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Wednesday, July 8, 2015 Vol. 126, No. 47 • Shell Lake, Wis.

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62nd- annual Heart of the North Rodeo @ Spooner Pirates Day Camp @ Hunt Hill Benefit for Heather Tobias Stettler @ Sarona See calendar on page 6 for details

The fishing is good on Shell Lake

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Independence Day in Shell Lake Page 13

Community helps in wildife management Page 11

Local man competes in Apostle Island inline marathon Page 15

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SHELL LAKE – Wisconsin Public Radio’s Rich Kremer, host of the WPR program, “The West Side,” talked with Michelle Schwab, Spooner Area School District superintendent, and Mary Ann Hardebeck, Eau Claire Area School District Superintendent, Monday, July 6 on the topic of the effects of the proposed state budget on K-12 education. A link to the full audio recording of the program can be found on our website @ wcregisteronline.com.

••• SPOONER — The authors of “Drop the Puck, It’s Hockey Season” will be signing their book at Northwind Book & Fiber after the rodeo parade on Saturday, July 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. “Drop the Puck” is an early-reader chapter book featuring two hockey referees, the team manager and the captain. It is an inspirational and funny story that also teaches readers to be a good sport. Illustrator Katrina Dohm is a local resident and was an art teacher in the Spooner Schools until just recently. She was able to combine her love for hockey and art in this book. Author Jayne Jones Beehler is currently a political science professor at Concordia and has a cabin on Spooner Lake. — from NBF

Ospreys have an obvious advantage over their human fishing competitors as these dramatic photos show.

Scott and Tammie Pfluger took these photos of an osprey catching a crappie on Shell Lake recently. - Photos submitted

Northwest Wisconsin workforce studied for evidence of skills gap Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer

SHELL LAKE — The existence of a skills gap is a debated subject by economists, employers and workers. A skills gap is the perceived mismatch between the needs of employers for skilled talent and the skills possessed by the available workforce. In order to determine whether Northwest Wisconsin is experiencing a skills gap four professors from the University of Wisconsin – Superior conducted a study of the labor market in 10 Northwest Wisconsin counties: Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor and Washburn.

The study consisted of surveys mailed out to employers and employees. Two thousand employer surveys and 1,000 worker surveys were mailed in March of this year. By May, 113

worker surveys were completed. Sixty-one percent of employer respondents reported they experienced difficulties in filling vacancies in the last five years. The top reason reported by employers for this was that applicants lacked jobspecific skills, for example communication and analytical skills. Employers reported that management positions were the most difficult to fill, at 16 percent. Tied at second are transportation and material moving, and health-care support.

The research findings suggest that the 10-county study region is currently experiencing gaps in finding workers that have a specific set of knowledge, skills and abilities. According to the employer survey, principal areas with severe gaps include critical thinking and problem-

See Skills gap, page 3

Squad car involved in head-on crash

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SPOONER — A Spooner Police officer was transported to Spooner Health System after the squad he was driving was struck head-on by another vehicle. North Ambulance assisted with the transport. The officer received minor injuries and was later released.

In the early morning of Saturday, July 4, the Spooner Police squad was stopped at the intersection of Oak Street and North Front Street when the vehicle was struck head-on by a vehicle traveling south on North Front Street. The

driver of the vehicle was attempting to make a right turn onto Oak Street. The crash caused substantial damage to both vehicles. Washburn County Sheriff’s deputies arrested the driver of the vehicle that struck the squad car on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. The Wisconsin State Patrol is handling the accident. — with information from the Spooner Police Department. A story on this incident appeared on our website on Monday, July 6

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Randy Sabien Master Jazz Concert

The Shell Lake Arts Center Master Jazz Band with violinist Randy Sabien performed in the Darrell Aderman Auditorium after the stormy weather drove the concert inside instead of at the park. Shown (L to R): Luke Gillespe on piano, Chris Bates on brass, Dave Schmalenberger on drums, Chris Olson on guitar and Phil Ostrander on trombone.

Jazz teacher Chris Olson joins his students in the audience for a break.

This is one of the reasons the students at the arts center enjoy the special relationship with their teachers. It is the arts center experience that they will take with them throughout their life.

Dave Cooper playing a flugelhorn, a large-bore trumpet that produces a unique mellow sound. Phil Ostrander is in the background during the solo.

Randy Sabien performed his latest song, “Soul of a Man,” before a large audience at the Shell Lake Arts Center on Monday, June 29. Sabien is no stranger at the Big Top Chautauqua near Bayfield. Sabien mixes swing, jazz and blues to produce a sound all his own.

Photos by Larry Samson Tom Luer performs a saxophone solo.

We come in peace ...

Work begins on Hwy. 77 road improvements Traffic delays expected

Aliens from another planet were seen at the Spooner Fire Department’s Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July Fourth, at the Spooner High School. Ella and Noah Lauterbach were just out of this world. More photos on page 13. — Photo by Larry Samson

MADISON – WisDOT has begun Monday, July 6, to improve the roadway surface of Hwy. 77 from Vern’s Road to Hwy. 27. The project will be completed in two stages.

The first stage of the project will fill ruts in the roadway providing an even surface for each lane. Flaggers will move traffic through with stop and slow signs.

A chip-and-fog seal surface treatment will be used during stage two. The chip seal prolongs the useful life of the existing pavement and provides additional traction. The fog seal provides positive interlock of stone on the surface and enhances deicing during the winter months. After sealing the roadway, new pavement marking will complete the project. A pilot car will be used to guide traffic through the work zone during the chip seal portion of the project.

Although Hwy. 77 will remain open during construction, motorists should expect delays.

Weather permitting, construction is expected to be completed within two weeks. — from WisDOT

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Governor backs away from changes to open records law Budget measure’s wording similar to recent documents from governor and DOA Dee J. Hall | Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism STATEWIDE – Hit with an avalanche of criticism from across Wisconsin, Gov. Scott Walker and Republican legislative leaders have agreed to remove language from the state budget that would have gutted the state’s open records law.

In a joint statement, Walker and the GOP leaders on Saturday, July 4, said they had decided to remove the controversial measure “in its entirety” after “substantive discussion.”

But the question remains: Who is responsible for putting it in the budget in the first place?

It is a question that legislative leaders and Walker, who is set to announce his run for the presidency next week, have repeatedly dodged since the proposal was slipped into the 2015-17 spending plan late Thursday, July 2, as residents headed out to begin celebrating Independence Day weekend.

A review by the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism shows similarities between recent records request denials from the governor’s office and the state Department of Administration and changes inserted in the budget by Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee — similarities that raise questions about whether Walker himself was involved in the budget proposal.

Critics from the left and right agree the measure would have allowed state and local officials to craft laws and policies largely in secret.

The governor’s spokeswoman, Laurel Patrick, declined to respond to questions about whether the governor was behind the effort to limit the state open records law. Walker also ducked reporters ques-

tions about his role on Saturday. On Monday morning, July 6, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, declined during an interview on Wisconsin Public Radio to discuss the governor’s involvement.

The turnaround came soon after Wisconsin’s Republican attorney general and conservative and liberal groups dedicated to government transparency all decried the last-minute changes approved on a 12-4 party-line vote by the budget committee with no public input.

Republican legislative leaders have refused to say who is behind the measure, which opponents argue would have invited corruption by largely shielding the inner workings of state and local government in Wisconsin from public view.

Under the measure, documents used during the “deliberative process” by the governor, lawmakers and other state and local government officials would be exempt from public disclosure. Those would include opinions, analyses, briefings, background information, recommendations, suggestions, drafts, correspondence about drafts, as well as “notes created or prepared in the process of reaching a decision concerning a policy or course of action.”

A center review shows that on May 8, DOA used a similar rationale in denying a River Falls man access to records about Walker’s controversial proposal to eliminate IRIS, a program that allows disabled individuals to use state money to pay for self-directed care. Lawmakers have since altered the program, but disability advocates remain opposed to the changes.

“Making these internal discussions just as open to disclosure as the final version of the budget would inhibit the free exchange of ideas, opinions, proposals and recommendations among those involved in deciding what to include in the final legislation,” according to the letter signed

by Gregory Murray, DOA’s chief legal counsel.

In fact, in their joint statement Saturday, Walker, Vos, Senate Majority Leader Scott

Fire claims pole barn

Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, and joint finance co-chairs Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, and Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, made the same argument, saying the goal was to “encourage a deliberative process between elected officials and their staff in developing policy.”

The center also found Walker and DOA invoked a deliberative process argument in denying requests for records documenting the proposed removal of the Wisconsin Idea and the “search for truth” from the University of Wisconsin’s mission statement.

Two parties that sued Walker for records over that issue say they detect the governor’s fingerprints in the now-defunct budget proposal.

Among them is Jud Lounsbury, a columnist for The Progressive magazine, and his wife, Katy, a labor attorney. The couple filed suit to get records after the liberal-leaning Center for Media and Democracy discovered that the Walker administration proposed changing the university’s core mission statement in the state budget.

Although Walker initially denied any involvement, the Wisconsin State Journal and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and other outlets used the state open records law to confirm that the governor’s office was behind the effort to rewrite the mission statement.

“Governor Walker’s office acted outside Wisconsin’s open records law in denying our basic request to see communications that were behind removing the ‘Wisconsin Idea’ from our statutes,” Lounsbury said in an email. “So we took them to court. Instead of following the law, they’ve decided to change the law.”

Christa Westerberg, vice president of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, noted similarities between Walker’s invocation of a deliberative process exemption in recent months and the proposal in the Motion 999 amendment to the state budget passed Thursday. The measure would have been a “vast rollback of the public’s right to know,” Westerberg said.

“It’s strangely coincidental that we’re seeing the deliberative process exemption in the budget within months of the governor’s office and Department of Administration attempting a similar exemption in recent (open records) responses,” said Westerberg, a Madison attorney who also is legal counsel for the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism.

“When the administration attempted

this exemption this spring, it was really an unprecedented attempt to conceal decision-making documents about important issues in the budget.

“It’s fair to ask, did the governor request this language in Motion 999? And if so, why?”

Brendan Fischer, general counsel for the Center for Media and Democracy, noted the similarities between Walker’s denial of his organization’s request for records related to the UW’s mission statement and the controversial open records changes.

After Walker’s office denied the organization access to the records, citing a “deliberative process privilege,” the Center for Media and Democracy sued in May. That suit has been consolidated with the legal challenge filed by Jud and Katy Lounsbury and is pending in Dane County Circuit Court.

Fischer said that the budget proposal, which would have done “grave damage to the state and the public’s ability to know why changes are being made,” surfaced as the Walker administration is battling in court to keep such records secret.

“The similarities between their claims in our lawsuit and the appearance of this in the (budget) proposal seem like more than coincidence,” he said.

Fischer added that if the proposal had been enacted, it would have helped shield Wisconsin’s governor from requests for state records that are sure to mount after Walker’s intention to run for president becomes official on July 13.

“His office and legislators probably already are receiving a lot of requests,” Fischer said, “and that’s going to continue as he runs for president ... (This) would certainly make life easier for the governor and legislators.”

The issue is not over. Walker and GOP leaders said they plan to convene a Legislative Council committee to study possible changes to the open records law — this time allowing other lawmakers and the public a chance to debate them.

The nonprofit Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, WisconsinWatch.org, collaborates with Wisconsin Public Radio, Wisconsin Public Television, other news media and the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication. All works created, published, posted or disseminated by the center do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of UW-Madison or any of its affiliates.

Skills gap/from page 1

An afternoon fire destroyed a pole barn on the David and Jennifer Marker farm on Monday, June 29. The fire started after a lightning strike around 2 p.m., and the Shell Lake Fire Department responded soon after. The pole barn was a complete loss, along with items stored in the structure.

The Markers lost a hound dog in the fire and another one was taken to the veterinarian with burns.

— Photos by Larry Samson

solving skills, knowledge of production processes and practices, judgment and decision-making skills, interpersonal relations and teamwork skills, customer service skills, knowledge of administrative rules and procedures, knowledge of accounting, finance and economics, oral and written communication skills, intellectual abilities to apply knowledge, and knowledge of business management, marketing and sales.

In contrast to these, workers reported that their current top competency gaps include knowledge of natural resource extraction and processing, knowledge of architecture and construction, knowledge of audio/video technology and communications, knowledge of transportation, distribution and logistics, knowledge of medicine and health, knowledge of social sciences, music and arts, and knowledge of agriculture and food production.

Given the survey responses of employers and employees, a broad picture of skill gaps emerged. Employers put more competency emphasis on skill areas as opposed to knowledge areas. Skills like critical thinking and problem solving, judgment and decision-making, and customer service skills are some of the main

sources of worker competency deficiencies. Employers also indicated that among knowledge categories, knowledge of production processes and practices, knowledge of administrative rules, knowledge of finance, accounting, and economics are among the top areas where Northwest Wisconsin workers are most deficient.

According to the worker respondents, various knowledge areas rather than the skill areas are perceived to be the sources of competency gaps. More than 30 percent of workers reported having minimum and fair knowledge of resource extraction, construction, and communication technology. These are the knowledge areas that workers perceive as being the competency gaps in the Northwest Wisconsin labor market.

According to the researchers the above comparisons reveal that the workers’ perceptions of skill or competency gaps are very different from employers. Workers think it is the deficiency of knowledge in a particular area that is causing a skills gap, while the employers focus more on skills-based competencies rather than on knowledge.

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Letters to the editor Gratitude to David Hopp I would like to recognize pharmacist David Hopp for helping NW Cleansweep’s Household Hazardous Waste Program collect unwanted medi-

cations on Saturday, June 13, in Minong.

Without his continued help and service, we could not offer this valuable program to area residents.

As a reminder, the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department, located in Shell Lake, accepts unwanted/expired medications year-round for your convenience.

Jen Barton, NW Cleansweep staff Northwest Regional Planning Commission

Obama has hurt America Every time I hear liberals praising Barack Hussein Obama, I think of all the illegal immigrants that Obama wants to give amnesty to and the damage they are doing to America. I think of the 90-yearold farmer in Minnesota that was tied up, beaten to death and robbed by two

of Obama’s suspected illegal immigrants.

Instead of protecting our borders, Obama wants to bring in more murderers and rapists to hurt and kill real Americans.

Instead of trying to get our four Americans released from an Iranian prison, Obama caters to Iran and won’t even

mention the four American prisoners in Iran.

Obama traded five terrorists for traitor Bowe Bergdahl, but never said a word about the soldiers that were killed, searching for this traitor.

Obama has more scandals and has done

more to hurt America than anyone else in the history of America.

Sandy Bjurman Shell Lake

Contact legislators regarding the abuse of power “Power tends to corrupt. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Lord Acton We are seeing money that buys power corrupts absolutely in Wisconsin.

A scathing editorial by the editor, George Stanley, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel stated, “In an act of brazen cynicism they (12 Republican leaders in the Legislature) snuck into the budget bill policy changes that would blow up Wisconsin’s long, proud history of open government and access to public records.

“They did it without warning … a classic ploy for politicians neither honest nor able to achieve their goals through full disclosure and open debate, as our nation’s founders intended.”

Stanley reminded us that Republicans control all branches of government: “the administration, the Senate, the Assembly, the Supreme Court.”

In the editorial, Stanley reminded us of the controversial acts put into place since 2011, adding, “Our open records laws neither hindered them nor threatened them.

But that wasn’t enough. It never is.”

Documents have revealed just how corrupt the party in control of Wisconsin has become.

A $700,000 contribution to the governor’s Club for Growth by Gogebic Taconite enabled the mining company to draft legislation for iron ore mines.

The governor had directed, in viola-

tion of campaign laws, that contribution bribes be directed to the Club for Growth.

Sweeping changes to the Wisconsin Idea mission statement of the University of Wisconsin by the governor included deleting “Basic to every purpose of the system is the search for truth.” The Center for Media and Democracy sued the governor for records proving the governor’s actions were deliberate. Politifact rated his “drafting error” excuse a “Pants on Fire.”

John Menard’s contribution of $1.5 million to the Club for Growth resulted in $1.8 million in tax credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.

$7.6 million in taxpayer-funded loans have been written off since WEDC was created by the governor in 2011. Campaign donations from five executives totaled $18,000. A $10,000 donation to the governor in 2010 from William Minahan resulted in a $500,000 unsecured loan to the now defunct Building Committee Inc. The loan was written off last year.

Other proposals to muzzle the watchdogs include dismantling the nonpartisan Government Accountability Board and the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau.

Wisconsinites must continue to contact legislators regarding the abuse of power.

Joyce Luedke Hayward/Wausau

Helping Heather With tears in my eyes, I am writing on behalf of my dear high school friend and her family, asking for any assistance that you might be able to provide. In March of this year I learned that Heather Tobias Stettler was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer that has spread to many other parts of her body. Heather is only 45 years old. Heather is one of the most kindhearted people I know. She has a kind “Hello” for everyone she meets and she’s a friend anyone would love to have in their life. She is quick with a joke followed up with her beautiful smile.

Heather is truly in the fight of her life.

This has greatly affected her husband and

family both emotionally and financially, as I can only begin to imagine. The Tobias family is one of the most generous and kindhearted families known in our community, and are certainly deserving of our support, as they have done so much for us. As you may remember, Don Tobias (Heather’s dad) was a radio announcer for many years. Heather’s loving husband, Sean, spends half days at work and the other half with Heather. Don and Sharron visit Heather often to do whatever they can to help, support, and most of all love their beautiful daughter.

As anyone might imagine, this has taken a serious toll on all of them. Because of the

immense medical bills, they need our help to meet their financial responsibilities.

On July 11, at 3 p.m., a benefit will be held for Heather Tobias Stettler at The Getaway Bar between Sarona and Shell Lake on CTH D. We are hosting this benefit to help ease the financial burden so Heather can focus on healing. There will be a spaghetti dinner and entertainment (The Porch Dogs) as well as a paddle party auction for those present. There are several great items to win including a week long stay in Cabo San Lucas, or a week-long stay in the Smokies of North Carolina, guns, bows, camping gear, quilt, gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses, and

much, much more. Direct donations can be made to gofundme.com/y36eb3u6x or donations can be made at Shell Lake State Bank where an account has been set up on her behalf.

If you could, I ask for your assistance in contributing to this event. Any dollar amount is welcome and appreciated. Come spend some time with us, sharing memories of Heather, and most of all, send her and her family the love and prayers they need most right now. Heather’s a fighter; let’s help her win this battle!

Carrie (Fox) Quinton Shell Lake graduate

Donation for AED purchase Donations from the Farrow family in memory of Gayle Marker, Friends of the Shell Lake Library, Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. and Shell Lake State Bank will make the purchase of an AED device by the city of Shell Lake possible. The device will be placed in the Shell Lake City Hall/ Public Library building. Shown (L to R): Shane Williams, Shell Lake State Bank CEO; Eydie Farrow, representing the Farrow family, handing Sally Peterson, Shell Lake mayor, the donation; Patty McKee, ICHC treasurer; Sue Hansen, Friends of the Shell Lake Library; and Andy Eiche, city of Shell Lake administrator. — Photo by Danielle H. Moe

Area news at a glance BARRON — A Barron man accused of brutally killing two parrots owned by a women he was staying with was sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $7,000 restitution. Eric J. Thompson, 42, Barron, appeared in Barron County Circuit Court for sentencing after convictions of misdemeanor mistreatment of animals and felony failure to comply with an officer.

A felony charge of mistreatment of animalscause death and spitting at a police officer and misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property were dismissed but considered at sentencing. Thompson was accused of killing one parrot and stabbing another parrot multiple times and breaking its skull in the Hillsdale home of the woman on Nov. 8. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype ••• SUPERIOR — Gov. Scott Walker announced Thursday, June 25, a $45,000 project for title work and a boundary survey at the Richard I Bong Airport. Paula Groom, airport development engineer with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation,

said that the project would provide needed information to update the current Airport Layout Plan and provide an accurate map for future development. It is part of a larger project to construct a parallel taxiway at the airport. The funding breakdown is state, $2,250; city of Superior, $2,250; and the Federal Aviation Administration, $40,500. The project is scheduled to begin this month and should be completed by June 2016. Richard I Bong Airport is one of 98 facilities included in the Wisconsin State Airport System Plan, which makes it eligible for state and federal funding. Airport improvement projects are administered through WisDOT’s Bureau of Aeronautics.

— from WisDOT ••• MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles has enhanced eMV Public, an online title and registration system that can be used when you buy an auto, light truck, motorcycle or SUV from a private seller. eMV Public is one more way DMV customers

can “skip the trip” and conduct their DMV business online. “First-time buyers and those who rarely fill out the forms to transfer title and register a car can feel confident they’ll get it right. Step-by-step prompts, links to FAQs, glossary and other resources are built in to eMV Public,” said Amber Graf, motor vehicle program specialist. “It’s hard to make rookie mistakes.” eMV Public links directly from the wisconsindmv.gov website.

Available 24/7, eMV Public now offers online payment options to complete the process immediately. The title record and license plate information are updated instantly and a temporary license plate can be printed directly from home. The customer must then mail a copy of the receipt along with the title to the DMV for verification but eMV Public streamlines the process. Payment for title and registration is now collected during the online process. Types of payments accepted

by DMV include a valid credit or debit card or Automated Clearing House payment from your checking or savings account. A convenience fee for credit and debit card

payments is charged but not for ACH payments. Only the website wisconsindmv. gov is the official state website. Others with .org and .com are not official and may have extra charges for forms or list information that is dated or incorrect. — from WisDOT ••• BLOOMER — Two Northwest Wisconsin men died Thursday, July 2, after falling into a manure pit at a family farm near Eau Claire.

Rescue workers pulled Jeremy Seible and Rodney Seible, of Bloomer, from the tank, but efforts to revive them were unsuccessful, according to the sheriff’s office in Chippewa County. The accident, which occurred in the Town of Woodmohr, south of Bloomer, was reported at 5:17 p.m. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies who arrived on the scene learned the two men were trying to retrieve a piece of equipment that fell into the manure pit. The men were overcome by the manure gas and became unresponsive.

— from Grand Forks Herald

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Taubman helps organize Lions eyeglass mission to El Salvador EL SALVADOR — Lion Tom Bredesen, of Three Lakes, and Past Council Chairman Bill Taubman, of Shell Lake, recently traveled to El Salvador to work with the Lions there to organize an eyeglass mission in that country. In March, Taubman, chair of the Wisconsin Lions Missions, was contacted by the El Salvador Lions asking if Wisconsin Lions would please come to their country and do eyeglass missions like in Nicaragua. After some discussion, Bredesen agreed that he would lead a mission in that country so arrangements were made for he and Taubman to go to El Salvador in early June to meet with the Lions and work out details.

While there, meetings were held with Lions and with the mayors of three different municipalities. A special 90-minute meeting was held with Margarita Villarta de Sanchez, the first lady of El Salvador, and some of her aides. The meeting was held in the Presidential House where Taubman and Bredesen explained how the eyeglass missions are conducted and how it

Meeting to discuss the Lions eyeglass mission to El Salvador were (L to R): Lion Tom Bredesen, Three Lakes; Margarita Villarta de Sanchez, first lady of El Salvador; and Lion Bill Taubman, Shell Lake, chairman of Wisconsin Lions Missions. — Photo submitted would work in El Salvador. The first lady was quite impressed and said that she hoped all of the 168 students in a school for special needs children would be

tested. This school appeared to be a special project for her. She also promised that both she and the president would come to the campaign when it was held there.

Plans were made for this campaign to take place the first week of March 2016 and it will be held in San Salvador on a military compound. The people served will come from the city of Aguillares, an agricultural area located about 45 minutes away. The municipalities will bus the people to the campaign.

Wisconsin Lions will be doing a mission in Haiti in December and another in Nicaragua in February. Shell Lake Lion Rudy Kessler will lead the Haitian mission and Lion Steve McCabe of Marshfield will lead the Nicaragua mission.

June $300 Lions calendar winner

Between showers

Shell Lake Lion Rollie Erickson, left, presented Verdell Schwab with a check on Tuesday, June 30, for being the Lions June $300 calendar winner.

Having purchased her calendar from Erickson, Schwab said, “I am a longtime supporter of the Lions. Purchasing a calendar goes to a good cause. I am happy to be a winner.” — Photo

by Suzanne Johnson

Shell Lake farmer Dan Elliott is taking an advantage of the short break in the weather to get some hay baled. With the abundance of rain, the hay is plentiful if you can get it up between rain showers. — Photo by Larry Samson

Temps

Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2014 High Low Precip.

June 27 76 61 June 28 77 68 June 29 82 65 1.0” rain June 30 82 67 July 1 82 63 July 2 72 52 .10” rain July 3 73 46 July 4 76 50 July 5 77 61 2015 High Low Precip.

June 27 81 49 June 28 81 61 June 29 77 57 .14” rain June 30 79 56 .32” rain July 1 71 47 July 2 75 50 July 3 75 56 July 4 78 56 .72” rain Lake level Monday, June 29, 2015: 1,218.25’ MSL

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners June 29 - $35 Bev Thomas, Shell Lake June 30 - $35 Bill Meyers Jr., Wales July 1 - $35 Steve Naglosky, Shell Lake July 2 - $35 Vicki Sachariason, Shell Lake July 3 - $35 Gary Sloniker, Spooner

Lake Insurance

Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Register Memories 1955 – 60 Years Ago

• Jack W. Graf, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Graf, Barronett, received his wings and a commission as second lieutenant in the Air Force. He was stationed at Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, Texas.

• Merle Hickox and Bob Nelson took over Lanzender’s Garage on the north end of town on Hwy. 63. Bob had worked for Shell Lake Motors and other garages and Merle had worked for Lutz Sales and Service.

• Harry Hoar retired after 25 years of service as a rural mail carrier. Harry never missed a trip on the route in 25 years. He always drove either a Model T or Model A Ford on his route. Clayt Jungerberg took over Harry’s route.

• A formal dedication of the Audubon Camp of Wisconsin, located 4-1/2 miles east of Sarona, was held. John R. Baker, New York, president of the National Audubon Society, presided at the dedication. The camp is located on what is called Hunt Hill and was given as a camp

by Miss Frances Andrews, Minneapolis. It was the first Audubon camp in the Midwest.

1965 – 50 Years Ago

• Charles Lutz, well-known Shell Laker, was appointed as postmaster at the Shell Lake Post Office on a temporary basis.

Charles would fill the vacancy created when Hub Hoskins, postmaster, accepted a position as rural mail carrier.

• Chuck Lewis, well-known Shell Laker, escaped what could have developed into a serious situation as he was flying his daughter, Cathy, to Madison.

A valve in the engine of his plane broke, forcing him to land in a hay field two miles north of Merrillan in the Black River Falls area. Also a passenger in the plane was Herb Strueckens, a relative of Lewis.

• Members of the Washburn County junior judging team attending the Northwest Dairy Judging Contest in Neillsville were Phil Odden, Mike LaPorte, Steven Linton and Mike Swan. The senior team was composed of Mary Ann Smith, Linda

Compiled by Suzanne Johnson

Bakker, Bob Hall and Jim Schreiber.

• Confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church, by the Rev. C. Daniel Nordeen, were Arlan Bergquist, Sandra Peterson and Colleen Shipman.

1975 – 40 Years Ago

• Mr. and Mrs. John Furchtenicht were guests of honor at an open house for their 25th wedding anniversary.

• The Washburn County Holstein Breeders Association sponsored a twilight meeting at the Milt Odden farm.

• Members of the Firecrackers 4-H Club spending the week at Leisure Lake Camp were Ronnie Duch, Ronnie Toepper, Mary Jane Furchtenicht, Beth Greenhow, Kathy and Karen Smith and Trudy Stromberg.

• Dinner guests at the Curtis Johnson’s in honor of Tony’s fifth birthday were Mr. and Mrs. Anton Zaloudek, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kemp and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Anderson, Ella Anderson and Roger.

1985 – 30 Years Ago

• Phil Odden, Barronett, caught a 28pound, 5-ounce, 45-inch muskie from Shell Lake.

• Georgean Kruger, Shell Lake, received a scholarship from the Washburn County Homemakers to attend a Norwegian rosemaling workshop at the Indianhead Center.

• The Shell Lake City Council approved sewer and water to be extended to the Nebel’s Acres-Ellwood Beach area on the north side of Shell Lake despite objections by a majority of property owners who would be affected.

• The Shell Lake City Council was considering banning all deer hunting in the city of Shell Lake. The public safety committee was considering changes in firearms and hunting rules. Shell Lake is unique among cities in that it has many acres of wooded land containing deer.

In addition, many hunters set up duck blinds on Shell Lake.

1995 – 20 Years Ago

• Darrell Aderman, who retired in the spring as director of the Indianhead Arts

and Education Center, was master of ceremonies at the Tribute to the Big Bands concert.

• Jean Osborn, Butternut Hills Golf Course, gave participants of the Shell Lake Public Library’s Sportacular Summer program a lesson in putting.

• A rededication ceremony was held for the honor board that contained names of local men and women who joined the Armed Forces. It originally stood in front of the old city hall and was removed after it fell into decay. The refurbished board was moved to the Washburn County Historical Museum property in Shell Lake where the ceremony was held.

• Jake and Rachel Gullickson attended the Kiwanis 80th convention in Las Vegas.

2005 – 10 Years Ago

• A thunderstorm with strong winds took down some trees on Lake Drive in Shell Lake. An 18-2 catamaran at Layne and Lisa Ihrke’s home on East Lake Drive was blown up onto a pile of rock on their beach by the strong winds. The Ihrkes were without power from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

• Cullan Hewitt, Shell Lake, won the 2004-2005 state championship of calf roping and team roping events at the state finals of the Wisconsin High School Rodeo Association held in Richland Center. He continued on to the National High School Rodeo Finals in Gillette, Wyo. • Aaron Pederson, son of Brenda and Jeff Pederson, Shell Lake, was the leaseholder for the newly opened Snack Shack on the beachside of the pavilion.

• Members of the Shell Lake girls thirdand fourth-grade softball team coached

by Joel Blazer, Deb Nebel and Gretchen Nielsen were Kendra Collier, April Richter, Katie Gronning, Hailey Flach, Calista Holman, Danielle Kuechle, Kristen Kraetke, Jessica Irvine, Katie Parker, Colleen Knoop, Kayla Blazer, Stephanie Stetler, Carley Myers and Morgan Levan.

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Read Me … Read Me Not “Dancing at the Rascal Fair”

by Ivan Doig Reviewed by Susan Hansen, Shell Lake Do you ever look off into the landscape as you drive along country roads and spot a collapsing homestead or even the empty spot encircled by enormous trees, and wonder about the actual people who inhabited them over 100 years ago? How they must have arrived on the East Coast from another country and made their way west to homestead the free government land. How they had to form communities to get the work done ... building, from harvested trees/logs, each modest house, barn, fence line, and later schools and churches.

This book, written in 1987 by Ivan Doig, gives you just that peek back in history to the homesteading of Montana. The main characters leave Scotland together in 1889 as young men eager to join an uncle who supposedly owns a silver mine in Montana. I happened upon this book, which is part of a trilogy, after seeing a notice that the author had died. The comments about his writing were so compelling I just had to pick a book and try him out. I was not disappointed! Ivan Doig’s historical novel is beautifully written. The fact that my grandfather tried and failed to homestead a piece of land in Montana made the story more personal.

A famous Wisconsin writer, Wallace Stegner, wrote on the 1987 book jacket the following:

“Doig knows this country and this life from the bottoms of his feet upward, and has known it, as he might say, ever since his legs were long enough to reach the ground. Here is the real Montana, and the real West, through the eyes of a real writer.”

Chicago Tribune said at the time: “Doig combines all of what is best about America in his story: the humor, the landscape, the ancestry of characters. ... The only solace in finishing this wonderful novel is the anticipation of two more to come.”

The trilogy is: 1. “English Creek” 2. “Dancing at the Rascal Fair” 3. “Ride With Me, Mariah Montana.”

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Wednesday, July 8 • Master concert band, Darrell Aderman Auditorium, 7 p.m.

• Buzzin’ Bugs Day Camp at Hunt Hill, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715-635-6543 or 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.

Thursday, July 9 • Rocks Day Camp at Hunt Hill, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715635-6543 or hunthill.org.

• The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center.

• Fireflies open mic at The Dock Coffee, located at 218 Elm St., Spooner. Sign up at 6 p.m., music from 6:30-9 p.m. Acoustic musicians welcome. The general public is invited to attend to listen. For more information call Carol McDowall at 715-416-0489.

Thursday-Saturday, July 9-11 • 62nd-annual Heart of the North Rodeo, Washburn County Fairgrounds, Spooner, 800-3673306, spoonerrodeo.com.

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Friday, July 10 • Pirates Day Camp at Hunt Hill, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715635-6543 or hunthill.org.

Saturday, July 11 • Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Elm Street. Tickets 9 a.m. Distribution 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed. Contact 715-635-9309,715-4684017 or 715-222-4410.

• Benefit for Heather Tobias Stettler, 3 p.m., Getaway Bar & Grill, W6320 CTH D, Sarona. Spaghetti dinner, paddle party, music by The Porch Dogs.

Monday, July 13 • Nature Mysteries Day Camp at Hunt Hill, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715-635-6543 or hunthill.org.

• Lonesome Dan Kase and his acquired flavor of fingerpickin’ blues of the early 1900s will take to the stage at 7:30 p.m., at the pavilion at the beach in Shell Lake.

Tuesday, July 14 • Pioneers Day Camp at Hunt Hill, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715635-6543 or hunthill.org.

• Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, July 15 • Survival Day Camp at Hunt Hill, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715-635-6543 or hunthill.org.

• Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome.

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Thursday, July 16 • Growin’ Garden Day Camp at Hunt Hill, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715-635-6543 or hunthill.org.

• Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available.

Friday, July 17 • Fishing Day Camp at Hunt Hill, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715635-6543 or hunthill.org.

Saturday, July 18 • Cakes at the Lake, Hunt Hill, Sarona. Breakfast 8-9:45 a.m. Program 10-11 a.m. “North Woods Niche” featuring live animals with the Audubon Center of the North Woods, 715-635-6543 or hunthill.org.

Monday, July 20 • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner.

Tuesday, July 21 • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 8-9:30 a.m., Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669. Meet over breakfast.

Children are welcome to attend and play.

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

Thursday-Sunday, July 23-26 • Washburn County Fair at the fairgrounds in Spooner.

Thursday, July 23 • Master rock band, Potter’s Shed, 7 p.m.

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MADISON — School districts across the state received high-cost special education aid payments in June to reimburse a portion of the costs associated with the education of children whose educational needs exceed $30,000 per student. Locally, the Shell Lake School District received $13,766; Siren School District, $21,095; and Birchwood, $15,269.

High-cost special education aid this year is made up of $3.5 million in state funding and $2.2 million in federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act discretionary funds that state Superintendent Tony Evers allocated to this purpose. In his 2015-17 state budget, the governor denied the department’s request to fully fund high-cost special education aid and to reimburse 100 percent of costs. The Joint Committee on Finance adopted a motion to increase aid by $5 million in the second year of the biennium. This will be the first increase in state support for high-cost special education aid since 2006-07.

Students with disabilities make up about 13.5 percent of the state’s public school enrollment. “I want to commend Wisconsin educators for their efforts on behalf of our students with disabilities,” Evers said. “Although costs of educating students with disabilities continue to go up, the work of our teachers and aides to implement effective instruction and intervention practices has made a difference for our kids and reduced the numbers of students identified and requiring special education services.” — from WDPI

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Bos named outstanding agricultural educator nominee MIDDLETON — Jen Bos, agricultural educator at Shell Lake Schools, was nominated for the Section One Outstanding Educator Award from the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators at the WAAE Professional Development Conference in Middleton from June 22-25. This award is sponsored by the dairy farm families of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

The Shell Lake agricultural program has 14 different classes focusing on natural resources and plant production, with the introduction to horticulture being articulated with Chippewa Valley Technical College. There is a 32-foot-by-48-foot greenhouse attached to the classroom, a 40- by 30-foot metals shop for teaching agricultural mechanics that was built in 2013, and a 56-acre school forest. The class size ranges between eight and 25 students. Agriculture is mainly horticulture, forestry, beef and crop production with only 29 dairy farms in the county.

Fifty percent of the county is designated as forestland.

“Education is a powerful work. Not only do I strive to aid students in their learning, I also focus on furthering my education. I feel it is my responsibility to have an open mind to continue to learn and develop new methods/strategies.

In the classroom students need holistic experiences in education. Providing the reading, writing and arithmetic in a way that stimulates learning. This can be done through hands-on learning and variations in lesson delivery. Students in my classroom will learn by doing. While working with students they need to be given clear, concise and consistent guidelines, and following those guidelines enables the class to almost monitor itself. With quality guidelines and high expectations students are more apt to excel and develop quality life skills. I believe to be a committed teacher I must have my priorities aligned:

Jen Bos, agriculture educator at Shell Lake Schools, was nominated for the Section One Outstanding Educator Award from the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators.

— Photo submitted God, family/friends, and career,” stated Bos. “Overall, I believe in providing students with as much hands-on learning as possible. All project-based learning is accompanied with a rubric to provide clear guidelines and expectations. There are many outdoor educational resources that I use as much as possible. There are over

15 curriculum days spent at the school forest. Students determine basal area, timber value, trees to harvest, and tree species while at the forest. One handson evaluation is the pruning unit where students take a before and after photo of a shrub. Students have to describe how and why they pruned their shrub the way they did. There are two soil pits dug on school grounds for higher learning in land evaluating skills. In my outdoor education class, we use the school forest to build survival shelters, collect fire-starting supplies and then start fires without a match. Students create 3-D models to demonstrate their learning of wildlife management strategies, digestion system and farm erosion control techniques.

Students demonstrate proper suturing on canvas kits I made, and giving proper injections to fruit. Incorporating core standards of reading, writing, and arithmetic is also important in my teaching. To meet core curriculum expectations, I have biweekly vocabulary tests, vocabulary lessons for each unit, and reading and comprehension lessons. In these reading lessons I have three types of questions: literal, interpretive and applied, which is a successful teaching strategy to aid in comprehension. Other hands-on learning opportunities include water and soil nutritional testing, taxidermy, team poster making, growing plants, performing plant hormone experiments, performing food experiments and food processing labs, using fast plants, top soil tour kit, tap water tour kit, alternative energy kit, acid rain kit. I also believe in providing service learning opportunities in my classes such as complimentary lawn-mower tune-ups, hosting a needs drive for the local humane society, two blood drives, and creating goods for a local charity,” explained Bos. “To encourage greater exploration of a Supervised Agricultural Experience, I set

time aside two nights a week from November through March for an average of 20 sessions. Members are invited to come and create, enhance or develop their SAE of interest. In addition, SAE project planning is included in junior high classes, agricultural leadership class, and introduction to agricultural class. Highlights of classroom laboratory learning includes raising indoor cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes for the school lunch program, hosting Food For America and safety programs for elementary students, and designing and planting a school/community garden,” Bos said.

Currently Shell Lake averages 55 FFA members, which is a 25-percent increase since Bos started teaching in Shell Lake in 1998. The Shell Lake program is well supported by community members and local businesses. “On average we have over 30 businesses sponsor FFA activities each year through fishing contests, leadership workshop, FFA Week two-page newspaper layout, and funds for our school/ community garden and school forest,” commented Bos. Through her 18 years of teaching, Bos has been a member of the WAAE association. “I served as sectional vice president, president elect, president and past president. I also served as chair of the Wisconsin FFA Center Board. “In 2004, Bos earned her master’s degree in teaching and learning.

The Outstanding Educator Award recognizes teachers who are conducting the highest quality agricultural education programs. These individuals provide excellent classroom experiences, community and professional service and are lifelong learners.

WAAE is the professional association for agricultural educators in Wisconsin.

Members include 295 middle school, high school, technical college and university educators. — from WAAE

C O M M U N I T Y H A P P E N I N G S Monday: First Friends Playgroup open to all children, 10 a.m.-noon.

Focus on infants and caregivers with sensory stimulation and movement experiences. Art project materials provided, closes with circle music time and instrument exploration. Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner.

Monday & Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch, program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time.

Call 715-416-2942.

Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801.

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.

First and third Wednesdays: Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group, 6 p.m. - Spooner Health System lower-level conference room.

Thursday: Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Indianhead Medical Center, Shell Lake.

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• The Washburn County Geneaology Society Research Room, at 106-1/2 2nd Ave., in the museum’s Hewitt Building, Shell Lake, will be open from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. through Labor Day. Volunteers will be available to help patrons. Please call 715-635-7937 for more information.

Friday: Washburn County Historical Museum in Springbrook open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Labor Day. Friday & Saturday: Washburn County Historical Museum, 102 W. 2nd Ave., Shell Lake, open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Labor Day. • Washburn County Research Room at the historical museum, Shell Lake, open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment. Call 715-731-0021 or 715-635-2319.

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The Pistol Whippin Party Penguins live at the Potter’s Shed SHELL LAKE — The Potter’s Shed in Shell Lake will present a Music at the Shed concert Friday, July 10, with the Pistol Whippin Party Penguins. Don’t let the name fool you! This is not a violent group of flightless aquatic birds looking for a party, but rather five self-proclaimed gentlemen, two guitars, a mandolin, a bucket of fiddles, an upright bass, a banjo and a four-part vocal harmony.

As they prepare to record their third album this winter, this quintet from Minneapolis strives to maintain the original spirit of the string band while continuing to play new original music and creative cover songs. The combination of folk, rock, blues, bluegrass and the occasional stage banter will create an experience that

anyone can enjoy.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. but the venue opens at 6 p.m. for pizza, hot dogs, desserts and drinks. There is a cover charge and children under 12 will be admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at thePottersShed.com or at the door. The concert is outdoors, but The Potter’s Shed has an indoor stage in case of rain.

The Potter’s Shed is located at 260 Industrial Blvd. on the south side of Shell Lake. Call 715-468-4122 for more information. — from The Potter’s Shed The Pistol Whippin Party Penguins will perform at an outdoor concert at the Potter’s Shed in Shell Lake on Friday, July 10. — Photo submitted

Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program has begun FREEPORT, Maine — Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden has announced that dairy farmers can enroll in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Margin Protection Program for coverage in 2016. The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides financial assistance to participating dairy operations when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below the coverage level selected by the farmer. Harden made the announcement while visiting Wolfe’s Neck Farm and dairy school in Freeport, Maine.

“More than half of our nation’s dairy producers enrolled in the 2015 program,

which exceeded our expectations for the first year of the program,” said Harden.

“We are confident that dairy farmers across the country will again take advantage of this safety net program for 2016.

USDA will continue outreach efforts, including partnering with cooperative extension services, to ensure dairy producers are fully informed about the protections that this safety net program can provide during periods of market downturns.”

The Margin Protection Program gives participating dairy producers the flexibility to select coverage levels best suited for their operation. Enrollment began

July 1 and ends on Sept. 30 for coverage in 2016. Participating farmers will remain in the program through 2018 and pay a $100 administrative fee each year. Producers also have the option of selecting a different coverage level during open enrollment each year. Margin Protection Program payments are based on an operation’s historical production. An operation’s historical production will increase by 2.61 percent in 2016 if the operation participated in 2015, providing a stronger safety net.

USDA also has an online resource available to help dairy producers decide which level of coverage will provide them with

the strongest safety net under a variety of conditions. The enhanced Web tool, available at fsa.usda.gov/mpptool, allows dairy farmers to quickly and easily combine their unique operation data and other key variables to calculate their coverage needs based on price projections.

Producers can also review historical data or estimate future coverage based on data projections. The secure site can be accessed via computer, mobile phone or tablet, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

— from USDA

Local WIC program to roll out new electronic benefit card SPOONER – Across Wisconsin during this summer, local Women, Infant and Children programs are rolling out brandnew electronic benefit cards or eWIC for participants. The Washburn County Public Health’s WIC program is set to roll out Friday, July 10.

The statewide decision to implement eWIC comes from The Healthy, HungerFree Kids Act of 2010, Public Law 111-296, which was signed into law by President Obama on Dec. 13, 2010. The act expanded several nutrition assistance programs, including WIC. It also orders that

state WIC food benefits change from a paper-based benefit check to an electronic benefit card by Oct. 1, 2020.

About 400 local WIC participants are served each month by the Washburn County’s WIC Program and will be affected by the rollout. The WIC program works to help prevent obesity and provides information on ways in which families can incorporate healthy nutrition into their daily lifestyles.

The eWIC electronic benefit card have been successfully implemented in several states, with many other states also in the

process of transitioning. States that have implemented eWIC noted several improvements to the WIC program, including: • Elimination of paper checks has improved the shopping experience for WIC participants; • Electronic approval of WIC items has improved the checkout experience for cashiers; • Electronic payment processing has improved the reconciliation process for retail vendors; • eWIC issuance of benefits has stream-

lined the process in the WIC clinic.

The local WIC program provides pregnant women, infants and children with time to talk with a WIC dietitian, support for breastfeeding, help monitoring healthy growth and development and assistance to buy healthy foods. To learn more about WIC and whether you or someone you know may qualify please call 715-6354400 or visit washburn.wi.us/departments/health. — from WCPHD

Opportunities to serve along the river NORTHWEST WISCONSIN — The National Park Service has set a schedule of opportunities for volunteers to assist with picking up trash, taking pictures, paddling the river to talk with visitors, and reporting any issues. If interested, please contact Branda Thwaits, Upper District interpretive ranger, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, National Park Service, 715-635-8346, ext. 425, branda_thwaits@ nps.gov.

The following is a list of scheduled events: • The Hey Ranger, Fish On, Thursday, July 9, at 4:30 p.m. Fishing program for families at Trego Dam. Looking for one to two volunteers with basic fishing knowledge to assist kids fishing.

• Namekagon Arts Fest, Saturday, July

11, all day. Arts festival in Seeley, need one volunteer to assist with kids nature art.

• Snorkeling program, Tuesday July 13, 1 p.m., snorkeling will be done at Cable Wayside Landing in Cable. Need one to two volunteers to assist with snorkeling to provide added safety for kids in the water.

• Lumberjack World Championships, Wednesday-Saturday, July 22-25, located near Hayward. Need one volunteer to assist with setup of informational exhibit on July 22. Need one to two volunteers on July 23, 24 and 25, to assist with staffing information booth and providing extra safety for crosscut saw hands-on activity.

• Veterans Family Paddle and Camping on the Lower St. Croix, Tuesday, Aug. 4.

Need one to two volunteers to assist with shuttling, loading and unloading gear, and camp setup for veterans and their families.

• Veterans Family Paddle and Camping on the Namekagon River, Saturday, Aug. 22. Need one to two volunteers to assist with shuttling, loading and unloading gear, and camp set up for veterans and their families.

• Rivers of Recovery, Monday-Thursday, Aug. 17-20. Camping and guided flyfishing trip on the Namekagon River for combat veterans. Need one to two volunteers Aug. 17, 18 and 19, to help with shuttling. Need one to two volunteers Aug. 17 to help set up camp. Need one to two volunteers on Aug. 20 to help take down camp.

• Washburn County Family Nature and Camping Day, Saturday, Sept. 12. Family Nature Day with activities at Earl Landing on the Namekagon River, families will be welcome to stay and learn how to camp.

Need three to four volunteers to help with activities and assist with camping.

• River Mucking with local schools in September and early October. Get in the water with third- and fourth-grade students this fall and help them discover what critters lurk below the surface. Need many volunteers to help reach as many students as possible. — from NPS

State Patrol Law of the Month: Speeding is not worth the risk SPOONER — A recent change in state law increased the speed limit to 70 mph on more than 800 miles of interstate highways in Wisconsin. Although speed limits may have increased in some areas, the Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding drivers that there are still many situations when they legally must slow down below the posted limits.

• State law requires drivers to adjust their speed to what is reasonable and prudent based on traffic and road conditions.

Factors such as severe weather, road construction or heavy traffic require reduced speeds. A violation for driving too fast for

conditions costs $213.10.

• The state’s Move Over Law requires drivers to shift lanes if possible or at least slow down when approaching a law enforcement vehicle, ambulance, fire truck, tow truck, highway maintenance vehicle or utility vehicle on the side of a road with its warning lights flashing. Violations can result in a $263 citation.

• When encountering road construction and maintenance projects, speed limits may be reduced in work zones to protect motorists and workers. Fines for speeding and other traffic violations in work zones are double the usual amounts

when workers are present. Posted work zone speed limits are still in force even when workers are not present.

During summer months when traffic fatalities generally spike because of more vehicles on the road traveling at higher speeds, exceeding the posted speed limit is inherently dangerous.

“Driving just 5 mph over the limit puts drivers, their passengers and everyone else on the road at a greater risk of a serious crash. Stopping distances increase and reaction time decreases at higher speeds,” says Wisconsin State Patrol Lt. Dori Petznick of the Northwest Region.

Speeding can be expensive as well as dangerous. Under state law, the costs of speeding citations range from $175 to $893 along with three to six demerit points.

Despite the dangers and expense of speeding, too many drivers willingly exceed posted limits. Speeding is by far the most common traffic conviction, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Last year in Wisconsin, there were more than 140,000 speeding convictions. Approximately one out of five traffic convictions last year was for speeding. — from WSP

Reading events continue at the library SHELL LAKE — Each week, the Shell Lake Public Library hosts a children’s summer reading program event. All events are free. All ages welcome. Upcoming events are:

Reptile or Amphibian? Hunt Hill Explains It All: Thursday, July 9, 2 p.m.

Come learn the difference between the two species that are often confused and meet some live reptiles and amphibians.

Big Trucks of Shell Lake: Thursday, July 16, 2 p.m. Climb inside the grader, loader, dump truck and street sweeper.

Puppets, Puppets, Puppets: Thursday, July 23, 2 p.m. Enjoy a puppet show put

on by local puppeteer Tansy Pocernich.

Superhero Party: Thursday, July 30, 2 p.m. Come and enjoy superhero crafts, games and snacks. — from SLPL

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Catch a Dream makes fishing memories

SHELL LAKE — Regional Hospice of Spooner/Grantsburg recently was honored to grant a Catch a Dream to one of their Regional Hospice patients.

After a terminal diagnosis, Hospice became involved with Gary Kibler in April.

Kibler expressed his wish to make the best of each good day, and spend as much time as he could with his grandchildren this summer.

Kibler’s Regional Hospice registered nurse talked to him about Regional Hospice’s Catch a Dream program. Regional Hospice Services offer a little gift of love.

They believe that quality of life can be enhanced through the simplest things life has to offer, such as a candlelit dinner for two, rental of a golf cart so a patient can remain mobile in their own yard, a sailboat ride, or in Kibler’s case, a guided fishing trip on Shell Lake with his two grandsons, Brendan and Josh Helstern. Regional Hospice will assist in providing the physical or financial assistance to make that dream a reality for their patient.

So on a beautiful Saturday evening, Kibler and his grandsons made their way to the lake of Kibler’s youth, Shell Lake, and met with fishing guide Jim Stroede.

With a cooler packed with snacks and Making the best of each day, Gary Kibler and his grandson, Josh Helstern, spent time fishing. cold drinks, the fishing crew departed.

It was a perfect evening. Mother Na- — Photo submitted ture cooperated, as did the fish. Kibler came to a close, each carried a memory dream was caught, along with some nice got to watch each of his grandsons land with them that will last forever. Another fish. their first-ever walleyes. As the evening

Brendan Helstern proudly poses with the first walleye he has ever caught. This is a day he will remember. — Photo submitted Gratitude is extended to Jim Stroede, guide service, for helping making this dream come true.

For more information on Regional Hospice, please contact their office at 715-6359077. — from Regional Hospice

Gary Kibler knows that he wants to make the best of the time he has left so what better way than to spend the day on Shell Lake fishing with his grandsons, Brendan and Josh Helstern. Fishing guide Jim Stroede heads his boat out for an evening of fishing on Saturday, June 27, in a Regional Hospice Catch a Dream program.

— Photo by Larry Samson

Walk to End Alzheimer’s® scheduled for Sept. 19

Walkers, teams and volunteers needed

SPOONER — The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® will be held in Spooner on Saturday, Sept. 19. The Spooner walk will begin and end at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., with day-of registration from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Early registration is encouraged online at alz.org/walk. There will be a short program at 10 a.m. followed by a walk approximately two miles in length.

A walk committee has been hard at work making plans for this year’s event and are welcoming new team captains, team members, individual walkers and day-of volunteers. If you are interested in starting a team, joining a team, walking as an individual or volunteering at this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s® event, please contact Spooner Walk Chair Jene Morey, at 715-468-7706 orjenemorey@

centurytel.net.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. “The goal of the walk is to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease,” says Morey. “The statistics about Alzheimer’s disease can be overwhelming. We also raise funds because we have hope that someday there will be an end to Alzheimer’s.”

“I have been involved in the walk for 10 years because my mother had Alzheimer’s,” adds Morey. “Ten years ago, it seemed like many people didn’t even know about the disease and today almost everyone is impacted by the disease in one way or another. They or someone they know have the disease or have been a caregiver for someone with the disease or affected in some other way.

“I encourage you to participate in the Spooner Walk to End Alzheimer’’ on Saturday, Sept. 19,” says Morey. “You may start a team, join a team, walk as an in-

dividual, volunteer to help with the walk or make a donation. We appreciate any way you are able to support this great and worthy cause.”

The Alzheimer’s Association provides programs and services free to any family affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The association provides a 24/7 helpline available anytime, day or night, at 800-272-3900 for anyone needing answers to questions as well as ALZ Connected, ALZ Navigator and support groups to help families learn and stay connected. It offers early, midand late-stage education to families and also provides trainings to professional caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research.

More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, up to 16 million will have the disease. Of Americans ages 65 and older, one in eight has Alzheimer’s disease and one in three older than 85 has the disease. Another American develops Alzheimer’s disease

every 67 seconds. By 2050, an American will develop the disease every 33 seconds.

One in every three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Deaths from Alzheimer’s disease increased 68 percent between 2000 and 2010, while deaths from diseases such as heart disease, prostate cancer and breast cancer declined. Dementia is the second largest contributor to death among older Americans, second only to heart failure.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The association can be reached 24/7 at 800-272-3900 or at alz.org. — from Alzheimer’s Association

Shell Lake blood drive a success SHELL LAKE — The American Red Cross Blood Drive held Thursday, June 25, and Friday, June 26, at the United Methodist Church, Shell Lake, was a success, with 92 units collected.

Gratitude is extended to the Shell Lake

Lions for donating the canteen food and canteen workers, as well as setup and cleanup crews. The ladies guild of the United Methodist Church provided the Thursday meal, which was much appreciated.

The most impressive group of people is the Shell Lake/Spooner blood donors.

Their commitment and dedication to provide blood products to save lives is much appreciated.

The theme for the blood drive is 100

Days of Summer, 100 Days of Hope, Give Blood. Local coordinators were Linda King and Linda Nielsen. — submitted

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Pyrex® turns 100

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popular brand of kitchen glassware celebrates its 100th birthday in 2015. I am assuming that most kitchens in our area have some piece of Pyrex®.

I’m sure my first Pyrex® product was a 9-inch pie plate. My kitchen cupboards now contain three Pyrex® pie plates, a Pyrex@ casserole dish and four sets of Pyrex® measuring cups.

You may wonder, “Why does she have so many measuring cups?” Well actually, in addition to the glass measur-

ing cups, I have a set of aluminum measuring cups and a set of nesting bowls to measure with. The reason I have so many Pyrex® measuring cups is that even though I had what I considered the standard-size 2-cupper, I couldn’t resist the 4-cupper that also came with a 2-cupper at a rummage sale. I mean, let’s face it, how can you not give up 50¢ to get both a 2-cup and 4-cup glass measuring cup? I can justify having this many measuring tools in my kitchen because I like to bake. These are part of my necessary tools for working in the kitchen.

Not only do my kitchen cupboards hold Pyrex® bakeware, my mom’s do, as did my grandmothers’.

Some of my current pie plates were once my grand-

mothers’. I am not storing them for antique value but rather I am using them.

The Corning Glass Works introduced Pyrex® glassware to the public in 1915. According to Barbara E. Mauzy’s “Pyrex: The Unauthorized Collectors Guide,” there are three basic types of collectible Pyrex: Clear Pyrex Ovenware, introduced in 1915; Pyrex Flameware, 1936-1979; and Pyrex Colors, 1947-?

Since I have confessed my indulgence in measuring cups, I should also let you know that I now have a new, limited edition, 100-year commemorative 1-cup Pyrex® measuring cup that was made with pride in the USA.

Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson Area writers corner Don’t forget the ‘50s

by Mary B. Olsen Hidden in the mists of the past, the 1950s are nearly forgotten by those who were able to experience that golden time.

We should try to remember. This period after World War II was over is often portrayed by the media as the beginning of the Cold War, and as a time of prejudice and turmoil.

For the ordinary people, it meant a reburst of freedom. Our peace had been achieved through great sacrifices, and the returning soldiers wanted nothing more than to be reunited with their loved ones and to get on with their lives. Many were returning to college, getting jobs and settling into a pleasant life raising children and looking forward to a challenging but bright future.

It was a new world, after growing up in the Depression. Young people could find work and nearly everything you wanted was available. It was a quite magical time. The nation was thriving.

New homes were being built nearly everywhere. Farmers were becoming more mechanized. Families were expanding.

The movies were competing with the new kid on the block, television. The drive-in movie theater had arrived. You couldn’t get a car for years, and suddenly cars were coming out with chrome

and in high style, and they were easy for women to drive. The life in suburbia was happening.

It was a time when little boys wanted to be cowboys, and little girls wanted to be ballerinas. Mothers were ironing cute ruffled dresses for the girls, and when dressed for church or traveling, a lady wore a hat and white gloves and a gentleman wore a suit, a white shirt and tie. Our homes were becoming reservoirs for appliances. We reveled in our refrigerators, automatic washers and dryers, our TV sets, with stereo and AM and FM radio, and our records we could play for home entertainment. We had the towers of antennae needed to bring in city programming. We could attend movies or on TV watch old movies and evening programs at family time.

Schools were being modernized and sports were becoming important. Baseball was thriving but football and hockey were in the wings.

Young people were being called teenagers, and if you knew about the way girls swooned over Frank Sinatra, you understood why girls were swooning over Elvis Presley. Movie and TV stars had fan clubs. The magazines and ads promoted rising stars. New products like home permanents, hair dye, shampoo and makeup were frowned upon by mothers but longed for by girls. The

casual look in clothes was gaining favor.

Entertaining meant chips and dip, something new. Pop and smoking were OK. I made a list of some of the things I remember. In summer the little ice-cream truck would come to our neighborhood and all the little children in sunsuits and sandals would hear the bell and go running for the ice cream with their nickels.

We would set out a wading pool for the little ones and let them cool off. Nobody had air conditioning in their homes. It was offered in cars, and you could find it in theaters, but at home you used fans and cooled off with lemonade with lots of ice cubes.

Kids liked to roller-skate, and there were roller rinks where teens went to skate and meet their friends. There were drive-in restaurants, where you ordered a hamburger and a shake and fries.

There were drive-in root-beer stands, where a girl would bring a tray and take your order through your car window.

They would have little root-beer glasses for the little kids.

There were lots of newspapers, and each had a political position. You bought the paper you liked. Mad magazine had come out with satire, and there were comic books of all sorts, and magazines for the general reader, and they were already beginning to specialize. Novels of the time were sold by book clubs

through the mail. A postage stamp was 6 cents. This changed as the time went on.

Packages cost more, of course.

There were jukeboxes, and the artists were coming out with new recordings for their fans. The big bands were losing ground to concerts by upcoming artists.

Young people preferred rock and roll.

We had dial phones. A computer was a roomful, and we printed copies of documents with mimeograph. It took a week to get your snapshots back in the mail.

Young people now can use their phone, but us old folks had to use a camera and send in the used film to be processed.

I remember when the hula hoop first came out. I think every new thing that comes out now is described as selling like hula hoops. They were suddenly everywhere. The old hoop of our grandfather’s boyhood would be rolled along and prodded with a stick. The new hula hoop was twirling around the hips of our world.

Don’t let anyone tell you the 1950s were the dark ages, and people in this country were a mass of suffering humanity. The truth is we were extremely happy. All in all, we were having the time of our lives, enjoying ourselves with a kind of easy living we never had before, and we were looking ahead to many more years of it.

That was then, this is now Larry Samson | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — Main Street Shell Lake has changed over the years, reflecting the history of the area. Farming and logging shaped Main Street with most people having large families. Main Street was at its prime when agriculture was at its prime.

The increased sizes of farms and the advent of automobiles led to the decline of small-town Main Street. The general stores and dime stores are a thing of the past. Service stations where you could buy gas, tires, or get your car tuned up

have been replaced by convenience stores.

In the 1950s the, Shell Lake had five grocery stores and several meat lockers. Meat lockers were important as most homes did not have freezers and many farmers still butchered their own meat. Shell Lake had several barbershops that were kept busy by the large families, twice a month the men would get caught up on the local news, get their hair cut and read the latest copy of Outdoor Life.

Shell Lake’s Main Street has seen many businesses come and go. At one time there

Today the same block of buildings are home to Fallen Leaves Resale Consignment Store, My Favorite Things, a tattoo shop and Klopp’s Fifth Avenue Bar. — Photo by Larry Samson

Shell Lake had two drugstores in the late 1940s and early 1950s, along with five grocery stores and two barber shops. Looking down the street was the hardware store, Gamble Stores, Masterjohn’s Lakeview Drugstore, Frank McKey’s jewelry store, AJ Donnley’s General Store, Price Drug Store and Dahl’s Tavern. — Photo submitted

were three gas stations and five grocery stores. There were several general stores where you could buy clothes or material to make your clothes. There was a shoe repair and a millinery where you could have a hat made or blocked. There were several implement stores to buy horsedrawn equipment and harnesses.

On Saturdays, the farmers and their families would come to town after doing their chores early. The women would go shopping while some of the men would

head to one of the numerous taverns for a cold drink. The children headed to the beach where they could swim and watch a movie. The movie was a serial movie that brought you back for another week to find out how it ended only it didn’t end and you kept coming back.

Times have changed, and so has Shell Lake.

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Community helps in DNR wildlife management effort on Shell Lake Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — Department of Natural Resources staff, U.S. Fish and Wildlife staff, campers from Swift Nature Camp and community members were at Shell Lake’s South Lake Drive boat landing on Wednesday, July 1, to participate in banding a batch of Canada geese. The birds were herded from around Shell Lake by several kayaks and a couple of motorboats into a netted enclosure set up on the boat landing.

“We don’t normally need this much for people but it’s kind of a time where people can get some cool interaction with wildlife,” said Nancy Christel, wildlife biologist with the DNR. People of all ages took turns transporting geese to be identified, banded and then released.

“They are a harvested species and that way we can kind of keep track of what we have and where they are,” said Christel.

The Canada goose is a federally managed species because it is a migratory bird. The metal bands placed on the birds, which are inscribed with a series

of numbers, will tell future wildlife biologists whether the goose is a male or female, its age and the location it was banded. The location and population of geese help the DNR determine harvest seasons.

“That’s why we have early-season geese harvesting, because we’re targeting the geese that are in our local are because we know the populations are higher, and when we hunt later on we are actually hitting the geese that are coming back from the north,” she said. Some of the geese that were rounded up for banding were previously banded but Christel estimated that they would get about 50 geese that would get new bands.

On Tuesday, June 30, Christel reported, they banded 260 birds in Barron County.

Banding efforts are concentrated on water bodies where they know the birds will be. The plan July 1 was to band birds on Shell Lake, Spooner Lake, the Yellow River Flowage and the water treatment ponds in Spooner.

Leila Johnson checked out the bands that will be placed on the Canada geese while she waited for the birds to be herded into shore. The bands have a series of numbers on them that will tell future wildlife biologists whether the bird is a male or female, its age and the location it was banded.

Photos by Danielle H. Moe

See video on our website @ wcregisteronline.com RIGHT: Mike Zeckmeister, DNR Northern Region wildlife manager, hands a goose to Savannah Steines. People of all ages took turns transporting geese to wildlife biologists to be identified, banded and then released. Steines, 14, is from Shell Lake.

Department of Natural Resources staff herd Canada geese into an enclosed pen at the South Lake Drive boat landing on Shell Lake in order to capture them for banding. Word about the banding activity on Wednesday, July 1, traveled, and by the time the birds had been herded to shore there were many on hand to help in the banding efforts or to watch the process.

These two geese can see their freedom as volunteers April Lindberg and Tyler Rick release them after they have been banded.

Kevin Morgan, DNR wildlife biologist, determines if the goose he has is a male or female and if it is an adult or immature goose. Special care was taken when handling the birds; their heads were tucked under their wings, which were then held close to their bodies.

DNR staff work together to determine the age and sex of these geese. A necessary skill to complete this task is patience, as not all geese want to be upside down and have their feathers ruffled.

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Fine art festival draws a crowd to Shell Lake

Steven Nyquist, Cumberland, checks out the workmanship of a fireplace set at Art Kunstman’s metal/iron booth at the Shell Lake Fine Arts Festival held on Saturday, July 4, in Shell Lake.

Bill Brown, Park Rapids, Minn., talks with John Seymour of Minneapolis about his unique rustic tables. There were many vendors for the annual event held in the city of Shell Lake’s Memorial Park.

Photos by Danielle H. Moe

Artisans and booth vendors had to keep up with the many people coming and going from their tents on a hot afternoon. Here ladies check out the sculptured jewelry by Robert and Barbara Hale.

Pat Surface was the impromptu musical entertainment in the afternoon at the Shell Lake Fine Arts Festival. Surface had a booth for the many albums he has produced and performed some for those attending.

Diana Rohlik and her daughter, Amelia, watch and learn how glass beads are made under skillful hands at Frank and Kathy Melton’s jewelry booth.

A blast from the past Larry Samson | Staff writer SPOONER — Former Spooner High School band students will be marching one more time as the Spooner Alumni Marching Band marches down Hwy. 63 in the Spooner Rodeo parade on Saturday, July 11. The alumni band is the brainchild of Amy Greenfield and her music teacher Mr. Fitz. Mr. Fitz is the name that Joe Fitzgerald’s students affectionately called him. The students loved and respected their music teacher who taught 31 years at Spooner.

The marching band has been a annual tradition in the Spooner Rodeo parade’s 62 years of existence. The idea of an alumni band came together a year ago.

Greenfield went to her former teacher and presented him with the idea. He loved the idea and since then the two have put a lot of work into it. Joanie Fitzgerald, the third member in this group, has been a behindthe-scenes organizer in making the idea a reality. There are 72 former members who will be marching on Saturday, 52 band members, 16 flags and four carrying banners. They will be coming from as far away as Nevada, Georgia and Texas to play in the band. Dave Davenport will

be the oldest member, he graduated in the 1960s.

The band will be wearing special shirts for this occasion sporting the Spooner muscle train logo and the old Spooner marching band overlays. The overlays were rescued from the dumpster shortly after the plans were being made. A little cleaning up and they were as good as new.

The band will be meeting at the old football field at what is now the Spooner Middle School on Friday, July 10, from 4-8 p.m. for practice. Practice and dinner are being planned for that night.

The alumni band will be playing two songs for the parade, “Spooner Victory March” and “On Wisconsin.”

Joe Fitzgerald and Amy Greenfield pose with an old Spooner High School band overlay that the Spooner Alumni Marching Band will be wearing when they march in the Spooner Rodeo parade on Saturday, July 11. The parade begins at 1:30 p.m. — Photo by Larry Samson

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Independence Day in Shell Lake LEFT: Stephanie Lawrence and her 10-month-old daughter, Janelle, are ready for the Shell Lake fireworks on Friday, July 3.

RIGHT: Friends Calandra Stevens and Grace Schara are making the most of the holiday weekend, catching up and spending time with family. Stevens is from Trego but lives in North Dakota now. Schara lives in Webster.

The Tommy Bentz Band got the party started in downtown Shell Lake on Friday, July 3, but not many people were ready to get down quite like 3-year-old Betty Tessier (below). Here she is striking a pose for her family and the camera.

Ladies from the Shell Lake High School Student Council were fundraising with a food tent on 5th Avenue in Shell Lake during the street dance. Shown (L to R): Molly Slater, Ali DeLadi, Hope Balts and Cassidy Schroeder.

Photos by Danielle Moe

LEFT: Jared Kidder, owner of 3C General Store, got into the patriotic spirit donning a wig, red and white coat and light-up top hat.

Celebrating the Fourth of July

Staying cool by looking cool on a jet ski on Shell Lake.

The weather for the Fourth of July could not have been better for boating and tubing.

LEFT: Visitors pack the beach at Shell Lake to find relief from the hot weather. The swimming raft is a popular attraction for the children.

Photos by Larry Samson RIGHT: The seniors from Spooner High School were cruising and showing their pride in America. They are enjoying their last summer together before they head off in different directions this fall. Shown (L to R): Riley McShane, Alec Mason, Jordan Melton, Brett Gauger, Dana Danger and Matt Slaminski.

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An old-fashioned pie social at the museum LEFT: Hudson Schmitz is too young to ring the school bell so his older brother, Logan, gives him a hand. When one-room schools were the norm, this was one of the most popular chores for the students to do. Cleaning blackboard erasers out back was reserved for the older children.

RIGHT: Briton Jarpe learns about blackboards at the Beaver Brook one-room schoolhouse. He is growing up in a world where high-tech SMART Boards interact with a computer.

Photos by Larry Samson

Brittnie and Abby Westphal enjoyed their pie at the social. The two sisters from Hartford were in town with their family. Their stepmother is Dena Smith, a former Shell Lake High School basketball coach.

Frances Kevan and her grandfather, Everett Hopkins, attended the Washburn County Historical Society’s pie and ice-cream social held at the museum in Shell Lake on Saturday, the Fourth of July. She scooped up the last piece of banana cream pie on the table but shared it with her grandfather.

Ginger sibs

Ashley Chandler and her little sister, Isabella, were at the Shell Lake fireworks display on Friday, July 3. Red hair occurs naturally in 1 to 2 percent of the population. Isabella played the part of Jesus in the Cornerstone Church’s 2014 Night in Bethlehem. This is probably the first time a baby with red hair played that Jesus. — Photo by Larry Samson

Jordyn Jarpe is role-playing a teacher in a small country school. At one time, some of the teachers were just children themselves, 13-15 year olds with an eighth-grade education. The county school superintendent would travel the county and help train the teachers. Shell Lake at one time had a teachers school.

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Ladies League Results June 30 Game: Red, White and Blue 9-hole league First: Penny Cuskey, Mary Lou Barneson and Judy Cameron, 37 Second, Tie: Mickey Lambert, Lee Weiss and Jan Huse; Joann Warner, Nancy Erickson and Eva Brown, 44 Third: Myra Scherer, Connie Kesti and Joyce Borum, 45

18-hole league First: Terrie Storlie, Connie Pillar and Mary Smejkal; Mary Jo Link, Debbi Stocco and Susie Clark-Tenney, 71 Second: Penny Schroeder, Jane Blockhus and Carol Fields, 73 Third: Lee Ann Hartert, Linda Nichols and Jan Pierson, 74 Birdie: Connie Pillar, No. 4; Susie Clark-Tenney, No. 4; and Penny Schroeder, No. 15 Chip-in: Shirley Gallop, No. 5 and Penny Schroeder, No. 4

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Mann competes in inline marathon

Fourth of July regatta results SHELL LAKE — “We had a great day for a regatta, plenty of sun and wind!

We had lots of help from many people,” stated Shell Lake Sailing Club Commodore Peter Moen. The regatta was held Saturday, July 4, on Shell Lake.

Taking first place in the small-boat division was Bob Broad. Second place went to Gary Vig with Patrick from North Carolina taking third.

In the large-boat division, Dennis Wagner and Brett Fiala took first place. Tim

and John Bauernfiend placed second and Steve Lewis, Matt and Peter Moen, received third.

Assisting with the regatta was Tom Scott, race official; Kevin Casey assisted

by Rich Amundson as committee boat captain; Steve Byrd and Roger Thompson, chase boats; and Dennis Wagner, race course set up and race clinic. Glenda Moen organized the refreshments. — from the Shell Lake Sailing Club

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Mann trains off skates at the Body Shop in Shell Lake nearly daily. He also trains on the roadways around Shell Lake. Wife Hythe sets the pace for Jason by riding ahead of him on a scooter. The couple usually travels between 20 and 25 miles per hour. If Jason wants to go faster than what Hythe is going, he passes the pace scooter. As athletes train on area roadways, it is important that motorists and other users of the highway use precaution to ensure safety for all.

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Troy Benham | Special to the Register SHELL LAKE — The Monday Night Music at the pavilion in Shell Lake continues.

On Monday, July 13, Lonesome Dan Kase and his acquired flavor of fingerpickin’ blues of the early 1900s will take to the stage at 7:30 p.m.

As a teenager growing up in southern Michigan, Kase would frequently tune in to a radio program favorite, “Blue Cruise.” Soon thereafter, he became hooked on the country blues. Kase wandered out West, playing his unique brand of blues at coffeehouses and drinking establishments before settling in to his home in the Twin Cities. He has a great depth of knowledge of blues history and many great influences throughout the years. His trusted companions are his hand-built Kopp K-35 six-string, and his 1935 National, played bottleneck style.

So for a blues show to remember and enjoy, come on out to Shell Lake’s band shell on Hwy. 63, Monday, July 13, to see the man and his music, Lonesome Dan Kase.

Suzanne Johnson | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — Even waking up at 4 a.m. to a rainy day didn’t keep Jason Mann, Shell Lake, from competing in the Apostle Island Lake Superior Inline marathon. The marathon, held Saturday, June 20, is an 8.7-mile looped course of town roads and a county highway with two hairpin turns. The marathon is three laps of this course around Madeline Island, which offers a mix of flats, curves and straightaways, along with glimpses of the Lake Superior shoreline.

There were 179 skaters in this year’s marathon. After the skaters competition, the runners took to the course for their race.

Mann took eighth place in the pro/ advanced grand veteran male 50-59 division. His time was 1:20:34.8. This was the largest division with 33 competing.

The winner’s time for this division was

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Louie’s Finer Meats wins national honors SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Louie’s Finer Meats, Cumberland, has won national recognition at the American Cured Meat Championships held June 18-20 in Springfield, Ill., in conjunction with the 76th Convention of the American Association of Meat Processors. The ACMC annually draws entries from across the entire United States. This year there were 731 entries in 27 product categories.

Louie’s Finer Meats was awarded firstplace grand champion in the Frankfurters class; second-place reserve grand champion in the Country Bacon class; second-place reserve grand champion in the Whole Muscle Jerky class; third-place champion in the Specialty Game Meats class; and fourth-place reserve champion in the Summer Sausage class. All entries were judged on the basis of aroma, flavor, eye appeal, color and texture.

Louie’s Finer Meats Inc. is a member of the American Association of Meat Processors, the nation’s largest trade organization representing small businessmen in the meat/food-related industry. These awards bring the number of state, national and international awards Louie’s has brought home to Cumberland to over 400.

Louie E. Muench also received the Golden Cleaver Award for his outstanding service to the organization’s membership efforts. — from LFM

Celebrating the recent national awards are back row (L to R): Adam Hines and William G. Muench. Front: Justin Lindsley, Jake Arnes, Andy Seeger, and holding his Golden Cleaver Award, Louie E. Muench. — Photo submitted

Hummingbirds topic at Cakes at the Lake birds’ feathers are constructed to make sounds when they fly. It’s the courtship dive the males do that produces a chirp that attracts the females.

The female may have up to two hatchings each year. She must make a new nest for every brood.

The hummingbirds migrate every year starting out as far north as Canada, traveling thousands of miles to the Caribbean, Mexico and South America. It will take the hummingbird 36 hours to cross the Gulf of Mexico. They will often do this nonstop. The migration patterns are changing with global warming. Hummingbirds have been sighted overwintering on the southern coast in Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Texas. For more information on birds you can contact Erickson at lauraerickson.com.

Larry Samson | Staff writer SARONA — Hunt Hill and the Long Lake Preservation Association held their Saturday, June 27, Cakes at the Lake program to an overflowing crowd. People came to see and hear bird author and Wisconsin Public Radio contributor Laura Erickson. Erickson is the author of a popular book, “For the Birds.” She gave a presentation on hummingbirds, sharing the following: Hummingbirds eat nectar from flowers for energy and small insects and spiders for protein. They can be observed eating the insects that are attracted to the spruce sap in the spring of the year. In the early spring the yellow-bellied sapsuckers drill holes into trees to get sap. It is that same sap that provides carbs for the hummingbirds when food is scarce.

Hummingbirds use spider silk to make their nest. Spider silk has the ability to stretch as the young grow. The nests are small, just large enough for two pea-size eggs and the mother. The father remains in the area to protect the food source for the mother but other than that they do not share any of the duties. The humming-

Author and WPR contributor Laura Erickson gives the thumbs-up for birds at the Hunt Hill and Long Lake Preservation Association’s Cakes at the Lake program on Saturday, June 27. — Photo by Larry Samson

Cakes at the Lake is put on by the Audubon Center of the North Woods, a residential environmental learning center and conference facility in east-central Minnesota. Presenter Asya has a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and is a wildlife naturalist at the center, where she teaches and helps care for nonreleasable birds.

To get directions to Hunt Hill and learn more, visit hunthill.org or call 715-635-6543. Upcoming Cakes at the Lake dates and topics include: Aug. 8, Spiders, with field guide author Larry Weber, and Sept. 12, Songs and stories of the lumber era with musician Kevin McMullin. — from Hunt Hill

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The “North Woods Niche” program will explore the specific adaptations and ways animals interact with both the living and nonliving components of their eastern deciduous forest habitat. Attendees will meet and learn about four different live animals including a salamander, snake, porcupine and a red-tailed hawk. The program

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Faith in Action volunteer assists local couple SPOONER — Tia Christiansen, a Spooner resident and Faith in Action volunteer since 2013, has been assisting Irene and Donald Anderson since March of this year. Christiansen and the Andersons see each other nearly every day. They have become so comfortable and familiar with each other, they are like old friends. Christiansen sometimes arrives early in order to make breakfast, perhaps omelets, toast and coffee, for the Andersons. Although Irene is still able to cook, she and Donald grinned as they savored the carefully made spread; a breakfast such as this was a special treat. Christiansen helps to do laundry, folds clothes, and occasionally runs to the store for them, since neither Donald nor Irene have driven in years.

Christiansen has even taken Rainy, their 15-year-old shih tzu, to the vet.

Christiansen and the Andersons have had such a good rapport that Christiansen has even stepped in to help with some more unusual tasks. When Irene came home with a newly prescribed CPAP machine, Christiansen could see that navigating the sleep-aid equipment would be a difficult task. So she enlisted the help of her own mother, who happens to use

Irene Anderson appreciates the assistance she receives from a Faith in Action volunteer.

Irene and Donald Anderson enjoy a breakfast prepared by Faith in Action volunteer Tia Christiansen. the same device for sleep. Christiansen’s mother showed Irene how to operate and clean the device and even traveled from her home in Minong at nighttime to assist Irene right before bedtime to ensure it was working correctly.

Besides Donald’s son from a previous marriage, there is no family network nearby to help out. The only other local family member, Donald’s niece, comes over one time a week to clean. Cleaning is a challenge as Donald suffers from macular degeneration and is legally blind; Irene is confined to a motorized scooter and on occasion, a walker.

The Andersons moved to Spooner just two years ago from their home in Minong.

They were encouraged by their doctors to move to a one-level home that included a wheelchair ramp.

Don and Irene were schoolmates years ago in Minong. They went their separate ways after high school and each got married. Don had his own family and Irene became the surrogate mother to her sister’s five children after their mother tragically died. But, 50 years later, fate would intervene. Donald and Irene crossed paths once again in their hometown of Minong.

They were both single again and this time they didn’t go separate ways. They have been married to one another for 22 years.

Christiansen sees the Andersons more often than most Faith in Action volunteers typically would meet with a recipient. Generally speaking, a volunteer may help someone a few times a month.

Christiansen has admittedly made a very special and unique connection. She looks forward to seeing the couple and remarks that being a help to them has in turn improved her own life. She’s sensed that she has become a more positive person.

A mother to four kids of her own, Christiansen finds that the role of mother and volunteer caregiver has commonalities but notes she has felt a special satisfaction and purpose with the Andersons.

When asked what she would say to someone that wanted to volunteer but said they just didn’t have the time, Christiansen laughed and said that everyone, including herself, has the time. It’s less about the amount of time and more about choosing priorities.

Christiansen said that for her own future as a volunteer, she hopes she has the chance to help even more recipients. Although she’ll soon be returning to school for licensure in early childhood education, she knows that at least for her, finding the time to help others isn’t something she’ll do if she has the time; she will continue to create the time.

Donald Anderson, Spooner, enjoys the time that Faith in Action volunteer Tia Christiansen spends assisting him and his wife, Irene.— Photos submitted Faith in Action is a volunteer network that provides supportive services to Washburn County residents age 60 and above to help them live independently.

Services include local transportation, friendly visiting, short-term respite care, indoor and outdoor chores and home repairs. These services are intended for individuals who are not able to obtain help from any other method. Services are offered free of charge.

Do you have an hour a month to spare?

That’s all the time it takes to impact someone’s life in a positive way. Faith in Action is always actively recruiting caring volunteers. They offer training, ongoing support and even liability insurance.

For more information call 715-6352252 or email fiawashburn@gmail. com. — from Faith in Action

Washburn County accident report

SHOWING July 10-16

Rodriguez, 23, Roseville Minn., was northbound on Scout Road just south of Elver Road in the Town of Long Lake, when, he told the responding sheriff’s deputy, he fell asleep and crashed into a tree. Rodriguez stated he had two beers to drink before driving. Rodriguez’s passenger, Matthew Newman, 24, Cottage Grove, Minn., suffered minor injuries and was transported to Marshfield Clinic in Rice Lake. Rodriguez’s 2013 Dodge Challenger sustained very severe damage and was towed. Rodriguez was cited for reckless driving and driving too fast for conditions.

At approximately 8:25 p.m., Robin Irwin, 65, Spooner, was southbound on Hwy. 63 just north of CTH H when she hit a deer. No injuries were reported but the 2000 Cadillac DeVille Irwin was driving was towed.

Friday, June 26 At approximately 8:32 p.m., Anita Sykes, 53, Spooner, hit a deer on Hwy. 53 near Little Valley Road in the Town of Spooner. Sykes was not injured but her vehicle sustained moderate damage and was towed.

Saturday, June 27 At approximately 12:58 a.m., Austin Dziczkowski, 29, Birchwood, was northbound on CTH D in the Town of Long Lake, just north of CTH M, when he missed the curve in the road and drove off the road, striking a traffic sign and a pine tree. Dziczkowski’s 1997 Ford

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Sunday, June 28 At approximately 4 p.m., an ATV accident occurred near Walts Road on the west side of Gull Lake. When the responding officer arrived the ATV’s driver, Ernest Miller Jr., 50, Kansas City, Mo., was walking around and talking.

Witnesses to the accident reported that they had been traveling down an ATV trail around Casey Lake Fire Lane area and that they believed the Millers had gone too fast or the dust had been in the air making them unable to see, causing them to miss a corner. Miller was transported via a critical care helicopter to get medical attention.

At approximately 4:35 p.m., Jonathan Richardson, 18, Cohasset, Minn., was southbound on Hwy. 53 just south of River Road in the Town of Trego, when his 2005 Ford sport utility vehicle began to hydroplane. Richardson lost control

of the vehicle, which then slid sideways through the median and overturned onto its top in the northbound lane of traffic.

Richardson suffered nonincapacitating injuries and was medically transported.

The vehicle was severely damaged and towed.

At approximately 8:15 p.m., Michael Zelinski, 37, Webster, was northbound on Hwy. 63 just south of CTH A in the Town of Spooner, operating his 2005 Yamaha motorcycle negotiating a curve.

Zelinski left the roadway and went onto the gravel shoulder, causing the motorcycle to flip and Zelinski was ejected from it. Zelinski suffered a head injury and was transported via helicopter to receive medical treatment. Zelinski was not wearing a helmet and the motorcycle was totaled and towed.

At approximately 3:10 p.m., Kjerstin Wold, 19, Trego, was northbound on Hoinville Road near Trego when she came around the dirt curve, hit some soft gravel and lost control of the 1997 Plymouth she was driving. Wold attempted to regain control of the vehicle but ended up in the ditch and struck a tree. Wold suffered a burn to the arm from the air bag but refused medical attention. The vehicle was towed. – Danielle H. Moe with information from Washburn County Sheriff’s Office

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Saturday, June 20 At approximately 4:08 p.m., John Laney, 23, Rice Lake, was northbound on Hwy. 53 in the Town of Beaver Brook just South of Hwy. 70, when he hit a deer in the road. No injuries were reported but the car he was driving was towed.

Tuesday, June 23 At approximately 5:20 p.m., Kevin Hacker, 42, Spooner, was westbound on CTH E in the Town of Casey. After picking up his dog on CTH K, he was headed home when he swerved to miss a deer. This caused Hacker to lose control of his 2005 Jeep. He entered the ditch and crashed into a tree. Hacker was not injured but his dog was killed due to the crash. The Jeep was totaled and towed.

Hacker fled the scene of the accident but was found after a search was conducted using the sheriff’s department K-9. Hacker admitted to the responding Washburn County Sheriff’s deputy that he had drunk three tall-boy beers previous to getting behind the wheel. Hacker was arrested for OWI, his second offense.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., Jenny Butterfield, 43, Shell Lake, was northbound on Wildcat Road just north of Veterans Way in the Town of Beaver Brook, when she hit a deer. No injuries were reported but the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country she was driving sustained severe damage to the front.

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Monday, July 13: Sweet and sour pork, brown rice, California medley, pineapple.

Tuesday, July 14: Homemade meat loaf, cheesy hash brown casserole, green beans, butterscotch pudding.

Wednesday, July 15: Hearty roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets, birthday cake.

Thursday, July 16: Citrus chicken, baked potato, sour cream, peas and onions, peanut-butter brownie.

Friday, July 17: Spanish rice with hamburger, black beans, fresh garden salad, grapes.

Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, call your senior center to confirm. Menu subject to change. All meals served with bread, butter, coffee, milk and water.

Dining at 5 Shell Lake, Monday, July 13: Swiss steak, baked potato, sour cream, broccoli/cauliflower salad, strawberry pie with ice cream. Call 715-466-4448 for reservations. Suggested donation $5.

Robert L. Brown Robert L. Brown, 90, Spooner, passed away quietly at his home on Friday, July 3, 2015.

Bob was born in Spooner on Jan. 8, 1925. He lived in the Hayward area as a child and graduated from Spooner High School in 1943. On April 28, 1945, he married BettyJo Clayton. They moved to Napoleon, Ohio, where they worked until 1949 when they returned to Spooner. Bob hired out on the Chicago and North Western Railway as a steam engine fireman in 1951 and retired as an engineer in 1985. In those years, he and BettyJo also owned and operated Brown’s Bait Shop near Dunn Lake and he had a hand in many building and remodeling projects in that area.

Bob was a member of Spooner United Methodist Church and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

He was a tireless volunteer for the Railroad Memories Museum and was a Department of Natural Resources volunteer fire warden for over 60 years. He loved to hunt and fish and shared his passion and skill with many people. Bob could tell a great story, liked making things in his shop, was an avid picker of blueberries, and had many adventures with his cousin, childhood pal and dear friend John Schullo. He had a kind and generous heart and was always there when someone needed help.

He was loved as a son by Mead and Susie Brown and Walter and Rosa Clayton. He is survived by his wife, BettyJo; daughter, Teri (Ken) Schult; grandchildren Carl Schult and Amy Schult; nieces, nephews and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, friends and family are asked to give memorials to the Railroad Memories Museum, the Salvation Army, or a charity of their choice.

A memorial service was held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Wednesday, July 8.

The Scalzo-Taylor Funeral Chapel, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

For additional information, please contact Scalzo-Taylor Chapel in Spooner at 715-635-8919 or scalzo-taylor. com.

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Jean Mercedes Duch Jean Mercedes (George) Duch, 68, Baldwin, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 28, 2015, at her home.

Jean was born on July 3, 1946, to John and Mary (Fitzpatrick) George, of Fort Riley, Kan. Her father, and later her step-father, William Haddock, served in the military, causing Jean and her siblings to move quite a bit growing up. In 1963 she was united in marriage to Aage Duch in Manhattan, Kan. Their union would be blessed with four children. Jean worked as a day-care provider for many years and also worked at the St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake for 10 years, until retiring in 2012.

Jean was a wonderful and loving wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma and sister. She loved her family, especially all of her grandchildren. Jean also loved entertaining and often helped in the kitchen at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where she was a member. She was always cooking for anyone that was over at the house, whether they were family or not, and she always made sure everyone had a full belly. Jean enjoyed playing cards and dice with her grandchildren, gardening, playing Bingo and listening to music. Her love of music provided her family with many wonder-

ful memories.

Jean is survived by her husband of 52 years, Aage; son, Steven (Patty) Duch, Menomonie; daughters, Michelle (fiancé John) Larson, Wheeler, Cathy (Matt) Kooiman, Lake Mills, and Suzanne (Brad) Anderson, Farmington, Minn.; 10 grandchildren, Dan, Jon, Mike, Jacob, Katelyn, Adriana, Noah, Haley, Isabelle and Ryder; seven great-grandchildren, Jordan, Joslyn, Cooper, Elizabeth, Presley, Aubrey and Mikayla; brothers, Don, (Ruth) George and James Haddock; sisters, Barb (Dan) Taylor, Karen (Mark) Verhey, Judy Kelly, Patty (Mac) Trost and Mary Blackburn; special cousin, Jan Ekola; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary (Fitzpatrick) Haddock; and her father, John George.

Mass of Christian Burial was July 2 at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Hammond, with the Rev. Fr. Jerry Harris officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Services entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin, oconnellfuneralhomes.com.

Joseph “Joe” T. Gargulak Joseph “Joe” T. Gargulak, 74, Spooner, died Saturday, June 27, 2015, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minn.

He was born Sept. 7, 1941, in Rice Lake, to Helen and Joseph Gargulak.

He attended Holy Trinity Catholic School in Haugen and graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1959. He worked for Matheson Tire until 1964 when he was drafted into the Army.

He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1966 and then started a career in the banking industry with Thorp Finance in Amery.

It was there that he met his wife of 45 years, Liz Gargulak (Furchtenicht). They were married on Oct. 11, 1969, in Haugen, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. They lived in Amery until 1971 when they moved to Spooner.

In 1977, he began working at Barron County Federal Savings and Loan in Spooner where he later became the head of the consumer loan division.

In 1982, they purchased the Sears Catalog Store in Spooner, which later became Western Auto. He retired in 2004 to their home on Spooner Lake.

Joe enjoyed many outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, making wood and gardening. He was delighted to catch and clean fish just so he could give to people who enjoyed eating them.

He was also an avid fan of the Spooner High School

basketball team, the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers. He had season tickets for the Badger football team for many years and was blessed to witness many victories in Camp Randall Stadium. In 2014, he had the great pleasure of meeting coach Bo Ryan in person, which he was very proud of.

While retired he picked up new hobbies, including golfing, woodworking and crossword puzzles.

Joe’s pride and joy were his grandchildren, who would giggle in delight at his sight.

Grandpa Joe enjoyed taking them fishing, sledding, watching Badger and Brewer games with them and building furniture for them.

He is survived by his wife, Liz, Spooner; daughters, Lisa (Steve) Gargulak, Rochester, Minn., and Kristy (Brent) Reed, Monona; grandchildren, Lauren and Avery Reed; brother, James (Marlene) Gargulak, Rice Lake; and many other family and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Gargulak; and his mother, Helen Gargulak.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Joe’s family to be donated to a memorial of the family’s choice at a later date.

The Scalzo-Taylor Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

Joanna L. Butenhoff Joanna L. Butenhoff, 46, Sarona, died Monday, June 29, 2015, at her home.

She was born Oct. 1, 1968, in Spooner, to Eugene and Frances (Stellrecht) Ogren. Joanna was raised in Spooner and graduated from Spooner High School in 1987. She was married in Spooner on Aug. 4, 1990, to Scott Butenhoff. Joanna was a second-grade teacher in Shell Lake for 15 years. She was a very devoted, kindhearted teacher who never gave up on her students. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, riding her horse, KC, summer fishing and woodworking.

Joanna is survived by her husband, Scott Butenhoff, Sarona; children, Ben (Abigail) Butenhoff, Spooner, and Jill Butenhoff, Sarona; her parents, Eugene and Frances “Mom No. 1” Ogren of Spooner; her brother, Timm Ogren, Spooner; mother-in-law, Louise Butenhoff, Shell

Lake; and many other relatives and friends including Kay Rand “Mom No. 2.”

She was preceded in death by her father-inlaw, Norman Butenhoff; and little Kacie A. Graveside A Celebration Service For of Life was held Tom & on Wednesday, July 1, at Skinner Debbie Ullom Funeral Home, Sun., July 12, 1 p.m.

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AREA CHURCHES Episcopal

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

Corner of Elm and Summit St., Spooner 715-635-8475 Father Aaron Zook Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday morning prayer 8:15; Mass 9:30 a.m.

Baptist

Full Gospel

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday service: 7 p.m.

293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday School & Adult Education Classes: 9 a.m.

Celebration worship 9 & 10:30 a.m.; KFC (Kids For Christ) during Service; UTurn Student Ministries 6 p.m.; Tuesdays: Compassion Connection (Men only) 7 p.m.; Wednesdays: Compassion Connection (Women only) 7 p.m.; Thursdays: Compassion Connection (Coed meetings) 7 p.m.;

Northwoods Baptist

Spooner Baptist

W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor Darrel Flaming 715-635-2277 spoonerbaptist.com Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday evening service 6 p.m.

Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.

Catholic

St. Joseph’s Catholic

100 N. Second St., Shell Lake Father Edwin Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m.

Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

St. Catherine’s Catholic

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

St. Francis de Sales

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

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

St. Alban’s

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Lutheran

Barronett Lutheran

W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom 8:30 a.m. Outdoor Worship Service, 9:30 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship, 10:15 Indoor Worship Service. Holy Communion: First and third Sundays and Festival Sundays.

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

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

Sunday School 10:15 a.m..

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

20805 CTH H, Barronett 715-468-4403 Pastor Al Bedard Sunday School 8:30 a.m.

Family Worship 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship follows worship Holy Communion first Sunday of the month Midweek Studies Mondays 2 p.m.

1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastor Russ Leeper 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.

Office hours: Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

United Methodist

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

Sunday School and Bible class: 10:45 a.m.

(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 63 W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Adult Bible study Sunday 8 a.m. Worship 9 a.m. with Holy Communion first and third Sunday. Praise Worship Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays

Church of the Nazarene

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

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

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

Trinity Lutheran

776 Prospect Ave., Barronett Pastor Todd Ahneman 715-671-3197 (cell) Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

The Spirit Connection Youth Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.

Faith Lutheran

Nazarene

Long Lake Lutheran Church

Methodist

135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

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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.

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n contrast to national freedom, which must be guarded vigilantly and constantly, our victory over sin and death was won for us two thousand years ago.

That was the ultimate victory.

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Cornerstone Christian

Pastor Tom Kelby 106 Balsam St., Spooner 715-635-9222 cornerstonechurch spooner.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: Bible study and prayer, 6:30 p.m.

Trego Community Church

Pastor John Iaffaldano W5635 Park St. Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-8402 Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; Youth group, 6:30 p.m.; Kids program, AWANA, ages 4 - grade 6, 6:30 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

Psalm 48 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10

2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Mark 6:1-13

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In Psalm 34 we are reminded of the realities of life. “God’s eyes,” says David “are on the righteous,” his “ears attentive to their cry.” So, whenever the righteous cry out, “the Lord hears them.” Not may or might hear them, could or should hear them - but will hear them. We do not have to get in line, dial a number on a phone or press a button. Just call out. Whenever. David is very realistic about life. He’s been there and endured that. When he speaks about the tragedies in his life, we can enter into his experience with him. We have walked through the deep valleys as he has and have stumbled through similar shadows. Christians are not given a free pass to a life without problems.

But we are given the assurance that God is more than present. “His eyes are on us” and “his ears open to us.” So, when our hearts are broken by the tragedies of life, our spirits crushed in grief, our joints ache and our illnesses never seem to end, he’s with us.

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Barronett

by Judy Pieper

Wow! What a wonderful Independence Day weekend.

The weather was beautiful, our area was full of weekend visitors, and there were way too many fun things to do.

Sue Meier traveled up from Monroe to spend the week with us. We were run nearly ragged trying to see everything that was going on for the Fourth of July. Richard Pieper, Delores Schultz, Sue Meier, Duane and I were among the hundreds of people at the July 3 fireworks in Shell Lake. Actually, we were wondering if there would be fireworks because, at about 9:15 p.m., the wind started blowing and the rain started pouring down. Lightning was flashing and thunder was rolling. It was great. We took shelter in the Scoop ‘N’ Brew for a while until the storm blew over, and then we found a policeman and were assured that the fireworks would be set off as scheduled.

Let me tell you, they were well worth the wait. I’ve been going to fireworks every year for more years than I would like to admit, and I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of them. I like the booming noises, the whistling noises and the light shows. And, of course, listening to the people do the oohs and aahs during the show.

On Saturday we went to Mikana to watch the parade. It was pretty short this year, but it was fun watching Roger and Gladys Roux and their friends go by on four-wheelers.

We had a chance to chat with Jerry, Carol and Roger Hefty for a while, which was very nice. And, Sue Meier found a book of Mikana history, and it mentioned our grandpa, Bill Hefty, and uncle, Gifford Kittleson, a few times. So that was fun to read through.

We saw some of the fireworks at Cumberland that evening. They were breathtaking. I don’t think there are many little towns with fireworks on a par with Cumberland’s.

Let’s see now – there have been lots of things going on around here since the last time I wrote to you.

First of all, I would like to congratulate newlyweds Ryan and Allie (Pherson) Mazurek. Allie and Ryan were married on June 28 at Denyse and John Olson’s home in rural Cumberland. The bride was radiant in a beautiful cream-colored lacy dress. The groom was handsome, of course, and looked just a little nervous. The setting for the wedding was gorgeous. Denyse and John, Allie’s mom and stepdad, had hundreds — or maybe thousands — of flowers blooming in pots around the house and the lawn looked as though someone had gone over it with a manicure scissors. There were guests from all over the Midwest helping the happy couple celebrate. And, of course, with the Olson family hosting you know that there was way too much delicious food to be eaten. Allie’s aunt, Cynthia, made hundreds of beautifully decorated cupcakes. After everyone had eaten, and the speeches had been made, there was live music by Trees on the Moon. And, something that impressed me greatly was that Safe Ride was available for anyone who didn’t feel comfortable driving

Dewey Country What a beautiful Fourth of July weekend. On Sunday, July 5, the wind was blowing and the sun was out. It was great. The corn and soybeans look great, too. We’ve been getting those timely rains and that rain keeps a-blessin’ us.

Happy birthday to Shorty Crosby on July 9. Have a great day Shorty.

Happy birthday to Harold Stone, Megan Hotchkiss, Brett Marker and Eli David Petersen, all on July 9, with many more to come.

July 11, a very happy anniversary to Jerry and Karla Mortensen and also to Dale and Karen Scribner, with many more to come.

Happy birthday to Kurt Skluzacek as he enjoys his special day on July 12 with many more to come.

July 13, a very happy birthday to Justin Stariha with many more to come.

A very happy anniversary to Don and Eleanor Grunnes as they enjoy their special day, July 14, with many more.

A very happy birthday to Dalen Parker when he turns 8 years old. Dalen is the grandson of Tammy and Mike Dahle.

A very happy birthday to Trent Vanderhoof and also to Cassie Hotchkiss on July 15. Have a great day.

Would you like to hear a bit of history? Well, did you know that the true day of Independence Day was July 2?

Yes, it is July 2, and because it wasn’t signed until July 4, that made it Independence Day. Last Monday, I got strawberries from Lindy’s. They’re so fresh and great! I froze them and went back for more on Thursday and I froze some and ate some of those luscious berries.

An update on Cody Pettis. Cody may be able to come home. Diane Hulleman baked a batch of chocolate chip cookies for Cody, and his grandma, Janet, took them down to Eau Claire. They said they tasted good.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Scott Butenhoff who passed away at the age of 46.

Saturday evening, my two pups were a-barkin’ and I finally got up to see what was the matter. When I looked, a deer ran across from behind my house and onto Duane Johnson’s land. Looking in the field, there was another deer. They stood there for a little bit and then ran. I think they heard the pups a-barkin’. That’s the first deer I’ve seen across from our house.

You know the air is so blue out. I’m wondering if this is coming from Canada or California. It looks like smoke and it hasn’t been real clear.

Please remember to take in the benefit for Heather Tobias Stettler who has cancer. The benefit will be Saturday, July 11, at the Getaway, from 3 p.m. on, with a spaghetti feed. Heather is a graduate of Shell Lake High School and the daughter of the Don Tobiases.

July Fourth, Sandy and Jimmy Atkinson and their son, Jim, and Lisa Otto and Marjorie and Charlie and Noel and

home after the party. Anyway, Allie and Ryan, thank you so much for including us in your happy day.

You know, of course, that June 28 is also my birthday, and when we got to John and Denyse’s house and saw the big crowd, I naturally assumed it was just a surprise party for me because I’m John’s favorite aunt and all. And, as long as so many of my friends and relatives were already there, I was glad to let Allie and Ryan horn in on my big day and exchange their vows. Hmmm. I hope you realize that I’m just joking around here. But one thing you can be sure of, I won’t forget their wedding anniversary.

The Barronett Community Center Poker Run, which was held on June 20, was a great success and lots of fun.

Mother Nature limited the number of motorcycles with wind, rain and cold, but the run went off with some very dedicated local folks who had a great time. The addition of a scavenger hunt built into the poker run turned out to be the hit of the day and gave committee members hope for an even bigger and better event next year. Dan Jaastad and Becca O’Flanagan were the poker hand winners and they both donated their winnings back to the community center. Thanks, you two. Beth Ranallo and her Barronett Bar and Grill provided early morning treats and beverages for the players. Beth was poker hostess and chef du jour for the poker run rally and meal at the end of the day. Money collected will be used for the children’s fund and other community projects. The civic club members extend gratitude to all the riders, participating establishments and the co-chairs, Becky and Mike Rich, for this great event. Hope to see everyone again next year for the next annual Barronett All Wheels Poker Run and Scavenger Hunt.

Jim Copus and his friend, Donna, Scott Copus, Lynn Thon, Duane and I went to Pine Ridge Resort in rural Stone Lake for the Friday night family-style fish and chicken dinner last week. The place is beautiful, and we waited outside for about an hour before a table was available. We enjoyed the wait. The weather was beautiful and we were able to watch people enjoying water sports on the lake. The food was very good, especially the fry bread, and the service was fast and friendly. We had a great night out with family and friends.

The Hungry Hollow steam engine show that’s held out on Hwy. 25 between Stanfold and Barron was a huge success again this year. Guests were given rides from the parking lot to the main event in tractor-pulled wagons.

Fred Baumberger was our chauffeur and that was fun.

There were all kinds of tractors and steam engines on display. One little guy, about 10 years old, had a collection of sprinklers and he was happy to explain, in detail, how each one worked. He was so enthusiastic about his collection that it was a joy to listen to him. There was a calliope there, housed in a beautiful circus wagon, but it wasn’t playing at the time we were there. I was hoping

the woman who owned it would come back and start it up for us, but she must have been on break somewhere.

Of course, Duane found a few things he just couldn’t live without, so his day was a success. We ate donuts, watched the tractor parade and visited with lots of people. It was a great way to spend the morning.

Alan Strub, Judy Norton’s dad, traveled from Mission Viejo, Calif., to visit with friends and relatives last week.

He was busy from the time he arrived until he left for home again on July 1. On Saturday, June 27, he attended the Cumberland High School Class of 1947 reunion. On June 28 he attended the Barney Arnes family reunion and had a great time visiting with nieces and nephews. And, on June 29, he and Judy went to visit Alan’s 90-year-old sister, Marilyn, in Morehead, Minn. Hopefully he took a little time on June 30 to rest up for his trip home to California.

Judy Norton has had a lot of company this week, too.

Ed’s two daughters and their husbands, seven grandchildren and one soon-to-be granddaughter-in-law visited at her home for the Fourth of July weekend. Judy said that she thoroughly enjoyed having family around all week.

Kevin, Kate, Loren and Emma O’Neil hosted their annual Fourth of July party at their cabin on Upper Turtle Lake on Saturday. Don and Anitia Lehmann were among their many guests, and Anitia said they had a fantastic time. The guests enjoyed kayaking, canoeing and swimming, having water balloon fights, and playing beanbag games. Anitia said that the little ones were especially trying to douse Chad Lehmann with the water balloons.

Little Miles came up to where she and Cheryl were sitting and tried to hide. When they asked him what he was doing, the little 4-year-old said, “Shhh – if Chad catches me, I’m dead.” How cute is that? Anitia and Cheryl are still laughing about it. And, of course there was way too much food and it was delicious. Everyone had a very good time.

On Sunday evening, Jim Copus and Donna, Jeff, Carmen, Autumn and Austin Copus and about a half dozen friends stopped by Bistro 63 for supper. We live right next door, you know, so after they ate they stopped by to say hello and visit for a couple of minutes. They asked me to be sure to mention that in the Barronett news, and to tell everyone that Bistro 63 is absolutely wonderful with delicious food and very friendly service. To say they were impressed would be an understatement. Anyway, after I forced a few cookies on them, and Austin and his friend climbed our maple tree, and we talked for a few minutes; they left for the campsite again. We were really glad they stopped by.

I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week.

Hope you enjoyed the weekend. See you next time.

by Pauline Lawrence Pattie Beaufeaux and son went to Kyle Beaufeaux’s and Becca’s for a wonderful picnic. Sandy tells us it’s only two weeks until Kyle and Becca get married on July 18. They will marry in the Catholic church in Menomonie. Kyle is the first grandson of Jim and Sandy.

I see someone isn’t letting the heat get to him. Yes, Glen Albee was putting up second-crop hay on the former Carl Brandenburg farm. I hope he gets five crops of hay like he did last year. Those bossies will enjoy it this coming winter.

Kurt Ziemer isn’t feeling good again. He will be having tests to see what is the matter.

This coming week my niece and nephew, Nancy and Paul Michalek, Mukwonago, will be coming here. It will be wonderful to see both of them and have a great visit.

July Fourth, Duane Johnson and Diane and Kyla went to Shell Lake for a picnic and swimming. Kyla goes to college in Eau Claire. This will be her second year.

Talking with Diane Hulleman, she tells us she went to Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake on Monday.

While there they enjoyed making peanut-butter cookies.

They were snatched up and eaten. That old bear is at Diane’s again, twice this last week. I came about 3:50 a.m. and Diane got up and chased it away from the house. July 3, Nancy Thompson and Piper, who taught nursing to Diane, came to Diane’s before going to a cabin by Webster.

Chris and Tiffany and Eli Perlt came to Diane’s on Friday and they also brought Mattie, Ryan and Heather Hulleman, and Nick Perlt and, along with Diane and Steve, enjoyed supper at Diane’s. You know Diane doesn’t just make a little food but the complete meal and even strawberry pie for dessert. I believe Nick, Ryan, Heather, Chris, Tiffany and baby were at Viola Lake on Saturday at the boy’s dads’ for supper. The kids came to Diane’s and lit firecrackers later. They enjoyed a bonfire and had great laughs. Everyone went home Sunday. While at Diane’s, the guys hooked up a cart and gave the kids rides in it, pulled by Diane’s lawn mower. Diane has upgraded her kitchen with a new stove, refrigerator, and a dishwasher.

She told her kids she was spending their inheritance and they said it was great!

At Cecil and Evelyn Melton’s on Sunday were their children, Robin home for the weekend, Peggy Vesta and Don Lane, Vicki Trott and Allan Melton. They all enjoyed playing cards with Evelyn. At this time Cecil is in the hospital due to fluid on his lungs, going in on Thursday. Get-well wishes, Cecil. Robin mowed and did the lawn care while she was home. Evelyn says neither she nor Cecil can do it anymore so we’re glad you children can come up and help, which is great.

News at the Quams finds the three boys are working at second-crop haying. July Fourth, Debbie had all the Quams down for supper. At the meal were the Warren Quams, Jim, Mike and Janie and Rick Lauterbach, Noah,

Ellianna and Grace. All enjoyed the meal.

Last weekend was the Mangelsen family reunion. Butch and Loretta VanSelus attended. Butch says they had about 80 relatives attend. Butch said a lot of people have changed and it was kind of hard to guess who all of them were. They enjoyed the day though. July 2 was Butch’s birthday so Loretta took him out for breakfast and then she bought him a cake at the Spooner Bakery before they came home. Later in the afternoon, the VanSeluses went to Siren to Tesora and they enjoyed supper. July 4, Marjean, Paula and Tammy called their mom and grandma to wish them a Happy Fourth of July. Butch tells us he’s going to eat fresh peas from his garden this week. It certainly sounds good, Butch.

On Saturday evening, Beth and Garry Crosby had Tom and Sunshine, Isaac, Josie and Alycia, and Shorty and Melissa Crosby, Tyler and Katie over for supper, which all enjoyed.

A 4-year-old: Tell me a scary story! Me: One time little people popped out of their mom and they never stopped asking questions. Four-year-old: Why? Aren’t you glad you don’t live in Greece? Yes, the people voted no and the country will run out of money soon.

What would you do if in the United States all the banks and credit unions were closed? It’s kind of scary, isn’t it?

Scatter sunshine! Have a great week!

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by Marian Furchtenicht

This past week the aroma of freshly cut hay filled the air, as there was a lot being put up. Fuernot Farms got the second crop chopped on Thursday and the bunk covered Friday. It takes good feed for the cows to make milk.

July being ice-cream month, it takes about 3 gallons of milk to make a gallon of ice cream. There’s nothing better than those Lindy’s Red Barn or Mommsen’s fresh-picked strawberries being sold at stands in our area at this time to go with it.

“Knee-high by the Fourth” wasn’t much of a challenge for the corn crop. Most corn was knee high and more was like waist high.

Roads are like a zoo. There was lots of traffic over the Fourth of July. Campgrounds were full. It was nice the Town of Sarona got the roadsides mowed last week, making it safer.

In the midafternoon one day last week, I was at Bonnie Helmer’s, on New Knapp Road, Shell Lake, drinking coffee and a medium-sized black bear ambled past the car by the house and up the driveway, across the road.

Last Thursday, Barb Schaffer and boys, Isaac and Colton, Shell Lake, brought flowers and cookies and visited Virginia Stodola.

Saturday, Virginia Stodola visited her cousin, Carmella Johnson, at Our House in Rice Lake for her Fourth of July 97th birthday. Her family was there so she got to enjoy birthday cake and coffee and visit with them also.

Pat and Rocky Semm’s grandson, 11-year-old Carter Sundeen, Susie’s son, spent a few days with his grandparents. They brought him back home to Elk Mound.

Butch and Evelyn Schaffer were at their cabin on Big Sissabagama for a couple of days. Daughter Michelle and Trent Hodgkins and Allie were also there.

Dick and Charlotte Shover, Little Ripley, had a great trip to Paris and the American beaches of Normandy. They did a bike and barge trip from Bruges, Belgium, to Amsterdam. They rode 178 miles through the beautiful countryside. Once back to Sarona they had two grandchildren from Eagan, Minn., through the Fourth of July weekend.

Al and Jolene Loew attended a funeral in Everest, Minn., recently for Al’s cousin, Gene Baland’s wife, Dorothy. The Loews’ daughter, Sue, and David and family came from Menomonie for the weekend. The men did some fishing and golfing. They enjoyed cooking out.

My daughter, Cindy Wilkins, Fox River Grove, Ill., came up last weekend and stayed until Tuesday. We did a lot of things while she was here. We went to see her son, Duane Swenson, and his fiancée, Casey Skarr, in Menomonie one

on Wednesday with Dr. Gray in Rice Lake. Sister Joyce Wade took her and the next day, Mary Mancl took her back to get the bandage off.

On Fourth of July evening, a thunderstorm went through about 9 p.m. leaving about a fifth of an inch of rain. Fireworks in Shell Lake were delayed but the show still went on.

Jim and Amanda Gagner stopped by and visited me on Friday morning. That was so nice of them.

I helped at the Washburn County Historical Society’s pie and ice-cream social on Saturday, July 4. It went well in spite of the road construction in Shell Lake. Got to see some former West Sarona neighbors, Brad and Cathy Drost, and had a nice chat.

For the Fourth of July, I went with daughter Mary to Amery to Wealthy Marschall’s. Family, friends, lots of food, fellowship, and fireworks was enjoyed. There were around 50 there.

Last Sunday, a thundershower came through around midnight and we received over an inch of rain here.

It is rodeo weekend coming up.

Birthdays this week include Michelle Magnes, Justin Sando and Jody Stellrecht, July 8; Ted Zimmerman and Randy Myers, July 9; Carol Kubista and Dwight Smith, July 10; Keith Halverson, July 11; Joanne Irvine, Willie Lombard, Ann Okonek and Charlene Gilbertson, July 13; Pat Sweet, Tim Ullom, Brent Pederson, Scott Wade, Kenny Conners and Helen Fletcher, July 13; Carter Sundeen, DeLayne Barnes, Beth Lawrence and Dexter Hubin, July 14; Kyle Schaffer, Aaron Drushba, my sister Nell Lee, Lyal Groat and Troy Strand, July 15; Marion Reiter, Morgan Krugar, Scott Pfluger and (July 1, 8, 15) Steven Lee, July 16; Fritz STATE OF WISCONSIN Mancl, Tim Elliott, Tony CIRCUIT COURT Ullom, Gerene Smith and WASHBURN COUNTY Francis Anderson, July 17.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Have a good one.

Anniversary wishes to ACTING THROUGH THE these couples: Sarah and RURAL HOUSING SERVICE OR SUCCESSOR AGENCY, Shawn Knutson, July 8; UNITED STATES Gary and Joanne Olson, July DEPARTMENT OF 10; Earl and Dorothy Semm, AGRICULTURE, July 11; Ray and Gerine Plaintiff, vs.

Smith, July 14; Ken and Jean Hentch, July 16. Many more JOLEEN ANDERSON, et al., is wished.

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Funeral services for Marion Pederson Smith were held Monday, July 6, at Rice Lake Methodist Church. Burial was at the Shell Lake Cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Harriet Larson, Rice Lake; two sons, David and Karl; one brother, Peder Pederson; and one sister, Hazel Whittler of Florida. Our prayers are with you all.

Sympathy to the family of Irene Wagner. Her husband, Bill, resides at Glenview.

Helen and Jeff Pederson attended the bridal shower for Nick Pederson and fiancée Theresa, who will be married July 18 in St. Paul. The shower was held in Hudson last Saturday.

Sue and Larry Winner of Solon Springs returned on Thursday from Hawaii where they attended the International Lions Convention.

Welcome to a new tenant here. Betty Buchman joined us last week.

A group from here went to Lakeview last Thursday for an outing for

Dewey-LaFollette Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Lida Nordquist on Friday morning to wish her a happy birthday.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen called on Nina and Lawrence Hines on Friday evening.

Kris Fjelstad joined 19 family members for a get-together Saturday, July 4. The gathering was at the home of Kris’s sister, Kitty and Jeff Strassman, on Long Lake.

Lawrence and Nina Hines went to Richfield, Minn., on Saturday and celebrated the Fourth of July with family at the home of Colin Harrison.

Donna and Gerry Hines and Karen and Hank Mangelsen were guests of Brian and Jane Hines and family for lunch at their cabin on Pokegama Lake on Saturday.

the holiday.

Marion Shattuck has been spending time with her two sons over the holidays.

This Sunday, Peder Pederson enjoyed a picnic at his church grounds in Spooner.

Lillian Ullom attended the funeral services Sunday afternoon at Salem for Neal Rydberg. Sympathy to the family.

Arlys and her sister, Avis, Verndale, Minn., visited Heidi and Chuck Hile at their cabin on Saturday. On Sunday evening they were guests of Donna and Norman Ness for dinner.

by Karen Mangelsen Ronda and Lisa Mangelsen, and Aubrey Rosselli attended a baby shower for Desi Rosselli on Saturday. The party was hosted by Ann Wickman and her daughter.

Genean Fisher from Scotland, and her friend, Will Laudert, from Minneapolis, Minn., were guests of Arlene and Randy Schacht at their lake home over the weekend. Genean is Randy and Arlene’s niece.

Weekend visitors of Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen were Mike and Judy Johnson, Lisa Mangelsen, Duane Otis, and Desi and Aubrey Rosselli.

Lida Nordquist was a guest for supper Sunday at the home of Gerry and Donna Hines. Her birthday was celebrated.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Caitlin Podratz, Minong and a student at Northwood High School, was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Pin Design at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. — from Grassroots Newswire ••• OSHKOSH — Michelle Kampa, Spooner, was named to the honor roll at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh.

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evening and had supper. Russ came and had breakfast with us. Mary stopped one morning and had breakfast en route home from her night shift at the hospital in Bloomer.

Roger stopped a few times. We were at Rock and Elaine’s and Cindy and Roger’s. It was nice to have her here.

Casey Furchtenicht went to Beaver Dam last Monday until Thursday to visit a college friend. He reports there was lots of traffic.

Willie and Vicki Lombard went to her mom’s, Marylin Lang’s. Saturday evening, they entertained Harold and Karen Stephen and nephew Cody Lombard, Menomonie, for supper and a bonfire.

All the Frey family camped together Thursday until Sunday night at the Frey campground on Little Ripley Lake. They enjoyed lots of food, fishing, and the loons on the lake.

Some dear folks have left us this past week. Jeanne Duch, 68, Baldwin, whose visitation was Wednesday evening at the O’Connell Funeral Home in Baldwin and the service was Thursday, July 2, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hammond. She and Aage hosted the Duch Christmas parties for many years. She was a wonderful person. Her husband grew up in West Sarona. Sympathy is extended.

Joanna Butenhoff, 46, Sarona, died Monday, June 29, from cancer. She was a devoted, kindhearted secondgrade teacher in Shell Lake for the past 15 years. A celebration of live was held Wednesday evening at the Skinner Funeral Home in Shell Lake. She will be dearly missed.

She was a special person, so thoughtful and kind. Sympathy is extended to her family.

My niece, Liz Gargulak’s, husband Joe, 73, passed away Saturday after a fall from the ladder while power-washing his house. Visitation was at Scalzo Funeral Home Wednesday evening and a huge funeral for him was Thursday at St. Francis Catholic Church in Spooner with burial at Northern Wisconsin Vets Cemetery. He will be dearly missed. Quite a number of Furchtenicht cousins were at the funeral and they agreed a reunion should be in the planning for another year. Our condolences to Liz and her family.

There is to be a benefit for Don and Sharon Tobias’ daughter, Heather Tobias Stettler, at the Getaway on CTH D in West Sarona, Saturday, July 11, at 3 p.m. Heather has recently been diagnosed with bladder cancer. So please come and help raise money to go towards the medical expenses. There will be a spaghetti dinner, paddle party and music by the Porch Dogs.

Mavis Schlapper had cataract surgery on one of her eyes

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NANCY’S PLANT SALE Thurs. & Fri., July 9 & 10 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hardy perennial plants; Hosta- 22 varieties, Annabele Hydrangea, Mums, Ligularia, Ginger, Angelica, Lungwort, Primrose, Peonies, Monarda, Phlox, Daylilies & much more.

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CASE NO.: 14-CV-137 FORECLOSURE CASE CODE-30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure made in the above entitled action on February 6, 2015, in the amount of $64,468.93, I will sell at public auction at the North Entrance (aka) North Steps of the Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871, City of Shell Lake, County of Washburn, State of Wis., on August 12, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to wit: Lot Eight (8), Block Two (2), Donatell-Olson Assessor’s Plat to the City of Spooner, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

The above property is located at: 711 Myra Street, Spooner, WI 54801 TAX KEY NO.: 65 281 2 39 12 30 5 15 244 616000.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by Cash, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check due at time of sale. Balance of purchase price must be paid within ten (10) business days after confirmation of the sale. Failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

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 24th day of June, 2015, at Shell Lake, Wisconsin. /s/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.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS - CITY OF SHELL LAKE

The City of Shell Lake is seeking bids for crack fill and seal coat of approximately 1,486 feet of Laker Drive (35’ wide), and 1,280 feet of Reinhart Drive (35’ wide). Bid specifications are available at the City Administrator’s Office, City Hall, 501 First Street, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Sealed bids must be submitted to the City Administrator’s Office by 1:30 p.m.

Friday, July 24, 2015. For further information, contact Public Works Director Mitch Brown at 715-416-0547. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or to select the bid(s) most advantageous to the City.

Shell Lake Public Works Committee 630585 47-48r WNAXLP

NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW TOWN OF SARONA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Town of Sarona, Washburn County, shall hold its meeting on July 13, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board.

No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review to testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact or provide information to a member of the Board about the person’s objections except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment unless at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice of requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board member and, if so, which members will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under Sec. 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The Town of Sarona has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph which provides exemptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties their office by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of the inspection and copying under Section 19.35(1) of Wis. Statutes.

The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness of disability. No other person may testify by telephone.

Respectfully submitted, Victoria Lombard, Clerk Town of Sarona 630136 46-47r

SHARE EXPENSES IN MY HOME: All utilities included, $400 per month. Shell Lake, 715-4687562. 46-50rp

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State of Wisconsin County of Burnett Town of Roosevelt To the Town Board of the Town of Roosevelt: I, J. Randall Holm, agent for Timberland Pub LLC, herewith apply for a Class “B” fermented malt beverage and Class “C” wine license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wisconsin Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2016, of the following described premises, to-wit: 1-1/-2story vinyl-sided building, with storage upstairs and parking lot located at 20991 County Road 630567 H, Barronett, WI. 47-48r J. Randall Holm WNAXLP Application filed this 22nd day of June, 2015.

Austin M. Gibson, Barnum, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Allen L. Glaze, Birchwood, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Nena M. Gourley, Stone Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

William M. Graham, Trego, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Frank C. Hamer, Shell Lake, truck following too closely, $200.50.

Bryan E. Hand, Hayward, speeding, $175.30.

Ethan J. Harrington, Birchwood, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Maria G. Hewitt, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Casey M. Holland, Stone Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jean M. Jansen, Markville, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Troy J. Jansen, Markville, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jerald Esterholm DBA Jerald Esterholm Septic Systems, Prentice, violate Class A highway weight limits, $425.22.

Gary J. Johnson, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Dan L. Kaiser, Winter, speeding, $200.50.

Andrew T. Kidder, Elk River, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Billie J. Larson, Hayward, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Brian J. Lindblom, Superior, OWI, $741.50.

Marcus A. Loew, Birchwood, possess open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $263.50.

Austin R. Loughanhays, Almena, fish without license, $114.50.

Margaret O. Markgren, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00, twice.

James E. Martin, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jeromy M. Mathews, Elgin, Texas, speeding, $183.30.

Cory E. McNulty, Mikana, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Teresa M. Mitchell, Stone Lake, nonregistration of auto, $175.30.

Michael L.J. Monson, Shell Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Jennifer L. Moore, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Kailee J. Mortensen, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without

proof of insurance, $10.00; violation of child safety restraint requirements, child 4 years but less than 8 years of age, $150.10.

Helen J. Mortensen, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Debbie J. Nelson, Cameron, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Cody J. Nelson-Ludzack, Ojibwa, issue worthless check(s), $263.50.

Julia E. Noll, Apple Valley, Minn., passing on hill or curve, $326.50.

Ryan S. Pleasant, Bloomingdale, Ill., operating without valid license, $200.50; speeding, $364.30; operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Alan B. Resnick, Rice Lake, texting while driving, $187.90.

Joseph J. Rogers, Spooner, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Dallas P. Schilling, Duluth, Minn., speeding, $183.30.

Veronica A. Schricker, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Taylor R. Schultz, Birchwood, operating while suspended, $200.50; operating while suspended, $200.50.

Elizabeth A. Stoeklen, Birchwood, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; nonregistration of auto, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Mark A. Streitz, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jennifer A. Taylor, Stone Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Heather K. Thayer, Couderay, operating without valid license, $200.50; speeding, $175.30.

TM Roofing, Rice Lake, vehicle equipment violations, group 1, $238.30.

Alex W. Tuerk, Spooner, nonregistration of vehicle, $175.30; operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Twilight Trucking and Dirt Work Inc., Spooner, operating without adequate muffler, $175.30.

Mark J. Wagner, Springbrook, hit-and-run property adjacent to highway, $271.50.

Anni E. Williams, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Notices/Employment opportunities

NOTICE OF MEETING - TOWN OF SARONA

Notice is hereby given that the Sarona Town Board will be meeting on Monday, July 13, 2015, at 7 p.m. at the Sarona Town Hall.

The agenda shall be posted one day prior to meeting.

Victoria Lombard, Clerk 630509 47r WNAXLP

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EACH INSERTION – Minimum of $5.00 ; 30¢ for each word. Call 715-468-2314 to place ad, or email your ad to wcregister@centurytel.net. Advertising deadline is Monday at noon.

Troy M. Coulter, Sarona, disorderly conduct, $299.00.

Robert D. Frikart, Minong, disorderly conduct, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Melissa A. Harrison, Star Prairie, theft, $8,699.86, probation sent. Withheld.

Tonia R. Heinze, Barron, disorderly conduct, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; resisting or obstructing an officer, $243.00.

Jay J. Jackson, Spooner, operating without valid license, $150.10.

Michael R. Mullikin, Gordon, disorderly conduct, $299.00, other sentence.

Michael T. Paffel, Danbury, OWI, $1,352.90, local jail, costs, other fees, license revoked 14 months, ignition interlock, alcohol assessment.

Tristan D. Roberts, Minong, disorderly conduct, $299.00.

Adam L. Sylvester, Webster, possess drug paraphernalia, $300.00, costs, other sentence.

Jeffrey G. Andrea, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Charles E. Barsness, St. Paul, Minn., operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Anita L. Bergmann, Shell Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Kerrie J. Birkholz, Bayfield, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Jace R. Bradway, Dickinson, N.D., underage drinking, $263.50.

Christian L. Brobst, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; inattentive driving, $187.90.

Michael R. Cain, Corona, Calif., speeding, $175.30.

Nicholas J. Christensen, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Sarah L. Collier, Shell Lake, operating left of centerline, $213.10.

Thomas J. Cook, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00, twice.

Stephanie A. Costello, Trego, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Michael J. Douglas, Hudson, nonregistration of auto, $175.30.

Leo J. Dunlavy, Shell Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Travis A. Dvorak, Mayville, seat belt violation, $10.00.

NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK TOWN OF SARONA

The Assessor will meet with the taxpayers in an OPEN BOOK session at the Sarona Town Hall on Monday, July 13, 2015, from 3 to 5 p.m. If any taxpayer has any questions or concerns about their 2015 assessed value, plan to meet with the Assessor at this time.

Victoria Lombard, Clerk 630135 46-47r

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PART-TIME TEACHER

St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Spooner, WI, has a job opening for a part-time teacher for the 2015-2016 school year. Position is for a combines classroom of grade 7 and 8 students.

Applicant must have appropriate WI License and MUST be able to teach math through Algebra 1 level. Duties will also include Language Arts courses and other duties as assigned. Practicing Catholic preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to Mrs. Kathy Kurkiewicz, Principal, 300 Oak Street, Spooner, 629362 44-47r WI 54801.

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LAKER

TIMES

SHELL LAKE – Students in the science and photography class held during Shell Lake summer school took these published photos. - submitted

The Shell Lake Science and Photography class spent a morning in the Shell Lake school forest on Thursday, June 18, documenting the rich diversity of plant life in the ecosystem. Shown back row (L to R): Olivia Jury, JenA doe is out browsing in the Shell Lake school forest. The doe walked slowly nica Walton and Logan Bush. Front: Hadley Tims, Skylar Leach, Carlton Miller, Makenna Marko, Cadence Bush, down the hill, eating as it made its way down. — Photo by Jennica Walton Bailey Brown and Violet Nasman. — Photo by Larry Samson

A poppy flower in the last stages of flowering.

The quality of the flower is going down as it goes to seed. At this stage, the flower does not have to attract the bees to pollinate. — Photo by Jennica Walton

Hadley Tims and Makenna Marko are taking photos in a sea of daisies at the Hunt Hill prairie in Sarona. The prairie was just one of the ecosystems that the science and photography class explored. — Photo by Larry Samson

A bumblebee is working a blue lupine flower. Lupines are found in open areas along the road on the edges of prairies. — Photo by Olivia Jury

The spittlebug nymph produces a cover of frothed-up sap to hide from predators and to produce a warm wet environment to survive. — Photo by Olivia Jury

This is a photo of hawkweed, an invasive species that is often mistakenly called Indian paintbrush. Indian paintbrush is sometimes called prairie fire and is found in Alaska and as far south as South America. — Photo by Olivia Jury

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Arts center presents master trombone faculty in concert SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Arts Center is pleased to present their master trombone faculty in concert on Tuesday, July 14, at 7 p.m., in the Darrell Aderman Auditorium at the Shell Lake Arts Center. Admission is free, and the concert is open to the public.

The arts center hosts five different camps during the week of July 12-17: Lose yourself to dance, painting and drawing, guitar and bass workshop, trombone workshop, and film making. Final performances for each camp will be held on Friday, July 17. Dance campers will perform at 11 a.m. in the Aderman Auditorium, guitar/bass workshop campers will perform at 4 p.m. at the lakefront pavilion in Shell Lake, film campers will have their premier at 4 p.m. at the center, and the trombone campers will perform at 5 p.m. in the Aderman Auditorium.

These concerts are also free, and open to the public. Each of these camps still has space available at this time. Register or get more information by visiting their website at shelllakeartscenter.org, or call at 715-468-2414. — from SLAC RIGHT: The master trombone concert is Tuesday, July 14, 7 p.m., in the Darrell Aderman Auditorium at the Shell Lake Arts Center. — Photo submitted

Rodeo time once again

First ride

This photo captures a chick taking its possible first ride on Little Ripley Lake in Sarona on Wednesday, July 1. — Photo by Charlotte Shover

The rockets red glare Real cowboy and cowgirl action takes center stage at the 62nd-annual Spooner Rodeo, Thursday-Saturday, July 9-11, at the Washburn County Fairgrounds. The Exceptional Rodeo is at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Coca-Cola Family Night at 7:30 p.m. On Friday, the Kids Nickel Scramble is at 6:30 p.m., with the Wrangler performance at 7:30 p.m. The traditional rodeo parade is set for Saturday, July 11, at 1:30 p.m., in downtown Spooner. The Kids Nickel Scramble is at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Stresau Lab performance at 7:30 p.m. Music will follow all performances. For more information about the rodeo, see spoonerrodeo.com. — File photo

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By “the rockets’ red glare,” the American flag shines bright at the Shell Lake Fire Department fireworks display held Friday, July 3. Rain delayed the display but the crowd was treated to a beautiful barrage of fireworks after the rain passed through. Francis Key Scott wrote the national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” over 200 years ago after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. — Photo by Larry Samson