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Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Vol. 126, No. 13 • Shell Lake, Wis.
We e ke nd w atch Crochet an autumn granny square afghan @ Spooner Red Cedar Symphony Orchestra @ Shell Lake Meal-in-a-Peel @ Sarona Polka Mass and Polish Feast @ Spooner • See calendar on page 6 for details
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The tough choices in voting
Serving veterans a dream come true for new CVSO Page 3
A visit from the national honey queen Page 2
Celebrating the Laker Way Page 23
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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. 26, edition of the Register is noon on Friday, Nov. 21. The Register newspaper office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. — from WCR ••• SHELL LAKE — Due to the snowstorm that hit the area on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 10 and 11, the Shell Lake City Council meeting was postponed until tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. — from Shell Lake City Administrator ••• MADISON – The average price of gas in Wisconsin has dropped below $3 per gallon for the first time since December 2010, ending its longest streak ever above that price, according to AAA. This milestone for Wisconsin’s state average comes about a week after the national average, and is significant because about 40 percent of American adults believe that gasoline is too high when the price reaches that level, according to a AAA survey conducted in March. Gas prices fell over 30 cents per gallon in the last month, the steepest decline since 2008. Much of the decline can be attributed to falling crude oil prices, which account for two-thirds of the cost of gasoline. Abundant oil supplies, winterblend fuels and low demand continue to place downward pressure on gas prices,” said Nick Jarmusz, director of public affairs for AAA Wisconsin. - from AAA
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Isabelle Mensen was having a difficult time voting for the best book at the Shell Lake Public Library voting booth on Tuesday, Nov. 4. While their parents could vote for their favorite politician at Shell Lake City Hall, the children could cast their vote for their favorite book. Dr. Seuss was the hands-down winner. — Photo by Larry Samson
2015 budget approved for city of Spooner Danielle Moe | Staff writer SPOONER — Two hearings were held before the regular monthly meeting of the Spooner City Council on Thursday, Nov. 6, regarding the 2015 budget and a resolution to declare 301 and 302 Walnut St., the Northwest Sports Complex and the old fire hall building, a blighted area. There was no public in attendance for either hearing or during the city council meeting. The city council moved to approve the 2015 budget, the blight resolution, an offer to purchase and $2,500 for improvements to the ice rink. Budget “We’ve increased spending by $16,000 and revenues by the same amount,” said Carol Dunn, finance committee chair during discussion about the city’s 2015 budget. The total expenditures for the city’s 2015 budget are $2.14 million, which is $15,400 more than last years. While the city’s expenditures have changed, the levy limit has not changed over last year; at
$1.189 million. The equalized value on homes in the city dropped, causing the mill rate to be 9.28. This results in the city collecting $927.64 in taxes on a $100,000 home in 2015. The top five items in the city’s 2015 budget are: Police department $721,478 City shop $484,933 Capital outlay $125,592 Garbage $196,582 City clerk/treasurer $102,172 The police department’s fund did not have a significant increase over 2014, and the department actually lost nearly $9,000 in overtime and part-time wages. Capital outlay funds are used by municipalities to account for equipment purchases and project costs. Even though large projects may be totally or partially funded by grants, their expense is still accounted for in this fund. See Budget, page 3
Members nominate new treasurer and approve budgets at fall dinner meeting SHELL LAKE — Nominating a treasurer and approving budgets were items of business at the fall dinner meeting for Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. President Linda King presided over the meeting held Monday, Nov. 3, at Glenview. The organization was established in 1968 with 90 members. Currently the paid membership has dropped, with 32 paid members attending the meeting. This volunteer organization’s goal is to provide support to the medical community in the Shell Lake area. In 2014, ICHC made a donation to the Washburn County Relay For Life, gave first-aid kits to the Shell Lake Arts Center, provided funds and volunteers for Mini Medics and gave $1,300 to Terraceview Living Center for improvements to the Walk of Memories. The nominating committee of Jude Bolterman, Sue Weathers and Kurt Graves nominated
Patty McKee for the position of treasurer. No nominations were given from the floor. McKee accepted the position. Administrator Paul Naglosky gave an update on Indianhead Medical Center and the Shell Lake Clinic, stating that final bids to redo the radiology department are being accepted and that the hospital will undergo a major remodeling project. He is also in the recruiting process for a fourth doctor to join the medical staff. Graves, administrator of Terraceview Living Center, stated that the facility is running at 49/50 beds full after previously having a lower census. The CNA staffing is where it should be. The Walk of Memories update was started and will rest until spring with plans to incorporate a focus on military as well. There is a plan to set up a website where donations to the Walk of
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Check out 3C for your project needs Danielle Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — “It’s 3C for our children,” said Em Kidder. Shell Lake residents Jared and Em Kidder opened the 3C General Store in Shell Lake. Located in the building adjacent to Peggy’s Place in downtown Shell Lake, it is named after the couples three children, Chance, 7, Chase, 4, and Chana, 2-1/2. “We specialize in small-engine parts,” said Jared taking a break from stocking shelves. Most do-it-yourself project needs can be met by their large electrical department, automotive parts, plumbing, household, and lawn and garden supplies. “Our stuff is as cheap or cheaper than Menards and Walmart,” said Jared. The stock they sell is not purchased through suppliers but purchased at auctions, allowing them to resell at a lower price. Making sure their stock prices stay low for customers is something Kidder takes personally. “We will buy, sell, trade anything,” he added. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “If the lights are on come on in,” he said.
Chana Kidder takes a break from helping her parents in their new store, 3C General Store in downtown Shell Lake.
Em Kidder checks out Cynthia Hodges with the assistance of store clerk John Eash and her daughter, Chana.
Photos by Danielle H. Moe
Honey queen visits Shell Lake and Spooner schools
National Honey Queen Susannah Austin visited the Shell Lake Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 6, talking to the students about the importance of bees in pollinating the crops we depend on and the problems with colony collapse, the declining bee numbers. She also visited the Spooner Elementary School in addition to being a guest speaker at the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association Convention held Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Heartwood Convention Center in Trego.
Photos by Larry Samson
ABOVE: According to Honey Queen Susannah Austin it takes 1,000 bees to produce 1 pound of honey. They have to visit 2 million flowers and fly over 55,000 miles to accomplish this feat. RIGHT: Mason Iorns is demonstrating the protective gloves and Colton Stoner is demonstrating the protective suit that are needed to work with bees. Honey Queen Susannah Austin is herself a beekeeper. Austin is a junior at the University of Central Florida, pursuing a degree in biology. She serves as a national spokesperson for the American Beekeeping Federation.
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Serving veterans a dream come true for new Washburn County CVSO Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer WASHBURN COUNTY — “My dad bought me my first pair of jump boots and I still have them to this day,” said Lisa Powers. Powers was promoted to Washburn County veterans service officer after Carl Krantz, the longtime CVSO, retired in October. Before her promotion, Powers was the assistant Washburn County veterans service officer for three years. “I thought I was busy before but I thrive on that. I’m a really hyper person and I thrive on it,” said Powers. Besides taking over as CVSO she has been training in Vinnie Wrightman as her new assistant CVSO. Wrightman is a 22-year Air Force retiree and has been picking up where Powers left off. “I hoped to find someone like me to fill the position, but I can actually say I found someone better than me,” said Powers. That is high praise from the person who has made a significant impact in the county’s veteran community in just the three years she was assistant CVSO. “I feel very confident in what Lisa’s going to be able to do and I definitely feel that this is going to be a seamless transition,” said Krantz. Backed by the relationships with veterans in the community and her counterparts in veterans service offices throughout the state, Powers has a clear and positive vision for the future of the veterans service office. “I will never be able to be Carl but I will be Lisa,” she said, adding that she will do her best to make sure all Washburn County veterans will be well taken care of. “I’m real compassionate perse, I feel
for them (veterans),” she said. It’s a trait that has served her well in the myriad of responsibilities she takes on for the veterans in Washburn County. Besides her CVSO responsibilities she is also a member of United Women Veterans, the Shell Lake VFW, the Shell Lake American Legion and is on the military honors team. “I just love doing my job. I love helping veterans,” she said. Helping fellow veterans is a dream come true for Powers, who served in the U.S. Army. Military experience is a requirement for the CVSO position and Powers has 17-1/2 years of it. Her military service began in college when she signed up as a volunteer paratrooper. “Because my dad was a paratrooper I wanted to go to the airborne school and be a paratrooper, too. I kinda laughed back then and thought, what am I going to do, jump out of my plane with my typewriter?” she said. While in the service she received training as a personnel administration specialist and medic – skills she was told wouldn’t help her in the real world, but did. They landed her the assistant CVSO position. “Administration and medic was the perfect foot in the door for the assistant position,” she said. The assistant position is mostly administrative responsibilities whereas the CVSO handles the questions the assistant can’t and the hard claims. Or as Powers explains, the nitty-gritty stuff that requires accreditation. Powers holds several accreditations including those from the Wisconsin Department of
Lisa Powers and Vinnie Wrightman are both seasoned veterans and in new positions at the Washburn County Veterans Service Office as of October. Powers now leads the office as county veterans service officer with Wrightman as assistant CVSO. — Photo by Danielle Moe
Veterans Affairs, National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and holds the Military Order of the Purple Heart. “Nowadays your typical veteran is the young man and the young lady, and it’s less than 1 percent, that raise their hand and swear in to serve their country and the sacrifices and the challenges they endure for our country just really needs to be commended,” she said.
Veterans Day was observed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for the service of veterans past and present. Regardless of the national holiday, all veterans deserve respect and acknowledgment from their peers and the community year-round. “If you meet a veteran today in the community the most appreciated thing you can do is to walk to them and say ‘thank you’ for their service and shake their hand,” she said.
Washburn County on CTH H for $177,000 was approved. This is one of several approvals to the same offer to purchase, with modifications to acquire the land from the county. The offer must be approved by the county’s property and planning committee and then by the county board. About $2,500 for improvements for
the ice rink was also approved. A total of $978 will purchase a poly film that will be used to create better ice on the rink. The remaining $1,600 will be used to replace lighting on the rink with LED lights.
Budget/from page 1 Blight resolution “The advantage of doing that is that should the redevelopment authority have something that comes in the future we don’t have to address it then, it is already resolved,” said Mayor Gary Cuskey. Cuskey stated that Butch Johnson, current owner of the Northwest Sports
Complex, was properly noticed by the city about the blight declaration but they hadn’t received any communication from him. The resolution was approved on a unanimous voice vote.
Other approvals An offer to purchase 30 of 35 acres from
Fall dinner meeting/from page 1 is the auxiliary room at IMC. ICHC had 11 members attend the Wisconsin Hospital Association Northwest District fall meeting held at the Shell Lake United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The meeting was the official kickoff for the Love Lite tree project that runs until Saturday, Dec. 6.
Memories may be made online. Weathers, administrator of Glenview, commented that the facility is full and the duplexes are successful. There are no future building plans at this time. A new van was purchased through donations that included funds raised by the Shell Lake fourth-graders participating in jump-a-thons the past two years. Speaking on health education, Joni Parker commented that the focus for 2015-16 would be respiratory diseases. The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout is Thursday, Nov. 20. This event challenges people to stop using tobacco. Due to new technology, Lifeline is losing some clients. At this time there are 58 units in operation for residents needing a monitoring system. The base of operation
The Glenview Guys and Gals Singers entertained at the ICHC fall dinner meeting Monday, Nov. 3, at Glenview. Sue Weathers accompanied them on the piano. — Photo by Suzanne Johnson
Will Scott Walker run for president? The answer may depend on Paul Ryan Experts disagree on whether a Paul Ryan presidential campaign woulddeter Gov. Walker from running Shawn Johnson | WPR News Gov. Scott Walker’s recent remarks have only fueled speculation that he might run for president, but whether or not he runs could hinge on U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan’s ambitions. During the closing days of Walker’s campaign, Ryan traveled with with the governor on his campaign bus. Walker had recently said he’d be the “president of the Paul Ryan fan club” if Ryan ran for President. During a stop in Eau Claire, Ryan was asked if he felt the same way. “I am the president of the Scott Walker fan club,” said Ryan. Walker chimed in: “It’s a mutual admi-
Gov. Scott Walker, left, and U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan. - Photos: Shawn Johnson/Love 4 Utah
ration society.” At least to the public eye, Walker and Ryan are friends. However, it’s possible that they might both want the same job in 2016. Kyle Kondik, the managing editor for Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, said that if Walker gets into the race, he would be
taken seriously. “But he’s also not the kind of candidate who by entering the race would necessarily dissuade others from running,” said Kondik. “I think that Paul Ryan, if he got in, would be seen as a top-tier contender who might prevent other people from getting in.”
Kondik that compared to Walker, Ryan’s name carries more “gravitas” in the Republican Party. He added that former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is another potential candidate who would keep other Republicans weighing a possible run for the White House out of the race. Donna Hoffman, who heads the Political Science Department at the University of Northern Iowa, thinks there’s nothing keeping both Walker and Ryan from running. “We could see a similar thing in Texas where you could have Rick Perry and Ted Cruz both running,” said Hoffman. “And again, it’s really not their state profile that’s the most significant factor there — it’s their national profile.” In exit polling last week, 42 percent of Wisconsin voters said Walker would make a good president, while 46 percent said the same for Ryan.
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Letters to the editor Recycle Saturday, Nov. 15, is National Recycle Day. Recycling is easy to do and so worthwhile. Recycle bins are available free from our local waste management company. You receive a schedule of recycle pickup days along with information on what you can recycle. There are also collection centers throughout Barron County. In a twoperson household we fill our recycle bin every two weeks and often will only have one or two bags of garbage in our regular waste bin. Recycling provides many benefits. It
conserves natural resources, conserving trees, water and minerals, preserving the environment for future generations. Recycling allows material to re-enter the marketplace as new products instead of taking up space in landfills. It prevents pollution; recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions caused by processing and extraction of raw materials equivalent to removing more than 34 million cars from the road each year. Recycling is good for our community, creating new jobs for both the recycling
industry and manufacturing. For example, 60 percent of paper recycled in the U.S. is made into products like cereal boxes, tissues and file folders. Steel products such as structural sections and bridge spans use virtually 100-percent recycled steel. Recycling is a multibilliondollar industry that employs millions of Americans and helps advance our clean energy economy. The value lost by discarding packaging rather than recycling is estimated to be $11.4 billion each year. Collectively in the United States, we
produce 251 million tons of trash per year, and recycle and compost nearly 35 percent of that total. Help bring that percentage higher by committing to recycle or encouraging others to recycle. It is a simple, easy way to help our community and our planet. Michelle Hyllested Rice Lake
God bless our miltary, veterans and America I would like to thank all of our veterans and current military members. I am so proud of everything our military and veterans have done and are doing for our great country. We owe our military so much. Thank you so much for your great service to our country. I am proud to have a governor who appreciates and supports
our military. I also appreciate everyone who works hard to support our military. It is nice to see how much our country stars do to support our military. Everyone who truly cares about America should do everything they can to support our brave troops. The USO is also a great group that supports our troops.
We should use the money that is being wasted on illegal immigrants and use it to support our military and our veterans. We owe our military and veterans everything and illegal immigrants nothing. I will be glad when we once again have a president that we can be proud of and the disgrace in the White House now is
gone. We need a president who supports our military instead of one who is a total disgrace to America. God bless our military and our veterans and God bless America. Sandy Bjurman Shell Lake
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Saturday, Oct. 26 At approximately 9:57 p.m., Alfred Graf, 50, Turtle Lake, was driving on
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Hwy. 53 near Tozer Lake Road in the Town of Bashaw, when he hit a deer. Graf was driving a 2010 Mazda that received
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front-end damage in the accident. Thursday, Oct. 30 At approximately 7:30 p.m., Jody Lindenfelser, 46, Springbrook, was southbound on Fenander Road in the Town of Beaver Brook when she swerved to miss a deer in the road. Lindenfelser left the roadway in her 1993 Ford Ranger, went into the east ditch, struck a culvert and overturned. Lindenfelser was not injured in the accident. Her vehicle was totaled and towed from the accident scene. Friday, Oct. 31 At approximately 10:22 p.m., Brett Cummings, 38, Farmington, was eastbound on Deeper Lake Road in
the Town of Minong when he hit a deer. Cummings was uninjured in the accident, but the 2013 GMC Sierra truck he was driving received minor front-end damage. Saturday, Nov. 1 At approximately 10:17 a.m., Kathryn Des Forge, 44, Spooner, was southbound on Hwy. 53 in the city of Spooner when she hit a deer. Des Forge was uninjured in the accident, but the 2005 Chevrolet Impala she was driving received severe damage to the front end. Wednesday, Nov. 5 At approximately 3:50 a.m., Bryan Dax, 57, Two Rivers, was northbound on Hwy. 63 in the Town of Bashaw when he hit a deer. Dax was uninjured in the accident, but the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado truck he was driving received moderate damage to the font end. — Danielle Moe Andrew J. Harrington with information from the General Legal Washburn County Sheriff’s BANKRUPTCY - DEBT RELIEF Office BUSINESS LAW • CRIMINAL LAW • DIVORCE - FAMILY LAW ESTATE PLANNING • REAL ESTATE • WILLS & PROBATE 425 E. LaSalle Avenue • P.O. Box 137 • Barron, WI 54812 Phone: 715-537-5636 Fax: 715-537-5639 Website: www.barronlawyers.com 597631 18rtfc
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Three generations of Soholts Darlene Heller | Special to the Register SHELL LAKE — Del Soholt, lifetime resident of Shell Lake, recently had a visit from his son, Jerry, and grandson Sam, who live in Sioux Falls, S.D. The visiting Soholts helped Del with some chores around his home while they were here. The highlight of the visit was Sam telling him about his adventures. Sam, who is 27 years old, is a freelance photographer who has experienced trips that most hunters would love to have had the opportunity to take. He has filmed grizzly bear hunts in Kodiak, Alaska, which were shown on the History Channel, as well as elk hunts in British Columbia. His work has also been shown in the National Geographic magazine. While in New Zealand, Sam filmed sheep and the process from shearing to making wool ready for making clothing
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for a company in Oregon. He has done work for Remington preparing for the presentation of a new .410 shotgun to be introduced the beginning of 2015. At Cabela’s, besides doing some filming, Sam has also done some modeling. His picture is on pages 3 and 5 of the fall Cabela’s catalog and also on the front cover of the Cabela’s Optics catalog. He worked for Whitetails of Michigan. Currently Sam is back in British Columbia filming a moose hunt. When back home, Sam spends time with his brother, Josh, who has a large sporting goods store in Fort Collins, Colo. He helps with Web pages and filming videos. Sam loves to hunt with both bow and gun. He has bagged some real trophy elk and deer. Three generations of Soholts include (L to R): Jerry, Del and Sam. — Photo by Darlene Heller
Area news at a glance BARRON COUNTY — Barron County has terminated its five-year contractual relationship with the humane society to house stray animals. The county has been paying nearly $50,000 per year for the services. The county’s executive committee voted unanimously to direct Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald to terminate this year’s contract effective Dec. 31. Plans are for the county to enter into a contract with Happy Tales Boarding Kennel in Barronett, owned by Bonnie Helstern, effective Jan. 1. The kennel opened Nov. 1. — from Rice Lake Chronotype ••• RICE LAKE — While most households in the Rice Lake area passed out mini
candy bars for Halloween, 93-year-old Kenn Skrupky had a different twist on the trick-or-treat event. For 54 years, Skrupky has been scooping up ice-cream cones for his costumed customers. This year Skrupky scooped ice cream for over 100 kids and had ice cream to spare from his stash of 14 gallons. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype ••• SIREN — The Veterans Memorial Park in Siren has a new piece of hardware. A National Guard unit from Beloit delivered an over-100,000 pound M60 Army tank recently. “It took 7-1/2 years to get it,” said Burnett County VFW Post 1256 Commander Peggy Moore, referring to
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Shell Lake Lion Roger Lundeen, left, recently presented Randy Dougard, Shell Lake, with a check for being the $300 October Lions Club calendar winner. About four years ago, Dougard was the $2,500 winner. To purchase your 2015 Lions calendar, please contact any Lions member. — Photo by Suzanne Johnson
Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners Nov. 3 - $30 Judy Pieper, Barronett Nov. 4 - $30 Dale and Patty Damon, Spooner Nov. 5 - $30 JoAnne Olson, Shell Lake Nov. 6 - $30 Dorothy Soholt, Spooner Nov. 7 - $30 Kevin Krueger, Lake Tomahawk
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• A crowd of friends and neighbors gathered at the Loren Furchtenicht farm to help him with his fall work. Loren suffered a broken leg in early October in an accident while operating his corn binder. Those lending a hand were W. Davies, Frank Neuman, Bob, Chris and Fred Ehrick, Robert Ripley, Donald Furchtenicht, George McNabb, L.C. Wickham, Thurston Trumbower, Marvin Schaefer, J.L. Campbell, Howard Jones, Bud Beers, A.R. Casler, Victor Losey, Glen Rydberg, Woody Morley, James Thompson and Severt Olson. They gathered and sawed a winter’s supply of wood and plowed several acres for Loren. • Two new employees assumed their work as case workers with the welfare department. Mrs. Valetta Hoar was hired to fill the position left vacant when Mrs. Harriett Swan resigned to accept a teaching position in South Dewey, and Carl Fritschler also joined the staff. • A freshmen initiation was held at the school. Freshmen dressed up for the day and a program was held at which time the freshmen were called upon to do embarrassing stunts. The sophomores treated the freshmen to a party with refreshments in the evening. • Fourth-grade students who were elected officers for the next six weeks were Sandra Glessing, president; Susan Banek, vice president; and Robert Esswein, secretary. Outgoing officers were James DesJardins, president; Barbara Rohlik, vice president; and Susan Banek, secretary.
1964 – 50 Years Ago
• Glenn Parker, son of Mrs. Ruth Morris, Shell Lake, and former Shell Lake High School star fullback, was playing on a service football team in Germany. He was playing defensive end and offensive tackle for the West Berlin team. • A hunters ball, sponsored by Catholic Order of Foresters for juvenile activities, was held at Paul’s Shell Lake Hotel. • Kraft Miracle Whip was 39¢ for a quart jar; Finest pork and beans 31-oz. can was 15¢; and Clover Farm bread was four loaves for 95¢ at Dahlstroms Clover Farm Store. • A state superintendent’s study found that Shell Lake Schools had inadequate administrative offices, the cafeteria was too small and unventilated, there was no shop space, the senior high school li-
the decommissioned M60 tank. Moore explained that after all the campaigning and fundraising to make it happen, the only way Burnett County could get a tank was if another organization that had one lost its charter. “It’s sad in that sense,” said Moore. “Membership numbers are decreasing because our older vets are passing away. The younger ones aren’t joining, so organizations are losing their charters.” So as she celebrated the arrival of the tank, Moore cautioned that it could only stay as long as there is a military organization in Siren. — from the Inter-County Leader •••
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brary was too small, and no junior high library, deplorable dressing rooms, inadequate size of physical education stations and intolerable music room facilities. A proposed new building costing $375,000 would solve the music room, shop space, dressing room and the physical education requirements. With those facilities in the new building, the space left in the old building would be used to solve the remaining critical needs.
1974 – 40 Years Ago
• Jim Rohlik, manager of Lamperts in Shell Lake, and his wife, Ethel, would spend a week’s vacation on the French Riviera. Jim was the lucky winner of the trip through a drawing sponsored by Modern Maid Appliances, sold through Lamperts stores. • Performing in the Shell Lake senior play, “Adrift in New York or Her First False Step,” were Laura Adolfson, Carl Bakker, Lyn Fortney, Mary Biver, Curt Pedersen, Steve Lewis, Jim Drivinghawk, Betty Wietzenkamp, Lorie Van Guilder, Jill Smith, Greg Harr, Mike Murray and Kim Van Guilder. • Members of the Laker boys basketball team were Jim Drivinghawk, Pat Axon, Jeff Pederson, Ed Soltis, Paul Moen, Ben Bodom, Greg Harr, Chuck Hoffman, Steve Lewis, Pat Haremza, Pete Moen and Greg Odden. • New members of the Clover Leaf 4-H Club were Darlene and Jesse Butterfield and Lori and George Lundahl. Officers were Shelley Swearingen, president; Kathy Murrey, vice president; Forrest Anderson, secretary; Gina Ailport, treasurer; and Angela Ailport, reporter.
1984 – 30 Years Ago
• Second-grader Dawn Melton, daughter of David and Mary Melton, and fifthgrader Mark Cusick, son of Tom and Audrey Cusick, were selected as Citizens of the Week at Shell Lake Elementary. • Firefighter Steve Shaw was sent to the roof of the furnace building at the Donald Furchtenicht farm on CTH K to help extinguish a chimney fire. • Shell Lake Community Education sponsored a bus trip to attend Dayton’s holiday display in the Dayton Auditorium, Minneapolis. Settings were taken from the Scandinavian opera, “The Peaceable Kingdom.” • Shell Lake’s new senior center was about ready to open.
1994 – 20 Years Ago
• Cast members in Shell Lake High School’s “No Frills Revue” were Angie Baldocchi, Peggy Johnson, Chad Green, Scott Witte, Joahna Peterson, Ericka Krantz, Jeff Naglosky, Marvin Gray, Tiffany Hall, Betsy Olson, Tanner Hall, Jenny Donatell and Tyler Hall. Directors were Steve Bulgrin, Shirley Hile and Jeff Patterson. • The Shell Lake High School pep band captured first place in the large band division at the annual Lakeland Conference Pep Band Playoffs held in Bruce. • Tanner Hall won third place in the Wisconsin Land Conservation speaking and poster contest held at the Wisconsin Rapids Middle School. His speech in the senior division was, “The Trumpet of the Swan.” • Gladys Knoop was honored at Lakeview UM Church for her 30 years as a Sunday school teacher. A special cake and snacks were served during fellowship time. Her four children and their families were also present.
2004 – 10 Years Ago
• Tru-Gas moved from their office on Hwy. 63 to the old Medicine Chest building on Shell Lake’s 5th Avenue. Employees were Shannon Fout, Wayne Stevenson, Barb Miller, Gene Larson and Orville Jones Sr. • Members of the Shell Lake Junior High football team were Drew Knoop, Gabe Skluzacek, Brandon Dorriott, Alec Hopke, Michael Johnson, Ted Mentele, Dillion Melton, Josh Genneman, Matt Hagen, Josh Dorriott, Michael Irvine, Tony Mikula, Luke Gronning, Jake McQuade, Alex Willis, Zach Slater, Evan Fox, Brady Marschall and Kyle Lechnir. Pat Kraetke and Steve Bulgrin coached them. • Meeting at the Register newspaper office for coffee were correspondents Janice Organ, writer of the news for Lakeland Manor; Marion Furchtenicht, writer of the Sarona news; Gerry Baker, writer of Madge news; and Helen Pederson, writer of Heart Lake news. • Amanda and Nathan Haas were just a few of the winners of the Teen Read Week celebration at Shell Lake Public Library. Amanda won the icky goodie basket donated by the library and Nathan was one of the many that won a pass to the Shell Lake Lions Haunted Corn Maze donated by Art Oehmcke.
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Library logo contest announced
SPOONER — The Spooner Memorial Library will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2015. During the month of November, the library is running a contest to design a logo to celebrate their centennial. Anyone is welcome to enter and multiple entries are encouraged. The prize is not only the bragging rights of designing the logo, but also $100 in cash. The library is looking for a special
logo to use on Web, print materials and promotional items to commemorate the 100th birthday. The image must be line art and submitted in jpeg format to janef@ spooner.nwls.lib.wi.us by Monday, Nov. 24. Entrants are encouraged to be creative, showing that the library is not only a historical part of the community but also a progressive one. The design should be
simple enough so that it can be reproduced in both color and black and white. The most important part of the logo is that it should convey celebration. You are only 100 once, and the library wants to celebrate this accomplishment. The logo should be happy, cheerful, with pops of color that make you smile. Contest briefs are available online at the library website spooner.wislib.org or cop-
ies can be picked up at the Spooner Memorial Library at 421 High St. in Spooner. For more information or questions about the contest, contact Jane Frankiewicz at 715-635-2792 or janef@spooner. nwls.lib.wi.us. — from Spooner Memorial Library
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Thursday, Nov. 13 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. Saturday, Nov. 15 • Crochet an autumn granny square afghan, 1 p.m., at Northwind Book & Fiber, Spooner. Call 715-635-6811 or visit northwindbook.com. Preregistration request. • The Red Cedar Symphony Orchestra will perform its fall concert series, “Stories to Tell,” at 7 p.m. at the Shell Lake Arts Center. • Meal-in-a-Peel, Sarona United Methodist Church, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Holiday bazaar and bake sale along with a white elephant sale. •St. Francis de Sales Polka Mass and Polish feast. 4 p.m. Mass, 5 p.m. feast. For more info call 715-635-2774. Monday, Nov. 17 • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner. • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5 p.m. group activity, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669. • Shell Lake Community Blood Drive, 3-7 p.m., Country Pride Co-op. Sponsored by Memorial Blood Center. • Grief and the Holidays: Rituals and Remembrance, 5-6:30 p.m., Spooner Health System. Open to the public at no cost. Call 715-635-9077 for further information. Tuesday, Nov. 18 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge. • Buffet-style chicken dinner, craft and bake sale, Salem Lutheran Church, 4:30-6:30 p.m. 803 2nd Ave., Shell Lake. Wednesday, Nov. 19 • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome. Thursday, Nov. 20 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available. Saturday, Nov. 22 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted.
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Wednesday, Nov. 26 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner. Thursday, Nov. 27 • Tozer Turkey Trot, 5K run/walk benefit with 100 percent of proceeds to the Washburn County Food Pantry. Register 7-8:15 a.m. Start time is 8:30 a.m. For more information email tozerturkeytrot@gmail.com Saturday, Nov. 29 • Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film” at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More information at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-4682414 and shelllakeartscenter.org
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Tuesday, Dec. 2 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge. Wednesday, Dec. 3 • HCE all-member holiday luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. • Free soup and sandwiches, Church of the Nazarene, Spooner, 5:30 p.m. Call 715-635-3496 to confirm. All welcome. Donations accepted. Thursday, Dec. 4 • Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Call 715-520-7999. • Northwest Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1 p.m., lower level at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shell Lake. • Free community meal, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 409 Summit, Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All welcome. Donations accepted. Friday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 7 • “Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner” onstage at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre. Reservations online at titw.org or by calling 715-4684387. Saturday, Dec. 6 • Crochet a beginner’s magic scarf, 1 p.m., at Northwind Book & Fiber, Spooner. Call 715-635-6811 or visit northwindbook.com. Preregistration request. • Holiday Saturday in Shell Lake. • Holiday bazaar at Lakeland Manor in Shell Lake, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Spaghetti feed 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • Love Lite celebration at Indianhead Medical Center, 4 p.m. Refreshments and the lighting of the love lite tree. Charter members of ICHC to be honored.
Tuesday, Dec. 9 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted. • The board of directors for the Railroad Memories Museum meeting, 1 p.m., Spooner City Hall. All volunteers welcome. Thursday, Dec. 11 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center. Thursday, Dec. 11-Sunday, Dec. 14 • “Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner” onstage at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre. Reservations online at titw.org or by calling 715-4684387. Saturday, Dec. 13 • Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Elm Street. Tickets 9 a.m. Distribution 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed. Contact 715-635-9309, 715-4684017, or 715-222-4410. Sunday, Dec. 14 • Lake Effect, sharing God’s love through Southern Gospel music, 10 a.m., Lake Park Alliance Church, Shell Lake. Monday, Dec. 15 • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner. • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5 p.m. group activity, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669. Tuesday, Dec. 16 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge. Wednesday, Dec. 17 • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome. Thursday, Dec. 18 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available. Saturday, Dec. 20 • Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film” at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More information at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-4682414 and shelllakeartscenter.org
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Honoring America’s veterans includes caring at life’s end November is National Hospice Care Month
SPOONER — Each November, Americans across the country salute the men and women who have bravely served our country in the armed forces. These fellow Americans have made profound sacrifices in defense of freedom, and they deserve thanks and appreciation for their service to country. This November, and throughout the year, Regional Hospice Services is committed to honoring local veterans through recognition and compassionate care at the end of life’s journey. One out of every four dying Americans is a veteran. The unique issues a veteran may face are often the result of where, when and under what circumstances they served. By seeking a greater understanding of a veteran’s service history, Regional
Hospice Services is able to provide even more individualized care. Compassionate, respectful hospice services are available to any veteran who has a terminal illness or progressive disease that no longer responds to curative treatment. The care provided accommodates the end-of-life needs of veterans of any age, whether they receive their medical benefits through the VA, Medicare or Medicaid. Regional Hospice Services believes it is never too late to honor a veteran’s service and to provide them a respectful hero’s welcome home. As part of their Vet-toVet program, patients who are veterans are celebrated in a ceremony that recognizes their service to the United States of America. Specially trained veteran hospice volunteers honor the veteran patient with an honorary pin and certificate expressing gratitude and recognition for their service.
Often, a veteran hospice patient may not have talked much about their military service. They did their job; they came home; they went to work or college. For most, military service was a high point in their lives. However, before their death, they may need to reconcile issues surrounding their service, particularly if their service was during a time of war. Veteran volunteers are an essential part of the Vet-to-Vet program. When veterans interact, their common language, distinct culture and experiences can form a strong relational bond. The veteran volunteer often assists veteran patients in reminiscing and telling their military life stories. By recognizing the unique needs of veterans who are facing a life-limiting illness, Regional Hospice Services has been honored to accompany and guide these men and woman toward a more peaceful ending. If you know a veteran who is in need
of the special care hospice provides to individuals facing a life-limiting illness or if you are interested in volunteering for hospice, please call Regional Hospice Services at 715-635-9077 or 715-685-5151. — from Regional Hospice
State Patrol Law of the Month Motorists need to follow commonsense precautions to meet the challenges of winter driving in Wisconsin SPOONER — Some people embrace winter in Wisconsin while others dread it. But no matter how you feel about winter months, the inevitable onslaught of ice, snow and limited visibility will make driving 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 Cpt. Jeff Frenette 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.” 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,” Frenette 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. 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 trucks and snowplows, which are trying to get roads cleared, as well as emergency
responders,” Frenette says. 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 trac-
tion 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 gets stuck or becomes disabled, stay inside it 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 other out-of-control vehicles. There’s no protection outside your vehicle. — from Wisconsin State Patrol
Cross-country ski rental available SHELL LAKE — Ski! Shell Lake has fantastic cross-country skis available for rental for the entire ski season. Adult and youth packages in classic and skating can be picked up this week-
end at the following times: Friday, Nov. 14, from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15, from 5-7 p.m., at the Red Barn Campground pole shed on Hwy. B, two miles east of Shell Lake. If you are unable to
make it on these specific dates, please call 715-205-4424. Ski! Shell Lake is a nonprofit group that operates the trails at the Red Barn Campground in Shell Lake and has provided
equipment for over 200 skiers in the last three years. For more information on ski rental, ski lessons or joining Ski! Shell Lake, please call 715-205-4424. — from SSL
C O M M U N I T Y H A P P E N I N G S Monday: First Friends Playgroup open to all children, 10 a.m.noon. Focus on infants and caregivers with sensory stimulation and movement experiences. Art project materials provided, closes with circle music time and instrument exploration. Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner. Monday & Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch, program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time. Call 715-635-4367.
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Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801. Tuesday & Friday: Shell Lake Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., by the campground and community center. For more information call 715468-7836. Wednesday: Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, open from noon-3 p.m. Kidstime-Parentime 10 a.m.-noon. Learn, discuss, share ideas and experience to enrich parenting skills. Preselected art or play materials available for children of all ages. Last Wednesday of the month, potluck at 11:15 a.m. Thursday: Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Indianhead Medical Center, Shell Lake. • Library Fun For Little Ones, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Shell Lake Public Library. Stories, craft and a snack. No age minimum or maximum for participants. • Washburn County Historical Society Research Room open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Located in the basement of the main museum. Appointments, 715-468-2982. Thursday & Monday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, see listing above. Saturday: The Washburn County Genealogy Research Room, 106-1/2 2nd Ave. Museum Hewitt Building, Shell Lake, is closed. Call 715-635-7937 for more information or to make a reservation during
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Supergrammy
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o you remember the first comic book you read? I’m pretty sure the first comic book I read was an Archie comic. Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica were the characters I preferred reading about to see what adventures they would find. I’m almost certain the first comic I read belonged to my older cousin, Tom. He enjoyed reading a variety of comic books, especially the superheroes portrayed in Marvel and DC comic books. Marvel Comics celebrated its 75th year in 2014. Marvel introduced us to Spider-Man, Captain America and the Hulk. Detective Comics, known as DC
Comics, also began in the 1930s and introduced us to Superman and Batman. The comic strip Dick Tracey, using forensic science and advanced gadgetry, including a two-way wrist radio, started in 1931. Even though there are several versions of Superman and Batman, I still prefer Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent/Superman and Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman.
The only Hulk that I have watched is the TV series “The Incredible Hulk” that introduced us to Lou Ferrigno and also starred Bill Bixby. My 3-year-old grandson, Cole, is at the age where he enjoys playing with superhero action figures. He has Hulk, Spider-Man and Captain America that I know about. While visiting recently, Cole came zooming into the room I was in with his superheroes clutched in his hand while his arms were extended to make them appear to be flying. He exclaimed, “Here’s Supergrammy with her turbo knitting needles. She’s here to save the day!”
OK, be honest. What middle-aged woman sitting in her fuzzy pink robe wearing knit socks rather than kneehigh red fashion boots and a skin-tight red, white, and blue swimsuit-style outfit, wouldn’t be excited to be called Supergrammy? Cole was right when he said “with her turbo knitting needles.” I have an assortment of knitting needles that are Addi Turbo®. Would I save the day? Could I save the day? In Cole’s eyes maybe I could and did. After all, I was the one that got up with him at 5:30 a.m. on a Saturday to have chocolate milk and peanut butter toast.
Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson Area writers corner The amazing music of Celtic Thunder
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here may be people who have never heard the roaring crash and boom and the lilting ballads and beloved songs of a Celtic Thunder concert. This amazing group of performers can be viewed from time to time on PBS. They put on a fantastic show. The combination of singers, the beating of drums, and the crash of symbols, the beautifully choreographed staging, and the dramatic sets are like a little bit of Ireland dropped onto the stage before your eyes. The smoke and the mirrors are light shows and the combined visual effects give you an unforgettable show. Some time ago the Celtic Woman show serenaded the audience with their mellow voices and sang to us to sweet violins. Then along came the Celtic Thunder, which featured Irish singers as well. The Celtic Woman was very good, and some men were involved, just as some women were involved in presenting us with this concert.
The people from “Celtic Thunderland” have a growing number of fans all over the world. Since the group formed in 2007, they have released 11 albums of their live performances. Billboard Magazine named the group Top World Album Artist and their first three albums were in the top 10 from world albums. Phil Coulter is the musical director. The group formed in Dublin, Ireland, a five-man group. The band’s founders are Jesse Winch and his brother, Terry Winch. Jesse is the man who plays bodhran, which is a goatskin drum, the guitar and harmonica. Terry is the man who plays the button accordion in their concerts. Their talent came from their father, Patrick Winch, who lived in New York City and partnered with P.J. Conway and played nightspots with traditional Irish songs in the 1950s. It was originally a five-man group: Paul Byron, George Donaldson, Keith Harkin, Ryan Kelly and Damian McGinty. There were some changes and young Colm Keegan joined as a vocalist in May of 2012. The Thunder men are highly talented and draw their own ad-
mirers. Neil Bryne, 37, hails from County Wicklow. He is a soloist, joins in duets, and plays guitar. Keith Harkin, 28, is from Derry. He plays guitar, piano, and is a songwriter. Colm Keegan, 25, is from Dublin and he was in Celtic Woman. Ryan Kelly, 36, came from County Tyrone. Emmett O’Hanlon, 23, is an Irish American. Paul Byron, 35, was in at the start. He married Phil Coulter’s daughter, and left to go on his own. Colm Keegan replaced Ryan Kelly who was hurt in a fall. Colm stayed on as a member of the five singers. Daniel Furlong, 16, from County Wexford, was only 14 when he won a talent competition in the “All Ireland Talent Show.” The boy won his first contest when he was 7. Another young singer, Damian McGinty, 22, from Derry, won his first singing contest at the age of 5. He recorded on the Celtic Thunder album when he was 14 years old. They had their first concert in America on St. Patrick’s Day in 2009, in New York City. They played at the Pentagon in 2012, and they performed a concert for aid for victims of Hurricane Sandy and
raised $50,000. Recently there has been a member who passed away. George Donaldson, who was born in 1968, died on March 12. He died in his sleep of a heart attack. Unlike most of the thunderers, he was self-taught. He was a workingman from Glasgow, Scotland, and became a well-known musician and balladeer. He played the flute and guitar, and was one of the first five in the group. He was married and had a daughter. The Celtic Thunder group has produced a tribute to their friend and fellow musician. The Celtic Thunder are preparing for an Australian tour. Emmett O’Hanlon will fill in for George Donaldson. It is a cruise tour. Their music goes on. We can probably see and hear their concert on PBS when they have their next fundraiser. If you’ve never seen them, get ready for a show complete with step dancing, reels and ballads, men who sing and may wear kilts, and lovely ladies, and you may even hear the sad and haunting sounds of the bagpipes.
Ancestors class reminder SHELL LAKE — Are you interested in your ancestors? Have you ever wondered where your family members have lived
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Are you ready for winter? Get an emergency kit in your car. It could save your life. STATEWIDE — Most of Wisconsin has already seen the first snowflakes of the season. It is only a matter of time before full-blown winter weather is here. Nov. 10-14 is Winter Awareness Week across Wisconsin. It is a great time to make sure you and your family is prepared for winter conditions that could threaten your safety. The most important thing you can do is create an emergency supply kit for your car. It could save your life because you never know when you might be stranded in a storm. You’ll need to take care of yourself and your passengers until help arrives. Your kit should include: Blankets or sleeping bags; flashlight with extra batteries; first-aid kit; shovel, booster cables and windshield scraper; nonperishable food like raisins and energy bars; water; sand or cat litter for traction; and a cell phone adapter. Plan your travels and check the latest weather reports to avoid driving in a winter storm. You can find out the latest road conditions by visiting the Wisconsin Department of Transportation travel information website at 511wi.gov or by calling 511. It is also important to check and winterize your vehicles before the winter season begins. Keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines. Make sure your car’s battery is in good shape – cold temperatures can reduce the effectiveness of a battery by 50 percent. If expecting adverse weather during your trip, tell someone at both ends of
your journey where you are going and the route you intend to take. Report your safe arrival. Make certain that both parties have your cell phone number and license plate number before you start your trip. Here are some driving tips. Be gentle with both the accelerator and brake. Don’t use cruise control in wintery conditions. Don’t be overconfident in your fourwheel-drive vehicle. You may get going quicker than others but you can’t stop faster. Four-wheel-drive vehicles can lose traction as quickly as two-wheel drive. For more information on how to put a kit together and make an emergency plan please visit readywisconsin.wi.gov. You’ll find great preparedness tips, winter weather facts and play the Trivia Challenge for a chance to win your own winter emergency supply kit.
Be prepared at home Some of the dangers associated with winter storms include loss of heat, power and telephone service and a shortage of supplies. To help protect your family, now is the time to put together a disaster supply kit. Here are some items to include: Flashlights and extra batteries; batterypowered NOAA Weather Radio and a commercial radio; bottled water and nonperishable food that requires no cooking; first-aid supplies; fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector; if appropriate, extra medications and baby items; if you have an emergency heating source such as a fireplace or space heater, make sure you have proper ventilation; make sure pets have shelter and plenty of food and water. For additional information, contact your county or tribal emergency management office, the National Weather Service or ReadyWisconsin.wi.gov.
Carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control. More than 20,000 people visit the emergency room and nearly 500 are killed each year from carbon monoxide poisoning. To protect your family from carbon monoxide, follow these simple safety tips: Make sure you have working CO detectors. All homes and duplexes in Wisconsin are required to have CO detectors on every level including the basement, but not the attic or storage areas. Have your furnace or wood-burning stove inspected annually to make sure it is structurally and functionally sound and vents properly to the outside of your home. Never run a gasoline or propane heater or a grill (gas or charcoal) inside your home or an unventilated garage. Any heating system that burns fuel will produce carbon monoxide. Use a battery-powered detector where you have fuel-burning devices but no electric outlets, such as in tents, cabins, RVs and boats with enclosed cabins. Never run a car in an enclosed space. If a vehicle is running, you must have a door open to the outside. Generators should be run a safe distance from the home. Never run a generator in the home or garage, or right next to windows or doors. Breathing carbon monoxide displaces the oxygen in the blood and can cause death within minutes at high levels. Symptoms of overexposure to carbon monoxide are often mistaken for the flu and include headaches, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath/chest pain, nausea/ vomiting and confusion. If you experience any of these symptoms, or your carbon monoxide detector sounds an alarm, head outside immediately for fresh air
and call 911. For more information on carbon monoxide poisoning, visit dhs.wisconsin.gov/ eh/Air/fs/CO.htm.
Wisconsin winter facts • The coldest temperature in the winter of 2013-14 was 38 below zero at Ladysmith in Rusk County on Dec. 31, 2013. • Upson, in Iron County, had the most snow with 171.1 inches in the 2013-14 winter season, while Juneau, Dodge County had the least with only 33.6 inches. Most of the central and southern counties had 50 to 70 inches, which was well above normal. • Wisconsin’s all-time, lowest temperature is 55 degrees below zero on Feb. 2 and 4, 1996, near Couderay, in Sawyer County. Readings of 30 below zero or colder have been recorded in every month from November through April. Of course, brief readings in the 50s, 60s and 70s are possible during winter as well. • Average annual snowfall ranges from 32 to 40 inches near the Illinois border to 135 to 168 inches in the Iron County snowbelt from Gurney to Hurley. The extremes are 31.9 inches in Beloit, Rock County, to 167.5 inches in Hurley, Iron County, for the period of 1981-2010. • Greatest daily total – Pell Lake, 26 inches on Feb. 2, 2011, and Neillsville, 26 inches on Dec. 27, 1904. • Greatest single storm total - Superior, 31.0 inches over Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 1991. • Greatest monthly total - Hurley, 103.5 inches in January 1997. • Greatest seasonal total - Hurley, 301.8 inches in winter of 1996-97. • Deepest snow on ground (excluding drifts) - Hurley, 60.0 inches on Jan. 30, 1996. — from Washburn County Emergency Management
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WASHBURN COUNTY — Over the past several months, a number of county residents and churches have met to discuss poverty in the county. The problems being addressed centered on providing efficient services and making those services available to more people equitably across Washburn County. Obtaining the funds to tackle all the needs out there has been a challenge. Many help to the extent that they can, but at times it can be somewhat overwhelming. “I currently lead a group that deals with the plight of the poor, and it has been my observation that the world of those in need doesn’t look much different in terms of human behavior, than that of people with means. There is a minority who tend to exploit the goodwill of the faithful to meet their outsized and frivolous needs. Not only do they know and utilize the programs set up for their protection by the government, they take it a step further and approach various groups and churches whose role it is to provide
New outreach program formed an additional safety net for the most vulnerable of our community. These people go from church to church presenting a perceived need. They can be successful at getting a number of these churches to provide financial assistance, thus reducing the resources available to help real needs,” stated Bill Holden, Shell Lake. “It’s a matter of this inequality that moves us to attempt to provide equity and efficiencies in addressing needs that we are trying to find a better way. In several cities throughout northern Wisconsin, Christian benevolent associations have been set up by community churches, which pool their resources and present a single face to help those in need. The single-path environment is more structured and history is maintained, such that those who tend to abuse the goodwill of others find it much more difficult to operate thus allowing for more to be served.” The consolidated community associations in Ashland, Rhinelander, and to a greater extent in Rice Lake, gave insight and provided guidance for creation of a
similar organization aimed at addressing the needs of all of Washburn County. Washburn Christian Outreach is being formed to provide a single point of entry for those in need seeking help from the churches and other benevolent groups. Those seeking help are provided a phone number to call. The requested need is recorded by a message service, accessed by phone and monitored by volunteers. The volunteers follow prescribed formal process steps established to deal uniquely with each of the various problems encountered: homelessness, rent, food, utilities and transportation issues, clothing, furnishings and other basic needs. After meeting with the requestor, the problem is worked on in conjunction with Salvation Army, ICAA-Connections, Rural Housing, county human services, and other groups such as Ruby’s Pantry and Good Samaritan as needed to meet the requested need. “We are in need of volunteers to man the front end of the process. Training, very detailed instructions are provided
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and experienced staff is available. Those who volunteer in this role will be dealing with issues of poverty on a very real level and gain an understanding of the real world among us. We also need partners: businesses that provide various services via paid-for vouchers and service groups to fund raise and/or donate funds for operation,” said Holden. There is a need also to create a skills inventory that can be called on to help with physical aspects of their work. Not only do they need strong young backs at times, but also skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC . There will be an informational public meeting held in Shell Lake later this month following hunting season to formally present the new program and to answer any questions that the public might have and to sign up volunteers. Announcement of date and time will be in the press and on the radio. If anyone has questions or comments, contact Holden at 715-468-4017. — from Washburn Christian Outreach
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SHS students earn their trapping certificates
As a result of being enrolled in the Natural Resource Management class at Spooner High School, the students in that class had the opportunity to be certified in trapper education. Training began Monday, Oct. 13, and concluded on Friday, Oct. 24. All students in the class completed the training as a part of the curriculum; only 10 students out of 21 chose to receive their certification. Guest presenters in the class to assist with the training were Larry Boettcher, Chris Cold, Wyatt and Tabby Weideman, Jack Olson, Jon Hagen and Dave Swanson. Shown are the students who were enrolled in the Natural Resource Management class at SHS. — Photo submitted
Seniors Noah Anonich, Erica Bauer, Julianne Bray, Dana Danger, James DePolis, Andrew Emerson, Brett Gauger, Katie Gobel, Hannah Gostonczik, Catherine Harris, Katelyn Heino, Amanda Jewert, MaKenzie Kindle, Nathaniel Larson, Becker Lindner, Alex MacDonell, Adriana Oakland, Annabelle Revak, Alexandra Ripley, Larissa Schmock, Dylan Simpson, Matthew Smith, Zebulyon Swearingen, Kallie Thompson and Tabitha Weideman. Juniors Alyssa Babich, Alison Barnes, Benjamin Caithamer, Nathan Chastek, Chase Davies, Aaron Durand, Dillion Ferguson, Desmond Fielding, Emma Hendricks, Brandon Jepson, Jon Johnson, Chad Lenser, McKayla Mathiesen, Devan Miller, Madison Mitchell, Cheyenne Nowaczyk, Brant Osterhues, MacKenzie Paffel, Viktoria Palikova, Daniel Pederson, Paula Peikert, Nicholas Posso, Cassidy Quinton, Katelynn Retzlaff, Tanner Schafer, Brady Schumacher, Marshall Seas, Connor Seckora, Mitchell Shellito, Ryan Shutt, Adrian Spores, Karly Swan, Aftyn Tellefson and Meagan Vander Heyden. Sophomores Keenan Adams, Ryan Anderson, Leon Armbruster, Marta Bacigalupo, Audrey Blonk, Sydney Busch, Samuel Dettle, Danielle DeWitt, Kyra Dodge, Anna Emerson,
Gracia Gormong, Amanda Heino, Gavin Hochstetler, Ally Jacoby, Logan Johnson, Rachel Johnson, Abhinab KC, Rachel Medley, Abigail Melton, Mark Nauertz, Adeline Paffel, Alexis Pfaff, Tansy Pocernich, Tyer Revak, Emma Schoessow, Angelica Scribner and Serena Solveson Freshmen Joshua Berkesch, Benjamin Bray, Elizabeth Carls, Natasha Chastek, Jade Christiansen, Natasha Ferguson, Lyndsey Hanson, John Hoellen, Alyssa King, Summer Marske, Danika McCumber, Ava Meister, Natalie Meister, Savannah Prochnow, Shannon Rajchel, Madyson Schmidt, Allison Schroeder, Taylor Shutt, Mariah Skogstad and Joseph Trcka.
B honor roll Seniors Chanel Babin, Niklas Baetge, Bradley Baker, Austin Barbrick, Garrett Beebe, Alexis Berg, Kori Cahill, Lee Ferguson, Camilo Fernandez, Clayton Groehler, Jonathan Gunderson, Kayla Hickman, Alex Huebner, Alex Mason, Riley McShane, Megan Meisberger, Jordan Melton, Rylee Nelson, Timothy Ritchie, Hannah Robb, Dylan Sahr, Jadin Schwartz, Matthew Slaminski, Zoe Smith, Julie Vogel and Estella Wacek. Juniors Alayna Bloom, Trevor Brimblecom, Jessica Colbert, Hannah Ford, Kelsie Gero-
Love Lites to shine during holiday season
Suzanne Johnson |Staff writer SHELL LAKE — During this time leading up to the celebration of Christmas, Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. is inviting you to share in the holiday spirit with the Love Lite tree project. 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 Indianhead Medical Center on Shell Lake’s 4th Avenue. The Love Lite tree will be decorated with white lights in memory of a loved one; red lights hon-
vac, Elijah Hansen, Matthew Haynes, Katie Hayward, Johnathan Hergert, Reilly Hotchkiss, Kayla Kielkucki, Reuben Kirkland, Aaron McNitt, Samuel Meaux, Josiah Melton, Jase Scalzo, Logan Sheehan, Cole Tripp and Kristine Zeien. Sophomores Tiana Barrett, Emmie Bassett, Emily Beehler, Jenna Curtis, Anastastia Daegmorgan, Hanna Davis, Sophia Del Fiacco, Chloe Englund, CeAnn Erickson, Sarah Eytcheson, Christopher Gale, Grace Haakenson, Brenden Hanson, Michael Harris, Scott Lindenberger, Brena Lock, Sophia Meaux, Levi Neubich, Emily Peo-
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oring someone special and blue lights in honor or in memory of military personnel. A special lighting ceremony for the public will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. ICHC will also be honoring their charter members in the lobby of the hospital at that time. Refreshments will be served. Those wishing to donate may send their 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. 14, or Friday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., to make a donation. Deadline to donate toward this year’s tree is Saturday, Dec. 6.
Jan Ogden, left, and Linda King are heading up this year’s Indianhead Community Health Care Love Lite tree project. Donations to the project are being accepted until Saturday, Dec. 6. This new sign will hang next to the tree on display in front of Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake. — Photo by Suzanne Johnson
ples, Kathryn Rosenbush, Emily Sabatka, Russelle Smith, Owen Sprenger, Emmanuel Vives and Elizabeth Walker. Freshmen Johanna Balser, Blake Bartle, Jordan Berg, Kayla Ferguson, Jaymee Grimm, Cody Gullickson, Cody Halverson, Joie Hammersberg, Logan Hendricks, Carson Johannes, Zachary Johnson, Mykal Lake, Ryan Lauterbach, Laura Medley, Joshua Melton, Andrea Ralston, Aubrey Reidt, Chase Richter and Jeana Sprenger. — from SHS
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PTA hosts its annual carnival
Ally and Emma Sauve are competitive even in mouse racing. The secret to mouse racing is to select the mouse that has a reason to get to the other side.
Owen Williamson shows great basketball technique as he shoots a basket at the Shell Lake PTA Carnival, held on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the high school gym. Daniel Parish is one of the many student volunteers that helped make the carnival a huge success with the smaller children.
Gavin Tims was the proud winner of the plush horse that was donated by Julie Symond of My Favorite Things in Shell Lake. His sisters, Reagan and Hadley, are only too willing to share this prize horse with him.
Four-year-old Kyle Gleason and 6-year-old Isabelle Ziemer had fun getting a colorful makeover, if only for a night, at the PTA carnival on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Ryan Leckel brought his two children to the carnival because he wanted them to have the same fun he remembered as a child. Though he spent most of his school years in Shell Lake, he was a 2006 Spooner High School graduate.
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Carlton Miller leads Jared Egbert in the final stretch of the trike race. When you spend your school days being told to walk, not run, in the halls, racing down the hallway takes on a special meaning for the boys. Heidi Dougard was the proud winner of a basket of candy and treats; the perfect prize to please a 13-year-old.
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Shell Lake Arts Center hosts honors band
Students from 32 middle schools assembled at the Shell Lake Arts Center for the Middle School Honors Band concert held Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Darrell Aderman Auditorium. The students spent the day practicing together for the evening concert.
Shell Lake Middle School student Cassie Skattebo playing her French horn during an afternoon practice session. Being selected for the Middle School Honors Band is an learning experience that will help her take her music to a new level.
Photos by Larry Samson Seven Shell Lake students earned the privilege of playing in the honors band. Shown back row (L to R): Carly Osborn, Ally DeLadi, Lainy Hutton, Julia Balser, Cassie Skattebo and director Ben Kunselman. Front: Ben McNulty and Megan Anderson.
Spooner Middle School had six students who earned the privilege of playing in the honors band. Shown (L to R): Director Mark Aderman, Mariah Ott, Andrew Tellefson, Hudson Paffel, Jackie Rosenbush, Logan Sprenger and Grace Olson.
Spooner Middle School student Jackie Rosenbush plays the timpani in the percussion section.
St. Francis de Sales Middle School band director Janet Medley brought seven students to the honors band, which is one third of the student body in the middle school. Shown (L to R): Alex Heino, John Nauertz, Evelyn Paffel, Spencer Blonk, Tiffany Romportl, Austin Stoner and Alexander Snarski.
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Shell Lake cross-country team holds banquet
The cross-country awards were given out at the Shell Lake cross-country banquet held Monday, Oct. 27. Earning the awards were (L to R) Marty Anderson, Hardest Working and Most Improved; Daniel Parish, team captain and Hardest Working; Alyssa Hodgett, Coaches Award; Emily Parish, Rookie of the Year; Meredith Kevan, Most Valuable Runner and Ashley Meister earned the Hardest Worker.
The Shell Lake Middle School cross-country awards were handed out at the banquet on Monday, Oct. 27. Shown back row (L to R): Luke Savas, Hardest Working; Alicia Knoop, Kindest; Brittany Clark, Most Energetic; Daniel Nielsen, Funniest; Ally DeLadi, Hardest Working and Best on Hills; and Emmery Nielsen earned the Motivation Award. Front: Brooke Lehnherr, Best on the Track; Francis Kevan, Most Improved and Coaches Award, and Madeline Naglosky earned the Quietest Award.
Earning their participation letters for cross country were back row (L to R): Emma Crosby, Julia Pokorny, Lindsey Martin, Alyssa Hodgett, Meredith Kevan, Emily Parish, Dakota Robinson, Ashley Meister, Clara Walker and Lauren Osborn. Front: Nathaniel Swan, Marty Anderson, Daniel Parish, Phabien Sturtze, Seth Olson and Linden Nelson. – Photos by Larry Samson
Spooner all-conference teams named Daniel Pederson was named to the Heart O’ North All-Conference cross-country team. He was a state qualifier finishing in seventh place in Division 2 with a time of 16:10.14. Pederson is a junior in Spooner High School. He is active in sports and music.
Finishing up a great season on the golf course and being named to the Heart O’ North All-Conference golf team were Larissa Schmock, Dani Dewitt and Hannah Gostonczik.
Photos by Larry Samson Katie Gobel and Dana Danger earned honorable mention Heart O’ North All-Conference for volleyball. Gobel is a senior and team captain for the team. She was a consistent server with 222 serves and two misses. Gobel is a three-sport athlete playing volleyball, basketball and softball. Danger is also a senior and team captain. She was a consistent server with only four misses out of 250 serves. Danger is a twosport player playing volleyball and soccer.
The Spooner football team had five players named to the Heart O’ North All-Conference teams. Brad Baker was named second team offense, Tim Meister was named honorable mention defense and Desi Fielding was named first team offensive running back. Not pictured: Matt Slaminski, first team defensive back and honorable mention quarterback; and Brett Gauger, second team offensive running back.
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Spooner FFA attends 87th 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, realworld 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 Kayla Hickman, McKayla Olson, Tabby Weideman and Abby Zehm along with their advisEr, Mrs. Olson-Rosenbush of the Spooner FFA Chapter, attended the 87th National FFA Convention, Oct. 29-31, 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, 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 Virgin Islands. This year’s National FFA theme was Go All Out, and the Spooner 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 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, and finally, participation in the National Day of Service. Saturday brought a special honor to one of Spooner’s members when Olson received her American Degree. Olson was honored to receive her American FFA Degree at the convention this year. It is the highest degree awarded by the national FFA organization and recognizes her demonstrated leadership abilities and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production and service programs. Less than one in 150 FFA members advance through their local chapter and state FFA degree programs to earn this national degree. “We are extremely proud of McKayla and her accomplishments,”
Kayla Hickman, Abby Zehm and Tabby Weideman of Spooner FFA are shown with state FFA Parliamentarian Ethan Dado, second from the left, at the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky. — Photos submitted
commented her adviser. The National FFA Association is comprised of 610,240 members in 7,665 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. — from Spooner FFA
National FFA President Brian Walsh congratulates McKayla Olson onstage at the National FFA Convention for receiving the American FFA Degree.
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Cold temperatures, early snow a boon for winter tourism Glen Moberg | WPR News NORTHERN WISCONSIN – While some are cursing the early return of winter to northern Wisconsin, businesses that depend on tourism are rejoicing as regional ski hills open early. In the northwestern Wisconsin community of Dresser, the Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area has already been open for two weekends. General Manager Jim Rochford said that this year, they were able to start making snow on Halloween. “What we need is just temps to get down below 27, 28 degrees,” said Rochford. “But it just seems like the last three years, we’ve been able to open up at the very last week of October.” At Granite Peak in central Wisconsin, the snowmaking machines have turned the north slope of Rib Mountain white. Snow sports education director Chris Pingel said the Wausau-area ski hill will open this weekend. “Our snowmaking operation is pretty ginormous here,” said Pingel. “We have about 75 fan guns. Temperatures dropping (Tuesday) night are going to allow us to probably keep them running 24 hours a day for the next couple of days, in which case we will have just a tremendous amount of snow.” Tracy Baltz, director of marketing for the Wausau Central Wisconsin Convention and Visitors Bureau, said downhill skiing is just part of the mix, and noted that snowmobiling and cross-country ski-
Trollhaugen Ski Resort near Dresser sent out this photo early this week, noting a big start to their ski and snowboarding season. More than a foot of snow fell on most of Northwest Wisconsin between Sunday evening, Nov. 9, and Tuesday morning, Nov. 11. - Photo submitted ing also benefit from the winter weather. She said tourism year-round has become a major part of the Wausau area economy.
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Explorer to give talk on river adventure Duluth’s Paul Schurke, an Ely-based outdoor explorer best known for his dogsled expeditions, will visit College of St. Scholastica later this month to give a free talk about a very different journey — his epic two-month canoe trek down the Roosevelt River, formerly known as the River of Doubt, in the Amazon basin. Schurke, operator of Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge, will give a presentation about his trip at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, in St. Scholastica’s Mitchell Auditorium. His discussion will also focus on the life and times of one of America’s most remarkable presidents, Theodore Roosevelt, who made the journey 100 years ago and inspired Schurke’s trip. This past summer marked one century since Roosevelt made his death-defying descent of the Amazon’s mythical River of Doubt. Schurke and Dave Freeman retraced his route, also digging deeply into the life of a passionate outdoorsman whose towering political career didn’t keep him from exercising his personal commitment to spending at least 30 days annually sleeping under the stars — even during his White House years. The rigors of the River of Doubt — illness, insects, starvation — nearly cost Roosevelt his life. When he realized his debilitated condition might prevent his teammates from finishing the trek alive, he contemplated suicide. Schurke and Freeman dodged those pitfalls, but the Roosevelt River held many surprises for them as well. Attend Schurke’s presentation to hear more about them and learn more about the president who established Superior National Forest and paved the way for Minnesota’s beloved Boundary Waters Canoe Area. An author and outdoor educator, Schurke received the Explorer Award from the International Center for Exploration, Adventurer of the Year from Outside Magazine and the Environmental Hero award from the Wilderness Society. He’s been a featured presenter for National Association for Campus Activities. - Photo and text from College of St. Scholastica
Several veterans on U.S. Paralympic Nordic Team
CABLE - With 60 days to go until Cable 2015, several veterans are hopeful to make the team. The organizers of the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships in Cable are highlighting the eight veterans who are amongst those hoping to represent the U.S. at the biggest gathering of worldclass skiers since the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games. The eight men, Sean Halsted, Dan Cnossen, Andy Soule, Jeremy Wagner, Travis Dobson, Omar Bermejo, Brian Price and Kevin Burton, represent the Marines, Navy, Air Force, Army and Army Reserves and are aiming to compete for honors between Jan. 22 and Feb. 1. Earlier in 2014, eight of the 14 men on the United States Paralympic Team competing in Sochi 2014 were service members. Seven of the members were veterans and one member was on active duty. Many of the Cable 2015 hopefuls include these and other veterans of the United States military. Veterans Day is the time when the United States pays special recognition to those who have sacrificed so much
Dan Cnossen, active Navy, competes in the world cup. - Photo credit James Netz Photography in the protection of rights and freedom. The members of the United States Army,
their families and put themselves in harm’s way to protect those of us at home. This Veterans Day, Cable 2015 extended a special thank-you to all of those who have served and are serving in the United States military. This year, Nov. 11, is also the beginning of the 60-day countdown to Cable 2015, which has strong ties to the U.S. military. The competition will be only the second time the World Championships, which will gather around 150 athletes from 20 countries, have been held in the United States. With the U.S. team likely to include numerous veterans, this event offers an additional means of honoring and demonstrating our support for those who have sacrificed so much in their service to the United States. For more information on the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships coming to Cable, in January contact James Bolen, chief of media at jb@2015ipcnordicwch.us. - submitted
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Red Cedar Symphony to perform at arts center SHELL LAKE — The Red Cedar Symphony Orchestra will perform its fall concert series, “Stories to Tell,” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Shell Lake Arts Center, and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, at UW-Barron County Fine Arts Building theater. The concerts will be under the direction of guest conductor Kevin Peters. Peters will lead the orchestra in a variety of music from several different musical
eras. The first half of the program includes Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, the Bach chorale “Komm Susser Tod” (Come, Sweet Death), and “A Night on Bald Mountain,” by Moussorgsky. George Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” Suite and the first movement of Schubert’s “Great” Symphony No. 9 comprise the second half of the performance. The symphony is looking forward to the
chance to play in a new facility, as it has not performed in the Shell Lake Arts Center before. The symphony regularly performs each of their concerts twice — once in their home at UWBC, and one at another location in the area. Members of the RCSO come from many communities in Northwest Wisconsin, from Osseo in the south to Spooner and Trego in the north, as far west as Amery to Ladysmith in the east.
The concerts are sponsored in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the state of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information about the symphony or the concerts, visit the RCSO website at RedCedarSymphony.org. — from Red Cedar Symphony Orchestra
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ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK I will go for a ride and sit near you with pride, Adopting a dog like me, what’s to decide? Although I am 6, that shouldn’t stand in your way, My energy level will blow you away. At 105 pounds, a big boy, that’s right, Yes, a handsome black Lab, I’m a beautiful sight. I do things I’m told, but it’s hard to hold still, I had lived kenneled up, so it’s hard to be chill. I just want to run and play to each day’s end, And also be loved by my very best friend. Cats for adoption: 1-year-old spayed black/brown shorthair tiger; 4-month-old female black/white shorthair; 11-month-old male black/white shorthair; 2-year-old shorthair calico; 5-month-old gray/ white male tabby; 5-month-old male orange shorthair; 11-month-old male gray/white shorthair; 5-month-old female black shorthair; 5-month-old male black shorthair; 1-year-old neutered orange longhair; 3-year-old spayed gray shorthair; 10-week-old male white/gray tiger; two 10-week-old gray/white shorthair kittens; 6-week-old male gray/white shorthair tiger; 6-weekold female black shorthair and a 8-month-old male white/orange shorthair. Dogs for adoption: 6-1/2-year-old neutered white Chihuahua; 6-year-old spayed brown Chihuahua; 5-year-old neutered tan/white Chihuahua; 2-year-old female black Lab/boxer mix; 2-year-old female Walker hound; 6-year-old male black Lab; 1-1/2-year-old black/white female Staffordshire terrier mix; 3-yearold female husky mix and a 5-year-old neutered tan boxer. Remember to purchase a light for our Tree of Lights in honor or memory of your pet. Please visit our website at wcahs.com and remember to spay and neuter your pets.
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Richard E. “Dick” Quinton Richard E. “Dick” Quinton, 83, Shell Lake, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born Oct. 20, 1931, in Franklin County, Ind., to Charles and Effie (Reynolds) Quinton. Dick graduated from New Salem High School in Indiana. He was married in Rushville, Ind., on Nov. 16, 1968, to Shirley Clark who preceded him in death on Sept. 29, 2014. Dick worked for several factories in or around Connersville, Ind., and served as both union steward and union president. In 1973, he was able to fulfill his lifelong dream of owning a dairy farm, when they moved to Wisconsin with lifelong friends, Don and Pat Israel. He and Shirley farmed until 1992. Dick was an excellent joke teller, was generous of both time and possessions, turned strangers into friends, but most of all treasured his family. He was a 4-H leader, avid card player and hayride puller. Dick was responsible for building the Oak Road Field of Dreams, the softball field where many neighborhood kids gathered.
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He is survived by his daughters, Robin Bolduc, Brandon, Fla., and Angie (Kevin) Wohlford, Spooner; sons, Don (Carrie) Quinton, Shell Lake, and Bruce (Janice) Quinton, Pepin; 11 grandchildren; brothers, Don (Velma “Babe”) Quinton, Muncie, Ind., and Everett (Anita) Quinton, Laurel, Ind.; and sister, Mae (Bob) Thurman, Richmond, Calif. Dick was preceded in death by his greatgrandson, Tucker; brothers, Bert, Joe, Ernest, Paul, Earl and Raymond; and sisters, Blanche, Ruby and infant Lucy. Funeral services were held Nov. 10 at Lakeview Methodist Church, Hertel, with the Rev. Jack Starr officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Hertel. Pallbearers were Roy Quagan, Richard Quinton, Seth Quinton, Tim Wohlford, Bryce Quinton and Cassidy Quinton. Honorary pallbearers were Hank Mangelsen, Don Israel, Don Quinton, Kevin Wohlford, Don Grunnes, Richard Melton, Hunter Huth and Maynard Mangelsen. The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.
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Meal-in-a-Peel to be served in Sarona SARONA — The Sarona United Methodist Church would like to welcome everyone to their 11th-annual Meal-in-a-Peel on Saturday, Nov. 15. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and serving will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Takeouts will be available. In conjunction with the meal, there will be a bake sale and bazaar with lots of homemade canned and baked goods, candies, crafts and 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 United Methodist Church
WCAHS receives generous donation
Senior lunch menu
Monday, Nov. 17: Beef stroganoff over egg noodles, buttered beets, orange cranberry muffin. Tuesday, Nov. 18: Chicken a la king, homemade biscuit, peas and carrots, cherry crisp with whipped topping. Wednesday, Nov. 19: Spaghetti and meatballs, steamed broccoli, garlic stick, apple cranberry crisp. Thursday, Nov. 20: Oven-fried chicken, rice pilaf, California blend vegetables, angel food cake with strawberries. Friday, Nov. 21: Chili with cheese and crackers, dinner roll, fruit juice, pistachio dessert. Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, call your senior center to confirm. Menu subject to change. All meals served with bread, butter, coffee, milk and water.
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SPOONER — Washburn County Area Humane Society recently received a very generous donation, which has been designated for altering companion animals for low-income individuals or families in Washburn County. “We all know that the overpopulation of pets is a huge problem and the only way to get these numbers reduced is by altering as many pets as possible,” stated WCAHS Director Penny Dunn. Although WCAHS has always offered a spay-neuter-all-pets program, they are now able to provide this service with little to no cost to those who qualify. If you do not have a current veterinarian for your pet, you can call one of these clinics that are participating in the WCAHS SNAP program: Care Animal Clinic, Creatures Great and Small, Cumberland Veterinary Clinic, Northern Lakes Veterinary Clinic and Spooner Veterinary Clinic. Most of us alter our pets to avoid the unwanted litters of puppies and kittens that keep adding to the current pet overpopulation problem, not just in our area, but across the country. Did you know there are many other reasons why it is important to have your pet spayed or neutered? Unneutered dogs and cats are much more likely to roam in search of a female in heat. They also mark their territory by spraying strong-smelling urine on surfaces both outside and inside your home. Most unspayed female cats in heat will exhibit behaviors such as yowling and urinating more frequently, sometimes all over the house, advertising for mates. Often they
will attract males from great distances that will gladly mark their territory all around the female’s home. The same is true for female dogs in heat. Males will come from near and far in search of a mate, plus she will generally have bloody discharge for over a week. Did you know your altered pet will also live a longer, healthier life? Neutering your male cat or dog by six months of age prevents testicular cancer, prostate disease and hernias. Spaying your female cat or dog significantly reduces the risk of developing breast tumors, mammary cancer and eliminates the chances of ovarian and uterine cancer and uterine infections which can be common in older animals. The best time to get your pet altered is between 3 to 5 months of age. Altering them at an early age will help avoid the behavior problems mentioned above. There is no reason to wait to spay or neuter your pet. For more information about the SNAP program or to request an application, contact Washburn County Area Humane Society, 1400 Cottonwood Ave., Spooner, WI 54801, 715-635-4720. You can also print an application from the website wcahs.com. “We hope you will become one of the many responsible pet owners who are helping to control the pet overpopulation problem in Washburn County by having your pet spayed or neutered,” encouraged Dunn. — from WCAHS
Washburn County Court Joleen M. Anderson, Spooner, disorderly conduct or resisting or obstructing an officer, $299.00. Paul E. Armstrong, Spooner, operating without carrying license, $150.10. Charles E. Conroy, Lutsen, Minn., disorderly conduct or resisting or obstructing an officer, $299.00. Travis J. Stout, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; bail jumping, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld. Kevin D. Strenke, Luck, operating while revoked, $200.50. Robert J. Thomas, Barron, operating without valid license, $263.50. Bob Thompson and Sons Inc., Hayward, violate equipment violations, group 3, $175.30; violate Class A highway weight limits, $438.45. Adam D. Burr, Cannon Falls, Minn., speeding, $208.50. Anthony H. Chapman, Siren, seat belt
violation, $18.00. Kenneth L. Davis, Shell Lake, nonregistration of vehicle, $175.30. Jesse W. Doriott, Shell Lake, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Peter E. Eckerline, Wayzata, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Steven E. Ekenstedt, Cumberland, speeding, $175.30. Eugene C. Finch, Shell Lake, passing in no-passing zone, $213.10. Robert J. Hall, Shell Lake, nonregistration of vehicle, $175.30. Neil A. Handwerk, Red Wing, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Timothy J. Henrichs, Elk River, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Tyler T. Hirsch, Hermantown, Minn., OWI, $817.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment; operating while revoked, $200.50. Beverly H. Kidder, Shell Lake, nonregistration of auto, $175.30.
Sarah J. King, Wausau, theft, $349.00, restitution. Tanya L. Lael, Sarona, operating while suspended, $200.50. Sara P. Mani, Rice Lake, speeding, $175.30. Brandon C. Melton, Shell Lake, operating ATV or UTV without valid registration, $200.50; illegally operating ATV or UTV on/ in vicinity of highway, $200.50; ATV or UTV insufficient tail lamp power, $175.30. Katie L. Patterson, Gordon, speeding, $175.30. James A. Solie, Menomonie, failure to yield right away from stop sign, $175.30. Roger D. Stone, French Village, Mo., speeding, $183.30. John J. Wagner, Hastings, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Theresa M. Weber-Sexton, Rochester, Minn., speedometer violations, $175.30.
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AREA CHURCHES Episcopal
53 3rd St., Shell Lake 715-468-2734 Rev. John Sahlstrom, Rev. John Hendry Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m., Nursery Provided; Faith & Friends, K - 5th grades, Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:15 p.m.; Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades, Wednesdays 6 - 8 p.m.
Corner of Elm and Summit St., Spooner 715-635-8475 Father Aaron Zook Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning prayer 8:15; Mass 9:30 a.m.
Baptist
Shell Lake Full Gospel
Northwoods Baptist
W6268 Cranberry Dr., Shell Lake; 1 mile north of CTH B on U.S. 253 Pastor Adam Dunshee 715-468-2177 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday service: 6 p.m. Wednesday service: 7 p.m.
Spooner Baptist
W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor Darrel Flaming 715-635-2277 spoonerbaptist.com Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.
Catholic
St. Joseph’s Catholic
100 N. Second St., Shell Lake Father Edwin Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.
St. Catherine’s Catholic
CTH D, Sarona Father Edwin Anderson 715-468-7850 Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
St. Francis de Sales
409 N. Summit St., Spooner Father Edwin Anderson 715-635-3105 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.
St. Alban’s
Full Gospel 293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday School & Adult Education Classes: 9 a.m. Celebration worship 9 & 10:30 a.m.; KFC (Kids For Christ) during Service; UTurn Student Ministries 6 p.m.; Tuesdays: Compassion Connection (Men only) 7 p.m.; Wednesdays: Compassion Connection (Women only) 7 p.m.; Thursdays: Compassion Connection (Coed meetings) 7 p.m.;
Lutheran
Barronett Lutheran 776 Prospect Ave., Barronett Pastor Todd Ahneman 715-671-3197 (cell) Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. The Spirit Connection Youth Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
(WELS) Hwy. 70 at Hwy. 53, Spooner Pastor Gene E. Jahnke 715-635-7672, Home: 715-354-7787 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class: 10:45 a.m.
Faith Lutheran
Nazarene
Long Lake Lutheran Church
(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 63 W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday Worship, 8 a.m. with Holy Communion 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday. Praise worship: 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday. Sunday school: 9:15 a.m. Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays
W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom Sunday worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.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..
Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran
20805 CTH H, Barronett 715-468-4403 Pastor Al Bedard Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Family Worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship follows worship Holy Communion first Sunday of the month Midweek Studies Mondays 2 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran
1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastor Russ Leeper 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. Office hours: Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Methodist
United Methodist
135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School during worship time; webcast livestream.com/ slumc
Sarona Methodist Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 9 a.m.
United Methodist
312 Elm St., Spooner 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.
Lakeview United Methodist Williams Road, Hertel 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Church of the Nazarene
Hwy. 253 S, Spooner Rev. David Frazer 715-635-3496 Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.; Wednesday adult, youth and children ministries: 6:30 p.m.
CLEO FREELANCE
Alliance
Lake Park Alliance
Wesleyan
Spooner Wesleyan
Hwy. 70 W, Spooner spoonerwesleyan.org 715-635-2768 Senior Pastor Ron Gormong; Pastor Brian Scramlin, Assistant Pastor; Pastor Patrick Cooper, Student Ministries; Pastor LeRoy Drake, Pastoral Care; Kara Vincent, Worship Arts Pastor; 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship and 9 a.m. Sunday School and ABF; 10 a.m. Third Place Cafe; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Family night, kids, youth and adult programming, nursery provided.
ho deserves our devotion? Whose values should we share? At some point, our lives reflect our choices. History shows that choosing God’s way gives the best results. Reaffirm your choice this week in church.
Other
Cornerstone Christian
Pastor Tom Kelby 106 Balsam St., Spooner 715-635-9222 cornerstonechurch spooner.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study and prayer, 6:30 p.m.
Trego Community Church
Pastor John Iaffaldano W5635 Park St. Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-8402 Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; Youth group, 6:30 p.m.; Kids program, AWANA, ages 4 - grade 6, 6:30 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Bishop Patrick F. Roper 715-719-0124 644 S. 6th Street, Barron 715-537-3679 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m., Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m., Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 1 Thessalonians 24:1-3a, 14-25
Matthew 25:1-13
Psalm 78:1-7
Revised Common Lectionary © 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts for
Sunday, November 9, 2014 Twenty Second Sunday After Pentecost nowledge is one thing. Knowing is quite another. We may know about someone and yet not know K that one as a person. To know someone means taking a
risk and becoming vulnerable. David wanted to know God. Really know him. So he prayed, “show me, teach me, lead me.” He was willing to take a risk. David wanted to come to know his Lord and the Lord of life. Notice how much there is in Psalm 24 verse four: When he asked God to “show him,” he was literally asking God to make himself known to him. If we want to know God like David wanted to know God, it is necessary to begin with repentance and forgiveness. The gift of salvation is the first step in our knowledge of God. As our knowledge of Christ grows, we will begin to understand the meaning of salvation, we will become more knowledgeable about God’s love, mercy and grace. Then he continued, “Teach me your paths.” If we have repented, we will want God to show us the path that he wants us to take and follow him wherever it leads. Jesus said, “I am the way.” He is not a way, but is the way and is always willing to teach us his way, but we must be willing to listen to him speak to us. Finally he said, “Lead me in your truth.” He realized that he was fallible - prone to making the wrong choices. So, he was willing to admit that he needed God’s wisdom in place of his knowledge and that he needed his insights. He willingly begged God to equip him for the life that God had planned for him.
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Oil & Water: Pipeline to triple flow under St. Croix headwaters
Meet the biggest oil pipeline you’ve never heard of Greg Seitz | St. Croix 360 Originally published on stcroix360.com
“An unspoiled river is a very rare thing in this nation today. Their flow and vitality have been harnessed by dams and too often they have been turned into open sewers by communities and by industries. It makes us all very fearful that all rivers will go this way unless somebody acts now to try to balance our river development.” – President Lyndon Johnson on signing the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, Oct. 2, 1968 NORTHERN WISCONSIN - The St. Croix River rises in northern Wisconsin where springs bubble up in bogs and trickle together to form the river. Just a few miles downstream, the clear waters of the Eau Claire River flow in. Another 20 miles south, the Namekagon joins the St. Croix. A short way up the Namekagon, the Totogatic River enters it. Under all four of those rivers, and through countless forests, fields, creeks and wetlands, a 42-inch pipeline called Line 61 carries heavy crude oil. By next year, three times as much will flow through it – supplying America with its favorite fuel, and multiplying the potential for pollution. Little has been reported previously about this expansion and its potential effects on the St. Croix headwaters. The rivers the pipeline crosses are today stained only by the natural amber tannins of wetlands. They are home to smallmouth bass, musky, hundred-year-old sturgeon, unique mussels and dragonflies – all of which depend on clean water to thrive. Every spring, countless birds use the rivers as highways, which offer ample food and habitat. Thousands of people fish, paddle, boat, swim and admire the wild beauty every year. The St. Croix, below where the pipeline crosses, and the Namekagon were among the eight inaugural Wild & Scenic Rivers when the landmark legislation was passed in 1968. That puts them in the elite 0.25 percent of all American rivers deserv-
This is a view of the St. Croix River in Gordon. – Photos submitted ing the designation. They are managed today as a national park. Meanwhile, the Totogatic is one of four state-designated Wild Rivers in Wisconsin. “These rivers are some of the cleanest in America, and they are loved by a lot of people,” says Deb Ryun, executive director of the St. Croix River Association, a St. Croix 360 sponsor. “They’re home to rare wildlife, and extremely popular for recreation. An oil spill would be simply catastrophic.” The type of oil that flows through Line 61 is the same kind that spilled from a pipeline in Michigan in 2010, contaminating 36 miles of the Kalamazoo River. Both pipelines are owned by Enbridge, a Canadian company, which says it has learned its lessons after the Michigan incident – called the biggest inland oil spill in North American history. Line 61 crosses Wisconsin at a diagonal from Superior to Illinois. Built in 2007 and 2008, it has been carrying up to 16.8 million gallons of oil each day since 2009. This year, new pumping stations were built that allow the pipeline to carry 23.5 million gallons per day. By next year, the company plans to increase the number to 50 million gallons. That is 15 million gallons per day more than the controversial Keystone XL pipeline proposal in the western United States. Keystone XL has been embroiled by
This is the site of the Namekagon River pipeline crossing.
This map shows where Line 61 crosses the St. Croix River headwaters.
political conflict, subject to protests and repeated delays of its approval by the Obama administration. In contrast, the expansion of Line 61 in Wisconsin is being done quietly, with almost no environmental review or opportunity for public input.
Troublesome tar sands Just like Keystone XL, most of the oil flowing through Line 61 would be bitumen, from Canada’s tar sands. Bitumen is the heaviest crude oil in use today – the consistency of peanut butter – meaning it requires dilution with other chemicals to flow through pipelines, and it sinks in water. “It will float for a little bit, then the chemicals evaporate into the air and the oil sinks,” says Elizabeth Ward, with the Wisconsin Sierra Club. Enbridge spokesperson Becky Haase disputes that. She says when the Michigan spill happened, the river was in the midst of a major flood and the oil stuck to twigs, branches and sediment, which then sank, carrying the oil down with it. A study paid for by the oil industry found that bitumen can float, but was criticized by scientists who reviewed its methods. In a story by InsideClimate News, geochemist Chris Reddy said, “I don’t want to discount laboratory experiments. But you have to recognize that Mother Nature is a much more complex (environment) than what is found in a laboratory.” The results when the oil was exposed to water in the complex real world are irrefutable: bitumen that spilled into Michigan’s Kalamazoo River in 2010 sank to the bottom, making cleanup extremely difficult. The Kalamazoo spill was the subject of a series of articles by InsideClimate News, which ultimately won a Pulitzer Prize. “The Dilbit Disaster: Inside the Biggest Oil Spill You’ve Never Heard Of” began with a seven-month investigation and went on to examine how prepared – or unprepared – America is to increasingly import this “more corrosive and more dangerous form of oil.” The report told how officials in Michigan thought cleanup was going well at first, as they skimmed oil off the surface. But then they literally stumbled on the dirty secret: workers wading in
the stream noticed they were kicking up clumps of oil. Suddenly, the oil spill response needed to include dredging and other intense efforts to remove oil from sediments on the bottom of the river. Four years and a billion dollars later, government-ordered work to remove the last of the million gallons that dumped into the Kalamazoo continues. “Sad to say, that experience has taught us well,” says Haase. “Based on our experience in the Kalamazoo, we are very well-equipped and knowledgeable to clean up submerged oil – everything from dredging to people walking the entire river from each shore and all the way down to turn over soil to release oil so it can be cleaned up.” Sinking oil is not the only concern with tar sands pipelines. The oil is also more corrosive than regular crude, and some of the chemicals used to dilute it are toxic. The diluents include benzene, which can cause health problems when inhaled. In Michigan, county officials ordered the voluntary evacuation of dozens of homes when elevated benzene levels persisted for days after the Kalamazoo spill. People complained of headaches, dizziness and other unpleasant effects. Long-term exposure has been linked to anemia, cancer and negative effects on women and fetuses. Tar sands oil also seems to eat away at pipelines faster than regular crude. Midwest pipelines carry the bulk of tar sands oil. Those pipelines had 3.6 times as many spills as the national average between 2010 and 2012, according to an analysis by the Natural Resources Defense Council. To keep the thick bitumen flowing, the pipelines operate at temperatures reaching 150 degrees, increasing the corrosive effects. In Minnesota, a major Enbridge pipeline was just delayed for at least a year as the state wrestles with how to safeguard its famous lakes and the headwaters of the Mississippi River. In Alberta, Canada, the government recently stopped a pipeline project because Enbridge had failed to install shutoff valves at river crossings, as it had been ordered.
Contentious construction Line 61 follows a route carrying four pipes. Three of them head southeast from Superior, and one carries diluting chemicals back north. It did not receive a rigorous review of its potential environmental impact when it was built, and was contested. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources rejected calls for an environmental impact statement, a much more rigorous review than the environmental assessment it performed. The EA only looked at the construction itself, while an EIS would have looked at all the potential pipeline impacts, including the possibility of a spill. The Friends of the St. Croix Headwaters was a young organization in 2006 when it was party to a lawsuit seeking to block the pipeline. In a press release at the time, the group decried the lack of strong environmental review for crossing 242 streams and digging trenches through almost 67 miles of wetlands in the state. “It’s absurd that this project could be allowed to proceed without an analysis of how crossing the Upper St. Croix and increasing erosion from nearby land will affect fish habitat and river health,” said Scott Peterson, the group’s president. In the EA, the regulatory agencies said if the pipeline wasn’t built in the existing corridor, it would likely be built elsewhere. That would require clearing of other forest and wetlands, and would require a longer route, affecting even more land. The Namekagon River crossing was perhaps one of the most significant river impacts examined. The study singled out the Namekagon because of its status as a national Wild & Scenic River. The pipeline crosses it between Hayward and Trego, just downstream of Stinnett Landing. The National Park Service, which manages the river as part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, is not allowed to permit new petroleum product rights of way, but the new construction took place in a right of way acquired before the National Park Service purchased land along the Namekagon. See Oil & Water, next page
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Oil & Water/from page 10 The Namekagon crossing also revealed contradictions between what Enbridge said and did. According to Jill Medland, acting chief of resource management for the Riverway, the company said it couldn’t use the less-invasive method of horizontal directional drilling because there was too much rock under the river, but they reversed course when it came time to cross the river. “They were going to cross by what they called the dam-and-pump method, where they would have put Aqua Barriers in the river, pumped the area dry, diverted water around the crossing area to keep downstream flow, trenched the riverbank and river bottom and laid the pipe,” says Medland. “Instead, when they got onsite, the water was high and the contractor wanted to do HDD. So after hearing for months that HDD was not possible, it turned out that it was in fact possible, and was done.” Pipeline construction was plagued by problems, including illegal harm to wetlands and streambeds and failure to control erosion next to waterways. One incident resulted in a spill of more than 150,000 gallons of oil in a Rusk County farm field. The DNR ultimately recommended charges against Enbridge for more than 100 violations of its permit across the state. The case was settled for a record $1.1 million in fines and mandated reclamation work.
Expansion under the radar Last winter, legal notices appeared in newspapers in Spooner and Marshfield, announcing the plans to build new pump stations and triple the oil flowing through Line 61. Nobody really noticed. One of the permit applications received zero public comments. Then, because the expansion doesn’t actually include building any new pipeline but only pumping stations, the DNR declared that no environmental review was necessary for the project. “That is truly outrageous, the way this has crept up,” says the Sierra Club’s Elizabeth Ward. “A lot of us didn’t know; people who work on this constantly didn’t realize what was happening. I think it’s politics at DNR, to be frank, is why we haven’t seen an EIS. It’s outrageous we haven’t on a project like this.” Wisconsin’s Gov. Scott Walker declared his support for Enbridge when he visited the company’s oil terminal in Superior last March, saying the expansion is a “tremendous opportunity” and would help provide for energy independence in North America, according to WDIO News. Nonetheless, the Sierra Club says the scale of the project and information that has come to light since the pipeline was built demands a review of the risks. “Back in 2006, Kalamazoo hadn’t happened yet, we had no idea how bad this could be, what happens when tar sands oil hits the water. We didn’t know the severity of the climate change impacts. I would argue that this project is different enough and we know so much more that it warrants a comprehensive EIS,” says Ward. Midwest Environmental Advocates, which has closely monitored Line 61 since its construction and led the effort to hold it accountable for environmental violations during its construction, sent a letter to DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp urging the agency to offer its expertise to local communities by doing a full environmental impact statement.
Thirty-six miles of the Kalamazoo River were closed for almost two years after the oil spill. “In a time of shrinking governmental resources, local jurisdictions rely more than ever on the department providing sound science reviews of proposed activities with the potential to harm people, property and the environment,” MEA wrote. The agency stuck by its decision and did not perform an environmental review of the expansion plans, aside from considering air quality impacts from new pumping stations. It justified the decision by saying no new pipeline was proposed and it had done the environmental assessment for construction in 2006 – despite the fact that the EA also had not looked at the potential of a spill, and had only considered flows of 16.8 million gallons per day, not the anticipated 50 million gallons that is the goal of the expansion.
Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst By all indications, the pipeline expansion is going to happen. The first phase was completed this year, with one new and three upgraded pumping stations, and an increase in flows from 16.8 million gallons per day to 23 million gallons. Next year will come the full 50 million gallons per day, with several new and upgraded pump stations across the state. One will be located in the St. Croix River watershed at Minong. That just leaves local citizens to strengthen defenses and plans for a possible spill. “It is critical that human safety and environmental protections are adequately addressed, with thorough training for first responders. The oil and chemicals themselves could do unthinkable harm. The intense cleanup efforts would likely cause major problems, too,” says the St. Croix River Association’s Deb Ryun. In Washburn County, where the pipeline would cross two of the four St. Croix streams, first responders just had their annual meeting and training session with Enbridge. Fire departments, paramedics, police, public works and many others who might end up discovering or being the first on the scene of a spill were invited to attend. The county’s emergency planner also
says the pipeline company has been very proactive. “Enbridge is making a fair effort to make sure that their systems are up and running,” says Carol Buck. She said she saw how the company responded quickly and thoroughly to a false alarm, “I’ve had one incident and they were on it for days.” Enbridge spokesperson Haase says the trainings and regular communication with first responders are key to the company’s strategy. “The worst and last thing Enbridge wants is to have a release, and be meeting people (for the first time). We want to say, ‘Hey Jim, this is what’s going on.’” The company has also donated money to the county and fire departments for equipment that could help in the event of a spill. Counties are important to ensuring pipeline safety, though even elected officials are often in the dark, says the Sierra Club’s Ward. “Local elected officials feel like this has been sprung on them; nobody told them what true ramifications would be,” she says. Jefferson County, in southeast Wisconsin, has been one of the few where the issue has been actively discussed. “Some activists from Jefferson County expressed concerns to county board members and it was the first time the board members had heard of it.” Ward says some counties have passed resolutions requesting a full EIS. She also suggests that counties bring in Enbridge and “ask questions we haven’t been getting answers to, how good are leakdetection systems, how much can you guarantee we won’t get a leak.” Public education is sorely needed, says Ward, and must include more than just first responders. There is a good chance a spill might be first reported by a paddler, angler or other river user, but most people don’t know there’s a pipeline running through the area, much less what to do if they saw a spill. Regular citizens are often the first ones to see something. In the past decade, the general public reported 22 percent of pipeline spills, according to analysis by InsideClimate News. Pipeline workers reported 62 percent. Remote sensors, touted as a key safe-
guard, detected just 5 percent of spills. This was another hard lesson from the Kalamazoo River incident in 2010, which spilled oil for 17 hours. Workers at the Edmonton, Alberta, control center that monitor Enbridge’s pipelines ignored alarms through three shift changes. When the pipeline shut down automatically, they restarted it twice to push out what they thought was an air bubble in the line. It’s been four years since Kalamazoo. Enbridge says it has implemented new technology, policies and training to prevent it from happening again. “The safety of our system and our pipeline is our top priority,” spokesperson Haase says. “We do everything we can to keep the oil in the pipe and avoid any releases that might happen.” By the time the St. Croix River reaches Danbury, it carries the water of the Namekagon, Totogatic, Eau Claire and several other tributaries. It is a hundred feet or so across, and the water plunges insistently toward the sea. It regularly flows at about 900 cubic feet per second – in other words, 18.5 million barrels per day, or about 15 times the flow of Line 61 next year. As long as the oil stays in the pipeline, fish will swim, birds will nest, people will paddle and the river will continue to run clean and clear.
A great blue heron is stained from oil in the Kalamazoo River. – Photos submnitted
USDA extends Dairy Margin Protection Program deadlines Enrollment continues through Dec. 5; comments accepted until Dec. 15 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, speaking at the National Milk Producers Federation annual meeting, announced extended deadlines for the Dairy Margin Protection Program. Farmers now have until Friday, Dec. 5, to enroll in the voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The
program provides financial assistance to participating farmers when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below the coverage level selected by the farmer. “We want dairy producers to have enough time to make thoughtful and wellstudied choices,” said Vilsack. “Markets change and the Margin Protection Program can help protect dairy producers from those changes.” Vilsack encouraged producers to use the online Web resource at fsa.usda.gov/ mpptool to calculate the best levels of
coverage for their dairy operation. “Historical scenarios also can be explored to see how the Margin Protection Program would function should poor market conditions occur again in the future,” said Vilsack. The secure website can be accessed via computer, smartphone or tablet. The U.S. Department of Agriculture also extended the opportunity for public comments on both the Margin Protection Program and the Dairy Product Donation Program until Monday, Dec. 15. “USDA is committed to creating strong opportunities for the next generation of
farmers and ranchers. When dairy producers bring new family members into the business, these changes could affect safety net coverage,” said Vilsack. “If our current rules hinder intergenerational changes or if improvements are needed in these programs, then we want to hear from dairy producers.” Comments can be submitted to USDA via the regulations.gov website at go.usa. gov/GJSA. — from UWDA
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Barronett
by Judy Pieper
On Monday morning, it was snowing. Yea! OK, I’m really kidding about the yea thing. Have you noticed the difference in the way you greet winter as you age? Our 3-year-old grandchildren are so excited about the snow. They stand at the window in awe watching it come down. When we moved up here from Arizona, my son, Jerry, was 11 years old and he was overjoyed to see the snow. When they were teenagers, my kids loved winter because they could go snowmobiling. Now that they are finally older and a little wiser, they still like the winter. I, on the other hand, dread it. I’m right, young people are wrong. Where did I go wrong while I was raising them? They should know enough to hate this weather by now. Mike Forster returned home on Thursday from a four-month deployment to the Middle East. Mike, a C-130 aircraft crew chief, was stationed in a Persian Gulf country with his USAF unit. His airlift unit provided much-needed airlift support to the region. Mike arrived back home at the 133rd Airlift Wing Base, located at Minneapolis/St. Paul IAP, on Thursday afternoon. His mom, Debbie, and dad, Mike, traveled to the Twin Cities to greet Mike and the other 120 returning members of his unit. Also among the 300 family members and friends cheering and waving flags were Mike’s girlfriend, Rachel, and her mother and father. It was a great afternoon. Mike will be home for a few weeks resting and taking it easy, and maybe finding time to chase some deer around before he heads back to Grand Forks to continue his education at UND. Welcome home, Mike. The Packer/Bears game on Sunday night was a little embarrassing, wasn’t it? It kind of looked like a professional team beating the heck out of a high school team. I wanted the Packers to win, but I’m glad they let the Bears have those couple of scores. Why humiliate the poor guys any more than they already were. And, even though I cheer for the Vikings, I wish they had left the “Go Packers” that
Gov. Walker scribbled on one of the steel beams alone. That was really funny, and I don’t think that he has the power to jinx the Vikings. Like that team isn’t jinxed already. Come on – think about it. Jerry and Savanna Marsh were up hunting this weekend, and they watched the Packer game with us. That was great because we hardly see Savanna anymore. She’s still in high school, and on the weekends she is either working at American Eagle or at drill with the National Guard. Jerry did get a deer – a very small one. His sister, Suzy, is not a very nice person, and she was teasing him a lot about the size of the little thing. She said that when he went to the butcher to pick up his meat, they would hand it to him in a shoe box – and that they would have thrown in a pound of cheese and a pound of butter with the meat to fill the box. I know – like I said, I don’t know where I went wrong when I was raising them. The Christmas bazaar at the United Methodist Church in Cumberland last Wednesday was fantastic. They had beautiful baked goods and crafts for sale. And, they served breakfast and lunch. Anitia Lehmann and I went first thing in the morning, and we both found things we just couldn’t live without. I found the most adorable little crocheted baby booties for Garett and Kandice Thon’s little one who will be here in April. And a crocheted handbag that turns into a bassinet with a tiny doll and two outfits for Tru. The lady who made it calls it her church dolly because the little ones can carry the purse to church and then play quietly with the doll. Tru loved it, by the way. And, I got a new apron for myself. After we were finished shopping, Anitia and I had breakfast and visited with lots of old friends. It was a great way to spend the morning. Wednesday afternoon was fun, too. Shirley and Merl Overvig stopped by and we played a game of 500. It really doesn’t matter who won and who lost because it’s all about how much fun people have playing the game, right? Oh well, I’ll tell
Dewey-LaFollette Deepest sympathy is extended to Don and Bruce Quinton and Angie Wohlford and families due to the death of Dick Quinton. He was 83. Visitors of Karen and Hank Mangelsen on Monday were Donna Hines, Dixie Andrea, Jeane Buhr, Lida Nordquist, Marlene Swearingen, Sue and Roger Mroszak, April Close, and Maynard, Jake, Holly, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen. They helped Karen celebrate her birthday. Guests of Nina and Lawrence Hines on Monday and Tuesday were Dean and Lorraine Kendall from Milaca, Minn. Hank and Karen Mangelsen were supper guests of Lida Nordquist on Tuesday evening. Donna and Gerry Hines visited Lawrence and Nina Hines on Wednesday. Karen and Hank Mangelsen went out to eat with Bob and Pam Bentz on Wednesday evening to celebrate Bob’s birthday. Wayne and Marie Romsos came to visit Hank and Karen Mangelsen on Thursday evening. They brought supper to share to celebrate Karen’s birthday. Hank and Karen Mangelsen called on Gerry and Donna Hines on Friday to wish
Heart Lake On Monday morning we were getting snow in our area. Schools closed and the weatherman said it may go until Tuesday evening. We were hoping he was wrong. The temperature was in the 20s. Well, what about those Packers? Those poor Bears couldn’t get over seven. We’re proud of our team and hope they continue to do well. Congratulations to a proud greatgrandpa, Peder Pederson. His grandson Tony and wife, Christie, had a baby girl, Madelyn, 5 pounds 5 ounces, on Saturday. They live in the Twin Cities. I’m happy for you, Pete, and the new parents. On Sunday, Mavis and Roger Flach drove to Wilson to visit aunt Martha Erickson. Roger is holding his own but continues with his treatments in Rice Lake and Eau Claire. The Indianhead Community Health
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Gerry a happy birthday. Chad, Chris and Colin Harrison visited Nina and Lawrence Hines on Friday and Saturday. Nancy and Steve Hagen came Saturday and stayed over to Sunday. Karen and Hank Mangelsen went to the Siren School on Friday evening to attend the presentation of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” It was put on by a large number of Siren students under the direction of the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre personnel. Hank and Karen’s granddaughter Mandy Close was in charge of the sound effects. Lida Nordquist, Donna, Gerry, Nina and Lawrence Hines, and Marlene Swearingen went to the wedding of Randi Funk and Nate Fisk near Milltown on Saturday. Randi is Lida’s granddaughter. Hank and Karen Mangelsen joined the celebration later for the reception and dance at Northwoods Crossing Event Center in Siren. Larry Mangelsen and Roger and Sue Mroszak were Sunday visitors of Karen and Hank Mangelsen.
by Helen V. Pederson Care Inc. held their annual fall meeting and dinner at Glenview last Monday evening. The Glenview tenants, along with our director, Sue Weathers, sang a few songs for them. Tim Pederson, who lives and works in Amherst, was surprised by a big party on Saturday night on his 60th birthday. Arlys Santiago is busy getting the park lined up for their Christmas display. It really is a beautiful display with several organizations taking part. Sue Pederson-Winner, of Solon Springs, is back to work after several weeks of treatment for infection in her right hand. She works at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. We here at Glenview are doing well and will just sit back and watch it snow. You can’t leave anything for posterity if you don’t get off your posterior.
rolls around. Oh, by the way, we still have lots of candy left over from Halloween. I made Duane take it out to the garage so it would be out of my reach. If you happen to stop by to visit Duane in the garage, be sure to help us get rid of some of it. Jill and Art Adams and Riley and Gabby were at the Hilltop on Sunday morning for breakfast. They just love their new home between Cumberland and Barronett. Riley is especially enthused about living so far out in the woods. He shot a deer right on their property during the youth hunt. And he said that when he wakes up in the morning he likes to look at the view from his bedroom window. We’re really glad they moved here too. They are a welcome addition to our township. If you happen to see Devon Snowbank, aka Barron County Fairest of the Fair, on Nov. 15, be sure to wish her a happy birthday. Hint: you will probably be able to find her working at Speedy’s C-Stop. I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Stay warm. I hope you’re still young enough or at least young-at-heart enough to be happy about the snow. See you next week.
you anyway. Shirley and I won by about 1,000 points. When we went out the guys were about 500 points in the hole. Hopefully Merl and Duane will want revenge soon, and Shirley and I will show them that it really is skill and cunning that wins games. Wednesday night Jerry Marsh called and invited us to Sammy’s in Cumberland for supper. What a treat! Sammy’s cheese and raisin raviolis are to die for. Anitia Lehmann drove down to Hudson on Thursday to visit with her sister, Mary Jane. Mary Jane sold her place in northern Minnesota recently and bought a townhouse in Hudson to be closer to family. They had lunch and did some shopping and had a great sister’s day out. The women’s meeting last Thursday night at Barronett Lutheran was the last regular meeting until spring. Next month we will have our Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 3; in January we will have the annual meeting of the church with a potluck dinner afterward; and in February we will meet to make valentines. So, I guess our next business meeting will be in March, but I’m not certain of that. I’ll have to ask Geri Pittman to be sure, but I’ll definitely let you know before March
Stone Lake
by Mary Nilssen
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just two weeks away. Then Christmas will be here before we know it. Is everyone ready for the hustle and bustle? On Saturday, Nov. 15, from 6 p.m. till midnight, the Stone Lake Pub will donate 50¢ from every beverage sold to the Run From The Devil organization. The Lake Community Co-op Board of Directors monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Stone Lake Lions Hall at 9 a.m. Stone Lake First Lutheran and Wesleyan churches are co-sponsoring a community Thanksgiving service on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. The service will be held at First Lutheran Church. Attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food donation for St. Francis Mission. A pieand-ice-cream fellowship will follow the service. Everyone from the community is invited to attend. For the next four weekends in November, Stone Lake will be presenting the Holiday House, a Boutique for the Season. They will be open at their new location for 2014 on Stone Lake’s historic Main Street. The boutique will feature seasonal decor, designs by local artists, imaginative stocking stuffers, handcrafted Santas, jewelry, clothing, food items and much more. Holiday House is a seasonal boutique, which is only open four weekends in November with many one-of-a-kind items, so you will not want to miss it! They will be open Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. until Nov. 30. They are located just off Hwy. 70 at 16881 Main St. in Stone Lake. For further details visit holidayhousestonelake. com or call 715-699-0893. Marie’s Hideaway will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal again this year. Frankie will be providing turkey with all the trimmings, and wants everyone who will be alone for Thanksgiving to stop in from noon till 1 p.m. and have an enjoyable meal, along with excellent camaraderie. Donations will be greatly appreciated, but are not necessary. Here’s an update on the mystery that Jack and Babe Conway talked about in my column of Oct. 22. They received a call from the Clark family from Stone Lake, who told them about the J & J Store
advertisement in a 1949 calendar they found between the studs in a cabin on their property. They said the J & J Store belonged to Jim and Jesse Wiegand, and was where the Black Bear Grille is presently located, and that Jesse was a Clark. They also started Indianhead Specialty Store that was first opened where Betty Lou’s is now and then bought the old bank, where it is today, with dates unsure. The Cabin No. 9 is still a mystery. If anyone can help with any information please call Babe or Jack at 715-865-3605. Have a good week and be safe! Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715865-4008 or upnorthnils2@gmail.com.
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(Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v. KEVIN M. VON FELDT, JENNY TRINH-VON FELDT, ROYAL CREDIT UNION, AMERICAN HONDA FINANCE CORPORATION, Defendants. Case No. 11CV128 Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure and sale rendered in the above-entitled action on October 19, 2012, in the amount of $186,316.91, the undersigned Sheriff of Washburn County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the north entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse in the City of Shell Lake, in said County, on the 3rd day of December, 2014, at 10 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Lot 16, Block 1, Little Bear Addition, (in the Town of Long Lake), Washburn County, Wisconsin. Tax Parcel No. 65026-2-37-11-22-5 15-426508000. Property Address: N1130 Little Bear Road, Sarona, Wisconsin. Terms of Sale: Cash. Down Payment: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check upon confirmation of sale. Dated this 22nd day of October, 2014. /s/ Terry Dryden Washburn County Sheriff Attorney Christine A. Gimber Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C. 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 616412 715-839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff WNAXLP This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Notice is hereby given that Sawyer County/Lac Courte Oreilles Transit Commission (Namekagon Transit) is applying to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for a capital grant in the amount of $250,000 under Section 5311 of SAFETEA-LU, as amended. PROGRAM OF PROJECTS Project Description: (1) Vehicle Replacement Project Type: Capital TOTAL PROGRAMMED: $250,000.00 TOTAL FUNDS REQUESTED: $250,000.00 Copies of the detailed program of projects are available for public inspection at the Namekagon Transit Office, 14760 W. County Rd. B, Hayward, WI 54843. Interested persons or organizations may submit written comments to us, or attend a public hearing on this application on Nov. 24, 2014, at 11 a.m. in the Namekagon Transit Office. Notice is further given that the proposed Program of Projects, as shown above, will be the final Program if no changes are required. 616843 12-13rp WNAXLP
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Washburn County is seeking applicants for a Social Worker in the Family Services Unit. This position provides services to families experiencing problems with child abuse and neglect, delinquency, parent-child conflict, alcohol and/or drug abuse, mental health and developmental disabilities. Considerable independent judgment and discretion are required in dealing with families, providers and community agencies. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work OR Bachelor’s degree in related field plus three (3) years’ paid full-time experience in a social work position. Must possess and maintain State of Wisconsin Social Work Certification and valid WI driver’s license. Salary range is $23.10 - $25.47/hr. plus excellent benefits. For an application, contact the Washburn County Personnel Department at P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871, phone: 715-468-4624, fax: 715-468-4628, email: adminper@co.washburn.wi.us, or download an application from our county website at www.co.washburn.wi.us. Resumes will be accepted but will not take the place of a completed application. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2014. E.O.E. 616675 11-13r
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Notice is hereby given that Sawyer County/Lac Courte Oreilles Transit Commission (Namekagon Transit) is applying to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for an operating grant in the amount of $1,574,217.00 under Section 5311 of SAFETEA-LU, as amended. PROGRAM OF PROJECTS Project Description: (1) Public Transit Operating Assistance Project Type: Operations TOTAL PROGRAMMED: $1,749,217.00 TOTAL FUNDS REQUESTED: $1,574,217.00 Copies of the detailed program of projects are available for public inspection at the Namekagon Transit Office, 14760 W. County Rd. B, Hayward, WI 54843. Interested persons or organizations may submit written comments to us, or attend a public hearing on this application on Nov. 24, 2014, at 10 a.m. in the Namekagon Transit Office. Notice is further given that the proposed Program of Projects, as shown above, will be the final Program if no changes are required. 616844 12-13rp WNAXLP
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Celebrating the Laker Way
Shell Lake Principal Laura Stunkel addressed the group of kindergarten through sixth-graders that were brought together to celebrate the success of the Laker Way on Thursday, Nov. 6. The Laker Way is a positive, proactive approach to making the school system a better and more friendly place for the children to learn in. Rich Wieber was the guest speaker for the Laker Way celebration. The 43-year-old bicyclist talked to the students about being safe, making the right choices and behaving in a respectful way. They were able to relate to him through the tricks he showed and demonstrated on his bicycle. LEFT: The Laker Way starts with the students. Daniel Melton received a Laker Way slip from his teachers for showing respect for his fellow students. By rewarding the good things that students do, more students will work and act in a positive way.
Photos by Larry Samson RIGHT: Professional trick rider Rich Wieber demonstrates some of his skills for the enthusiastic students. At the age of 43, he has been performing tricks for 30 years, since he was 13.
Shell Lake School Menu Breakfast Monday, Nov. 17: Pop-Tart with cheese stick or mini cinnamon roll. Tuesday, Nov. 18: Waffles or Get Vertical Bar. Wednesday, Nov. 19: Cheddar egg sandwich or ultimate breakfast round. Thursday, Nov. 20: Fruit pocket or muffin. Friday, Nov. 21: Laker pizza or apple stick. Breakfast is served with a choice of juice/fruit and milk with their main item. Every day breakfast is free to all students.
Lunch Monday, Nov. 17: Baked chicken. Tuesday, Nov. 18: Chili or hot dog. Wednesday, Nov. 19: Sloppy joes. Thursday, Nov. 20: Pizza. Friday, Nov. 21: Build a burger. Salad bar is provided daily to all students. All students also have a daily alternate entrée choice of either sandwich pack: PB&J, flavored cracker and cheese stick or yogurt pack: Flavored fat-free yogurt with granola on side, flavored cracker and cheese stick.
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Centenarian celebration honors three 101-year-old women
Julie Wilcox | Special to the Register SHELL LAKE — Washburn County Aging and Disability Resource Center held a centenarian program on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Glenview in Shell Lake. Stephanie Villella, aging director/ADRC supervisor, welcomed everyone and introduced the honorees – Jessie Nilssen, Ruth Abrahamson and Mary Hartman, who were all present, and gave recognition to Hazel Nilson who was unable to attend due to being a snowbird. The three honorees present were interviewed one-on-one by Beth Esser, Aging and Disability Services Committee/ Washburn County Board supervisor. Hartman is 101. She lived on a farm and had a big garden. She did canning, cooking and a little bit of sewing, when she used to make the children’s clothes. She liked the farming, except for haying, until they bought a baler. When asked what the best invention was, she said without hesitation, “electric stove.” When asked if she had any advice for young people, she said, “not exactly, they have their own
Shown with the flowers presented to them during the program are Mary Hartman, Ruth Abrahamson and Jessie Nilssen. All three ladies are 101 years old. — Photos by Eva Johnston ideas.” Abrahamson just turned 101, but who
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would guess, because she is feeling sharp and wearing her blue jeans. She is very happy to be living where she is. Abrahamson worked outside of the home a lot. She worked as an abstractor for 15 years. When asked what she thinks of the things she has seen over the years, she said, “Hate war, government could improve and it takes people to do that.” When asked if she had any advice to the younger people, she said “They need to get involved in government and projects that are good for everybody.” Nilssen turn 101 on Nov. 6 and shared her love of sewing quilts. She used to make the entire quilts until she didn’t have the space. Now she just makes the blocks for the quilts and they go to the church. When asked what she thinks is the best invention or change, she said the old sewing machines are superior to the new ones. When asked if she had any ad-
vice to the younger generation, she said, “Find something that is worthwhile to do. You have to go to work.” Nilssen taught school and back then it was all eight grades. She said, “What could you teach that was worthwhile to all grades? They learn from each other.” Esser presented each of the three ladies with a letter from Steven “Fluffy” Sather, Washburn County Board chair, thanking them for their leadership, knowledge and valuable lessons. The honorees were each presented with a Centenarian Certificate and flower bouquets from Villella, Kelly Brunkow and Julie Wilcox. Gratitude is extended to Glenview staff and Sue Weathers for making it a wonderful centenarian celebration. Congratulations was extended to all of the honorees with hopes they would all be with us next year.
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