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Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 Vol. 127, No. 13 • Shell Lake, Wis.

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• McMullin and Imholte at the Quam, Shell Lake • Scandinavian smorgasbord, bazaar, craft and bake sale, 4-7:30 p.m., Barronett • St. Francis Polka Mass, Polish feast, Spooner See calendar on page 6 and 7 for details

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Colorful friends

New pastor at Trego Community Church Page 16

FFA students attend national convention Page 24

Toys for Tots program under way Page 19

Early copy, please SHELL LAKE — Due to a change in the print schedule during the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for all news copy as well as ad copy for the Wednesday, Nov. 25, edition of the Register is noon on Friday, Nov. 20.

The Register newspaper office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27. The office will also be closed on Thursday, Dec. 3.— from WCR

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SHELL LAKE — Most areas within the Shell Lake city limits are closed to hunting. Anyone who intends to hunt within the city limits is advised to review the Firearms Discharge Regulations Zones map at the city administrator’s office. Hunters are also advised to use extreme caution in the areas that are open for hunting as there may be occupied dwellings near these areas. Property owners permission must be obtained. According to Shell Lake Police Chief Dave Wilson, his department will be enforcing state hunting regulations within the city. — from the Shell Lake Police Department ••• SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake Police Chief Dave Wilson would like to remind residents that no one shall park any vehicle between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. on any city street or traveled public right of way within the Shell Lake city limits between Nov. 1 and March 31.

Any person violating this ordinance will be fined. — from the Shell Lake Police Department

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Breanna Gleason and Alexa Dahlstrom are colorful best friends at the Shell Lake PTA Carnival held Saturday, Nov. 7. It was a fun night to play games and hang out with friends. The carnival is one of many PTA fundraisers that help fund programs such as Prairie Fire Theatre and the Wolf Ridge trip. More photos on page 2. – Photo by Larry Samson

Spooner School Board announces process for filling board vacancy Danielle Danford | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — In light of Randy McQuade’s resignation from the Spooner School Board, the board has announced the vacancy would be filled before the 2016 spring election.

The board’s policy states that in the event of a vacancy the vacant position will be filled by appointment of the remaining members of the board. If appointed by the board in December that board member would only serve for about four months because the seat would be up for election in April. As with any district resident, the appointed member could file to be elected to the position in April.

According to a news release from the district, the board will be taking applications from district residents interested in serving. Letters of interest will also be accepted forms of application, which can be mailed to the district office. Wednesday, Nov. 25, is the deadline for all candidate applica-

tions.

The news release states the board may choose to interview candidates “in an effort to review their qualifications.” Board policy states that, “candidates for a vacancy on the board shall be considered at an open meeting, unless there are exceptional reasons to consider candidates in closed session.” A closed session consideration would occur if the discussion of financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data, discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect on the reputations of the candidates.

A majority vote by the board is required for all appointments to the board. The news release states the board may choose to appoint a candidate at the regular school board meeting in December.

Unidentified woman found unclothed, flees offers of aid

Danielle Danford | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office reports that at approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, a resident in the Town of Evergreen reported that he found a

woman he did not know in his garage. The woman, who was not wearing any clothing, left the residence after the encounter.

See Unidentified woman, page 3

Spooner’s proposed 2016 budget approved Danielle Danford | Staff writer SPOONER — The Spooner City Council approved the city’s proposed 2016 budget at its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Documents obtained from the public hearing held on the budget show that the city’s 2016 total expenditures are proposed at $2,233,160. Compared to the 2015 budget that’s a $17,576 increase in expenditures.

Carol Dunn, Ward 2 alderperson, explained that the requested budget was over the expenditure limit by $5,900. If the city didn’t bring expenditures to meet the limit, set by the state, the city could not receive about $50,000 in state

funding. Dunn stated the excess of $5,900 in expenditures was cut from fuel expenses.

The 2016 proposed levy is $1,224,077, a decrease of $37,881 from 2015.

The tax or mill rate for 2016 is proposed at 0.92, “which is about 2.6 percent over last year’s 0.897,” said Dunn. For a $100,000 home city taxes will be $920, about a $23 increase from 2015.

“I think we did pretty well because we were still able to get our employees raises and we were lucky the health insurance came in at a zero-percent increase,” said Dunn.

The vote on the 2016 budget resolution will occur at the December city council meeting.

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Shell Lake PTA hosts annual carnival

Oliver Williamson and his little sister, Nora Williamson, try their luck in the ducky game. High school volunteers Tiffany Herzog and Emily Parish work to make the game fun for the young children.

Dalton Schroeder starts his dollar puck down the track in the Blinko game.

Photos by Larry Samson

Tobias Leckel watches as his mouse leads the race at the carnival. The mice race across the rope going from one side to the other. If your mouse wins, then you win.

Natalie Melton holds her daughter, Missy, as she gets her kiss at the kissing booth.

Sylus Stellrecht takes his chance with the roll of the dice.

Bryant Fankhauser watches as he waits his turn. The Shell Lake PTA Carnival happened on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Two sets of twins in the same family makes for a unique family. Shown (L to R): Ivy, Eden, Ezra and Miles Temple. The family attended the PTA carnival in Shell Lake.

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Washburn County’s 2016 budget awaits approval Danielle Danford | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County 2016 proposed budget awaits formal approval by the Washburn County Board of Supervisors. That vote will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m. in the county board meeting room in Shell Lake.

According to documents obtained from Washburn County, total expenditures for the proposed 2016 county budget are at $30,287,498. That’s about a $1.17 million decrease from the 2015 budget.

To stay within the levy limit the target levy was calculated to be $10,622,324.

When requested budgets came in it was calculated that, in total, the requests exceeded the limit by $293,246. In order to stay within the levy limit 17 budgets saw cuts ranging from $1,000 to $75,000 to

bring the limit back down to $10,622,324.

Compared to last year the levy is an increase of $80,343.

“We are trying to maintain the services that the county does provide at this time and it’s getting harder and harder because of the restrictions put upon the county to come up with additional funding,” said Thomas Mackie, Washburn County Board finance committee chair. “And ever-rising costs,” added Mike Bobin, board representative for District 1 and finance committee member.

The mill or tax rate is proposed at 4.593, an increase of 0.04 percent from last year. As of Sept. 1 the total equalized property value in Washburn County, excluding all Tax Incremental Districts, is $2,312,565,000. That is about a $6.7 mil-

lion decrease in equalized property value from 2014. Equalized values are used to determine the county’s tax rate, but it has no bearing on the total levy the county will make.

“Our fingers our crossed that fuel prices stay low,” said Mackie. Part of the function of the highway department, maintaining county roadways, involves burning fuel and there’s no way around it. The sheriff’s office also utilizes a significant amount of fuel in its operations. These two budgets combined with the county’s health and human services budget account for 69 percent of the total 2016 tax levy.

Compared to 20 years ago, Mackie said the differences with the county budget are dealing with restrictions like revenue limits. Bobin added that each year it becomes

harder to give a “fair and accurate pay increase” to county employees. He also said that because of the age of many county employees, the county is experiencing a run of retirements, but the people they hire to fill those positions aren’t necessarily coming at a lesser cost.

“One area I’d say we got really lucky in was our health insurance,” said Bobin.

The county offers health insurance to employees that meet certain criteria. In October the county board personnel committee approved a group health plan with a zero-percent increase over last year’s, but Bobin said other large organizations are dealing with large cost increases.

New countywide program connects victims to resources Danielle Danford | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office has teamed up with the Time-Out advocacy agency in Shell Lake to get victims of domestic violence connected to resources like crisis counseling and legal advocacy. The program, called Domestic Abuse Response Team or DART, was developed from an existing program in Marathon County by Brittny Olson, Time-Out domestic abuse programs coordinator, and Cara Murden of the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office.

“Domestic abuse is up … there’s not a week goes by that I don’t see two arrests for domestic abuse and that might be low,” said Terry Dryden, Washburn County sheriff, who signed the document to make the program official on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

“The Spooner, Shell Lake, Birchwood, and Minong police departments have also been involved in the creation of the program and invited to participate, and I am hopeful that they will soon be implementing the program as well,” said Olson.

The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office and Time-Out advocates have teamed up to assist victims of domestic violence in Washburn County. Shown (L to R): Terry Dryden, Washburn County sheriff; Brittny Olson, Time-Out domestic violence programs coordinator; Cara Murden, Washburn County Sheriff’s Office DART liaison; and Mike Richter, Washburn County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy. — Photos by Danielle Danford The sheriff’s office DART will consist of a Time-Out advocate, like Olson, and Murden. Together they will coordinate a fol-

low-up visit to the victim’s home within 72 hours of a domestic abuse incident.

During the visit Murden, acting with the legal authority of a law enforcement officer, may conduct a follow-up

interview, photograph injuries that have become visible since the incident and answer any questions that the victim may have. The Time-Out advocate will introduce services available to them like personal advocacy and crisis counseling.

They will also share information about criminal court proceedings, assistance in filing for restraining orders and numerous other resources.

“I think a lot of the time the victims want to leave they but don’t have any resources available to them,” said Olson.

She explained that domestic abusers are often repeat offenders who isolate their victims to keep them powerless and reliant.

“DART will help by showing victims that there are options available to them and that they are strong enough to leave,” said Olson.

Even though the sheriff’s office has always given information to domestic violence victims about services available, DART will be more effective through the outreach experience of Time-Out staff and the confidential, legal evidence collection a law enforcement employee can do.

“We are doing everything that we can to keep victims and families, their children, safe from the abusers,” said Olson.

Time-Out’s services are available at no cost. The Washburn County Time-Out office is located in the Lake Mall in downtown Shell Lake where staff is available to address concerns. More information about Time-Out can be found on their website at Time-Outabuseshelter.org or by calling 715-635-5245.

Sheriff Terry Dryden signs the DART program document. The four other law enforcement agencies in Washburn County were part of the program’s creation. Brittny Olson hopes they will also make a commitment to the program.

Brittny Olson, Time-Out domestic violence programs coordinator, signs the Domestic Abuse Response Team document as Sheriff Dryden looks on.

Median U-turn completed SPOONER — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has completed a project that reconfigures the Hwy. 53/ CTH B intersection into to a median Uturn. It is expected to be open to traffic late in the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 13.

The new design redirects left-turn and crossing traffic to making a U-turn on Hwy. 53. Instead of a direct crossing or

left turn, drivers from CTH B will be restricted to making a right turn and then a U-turn. Drivers on Hwy. 53 wanting to turn left will pass the intersection before making a U-turn. Through traffic on Hwy. 53 and all right turns will not change. See attached diagram of How to Drive a Median U-turn.

Median U-turns are a modified version

Unidentified woman/from page 1 A motorist driving on Hwy. 70 observed the woman walking along the road in the ditch. The motorist stopped and attempted to help the woman. Instead of accepting assistance the woman, who was still unclothed, ran into the swamp north of the roadway.

A Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources aircraft was called in to assist in the location of the woman. The Wisconsin State Patrol and the Spooner Police Department also aided in the search. She was eventually located in the swamp and transported by ambulance to address any physical or mental health needs.

“It is my opinion that the only time a naked person would run from help is limited. There may substance abuse, mental health or physical issues and or extreme fear from what may have happened prior to law enforcement getting the call. Deputies are investigating all these possibilities. It is our belief and information, from witnesses, that there was a man walking along the road in the same area prior to law enforcement arrival. We are actively investigating this incident and seeking that individual to find out what if anything he knows about this incident,” said Washburn County Sheriff Terry Dryden.

of a J-turn intersection.

Before and after crash studies of J-turns have shown significant crash reductions. The median U-turn concept for this intersection is supported by the Washburn County Traffic Safety Commission, including the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department and the Washburn County Highway Department.

For more information please contact project manager Brendan Dirkes at 715-395-3026. — from WisDOT

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FUSE response to SASD petition decision In regard to the legally binding petition filed with the Spooner Area School District on Oct. 20 with 226 signatures to request a special meeting and a formal electorate vote to increase the number of school board seats to 11, Families United for Spooner Excellence would like to notify the SASD electorate members the following: We received a formal decision of denial the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 6, from the district clerk and the SASD superin-

tendent. After seeking extensive legal counsel with Trevor S. Helmers of Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger, P.A, the district clerk deemed the petition to be invalid for the following reasons: •The petition and accompanying apportionment plan was not submitted 30 days prior to the SASD annual meeting.

•The special meeting holds the same powers of the annual meeting, but the petition does not fall under the regular power of such meetings.

•The vote to increase the board seats to 11 and the apportionment plan submitted are not proper subjects to be voted on at a special meeting.

In response, FUSE disagrees with the above legal interpretations. FUSE, like the SASD, intends to consult with a legal expert to determine our options. Mr. Barry Forbes, the Wisconsin Association of School Boards attorney, in attendance at the annual meeting, indicated these statutes are unclear, untested and open to

interpretation. We do not wish to incur expensive legal fees for district taxpayers and will weigh decisions for further action carefully. We will be mindful of our mission to work to serve all students, families and the community by promoting quality education and effective leadership as we proceed.

Over the past 33-plus years, I have had the opportunity to take care of many veterans. As a nurse, I have had the honor of sitting with some of them in the middle of the night when they could not sleep, when their dreams kept them awake. And an honor it is, to care for those who have given so much for all of us.

Many of these people have only Veterans Administration benefits. If they need to be hospitalized, we must first call the VA to see if they have room for these veterans. Only if they do not have room at the VA are they are allowed to stay at their

local hospital and receive care. They do not get to choose. These men and women must go elsewhere for their care, be farther from their family and friends when they are ill. Worse yet, many now need to sign a waiver saying they will be financially responsible for their ambulance ride to the VA. I recently cared for a Vietnam veteran that needed to go back to the VA for a heart condition. He was one of those who had to sign a waiver. He had been transferred a couple of months earlier for a similar problem and had incurred

a charge for his ambulance ride that was around $4,000. He was reluctant to sign another waiver form, but needed specialized care that we were not able to give in a small hospital. It just did not seem fair that he should have that extra burden put on him. He had already given so much.

And yet, we have people in our society that live off the system, getting free health care. They do not have to sign any waivers. They do not have to go elsewhere for their free health care. They can be admitted at their favorite local hospital close to home.

So why do our veterans not receive a health-care plan as good as medical assistance? Why do they have to give more? Haven’t they given enough already?

I would like to say thank you to all our servicemen and women, for all you have done for the rest of us.

Families United for Spooner Excellence Spooner

Why? Veterans deserve more

Mary Marschall Shell Lake

An open letter to Ann and Allan Pederson Hello. A big cheer for your son Dan. He is a real hometown proud Spooner boy. I remember growing up, our family used to sit behind Dan and your family in church. You guys always stood for high moral character and demanded that of your four children. I also had a chance to see Dan excel with Randy and

Vicki Larson and the Spooner Nordic program, as I had a chance to coach and groom the park trails over the years for your children and my own children.

Today, I often see Dan out training at the high school/park trails early in the morning, on weekends, in the evenings, even in crappy weather when no one

Since our new superintendent was hired, we have had: • A loss of 50 percent of our staff, many of these excellent and experienced teachers.

• One hundred and ninety-two students have open enrolled out of our district, taking around $1 million with them.

• A record number of people attend-

ing committee and board meetings due to growing concerns.

• Student- and community-led protests.

• Harassment allegations against the superintendent.

• Heavy lawyer fees, many times of what previous administration has ever used.

• A record number of board meetings

else is out there, Dan would be out. You cannot teach that to a young person, that is passion, in the flame of life. Dan’s is burning bright. This is another outstanding silent sport athlete that continues to come out of the Spooner region that is so cool to see.

Another big congratulations and a

huge shout out goes to Dan, his family, coach Chuck Turpin, the Spooner cross-country team, the School District of Spooner and the community.

David Martin Spooner

Problem is the superintendent with an unprecedented number of closed sessions.

• Significant savings lost by alienating our current bus company.

• Dissolution of a successful charter school (SAVE Academy).

• Our community divided.

• A negative economic impact in our local businesses.

The sad part is, we are still no closer to solving our budget problems. I believe she has damaged lives and destroyed our community. The superintendent must go!

The problem is not the people, the problem is the person.

Michael T. Miller Spooner

Wanted: Salvation Army bell ringers The holiday season is once more upon us and you will once again be seeing those Salvation Army red kettles and the marvelous people who volunteer to ring the bells. I would like to remind everyone again that the monies collected in the kettles make up our budget for the entire year and we are so very grateful for the

people who volunteer to ring the bells.

The Washburn County Unit of the Salvation Army is here to serve the needs of all residents of the entire county.

This year I am happy to report that the Salvation Army was able to contribute our support to a much-needed homeless shelter through the Washburn County

Homeless Coalition.

This year we will again be ringing at Gordy’s in Shell Lake, Schmitz’s Economart and Shopko in Spooner. If you would like to feel the joy of knowing you are helping, please call 715-468-2405 to ring at Gordy’s in Shell Lake or 715-6352405 for Economart or Shopko in Spooner.

Can’t ring for two hours? That’s OK, whatever time you can give is great and very much appreciated.

Mary Shepherd, chair Washburn County Unit of Salvation Army

Red Cedar Symphony fall concerts to be presented CHETEK/RICE LAKE — The Red Cedar Symphony’s performance of Antonin Dvorak’s most famous symphony, “From The New World,” will be presented at the Chetek Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. Sunday, Nov. 15, the concert will be performed in the RCS’s

home at the Fine Arts Center at UW-Barron County in Rice Lake at 4 p.m.

Three other short pieces will be performed as well: The haunting “Ashokan Farewell,” composed by Jay Unger and used as the theme music for Ken Burns’ “Civil War” series on PBS, the sprightly

“English Folk Song Suite” by Vaughan Williams, and the patriotic march “Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Phillip Sousa.

Established in 1983 and housed at the University of Wisconsin-Barron Fine Arts Center, the RCS draws musicians from throughout northwestern Wisconsin, in-

cluding Cumberland, Ladysmith, Spooner, Exeland, Prairie Farm, Chetek, Trego, Springbrook, Bruce, Hayward, Cable, Winter, Bloomer, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire and Foster. For more information, please visit RedCedarSymphony.org. — from RCS

amount of damage. Goetsch stated he would be keeping the deer, which had been dispatched after the accident.

Thursday, Nov. 5 At approximately 5:35 a.m., Michael Forren, 29, Hayward, was southbound on Hwy. 63 in the Town of Stinnett when he hit a deer. The 2007 Toyota Tundra he was driving received moderate damage to the front driver side, front and front passenger side. No injuries were reported.

At approximately 6 p.m., Catherine Miller, 54, Duluth, Minn., was northbound on Hwy. 53 just south of Lakeside Road when she hit a deer. The 2015 Subaru XVC Miller was driving had severe damaged to the front passenger

side, front and front driver side. No injuries were reported.

Friday, Nov. 6 At approximately 2:20 p.m., Amy Koskovich, 32, Fairchild, was eastbound on CTH A just east of CTH N in the Town of Evergreen when she hit a deer. The 2003 Chevy she was driving received moderate damage to the front and front passenger side. No injuries were reported. — Danielle Danford with information from the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office

ACCIDENT REPORT Saturday, Oct. 31 At approximately 10:25 a.m., Donna Gerardin, 48, Sarona, was northbound on Hwy. 53 in the Town of Trego a half mile north of Schnagel Road when she hit a deer. The 2012 Ford Explorer Gerardin was driving was towed; no injuries were reported.

Sunday, Nov. 1 At approximately 11:36 a.m., Washburn County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Jilek responded to a report of an accident on Hess Road in the Town of Sarona.

No vehicle was found at the reported location but the vehicle was later found at a residence on Hess Road. Riley Hess, 14, Sarona, admitted she had attempted to

drive her parents’ 2002 Chrysler without their permission. She stated she lost control of the vehicle as she was leaving her driveway and the vehicle rolled onto its side. A family member had come over with a truck and put the vehicle back on its wheels and pulled the vehicle home.

Melissa Eckburg, Hess’s mother, stated they would not be filing an insurance claim on it and would handle the discipline of her daughter.

Tuesday, Nov. 3 At approximately 6:09 p.m., Harley Goetsch, 19, Spooner, was driving on CTH D in the Town of Sarona when he hit a deer. The 1998 Chevy Blazer Goetsch was driving didn’t sustain a reportable

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2015 Community Health Assessment completed SPOONER — Washburn County Health Department, in partnership with Spooner Health System, released the 2015 Community Health Assessment. The countywide health assessment is required by state statute every five years since 1995.

SHS must complete a community health needs assessment every three years in compliance with IRS requirements. The top health issues are identified and a plan is developed to address issues as a community.

The steering committee of collaborative agencies and the public survey, which was mailed to a random stratified sample and electronically available, were part of the assessment. Current data and statistics were reviewed and programming was

identified and evaluated.

The top health priorities for Washburn County were identified as: 1. Substance abuse, alcohol, tobacco and drugs 2. Mental health barriers 3. Access to health care 4. Prevention of chronic disease 5. Nutrition, obesity and lack of physical activity “Substance abuse ties into all of the above health priorities. This stresses all the community resources from law enforcement, the jail, child protective services, health-care systems and the schools.

Both the survey and the steering committee having reviewed the data, agreed this to be the number-one health concern in

Washburn County,” states Jerri Pederson, Washburn County health officer.

In early 2016, goals for each of the health priorities will be developed. Current programming will be evaluated and a five-year plan will be developed to address the health issues.

“It was great to partner with public health this year on our Community Health Needs Assessment,” says Mike Schafer, SHS CEO. “We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with public

health and the entire community assessment steering committee to assess the health-related needs of our community and create an action plan to better meet those needs.”

The Community Health Assessment including the survey findings is available on both the Spooner Health System website at spoonerhealthsystem.com and Washburn County website at co.washburn. wi.us. — from the Washburn County Health Department

SMS holds food drive

Time to remember your survival tips MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker has declared Nov. 9-13 as Wisconsin’s Winter Awareness Week. The annual campaign, sponsored by Wisconsin Emergency Management, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and the National Weather Service, reminds us now is the time to get ready before the snow and cold hit.

“Make sure you have an emergency supply kit in your car – it could save your life,” says Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, adjutant general and Wisconsin’s Homeland Security adviser. “If you slide off into a ditch and are stranded during a storm, food and other items in your kit could help keep you and your family safe until emergency help arrives.”

The emergency vehicle kit should contain items such as a flashlight, first aid kit, booster cables, emergency flares, water and snack food along with extra gloves, hats, scarves and blankets. In addition, make sure you have a shovel and a bag of sand or kitty litter to help provide traction if you get stuck.

Every winter in Wisconsin, officials say approximately 45 people are killed and more than 4,700 are injured in accidents on icy or snow-covered roads. Many of those accidents are caused by driving too

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners Nov. 2 - $35 Lillian Ullom, Shell Lake Nov. 3 - $35 Jack Brown, Spooner Nov. 4 - $35 Jake Jacobs, Shell Lake Nov. 5 - $35 Doug Wassom/Judie Wirhanowicz,

South Milwaukee Nov. 6 - $35 Fr. Ed Anderson, Spooner

Stresau Laboratory, Inc. Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

TEMPS

Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station

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fast in winter conditions.

“No matter how many Wisconsin winters you’ve experienced, the inescapable onslaught of ice, snow and limited visibility will make driving extremely challenging and at times impossible,” says David Pabst, director of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Safety. “The posted speed limits, which are set for dry pavement, may be too fast for conditions when roads are snow-covered and slippery.”

In addition to getting your vehicles winterized and putting together an emergency vehicle supply kit, now is also a good time to get your home ready for the cold months ahead. Put together an emergency preparedness kit for your home that contains a three-day supply of nonperishable food and water in case there is no power during a winter storm. Also make sure your flashlights have new batteries and you have a NOAA weather radio to receive any emergency alerts.

To learn more about getting prepared for Wisconsin winters, go to ReadyWisconsin at ready.wi.gov for more information. – from Washburn County Emergency Management

The Spooner Middle School fifth-grade class has been busy collecting nonperishable food items to donate to the Washburn County Food Pantry since Oct. 26. The class was inspired to do the food drive after reading a story about a child living in homelessness. English/language arts teachers Carrie Quinton and Sharon Johnson helped the students organize the food drive. Pictured are class representatives with 364 items the class has collected so far. (L to R): Bret Bosberg, Trego; Taylor Schroeder-Frye, Spooner; Linnea Christianson, Trego; and Tyler Shultz, Spooner. — Photo

by Danielle Danford

Petition to expand board seats found improper SPOONER — On Friday, Nov. 6, the Spooner Area School District Board of Education announced the decision to deny the request to hold a special meeting in order to vote on the expansion of the board.

Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, Section 120.08(2)(a), the board clerk sent letters to the petitioners noting the decision. It was stated that the petition’s subjects were

Register memories 1955 – 60 Years Ago

• A near tragedy occurred in Shell Lake when two men working on the sewer extension to Crescent Park were buried in a 20-foot-deep ditch. Dave Jones and Jerry Johnson, who were laying sewer pipe in the newly dug ditch, were buried, Jones up to the armpits and Johnson past the waist. Fortunately there were two village employees nearby who managed to dig them free before the rest of the wall caved.

Neither Jones nor Johnson was hurt.

• Mr. and Mrs. Walter Krueger were the proud parents of a baby boy born Nov. 5.

• Receiving state-honor 4-H recognition were Charlotte Furchtenicht of the Excella Club for her food preservation record and Howard Furchtenicht, also of the Excella Club, for his dairy project.

• The Barronett Lutheran Church was holding a chicken and meat loaf dinner.

Prices were $1 for adults and under 12 50¢.

1965 – 50 Years Ago

• Mrs. Kenneth (Valetta) Hoar retired from her position of caseworker for the Washburn County Department of Public Welfare, a position she held for 18 years.

Personnel from the courthouse held a farewell dinner for her at the Swiss Chalet.

• Howard and Angie Klopp held a grand opening for Howard’s 5th Ave. Bar. • The Shell Lake Public Library was the recipient of a bequest of $100 from the estate of Mrs. Emma Donnally, former resident of Shell Lake. She specified that the money be used to purchase children’s books. Mrs. Donnally spent many hours using her puppets to entertain during the library’s story hour.

• Mrs. Earl (Sharon) Markgren was the proud winner of a new Oster Thermo electric coffeemaker at I.D.L. Evans Drug.

The prize was the result of a drawing held following Green Tag Days.

not appropriate for a vote due to an untimely submitted plan of apportionment, the inability to take such votes at a special meeting, and the requirement for public notice. Due to these improper special meeting subjects, the petition is denied.

Without any proper subjects to be heard at a special meeting, no special meeting will be scheduled by the board of education. – submitted

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1975 – 40 Years Ago

• Joe Bernecker was receiving treatment for a knee injury he received when he fell, striking a cement edge.

• The Sarona tug-of-war team, wives and families, had their annual potluck dinner at the Narrow Gauge Inn. • The Shell Lake pompon squad sponsored a bazaar and bake sale at the Shell Lake versus Spooner basketball game.

The proceeds would go toward new shirts for the squad and their trip to Stout University for a pompon clinic where they would be competing with other schools and learning new routines.

• The engagement of Jeri Schauls to Tom Bitney was announced. She was teaching fourth grade in Amery and he was a senior at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

1985 – 30 Years Ago

• Members of the Shell Lake seventhgrade basketball team were Jason Bergmann, Jason Eichman, Phil Fry, Robert Gulan, Adam Lee, Sam Smith, David Spaulding, Matthew Stone and Kyle Schaffer. Eighth-grade team members were Jay Anderson, Jim DeLadi, Ike Knox, Troy Krantz, Jim Milton, Shawn Sutherland and Joey Swan.

• Shell Lake students participating in the Tri-County Soil Judging Contest in Polk County were Randy Melton, Mark Knoop, Todd Ullom, Ray Cross, Matt Bergmann, David Lawrence and Aaron Nielson.

• Regina Ailport was named Alumnus of the Year at the 4-H Achievement Night.

She was a member of the Cloverleaf 4-H Club for 10 years and a leader of the club for the past four years.

• William Smith, Shell Lake, was named assistant director in charge of environmental protection for the North Central District of Natural Resources at Rhinelander.

1995 – 20 Years Ago

• Shell Lake freshmen volleyball players were Shannon Dezek, Kelly Benzer, Holly Harrington, Sarah Parker, Liz Mortensen, Rebecca Nickel, Jenny Schilling, Becky Ullom and Sarah Dahlstrom.

• Shell Lake cross-country runners were Meghan Pesko, Kaley Walker, Erica Nord, Kerry Dunbar, Anna Cardwell, Tracy Oostdyk, Jeff Naglosky, Jorge Moreno, Pete Minot, Scott Witte, Steve Richter, Dan Dunbar and Andy Harrington.

• Ben Kidder, senior, won the state competition in the senior division of the Land and Conservation Speaking Contest at Wisconsin Rapids.

• Employees at Shell Lake State Bank chose a gaming theme for their Halloween costumes. Shown “In the Cards” were Gloria Butterfield, Joni Christ, Pam VanWyhe, Audrey Cusick, Kevin Wendt, Shane Williams, Jean Reimann, Gina Volz, Angie Anderson, Ray Witte and Evelyn Schafer.

2005 – 10 Years Ago

• Shell Lake’s FFA third-place team at the Tri-County Soil Judging Contest held in Webster were David Granzin, Justin Hemshrot, Kenna Organ and Jake Dinsmore.

• Shell Lake volleyball players to receive all-conference gold medals were Britt Dahlstrom, Hannah Gronning, Rachael Spears, Desirae Karich and Tony Haremza.

• Josh Hill, junior at Shell Lake Schools, found the hidden medallion as part of the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce Halloween Scavenger Hunt. He received a check from the chamber for $100. Garth Richter received the scavenger hunt grand prize of a kayak.

• Amy Bolterman and Desiree Hartwig were the team managers for the Shell Lake football team. Ball boy was Dillon Hopke.

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SHELL LAKE — Students in grades 6-12 are invited to a pizza party on Thursday, Nov. 12, after early release from school.

Students will enjoy pizza, fruit and drink, play Wii games, board games and/or card games. Students may ride the bus to the Shell Lake Public Library if they have permission. The program will end about 3 p.m.

The AODA committee of Washburn County and the Shell Lake Public Library sponsor early-release pizza parties and provide students with a safe, alcohol and drug-free activity.

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The story is not artistically written. There are no poetic turns of phrase or flowery language. No tantalizing climaxes strategically conjured up to trick a reader into turning the page. This book doesn’t need any gimmicks – the pages turn themselves. The only fictional aspect to Walls’ story is the “Glass Castle” itself. Walls captivated me — and no doubt millions of others — with a jaw-dropping glimpse behind the curtains which shaded her nomadic and dysfunctional upbringing.

Early on, day-to-day life with the Wallses sounds romantic and fun. Episodes in the deserts of California and Arizona, with no stable roots, practically coin the term “off the grid.” Once they moved to Welch, W.Va., I could practically feel the dampness in the air, in the house, and in their family spirit.

In the end, determination trumps shame and proves there really is light at the end of the tunnel.

Meal in a peel to be served SARONA — The Sarona United Methodist Church invites everyone to their 12th-annual Meal in a Peel on Saturday, Nov. 14. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and serving will continue through 2 p.m. In conjunction with the meal, there will be a bake sale and bazaar along with white elephant items.

The church is located on Klein Street in Sarona just west of Hwy. 53. Signs will be posted. The church and fellowship hall are handicap accessible. — from Sarona UMC

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Wednesday, Nov. 11 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome.

Donations accepted.

Thursday, Nov. 12 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center.

• Open mic at The Dock Coffee, 218 Elm St., Spooner.

Sign up at 6 p.m., performances 6:30-9 p.m. Open mic is the second Thursday of every month. Call Carol McDowall with questions, 715-416-0489.

Friday, Nov. 13 • Kevin McMullin and Paul Imholte, at the Quam, Shell Lake, 7:30 p.m. Call 715-468-4387 or visit titw. org for reservations.

Saturday, Nov. 14 • Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Elm Street. Tickets 9 a.m. Distribution 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed. Contact 715-635-9309, 715-4684017 or 715-222-4410.

• St. Francis de Sales Polka Mass Polish feast, auction and raffle, 300 Oak St., Spooner. Polka Mass at 4 p.m.; Polish feast and silent auction begin at 5 p.m. Live auction begins at 6:30 p.m.; raffle drawing, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 16 • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner.

Tuesday, Nov. 17 • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 8-9:30 a.m., Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669. Meet over breakfast.

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

• Second-annual Florence Carlson Memorial Chicken Dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, 803 Second St., Shell Lake.

Wednesday, Nov. 18 • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome.

Thursday, Nov. 19 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available.

Saturday, Nov. 21 • Chicog Fire Department annual hunters feed, 5-8 p.m., Chicog Town Hall, 10 miles west of Minong on Hwy. 77. Carryouts available, 715-466-4525. Raffles.

Wednesday, Nov. 25 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.

Thursday, Nov. 26 • Tozer Turkey Trot, 8:30 a.m., to benefit Washburn County Food Pantry. For more information see tozerturkeytrot.com Saturday, Nov. 28 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted.

Sunday, Nov. 29 • Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge will sing songs of hope and tell their stories of redemption and healing, 10 a.m., Lake Park Alliance Church, Shell Lake.

December

Tuesday, Dec. 1 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge.

Thursday, Dec. 3 • 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, Dec. 5 • Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity open house at the Minong Community Center, 212 West 5th St., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 8 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 9 • 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, Dec. 10 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center.

Saturday, Dec. 12 • 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.

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Barron Electric discusses rail concerns with U.S. chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this spring, Barron Electric Cooperative brought together employers from their service territory to discuss rail concerns with United States Rep. Sean Duffy, RWeston. Businesses from different industries, including frac sand, forestry, lumber and energy had the opportunity to discuss issues they experienced with rail service in Northwest Wisconsin. All industries shared similar stories with Congressman Duffy about how inconsistent rail service had cost them millions of dollars. Some industries could not keep staff employed on a regular basis due to inconsistent deliveries and shipments.

In an effort to bring these concerns to a higher level, Duffy organized a meeting with the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, United States Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Penn.

Dallas Sloan and Jennifer Beaudette from Barron Electric Cooperative were joined in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 27, by rep-

Barron Electric General Manager Dallas Sloan discusses rail concerns and their impact on electric cooperatives with Congressman Sean Duffy and Congressman Shuster, who is chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. — Photo submitted resentatives from the state and national electric cooperative associations, Dairyland Power Cooperative, as well as, Loui-

siana Pacific Corporation. They discussed the need for rail improvement in the areas of service predictability and carrier ac-

countability for the health of all our organizations and the benefit of the economy in rural Northwest Wisconsin. Electric cooperatives support the passage of S.808, which will strengthen the Surface Transportation Board, the primary agency of the federal government with oversight of railroads. Sloan said, “Frac sand, lumber, and logging rely heavily on rail and play a crucial role in our rural economy.” A Dairyland Power Cooperative representative commented, “Swings in fuel delivery can cost our members millions in a very short period of time. In 2005, rail rates were almost double, while last year coal deliveries added an additional $8 million to wholesale power costs.” Sloan added, “We appreciate Congressman Duffy’s support and his foresight in scheduling a meeting with Chairman Shuster in an effort to keep electric rates affordable for our members.” — from Barron Electric

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS November

Saturday, Nov. 14 • Scandinavian smorgasbord, bazaar, craft and bake sale, 4-7:30 p.m., Barronett Community Center. Hosted

by Oak View Adult Family Home. For more information, call Judy at 715-722-8385 or 715-939-0647.

• Holiday craft/bake sale, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, W7148 Luther Rd., Spooner.

• 12th-annual Meal in a Peel, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sarona United Methodist Church, Klein Street in Sarona just west of Hwy. 53. Watch for signs.

• Spooner PTO holiday craft sale, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Spooner Elementary School, 1821 Scribner St. Thursday, Nov. 19 & Friday, Nov. 20 • Partners of Spooner Health System annual gift shop holiday open house, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., hospital lobby, 819 Ash St., Spooner. Refreshments and door prizes.

Saturday, Nov. 21 • Holiday craft show, downstairs American Legion Building, one-half mile east of Hwy. 63 on Hwy. 70, Spooner, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 26 • Christmas Celebration in Lights to be lighted at 4 p.m. at the Shell Lake Municipal Campground.

December

Friday & Saturday, Dec. 4 & 5 • “The Tree Lot” performance at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, 605 1st St., Shell Lake, 7:30 p.m. Tickets reserved at titw.org or by calling 715-468-4387.

Saturday, Dec. 5 • Shell Lake’s Holiday Saturday with Santa and specials at local businesses.

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Monday: First Friends Playgroup open to all children, 10 a.m.-noon.

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

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

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Wednesday: Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, open from noon-3 p.m. Kidstime-Parentime 10 a.m.-noon.

Learn, discuss, share ideas and experience to enrich parenting skills.

Preselected art or play materials available for children of all ages. Last Wednesday of the month, potluck at 11:15 a.m.

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

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Sunday, Dec. 6 • Intermezzo Club Advent concert, 5 p.m., Spooner Wesleyan Church.

Monday, Dec. 7 • Partners of Spooner Health System Lovelights ceremony at 4:30 p.m. in the activity department of Maple Ridge Care Center, Spooner.

Tuesday, Dec. 8 • Shell Lake 7-12 holiday concert, 7 p.m., 3-12 school.

Friday-Sunday, Dec. 11-13 • “The Tree Lot” performance at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, 605 1st St., Shell Lake, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets reserved at titw.org or by calling 715-468-4387.

Monday, Dec. 14 • Shell Lake Elementary School Holiday concert, 7 p.m., 3-12 School.

Sunday, Dec. 20 • The Toys For Tots will be given out from noon to 2 p.m. at the Barronett Community Center. For more information call Butch Holmes at 715-822-2118.

Tuesday, Dec. 22 • Shell Lake Primary School holiday concert, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Shell Lake Primary School.

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s my granddaughter, Adalyn, and I were standing near the kitchen sink at my house, a shadow crossed behind the blinds covering the window.

“Grammy, what’s that?” exclaimed Adalyn. “Oh, that’s my friend,” I said to her. “Who is it?” she asked.

I pulled the shade up to reveal a skinny little tree that had taken root near the house and had shot up during the summer months. The wind would catch the little sapling and send it dancing in the breeze.

I have watched this shoot of a thing as it filled out with little green leaves. It seemed to wave to me each day as I stood looking out the window while washing dishes. There were days when the top of the little tree would get bent over because of the wind and I wouldn’t see it waving.

One day, Milt happened to hear a noise. He wasn’t sure what he was hearing so he walked into the kitchen to see if the noise was coming from perhaps a mouse that had gotten into the house. As he leaned over to look under the kitchen sink, my little sapling sprang up outside the window and startled Milt.

I realize it isn’t a good idea to have a little tree take root so close to the house. One afternoon this fall, while Milt and I were out near the site of my little friend, he grabbed ahold of the sapling and was ready to yank it out of the ground. I screamed out, “No! Not yet. Can you wait at least until the little leaves blow off?

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dow at my little tree, I heard a noise behind me. I didn’t turn around immediately, as I was waiting for Milt to say something. He didn’t say anything, so I continued to wash dishes. When I did turn around, there was the largest orange squash I have ever seen. My comment was, “What am I suppose to do with this?”

I don’t know about yours, but this year our garden had a very bountiful harvest. We ended up with more squash than other years. Since we had planted butternut and acorn varieties, I was a bit surprised to see a big, orange squash sitting on my kitchen counter. Our friend, Joe, had gifted Milt with this large squash. My thought was, “Do I need a machete to cut this thing open?” When it was time to bake up the orange-coated

Milt Johnson is thinking about how to best approached the cutting of this squash. — Photo by Suzanne Johnson

squash, Milt was able to cut it in half using a butcher knife.

As I opened the kitchen shade recently, I noticed that my little sapling is down to one little leaf that has managed to hang on through the strong fall winds. I guess it is time to say goodbye to my little tree. I don’t think Milt will be able to just yank the tree out of the ground.

I think he may need to use a little saw. So, once again I see a sign of yet another season coming to an end.

History and how we see it I

n my early years when I was in school I was always fascinated by history. I thought it was wonderful that some people had taken the time to record events and even after much time had passed, someone like me, who was not there, could read about it.

When I was very small, I found a place near a church where they placed their trash when they cleaned the building. I was saddened to find someone had discarded bouquets of flowers that had decorated the church. I gathered some of them in my hands and made a lovely bouquet. They were still beautiful. I realized the people would not be in church for another week.

The flowers would certainly be withered. Yet, I felt so sad. When we are very young we see things differently than adults. Events are more vivid than in later years. I still remember bringing my bouquets of discarded flowers home and putting them in vases with water to keep them fresh for as long as they were presentable. My family could enjoy seeing them for a few days, and then would be time enough to discard them. It was the least I could do to ease my sadness at their being cast aside.

I often searched for discarded flowers and brought the survivors home after that.

I was usually a happy person and met the cares of the world with anticipation. But, I did not like to see anything pass away. I went to funerals, and that brought me another kind of sadness. We could pray for the souls of those who had died, which was some consolation.

My mother didn’t care too much about history. She often said the records of the past were not accurate and were often distorted for political gains. When I was in high school and I went over the courses I could take with my parents, one had to have American history in order to fulfill the graduation requirements. There were electives, as well. Mother thought taking any history was just time-consuming but it was required so I signed up for it. I was happy with it and I went on to take two

Old wife’s tales Mary B. Olsen more history courses. I looked at this subject as the stories of people handed down to us. Certainly they offered different viewpoints. You could find where they differed and where they meshed, and they were like a tapestry in which you could see the past. Many historians defined the people by their achievements, taking into consideration the time in which they lived.

Family histories are my favorite kind of story. Diaries and letters of interesting people give a more balanced picture of the person. With these we can feel as if we know the person.

We are living in a high-tech world. Most of our human stories are at our fingertips. The thing about it is they must all be in sync. I can find just about any subject on the Internet. It is up to me to get the synchronization, the link that holds it all together. I need a couple of viewpoints to figure out the truth to my satisfaction.

Winston Churchill said, “There’s no such thing as history, only biography.” This is called the “theory of great men.” There are stories of great men. And great women.

It is amazing to me that there are so few whose memory lives on.

Biographies are of great interest to me, as well as autobiographies. If you read the stories of great people written by others after they have been gone for many

years, you can get at the rest of the story, as Paul Harvey used to say on his news programs, the real story.

Here in this part of Wisconsin there are wonderful stories of the early residents, our pioneers. Except for the Ojibwe people, many settlers came from more settled country, drawn by the natural beauty in the forests and lakes, with the desire to make it a fine place to live for themselves and their children and grandchildren.

Many from Scandinavian nations came as loggers and woodsmen. Civil War veterans came, and merchants and sailors, and had families. They took homesteads and cleared land. Imagine the labor involved in making a forest of huge stumps into farmland and building a home on an isolated tract of rough land. One homesteader walked from Grantsburg to Madison to appear in court to settle a land dispute. The case was settled in his favor, and he walked back home. His family had to walk 16 miles to vote. These are the kind of people who forged our path.

In a homemaker club’s bicentennial compilation of personal histories in Burnett County, there was this tribute that I found touching.

“Thank you pioneers for the lessons you have taught us. The wilderness was your heritage. Through tears you have learned forbearance, through your hardships, endurance, and through your prayers for the future we have learned to hope and pray for a better world to come. And we can have that world only by facing hardships and dangers as you did, knowing and having faith that by our own God-given wisdom and strength we can conquer the wilderness of social problems which have come to be our heritage.”

I think knowing history leads to an understanding of the present. Like those discarded bouquets, some things pass away quickly, but many are long-standing and make our lives better in remembrance of them.

Communiversity fall concert set RICE LAKE — The UWBC Communiversity Symphonic Band will present their fall concert on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in the University of Wisconsin - Barron County Fine Arts Theatre in Rice Lake.

Under the direction of conductor Mike Joosten, of Cameron, the Communiversity Band’s program will feature Dr. Melissa Koprowski, professor of clarinet at the UW-Eau Claire, as guest soloist.

The 70-piece ensemble includes UWBC students as well as adult musicians from surrounding communities.

Admission is a freewill donation, which will go to the purchase of instruments for

UW-Barron County. For more information Joosten can be contacted at 715-458-4803 or joosten0789@gmail.com. — from UWBC

Barron Electric helping the Rice Lake Area Free Clinic RICE LAKE — Barron Electric Cooperative recently donated $500 to the Rice Lake Area Free Clinic. Mike Farrell, clinic director, said, “We greatly appreciate the community support. We continue to see a high demand for care as there are many in our community who are unable to afford even basic health care.” The donation will help pay for medication expenses.

Barron Electric General Manager Dallas Sloan said, “By supporting this worthwhile cause, we are living up to our mission by improving the quality of life in the area we serve and adhering to the seventh Cooperative Principle: Commitment to Community.”

The Rice Lake Area Free Clinic has been in operation for over five years and has had over 3,000 patient visits. In response to the changes in BadgerCare eligibility, the board of directors dropped the previous three-county restriction, which included Barron, Washburn and Rusk counties. They now see people regardless of their county of residence. They have expanded to offering services every Tuesday

evening, versus just three Tuesdays each month. The third Tuesday of the month focuses on diabetes care. They offer physical therapy services every clinic evening with respiratory therapy and nutritional counseling by dieticians as needed.

Those who don’t have affordable health insurance or have a low income can take advantage of these services. Call 715-7363733 or visit rlafc.org for more information.

Funds for the Barron Electric donations are derived from the Federated Youth Foundation, an administrative trust overseeing unclaimed capital credits of former members. Barron Electric Cooperative has served the rural area since 1936 and currently provides electricity to more than 18,000 members. — from Barron Electric

Barron Electric Director Scott Warwick presents a $500 check to Mike Farrell, registered nurse and clinic director for the Rice Lake Area Free Clinic. — Photo submitted

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The Love Lite program is the only fundraiser planned for this year by ICHC to provide scholarships for Shell Lake High School seniors planning to go into the heath-care profession or for those employed at Indianhead Medical Center, Shell Lake Clinic, Terraceview Living Center or Glenview that are continuing their education in health care.

The Love Lite tree will grace the front lawn of the hospital on 4th Avenue. The Love Lite tree will be decorated with white lights in memory of a loved one; red lights in honor of someone special and blue lights in honor or in memory of military personnel.

Those wishing to donate may send a check, along with a list of names indicating lights in memory of or in honor of to: ICHC Love Lites, P.O. Box 300, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Please make checks payable to ICHC Inc. If you wish, you may stop by the Love Lite table at the Shell Lake State Bank on Friday, Nov. 13, or Friday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., to make a donation in person. Deadline to donate toward this year’s tree is Saturday, Dec. 5.

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40 years on, family memories mark Edmund Fitzgerald sinking Relatives and historians recall Lake Superior disaster Danielle Kaeding| WPR News SUPERIOR - Forty years ago, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior around 17 miles off the coast of Whitefish Point. All 29 crew members were lost, but their stories live on.

Family members and historians gathered in Duluth this past weekend to share memories and lessons from its fateful journey.

The Edmund Fitzgerald left Superior on November 9 for a steel mill in Detroit. The next morning, Jack Borgeson remembers his mother brushing his sister’s hair in front of the TV when news came on of the ship’s sinking.

“In the moment as I was arguing with my sister about one thing or another, we heard my mother scream,” said Borgeson. “The look of shock on her face. She just said, you know, ‘You lost your daddy.’” His father was Thomas Dale Borgeson, a member of the Fitzgerald maintenance crew. Pam Johnson also lost her father, Robert Rafferty,

The Edmund Fitzgerald in 1975. - Photo courtesy Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center/Bob Campbell who was a fill-in cook. She remembers her father didn’t want to leave on what would be his final trip.

“Actually, he asked to be taken off. Red Bergner was the cook on there for 10 years,” said Johnson. “They called Red and said, ‘Would you like to come back?’ And he said, ‘Oh no.’ He used other language and said, ‘I’m not going back on there, I’m pulling rank. Rafferty’s already on there. Let him finish it off.’ It’s not that he wanted to. It

Services available for veterans SPOONER — The month of November is a time to honor our veterans. No veteran should be homeless, and funding is available to veterans who are facing homelessness in the Washburn County area. The local Supportive Services for Veteran Families program is part of a national effort to end veteran homelessness by the end of 2015.

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Maritime historian and author Fred Stonehouse said sailing is just a job for many, like the ship’s 29 crewmen.

But it;s a dangerous one. According to Stonehouse, approximately 7,500 ships have sunk in the Great Lakes, taking 30,000 lives with them.

“As we watch these vessels leave the harbor here and heading out through the canal, we need to recognize that. It’s not just when the gales of November are here,” he said, referencing the refrain from the Gordon Lightfoot song immortalizThomas Dale Borgeson ing the disaster. “It literally and family. Courtesy of Jack is all of the time. The danger Borgeson is always there and fate is always the hunter.”

It’s a danger, Stonehouse said, Bernie Cooper was keenly aware of that night in 1975. Cooper was the captain of the Arthur M. Anderson, the last ship to have contact with the Fitzgerald and the first on the scene to search for survivors.

“When (Cooper) told his crew, one of the assistant cooks came into the pilothouse and said, ‘Cap, are we really going to go?’” Stonehouse said. “’Yup, we’re going to go.’ ‘Alright, I’ll be back in 10 minutes.’ Fellow would come back 10 minutes later with a mayonnaise jar, and in that mayonnaise jar was a cassette tape. There were 2,000 wraps of masking tape to make it waterproof. He gave it to Cooper and he said, ‘Cap, if it looks like we’re going down, would you throw this overboard? This is my last will.’ That was the thought that a lot of those guys had as Anderson went back out to look.”

The Anderson wasn’t the only ship to brave high winds and waves up to 30 feet or more. Historian and Great Lakes shipwreck diver Ric Mixter credits the crew of the coast guard vessel Woodrush for heading into the storm to rescue any survivors.

“The people that boarded the Woodrush here to sail all the way across Lake Superior to pick up who could’ve survived that tragedy there --- these people stand on guard today in airplanes and ships. People that jump into that icy, cold water to save them --- I think more about those people who dedicate themselves to those that will protect those sailors that make those choices,” said Mixter.

The first time Pam Johnson ever saw Lake Superior, she said she was impressed with its size and beauty and the connection she felt to her father.

“He was just 17 miles away. People ask how do I feel about seeing the lake and I try not to go to an ugly place in my mind,” Johnson said. “I want to believe that my father is laying in his bed and he’s all warm and the blankets are over him and he’s with God now. Him sleeping in bed just makes it alright with me.”

Now, 40 years later, the Edmund Fitzgerald remains a legend and a symbol of all the shipwrecks and crew members who have lost their lives on the Great Lakes. The first time Pam Johnson ever saw Lake Superior, she said she was impressed with its size and beauty and the connection she felt to her father.

“He was just 17 miles away. People ask how do I feel about seeing the lake and I try not to go to an ugly place in my mind,” Johnson said. “I want to believe that my father is laying in his bed and he’s all warm and the blankets are over him and he’s with God now. Him sleeping in bed just makes it alright with me.”

Now, 40 years later, the Edmund Fitzgerald remains a legend and a symbol of all the shipwrecks and crew members who have lost their lives on the Great Lakes.

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Shell Lake Arts Center Middle School Honors Band held

Rice Lake Middle School student Jameson Stone and Spooner Middle School student Marah Hanson played in the Steve Michaels Blue Band. Stone is a former Shell Lake student now living in Rice Lake.

Photos by Larry Samson

The Shell Lake Arts Center hosted 300 students from 40 schools at their annual Middle School Honors Band on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Darrell Aderman Auditorium. Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj is shown directing her group of players. With three distinguished music teachers leading the musicians during the long day, the three bands played at the concert that night.

Shell Lake eighth-grader Cassidy Mehsikomer and Northwood eighth-grader Margaret Howard spent the day together practicing and maybe building a lifelong friendship. Music brings students together from different schools like no other school activity.

The Spooner Middle School honor band under the direction of Mark Aderman is shown back (L to R): Grace Olson, Dana Bartz, Marah Hanson and Karson Schere. Front: McKenzie Townson-Lohff, Gabrielle Schroeder, Kiara Martin and Hannah Chisnell.

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The St. Francis Middle School honor band participating in the Shell Lake Arts Center Middle School Honors Band are shown back row (L to R): Caleb Potaczek, Noah Olson and Andrew Nauertz. Front: Maycee Wilkie, Tiffany Bartle, Anna Silvis, Cale Cleveland, Jack Buchman and director Janet Medley.

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Fire destroys Perlick grain bin Larry Samson | Staff writer SARONA — The Shell Lake and Spooner fire departments answered a grain bin and grain dryer fire at Tom Perlick Farms north of Sarona on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The fire was called in by the cranberry marsh on Fenander Road around 11:30 a.m.

The fire was limited to the grain bin that was one-third full of sunflowers seeds that were being dried and stored. The oil seeds are about 48 percent oil, so the black plume of smoke was seen over Spooner at the height of the fire.

According to owner Tom Perlick they were drying the sunflower seeds down.

Perlick Farms sells packaged seeds for birdseed directly to the consumer.

Perlick stated he did not know how the fire started. No one was hurt in the fire.

Perlick plans to build the bin within the week.

The Spooner and Shell Lake fire departments were able to contain the fire by applying water from the top and through the side door. The sunflowers seeds contain 48 percent oil, so they are difficult to put out once they get started. – Photos by Larry Samson

The Shell Lake and Spooner fire departments were called out to the Perlick Farm in Sarona on Tuesday, Nov. 3, for a grain bin fire. The bin was one-third full of sunflower oil seed.

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Shell Lake volleyball team holds end-of-season banquet

The Shell Lake volleyball team members earning their letters for the 2015 season are shown back row (L to R): Coach Jessica Furchtenicht, Amber Anderson, Natalie Smith, Amanda Brereton, Sheri Clark, Caitlin Brereton and Anna Mikula.

Front: Cassidy Schroeder, Kylie Williams, Grace Anderson, Kaitlyn Harraghy and Hope Balts.

The varsity awards were presented at the Shell Lake volleyball banquet held Monday, Nov. 2, at Reinhart Commons. Shown are: Amber Anderson, Most Improved Player; Natalie Smith, Lady Laker; Sheri Clark, team captain and Best Server; Caitlin Brereton, Most Valuable Player, and Hope Balts, Captain’s Award and Server of the Year.

The Shell Lake volleyball C-team shown back row (L to R): Coach Sheena Dahlstrom, Paula Siebers, Emma Williams, Molly Slater, Madeline Hopke and Breeana Monson. Front: Carly Osborn, Sarah Greife, Ashley Clark and Madelynn Flach.

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Shell Lake’s varsity team will be seeing five of their seniors graduating this spring. Shown (L to R): Amber Anderson, Natalie Smith, Sheri Clark, Caitlin Brereton and Amanda Brereton.

The Shell Lake JV team shown back row (L to R): Coach Ashley Marschall, Rachel Kidder, Madison LaFave, Natalie Jury and Cassie Skattebo. Front: Arianna Schreiber, Sydney Schunck, Bailee Hanson and Kaitlyn Harraghy.

Coach Ashley Marschall presented the JV awards. Shown (L to R): Arianna Schreiber, Best Defensive Player; Bailee Hanson, Captain’s Award and Most Improved; Natalie Jury, Most Valuable Player and Best Offensive Player and Cassie Skattebo, Best Server Award.

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Spooner volleyball banquet held

The Spooner varsity awards were presented Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the volleyball banquet. Shown (L to R): Taylor Shutt, Defensive Award; Carson Johannes, Defensive Award; Kayla Boutwell, Best Server; Meagan Vander Heyden, Offensive Award; Lauren Johnson, Most Improved Player; and Hannah Kastner, also earned the Most Improved Player.

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The Spooner volleyball C-team earned their participation awards. Shown (L to R): Joie Hammersberg, Mari Hordvik, Maryn Bengs, Cierra Kirkwood, Adriana Chido, Evie Weiner, Kalyn Cronk, Anna Little and coach Staci Sikora.

The Spooner JV team earned their participation awards. Shown back row (L to R): Jackie Rosenbush, Kiera Peterson, Angel Scribner, Morgan Taylor, Breanna Karon and coach Kayleigh Lutz. Front: Lauren Johnson, Emily Peoples, Mariah Skogstad and Aspen Mullikin.

The Spooner volleyball team will be losing only two seniors in the 2016 season. Meagan Vander Heyden and Mari Hordvik will be graduating in the spring.

Mark and Teresa Little along with their daughter, Anna, talked to coach Melissa Smith after the banquet. Smith announced at the banquet that she will be stepping down from the job she loves doing, coaching varsity volleyball. The parents and players took the time after the banquet to wish her the best and to personally thank her for coaching their children. Smith has been the coach for three years and has made steady improvement in the program.

The Spooner varsity volleyball team members receiving their letters at the banquet are shown back row (L to R): Coach Eric Conner, Carson Johannes, Lauren Johnson, Aspen Mullikin, Emmie Bassett, Meagan Vander Heyden, Monica Plesums, Mariah Skogstad and head coach Melissa Smith. Front: Hannah Kastner, Emily Peoples, Kayla Boutwell, Topanga Peterson and Taylor Shutt.

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New pastor joins Trego Community Church TREGO — Trego Community Church invites you to join them in welcoming their new pastor with an installation service on Sunday, Nov. 15.

Bill Lee, formerly the pastor of Grace Bible Chapel in Corinth, Texas, has accepted the position of pastor at TCC. Bill and his wife, Jeanette, are excited about becoming a part of this ministry. Bill has a degree in Biblical studies from Mid-South Bible College and has 18 years of experience as a pastor and church planter.

Jeanette, originally from Shell Lake, is a retired registered nurse.

During their life together, God has opened many doors for them to serve in several local churches around the United States as well as training support through

a Sister Church program in Haiti, Jamaica and Central America. Trego Community Church believes what God has said in Ephesians 4, that the church is to be an every member ministry and Bill is committed to maintaining that approach. It is not just teaching, but service though personal membership and pastoral involvement in various ministry opportunities both within the church and in the greater community.

Trego Community Church is located in Trego at W5635 Park St. Sunday activities start at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school, and a worship service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday evening during the school year they have Awana, youth group and prayer meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. — from TCC

Recycling site closed for season

LONG LAKE —The Long Lake Recycling Site will close for the winter months. The last day for the Long Lake site was Oct. 31.

All of the same services are provided at the Sarona location, approximately 6 miles away, which is at the Lake Area Landfill gates on CTH D between Sarona and Shell Lake. The Sarona location is open 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday, and one Saturday per month. Call the landfill for details at 715-469-3356.

The Sarona location accepts singlestream collection of recyclables including:

tin, aluminum, newspaper and magazines, glass, paper products, plastic bags, and No. 1 through No. 7 plastics. Please, no automotive bottles regardless of number. Please remove all materials from bags as much more recycling fits into the container when it is not in bags.

If you have any questions regarding recycling in Washburn County, please call Jen at the Recycling Office at 715-635-2197, or email at jbarton@nwrpc.com. — from WCRO

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Moms Club holds fundraiser

Moms Club of Northwestern Wisconsin recently did a fundraiser at Lakeland Family Resource Center in Spooner. The organization raised over $200 for Santa to visit LFRC on Saturday, Dec. 5. Shown (L to R): Michelle Stone, Rachele Scribner and Louise Kolthoff. — Photo by Jane Lauterbach

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Lions dinner held for area seniors

Shown at the Lions dinner are back row (L to R): Lion Bob Wanek and Lion Mary K. Front: Ken McShane, resident of Maple Ridge Care Center; Florence Millard, volunteer; and resident Lorraine Barrett.

Maple Ridge CEO Nicole Danger, Dolores Huntowski, Mary Kasinskas, Mildred Fritz and Raymond Spieler enjoyed the chicken dinner served by the Spooner/Trego Lions Club on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Tony’s Riverside in Spooner.

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The Spooner/Trego Lions Club held a chicken dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Tony’s Riverside for area senior citizens. The club served a total of 90 seniors. Shown (L to R) are attendees from Maple Ridge Care Center in Spooner: Helmi Larson, resident; Mickey Mock, volunteer; Emma Hansen, residents; and Theresa Laporte, activity assistant. — Photos submitted

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Kevin McMullin is shown playing the Chinese stringed instrument called the erhu. The twostringed instrument, with python skin stretched across the body, makes a unique sound. McMullin lives in Sarona. He is a nationally known conductor, musician and storyteller. McMullin was at the Shell Lake School entertaining the students on Monday, Nov. 2, in an evening concert. McMullin and Paul Imholte will be in concert at the Erika Quam Theatre on Friday, Nov. 13. — Photo by Larry Samson

Barron Electric Cooperative recently donated to the Barron and Washburn County 4-H programs. The money was used to sponsor awards and recognize 4-H members for their achievements. Anna DeMers, Washburn County 4-H youth development educator, said, “Thank you for your continued support of the youth.” Lori Baltrusis, Barron County 4-H program adviser, added, “Thanks for helping us celebrate the accomplishments of our young people.” Barron Electric Director Barb Holman, left, presented a $320 check to DeMers. — Photo submitted

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The Washburn County Food Pantry would like to thank the area communities for their generous food and monetary 637900 donations during this fall season.

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SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH 803 2nd Street • Shell Lake

Proceeds benefit St. Francis de Sales School and the Home & School Association.

2ND-ANNUIAL FLORENCE CARLSON MEMORIAL BUFFET-STYLE CHICKEN DINNER, CRAFT & BAKE SALE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

The talented chefs at Salem are joining forces to once again bring you a delectable meal!

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Traditional Polish meal with kid-friendly options. $10 adults; $6 children 5 - 16; immediately family of 4 or more, $25.

Chicken with all the fixings, rounded off by great homemade pies! Join us as we celebrate our blessings!

Ticket Prices: Ages 13 & Over Ages 5 - 12 Children 4 & Under No Charge Call the church office at 715-468-7718 for information or to purchase your dinner tickets in advance.

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Tickets available at the Church or School Office, after weekend Masses and until 7 p.m. the night of the raffle. Call 715-635-2774 for info.

Proceeds will help fund our Confirmation Class Trip to the Appalachain Mountains in Summer 2016!

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Saturday, Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Baked Goods • Crafts • Gift Items • Soaps • White Elephant Table Coffee & Pie Lunch starting at 11 a.m.

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AREA CHURCHES Episcopal

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

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

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

St. Alban’s

Baptist

Full Gospel

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday service: 7 p.m.

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

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

Northwoods Baptist

Spooner Baptist

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday evening service 6 p.m.

Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.

Catholic

St. Joseph’s Catholic

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

Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

St. Catherine’s Catholic

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

St. Francis de Sales

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

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

Nazarene

Long Lake Lutheran Church

W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom 9 a.m. worship service, 9 a.m. Sunday school. Holy Communion: First and third Sundays and Festival Sundays.

Hwy. 253 S, Spooner Pastor David Frazer Associate Pastor David Cash 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.

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

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

Sunday School 10:15 a.m..

Shell Lake Full Gospel

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

Lutheran

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

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

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

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.

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.

Methodist

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

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

(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 63 W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday worship 8 a.m.

Sunday School/Bible class 9:15 a.m.

Praise Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

esus’ sacrifice for sin means that our sins can be forgiven.

All we need to do is repent of our sin and in God’s eyes it is as if they never existed.

Now that’s Good News!

Hear the Good News this week in church.

Other

Cornerstone Christian

United Methodist

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

Faith Lutheran

Church of the Nazarene

CLEO FREELANCE

Alliance

Lake Park Alliance

Trego Community Church

Pastor Bill Lee 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.

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.

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.

Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25 Mark 13:1-8 1 Samuel 12:1-10

1 Samuel 1:4-20

Revised Common Lectionary © 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts for

Sunday, November 15, 2015 Twenty Fifth Sunday After Pentecost here are few things that are more important to us T than our safety and security. We depend on rules and regulations for our well-being and protection. We

have the police to protect us and the military to guard us.

We rely on individuals we have never met to enforce laws and be alert if there is an emergency. Yet, in spite of all of the layers of defense that have been placed around us, the threats of life continue to surround us. We search for a moment of peace in these times of turbulence.

However, the Christian has a resource that is always available. The Psalmist reminds us that, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Not only are we reminded that God is our refuge and strength but that he is ever-present.

The word refuge means shelter. When the rains fall and the rivers rise, we find a place of security in the arms of God. When days are dark and nights long, we have his light to shine around us and keep us from falling. When sickness strikes and illness lingers, we have the assurance of his presence and peace.

And his strength, his mighty power, is there as our shield and sword. No one would go into any battle without the proper equipment to protect and defend himself. Here, however, we are reminded that the battle belongs to our God and he will not only fight for us but will protect us from anyone who would hurt or harm us, destroy or defeat us.

And we can take great assurance that his refuge and strength are ever-present. He is with us, not will be with us, wherever we are. We have no reason to be frightened when the world seems to be closing in on us and the pressures of life are about to overcome us. God: our refuge and strength - here, now.

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Washburn County represented in 2016 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair competition SHELL LAKE — The 2016 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair will be crowned during the 50th Wisconsin Association of Fairs’ annual convention in Wisconsin Dells this winter. According to program organizers, 39 students will compete for the title, one of the competitors is Emily Watson of Washburn County. The winner will travel

the state next year as the ambassador and spokesperson for all the fairs of Wisconsin. The competition will be held Jan. 10 through Jan. 13 at Chula Vista Resort.

“Our program has evolved over the years and it is stronger than ever,” said Wisconsin Association of Fairs Executive Secretary Jayme Buttke. The contestants

will participate in several rigorous interviews and impromptu question-and-answer sessions throughout the three-day competition.

The winning contestant will replace outgoing Fairest of the Fair Deanna Schlies from Brown County.

“A special reception will be held for

Webelos attend Camp Phillips

Wisconsin State Patrol Law of the Month Motorists need to follow commonsense precautions to meet the challenges of winter driving in Wisconsin

The Webelos of Shell Lake Pack 51 enjoyed a great day outside on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Camp Phillips. They learned a lot during Webelos Woods. — Photo by Stephanie Whiteside

Toys for Tots drive is on

Lake Mall and WGMO drop-off places in Shell Lake

SHELL LAKE — The Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots drive is on again. The program was founded in Los Angeles in 1947 to provide Christmas toys to children disadvantaged as a result of World War II. Thanks to the U.S. Marine Corps more than 188 million underprivileged children have had their Christmas dreams come true in the past 68 years.

There are drop boxes placed in the area to collect new, unwrapped toys.

Clothes and personal items are not collected but there are other organizations in this area that do accept those, such as the Shell Lake, Spooner/Trego Lions Christmas Fund. All toys collected in this area are given away to children living in the area.

In Shell Lake you will find drop-off boxes at the Lake Mall and the WGMO Radio station. The drop-off in Barronett is at the Barronett Bar and Grill. Boxes are available in Cumberland at Cumberland Federal Bank, U.S. Bank, Cumberland hospital, both locations of Auto Value, Cumberland Dollar General, Komarek Insurance Agency, Peter & Annie’s, The Club Bowling, Cumberland Public Library and the Cumberland Middle School.

The Cumberland Middle School will again have a toy drive within the school, which gets all the students involved.

There will be a program in the school gym if there are Marines from the area home on leave when the boxes are collected. Gratitude is extended to Jennifer Snowbank and all the students for their hard work to make this a success. Some of the students will help distribute the toys in Rice Lake on Saturday of the giveaway.

The toys will be given out in Rice Lake at the Rice Lake Armory Saturday, Dec. 19, from noon to 2 p.m., and in Barronett at the Barronett Community Center on Sunday, Dec. 20, from noon to 2 p.m. For more information call Larry Miller at 715234-1792 or Butch Holmes at 715-822-2118.

— from Toys for Tots

SPOONER — No matter how many Wisconsin winters you’ve experienced, the inescapable onslaught of ice, snow and limited visibility will make driving extremely challenging and at times impossible.

When roads are slick with ice or snow, drivers needlessly crash or skid off the road because they were driving too fast for conditions. “The posted speed limits, which are set for dry pavement, may be too fast for conditions when roads are snow covered and slippery. The slogan Snow Means Slow also applies to four-wheel drive and other heavy-duty vehicles. They usually need just as much distance to stop as other vehicles,” says Wisconsin State Patrol Capt. Gerald Voight of the Northwest Region.

A citation for driving too fast for conditions costs $213.10 with four demerit points assessed on the driver’s record, and a second violation within a year costs $263.50 with four points.

Winter weather also can limit visibility, so drivers must remove all frost, ice and snow from their vehicle’s windows.

“To see safely in all directions, you need to clear more than just a small patch on a windshield or rear window. Clearing snow and ice from the lights, hood and roof also helps improve visibility and safety,” Voight says.

According to state law, a vehicle’s windshield, side wings, and side and rear windows must be kept clear at all times.

Violating this law costs $175.30 with two demerit points, and a second violation within a year costs $213.10 with two points.

During severe winter storms, the safest course of action is stay off roadways completely until conditions improve. “Law enforcement officers frequently respond to vehicles in the ditch and chain-reaction crashes when motorists should not have attempted to travel. Slowed or stalled traffic on slippery roads also delays tow

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the former state winners, as well as introducing them at the evening banquet. We are very excited to share memories of the past winners as we celebrate this Golden A’Fair,” said Buttke. — from Wisconsin Ag. Connection

trucks and snowplows, which are trying to get roads cleared, as well as emergency responders,” said Voight.

To minimize the dangers of winter driving, the State Patrol offers the following commonsense safety tips: • Always wear your safety belt. You and your passengers absolutely need this protection even in low-speed fender-bender crashes that frequently occur on slick roads.

• Don’t use your cruise control in wintry conditions. Even on roads that appear clear, there may be slippery spots, which can cause a loss of traction and a spinout if the vehicle is in the cruise-control mode.

• Watch for slippery bridge decks. They ice up faster than adjacent pavement.

• Look farther up the road than you normally do. If vehicles ahead of you are swerving or show other signs of loss of traction, you should slow down and take extra precautions.

• Brake early. It takes much longer to stop in adverse conditions.

• Don’t pump antilock brakes. With antilock brakes, the correct braking method is to stomp and steer.

• Don’t be overconfident about the traction and stopping distance of four-wheeldrive vehicles, which generally won’t grip an icy road any better than two-wheeldrive vehicles.

• Avoid cutting in front of large trucks, which take longer than automobiles to slow down or stop.

• Leave plenty of room for snowplows.

By law, you must stay back at least 200 feet from the rear of a snowplow.

• Obey the Move Over Law, which requires drivers to shift lanes or slow down in order to provide a safety zone for a law enforcement vehicle, tow truck, ambulance, fire truck, highway maintenance vehicle, or utility vehicle that is stopped on the side of a road with its warning lights flashing.

• If your vehicle slides off the road, gets stuck, or becomes disabled, stay inside it if at all possible with your seat belt fastened until a tow truck or other help arrives. If you’re inside your vehicle and buckled up, you have protection against out-of-control vehicles. There’s no protection outside your vehicle. — from WSP

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Barronett

Judy Pieper

Aarianna Carlson and her grandpa, Rick Theese, stopped by on Monday afternoon to tell us some pretty exciting news. This year is the first time Aarianna has been bow hunting, and she got a very nice 5-point buck. She said that, even though she has never been bow hunting before, she had been practicing all summer by shooting at a target. Congratulations, Aarianna.

Ray and Marilynn Shaurette spent a fun-filled week in Luseland, Saskatchewan, with their friends, Danny and Emily Eurich. While they were there, Danny and Emily gave them a tour of their 5,000-acre crop farm. Marilynn said that she learned a lot about farming from them. They met Danny and Emily’s son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren and celebrated their son’s birthday with them. They also went to a Halloween bowling party in Kindersley with the Special Olympics. All in all,

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they had a fantastic time with their Canada/Arizona friends. They met them in Tucson while basking in the Arizona sun last the winter.

Irene Glessing will be celebrating her 100th birthday with a party at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shell Lake this Saturday, Nov. 14, from 1-4 p.m. Congratulations on reaching the century mark, Irene.

Hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with your friends and family.

Peg Thompson wanted me to let you know that Barronett Lutheran will be having Sunday school on Wednesdays again this year. The classes will be held the first three Wednesdays of each month, and will run from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Peg is a really good teacher, and while the kids think they are just having fun, they are actually learning a lot about the Bible stories.

Peg is already planning for the Christmas play too, and that will be held on Sunday,

Mary Nilssen

A reminder that a veterans dinner will be served at noon on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Stone Lake Lions Hall. The meal will be served by Stone Lake senior citizens and the program will include a tribute to the late Gen. Harold Kissinger.

Don’t forget the Stone Lake Music Night on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Stone Lake Lions Hall from 6:30-9 p.m.

A hunters chili feed will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 4-7 p.m. This event is put on by the Stone Lake Scholarship Fund with proceeds going to provide scholarship support to local individuals.

Marie’s Hideaway in Stone Lake will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal this year. Frankie encourages anyone that will be alone over Thanksgiving to stop in. This meal will begin serving at noon and go until it is gone. Donations will be greatly appreciated, but not necessary.

The Stone Lake Wesleyan Church is accepting new and gently used coats, scarves, hats and mittens/gloves for the second-annual coat drive. They are currently in need of children’s items for all sizes and both genders. These items will be given to needy families in the com-

munity. For more information contact the church at 715-865-2881.

The Stone Lake Lions children’s party is Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Over the years, people have given decorations: Lucy Buck’s original cardboard and glitter village, Alma Maestri’s Christmas present from Margaret and Lucille Ryan – a tabletop sleigh with a velvet reindeer, and Shirley Miller’s huge wooden sleigh and two life-size reindeer. The donors are acknowledged with a name tag. If there is a vintage item you would like to give to the Christmas program, please call Christine Maestri at 715865-5452.

This year, the ice-cream-soda ornament will be crafted again. A friend who is 30 years old told Christine that she still hangs her ice-cream ornament highest on her Christmas tree.

Christmas is a time of giving, tradition and memories. Christine wishes everyone an early Merry Christmas.

Have a wonderful week and be safe.

Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715-8654008 or upnorthnils2@gmail.com.

Washburn County Area Humane Society We still have our three, the “original crew,” Waiting to go home with someone like you.

Betty and Trixie are misunderstood, They need someone patient ‘cause deep down they’re good.

The one who was Wapo when he first came in, Is the sweetest of big dogs, where do I begin?

Don’t look at the breed, look at who they each are, If everyone did this they’d all rate five-star.

Imagine if you had to live as they do, You might act all crabby and bark a lot, too.

Not having a home would be ever so sad, And after a while I might also get mad.

Despite five long months since they first came to us, None of these three make that big of a fuss.

They just need a chance or we’ll never know why, They don’t have a home, won’t you give one a try.

Dogs for adoption: 4-year-old female tricolored walker hound; 3-yearold female black and tan hound; and a 3-yearold neutered hound/pit bull mix.

Cats for adoption: 3-monthold male white/ black shorthair tiger; 4-monthold medium-

hair dilute tortie; 4-1/2-month-old female black/brown/ white shorthair tiger; 3-year-old neutered/ declawed black/brown shorthair tiger; 4-yearold neutered four-paw declawed black shorthair; five 8-week-old kittens, black/white, orange/white, calico; 3-year-old longhair calico; 4-1/2-month-old male orange shorthair tiger; 1-year-old neutered white/ gray shorthair; two 7-month-old neutered shorthair black/white tigers and a 5-1/2-month-old male black shorthair.

Also for adoption: 1-1/2-year-old brown/white male guinea pig and an 8-year-old white/gray male chinchilla.

Strays include: Older neutered black shorthair cat found in Shell Lake.

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Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. Anyway, if you have elementary school children, please feel free to bring them up to Barronett Lutheran on Wednesday afternoons. They are all welcome to join our Wednesday school. If you have any questions about Wednesday school, please give Peg a call.

Members of Barronett Civic Club will be hosting their annual prehunting-season soup supper this Friday evening, Nov. 13, at the community center. I probably say this way too much, but we have great cooks here in Barronett. The soup or stew is always delicious, and they usually have lots of yummy desserts. Come on over and join us for good food, great conversations and lots of fun.

Then, of course, the Scandinavian smorgasbord is the very next day at the very same place! This year Oak View Adult Family Home is hosting the smorgasbord, and all proceeds will go into the Oak View

activity fund. Anitia Lehmann and I will be busily making hundreds of pieces of lefse on Friday morning, so it will be nice and fresh. There will be Swedish meatballs and ham, fruit soup, rutabagas, potatoes, cheese, pickled herring, salad, and lots and lots of desserts. The smorgasbord will be held at the Barronett Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 14, starting at 4 p.m. and running until 7:30 p.m. I sure hope you can join us for this. We’ll be working all week to make sure everything is as perfect as we can get it.

I guess that’s all I know from Barronett this week. Have a wonderful week and please plan to join us for soup on Friday and Scandinavian food on Saturday. See you then.

Heart Lake We have had beautiful fall weather.

Some rain, but mostly sunshine. Of course, the Packers lost so that didn’t sit so well.

However, the Vikings won so that made a lot of people feel wonderful.

Lillian Ullom made her usual trip to the nursing home cheering people up. Good for Lillian.

Steve and Cheri Minot went to Woodbury, Minn., on Saturday to celebrate the birthday of their granddaughter, Madeline, who turned 1 year old. She is the daughter of Tony and Kristin. Happy birthday to you Madeline!

Mary Marschall told me of the fall her mom, Marian Furchtenicht, took. She underwent surgery and is now recuperating in the Shell Lake hospital. We hope you get home soon Marian. I’ve missed your news.

Mary and John Marschall visited Brent

Helen V. Pederson and Toni Saffert in Cameron on Saturday night.

Pastor Sue from Salem Lutheran Church had Bible study here on Tuesday afternoon.

Last Friday, a group from Glenview went to Lakeview Bar and Grill for noon lunch, which was a treat.

Last Friday, Arlys Santiago picked up her sister, Audrey, and drove to Northfield, Minn., to attend the funeral of Curt Paulson, Avis Paulson’s brother-in-law.

Brent and Nicole Pederson have now moved into the house that Dennis lived in so they are close to Jeff. We’re happy for you two.

“I have long thought that the aging process could be slowed down if it had to work its way through Congress.” — George Bush

Dewey-LaFollette Hank and Karen Mangelsen joined April, Dave, Patty and Mandy Close for supper at Tesora in Siren on Monday to celebrate Karen’s birthday.

Tuesday visitors of Karen and Hank Mangelsen were Marlene Swearingen, Lida Nordquist, Donna, Gerry, Nina and Lawrence Hines, and Art and Barb Hephner. They all wished Karen a happy birthday.

Clam River Tuesday Club met Nov. 4 at the home of Barb Durand. Discussion included a summary of the results of the fundraiser. Also, new secret pal names were drawn.

Nancy and Steve Hagen were overnight guests of Lawrence and Nina Hines on Friday. Chad, Jenny, Aubrey and Ashley Harrison were weekend visitors there.

Bob and Pam Bentz, and Hank and Karen Mangelsen went out to eat at Indian Creek on Friday night to celebrate recent birthdays of Pam, Karen and Bob. Chuck and Lois Sahr were there also, celebrating their 64th wedding anniversary, which was Saturday. Congratulations Lois and Chuck!

Gerry and Donna Hines went to Vadnais Heights, Minn., Saturday to the home of daughter and son-in-law Brenda and Tim Sweet. Donna and Gerry’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were all

Karen Mangelsen there to celebrate Gerry’s birthday. Donna and Gerry came home Sunday.

Aubrey Lynn Rosselli and Daisy Kate Wohlford received the sacrament of holy baptism at Lakeview UM Church Sunday morning. Parents are Desi Rosselli and Tim Wohlford. Sponsors are Lacey and Tim Merlino, Ciara Wohlford, and Brandon Wohlford. Grandmothers Lisa and Ronda Mangelsen served a brunch for the congregation and guests following the service. Both girls wore baptismal gowns that had been crocheted by grandmother Angie Wohlford.

Lida Nordquist visited Donna and Gerry Hines, and Nina and Lawrence Hines on Sunday afternoon.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mandy, Patty, Dave and April Close.

Jean and Brea Williamson, Ryan Hanna, Dylan Longhenry, and Daya, Jordan and Cora Lawrence all spent some time visiting Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen on Sunday.

On Monday, Kris Fjelstad went with her sister, Pat Kage, to Wausau to visit their aunt, Amella. Later they had lunch with several of their cousins. Kris stayed overnight with her sister in Eau Claire and returned home Tuesday.

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Senior lunch menu Monday, Nov. 16: Teriyaki chicken stir-fry and sautéed vegetables served over rice and mandarin orange dessert.

Tuesday, Nov. 17: Beef burgundy over buttered noodles, garden peas and peanut-butter bar.

Wednesday, Nov. 18: Savory pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, steamed corn and birthday cake.

Thursday, Nov. 19: Cook’s choice.

Friday, Nov. 20: Classic tater-tot casserole with mixed vegetables and

cherry pie with whipped cream.

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

Dining at 5 Spooner, Monday, Nov. 16: Oven-roasted chicken, twice-baked potato, salad bar and German chocolate cake. Call 715-635-8283 for reservations. Suggested donation is $5.

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Dewey Country

Pauline Lawrence

I see most of the Dewey Country farmers are done with their corn combining, which is good. One of these days that green lawn will be white. It’s about time for Old Ma Nature to go to sleep for the winter until next spring when the process of farming will once again come alive.

As for the crops this year, I think farmers did great with the corn, the beans and the hay. It’s like a farmer’s dream to have these crops do so well. And the timely rains came so smoothly, with no tornadoes, etc. Now it’s onward to buck fever! Yes, deer hunting is only 12 days away. I imagine all those hunters will have buck fever by then and waiting to get into the woods.

Nov. 12, a very happy birthday to Tanner Becker, Bill Pfluger, Donna LaPorte, Jack Skluzacek and Jared Swan.

All have a wonderful day.

Nov. 13, a very happy birthday to Scott LaVeau. Enjoy your day, Scott.

A very happy birthday to Zach Meyers and to Nicole Hoffman with many more to come on Nov. 14.

Nov. 15, a very happy birthday to Spencer Mitchell as he enjoys his special day with many more to come.

Happy birthday to Matthew LaVeau and also to Irene Glessing on Nov. 17. Please take the time to wish Irene a very happy 100th birthday.

A very happy birthday to Caleb Thomas Urek on Nov. 18 with many more to come.

Son Richy has been busy baling up cornstalks for bedding for his Angus cattle. It helps.

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(Nov. 11, 18, 25) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Paul Carlson Amended Order Setting Deadline for Filing a Claim (Formal Administration) Case #15R40 A petition for formal administration was filed.

THE COURT FINDS: 1. The decedent, with date of birth September 27, 1922, and date of death September 4, 2014, was domiciled in Douglas County, State of Minnesota, with a mailing address of Alexandria, MN. 2. All interested persons waived notice.

THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is (Date) January 26, 2016.

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done at this time.

My brother, Don Shoquist, visited me after he attended the AAA Sport Shop open house last Saturday. He reports Rick and Barb had a lot of great food. Really nice.

Sandi Vogt has been going to the Twin Cities to help her 91-year-old mom who is having some health issues.

She is in an assisted living facility in St. Paul. Les is deer hunting in Minnesota and has bagged a small buck so far.

The song still stands the test of time to remember the grief and tragedy that happened 40 years ago, Nov. 10, 1975, in Gordon Lightfoot’s song, “The Wreck of the Thomas Fitzgerald.”

Birthday wishes this week to Vicki Zarada, Lynda Anderson, Barb Degner, Nov. 13; Jeanne Glessing, Nicole Dahlstrom, Jan Rath, Caden Stubbe and Johana Shelton, Nov. 14; Terry Duch, Linda Degner and Allison Leckel, Nov. 15; Doris Rydberg, David Lee, Lisa Gargulak, Bob Kemp, Myron Bolterman and Dr. Quenan, Nov. 16; Julie Butterfield, the big 50, Dennis Johnston, Irene Glessing, 100 years young - wow, on Nov. 17. Steven Hubin and Joe Elliott, Nov. 18. Do have a good one!

And folks with birthdays in the past two weeks and also anniversaries, belated wishes to them.

Anniversary wishes to Duane and Abigail Halverson on Nov. 15.

Enjoy the day, ‘cause today’s moments will be tomorrow’s memories!

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On Thursday last week, Corey Furchtenicht, Charlene, Arianna and Brandon went to Green Bay for the weekend to attend the volleyball finals that Char’s daughter, Marissa Gilbertson, took part in. She is a freshman at Clayton High School. They lost at state. Congratulations on making it to state.

A thank-you to our American heroes every day, not just on Veterans Day, which is Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Sympathy to Darlene Chaney in the loss of her daughter, Brenda, and to former neighbor Tom Tabor’s family in the recent death of his brother, Randy, of Hillsdale.

Virginia Stodola is home the past two weeks after a three-week stay at the Shell Lake hospital. Her kids are taking turns staying with her. She says she is doing so-so.

Greg and Sue Krantz have been busy finishing up the paint job on their outbuildings. Sue is getting up wood.

Sunday Lance and Ericka and girls, Lainey and Krista, were out and sighted in their rifles and checked out their deer stands. The gun deer hunt is right around the corner.

Anton and Gloria Frey had Sunday night supper at their daughter Jan’s.

Sympathy is extended to Irene Glessing in the death of her grandson, Elmer Talbert, recently. He was the son of Annette and Bill.

Renee and Marilyn Zimmerman spent the weekend with friends, Sue and Michelle, at a cabin by Stone Lake.

While there they went to Hayward and did a little shopping. They enjoyed the beautiful days and relaxing.

Reports they are done mowing the lawn at the Sarona Cemetery for this season. With all the rain it kept them pretty busy this year.

Some of the farmers are winding up the corn combining. Mark and Sam West and Fuernot Farms I know are

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Chad Jensen is spending a number of days at Diane Hulleman’s bow hunting. I hope you get a big buck, Chad.

At Evelyn Melton’s on Sunday were Robin Melton, home for the weekend, Richard and Karen Melton, Vicki Trott, and Jeff and Peggy Vesta. They enjoyed lunch with Evelyn.

I see piles of leaves on my lawn. I have mowed the buggers four times now and they keep coming back. I guess it’s too much wind. Anyway, I blew them across onto my son Richy’s land and they must like my yard better to keep coming back. Richy doesn’t mow the lawn across the driveway.

Now, the last three months of moon names. October was called the Hunter’s Moon, Big Ol’ Moon, or Sanguine Moon, and the Oktober Moon because after three dozen beers they swear the moon takes the shape of a giant stem. November is called the Beaver Moon, the Frosty Moon and in Wisconsin it’s called the Did-YahGet-Your-Buck Moon. December is called the Cold Moon, the Long Night’s Moon, and the Max-Your-Credit-Card Moon.

Beth Crosby tells us her sons, Shorty and Tom, had about 12 farmers to combine their corn for plus doing their own. I’ll write when they get done, about Christmas.

Scatter sunshine!

Have a great week!

Marian Frurchtenicht

Sorry to have missed a couple of weeks with no news.

I was clumsy Sunday, Oct. 25, and I fell. I am so thankful to Jim and Amanda Gagner who had just driven in. They helped me up and got me to the emergency room in Shell Lake. I went to Rice Lake for a fractured hip and surgery

by Dr. Luke Frandorf. Very nice doctor and we have two things in common. We are both from Sarona and our last names are German. Wednesday, Oct. 28, I returned to Shell Lake for swing bed and they have spoiled me. I am planning to go home Tuesday.

My roommate at the hospital for the first week was Rosie Glessing, who had also fallen and broken her hip.

She was fun so we had a good time together. A speedy recovery is wished for her. She had gone to her neighbor, Alyane Root’s for a bit to recover, so hope she’s up and running by now.

Thanks to my family and many friends for the prayers, visits, cards, calls, flowers, food, etc. I’m so luck and grateful.

Watch your step – it happens quickly. You don’t have to be old either.

Sarona Methodist Church is having their Meal in a Peel holiday bazaar and bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is always so good. Stop in and enjoy a great meal and fellowship.

When visiting Evie Campbell by phone, she reports her son, Gary, had recent open-heart surgery at Sacred Heart in Eau Claire and is coming along. A speedy getwell wish to you, Gary.

Brandon and Heather Stubbe had family in on Sunday for a pig roast in honor of their son’s fourth birthday.

Ryan Furchtenicht left Friday for the deer bow hunt in Missouri. His wife, Jessie, and daughter Jillian went with the Shell Lake volleyball team to watch the state tournament in Green Bay. Jaxson spent time with Grandma

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You know it’s lutefisk time! Yes, I remember an editor of the Washburn County Register who wouldn’t even taste the fish. He would always call it “uff-da” and I would agree!

At the Lakeview Methodist Church on Saturday was the funeral for Elmer Talbert who passed away at 56. He was buried in the cemetery. Our deepest sympathy to the family.

On Saturday, I saw Lundeen Farm Automation hauling out pits from somewhere. Either from Glen Albee or from Doug Vanderhoof’s. It’s a job well done.

At the Jim and Sandy Atkinson’s Saturday and Sunday were their grandkids, Kyle and Becca Beaufeaux. The Beaufeauxs came up to finish the wood for the Atkinson’s winter.

What was Myrna Atkinson doing on Sunday? Well, she was painting her kitchen cabinets red. Yes, Myrna saw it in a magazine with the rest of the kitchen white and she loved it. So she is now busy with painting again. Thanksgiving guests at Curt and Myrna’s are going to be Sandy and Jodie Atkinson and maybe Ron Atkinson.

Saturday there was a birthday party at Nancy Murray’s in Rice Lake for their 4-year-old grandson Charles Murray. Attending the party were great-grandma Diane Hulleman, Shannon and girls Marlie and Gabby, Mike and Sonya Murray and Nicole and her little son, Jameson. Charles had a spider cake, which he thought was so neat.

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Case No. 15-CV-71 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 10, 2015, in the amount of $65,402.79, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 18, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the Clerk of Courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff.

The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

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

DESCRIPTION: Lot One (1), Block One (1), First Addition to the City of Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 221 7th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

TAX ID NO.: 65-282-2-38-1325-5 15-004-700000 Terrence C. Dryden, Sheriff Washburn County, Wisconsin Velnetske Law Offices, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 212 N. Green Bay Road Ste. 101 Thiensville, WI 53092 Phone: 262-241-9339 Velnetske Law Offices, LLC, is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. 636922 WNAXLP

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Case No.: 15-CV-19 Case Classification: Foreclosure of Mortgage Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the above-entitled action on May 19, 2015, in Washburn County, I will sell at public auction in the North Entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54871, on November 25, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described premises, to wit: Lot One (1), of Certified Survey Map No. 2236, Volume 9, Page 176, as Document No. 2475566 being a part of the Northeast One-quarter (1/4) of the Northeast One-quarter (1/4) Section One (1), Township 39 North, Range Twelve (12) West, Town of Trego, Washburn County, Wisconsin, and the following described lands located in the Northeast One-quarter (1/4) Northeast One-quarter (1/4) Section One (1), Township Thirty-nine (39) North, Range Twelve (12) East, Town of Trego, Washburn County, Wisconsin commencing at the Northeast corner of Section One (1); thence South 88˚08’02’’ West, 1,313.04 feet; thence South 02°52’16’’ East, 33.00 feet; thence North 88˚08’02’’ East, 200.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 02°52’16’’ East, 700.00 feet; thence North 88°08’02’’ East, 50.00 feet; thence North 06°57’04’’ West, 702.66 feet to the point of beginning of said Parcel contains 0.04 acre more or less and said parcel to be joined land with abovedescribed Certified Survey Map. EXCEPT part of the Northeast One-quarter (1/4) of the Northeast One-quarter

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Martha F. Allard, Spooner, failure to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30.

Joshua T. Baker, Sarona, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; operating after revocation, suspension of registration, $175.30.

Jason M. Bemis, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Austin M. Bones, Springbrook, speeding, $225.70; operating without valid license because of

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(1/4) Section One (1), Township Thirty-nine (39) North, Range Twelve (12) East, Town of Trego, Washburn County, Wisconsin, more fully described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot One (1), Certified Survey Map 2236, Volume 9 of Certified Survey Maps Page 176; thence North 88°08’02’’ East along the South line of said Certified Survey Map extended 250.00 feet; thence North 06°57’04’’ West, 70.27 feet; thence South 88°08’02’’ West, 245.00 feet to the West line of said Certified Survey Map; thence South 02°52’16’’ East along the West line of said Certified Survey Map 70.00 feet back to the point of beginning. Said parcel containing 17,322 square feet (0.4 acre), more or less. Said parcel is subject to any easements, restrictions or reservations of record. The above described parcel as in Document No. 332793 NOT CONVEYED OR USED AS AN INDEPENDENT PARCEL. TAX KEY NUMBERS: 65-042-238-12-01-1-1-0020.

The property will be sold subject to all legal encumbrances.

TERMS OF SALE: Ten (10%) percent of the successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds at the time of the Court’s confirmation of the sale or the ten (10%) percent down payment is forfeited to the Plaintiff.

Dated this 12th day October, 2015.

TERRY DRYDEN Sheriff of Washburn County, Wisconsin Hippenmeyer, Reilly, Moodie & Blum, S.C. Lori J. Fabian Plaintiff’s Attorney 720 Clinton Street P.O. Box 766 Waukesha, WI 53187-0766 Telephone: 262-549-8181 Fax: 262-549-8191 The above property is located at W4995 Veazie Road, Trego, Wisconsin 54888.

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Austin K. Bruner, Trego, disorderly conduct, $243.00, local jail.

Bryce W. Duncan, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $299.00.

Samantha R. Hall, Hayward, burglary, $268.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Chadwick D. Noll, Shell Lake, disorderly conduct, $299.00.

Brett M. Wehrman, Spooner, battery, $243.00, local jail, cost.

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DISABILITY BENEFIT SPECIALIST

Washburn County is seeking applicants for the PT 20-hour/week Disability Benefit Specialist with the ADRC-Spooner Office. This position provides adults (age 18-59) with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities or mental illness with information and assistance to obtain or retain public or private benefits for which they are eligible. Bachelor’s Degree in Health or Human Services or related field and at least two years of relevant professional work experience preferred. Must possess knowledge of Medical Assistance, Social Security Disability Income, SSI, Medicare, private health and disability insurance and prescription drug assistance.

Starting salary range is $19.16-$21.30/hr D.O.Q., plus excellent benefits.

Download an employment application from the County website at www.co.washburn.wi.us or contact the Washburn County Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871 (Ph. 715-468-4624, fax 715-468-4628). Resumes will be accepted but will not take the place of a completed application. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, 637902 13-14r November 27, 2015. EOE.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WASHBURN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT SPOONER, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals for materials and services described herein will be received until 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2015, by the Washburn County Highway Department, Office of the Highway Commissioner, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, Wisconsin 54801, whereupon the sealed proposals received will be publicly opened.

PROPOSAL CONTRACT #13-15E Small Dump/Utility Truck Proposal forms and specifications are on file and available upon request at the Office of the Washburn County Highway Department, phone (715) 635-4480; FAX (715) 635-4485.

Each Proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, bank’s draft or postal money order made payable to the Washburn County Highway Department in the amount of 5 percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Certified checks shall be drawn on the account of the bidder submitting the Proposal.

Bidders wishing to submit their bid by mail may do so at their own risk. Bids received through mail by the Washburn County Highway Department later than the time set forth above will be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is Washburn County Highway Department, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801.

The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any technicalities and to select the bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Washburn County Highway Department.

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expiration, $162.70; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Ronald J. Bos, Shell Lake, OWI, $887.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment; operating while suspended, $200.50.

Andra D. Bradley, Shell Lake, possess drug paraphernalia, no amount given.

Stephen J. Bush, Trego, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Sarah T. Carter, Andover, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Michael A. Chisnell, Spooner, speeding, $225.70.

Rourke B. Conners, Sarona, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Richard M. DeSantis, Chetek, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Anthony A. Dettmann, Springbrook, operating after revocation, suspension of registration, $175.30.

Daniel J. Fischer, New Richmond, speeding, $200.50.

Daniel L. Fogelberg, Shell Lake, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Rachel M. Gilbert, Rice Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Heather J. Green, Spooner, speeding, $175.30.

Amanda Guyer, Shell Lake, failure to signal turn, $175.30.

Danielle L. Harrington, Clear Lake, issue worthless check(s), $318.37, restitution, other fees.

Robert P. Howard, Elk City, Kan., disorderly conduct, $299.00.

Todd C. Johnson, Edina, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Carol G. Johnson, Spooner, nonregistration of auto, $175.30.

David K. Johnston, Hayward, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; seat belt violation, $10.00.

James A. Klobertanz, Shell Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Danielle M. Lagarde, Shell Lake, operating after revocation/ suspension of registration, $175.30.

Blake B. Larson, Trego, speeding, $200.50.

Suzannah M. Leckel, Shell Lake, failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Logan E. Long, Solon Springs, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Matthew J. Mahler, Marquette, Mich., speeding, $200.50.

Douglas D. Melton, Shell Lake, failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Richard A. Moen, New Auburn, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Calvin T. Morrison, Barronett, nonregistration of vehicle, $175.30; operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Steven D. Mortensen, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Gerald D. Mortensen, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Victoria J. Mott, Cumberland, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; failure to display vehicle license plates, $150.10.

Curtis E. Norris, Stone Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Thomas D. O’Connor, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Corey D. Oja, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Marc A. Olivo, Rice Lake, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Douglas B. Orr, Atlanta, Ga., speeding, $225.70.

Monica E. Pisculich, Shell Lake, speeding, $200.50.

Kimberly A. Rickert, Spooner, speeding, $465.10.

Melissa J. Roach, Stone Lake, speeding, $225.70.

James K. Robinson, Pepin, speeding, $175.30.

Robert W. Schmidt, Stone Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Sharon M. Schultz, Shell Lake, speeding, $200.50.

Tammy G. Spencer, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Christopher K. Springer, Midlothian, Va., speeding, $250.90.

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Shell Lake FFA holds blood drive

Hailey Christensen watches as phlebotomist Devon Furtatak easily finds her vein. Christensen has given blood before so she takes it all in stride. In the course of the conversation, Christensen learned that Furtatak was from Butternut and was in Shell Lake a few weeks ago when there was a coming-home party for Mitch Kraetke when he returned from Iraq.

Audrey Cusick is all smiles as she is giving doubles, meaning she will give two units of red blood cells while the plasma and platelets are separated from the blood and returned to her.

RIGHT: Stephanie Tinsley talks to the Shell Lake FFA volunteers working the registration desk. Shown (L to R): Caitlyn Rocarek, Ariana Udovich and Jerney Meister volunteered to work and give blood.

Photos by Larry Samson

Shell Lake school menu

Tom Cusick is all smiles as he finishes giving blood. Phlebotomist Nate Nicholson has worked to make this an enjoyable experience. The Red Cross blood drive, sponsored by the Shell Lake FFA, was held Friday, Nov. 6. The FFA earns money for their scholarship program by hosting the blood drive.

Breakfast Thursday, Nov. 12: French toast sticks or homemade sweet bread (3-12 only).

Friday, Nov. 13: No school.

Monday, Nov. 16: Poptart and cheese stick or mini cinni roll (3-12 only).

Tuesday, Nov. 17: Chocolate chip oat bar (3-12 only) or whole-grain waffles and sausage link.

Wednesday, Nov. 18: Ultimate breakfast round (3-12 only) or chicken breakfast sandwich.

Thursday, Nov. 19: Oatmeal with fixings or homemade sweet bread (3-12 only).

Friday, Nov. 20: Laker pizza or ham and egg bar with toast (3-12).

Monday, Nov. 23: No school.

Tuesday, Nov. 24: No school.

Wednesday, Nov. 25: No school.

Thursday, Nov. 26: No school.

Friday, Nov. 27: No school.

Monday, Nov. 30: Bagel with cream cheese (3-12 only) or mini cinni roll.

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

Lunch Thursday, Nov. 12: Pizza.

Early release day.

Friday, Nov. 13: No school.

Monday, Nov. 16: Baked potato bar.

Tuesday, Nov. 17: Ham and turkey sub with chips or meatball sub with chips (7-12 only).

Wednesday, Nov. 18: Chicken nuggets with mashed potatoes or pork chop patty with gravy (7-12 only).

Thursday, Nov. 19: Mozzarella dippers or pizza calzone (7-12 only).

Friday, Nov. 20: Homemade lasagna.

Monday, Nov. 23: No school.

Tuesday, Nov. 24: No school.

Wednesday, Nov. 25: No school.

Thursday, Nov. 26: No school.

Friday, Nov. 27: No school.

Monday, Nov. 30: Chicken fajita.

Menus subject to change. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

PAGE 24 - WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER - NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Spooner FFA attends 88th National FFA Convention LOUISVILLE, Ky. — From 33 farm boys in 1928 to today’s membership of over half a million students nationwide, the National FFA Organization has changed significantly. Yet the main mission of FFA, student success, has never been stronger.

By delivering an integrated model of education through classroom learning, real-world work experience and activities designed to promote personal growth, FFA and agricultural education help students discover and plan their own unique route to future success.

This year Brittany Lester, Cheyenne Nowaczyk and Kate Rosenbush along with their adviser, Mrs. Olson-Rosenbush of the Spooner FFA Chapter, attended the 88th National FFA Convention Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 28-30, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. The National FFA Convention is a time to celebrate member and chapter success, to reflect on the accomplishments of the previous year, zip up the blue jacket with pride, and to network with business and industry, to become aware of the opportunities that await the members and to connect with other FFA members from across the nation, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

This year’s national FFA theme was Amplify; and the Spooner and Shell Lake members did just that.

Traveling to the convention on a charter bus with over 50 members and advisers from surrounding schools, the Spooner students had the opportunity to tour the Louisville Slugger factory and Churchill

Downs on Wednesday before attending the first general session of the 88th National FFA Convention.

Thursday and Friday were filled with activities: convention sessions highlighting student success, hearing from keynote speakers and industry professionals, entertainment by fellow members sharing their talents, a huge career show and expo featuring over 450 industry-leading exhibitors ready to talk careers, agriculture, colleges, fundraising and more with the students. Friday afternoon the students toured the Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky before heading back to Wisconsin.

The National FFA Association is comprised of 629,367 members in 7,757 local chapters gaining leadership for the future of agriculture. FFA’s mission is to develop members’ potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. – submitted

LEFT: Spooner FFA members Cheyenne Nowaczyk, Kate Rosenbush and Brittany Lester tour Churchill Downs prior to the National FFA Convention. — Photos submitted

Spooner FFA members Cheyenne Nowaczyk, Brittany Lester and Kate Rosenbush take a photo Kate Rosenbush, Cheyenne Nowaczyk and Brittany Lester explore career and educational opopportunity at the National FFA Convention in Kentucky, Oct. 28-30. portunities from more than 450 industry-leading exhibitors at the career show and expo at the National FFA Convention.

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