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Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Vol. 126, No. 38 • Shell Lake, Wis.

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A new planting season

Sisters vie for rodeo queen title Page 12

Scenes from Shell Lake’s fishing opener Back page

Wisconsin tourism sees $1 billion increase; spending up locally Page 3

Hopke brothers find success at state

Reflections on two decades of service

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BREAKERS

The sun sets as Wohlk Farms finishes up planting corn for the day. A lot has changed in farming over the years, but the one thing that hasn’t changed is the battle with the weather. — Photo by Larry Samson

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SPOONER — Road constructions project are in full swing throughout the state, so drivers now face the challenge of safely maneuvering through work zones.

“Driving through a work zone requires patience. Work zones are dangerous under the best of circumstances, but your reaction time is reduced significantly if you speed, tailgate or don’t pay attention to rapidly changing traffic situations,” says Wisconsin State Patrol Lt. Dori Petznick of the Northwest Region. “In work zones, equipment and workers often are operating within a few feet of traffic. In addition, work zones frequently have narrow lanes, different merge lanes from side roads, and rough or uneven pavement. Rear-end collisions, which often are caused by speeding, following too closely or distracted driving, are the most frequent type of crash in a work zone. Although construction workers are at a great risk of being hit, about three out of four people killed in work zone crashes are motorists.”

To prevent crashes and save lives, fines for traffic violations in work zones are double the usual amounts when workers are present. Posted

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Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — “It’s been very rewarding being on the school board. It’s more work than people think, but it’s very rewarding,” said Jeri Bitney. Bitney has served a total of 21 years on the Shell Lake School Board.

“Jeri was great to work with. She was very supportive of the staff and always tried to treat them fairly and professionally. Her experience and leadership will be missed,” said Jim Connell, Shell Lake superintendent.

In the time Bitney has been on the school board she has served as president, vice president, and a member of the policy committee for nearly all of it. She also served through impacts felt from the qualified economic offer in 1993 and Act 10 in 2011.

“Being on the board was a wonderful growth experience for me. It was a real benefit to me and I hope I’ve benefited the school,” said Bitney. While she was working to help students, she gained confidence in the process and a place to share her passion. Bitney previously taught grade school for two years in Amery. That experience helped give her perspective and insight while serving on the board.

Jeri Bitney has served on the Shell Lake School Bitney first decided to run for a seat on the Board for over 20 years and shared reflections on her school board after two events happened. In 1990 experience. — File photo she was a member of the task force formed to address the needs of the expanding school district and being on it renewed her interest in edu- of the board, only about 6 percent of the discation. Then a college friend of hers, who was a trict’s budget can be altered as staff wages alone teacher at the school, urged her to run for school consume about 85 percent of it. Reflecting on the board. In 1993 Bitney decided to run and was board’s dynamic, she said that there was little elected. She has served continuously until she change over her time served and she always decided not to seek re-election this spring. felt that there was respect given to fellow board “Our role is to enable the best education kids members, staff and community members. can have,” said Bitney. In her time on the board, “I viewed my time on the board as my way Bitney has remained focused on her and the to help my kids and other students in the comschool board’s ultimate purpose: maintaining munity get the best education they could within quality education for all students. She explained the limits of what our school has,” said Bitney. that in her experience the role of a school board She now looks forward to spending more time is largely rooted in policy and finance decisions. with her family.

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“Mama Drama” performed at the Erika Quam Theatre

In one of the funniest moments in the comedy, Leah gives birth, in a mama drama. Jody Peck is Leah and Danette and Pete Hopke play the nurse and doctor. While Danette is new to the stage she is not new to obstetrics, as she was a nurse in Cumberland.

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by Larry Samson

Rose Bauman plays a well-meaning but interfering mother, calling her daughter to hand out unwanted advice.

“Mama Drama” is a warm, good-hearted comedy of the lives of five close friends. Its run ends this Sunday, May 10.

In a bittersweet moment in the play, Danny confides her fears to her young nurse. Leila Jenkins is playing her first major role for TitW while Payton Anderson, a Shell Lake High School student, is a TitW veteran.

“Mama Drama” deals with the tangled relationships between mothers and daughters. Amy Stouffer plays Liz’s mother as she is confronted by her daughter, Liz. The daughter, played by Janet Rowney, is torn between living her life and caring for her aging mother. The comedy does not shy away from issues facing the five women but handles them in a smart and loving way.

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Wisconsin Tourism experiences $1 billion increase in 2014

Tourism spending in Washburn County up

SPOONER — For the travelers that helped Wisconsin achieve a $1 billion increase in tourism economic impact in 2014, it’s all about the fun and memories.

For the state’s tourism industry, it’s big business. And for taxpayers and residents, it’s all about jobs and tax revenue those travelers generate. A study conducted by Tourism Economics shows the impact of tourism on the state’s economy was $18.5 billion in 2014, an increase of 5.5 percent from the previous year.

“The team at Washburn County Tourism Association has been having a blast coming up with fun, new ways to market our area. We have nearly 1,000 lakes in our area, incredible trail systems and

some of the best attractions in Northwest Wisconsin,” stated Michelle Voight, executive director of tourism. “It is our honor to not only live and enjoy this area, but to invite others to experience it as well. With all of the fun we have promoting Washburn County, it is easy to forget the significant economic role that our industry plays. Tourism is big business in Washburn County, and in 2014 total business sales in Washburn County were $39.9 million, an increase of 4 percent from 2013. To ensure continued success of our businesses in the area, tourism has been working together with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism and area businesses, organizations and municipalities. Over the past year, we have provided customer service/hospitality coaching programs in addition to many other business outreach programs.

“Recently, Drew Nussbaum, regional

tourism specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, has been working with us on a community assessment for the city of Shell Lake. Because of that assessment, we have now formed a Shell Lake Tourism Committee to market the community’s incredible assets,” said Voight. “We are thrilled to see the collaboration between the local businesses, organizations, city and tourism. We can accomplish amazing things by working together, and I look forward to seeing the outcome of this project.”

In 2014, tourism in Washburn County brought in $3.3 million in state and local taxes. Statewide, traveler spending generated $1.4 billion in state and local revenue and $1 billion in federal taxes.

“The past four years have been outstanding for Wisconsin’s tourism industry. Since 2010, tourism activity is up by $3.7 billion, a 25-percent increase. And

this is the first time in recent history that all 72 counties posted a positive increase in visitor spending,” said Department of Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett.

“Tourism continues to be one of Wisconsin’s most important economic resources.

What’s more, research shows that tourism advertising goes beyond just promoting vacations, it also positively influences the state’s overall image as a great place to live, find a job or open a business.”

The Department of Tourism worked with a national research firm, Tourism Economics, and Longwoods International to produce the reports.

For more information on Washburn County Tourism Association, visit washburncounty.org. Connect with them on Facebook: facebook.com/washburncounty. — from WCTA

Aid sought for Shell Lake’s Monday night events Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — This time last year the Monday night events program in Shell Lake was on the verge of abandonment.

This year the weekly summertime event is back with an eight-person committee looking to the future sustainability of the program.

“Monday night events are here to stay,” said Mike Andrews, Monday night events committee chair. Last year, after the end of the event was threatened, community members came together to bring organization and safety to the event that began as a family-friendly activity. Other members of the Monday night events committee are Bill Jenderny, Sharon Baker, Sue

Dodd, Troy Benham and Taylor Eiche.

Even with these individuals, Andrews explained that the committee still needs help to keep the event running smoothly.

“We are looking for community support in volunteers, fundraising ideas and donations,” said Andrews. The committee is finalizing the list of movies that will be shown this summer starting June 8. A total of 11 films will be shown this year that are all different from last year’s. The ability to show the movies has a cost. This year it is about $2,075 for licensing the 11 movies.

“We really want to make the Monday night events so it’s not a burden on the city or taxpayers of Shell Lake,” he

said. The committee is working on fundraising raising ideas to make the family event sustainable but are hopeful donations will also be made. Volunteers are also needed to keep the environment safe and friendly for everyone.

“We need volunteers to just be there to help organize each event,” he said. Volunteers will assist in a variety of tasks including setting up for the music before the movie, security, setting up for the movie and takedown after the events.

Shell Lake’s Monday night events program starts at 6 p.m. with live music at the pavilion in the city park. Then at about 8:30 p.m. movies are shown at the pavilion with each show wrapped up

by 10 p.m.

“After last year’s success we are looking into the future to include other events,” he said. The committee is considering organizing a farmers market and craft fair to take place before the music program would start. Andrews says they feel this would help bring more people to the music events and in turn movie events.

Individuals with fundraising ideas, donations, and those interested in volunteering should call Andrews at 715-416-0315.

Andrews said the movie list will be posted on the city of Shell Lake’s website at Shelllake.org and on the city’s Facebook page: search City of Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

Veterans walking the Ice Age Trail to stop in Shell Lake SHELL LAKE — The Warrior Hike program comes to the Ice Age Trail in 2015.

Veterans Jenni Heisz and Natalie Koffarnus will spend the summer hiking the Ice Age Trail. They started in Dresser on Sunday, May 3, and will end near Green Bay in August. Heisz, Poynette, served in the United States Army from 2001-2012 as a wheeled-vehicle mechanic. Her deployments were Kuwait and Afghanistan.

Koffarnus, Madison, served in the United States Army from 2001-2015 as a CBRN – chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist.

The walkers will camp along the trail

during the week, but every Saturday night the VFW post closest to their location will provide a place to stay, food and laundry. Saturday, May 9, they will be in Shell Lake and VFW Post 9867. A dinner will be held at Lakeview Bar and Grill at 7 p.m. People are invited to stop by and say hi and encourage them on their summerlong hike through beautiful Wisconsin.

In 2012, after returning home from three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Warrior Hike founder Sean Gobin hiked all 2,185 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Recognizing the therapeutic effects of long-distance hiking, Gobin created the

Walk Off The War Program, which is designed to support veterans transitioning from their military service by throughhiking America’s National Scenic Trails.

Veterans participating in the Walk Off The War Program receive various forms of support during and after their throughhike. First, veterans receive the necessary equipment and supplies required to complete a through-hike of a National Scenic Trail.

Next, Warrior Hike coordinates trail town support with the numerous veteran organizations and local communities that are located along the National Scenic

Trails. Trail town support includes transportation, food and lodging in addition to providing the opportunity to socialize with veterans from past wars and local community groups.

Lastly, Warrior Hike assists veterans with future employment opportunities offered by the numerous supporters of the Walk Off The War Program and by partnered veteran job placement companies and veteran hiring services.

You can learn more about the Warrior Hike program by going to warriorhike. org. — from SLVFW

Birchwood resident dies in motorcycle accident Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer RICE LAKE — A Birchwood resident died in a motorcycle versus truck accident in Rice Lake on Saturday, May 2, at 9:07 p.m., after the truck driver failed to see the motorcyclist.

Gregory Hayes, 24, Rice Lake, pulled away from the stop sign at the intersection of CTH V and 23rd Street north of Rice Lake in a truck as Luann Bilodeau, 52, Birchwood, was operating a motorcycle east on CTH V. Hayes failed to see Bilodeau and collided with the motorcycle

in the intersection. Bilodeau was deceased at the scene. Hayes was uninjured.

“The Barron County Sheriff’s Department reminds everyone to look twice as motorcycles are back out on the roads with warmer weather,” said Chris Fitzgerald, Barron County sheriff. CTH

V was closed for several hours to reconstruct the accident. The Barron County Sheriff’s Department, Lakeview Medical Center Ambulance and the Rice Lake Fire Department assisted the accident.

Community collaboration ensures picnics for all in Shell Lake Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — A yearlong project that benefits visitors and residents of Shell Lake has come to an end through the work of area community members.

The city’s beach park and campgrounds are now dotted with 25 picnic tables, the fruits of their effort.

“It’s all local people putting their skills together to make the project happen,” said Ken Schultz, one of those community members. Equally to thank for the creation of these tables are Pat Haines, Gregg Green and John Green.

The project came out of the city’s parks and recreation committee last year that noticed several picnic tables in the park and campground had become dilapidated and that there was limited usability for handicapped individuals. In response, the city parks and recreation committee moved for additional picnic tables to be made. The city council approved the funds for the project in the city’s 2014 budget.

Haines took over negotiations with Peterson Wood Treating for the desired stain and wood treatment for the wood that makes the tabletops. The result is a brown treatment in a cedar stain. The design of

began that process in March. Schultz began the process of painting the frames and then assembled the tabletops to the frames.

“We hope our citizens will enjoy these tables at our facilities for many years to come,” said Sally Peterson, Shell Lake mayor.

Breakers/from page 1 Many hands went into making the new picnic tables with unique design features in Shell Lake.

Shown (L to R): Dan Harrington, Shell Lake parks and recreation committee chair; Ken Schultz, project member; and Sally Peterson, Shell Lake mayor. — Photo by Danielle H. Moe the tables is the feature that makes them unique.

“These tables were designed with seniors in mind,” said Schultz. This was achieved through two different features.

The space between the bench seats and the tabletops is larger. This makes it easier for people to get in and out of the tables.

In order to allow a person in a wheelchair access a special modification to the table-

top was done. The tabletops were lengthened on one end so that they extend about an additional foot so a person in a wheelchair can have a place at the table as well.

The tables could not have been completed without the work done by the Greens, a father-and-son team of Green’s Welding and Landscaping service. This pair hand-bent each of the four pipes that make up each table frame. The Greens

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

“The total costs for speeding in excess of the posted limit in a work zone range from $213 for 1 to 10 mph over the limit all the way up to $893 for 45 mph or more over the limit. You also could have between three and six demerit points added to your driving record,” Petznick says. “State patrol officers are specifically assigned to many work zones, and they will strictly enforce posted speed limits and other traffic laws. We are trying to protect both workers and motorists in work zones.” — from WSP

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Letters to the editor Stamp out Hunger food drive On Saturday, May 9, Washburn County letter carriers will be conducting the annual Stamp out Hunger food drive. Stamp out Hunger is the nation’s largest oneday food drive. In the 22-year history of the food drive approximately 1.2 billion pounds of food have been collected for local food pantries.

Suggested donations are nonperishable

food items such as canned — no glass jars please — fruits and vegetables, pasta, rice and cereal. Especially needed are sources of protein such as peanut butter, tuna and other canned meats. Please check all items for an expiration date. Cash donations, make checks payable to Washburn County Food Pantry, are always appreciated as they allow the pantry to purchase

perishable items such as milk, eggs and bread. This year we will also collect personal care items such as bath soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.

Please place your items in, on, or beside the mailbox. Letter carriers or other volunteers will pick up the donations and transport them to the food pantry.

Special note, items collected in Minong

and Birchwood will be kept for their local food pantries.

Questions concerning the food drive may be directed to your local post office or Marilyn LaPorte at the Spooner Post Office.

Marilyn LaPorte Spooner Post Office

How do you say goodbye?

If you have a lost dear loved one, how do you handle the loss, fill the void, experience the missing specialness of shared life? Some answer it depends on the support of family and friends. Some say grieving is process with various stages.

Still others contend it is dependent upon the character of the individual and the circumstances.

My wife recently lost her battle with cancer, specifically leukemia. She battled hard, in fact, at the hospital she was known as “a fighter.” Prayer support poured in at times it seemed from everywhere. Prayer was both for specific needs and all-encompassing miraculous heal-

ing. Yet she died.

Why does God answer what is miraculous for some and yet appears not for others? Why did a recent church member live for years with cancer and other related ailments? He was without question a walking testimony of a miraculous transformation to Godly life. Why did our pastor’s pregnant daughter survive what was explained improbable odds with both mother and daughter now healthy at home? We call this a miracle and it most certainly was.

As humans we can only pray and perceive as miraculous a transformation of life and survival against improbable odds.

However, are there other miracles? Could it be that God has a plan that for us humans is too often different than ours?

Is it not a miracle when an estranged son comes to his mother’s bedside within literally the last few minutes of her life here on Earth? Is it not a miracle that as her husband I have witnessed such a beautiful outpouring of love and support from so many when all we hear about is the ugly? Is it not a miracle that she is now experiencing eternal life in heaven? Is it not a miracle that you and I can experience it too? And lastly is it not a miracle God will use this seemingly tragic loss to touch lives and to further his kingdom?

The answer is that it is not goodbye after all. As the years fly past, I will see you soon. “As for me and my house we will follow the Lord!”

James Coil Cumberland Note: A Celebration of Life service for Dora Coil will be held on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a.m., at the new West Allen Street location of Red Cedar Church in Rice Lake.

A salvation message will be shared.

“Mama Drama” Our community is so fortunate to have a live theater with such talented actors and directors.

Last Saturday night, May 2, I attended their latest production, “Mama Drama.”

I found it to be a fun play, full of laughs

and some tender moments. Mother’s Day week is perfect timing for this story of five female friends.

I was thrilled to see the terrific acting of my classmate, Amy Stouffer, who plays Ma. The whole cast and director put on a

really good show.

Check out last week’s Washburn County Register story for more details and Theatre in the Woods website to reserve tickets, Thursday, May 7, through Sunday, May10, at titw.org.

Susan Hansen Shell Lake

Washburn County draft hazard mitigation plan update available for review SHELL LAKE — Washburn County, like the rest of the state of Wisconsin, is vulnerable to a variety of disasters. Wisconsin has incurred disaster-related damages totaling $3 billion in the last three decades, but future losses can be reduced through mitigation activities. A recent study by the Multihazard Mitigation Council shows that each dollar spent on mitigation saves society an average of $4.

Since 1993 more than 400 disasters have occurred in the United States, affecting communities in all 50 states, costing the country over $500 million per week and

killing over 24,000 people.

Mitigation actions reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from hazards. These preventative actions can be as simple as elevating a furnace in a basement that sometimes has water on the floor. Mitigation can also have a comprehensive approach such as relocating buildings out of the floodplain or strengthening critical facilities to prevent wind damage and provide stronger shelter.

In an effort to better prepare Washburn County to manage its vulnerability to

disasters, Washburn County Emergency Management applied for, received and has completed a predisaster mitigation update planning grant. This plan update will serve as a roadmap that outlines potential cost-effective hazard mitigation activities, some of which might be available for future grant funding. The updated plan outlines the risks and vulnerabilities that the county faces from natural disaster and highlights mitigation strategies that might reduce future losses. The completed draft hazard mitigation plan update is available for review

and public comment until Monday, May 25, at the Washburn County Emergency Management Office located at 421 Hwy. 63, Shell Lake, during regular business hours by appointment. Copies of the plan may be made at the expense of the requestor. Additionally, the general public is invited to an open house to discuss the plan on Monday, May 18, from 3-5 p.m. in the Washburn County Boardroom at 421 Hwy. 63, Shell Lake. — from WCEM

Area news at a glance

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ANNUAL GARAGE SALE Relay for Life®

Thurs. & Fri., May 14 & 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat., May 16, 9 a.m. to Noon SARONA TOWN HALL Hwy. 53 & Co. Rd. D, Sarona

Lots of infant and children’s clothing; tools; household; and miscellaneous.

All items FREE - a goodwill cash donation requested.

All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

company. “Solar*Connect Community gives all of our customers an option to access locally sourced solar using the most advanced and efficient technologies available.” Solar*Connect Community would be another renewable energy option for Xcel Energy customers in Wisconsin.

The company’s highly successful Windsource® program currently has 4,400 subscribers in the state. If approved, Xcel Energy will partner with solar project developers who would construct and operate the solar arrays providing renewable energy for customers. It is anticipated that Solar*Connect Community could begin operating in 2016. — from Xcel Energy ••• CUMBERLAND — After 38 years in business, Sammy’s Pizza in Cumberland is closing its doors. Sammy’s first opened in June 1977, when, after a stint owning a Sammy’s Pizza in Eau Claire and then moving back to Cumberland, Sam Cifaldi opened his family pizza restaurant in a former marina right on Beaver Dam Lake.

Recently, Sammy, 88, left most of the work to his sons, Frank and Tony, but Sammy still worked the daily lunch buffet. Both “boys” have worked the restaurant since the opening. Tony has worked there for all 38 years, and wife Julie has been there for 36 years. Frank and Tony have been partners in the business for the last 21 years.

— from the Cumberland Advocate ••• BARRON COUNTY — Three Barron County turkey farms have been found to be infected with H5 avian influenza, a highly infectious and deadly poultry virus. There are now seven confirmed instances of the virus in Wisconsin, bringing the total number of turkeys and chickens that have been or will be destroyed to 1.3 million. The problem is much worse in Minnesota, where almost 4 million turkeys on 67 farms are being eliminated in an effort to slow the spread of the disease.

— from the Rice Lake Chronotype •••

GARAGE SALE! TAG SALE! Friday, May 8, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 9, 8 a.m. to Noon

Clothing; shoes; jewelry; antiques; home decor; Mother’s Day goodies; flowers; much more!

Come on out and find your treasure!

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sponded to the accident. — from WisDOT ••• EAU CLAIRE — Thousands of Xcel Energy customers in western and northern Wisconsin could now have a choice for accessing locally sourced solar energy through a program proposed Monday, April 27, with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. If approved, Solar*Connect Community would become the largest community solar energy program in Wisconsin. Under the program, Xcel Energy would purchase up to three megawatts (3,000 kilowatts) of electricity from local community solar arrays in the company’s service area in western and northern Wisconsin. Customers would in turn subscribe for capacity to meet their desired solar energy needs and receive a monthly credit for their subscription. “Our customers are increasingly interested in solar energy and in helping support projects right here in Wisconsin,” said Mark Stoering, president, NSP-Wisconsin, an Xcel Energy

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CUMBERLAND — A Cumberland woman lost her life in a head-on collision with a milk truck on Tuesday, April 28, at 3rd Street and Hwy. 48 west of Cumberland. Driving a 1998 Pontiac, Stephanie Ann Newville, 20, was westbound on Hwy. 48 at 6:24 a.m., when she crossed over the centerline into the path of the eastbound 2011 Mack milk truck driven

by Leroy Broker, Turtle Lake. The two vehicles collided head-on, causing Newville to suffer fatal injuries while Broker did not report any injuries. Farm Services Cooperative of Turtle Lake is the owner of the truck. Both vehicles were engulfed in flames when rescue personnel arrived.

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Fourth Barron County avian influenza detection discovered MADISON - Another detection of H5 avian influenza has been made in a commercial turkey flock in Barron County, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced Sunday, May 3. About 16,000 breeding turkeys and nearly 42,000 hatching eggs are affected. This is now the eighth case in Wisconsin and the fourth in Barron County. While lethal to domestic poultry, the strain of virus detected is not known to have caused disease in humans and is not expected to pose a risk to public health or the food supply.

The property was immediately quarantined and neighboring properties with

poultry will be notified about the situation.

Remaining birds will be depopulated and will not enter the food supply. Following USDA protocols, surveillance and testing procedures will take place at properties near the affected facility to ensure the virus has not spread.

The H5 avian influenza virus was first detected in Wisconsin at a commercial chicken flock in Jefferson County on Monday, April 13. Since then seven additional flocks were detected in Barron, Juneau, Chippewa, and Jefferson counties bringing the total of birds affected to more than 1.5 million in Wisconsin. Multiple outbreaks of avian influenza have occurred most re-

cently in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Arkansas, the Dakotas and Kansas leading to the depopulation of more than 8 million turkeys and chickens.

A ban on poultry movement to shows, exhibitions and swap meets in Barron, Chippewa, Jefferson, and Juneau counties remains in effect through the end of May. Wisconsinites are reminded that the avian influenza virus strain currently detected in Wisconsin and the other states presents low risk to public health. Poultry meat and egg products in the marketplace remain safe to eat. As always, both wild and domestic poultry should be properly cooked.

Officials are investigating how the virus entered the flock and may not have answers for some time. Until then, backyard poultry owners and other poultry producers are encouraged to practice good biosecurity and to take steps that prevent contact between their birds and wild birds. They also should monitor their flock closely and report sick or dead birds to DATCP at 800-572-8981.

For more information on avian influenza and biosecurity measures, go to datcp.wi.gov/Animals/Animal_Diseases/Avian_Influenza/index.aspx. - from DATCP

Prairie Fling planned at Hunt Hill SARONA — Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona is proud to present its fourth-annual Prairie Fling festival on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Prairie Fling is an opportunity to reconnect people to people, people to community and people to nature. Last year over 500 people enjoyed artisan and craft booths, community organizations, educational programming, live music, kids’ activities, local foods and much more.

With a focus on fun nature programming, this year’s Prairie Fling festival will feature three special presenters throughout the day. At 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., visitors will get to meet Chris Cold and his live hawks in a riveting and educationa; program on raptors. At 12:30 p.m., the Lake Superior ZooMobile will be bringing live exotic animals for a wild presentation on endangered species. At 2:30 p.m., Al Stawicki will present an exhilarating program on science magic. Stawicki is an award-winning teacher whose program melds laughs, educational lessons and unforgettable, magical entertainment.

At this year’s fling, Hunt Hill will be hosting artisan and craft booths that will sell their handmade wares. Items include painted windows, photography, primitive knives/tools, jewelry, soaps, dog biscuit bakery, watercolors, hardwood creations, quilts and rugs, wooden bowls and more.

Hunt Hill has a few spaces available for

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners

April 27 - $35 Bruce Greene, Shell Lake April 28 - $35 Rick Livingston, Spooner April 29 - $35 Ezra Wilhelm, Maplewood, Minn.

April 30 - $35 Tony Baier, Spooner May 1 - $35 Janice and Paul Larson, Port Richey, Fla.

Bitney Law Firm Ltd. Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps

Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2014 High Low April 27 53 33 April 28 43 35 April 29 45 32

April 30 34 32 May 1 41 34 May 2 44 34 May 3 53 49 2015 April 27 April 28 April 29 April 30 May 1 May 2 May 3

High Low 63 28 70 33 71 40 67 33 66 39 67 45 78 55

Precip. .12” rain .95” rain .49 precip. w/1” snow 4.8” snow .25” rain .05” rain Precip.

Lake Level Monday, May 5, 2014: 1,218.22’ MSL; official ice-out was May 4.

Monday, May 4, 2015: 1,218.29’ MSL

more talented artists that would like to participate. If interested, please download the entry form from hunthill.org or call 715-635-6543.

Music will be a feature of the fling again this year, with new and returning musical talents scattered throughout the festival grounds. The Sons of the Voyageurs, a local favorite, has been performing the music of the voyageur era in period costume for more than three decades in venues all over the world. Greg Herriges, from the Twin Cities, plays an eclectic mix of original and traditional world (“whirled”) music on guitar, voice, and bouzouki (Greek lute), with an innovative approach honed by his studies of Asian and other international styles. A virtuoso performer and award-winning composer, his music and writing have found international acclaim. Second Wind, a local old-time string band, has been performing at dances and on stages around northwestern Wisconsin for the last several years. Little Ripley Band is best known for playing percussion with their feet, in addition to the accordion and keyboard. Their music infuses folk to rock, western to Irish, a bit of reggae and old-time dance. Performances will be staggered throughout the day.

Prairie Fling has many youth activities, including face painting, lawn games, hay bale forts, crafts, a baby farm animal

petting area, mini nature camps, a photo booth plus much more to keep kids entertained for hours. The best part is that these activities are all free. There will also be free horse-drawn and tractor-pull wagon rides from the parking area into the main festivities. Discounted caricatures will be offered near the community groups.

Guests can enjoy many hands-on activities while learning about other amazing organizations in the community at the community booth area. Groups include Boy Scout Troop 104 making campfire cobbler, Washburn County 4-H with farm animals, local libraries, St. Croix National Scenic Waterway, North Country Master Gardeners, county tourisms and many more.

Thanks to many sponsors, the food fundraiser will feature a tasty and diverse menu. Get there early for their popular scoop donuts – last year they sold out before noon. Get a fresh-grilled brat from Louie’s Finer Meats or a jumbo hot dog served with all the fixings and served on deli-fresh buns from Schmitz Economart.

Have a grilled cheese sandwich, made fresh and hot to order. Add a bowl of gourmet tomato soup from Reel ‘em Inn. There will also be a wide selection of snacks and beverages.

To learn more, call 715-635-6543; or email program@hunthill.org or go on-

line to hunthill.org. The event will happen rain or shine and indoor facilities are available. — from Hunt Hill

Spaghetti supper to fund trip to Wolf Ridge SHELL LAKE — Once again, the Shell Lake sixth-grade class begins its fundraising efforts for the Wolf Ridge project by hosting a spaghetti supper. They are raising money to help send their class to the Wolf Ridge Environmental Center next fall.

Over the past 17 years, Shell Lake students have had the privilege of attending this outstanding facility, due to the support of surrounding community members and businesses. As always, the major fundraiser for this project is the annual spaghetti supper. This year’s benefit supper will be held on Thursday, May 7, at the 3-12 school building. Supper will be served from 4:30- 7 p.m. in the Reinhart Commons area.

The sixth-grade students ask for your continued support by coming out and enjoy this worthwhile and fulfilling event. — from Shell Lake Schools

Contact us @ news@wcregisternewsroom.com Register Memories 1955 – 60 Years Ago

• Parker’s Standard Station, owned by Vern Parker, was purchased by Ronnie Masterjohn.

• Catherine Mackay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mackay, Barronett, was selected to attend Badger Girls State.

• Carl Duch was chosen to attend Badger Boys State.

• The engagement of Mary Lee Lund, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lund, Shell Lake, to Donn R. Dinnies, son of Mr. and Mrs. Burnhardt Dinnies, Menomonie, was announced. The couple would marry July 2 in Shell Lake. Mary was employed at the Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago.

Donn was employed with Northwest Airlines at Chicago.

1965 – 50 Years Ago

• The ice officially left Shell Lake on May 5.

• John Schnell, French instructor at Shell Lake Schools, joined the staff of the NDEA Summer French Institute at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

• Electronics Technician Seaman Fredrick W. Gurtner, USN, son of John Gurtner, Shell Lake, was serving aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Ranger operating out of Alameda, Calif.

• Shell Lake Lodge 211 Free and Accepted Masons honored A.L. Stouffer for his 33 years as treasurer of the lodge.

1975 – 40 Years Ago

• Liz Flogstad rounded out a dozen years as the Shell Lake Story Lady for the Shell Lake Public Library’s story hour for preschoolers.

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• Bob Ruhl became the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce president after Ray Bennett stepped down.

• Ray Miller, Shell Lake native and summer resident, was presented an award by the California Teachers Association for being an outstanding member.

• Juanita Lindstrom Mattson, Shell Lake, was one of six seniors in the department of geoscience at the University of Wisconsin - Superior to receive a graduate assistantship. She received her assistantship to attend Brown University at Providence, R.I.

1985 – 30 Years Ago

• Shell Lake High School prom royalty was Craig Van Beek, king; Gwen Roe, queen; with attendants Brad Flach, Michelle Schaffer, Jamie Schaeffer, Lisa Ricci, Shane Williams, Lisa Richie, Rick Livingston and Chris Murray.

• In the Tuesday Club-sponsored Helen Mears Art Contest, winners were Pam Carlson, first; Sherri Studt, second; Todd Butler, third; Kathy Pratt and Tim Quenan, honorable mention. The contest was an annual event for students in the seventh and eighth grade.

• Lori Minot, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Minot, Shell Lake, was elected state president for Phi Beta Lambda. She was a sophomore at UW-Whitewater majoring in business education.

• Jacob Ekern, second grade, and Christopher Euler, fourth grade, were named Shell Lake Elementary School Good Citizens.

1995 – 20 Years Ago

• Jake Ekern, Shell Lake, was named

WIAA scholar athlete.

• Cancer survivors, Steve Sorenson and Ed Snell, led the way as the American Cancer Society’s Great Walk for Life got under way in Shell Lake. Nearly 300 people collected pledges prior to the five-mile walk to raise money for cancer research.

• Cast members of the Theatre in the Woods production of “Mama Drama” were Karen Kaufman, Kerry Diedrich, Donna Barnes-Haesemeyer, Sharon Luecke and Patti Fox. • Prom court at Shell Lake High School were Brian Schilling, king; Jenny Donatell, queen; Steve Walczak, Niki Oostdyk, Ryan Hanson, Jessica Knutson, Dan Dunbar, Jessica Haupt, Chrystal Leitner, Kevin Best, Kelly Schultz, Scott Witte, Julie Lindeman, Tim Frey, Erica Nord and Troy Benzer. Crown bearers were Hanna Christ and William Christ.

2005 – 10 Years Ago

• Matt Pesko was selected NUE’s Outstanding Student for Shell Lake. He chose Aimee Pashby, instrumental music instructor, as his most influential faculty member.

• SunShadows AODA and vocational counselor Lori Henderson-Olson opened her business in Shell Lake’s Lake Mall.

• Kip Reynolds was named WIAA Scholar Athlete.

• Named students of the month at Shell Lake Schools were Teri Mancl, senior; Amy Bolterman, junior; Keith Mechtel, sophomore; Ann Keefe, freshman; Kyndra Swan, eighth grade; and Stephanie Clark, seventh grade.

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Summer school takes learning to new heights The summer school lineup includes some never-before experiences, so gear up to register your children.

SPOONER — Summer school classes at Spooner begin June 15 and run Monday through Thursday until June 25 for children in prekindergarten through eighth grade. There are numerous class offer-

ings running mornings or afternoons, for one week or two weeks. Extra classes are also listed in the summer school booklet, and may run outside the regular summer school schedule. A few classes offer outdoor activities or have an overnight experience at the Lake Superior Zoo for extra special fun.

Included are outdoor adventures, song writing, creative recycling, fitness and dance, Lego stories, farm and garden tours, and much more. Special opportunities include an overnight Great Lakes

trip, day trip to Minnesota Art Institute, and you center stage in a magic show or musical theater production.

Don’t miss your chance to spend time with friends and jump-start your summer to remember. Registration is now open with two options available to sign up: online at spooner.revtrak.net or return registration forms to elementary or middle school offices by Sunday, May 10. Spots fill quickly, class sizes are limited. Do not delay in registering.

Summer school schedule: Take Learn-

ing to New Heights, Monday - Thursday, June 15-25, mornings 8-11 a.m., afternoons 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Boost Up to a Great Year: Aug. 3 - 13, 9-11:30 a.m.

For more information on summer school, or other Spooner Area Community Education opportunities, contact Karen Collins, Community Education coordinator, at 715-635-0243, or email collinsk@spooner.k12.wi.us. — from Spooner Area Schools

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EVENTS …

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Thursday-Sunday, May 7-10 • “Mama Drama,” at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. For more info and reservations see titw. org or call 715-468-4387.

Thursday, May 7 • 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.

• Rummage sale, Shell Lake United Methodist Church, 3-7 p.m., Thursday; 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Friday.

• National Day of Prayer, public is welcome to gather for prayer at 7 a.m. Cornerstone Church, Spooner; noon at Shell Lake City Hall and Spooner City Hall; and 7 p.m. at First United Pentecostal Church, Spooner.

• Spaghetti feed, Shell Lake 3-12 School commons, 4:30-7 p.m. Proceeds to sixth-grade funds for Wolf Ridge.

Saturday, May 9 • 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.

Monday, May 11 • Shell Lake Middle School band pops concert, 7 p.m., 3-12 school.

• Dining at 5, Shell Lake Friendship Commons.

Call 715-635-8283 for reservations.

Tuesday, May 12 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, May 13 • 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.

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Thursday-Saturday, May 14-16 • Big Ripley Trekkers rummage sale for Relay For Life, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. noon, at the Sarona Town Hall.

Thursday, May 14 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center.

Saturday, May 16 • Prairie Fling Festival, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona. For more info, call 715635-6543; or go online to hunthill.org.

Sunday, May 17 • First-annual Foot Pursuit 5K fun run/walk sponsored by the Spooner Police Department to raise money for the Spooner Project.

Monday, May 18 • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner.

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

Tuesday, May 19 • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 8-9:30 a.m., Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669. Meet over breakfast.

Children are welcome to attend and play.

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

Wednesday, May 20 • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome.

Thursday, May 21 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available.

Friday, May 22 • Shell Lake High School graduation, 7 p.m., Shell Lake High School.

• Dining at 5, Birchwood Senior Center. Call 715-3543001 for reservations.

Saturday, May 23 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted.

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.

June

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.

Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 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.

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

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.

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Canoe museum seeks volunteers SPOONER — The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner is seeking volunteers to join its team of “Keymasters.” “These are the folks that dedicate three or four hours every couple of weeks during the summer to open the museum exhibit hall to visitors,” explains WCHM Executive Director Jed Malischke. “No special knowledge or skills are required, just a friendly attitude and a willingness to be prompt and responsible. The museum is a pleasant place to spend your time while helping to keep this Northwest Wisconsin institution open.”

The exhibit hall will be opening for the season on Saturday, May 23, when the WCHM puts on its Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The openingday celebration will include a canoe and wooden boat show on the street, tours and open house in the exhibit hall, ongoing activities and demonstrations in the canoe shop, live music on the front porch, and food and beverage in the beer garden. After that date the exhibit hall will be open from Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Keymasters work either half a day or a whole day, whichever

The exhibit hall at the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner is an interesting and relaxing place to be a Keymaster.

— Photo submitted they wish, and set their own schedule of days. Inquiries for more information can be made to Malischke at 715635-2479 or by writing to info@wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org.

The museum is managed and operated by the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum Inc., a volunteer-led 501c3 nonprofit organization. It is an institution devoted to the preservation and interpretation of the cultural heritage of canoes and canoeing in North America. The building itself is a historic structure and was originally part of the Baker Grain Elevator, circa 1912, and was once part of Spooner’s railroad infrastructure. The exhibit hall collection features significant craft from the golden age of North American canoeing as well as work by important contemporary builders, and includes samples of the building traditions of the Eastern Seaboard, the Midwest and Canada. The collection provides the visitor a fascinating opportunity to experience the evolution of canoe design and manufacture in proper historical perspective.

Adjacent to the exhibit hall is a 2,500-square-foot shop facility where participants in shop programs experience traditional and contemporary construction and restoration techniques through formal and sometimes informal instruction by skilled mentors. All these facilities are located at 312 Front St. in Spooner. — from WCHM

Badger Boys and Girls State Daniel Parish and Natalie Smith were named Badger State boy and girl for the Shell Lake High School. Teagan Blazer and Nathaniel Wingler were named as alternates. Parish and Smith will represent the school at the summer Badger Boys State and Girls State sessions. — Photo by Larry Samson

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Shell Lake Public Library will sponsor a new column in the Washburn County Register, named Read Me …

Read Me Not. We are reaching out to friends, neighbors, family, teachers and book clubs for book reviews. You may sign your own name and town or, if you are shy, you may sign with a pen name (alias) or your book club name.

The review should not exceed 300-500 words. Please submit your review to Library Director Amy Stormberg, at slplibrary@gmail.com. The subject line should

read: Book Review. Amy will then forward it to the Friends Book Review Committee. Reviews will be published at the discretion of the committee and/or editor.

We want to include the reviews of children’s books, written by the kids who read them.

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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 Geneaology Society Research Room, at 206 1/2 2nd Ave., Museum Hewitt Bldg., Shell Lake, is closed for the season. Please call 715-635-7937 for more information or to make a reservation during the offseason, weather permitting.

••• Saturday: The Washburn County Museum and Research Room are closed for the season. To make an appointment, call 715-635-2319.

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A simple Mother’s Day greeting

“M

ake your passion your career” is a positive statement that I have read concerning motivational ideas. If my enjoyment of reading and sending out greeting cards were to be mistaken for a passion, I would not have much success if my career were to be a greeting card creator.

My mom has returned to me some of the cards I made for her when I was in elementary school. Why she held on to them for this many years is actually quite baffling since they aren’t anything spectacular.

The two cards that I am going to write about were made when I was old enough to use

cursive writing but still young enough that I called myself Suzie.

Mom’s birthday is the end of April. This is the verse I chose to write in the purple construction paper card I made for her.

“You’ve got to celebrate birthdays And with birthdays come cards.

So here is one, Just for your Happy Birthday, Mom. Love, Suzie” I’m not sure if the sentence “just for your” was a misprint on my part or if I was trying to be clever.

I must have still had leftover purple paper because when Mother’s Day came I made a card titled, “Book

of Mother’s Day Wishes.” I made the paper look like it had a green binding to give the impression it was actually going to be a book. The words on the flip side read, “I would like to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day. So here it goes.

Happy Mother’s Day. Love, Suzie Since my cards were quite cheesy when I was a kid, I wonder what Mom would think if I gave her back the Book of Mother’s Day Wishes card for Mother’s Day this year? I’m thinking she wouldn’t be as excited as perhaps she was about 45 years ago.

Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson Area writers corner Gold stars for mothers

by Mary B. Olsen gold star must be earned. Back in my childhood at school, the teacher would award children the lovely little shiny gold star for doing a good job at something. Maybe it was for a good grade on a spelling test. A child might get a silver star, but everyone respected the gold star. For a time, my mother did that at home. If we each did our chores, we checked them off on the sheet of paper in the kitchen, and at the end of the week Mother would give us a gold star for the week. I tried that with my kids, too, but I couldn’t keep up with it for long. When I think back about the ups and downs of raising children, every mother deserves a gold star.

Mothers of service men and women should be honored. There is an organization called American Gold Star Mothers Inc. These are the mothers of service men and women who lost their lives in war. The founding of this group goes back to the days of WWI, and a mother’s tragic loss of her son.

Grace Darling Seibolt was living with her family in Washington, D.C. Her son, George Vaughn Seibolt, wanted to be an aviator, and in 1917, he volunteered in the Canadian Air Force, because the U.S. did not have an air force. He was with the British Royal Flying Corps. He was sent to England, and to combat duty in France. He constantly corresponded with his family and his wife in Chicago. His mother, Grace, visited military hospitals in the Washington, D.C., area to offer some comfort to wounded servicemen, isolated from families and lonely. She felt there was a need and tried to meet that need.

The letters from George stopped. Because her son was

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in the British service, when Grace inquired about his whereabouts, the U.S. officials could not give out that information. Grace could not just sit around and worry, so she increased her visits to hospitals, many outside the D.C. area. She hoped that George might have been wounded and evacuated without any identification.

Imagine this mother trying valiantly to give hope and comfort to the seriously wounded service men, and hoping at the same time that one will be her missing son. While she visited the wounded she also met many mothers of those who died, and they began to offer comfort to each other. This mother’s devotion led to the support group. On Oct. 11, 1918, George’s wife received a package marked, “Effects of deceased officer 1st. Lt. George Vaughn Siebolt,” and Grace received confirmation of her son’s death. His body was never recovered.

On Nov. 4, 1918, they issued an obituary. “... Cited for bravery ... lost his life in a fight in the air ...” This was only a few days before the truce that ended the war.

Grace and other mothers of lost servicemen continued to visit hospitals and try to comfort wounded servicemen and they expanded to all the hospitals in the nation. They began calling their group Gold Star Mothers. During the war, a mother of a serviceman would have a small oblong flag with a red border and a star in the middle, blue if the service member was on active duty, and gold if the serviceman had died. They would place it in their front window so that others might know there was a family member in the service. At that time, the public was overwhelmingly in support of the service members. Those who objected to the war were looked down upon and scorned. That little flag in the window was a way a family could to show their part in the war effort. This was a symbol, and a family, giving so much, was honored.

There was a committee in Washington, the Women’s

Committee of the Council of National Defense, that put forward a suggestion that American women should wear a black armband on the left arm with a gold star for each member of the family who died in the service.

President Wilson approved the measure. The group was given official status.

During WWII, another American mother became a Gold Star Mother. Aletta Sullivan lost her five sons who were serving together on the USS Juneau (CL-52) that was sunk by a torpedo during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal on Nov. 11, 1942. The officials wouldn’t let brothers serve on the same ship after that tragedy.

The U.S. Post Office, on Nov. 13, 1943, issued a postal stamp honoring the Gold Star Mothers. Mrs. Sullivan was given the first sheet of stamps issued.

The group always tried to strive for a sense of patriotism and respect for members of the armed forces. They continued to serve visiting hospitals and giving comfort to veterans and active service men and women and their families.

The Gold Star Mothers required the member to be the mother of a citizen. They rejected Ligaya Lagman, the mother of Marine Cpl. Bernard Gooden, who was killed in Iraq in 2003, at 22 years of age.

Then, in September 2005, the group accepted as a member a noncitizen, the mother of Carmen Palmer, of Mount Vernon, N.Y., who was born in Jamaica.

The Gold Star Mothers Club, wearing their whitetrimmed-with-gold uniforms, may be seen at parades and public events and social events connected with the military. Look for them on Memorial Day and at ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. And at the veterans hospitals comforting the wounded service men and women.

Saxophone player Sue Orfield backfor second year at arts center SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake Arts Center is pleased to announce that celebrated saxophone player Sue Orfield is back for her second year as an instructor for their Jazz Ensemble and Combo Camp: Week II. Orfield plays the tenor saxophone with the whimsy of Sonny Rollins, the passion of Kurt Cobain, the soul of Bill Withers, and the joy of Ella Fitzgerald. Along with a compelling mastery of her instrument, Orfield brings to the stage a powerful presence and joy of all things musical.

Orfield has played with many musical greats over the years, including Bo Diddley, Bobby McFerrin, The Indigo Girls, Ann Wilson of Heart, Dizzy Gillespie, Ivan Neville, and Jo Dee Messina, among others. She tours internationally with several groups, including The Tiptons Sax Quartet (Seattle/NYC), and Ellen Whyte (Portland).

Orfield was voted Best Horn by the Washington Blues Society for the years 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. In 2004, she moved back to the Chippewa Valley. In 2014, in an effort to pay tribute to her endless array of musical influences and projects, all of which defy standard genre-pinning, Volume One, Chippewa Valley’s own

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Orfield has recently begun exploring another lifelong passion: She is now the host of a TV show in which she features, and plays with, a wide variety of musicians and musical groups from the Chippewa Valley. The show is called “The Sue Orfield Show,” and is aired on Chippewa Valley Community TV. Tom Luer, also a jazz saxophone instructor at Shell Lake, will be Orfield’s guest on Thursday, June 11.

You can catch Orfield and the rest of the distinguished jazz faculty in concert on Sunday, June 21, at 7 p.m., in the SLAC Darrell Aderman Auditorium, and Monday, June 22, 7:30 p.m., at the lakefront pavilion in Shell Lake.

Both concerts are free to the public. Shell Lake Arts Center Jazz Camp: Week II is June 21-26 and it is filling up fast. Visit shelllakeartscenter.org or call 715-468-2414 for more information. — from SLAC

Sue Orfield is returning to the Shell Lake Arts Center as an instructor during Jazz Ensemble and Combo Camp. — Photo submitted

THANK YOU

The City of Shell Lake would like to thank the following citizens for their assistance in the 25 new handicap useable picnic tables for the recreation areas: Pat Haines from Arrow Building Center who worked with Peterson Wood Treating for the tabletops and seats, Greg and John Green from Green’s Welding and Landscaping Service who manufactured the steel-frame components and finally Ken Schultz for assembling the final product.

We hope our citizens will enjoy these tables at our facilities for many years to come.

Thank you!

Sally Peterson - Mayor

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Washburn County 4-H team conquers Space Camp Jackie Rosenbush|Special to the Register HUNTSVILLE, Ala. —Wednesday, April 15, Washburn County 4-H members Jackie Rosenbush and Bridgett Stroede, along with 4-H Youth Development Educator Anna DeMers, embarked on the Space Camp journey. The camp took place April 16-20 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

Space Camp is designed to encourage an interest in science and math among youth, promote teamwork, decision making and problem solving, broaden appreciation and practice respect for self and others and, of course, have fun.

Their goals for the camp were accomplished through a variety of exciting and educational experiences. One of those experiences took them behind the scenes at

Jackie Rosenbush and crew conduct the Endeavor mission. Students performed a simulation.

They were assigned positions and conducted the Endeavor flight mission. There were a number of problems that the crew encountered that needed to be dealt with before landing or the mission would fail. — Photos submitted

After assembling model rockets, Bridgett Stroede and her group were on their way to the launch site.

the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Their goals were achieved with hands-on team activities that increased individual interest in aerospace and science and activities that encouraged new and lasting friendships.

An enthusiastic collegiate staff worked daily with the young people and integrated fun to make the 2015 4-H Space Camp a great success.

Pocernich places first in poetry slam RICE LAKE — Approximately 170 high school students from seven different area high schools visited UW-Barron County on Friday, April 24, for the UWBC Poetry Slam.

Thirty-six of those students “slammed” poetry, meaning they presented, in theatrical fashion, their own originally written poetry. Audience members actively encouraged and cheered on the slammers; slam poetry involves an interactive audience.

Students learned about poetry, working together and public speaking. Faculty, staff and students of UWBC acted as judges. After three rounds, the top four slammers received prizes of $100, $75, and $50 each, for first, second and third place.

The winners were Tansy Pocernich, Spooner High School, first place; Cassie Thompson, Northwood High School, second place; and the team of Bailey Lee and Katy Beauchane, Northwood High School, third place.

The poetry slam was co-directed by Quentin Vieregge, UWBC assistant professor of English, and Kelli Coller, UWBC BAAS adviser liaison. — from UWBC

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Send all news tips and copy to news@wcregisternewsroom.com Tansy Pocernich, Spooner High School, placed first in the UWBC Poetry Slam competition on Friday, April 24. — Photo submitted

Flowers, made possible through donations, to beautify Shell Lake

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SHELL LAKE — Once again, gorgeous baskets of flowers will hang from the lampposts on the streets and at the beach of Shell Lake thanks to the green thumbs at Bashaw Valley Greenhouse. Linda Degner planted the seeds in the cold, dark days of winter; put the tiny plants into 4-inch pots in March and then the well-rooted plants into baskets in April.

Degner’s recipes of petunias, regular waves, double waves, and supertunias in mostly pinks and purples, are now building blooms in the greenhouses. The baskets will be ready to be hung by the city crew for Memorial Day weekend.

The Shell Lake Lions Club and the city of Shell Lake team up to raise funds for the flowers. People may purchase a full basket, $60, or half-basket, $30, in memory of or in honor of a special person, or it might be courtesy of a person, business These hanging flower baskets, growing at or organization. Posters will be placed Bashaw Valley Greenhouse, will adorn the city downtown to list those memorialized and of Shell Lake starting Memorial Day weekend. honored, and that list will also be printed – Photo submitted in the Washburn County Register in June.

Donations are tax deductible and will to P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI, 54871 or need to be submitted by Sunday, May dropped off at city hall. — submitted by 31. Checks should be made payable to Shell Lake Flower Fund Shell Lake Lions Flower Fund and mailed

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Regional Hospice hosts annual fundraiser Jean Koelz|Staff writer SIREN—Over 200 people enjoyed an evening of fine dining, great music and other festivities at the 16th-annual Spring Fling Gala held at the Lakeview Event Center on Saturday, May 2. The Spring Fling is a fundraiser to benefit Regional Hospice Services, a nonprofit organization serving the Spooner-Grantsburg area.

The program included a dinner catered by Adventures Restaurant, music by the Bill Bittner Memorial Dixieland Band, a silent auction, raffle drawings and other games.

“We’d like to thank all those who attended,” said spokesperson Jill Schlapper.

“The community support is phenomenal!” Schlapper repeated the last word for emphasis then added, “The generosity is amazing.” The program listed nearly 150 individuals and businesses from all over northwestern Wisconsin and Minnesota who contributed cash, services and/ or prizes to the fundraiser. Some of the larger prizes included $1,500 cash, a 50inch LG television and a $500 shopping spree at Syren General Store. Multiple tables displayed a wide range of auction items that included handmade quilts and other household decor, artwork, jewelry, small appliances, luggage sets, food baskets and gift certificates of all kinds.

This is Schlapper’s first year with the organization and the fundraiser. “I owe a lot to Kathy Hansen,” Schlapper said.

“She’s been organizing this event for years and has done a great job.”

“An event like this also helps us dispel some of the myths about hospice care,” Schlapper explained. “For example, people think that hospice is limited to endof-life care for a dying patient, but it’s so much more than that. For example, we also offer care for family members of terminally ill patients, we have programs for veterans and our Catch-a-Dream program creates special moments and lasting mem-

Members of the Bill Bittner Memorial Dixieland Band entertain diners during the Spring Fling Gala on Saturday, May 2, to benefit Regional Hospice Services. ories for patients and their loved ones.”

Regional Hospice is a nonprofit, community-based organization that depends on fundraising to finance 20-25 percent of its operating budget. It also relies heavily on volunteers who perform a variety of tasks from administrative support to assistance with patient care.

“When we talk about being community based, part of it is that our nurses, staff members and volunteers are all local,” Schlapper said. “That means that in 90-95 percent of the cases, we know the patients or their families personally. We consider it a privilege to go into their homes and provide care.”

Regional Hospice Spring Fling organizer Kathy Hansen chats with guests who are looking through the many silent auction items featured at the fundraiser on May 2.

Photos by Jean Koelz

This adorable fairy house from Village Floral was one of many interesting and valuable prizes among the silent auction items available at the Regional Hospice fundraiser gala held Saturday, May 2.

LEFT: Adventures Restaurant has been catering the Spring Fling Gala fundraiser for Regional Hospice Services for years.

This year’s buffet included teriyaki glazed pork loin and beef medallions with sherried mushrooms.

Supporters of Regional Hospice Services filled the large ballroom at the Lakeview Event Center while attending the 16th-annual Spring Fling Gala on Saturday, May 2.

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Shell Lake students perform at state solo and ensemble contest LEFT: Shell Lake High School sophomore KayDe Bontekoe earned a first for her musical theater solo. The very talented singer has attended numerous Shell Lake Arts Center camps to help develop her music.

Photos by Larry Samson

Sabrina Skindzelewski smiles at the end of her trombone solo, a performance that earned her a first. It was her last competitive performance of her high school career. In addition to the trombone solo she had a solo in the oboe and flute.

Bethany Bulgrin came up from La Crosse to be with her father, Stephen Bulgrin, as he attended his last state solo and ensemble competition. He has been bringing singers to the state solo and ensemble for 30 years. Bethany was one of those students. She is a 2012 Shell Lake graduate and is attending Viterbo University, majoring in nursing.

The Shell Lake percussion ensemble earned a first at the WSMA State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Eau Claire on Saturday, May 2. Shown (L to R): Linden Nelson, Nicole Mikula, Sheri Clark, Tia Carlson and director Ben Kunselman. Sean Heckel, Evan Hungerbuhler and Sam Muska are members of the group but are not in the photo.

The saxophone choir performed at the state level.

Shown (L to R): Lauren Osborn, director Ben Kunselman, Keagan Blazer, Dominic Hopke, Ben Frey, Ashley Lawrence, Cody McTaggart, KayDe Bontekoe and Katie Slater. The group earned a first, the highest rating at state.

The Shell Lake High School vocal ensemble earned a first with their performance. The group will be losing four of their singers plus their director this spring. Shown (L to R): KayDe Bontekoe, sophomore; Tia Carlson, senior; Alicia Meister, senior; Ashley Lord, junior; Amy Bouchard, senior; Katie Slater, senior; and director Stephen Bulgrin.

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Sisters vie for title of Spooner Rodeo queen Bill Thornley | Special to the Register SPOONER — Tryouts for the 62nd Spooner Rodeo queen will begin with competition in the Spooner Rodeo arena on Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m. sharp, rain or shine.

In competition this year will be sisters Emily and Katelyn Foust.

The announcement of the 2015 Spooner Rodeo queen and princess will be at 12:15 p.m. when the judges have finished their interviews. The girls have prepared their own biographies, which are presented here: Emily Foust Hello! My name is Emily Foust and I am the daughter of Steve and Kris Foust. I have lived my entire life in the Rice Lake area with our five horses. I also have a younger sister, Katie, who shares my same passion for horses and the rodeo.

Currently a senior at Rice Lake High School, I am 18 years old and loving school. My extracurriculars include being a part of student council and the Future Business Leaders of America. I am an active member in the Friendly Farmers 4-H Club and have participated in the Barron County Horse Project for the past nine years. I am the current president of both the Friendly Farmers 4-H Club and the Barron County Youth Horse Project, and have also volunteered to mentor several new members in the horse project.

I have also volunteered much of my time as an assistant coach to middle school athletes. In the community, I have volunteered many hours in 4-H, at the food pantry, the lunchbox program, the Forest Run, Soles for Souls, and the Salvation Army. Through all of this, I continue to hold a spot on the honor roll as my grades are very important to me. After high school, I plan to attend college at CVTC in Eau Claire where I will study radiography. After college, I would like to try out for Miss Rodeo Wisconsin to share my knowledge and experience with others while promoting the sport of rodeo.

Outside of school, I baby-sit and work part time as a housekeeper at Micotel Inn and Suite in Rice Lake.

I enjoy spending time with my friends, family and, of course, my horse. I spend most of my summer working with my horse, preparing and competing at upcoming shows and other events. I recently attended WITC and received my certification as a CNA and also in CPR so that I am qualified for immediate entrance into my radiology program.

My love for horses started when I was very young. It was always a dream of mine to have my own horse, and those dreams finally came true when I received my first horse, Undun Skip and Scoot, aka Scooter, a 13-year-old registered paint mare. We enjoy going for long trail rides and simply being able to spend time together. Over the past seven years, Scooter and I have competed in English, Western, showmanship, gymkhana and trail classes at the local, district and state levels. This year Scooter and I were invited to attend the 2015 Wisconsin State Fair Challenge of Champions in August.

Emily Foust

I was extremely honored to represent the rodeo as their princess this past year. Throughout the year, I grew as an individual by going to parades and appearing on radio and television broadcasts.

Being a part of the 61stannual Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo was a dream come true and I was extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity. If chosen as rodeo queen, I will work hard to promote the 62nd Heart of the North Rodeo with pride, compassion and honor. I look forward to tryouts!

Katie Foust Hi! My name is Katie Foust and I live just outside of Rice Lake. My parents are Steve and Kris Foust. I have an older sister, Emily, who was the Spooner Rodeo princess last year. It was so much fun to watch her in the rodeo last year and I would love to be a part of that experience!

I am 16 years old and currently a sophomore at Rice Lake High School. My extracurricular activities include being a part of the Future Business Leaders of America. I have also been an active member in the Friendly Farmers 4-H Club and the Barron County Youth Horse Project for nine years. I am the club secretary for the Barron County Horse Project and vice president of the Friendly Farmers 4-H Club. In addition to being an athlete on both the varsity volleyball and varsity softball teams in Rice Lake, I also play softball year-round for the Minnesota Sting 18U Elite softball team which competes all over the United States in national tournaments.

I have volunteered many hours to the lunchbox program, roadside cleanup and the Salvation Army. I have helped my 4-H group collect donations for the food pantry and mitten tree at Benjamin’s House. This year I am also a volunteer mentor for brand-new horse project members. While being busy, good grades are very important to me and I continue to hold a spot on the honor roll. I have a part-time job working for the Food and Drug Administration, which I am very excited about as it ties into my future career plans. After high school, I plan to attend a four-year college and major in criminal justice and minor in crime analysis and psychology.

I have always loved horses for as long as I can remember. I started showing horses when I was 8 years old.

My parents bought me a beautiful chestnut/white registered Pinto/half Arab mare named Mizan Sharifa Asma, aka Sharifa. We enjoyed competing in English, Western pleasure, showmanship, and Trail classes at WCSA, 4-H

local, district and state shows. She is now 20 years old and her joints have stiffened up, so I decided to let her rest and go into gymkhana three years ago.

I miss riding pleasure but I love going fast, it has been so much fun. My gymkhana/gaming horse is a black 13-year-old mare we call Baya, her registered name is Gunners Stormy May. We compete at WSCA, local shows Katie Foust and the fair. Baya and I have also competed at districts in Glenwood City the last two years and we also competed in West Allis at state in September which was very exciting; we did very well.

I also show an adorable Shetland/mini cross named Oreo. He is a black-and-white pony 36 inches tall that is 15 years old. We compete in a lot of driving competitions locally, and at the Spooner Whips and Wheels show in July. I have taken him to state to compete the last two years and we have won state grand champion in reinsmanship two years in a row, and in pleasure driving one.

I plan on attending the state expo again this year with Oreo, it is such an amazing experience just being there and meeting other competitors from all over the state.

Attending the Spooner Rodeo is always the highlight of my summer! I would love being a part of the 62ndannual Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo as it would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. I would be honored to represent not only the rodeo, but the lovely town of Spooner itself.

62nd Spooner Rodeo The long tradition continues as the 62nd-annual Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo promises fans the finest professional rodeo has to offer.

Some of the finest rodeo cowboys and cowgirls, clowns and specialty acts in the world will perform in the Spooner Rodeo arena July 9-11, with the contestants challenged, as always, by the incredible stock of the Barnes PRCA Rodeo Company.

There also will be the huge Spooner Rodeo parade, Exceptional Rodeo, Lions Club BBQ, breakfast on the rodeo grounds, cowboy church services, and much more.

For tickets, please call 800-367-3306, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. only. Tickets can be purchased at Washburn County Information Center, 122 River St., Spooner, or online at spoonerrodeo.com or spoonerrodeo@centurytel.net.

Local students amongst cast of “Robin Hood: The Musical” RICE LAKE — Robin Hood and his band of merry men will take the stage in “Robin Hood: The Musical” that will be presented Thursday and Friday, May 7, and 8. The play will be presented at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day in the Fine Arts Theatre at UW-Barron County in Rice Lake.

As the tale goes, Robin Hood is the outlaw of Sherwood Forest, leading a merry life with his men who follow the rule, “Take from the rich and give to the poor.”

He is leading a band of impoverished citizens who are waging a battle against the evil Prince John. To make Prince John more acceptable to the people of England, Lady Merle hopes to force the marriage of Maid Marian, Robin’s childhood sweetheart, to the prince. It’s up to Robin to right all of these wrongs.

Leading the cast as Robin Hood is Bobby Pittman, Cameron. Other cast members are Olivia Jensen, Chetek, Maid Marian; Alyssia Kangas, Prentice, Beth; Leigh Hed-

man, Rice Lake, Mother Meg; Ethan Anderson, Rice Lake, Little John; Libby Fortin, Cameron, Old Widow; Jonathan Lloyd, Shell Lake, Will Scarlet; Alex Fraatz, Spooner, Friar Tuck; Bennett McCann, Rice Lake, as a soldier; Jackson Liedl, Barron, Sheriff; Kayla Young, Wanatchee, Wash., Lady Merle; Aisha Fultz, Balsam Lake, Annabel; Rob Hanson, Ladysmith, as a soldier/Kaspar; Gabby Ashlin, Rice Lake, as the sheriff’s wife; Rosie Rucinski, Cameron, Salome; Roger Mulderink, Chetek, King Richard; and Abigale Petersen, Rice Lake, and Russell Gott, Palmyra, Neb., as soldiers, townspeople and chorus.

Mike Borstad is the musical’s pianist and Olivia Jenson is the vocal director.

Tickets can be reserved by calling 715-234-8176, ext.

5457. — from UWBC

Thank You

Shell Lake’s 2015 post-prom event was made possible by the following sponsors: Barb Anderson Barron Electric Bona Casa Bosch Packaging Butternut Hills Golf Carrie Herman Deb Brereton F&F Auto Full Gospel Church Hair Envy Salon Holiday North Spooner Holiday South Spooner Indianhead Eye Clinc 625894 38r 28b

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Parent chaperones and parents who assisted in planning or by donating items - you are appreciated Thank you for providing a fun and safe event for our students!

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Academic excellence recognized

The Shell Lake Science Olympiad Gold Team is back row (L to R): Calista Holman, Nathaniel Wingler, Daniel Parish, Seth Olson, Dee Andrysiak and Marty Anderson. Front: Tia Carlson, Amy Bouchard, Emily Parish, Keagan Blazer, Kelsie Egbert and adviser Kelsie Seibel.

Photos by Larry Samson

The Shell Lake High School Destination ImagiNation team was recognized for their sixth-place finish at state. Shown (L to R): Kelsie Egbert, Renae Lloyd, Dakota Robinson, coach Kristina Dryden, Daniel Parish and Keagan Blazer.

The students participating in the spring play, “Ax of Murder,� are shown back row (L to R): Nathaniel Wingler, Daniel Parish, Hailey Rafalski, Calista Holman, Sam Muska, Renae Lloyd, Marty Anderson and Seth Olson. Middle: Tiffany Herzog, Emily Parish, KayDe Bontekoe, Keagan Blazer, Dakota Robinson, Kelsey Egbert and Amy Bouchard.

Front: Dominic Hopke, Natalie Smith and Danielle Allar. The students were recognized during a banquet held Wednesday, April 29, in the commons of Shell Lake 3-12 School.

The 2015 forensics team had 11 students competing in the state contest. Shown (L to R): Daniel Parish, Keagan Blazer, Emma Williams, Mikayla Smith, Adrianna Smith, Renae Lloyd, KayDe Bontekoe, Dakota Robinson, Kelsie Egbert, teacher Lori Summer and Kennedy Ellanson.

The Shell Lake Science Olympiad Blue Team shown (L to R): Dominic Hopke, Emma Thomas, Lindsey Martin, Lauren Osborn, Caleb LaFave, Emily McCarthy and Sheri Clark.

The Shell Lake Science Olympiad White Team shown (L to R): KayDe Bontekoe, Dakota Robinson, Madison LaFave, Linden Nelson, Chantal Wiersch, Alyssa Schultz, Allison Tims and Nathaniel Swan.

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Governor drops a line in Hayward

State’s chief executive kicks off 50th-annual Governor’s Fishing Opener on the Chippewa Flowage HAYWARD – Gov. Scott Walker kicked off opening weekend of fishing season last Saturday, May 2, by hitting the water of the Chippewa Flowage in Sawyer County, east of Hayward for the 50th-annual Governor’s Fishing Opener.

“The opening of fishing season is a great time of year in Wisconsin,” Walker said.

“This is also a great draw for the tourism industry, which we are happy to report is thriving. Revenue from tourism is up $1 billion in 2014, thanks in part to the skilled team we have that works so hard to promote all we have to offer here.”

Walker also presented a proclamation in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Hayward.

Wisconsin Walleye Initiative Walker’s Wisconsin Walleye Initiative, developed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, is giving a much-needed boost to Wisconsin’s walleye population.

The number of Wisconsin lakes stocked with larger walleye is expected to increase sevenfold by next year as the state harnesses a $12 million funding plan to enhance hatcheries and boost walleye populations statewide.

Under the program, the Department of Natural Resources is enlisting state, private and tribal hatcheries to produce 750,000 to 800,000 extended-growth or large fingerling walleyes for stocking in 2014 and 2015. The 6- to 8-inch fish are stocked in 275 lakes statewide, about 140 different lakes each year.

For more information on the Wisconsin Walleye Initiative, go to dnr.wi.gov and search walleye initiative.

Tourism economy up Wisconsin’s tourism economy was up $1 billion in 2014, Walker and Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett announced Friday, May 1. Tourism spending topped $18.5 billion in 2014, up from $17.5 billion in 2013.

Total four-year growth of tourism activity in Wisconsin is $3.7 billion, up from $14.8 billion in 2010, a 25-percent increase, according to Tourism Economics, the research firm for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Visitor growth in 2014 topped 102 million, an increase of 7 million visits since 2010. Other positive industry indicators included a 5.3-percent increase in per trip spending. This was led by recreation and entertainment, with a 7.8-percent increase, followed by lodging, 7.2 percent, and food and beverage, 6.4 percent. The lodging sector had a robust year with room demand growing 3.5 percent and average room rates increasing 3.7 percent. This was the strongest year for Wisconsin lodging properties since 2011.

Tourism supports 187,643 jobs, adding over 6,200 jobs to Wisconsin’s total employment since 2011. Visitors generated $1.4 billion in state and local revenue, saving Wisconsin taxpayers $620 per household. This is the first time in four years that all 72

Gov. Scott Walker spoke at the Governor’s Fishing Opener banquet held Friday evening, May 1, at Pat’s Landing Resort on the Chippewa Flowage in Hayward. Local officials shared the head table with the governor who spoke about the impact of tourism on the state’s economy and how fishing plays a vital role in that impact. “The best thing is just to be out on the water having a good time, and I think that’s what people love about Wisconsin,” he said. “It’s the day local sportsmen and women wait for to kick off Wisconsin’s fishing season.” - Special photo

Gov. Scott Walker gets ready to head out onto the Chippewa Flowage east of Hayward last Saturday, May 2, as part of the annual Governor’s Fishing Opener event. He had breakfast at The Landing restaurant on the flowage, then hit the water at 8 a.m. in a Lund boat with guide Dan Seibert of Couderay. - Special photo counties posted a positive increase in visitor spending.

The mission of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism is to market the state as the Midwest’s premier travel destination for fun by executing industry-leading marketing programs and establishing strategic partnerships. The department plays a significant role in generating greater economic impact and jobs for Wisconsin. The portal for traveler information can be found at travelwisconsin.com. - with information from the office of Gov. Walker

RIGHT: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was presented with a Henry Big Boy steel .44 magnum rifle at the 50th-annual Governor’s Fishing Opener banquet on Friday, May 1. The rifle was manufactured at the Henry Repeating Arms plant in Rice Lake. It features custom serial number WGF50 in honor of the event. Andy Wickstrom, general manager of the company, presented the rifle along with Jim Onarheim, vice president of the Hayward Lakes Visitor and Convention Bureau. The governor was noted for his positive influence on tourism, hunting and fishing. The event took place at Pat’s Landing Resort on the Chippewa Flowage in Hayward. - Photo/text by PR Newswire

Volunteers

Tia Carlson is shown with retired U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl at a luncheon that recognized recipients of the $3,000 Herb Kohl scholarship. — Photo submitted

Carlson receives Herb Kohl scholarship SHELL LAKE — Tia Marie Carlson, student at the School District of Shell Lake, received a $3,000 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation 2015 Excellence Scholarship at a recognition luncheon recently hosted by retired U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl. The Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated acaBrynn Daniels and Emily Romportl are two young volunteers who are not afraid to work. When demic potential, outstanding leadership, the softball concession stand at the Spooner varsity game went unmanned, the two fifth-grade citizenship, community service, integrity softball players stepped up and ran the stand for the game. — Photo by Larry Samson and other special talents.

The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation

has been recognizing educational excellence annually since 1990 with $1,000 Excellence Scholarships to graduating high school students throughout Wisconsin. In celebration of the foundation’s 25th anniversary, Kohl has tripled the scholarship amount to $3,000 per recipient. Since it was established in 1990, the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation has awarded $9 million to Wisconsin students, teachers and students. — from the Shell Lake School District

Local opens tattoo shop in Shell Lake

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Welcome to Candyland

Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — “A tattoo to me isn’t just a product, a tattoo is an experience,” said Sugar Shane at his tattoo shop, Candyland Tattoo, in downtown Shell Lake. Shane is no stranger in Shell Lake as this is where he did his first pieces as an apprentice tattoo artist for Wizard Ink, which operated just down the street.

“To be right next to where I started is kind of like coming home,” said Shane. He explained that the Candyland shop is the accumulation of two months of hard work, but he has hit the ground running.

“I’ve been busy since I’ve opened,” he said. Shane first got into tattoos when he began designing tattoo artwork for friends. The idea to apprentice in a shop took its hold after a friend told him he should be the one tattooing as well. In 2006 he started tattooing at Wizard Ink in Shell Lake but left after issues with the shop arose. Those issues didn’t stop Shane from tattooing; last year he had two tattoo shops set up out West. Now he’s back in town offering a clean and friendly place for everyone to get their tattoos and body piercing done.

“Those are important to me because coming in to a tattoo shop can be intimidating,” he acknowledged. He explained he is constantly striving for the best in experience, equipment and service. Maintaining a clean and friendly shop environment for everyone is just a piece of that. He explained that the experience between a customer and artist is central to what the person will recall years later about the piece, and that’s something he strives to make the best for all customers.

“That experience is important, so having a friendly shop will hopefully make it more fun,” he said. Shane also offers standard body piercings and has H2Ocean, a tattoo aftercare line, that top tattooers swear by. Shane explained that aftercare is important to keeping the pieces looking their best.

“I’m influenced by everyone’s art. I enjoy tattooing so much I’m really engaged in the moment,” said Shane.

Top influences to his art include Sunshine Schultz, Anthony K., Anthony Walters and Zunih Brown, his mother.

Works done by these artists are displayed inside the shop alongside his own.

Candyland business hours are weekdays 3 to 8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. till close, and Sunday noon till close.

To schedule a session or discuss a tattoo with Sugar Shane call 715-520-0765. Candyland is online at candy-

landink.com and on Facebook by searching Sugar Shane Tattoos.

Shown here is a variety of pieces done by Sugar Shane.

— Photos submitted

Sugar Shane is in downtown Shell Lake at his Candyland Tattoo shop. Having the shop in Shell Lake is a lot like coming home he said.

Anderson recognized for 60 years

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Kent Wabrowetz, left, Shell Lake American Legion Post commander, presented Elmer Anderson with a certificate of continuous membership.

Anderson has been a member of the American Legion Post 225 for 60 years. The presentation was made during the Legion’s regular monthly meeting held Thursday, April 23. — Photo submitted

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Midway through spring sports

Larry Samson | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake boys ended their dry spell in baseball with their first win of the season, a 16-15 win over Bruce. In the rest of the games for the week they lost 4-8 to Luck/Frederic, 4-9 to Cameron and 2-12 to Pepin/Alma. The team traveled to Pepin on Friday, May 1, to play under the lights, returning early Saturday morning.

The Shell Lake softball team is 8-3 overall and 4-2 in the Lakeland Conference. They are in second place behind the 6-0 Grantsburg Pirates. The Lakers played six games in five days. They started the week beating Luck/Frederic 17-7 on Monday, April 27. They followed that up with an 8-1 win over Bruce on the following day. On Thursday, April 30, they split with Cameron, winning the first game 9-8 and losing the second game 6-8. On Friday, May 1, they beat Greenwood 14-4 and Pepin/Alma 14-5.

The Spooner baseball team started out the week with a 7-3 win over Cumberland on Tuesday, April 28, and losing 4-7 to Bloomer on Thursday, April 30. Spooner went into extra innings with Bloomer. In the top of the eighth inning, Bloomer scored three unearned runs to win the game. The team is 3-7 overall and 1-4 in the Heart O’North Conference.

The young Spooner softball team is having a great year; 7-2 overall and 5-1 in the Heart O’North Conference. They played two games this week, beating Cumberland 6-1 on Tuesday, April 28, and losing 3-6 to Bloomer in a home game on Thursday, April 30. Spooner will be playing Shell Lake at the Shell Lake Tournament on Saturday, May 9, with a 10 a.m. start time. Both teams are about equal in strength. It will come down to a pitching battle between Keagan Blazer of Shell Lake and Audi Blonk of Spooner.

Second baseman Bob Bontekoe fields an infield hit and throws the runner out at first on Monday, April 27, at home.

Freshman catcher Meredith Kevan waits to tag out the Luck/Frederic player as she slides into home plate.

Senior pitcher Kaylea Kidder gets a full extension on her pitch. Savannah Soltis, playing third base, anticipates the hit on Monday, April 27, against Luck/ Frederic.

Freshman catcher Sean Heckel digs the low pitch out of the ground as the Luck/ Frederic player strikes out.

LEFT: Drew Johnson waits for the ball that arrives just ahead of the Luck/Frederic runner.

RIGHT: The Luck/Frederic player safely slides into third base as the ball arrives too late for Savannah Soltis to make the tag.

Photos by Larry Samson

LEFT: Zach Melton slides safely into second base on this steal. Shell Lake lost 4-8 to Luck/Frederic in a home game on Monday, April 27.

RIGHT: Amy Bouchard throws herself in front of the ball to make the stop, preventing a double. Shell Lake beat Luck/Frederic 17-7 in a home game on Monday, April 27.

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Hopke brothers find success at state wrestling championships WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Shell Lake brothers, Kale and Koy Hopke, competed at the freestyle and Greco Roman state wrestling championships on Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3 in Wisconsin Dells.

Kale, making his first attempt at these championships, placed third in freestyle and second in Greco. Kale wrestled hard despite suffering an injury in the semifinals, an injury that caused his finals match to end early.

Koy came into the tournament having made the freestyle finals in 2014, but failed to place in Greco. With much hard work, this year proved different as Koy took home state championships in both freestyle and Greco.

During the course of both tournaments, Koy defeated all of his opponents by tech fall or pin, and in four of the matches he faced defending state champions, and a nationals finalist. In placing first and second, Koy and Kale have been invited, and are preparing to qualify, for the Wisconsin National dual meet team. They will compete against teams from other states in Madison in July. They also qualified for the national championships that are taking place in Wisconsin this year. — from Shell Lake Youth Wrestling

Kale Hopke, left, shown competing in Wisconsin Dells.

Kale Hopke, left, is shown with his trophy after competing in the WWF Greco-Roman State Championships held in Wisconsin Dells May 2 and 3.

Photos submitted

Koy Hopke, center, was in the first-place position on the podium after taking the championship in both freestyle and Greco. — Photos submitted

Koy Hopke, top, Shell Lake youth wrestler, going for the pin.

Spooner/Shell Lake lost 0-4 to Hayward Mariah Skogstad and the Hayward soccer player battle for the ball. In a game where you cannot use your hands to control the ball, the players have to rely on their footwork.

Photos by Larry Samson

Spooner goalkeeper Emily Beehler drop-kicks the ball from the Spooner goal. Spooner/Shell Lake lost 0-4 to Hayward in a Middle Border Conference game on Thursday, April 30.

Tice McNurlin moves in to intercept the pass to the Hayward player in a game on Thursday, April 30.

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Spooner Rails golf results

SPOONER — The Spooner Rails golf team has been active on the green throughout the past few weeks. On Monday, April 21, Spooner hosted a competition between their team and teams from Hayward and Chetek-Weyerhaeuser. Mike McDonald, Hayward, was the match medalist with 36. Team scores were Hayward, 156, Spooner, 187, and Chetek-Weyerhaeuser, 190. Spooner scores were Austin Grap, 41, Dawson Patrick, 46, Blake Larson, 47, Jake Aardappel, 53, and Nick Posso, 57.

On Friday, April 24, the Rails traveled to the Bloomer Invitational where they placed fourth out of 15 teams. The top four teams were Bloomer, 309, Chippewa Falls McDonell, 334, Rice Lake, 358 and Spooner, 362. Medalist was Thomas Longbella, Chippewa Falls McDonell, 71.

Spooner scores were Larson, 85, Aardappel, 88, Grap, 91, Patrick, 98, and Alex Huebner, 99.

The Rails took first in Ladysmith on Monday, April 27, with 181 to Lady-

smith’s 185. Match medalist was Brendon Rodgers, 39. Scoring for Spooner were Huebner, 42, Patrick, 44, Larson, 46, Grap, 49, and Noah Anonich, 56.

Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, the Rails were at the J. Scott Miller Invite held at the Hayward Golf Club and Big Fish.

Spooner placed 15th out of 24 teams that participated in this year’s invite. Teams from northwestern Wisconsin and Minnesota participated in the 38th-annual two-day event. Top five teams were Eau

Claire North, 612; New Richmond, 628; Duluth Marshall, 628; Rice Lake, 649; and Hayward, 654. The total team score for Spooner was 723. Individual scores were Blake, 93-88, Patrick, 86-94, Huebner, 9590, Aardappel, 90-92, Grap, 90, and Anonich, 101. — with information from Spooner Rails Golf

Spooner loses 4-7 at home against Bloomer LEFT: Brady Schumacher pitched seven innings, leaving the game in the top of the eighth inning, with the game tied 4-4. The Rails lost 4-7 to Bloomer un their home game on Thursday, April 30, after giving up three unearned runs in the extra inning after two relief pitchers came into the game.

Photos by Larry Samson

Coach Chad Gibson talks to Mark Nauertz during a time-out. Spooner was down 2-4 in the seventh inning with two out. With two runners on base, Nauertz doubled, scoring two runners to tie up the game.

Spooner extends winning streak to seven LEFT: Sophie DelFiacco slides safely into third base on a triple on Tuesday, April 28, against Cumberland.

RIGHT: Jenna Curtis slides into an out as the Cumberland catcher gets the throw in time for the tag.

Photos by Larry Samson

LEFT: Spooner shortstop Jenna Curtis makes the catch as second baseman Hannah Davis backs her up. .

RIGHT: Spooner extended their winning streak to seven games with a 6-1 win over Cumberland on Tuesday, April 28. Third baseman Mackenzie Hanson, pitcher Audi Blonk, and first baseman Katie Gobel celebrate the win after the last out.

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Girls middle school track team takes first

SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Middle School girls track team took first place in the Lakeland Conference Middle School track meet, with 102.50 points. Shell Lake hosted the meet on Monday, April 27, with 12 schools competing. The boys team placed eighth with 25.50 points.

Makenna Anderson finished second in the girls 100-meter hurdles in 17.14 seconds. Mia Bohl placed 14th with 21.37.

In the 100-meter dash Sydney Schunck took first with 13.92. Brooke Lehnherr, was fifth with 14.74, and Grace Thomas took sixth with 15.08. In the boys 100meter dash Isaac Hopke placed 18th with 15.93.

Ali DeLadi took fifth in the 1,600-meter run with 6 minutes, 23.68 seconds. Seventh place went to Frances Kevan with 6:44.45 and Mia Bohl placed ninth with 7:05.74.

Second place in the 400-meter dash was Cassie Skattebo with 1:06.73. Emmery Nielsen took third with 1:08.80.

Noelle Nelson was 17th with 1:31.48. For the boys, Nick Udovich was third with 1:08.72. Joshua Wistrom placed eighth with 1:10.88.

The 4x100-meter relay team of Kali King, Layla McClaire, Ashley Clark, and Alecia Knoop took first place with 59.47.

In the 800-meter run, Makenna Anderson finished second with 2:51.51 and Caitlyn Skattebo was 13th with 3:20.51.

Joshua Wistrom placed sixth for the boys with 2:57.74. Tyler Schunck was ninth with 3:08.30.

Sydney Shunck had a first-place finish in the 200-meter dash. Her time was 29.73.

Breeana Monson was 11th with 34.13.

Competing for the boys with a seventhplace finish was Jacob McNulty with a time of 32.89.

Team members Adessa Jenkins, Emily Milton, Madeline Naglosky and Caitlyn Skattebo placed seventh in the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 5:45.10.

With 4-0.5,00, Cassie Skattebo placed first in the girls high jump. Taking fourth was Brittany Clark with J4-02.00. Frances Kevan was 13th with 3-08.00; and Noelle Nelson placed 19th with 3-06.00. Nick Udovich placed 13th with 4-02.00 in the boys high jump.

In the pole vault, Ali DeLadi placed fifth with 5-03.00. Emily Milton is also a Shell Lake Middle School pole vaulter. In the boys competition Nick Udovich took first with 7-00.00. Corey Kidder was fifth with 5-06.00. Also pole vaulting for the boys team is Daniel Nielsen.

Tying for second place in the girls long jump was Brooke Lehnherr with 12-10.00.

Tenth place went to Madeline Naglosky with 10-11.00. Adessa Jenkins was 31st with 9-01.75; and Daya Lawrence placed 40th with 7-04.00. In the boys long jump, Daniel Nielsen placed 20th with 11-07.00 and Cory Kidder was 23rd with 11-03.50.

Throwing discus were Alecia Knoop in 20th pace, with a throw of 38.00; Ashley Clark, who threw 36.04 for 23rd place; Layla McClaire, 25-09 for 26th; and Hailey Ziemer, 24-05 for 28th place. On the boys team, Isaac Hopke placed 30th with 41-02 and Tyler Schunck was 32nd with 34.08.

Shot put scores and places for Shell Lake were Sydney Shunck, seventh, 2310.50; Ashley Clark, 22nd, 15-03.75, and Alecia Knoop, 23rd, 15-02.50. Throwing for the boys was Tyler Schunck, 25th, 1904.00; and Jacob McNulty, 31st, 13-05.00.

The girls 4x100-meter replay team took third place with 1:15.53.

On Thursday, April 30, the Shell Lake Middle School track team participated in the Frederic Invitational. Out of nine teams participating, the girls team placed seventh and the boys placed ninth.

Syndey Schunk took first place in the girls 100-meter dash with 13.94, and in the 200-meter dash with 29.31. Her throw in the discus was 56-02 where she placed sixth. In the high jump, Ali DeLadi tied for 13th place with 3-06.00. She was sixth in pole vault with 5-06.00. Adessa Jenkins was 20th with 8-07.50 in long jump. Alecia Knoop threw 14-05.50 and Ashley Clark threw 14-04.25 in shot put. The 4x200-meter relay team had a time of 2:16:46 for a third-place finish. The 4x100-meter relay took fifth place with a time of 1:04.17. – With submitted information In the boys area of competition Nick Udovich took first place in the pole vault with 7-06.00. Josh Wistrom took 11th place in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:18.13. Cory Kidder placed 13th with a time of 35.06 in the 200-meter dash. Daniel Nielson competed in the high jump and the long jump. He finished 16th in the long jump with 11-08.00. — with information from Shell Lake Schools

Team rankings Girls team scores Shell Lake Middle School: 108.50 Siren Junior High: 103.50 Flambeau Junior High: 67 Cameron Middle School: 65 Unity Middle School: 54.50 Webster Middle School: 46.50

Ashlea Meister gives it her all in the triple jump.

Rightman came in fifth in the girls triple jump standings.

Phabien Sturtze comes in for a landing during the triple jump event.

Shell Lake hosted a track meet on Monday, April 27. Pictured is Shell Lake runner Alyssa Hodgett as she makes a strong start in the 100-meter dash. Hodgett placed first overall in this event that day.

Winter Middle School: 35 Frederic Middle School: 28.50 Turtle Lake/Clayton Junior High: 23 Prairie Farm Middle School: 20 St. Joseph/Rice Lake: 16.50 Bruce School: 6

Team rankings Boys team scores Siren Junior High: 128 Unity Middle School: 94.50 Cameron Middle School: 80

Photos by Danielle H. Moe Frederic Middle School: 60.50 Turtle Lake/Clayton Junior High: 46.50 St. Joseph School/Rice Lake: 36 Prairie Farm Middle School: 34 Shell Lake Middle School: 25.50 Webster Middle School: 21 Winter Middle School: 19 Bruce School: 11 Flambeau Junior High: 8

Spooner Golf Club to hold annual junior golf program SPOONER — The Spooner Golf Club will again be holding its annual junior golf program. This year, junior golf will begin with clinic days June 9 through the 11 and an orientation day on June 12.

Students are placed into groups by the number of holes they will play on play days. There are 3-, 5- and 9-hole groupings. Spooner Golf Club staff and PGA

golf pro Fred Friedman will determine the proper group for each student. Students must walk and carry their own clubs on the days they are out on the course. This also plays a factor in a student’s grouping.

Juniors will be involved in lesson days, play days, tournaments and the always fun, skills competion days; putting, chipping and long drive.

Booster club to meet SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Baseball Booster Club will have an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m., in the commons. Discussion will

include future projects and fundraising.

Coaches, community members, parents and athletes are encouraged to attend.

— from SLBC

SPRING sports

schedule

Softball Thursday, May 7: Turtle Lake/Clayton at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Monday, May 11: At St. Croix Falls, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 14: At Unity, 5 p.m.

Friday, May 15: At Northwood, 5 p.m.

Monday, May 18: Siren/Webster at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

To sign up or get more information on all junior clinics offered by SGC stop by

the pro shop or call 715-635-3580. — from SGC

Gymnasts compete in Smile On meet RICE LAKE — Area gymnasts from Deutsch’s Gymnastics Training Center competed in the Smile On meet held Saturday, April 25, in Rice Lake. No team scores were kept at this fun meet.

Competing at level 2 was Megan Dunlavy, Shell Lake. She received a first on floor with 9.1, second on beam with 9.05 and third all-around with 35.35. She earned an 84 on vault.

Annika Patrick, Spooner, competed

Thursday, May 21: At Frederic, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 26: Regional at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 27: Regional at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Friday, May 29: Regional at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Baseball Thursday, May 7: Turtle Lake/Clayton at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 9: Tournament at Shell Lake, 9 a.m.

Monday, May 11: At St. Croix Falls, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 14: At Unity, 5 p.m.

Monday, May 18: Siren/Webster at Shell Lake, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 21: At Luck, 5 p.m.

in level 3 where she placed sixth in allaround with 33.9. Her scores for the day were 8.8 on vault; 8.2 on bars; 8.4 on beam; and 8.5 on floor.

Ashley Clark, Spooner, completed in level 4. She took second place with a personal best on floor with 8.9 and third with a personal best all-around with 32.25.

She also placed third on vault with 8.35 and bars on 6.6. — with information from Deutsch’s Gymnastics Training Center

Track Thursday, May 7: At Amery, 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12: At Rice Lake, 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 14: At Grantsburg, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19: At St. Croix Falls, 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, May 26: Regional at Frederic, 3 p.m.

Friday, May 29: Sectional at Colfax, 1 p.m.

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Spooner students perform at state solo and ensemble contest

Miguel Barrett performs his classical vocal solo for which he earned a first. It was a busy day for him as he also sang in the select choir, a musical theater solo and barbershop quartet.

Annabelle Revak is a talented Spooner High School musician and singer. She made it to state with her vocal solo, musical theater solo, piano solo and she was a member of the elite Spooner select choir.

Photos by Larry Samson

Gracia Gormong is performing her musical theater solo, “My New Philosophy,” from the musical “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” She is acting the part of Sally who exposes her new philosophy, part of which is, “Why are you telling me?” She earned a first in her solo.

Laura and Rachel Medley performed a vocal duet at the WSMA State Solo and Ensemble Festival held Saturday, May 2, at the UW-Eau Claire campus. The two sisters are close and are able to harmonize well in a duet.

The girls barbershop quartet performed two songs for the state solo and ensemble contest. Shown (L to R): Adrianna Oakland, Julia Vogel, Annabelle Revak and Mariah Carroll.

Tomatoes, peppers highlight annual plant sale SPOONER — Tomatoes are one of summer’s great delights, especially the sunripened, fresh-from-the-vine tomatoes so full of flavor they almost make a person swoon.

The North County Master Gardener Volunteers Association will help area gardeners grow on Saturday, May 16, at its 13th-annual plant sale. Specially chosen heirloom tomato plants and a variety of peppers will be featured at the sale.

Heirloom tomatoes were the cornerstone of the group’s first plant sale, and since then NCMGVA has increased the number of heirloom choices and added a few of their favorite hybrid varieties. The tomato and pepper plants are started from seed and grown by volunteers specifically for the sale.

Though hundreds of the plants will be at the sale, they tend to sell out quickly, and gardeners are advised to go early for the best selection. The sale begins at 8 a.m. at the Spooner Ag Research Station and runs until the plants are sold out.

The proceeds go toward supporting the Teaching and Display Garden that is open to the public on Orchard Lane, just east of the ag station; for garden-related grants; for promoting horticulture in Sawyer, Washburn and Burnett counties; and other horticultural projects.

Master Gardener Volunteers come together from many backgrounds. They find common ground in their appreciation for growing plants, whether edible or ornamental. They are trained volunteers who assist the University of Wisconsin - Extension staff by helping people in the community better understand horticulture and the environment, and they donate thousands of hours worth of their time each year toward that end.

Plant list and photos are available at wimastergardener.org/?q= NorthCountry.

The North Country Master Gardener Volunteers Association archived newsletters can be read at spooner.ars.wisc.edu/ newsletters. — from NCMGVA

LFRC to host educational presentations

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Do your children suffer from nature deficit disorder? Are they receiving enough technology knowledge to be successful?

Are you concerned about physical activity for your family? What is the right amount of screen time? How does outside activity impact our learning? Join the discussion with guest panelists and share your

thoughts and questions while listening to varied perspectives on this current and controversial topic. A presentation on technology versus nature and old-fashioned play is set for Tuesday, May 12, 6 p.m.

Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. No child care will be provided.

Understanding the teen brain to help understand how teen behavior is affected by brain development and to learn about experiences that will promote positive and healthy brain development will be presented Thursday, May 21, at the center. Please RSVP to 715-635-4669 by May 19. UW-Extension and Washburn County family living educator Jeanne Walsh are presenting this event.

For more information, please call the center at 715-635-4669. — from LFRC

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AREA CHURCHES Episcopal

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

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

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

Baptist

Shell Lake Full Gospel

Northwoods Baptist

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday service: 7 p.m.

Spooner Baptist

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday evening service 6 p.m.

Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.

Catholic

St. Joseph’s Catholic

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

Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

St. Catherine’s Catholic

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

St. Francis de Sales

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

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

St. Alban’s

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

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

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

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

Lutheran

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

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

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

(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

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

Sunday School 10:15 a.m..

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

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

Family Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

Trinity Lutheran

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

Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.

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

Methodist

United Methodist

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

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

Faith Lutheran

Nazarene

Long Lake Lutheran Church

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

Sunday School during worship time; webcast livestream.com/ slumc

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

United Methodist

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

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

Church of the Nazarene

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

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

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

TOMAH JOURNAL

Alliance

Lake Park Alliance

o fulfill God’s purposes, Jesus needed earthly parents.

God chose good ones.

The 10 Commandments tell us to honor our parents.

Jesus honored His parents.

In church this week, honor your mother.

Other

1 John 5:1-6

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.

Acts 10:44-48

John 15:9-17

Psalm 98

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He’d been through sickness and survived. He was hunted and escaped. He was emotionally drained and overwhelmed with guilt. He was so sick that his bones were wasting away. He watched as nations rose to prominence and collapsed. He saw armies that were well prepared lose battles. In fact, if we were to make a list of everything in his life that had gone wrong or if we were to compile a catalog of the disasters he faced and overcome in his life, it would be a book that would be very difficult to carry from one place to another. Yet, with no hesitance he said, “God’s good! Try him. You’ll see!”

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Washburn County Area Humane Society

ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK Lexy is quiet and easy to please, She’s soft and so gentle, like a summers breeze.

Attention is something she won’t turn away, And your lap if you let her, she’d sit in all day.

Her colors are orange, some black and some brown, I can’t say I’ve heard her make one little sound.

She’s not very big, a petite little thing, And there is not a doubt all the joy she will bring.

Cats for adoption: 2-1/2-year-old female black medium-hair; 7-year-old spayed/declawed tan tiger; 2-year-old neutered black medium-hair; 3-year-old female medium-hair calico; 4-year-old neutered black/ white medium-hair; 1-1/2-year-old neutered gray longhair; 1-year-old spayed black/gray longhair tabby; 1-year-old female white/gray longhair; 1-year-old neutered gray medium-hair and a 2-year-old male orange tabby.

Dogs for adoption: 3-1/2-year-old male tan pit bull; 11-month-old male black/white Lab/shepherd mix; 1-year-old female hound/boxer mix; 1-year-old male hound/beagle mix; 9-month-old male black Lab and a 5-1/2-month-old spayed black Lab mix.

Strays include: White female Yorkie mix found on Merritt Road in Shell Lake; orange/white male shorthair found in Sarona and an adult female Ragdoll found in Trego.

Please remember to spay and neuter your pets.

Low-income assistance available through our SNAP program.

Located at 1400 Cottonwood Ave. in Spooner (Behind the county fairgrounds)

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Senior lunch menu

Monday, May 11: Baked white fish, au gratin potatoes, squash, lemon pudding.

Tuesday, May 12: Fresh salad bar, homemade split pea with ham soup, fresh oranges slices.

Wednesday, May 13: Meatballs with gravy, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, birthday cake.

Thursday, May 14: Chicken chow mein with mixed vegetables, garden salad, pistachio dessert.

Friday, May 15: Tater-tot hotdish, coleslaw, corn muffin, fresh grapes.

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

Dining at 5 Shell Lake, Monday, May 11: BBQ ribs, baked potato with sour cream, broccoli salad and warm buns, strawberry shortcake. Call 715-635-8283, for reservations. Suggested donation $5.

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THANK YOU

Our heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful doctors and nurses at Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, and the Barron Hospital, also to the home hospice workers from Lakeview Medical Center, Pastor Berkesch for his visits and for conducting the funeral service, and to the ladies who help with food from Faith Lutheran Church, Spooner.

Many thanks also to all involved with the military honors at the vets cemetery. It was a ceremony never to be forgotten.

Thank you to all the pallbearers and to the Dahl Funeral Home, Spooner.

Special thanks to all the family, friends and AA members, whether you sent a card or flowers, gave a hug, or just had us in your thoughts and prayers.

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Hayward Community Credit Union makes award-winning financial literacy program free for local classrooms HAYWARD — Local students are getting a free education in how to manage their money. Hayward Community Credit Union is working with Banzai, a national award-winning financial literacy program, to make curriculum available to Hayward, Drummond and Minong area schools completely free.

“Banzai is a web-based financial literacy program.

Kids get their own accounts, and they work through assignments that are based on real life,” Morgan Vandagriff, co-founder of Banzai, said. “But because Hayward Community Credit Union is sponsoring it, local schools get it for free. More than ever, it’s important that kids develop sound financial skills to prepare them for the real world, and Hayward Community Credit Union realizes that and they’re doing something about it.”

Banzai is an interactive, online program, supplemented by printed workbooks, which aligns with state curriculum requirements for personal finance education.

It has become the largest program of its kind, servicing more than 14,000 teachers in all 50 states.

Hayward Community Credit Union has offered time,

money, industry experience and a variety of credit union resources to help Hayward, Drummond and Minong area schools teach personal finance in the classroom.

Students using the program are exposed to real-life scenarios where they learn to pay bills and balance a budget – but it’s not always easy. Students must learn to manage unexpected expenses such as parking tickets, interest charges and overdraft fees. The educational program also introduces students to auto loans, bank statements, entertainment costs, savings and more.

“Too often students get out of school and they just aren’t ready for the financial roller coasters life can give us,” Vandagriff said. “Banzai teaches students to navigate those twists and turns and come out on top.

We’re excited to work with Hayward Community Credit Union to improve financial literacy in the Hayward, Drummond and Minong area.”

Teachers interested in using the Banzai program can visit hccuonline.teachbanzai.com or call 888-8-BANZAI. — from HCCU

Washburn County accident report

Saturday, April 12 At approximately 8:59 a.m., Christine Fitzgerald, 37, Rice Lake, was eastbound on Hwy. 70, just west of Harmon Lake Road in the Town of Madge, when she swerved to miss a deer in the road. Fitzgerald, driving a 2000 Volvo, left the roadway, entered the ditch, struck a state road sign and came to rest in the ditch. Fitzgerald was not injured in the accident but the vehicle sustained moderated damage to the front, middle, rear and undercarriage.

Tuesday, April 14 At approximately 4:27 p.m., Kathryn Boissy, 55, Spooner, was eastbound on CTH A and slowed to turn left onto Mann Road in her 2014 Ford Escape. Behind her was Patrick Hover, 27, Spooner, driving a 2004 Chevy Silverado pickup. Hover attempted to pass Boissy as she made the turn. Hover was unable to avoid colliding with Boissy’s vehicle. No one was injured in the accident but Boissy’s vehicle sustained moderate damage to the front, front passenger side and front driver side.

Hover’s vehicle sustained minor damage to the rear passenger side. A brake check conducted on Hover’s vehicle determined his brakes had failed.

Friday, April 17 At approximately 3:43 a.m., Laurel Peterson, 27, Duluth, Minn., was northbound on Hwy. 53 near CTH E when she fell asleep while driving her 2006 Toyota. Peterson left the roadway, which caused minor damage to the vehicle. Peterson was not injured but her car no longer worked. Upon running her driver’s license information it was found that she had a current warrant out of Jackson County. Peterson was taken into custody for the warrant.

Saturday, April 25 At approximately 8:13 a.m., Jerry Christman, 62, Trego, was backing his RV up to the gas pump at the Holiday gas station in Minong but backed into the pump handle area. Christman reported the damage done to the gas pump to the gas station attendant. No damage to the RV was reported.

Monday, April 27 At approximately 1:15 p.m., Avis Hanson, 34, Barnes, was southbound on Hwy. 53 in the Town of Beaver Brook at the intersection when Dennis Ahrens, 60, Spooner, was westbound on CTH B. Ahrens, driving a 2009 Chevy truck, crossed Hwy. 53 in front of Barnes, colliding with the 2006 Subaru SUV she was driving.

Both drivers may have been injured in the accident and both vehicles sustained severe damage, but only Barnes’ was towed. Ahrens was cited for failure to yield at an intersection, which carries a fine of up to $175.

Wednesday, April 29 At approximately 2 a.m., Jerry Erickson, left his 1988 Dodge Omni parked in The Prime Bar’s parking lot in the Town of Trego overnight. Katharine Peterson, 41, Trego, and a waitress at the restaurant, backed into the parked Omni with her 2004 Chevy Tahoe. Peterson notified Erickson of the accident and the very minor damage done to the front end of his vehicle.

At approximately 12:45 p.m., Todd Young, 18, Spooner, was southbound on CTH B when the front driver side tire went flat on the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero he was driving. The flat caused the vehicle to roll into the ditch. Young was not injured but the car was totaled and towed from the scene. Young was cited for operating without a license, which carries a fine of up to $200.

May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Drivers urged to share the road, riders urged to get licensed

MADISON — More than a half million Wisconsin residents have a motorcycle license or permit, and many of them have already started this year’s riding season.

As motorcycles continue to grow in popularity among men and women of all ages, safety is a constant concern.

Last year, 73 motorcycle riders and passengers died in Wisconsin traffic crashes.

“May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which is an opportunity to remind drivers to share the road and watch for motorcycles, especially at intersections and while making turns and lane changes,” says Greg Patzer, manager of the Wisconsin Motorcycle Safety Program. “Drivers can easily misjudge the speed and distance of an approaching motorcycle because of its smaller dimensions. To prevent crashes, drivers should check the position of a motorcycle at least two or three times before they proceed through an intersection or make a turn.”

To protect themselves and others on the road, motorcyclists are legally required to have a motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s license. Nearly 42 percent of motorcyclists’ fatalities in 2013 involved riders who had not completed the safety training or skills test required to obtain a motorcycle endorsement on their license.

“Too many people have been riding for years without a valid motorcycle endorsement on their driver license,” Patzer says. “It’s a serious problem especially for those who have not ridden a motorcycle for several years and are beginning to ride again. Members of the motorcycling community are aging, and the average age of a motorcyclist involved in a fatal crash increased from 30 years old in 1992 to 48 in 2012.”

Motorcyclists can obtain their motorcycle endorsement in two ways: • Pass a written test and a road test at a DMV service center.

• Successfully complete an eligible rider education course that waives the requirement for the DMV road test. More information about rider education courses, from beginner to advanced, is available online at dot. wisconsin.gov/safety/vehicle/motorcycle.

To help promote rider education, the WMSP is teaming up with ABATE of Wisconsin, a motorcycle riders advocacy group, to distribute hang tags that dealers can display on their motorcycles in showrooms urging riders to get endorsed.

In addition, the WMSP will use radio and TV public service announcements, billboards and social media to remind motorcycle riders and drivers to share the road.

Electronic message signs on major highways this riding season will urge motorists to look twice for motorcycles.

Patzer emphasizes that motorcyclists need to make responsible decisions to reduce their risk of serious or fatal injuries. “Motorcyclists must obey all traffic laws, such as speed limits, and never ride while impaired.

They should always wear protective and conspicuous clothing and gear, including a helmet that meets or exceeds U.S. DOT standards. Tragically, approximately two out of three motorcyclists who died in crashes from 2009 to 2013 were not wearing helmets.”

Patzer concludes, “Now more than ever, we need well-trained and responsible motorcycle riders along with motorists who share the road and look twice for motorcycles to help reach the goal of reducing the number of preventable traffic deaths to zero in Wisconsin.”

— from WisDOT

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Dewey-LaFollette Hank and Karen Mangelsen were supper guests of Lida Nordquist on Monday.

On Wednesday, Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Bruce and Marlene Swearingen and Lawrence and Nina Hines. That evening, Hank and Karen went to Crosswalk Community Church in Frederic. Their granddaughter Grace Mangelsen was in a little program there that highlighted the year’s activities and lessons of the One Way Club.

Congratulations to Lida Nordquist on the birth of her first great-grandchild, Warren Eugene Funk. He was born Saturday to Rick and Angie Funk.

Karen Mangelsen called on Bob Denotter on Fri-

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day morning. Later she and Hank were lunch guests of Donna and Gerry Hines.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen went to the Siren School on Saturday morning to watch junior high volleyball. One of their granddaughters, Hannah Mangelsen, plays on the eighth-grade team.

Lida Nordquist went to Hudson on Saturday with Jan and Hannah Schott where they participated in a fundraising walk for MS. Other family members were there also.

Later Lida, Jan and Hannah went to St. Croix Falls to see the newest family member, Warren Funk.

Weekend guests of Nina and Lawrence Hines were Colin, Chad and Chris Harrison. Saturday evening visi-

tors there were Dylan Longhenry and his girlfriend, Allie.

Mark and Sue Hines visited Gerry and Donna Hines during the weekend.

On Sunday, Karen Mangelsen went to Siren and attended the Burnett County 4-H Cultural Arts Contest.

There were entries in drama, choral, prose and poetry reading, speech, arts, crafts, original poems and stories, and photography. Two of Karen’s granddaughters, Patty and Mandy Close, participated in a play, a choral reading, and Act-in-a-Sack improvization.

The annual meeting of Hertel Lakeview Cemetery Association will be held Friday, May 8, at Lakeview UM Church at 6:30 p.m.

by Helen V. Pederson

Well, we are into May and nice sunny days. Thought sure we would wake up to rain but no luck. It rains all around us, but the flowers and bushes seem to do OK. The Weathers are back after spending a few days in Branson, Mo. They met their sons there and had a good time, but always glad to be home and get rested. It’s good to have you back.

On Friday, they showed the movie “Secretariat,” since the Kentucky Derby was coming up. That’s always a busy day … and all the beautiful hats. They served popcorn at intermission here.

Barronett

by Karen Mangelsen

Friday night a group from here went to White Pines for supper. That was formerly Becky’s. Food was good and the service, too.

Arlys Santiago spent a week in Lutsen, Minn., caring for a dog and house while the owners took a trip.

Arlys enjoyed the music at The Potter’s Shed on Saturday night.

Welcome to Avis Thorp; she’s a new tenant here.

Margaret Jones and Louise Schade spent the weekend with Lillian Ullom. She said Marvin is now home from the hospital.

On Saturday, Mavis Flach met with all the Heisterkemp cousins at Scott and Cindy Malmins’ to fill urns for the cemetery.

Peder Pederson told me his grandson, Zak, is graduating from high school in Bentonville, Ark. He is the son of Linda and James King, Curt and Martha. Daniel along with Cheri and Steve Minot and their twin girls are planning to go.

The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.

by Sharai Hefty

Hi all! What a gorgeous week, huh? And now I have to wreck it for you all!

In case you haven’t heard, I’m writing the news this week. My cousins, Judith and Duane Pieper, were kind enough to let me borrow their car while mine was being repaired after yet one more deer collision! I think I’m getting to despise deer! At least those stupid ones that think they can saunter across the road at dark when you’re meeting another car whose lights, even though they’re on dim, are blinding you and you’re traveling 50 mph.

Needless to say, Judith informed me that borrowing her vehicle came with a price — thus you kids are stuck with me again. Sorry!

Judith is out gallivanting with her two daughters, Lynn Thon and Suzie Lehmann. It was Lynn’s birthday on April 30, so they took a pleasure road trip to celebrate. I’ll let her tell you all about the trip in next week’s news. She tells it better anyway!

I’ve been scrounging all week for gossip, so we’ll see how well it works.

My first actual piece was from a proud papa, Cory Forrest. His beautiful daughter, Cali Jo, was in a play at Spooner Elementary School this last weekend. She was part of the dance ensemble for the musical portion of their version of “Sleeping Beauty.” Cory said Cali was very excited about doing the play and she did an excellent job.

Another star is born.

We had a fairly busy week at the Red Brick Café, I believe in part because it was opening fishing weekend. The guys could actually keep some of those game fish they caught. Only thing, from what most of them told me at the cafe, they didn’t fare too well. Most everyone I spoke with said they just weren’t biting. Don’t those fish realize they’re supposed to jump into the boat? Especially on opening weekend! Duane Pieper and Jerry Marsh tried their luck on Granite. Jerry said they caught 28 walleye … that is if you count the 27 that someone else caught? They were in on Saturday and they joined a gentleman and his girlfriend that we’ve missed for some time at the restaurant and here in Barronett. John Schmidt and Linda were finally back after John’s long recovery from his accident last fall. It was so good to see them. John looks wonderful; same positive, fantastic spirit and jovial smile. He had some great news, too. On May 1, John became a grandpa again. His son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Koree Schmidt, Colorado, had a healthy bouncing baby boy.

Dewey Country As I looked out the window on Sunday morning, I saw polka dots! Yes, my vision is good, and I saw yellow polka dots. Those yellow dandelions were poking their flowers through the earth and telling us it’s time for dandelions.

I know they’re weeds or are supposed to be, but they’re such a pretty yellow and they’re about the first flowers to come up in the spring. I see mayflowers are now up and blooming. They’re such a dainty, precious flower and they’re my favorite. Sunshine used to bring me a bouquet every spring and they smelled so beautiful and precious.

I really miss them.

Farmers are very busy getting Ma Earth ready for planting. I see Kenny Russell’s crew planted and worked his field by us last week. Yes, it’s onward to planting and looking forward to a bountiful harvest.

A very happy birthday to Owen Louis Johnson as he enjoyed that special day May 7. Owen is the grandson of Ann Johnson. Have a wonderful day, Owen. Also a very happy birthday to Don Dahlstrom and also birthday wishes go out to Vicki Trott. All have a beautiful day.

May 8, a very happy birthday to Glen Albee as he enjoys his special day with many more to come.

Happy birthday to Rebekah Petersen, Andy Atkinson and to Noah Hile when Noah turns 9 years old. Have a great one.

May 10, a very happy birthday to my niece Connie Quam, who has now joined the retirement residents here in Dewey Country. Also to niece Dawn Ternberg, Alice

Our new arrival’s name is Kelby John, named in honor of Grandpa John of course. Congratulations to Tony and Koree as well as the proud grandpa whose buttons were almost bursting off that shirt that is big on him now.

Later in the day, two gentlemen walked in to have lunch. I should have known them both but I’m not the brightest bulb in the pack as most of you already know.

Scott Schiebel, I apologize if this is misspelled, was one of them. It wasn’t that long ago that Scott and his wife were in and I waited on them but he looked completely different with that yellow cap on his head. The other gentleman was Donny Bellefeuille. I haven’t seen Donny for many years so I’ll say I had a little bit of an excuse there. They had been fishing over on Horseshoe Lake and they said they did quite well. Scott had to buy lunch though because apparently he caused Donny to lose a huge walleye. Better luck next time, guys. I’m not sure folks, do you think they may have been telling one of those proverbial fish stories about the one that got away? Oh well, no matter how any of our fishermen (and fisherwomen) did, they must have enjoyed the beautiful day in the boats out on those lakes.

There were lots of motorcyclists out this last weekend, too. All of them I talked to said it was perfect riding conditions. I can just imagine it was.

I went out to Thompson’s Greenhouse south of Barronett after work on Saturday. This was also Peggy’s opening weekend. She has some absolutely beautiful plants, bushes and flowers out there. I commented on how adorable everything looked the way she had it set up. She told me that the majority of her inventory had not arrived until about 8 p.m. or so the night before. All they had time to do that evening was unload the truck into the small greenhouse. They arranged everything Saturday morning before they opened. Boy, if she made it look that nice in that short amount of time just think of how spectacular it would have looked had she been allowed a couple of days to really plan it out. She figured her vegetable packs would be in this week so go spend some of your dollars on some beautiful plants out at Thompson’s Greenhouse.

I did. I got two gorgeous hanging strawberry plant baskets complete with strawberries already on them. Can you say, “strawberry shortcake?” They might not make it to shortcake. I like to eat them right off the vine. Peggy had three helpers that day. Peggy told me the Barronett Civic Center annual meeting was Tuesday night also. She said they have decided to lower the membership dues this year.

They are hoping we can get more members interested in joining our community events and the civic center. Come on folks! This friendly little community is waiting for new input from more members. For more info, contact Jenny Arnes.

Speaking of the Arnes family, Cheryl Arnes-Jaastad was out and about most of the day on Saturday. I saw her at Thompson’s Greenhouse and others saw her traipsing all over that day at garage sales, etc. She was a little upset with me though, as was Peggy. I showed up with a waffle ice-cream cone from Speedy’s C-Stop. Peggy was upset because I was the second one to show up with ice cream, and neither of us brought her any. Cheryl was upset because she isn’t allowed solid food yet and she’s been watching ads about a certain ice cream – naturally, it’s one similar to the one I had. She said that’s one of the first things she’s going to have when they put her back on solid food. Soon Cheryl! It’s very good to see her around our home area again.

I was still scrounging for gossip when the church crowd came in. Some of them told me that Barronett Lutheran has decided to not have any outdoor services. That saddens me in a way. I always thought those services were very nice, except for poor Geri when she had to try to hold her music from blowing away. Also, Merle and Shirley Overvig came in. They just returned from visiting with Brian and Patsy Overvig in Phoenix, Ariz. They spent a couple of days at Cibola Vista Resort and Spa. The remainder of their stay was poolside at Brian and Patsy’s home. They said it was a very relaxing week of lounging, reading and hiking in the hills surrounding Phoenix. The only bit of adjustment that was required on the part of our Northern Wisconsinites was the one taken to get used to the tripledigit temperatures.

I spoke with Mary Kay Hefty. She and Curt will be down this Friday. They are coming down to visit with Mary Kay’s mom, May Dean Fair, for Mother’s Day. May Dean just turned 95. Happy birthday sweet lady.

Our sincere condolences go out to Corey Sager and the family and friends of Stephanie Newville. She was a wonderful and beautiful young lady. We will miss her very much and our prayers and love are with you all.

Goodbye from Barronett, kids! Hope you have a wonderful week and you should get back on track next week with Judith back to grease our ears with the latest gossip of the area.

by Pauline Lawrence Denotter, and Michael Williamson when Michael turns 8.

Have a wonderful day all.

Mark Stellrecht, we hear you’re having a birthday also.

Yes, it’s a happy birthday to Mark on May 11 and also happy birthday goes out to Greg Atkinson on May 11.

Have a wonderful day.

Happy birthday May 12 to another niece, Janie Lauterbach, as she enjoys her special day with many more to come. Have a piece of birthday cake for me Janie.

A very happy anniversary to Brian and Maureen Boyd as they enjoy their special day with many more to come on May 13.

Happy birthday to Mike Butenhoff on May 13. Enjoy your special day.

I hear farmers have winterkill in their alfalfa. I haven’t seen any and don’t know who they are but later it will show up with lots and lots of dandelions. It’s winterkill.

I see the Lundeen crew is busy hauling out pits. They must have been at Doug and Karen Vanderhoof’s over the weekend as I heard and saw their trucks go by. It’s another job to get done in the spring.

I see dust just a-flying behind those big Johns in their fields. Yes, it’s really dusty and we certainly need rain.

One of these days, huh?

Fishing season opened on Saturday, May 2, here in Wisconsin. Yes, you can bet those fishermen were busy wetting their lines. Hopefully they’ll have good luck.

Diane Hulleman worked Tuesday and Thursday at Shell

Lake Schools. On Tuesday night Diane worked for the free clinic in Rice Lake at Lakeview Medical Center. Saturday, Ginny Schnell was at her mom’s bringing two baskets of flowers and other plants to get in the ground and to hang up. Saturday night, what was Diane up to? Well the bear was at her house around 1 a.m. and she got up and yelled and her dog, Jessy, chased the bear away. Diane will be going to her daughter, Colleen, and Chad Jensen’s. Granddaughter Izzy is in a play. Jackie Perlt plans to attend too.

Diane says Izzy is growing up too fast.

An update on Cody Pettis finds they took out the trach and he is able to talk. He’s showing improvement. Keep it up, Cody.

Butch and Loretta VanSelus went to Matthew and Cory’s home for a 12th birthday supper for Jameson, whose birthday was April 30. After supper the group went to Jameson’s concert before coming home.

Wednesday, Beth and Garry Crosby had a group of ladies and their honeys in for supper and a movie. Sunday, Shorty and Melissa Crosby and Alycia and Chad and Ashley Crosby, Chase, Morgan and Joyel, Melissa and girls, Danielle Kruger, Kylee and Pat Bullion and family, Julene Peck and Jim Mortensen attended Tyler Crosby’s 18th birthday party. Tyler’s birthday was May 4.

Answer to teaser last week: Tomorrow.

Scatter sunshine.

Have a great week.

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by Marian Furchtenicht

The last week of April was gorgeous summertime weather. Rain is badly needed in our area though. Dust is rolling in the fields as the farmers are getting in crops.

Get your hummer and oriole feeders out, as they’ll be here anytime.

The Big Ripley Trekkers rummage sale for Relay For Life will be Thursday and Friday, May 14 and May 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Sarona Town Hall. Put it on your calendar and watch for the ad in the paper.

Speedy get-well wishes to Mavis Schlapper who spent Monday and Tuesday and part of Wednesday in the hospital in Rice Lake where she was being treated for blood clots in her leg. Her daughter, Pam, Elk Mound, dog sat TOWN OF BARRONETT - NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given the Barronett Town Board shall hold its monthly Board meeting on Wed., May 13, 2015, at 7 p.m., at the town hall, N1608 South Heart Lake Road. The agenda shall be posted at least one (1) day prior to meeting.

Patricia A. Parker, Town Clerk 626216 38r WNAXLP

NOTICE TO BID - TOWN OF BASHAW

The Town of Bashaw, Washburn County, is accepting bids for scatter gravel. This gravel will be used for projects throughout the township. Price needs to include delivery within the township. The gravel must meet town specifications. Please send bids to Town of Bashaw, W7619 Walnut Drive, Spooner, WI 54801. Please state on the outside of the envelope: Scatter Gravel Bid. Bids will be opened on May 12, 2015, at 7 p.m. during the regular town meeting. For questions contact Jerry Trcka.

The Town of Bashaw has the right to reject any or all bids.

Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk, Town of Bashaw 626198 38r WNAXLP

WASHBURN COUNTY TOURISM ASSOCIATION NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 8:30 a.m.

Washburn County Information Center Meeting Room

122 N. River St., Spooner, WI 54801 Questions: Call 715-635-9696 Public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Agenda: Review WCTA Bylaws, Election of Board Members, 626217 38r Regular Meeting to Follow

MEETING NOTICE - TOWN OF BASHAW

Notice is hereby given that the Bashaw Town Board shall hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at 7 p.m. at the Bashaw Town Hall. Agenda: Call meeting to order; minutes from the April 21, 2015, town meeting; treasurer’s report; town website; public input; permits/applications; Resolution 12015 establishing public records fees; truck/grader; set next meeting date; approve vouchers and adjourn meeting. A current agenda will also be posted at the following sites: Corner of Tozer Lake Road and Green Valley Road, corner of Sand Road and Sunset Road and N3410 Sawyer Creek Road, Shell Lake, WI 54871 (Town Hall).

Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk Town of Bashaw 626199 38r WNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE

Washburn County has completed the draft of a Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, prepared in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390; DMA2K). The draft is available for public comment until May 25, 2015. The plan is available for public review at the Washburn County Emergency Management Office located at 421 Hwy. 63, Shell Lake, WI 54871, during regular business hours by appointment. Copies of the plan may be made at the expense of the requestor. Additionally, the general public is invited to an open house to discuss the plan on Monday, May 18, 2015, from 3-5 p.m. in the Washburn County Boardroom at 421 Hwy. 63, Shell Lake, WI. If you have questions related to this notice or its application in Washburn County, call the Washburn County Emergency Management Office at (715) 468-4730.

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REGIONAL HOSPICE SERVICES JOB POSTING

her Daisy Dog and brought her home Wednesday.

Bonnie Helmer, Shell Lake, visited me on Tuesday, bringing me an early birthday gift. So we had lunch and a nice visit.

Corey Furchtenicht’s house is looking nice after adding a new addition and deck.

Birthday wishes this week to Virginia Sandrige, Alicia Miller, Bonnie Greenhow and Mike Peterson, May 7; Marilyn Zimmerman, Vivian Bergman, Hokey West and Glen

Stone Lake

by Mary Nilssen

Welcome back to all the snowbirds. It’s nice having you back to enjoy our beautiful state of Wisconsin! The fishing season is off and running with beautiful sunshine and many anxious anglers ready for their long overdue fish dinners.

Mark Saturday, May 9, 6:30 p.m. on your calendars.

The Stone Lake Wesleyan Church will be having an open house for all to come and see all the changes that have taken place in the last year. Music will be played by the Northern Crossroads Band, who play bluegrass gospel, hymns, old-time fiddle tunes and folk songs. After the band is done, they will be serving cake, ice cream and refreshments. A freewill donation will be taken for the band.

All are welcome and please bring your friends.

Another date to mark on your calendars is Tuesday, May 19, 6 p.m. The Stone Lake HCE, formerly Women’s Homemakers Club, will be holding their annual salad supper at the Stone Lake Lions Hall. Salads and many desserts will be served, along with entertainment and door prizes. A freewill offering will be taken, with proceeds divided between the food shelves and Hospice of Sawyer and Washburn counties.

Don’t forget that Sunday, May 10, is Mother’s Day! Have a good week and be safe. Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715-865-4008 or upnorthnils2@gmail.com.

NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW

NOTICE OF MEETING - TOWN OF SARONA

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Dewey, Burnett County, Wis., shall hold its first meeting on Saturday, May 30, 2015, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Town Hall.

Notice is hereby given this 18th day of April, 2015.

Pam Brown, Clerk 625892 38r WNAXLP

Notice is hereby given that the Sarona Town Board will be meeting on Monday, May 11, 2015, at 7 p.m. at the Sarona Town Hall.

The agenda shall be posted one day prior to meeting.

Victoria Lombard, Clerk 626197 38r WNAXLP

NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK

NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADJOURN BOARD OF REVIEW TO LATER DATE TOWN OF SARONA - WASHBURN COUNTY

Pursuant to s. 70.45, Wis. stats., the Town of Dewey assessment roll for the year 2015 assessment will be open for examination on the 20th day of May, 2015, at the Town Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. Instructional material about the assessment, how to file an objection and board of review procedures under Wisconsin law will be available at that time Notice is hereby given this 18th day of April, 2015.

Pam Brown, Clerk 625891 38r WNAXLP

TOWN OF ROOSEVELET TOWN CLEANUP

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626200 38r

201 Glenview Lane • Shell Lake, WI 54871

715-468-4255

ACADEMY DIRECTOR WITC RICE LAKE CAMPUS The Following Are Current Available Positions:

Full Time LPN/RN - PM/Day Shift Full Time CNA - PM Shift Part Time CNA - Day Shift Full-time positions at TLC are offered full benefit packages including health, dental, life, vacation and 401(k).

Contact: Sandra White, Director of Nursing at 715-468-7292 X21 email: sandraw@terraceviewliving.com Apply Within:

The Academy Director provides direct oversight of the Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Academy. The Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Academy provides students with the skills to handle complex situations encountered as a criminal justice official at municipal, county or state government levels. This position reports to the Divisional Dean, Public Safety.

For a complete list of qualifications and to apply visit our website at www.witc.edu/employ.

Deadline to apply: May 8, 2015 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711 625900 27b,c,d,e 38r

Terraceview Living Center, Inc.

802 East County Highway B • Shell Lake, WI 54871 E.O.E.

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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST WITC SHELL LAKE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

Spooner/Grantsburg and Hayward Teams

Please send resume to the Director of Social Services at

The Board of Review will meet on the 11th day of May, 2015, at 7 p.m. at the Sarona Town Hall, for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the 30-day period beginning on the 2nd Monday of May, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Sec. 70.41(1) as the assessment roll is not completed at this time.

Victoria Lombard, Clerk 626196 38r WNAXLP

PART-TIME CAREGIVER

8 a.m. - Noon

SOCIAL WORKER

We have an opportunity for a Social Worker to join our growing nonprofit, community-based Hospice and Palliative Care team.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to provide support and services to patients and families dealing with a life-limiting illness in their home setting.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessment, care plan development, coordination with community resources, counseling and emotional support. Candidates must demonstrate experience in a health-care setting, interdisciplinary team work, knowledge of community resources, grief support and clinical documentation. Hospice experience preferred. Must have strong patient/family relationship skills, be able to work autonomously with patients in their homes and other communitybased settings and be willing to travel to provide care to patients in our Spooner/Grantsburg and Hayward service areas.

Benefits include flexible scheduling, paid time off, health and dental insurance, annuity, travel time and mileage reimbursement.

Albee, May 8; Elbe Mahoney, May 10; Kathy Johnson, Kristi Smith Welter and Chelsie Dennies, May 11; Cara Whitney, Andy Visker, Scott Butterfield, May 12; Peter Frey, Fred Giesdorf, Steve Johnson, Laurie Studt and Ben Juza, May 13.

A very happy anniversary to Rick and Jody Roeser, May 7; Charlie and Amy Bolterman Farrington and Jim and Amanda Gagner on May 10; Steve and Sue VanMeter, Pete and Betty Hubin, and Jim and Pat Hubin on May 11.

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Sarona

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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. 625820 27-28a,b,c 38-39r Jack Link’s Beef Jerky is an equal opportunity employer.

The Human Resources (HR) Specialist position will be responsible for confidential administrative functions for the Vice President, Human Resources and Risk Management under the direction of a HR Manager.

Qualifications include two years’ related postsecondary training OR four years’ related work experience OR a combination of education and work experience totaling four years. A minimum of two years’ prior human resources related work experience involving extensive customer service, legal, administrative functions, public contact, confidentiality, business and technology.

For a complete list of qualifications and to apply visit our website at http://www.witc.edu/employ Deadline to apply: May 18, 2015 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711 626170 38r 28b,c

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2014 Consumer Confidence Report Data

TOWN OF BEAVER BROOK NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Review for the Town of Beaver Brook of Washburn County, shall hold its first meeting on the 26th day of May, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at Beaver Brook Town Hall.

626169 38r WNAXLP Town of Beaver Brook, Nancy Erickson, Clerk (Apr. 29, May 6, 13, 20) IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, vs.

RYAN S. BUTTERFIELD, and LAKELAND COOPERATIVE SERVICES, Defendants.

Case No.: 14-CV-784-jdp NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above action on April 15, 2015, the United States Marshal for the Western District of Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the North Steps of the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., (or if the Marshal is unavoidably detained, the sale will be held immediately upon his/ her arrival) the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by said judgment to be sold, described below: The North 933 feet of the West 933 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 37 North, Range 13 West (in the Town of Barronett), Washburn County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NO.: 65-002-2-37-1333-2-02-000-001010.

TERMS OF SALE: The United States Marshal will accept from the successful bidder at the sale, as a deposit or down payment on the premises, a personal check with a Letter of Credit from a banking institution, a cashier’s check or a certified check, for a sum of not less than ten percent (10%) of the purchase price.

If the Court enters an order confirming the sale, then within ten (10) days of the date of entry of that order, the balance of the successful bid price must be paid by cashier’s check or certified check to the United States Marshal, Western District of Wisconsin, 120 North Henry Street, Room 440, Madison, WI 53703. If such amount is not paid within the time specified, the sale will be disapproved and the deposit or down payment forfeited.

Upon confirmation of the sale and payment of the entire successful bid price, the purchaser shall receive a deed to the property, subject to the express conditions that the property is sold subject to (1) accrued and accruing real estate taxes, existing real estate tax liens, and other federal tax liens of record, if any; and (2) existing highways, recorded easements and recorded restrictions, if any.

There are no warranties of title.

Dated this 21st day of April, 2015.

DALLAS S. NEVILLE United States Marshal Western District of Wisconsin /s/Barbara L. Oswald Assistant United States Attorney 222 West Washington Avenue Suite 700 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 barbara.oswald@usdoj.gov Ph: 608-264-5158 TTY: 608-264-5006 625610 WNAXLP

(Apr. 22, 29, May 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY STATE OF WISCONSIN, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, Plaintiff, vs.

DENNIS GUYER and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of DENNIS GUYER and SHARYL GUYER and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of SHARYL GUYER and ANCHOR BANK, FSB and MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC and CAPITAL ONE BANK, USA N.A. Defendants.

Case No. 14-CV-72 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 13, 2014, in the amount of $57,472.09, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 20, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Washburn County Courthouse, located at Ten Fourth Ave., Shell Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The North Five Hundred (500) feet of the West One-half (1/2) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4) of the Southwest One-quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-three (23), in Township Thirty-eight (38) North, Range Thirteen (13) West, in the Township of Bashaw, Washburn County, Wis., except the following: 1. Lots One (1) and Two (2) of Certified Survey Maps, Volume 2, page 115, as Document No. 145167; 2. Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 1716, volume 7, page 137, as Document No. 216206.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: N3360 Sawyer Creek Road, Town of Bashaw.

TAX KEY NO.: 65-004-2-38-1323-3 03-000-006000 Terry C. Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

624970 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF SPRING CLEANUP DAY TOWN OF SARONA

The Town of Sarona will hold a Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 16, 2015, from 9 to 11 a.m., AT THE LANDFILL. A total of two (2) appliances, four (4) tires, TVs and electronics and any other garbage will be accepted. Proof of residence is required, i.e., real estate holder or voting resident of the Town of Sarona. You will be responsible to unload all garbage.

Victoria Lombard, Clerk 625893 38-39r

SHELL LAKE WATERWORKS, PWS ID 86603044 Will Not Be Mailed, But Is Available On Request.

Water System Information Educational Information

If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report, please contact Jack Harrington at 715-468-7873.

Opportunity For Input On Decisions Affecting Your Water Quality

Shell Lake City Hall. 1st Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. 2nd Monday of every month at 7 p.m.

Health Information

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water hotline (800-4264791).

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health-care providers. EPA/ CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791).

Source(S) Of Water Source ID 1 2

Source Groundwater Groundwater

Depth (in feet) 482 578

The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: 1. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.

2. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm-water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.

3. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm-water runoff and residential uses.

4. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm-water runoff and septic systems.

5. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health.

Detected Contaminants

Status Active Active

To obtain a summary of the source water assessment, please contact Jack Harrington at 715-468-7873.

Your water was tested for many contaminants last year. We are alowed to monitor for some contaminants less frequently than once a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were detected in your water. If a contanimant was detected last year, it will appear in the following tables without a sample date.

If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was detected within the last 5 years, it will appear in the tables below along with the sample date.

Microbiological Contaminants

MCL

Contaminant Coliform (TCR)

Count of Positives

MCLG

presence of coliform bacteria in >= 5% of monthly samples

0

Violation YES, Ended 10/30/14

2

Typical Source of Contaminant Naturally present in the environment.

Inorganic Contaminants MCL

Contaminant

Level Found

MCLG

Sample Date (if prior to 2014)

Range

Typical Source of Contaminant

Violation

ARSENIC (ppb)

10

n/a

1

0-1

NO

Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes.

BARIUM (ppm)

2

2

.022

.001-.022

NO

Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits.

CHROMIUM (ppb)

100

100

1

0-1

NO

Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits.

4

0.1

0.1-0.1

NO

Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

11.0000

0.000011.0000

NO

Nickel occurs naturally in soils, groundwater and surface waters and is often used in electroplating stainless steel and alloy products.

FLUORIDE (ppm) 4 NICKEL (ppb)

100

NITRATE (N03-N) (ppm)

10

10

0.13

0.07-0.13

NO

Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewing; erosion of natural deposits.

SODIUM (ppm)

n/a

n/a

3.20

2.90-3.20

NO

n/a

Action Level

Contaminant

MCLG

90th Percentile Level Found

# of Results

Sample Date Violation (if prior to 2014)

Typical Source of Contaminant

COPPER (ppm)

AL=1.3

1.3

0.3500

0 of 10 results were above the action level.

No

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives.

LEAD (ppb)

AL=15

0

1.70

0 of 10 results were above the action level.

No

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits.

Radioactive Contaminants MCL

Contaminant RADIUM, (226 + 5 228) (pCi/l)

MCLG 0

Level Found 2.4

Range 1.4-2.4

Sample Date (if prior to 2014)

Violation NO

Typical Source of Contaminant Erosion of natural deposits

Health Effects For Any Contaminants With MCL Violations/Action Level Exceedances

Contaminant Health Effects Coliform Coliformas are bacteria which are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present.

(TCR) Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems. water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available Additional Health Information from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gv/safewater/lead.

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily Corrective Actions Taken from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbChlorination of distribution of water supply. Cross connection inspection was ing. Shell Lake Waterworks is responsible for providing high-quality drinking completed at sample site. water, but cannot control the variety of matierials used in plumbing components.

Information on Monitoring for Cryptosporidium When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potenand Radon tial or lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before Our water system did not monitor our water for cryptosporidium or radon during using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking 2014. We are not required by State or Federal drinking water regulations to do so.

Definition of Terms Term AL MCL MCLG MFL MRDL MRDLG mrem/year NTU pCi/L ppm ppb ppt ppq TCR TT

Definition Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. million fibers per liter Maximum residual disinfectant level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) Nephelometric Turbidity Units picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L) parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/L) parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter Total Coliform Rule Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

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I, Lolita Olson, Washburn County Clerk, do hereby certify that the following is a true and correct summarized version of the monthly meeting of the Washburn County Board of Supervisors held on April 20, 2015. Complete copies of record of all resolutions, ordinances and attachments from this meeting are on file in the Washburn County Clerk’s Office, 10 4th Ave., Shell Lake, WI 54871, 715-468-4600.

Minutes are available after approval online at www.co.washburn.wi.us.

Further, all ordinances shall be effective upon adoption. Publication of ordinances shall occur in accordance with Section 59.14 of the Wis. Statutes. All Washburn County Code provisions are available at the office of the Washburn County Clerk or online at www.municode.com Pursuant to Sec. 65.90 (5) (a) Wis. Stats., notice is hereby given that some of these resolutions may contain amendments to the 2014 County Budget.

NOTE: These minutes as published herein are subject to corrections, deletions or additions upon approval at the next County Board meeting.

Dated this 18th day of March, 2015.

Lolita Olson Washburn County Clerk

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NOTICES

The Washburn County Zoning Committee will hold a business meeting Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott Building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

PUBLIC HEARING REZONE REQUEST

FROG CREEK Township: Charles Wilson, Chesterton IN. To rezone 5 acres in E 10 RODS NW SE, Section 06-42-10,Town of Frog Creek, of Forestry with Resource Conservation to 5 acres of Residential Agriculture and to reduce Resource Conservation to 150 feet (which normally has a 300-foot setback), which will bring it into compliance and be able to build a cabin in a logical spot on the lot.

SPOONER Township: Patricia Johnson, Spooner WI. To rezone 34.68 acres of Agricultural to 34.68 acres Residential Agricultural. Map# SP 463/Record ID#: 35217, Part of NW NW, Section 35-39-12, Town of Spooner, to help with her estate planning which will go to her children.

MADGE Township: Cathy Wickware, Sarona WI. To rezone 20 acres of Agricultural to 20 acres to Residential Agricultural.

Map# MA 385C/Record ID#: 33755 - 20 acres, PT E1/2 SE1/4, Section 21-38-11, Town of Madge, which they will be splitting and giving to family members TREGO Township: Great Lakes Loggind/Mike Hagney, Rice Lake WI. To rezone 39.2 acres in Gov. L1, Section 24-40-12, Map ID# TR479/ ID# 28137, Town of Trego from Forestry to Lot 1 - 4.0 acres Residential Recreation 2, Lot 2 - 3.1 acres Residential Recreation 2, Lot 3 - 18.7 acres Residential Agricultural, Lot 4 - 6.1 acres Residential Agricultural, Lot 5 5.2 acres Residential Agricultural to allow for subdividing.

PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS

SPOONER Township: Steve Mongerson, Eau Claire, WI. PROPERTY: Map# SP194H/SP 194C /Record ID#: 23585/ 23580 - 3.29 acres, PT SE SW, Section 21-39-12, Town of Spooner, requesting a conditional use permit for a retail distribution of culverts & erosion products.

Conditional use requests have been filed with the Washburn County Zoning Office. This public hearing will be held, May 26, 2015, immediately following the rezoning requests in the Washburn County Boardroom, Elliott Building, 110 Fourth Avenue West, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

At their regularly scheduled meeting at 4 p.m. on May 26, 2015, the Washburn County Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing to adopt several amendments to the County Zoning Ordinance, pursuant to Section 38-460, Washburn County Code and Chapter 59.69(5), Wisc. Stats. The amendments to be discussed are related to the following issues: Bunkhouses - Language is proposed to allow bunkhouses as a permitted use under certain conditions. Campgrounds and Resorts - Language is being corrected to be congruent with main zoning code.

Quarries and Mines - Language is being proposed to make this section congruent with NR 135. Proposed wording for all of the above is available for review at the Zoning Office or via email.

Contact the Washburn County Zoning Office at 714-468-4690.

Interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard.

The committee will deliberate in “Open Session.” Handicapped access is available through the south door; parking is near the door. This agenda and the subsequent meeting minutes are available in large type. If you need assistance, please call Lolita Olson at 715-468-4600, prior to the meeting.

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ANNUAL MEETING for Hertel Lakeview Cemetery Association

Fri., May 8, 2015 6:30 p.m. at Lakeview United Methodist Church 625845 27a,c 38r,L

(May 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NELLIE KORTHOF Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 15 PR 09 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth July 28, 1934, and date of death February 21, 2015, was domiciled in Washburn County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 218 Balsam Street, Spooner, WI 54801.

3. The application will be heard at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wis., Room 2C, before Shannon Anderson, Probate Registrar, on July 24, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 21, 2015.

5. A claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wis., Room 2C. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown.

Shannon S. Anderson Probate Registrar April 27, 2015 THOMAS J. BITNEY/BITNEY LAW OFFICE P.O. Box 488 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-8741 625890 Bar No.: 1002841 WNAXLP

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Call to Order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Sather.

Moment of Silent Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Supvr. Mackie.

Notice of Meeting was read by County Clerk Olson.

Roll Call was done by County Clerk Olson. Present: 19, Absent/Excused: 2 (Halverson, Leckel Jr.); Youth Present: 2.

Approval of Agenda on motion by Mackie, seconded by Wilson; MC on voice vote.

Approval of March 17, 2015, County Board Proceedings on motion by Lee, seconded by Masterjohn; MC on voice vote.

Swearing in of Youth Representatives was done by County Clerk Olson; two new youth members are Nathaniel Wingler and McLain Hutton, both from the Shell Lake School District. Current youth representatives Samantha Linden and Calista Holman will be leaving this summer.

Concerned Citizens - Anna Marie Brown, taxpayer and president of AFSCME Local 2816, in referring to the documents she handed out to the board members, stated that the county handbook is being violated and is asking the county board to investigate. Kate Melton, serving as Chair to Ventures Unlimited for 25+ years, spoke in favor of item 12G. CCCW Update - Lori Bina, Barron/Washburn County representative to CCCW, gave her annual report. Updates given include agency leadership, family care population, survey taken showing CCCW having the highest % of approval in the state. Discussed the Governor’s budget and asked for support in saving family care. Questions were answered. Board members were referred to the www.cccw.org website for additional information; County Clerk Olson will scan and email the packet supplied. Supvr. Bobin thanked Ms. Bina.

Administrative Coordinator/Finance Director Report - Mike Keefe updated the board regarding the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency in two cases: drought/wildfire and the bird flu (in Barron County now); also updated the board on the governor’s budget. A handout given to the board was explained in order to help address the confusion on fund balance and how it reflects in departmental budgets. Discussed designated versus undesignated fund balances. The board thanked Mike for the update.

Consent Agenda - Motion to approve consent agenda items was made by Wilson, seconded by Lee, MC on voice vote.

A. Rezoning Petitions and Amendatory Ordinance B. Resolution 25-15 - Zoning Amendment to County Code of Ordinances re: Bunkhouses, Nonmetallic Mining and Correction in Original Ordinance C. Resolution 26-15 - Designating Public Depository - Clerk of Court D. Resolution 27-15 - Authorizing Staff Change - Nonexempt Lead Field Operator Positions - Highway E. Resolution 28-15 - Requesting Wis. Legislature to Not Allow the 2015-2017 Budget to Terminate the Local Government Property Insurance Fund F. Resolution 29-15 - Opposing Reduction in Recycling Funding G. Resolution 30-15 - Opposing Eliminating the Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Grant Program Other Resolutions and Ordinances A. Resolution 31-15 to Commit Funds to the Trego Lake District - motion to approve by Mackie, seconded by Ricci. Amendment by Haessig to remove paragraph six and to remove “apply $25,000 fund balance for the project” from fiscal impact, seconded by Trembath. Supvr. Haessig referenced the Long Lake Dam project as an explanation. Amendment failed on voice vote with majority nayes. Discussed budgeted amount and reimbursement. Roll vote on original resolution: Yes (17), No (2) Haessig, Quinn. Youth: Yes (2). MC. B. Resolution 32-15 to Adjust Mill Rate for Spooner Lake Dam Special Assessment District - motion to approve by Sather, seconded

by Fiedler. Roll vote: Yes (19), No (0); Youth: Yes (2). MC. C. Resolution 33-15 to Carry Over Funds to the 2015 IT Budget - Highway Data Room - motion to approve by Mackie, seconded by Fiedler. Roll vote: Yes (19), No (0); Youth: Yes (2). MC. D. Resolution 34-15 to Increase 2015 Veterans Commission Dept. Budget - Transportation Grant - motion to approve by Mackie, seconded by Ricci. Roll vote: Yes (19), No (0); Youth: Yes (2); MC. E. Resolution 35-15 Requesting WisDOT Reconsider USH 53 and Cty. H Overpass with Access Ramps - motion to approve by Sather, seconded by Wilson. Jon Johnson explained the issue, stating that there are 3 other resolutions, 6 other letters of support, and a petition being signed by individuals. A meeting was also held with Senator Janet Bewley and Representative Nick Milroy who support this resolution. A meeting will be held with the DOT at the state patrol tomorrow. Discussed. MC on unanimous voice vote.

F. Resolution 36-15 Opposing State Proposed Property Tax Assessment Reform - motion to approve by Mackie, seconded by Lee. Discussed. Roll vote: Yes(19), No (0); Youth: Yes (2); MC. G. Resolution 37-15 Joint Resolution in Support of Retaining Wisconsin’s Current Long-Term Care System of Family Care, IRIS and Aging and Disability Resource Centers - motion to approve by Mackie, secondedd by Haessig. Amendment by Haessig, seconded

by Esser, to add “Therefore be it further resolved, that the Washburn County Board of Supervisors directs the County Clerk to send this resolution to the Governor of Wisconsin, the Joint Finance Committee and legislators representing Washburn County.”

MC on unanimous voice vote. Roll vote on amended resolution: Yes (19), No (0); Youth: Yes (2); MC. Committee Reports were given.

Chair Appointments: Supvr. Bobin was appointed to the EDC replacing Supvr. Quinn.

Citizen Comments - Sandy Mackie commented that Supvrs. Bobin and Mackie attended trustee training in Ashland in reference to Chapter 43 which governs all libraries in the state.

Chair Comments - Chair Sather stated that no final report is available yet concerning NorthernBridges.

Possible Future Agenda Items Audit Per Diems - on motion by Mackie, seconded by Wilson; MC on voice vote.

Adjourn - at 7:55 p.m. on motion by Fiedler, seconded by Krantz; MC on voice vote.

Respectfully submitted, Lolita Olson, County Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING: The Public Hearing for the Redistricting Ad Hoc Committee was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Sather. A quorum of the County Board Supervisors was present.

Nathan Nelson, GIS Manager, explained the tentative plan chosen for the reduction of county board supervisory districts from 21 to 15, along with ward boundary restrictions and target population of 1060 per district. Supervisor Mackie is chair of the committee; members include David Masterjohn, Romaine Quinn, Nathan Nelson and Lolita Olson.

Kate Melton, Town of Stone Lake, spoke against the plan. Supvrs. Lee and Stoll added that they felt the proposed area was too large for adequate representation. Supvrs. Trembath and Hansen stated their preference of waiting until the next decennial for redistricting. Supvrs.

Bobin and Esser commented on needing to determine committee functions. Beverly Stencel spoke regarding her previous functions in redistricting and commented on district representation in regard to location of people within the county. Supvr. Mackie added that the committee’s purpose was to come up with a map; the tentative map chosen has the least deviation between districts. Supvr. Krantz commented on committee representation/fiscal savings; Chair Sather mentioned that the board would save a minimum of $300 per board meeting with 6 less supervisors. Supvr. Haessig asked about finalization of the plan. Lolita Olson spoke concerning the time line and finalization needed prior to papers being taken out by board supervisors the beginning of December for next year’s election. Supvr. Bobin asked what would happen if there was no agreement on the map; per Corp. Counsel Kohler, there would have to be a recission vote on the map; final map adoption would fail but the resolution would still stand; effectively it would be too late to not have a map due to the wording of the original resolution. Sandy Mackie stated that the constituents sitting in the back row were against the redistricting at this time. Paul Johnson also stated that he also would like to wait. Supvr. Halverson reviewed overall deviation. Kate Melton questioned whether or not the savings were worth it.

Supervisor Mackie thanked Nathan Nelson and Lolita Olson for their work on the committee.

Public hearing adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by: Lolita Olson, Washburn County Clerk

A resolution amending the Washburn County Code of ordinances, Chapter 38, Article IV Division 4-10, 15, 28, 34 to more effectively regulate bunkhouses; Division 26 to update language pertaining to nonmetallic mining and Division 24 to correct an omission to the original ordinance.

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Shell Lake ag students tour local businesses

Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — On Wednesday, April 29, Shell Lake agricultural students and FFA members got out of the classroom for a look at potential agricultural careers.

“The whole purpose of this tour day is for the agriculture program, by the time the students graduate, to be exposed to between 15 and 20 local businesses that are related to the agricultural field,” said

Jenifer Bos, Shell Lake agriculture program instructor. This was the inaugural Agricultural Career Day that took 13 students to tour the facilities of 3M, Louie’s Finer Meats and Comstock Creamery.

“I had a very, very positive response from the students. It was very informative,” said Bos. At each business students were shown the different products that were produced and the people and work

Thirteen students from the Shell Lake agriculture program and FFA organization learned about the many careers utilized at Comstock Creamery in Comstock on a tour of the facilities.

Shell Lake agricultural students learned about the agricultural careers used at local businesses on the program’s first Agricultural Career Day Wednesday, April 29. Students pose at the entrance to Louie’s Finer Meats in Cumberland, one of the businesses they toured. — Photos submitted

Shell Lake school menu Breakfast Monday, May 11: Bagel with cream cheese or mini cinnamon roll.

Tuesday, May 12: Pancakes and sausage link or oat chocolate-chip bar.

Wednesday, May 13: Cereal and toast or ultimate breakfast round.

Thursday, May 14: French toast sticks or muffin.

Friday, May 15: 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, May 11: Grilled cheese and tomato soup.

Tuesday, May 12: Crispy-chicken sandwich.

Wednesday, May 13: Spaghetti.

Thursday, May 14: Chicken Alfredo.

Friday, May 15: Build a burger.

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

that got the job done. Besides potential career and job fields, students were exposed to the educational and skill requirements for each job.

“It was a great opportunity for students to be exposed to local businesses and employment,” said Bos. This career day tour is one of the goals of the newly formed agricultural advisory committee. Bos explained that the committee was formed in February to oversee the Shell Lake ag-

ricultural program curriculum and keep the program in line with its expectations.

Maria Lord and Boyd Anderson, committee members, organized the tours for the students, which are expected to become a semiannual event for students.

“We really appreciate that the businesses took the time out of their day to educate and inform agricultural and FFA students,” said Bos.

Greenhouse management class and FFA to sell plants

Laker Way celebration Roger Harrison provided music as part of the Laker Way celebration on Friday, March 27, at the Shell Lake Primary School.

His grandson, Jakoby, on the guitar and Ethan with the tambourine joined Harrison. — Photo submitted

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his has been a very busy spring for our nonathletic extracurricular teams. Our Future Farmers of America, Forensics, Destination ImagiNation and Future Business Leaders of America teams all qualified for state-level competition. And, all came back having represented Shell Lake Schools very highly.

Congratulations to all of those students that got to experience state competition.

••• This year we are again providing a number of summer activities and opportunities for students. Along with our more traditional summer school and swimming offerings, we are also going to have some summer offerings through

Prairie Fire Theatre and some offerings to help with the transition grades of second to third, sixth to seventh, and eighth to ninth. The details of those August offerings will come out at a later date. If you are interested in learning more about our summer school offerings, please call Keri or Chris at the school. Remember, relatives, grandchildren and others living in Shell Lake during the summer are eligible for free participation.

••• As many of you probably know, I will be retiring in July.

The school board has hired a

Shown is a sample of the wide variety of plants available during the greenhouse management class and FFA plant sale at Shell Lake High School. — Photo submitted SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake High School’s greenhouse management class and FFA students will be selling plants for Mother’s Day to the primary students on Thursday, May 7, and the elementary and high school students on Friday, May 8. There will be order forms sent home for all students in grades pre-K through sixth.

Community members are welcome Frireplacement. He is David Bridenhagen, and he is currently an elementary principal in the Green Bay School District.

Please help to make him feel comfortable and at home here in Shell Lake. We are also working to fill our 7-12 principal position and will probably have a decision on that person by the time you are reading this article.

••• As you probably are well aware, there has been a lot of talk in Madison about the state budget. As of now it is not clear what amount of funding schools are going to

day, May 8, from 1 to 5 p.m. Two other sales dates are Saturday, May 9, and Saturday, May 16, from 8 to 11 a.m.

With the funds raised, students are able to attend the state convention, speaking contest, and leadership development workshops. If you have any questions about the Mother’s Day sale, please feel free to call Jenifer Bos at 715-468-7814.

— from Shell Lake Schools receive. As it was originally proposed, there was going to be considerable reduction in school funding. It now looks as though some money may be put back into the budget. Shell Lake is fortunate to be in a pretty good spot compared to many other districts, mostly through sound management and avoiding enrollment declines. That said, reductions in funding would eventually be hurtful to our students. I am sure there will be more talk about the budget well into the summer months.

I hope you enjoy this wonderful spring weather and, as always, call if you have any questions.

Superintendent’s corner • Jim Connell

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Scenes from Shell Lake’s fishing opener Kenneth and Milena Smith are happy on Saturday, May 2, for fishing opener.

The pair planned to fish for walleyes that morning.

Morey Leberty gets the OK from Shell Lake boat inspector Caleb LaFave. Leberty is from Star Prairie and has a cabin in Spooner. He hoped to catch some bass. LaFave is a junior at Shell Lake High School.

Photos by Danielle H. Moe

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Safety comes first for Claudia Van, who secures her life vest as her husband, Gary, prepares the motor. The Vans look forward to spending time in Shell Lake this summer, especially on the lake.

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Fishing opener is also a time for family and friends to come together. Shown are Rod Kral, Lawrence Heinz and Chad Harrison. Harrison is Heinz’s grandson. Kral is a family friend.

Fishing is a sport that has no age boundaries and an opportunity for families to spend time together. Shown (L to R) is the Erickson family, dad Butch, grandpa Rollie, Ryan, 15, and Megan, 10.