music star, Little Jimmy Dickens, passed away of heart failure. He had promised his family and fellow country music friends that he would be out of the hospital and back on stage at the Grand Ole Opry on Friday. He didn’t make it. Someone said his heart had gone out to so many people that it was all used up. Everyone who enjoyed his music over the years of his career was saddened by his death. He was 94 years old. Little Jimmy Dickens was born Dec. 19, 1920, on a hardscrabble farm in Bolt, W. Va., the first child of a family of 13 children. He may have inherited his musical talent because from a very young age he learned to play music. An uncle taught him guitar. Jimmy was a very small person, and never grew taller than 4’11. He attended school and graduated from high school, and because of his four years in dramatics, he could have gone on to college on a scholarship. He chose instead to make his career in music. By that time he had already made a name for himself singing on the radio, WSLS in

2015 price changes and recycling updates

s we start a new year the Recycling Control Commission is faced with having to raise its prices on a few items for recycling. Computer monitors will increase from $5 to $8, as well as televisions, which are only collected in Spooner. The new prices for TVs are as follows: $15 each for units up to 21”, $25 each for units 21” to 41”, $35 each for units over 41”, $45 each for any wood console TV and $60 each for any projection TV. Wisconsin DNR E-Cycle’s Sarah Murray says the market for sending glass downstream has become increasingly constrained, however a few of the traditional recycling outlets for the leaded funnel glass portion of CRTs still remain available. According to Murray, leaded glass is either sent to smelters — Doe Run in Missouri and Glencore in Canada — or to the lone glass-to-glass recycling facility still taking U.S. CRT glass — Videocon in India. Emerging processing options within the U.S., including Nulife in New York and Closed Loop Refining and Recovery in Ohio and Arizona, would be considered on a case-by-case basis, Murray said, before

Beckly, W. Va. By the age of 18, the little man with the big voice had worked his way into and all the way to the top of the country music scene. In 1848, Roy Acuff heard him sing on a television station in Saginaw, Mich. He introduced him to the Nashville scene. Jimmy signed with Columbia Records and in August, he became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He was a part of the changes from what they called “hillbilly” to country and the tremendous growth in the industry. My first memory of his songs were his records in the days when young people flocked to the record stores and listened to records before buying them and taking them home to play on their record players. Little Jimmy recorded a lot of the kind of songs you could hear on the Barn Dance on radio from Chicago on Saturday nights. He recorded “Country Boy,” always my favorite. “...A plain old country boy, I raise Cain on Saturday, and go to church on Sunday. And I’ll be lookin’ over that old gray mule, when the sun comes up on Monday.” He recorded “A-Sleepin’ at the Foot of the Bed,” “Take a Cold Tater and Wait” and “I’m Little but I’m Loud” in 1948. He had some hits, novelty songs, but the one that hit the top of the charts was, in 1965, “May the Bird of Paradise Fly up Your

Nose.” He sang it on the “Johnny Carson Tonight Show.” It was Hank Williams who started calling him “Tater” and the name stuck. One time on a plane, Hank Williams told him he would write a song for him. Minnie Pearl and her husband were there. Hank wrote the song in about 20 minutes and when he was through he played it and said, “This song is too good for you.” It was “Hey, Good Lookin’,” and Hank recorded it. It went to the top of the charts. Little Jimmy found Marty Robbins at a Phoenix radio station while he was on tour. He found new talent and always tried to help them get a foothold in the business. In his personal life, he was divorced from his first wife and his second wife died tragically in an automobile accident. He had two daughters, Pamela and Lisa. One day he came home after being on the road to find his house burned to the ground with all of his possessions and music memorabilia lost. He made a lot of money but was reluctant to spend it. Like many people who go through hard times, he was thrifty. Jimmy could have told you of his love story with his dear wife Mona. One day after a performance this girl came to have him sign an autograph. She had been a devoted fan all her life. She gave him a letter and a picture of herself. Then

being counted toward program pounds. Murray explains that computers are known to contain beryllium, cadmium, chromium, gold, lithium, lead, mercury, nickel, silver and zinc. If computer components are burned or landfilled, the heavy metals in them can be released to the environment and threaten human health and the environment. Hazardous waste toxicity characteristics are defined by a common laboratory test known as the toxicity characteristics leaching procedure, and by regulatory levels for 39 chemicals, including eight metals. Computer monitors, central processing units, keyboards and printers all have printed circuit boards that contain metals and likely exceed toxicity characteristic levels. In addition, lead in the monitor’s CRT generally causes it to exceed the toxicity characteristic level for lead. Lead usually makes up about 4-8 pounds of the total weight of the monitor. When our home computer becomes obsolete and is replaced by a newer or faster model, the old computer becomes a waste management challenge. Businesses and residents of Wisconsin must recycle computers or manage them as a hazardous waste. Recycling is the preferred

management method as it is generally a less expensive option. Why recycle used computers? Computers, as mentioned before, contain hazardous materials that can be harmful to the environment or human health if they are disposed of improperly. Lead, mercury and other heavy metals are recovered through the recycling process. Precious metals, glass, plastic and steel components are also recovered in the process. After computers and other computer components are collected for recycling they are taken to processing facilities. The computers are disassembled or demanufactured into specific components. Workers and recycling equipment remove and separate components that are still in usable condition. Hard drives, CPUs and memory boards are often sold for reuse. Plastic and steel frames are removed and sent to plastic or metal recyclers. The monitor, which, as mentioned before, may contain up to 8 pounds of lead, is sent to a recycler to be manufactured again into new monitors. Circuit boards that are not reusable are shredded and melted to recover precious metals. Where can you recycle your computer? Collection events for home computers are commonplace even in rural parts of

Earth Notes • Jen Barton

she went to another performance years later, and waited to see him with his driver in his car. He was so pleased. He showed her the letter he treasured and told her he looked for her face in every crowd, hoping to see her again. They went on a few dates and he and Mona were married in 1971. It was love ever after. Two years ago I went on a bus tour to Nashville and we went to the Grand Ole Opry. People said Little Jimmy Dickens might make an appearance, but he could do as he liked and often failed to show up. We were seated in that beautiful auditorium and there he was, big as life. He played his guitar and sang a couple of songs. Then he introduced a young man who was a wonderful piano player. Little Jimmy may not have had much energy at his age, but he made the effort for the young boy and for us, his audience. All of us were delighted. He is unforgettable. He was a hardworking performer. You might say the cards were stacked against such a small man from a humble background but he made it big and left his mark on the industry. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1983. He will be missed. He was called by his fellow musicians, “Tater, the Littlest, but Biggest Star at the Opry.”

the state like ours. An up-to-date listing of computer and electronics recyclers can be found on the Wisconsin Recycling Markets Directory website as well as on the Wisconsin DNR’s E-Cycle program. The Spooner recycling site does collect TVs for recycling; the hours of operation are Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A&H recycling site, Grantsburg recycling site, and Oakland Collection Center do collect computer monitors for recycling. Please contact Jen for hours of operation for those sites or utilize the webpage at nwrpc.com/Environmental Services/Recycling Control Commission. Some tips for recycling computers: be prepared to pay for recycling. A typical home computer will cost between $5 and $20 to be recycled. While the computer recycler receives some revenue from the sale of recovered materials, the cost of disassembly is usually greater. Leave boxes and packaging materials at home. At collection centers and events computers are sorted by components into shipping containers. The process runs more smoothly if you leave the packaging at home; recycle the cardboard, of course. Questions can be answered by contacting Jen at 715-6352197, or jbarton@nwrpc.com.

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Spooner High School students celebrate Winterfest

In the course of the pep rally, members of Jody Eichhorst’s culinary arts class presented donations to the Spooner-Trego Lions Club for $375 and to the American Cancer Society Washburn County Relay For Life in the amount of $345. This year’s Relay For Life will be held Friday, May 29, 6 p.m. to midnight in the Shell Lake Municipal Park.

Members of the Spooner Spirit Club lead a cheer during the Spooner High School’s Winterfest pep rally on Friday, Jan. 16.

Camillo Fernandez and Alexandra Ripley were crowned the 2015 Spooner Winterfest king and queen.

Summer Marske and Aubrey Reidt hug each other tightly in an attempt to pop a balloon in the balloon-pop game. The pair that popped the most balloons won. Even though Marske and Reidt didn’t win, they had a lot of laughs trying.

Photos by Danielle H. Moe

Members of the 2015 Winterfest royal court were introduced during the pep rally. Junior candidates pictured in no order were: Hannah Ford, Josiah Melton, Kayla Kielkucki, Ryan Shutt, Karly Swan, Brandon Jespon, Cassidy Quinton, Brady Schumacher, Meagan Vander Heyden and Nick Posso. Senior candidates were: Katie Gobel, Camillo Fernandez, Estella Wacek, Matt Slaminski, Julia Vogel, Jake Aardappel, Sammy Osborn, Brett Gauger, Alexandra Ripley and Ryan Silvis.

Forestry class works in school forest

Bailee Hanson and Bob Bontekoe are surveying the area around their station. The station will provide educational information about the surrounding area. With each station, people will be able to take a self-guided tour of the school forest. — Photos by Larry Samson

The Shell Lake forestry class spent part of their time working in the school forest. Shown (L to R): Lilly Nyreen, Bob Bontekoe, Grace Christiansen, Bailee Hanson, Neissya York, Tyler Rognholt, Cassie Lawrence, AJ Christner and Blake Krueger.

Lilly Nyreen and Neissya York are surveying the area at the entrance of the school forest. The station they are working on will provide information to help identify trees and fauna in a woodland setting. The school forest has several miles of trails that can be used for hiking, snowshoeing and skiing.

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Spooner wrestling squad tested during competition

SPOONER — Last week’s competition was a great test for the Spooner wrestling team. They hosted Bloomer on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and then traveled to Barron on Thursday, Jan. 15, in order to wrestle in two Heart O’ North Conference duals in one week. Against Bloomer, Spooner started out at the 152-pound weight class. Bryce Carroll really set the tone for the Spooner Rails as he battled back and forth with his opponent. In the second period you could notice Carroll starting to get the upper hand. Carroll eventually pinned his opponent in the second period. At 160, Brandon Jepson continued to keep the pressure on Bloomer as he pinned his opponent late in the third period. Josiah Melton, 170, was also in a great match before his opponent had to default due to an injury. Bloomer was able to tie it up 18-18 as Spooner had to forfeit the next three weight classes. Donavan Knutson, 285, once again looked really good and only lost by a score of 3-5. There was a double forfeit at 106. At 113 Blake Larson helped the Rails take the lead back as he pinned his opponent in the third period. Bloomer answered right back by pinning Brenden Hanson at the 120-pound weight class. Spooner had to forfeit the 126-pound weight class, which gave Bloomer six more team points. At 132 Bloomer was able to pin Billy Hagberg in the first period. Josh Melton, 138, wrestled well and pinned his opponent in the third period. At 145, Ryan Shutt added six more team points as he pinned his opponent in the first period, making the final team score Spooner 36 and Bloomer 39. “We wrestled well as a team and really surprised Bloomer. We won six out of the nine matches that we wrestled but just gave up too many forfeits. We can’t do

Wrestling at the 113-pound weight class, Blake Larson had a pin in the third period over his Bloomer opponent. anything about the forfeits, so as a team we talked about everyone having to step it up if we were going to have a chance at winning a dual this year,” stated head coach Andrew Melton. On Thursday night against Barron, the boys did just that. At Barron, Knutson was in an 8-7 battle in the third period before reversing his opponent and pinning him in order to get the momentum started. Barron took the lead back after Spooner forfeited the next two weight classes. Larson added three team points as he won his match 5-0. At 126, Isaiah Skidmore really stepped it up late in the third period. Skidmore was losing 12-2 before reversing his opponent and pinning him. Hagberg looked good as he controlled the entire match and won 13-6. At 138, Josh Melton also wrestled well and won his match 9-2. At 145, Ryan Shutt pinned his opponent in the second

period. At 152, the coach put Hunter Peterson in the lineup in order to bump all

of his guys up one weight class. Peterson wrestled hard but lost 3-18. Carroll also wrestled very hard and lost a close one 0-4. “We knew at this point that we had to win our next two matches in order to pull off the upset,” stated coach Melton. Jepson came out right away and took care of business as he pinned his opponent in the first period. Whatever team could win the next match at 182 was going to win the dual. Josiah Melton stepped up to the challenge and threw his opponent to his back and pinned him in the first period. After forfeiting the next two weight classes, the final score was Spooner 39 and Barron 32. “It’s extremely difficult to win a dual after giving up 24 team points due to forfeits. I was extremely proud of the entire team for overcoming the difficulties and not focusing on the things that we can’t control. We won eight out of the 10 matches that we wrestled and came up with a huge team victory,” coach Melton said in praise of his team. — from Spooner Athletic Department Brandon Jepson was back on the mat after recovering from an injury. He pinned his Bloomer opponent in the third period.

Photos by Larry Samson Wrestling at 145, Ryan Shutt earned six team points with this pin.

Josh Melton earned six points for the Spooner team with a pin after this takedown. Spooner lost the Tuesday, Jan. 13, dual meet with Bloomer/Colfax, 3639, after giving up 24 points in forfeits. Coach Andrew Melton is doing some amazing things with his young team.

Shell Lake hosts dual meet with Northwood and Cameron Northwood wrestler Brody Waggoner tries to get Shell Lake wrestler Brandon Hovel to the mat. The match ended with Hovel pinning Waggoner.

Photos by Larry Samson

Bob Bontekoe with a pin over Northwood opponent Dakota Semanko in the 126-pound weight class.

Noah Skluzacek takes Northwood wrestler Lorne Draeving down for a pin. Shell Lake won the dual meet with Northwood on Thursday, Jan. 15. With three teams present, Cameron won over Shell Lake and Northwood.

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Wrestling team acknowledges parents during Parents Night Cassie Lawrence with her father, Rodney Lawrence. She gave up wrestling this year to work as a statistician for the program she loves. The wrestlers and statisticians recognized their parents and the support they provide on Parents Night held Thursday, Jan. 15.

Leo Carrillo is finishing out his last year in wrestling at Shell Lake High School and has been supported by his family. Shown (L to R): Stephanie, Maria, Leo and Isabel Carrillo.

Photos by Larry Samson

Pete Frey can be seen in the bleachers supporting Ben’s wrestling career. He has been with Ben in the good times and bad times. Ben is a junior in Shell Lake and has been wrestling since elementary school.

Berlin assisting Bloomer wrestling team Former Shell Lake wrestler Andrew Berlin is in his third year as assistant coach for the Bloomer High School wrestling team. He is a 2005 Shell Lake graduate and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Stout with a degree in vocational rehab. He is currently living in Rice Lake and working at Community Care Connections of Wisconsin. — Photo by Larry Samson

Upcoming wrestling events

Isaac Haines, standing with his father, Patrick, is one of members of the Shell Lake wrestling team. As a sophomore Isaac has come out to wrestle.

FALL sports

schedule Boys Varsity Basketball 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.

SHELL LAKE — In addition to the regular wrestling schedule, two special wrestling events will take place this weekend in Shell Lake. The Shell Lake Wrestling Challenge is set for Saturday, Jan. 24, 9:30 a.m. Teams planning to participate, according to Jim Campbell, Shell Lake athletic director, are Bayfield, Bloomer, Chequamegon, Spooner, Regis, Northwood/Solon

Girls Varsity Basketball 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 Saturday, Jan. 24: Shell Lake Invitational, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7: Conference at Cameron, 9 a.m.

Springs, Spring Valley/Elmwood, Shell Lake and Hayward. On Sunday, Jan. 25, at approximately 9:30 a.m. the Brady Mortensen Youth Wrestling Tournament will get under way. Registration is from 7-8 a.m. Those that enjoy watching area youth wrestle are invited to attend these wrestling events at the Shell Lake 3-12 School. — from Shell Lake Athletic Department

Icemen best Altoona 6-3

ALTOONA — After a slow start to the game in Altoona on Thursday, Jan. 15, the Northwest Icemen rallied in the final two periods of the game to best Altoona 6 to 3. The Icemen improved their record to 10 wins and five losses for the season. The team continued with balanced scoring from all three lines along with their defense chipping in as well. The Icemen played Monday, Jan. 19, at Regis before returning home on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to play Park Falls. — from the Icemen

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Tough week for Shell Lake basketball

Larry Samson | Staff writer SHELL LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; To say it was a tough week for Laker basketball would be an understatement. After the boys lost 27-59 to Prairie Farm in a doubleheader on Tuesday, Jan. 13, they took it on the chin on Friday, Jan. 16, in a 15-59 loss to Cameron. Cameron is 5-0 in the Lakeland Central and should go undefeated for the season. The Cameron team is strong on defense and on offense. They proved too much for the Lakers who are in their rebuilding years. Laker Luke Fogelberg had an outstanding game for the boys game against Prairie Farm, scoring 10 points, shooting 71 percent from the floor. Drew Johnson had six points for the game. Turnovers were a big part of their loss to Prairie Farm as they had 40 turnovers. In the Cameron game they reduced that number to 28 turnovers. The girls team lost their game with Prairie Farm 28-48, and 12-68 against Cameron. Cameron should be making a state run in Division 4. They are ranked fourth in the state. Ashley Meister and Amanda Brereton were the top scorers for Shell Lake in the Prairie Farm game with eight points each. In the Cameron game, Meister put another eight points on the boards. Meister, a freshman, has shown that she can play with the better players in the conference. She is aggressive and likes to drive the basket in traffic. The girls and boys teams will be traveling to Turtle Lake on Friday, Jan. 23, for a conference doubleheader. The boys play first at 5:45 p.m. and the girls follow at around 7:15 p.m. They travel again for a doubleheader on Tuesday, Jan. 27, to take on Unity in a doubleheader.

The Cameron defender has an unusual style of rebounding against Amanda Brereton. Noah Haines with his first varsity basket. Mathew Schnider from Cameron goes up to try the block.

Shell Lake freshman Ashley Meister takes the ball to the basket on this jump shot as Holly Winiarczyk defends her. Meister was the top scorer for Shell Lake with eight points.

Point guard Amy Bouchard with a jump shot against Chloe Wanick.

Photos by Larry Samson Drew Johnson with a jump shot and 36 seconds left on the clock.

Sheri Clark with a jump shot against Cameronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chloe Wanick. Wanick is one of the best ballplayers in the Lakeland Luke Fogelberg with a jump shot against the Cameron de- Conference. In this game she put up 23 points and helped to fender in a Friday, Jan. 16, home game with Cameron. Shell Lake hold Shell Lake to 12 points as they beat the Lakers 68-12 in the second half of a doubleheader held Friday, Jan. 16. lost the 59-15 game to the 5-0 Cameron Comets.

Sam Muska drew the attention of Cameron defenders Remington Davison and Zachary Johnson on this jump shot.

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Spooner loses 81-19 to Hayward

Anna Emerson puts up two points on this jump shot against the Hayward defender. Emerson was one of the top scorers for Spooner as she and Julie Bray each put up six points. The Spooner defense had their hands full with the high-scoring Hayward offense. Spooner defenders shown (L to R): Kelsie Gerovac, Katie Gobel, Natasha Chastek and Julie Bray. Spooner lost 81-19 to the Hayward Hurricanes on Thursday, Jan. 15. The Hurricanes are 7-1.

Photos by Larry Samson

Natasha Chastek with a jump shot against Cassidy Preston of Hayward.

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Music group Shanren to share music and culture with area students

Performance for the public to be held at UWBC RICE LAKE — Experience the joyful music of Shanren – literally translated mountain men. Hailing from ethnic minority groups who live in the beautiful mountains of Yunnan and Guizhou provinces, this Chinese folk-fusion band presents the rich but largely unknown heritage of Southwestern China. Through original compositions and traditional songs, the four musicians fuse their indigenous music with modern styles from around the globe, creating a fresh sound in China’s increasingly diverse music scene. Since its founding in 2000, Shanren has earned critical and popular acclaim at major music festivals in China, Indonesia, New Zealand, Japan, Australia, Canada and Spain. “We’re thrilled to have another Arts Midwest World Fest group coming to our area. We’ve already hosted groups from Quebec, Israel and Brazil and look forward now to experiencing Chinese folkfusion music and culture,” said Doug Edwardsen, UWBC director of continuing education. “It’s not something we get to hear and enjoy very often. Shanren will visit many schools and community locations during the week and present a full public concert as well. We expect this

Shanren will share their music and culture with Shell Lake students during their weeklong visit to the area. The Shell Lake Education Foundation has joined in sponsoring the public performance by the group on Saturday, Jan. 24, in Rice Lake. — Photo submitted residency will be a delightful experience for everyone.” During the weeklong residency, Shanren will share their music and culture at

K-12 schools in Rice Lake, Shell Lake, Barron and Cumberland. The group will then give a public performance in the UW-Barron County Fine

Arts Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at barron. uwc.edu/ce, or in person at the UWBC business office, Rice Lake High School, Barron High School, BACC, or Peter and Annie’s World Market in Cumberland. “We expect this concert to be a sellout and are encouraging people to order their tickets early,” said Edwardsen. The public performance is sponsored by 3M Cumberland Plant, Rotary Club of Barron County, Shell Lake Education Foundation, Wisconsin Federated Music Club Cumberland ETC, Cumberland Federal Bank and UW-Barron County. Edwardsen went on to note that typically there would not have been the resources to host weeklong residencies of the kind Shanren will offer. This area was selected as one of only nine Midwestern cities to host the 2013-15 Arts Midwest World Fest and is the only partner community chosen in Wisconsin. Arts Midwest World Fest presents international music ensembles in the ninestate region it serves with the goal of connecting small and midsized Midwestern communities to world cultures. Arts Midwest’s organizationwide mission is to promote creativity, nurture cultural leadership and engage people in meaningful arts experiences, bringing vitality to Midwest communities and enriching people’s lives. — from UWBC

Spring enrichment classes set at UWBC

RICE LAKE — Spring noncredit personal enrichment and professional development classes are set to begin soon at UW-Barron County in Rice Lake. Beginner to Intermediate Ski Class will meet on Wednesdays, Feb. 4, 11 and 18, from 6:30-9 p.m. at Christie Mountain. This semiprivate instruction package will combine on-snow demonstration and skill development with video analysis and evaluation to maximize improvement. Matt Bessen, UWBC athletic director, is the course instructor. Registration fee is

$30; this cost does not include lift ticket at $12 or ski rental at $4. Science Saturday is a youth program for students in grades 5-8. The event will meet on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. The day will feature fascinating activities and hands-on experiences showcasing science, technology, engineering and mathematics with classes led by UW faculty Ph.D. mega-minded scientists. Registration fee is $15, which includes lunch. How To Start Your Own Successful

Business will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Feb. 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26, from 6-8 p.m. Course instructor is executive director of the Barron County Economic Development Corporation, Dave Armstrong. Registration fee is $79. Taking Excel to the Next Level in Analytics and Problem-solving will meet on Wednesday evenings, Feb. 11, 18, and 25, from 6-8 p.m. in the Ritzinger Hall computer lab. UWBC computer science professor Ted Simpson is the course instructor. This class is designed for the user

who knows how to develop a spreadsheet but struggles to put together the logic required to use Excel effectively. Registration fee is $59, which includes textbook. For more in-depth course information or to register and pay online go to barron.uwc.edu/ce or call Doug Edwardsen in the UWBC continuing education department at 715-234-8176, ext. 5403, or email doug.edwardsen@uwc.edu. — from UWBC

Future Engineers Club to host regional competiton

Student from Springbrook is team captain

RICE LAKE — The Future Engineers Club of UW-Barron County will host a regional competition of the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest on Friday, Jan. 30. The public is invited to come to campus and observe this event free of charge. Rube Goldberg, 1884-1970, was a Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist who is best known for his wacky inventions. The goal of the contest is to conceptualize and

build an overly complex contraption designed to accomplish a simple task. Some of the past contest tasks were to inflate a balloon and pop it, water a plant, squeeze juice from an orange, hammer a nail, or assemble a hamburger. The 2015 task: erase a chalkboard. UW-Barron County and Iowa State University will meet in the regional competition. The event will be held in the UWBC Commons in Rice Lake. Teams will begin setup at 10 a.m., the contest begins at 1 p.m. and concludes by 2 p.m. For the contest, in keeping with the

RGMC Official Rule Book, the teams use a variety of everyday items in a whimsical way to create a series of chain-reaction steps to accomplish the simple task set forth for the competition. The machines are judged on a range of criteria from absurd complexity, reliability, team chemistry, creativity, humor and storytelling, along with the successful completion of the task at hand. UWBC students conceptualizing, building and competing in the event are team captain Trent Parker, Springbrook; Patrick Harris, Cumberland; Erika Magana, Rice

Lake; Rosie Rucinski, Rice Lake; and Jacob Saxinger, Mikana. UWBC faculty adviser is Dr. Christa James-Byrnes, professor of engineering. The university-level national contest will be held at the Center of Science & Industry in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, March 28. The winners of each of the regional contests will be in attendance. In 2013, the UWBC Future Engineers team won the regional competition held at the University of Toledo. They went on to the national competition but did not place. — from UWBC

Melton and Anderson attend FFA state leadership conference STEVENS POINT — Courtney Melton and Amber Anderson of the Shell Lake FFA attended the Wisconsin Association of FFA Half-Time Leadership Conference held at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Stevens Point, Jan. 9-10. 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. This year’s leadership conference was designed and conducted by the 2014-2015 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 edu-

cation and the FFA so they can build their local programs.” The Wisconsin Association of FFA, comprised of 250 local chapters in high schools across the state, prepares over 19,000 students for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. FFA activities and programs complement instruction in agriculture education by giving students practical experience in the application of agriculture skills and knowledge gained in classes. FFA’s mission is to develop premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. — from FFA

Alison Wedig, state FFA president from Darlington, left, welcomed Courtney Melton and Amber Anderson of the Shell Lake FFA to the FFA Half-Time Conference in Stevens Point. — Photo submitted

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Obituaries

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ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK Tink has her coat on; she’s ready to go, She just wants to know why you all are so slow. She has been here waiting a very long time, She thinks being small may be some kind of crime. A friendly Chihuahua, so silly is she, Just give her a squeaky toy, then you will see. So playful and loving, a good snuggler, too, The nicest Chihuahua that I ever knew. Dogs, kids and cats, that’s right, Tink likes them all, About 6 years old and 9 pounds, now that’s small. She is a good watchdog, she doesn’t eat much, And when you adopt her you must keep in touch. We’ve all come to love her, our little Miss Tink. Please come in to meet her and see what you think. Dogs for adoption: 3-1/2-year-old female tan German shepherd mix; 11-month-old spayed papillion mix; 3-1/2-year-old male Lab/rott mix; 6-month-old male heeler mix; 7-year-old spayed black/white Chihuahua mix; 11-year-old spayed brown min pin and a 6-year-old spayed brown Chihuahua. Cats for adoption: 7-month-old male white shorthair; 3-month-old female black/gray tabby; 7-monthold female black shorthair; two 8-week-old male orange shorthair tiger mitten kittens; 8-week-old male shorthair orange tiger; 8-week-old black/gray female shorthair tiger mitten kitten; 8-week-old female black/ gray shorthair; 11-week-old male black/silver shorthair tabby and a 3-1/2-year-old neutered tan longhair. Also for adoption: 3-year-old male white/black New Zealand rabbit and a 1-year-old male gray/white Dutch rabbit. Please visit our website at wcahs.com and remember to spay and neuter your pets. Also check out our new S.N.A.P. program.

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Roger A. Flach Roger A. Flach, 72, Shell Lake, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake. He was born May 19, 1942, in Rice Lake to Fredrick and Hazel (Hustad) Flach. Roger was married at the Heart Lake Lutheran Church near Shell Lake on Jan. 25, 1964, to Mavis Parks. He worked at 3M-Cumberland for 33 years. Roger was a hard worker, but it wasn’t his passion. Roger loved life outdoors, whether that meant ice fishing, ATVing, hunting, mowing his huge lawn with his John Deere or tending a campfire surrounded by family and friends. He also truly enjoyed supporting sports teams like the Packers, Brewers and Badgers, but maybe most importantly supporting his local Shell Lake teams, regardless of whether any of his kids or grandkids were on them. The most important part of his life, without question, was his family, and he will be missed

Meal at Church of the Nazarene to be discontinued SPOONER — The free soup and sandwiches that were served the first Wednesday of each month at the Church of the Nazarene in Spooner are being discontinued. Other opportunities to share a community meal are the first Tuesday of the month from 4-6 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 490 Summit St., Spooner; the second Wednesday of the month from 4-6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake; the last Wednesday of the month, 4-6 p.m., at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm. St., Spooner; and 7-10 a.m. the fourth Saturday of each month at First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All are welcome to these community meals where a donation for the meal is accepted. — with submitted information

Strengthening Families program offered

SPOONER — Parents, are you worried about the changes your children are going through in middle school and how to stay involved with your youth? Kids, do you want to have fun with your family? Attend Strengthening Families to help your family improve communication, grow together and have fun. Parents will build strengths in showing love and setting limits. Youth will develop skills to deal with peer pressure and set goals for a positive future. The Strengthening Families program is being offered through a joint effort of the Spooner School District and Lakeland Family Resource Center. The seven-night series is to be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Feb. 17,

through March 31. Complimentary meals and child care will be provided. Programs will be held at the Spooner Middle School at 500 College St. There is no cost for the program, and it’s open to youth ages 10-14 and their caregivers. Register by Tuesday, Feb. 10. For more information or to register call the Lakeland Family Resource Center at 715-635-4669 or send registration to lakelandfamrc@gmail.com. Program funded by Washburn County AODA, Washburn County Health and Human Services and Spooner Middle School. — from LFRC

dearly by his wife, Mavis, Shell Lake; his sons, Wayne (Kim) Flach, Spooner, Brad (Kelly) Flach, Shell Lake and Steve (Jodi) Flach, Shell Lake; grandchildren, Ashli, David, Corey, Tarah, Hailey, Maddy and Blake; great-grandchildren, Jaden and Bella; brothers, Arnold (Sue) Flach and Donald (LeEdda) Flach of Cumberland; sisters-in-law, Irene and Clarice Flach; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by brothers, LeRoy, Lawrence and Raymond; and his sister, Dorothy Grensing. A Celebration of Life was held Jan. 20 at Salem Lutheran Church, Shell Lake, with the Rev. Sue Odegard officiating. Burial of cremains was in Shell Lake Cemetery. The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Monday, Jan. 26: Beef tips over egg noodles with gravy, rutabagas, cranberry sauce with pears. Tuesday, Jan. 27: Classic liver and onions with gravy, red potatoes, buttered carrots, chocolate cake. Wednesday, Jan. 28: Cabbage rolls, rice pilaf, corn, banana bars with cream-cheese frosting. Thursday, Jan. 29: Chicken-fried steak with country gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, gelatin with whipped cream topping. Friday, Jan. 30: Stuffed-green-pepper soup, turkey and cheese croissant, peanut butter cookie. Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, call your senior center to confirm. Menu subject to change. All meals served with bread, butter, coffee, milk and water.

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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

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Northwoods Baptist

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

Spooner Baptist

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

Catholic

St. Joseph’s Catholic

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

St. Catherine’s Catholic

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

St. Francis de Sales

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

St. Alban’s

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

Lutheran

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

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

(WELS) Hwy. 70 at Hwy. 53, Spooner Pastor Gene E. Jahnke 715-635-7672, Home: 715-354-7787 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class: 10:45 a.m.

Faith Lutheran

Nazarene

Long Lake Lutheran Church

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

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

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

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

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

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

Trinity Lutheran

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

Methodist

United Methodist

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

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

United Methodist

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

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

Church of the Nazarene

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

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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.

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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.

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rayer puts our faith at risk. When we pray to God in faith believing and nothing happens or the results are different from what we expected or there is no answer at all, the tendency is to question the goodness and wisdom of God. Nor is it unusual for people to doubt the need for prayer when or if they don’t get what they want. As we begin to read Psalm 28, David seems to be having a problem in his prayer life. “I pray to you, O Lord, my rock. Do not turn a deaf ear to me.” Notice the way he begins: “I pray to you!” His prayer is direct and intense. But there is something very important to be noted here. In this moment of need, David, in no uncertain terms, lets us into his heart. Prayer was not just part of his life. It was at the center of his life. He was completely dependent upon the Lord for help. “You, O Lord, are my rock!” This prayer, though we do not know specifically what David was praying for, arose from a definite need at a specific time in his life. Perhaps years later, when he was writing of this experience, he could not remember specifically what his request was, but he could not forget that he had a need that only God could meet. And God met that need and granted his request. In this prayer we hear his cry and see his hands raised to God demonstrating his dependence on Yahweh. And his prayer was answered. “Praise be to the Lord,” he finally shouted, “for he has heard my cry for mercy.” God always answers us - but on his terms.

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by Pauline Lawrence ing. Bob Lawrence has his fish house on Bashaw and Paula called him and told them to come. Also there were Dawn and Mike Turnberg. Paula said they had a great time even though she accidently stuck her foot clear to the knee in a hole. Friday, Diane Hullelman worked at Shell Lake Schools. I talked to Diane on Saturday and she said she had caught a terrible cold and the flu. Wednesday, Diane met with Robin, a Lakeview Medical Center employee, and Robin’s parents and they all enjoyed lunch at the Spot Bar in Cumberland. Talking with Butch VanSelus, we find the Hearts of Gold coming out twice a week to give his honey, Loretta, therapy. Loretta does the therapy while Butch watches. Butch is learning to become a full-time chef, we hear. He says he can boil eggs now. Here I thought, Butch, you were making steak, etc. Last week Loretta didn’t feel very well and didn’t eat much but this week she’s eating better. Tuesday Loretta went to the doctor for a follow-up appointment.

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Barronett

by Judy Pieper

The Lakeland Town Board meeting and caucus, which was held a week ago Tuesday evening, was well attended. We were all interested in finding out who would be running for election in April. The present chairman, Bob Jerry, indicated that he would not be running for any position on the board this election. The floor was opened for nominations, and the following are the nominees for Lakeland Town Board: Chairman, Bill Metnik; first supervisor, Mel Pittman; second supervisor, John Rieper and Bill Nelson; clerk, Bruce Holmes; and treasurer, Joan Stetler. After the caucus was closed, we were all wondering who Bill Nelson was. Hmmm. Come to find out, the man who nominated Mr. Nelson had his first name wrong and it should actually have been Tom Nelson. By the time the mistake was made known, it was too late to change the name, so John Rieper will be running unopposed. Maybe Mr. Nelson will campaign as a write-in candidate and make the election a little more interesting. Actually, we, the residents of the Town of Lakeland, are very fortunate that we have dedicated people who will take on the responsibility of keeping our town headed in the right direction. It’s a pretty time-consuming, and most of the time thankless, job. It’s impossible to please all of the people all of the time. We would like to thank our present chairman, Bob Jerry, for the time he has put into town business the past two years, and hope that he enjoys relaxing on the second Tuesday of each month after the April election. I’m sure he probably plans to attend the meetings, but at least he won’t have to be in the hot seat for the next two years. Speaking of politicians, I’m sure you have heard the famous quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln, “You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time.” That’s pretty good, but I personally like the quote by Bret Maverick which was, “You can fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time … and those are pretty good odds.” That quote, of course, has nothing to do with our present-day politicians. Judy Smith and Vlad Sajka joined Duane and me for breakfast at the Red Brick on Sunday morning. While we were visiting, Judy told us about getting stuck in her car the previous week. Naturally it

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was during that very cold spell, and Judy had gone out to warm her car up before going to the Cumberland Senior Center. Well, she opened the door and got in with no problem. She shut the door, started the car, and then tried to reopen the door to get out. Nope – the latch was frozen and wouldn’t open from inside the car. The windows were also frozen shut and covered with so much frost that she could hardly see out. Not to worry – she had her trusty cell phone with her and figured that she could call Vlad and he would be able to open the door from the outside. Well, she called his home number, and he didn’t answer. So, she called his cell and he still didn’t answer. After about 20 minutes, the car was warmed up enough that the windows were defrosted and she could open the door from the inside. She went up to Vlad’s apartment, but he wasn’t home, so she drove down to the senior center. Seems that, when Judy didn’t come back up to the apartment, Vlad thought that she had already driven to the center, so he walked down. When Judy got there he was visiting with friends. He had his cell phone with him, but it was in the pocket of his jacket, which was hanging in the coatroom, so he hadn’t heard it ringing when she called. Ah well, live and learn. Next time it’s so cold out, maybe Judy will leave the door open while she starts the car. Just one more joy of living in northern Wisconsin in the wintertime. Garett, Kandice and Lynn Thon and I went to Woodbury, Minn., on Saturday to pick out a crib for Garett and Kandice’s baby, who is expected to arrive the first part of April. Kandice, Lynn and I were all set to make a whole day of shopping. Garett, on the other hand, thought that we would go into a store, check out a couple of beds, choose one, buy it, and then head for Cabela’s. Silly man. He obviously is not used to shopping for something as important as a baby bed with a future mom, grandma and great-grandma. But, I have to hand it to him, he was very patient with us, and he was very involved in helping us find just the right bed for the little guy. We finally picked out a beautiful crib made of dark cherry wood, and a stroller/car seat combination thing. By that time, of course, we ladies were all starving so we drove over to the Machine Shed Restaurant and had a delicious and leisurely lunch. With very good service, I might add. Finally we went to Cabela’s so

by Mary Nilssen

Well, we are getting closer and closer to the Super Bowl. Again, it was a very exciting game on Sunday with the Packers and Seahawks. It sure kept Dave and me on the edge of our seats, and we were quite disappointed with the outcome. The much healthier Pack will be back next year. The Stone Lake Music Night will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 6:30-9 p.m. Come on out and experience some really good live music performed by local musi-

Heart Lake Monday was another dreary day. I don’t think we will lose our snow or ice if we don’t get the sunshine. We had a little freezing sleet Saturday night, which made it very slippery. Last Friday we lost a friend and good neighbor, Roger Flach, 72. He and Mavis lived across the road from us, taking over the place where Mavis’ parents, Loren and Verna Parks, had lived. Roger and Mavis did everything together. They had a lovely garden and a meticulous lawn. They had a mower and it was done quickly. They had three boys who were great in sports and I’m sure they never missed a game. Floyd also loved to watch them so we took in a lot of games. He will be missed and our prayers go out for the entire family. Margaret Jones will be visiting Lillian Ullom and her brothers this week. On Sunday, Judy and Myron Bolterman drove to Eau Claire to watch the Packer game with friends. Speaking of the Packer game, things were going great

cians. The Acoustic Ramblers from Stone Lake and guests are looking forward to entertaining you with a variety of oldies, jazz, Irish, standards, country, bluegrass, gospel and more. Dancing is welcomed. This is a free event thanks to the Stone Lake Lions. Homemade fresh cinnamon rolls and beverages will be available for purchase. Hope to see you there. Have a good week and be safe. Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715-8654008 or upnorthnils2@gmail.com.

by Helen V. Pederson until the end. We couldn’t believe it but they have given us a lot of good football all year. Arlys Santiago took a few days off to go and visit her sister, Avis Paulsen, in Verndale, Minn. Avis is recuperating from a broken arm and needs a lot of help. Saturday evening, Larry and Sue Winner of Solon Springs came down and treated me to dinner at Lakeview Hotel. Jeff joined us so we had a good visit. Monday, we had tacos for lunch at Glenview. Once a month the tenants get to suggest a meal they like, so instead of going out to eat we are treated here; not bad. Mark and Joni Parker took in the Barronett ice-fishing contest along with Mark’s brother. Joni was lucky to come home with $300 in a drawing. “The bad part to growing old is that you have to grow old before somebody will tell you that you look young for your age.” – Milton Berle

that Garett could take a little time drooling over the various fishing rods. Boring. We had an absolutely wonderful day – spent a lot of time laughing and looking at the cutest little baby clothes. We’re all pretty excited about this baby, you know. And, because we were gone all day Saturday, I missed the entire Shallow Lake/ Barronett ice-fishing contest. I have been calling around, trying to get the names of the winners, but didn’t get them all, so I’ll fill in the details for you next week. Bonnie Fogelberg gave me most of the information, and she said that they had a really big crowd out on the lake. Queen of the Ice, Luann, and her Ice Mavens were here again this year, cheering on the fishermen and women and just generally helping everyone have a really fun time. The firstplace winner in the game fish category was Justin Green, and second-place winner in that category was Tonya, who is Buddy’s girlfriend. Elaine Tempesta took both first and second in the panfish category. And, Bonnie knew the names of some of the raffle winners. First prize was taken by Joni Parker of Shell Lake; she wasn’t sure who took second; third-prize winner was Judy Norton of Barronett; and fourth-prize winner was Rod Patraw of Cumberland. Luann and her Mavens chose Mark, from the 20-Mile Store, to be King of the Ice this year, and Bonnie Fogelberg was chosen as queen. I’m sure they will conduct themselves in a manner which will make our little town stand out in the ice-fishing community. Bonnie said that there were also a lot of people who came back to the community center after the contest for some of the very delicious soup and all the fun. She also said that the members of the Civic Club express gratitude to Louie’s Finer Meats for letting them use the brat stand out on the ice again this year. And, of course, the ice-fishing contest wouldn’t even happen without all the great volunteers who work on the ice and in the community center. Thank you, everyone, who helped make the ice-fishing contest such a success. Gloria Gunderson had some wonderful

news to share with us at church on Sunday morning. Her granddaughter, Meliea Cox, who had been undergoing cancer treatments, had tests run and was found to be cancer free. Yea! We are all praying for her continued good health. Our former pastor, Jon Simundson, was in the hospital this past week due to a slight stroke. He is at home again now. Pastor Todd said that he is recovering nicely. You just can’t keep a good man down, and Pastor Jon is one of the best. We are all praying for his full recovery. On Sunday evening, Illa, Rick, Robin and Derek Theese and Duane and I went to Hansen’s Hideaway in Haugen to celebrate Illa and Duane’s birthdays. Illa’s is on Jan. 4, and Duane’s is Jan. 20. We had a great time visiting, teasing the oldtimers about getting even older, eating a little too much, and then, after we were already way too full, having a piece of birthday cake. Oh, and speaking of birthdays, little Tru Lehmann spent the night with us on Jan. 13, which was her fourth birthday. I had made her a pony cake, and, it’s a good thing 4-year-olds have a good imagination because she thought it was just beautiful. A cake decorator I am not. We were so glad she could spend her birthday with us. She’s growing up way too fast. The annual meeting of the members of Barronett Lutheran Church will be held next Sunday, Jan. 25, immediately after the worship service. There will be a potluck dinner after the meeting. Geri Pittman announced that it will be a true potluck – everyone will bring whatever he or she wishes. So, it will be interesting to see if we have 15 cakes and eight pots of beans or whatever. You know us church basement ladies. You can always count on gelatin, cupcakes and hotdishes. All kidding aside, if you are a member of the church, we certainly hope you will join us for the annual meeting. That’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Stay warm. Hug your family. See you next time.

Academic news MADISON — The University of Wisconsin - Madison has recognized students named to the dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2014-2015 academic year. Local students are Amy Brendel, Sarona, School of Education; Brandon Degner, College of Engineering; and Lynsey Hagen, School of Education. — from TheLink ••• HOUGHTON, Mich. — Scott Pederson, Spooner, majoring in mechanical engineering, has been named to the dean’s list at Michigan Technological University for the 2014 fall semester. — from TheLink ••• LA CROSSE — The following area students have been named to the dean’s

list at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse for the fall semester of the 201415 academic year, ending December 2014. Hayley Hayes, Birchwood, marketing major; Patrick Swanson, Sarona, mathematics education major; Eric Bitney, Spooner, exercise and sport science major, exercise science, fitness track; and Angela Romportl, Spooner, microbiology major, biomedical concentration. — from TheLink ••• FAYETTE, Iowa — Sarah Benson, Minong, has been named to the dean’s list of the fall semester 2014 at Upper Iowa University, Fayette Campus. — from ReadMedia •••

Dewey-LaFollette Deepest sympathy is extended to Donna and Nina Hines, Lida Nordquist, Marlene Swearingen, Hank, Nick and Gerald Mangelsen and their families due to the death of their sister, Inez Pearson. Sympathy also to husband Arvid and sons Jim, Bob and Lonny and their families. Inez was 84. Word has been received of the death of Gen Gillert. She and her husband, Emil, attended Lakeview UM Church for a number of years. Services will be held at a later date. Sympathy is extended to her family. Mary Dunn, Diana Mangelsen, Marlene Swearingen, Lorri McQuade and Nina and Donna Hines were guests at the home of Lida Nordquist on Tuesday, with Karen Mangelsen as hostess. They enjoyed an afternoon of visiting and playing cards.

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Hank and Karen Mangelsen went to the Romsos farm on Wednesday for a family get-together with Wayne, Marie, Carol, Gene and Carlotta Romsos, and Ron and Juliann Jensen. After a potluck meal they had a fun afternoon of talking and playing games. Gerry and Donna Hines visited John and Diana Mangelsen on Friday afternoon. Jan and Hannah Schott were overnight guests of Lida Nordquist on Friday. Donna Hines attended the women’s breakfast at Timberland Lutheran Church on Saturday morning. Randi and Nate Fisk visited Lida Nordquist on Sunday. Barry and Alex Hines were Sunday afternoon visitors of Gerry and Donna Hines.

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Sarona

by Marian Furchtenicht

Sunshine is gaining more power and sky time, with sunsets occurring a little bit later each day and it’s getting noticeable. Just a couple of minutes a day since Christmas sure adds up. It sure has been nice to have mild temps, even though it’s been overcast a lot. We don’t have much snow cover here, barely enough for snowmobiling. Barron County trails still remain closed. It started snowing a bit on Monday as I wrote this news. Sunday it was downright disappointing to watch the end of the Packer game. Saturday night, Renee Zimmerman attended her work, Credit Union Bank, the Christmas party for at Tracks in Spooner. She reports it was really nice. Scott and Gloria Butterfield, their kids and grandkids, had a belated Christmas together, going to the Eau Claire water park Friday until noon on Sunday. There were 21 of them. Report a great weekend. At Anton and Gloria Frey’s for Sunday morning brunch were all their family. The occasion was to celebrate Anton’s upcoming 86th birthday. Russ and Nancy Furchtenicht attended the funeral visitation on Sunday at Skinner Funeral Home in Cumberland for Pat “Trish” Olson, 62, Comstock, who passed away unexpectedly at her home. She was the wife of Ron Olson, the feed nutritionist for Fuernot Farms. Sympathy to the family.

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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

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF SHELL LAKE December 8, 2014

Mayor Peterson was absent. City Council President Terry Leckel called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Council members present were Burns, Edlin, Shelton, Schultz, Andrews, Harrington and Leckel. Also present were Lynn Struzan, Danielle Moe, Ryan Falch, Gerry Winch, Mitch Brown, Dave Wilson, Bill Jenderny and Andy Eiche. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Burns moved, seconded by Edlin, to approve the November 12, 2014, regular meeting minutes. The motion carried. Andrews moved, seconded by Schultz, to approve the December 3, 2014, special city council meeting minutes. The motion carried. Public Comment: None. Republic Services: Lynn Struzan gave a presentation on the recycling efforts in Shell Lake. Concerns were mentioned over the past two snowfalls relating to trash/recycle pickup. Struzan highlighted several difficulties they have experienced lately, including a new driver, drivers out on leave and snowfall. It was suggested the City provide Republic Services with a list of customer phone numbers to assist in notifying customers in the future. Struzan presented the City of Shell Lake with a poster displaying the tonnage of recycling that took place in 2014 of 109 tons. This compared to a previous year total of 97 tons. Mitch Brown gave the Public Works Director report. Schultz asked for a progress report on the generator. Brown explained we were still waiting on delivery of the correct connections. David Wilson gave the Police Chief report. Library Board minutes were reviewed. Leckel moved, seconded by Burns, to approve the appointment of Sally Bartz to the Library Board. Motion carried. Leckel moved, seconded by Schultz, to approve the appointment of Gerry Winch as Manager of the Shell Lake Municipal Airport. Motion carried. Andrews gave an update on the progress being made by the Community Center committee. Andrews highlighted the committee’s intention to develop a plan. EXECUTIVE/HR: Burns moved, seconded by Andrews, to approve the hiring policy dated 11/18/2014. The motion carried. Edlin gave the results of the ad hoc committee tasked with interviewing candidates for the full-time police officer position. Edlin moved, seconded by Schultz, to approve Jordan Feidt as a full-time police officer for the City of Shell Lake, position to begin January 1, 2015. Motion carried. Burns moved, seconded by Schultz, to approve to retain Joyce Olson to handle reservations through May 1, 2015, and provide the city with two weeks of training for the new Campground Manager. For this, the City would pay Joyce Olson $2,500.00, and a free campsite for a period of 2 weeks which can be split between multiple visits during the 2015 camping season. Motion carried. Eiche updated the council on the search for a new Deputy Clerk/Deputy Treasurer. We have received 25 applications. FINANCE: Edlin moved, seconded by Schultz, to approve vouchers 1472-1604. Motion carried. Budget Status Report was presented. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Vacant Ward 1 Seat. NEW BUSINESS: Eiche informed council election papers are ready and have been dispersed to those Alderpersons seeking re-election and those running as new candidates. Leckel signed a notification of noncandidacy. Andrews moved, seconded by Burns, to adjourn at 8 p.m. The motion carried. Andrew Eiche, City Administrator 620545 23r WNAXLP

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Washburn County Court Dean J. Babin, Spooner, possession of methamphetamine, $518.00, probation, sent. withheld; possession of THC, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; possession of drug paraphernalia, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld. Roger W. Fechner, Edina, Minn., first-degree sexual assault of child, $745.65, state prison, restitution, costs, other sentence. James R. Green, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $243.00, local jail, costs; battery, $240.67, local jail, costs; disorderly conduct, $240.67 local jail, costs; unlawful phone use, threaten with obscenity, $240.66, local jail, costs; bail jumping, $243.00, local jail. Jacob A. Lindman, Pine City, Minn., possession of burglarious tools, $518.00, local jail, costs.

REQUEST FOR BIDS - CITY OF SHELL LAKE

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST CITY OF SHELL LAKE

A public hearing will be held on the following conditional use permit request pertaining to a short-term rental on Monday, February 2, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 501 First Street, Shell Lake, WI. Sandra Larson, 5645 Dunlap Avenue N., Shoreview, MN 55126, Pt. Gov’t. L3, Lot Ten, Oak Beach (unrec.) V331P 71 QC, V 404 P 471 Term, V 404 P 472-474 QC, Doc. #291023 WD (proposed rental address 515 E. Lake Drive), City of Shell Lake. Clinton R. Stariha, Zoning Administrator 620528 23-24r WNAXLP

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PROJECT: Spooner Lake Dam Washburn County Spooner, Wisconsin BID DEADLINE: February 17, 2015 2 p.m., Local Time NOTICE Sealed bids for the above project will be received by Jon Johnson, Commissioner, Washburn County Highway Department, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801, until the Bid Deadline. Immediately thereafter, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. In general the project consists of constructing a new cast-inplace concrete drop inlet structure at the upstream inlet to the Spooner Lake Dam. A voluntary prebid meeting to examine the project site will be held on February 4, 2015, at 11 a.m. Meet at the project site. A single prime bid will be received for the work. BID SECURITY Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the amount of 5% of the maximum bid amount. Bid and bid security may not be withdrawn for a period of 45 days after the Bid Deadline. Bid security will be retained if the Bidder is awarded the Work and fails to execute the Agreement and furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. PROJECT FUNDING This project is receiving funding under the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Municipal Dam Grant Program. WAGE RATES State prevailing wage rates are applicable to this project. QUALIFICATIONS If requested, the apparent low bidder will be required to submit evidence of qualifications to the Owner prior to award of contract. RIGHTS RESERVED Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in any bid. BIDDING DOCUMENTS Bidding documents may be examined at Builders Exchanges in Eau Claire, La Crosse, Duluth, and Minneapolis; at the MEDA Construction Connection in Minneapolis; at the Dodge Plan Room in Minneapolis; and through the electronic plan rooms of McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge and Reed Construction Data. Bidding documents may be obtained in PDF electronic format by download from the Quest Construction Data Network website, accessible via www.AyresAssociates.com by clicking on the “Bidding” link, for a nonrefundable fee of $20.00. 620516 23-24r WNAXLP Published by authority of: Washburn County

Shane M. Miller, Shell Lake, bail jumping, $518.00, probation, sent. withheld; possess drug paraphernalia, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; possession of methamphetamine, $518.00, local jail, costs; possess with intent, amphetamine, $518.00, probation, sent. withheld. Richard A. Priesgen, Spooner, possession of THC, $243.00, local jail, costs; possess drug paraphernalia, $243.00, local jail, costs; operate without valid license, $243.00, local jail, costs. Jesse J. Retzlaff, Spooner, OWI, $1,379.00, local jail, license revoked 12 months, ignition interlock, alcohol assessment. Matthew R. Wachtler, Minong, operating without valid license, $200.50. Brandon K. Bartle, Springbrook, drink open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $263.50; operating while suspended, $200.50.

Maurice W. Braun, Cumberland, OWI, $887.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment. Daniel D. Kasparec, Spooner, inattentive driving, $187.90. Kirk A. Luedtke, Minong, OWI, $937.50, license revoked 8 months, alcohol assessment. Michael C. Mackey, Fall Creek, operating while suspended, $200.50. Cordell H. Manz, Shell Lake, speeding, $276.10. Walter M. Meyer, Spooner, speeding, $200.50. David J. Neitzke, Fountain City, speeding, $200.50. Kyle R. Tharalson, Ellsworth, operating while revoked, $200.50; speeding, $200.50. Anne C. Wollan, Amery, speeding, $200.50.

Notices/Employment (Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Gary Allan Canfield DOD: 2/26/2013 Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 13 PR 47 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth Jan. 28, 1945, and date of death Feb. 26, 2013, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N7484 Liesch Road, Trego, WI 54888. 3. The application will be heard at the Wasburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, before Judge Eugene D. Harrington, Probate Registrar, on February 10, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is April 6, 2015. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown. Shannon Anderson Probate Registrar January 12, 2015 Katherine M. Stewart P.O. Box 364 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-9081 620520 WNAXLP Bar No. 1005716

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(Jan. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Graeme Scott Stewart DOD: 11/27/2014 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 14PR45 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth June 23, 1945, and date of death November 27, 2014, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W6062 Pair O’Lakes Road, Trego, WI 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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ECONOMIC SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Washburn County is accepting applications for the Economic Support Specialist position with the Washburn County Department of Health and Human Services. Duties of this position include: accepting and processing inquiries, referrals and applications for entitlement program benefits such as Medicaid, Food Share and child care; providing case management to recipients of federal and state programs and related subprograms to Washburn County residents. Training Required: High school diploma or equivalent; two or more years of college or technical school training and three or more years of office work experience preferred Starting salary will be $17.14 - $18.90 per hour with excellent benefits. A Washburn County employment application may be downloaded from the county website at www.co.washburn.wi.us or by contacting the Administration Office at P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Tel.: 715-468-4624, fax: 715-468-4628. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. E.O.E. 620515 23-24r

JANUARY 21, 2015 - WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER - PAGE 23

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Waffles and basketball

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Kaylee Mullenix, Keanna Mullenix and Brittany Clark are getting their carbs before the big game.

Billy Allen has his hands full, with waffles as well as Tucker.

Krista Parker and Anna Mikula enjoyed a meal of waffles before the Friday, Jan. 16, Shell Lake versus Cameron basketball game. The Dad’s Belgian Waffle feed is a fundraiser sponsored by the Shell Lake Education Foundation. The foundation is a group dedicated to providing a quality education for the students in the Shell Lake School District.

Photos by Larry Samson

Shell Lake School Menu Breakfast Monday, Jan. 26: Pop-Tart with cheese stick or mini cinnamon roll. Tuesday, Jan. 27: Whole-grain maple waffles or oat chocolate-chip bar. Wednesday, Jan. 28: Cheddar egg sandwich or ultimate breakfast round. Thursday, Jan. 29: Fruit pocket or muffin. Friday, Jan. 30: Laker pizza or apple stick. Breakfast is served with a choice of juice/ fruit and milk with their main item. Every day breakfast is free to all students.

Lunch Monday, Jan. 26: Grilled cheese and tomato soup. Tuesday, Jan. 27: Crispy-chicken sandwich. Wednesday, Jan. 28: Spaghetti. Thursday, Jan. 29: Hot Italian sub. Friday, Jan. 30: Build a burger. Salad bar is provided daily to all students. All students also have a daily alternate entrée choice of either sandwich pack: PB&J, flavored cracker and cheese stick or yogurt pack: Flavored fatfree yogurt with granola on side, flavored cracker and cheese stick.

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Spooner band members participate in Red Cedar Honors Band concert

Five members of the Spooner High School music program participated in the Red Cedar Honors Band concert hosted by Cumberland High School on Tuesday, Jan. 6.The Red Cedar Music District is known for its fine musicians and quality programs. The students selected for the Red Cedar Honors Band are state honors musicians, state solo and ensemble performers, and leaders in their school music programs. Participating schools were Barron, Bloomer, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser, Cumberland, Ladysmith, Rice Lake and Spooner.

The five Spooner High School students selected to participate in the Red Cedar Honors Band were Tyler Revak, Dan Pederson, Ally Jacoby, Adriana Oakland and Alexandra Ripley.

Photos by Shari Jacoby

Playground queens of the hill RIGHT: The students at Shell Lake Primary School finally got out for outside recess on Thursday, Jan. 15. Due to the cold weather, the students have had to spend recess time inside since Christmas break. Shown (L to R): Melody Taylor, AnnaLynn Pearson, Aselin Olson, Destiny Baker and Jordan Lawrence. — Photo by Larry Samson

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