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Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Vol. 126, No 41 • Shell Lake, Wis.

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• Paint and socialize fundraiser @ Shell Lake • Youth baseball booster club car wash !@ Shell Lake See calendar on page 6 for details

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Remembering

We are growing Page 10

Memorial Day services Pages 13-15

Savannah Brenenstall, 7, Spooner, points to her grandfather’s name, Gary J. Laport, etched into a stone at the Spooner Veterans Memorial Park. Laport served in the Navy. More photos on page 13. - Photo by Danielle Moe

Shell Lake announces new principal

Shell Lake graduation celebration

Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake School District has announced that it has selected its new Shell Lake 7-12 principal. Heather Cox, currently a math teacher in Birchwood, was the candidate chosen.

The district received 56 certified applicants for the position. Interviews were conducted on April 23 and 27 with the top eight applicants.

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SHELL LAKE —The annual Washburn County Relay For Life takes place in Shell Lake’s Memorial Park on Friday, May 29. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. The opening ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at the beachfront pavilion. You are welcome to bring your own lawn chair to sit on. The traditional luminaria ceremony is set for 9:30 p.m. The relay will conclude at midnight. — WCRFL

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Heather Cox, currently a math teacher in Birchwood, is the new Shell Lake 7-12 principal. — Photo by Danielle H. Moe

School board discusses district health insurance Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake School Board tackled health insurance for district staff among other agenda items during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 18.

Health insurance The board tackled the confusing subject of health insurance for the district in one of the first meeting agenda items. A renewal of the district’s health insurance plan for staff was reviewed before its approval by the board. The plan, provided by WEA Trust, requires staff to pay the additional cost of the plan at 4.5 percent which, according to Jim Connell, school superintendent, that is lower than most.

“But we’re paying 4.5 percent more money for less insurance,” said Connell. Overall he said they are comfortable knowing it is the best the district could get. The district’s initial quote for coverage identical to what the district had last year for this year came in at 9.7 percent more.

“From an employee perspective that’s close to a 17-percent copay, at a 4.5-percent increase it’s more like a 13.6-percent copay,” said Connell.

Three district staff members were present at the meeting and were asked for their thoughts about the insurance. Two staff members stated they are choosing to utilize different insurance, either through their spouse or other means because the district’s insurance has been unstable, more expensive and not as good coverage.

Connell added that because of the Affordable Care Act this would be the last year the district would be able to co-op for insurance like they have been doing.

Approvals The board approved the resignations of Kelly Lehnert as science teacher and Ed Heagle as assistant Science Olympiad adviser. The board also approved three individuals for hire. Kim

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Sharing memories but looking ahead

Teacher Katrina Dohm shared many memories of the Spooner Class of 2015 with all those assembled for the class’s graduation ceremony on Friday, May 22. In her speech Dohm said she had taught all but two of the class’s members.

Members of the Spooner High School Class of 2015 celebrate their graduation with the ritual cap toss.

Mariah Carroll is all smiles after receiving her diploma from Robert Hoellen, Spooner School Board president, and having her tassel symbolically moved to the left side of her cap by Michelle Schwab, district superintendent, signifying her graduate status.

Photos by Danielle H. Moe

Spooner High School Class of 2015 members await the moment to receive their diploma on Friday, May 22.

Katelyn Heino, class valedictorian, gives her address to her class and the hundreds of family and friends assembled for the Spooner High School Class of 2015 graduation ceremony at the Spooner High School on Friday, May 22.

Seniors of the Spooner High School Select Choir sang, “Put a Little Love in Your Heart/ Love Train” with Destiny Schultz, choir director, accompanying.

The song began with each senior standing and beginning to sing from his or her seat amongst their classmates.

Katelyn Heino, Class of 2015 valedictorian, takes her first steps as a high school graduate as a fellow classmate receives her own diploma from Robert Hoellen, Spooner School Board president.

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Making Good Lakes Better 2015 Eurasian water milfoil conference set CUMERLAND — Making Good Lakes Better, a Eurasian water milfoil conference, is for lake organizations on lakes with or without Eurasian water milfoil and is dedicated to sharing experiences and learning how to deal with issues caused by EWM. The conference is set for Saturday, June 20, 8:25 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., at the Cumberland Middle School, 908 8th Ave. There are approximately 45 lakes in Northwest Wisconsin that have EWM at the present time. Most are managing EWM in some form though a combination of WDNR grants, lake organization fees and/or donations, and other local sources. All had to go through the required management planning and implementation process to make it happen.

There are three goals for this conference: sharing EWM management experiences, learning about WDNR grant priorities and the future of grant programs, and discussing the benefits of groups coming together to cooperatively address the issues caused by EWM in a lake.

Conference speakers include Dave Blumer from Lake Education and Planning Service LLC, who will address EWM and management alternatives, and will

introduce the concept of an EWM management cooperative. Carol Schall, a section chief in the WDNR Waters Division, will discuss WDNR grant priorities and the future of grants. Matt Berg of Endangered Resources Services LLC will share lake observations of EWM and other aquatic plants. Karen Englebretsen from the Polk County Association of Lakes and Rivers Association and Wayne Sabatke of the Washburn County Lakes and Rivers Association will tag-team a discussion on the advantages of countywide organizations Speakers from local lake organizations – Beaver Dam, Sand, Vermillion, Echo, Horseshoe, Shallow and Duck, will share the impacts of EWM on their lakes and their experience in dealing with it.

In addition to having the opportunity to ask questions of each speaker, the conference wraps up with a roundtable discussion involving all presenters of the day.

Throughout the day, attendees can view EWM-related displays, which students from the Island City Academy have prepared.

Visit website at sites.google.com/a/csdmail.com/ewm/ for information about the conference and EWM in general. Both

the agenda and a registration form may be found on the website, or send an email to Blumer at dblumerleaps@ gmail.com. Cost of the conference is $20 prior to June 5, $25 thereafter, and includes lunch, morning and evening snacks, all sessions and the student exhibits.

The conference is co-sponsored by the Vermillion Lakes Association, the Sand Lake Management District and the Island City Academy. — EWMC Making Good Lakes Better artwork — submitted

School board/from page 1 Simon was approved for a 70-percent vocal music teacher position, Paul Osborne was approved for a 50-percent vocal music teacher position, and Kelsie Seibel was approved for the high school science teacher position. The WIAA co-op with Spooner for boys and girls soccer

for the 2015-17 school year was also approved.

Board officer election results The school board held officer elections at a special meeting on Thursday, May 7.

Stuart Olson was the only nomination for

board president and was elected to the position by a unanimous ballot. Nicole Tims nominated Pat Pesko to the position of vice president while Olson nominated Joel Anderson to the position. A paper ballot revealed a 4-2 vote for Pesko as vice president.

Nielsen was the only member nominated to the position of clerk and was elected to the position by a unanimous ballot. Tims was the only member nominated to the position of treasurer and was elected by a unanimous ballot.

Tammy Fee attends Wisconsin Victim/Witness Professionals awards luncheon NEENAH — The Wisconsin Victim/ Witness Professionals recognized several individuals and one business for their service to crime victims at their 25th-annual conference, held in Neenah. “I was fortunate enough to be present for the awards and listen to the gracious acceptance speeches of the recipients. What a tremendous asset these folks are to their communities. May their lead be followed by others in the state who may be in a position to help crime victims,” stated Tammy Fee, victim/witness coordinator for the Washburn County District Attorney’s Office.

State Attorney General Brad Schimel gave the keynote address at the ceremony, and assisted in presenting the awards.

The WVWP Crime Victim Service Award for Professional of the Year was given to Jill Karofsky, executive director of

the Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services. Karofsky was honored for her efforts to support victims’ rights, including her work on crime victim restitution, violence against women, and victim privacy. “Jill Karofsky has advanced the rights of crime victims in Wisconsin and has enhanced the field of victim services – tirelessly, passionately and very successfully,” said Jennifer Dunn, chair of the WVWP Awards Committee. “She is widely respected for her leadership and dedication to victims’ rights.”

Chief Deputy Jack Johnson, Detective Rick Place and Detective Craig Reukauf of the Grant County Sheriff’s Department received the WVWP Crime Victim Service Award for Law Enforcement of the Year, for their inspirational work with an 8-year-old boy who was shot by his mother. The three officers were com-

mended for going above and beyond in their ongoing support of the young victim, which has even included helping him get an iPad for use in his therapy.

Sargento Foods received the WVWP Business of the Year Award. When an employee of Sargento was the victim of a serious crime, the company and its employees rallied around the victim, providing moral support and supporting her through work absences that resulted from her need to be present for court appearances. The company also took an active role to assist her with her request to the court for crime victim restitution from the offender.

The Crime Victim Service Award for Victim Service Provider was presented to Jackson County Victim/Witness Coordinator Tanya Deerpalsing. Deerpalsing was nominated by Jackson County Dis-

trict Attorney Gerald Fox, for her dedication to crime victims, and in particular her compassion and dedication to child victims of sexual assault.

The Wisconsin Victim/Witness Professionals Association also recognized several victim service providers who retired in the past year, for distinguished careers dedicated to crime victims. The Career of Caring Award was presented to Carrie Davies, retired Portage County victim/ witness coordinator; Gayle Patraw, retired Crawford County victim/witness coordinator and former WVWP president; Marion Mullins and Mary Ann Onorato, retired Milwaukee County victim/witness specialists; and Suzanne Beaudoin, who retired this year after more than 30 years in leadership of various victim service programs at the Dane County District Attorney’s Office. — from WVWP

Rep. Quinn supports funding increase to public education MADISON – Rep. Romaine Quinn, RRice Lake, expressed his approval Tuesday, May 19, for the K-12 public education plan introduced by Republican leaders of the Joint Finance Committee. The new plan will restore proposed cuts to per pupil aid in the first year of the budget and adds an additional $100 per pupil in

the second year.

“I am committed to protecting and preserving our state’s excellent educational system. Which is why I support the JFC’s plan to repeal the cuts Gov. Walker made to public education, and instead, allocate an extra $200 million into public school funding.”

“As a member of the Assembly Committee on Education, I will continue to advocate for our northern neighborhood schools and ensure that our educational system has every resource available to prepare our students for the future. This new funding plan maintains fiscal responsibility while keeping public education as

our top priority. I would like to thank the leaders of the Joint Finance Committee for their work in achieving this big win for our schools.” — from the office of Rep. Quinn

Showing their appreciation

The Shell Lake softball team presented Bob Washkuhn a blue-andA blanket with all the signatures from the Shell Lake softball team members will be something Bob Washkuhn will cherish gold blanket to show their appreciation. He is one of their biggest fans, braving the cold spring weather to support his favorite teams. The mem- for many years. Shown back row (L to R): Savannah Soltis, Cassidy Schroeder, Sarah Bontekoe, Anna Mikula and Arianna bers presented the blanket to Washkuhn before the start of their Tues- Schreiber. Middle: Rachel Kidder, Jordyn Monson, Bailee Hanson, Lanae Paulson and Meredith Kevan. Front: Hope Balts, Emily Parish, Keagan Blazer, Kylie Williams, Washkuhn, Kaylea Kidder, Grace Anderson, Heidi Steines and Amy Bouchard. day, May 19, home game. – Photos by Larry Samson

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Rep. Quinn votes for commonsense welfare reform MADISON — Rep. Romaine Quinn, R-Rice Lake, voted on Wednesday, May 13, to support reforms to public benefits that protect the use of tax dollars, foster personal responsibility and encourage recipients to return to the private sector workforce.

Assembly Bill 177 would assure that tax dollars provided to FoodShare recipients are spent on items recommended by the federal supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, as well as beef, pork, poultry, fish, potatoes, fresh

produce, dairy and cranberry products.

Assembly Bills 191 and 192 help ensure that welfare recipients are ready and able to return quickly to the workforce by confirming that they passed a drug test. Employers have expressed frustration with the difficulty in finding employees who can pass a drug test and with the cost of testing potential employees. By the state welfare agencies providing this requirement, welfare recipients will be at an advantage when seeking employment.

“As we ensure that job-training pro-

grams remain in place for those who need them, we must also make sure that those with training are able to rejoin the workforce quickly. Helping job seekers remain drug free and ready to work will ensure that employers who need good people don’t have to worry about an applicant’s ability to pass a drug test,” said Quinn.

“Similarly, AB 177 will help Wisconsin by assuring a proper use of tax dollars under the FoodShare program. When tax dollars are used to provide nutritional foods to recipients, students will have

more energy to focus in school and tax dollars will be used wisely. Parents will continue to have the ability to put healthy food on the dinner table. I will support commonsense welfare reform that encourages people to make good choices and to be ready for the workforce,” Quinn stated.

The bills have passed the Assembly and will be considered by the Wisconsin state Senate. — from the office of Rep. Quinn

Shell Lake FFA members have a busy summer planned

SHELL LAKE — The school year may be coming to a close for area students, but the Shell Lake FFA is gearing up for a busy summer ahead.

The month of June starts with tractor safety classes at the Spooner Ag Research Station on Monday, June 8, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday, June 9 and 11.

A trip to Valleyfair is planned for Wednesday, June 10. Students will leave at 7:30 a.m. and return between 9 and 10 p.m.

Friday, June 12, is a workday. From 1 to 3 p.m. they will set up the kiddy barn at

the fair. FFA members will be helping at the annual dairy breakfast, Saturday, June 13, from 6:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. The state FFA convention is set for Monday, June 15, through Wednesday, June 17. Students will return around 11 p.m. Friday, June 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., SAE farm visits are planned.

Monday, July 6, through Thursday, July 9, is the FFA camping trip. Students should arrive at 8:30 a.m. to load vehicles.

FFA workday in the ag classroom is set for 9 a.m.-noon on Thursday, July 16, and/or 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

is SAE visits; 4 p.m. will be fair cleanup.

Monday, July 20, 9 a.m.-noon and/or 6-8 p.m., FFA workday in the ag classroom.

Wednesday, July 22, 3 p.m., the FFA will be setting up the booth display and decorating the barn at the county fair. The Washburn County Fair is Wednesday-Sunday, July 22-July 26. A reminder, FFA fair exhibitors must make one workday session for a total of two hours, fair cleanup and fair decoration setup. FFA members will meet in the Shell Lake parking lot at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, to attend the

carcass contest at Almena. The program and awards are at 6 p.m.

An officers’ retreat is Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1 and 2, starting at 9 a.m. at Hunt Hill. Friday, Aug. 14, and Friday, Aug. 28, the FFA will be selling concessions at football. The state soil judging and Farm Technology Days are 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 24, and Tuesday, Aug. 25.

— with information from Shell Lake FFA

Leadership Washburn County class of 2015 graduates SHELL LAKE — The 13th class of Leadership Washburn County graduated Thursday, May 14, in Shell Lake. The 11 participants in the class represented various Washburn County business, government and nonprofit organizations.

Graduates and their sponsors are: Lisa Burns, Washburn County; Dawn Cornelissen, Lakeland Family Resource Center; Jennifer Danielsen, Greenfield Physical Therapy; Tasha Hagberg, NW CEP; Sharon Kindle, Washburn County; Whitney Korthof, Washburn County Tourism Association and Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce; Clint Miller, Spooner Health System; Andrea Neubich, Bioactive Nutrients; Brent Rapos, Anderson Hager & Moe; Rachael Schmidt, Shell Lake State Bank; and James Schmitz, retired.

Each graduate presented on what they had learned by participating in the program and how they will, or already have, used that knowledge in their leadership roles and personal life. Graduate Rapos had this to say about the program, “I was unimpressed with leadership/management classes in college. I thought they were restatements of common sense.

LWC was head and shoulders better than those.” Graduate Danielson stated, “Though I don’t think I have yet bettered my leadership skills, I know now what I am striving towards and have the tools

Shown (not in order) is the Leadership Washburn County class of 2015: Lisa Burns, Dawn Cornelissen, Jennifer Danielsen, Tasha Hagberg, Sharon Kindle, Whitney Korthof, Clint Miller, Andrea Neubich, Brent Rapos, Rachael Schmidt and James Schmitz. — Photo submitted needed.”

Jon Will, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College president and Leadership Washburn County alumni, gave the keynote address. Will encouraged the graduates to use the skills and knowledge they gained in the program to become involved in their respective communities.

LWC is a 501(c)(3) organization; coordination of the eight-session program is provided by an elected board of directors and University of Wisconsin - Extension Washburn County community resource development educator Beverly Stencel.

ICHC presents scholarships

SHELL LAKE — Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. presented $3,500 worth of scholarships to four Shell Lake graduates during Awards Day on Thursday, May 21. Seniors receiving $850 scholarships were Amy Bouchard, Tia Carlson, Calista Holman and Katie Slater.

Bouchard is the daughter of David and Susan Bouchard. She plans to attend Western Tech for nursing. Carlson is daughter of Dell and Joan Carlson. She plans to attend UW-La Crosse to major in biology with a prephysical-therapy track. Holman is the daughter of Phil and

Tammy Holman. She plans to attend Viterbo College to major in biology with a preoccupational-therapy plan. Slater is the daughter of Daniel and Jennifer Slater.

She plans to attend CVTC-Eau Claire for nursing and hopes to eventually work in oncology.

Since 1972, ICHC has presented scholarships to graduating Shell Lake High School students planning to go into the medical field. — Suzanne Johnson

Current board of directors are Dawn Dodge, president; and Jeri Bitney, Tim Reedy, Mike Richter, Karen Slaminski, Rich Tims and Michelle Voight.

According to Stencel, there were 15 co-coordinators that planned, organized, and even presented at the eight sessions.

“Their efforts had much to do with another successful LWC program year,” stated Stencel. Session co-coordinators for this program year were Carol Buck, Becky Busch, Amy Costello, Anna DeMers, Annesa Loew, John Haack, Jon Johnson, Karen Kaufman, Rozanne Liv-

ingston, Mike Richter, Beverly Stencel, Michelle Voight, Otto Wiegand, Missy Wienbergen and Dave Zebro.

Leadership Washburn County will begin recruiting for the class of 2016 by mid-June. More information can be found by contacting program coordinator Stencel at 715-635-4444 or by going to the University of Wisconsin - Extension Washburn County website at washburn. uwex.edu and clicking on the Community Development link. — from LWC

Spooner Area School District releases 2015-2016 calendar SPOONER — Spooner Area School District has released the calendar for the 2015–2016 school year. School will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 1, and end on Thursday, June 9, 2016.

Under current law, Wisconsin public schools are prohibited from beginning their school year before Sept. 1. Because Labor Day falls on Sept. 7, students will

have four-day weeks during the first two weeks of school. As a change from previous years, there will not be any early release dates during the 2015-2016 school year.

For an electronic copy of the 2015-2016 calendar, visit spooner.k12.wi.us. — from SASD

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Danette Hopke, Shell Lake High School guidance counselor, announced the ICHC scholarship winners on Thursday, May 21. Shown (L to R): Hopke, Amy Bouchard, Tia Carlson, Katie Slater and Calista Holman. — Photo by Larry Samson

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Washburn County’s redesigned website is live Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — Responsible for maintaining county roads, local public health, law enforcement and other public services, it’s important for Washburn County government to be informational and accessible to all county residents. On Monday, May 11, the county IT department launched the county’s redesigned website to get the information held at the county level accessible to everyone regardless of technological device.

“It was time to upgrade the software, the background, and we wanted to make the look a little more modern and make it more usable for mobile users,” said Amy Tyler, IT help desk specialist for Washburn County. Tyler did the behind-thescenes work for the website redesign.

“I did a lot of the background work of recreating our pages in the new test site before it went live. It saved the county money having me do it as opposed to the designers,” said Tyler. The previous version of the county website was operating on the original editor and programming

from when it was first published. The content available on the website hasn’t changed, just how it looks and its organization.

“We really didn’t get rid of anything, just kind of restructured the way that it looks and made it more mobile friendly and jazzed it up a little bit,” she said.

While the last website design had good information, a major hiccup was getting updates to information, specific to different county departments, on the site in a timely manner. Tyler explained that the previous site was only updateable by the developers, making updates cumbersome. With the update Tyler is able to access the site, making changes that people request happen more quickly. The new site also allows for some departments to have access; like posting senior-center menus or updating events in the calendar. Public feedback has been limited on the site’s new design so far, but internally, feedback has been positive.

“I know that people are happy at being able to add more things themselves in that

The Washburn County government website has a new look and updated software as of Monday, May 11. — Special photo news section,” she said. The site is still very new and Tyler is in the process of making sure all the bugs are worked out.

She is also working with staff, teaching them how to use the software to update the news sections on their department’s

page.

“It is a really big site, there are a lot of pages, but I think it looks pretty neat,” she said. To check out the new website go to co.washburn.wi.us.

Area news at a glance GRANTSBURG — A new fire station that provides increased access and space for emergency vehicles, equipment and operations recently opened in the village of Grantsburg. “The new fire station was made possible because of the funding provided by USDA and Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative,” explained Jeremy Gronski, Grantsburg Fire Association chairperson. The new 17,500-square-foot facility features larger and additional vehicle bays, spacious training and meeting rooms, expanded storage areas and increased office space to accommodate the ever-changing needs of the fire association. The Grantsburg Fire Association is comprised of the Towns of Grantsburg, Anderson, Wood River, West Marshfield and a portion of Trade Lake in addition to the village of Grantsburg. The Grantsburg Fire Association serves 228 square miles and 4,874 residents, as well as providing mutual aid support to various other local and state authorities. Funding for the project was made possible through a $1,627,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners

May 18 - $35 Carol Heim, Spooner May 19 - $35 Loretta Rand, Spooner May 20 - $35 Alan Haesemeyer, Shell Lake May 21 - $35 Maia Dunbar, Cottage Grove May 22 - $35 Andrea Hartwig, Shell Lake

GTC Auto Parts Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps

Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2014 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 21 May 22

High Low 65 41 72 53 59 50 76 53 64 39

2015 May 18 May 19 snow May 20 May 21 May 22

High Low Precip.

73 41 .42” rain 48 32 .05” rain/trace

58 61 71

Precip.

1.55” rain

30 40 35

Lake Level Tuesday, May 27, 2014: 1,218.58’ MSL Tuesday, May 26, 2015: 1,218.41’ MSL

Rural Development Community Facilities Loan and a $360,000 economic development loan from the Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative. The Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative was awarded a $300,000 Rural Economic Development Grant, also from USDA Rural Development, in August 2013. Polk-Burnett provided the funds to the Grantsburg Fire Association as a zero-percent, 10-year loan. In addition, the cooperative supplemented the grant with a 20-percent matching loan from their own internal funds, providing $360,000 monetary support for the project.

Once the loan is paid by the Grantsburg Fire Association, Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative can then reuse the funds to help finance other economic development projects in their service area via a revolving loan fund. Each year more than 100 rural communities in Wisconsin receive assistance from USDA Rural Development for community improvement and public safety-related projects. — from USDARD •••

ST. CROIX FALLS — A new National Park Service report shows that 671,582 visitors to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in 2014 spent $27,645,600 in communities near the park. That spending supported 439 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $37,646,100. “The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is proud to welcome visitors from across the country and around the world,” said Superintendent Chris Stein. “We are delighted to share the story of this place and the experiences it provides and to use the park as a way to introduce our visitors to this part of the country and all that it offers.

National park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy, returning $10 for every $1 invested in the National Park Service, and it’s a big factor in our local economy as well. We appreciate the partnership and support of our neighbors and are glad to be able to give back by helping to sustain local communities.” The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by U.S. Geologi-

Register Memories 1955 – 60 Years Ago • Mrs. Russell Stouffer presented her pupils in a piano recital in her home.

Those playing solos and duets were Marsha and Bobby Esswein, Marie, Carol and Rosie Frey, Kathie and JoAnn Lewis, Judy and Mary Jane Bitney, Kathy Stouffer, Sally Clanton, Judy Axon, Georgean Gramberg, Suzanne Lemke and Johnny Lenz.

• Beverly Elliott’s talk, “Harmony as it Applies to the World Today,” won a trip for her at the Washburn County 4-H Speaking Contest. She would attend State 4-H Club Week at Madison. Dale Graf of the junior group was awarded a trip to the county 4-H camp for his talk, “Safety on the Farm.”

• The Clam River School ended their school year with a picnic. The graduates were Donna Ullom, Belva Swan, Roger Rydberg and Dale Parks.

• Donna Ullom was helping out at the Floyd Pederson home as Mrs. Pederson returned home after spending a few days in the local hospital.

1965 – 50 Years Ago

• Candidates for Miss Shell Lake were Susan Bennett, Kathy Dahlstrom, Sharon Emblom, Sharyn Erickson, Carole Glessing, Kay Hillman, Lynda Hillman, Patricia Hoefer, Karen Jacobs, Sharon Melton, Mary Kay Nebel, Bonnie Norton, Bonnie Pieper, Janet Porter, Judy Porter, Susan Regenauer, Shannon Rohlik, Susan Schuster, Marylee Smith, Donna Washkuhn and Mary Pat Welter.

• The Chicago and North Western freight train, while attempting to “spot” a car at Sarona Farmers Union, had a car get away as the result of a missed coupling, which resulted in the car backing over a derail and dropping off the end of the track in back of the mill.

• A change was made in the method of charging for use of the parking facili-

cal Survey economists Catherine Cullinane Thomas and Christopher Huber, and Lynne Koontz for the National Park Service. The report shows $15.7 billion of direct spending by 292.8 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national park. This spending supported 277,000 jobs nationally, with 235,600 jobs found in these gateway communities, and had a cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy of $29.7 billion. According to the 2014 report, most park visitor spending was for lodging, 30.6 percent; followed by food and beverages, 20.3 percent; gas and oil, 11.9 percent; admissions and fees, 10.2 percent; and souvenirs and other expenses, 9.9 percent. To learn more about national parks in Minnesota and Wisconsin and how the National Park Service works with communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment and provide outdoor recreation, go to nps. gov/MN or nps.gov/WI. — from NPS •••

Compiled by Suzanne Johnson

ties in the Shell Lake Memorial Park. The park board decided to extend the free season-ticket privilege to all of the residents of the Shell Lake School District. Formerly this privilege was granted only to the taxpayers of the city of Shell Lake.

• Twenty-five new picnic tables were added to the park for public use.

1975 – 40 Years Ago

• Mr. and Mrs. William Toftness were back at the Red Barn Campground. They and their daughter, Harriett Swan, wintered in Arcadia, Fla. • The annual dinner sponsored by the Shell Lake State Bank for directors and their wives and the bank personnel took place at the Sarona House.

• Jack and Grace Blume traveled to Anchorage, Alaska, to spend time with their daughter Gretchen Bjornton.

• Specials at Dahlstroms Food Center and Locker Plant was Welch’s Grape Jelly, 10-oz. jar, 49¢; Family Scott Bathroom Tissue, four-roll package, 67¢; and Folgers Coffee, 3-pound can, $2.99.

1985 – 30 Years Ago

• The Bolands, Olsons, Pockats and Williamses found a fun way to spend Memorial Day by holding a four-family fishing contest. Trophies were awarded compliments of the Gary Olson family.

The most fish trophy went to the John Pockat family with a total of 30 fish. The Doug Williams family won the largest bass trophy, the Dennis Boland family won five trophies: Zach caught the largest bluegill; Dennis the largest perch and bullhead; Rosalie for the largest northern and a 1-pound, 9-ounce crappie.

• The Shell Lake Lioness Club presented scholarships to junior high students for summer programs. Each was given $250. Kasey King would attend the Indianhead Arts Center to study music.

Pam Carlson would go to Michigan Tech to study graphic design.

• Beth Christine was born to Kevin and Terri Johnson.

• Mike Larson, Shell Lake, pulled a 13pound, 10-ounce northern out of Shell Lake.

1995 – 20 Years Ago

• Bill Taubman, Shell Lake, was elected governor of Lions District 27 E-1, which included 59 Lions and Lioness clubs from Chippewa Falls to Superior. He was also chairman of the state governor’s council.

• New members of the National Honor Society were Angie Baldocchi, Anne Erwin, Tim Frey, Jordan Hall, Taylor Hall, Tiffany Hall, Katie Hewitt, Michael Mortensen, Jeff Naglosky, Erica Nord, Alana Petz, Nicole Ryan, Brian Schilling, Kelly Schultz, Trudy Smith and Tennille VanWyhe.

• Recipients of the Nick Masterjohn Award for athletic and academic excellence were Andrew Melton, Jake Ekern and Tanner Hall.

• Jennifer Holmson, daughter of Bill and Dolly Holmson, Shell Lake, graduated from Augsburg College in Minneapolis.

2005 – 10 Years Ago

• With the closing of Ready Fixtures, 60 people lost their jobs locally.

• Kip Reynolds was the recipient of a $750 scholarship from Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association, publishers of the Washburn County Register.

• Kay Rand retired after a 32-year career teaching second grade.

• The Shell Lake Class of 2005 had four valedictorians and one salutatorian. Valedictorians Mya Dosch, Matthew Pesko, Kip Reynolds and Elizabeth Richey, along with salutatorian Kelsey Bennett, gave a combined speech on the five senses and how they related to their school days during the commencement ceremony.

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Remember, Par for Pets is coming SPOONER — This is a reminder about the upcoming Par for Pets four-person golf scramble fundraising event for the Washburn County Area Humane Society, which will be swinging into play on Sunday, June 7, at the Spooner Golf Course, at 3 p.m.

For golfers to preregister, call 715-635-3580, otherwise, registration begins at 2 p.m. that day. The fee includes nine holes of golf, use of a golf cart, a broasted chicken

buffet, a fun Sunday, and a donation to WCAHS. What a great way of spending a family or friend day together. Men, women and kids, no matter what age or skill level, can enjoy this type of golf game. So, put together a team yourself or just come out on June 7 and join up with other golfers.

There will be a variety of golf prizes, raffles and games, both on the course and in the clubhouse that day. For

the lucky first-place team, there will be a $160 golf shop merchandise prize and for the second-place team, a $100 golf shop merchandise prize.

This is an all-around feel-good deal, golfers enjoy the game, win prizes and eat well, and the WCAHS shelter enjoys and appreciates the benefits from their enjoyable day on the golf course. What a stroke of good luck for all.

— from WCAHS

Old shoes wanted SPOONER — Do you have old, unwanted shoes dying for a new home? The Washburn County 4-H Junior Leaders are willing to take them off your hands.

This is a fundraiser for the junior leaders. The more pairs of shoes you donate, the more money the group will get. They will receive 50 cents per pound of shoes they collect. The money raised will be used for junior

leaders events throughout the year.

Your shoes will be sent to needy countries and given to people who don’t have shoes. If you’d like to write a note to someone and get a response, please leave that in your shoe, with your email address so that they can pass on the response to you.

Please do not donate big winter boots, UGG boots, rub-

EVENTS …

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Wednesday, May 27 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.

Thursday, May 28 • The Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Friendship Commons.

• Shell Lake VFW meeting, 7 p.m., Friendship Commons.

• Free customer service and hospitality coaching program, 6-8 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. RSVP appreciated, call 715-635-9696.

Friday, May 29 • The Washburn County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the historical museum, 106-1/2 2nd Ave., Shell Lake. The program at the end of the meeting will be American Flag or American Symbols. The public is welcome to attend.

Saturday, May 30 • Paint and socialize fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Shell Lake Public Library, 6-8 p.m., the Potter’s Shed.

Registration forms available at the library. Space limited; please register by Tuesday, May 26. For more info, contact Tammy at 715-20-2570.

• Shell Lake Youth Baseball Booster Club car wash, freewill donation, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., bus garage, industrial park, Shell Lake. Plate lunch available for an additional price. Funds raised support Shell Lake Youth Baseball and the Tiptown Little League baseball area.

June

Monday, June 1 • Dining at 5, Minong Senior Center. Call 715-4664448 for reservations.

• Regional Hospice Grief Support Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Burnett Medical Center, 257 W. St. George St., Grantsburg. No charge. Preregistration required, call 715-635-9077. Other dates are June 8, 15 and 22.

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Tuesday, June 2 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge.

Thursday, June 4 • Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Call 715-520-7999.

• Northwest Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1 p.m., lower level at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shell Lake.

• Free community meal, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 409 Summit, Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All welcome.

Donations accepted.

Friday, June 5 • The Spooner GFWC Woman’s Club will be meeting for their Fun Day at the Red Barn in Rice Lake for the musical “They’re Playing Our Song.” Visitors, for more information contact Pat at 715-865-2250.

Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7 • DNR Free Fishing Weekend.

Saturday, June 6 • Washburn County Family Festival, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Washburn County Fairgrounds.

• Chuck Revak Memorial Kids Fishing Day, 10-11:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, Spooner. Contact the Lakeland Family Resource Center, 715-635-4669.

• Shell Lake Sailing Club season kickoff banquet at Lakeview Bar and Grill, 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner.

• Spooner Garden Club plant and bake sale, Centennial Park, Hwy. 63, 9 a.m. until sold out.

Sunday, June 7 • Washburn County Area Humane Society Par for Pets golf tournament, 3 p.m., shotgun start, Spooner Golf Course. Call 715-635-3580 to sign up.

Monday, June 8 • Dining at 5, Friendship Commons, Shell Lake.

Call 715-635-8283 for reservations.

Tuesday, June 9 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m.

ber boots, big fuzzy slippers, skates, slippers, flip-flops, or moldy or shoes with holes/rips. Shoes also must be wearable in pairs. Cleats will also be accepted.

Please drop off your shoes at the Washburn County Extension Office located at 850 W. Beaverbrook Ave., Spooner. — from WCJL

Wednesday, June 10 • 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, June 11 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center.

Friday, June 12 • Shell Lake Arts Center benefit jazz concert, Potter’s Shed, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 13 • Tri-County Dairy Breakfast, Washburn County Fairgrounds, Spooner, 6:30-10:30 a.m., petting zoo, FFA alumni silent auction, horse and wagon rides, music and more.

• Cakes at the Lake, Hunt Hill, Sarona. Breakfast 8-9:45 a.m. Program 10-11 a.m. Frogs and Wetland Animals featuring, UW-Extension Natural Resource educator, John Haack, 715-635-6543, hunthill.org.

• 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.

Sunday, June 14 • Master jazz concert, Darrell Aderman Auditorium, 7 p.m.

• Badger Car Show at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Monday, June 15 • Dining at 5, Spooner Senior Center. Call 715-6358283 for reservations.

• Master jazz concert, Shell Lake’s lakefront pavilion, 7:30 p.m.

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

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Art of fly-tying class to be held

Book review by Laurie Bakkum

EARL — National Park Service Ranger Jeff Butler will guide you through the unique art of fly-tying during a special session held Wednesday, June 10, and/or Wednesday, June 17. Both evenings the class will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the Earl Park Landing on the Namekagon River.

This class is for anyone interested in learning how to tie flies. Participants should be 5 years of age and up.

Light supper will be provided by Lakeland Family Resource Center. Space is limited. Please call LFRC at 715-635-4669 to reserve your post. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free.

In case of rain, session will be held at the Namekagon Visitors Center in Trego.

LFRC, along with the National Park Service, is presenting this event. — from LFRC

“The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey “The Snow Child” is Eowyn Ivey’s first novel, a magical, fascinating book set in the Alaskan wilderness of the 1920s. Ivey was inspired to write the book after reading a version of the Russian folk tale “The Snow Child” written by Freya Littledale, a tale of a childless elderly couple who build a child out of snow. The child comes to life and becomes their longed-for daughter.

In Ivey’s “The Snow Child,” Mabel and Jack are the couple who are childless and have come to homestead in the Alaskan wilderness. One night, in a rare moment of lightness, they build a child out of snow. The next morning the snow child is gone and Mabel sees a little girl running at the edge of the woods, wearing the scarf they had used to dress the little snow girl. Was she real or just a figment of Mabel’s imagination, born out of a desire for a child of her own? But Jack admits that he has seen her, too. What follows is a story that is part fairy tale, part real-life survival in a harsh wilderness, and all compelling reading.

A reviewer from the New York Times, Robert Goolrick, says, “This story has the intricate fragility of a snowflake and the natural honesty of the dirt beneath your feet.” I would agree wholeheartedly. From the first line, “Mabel had known there would be silence,” through the epilogue, “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey will keep you captivated.

Northwoods Blues Festival coming to Washburn County Fairgrounds

Washburn County Court Robin E. Edley, Hayward, receiving or concealing stolen property, $543.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Tyler M. Ladwig, Hayward, possess drug paraphernalia, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Tyler M. Ladwig, Winter, operating while revoked, $200.50.

Lydia L. Morse, Spooner, OWI, $1,724.00, state prison, costs, license revoked 3 years, extended supervision.

Dale M. Swan, Spooner, disorderly conduct or resisting or obstructing an officer, $299.00.

Robert J. Wolf, Hayward, disorderly conduct, $599.00, restitution, costs, other sentence.

Caitlin S. Anderson, Frederic, operating without valid license, $200.50.

Thomas R. Boley, Eau Claire, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Annee J. Briske, Park Falls, speeding, $200.50.

Arnold A. Brown, Springbrook, issue worthless check(s), $459.53.

Peter J. Carr, Shell Lake, burning without permit, intensive area, $175.30.

Charles P. Robotti DBA CPR Construction, Shell Lake, vehicle equipment violations, group 1, $238.30.

Tyler J. Dahlstrom, Wausau, speeding, $175.30.

Michael L. Eades, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Robert L. Eckert, Shell Lake, burning without a permit, intensive area, $175.30.

Cole P. Edwards, Solon Springs, failure to check traps and remove animals, $350.60.

Logan S. Gohde, Sarona, deposit or discharge solid waste on public or private property, $200.50.

Jacob W. Hack, Frankfort, Ky., speeding, $276.10.

Michael J. Hageny, Rice Lake, vehicle equipment violations, group 3, $175.30.

Samantha M. Hales, Minnetrista, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Jessica Y. Hernandez, Amery, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Cory J. Hetchler, Madison, speeding, $200.50.

SPOONER — The fourth-annual Northwoods Blues Festival will be held at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, 27. The festival has expanded its lineup to feature 10 national and regional bands including Devon Allman, Marcia Ball, Eric Gales and the Jimmys International chef Chris Murray will return this year with an expanded menu of culinary treats, including a Memphis Blues mesquite pork sandwich and grilled shrimp tacos.

The number of camping sites has been doubled and they are going fast.

Advance tickets are for sale online at a reduced rate.

There is a limited number of VIP tickets available that include food, beverages and even your special NBF chair.

The only thing you need to bring to the party is you.

If you want to be part of the “Best Party in the Great North Woods,” you may sign up as a volunteer, vendor or sponsor. There are several options available.

To get more information, go to their website, northwoodsbluesfest.com. — from NBF

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

• Library Fun For Little Ones, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Shell Lake Public Library. Stories, craft and a snack. No age minimum or maximum for participants.

Thursday & Monday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, see listing above.

The Washburn County Geneaology Society Research Room, at 106-1/2 2nd Ave., in the museum’s Hewitt Building, Shell Lake, will be open on Fridays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. beginning on May 29 through Labor Day. Volunteers will be available to help patrons. Please call 715-635-7937 for more information.

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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.

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

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Shell Lake Arts Center Show Choir Camp provides fun for all ability levels SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake Arts Center is excited to provide the opportunity to take your vocals and musical performance skills to the next level with show choir camp, July 19-24. This camp provides an outstanding opportunity for you to gain experience in this genre. The instruction provided is appropriate for all abilities, and no show choir experience is required to participate in this outrageously fun camp. By working with professionals, you can develop greater musicianship, proper use of breath support, phrasing, interpretation, postures, stage presence and other disciplines needed in a show choir.

Shell Lake Arts Center employs master instructors who have honed their skills over years of working with show choir students on many levels, and in varied settings. The instructors for this year are Jennifer Gulsvig, Ellie Jordan, Cameron Arndt and Tamara Smith.

Gulsvig is a 2002 graduate of Luther College, in Decorah, Iowa, and received her master’s from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in 2008. She has been teaching for the last 11 years. Her first three years were at Clearwater Middle School in Waconia, Minn., and in 2005-2006 she was in Tomah teaching high school vocal music and directing the Limited Edition show choir. Gulsvig is now a middle school choir director at Lincoln/SOTA II/Coulee Montessori Middle School in La Crosse where she teaches sixth-grade general music, three choirs, as well as directing the middle school show choir. This year, there were so many students who wanted to be in show choir,

The Shell Lake Arts Center Show Choir Camp will be held July 19-24. This camp provides an opportunity for members to take their vocals and musical performance skills to the next level. – Photo submitted she now has two; a seventh-grade group of 40 students, and an eighth-grade group of 55 students. This past year she was one of two directors for the middle level honor choir in northern Wisconsin, and is looking forward to doing it again this year. Gulsvig loves spending her free time doing clinic work with various middle and high school show choirs in the Midwest and during the summer is on staff at both Show Choir Camps of America and the Shell Lake Arts Center Show Choir camp.

Jordan is an up-and-coming freelance choreographer based in Chicago, Ill. She is a recent graduate of Western Michigan

University, receiving her Bachelor of Arts in dance. Her technical training is in jazz, ballet, modern, tap and hip-hop. Jordan was a member and part of the creative team for Hip Hop ConneXion-Michigan Dance Company. She has been busy this year as an adjudicator and clinician at several show choir competitions and has enjoyed choreographing for many awardwinning high school and middle school show choirs across the country. Her choreography has also been featured in musicals such as “Beauty and the Beast,” “Kiss Me Kate,” and “West Side Story,” as well as at Six Flags Great America. This summer will be her second year as a clinician

for Show Choir Camps of America. Most recently Jordan was named the 2015 winner of the FAME Aspire Award for Best New Choreographer.

Arndt is a recent graduate of Millikin University in Decatur, Ill., where he studied vocal music education. There he was a part of the internationally acclaimed university choir under the direction of Dr. Brad Holmes as well as various ensembles, and opera productions. Currently, he is the director of choirs at Longfellow Middle School in La Crosse where he directs sixth- through eighth-grade choirs, a seventh- and eighth-grade show choir, and a Prep Show Choir at Central High School. He also teaches sixthgrade general music and adaptive music.

Arndt spends his summers on the road traveling and working as an instructor for camps such as Shell Lake Arts Center Show Choir camp and Show Choir Camps of America.

Smith attended UW-Eau Claire and received her Bachelor of Music Education degree. After teaching in northwestern Wisconsin, she moved to Denver, Colo., and served as Minister of Music, taught private lessons, and enjoyed administrative work. In 2004, she moved back to her native Shell Lake with her husband and two daughters and has been very active as a free-lance musician. Smith has worked as accompanist for the Shell Lake Arts Center Show Choir Camps since 1978.

Register now and make sure you get in on the fun this summer. Visit their website at shelllakeartscenter.org or call 715-4682414 for more information.

Washburn County Drug Court luncheon held

Washburn County Drug and Alcohol Court program participants, supporters and program staff enjoyed a luncheon on Friday, May 22, in celebration of May being National Drug Court Month. Shown back row (L to R): AJ Simon, Washburn County AODA mental health coordinator; Kim Shafer, Washburn County criminal justice program coordinator; Washburn County Judge Eugene Harrington; Tammy Adler, probation agent; and Dan Brereton, Washburn County Jail and dispatch administrator. Front: Tyler V.; Lori Henderson-Olson, drug and alcohol court manager; Crystal Streitz, Alex Willis, Justin Andrea, Catherine Sturtze and Angela W.

Lori Henderson-Olson, drug and alcohol court manager, chats with Dan Brereton, Washburn County Jail and dispatch administrator, at the luncheon that was held in celebration of May being National Drug Court Month.

Tessa Anderson, Burnett County Drug Court coordinator; AJ Simon, Washburn County AODA mental health coordinator; and Kim Shafer, Washburn County criminal justice program coordinator, mingle during the Washburn County Drug and Alcohol Court program’s luncheon held on Friday, May 22, at the Washburn County Health and Human Services building. — Photos by Danielle H. Moe

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Local quilters, crafters and sewer unite for inspired project Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SPOONER — “The more I talk to people the more excited I get about it. It’s a passion that I have and I can do good with it, I can give back,” said Collette Piskie. Inspired by the personal sacrifices made by the members of the 950th Army National Guard Engineering Company, Piskie set out to organize 95 Quilts of Valor for members of the 950th Engineering Unit based out of Spooner and currently deployed to Afghanistan.

“This is a way that the home front people can actually help the veterans,” said Piskie. A Quilt of Valor is made to recognize, honor and thank a veteran for their service.

Every stitch is made in honor of their sacrifices with love, prayers and healing thoughts. Troops who have been touched by war are awarded a QoV that says, between the stitches batting and quilt top, “Thank you for your service, sacrifice and valor.”

“Certainly patriotism is not dead. We have proven patriotism and caring is alive and it is nice to share the good,” said Piskie. Since she first began the project late last winter, she has received an outpouring of support from area quilt guilds, local quilters, crafters and sewers. Word of the 95 quilts for the 950th project has spread throughout Northwest Wisconsin. Quilting guilds have selected red, white and blue for themes and have organized quilt shows based upon the theme. Quilt guilds and groups that have pledged one or more Quilts of Valor include Church Berries in Rice Lake, Material Girls in Spooner, Piecemakers in Hayward, Mixed Sampler in Siren, Prairie Farm quilters, and ladies of the Faith Lutheran Church in Spooner.

“We can be very proud of our Wisconsin ladies, there’s a lot of talent making this project happen,” said Piskie. Local ladies behind some of these quilts include Cheryl Starr, Sherri Kasten and Deb Wertanen. Starr, of Spooner, works at Thimbles Quilt Shop in Spooner and learned about the project through the shop’s owner Deb Wertanen. Starr is now working on an “Oliver Star” pattern quilt with red and blue stars that will soon become

Collette Piskie is focused at a sewing machine in the sewing room of Thimbles Quilt Shop in Spooner where she and several local ladies meet and work on their quilts of choice each week.

Several ladies are working on a “Quilt of Valor,” inspired by the 95 quilts for the 950th project.

Cheryl Starr, Spooner, shows the “Oliver Star” pattern that she has chosen to make a Quilt of Valor from as part of the 95 quilts for the 950th Army National Guard Engineering Company.

— Photos by Danielle H. Moe a QoV. Starr, a member of the United Methodist Church in Spooner, is connected to two men serving in the 950th as they are members of the same congregation. Kasten, of Spooner, was inspired to make a QoV after Piskie presented the project at her church group. Pledges for six Quilts of Valor came from that presentation and Kasten a 50-year quilter is working on her first QoV. “The response has been awesome. I think it’s a wonderful project,” Wertanen. Piskie says that Wertanen is the one who told her the project was possible and inspired Piskie to see her project through. At the back of Wertanen’s shop is a sewing room, which has become a hub of activity for quilters, many of them working on a QoV. A QoV is special from other quilts because they are made following guidelines adopted by the quilt’s namesake organization. Those guidelines are included at the end of this article.

“I’m glad that there are other people that want to do this too because it really brings you full circle, it really fulfills you,” said Piskie. Monetary donations are also welcome as $150 is involved to cover the initial cost to create a QoV. Donation locations for QoV and quilt materials include Thimbles Quilt Shop in Spooner, The Busy Bobbin in Rice Lake and River’s Edge Quilt Loft in Hayward. Those with questions, who wish to pledge a QoV or make a donation can contact Piskie at 715-6354766 or 715-205-8162.

“The more people we can get involved we can multiply our talents and make this happen,” said Piskie.

Quilt of Valor construction guidelines are as follows: Must be a minimum dimension of 55 x 65.

Must be quilted and bound.

Label attached to the quilt with the piecer’s name, quilter’s name, town, state, date and a blank space for the receiving soldier’s name.

Be donated with a separate piece of paper that has the quilter’s email or mailing address for notification of the presentation date and location.

A presentation case for the quilt is no longer required.

A QoV is special from other quilts because they are made following guidelines adopted by the quilt’s namesake organization.

One of those guidelines is to have a label attached to the quilt with the piecer’s name, quilter’s name, town, state, date and a blank space for the receiving soldier’s name. Some include messages for the service member who receives it like the quilt in this photo.

Sherri Kasten, Spooner, displays the “Quilt of Valor” she made for the project. Kasten has been quilting for 50 years but this was her first QoV.

Primary media fair winners announced Kindergarten first-place media fair winners were back row (L to R): Logan Morris, Selene Johnson, Autumn Rognholt and Abigail Brock. Front: Cora Lawrence, Allie Sauve, Harlei Grandadam and (not pictured) Dylan Christel.

First-grade firstplace media fair winners were back row (L to R): Charlie Juza, Breanna Gleason, William Malmin, Trace Johnson and Sam Shelton. Front: Ella Folstad and Spencer Palmer.

Shell Lake Primary School second-grade first-place winners in the media fair were back row (L to R): Emily Dorweiler, Aselin Olson, Alivia Marker, Isabele Hodgett, Michael Piersiak and Jacob Sinn. Middle: Lindsay Ziemer, Sara Brunberg, Melody Taylor, Logan Christel and Greydon Fox. Front: Jordan Lawrence, Castin Melton and Logan Ciezki. — Photos by Sue Pederson

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We are growing LEFT: Aria Hershey, from the Shell Lake 4K class, is watering the plant she planted in the school garden. She is learning that the work of gardening just begins when you plant the flower.

RIGHT: Emerson Kubista is learning the joys of growing things. She is also learning to make a positive impact on the world around her.

Photos by Larry Samson

The Shell Lake 4K class recently planted flowers in the school garden underneath the primary school sign. Shown (L to R): Chance Kidder, Cole Schrankel, Brooklyn Green, Shauna Swan, Milena Juza, Aaliyah Curtis, Hevyn Danford, Kyle Gleason, Aria Hershey, Emerson Kubista, Audrianna Bodzislaw, Riley Romsos, Jacob Malmin and Abram Thwaits.

LEFT: Planting flowers is always more fun when you are with friends. Aaliyah Curtis, Jacob Malmin and Milena Juza are planting flowers to make the school a prettier place.

Shell Lake baseball breakfast fundraiser held LEFT: Amy Thomas got the opportunity to have her son, Cody, to serve her breakfast and it wasn’t Mother’s Day. The Shell Lake baseball players were waiting on the customers at Peggy’s Place for a fundraiser breakfast on Saturday, May 16, with the proceeds going to the Shell Lake baseball program.

— Photos by Larry Samson RIGHT: The Shell Lake baseball breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, at Peggy’s Place, was a good time for a Kildow and Sauve family reunion.

Natasha Kildow was a guidance counselor for Shell Lake before she took a position at Northwood School. Shown (L to R): Emily Sauve, Allison Sauve, Ava Kildow, Richard Kildow, Clay Kildow, Natasha Kildow, Jenny Sauve, Tom Sauve and Isabel Sauve, who wasn’t having a good time.

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Shell Lake Awards Day honors graduating seniors SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake High School graduating seniors were recognized at the Awards Day celebration held Thursday, May 21. Approximately $80,000 in scholarships was awarded. Calista Holman, senior class president, gave an opening greeting after the high school band played the national anthem. Sabrina Skindzelewski, class vice president, read the class motto, named the class flower, song and colors. The high school choir sang “Royals,” after which scholarships were presented.

The following students received scholarship from local businesses and organizations.

Aage Duch Memorial: Amy Bouchard Allan Rylander Memorial: Kelsey Egbert Allied Waste Services: Calista Holman Anonymous Donor: Katie Slater, Sabrina Skindzelewski, Amy Bouchard, D’Artagnan Andrysiak, Alana Jenkins, Renae Lloyd, Dakota Bozek-Robinson and Alecia Meister Badger Wheels: Trevor Anderson Barron Electric Cooperative: Seth Olson Barronett Civic Club: Trevor Anderson Charles Lewis Memorial: Trevor Anderson and Emma Bennis Clinton and Dottie Desjardins Masonic: Bryan Knoop Eleanor Hansen Aarasmith Memorial: Calista Holman FFA Alumni: Trevor Anderson, Wyatt Bauch, Noah Skluzacek and Bryan Knoop FFA Scholarship Shell Lake Chapter: Noah Skluzacek and Bryan Knoop Hildegarde (Hess) Schultz Memorial: Trevor Anderson Indianhead Community Health Care Inc.: Tia Carlson, Calista Holman, Katie Slater and Amy Bouchard Indianhead Credit Union – Elaine Johnson Memorial: Alecia Meister Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association: Dakota Bozek-Robinson Irene Wigchers Memorial: D’Artagnan

Shell Lake Police Chief and Masonic member Dave Wilson presented Calista Holman with the Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge scholarship.

Andrysiak Jane A. Winton Memorial: Bryan Knoop Karen Swan Memorial: Kelsey Egbert Kohl Excellence Scholarship state recipient: Tia Carlson Livestock Shippers Association: Trevor Anderson and Bryan Knoop Marianna Spafford Memorial: Sabrina Skindzelewski Washburn County Fair Association – McNabb Johnson Scholarship: Trevor Anderson Nebel Family: Alana Jenkins Patricia A. Spafford Smith/Marie Kennedy Memorial: Alecia Meister Peterson Family Honorarium: Renae Lloyd Ray and Virginia (Sue) Heilborne

Masonic: Kelsey Egbert, Sabrina Skindzelewski, Amy Bouchard, Alecia Meister and Bryan Knoop

Red Cross: Trevor Anderson and Wyatt Bauch Ronald McDonald House Charities: Amy Bouchard Shell Lake Clinic: Katie Slater Shell Lake Lions Club: Noah Skluzacek and Emma Bennis Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge: Seth Olson and Calista Holman Spooner Bowlers Association: Bryan Knoop Spooner Garden Club: Seth Olson Tarbox Family Scholarships in Memory of Hugh Miller and Jim Cassidy: Seth Olson and Tia Carlson Trudy Druschba Memorial: Calista Holman Washburn County 4-H Achievement: Trevor Anderson Winifred J. Johnecheck Memorial Agricultural: Noah Skluzacek Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship: Tia Carlson Wisconsin Technical Excellent Scholarship: Trevor Anderson WITC-Rice Lake: Alecia Meister Youth Apprenticeship Recognition and Scholarship: Kaylea Kidder, Michael Monson and Alecia Meister. — from Shell Lake Schools

Photos by Larry Samson

Deb Nebel presented Alana Jenkins with the Nebel Family Scholarship in memory of Howard and Mary Nebel, and their son, Patrick. Over the years the Nebel scholarship has helped many Shell Lake students with the opportunity to get a higher education. The scholarship started in 1986 and the family plans to continue with the scholarship.

Nancy Graese presented Michael Monson, Alecia Meister and Kaylea Kidder with a State of Wisconsin Workforce Development Youth Apprenticeship recognition and scholarship. This is part of a School to Work initiative.

Amy Bouchard (left) and Tia Carlson (right) received the Nick Masterjohn Award at the Shell Lake High School Awards Day, Thursday, May 21. — Photo by Elise Bouchard

Wisconsin Nation Guard Sgt. Jossart presented Pvt. Dylan Sandwick with a National Guard scholarship that he is earning while serving his country. Sandwick will be starting his advanced infantry training in a few weeks.

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Quinton AmeriCorps Afterschool members serving in Shell Lake SHELL LAKE — Carrie Quinton, a native of Shell Lake, was announced as Marshfield Clinic AmeriCorps Afterschool member serving at Shell Lake School District in Shell Lake until Aug. 31.

During the day, Quinton mentors students in the fifth and sixth grade in their classrooms and then works with them in the after-school program.

AmeriCorps offers opportunities throughout the U.S. for citizens to engage in intensive service for one year to meet critical community needs. Since 1994, about 900,000 citizens have participated in AmeriCorps, addressing needs in education, health, economic support and the

“Nunsense A-Men” opens at NSTC

environment at 25,000 different sites.

In exchange for their service, AmeriCorps members earn an education award that can be used to pay for college or to pay back qualified student loans.

“After working for the corporate world for 15 years, I was thrilled to finally use my teaching degree and get the opportunity to be with and work with children again. That’s why I joined AmeriCorps,” Quinton said.

Quinton graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Superior with a degree in elementary education. — from Marshfield Clinic AmeriCorps

Volunteer instructors honored for years of hunter education service In June, “Nunsense A-Men” will be presented at the Northern Star Theatre Company in downtown Rice Lake — Photo submitted RICE LAKE — In late June, the Little Sisters of Hoboken return in “Nunsense A-Men,” written by Dan Goggins and presented in partnership with Rob Berger, Mark Berger and Edward Jones. In “Nunsense A-Men” five talented gentlemen play the hapless sisters in their endless effort to raise money. The nuns are in trouble again! There has been a terrible accident at the convent and now they need to find a way to get past the tragedy by putting on a little show. It promises to be one hilarious event after another as they sing their way through the story.

The show opens Tuesday, June 23, and runs through Saturday, June 27, at 7 p.m. with a final performance on Sunday, June Three Birchwood residents, including a father and his daughter, recently were honored for their decades of service to the Birchwood community as Department of Natural Resources Hunter Education Program instructors. Honored were Lee Minnick and his daughter, Nicole Minnick, along with Mike Paul. Conservation warden Jon Hagen says between the three of them, they have provided 85 years of service. Lee and Mike each were honored for their individual 35 years of service and Nicole for her 15 years of service, all to the Birchwood community. “The success of the hunter education program is the service provided to hunters and that success and service comes from the hard work and hours provided from outstanding and dedicated people like Mike Paul, and Lee and Nicole Minnick,” Hagen said. Shown (L to R): Nicole Minnick, Lee Minnick, warden Jon Hagen and Mike Paul. — Photo submitted

SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Land and Water Conservation Department will host an aquatic invasive species monitoring workshop on Saturday, June 13, at the Spooner Ag Research Station from 9-11 a.m.

The training and resource materials provided in the workshop will help volunteers identify invasives such as Eurasian water milfoil, curly-leaf pondweed, zebra mussels and among others, rusty crayfish.

The training will also provide instructions on how to organize an effective monitoring team, where and when to look for in-

The Namekagon River is part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, a unit of the National Park System that was established by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in 1968. It is one of a group of eight rivers in the country that first received this recognition. For 255 miles, the St. Croix and Namekagon flow through some of the most scenic and least developed country in the Upper Midwest.

For additional information, please visit nps.gov/sacn or call 715-635-8346, ext.

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Washburn County High School honors Class of 2015

Dewey-LaFollette John and Diana Mangelsen called on Nina and Lawrence Hines on Tuesday.

Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen visited Lisa Mangelsen, and Desi and Aubrey Rosselli on Thursday evening. They celebrated Aubrey’s second birthday with a special doll-shaped cake that Ronda had made.

Lawrence and Nina Hines treated Donna and Gerry Hines, Lida Nordquist, Karen and Hank Mangelsen, and Marlene Swearingen to a meal at Tracks on Friday evening. They celebrated Lawrence and Nina’s 61st wedding anniversary.

Randy, Tara, Henry and Josephine Mangelsen visited Hank and Karen Mangelsen on Saturday.

Weekend visitors of Gerry and Donna Hines were Brian, Jane, Jenny, Justin and Bryton Hines, Mark and Sue Hines, and Dianne, Edgar, Roxi, Matt and Jack Rodriguez.

Namekagon River Visitor Center is now open

ST. CROIX FALLS — The Namekagon River Visitor Center of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Labor Day. The visitor center features exhibits on the river’s natural environment, an 18-minute film, “The St. Croix: A Northwoods Journey,” and a bookstore. Staff is available to assist visitors in planning a river trip, provide maps and educational materials, and answer questions.

The visitor center is located on Hwy. 63, one mile east of Hwy. 53 in Trego. Admisvasives and what to do if suspect that you sion is always free. have found an invasive plant or animal.

Invasive species identification will take place, along with some native plant identification.

There is no cost to attend the workshop.

The AIS monitoring is designed to be easy and fun for all to participate in. It is tailored so you can select which species you are interested in and can fit into your schedule.

Please call Lisa Burns at 715-468-4654 or email lburns@co.washburn.wi.us to register. — from WCLWC

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28, at 2 p.m. All tickets are reserved seating.

Words of advice: Stay away from the freezer! This zany musical has been updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, two new arrangements and a brand-new song. Tickets can be purchased online at the NSTC website: northernstartheatreco.org or by calling 715-736-4444 and leaving the requested information. Bob’s Bistro is open one hour before show time for light suppers, beverages and dessert.

The Bistro menu can also be found on the NSTC website. NSTC is located in downtown Rice Lake, fully air-conditioned and handicapped accessible. — from NSTC

by Karen Mangelsen

Larry Mangelsen was a guest of Karen and Hank Mangelsen on Sunday and Monday.

Two special groups were honored during the worship service Sunday morning at Lakeview UM Church. Veterans were asked to stand during the song for their branch of the service as each was played

by Kris Fjelstad. It was also Heritage Sunday. Those individuals who have reached the age of 80 and beyond, and whose commitment, wisdom and grace are important to the congregation, were recognized. The group this year includes Mary Dunn, Don and Eleanor Grunnes, LaVergne Hubbard, Don and Pat Israel, Buzz LaPorte, and Marv and Gladys Knoop. Two members of this elite group died during this last year and their loss was noted: Dick Quinton and Gordon Lauder.

The Washburn County Alternative High School Class of 2015 was recognized for the hard work and dedication at their graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, held at the Spooner High School. Members of the 2015 graduating class in alphabetical order, but not as pictured are: Chanel Babin, Susan Barney, Kayla Kent, Keenan Belisle, Trystan Legg-Monnier, La Shanda Mays, Michael Melton, Samantha Okonek, Melody Roatch, Jeffrey Shutrop, Cody Thompson, Austin Thurman, Jonah Tuerk, Caroline Weiss, Jade Wemette and Joshua Zilly. — Photo by Danielle H. Moe

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A Day of Remembrance

Tyler Revak honors local veterans that have died since last year’s Memorial Day with a single tap on his drum for each name. Tyler Groenheim holds an umbrella to keep both of them out of the rain.

Bill Hoyt, American Legion 12 chaplain, salutes the wreath he placed in honor and remembrance of all veterans for their service at the Spooner Memorial Park during the Memorial Day ceremony held there on Monday, May 25.

The Spooner school band plays for those assembled on Monday, May 25, during Spooner Memorial Day services. The band members played under a canopy because of rain that fell throughout the ceremony.

RIGHT: Cliff Walz was this year’s guest speaker for the Spooner Memorial Day service. Walz served in the Navy for 30 years.

Photos by Danielle H. Moe Gary T. Colbert and Gary L. Colbert listen to a member of the Spooner band play taps. Gary L. Colbert is Gary T. Colbert’s father, who served in the National Guard for eight years.

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Memorial Day 2015: Shell Lake

The Shell Lake Honor Guard stands at rest at the graveside services held Monday, May 25, at the Shell Lake Cemetery. The ceremony is held to honor those servicemen and women that are buried in the veterans cemetery.

Maj. Pete Hopke was the guest speaker at the Shell Lake Memorial Day program held at the Shell Lake High School. The program was held inside because of the rain and muddy conditions of the park.

Scouting is a family tradition for the Cusick family. Shown back row (L to R): Lea, Shawn and George Cusick are Scout leaders and veterans. Front: George, Jack and Gabriel are just beginning their Scouting careers.

Gunner Ennis, Joanie Ennis, Lauralie Ennis and McKayla Smith pay their respects as Shell Lake Scout Troop 104 raises the American flag from the halfstaff position.

Photos by Larry Samson

World War II veteran Bob Washkuhn places the memorial wreath. The wreath represents the fallen men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice to their country. More photos on page 14. — Photos

by Larry Samson

Heidi Steines and Natalie Smith played echo taps as part of the Memorial Day ceremony that was held the Shell Lake Cemetery.

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A Day of Remembrance

Sitting on the hill above the tent gives the participants a great view of the ceremony while enjoying the warmth of the sun.

The service was held on Saturday, May 23.

Billie Two Feathers of Hayward is a Vietnam veteran. He was stationed with the 9th Infantry Division’s Pathfinder Detachment and the 101st Airborne Division as a pathfinder.

Brian Stabenow proudly stands guard as part of the Patriot Guard and Blue Hills Hog Chapter Circle of Flags. While Stabenow serves at the Memorial Day program, his son is serving in the U.S. Navy.

Michele Eischen and 3-year-old Kinley Loos pay their respect for their father and grandfather who was laid to rest in the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Marvin Eischen’s stone reads, Beloved husband, father and grandfather.

Photos by Larry Samson

Members of the Civil Air Patrol, Wild River Squadron, in Hayward, salute at the posting of the colors. Jim Bishop stands at attention.

Wisconsin State Sen. Janet Brewley was the keynote speaker for the program at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemtery on Saturday, May 23. She spoke about the sacrifices the veterans and their families have made for the defense of our country.

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Shell Lake High School Honor Society induction held

Caitlyn Brereton signs the National Honor Society Registry as part of the ceremony that was held Thursday, May 21.

The National Honor Society is a family tradition for Lisa Engen who was an Honor Society member when she was in school. Her daughter Sabrina Skindzelewski was inducted last year and daughter Cassandra Skindzelewski is a recent inductee.

Shell Lake inducted eight new members into the National Honors Society. Shown (L to R): Courtney Melton, Caitlyn Brereton, Calista Holman, Cassandra Skindzelewski, Seth Olson, Daniel Parish, Marty Anderson, Nathaniel Wingler and Ashley Lord.

Photos by Larry Samson

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Sharlene Parish looks at her son, Daniel, with pride as she fastens his National Honor Society pin. This is a major milestone in his life.

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Spooner softball ends regular season

Larry Samson|Staff writer SPOONER — Spooner ended their regular softball season with a 1-11 loss to Bloomer on Tuesday, May 19. The team held a short senior program before the game. Being a close-knit team, the emotions ran high as all four seniors, Katie Gobel, Kenzie Hanson, Sammy Osborn and Erica Bauer, gave touching speeches about their softball careers and people who have helped them along the way. The underclassmen got their chance as well to express their love and appreciation to the seniors.

“Today was a prime example of the power of sport and the character it can develop. I have never been more proud of a team than I am of these girls,” coach Ryan McKinney said of his players after the game.

Spooner traveled to Cumberland on Monday, May 18, and came away with a 9-7 win over their Heart O’North Conference rival. Sophie Del Fiacco was 2-4 with a home run. Jenna Curtis was 4-4 with a home run. Kenzie Hanson was 4-4 with a home run. With the regular season

coming to an end, the Rails finished with an 8-6 conference record and an 11-8 overall record.

McKinney finished his second season as head coach with a rebuilt softball program.

Senior Spooner softball player Kenzie Hanson proudly shows her game ball after the Rails 9-7 win over Cumberland. Hanson, Sophie Del Fiacco and Jenna Curtis each hit a home run in that game. — Photo

by Kaitlyn Hanson

Shell Lake Middle School girls track team takes first BALSAM LAKE — Out of 14 events scored during the West Lakeland Middle School Conference Track Meet, the Shell Lake girls team took first place with a score of 124. The meet was held Thursday, May 21, at Unity High School. The boys team placed sixth with 40 points.

Students earning team points and coming out in the top 10 are included in this article.

Syndey Schunck took first place in the 100-meter dash with 13.92, and first in the 200-meter dash with 28.62. In shot put she placed second with 25-06.50.

Brooke Lehnherr took third place in the 200-meter dash with a time of 31.18. She was seventh in the 100meter dash with 15.03. She placed sixth in the long jump with 12-11.00.

Taylor Eiche placed sixth in the 200-meter dash with a time of 31.93 and 10th in the 100-meter dash with a 15.79.

Cassie Skattebo was first in the 400-meter dash with 1:04.07. She was also first in the high jump with 4-10.00.

She earned second in the discus throw with 77-07.

Emmery Nielsen earned a fourth-place finish in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:11.26. She was fifth in the 800-meter run with 2:52.31.

Makenna Anderson placed fourth in the 800-meter run with 2:48.79. She was sixth in the 100-meter hurdles with 18.79.

Brittany Clark placed eighth with 1:13.61 in the 400meter dash. She was sixth in the high jump with 4-02.00.

Ali DeLadi earned second place in the pole vault with 6-06.00. She was fifth in the 1,600-meter run with 6:09.28,

and eighth in the 800-meter run with 2:56.76.

Frances Kevan placed seventh in the 1,600-meter run with 6:38.81.

Grace Thomas was eighth in the 100-meter hurdles with 19.27.

Julia Nelson placed ninth in the long jump with 1203.50.

In relay competition the team of Alecia Knoop, Emmery Nielsen, Brittany Clark and Makenna Anderson placed second in the 4x400-meter relay with a 4:56.62..

The team of Ashley Clark, Taylor Eiche, Caitlyn Skattebo and Grace Thomas placed third in the 4x200-meter relay with a time of 2:09.78. The team of Mia Bohl, Thomas, Knoop, and Emily Milton placed fifth in the 4x100-meter relay with 1:03.26.

In the boys competition Carter Lawrence took second place in the 200-meter dash with a time of 28.59.

Nick Udovich took fifth in the 400-meter dash with 1:05.05. He placed first in pole vault with 8-06.00.

Cory Kidder placed eighth in pole vault with 6-00.00.

Andrew Martin was fourth in the long jump with 1601.25.

In relay competition the team of Erik Haines, Andrew Martin, Jacob McNulty and Carter Lawrence was fifth with 2:03.38 in the 4x200-meter relay. In the 4x400-meter relay the team of Josh Wistrom, Lawrence, Martin and Udovich was second with 4:26.40. — with information from Shell Lake Schools

West Lakeland Middle School Conference Girls team rankings Shell Lake 124 St. Croix Falls 104 Clear Lake 84 Siren 80 Luck 53 Webster 48.50 Unity 34 Frederic 15.50 Turtle Lake/Clayton 2 Boys team rankings St. Croix Falls 137.50 Clear Lake 114 Unity 72 Siren 70.50.

Frederic 62 Shell Lake 40 Luck 24 Turtle Lake/Clayton 13.50 Webster 11.50

Shell Lake High School track highlights

Phabian Sturtze in the 300-meter hurdles. He had a time of 54.93, which did not qualify him for the finals.

Kaelin Laub placed fourth in the discus with a throw of 90 feet 5 inches.

Sheri Clark finished third in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 50.36 during the West Lakeland Conference track meet Tuesday, May 19, in St. Croix Falls.

Photos by Marty Seeger

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Shell Lake sports weekly wrap-up

Larry Samson | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake softball team ended their regular season with a 16-5 win over Frederic/ Luck in Frederic, Thursday, May 21. The team finished 16-6 over and 8-5 in the Western Lakeland Conference.

Grantsburg finished first, 13-1, with Shell Lake in second place.

The Lakers started out the week with a 18-0 win over Webster/Siren on Monday, May 18. The following night they beat Lake Holcombe 14-0 in a home game.

In the playoffs, Shell Lake is the top seeded team in their regional, so they will have the home field advantage. On Wednesday, May 27, they will play Solon Springs or Birchwood in the second game of the playoffs.

The final game of the regionals will be in Shell Lake on Friday, May 29. If Northwoods survives their playoffs, it could be a rematch between Shell Lake and Northwood.

The first round of the sectionals will be held in Shell Lake on Tuesday, June 2.

Shell Lake baseball team started out the week with a 1-4 loss to Webster/Siren on Tuesday, May 19. They came back on Thursday, May 21, to beat Frederic/Luck, 7-6 in Frederic.

On Tuesday, May 18, the Shell Lake baseball team will host Unity in a doubleheader. They will travel to Drummond on Thursday, May 28, to play a nonconference game.

Second baseman Bob Bontekoe waits for the throw from Drew Johnson on this pickoff.

While close, it is important to keep the base runner from advancing an extra base. Shell Lake lost a close 1-4 game to Webster/ Siren on Monday, May 18.

The Webster/Siren runner points out that third baseman, Jeff Shutrop, does not have the ball in his glove on this tag. This is why many umps require the fielder to show the ball in their glove before calling the play.

Sean Heckel is tagged out trying to steal second.

Hope Balts with a hard hit through the infield.

Photos by Larry Samson

Emily Parish was the starting pitcher in the 18-10 win over Webster/Siren on Monday, May 18.

Shell Lake will be saying goodbye to three senior this spring. The playoff season is just beginning so they plan to extend their playing time. Shown (L to R): Sarah Bontekoe, Kaylea Kidder and Amy Bouchard.

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Rails lose close game to Osceola The Spooner defense converges on the ball that was kicked by the Osceola player on a field goal attempt on Thursday, May 21. Shown (L to R): Alyssa Babich, Alyssa King, Danika McCumber and Rachel Medley.

Spooner player Paula Peikert and the Osceola defender kick the ball at the same time. Peikert is a German exchange student who adds a different dimension to the team. The tean lost a close game, 1-3.

Photos by Larry Samson

Spooner/Shell Lake Soccer Parents Night held

The Medley family has three players on the Spooner/Shell Lake soccer team. Shown (L to R): Laura Medley; Janet Medley; Paula Tice McNurlin loves playing soccer, a sport that her mother, Trinke, supports her in. With the support of their parents there Peikert, exchange student; Andy Medley and Rachel Medley. are no limits to what a student athlete can accomplish.

Photos by Larry Samson

Butternut Hills Ladies Golf weekly winners Thursday, May 21 9-hole First flight Low gross: Bev Grocke, 54 Low net: Janet Bergh, 36 Low putts: Myra Traubenik and Janet Bergh, 15 Second flight Low gross: Martha Matte, 54 Low net: Mary Ann Carlson and Diane Loyas, 40 Low putts: Martha Matte, 12 Third flight Low gross: Pat Helzem, 52 Low net: Pat Gibbs, 30 Low putts: Carol McDonald, 15

18-hole First flight Low gross: Patty Frankiewicz, 98 Low net: Jean Bednar, 69 Low putts: Pam Miller, 30 Second flight Low gross: Joyce Niccum, 105 Low net: Jan Jenkins, 72 Low putts: Vicki Sigmund, 31 Third flight Low gross: LaVonne Kimmes, 112 Low net: Jane Johnson, 73 Low putts: Jane Johnson, 31 Chip-in: Judy Nelson, No. 8; Diane Downs, No. 10 Birdie: Patty Frankiewicz, No. 14

Stephen and Aimee Paffel were escorted by their daughter, Addie Paffel, at the Spooner/Shell Lake Soccer Parents Night that was held Thursday, May 21. Parents Night is an opportunity for the coaches, players and fans to say thanks to the parents for all that they do for the team and program.

Shell Lake Youth Baseball Booster Club to host car wash SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Youth Baseball Booster Club is hosting a car wash on Saturday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a freewill donation. A plate lunch will also be available for an additional fee.

This fundraiser will be held at the bus

garage in the industrial park to raise funds to improve the Tiptown Little League baseball area. All proceeds support Shell Lake Youth Baseball and are organized by the Shell Lake Youth Baseball Booster Club. — from SLYBBC

Mariah Skogstad escorted Jenny and Matt Skogstad out onto the field before the start of the game.

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Mini Medics experience

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or several years Indianhead Community Health Care Inc., has sponsored Mini Medics at Indianhead Medical Center. This program offers Shell Lake first-grade students the opportunity to see firsthand behind the scenes of the hospital and ambulance service.

As a member of ICHC, I was among other volunteers that guided groups of students on a tour of the hospital on Tuesday, May 12. Among the volunteers was Sue Heilborn who has been assisting with Mini Medics for 30 years. Other volunteers assisting that day included Chris Ottoson, Patty McKee, Deb Ekern, Jessica Furchtenicht and Mary Williams. Dexie Dunham once again played the part of Froggy to give the tours a bit of fun.

After many decades of organizing this special medical day, Peg Pockat turned over the duties to Patti Naglosky.

Donna Ness assisted with lining up volunteers and was also available to demonstrate what happens in the therapy

department at the hospital. Students thought it was fun to be lifted up above the whirlpool and did seem to question whether Donna was going to actually lower them into the bubbling water.

The seven students in my group seemed to enjoy looking through a microscope in the lab, taking a ride on the X-ray table, and having their finger placed in a cast. They also enjoyed pretending to be a patient in the hospital bed that moved up and down when they wanted to pretend to eat the plastic food placed in front of them.

Although having tours of young students can be an interruption in work schedules, the staff at IMC did a good job of explaining to the students the workings of a hospital. I extend gratitude to them and also to the others involve in creating this learning experience for students. I had a nice group of students to guide that day.

In the X-ray department at Indianhead Medical Center, Linda Nielsen explains to Shell Lake first-grader Spencer Palmer how an X-ray is taken. — Photo by Suzanne Johnson

Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson Area writers corner

by Mary B. Olsen ell me it is not true. Humor isn’t funny. I have a remote to control my television set, and I can zap off anything that I find, without looking back. Maybe I am looking in the wrong places. I sometimes stayed up late at night to hear comics’ jokes on the “Tonight Show.”

Now I zip through the spots where there should be humor and I find the worst kind of attempts at humor and zap them off. Some are so bad I feel I must clean off the screen of my television set. I conclude that all of our humor writers and comics have passed away and the latest batch coming up is not worth the effort of staying up late.

Joan Rivers is gone. Erma Bombeck is gone. Phyllis Diller died in 2013. Now I have learned that Mary McBride passed away in 2007. The lights of the world of humor that should be making our life challenges easier are dim, and we may not see their like again. And that’s not funny.

Mary McBride is from Janesville, in Wisconsin. Back in 1962, she began writing funny things and sent a skit to Phyllis Diller. A year later she heard from Phyllis, and they began a relationship that lasted their lifetimes.

She and her neighbor, Jean Bowen, and her husband, Bill, and life itself supplied them with jokes.

Her books are lighthearted and give you a glimpse into lives not unlike your own.

Remember how Phyllis Diller would come out on-

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stage wearing her outlandish get-ups with high heels and feathered boas? She would have the audience laughing just looking at her. Then she would tell these one-liners, and she had them practically rolling in the aisles.

One joke from Mary went: “My oven is so dirty, there’s only room to bake one cupcake.”

Her housekeeping was a joke, and her driving.

“People who ride with me aren’t passengers, they’re witnesses.”

Mary McBride wrote the book, “Grandma Knows Best, But No One Ever Listens!” It features so many helpful hints for grandparents. The kind that are grounded in reality.

Being a grandmother is a desire baked into our very being. In her book she pointed out that nobody ever says they chose not to be a grandmother. No, and no one ever said, “If I had it to do over, I would have waited to be a grandmother.” She wrote that there aren’t any grandma support groups. There are now, but that is for grandparents raising grandchildren, a whole different thing. I don’t think there is a government booklet on how to be a grandma. If there is, nobody sent me one.

Mary said she grew up at a time when a dishwasher was a child, not a machine for doing dishes. There are now girls sports as well as boys, and Grandmas may be invited to drive them to these events and cheer for them. A child in her day had to be on time for supper.

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TV dinner replaced the family together at mealtime.

Parents work at odd hours and kids are home in the locked house. Kids scold you, the Depression survivor, and tell how you must recycle. You don’t have to take them to the park. They have crayon-colored swings and a jungle gym in their yard. Teach them how to cross a street and how stoplights work? They never venture out alone. They are driven everywhere. You take them to an event and pick them up when it’s over. Their cell phones and other electronic devices are always in use.

They like the electronic world, not the real one.

Mary says there is only a short time between when your kids stop wrecking your furniture and your grandchildren start. Guess you can never have your home arranged the way you like it. You have to childproof your home. You must secure all plants, breakables, pets, and hide all foods and possible foods.

Secure your remote and your phone. Hide your mail, your stamps, your keys, and maybe consider hanging them on a chain around your neck. Don’t let the child pull your chain. Babies are often given keys to play with. If you see a toddler wandering around with keys dangling from his cute little fingers, you might catch him and hold him until the worried parent finds you and the child. You can be a lifesaver.

Mary McBride tells us, “Let him bang on your kettle, but not when it’s full of soup.” She warns that the child-proofer will probably lose, “and your cherished possessions will pay the price.” But the grandchildren are priceless.

She has some other warnings: “Don’t tire until you see the whites of their eyes.” And, “You can sing them your complete repertoire of lullabies, and they will be wide awake ...” “The trick is to not fall asleep before they do.”

Phyllis Diller wrote the foreword of this book. She wrote a complimentary piece, and ended with this, “In this book, Mary McBride tells how to scheme, lie, and cheat, and threaten so you’ll be thought of as a sweet, gentle, darling grandma.”

The main job of the grandmother is to worry about the grandchildren. And try to get out of baby-sitting.

Let the other grandma have that privilege.

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AREA CHURCHES Episcopal

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

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

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

Baptist

Shell Lake Full Gospel

Northwoods Baptist

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday service: 7 p.m.

Spooner Baptist

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday evening service 6 p.m.

Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.

Catholic

St. Joseph’s Catholic

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

Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

St. Catherine’s Catholic

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

St. Francis de Sales

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

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

Nazarene

Long Lake Lutheran Church

St. Alban’s

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

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

Lutheran

Barronett Lutheran

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.

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.

1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastor Russ Leeper 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.

Office hours: Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

United Methodist

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.

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

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Faith Lutheran

Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

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

Sundays

Church of the Nazarene

Sarona Methodist 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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It describes very well a God that multiple words cannot.

How do we do justice to God? God IS awesome.

Spend time with your awesome God this week in church.

Other

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 68:1-10, 32-35 Acts 1:6-14

1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

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unday evenings were always a special time in our small church in northern Ohio. After singing a few hymns, Pastor Stanley would walk to the pulpit and ask, “Who would like to stand up tonight and thank the Lord publicly for his goodness and blessings during the last week?” We would all wait anxiously to hear what God had “been doing” since last Sunday evening.

It was a time of sharing and rejoicing. We were always happy when someone was healed or helped. God got all the credit, but we all rejoiced with the one who he had honored. We believed that when we asked, God would answer. And when he answered we all enjoyed the results and gave thanks together.

God heard and answered David’s prayer. But the nature of his prayer or the problems he was facing is not defined. However, in his concluding remarks he writes of God being “delighted in the well-being of his servant.”

Well-being includes everything and anything that concerns us; big or little, large or small. Whatever concerns us concerned God first because his goodness and grace have no limit. They exceed our imagination.

The answer to his prayer was the beginning of an important event in his life. He did not go quietly to his room and thank God by himself. No! He insisted on sharing his joy with others and said, “Come and join me.

Let those who are happy with God’s blessings on me rejoice with me - all day!” What a way to grow.

After we pray together, let’s praise together.

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Stone Lake

Senior lunch menu

Monday, June 1: Spaghetti with meat sauce, asparagus, bread stick, peaches.

Tuesday, June 2: Honeybaked ham, scalloped potatoes, spinach, strawberryrhubarb crisp.

Wednesday, June 3: Tender roast pork, whipped sweet potatoes, corn O’Brien, chocolate-chip cookie.

Thursday, June 4: Creamy chicken Alfredo over noodles, asparagus, bread stick, mixed fresh fruit cup.

Friday, June 5: Meat loaf, au gratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, strawberry cobbler.

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 Minong, Monday, June 1: BBQ ribs, cook’s choice potato, fresh salad bar, dessert and buns. Call 715-4664448, for reservations. Suggested donation $5.

by Mary Nilssen

I hope each of you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with family and friends. The long weekend gives everyone a chance to get together and plan upcoming events for the summer.

Stone Lake will be having their annual all-you-can-eat fish fry on Saturday, May 30, from 4-7 p.m. at the Stone Lake Lions Hall. There will also be an assortment of items on display for a silent auction.

There will be a Hazardous Waste Collection in Stone Lake on Wednesday, June 3, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Sand Lake Town Hall.

The annual 2015 Stone Lake Community Garage Sale, sponsored by the Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. Participants can pick up registration forms at Lakes Community Co-op, Betty Lou’s, Marie’s Hideaway, Cut In Stone or online at stonelakewi.com. There is a $12 fee, which covers radio and newspaper advertising, official signs and your location listed on the map.

Forms are due no later than May 30.

Stone Lake Area Historical Society will be presenting “A Step Back In Time” with James Brakken, local author/historian, on Wednesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. at the Stone Lake Town Hall.

Stone Lake will have a cleanup day on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for Stone Lake residents. Electronics and tires up to 20” are free to drop off. Tires over 20” will be charged half price. Garbage and furniture can also be dropped off at the dump and will be charged regular price.

Please stop by the Stone Lake Town Hall to pick up your 2015 fireworks permit at no charge. They will be open Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon.

Have a good week and be safe.

Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715-865-4008 or upnorthnils2@gmail.com.

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Shell Lake school menu Breakfast Monday, June 1: Bagel or mini cinnamon roll.

Tuesday, June 2: Pancakes and sausage link or oat chocolate chip bar.

Wednesday, June 3: Cereal and toast or ultimate breakfast round.

Thursday, June 4: French toast sticks or muffin.

Friday, June 5: Cheddar omelet and toast or apple stick.

Breakfast is served with a choice of juice/fruit and milk with their main item. Every day breakfast is free to all students.

Lunch Monday, June 1: Chicken strip wrap.

Tuesday, June 2: Hot dog with chips.

Wednesday, June 3: Sloppy joe.

Thursday, June 4: Taco day.

Friday, June 5: Pizza.

Salad bar is provided daily to all students. All students also have a daily alternate entrée choice of either sandwich pack: PB&J, flavored cracker and cheese stick or yogurt pack: Flavored fat-free yogurt with granola on side, flavored cracker and cheese stick.

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The UWBC Rube Goldberg was awarded a Spirit of UWBC Award. The team captured fourth place at nationals and included Trent Parker of Springbrook. UWBC award winners show back row (L to R): Terry Wiesner, Rosie Rucinski, Trent Parker, Jacob Saxinger, Ethan Severson, Quentin Vieregge, Troy Kozma, Mark Conrad, Mary Hoeft, Drea Lamphere and Tom Ritzinger. Front: Christa James-Byrnes, Mary Hankins, Deb Neuheisel, Dean Yohnk and Paul Chase. — Photo submitted

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by Helen V. Pederson

Friday morning, the news had to be in early because of the Memorial Day holiday. Our weather is great so far. I hope it continues through the weekend.

My biggest news is I’m a great-grandmother as of the evening of Thursday, May 21. A baby boy, Colton Timothy, was born to Stephanie and Cory Cowell of Chippewa Falls. The baby was born at St. Joseph Hospital.

He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Everyone is doing well and happy. That’s Timothy and Sue Pederson’s first grandchild. Warren and Helen Quam are the maternal great-grandparents. Good luck to all and congratulations!

Friday, there was a garage sale at Salem Lutheran.

Mavis Flach worked there.

Mary and John Marshall and a few couples camped at Lake Owens over the holiday.

Peder Pederson told me the United Pentecostal Church in Spooner had a prayer breakfast on Saturday morning.

It’s good to have Mark and Joni Parker back after a week’s vacation. The lawn really needed him but it looks good now.

The men of Glenview were treated to a men’s fisherman dinner on May 22.

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Barronett

by Judy Pieper

As you probably already know, I hate to brag about our young people here in Barronett, but sometimes it’s just unavoidable. Our graduating seniors this year are good, down to earth, community-minded and highly intelligent people. Hmmm. Doesn’t really sound as though I have much trouble bragging, does it?

Our seniors, in alphabetical order, are: Dylan McClain, son of Kevin and Beth McClain and Casey Helstern.

Dylan plans to attend UTI in Lyle, Ill., this fall. He will be taking classes in diesel mechanics. Joey Mlejnek, son of Bill and Angela Mlejnek. Joey will be working this summer in construction and logging. Well, that is except for a one-week canoeing vacation in the Boundary Waters he is planning with a few friends. Joey has already signed up to join the Marines, has had his physical and all the papers are signed. He will be traveling to San Diego on Sept. 14 to start his active duty in combat support. Taylor Pease, son of Brian and Jody Pease. Taylor will be roofing this summer and plans to work on the pipeline in Iowa later. He plans to attend UWBC at a later date, but first wants to spend some time working and doing other things. Blain Stetler, son of Jack and Wendy Stetler.

Blain will be working for 3M this summer. He will go to UW-La Crosse this fall and will be working toward a degree in physical therapy. Congratulations seniors! We wish you all the best in the future.

If you know of any other seniors from our area, please give me a call so that I can let everyone know what their plans for the future are.

Ellen Kay (Gullickson) Matson, and, of course, her beautiful German shepherd, Cruzer, traveled from Marquette, Mich., earlier this week to put flowers on the graves of her parents and grandparents. Ellen Kay and I had lunch together at Lakeview and then went to the Scoop ‘N’ Brew for ice cream. While she was here, Ellen

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Kay gave me a beautiful ceramic Nativity set that her mom, Rachel, had made. I’m not even going to try to describe it because I would never be able to do it justice.

All I can say is that it will be very proudly displayed at Christmastime every year for the rest of my life.

I forgot to tell you about the bear we saw last week when we were coming home from West Point Lodge. We, Art Adams, Jerry Marsh, Duane and I, were about four miles south of Hwy. 70 on CTH H when Art spotted a mama bear with a 2-year-old cub in a field to the west of us. They must have been about 200 feet from the road, but when she stood on her hind legs and waved her front paws in the air, she still looked enormous. I was pretty glad that we saw her while we were in the car rather than while we were walking through the woods.

And, last Wednesday afternoon we, Tru Lehmann, Duane and I, saw a little bear run across Hwy. 63 just south of Barronett. I’m not sure where his mama was, but, again, I was very glad that we were in the car rather than walking when we saw him. Mama bears are usually pretty close by when you see a little guy like that.

Tru was very excited about seeing a little bear. I was surprised that she didn’t want to get out and pet him.

Tru and Wrig Marsh were both visiting us on Wednesday, and we had a wonderful, but very tiring, day. One of the things we accomplished was getting the hummingbird feeders hung out. The kids helped me fill them and then carried them outside for me to hang up. I hung Tru’s from a tree, and hung Wrig’s from a hook by the front-room window. Well, Tru was so anxious for a little bird to come to her feeder so, of course, they came to Wrig’s first. They were buzzing all around her feeder on Thursday, so I called her to let her know that they really appreciated her hanging the feeder out. Don’t you just love 4-year-olds?

You know how one cute kid story reminds you of another? Well, before church Sunday morning, Geri Pittman was telling us one of those stories. Seems that, when Geri and Mel’s kids were little, all the neighborhood kids were a little scared of Mel. (Can’t imagine that – Mr. Congeniality? OK, maybe Mel can look a little stern at times.) Anyway this one little guy, about 5 years old, knocked on the door and when she answered it he was standing there, hands on hips, and said in a gruff little boy voice, “The old man around?” She said he was so cute, so she told him where Mel was and when he saw Mel he said, “Hey old man,” and then went on to ask him whatever it was that he wanted. After he left they both had a good laugh, and Mel said that he thought that, if that little guy was that brave, he would probably go places. I think they should probably call down to Iowa and find out if he became a politician or is in jail.

And, that reminded me of a story about my nephew, Curt Adams, when he was 4 or 5. They lived right next door to a friend of his dad’s. Anyway, one day Curt walked over to the friend’s garage and said, “My dad asked if he could borrow a cigarette.” That wasn’t an uncommon request, so the guy handed Curt a cigarette. As Curt was walking away, he turned and said, “My dad wants you to light it, too.” Needless to say he didn’t get any further. The guy grabbed the cigarette, marched Curt back to his house and told Butch what he tried to pull.

I’m sure they got a pretty good laugh out of it too, after Curt was in the house and couldn’t hear them. Kids!

I guess that will have to do for the news from Barronett this week. Hope you enjoyed the long Memorial Day weekend. See you next time.

by Marian Furchtenicht

Friday was an early news day.

Along our country wayside, the ferns have uncurled and the purple geraniums have joined the trilliums.

We’ve been having some beautiful summerlike weather.

The yard grass needs mowing again. Most corn is up and you can see the rows of baby corn plants. Looks so pretty!

The Zimmerman family attended the wedding of Kris Zimmerman and Autumn Butterfield on Saturday, May 16, at the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Ladysmith. A reception followed at the Deer Lodge there.

Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs. Last Sunday, Nicole Stodola and Marilyn Zimmerman attended the 25th ordination anniversary of Father James Powers held at the Rice Lake Parish. Many were in attendance from all four parishes of which he was pastor.

The Frey family all have been getting together to help clean up, fix and paint to get ready to live in the house on Ripley Road just off Fernander Road, Town of Madge, that Amy and Emily Frey and baby have purchased.

They hope to move in soon. They have been living at his aunt’s, Jan’s, while they were gone for the winter.

Bonnie Helmer was sent to Sacred Heart in Eau Claire from Rice Lake for more tests and surgery a couple of weeks ago. Her son, Jim Helmer, Excelsior Springs, Mo., came from Tuesday until Saturday. She has been in the hospital for almost three weeks already. Keep her in your prayers. Jimmie stopped and visited me while here.

Dewey Country Well, once again, I see something disappear from my farm, or rather, Richy’s farm. Yes, the pit is now being buried after a man came with a machine and took the fence down, along with knocking the cement out. What’s going to fill this big hole? Well, as I told you last week, our silos disappeared so the silos were crushed and that’s going in. Of course, Richy says he’s cleaning the place and putting it in the hole. It will take a lot of dirt to fill this hole and I’m sure Richy has arranged to have it hauled in. What’s next on Richy’s agenda? Well, for now, I don’t really know, but something. Just so he doesn’t try to put my house in the hole!

Since I am writing this column early, I didn’t want to make any calls for news.

A very happy birthday to Heleyna Benjamin on her birthday May 26. Have a wonderful day Heleyna.

Happy birthday to Buzz LaPorte on his special day, May 28, with many more to come.

A happy anniversary to Jeremy and Brenda Monson on May 28 when they celebrate together with many more.

May 29, a very happy birthday to Judy Cornelison as she enjoys that special day with more to come.

Austin Stellrecht, a very happy birthday to you when you celebrate on May 30. Enjoy your day.

The end of May 2015 find Debbie LaVeau and Spencer

Academic news GREEN BAY — Kyle Lechnir, Spooner, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, Saturday, May 16. — from TheLink

On Tuesday, the M&Ms, Mavis Schlapper and myself, visited Bonnie on the therapy floor at Sacred Heart and found her doing better. We also visited Mavis’ daughter, Pam Cernocky, who had a total knee replacement there that morning. A speedy recovery is wished for her.

Congratulations to new parents Duane and Abigail Halverson who are the proud parents of a baby girl born May 2 in Rice Lake. Her name is Vicki Lynn.

There were 16 folks at the Washburn County Historical Society meeting on Thursday, May 21. The museum’s spring opening is Friday, May 29.

Dale Web and friend of Somerset were up for a few days. Nice visiting with him at White Pines Tavern & Grill when Rod and Joyce Ripley and I went to eat after the historical society meeting.

Congratulations to all the graduating seniors. Especially to our West Sarona students, Sabrina Skindelewski, who is salutatorian in her class at Shell Lake.

There is to be a beanbag tourney at Backwoods Saloon at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 20. The winning team takes all. That sounds like fun.

The city of Shell Lake is taking on a different look with the road construction going on. It’ll be nice when it’s done. It’s pretty costly, I’m sure.

Rails should have never been take out of our country.

While on our trip, I’d say there were four semis per car on the interstates and a lot of road construction going

on. Saw so many orange barrels, should have kept count.

Just think how the railroads would save the roads. Everything, our fuel, food, cars, building materials and machines come to us by truck. Hope kids can afford all the costs of future road building and upkeep in this country.

I also saw a couple of street signs I thought were neat, Haviture Way Street. And another was Lackawana Street.

This week’s birthdays include Tyler LaVeau, Karen Holzem, Glen and Connie Idland, and Linda Christianson, May 28; Andrew Doanes, May 29; Debbie West, Lori Gohde and Angie Anderson, May 30; Janice Cummings, Rowan Donetell and Lucas Gohde, May 31; Leroy Sandridge and Colleen Burns, June 1; Lois Kemp, Jody Roeser, Jared Gronning and James Heinze, June 2; Christina Mancl, Joyce Mortier, Naomi Beardsley and Timmy Gillette, June 3.

A happy anniversary is wished to these couples: Bill and Val Smith and Nathan and Heidi Odden, May 29; Art and Vicki Lyons and Ryan and Sara (West) Schmidt, May 30; Jeff and Dwana (Furchtenicht) Schaus and Tom and Cindy Campbell, June 2.

Welcome June, the Dairy Month!

by Pauline Lawrence Redding celebrating their birthdays with many more June 1, it’s a very happy anniversary to Jeff and Nancy Stellrecht as they celebrate their day together.

Trent and Stephanie Vanderhoof, a very happy anniversary to you as you enjoy your special day June 3 with lots more to come.

A very happy anniversary to David and Cindy Lawrence as they enjoy their special day June 4. Enjoy., A very happy birthday to Andrew Lawrence on June 4.

Have a great day, Andrew.

For those of you that know David, he is now out of the Air Force and has a job working for the Air Force.

His wife, Cindy, teaches, and as of now they have two sons out of the house and a third soon, out of eight sons.

David and Cindy are grandparents to one grandson.

A very happy birthday to my grandson, Rem Ladd, on June 6, along with John Biver, James Major, and Cecila Harrington. Enjoy your special day.

A very happy birthday way out in Arizona to Mitch Cooper on June 7 as he enjoys his special day with many more to come.

June 8, a very happy anniversary to Steve and Ella Friendt with 47 years behind them, to Phil and Mary Watkins, making 24 years together with many more to come, and Gary and Cricket McKenzie celebrating 39

Births Born at Indianhead Medical Center A girl, Avanjilene Heather, was born May 15, 2015, to Heather and James Green, Spooner.

years together as man and wife.

Happy birthday to Nancy Atkinson as she enjoys that special day June 8 with lots more to come.

June 9, a very happy anniversary to Warren and Marie Quam as they enjoy that special day with many more to come. Also a very happy birthday to Lolly Hines and to Robert Lawrence. Enjoy your day,.

June 10, a very happy anniversary to Frank and Carol Graf as they celebrate their special day together with many more to come. Also happy birthday to twins Nolan and Abby Stellrecht as they enjoy their day together.

They are Ann Stellrecht’s grandchildren.

Scatter sunshine!

Have a great week!

wcregisteronline.com

Marriage licenses Kim L. Ayres, Stone Lake, and Tamara L. Lord, Stone Lake.

Jerry W. Emblom, Minong, and Fawn M. Nedland, Minong.

Paul J. Satterlund, Minneapolis, Minn., and Kayla E. Vik, Minneapolis, Minn.

Lucan P. Dobbe, Springbrook, and Christine M. Cain, Spooner.

Kevin M. Franchek, Shell Lake, and Gretchen D. Hom, Shell Lake.

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Employment opportunities/Notices/Garage sales

Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Lynn J. Sanford and Unknown Spouse of Lynn J. Sanford You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after May 13, 2015, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Washburn County Clerk of Circuit Court, 10 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 339, Shell Lake, WI 54871, and to Shannon Cummings / J. Peterman Legal Group Ltd., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: J. Peterman Legal Group Ltd., 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100, Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 29th day of April, 2015.

Shannon Cummings / J. Peterman Legal Group Ltd. State Bar No. 1033710 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 J. Peterman Legal Group Ltd., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Employment Opportunities In The Following Positions:

• Full-Time & Part-Time PM Shift LPN/RN • Full-Time/Part-Time Day Shift CNA • Full-Time PM Shift CNA Contact: Sandra White, DON

• Part-Time Dietary Aide

Contact: Courtney Holub, DOFS Stop In To Fill Out An Application Or Call:

Terraceview Living Center, Inc.

715-468-7292 802 East Cty. Hwy. B, P.O. Box 609 • Shell Lake, WI 54871 E.O.E.

626418 28-31a-e, 39-42r

Agnes Anderson, Sec./Treas.

LICENSE APPLICATION

STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, John T. Olson, trade name Lakeview Bar & Grill, herewith apply for a Class “B” liquor and fermented malt beverage license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2016, on the following described premises to wit: Twostory building and beer garden upper balcony and southeast area from east dining room door to south corner, located at 5 5th Avenue, in the City of Shell Lake, Wis. John T. Olson Application filed this 19th day of May, 2015. 627827 41r WNAXLP

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Elec. smoker, chain hoist; La-Z-Boy rocker; brandname clothes; household; books; vintage items.

1122 & 207 Erie St. Spooner

Fri. & Sat., May 29 & 30 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LICENSE APPLICATION STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Michael Macone, President, Spooner Creek Designs, Inc., trade name The Potter’s Shed, herewith apply for a Class “B” fermented malt beverage license and a Class “C” wine license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wisconsin Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2016, on the following described premises to wit: One-story building and 20’ x 80’ beer garden/patio area located at 250 Industrial Blvd., in the City of Shell Lake, Wis. Michael J. Macone Application filed this 19th day of May, 2015. 627830 41r WNAXLP

Jack Link’s is the global meat snacks leader and fastestgrowing meat snack manufacturer worldwide. The Jack Link’s brand represents a heritage of quality and consumer trust.

Well-known for its iconic Messin’ With Sasquatch™ advertising campaign, Jack Link’s offers more than 100 premium meat snack products at retail outlets in more than 40 countries.

Check out JackLinks.com for more information on the brand.

Jack Link’s is looking to fill the following positions ...

Food Safety & Quality Technicians Production Workers ... All Shifts Maintenance Technicians ... All Shifts Smokehouse Operator ... 2nd Shift

Apply today at our corporate office, One Snack Food Lane, Minong, WI, or call Human Resources Director, 715-466-6690 for more info. 626853 29-30a,b,c 40-41r Jack Link’s Beef Jerky is an equal opportunity employer.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NORTHWEST REGIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM ELLIOTT BUILDING - COUNTY BOARDROOM 110 4th AVENUE WEST, SHELL LAKE, WI JUNE 16, 2015 6:00 P.M.

The Northwest Regional Housing Program, representing the counties of Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Rusk, Sawyer and Washburn, will hold a public hearing to review the progress of the CDBG regional housing program on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, beginning at 6:00 p.m. during the Washburn County Board meeting at the Elliott Building. The public is invited to learn more about the program, review types of housing improvements completed and to identify future housing needs. The agenda is: 1. Eligible CDBG activities a. Housing (i) Rehabilitation – owner and renter occupied (ii) Homebuyer Assistance (iii) Lead-Based Paint 2. General housing needs and funding availability 3. Activities proposed as part of the housing program, including potential residential displacement 4. Citizen input regarding CDBG housing activities and need Residents of the nine counties are encouraged to attend, especially residents with low to moderate incomes. The meeting room is handicapped accessible and persons needing additional accessibility accommodations should contact Sheldon Johnson at 715-635-2197.

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Shell Lake boat, trailer & 15 h.p.

Evinrude short-shaft motor; Big Bertha water tube; misc. furniture; 2 sets table & chairs; lg. hunting tent; numerous household items; clothing; many other misc. items.

W3951 Devils Lake Road, Sarona

CTH B south of Shell Lake and Spooner to CTH M, go right 1 mile to Devils Lake Road.

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GARAGE SALE Friday, May 29, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 30, 8 a.m. - Noon

Seasonal deco; men’s & women’s clothing; picture frames, artwork; tables; furniture; computer desk; lots, lots more.

W8760 Cty. J, Shell Lake

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SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No: 14 CV 35 Honorable Eugene D. Harrington

Barronett Cemetery Association Monday, June 1 7 p.m.

Barronett Town Hall (South Heart Lake Rd.)

Fri. & Sat., May 29 & 30

MULTIFAMILY GARAGE SALE

MULTIFAMILY SALE Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

17’ canoe; Triumph Bonneville America; antique, retro & wicker furniture; stroller; children’s books; vintage pottery; antique toolbox w/tools; vintage glass & housewares; prints; mirrors & garden decorations.

Check photos on Craigslist under Garage Sales.

Starkey Lake Road, off Cty. B, Shell Lake Rain date Sunday, May 31

LICENSE APPLICATION STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Neeraj Rai, President, Vishav Hotels, Inc., d/b/a American Best Inns & Suites, herewith apply for a Class “B” liquor and fermented malt beverage license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2016, on the following described premises to wit: twostory building located at 315 Highway 63 in the City of Shell Lake, WI. 627822 41r WNAXLP Neeraj Rai Application filed this 19th day of May, 2015.

LICENSE APPLICATION

STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Peggy Crawford, President, Whalen & Crawford, Inc., trade name Peggy’s Place, herewith apply for a Class “B” liquor and fermented malt beverage license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2016, on the following described premises to wit: Twostory building, located at 36 Fifth Avenue (first floor, basement and exterior walk-in cooler), in the City of Shell Lake, WI. Peggy Crawford Application filed this 19th day of May, 2015. 627828 41r WNAXLP

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Unknown Spouse of Lynn J. Sanford W7167 Nancy Lake Road Minong, WI 54859 Defendants

ANNUAL MEETING

2 ERIE ST. SALES

DON’T MISS IT YARD SALE! Fri. & Sat., May 29 & 30 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

52” lighted ceiling fan; desk; mirrors; treadmill; Tupperware; kitchen items; VHS movies; pair blue upholstered chairs; jewelry; purses; shoes; cotton fabric; linens; huge selection of women’s tops 3X and larger; women’s jeans size 28-32. Everything priced to sell!

Follow neon green signs.

Corner Lot 103 Reinhart Dr. Shell Lake

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Lynn J. Sanford W7167 Nancy Lake Road Minong, WI 54859

(May 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN BOUNTY Nationstar Mortgage LLC Plaintiff vs.

LESLIE A. HISSAM, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 14 CV 71 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 26, 2015, in the amount of $136,576.68, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 10, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective.

PLACE: at the North entrance of Washburn County Courthouse located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 15 of Certified Survey Map No. 3211, recorded on October 27, 2004, in Volume 15, Page 39, as Document No. 306897, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Township 40 North, Range 12 West, Town of Trego, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

ALSO DESCRIBED AS: Lot 15 of CSM 15-39, Map No. 3211, a part of the NW 1/4NW 1/4 of Section 25, Township 40 North, Range 12 West (in the Township of Trego).

PROPERTY ADDRESS: N8004 Old Dump Road, Trego, WI 54888.

TAX KEY NO.: 65-042-2-40-1225-2 02-000-005000.

Dated this 29th day of April, 2015.

Shannon K. Cummings J. Peterman Legal Group Ltd. State Bar No. 1033710 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Sheriff Terry Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Please go to www.jpetermanlegalgroup.com to obtain the bid for this sale. J. Peterman Legal Group Ltd. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as servicer for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11 1661 Worthington Road, Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Plaintiff vs.

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(May 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY

LICENSE APPLICATION

STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Troy Greener, trade name Greener’s Reel ‘Em Inn, herewith apply for a Class “B” fermented malt beverage license and Class “C” wine license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2016, on the following described premises to wit: Onestory building located at 403 Highway 63, in the City of Shell Lake, Wis. Troy Greener Application filed this 19th day of May, 2015. 627829 41r WNAXLP

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FULL-TIME SUPPORT STAFF POSITION

Washburn County is accepting applications for a full-time support staff position with the Register of Deed’s Office. This position is responsible for performing varied administrative duties, typing, computer data entry and record keeping tasks. Minimum Qualifications: High school grad or equivalent; experience in administrative work which shall include ability to quickly learn and use a variety of computer software applications and the ability to provide professional customer service to clients. Starting salary range is $16.15 - $17.81/hour D.O.Q. For an application, visit the county website at www.co.washburn.wi.us or contact the Washburn County Personnel Department at P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Tel.: 715-468-4624, Fax: 715-468-4628 or email adminper@co.washburn.wi.us. Resumes will be accepted, but will not take the place of an completed application. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2015. E.O.E. 627983 41-42r

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Notices ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ASSISTANT (884 HRS./YR.) WITC SHELL LAKE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for a part-time Academic Affairs Assistant position at the Shell Lake Administrative Office. Qualifications include: Two years’ related postsecondary education/training OR four years’ related work experience, knowledge of and proficiency in the use of a computer, computer applications and software and the ability to keyboard 40 net words per minute.

For a complete list of qualifications and to apply visit our website at www.witc.edu/employ Deadline to apply: June 1, 2015 All applicants must attend the testing session for keyboarding: June 2, 2015, from 3 - 4:30 p.m.

WITC Rice Lake Campus - Room 211 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

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NOTICE OF BOARD REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF BARRONETT

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Barronett, Washburn County, Wis., shall hold its first meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Barronett Town Hall at N1608 S. Heart Lake Road, Shell Lake WI 54871.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: 1. No person will be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view the property.

2. 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 objection, except at a session of the Board.

3. The Board of Review may not hear an objection to the amount or valuation of property unless, at least 48 hours before the Board’s first scheduled meeting, the objector provides to the Board’s clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an objection, except that upon a showing of good cause and the submission of a written objection, the Board shall waive that requirement during the first 2 hours of the Board’s first scheduled meeting, and the Board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days with proof of extraordinary circumstances for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and failure to appear before the Board of Review during the first 2 hours of the first scheduled meeting.

4. Objections to the amount or valuation of property shall first be made in writing and filed with the clerk of the Board of Review within the first 2 hours of the Board’s first scheduled meeting, except that, upon evidence of extraordinary circumstances, the Board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days. The Board may require objections to the amount or valuation of property to be submitted on forms approved by the Department of Revenue, and the Board shall require that any forms include stated valuations of the property in question. Persons who own land and improvements to that land may object to the aggregate valuation of that land and improvements to that land, but no person who owns land and improvements to that land may object only to the valuation of that land or only to the valuation of improvements to that land. No person may be allowed in any action or proceedings to question the amount or valuation of property unless the written objection has been filed and that person in good faith presented evidence to the Board in support of the objections and made full disclosure before the Board, under oath, of all that person’s property liable to assessment in the district and the value of that property. The requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by express action of the Board.

5. When appearing before the Board of Review, the objecting 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 and the person used to arrive at that estimate.

6. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone, or object to a valuation if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the objector using the income method of valuation, unless the person supplies the Assessor with all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the assessor’s manual under s. 73.03(2a), Wis. Stats., that the Assessor requests. The Town of Barronett has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph that provide exemptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their office or by order of a court.* The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s. 19.35(1) Wis. Stats.

7. 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 or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone unless the Board, in its discretion, has determined to grant a property owner’s or their representative’s request to testify under oath by telephone or written statement.

8. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone, or contest the amount of any 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 under s.70.47(3)(a), Wis. Stats., that person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for the removal of a member of the Board of Review and, if so, which member, and provides a reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take.

Notice is hereby given this 17th day of May, 2015.

Patricia Parker, Town Clerk Town of Barronett 627429 40-41r WNAXLP

WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016

A public hearing on the proposed 2015-2016 budget for the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College District will be held on June 8, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., at the WITC’s Shell Lake Administrative Building, 505 Pine Ridge Drive, Shell Lake, WI 54871. The detailed budget is available for public inspection at the WITC Administrative Office, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, or by contacting Steve Decker at 715-468-2815.

PROPERTY TAX AND EXPENDITURE HISTORY Fiscal Year 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 (2)

Equalized Valuation (1) $ 31,520,063,785 $ 30,073,355,967 $ 30,160,194,532 $ 30,847,020,106 $ 31,309,725,408

Fiscal Year 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016

Total Expenditures (4) $ 79,487,169 $ 76,840,243 $ 78,995,942 $ 78,519,046 $ 82,206,491

Mill Rates Operational (3) 0.99232 1.04005 1.04682 0.15750 0.17055 Percent Inc./(Dec.) -6.40% -3.30% 2.80% -0.60% 4.70%

Debt Serv.

0.18779 0.20174 0.20619 0.20462 0.20664

Total Mill Rate 1.18011 1.24179 1.25301 0.36212 0.37719

Percent Inc./(Dec.) 3.52% 5.23% 0.90% -71.10% 4.16%

Property Tax Levy $37,197,012 $37,344,989 $37,791,079 $11,170,554 $11,809,677

Percent Inc./(Dec.) 0.44% 0.40% 1.20% -70.44% 5.72%

Tax on a $100,000 House 118.01 124.18 125.30 36.21 37.72

BUDGET/FUND BALANCE SUMMARY - ALL FUNDS

Tax Levy Other Budgeted Revenues

General Fund $ 4,752,382 39,366,507

Special Special Revenue/ Revenue/ Operational Nonaidable Fund Fund $ 587,477 $ - $ 2,343,217 13,081,394

Capital Debt Projects Service Proprietary Fund Fund Funds Total - $ 6,469,818 $ - $ 11,809,677 244,635 105,000 3,250,000 58,390,753

Total Revenues Budgeted Expenditures Excess Revenues Over Expenditures Operating Transfers Proceeds From Debt Est. Fund Balance 7/1/15

44,118,889 44,118,889

2,930,694 2,930,694

13,081,394 13,081,394

244,635 12,434,625

6,574,818 6,450,889

3,250,000 3,190.000

70,200,430 82,206,491

15,231,553

(61,800) 558,284

691,630

(12,189,990) 61,800 11,400,000 706,931

123,929 6,489,221

60,000 307,998

(12,006,061) 11,400,000 23,985,617

Est. Fund Balance 6/30/16

$ 15,231,553 $

496,484 $

691,630 $

18,741 $ 6,613,150 $

367,998 $ 23,419,556

(1) Tid out, computers out.

(2) Equalized valuation is projected to remain flat in fiscal year 2016 with an additional $462,705,302 in net new construction.

(3) The operational mill rate may not exceed 1.50000 per S.38.16 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

(4) Fiscal years 2012-2014 represent actual amounts, 2015 is estimated and 2016 is the proposed budget.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Budget Summary - General Fund Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016

REVENUES Local Government State Funds Program Fees Material Fees Other Student Fees Institutional Federal Funds

2013-2014 Actual (1) $ 30,760,218 1,990,088 8,447,560 586,779 1,013,698 337,314 25,300

2014-2015 Budget $ 4,273,807 29,297,009 8,160,690 609,121 759,928 375,000 20,000

2014-2015 Estimate (2) $ 4,318,240 28,859,304 7,690,483 560,059 816,495 242,193 9,698

$

2015-2016 Budget 4,752,382 29,545,869 8,171,996 495,844 782,798 350,000 20,000

TOTAL REVENUES

$ 43,160,957

$ 43,495,555

$

42,496,472

$

44,118,889

EXPENDITURES Instruction Instructional Resources Student Services General Institutional Physical Plant Auxiliary Services

$ 24,462,502 1,412,759 4,690,525 8,570,993 3,372,374 -

$ 25,627,633 1,491,994 4,786,877 8,274,980 3,314,071 -

$

25,415,659 1,454,322 4,621,118 7,653,299 3,278,659 -

$

25,754,734 1,446,601 4,944,143 8,578,997 3,394,414 -

TOTAL EXPENDITURES Net Revenue/(Expenditures)

$ 42,509,153 $ 651,804

$ 43,495,555 $ -

$ $

42,423,057 73,415

$ $

44,118,889 -

OTHER SOURCES/(USES) Operating Transfer In/(Out)

-

-

TOTAL RESOURCES/(USES)

$

TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) FUND BALANCE Reserve for Operations $ Reserve for Post-Retirement Benefits $ Designated for State Aid Fluctuations Designated for Subsequent Years Designated for Subsequent Year TOTAL TRANSFERS TO/ (FROM) FUND BALANCE $

-

-

651,804

$

-

$

73,415

$

-

(36,755) (1,718) (2,576) 692,853

$ $

-

$ $

(2,521,515) 2,500,000 (52,916) (79,380) 227,225

$ $

423,958 24,886 37,329 (486,173)

$

-

$

73,415

$

-

Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance

$ 14,506,334 $ 15,158,138

651,804

$ 14,660,209 $ 14,660,209

$ $

15,158,138 15,231,553

$ $

15,231,553 15,231,553

EXPENDITURES BY FUND General fund Special Revenue/Operational Fund Special Revenue/Nonaidable Fund Capital Projects Fund Debt Service Fund Internal Service Fund Enterprise Fund

$ 42,509,153 4,041,218 12,722,816 10,755,928 6,109,350 333,817 2,523,660

$ 43,495,555 2,154,781 15,030,000 10,193,458 6,343,769 325,000 3,000,000

$

42,423,057 2,936,862 13,682,181 10,295,138 6,413,156 322,598 2,446,054

$

44,118,889 2,930,694 13,081,394 12,434,625 6,450,889 340,000 2,850,000

% Change 1.43% 36,01% -12.97% 21.99% 1.69% 4.62% -5.00%

TOTAL EXPENDITURES BY FUND

$ 78,995,942

$ 80,542,563

$

78,519,046

$

82,206,491

2.07%

REVENUES BY FUND General Fund Special Revenue/Operational Fund Special Revenue/Nonaidable Fund Capital Projects Fund Debt Service Fund Internal Service Fund Enterprise Fund

$ 43,160,957 4,104,830 12,824,849 295,237 6,595,824 405,080 2,398,739

$ 43,495,555 2,154,781 15,030,000 98,200 6,525,718 384,000 3,000,000

$

42,496,472 2,953,874 13,741,447 201,448 6,604,767 397,719 2,403,573

$

44,118,889 2,930,694 13,081,394 244,635 6,574,818 400,000 2,850,000

1.43% 36.01% -12.97% 149.12% 0.75% 4.17% -5.00%

TOTAL REVENUES BY FUND

$ 69,785,516

$ 70,688,254

$

68,799,300

$

70,200,430

-0.69%

(1) Actual is presented on a budgetary basis.

(2) Estimate is based upon nine months of actual and three months of estimate.

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The Register is a cooperative-owned newspaper LICENSE APPLICATION

STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Dale Scheps, President, trade name United Ag Cooperative, d/b/a Shell Lake Convenience Store, herewith apply for Class “A liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2016, on the following described premises to wit: Onestory building located at 331 Highway 63, in the City of Shell Lake, Wis. Dale Scheps Application filed this 19th day of May, 2015. 627831 41r WNAXLP

LICENSE APPLICATION

STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Shannon L. Klopp, President, SL Klopp, Inc., trade name Klopp’s 5th Avenue Bar, herewith apply for a Class “B” liquor and fermented malt beverage license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2016, on the following described premises to wit: One-story building and beer garden area owned by the licensee along the west side of the licensed premises and extending the full width of the licensed parcel to a point fifty feet north of the licensed premises, located at 27 Fifth Avenue, in the City of Shell Lake, Wis. Shannon L. Klopp Application filed this 19th day of May, 2015. 627826 41r WNAXLP

LICENSE APPLICATION STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Clinton Semm, President, White Pines, Becky’s Food & Spirits, herewith apply for a Class “B” liquor and fermented malt beverage license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2016, on the following described premises to wit: One-story building and beer garden area to include horseshoe pits (approximately 15 ft. x 47 ft.), volleyball court (approximately 74 ft. x 67 ft.), 20 ft. x 30-ft. area north side of premises and smoke shack, located at 294 Industrial Boulevard, in the City of Shell Lake, WI. 627823 41r WNAXLP Clinton Semm Application filed this 19th day of May, 2015.

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Notices LICENSE APPLICATION

STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, David Schafer, Vice president/Treasurer, Gordy’s Shell Lake Foods, Inc., d/b/a Gordy’s Market, herewith apply for a Class “A” liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2016, on the following described premises to wit: Onestory building located at 37 5th Ave., in the City of Shell Lake, Wis. 627825 41r David Schafer WNAXLP Application filed this 19th day of May, 2015.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Washburn County is seeking bids for abstracting parcels of land with 2012 taxes due as part of the tax deed procedure. There are approximately 380 parcels. The Bid Specs can be picked up in the Washburn County Treasurer’s Office.

Sealed Bids must be received in the Washburn County Treasurer’s Office no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2015. Washburn County reserves the right to reject an and all bids.

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NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW - OPEN BOOK SESSION CITY OF SHELL LAKE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the City of Shell Lake, Washburn County, will meet Monday, June 8, 2015, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 501 1st St., Shell Lake, WI 54871.

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 to contest the amount of assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a 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 objection 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 the assessment unless at least 48 hours before the 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 of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice 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 members and if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board of Review, 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 object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method of valuation; unless the person supplies the Assessor all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the Assessor’s manual under Sec. 73.03(2a) of Wis. Statutes, that the Assessor requests. The City of Shell Lake shall provide an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exemptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their office or 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 inspection and copying under Sec. 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 or disability. No other person may testify by telephone.

Anyone who desires to object to the valuation placed on his or her property must file a written objection form with the City Administrator. Objection forms can be obtained at the City Administrator’s office.

The Open Book session will be held Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Council Chambers, City Hall. This session gives the taxpayer an opportunity to informally discuss the valuation placed on their property with the Assessor.

The Assessment Roll for the City of Shell Lake is available for public inspection at the City Administrator’s office during regular office hours.

627833 41r WNAXLP Andrew Eiche, City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer

LICENSE APPLICATION

STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF WASHBURN CITY OF SHELL LAKE To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Steven M. Thaler, president, J & S Sales, d/b/a Express Mart, herewith apply for a Class “A” fermented malt beverage license under Chapter 125.04 of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2016, on the following described premises to wit: One-story building located at 433 Highway 63, in the City of Shell Lake, Wis. 627824 41r WNAXLP Steven M. Thaler Application filed this 19th day of May, 2015.

NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK - TOWN OF BARRONETT

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Barronett Open Book will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Barronett Town Hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Rd., Shell Lake, WI 54871. The purpose of the Open Book is to allow property owners the opportunity to review assessment records.

At Open Book, property owners who feel their 2015 assessment does not reflect current market value may give the Assessor written evidence of the current market value.

Assessor will be available for assessment review.

Objection forms requesting a Board of Review hearing will be available for property owners to complete. Objections must be filed with the Town Clerk at least 48 hours before the Board of Review, unless the time period is waived.

Board of Review will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Patricia Parker, Town Clerk Town of Barronett 627639 41r WNAXLP

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AT SHELL LAKE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT SHELL LAKE, WISCONSIN PROJECT NO. A.I.P. 3-55-0076-06

Sealed proposals for the work described herein will be received until 2 p.m., local time, Thursday, June 18, 2015, by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, on behalf of the Secretary, authorized agent for City of Shell Lake, in accordance with Wis. Stat. §114.32(3) (1983), at the office of the Bureau of Aeronautics, Hill Farms State Transportation Building, Madison, Wisconsin; whereupon the sealed proposals received as provided above will be publicly opened and read.

Bidders wishing to submit their bid by mail may do so at their own risk. Bids received by the Bureau of Aeronautics later than the time set forth above will be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is: Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, P.O. Box 7914, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7914. The correct shipping address is: WI Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, 4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Room 701, Madison, Wisconsin 53705. Sending bid documents by Priority Mail may not guarantee timely delivery to our office.

Building Security at Hill Farms State Transportation Building: Security procedures are in place at the Hill Farms State Transportation Building in Madison. Please allow extra time for hand delivering bids.

Description of work: Construct 60-foot by 60-foot by 17-foot eave insulated/heated wooden framed building with steel roof/siding; site grading; utilities installation.

Estimate of major quantities: 60-foot by 60-foot wooden framed, steel sided building 1 LS Clearing & grubbing 2 Acres Topsoil stripping 5,000 SY Unclassified excavation 1,000 CY Granular borrow 3,000 CY Base course 2,500 Tons 12-inch storm sewer (HDPE) 120 LF 6-inch watermain (C900 PVC) 320 LF Hydrant assembly (hydrant and valve) 1 EA 8-inch sanitary sewer (PVC) 190 LF Sanitary manholes (8 feet deep) 2 EA DBE Goal: 0% Contract Completion Date: October 31, 2015 Proposals: Proposal forms are included with the plans and specifications, and are subject to the provisions of Wis. Stat. §66.0901(7) (1999).

Plans and specifications: Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $10.00 by inputting Quest project #3921899 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, do wnloading and work with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a nonrefundable fee of $35.00 per set.

Please make your check payable to Cooper Engineering Company, Inc. and send it to 2600 College Drive, P.O. Box 230, Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868. Please contact us at 715-234-7008 if you have any questions.

Plans and specifications which govern the work are on file and available for office examination at the office of Cooper Engineering Company, Inc., 2600 College Drive, P.O. Box 230, Rice Lake, WI 54868; the office of the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics, Hill Farms State Transportation Building, 4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Room 701, Madison, Wisconsin; the office of The City of Shell Lake, 501 1st Street, Shell Lake, WI 54871; the office of the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association, 1 South Pinckney Street, Suite 300, Madison, Wisconsin; and WisDOT Supportive Services, 6150 W. Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Proposal Submittal: This contract is NOT electronically bid. A paper bid submittal is required. Contractors electing to obtain plans & specifications via CD are still required to submit a paper bid proposal. The CD will include a blank electronic spreadsheet that is available to be used to complete the schedule of prices. The CD will be accompanied by the appropriate paper forms that need to be included with the bid submittal. The specifications and CD “readme” files will contain specific instructions on how to complete the bid proposal.

Proposal Guarantee: Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, certificate of annual bid bond, a certified check, bank’s draft, bank’s check or postal money order made payable to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary for 5% of the total amount bid. Certified checks shall be drawn on the account of the bidder submitting the proposal.

Qualification of bidders The Bureau of Project Development “Prequalification Statement” (form can be found at http://roadwaystandards.dot.wi.gov/hcci/ prequal/index.shtm) or the Bureau of Aeronautics “Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications and Experience” (short form) (form can be found at http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/business/engrserv/airports/airport-pre-qualification.htm ) will apply.

Bid proposals will be opened only from those who have established their qualifications for the work being bid upon. If a prospective bidder has submitted a current statement and received approval from the department, a resubmittal for this project is not required.

Any prospective bidder who has not previously established their qualifications must file a prequalification statement on the proper forms and be received by the department no later than noon, local time, Friday, June 5, 2015. Only prime or general contractors submitting the bid need to be prequalified; subcontractors do not need to be prequalified.

The qualification statement is a sworn statement and consist of information relating to financial ability, equipment and experience in the work prescribed in this proposal. The statement shall be in writing on the proper standard form furnished by the department. The department will evaluate the statement and determine acceptability prior to bid allowance. Each bidder is required to submit a “Bidder’s Request to Bid/Current Workload” form for this project, and it should be received by the bureau no later than 24 hours prior to the bid opening. Bidders are urged to submit this form as early as possible to determine eligibility prior to preparing the bidding proposal. Failure to submit the request to bid/current workload form may result in the rejection of the bid.

Federal Requirements: This project is federally funded, and federal provisions and requirements apply. Federal provisions made part of, but not limited to this contract include: Buy American Preference, Foreign Trade Restriction, Davis Bacon, Affirmative Action, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension, Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace.

Hours of labor and minimum wage rates: Pursuant to regulations provided by applicable federal and/or state laws, the hours of labor and minimum wage rates are set forth in the proposal.

Affirmative action: The department hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex or national origin in consideration for an award.

Affidavit of noncollusion: A required affidavit of noncollusion will be incorporated as part of the proposal cover provided to each prospective bidder. Failure to complete the sworn statement makes the bid nonresponsive and ineligible for award consideration. By signing the proposal cover, each bidder by or on behalf of the person, firm, association or corporation submitting the bid, certifies that such person, firm, association, or corporation has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action, in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the submitted bid. This sworn statement shall be executed and sworn to by the bidder before a person who is authorized by the laws of the state to administer oaths.

Prebid conference: A prebid conference will be held on Monday, June 1, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Shell Lake City Hall, 301 1st Street. The purpose of the meeting will be to familiarize all concerned persons with the project and conditions at the airport.

For further information, contact Brad Volker at Cooper Engineering Company, Inc. at 715-234-7008, email bvolker@cooperengineering.net, FAX 715-234-1025.

City of Shell Lake, Wisconsin Represented by Mark Gottlieb, P.E., Secretary Department of Transportation 627985 41rp Sponsor’s Authorized Agent

MAY 27, 2015 - WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER - PAGE 27

LAKER

Shell Lake graduation

TIMES

The 2015 Shell Lake graduation Class discard their caps in an annual tradition as they shed the past and go out into the world on their next adventure.

Shell Lake High School Principal Lynnea Lake congratulates Chelsea Christiansen on receiving her high school diploma. Thirteen years of school have come down to a diploma and many memories. Salutatorian Sabrina Skindzelewski read the names of her fellow classmates as they crossed the stage.

Leo Carrillo hugs Calista Holman after receiving his diploma. The friends you make in school are the memories that you will take with you.

Photos by Larry Samson

Renae Lloyd and Chantal Wiersch head out of the ceremony full of enthusiasm to take on the world.

Renae Lloyd, Alicia Meister and Stacie Zempel laugh nervously as school counselor Danette Hopke recounts stories of all 37 Shell Lake graduates.

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Flyover tribute

Retired Marine pilot David Schmitz flies his T6 Korean War trainer in a ceremonial flyover program at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemtery. Jeff Fox, with his L19 Bird Dog observation plane, was part of the flyover which was coordinated by Gene LaPorte on the ground. More photos from the ceremony on page 15. - Photo by Larry Samson

The Register is a cooperative-owned newspaper

Cooperative presents scholarships to 8 area graduates ICCPA, publisher of the Register, Leader and Advertisers, presents total of $6,000 to area graduates FREDERIC – For the 16th consecutive year, the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association, which produces the Inter-County Leader and Washburn County Register newspapers and the Advertisers, has presented scholarships to graduates at schools in the area.

This year, the cooperative presented $6,000 in scholarships to eight area schools – Frederic, Grantsburg, Siren, Webster, Luck, Shell Lake, St. Croix Falls and Unity.

ICCPA publishes the only cooperative-owned weekly newspapers in the nation, established in 1933 by area farmers who sought a voice.

The cooperative has presented at least one scholarship to area graduates since 1989. In 1998, the cooperative began giving its $300 scholarship to a graduate at each of the seven public schools in Burnett and Polk counties, and the cooperative’s board of directors voted that same year to raise the amount to $750, beginning with the 1999 scholarships.

In 2005 Shell Lake became the eighth area public school to receive the cooperative’s yearly award.

Recipients of the scholarships are chosen based on academic excellence, an interest in journalism or photography and on recommendation by scholarship committees.

Receiving the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association scholarships this year were Larissa

Larissa Harlander Frederic

Kathryn Segner Grantsburg

Jordan Hendrickson Luck

Harriet Koball Siren

Dakota Bozek-Robinson Shell Lake

Laura Peroceski St. Croix Falls

Leslie Peterson Unity

Zachary Koelz Webster

Harlander, Frederic; Kathryn Segner, Grantsburg, Jordan Hendrickson, Luck; Harriet Koball, Siren; Dakota Bozek-Robinson, Shell Lake; Laura Peroceski, St. Croix Falls; Leslie Peterson, Unity; and Zachary Koelz, Webster.

Members of the cooperative’s board of directors

are Charles Johnson, of Trade Lake, chair; Janet Oachs of Grantsburg; Ann Fawver, of Luck; Richard Erickson, of Grantsburg; and Merlin Johnson, of Grantsburg. The manager of the cooperative is Doug Panek. – Gary King