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Wednesday, July 2, 2014 Vol. 125, No. 46 • Shell Lake, Wis.
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• Fireworks @ Spooner High School • Shell Lake Boat Parade • Fine Arts Festival @ Shell Lake • Sailboat regatta @ Shell Lake • Annual pie and ice-cream social @ Shell Lake • See calendar on page 6
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Tribute to the Big Bands Page 12
Summer school nature photography Page 23 Students from the Shell Lake High School band and choir stand on a glass viewing ledge at Chicago’s Willis Towers Skydeck during the group’s trip to Chicago last month. See more photos on page 9. - Photo submitted
Input from district members necessary to maintain lake
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SHELL LAKE — Start out celebrating the Independence Day weekend with the Home Grown Tomatoes Band at the July 3 street dance in downtown Shell Lake. Fireworks are at dusk. Festively deck out your boat for the annual Fourth of July boat parade at noon on Friday, July 4. The 12th-annual Shell Lake Fine Arts Festival is Saturday, July 5, in Shell Lake’s Memorial Park from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Also on Saturday, July 5, is the Washburn County Historical Society annual pie and ice-cream social at the museum from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — with submitted info ••• MILWAUKEE – Last week, Gov. Scott Walker participated in a test drive of Harley-Davidson’s new Project LiveWire electric motorcycle at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. Harley-Davidson is touring the new motorcycle at a number of dealerships and offering riders a chance to test the bike and offer feedback on the experience of driving an electric motorcycle. “It’s great to witness history in the making, especially with a classic, iconic American brand like HarleyDavidson,” Walker said. “Project LiveWire is a wonderful opportunity for the company to attract even more people to their products. It offers a unique riding experience, which retains the sense of freedom that makes motorcycle riding a feeling unlike any other.” This is HarleyDavidson’s first attempt at manufacturing a completely electric motorcycle. The company will use information collected during this test to inform its decisions about the future of the product. Project LiveWire can reach speeds near 90 mph and goes from zero to 60 in under four seconds. - from the office of Gov. Walker ••• SHELL LAKE- There will not be a concert at the Shell Lake Arts Center on Tuesday, July 8. Join SLAC for one of its other concerts that week on Sunday, July 6 at 7 p.m., Monday, July 7, at the lakefront pavilion at 7:30 p.m., or Wednesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. in the Darrell Aderman Auditorium. - submitted
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Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE - “Certainly around this lake there must be some projects that should be looked at to be done,” stated Ken Schultz, Ward 2 alderperson of the Shell Lake City Council. Before adjournment of the Shell Lake Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District annual meeting on Saturday, June 28, Schultz began a candid conversation with district members in attendance about utilizing the groups funds for more purposes. Discussion turned toward an already existing list of projects the city has. In his update on the lake coordinator report, Andy Eiche, city administrator, described those city projects, including monitor of the biocell and rain gardens in place, monitor the erosion control done on a couple of lake accesses last year, creation and future implementation of a plan for the buffer zone located just east of the pavilion, review of the lake accesses management plan, implementation of the adopt-an-access program, the storm-water management of the city’s street project and the Department of Transportation’s Hwy. 63 project. Eiche explained that the adopt- and accessprogram involves individuals volunteering to keep vegetation at the access they adopt under control and keeping an eye out for invasive species. The city lists six accesses that are available for adoption. The adopt-an-access list can be acquired at the administrative office of the Shell Lake City Hall. Sally Peterson, mayor, pointed out that the number of projects waiting for implementation is not because they have been forgotten, but because the city crew is occupied with other tasks like maintaining the city infrastructure. “You have probably noticed how many projects we (the city) have undertaken, and I guess I would rather see water and sewer running than an access taken care of right now, and that is what we are dealing with is all these projects, so as soon as they (the city crew) can be freed up,” said Peterson. Combining responsibilities Eiche proceeded to give the lake coordinator’s report, as Dave Vold resigned from the position. Eiche explained the decision to leave the position vacant to allow him to pick up some of the lake coordinator responsibilities. The roles
Winston Rock, Eastern Iowa, checks out a display about shoreland buffers at the Shell Lake Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District annual meeting on Saturday, June 28, held at the Shell Lake Community Center. - Photo by Danielle H. Moe Eiche would be unable to cover include those that require a presence on the lake doing surveys. The city’s parks and recreation committee is looking at combining some of those lake coordinator responsibilities with the campground manager position.
Oversight Eiche reported from the technical oversight committee meeting held in March. At that meeting results of the 2013 monitoring and activities showed phosphorus levels in the lake were high, but no source for the reading was established. Committee members determined that after 2015 the technical oversight committee would be dissolved. Tanner Williams, aquatic invasive species co-
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“The Boogeyman’s Apprentice”
The eccentric and crazy Alfreda, played by Madeline Hopke, and her sidekick Lavern, played by Dominic Hopke, bickered back and forth throughout the play, something the brother and sister never do in real life.
The Boogeyman appears from the portal under the bed to set off a strange and bizarre journey. Shown (L to R): Monica Plesums, Miguel Barrett and Tiffany Romportl.
Two sets of sisters form a friendship to solve the problem when the Boogeyman comes over to this world to wreak havoc. Hildegarde, played by Katie Hayward, and Hortense, Payton Anderson, join forces with Holly, Monica Plesums; Margie, Tiffany Romportl; and Beatrice, played by Catherine Harris. The paranormal investigators, played by Kallie Plesums, Emily Lloyd, Josiah VanRavenswaay and Isaac Hopke, are called in as the occupants of the other world show up in this world.
Photos by Larry Samson The characters from both worlds interact in the strange hotel that is the center of the Theatre In the Woods children’s production of “The Boogeyman’s Apprentice” that was performed Friday, June 27, through Sunday, June 29. It was an original play written and directed by Lane Hansen. Shown (L to R): Caleb VanRavenswaay, Tiffany Romportl, Katie Hayward, Alison Barnes, Monica Plesums, Payton Anderson, Catherine Harris, Miguel Barrett and North Hinze. The actors and actresses are from Shell Lake, Spooner, Siren and Grantsburg.
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Neglected veterans park restored Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SPOONER - “We have all been working diligently one night a week, every two weeks, to bring it to where we are for this opening ceremony,” said Lisa McNeally, with the Washburn County Veterans Service Office. Five local veterans associations, numerous volunteers and donations have transformed the lost memorial into a beautiful park in time for its rededication ceremony held on Saturday, June 28. “This has been a park all these years but nobody knew about it,” said McNeally. The Town of Spooner Memorial Park, located on Spooner Lake, was donated by L. J. and Flora Jones in 1930 and dedicated as a veterans memorial park in 1958. “It had been neglected for decades and I started researching and found out it is one of the oldest veterans parks in Northwest Wisconsin,” said Gary Frankiewicz. Members of the Springbrook VFW Post 10568 give a rifle volley during the ceremony. Frankiewicz would bring his son fishing at the park, despite its neglected nature, when his son was a boy. After being elected to the town board, one of Frankiewicz’s goals was to get the park restored for its original purpose - use by veterans, their families and the general public. But not everyone thought restoring the park was a good idea. Some on the town board did not think the park should be brought back because it sits between two lake residences. “Without the support of the veterans, veterans organizations this would have never happened and it is amazing what they have been able to accomplish - without any support,” said Frankiewicz. “Last year we took down a bunch of brush that had overgrown the park. We took down dead trees and kind of cleaned it all out,” he explained. During the initial cleanup volunteers hauled away some 17 trailers of brush from the park. This year volunteers have been busy installing donated grills, picnic tables, fire pits, a flagpole and flowers. Volunteers included students from the Gary Frankiewicz gives those in attendance Spooner Middle School who raked leaves at the ceremony a brief history of how the park on two different occasions, filling over 30 Lisa McNeally from the Washburn County came to be. bags. Veterans Service Office and Rod Ripley, a “It was overgrown with brush, there World War II veteran, raise the flag and render was nothing there … basically I think it is salute.
Haley Hershey performed a heartfelt rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the rededication ceremony for the Town of Spooner Memorial Park on Saturday, June 28. looking pretty darn good right now,” said Frankiewicz. Local groups instrumental in the park’s restoration include the Spooner VFW Post 1028, Springbrook VFW Post 10568, the Spooner American Legion, Spooner AMVETS Post 190 and the Spooner National Guard. Spooner Ace Hardware donated a fire pit, Dave Hansen made and donated a fire pit, two picnic benches were donated by Arrow Building Center, the AMVETS association donated two more picnic tables and flowers were donated by North Country Master Gardeners member Katie Childs. The park is located on Spooner Lake off of CTH H on Town Parkway Road, a half mile past the Spooner Golf Course.
Jim Weise, Springbrook VFW member, plays taps. Weise served during the Vietnam War.
Alysia Smith enjoys the view of Spooner Lake from the park with her five children, Sarah, Andy, Charlie, Meghan and Emmett. Smith served in the Army in Kosovo and her husband, Matthew, is an Iraq War veteran.
Photos by Danielle Moe Gene Edberg shares a poem about veterans titled “A Soldier Died Today.”
Area schools to qualify for new high-cost transportation aid MADISON — The Department of Public Instruction is distributing $5 million in aid for districts with above-average student transportation costs under the first year of the high-cost transportation categorical aid. Districts are eligible for high-cost transportation aid if their transportation costs exceed 150 percent of the statewide average cost per member. Based on 2012-2013 Fund 10 transpor-
tation costs, the Spooner Area School District will receive $114,911.08. Other area school districts to receive funding are Birchwood, $41,976.26; Cumberland, $31,282.76; Grantsburg, $37,389.27; Hayward Community, $44,562.67; Siren, $32,878.68; and Webster, $59,151.38. The new categorical aid was created by a collaborative effort between state Superintendent Tony Evers and Sen. Luther
Olsen, as well as the State Superintendents Rural Advisory Council, as a way to reduce disproportionately high transportation expenses. Evers recommended the aid as part of his 2013-15 budget request and it was approved by the full Legislature and governor as part of the 2013-15 biennial budget. State law requires that school districts provide transportation to public and pri-
vate school students if the student resides more than two miles from the nearest public school they are entitled to attend. As transportation-related expenses have risen, commensurate funding levels have not, putting pressure on districts with large transportation budgets. — from WDPI
Elections Three members of the advisory committee were elected, two three-year term positions and one two-year term position was up for election. Jim Gilick, committee member, explained that members of the advisory committee can be seasonal or full-time residents. Three individuals volunteered to fill the positions. Ted Krall
and Dave Wagner volunteered to fill the three-year positions and Vern Redlich volunteered to fill the two-year position. The advisory committee meets three times a year to discuss potential lake improvements. The committee also organizes the annual lake protection meeting. Gilick, Jane Pederson and Jane Lokken previously held those positions.
The district unanimously approved the recommendation that one-half of the tax levy be established for the 2015 annual lake district budget. The date for next year’s annual meeting was approved unanimously for Saturday, June 27, 2015.
Input/from page 1 ordinator, reported that boat inspections are in full swing with 954 boats processed through the landing, none with invasive species. That has resulted in 286 daily permits and 239 annual permits sold, with $6,210 raised from permits so far this year.
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Washburn County Lakes and Rivers Association wins statewide stewardship award
As Americans we are proud, as Americans we are free
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Receiving the Lake Stewardship Award on behalf of Washburn County Lakes and Rivers Association are WCLRA directors, in the center, Fred Blake and Cathie Erickson, past presidents; and Craig Walkey, president. Pictured also are Carol Schall, left, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources section chief, and Eric Olson, right, University of Wisconsin-Extension lakes director. — Photo submitted WASHBURN COUNTY — The Wisconsin Lakes Partnership awarded Washburn County Lakes and Rivers Association the Lake Stewardship Award for organizations representing multiple lakes at the 2014 Wisconsin Lakes Convention in June. WCLRA represents 25 lakes and rivers organizations and around 350 individual members in Washburn County who are interested in enjoying and protecting our lakes, rivers and wetlands. The Wisconsin Lakes Partnership, comprised of the Wisconsin Lakes Association, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and the University of Wisconsin-Extension, presented awards to organizations and individuals doing outstanding work for Wisconsin’s lakes. WCLRA received the award for the variety of ways it serves to educate and protect water resources in Washburn County. WCLRA monitors local and state government actions related to water issues. It works with local and state agencies supporting various programs on aquatic
invasive species and Learn About Your Lakes, providing outreach to shoreland owners, as well helping to organize the Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference. WCLRA was instrumental in the purchase of land for public use along the Totogatic River and property along trout streams in the Town of Crystal. The Youth Environmental Stewardship Program provides Washburn County school students with a daylong, hands-on opportunity at Hunt Hill to learn about water science and protection. The program is a joint effort between WCLRA, Long Lake Preservation Association, Hunt Hill and various community donors. WCLRA will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the ag station in Spooner. The guest speaker will be Tracy Hames, executive director of the Wisconsin Wetlands Association. All meetings are open to the public. For more information on or membership in WCLRA, contact Craig Walkey, president, cwalkey@ centurytel.net. — from WCLRA
t’s finally that time of year when families and friends come together to celebrate a date that has been ingrained in our history for more than 200 years. This holiday fills our towns and homes with beautiful red, white and blue, as we celebrate what we value as citizens of this great country. On the Fourth of July it is important that we recognize the meanings behind our parades, cookouts and family gatherings. A small group of patriots declared that the inhabitants of this great land were entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The date was July 4, 1776. The notion of a country governed by its people, and not kings and queens, seemed radical for the time, but it was and still is the foundation for the country that we live in today. Each and every one of us can create our own destiny; it’s not determined by a dictator, emperor, king, queen or government bureaucracy. Our forefathers believed in freedom and in a life free of tyranny. They recognized that freedom was possible, but that it came at a cost. During the American Revolution there were people who did not believe that democracy could occur and that men could live and prosper in a free society. As with many other instances in American history, united as a country we have proved the naysayers wrong. We as a nation have endured difficult times, but as Americans we are united, as Americans we are proud
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75th Assembly State Representative and as Americans we are free. We still hold these democratic values close and we celebrate the Fourth of July not as just another holiday. The Fourth is a 238-year-old tradition of being free and showing reverence for the small group of patriots who believed in something better. Our experiment of democracy has been a success. We are a prosperous nation that works and perseveres in good times and in bad. We as Americans have been celebrating our independence for many years now. As our traditions have changed, the importance of our freedom remains the same. We still believe in the American dream that with hard work, all men and women can flourish in our country. As we continue to celebrate family traditions and create new ones, we need to reflect on the meaning behind this holiday. As our country matures and our traditions evolve, our democratic spirit remains resolute, no matter the difficulties we endure. It is in this spirit of democracy that I am honored and humbled to represent all of the citizens of the 75th Assembly District of the state of Wisconsin. I wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns regarding any issue of importance to you. I can be reached toll free at 888-534-0075 or via email at Rep. Smith@legis.wisconsin.gov.
Fireworks fund receives donation
New UW fund to help Alzheimer’s research Shamane Mills | WPR STATEWIDE - Alzheimer’s disease research is one of the first projects supported by a fund created to commercialize medical technology developed by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Technology Innovation Initiative are providing $1 million to find possible therapies for Alzheimer’s. Sterling Johnson, a UW geriatrics professor, oversees a study which started in 2001 focusing on those with a family history of Alzheimer’s. “Over the last 14 years or so, the field has really advanced in a dramatic way, and we can now use imaging and spinal fluid techniques to understand the pathology in Alzheimer’s,” Johnson said. “And that’s how we know that this disease occurs well before symptoms occur.”
He said that “biomarkers,” or biological indicators of disease or condition, found through imaging and spinal fluid can be a helpful addition to more traditional measures of identifying Alzheimer’s, such as comprehension and memory testing. “When we use cognition as the outcome in a clinical trial that may have quite a bit of measurement variability because cognition is affected by how much sleep you had the night before, how anxious you are, the medicines you are taking,” he said “But, these biomarkers, they are much more stable and precise. And so, by using these things as outcome in (clinical) trials, we can actually use fewer subjects and get to answers faster.” Johnson said there are people who have signs of Alzheimer’s in their brain but America’s Best Inns & Suites owners Nick and Ranjana Devi Rai recently presented a check for have no symptoms of dementia. Part of the study involves whether lifestyle and $500 to Terry Leckel, coordinator for the Shell Lake fireworks. The Independence Day celebration in Shell Lake is set for Thursday, July 3, with the Home Grown Tomatoes Band providing music genetics foster this resilience. for the street dance on Main Street. The fireworks display over the lake begins at dusk. — Photo submitted
FFA announces 2014-15 board of directors
The Wisconsin Future Farmers of America Foundation announces its 2014-15 board of directors, pictured here. The board is responsible for the fiscal health of the Wisconsin FFA Foundation and makes a number of operational and strategic decisions to guide the foundation’s efforts. The group will build upon the success of 2013-14, when the foundation surpassed the $500,000 fundraising threshold for the first time. Front row (L to R): Janice Schyvinck; Robin Connelly; Derrick Papcke; Julie Larson, past president; Lori Lulich, president; Sara Schoenborn, executive director; and Scott Vosters, secretary. Back row: Tim Wyss, Jeff Zobeck, Mark Zidon, Luke Wiedenfeld, Jason Kollwelter, Jon Anderson and Travis Holt, vice president. Missing from the photo are Ken Harter, Nick Hemling, treasurer; Jeff Hicken, Alison Wedig and Cheryl Zimmerman. - Photo/text submitted
Siren gas station robbed at gunpoint
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Photo of suspect obtained from surveillance footage. The suspect is described as a white male, 30 to 35 years old, about 5’ 9” to 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, dark brown eyes and a light brown goatee. - Photo from Burnett County Sheriff’s Department
SIREN - The south Holiday gas station in Siren was robbed at gunpoint at approximately 1:15 a.m. Friday, June 27, according to a news release from the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department. The release states that a lone subject brandished a handgun and demanded money from the cashier. The subject fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money. No one was injured during the robbery. The suspect is described as a white male, 30 to 35 years old, about 5’ 9” to 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, dark brown eyes and a light brown goatee. Sheriff’s deputies from Burnett and Polk counties responded to the scene and
conducted a thorough search of the area, with K-9 assistance, but were unable to locate the suspect. The investigation will continue. This is the second armed robbery in Burnett County within the past month. The Bremer Bank branch in Danbury was robbed on Wednesday, May 28. Any information regarding the Holiday station robbery should be forwarded to the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department, attention Sgt. Wilhelm, at 715-349-2121 or the Siren Police Department, attention Chief Sybers, 715-349-7181. - Gary King
Meat processor wins national honors
MILWAUKEE — Louie’s Finer Meats, Cumberland, won national recognition at the American Cured Meat Championships held June 19-21 in Milwaukee. The championships were held in conjunction with the 75th convention of the American Association of Meat Processors. The ACMC annually draws entries from across the entire United States. This year there were 823 entries in 27 product categories. Louie’s Finer Meats was awarded thirdplace champion in the lightweight bacon class; second-place reserve grand champion in the country bacon class; fourthplace reserve champion in the lightweight
bone-in ham class; first-place grand champion in the commercial boneless ham class; fourth-place reserve champion in the small diameter smoked and cooked sausage class; second-place reserve grand champion in the specialty game meats class; and third-place champion in the heavyweight bone-in ham class. All entries were judged on the basis of aroma, flavor, eye appeal, color and texture. Louie’s Finer Meats is a member of the American Association of Meat Processors, the nation’s largest trade organization representing small-business men in the meat-/food-related industry. — from ACMC
Receiving awards from the American Cured Meat Champsionships are (L to R): Louis E. Muench, Louis Muench Sr. and Louis K. Muench. — Photo submitted
Area news at a glance HAYWARD — The American Heart Association announced that students at the primary and intermediate schools in Hayward surpassed the goal they set in February to raise $100,000 for the American Heart Association through Jump Rope For Heart. The average amount a school raises through Jump Rope For Heart is just over $2,000. Last year Hayward schools ranked No. 5 in the nation, raising $50,000. This year they hold the No. 2 spot with $100,500. A school in New York has the No. 1 spot. “The lifesaving work of the American Heart Association is dependent upon programs like Jump Rope For Heart and people like the remarkable students, teachers, leaders and individuals from the Hayward community,” said Bill Repke, senior vice president of youth market for
Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners June 23 - $30 Chris Potter, Shell Lake June 24 - $30 Brad Newman, Shell Lake June 25 - $30 Catherine Frey, Shell Lake June 26 - $30 Stephen and Christine Smith, Shell Lake June 27 - $300 Occasional Creek Inc., Shell Lake
Shell Lake Woodcrafters Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio
Temps
Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2013 High Low Precip. June 23 75 63 .16” rain June 24 81 58 June 25 84 60 June 26 84 68 June 27 82 62 2.73” rain 2014 High Low Precip. June 23 81 59 .01 rain June 24 80 58 June 25 81 47 .07 rain June 26 71 50 June 27 76 61
Lake level Monday, July 1, 2013: 1,217.84’ MSL Monday, June 30, 2014: 1,218.83’ MSL
the heart association. — from the American Heart Association ••• BALSAM LAKE — Police were called to a rural Polk County residence after a security alarm went off, and when a Polk County sheriff’s deputy arrived on the scene he discovered a woman walking around the back of the unoccupied house, claiming she was taking wildlife photos with permission of the owner, who could not be reached. However, a closer search of the home proved otherwise, as the woman had apparently used force to break into the home, where a garbage bag full of cut copper tubing was discovered. Other burglary tools and items were also found on the scene, and the homeowner was eventually reached, indicating the woman did not have permission to be
on the property. Laurali Lauritsen, 30, Turtle Lake, was taken into custody and arrested on felony burglar and misdemeanor charges of trespassing and criminal damage to property. Lauritsen has criminal and civil charges pending currently in several counties. — from the Inter-County Leader ••• RICE LAKE — A north-south ATV route connecting the Wild Rivers Trail to the south side of Rice Lake has been recommended by an ad hoc committee for approval by the Rice Lake City Council. The ATV/Snowmobile Routes Committee has proposed ATV routes on Macauley Avenue from Allen Street to South Street with an easement through the Cenex gas station, then west on South Street to Pioneer Avenue. The
Register Memories 1954 – 60 years ago
• Washburn County representatives at Madison in observance of State 4-H Club Week were Barbara Jensen, Cecila Mika, Joane Berg, Eugene Christensen, Howard Furchtenicht, Severt Olson, George Brandeen, George Mercer, Karen Swan, Betty Furchtenicht, Lee Swan, Pete Hubin, Joanne Brown, Alvin Olson, Marlys Nyberg and Dick Swan. • Paul A. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Brown, Shell Lake, was appointed to the position of a commander of the AFROTC Summer Camp, Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. • The West Sarona Homemakers held a picnic in Shell Lake Park. • A major coffee roaster predicted that the day was not far off when housewives would be paying $1.50 for a pound of coffee. The prediction came after a new increase was announced by several major coffee producers, the increase ranging from 5 to 6 cents a pound.
1964 – 50 years ago
• Maxine Parker, Shell Lake, and Jim Schroeder, Spooner, were registered to complete in the fifth-annual Wisconsin State High School Rodeo in Richland Center. • The Downtown Standard Station at Shell Lake was under new management and would operate under the name Denny’s Standard Station. Denny Boyer took over the management of the station from Steve and Cornelius VanBeek who operated the station for the previous eight months. • SPc4 Gene Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cook, Shell Lake, was returning to duty in the United States Armed Forces at a post in El Paso, Texas. • Chandulal Parikh from Asarwa, Ahmedabad, India, was an International
trail would terminate where Pioneer Avenue meets College Drive south of CTH O. The committee also proposes a short route from the Wild Rivers Trail on North Avenue and Lakeshore Drive to a boat landing area on Hospital Bay in Rice Lake. A major holdup in the route remains connecting the existing Wild Rivers Trail to the street route on Macauley Avenue. Though the tracks are gone, approximately 150 feet of right of way are still owned by Canadian National Railway. The company must release the property to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before it becomes part of the Wild Rivers Trail. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype
Compiled by Suzanne Johnson
Farm Youth Exchange student living with the Erling Romsos family in Barronett for 2-1/2 weeks.
Ek. In 1917, she married Earl H. “Tip” Reinhart. They were owners of the Shell Lake Hotel and later Tiptown Resort.
1974 – 40 years ago
• Ericka Krantz, Sarona, daughter of Greg and Sue Krantz, was the Spooner Rodeo queen. • The rural Barronett home of Sally and Charles Wiesner was completely destroyed by fire. Lightning was the suspected cause. • Bert and Mil Shipman celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. • Cheri Johnson, daughter of Louis and Anna Johnson, Shell Lake, and a former reporter at the Washburn County Register, received a first-place award in the Wisconsin Better Newspaper Contest at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Convention in Stevens Point. Johnson received the award in agricultural coverage in the Edgerton Reporter.
• James Bailey, Shell Lake, public information officer, Wisconsin Indianhead VTAE District, was elected to the board of directors of the National Association of Vocational, Technical Education Communicators. • Mrs. Ella Anderson, correspondent for 41 years for the Washburn County Register, celebrated her 75th birthday. • Final figures weren’t in but Gina Lewis, chairman, estimated about $2,000 was realized from the annual Mid Summer Festival held at the park by members of the Shell Lake Indianhead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary with funds going to buy needed equipment for the hospital. Smorgasbord Chair Mary Lee Dinnies estimated 750 people partook of the meal. • John Gurtner was managing the Swiss Chalet west of Shell Lake.
1984 – 30 years ago
• The children of Jerry and Shirley Ullom hosted a 25th wedding anniversary dance at the Shell Lake Community Center in honor of their parents. • St. Joseph’s Catholic Church celebrated 100 years of worship. • Judy Cornelison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Cornelison, Shell Lake, graduated with honors from the senior accounting program of Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis. She was employed as a cash management accountant for Consul Corp. of Bloomington, owner of Chi Chi Restaurants. • Bessie Reinhart, longtime Shell Lake resident, died at 87. She was born July 1896 in Shell Lake to Andrew and Anna
1994 – 20 years ago
2004 – 10 years ago
• Shell Lake Cub Scout Pack 51 members attending the Webelos 1 camp at the L.E. Phillips Scout Camp near Haugen were Casey Furchtenicht, Robby Hanson, Brett Holman, Nick Christensen and Kenny Howells. • The Shell Lake Area Volunteer Fire Department recognized three of its firefighters for their years of dedicated service. Dave Schraufnagel and Dave Zaloudek were recognized for 20 years of service and Ryan Wellvang was recognized for five years. • Part-time Shell Lake resident Ernest Buhler was honored with a Distinguished Service Award for his service to Winona State University through his work in counseling and education. • Dick Grover and Merl Overvig enjoyed a fishing trip to Ninilchik, Alaska.
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USDA reminds producers of acreage reporting requirement WASHBURN COUNTY - U.S. Department of Agriculture Wisconsin Farm Service Agency County Executive Director Evie Moore reminds agricultural producers that July 15 is the deadline to file an acreage report for spring seeded crops. Planted acres must be reported to FSA by July 15. The Agricultural Act of 2014 requires producers on a farm to submit annual acreage reports on all cropland. “Although some federal farm program enrollments have not yet started, timely acreage reports for all crops and land uses, including prevented and failed acreage that producers submit to their local FSA office, are important to ensure program eligibility,” said Moore.
Acreage reports to FSA are considered timely filed when completed by the applicable final crop reporting deadline, which may vary from state to state. Perennial forage crops intended for grazing or haying were required to be reported last fall, whereas perennial forage crops with an intended use of cover only, green manure, left standing or seed, must be reported by July 15. Although July 15 is the most common deadline to report acreage for spring seeded crops, this date may be different in locations with climates that are warmer or cooler than average. Producers should contact their county FSA office if they are uncertain about acre-
age reporting deadlines. Moore said that failed acreage must be reported before the disposition of the crop and that prevented acreage must be reported within 15 calendar days after the final planting date for the applicable crop. For questions on this or any FSA program, including specific crop reporting deadlines and planting dates, producers should contact their county FSA office or seek information online at fsa.usda.gov. Producers in Washburn/Burnett County should call 715-635-8228 ext. 2. This announcement was made possible through the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achiev-
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Monday, July 7 • Frogs and Salamanders Day Camp at Hunt Hill, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715-635-6543 or info@hunthill.org. • Arts center master concert band at lakeside pavilion, 7:30 p.m. Visit shelllakeartscenter.org or call 715-468-2414. Tuesday, July 8 • Nature Photography Day Camp at Hunt Hill, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715-635-6543 or info@hunthill.org. • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. • Crochet DIY flip-flops class for kids, 2-4 p.m., at Northwind Book & Fiber, Spooner. Bring inexpensive flip-flops. To register, call 715-635-6811. Wednesday, July 9 • Fishing Day Camp at Hunt Hill, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715-635-6543 or info@hunthill.org. • 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. • The Book Chat will meet 1 p.m., at Through the Woods Cafe in Shell Lake. They will discuss “Palindrome” by Stuart Woods. All are welcome to join. Thursday, July 10 • Blooms and Butterflies Day Camp at Hunt Hill, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715-635-6543 or info@hunthill.org. • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. Friday, July 11 • The GFWC Women’s Club will meet at the DNR conference room at 1 p.m. Note time and location change. This is the planning meeting for the book sale and for next year’s programs. Come and bring your good ideas. Visitors, please contact Pat at 715-865-2250 for more information.
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UWBC open house aimed at finishing degrees online RICE LAKE - Start Here – Finish Here is the theme of the summer UW-Barron County open house, to be held Wednesday, July 9, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. for anyone thinking about starting or completing an associate or bachelor’s UW degree through on-campus and online courses. The event begins in the UWBC Commons, followed by a short tour and classroom visit, a brief overview of degree options for associate degrees and the new Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree, and concluding with individualized
career or degree advice or appointments. Many UWBC courses are offered in the evening to fit schedules of working adults. A new Math Boot Camp is also available starting this summer. It will be held five evenings in late July and early August specifically to prepare students for college math. Students have many options at UWBC. Blended course format combines in-class and online instruction, making it possible to attend class one or two nights a week. Students select courses and develop es-
sential skills that fit their work or personal goals. Some courses start midterm, making it possible to increase the number of credits earned in a term. Students who want to complete a bachelor’s degree without leaving the area have many options. UWBC offers the new Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree for those with a liberal arts associate degree. Students can also complete several majors with UW partner universities using various distance education forms of instruction.
To register for the Start Here-Finish Here open house go to the Spotlight section on the homepage at barron.uwc.edu, contact UWBC Student Services at 715234-8176, ext. 1, or email uwbcinfo@uwc. edu. If this time isn’t convenient, arrange a customized appointment by calling 715234-8176, ext. 5445, or emailing deborah. neuheisel@uwc.edu - from UWBC
Block party held at Potters Shed and Vitality Village
ABOVE: Barb Peterson, Shell Lake, and Nancy Posta, Spooner, listen to music at the Potter’s Shed during the block party held on Friday, June 27. More music was heard that evening at Vitality Village in Shell Lake. - Photos by Danielle H. Moe LEFT: Amy Rohloff, Rice Lake, performed a selection of acoustic covers of alternative songs for the portion of the block party held at the Potter’s Shed in Shell Lake.
C O M M U N I T Y H A P P E N I N G S Monday: First Friends Playgroup open to all children, 10 a.m.-noon. Focus on infants and caregivers with sensory stimulation and movement experiences. Art project materials provided, closes with circle music time and instrument exploration. Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner. Monday & Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch, program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time. Call 715-635-4367. Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801. Wednesday: Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, open from noon-3 p.m. Kidstime-Parentime 10 a.m.-noon. Learn, discuss, share ideas and experience to enrich parenting skills. Preselected art or play materials available for children of all ages. Last Wednesday of the month, potluck at 11:15 a.m. Thursday: Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Indianhead Medical Center, Shell Lake. • Library Fun For Little Ones, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Shell Lake Public Library. Stories, craft and a snack. No age minimum or maximum for participants.
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“America … Why I Love Her”
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uly 4 will mark our country’s 238th birthday. 2014 marks the 200th birthday of the poem “The StarSpangled Banner,” written by Francis Scott Key after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. Although some may have wanted “America the Beautiful” to be our national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner” received that honor in 1931. “America … Why I Love Her,” is a poem that was published in the June 28, 1984, edition of the Washburn County Register. Bob Bodin, Barronett, submitted this poem at that time. The author is unknown. For those that haven’t read the poem before, I thought it would be appropriate to print once again.
“America”
You ask me why I love her. Give me time and I will explain. Have you seen a Kansas sunset or an Arizona rain? Have you drifted down a bayou down Louisiana way? Or watched a cold fog drifting over San Francisco Bay? Have you heard a bobwhite calling in the fall Georgia pines? Or heard the bellow of a diesel in an Appalachian mine? Have you seen a snowflake drifting in the Rockies way up high? Have you seen the sun come blazing down from a Nevada sky?
Do you hail to a bugle call wherever it might be? Or bow your head at Gettysburg … at our struggle to be free? Have you seen the mighty Tetons? Have you watched an eagle soar? Have you seen the Mississippi roll … along Missouri’s shore? Now from Alaska’s cold to the Everglades, From the Rio Grande to Maine, My heart cries out … my pulse runs fast, At the might of our domain. Then you ask me why I love her? Well, I’ve a million reasons why, She’s just so beautiful, America, beneath God’s wide blue sky. — Author unknown
Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson Area writers corner The fight for freedom
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he Fourth of July is a cause for celebration. We are approaching the day we celebrate the birth of this nation and the freedom we all share. It might be a good idea to look back at the history of that time more than 200 years ago. What was it like for the colonists living in British America in those days? The people were living in small communities engaged in trades and farming. Boston was a busy port. The colonists, like most of us, wanted only to be left alone, but the king’s men made life miserable for them. Everybody drank tea. Naturally the British wanted to get more taxes. Tax the tea. The Boston Tea Party was a protest against the tax on tea imposed on the colonies. The people resented the measures the British imposed on the Thirteen Colonies. In 1774, the people in Middlesex County in Massachusetts Bay came up with the Suffolk Resolves, to resist the new measures. They began training militia. Boston was in a state of rebellion. Spies in among the British informed the militia, so they could be ready at a moment’s notice to stop the British. They called themselves minutemen. On the night of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere made his ride to alert members of the militia. Another rider was William Dawes. The British were coming!
At sunrise on April 19, militia assembled quietly and waited as the British Army Regulars, under Lt. Col. Francis Smith, marched toward Concord. Their orders were to destroy munitions believed to be stored at Concord. There were 77 men in the militia defending their bridge. There were 1,700 British troops. The militia fired on the Army. They were outnumbered, and they fell back and proceeded to Concord. The troops entered Concord and searched for munitions and supplies. At the North Bridge, the militia had gained strength as more colonists came, amounting to 500. They stood their ground and fought back. It became what was called a pitched battle in open territory. The minutemen fought and defeated three companies of the king’s troops. More militiamen harassed and snarled at the tails of the retreating Regulars. The British were saved by reinforcements led by Gen. Hugh Perry. With 1,700 men, they marched back to Boston and were under heavy fire to Charlestown. The militias blocked access to Charlestown and Boston, and the battle ensued that is called the Siege of Boston. These were the first battles of the American Revolution. There were casualties. The militia had 49 killed and 39 wounded. And five were missing. The British had 73 killed and 174 wounded, and 52 missing. Maybe the missing went home or fell into the water. The militia, mostly farmers untrained in military warfare, had won a battle against the greatest army in the world at that time. Other battles followed with many
more casualties. It carried on a long time, from 1774 until 1776. The militia defeated the British, but it may not have been the militia who fired first. In the historical records is this testimony: “We, Nathaniel Mulliken, Philip Russell, and 32 other men, all of lawful age, and inhabitants of Middlesex ... do testify and declare, that on the 19th (of April) in the morning, being informed that ... a body of regulars were marching from Boston towards Concord and soon found that a large body of troops were marching towards us... whilst our backs were turned from the troops, we were (fired on by them, and a number of our men were instantly killed and wounded..” The shot heard ‘round the world, if we are to believe this testimony, was fired by a British soldier. The essayist and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote the poem “Concord Hymn.” “On the eighteenth of April in Seventy-five: Hardly a man is now alive, who remembers that famous day and year ...” He called the first shot, “the shot heard round the world.” The American colonists were on the road to founding a new nation. In Massachusetts they celebrate Patriots’ Day. That’s when they hold the Boston Marathon. They have reenactments. The state police follow the re-enactors who retrace the rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes. Let us join the celebration of the Fourth of July.
New associate dean at UWBC
RICE LAKE - Dr. Jayant Anand, assistant professor of anthropology and sociology at UW-Barron County, was recently appointed to become UWBC’s next associate dean. He is assuming the duties of Dr. Tracy White who will be leaving the campus to become the next dean at UW-Baraboo/Sauk County. Anand officially began his associate dean duties on July 1 and will be communicating with the campus and attending meetings virtually through a variety of digital technologies until his return to the United States from his homeland of India in mid-August. Anand was also recently unanimously approved by UW College faculty and administration and the UW Board of Regents for promotion to associate professor with tenure as a result of his proven excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, service to campus and community, and professional development. According to UWBC campus CEO Dr. Dean Yohnk, “I am honored that Dr. Anand has accepted this associate dean appointment with the same kind of passion, positive spirit, enthusiasm and commitment to UWBC and the UW Colleges that we have observed since his arrival on campus in the fall of 2008 as an assistant professor of sociology/anthropology.”
Dr. Jayant Anand, assistant professor of anthropology and sociology at UW-Barron County, was recently appointed to become UWBC’s next associate dean. - Photo submitted
Anand has been an active member of the UWBC Curriculum Committee and has served as the chair of this committee during the 20132014 academic year. He has also served on the UW Colleges Senate Curriculum Committee and the curriculum committee in the department of anthropology and sociology. He has collaborated with colleagues on various initiatives related to student success and retention since his first year at UWBC and has served as a member on the adhoc student recruitment and retention committee, spearheading the formation of the Bridge Program, which was designed to help underprepared first-semes-
ter students succeed by recommending balanced course offerings that are a blend of developmental and collegelevel courses. He has worked with the UW-BC campus coordinator for FastTrack and the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree programs since their inception and has been among the first instructors on campus to develop courses for both these initiatives. Anand has also been active in the campus’s newly created international programs committee and served as a co-adviser of the new One World International Club. He is also an active certified facilitator with the UWC/UWEX Multicultural Awareness Workshop and frequently helps coordinate diversity workshops throughout the state. Anand is also a trained facilitator in Barron County’s Restorative Justice Program, which strives to respond to conflicts and crimes in Barron County by building new connections between people so they can move forward into a better future. Dedicated to continuing professional development opportunities, Anand is also a current member in the UWC-UWEX Academy for Leadership & Innovation. from UWBC
Dean’s List summer swing concert set at Elks Lodge
RICE LAKE - The Dean’s List Orchestra has partnered with the Elks Lodge in Rice Lake to bring the big-band sound to Elk members and their guests on Wednesday, July 30, from 6-9 p.m. The event is for listening as well as dancing; and will take place in the banquet hall with a special menu and cash bar available. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Admission will not be charged, however donations will be accepted to benefit the local campus foundation programs. Please call 715-234-2951 to make reservations and reserve your table. The event is open to Elk members and guests. The Dean’s List was formed in 1967 for the dedication of the UW-Barron County Campus in Rice Lake under the direction of Dr. John Meggers. The group continues today as an 18-piece big band playing the original swing tunes of the ‘30s, ‘40s and much more. Musicians come from Duluth to Chetek, Cable to Clear Lake, Rice Lake and in between. The talent and time of the individuals are donated to be a part of the band and to continue this type of music. Joe Erickson, Dean’s List event coordinator, stated that he plans on including youth musicians to perform with the group due to the
timing of this performance. The group is donating this performance to Barron County Campus Foundation initiatives. In general, donations from performances toward youth scholarships and equipment for the UW-BCC music department in Rice Lake. The Dean’s List usually plays for private venues. The event at the Elks Lodge is a partnership formed to provide community members the chance to benefit from this type of music at an affordable cost, great venue, opportunity of fellowship, camaraderie and practicing goodwill as a community outreach initiative of the local Elks Leadership team as well as the members of the Dean’s List. The group is also scheduled as guest artists at the Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Music in the Park series on Aug. 14, booked in Hayward on Aug. 23 and Duluth in the coming year. The Dean’s List will perform again at the Elks Lodge on Nov. 7, to honor veterans both locally and nationwide. Joe Erickson coordinates the Dean’s List performances and can be reached at 715-296-1248 or Joseph.Erickson@ gmail.com.
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Hunt Hill announces Adult Spanish Language and Culture Camp Registration and payment required by July 11 SARONA - Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, located in Sarona, is happy to announce that they will be hosting the ninth year of their Adult Spanish Language and Culture Camp, July 27 at 3 p.m. through Aug. 1 at 1 p.m.
Adults are invited to spend a week working with native speaking instructors at a beautiful setting where they will enjoy language lessons, great meals, evening cultural programs and optional nature activities. Campers are divided up into language levels based on their abilities and will participate in small group, daily language lessons. The evenings feature Hispanic cuisine, social hours and nightly cultural
programs. Each night will feature an entertaining program presented by an instructor about their country of origin. Throughout the week, campers will have the opportunity to explore Hunt Hill’s natural beauty through optional guided and translated hikes, pontooning, swimming and lake canoeing. Camp is all-inclusive and includes all meals, refreshments and snacks; overnight accommodations; experienced ed-
ucational staff; optional environmental activities and program supplies. Program fee: $530 and Hunt Hill member fee: $500. Reduced cost available for those staying off-site. To learn more or to register, go online to hunthill.org, email program@ hunthill.org or call 715-635-6543. - from Hunt Hill
Canoe-building class at museum Assembly in Shell Lake SPOONER/SHELL LAKE - Alex Comb from Stewart River Boatworks in Knife River, Minn., will be teaching a cedar and canvas canoe-building class at the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner. The class is scheduled to begin Saturday, Aug. 9, and continue daily through Friday Aug. 15. The class will finish up in time for pupils to attend the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association Regional Assembly in Shell Lake which begins on that Friday evening with a reception at the WCHM and the assembly in Shell Lake on Saturday and Sunday. Both experiences will fit nicely in a 10-day vacation. In Comb’s group class, the students will build up to two cedar and canvas canoes. On the first day cedar ribs will be bent over a solid canoe form, and on the following day planking the canoe with thin cedar “planks” will begin. Once planked and the hull constructed, canvas will be stretched over the canoes. Finally, the canvas is filled with waterproof filler. In this hands-on class everyone will be invited to participate in the construction. By the end of the week the canoes should be ready for paint and varnish with seats, thwarts, yokes and gunwales installed. The canoe building class will be limited to 12 students so that each will have the
Alex Comb from Stewart River Boatworks in Knife River, Minn., will be teaching a cedar and canvas canoe-building class at the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner. opportunity for a real hands-on experience. Depending on the number of students, there will be one or two canoes built by the group. A lottery will be held at the end of the class to decide who may go home with at least one of the canoes
The canoe-building class is scheduled to begin Saturday, Aug. 9, and continue daily through Friday Aug. 15. – Photos submitted for the cost of materials. The cost of the class is $700 and interested students can enroll by contacting WCHM Executive Director Jed Malischke at 715-635-2479 or
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Band students tour and perform in Chicago
Sixty-seven students from the Shell Lake High School band and choir toured Chicago and performed for a clinic at VanderCook College of Music with directors Dr. Stacey Larson Dolan and Dr. Robert Sinclair. – Photos submitted SHELL LAKE – On May 16-18, 67 students from the Shell Lake High School band and choir toured Chicago and performed for a clinic at VanderCook College of Music with directors Dr. Stacey Larson Dolan and Dr. Robert Sinclair. While in Chicago, Shell Lake music students saw performances of the Blue Man Group and Comedy Sportz Theatre. They toured
Willis Tower Skydeck, Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, and spent time on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. The students also performed a concert for the residents of ManorCare Health Services of Northbrook and concluded with a stop at Six Flags Great America. While on the trip, the band and choir students enjoyed meals and snacks that were donated by
These Shell Lake students posed for a photo with a member of The Blue Man Group while in Chicago.
the following businesses and individuals: Andrea Distributing, Carol Levine, Economart, Family Dollar, Gordy’s County Market, Holiday North, Holiday South, Ron and Jean Reimann, Kwik Trip, Lakeview Bar and Grill, Lisa Engen, Mary McCarthy, Professional Tutor, LLC (Sara Ducos), Shell Lake State Bank, Shopko, Spooner Car Pool, Spooner Bakery, Steph-
anie Herzog, Subway, United Ag Co-op, and The Washburn County Register. The students extend gratitude to the chaperones, businesses and individuals for helping to make their trip an educational and enjoyable experience. - submitted
This was one of the many sights the students were able to visit while in the Chicago area on May 16 - 18.
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Boy Scouts learn flag etiquette
Instructing Troop 51 on the proper way to fold a flag were Chad Shelton, Andrew Savas, Dave Mancl and Elmer Anderson. — Photos by Mark Schultz unless otherwise noted
SLAC hosts Arts Up North
Raffle tickets for the SLAC Arts Up North fundraiser are available now through Aug. 9 at the SLAC office or a concert event. - Photo by Danielle H. Moe
Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE - The Shell Lake Arts Center is showcasing five specially created artworks for their previously popular fundraiser, Arts Up North. “This theme was so successful last time that our camp audience has asked us to do it again,” said Tara Burns, SLAC executive director. Five artists were asked to create artwork with the theme Arts Up North, some featuring retired SLAC instruments. The artists featured in the invitational
show include Nancy Viebrock, Osceola; Janice Morris, Cameron; Marge Lindeman, Cumberland; Catherine Sebek, Hayward; and Mary Dosch, Shell Lake. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the SLAC office or at each SLAC concert event until Aug. 9. The artists and the arts center will each receive 50 percent of the profits generated. The final drawing for all artworks will take place at the SLAC gala event on Aug. 9, attendance is not required to win.
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Shell Lake Boy Scout Troop 51 retired flags in a burning ceremony on Sunday, June 22, at the Masonic Lodge in Shell Lake. Shown in the back is Elmer Anderson of the American Legion who assisted the group. Scouts are (L to R): Judah Balser, Ty Ellanson, Luke Savas, Sawyer Schultz, Marcus Warren, Devin Guggenberger, Noah Savas and Alan Leckel. — Photo by Joahana Shelton
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Things jumping at the library
Selene Johnson, Breanna Gleason and Kyle Gleason react to a very large bullfrog.
Nathan Scott is carefully examining a salamander. This was a hands-on learning experience for the children.
Aiyana Sargent, Chenoa Valtierrez and Tasheena Sargent are not sure of Randy Korb, the Frog Guy. He is funny and informative, but they do not like amphibians like frogs and salamanders. But, by the end of the hour-long presentation they were holding frogs. The Shell Lake Library held their nature program on Friday, June 27.
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Tribute to the Big Bands
Teacher, student and a lifetime of friendship. When Ron Keezer heard the Shell Lake Arts Center was going to induct Steve Zenz into their hall of fame, he knew he had to be the one to present the honors to his former student and longtime friend.
For 21 years, Cathy Reitz has been the Lady of Jazz at the Tribute to the Big Bands. The Shell Lake Arts Center held their annual Tribute to the Big Bands scholarship concert on Wednesday, June 25. The concert was free with a goodwill donation to the scholarship fund.
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Shell Lake sophomore KayDee Bontekoe spoke to the audience on being a jazz band camper at the arts center. She told the audience how the teachers have had a profound impact on her music.
Nick Schneider is one of the all-time great bass players, touring internationally with his music. As a member of the arts center faculty, he calls Shell Lake home for six weeks out the year.
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Sue Orfield played an incredible saxophone solo. She has played with many of the greats in jazz along with many contemporary artists such as Indigo Girls and Ann Wilson.
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Shell Lake third- and fourth-graders play ball
Hadley Tims, pitching, kept the Barron team scoreless in the third inning. Jaydon Hiller is the first-line defense for the home plate umpire.
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Spooner softball plays tournament
Kiana Kidder has gotten pitching advice from her older sister Kayla. She came into the Barron versus Shell Lake game in the bottom of the fifth to hold off the Barron team, as Shell Lake won 4-3 in the Shell Lake/Spooner third- and fourth-grade tournament held on Saturday, June 28. Shell Lake lost 0-1 to a much larger Hayward team.
Brynn Daniels, with a standup double, is already waiting for the signal from the third-base coach. Baserunning is one of the strong points for the team. Spooner lost their final game, 7-8, to Cameron in the Spooner/Shell Lake Tournament on Saturday, June 28.
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Julia Corbin faces the Cameron pitcher with confidence and determination. Taylor Schroeder is on deck.
Jasmyn Wilson has her timing down as she hits the pitch.
Annika Patrick positions herself to field the hit that is coming her way. In her mind she already knows which base she is going to.
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T-ball, as American as apple pie
Playing on the light blue team, shown (L to R): Coach Paul Christel, Logan Christel, Dylan Christel, Kasey Schrankel, Lorelei Hoy, Ricky Nasman, Steven Hoy, Archer Schultz and Owen Williamson.
The players on the blue team are back row (L to R): Jared Swan, Avery Skow, Rylee Skow, Sara Brunberg, Adam Fritz, Isaac Lakers varsity coach Tom Sauve is giving directions to Aubri Crosby and Samuel Shelton. Front: Olivia Berquam, Brock Naessen, Grace Naessen, Shauna Swan, Katie Brunberg, Miles Marker. While he might find his varsity ball players easier to work Hoffman, Josie Crosby and Alecia Crosby. with, they are not as much fun.
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The players on the gold team are (L to R): Coach David Marker, Zach Lord, Isabella Hodgett, Melody Taylor, Ally Sauve, Ella Marker, Lily Anderson, Chase Anderson, Briar Naglosky, Alivia Marker, coach Donny Marker and Aubri Marker.
Coach Jacob Naessen is trying to help Olivia Berquam with her The players on the gray team and future Lakers are (L to R): Melana Juza, Charlie Juza, Andrew Souter, Logan Smith, Carsen swing but you can’t hit what you can’t see. Kalalay, Cody Sylvester, Tanner Johnson, Ariel Macone, Ella Kostner and Spencer Palmer. See T-ball, next page
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Nothing is going to get through Shauna Swan. She is the youngest player on the team.
Grace Naessen and Alecia Crosby are talking over the strategy of the game while they are on the field. They played on Wednesday, June 25.
Photos by Larry Samson
When all else fails, Logan Smith drops his mitt and runs alongside of Jared Swan who is running the bases.
With an unorthodox hitting style, Melana Juza gets it done.
Butternut Hills Ladies Golf weekly winners Thursday, June 26 9-hole First flight Low gross: Bev Grocke, 50 Low net: Midge Kincade, 34 Low putts: Bev Grocke, 14
Second flight Low gross: Arlys Santiago, 56 Low net: Martha Matte and Maureen Bergh, 38 Low putts: Martha Matte and Maureen Bergh, 17
Spooner Ladies golf league June 24 9-hole league Game: Orange ball – team event First: Liz Gargulak, Nancy Erickson, JoAnn Warner and Lehne Nelson, 72 Second: Myra Scherer, Lee Weiss, Marge Halberg and Jan Huse, 74 Third: Moira Monga, Connie Kesti, Mary Smejkal and Ann Peterson, 82 Chip-in: Merrelyn Dawson, No. 18
18-hole league Game: Orange ball – team event First: Mary Jo Link, Penny Cuskey, Teresa Anderson, blind draw and Patsy Quick, 124 Tie Second: Penny Schroeder, Jan Pierson, Teresa Anderson and Carol Fields; Kathy DeBryin, blind draw, Jane Blockhus, Carol Heim and Susie ClarkTenny Chip-in: Teresa Anderson, No. 12, and Patsy Quick, No. 8 Birdies: Teresa Anderson, No. 3 and No. 9; and Carol Heim, No. 17
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Third flight Low gross: Pat Gibbs and Carol Reynolds, 58 Low net: Margie Reister, 29 Low putts: Esther Prestegard, 14
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First flight Low gross: Barb Zielinski, 92 Low net: Jeanne Bednar, 68 Low putts: Barb Zielinski, 30
Summer sports
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Babe Ruth baseball at school diamond Thursday, July 10: 6 p.m. Monday, July 14: 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 15: 6 p.m. Thursday, July 17: 6 p.m. Monday, July 21: 6 p.m. Dates tentative with weather and other changes.
Second flight Low gross: Jan Jenkins, 107 Low net: Debbie Harrold, 73 Low putts: Lois Wollum, 30 Third flight Low gross: Lil Bartholomew, 108 Low net: Cindy Hanson, 77 Low putts: Lil Bartholomew, 29 Chip-in: Janet Bergh, No. 17; Sue Torza, No. 3; Cindy Hansen, No. 15 Birdie: Sue Torza, No. 3
Annual all-fall sport meeting set SHELL LAKE - The Shell Lake all-fall sport meeting is set for Monday, Aug. 4, at 6 p.m. Coaches will meet with parents and athletes to go over rules and guidelines, schedules, expectations and for payment of fees and paperwork. Sports to meet are 7-12 volleyball, 7-12 football, middle school boys basketball and 5-12 cross country. All schedules are listed on lakelandconference.org. - with submitted information
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Wrapping up the track season
Earning all conference at the Lakeland Conference track meet that was held this past spring were Hana Anderson, Nicole Mikula, Shania Pokorny, Colleen Knoop, Lauren Osborn, Lindsey Martin, Amber Anderson, Jesi Sando, Sheri Clark and Emma Thomas.
Earning the team awards for the 2014 season were Ben Frey, Rookie of the Year; Tanner Williams, Most Points; Nicole Mikula, Rookie of the Year; Jesi Sando, Most Improved; and Shania Pokorny for the Most Points and Most Valuable Athlete.
Shell Lake will be saying goodbye to five seniors this year: Hana Anderson, Carly Myers, Shania Pokorny, David Brereton, Colleen Knoop and Tanner Williams.
The members of the girls 2014 season track team, shown (L to R) back row were: Natalie Smith, Amber Anderson, Lindsey Martin, Colleen Knoop, Shania Pokorny, Lauren Osborn, Nicole Mikula, Amanda Brereton and Katie Slater. Front row: Taylor Rohow, Emma Thomas, Hana Anderson, Carly Myers, Danielle Allar, Arianna Udovich, Alyssa Hodgett, Caitlyn Rocarek, Jesi Sando and Sheri Clark.
Amber Anderson, Hana Anderson, Danielle Allar and Daniel Parish earned the Coaches Award. The members of the boys 2014 track team shown (L to R) were Evan Hungerbuhler, Linden Nelson, Marty Anderson, Daniel Parish, Nathaniel Swan, Dominic Hopke, Ben Frey, Tanner Williams, Caleb LaFave, David Brereton and Sam Muska.
Lakers selected to all-star team Three members of the Shell Lake softball team were selected to the Division Four North All-Star team. On Tuesday, June 17, the girls represented the Division Four Red team, comprised of 12 girls from around Wisconsin. Two games were played at the Woodlands Complex in Mauston with a 6-3 win and a 10-8 loss. The girls had a great time and an experience of a lifetime. “Congratulations once again on your successful careers,” stated coach Lehnherr. Shown (L to R): Coach Kelly Green, Kristen Kraetke, Jenny Connell, Hailey Flach and coach Mark Lehnherr. — Photo submitted
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Sarona
by Marian Furchtenicht
Rain has been one of June’s sweetest sounds, that is, unless you were trying to make hay. Most cornfields in our area will be over knee high by the Fourth of July, but some won’t this year. Gardens are looking good. Folks have been enjoying lettuce and fresh radishes. Now it’s strawberry time, and there is nothing like our local ones along with ice cream. The monarch butterflies are around the milkweed. Now is the time that they lay their eggs, and that’s what the larva will dine on. I have milkweeds that I leave in my flower row, just for them. Saw four garden snakes while mowing yesterday hurrying out of the way of the mower. There’s not much for news, writing for Monday morning and it’s only Friday. It will be a busy week coming up with the many activities going on for the Fourth, all over. In Shell Lake, the street dance and fireworks will be on Thursday night, July 3. The Fine Arts Festival at Memorial Park will be held on Saturday, July 5. They always have just beautiful things. The Washburn County Historical Society annual pie and ice-cream social will be at the museum from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, so stop by for a piece of pie. There are always so many kinds to choose from.
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Today it’s cloudy and kind of chilly. Yes, we have to have a difference in weather or we would melt with the humidity. So enjoy it while you can. A very happy birthday to Colton Potter on his special day July 5. Have a fun day Colton. July 6 a very happy birthday to Richard Melton as he enjoys his special day with many more to come. I see a lot of first-crop hay cut now. It’s been raining off and on and they predict more today and Friday and over the weekend. Are you bored? I mean really bored? Well if you are, think about entering the Washburn County Fair Talent Show on Sunday, July 27. Time is at 4:30 p.m. at the Spooner Advocate Stage. Prizes are $75, $50 and $25. There are three categories, youth 12 and under, youth 13-18 and adult 19 and over. You must perform for five minutes, area residents only. Contestants will use their equipment, qualified applications will be accepted in the order received. First-place winner in each category will sit out one year before entry again, you must register 15 minutes before the start of the contest. No foul language. Judging will entail quality of the act, technique presentation and stage presence. Limited to 10 entries
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On Saturday, July 5, the Backwoods Saloon and Campground are having kiddie and playground games from noon until 4 p.m. Live music by Detour at 8 p.m. and fireworks at 10 p.m. They always have a nice fireworks display. Sunday at the campground they have minnow races at 1 p.m., adult and kids Bingo at 2 p.m. and a foosball tourney at 7 p.m., so check them out for something fun. Al and Jolene Loew spent last weekend in Villa Park, Ill., and attended a wedding for the son of Al’s assistant football coach of 25 years. Wednesday evening, Al and Jolene took in the play at the Red Barn Theatre in Rice Lake, and saw “Foxfire” and really enjoyed it. It was about an Appalachian family in the mountains of Georgia. I received word Thursday morning of the passing of Diane Loomis (formerly of Shell Lake) after losing her battle with cancer. Sympathy is extended to her husband, Jim, their children and their families. Diane was my roommate at state bowling a few years back, so I got to know her better. She was a very lovely person and so enjoyable to be around. Services for her will be held on Tuesday, July 1, at St. Josepth Catholic Church in Shell Lake.
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Russ and Nancy Furchtenicht enjoyed a few days’ vacation from Sunday to Wednesday. They went to Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., went through the locks on a boat tour and took a ferry boat from St. Ignace to Mackinac Island, and had a fun day biking eght miles around the island and also went on a horse carriage ride. Report a fun trip. Now they are enjoying a pail of those luscious Lindy’s strawberries they got in Spooner on the way home. My great-grandbaby, Grant, and his grandma, Mary Marschall, visited me awhile Thursday evening. Just heard this one on the radio, “Where do bees go to the bathroom?” Answer: At B.P. Stations. I didn’t know that one before, one learns something new every day. Birthday wishes this week to Jeanne Duch on July 3; Nancy Swanson, Diane Wood and Ardeane Summerfield on July 4; Nancy Furchtenicht and Chris Dahlstrom July 5, Jay Okenek, LaVerne Modrow, Suzie Johnson, Carrie Madison, Betty Kuntz and Beth Peterson July 6, Mark Krueger, Jordon Reynolds, Leon Glessing, Sam Mechtel, Marie Hopke, Mary Krueger, Sharon Wendt, Matthew Marsh and Sean Kooper on July 7, Jody Stellrecht, Justin Sando and Michelle Magnes on July 8, and Ted Zimmerman and Randy Myers on July 9. Anniversary wishes to these couples, Dave and Cathy Stodola and Mike and Nancy Ray on July 3, Glen and Carol Leischer on July 6, Steve and Linda Degner, and Justin and Angie Kidder on July 7 and Shawn and Sarah Knutson on July 8. Have a happy Independence Day weekend.
Burke says if elected, she’ll try to stop GTAC mine Democrat vying to unseat incumbent Scott Walker Mike Simonson | Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - While Gov. Scott Walker is full speed ahead on the proposed iron ore mine in the Penokee Range of northern Wisconsin, his Democratic challenger Mary Burke wants to put on the brakes. Officials with Gogebic Taconite said the $1.5 billion project will create 600 jobs at what would be the largest open pit iron ore mine in North America. Although opponents dispute the numbers, Walker said that GTAC’s investment will become an economic engine in an area that has some of the highest unemployment numbers in Wisconsin. Burke, however, said she is aware of Iron County’s double-digits jobless rates, and Ashland County’s figures at 8.5 percent in May. But, she said this mine, with newly passed legislation backed by Walker, would threaten public health and destroy the environment. So, she will try to stop the GTAC mine. “I will certainly look at every tool that I have and to make sure that we are protecting our natural resources. Our air, our water are so important not only to the people who live in the community, but to the tourism industry as well,” said Burke. The Democrat’s position has evolved since last year when she endorsed environmentally responsible mining. Burke also said she thinks GTAC should pay impact fees to surrounding towns that incur costs because of the 4-1/2-mile-long mine. “They need to be fairer, particularly in the communities that they’re operating in and that those communities should see the benefits,” she said. Burke said an economic development fund should be started to create other jobs. “We have to look at the assets and the opportunities across the northern part of the state and understand how we can have a more vibrant economy because I take very seriously the loss of jobs there,” she said. Burke said she might tour the mine area and meet with tribal officials when she visits there during the Fourth of July weekend.
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AREA CHURCHES Episcopal
53 3rd St., Shell Lake 715-468-2734 Rev. John Sahlstrom, Rev. John Hendry Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m., Nursery Provided; Faith & Friends, K - 6th grades, Wednesdays 3:15 - 5 p.m.; Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades, Wednesdays 7 - 8:30 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
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
St. Alban’s
Full Gospel Shell Lake 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.
409 N. Summit St., Spooner Father Edwin Anderson 715-635-3105 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.
W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom Sunday services, 8:30 a.m. outdoor, weather permitting Coffee between services 10:15 a.m. indoors service
Salem Lutheran, ELCA
803 Second St., Shell Lake 715-468-7718 Pastor Sue Odegard shelllakesalem lutheran.org Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m..
Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran
20805 CTH H, Barronett 715-468-4403 Pastor Al Bedard Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Family Worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship follows worship Holy Communion first Sunday of the month Midweek Studies Mondays 2 p.m. 1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastor Russ Leeper 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & 9:45 a.m. Office hours: Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
United Methodist
(WELS) Hwy. 70 at Hwy. 53, Spooner Pastor Gene E. Jahnke 715-635-7672, Home: 715-354-7787 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class: 10:45 a.m. (Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 63 W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday Worship, 9 a.m. with Holy Communion 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday. Praise worship: Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays
Church of the Nazarene
Hwy. 253 S, Spooner Rev. David Frazer 715-635-3496 Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.; Wednesday adult, youth and children ministries: 6:30 p.m.
Wesleyan
Spooner Wesleyan
Hwy. 70 W, Spooner spoonerwesleyan.org 715-635-2768 Senior Pastor Ron Gormong; Pastor Brian Scramlin, Assistant Pastor; Pastor Patrick Cooper, Student Ministries; Pastor LeRoy Drake, Pastoral Care; 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.
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.
e insist on having things our way. We exhaust ourselves to get our way. How much easier it is to let God be God and not to try to be God! God’s will always turns out best. Find God’s will this week in church.
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Trinity Lutheran
Methodist
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
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Cornerstone Christian
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Trego Community Church
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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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Sunday, July 6, 2014 Fourth Sunday After Pentecost ur God is a great and gracious God. We see his greatness when we look into the spacious skies at O night and see stars that cannot be counted and know that
there are galaxies beyond galaxies. We see his greatness when his son walked among the sick and healed them, the hungry and fed them, the grieving and comforted them, the distraught and encouraged them. We see his grace when we look at Jesus on the cross, his resurrection from the tomb when he defeated death, his offer of salvation, his promise of eternal life with him and his invitation to call on him whenever for whatever as long as it is in his name. David said that God, “rescued him because he delighted in him.” Delighted here means to be mindful of, to be attentive to, to keep, to protect, to have pleasure in. Imagine the great value that God placed on David. He had a special place in God’s heart and was delivered from God’s wrath and his enemies. In Christ we have the same deliverance. He takes God’s wrath from us in the salvation he provides for us, and he also rescues us from the power of Satan who would defeat us. He is with us now just as he was with David 3,000 years ago. Christ living in us gives us his presence and power. When we call upon him and trust in him, we can be assured that he is attentive to us, will keep us, protect us and take great pleasure in us because he delights in us just as he did David.
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Washburn County Area Humane Society
ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK This week will feature our cats with long hair, Some people think they require more care. They think long hair’s work and a big matted mess, A regular brushing’s the key to success. All cats need grooming to keep their coat neat, Cuts down on those hair balls you’d otherwise treat. All cats will shed except only the rare, Like one of those breeds that don’t have any hair. We show how we love them with all that we do, Even with scooping the box full of poo. Piper and J.J. are two you should meet, Salem and Vash are two others so sweet. Stop in and see who I’m talking about, You’ll find one you love, I don’t have any doubt. Cats for adoption: 2-year-old neutered black/brown shorthaired tiger, two 2-year-old neutered shorthairs, one gray/white tiger and one black/white, 9-monthold male black shorthair, 7-year-old neutered/declawed black medium-hair, 2-1/2-year-old male black/ gray shorthair tabby, 2-year-old neutered black medium-hair, 9-month-old spayed brown/black/white shorthair tiger, 2-year-old male gray/white shorthair with frostbitten ears, 8-week-old male black shorthair, 8-month-old male buff/white longhair, 2-year-old spayed longhaired calico, 4-year-old neutered/declawed black/brown/white shorthaired tiger and an 11-month-old neutered orange/white medium-hair tabby. Dogs for adoption: 2-year-old male black Lab mix, 2-year-old white male shepherd, 2-year-old female heeler, 5-year-old yellow Lab and a 4-year-old neutered terrier mix. Also for adoption: Three young teddy bear hamsters. Please remember to spay and neuter your pets and if you need assistance, ask about our low-income spay/ neuter program.
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Monica R. Livingston Monica R. Livingston, 47, of Milltown, Wis., died Monday, June 9, 2014, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. She was born March 15, 1967, in Gold Beach, Ore., and adopted by Daniel and Beverly (Marsh) Livingston. Monica was a very outgoing, loving person with a warm, caring heart and a big smile that could light up any room. She enjoyed the time she spent working at the nursing home, and she had a great passion and talent for cooking. Monica is survived by her son, Daniel Walace Livingston; her father, Dr. Dan Livingston of Shell Lake; three
brothers, Steven (Nora) Livingston of Sylvania, Ohio, Kevin (Diane) Livingston of Shell Lake and Gaylen (Vicky) Livingston of Bismarck, N.D.; her sister, Maria (Walter) Sellers, II, of Taylors, S.C., along with her birth family, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 14, at Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake with the Rev. Adam Dunshee officiating. Skinner Funeral Home of Shell Lake is serving the family.
Frances Marie Hanson
Frances Marie Hanson, 94, of Sarona, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Frances was born on Oct. 5, 1919, in Spooner, to Clarence and Sarah (Neve) Thurber. She graduated from Grand Rapids High School in Michigan. She married Raymond “Pete” Hanson in May of 1940 in Pine City, Minn. Frances worked for 10 years at the Spooner Hospital and also worked on the family farm located in the Town of Bashaw for over 40 years. Pete passed away in June of 1982. She was an avid reader and enjoyed working crossword puzzles. Frances is survived by six children, Alfred (Kathleen)
Hanson of Spooner, Troy (Kathryn) Hanson of Gilbert, Ariz., JoAnne (Larry) Albee of Sarona, Kenneth (Pamela) Hanson of Superior, Rick (Linda) Hanson of Shell Lake, and Bruce (Tammy) Hanson of Shell Lake; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marilyn Lunsted of Grand Rapids, Mich. She was preceded by her parents; husband, Pete; one son, Michael Hanson; and six siblings. A graveside service was held at the Spooner Cemetery on Tuesday, July 1. Online condolences may be left for Francis’ family at dahlfh.com.
Dianne M. Loomis
Dianne M. Loomis, 72, of River Falls, Wis., and formerly of Shell Lake, Wis., was called by God on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at her home. Dianne and her identical twin sister, Joanne, were born May 28, 1942, in Superior, Wis., to William and Virginia (LaPerre) VanRossem. Dianne attended high school at Cathedral High in Superior. After high school, she worked at Lakehead Pipeline starting in 1962. She was married in Superior on June 15, 1963, to James Loomis. In 1968 she started her career at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. Dianne and her husband, Jim, moved to Shell Lake in 1972 where Jim accepted a teaching position. Dianne transferred to the new WITC District Office located in Shell Lake. She retired from WITC in 1998. Dianne loved life. She loved her family and would do anything in the world for them. Having large families on both sides, Dianne and her husband, Jim, were never short of anyone to go visit or visit them. During her retirement, Dianne and Jim enjoyed attending their grandchildren’s sporting events. During the winter months they would head to Lake Havasu, Ariz., where they spent a few months golfing, fishing and spending time
with their friends around the pool. Dianne is survived by her husband, James, of River Falls; sons, Bill (Shelly) Loomis, of River Falls, and Terry (Amy) Loomis, of Weidman, Mich.; daughter, Dana Kollos, of Mapleton, Minn.; eight grandchildren, Cameron and Garrett Loomis, of River Falls, Bryce, Kyle and Ryan Loomis, of Weidman, Mich., and Drew, Bridgette and Quinton Kollos, of Mapleton; and siblings, identical twin sister, Joanne Johnstone, of Fort Wayne, Ind., Gloria Giansanti, of Phoenix, Ariz., Gail Archambeau, of Phoenix, Dick Van Rossem, of Superior, Jocelyn Meredith of Superior, Mark Van Rossem, of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Sherri Flint, of Superior. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Virginia, and stepfather, Raymond Kern. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 1, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shell Lake, with Father Ed Anderson officiating. Pallbearers were Cameron Loomis, Garrett Loomis, Bryce Loomis, Kyle Loomis, Ryan Loomis, Drew Kollos, Bridgette Kollos and Quinton Kollos. Skinner Funeral Home of Shell Lake is serving the family.
Blast from the Past Concert to benefit Birchwood Food Pantry
Monday, July 7: BBQ chicken, baked potato with sour cream, green beans, pears. Tuesday, July 8: Festive taco salad with all the fixings, nacho chips, lemon pie. Wednesday, July 9: Classic pork roast, au gratin potatoes, peanut-butter bar. Thursday, July 10: Salmon steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli, chocolate-chip cookie. Friday, July 11: Turkey tetrazzini, gelatin salad, V8 juice, apple pie. 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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SARONA — Long Lake Lutheran Church will host the Blast from the Past Concert on Wednesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. with The Teachers Four featuring Doug Johnson on the guitar, Bill Hrudka on the drums, Chris Richie on the bass and Brent Harings on the keyboard. Everyone is invited to spend a very enjoyable evening listening to great Johnny Cash songs and rock and roll music from the ‘50s. Johnson, Hrudka and Richie taught at Rice Lake Middle School and have enjoyed making music together
over the years. Harings has been a band and choir instructor at many area schools and churches. A freewill offering will be taken with all proceeds going to the Birchwood Food Pantry. An ice-cream sundae treat will be provided in the church’s fellowship hall following their performance. Long Lake Lutheran is at W3114 Church Road, three miles north of the intersection of CTHs V and M. For more information call the church office at 715-3543804. — from Long Lake Lutheran
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MINONG — The River Church in Minong invites all the children in the area to join them at SonTreasure Island. “We’re ready for a vacation Bible school your children will never forget,” said Pastor Matt Graf. SonTreasure Island creates a fun and exciting island atmosphere where children will have a great time singing, watching skits, creating crafts and playing games. Most important, they’ll discover the treasurer of God’s
amazing love. The staff is looking forward to sharing this exciting event with children and parents in the neighborhood. SonTreasure Island begins Monday, July 28, from 6-8 p.m., and continues through Friday, Aug. 1. The River Church is located at N13205 Rice Lake Road, Minong. Register online at thinkriver.net. For information, call 715-466-2844. — from The River Church
Washburn County Court Myron W. Crone, Hayward, operating without valid license, $150.10. Andrew W. LaPage, Rice Lake, operating without valid license, $150.10. Kristina M. Nerling, Cumberland, operating without valid license, $150.10. Carrie J. Ness, Spooner, resisting an officer, $150.10. James J. Pijanowski, Webster, possession of drug paraphernalia, $299.00. Ashley M. Smith, Spooner, intentional failure to provide food for animal, $883.00, local jail, costs; theft, $743.00, probation, sent. withheld. Travis H. Warren, Trego, entry into/ onto building construction site, $299.00. Dale H. Baker, Hayward, speeding, $200.50. Kenneth R. Cassens, Charles, Ill., speeding, $250.90; OWI, $887.50, license revoked six months, alcohol assessment. Ryan P. Coshow, Springbrook, speeding, $175.30. Eric S. Eckstrom, Rice Lake, deposit or discharge solid waste on public or private
property, $300.50, restitution. Sarah B. Goetsch, Hayward, speeding, $200.50. Christopher J. Gouge, Hayward, underage drinking, $452.50, alcohol assessment. Haileigh R. Gurney, Duluth, Minn., speeding, $301.30. Gina S. Gurtner, Stone Lake, nonregistration of vehicle, $114.50. Travis L. Hanna, Spooner, resisting or obstructing an officer, $114.50. Willaum V. Haynes, Trego, failure to change lane/passing stopped emergency vehicle, $263.50. Kenneth G. Hubbard, Schaumberg, Ill., speeding, $200.50. Andrew D. Larson, Radisson, unreasonable and imprudent speed, $213.10. Alyssa D. Lessard, Hayward, minor transporting intoxicants in motor vehicle, $263.50; violate absolute sobriety law, $389.50, alcohol assessment. Richard A. Melton, Springbrook, speeding, $225.70.
Susan J. Meyer, Stone Lake, inattentive driving, $187.90. Marilyn Jenneman Myers, Burnsville, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Brent M. Olson, Trego, failure to notify police of accident, $389.50. Benjamin J. Paul, Spooner, operating while suspended, $200.50, twice. Richard T. Pladna, Clinton, Iowa, speeding, $200.50. Wesley E. Rasmussen, Birchwood, speeding, $175.30. James J. Rodriguez, Mesa, Ariz., speeding, $225.70. Hunter R. Smith, Spooner, operating with restricted controlled substance, $903.50, license revoked six months, alcohol assessment. David L. Stoner, Sarona, operating while suspended, $200.50. Jesse W. Tripp, Bismarck, N.D., purchase improper license, $423.10; purchase improper license, $758.10; hunt without license, $473.10.
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Courtney Bruce and Michael MacDonald have announced their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mark and Rose Bruce, Shell Lake, and JoJean and Michael Lamphear, Hayward. She is a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in social work. Courtney is employed by Starwood Resorts as a corporate representative in sales. The groom-to-be is the son of David and Janet MacDonald, Two Harbors, Minn. He is a graduate from the College of St. Scholastica with Bachelor of Arts degree. Michael is employed by Magnet Traditional in the Phoenix Elementary School District as a kindergarten through eighth-grade music teacher. A July 2014 wedding in Shell Lake is planned. The couple resides in Phoenix, Ariz. — Photo by Drew Philip
Sarah Jamme’ and Craig Furchtenicht announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Kenneth and Debora Jamme’ of Shell Lake and Russ and Nancy Furchtenicht of Sarona. - Photo submitted
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by Karen Mangelsen Nina Hines, Lida Nordquist, Karen Mangelsen and Marlene Swearingen took Donna Hines out for lunch Tuesday. Afterward, Hank Mangelsen joined them all at Nina’s home for coffee and pecan pie to celebrate Donna’s birthday. Jan and Hannah Schott visited Lida Nordquist Saturday. Saturday visitors of Karen and Hank Mangelsen were Roger and Sue Mroszak, and Larry and Baxter Mangelsen. Those visiting Hank and Karen Sunday were Lida Nordquist, and April, Dave, Patty and Mandy Close. Mark, Sue and Phillip Hines, and Edgar and Dianne Rodriguez and family stayed at their cabin on Pokegama Lake for the weekend. They visited Donna and Gerry Hines and celebrated Donna’s birthday. Marlene Swearingen and Lida Nordquist took Inez Pearson out for supper Sunday.
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in the dark, thought Mandy was still beside him and was talking to her. After a bit, the magician and Mandy came back onstage looking a bit disheveled. He had some buttons on his shirt undone and she was wearing a hat. The magician took the plates from Marvin, took off his blindfold and thanked him for doing such a good job spinning the plates. As they walked off the stage, Mandy looked back and did the “call me” hand gesture to him. Suzy said it was hilarious. Imagine a drum roll here. Pat Olson has finally opened her ice-cream shop in Shell Lake. It’s right across the highway from the beach, right next door to Lakeview Bar and Grill. She opened on Saturday and was busy all day long. Her grandsons, Jordan and Jeffrey, and Jeffrey’s girlfriend, Chelsea, were helping her by making the fancy coffee and scooping ice cream. Lyn Thon and I had a waffle with ice cream and strawberries. Yum! If you’re in Shell Lake stop by, have an ice-cream cone or other snack and welcome Pat to the neighborhood. The Spooner Rodeo is coming to town – yea! Next week, July 10, 11 and 12. We love the rodeo. I saw Louie Herman for just a few minutes this week and I forgot to ask him if he’s going to be competing in the calf-roping contest. I hope so. I wonder if our family embarrasses him when he’s in the arena. We are cheering so loudly that we probably scare the poor little calf half to death. Doesn’t matter. We’re going to let Louie know that we want him to win. And, of course, Miriah will be there all three days, riding a horse and looking pretty. We’re all pretty proud of her, as if you didn’t already know that. I think I told you that Sharai Hefty is moving back to Barronett, didn’t I? Well, while she was packing up all her stuff. She found a Norwegian Lutheran Evangelical hymnal, which was published in 1912, and my mom’s maiden name was written on the first page. There were notes she had written in various places throughout the book. She must have used it for confirmation class when she was a kid.
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by Mary Nilssen New vendors are needed and welcome. If you would like to be a vendor, the cost is $3 per week or $25 for the season. For more information contact Teri at 715-5581456. This market will take place each Thursday, same place and same time. Lots of events will be happening on the Fourth in Stone Lake at the Lions Park, sponsored by the Stone Lake Lions Club, ending with a fireworks display at dusk. There will also be a boat parade on Big Stone Lake sponsored by the Shore Owners of Stone Lake Association. Also on the Fourth is a boat parade at 3 p.m. on Sand Lake at the southwest corner where the creek flows in. The Sand Lake Shore Owners Association has been doing this for several years and had more than two dozen boats last year. Everyone is invited to participate in this fun event. On July 5, the Birchwood Fire Department will be holding a street dance from 7:30-11 p.m. The Stone Lake Hunter Safety program will run from July 14-19, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Stone Lake Fire Hall. Contact Michelle Drabek at 715-865-3157 or email michelleadrabek@gmail.com for more information and to enroll. Have a wonderful and safe holiday! Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715-8654008 or upnorthnils2@gmail.com.
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Happy Independence Day! While we’re out enjoying the parades, art and craft shows and fireworks displays, let’s take a few minutes to give thanks that we are able to live in the greatest country in the world – and let’s all do our level best to keep it that way. We thank all those who have served and are serving in the military, who are willing to fight for our rights. And, let’s face it. As much as we like to complain about how our politicians are running the country, we know that they are doing what they can to keep America great. Happy 238-year-anniversary America – let’s keep going for at least that many more. Suzy, Miriah and Tru Lehmann, Wrig Marsh and I had a fantastic time at the Shriners magic show at the Spooner High School last week. I’m so glad Bill Carothers gave us free passes for the little ones. Otherwise, I probably wouldn’t have even known that there was a magic show in town. I was kind of wondering, though, if Tru and Wrig would be old enough to enjoy watching a magician at work. Well, let me tell you, they were absolutely thrilled. The loud music, flashing lights and sparkling costumes had them hooked from the very beginning. Then, when the magician needed “volunteers” from the audience and picked Miriah as one, they were both standing on their seats to make sure she would be OK. Luckily, we were in the last row so they weren’t blocking anyone’s view. The show started at 7 p.m., and Wrig only lasted an hour before he was ready to go. He’ll be 3 years old this month and is pretty active, so an hour was kind of a record for him to sit still. Anyway, I left with him and the Lehmann family stayed for the entire show. I found out later that I missed some of the best stuff. Marvin, Mandy, Morgan and Marshall Straw were there and the magician called Marvin and Mandy up to the stage to be volunteers. He put a blindfold on Marvin, had him balance spinning plates on poles and walked offstage with Mandy. Marvin, who was completely
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It’s hard to believe that the Fourth of July is already here! It seems like yesterday that schools let out and the weather started turning a tad warmer. The Stone Lake Area Historical Society meeting in July has been moved to the fourth Thursday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is normally on the third Thursday, so please make a note of this. It will be held at the Stone Lake Town Hall, as usual. Hope to see you there. The Stone Lake Community Wetland Park is looking for some workers who would be willing to work by the hour for one or more days, hauling buckthorn branches out of the woods and up to the roadway to be put in a trailer. They don’t have any dates yet, but it will be sometime within the next few weeks. If you would like to have your name put on a list to be called, please email ltncmcd@ aol.com or call 715-865-5091. Stone Lake Music Night, with local musicians, will be held this Saturday, July 5, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Stone Lake Fire Hall. This event will be held the first Saturday of each month. On July 3, the Stone Lake Farmers Market, sponsored by the Stone Lake Chamber, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. The vendors will be on the street behind Marie’s Hideaway with parking in the field.
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Sharai gave it to me and I’m absolutely thrilled to have it. It’s standing on a shelf in the bookcase, right next to the picture of Mom, Uncle Mart, Uncle Bud and Aunt Evelyn. Sharai also gave me Aunt Max and Uncle Mart’s Smear board. As soon s she’s all settled in, I’m going to invite her and Gary over to play a few games of Smear with us. The congregation of Barronett Lutheran would like to thank Dick Grover, Rambo and Duane Pieper for all the work they did clearing out under the ramp and putting down new landscape fabric and rock. It looks so much better. Hopefully the weeds won’t find their way through for the next 20 years or so. I have a friend in Stoughton, Bill Evans, who subscribes to the paper so that he can keep track of all the goings-on up here. He writes letters to the editor every once in a while and, as far as I’m concerned, he’s usually right on. Anyway, he always remembers my birthday and sends me some very neat stuff from the year I was born (1943 for those of you who didn’t know). This year he sent a beautiful Liberty halfdollar, a Canadian penny and stamps depicting the history of WWII. It was such a nice surprise. Thanks, Bill. That’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Have a happy Fourth. See you later.
Academic news SUPERIOR - Samantha Morris of Shell Lake and Kelsey Kidder, Lindsey Lenser and Kelly Strasburg, all of Spooner, were among those completing their degrees and invited to participate in the university’s commencement held May 17, in the Lydia Thering Fieldhouse at the Marcovich Wellness Center on the UW-Superior campus. Morris earned a Bachelor of Science in business: finance; Kidder earned a Master of Science in education, clinical mental health; Lenser earned a Bachelor of Science in business, marketing and business management; and Strasburg earned a Bachelor of Science in sociology. The University of Wisconsin - Superior is a public liberal arts institution of 2,650 students in the Duluth-Superior metro area. - with submitted information ••• HAYS, Kan. - Ryne Ann Brown, Birchwood, earned a place on the dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kan., for the spring 2014 semester. Brown is a senior majoring in business communication. The list includes undergraduate students only. To be eligible, students must have enrolled in 12 or more credit hours and have a minimum grade-point average of 3.6 for the semester. Full-time on-campus and virtual students are eligible. - submitted
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EAU CLAIRE — Area students named to the deans lists for spring semester at UW-Eau Claire are: Bryan Deutsch, Birchwood, College of Business; Lindsey Von Feldt, Sarona, College of Business; Richard Feeney, Shell Lake, College of Business; and Nicole Danger, Spooner, College of Business. — from LinkNews ••• TWIN CITIES, Minn. — Local students selected to University of Minnesota - Twin Cities deans lists are: Casey R. Thorson, Birchwood, senior, College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Science; Joseph T. Mikula, Shell Lake, senior, College of Science and Engineering; and Jacob Olson, Trego, senior, College of Science and Engineering. — from TheLink ••• RIVER FALLS — Area students named to the spring semester dean’s list at UW-River Falls are: Cody Darling, Birchwood; majoring in conservation; Paula Burton, Shell Lake, majoring in health and human performance; Renee Mikula, Shell Lake, majoring in health and human performance; and Caitlin Hanley, majoring in environmental science. — from ReadMedia
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The School District of Shell Lake is seeking a 7-12 PBIS/Skills for Success Coordinator. This half-time position would start with the 2014-15 school year. Job duties include 7-12 PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) coordinator, teaching skills for success class and case manager for at-risk students. Applicant must be certified for grades 7-12, and interested in helping struggling learners and at-risk students. Candidate must successfully complete a background check, drug screen and medical exam. Application deadline is July 11, 2014. Applicants should send a letter of application, copy of DPI license, resume, transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: Mr. Don Peterson, 7 - 12 Principal School District of Shell Lake 271 Highway 63 Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-478-7816 The Shell Lake School District is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, age, sex or sexual orientation, creed or religion, color, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship or veteran status, national origin or ancestry, arrest or conviction record, use or nonuse of lawful products off district premises during nonworking hours or any other characteristic protected by law. The district encourages applications from all segments of the population. Minorities are encouraged to apply. 608928 46r
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ZONING/LWCD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Washburn County is accepting applications for a Zoning/LWCD Administrative Assistant for the Zoning and Land & Water Conservation Departments. The purpose of this position is to perform duties in the administration and enforcement of county zoning ordinances, providing support to the LWCD, and providing advice about zoning laws, regulations and conservation practices to the general public. Must have some knowledge in zoning codes, laws, ordinances and regulations; ability to analyze and compile information on zoning matters; ability to type 45 wpm; and the ability to read and interpret maps and legal descriptions to locate parcels accordingly. Graduation from a standard high school curriculum or equivalent required. Associate degree in land management, surveying or related field and/or a two-year degree in a clerical field, and/or two years of increasingly responsible land management office experience desirable; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge skills and abilities. Must possess or acquire and maintain a State of Wisconsin Plumbing Inspector license within six months of employment. Starting salary is $16.51 - $17.81 per hour D.O.Q., with excellent benefits. Download an employment application from the Washburn County website at www.co.washburn.wi.us or contact the Washburn County Human Resource Department, P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871 (Ph. 715-468-4624, fax 715-468-4628). Resumes will be accepted but will not take the place of a completed application. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2014. EOE. 608475 45-46r
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The Washburn County Zoning Committee will hold a business meeting Tuesday July 22, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott Building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONE REQUEST
Rezoning requests have been filed with the Washburn County Zoning Office for changes in the zoning district. The public hearing will be held July 22, 2014, at 4 p.m. in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott Building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. SPOONER Township: Wesley Whited, Rice Lake, Wisconsin. To rezone approximately 5.00 acres: Map# LL 513/Record ID#: 17689 – 40 acres, Part of SW 1⁄4 SE 1/4 Section 27-37-11 Town of Long Lake, from Agriculture to Residential Agriculture to split off and sell. FROG CREEK Township: Fran Ullman, Minong, Wisconsin. To rezone approximately 36.89 acres: Map# FC 620/Record ID#: 14993 – approximately 3 acres, Part of NW frl 1⁄4 NW frl 1/4 Section 3-42-11 Town of Frog Creek, from Forestry/ Resource Conservation to Residential Recreational 2/Resource Conservation to split off and give to son.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS
Conditional use requests have been filed with the Washburn County Zoning Office. This public hearing will be held, July 22, 2014, immediately following the rezoning requests in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott Building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. CASEY Township: Ryan Gienau, Springvalley, Wisconsin. Map# CA 64A/ Record ID#:16559 – .460 acres Part of Govt. Lot. 1 Sec. 5-40-13 Town of Casey, requesting to have a conditional use permit to place a 1987 14’x70’ mobile home on the property. Interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard. The committee will deliberate in “Open Session.” Handicapped access is available through the south door; parking is near the door. This agenda and the subsequent meeting minutes are available in large type. If you need assistance, please call Lolita Olson at 715-468-4600, prior to the meeting. 608982 46-47r Webster Macomber, Zoning Administrator WNAXLP
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JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to keep all operations in safe optimum working condition to alleviate as much equipment downtime as possible during production on said shift. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Maintain smooth flow of product. • Complete Preventative Maintenance (PMs) of equipment in a timely manner. • Setup and teardowns of equipment. • Perform product changeovers. • Troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments and repairs. • Maintain a safe work environment for all employees. • Wearing all PPE required and following LOTO procedures. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and demonstrated ability in: • Electrical AC • Refrigeration Systems • Electrical DC • Print/Schematic Reading • Hydraulic • Lubrication • Pneumatics • Plumbing • Welding • Mechanical systems • Machining • Power Transmissions • HVAC • High School diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years’ maintenance work experience in a manufacturing environment. Associate degree in Packaging Technologies or Electronics plus 5 or more years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing food industry preferred. • Must be self-motivated. • Must be able to read, comprehend and carry out instructions offered in machinery maintenance manuals. • Must be flexible to handle multiple priorities and work efficiently under tight deadlines. • Must be able to read, write, walk, stand, sit, climb, stoop, work in an environment that is excessively hot or excessively cold, and frequently lift up to 80 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. • Must able to work odd shifts, days, nights, weekends, scheduled holidays, rotating shifts, and short notice overtime based upon plant needs.
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Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, #1 meat snack manufacturer in the world, is looking for enthusiastic, energetic, motivated and hardworking people, to come join our growing team. Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, in Minong, WI, has multiple General Laborer positions available for all working shifts. Hours are plenty, and there is a great opportunity for growth within the company. JOB QUALIFICATIONS • Able to perform repetitive work. • Routine duties to inspect, load, handle material and operate various machinery. • Must be able to frequently work with average to heavy materials, up to 50 pounds, able to lift 30 pounds overhead and push carts up to 1,000 pounds on wheels. • Requires the ability to grasp, use hands and wrists, with good hand/ eye coordination. • Requires the ability to move from 30-160°F environments. • Requires ability to move at a steady pace, stand and walk on hard or concrete surfaces. • Must be able to wear the necessary PPE and follow all safety and operational rules set forth by Link Snacks.
Apply today at our corporate office: One Snack Food Lane, Minong, WI, or call Human Resources Director, 608941 715-466-6690 for more info. 35-36a,b,c Jack Link’s Beef Jerky is an equal opportunity employer. 46-47r
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Spooner Lake Dam Washburn County Spooner, Wisconsin BID DEADLINE: August 1, 2014 Noon, 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 castin-place 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 July 17, 2014, at 10 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 Adobe Acrobat® electronic format by download from the Quest Construction Data Network website, accessible via www.AyresAssociates.com by clicking on the “Bidding” link, for $20. • In paper format from Ayres Associates, 3433 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, WI 54701-7698, 715-8343161, upon payment of $60 per set. Payment will not be refunded. Published by authority of: Washburn County 609053 46-47r
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(June 25, July 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS J. KRISKOVSKY Order Setting Deadline for Filing a Claim (Formal Administration) Case No. 14 PR 23 A petition for formal administration was filed. THE COURT FINDS: 1. The decedent, with date of birth January 29, 1947, and date of death April 23, 2014, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W8446 Hwy. 70, Spooner, WI 54801. 2. All interested persons waived notice. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 13, 2014. 5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, WI. BY THE COURT: Eugene D. Harrington Circuit Court Judge June 17, 2014 Kathryn zumBrunnen Box 96 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-3174 608476 WNAXLP Bar No.: 1016913
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(July 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BNC3, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL J. TYREE, et. al Defendants. CASE NO.: 13-CV-86 FORECLOSURE CASE CODE-30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure made in the aboveentitled action on January 24, 2014, in the amount of $168,211.35, I will sell at public auction at the The North Entrance (a.k.a. North Steps) of the Washburn County Courthouse 10 4th Avenue Shell Lake, WI 54871, City of Shell Lake, County of Washburn, State of Wisconsin, on July 30, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. all of the following-described mortgaged premises, to-wit: The East Half (1/2) of the Northeast One-quarter (1/4) of the Northeast One-quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Thirty-eight (38) North, Range Eleven (11) West, lying with Town of Madge, Washburn County, Wisconsin. The above property is located at: W3311 Baker Road, Sarona, WI 54870-9321 TAX KEY NO.: 65 028 2 38 11 27 1 01 000 00 2000. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or cashier’s check due at time of sale. Balance of purchase price must be paid within ten (10) business days after confirmation of the sale. This property is sold “as is” subject to all legal encumbrances and any outstanding and accruing real estate taxes, special assessments, and penalties and interest, if any. Upon confirmation of the sale by the Court, purchaser will be required to pay all recording fees and, if desired, the cost of title evidence. Dated this 2nd day of July, 2014, at Shell Lake, Wisconsin. /s/Terry Dryden Terry Dryden SHERIFF OF WASHBURN COUNTY, WI KOHNER, MANN & KAILAS, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 4650 N. Port Washington Road Milwaukee, WI 53212 PH: (414) 962-5110 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. 608775 WNAXLP
For breaking local news go to: wcregisteronline.com TOWN OF BARRONETT - NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given the Barronett Town Board will hold its monthly Board meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at 7 p.m., at the Town Hall located at N1608 South Heart Lake Road, Wisconsin. The agenda shall be posted at least one (1) day prior to meeting. Patricia A. Parker, Town Clerk 609091 46r WNAXLP
MEETING NOTICE TOWN OF BASHAW
Notice is hereby given that the Bashaw Town Board shall hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at 7 p.m., at the Bashaw Town Hall. Agenda: Call meeting to order; minutes from the June 10, 2014, town meeting; treasurer’s report; public input; permits/applications; truck/grader; set next meeting date; approve vouchers and adjourn meeting. A current agenda will also be posted at the following sites: Corner of Tozer Lake Road and Green Valley Road, corner of Sand Road and Sunset Road and N3410 Sawyer Creek Road, Shell Lake, WI 54871 (Town Hall) Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk 608794 46r WNAXLP Town of Bashaw (June 18, 25, July 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BRANCH 1 JOHNSON BANK Plaintiff, vs. LOREN KIRKMAN, and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LOREN KIRKMAN Defendants. Case No. 14CV10 Code No. 30404 Mortgage Foreclosure NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of the foreclosure judgment (the “Judgment”) entered by the Court in the abovecaptioned action on April 14, 2014, in the amount of $119,027.78, the undersigned Sheriff of Washburn County will sell at public auction on July 23, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., at the Washburn County Courthouse, North Entrance (a.k.a. North Steps), 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54871, the following real estate in accordance with the following sale terms: PROPERTY ADDRESS: W8432 Webb Creek Drive. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The Western 166 feet of the Eastern 498 of the Eastern Onehalf (1/2) of the Northwest One-quarter (1/4) of the Northeast One-quarter (1/4) of Section Ten (10), Township Fortyone (41) North, Range Thirteen (13) West, in the Town of Chicog, Washburn County, Wisconsin. TERMS OF SALE: 1. Cash sale. 2. Ten percent (10%) of sale price required as down payment (the “Deposit”) at the time of Sheriff’s sale by cash or money order or cashier’s check made payable to the Washburn County Sheriff. 3. Balance of sale price due upon confirmation of sale by the Court. Failure to pay balance upon confirmation of sale will result in forfeiture of the Deposit. If the sale is set aside for any reason other than for Purchaser’s failure to pay balance of purchase price upon confirmation of sale, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 4. Property to be sold as a whole “as is, where is, and with all faults” and subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments and penalties and interest, if any, and all other liens and encumbrances. Purchaser shall pay the cost of title evidence and any applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. Dated June 10, 2014. Terry Dryden, Sheriff Washburn County, Wisconsin Plaintiff’s Attorney Adam A. Bardosy Mallery & Zimmerman, S.C. 731 North Jackson Street Suite 900 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 414-271-2424 608055 WNAXLP
(June 18, 25, July 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY BRANCH 1 JOHNSON BANK Plaintiff, vs. JEFFREY A. AIKIN, and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JEFFREY A. AIKIN N/K/A DOROTHY AIKIN, Defendants. Case No. 14CV03 Code No. 30404 Mortgage Foreclosure NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of the foreclosure judgment (the “Judgment”) entered by the Court in the abovecaptioned action on April 10, 2014, in the amount of $151,445.12, the undersigned Sheriff of Washburn County will sell at public auction on July 23, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., at the Washburn County Courthouse, North Entrance (a.k.a. North Steps), 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54871, the following real estate in accordance with the following sale terms: PROPERTY ADDRESS: N9233 County Road E. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The Northeast One-quarter (1/4) of the Northwest One-quarter (1/4) and the Northwest Onequarter (1/4) of the Northwest One-quarter (1/4) of Section Ten (10), Township Forty (40) North, Range Ten (10) West, in the Town of Bass Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin. TERMS OF SALE: 1. Cash sale. 2. Ten percent (10%) of sale price required as down payment (the “Deposit”) at the time of Sheriff’s sale by cash or money order or cashier’s check made payable to the Washburn County Sheriff. 3. Balance of sale price due upon confirmation of sale by the Court. Faiilure to pay balance upon confirmation of sale will result in forfeiture of the Deposit. if the sale is set aside for any reason other than for Purchaser’s failure to pay balance of purchase price upon confirmation of sale, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 4. Property to be sold as a whole “as is, where is, and with all faults” and subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments and penalties and interest, if any, and all other liens and encumbrances. Purchaser shall pay the cost of title evidence and any applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. Dated June 10, 2014. Terry Dryden, Sheriff Washburn County, Wisconsin Plaintiff’s Attorney Adam A. Bardosy Mallery & Zimmerman, S.C. 731 North Jackson Street Suite 900 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 414-271-2424 608056 WNAXLP
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Nature photography at summer school
Elizabeth Fogelberg is taking a macro of a toad’s eye. Learning about nature through the lens of a camera enables the children to take samples back to the classroom without hurting the animals they are studying. John Haack releases a frog that he and the students in the nature photography class had collected. Emmery Nielsen, Carlton Miller and Olivia Jury were studying and photographing frogs in their natural world. The students were in the South Bay studying the unique habitat on Thursday, June 26. The class is taught by Al Nauertz and Larry Samson as part of the summer school program. The class will run again in the second session starting on Monday, July 7.
Photos by Larry Samson
RIGHT: Julianna Nelson and Emmery Nielsen are standing in the bog taking photos of a pitcher plant that grows only in the bog. They are learning about a strange world of flesh-eating plants and an environment that is completely devoid of bacteria. The students spent the morning at Hunt Hill down in the bog. LEFT: Violet Nasman and Rachel Milton are learning how to kayak. After they developed their skills, they were able to explore the reed beds in the South Bay of Shell Lake. They would not have been able to have this hands-on learning experience in a regular school year.
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s I write the column for this month we are into the second week of a four-week-long summer school program here at Shell Lake. This year we have over 150 students participating in the academic morning session and about 90 students participating in the swimming/recreational afternoon activities. The summer school staff is very busy with so many participants, but we are very pleased to see this much participation. It should be very good for our revenue cap numbers as well as help with keeping students from regressing in academic skills. We also have a two-week session planned for the weeks immediately following July Fourth. If your child may be interested in participating, please call the school at 715-468-7816 and ask for Keri or Kris. Even if you are a part-year resident, have grandchildren staying with you in the community, or simply did not re-
member to preregister, it is not too late. wage increases, having some of our This time of year is also the end of our federal after-school grant money expire, school fiscal year. This year it looks like and adding some staffing time for our we will be much closer to spending our Response to Intervention and Positive entire budget, with very little money Behavior Intervention Services initiatives, the budget will be very difficult to landing in fund balance. Initial projections are that we will be within about balance this year. $50,000 of our projected budget exThis fiscal year may require dipping penditures. The school board allocated into the fund balance to support and $97,000 for a school bus, so that money continue existing programming. Future will show in fund balance, but will be budgets will most certainly require paid in August when the bus arrives. spending existing fund balance. Eventually, probably in three or four The reason for this is that the years, the district will need to bus was ordered and budgeted go to referendum to continue for the 2013-14 fiscal year, but to fund existing programs. For will not be delivered and paid now, however, we will make for until well into 2014. For the reductions where possible and 2014-15 fiscal year, the budget will continue to seek grant will be much tighter. Our insurance increases alone were funding to help support them. 10.3 percent or over $72,000. As you may remember from We are projecting an increase a previous article, we received in revenue of $96,000. Taking about $6,400 from the MinneJim Connell sota Twins Community Fund into consideration employee
to help support improvements to the Tiptown baseball field. During July and August you should start to see some of the benefits of that grant award. Parent/ coach volunteers, along with city and school maintenance workers, will be improving the dugouts with concrete and a roof/cover, improving the outfield, moving the fence in, and adding lime. We will also be developing two additional T-ball facilities at the primary school, where the old track used to be. This will provide a location specifically for T-ball, so they do not need to take what is left or play where there are no backstops. Overall, these initiatives will provide yet another opportunity for the community, city and school to work together on a mutually beneficial project that helps our kids. As always, if you have questions, please call.
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Local students at the Art Center
Spooner High School sophomore Ally Jacoby played the piano in the final song in the Mike Walk Band. She had just made it back from Green Bay where she was practicing with the Wisconsin State Honors Band. She was accepted to the honors band as a freshman, a distinction few musicians earn.
Natalie Smith poses with her grandfather, Darrell Aderman, before the start of the jazz camper concert held Friday, June 27, at the Darrell Aderman Auditorium. Smith is at the arts center for the jazz camp. In 1968, Aderman, a Shell Lake High School music teacher, started the Indianhead Art Center, which is now the Shell Lake Arts Center. His dream of a jazz camp that brought talented high school students together with college professors became a reality that has grown and flourished.
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