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Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Vol. 125, No. 33 • Shell Lake, Wis.

We e ke nd w atch • Free meal at United Methodist Church @ Shell Lake •Legends on Ice @ Spooner See calendar on page 6

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INSIDE

April 2, 2014

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Can I have a pet, Mom?

Troop 51 holds Court of Honor Page 9

Bridging the gap Page 3

Finishing strong

SPORTS Page 10-12

BREAKERS

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RICE LAKE - U.S. Congressman Sean Duffy is hosting a jobs fair for anyone seeking a job or a new career path. Dozens of local businesses are expected to take part. The employment opportunities run the gamut from industrial and clerical positions to home health care and financial planners and range from internships to hourly and salaried positions. This event is free of charge and open to the general public and media. Additionally, from 2 to 5 p.m., there will be a training workshop for those interested in the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project. This workshop will train volunteers on how to record firsthand accounts of our veterans stories so those experiences may be preserved for future generations. Interested job providers or job seekers need to register on Duffy’s website, email Jesse Garza at jesse. garza@mail.house.gov, or call the Hudson office at 715-808-8160. Both events will be held Monday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, 1900 College Drive, Rice Lake. Special veterans hiring period from 8 to 9 a.m. - from the office of Congressman Duffy

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Aubri Marker took a liking to an orphan lamb at the Al and Beth Lawrence farm in the Town of Dewey during the Shell Lake Primary School 4K field trip. More photos on back page. – Photo by Larry Samson

Snow causes damage to Spooner Middle School roof Danielle Moe | Staff writer SPOONER — “We did have a big mass of snow come down off the gym onto that roof and it caused some structural damage,” said Don Haack, superintendent of the Spooner Area School District. Last weekend’s warm temperatures and the round structure of the Antholz Gymnasium roof led to a mass of wet, heavy snow falling onto a portion of the old middle school roof causing it to sag several inches under the weight. Haack stated that the damage was limited to one section over a hallway that leads to the small gymnasium and the technical education classroom. Since those classrooms can be accessed through other avenues the school has diverted traffic around the affected area. “At the present time, the temporary measures

that are in place will keep the roof from collapsing. We acted quickly and appropriately, and our main concern has been safety of our students and personnel,” wrote Haack in an email. Construction crews were called in over the weekend to isolate the damaged area allowing classes to still take place in the school. Haack and others instrumental in recovery measures met with structural engineers from Ericksen Roed and Associates on Monday, March 31, to assess the situation. Haack explained that the excess snow still on the roof is hindering assessment into the extent of the damage. “We will need further information from engineers, architects and builders before we can make any decisions about how to deal with the matter,” said Haack.

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