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“Easter Alive” See page 14

Justice Prosser declares victory in high court race

by Gil Halsted Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - Justice David Prosser has officially declared victory in his re-election bid. After a speech at the state Capitol Monday, April 18, he left questions about a possible recount to his campaign staff. Prosser never mentioned the word “recount” during his prepared speech. He attributed his victory over challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg to hundreds of volunteers and thousands of voters. “These women and men of all ages, races and religions are vitally committed to the betterment of our state of Wisconsin and the advancement of conservative values as the way to address and ameliorate our many problems."

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Sign of spring

In spite of the snow and cold weather, the emerging crocuses promise that spring is around the corner. The sound of the loons as they make their daily trip from Little Long Lake to Shell Lake, the friendly greetings of the robins in the early morning, the crack of the bat and sound of the Little Leaguers practicing at the Tiptown diamond, all are all reminders that winter is behind us — though it may not feel like it. — Photo by Larry Samson

Signatures gathered to force recall in 10th District

Granny Nanny retires See page 9

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by Gary King NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - Organizers of the effort to recall state Sen. Sheila Harsdorf of the 10th Senate District (which includes neighboring Burnett and Polk counties) announced Monday evening at a rally in Hudson that they have collected more than enough signatures to force a recall election. The rally drew approximately 150 volunteer petition circulators, who shouted and applauded as New Richmond High School

teacher Scott Herron made the announcement while standing in front of the St. Croix County Government Center in Hudson. Herron said Harsdorf ignored pleas by her constituents to vote against Gov. Scott Walker’s Budget Repair Bill, which includes language to sharply curtail collective bargaining rights for public employees, which includes public school teachers. Herron said the group gathered 22,300

signatures, 140 percent more than the 15,744 required to force a recall election. The signatures will be submitted to the Government Accountability Board in Madison and each signature will be verified before the recall election is scheduled. The board will have 31 days to determine if the number of valid signatures is equal to 25 percent of 10th District residents who voted in the last gubernatorial election.

by Shawn Johnson Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - A circuit court judge has dismissed one of the lawsuits challenging Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining plan. But the law remains on hold while the court weighs another case. The lawsuit dismissed Thursday, April 14, was brought by Dane County, Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk and Dane County Board Chair Scott McDonell. It challenged the collective bargaining plan on a variety of grounds. Among them: that a quorum was not present when senators

voted on the plan; and that the bill was not related to the special session called by the governor. In a written decision, Dane County Judge Maryann Sumi didn't touch on the merits of those complaints. She wrote instead that under long-standing Wisconsin law, Dane County did not have the authority to bring a challenge like this since it is essentially an arm of state government. Sumi's decision was by no means the final word on this plan. She's also the judge in the lawsuit brought by the Dane

County district attorney alleging legislators broke the open meetings act when they passed the collective bargaining plan. That case has proceeded much differently, with Sumi issuing a temporary restraining order blocking the law from taking effect. Sumi wrote that the differences in the cases are straightforward. She said the district attorney has explicit authority to enforce the open meetings law while Dane County does not.

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One collective bargaining lawsuit dismissed

Easter egg hunt in Shell Lake

SHELL LAKE — The annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce, will start at 10 a.m. sharp on Saturday, April 23. This annual event will be held in the municipal campground. There will be several age divisions. — from Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce

New superintendent hired

SHELL LAKE - The school board has hired James Connell for the superintendent position that became available with the announcement by Brian Nord he would be retiring at the end of this fiscal year. Connell has been serving as the K-8 principal at Turtle Lake. The school board narrowed a field of 22 applicants to six; five

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of which were called for interviews. From those interviews, two were chosen, including Connell, for final interviews earlier this month. Connell officially begins his new posiAAtion July 1. More information on the new superintendent will be provided in a future issue of the Register. - Gary King

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by Jessica Beecroft NORTHWEST WISCONSIN- The Northwest Region State Patrol Communication Center in Spooner provides law enforcement dispatch to troopers, inspectors, DNR wardens and federal agencies in 10 counties in the northern half of the region. The staff of four communication operators and one supervisor provides 24-hour coverage of the communication center. On Wednesday, April 13, the center opened their doors for a media tour. Lt. Nick Wanink introduced two full-time dispatchers, Karen Snearly, with 30

Michelle Bentz, an area dispatcher for 10 years.

Karen Snearly, an area dispatcher for 30 years.

years’ experience working dispatch for the NW Region State Patrol, and Michelle Bentz, with 10 years’ experience. “They are the backbone of this operation!” said Wanink. Bentz described the center as the “heartbeat to the State Patrol.” She not only demonstrated all the work and equipment involved with the position, but the ability to multitask continuously. Snearly went through the Computer Aided Dispatch system. With the CAD system, they see where State Patrol offi-

The dispatchers at work at the Northwest Region State Patrol Communication Center. cers are located at all times, via a map. The system keeps track of when an officer has someone pulled over. They have a check-in system, where the dispatchers will call out to the troopers if they have not checked in within an hour, as part of a routine safety check. Dispatchers not only support the troopers, they also get calls from surrounding counties for checks on out-ofstate drivers. Sheriff departments don’t always have access to the information that the Northwest Region State Patrol Communication Center in Spooner has, according to Snearly.

“It gets the adrenaline going,” Snearly said when discussing emergency situations. When a major disaster occurs, they can direct traffic accordingly and assist with the CAD system in keeping organization with all incoming agencies coming to assist in the area. Snearly and Bentz have made a career out of helping others on a daily basis. The National Telecommunications Week, which was April 10-16, is one way the public says “Thank you!” to the entire emergency responding staff.

Wickman shed fire

This is all that remains of the pole shed on the Brad Wickman farm in Roosevelt Township after it was destroyed by a welding fire on Tuesday, April 12. The Shell Lake Fire Department responded to the call at 4:40 p.m. and was on the scene until 7:30 p.m. The DNR was called in to assist with a grass fire. — Photos by Keith Dahlstrom

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Christine Lindner, the 2011 Alice in Dairyland, made a visit to the fourth-grade class in Shell Lake Elementary School on Wednesday, April 13. Posing with some of the students after her presentation is back row (L to R): Breanna Green, Breeana Monson, Janelle Rognholt and Luke Savas. Front: Anika Swan, Brooke Schmitz and Brook Kidder. — Photo by Larry Samson

Third Street is getting a makeover

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by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE A Community Development Block Grant has been awarded to the city of Shell Lake, and that means the potholes on Third Street are going to be gone. The grant will provide $251,000 to-

ward the improvements. The total estimated cost for the project is $853,170. Of that amount, approximately $406,960 will be repaid with general fund tax levies. “I always avoid driving down that street whenever possible,” said one Shell

Lake citizen. “You always think you’re going to get a flat tire if you hit a pothole just right.” The CDBG funds are just enough boost to get the project up and going. The property owners in the area will also be given the option to finance the

special assessment fee. Brad Pederson, city administrator, was able to get quotes with a low interest rate of 3.59 percent for those needing this service. Property owners will be receiving more information on the special assessment as the numbers are confirmed.

SHELL LAKE - The fifth-annual Carol’s Clan Relay for Life Benefit and Auction will be held at Becky’s Food and Spirits on Saturday, April 30, starting at 1 p.m. Carol’s Clan was formed by Carol’s husband, Brad, and their five daughters to honor the memory of Carol Newman who lost her battle with cancer a little

over four years ago. This year, there is a new plan for the proceeds of this benefit to be shared with Relay for Life and The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The sharing of the proceeds will partially help to support three local ladies in their quest to raise enough money to walk in the three-day, 60-mile Susan G.

Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Walk. This walk is very costly to enter, requiring each participant to personally raise $2,300. In the past four years, The Carol’s Clan Benefit has raised over $5,000 each year to aid in cancer research. This benefit is successful because of the generosity of the many people who donate countless hours of time, the generous businesses

that give freely of their products and the public that comes together once a year to give freely of money they really don’t have any extra of, for items and gift boxes they really don’t need, for a cause in which they truly believe and for the memory of their good friend, Carol Newman, who is dearly missed. – submitted by Greg Krantz

As to the possibility of a recount of any of the 1.5 million ballots cast in the election, attorney Jim Troupis – who now heads Prosser's legal recount team — says with Prosser's certified victory margin of 7,300 votes, a recount would be frivolous and expensive. “If there's some motive here that has anything to do with something other than trying to overturn a campaign, that's for politics. That's not for the public expense at a time when frankly we can't afford it." Kloppenburg's campaign manager says there's no decision yet on whether

to request a recount. The less-than-half-percent margin in Prosser's victory allows Kloppenburg to have the counties pick up the expense of carrying out the process. Kloppenburg could ask for the expensive statewide recount or for a smaller recount of one or two counties. That smaller process might take a week to 10 days. Canvas board members doing the recount are paid an average of $100 a day. Today, April 20, is the statutory deadline for the Kloppenburg campaign to submit a recount petition.

It is expected that petitions will have been filed this week to recall Harsdorf and three other Republican state senators - Sen. Luther Olsen of Ripon, Sen. Randy Hopper of Fond du Lac and Sen. Dan Kapanke of La Crosse. Republicans are working to gather signatures to recall eight sitting Democratic senators, including those senators who traveled to Illinois to avoid voting on the governor’s budget bill. Responding to reports that enough signatures had been gathered to force a recall election, Harsdorf issued a formal statement, which reads, in part: “Balancing our budget without raising taxes means taking on entrenched special interests whose spending habits

have shown a reckless disregard for the pocketbooks of middle-class taxpayers. I am committed to getting our state’s fiscal house in order so that homeowners aren't hit with a $730 property tax increase and our children aren't left holding the bag on a debt they cannot afford. “Let’s be clear, the recall petitions represent just 10 percent of the population of the 10th Senate District. Reports have shown that out-of-state and out-of-district interests are behind the spending and organization of the recall campaign. We cannot have these special interests dictate spending levels that would crush job creation and lead our state into bankruptcy.” - with information from the Hudson Star-Observer

Fifth-annual Carol’s Clan Relay for Life Benefit set

Recount/from page 1

Rivard to have office hours in Spooner on April 21

Wants opportunity to meet and hear from constituents

RICE LAKE — Rep. Roger Rivard, RRice Lake, announced Friday, April 15, that he will be holding his first set of office hours and town hall meetings on Thursday, April 21, in locations throughout the district. He will be available to listen to his constituent’s priorities, concerns and suggestions regarding the state budget and the remaining legislative session. He will be available at the following times and locations: Northwest Sports Complex, Poolside Room, 301 Walnut St., Spooner, 8 – 10 a.m.; Turtle Lake Public Library, 114 Martin Ave. E., Turtle

Lake, noon – 2 p.m.; Barron County Courthouse, Room 2151, 330 East LaSalle, Barron, 3 – 5 p.m. and UW-Barron County Fine Arts Theater, 1800 College Drive, Rice Lake, 7 – 8 p.m. If you are unable to attend, additional times will be scheduled throughout the rest of the year. In addition, you can always take advantage of the many ways to contact your state representative by phone, e-mail, letter, fax or in person. You can also keep track of the latest news from Madison and the district by signing up for Rivard’s E-Update list. If you are interested in receiving e-mail alerts from Rivard, simply send an email to Rep.Rivard@legis.wi.gov with Subscribe to E-Update in the subject line. Please also include your name, address and phone number in the body of the email. — from the office of Rep. Rivard

Kittelson recognized for service The Shell Lake City Council met Monday, April 11, not only to go over business as usual, but to acknowledge outgoing council member Greg Kittelson. Kittelson decided not to run for re-election this year. Sally Peterson, Shell Lake mayor, acknowledged all the guidance Kittelson provided with his knowledge, noting he ended up saving the city a lot of money. Kittelson not only gave his expertise to the city council, but also touched the heart of the mayor and as she talked about how much help Kittelson has been to the city, tears came down her face. Kittelson has agreed to still be available to offer his assistance in upcoming projects. Kittelson is shown here with the mayor. - Photo by Jessica Beecroft

Recall/from page 1

50 years in American Legion

Elmer Anderson, Post 225 adjutant, recently presented Alice Ward with a 50-year certificate for continuous membership in the American Legion. Ward was the Washburn County Council of American Legion commander for many years as well as being the commander of the Shell Lake post for 10 years. — Photo by Miles Miller

Long Lake recycling site open for the summer

LONG LAKE — The Long Lake recycling drop-off site is now open at its summer location – one-half mile east of Long Lake Dam on CTH D. The site is open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout the summer months. The compost site will also be open for yard waste. The site will continue to accept leaves, grass clippings and brush less than 2 inches in diameter from Long Lake property owners only. The recycling drop-box is open for residents in either Burnett or Washburn counties, not businesses, and includes the following items: newspaper, glass containers, No. 1 and No. 2 plastics — no lids or caps, tin and aluminum cans, phonebooks, magazines, office paper — all colors — and cardboard. Please break down all cardboard boxes. Please refrain from dropping off recycling items during closed hours in order

to keep this site as clean and litter free as possible. Do not leave items of any kind outside of gate. Report any illegal dumping to RCC by calling the office at 715635-2197 with the license plate of the illegal dumpers. RCC will exercise the right to fine those who dump items illegally at any of RCC’s recycling or yard waste sites throughout the two-county service area. Illegal dumping at recycling sites is punishable by law. Please note that the Long Lake recycling site does not accept garbage of any kind including twine, string, plastic bags or any other items that RCC does not accept. If you would like further information on this or other recycling sites in Washburn or Burnett county, or if you have other items to dispose of, please call Jen at 715-635-2197, or e-mail her at jbarton@nwrpc.com. — from RCC

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Letters to the editor

Let's have some fairness in government

Gov. Walker says he had no choice but to present a budget with a $1.2 billion cut in education and 30-percent cut in funding for technical schools. I wondered why those in the economic middle seem to be feeling such a squeeze. Was I looking back to my teen years with nostalgia and wrongly thinking life was easier then? Here is what I’ve found: Wisconsin’s budget problems have been created in part by a changing tax system that has increasingly favored the very rich at the expense of the rest of us. Since 1968, the income tax rate on the lowest income earners has risen by almost 80 percent. In contrast, the tax rate for the top bracket, the highest earners who today make more

than $210,000, has dropped by 22 percent. This is a major shift of the tax burden to the middle- and low-income folks. If the governor simply supported returning that top bracket for those over $210,000 to its 1968 level, he would raise $600 million over the biennium that would enable him to reduce his budget hit on education by 50 percent. One of Walker’s first acts was to lower taxes on the rich even further. Then he gave us a budget that cuts funding for health care to the poorest people and seniors and slashes funds for education, while telling us there is a $3.6 billion shortfall, which itself is wrong. The shortfall is only $1.3 billion for the first year of our two-

year budget, and if it gets fixed in the first year, it isn’t there in the second. At no time in history has the gulf between the richest people in America and Wisconsin, on the one hand, and the poor on the other, been so wide. Even Warren Buffet, the third richest man in America, has declared it unfair that his tax rate is lower than that of his secretary. Asking the very rich to pay their fair share will go a long way toward fixing it. Let’s have some fairness in government.

As a member of the Shell Lake School Board, I extend gratitude to all the people who helped provide input to the Shell Lake School District superintendent search. Hiring a leader for day-to-day management of our school district is one of the most important duties of the school board. Prior to the interview process, community members and school staff took part in information gathering sessions to provide feedback to the board as to the traits we should look for in a school superintendent. In addition, 182 people filled out an online survey that was attached to the school district Web site. Because of the large number of responses, we received many different ideas to consider. Most of all, suggestions centered on someone who has excellent communication skills, school fiscal management experience, is vision-

ary, community-minded, honest and ethical. There were 22 applicants for the position. The Shell Lake School Board narrowed the applications down and invited six individuals to the first round of interviews. Five of these candidates accepted and were interviewed. From there, we chose two candidates for final interviews. Final interviews were conducted on Tuesday, April 12. A public meet-and-greet session was held in conjunction with the interview process. While the school board was conducting a second interview with one candidate, the other candidate was meeting community members and school staff in the school commons. At the conclusion of meeting each candidate, community members and school staff were able to fill out comment sheets on each candidate. The two most com-

mon responses listed on the candidate sheets were: 1) you have a tough decision or 2) hire both - one for superintendent and one for elementary principal. It was a tough decision and either of the candidates would have done well. In the end, we chose a person who we feel communicates well, has prior school fiscal management experience, explained his visionary ideas with us in the interview process, is community-minded, and has strong references that support him to be honest, fair and ethical. Overall the candidates were impressed with the community support for our school.

by Jessica Beecroft SPOONER – The Indianhead Community Action Agency feeds more than 400 people every month. With the grant money from the state, the agency usually can buy bulk quantities of food to help with that effort. However, with budget cuts, there are no more funds available from the state at this time. “They keep saying when

and if funds become available, we will let you know,” said an ICAA spokesperson. “At this time, we are relying only on sales from the thrift store to fund the purchasing of food for these families.” The Indianhead Community Action Agency is located just off of Hwy. 70, about one mile east of Hwy. 63. Please, come help support the community by

donating pantry items, clothing and anything else you no longer have use for. If you need anything, you can check out the thrift store where they also reuse items to make new items. An old pair of jeans might have been turned into your new favorite handbag. All funds go directly to help families in the community.

A tough decision

Susan Hansen Shell Lake

Phil Holman Shell Lake

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Shell Lake Lions Club news

Your Shell Lake Lions Club has had a busy winter, both with their own fundraisers, such as last month’s ice-fishing contest, and working with other organizations to make our community a better place to live. This year, instead of serving food at the icefishing contest ourselves, the Lions asked the Band-Aids, who have been independently raising money for the school band, if they wanted to operate the concession stands during the contest. The Band-Aids made some money for their efforts and the Lions Club recently voted to match their profits with our own additional funds, which met our policy of helping your young people and also assisting those who are willing to work with us, as the Band-Aids did. Our hats go off to this hardworking group. The Lions have also taken over the flower project that has beautified our city’s Main Street and lakefront over the years. By now, you should have received a pink postcard in the mail that gives you the opportunity to donate toward the purchase of a flower basket in memory or honor of someone special to you. Posters

Dave Zeug, president of the Shell Lake Lions, presented Tara Heckel, director of the Shell Lake Arts Center, with a check for $1,000. — Photo submitted downtown and a press release will list those memorialized and honored. If you were missed in this mailing and wish to contribute to the flower basket project, you can make a donation to the Lions Club at city hall. Everyone who sees the beautiful flower arrangements throughout the summer will appreciate your support. The Lions also purchased, prepared and helped serve chili at the Shell Lake Educa-

tion Foundation’s Chilly Jamboree, which was a fun night at the high school, featuring a band in addition to a great chili dinner. Our appreciation goes to Lion Don Israel, who graciously donated all of the hamburger for our chili preparation. Thanks Don, for helping make this event even more profitable for the Lions and the Shell Lake Education Foundation. As we have done in past years also, the Lions recently donated $1,000 to the Shell Lake Arts Center after a very interesting presentation by Tara Heckel, director of the SLAC, at our last meeting. Over the years, the Lions have realized what the arts center brings to Shell Lake, not only through beautiful music throughout the summer, but also by bringing in both talented students and well-known, highly acclaimed instructors that help stimulate our local economy. We wish the SLAC all the best and look forward to hearing your music once again this summer. Vision has always been one of the main initiatives of Lions throughout the world. Recently the Shell Lake Lions also paid for an exam and glasses for a deserving person who would have had a difficult time paying for it him or herself. We’re sure you’ll agree; these are all dollars well spent in the Shell Lake area. Thank you for helping us make a difference.

Where to write

President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 president@whitehouse.gov

Gov. Scott Walker 115 East, State Capitol Bldg. Madison, WI 53707 phone: 608-266-1212 email: govgeneral@wisconsin.gov Web site: www.wisgov.state.wi.us/ Congressman Sean Duffy (7th Congressional District) 2462 Rayburn Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515

Rep. Roger Rivard (75th Assembly District) Room 307 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952 Madison, WI 53707 608-266-2519 • 888-534-0075 rep.rivard@legis.wi.gov http://legis.wisconsin.gov/asmhome.htm Rep. Nick Milroy (73rd Assembly District) Room 8 North P.O. Box 8953 Madison, WI 53708 Rep.Milroy@legis.wisconsin.gov phone: 608-266-0640 fax: 608-282-3673

Sen. Robert Jauch (25th Senate District) Room 415 South P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us http://legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/sen25/news

Stretch yourself

SHELL LAKE — Craig Hillier, nationally recognized speaker and author of the books “How to Step Up as a Teen Leader“ and “Playing Beyond the Scoreboard” will be addressing the students in grades 7-12, staff and the community, at the Shell Lake 3-12 building Craig Hillier on Wednesday, May 4, from 10-11:10 a.m. Hillier will be presenting a program titled “Stretch Yourself.” The talk will cover resilience, respect and responsibility. He has spoken to over 2 million people since 1990, and his programs are known to be upbeat, fun and educational. Those attending should plan to laugh, listen and learn during this compelling talk. Washburn County AODA Committee and the Shell Lake High School Student Council is sponsoring this program. — submitted

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Louie's Finer Meats receives highest state award

CUMBERLAND — Louie’s Finer Meats of Cumberland was recognized at the 72nd-annual convention of the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors, held in Madison April 8-10. At the Meat Product Show held in conjunction with that meeting, Louie’s received the following product awards: Best of Show Award, Lebanon Bologna; Meritorious Service Award/Man of The Year, Louie Muench Jr.; Grand Champion, Lebanon Bologna; Grand Champion, Bone-In Ham; Grand Champion, Whole Smoked Chicken; Reserve Grand Champion, Turkey Salami; Champion, Precooked Bratwurst; Champion, Cajun Bacon; Champion, Bacon; Honorable Mention, Honey Ham Loaf; and Honorable Mention, Skinless Wieners. The Best of Show DR Buege Award is the highest award presented from all Grand Champion recipients. Louie’s Finer Meats received this award for their Grand Champion Lebanon Bologna entry. Muench also received the Meritorious (L-R) Louis K. Muench, Louis E. Muench and Louis G Muench receive the Service/Man of The Year Award recog- Best of Show Award and Man of The Year Award at the April annual Wisconsin nizing him for his accomplishments in Association of Meat Processors convention held in Madison. — Photo submitbuilding Louie’s Finer Meats and his ted leadership role in the Wisconsin meat industry. The Wisconsin Meat Product competition is the largest of its kind in the U. S.

Meat processing plants and meat markets from throughout the state this year entered over 1,015 individual products into 36 product categories, including summer sausage, bratwurst, ham, bacon, smoked poultry and a variety of other types of meat products. Over 40 judges, including food scientists, out-of-state meat processors and other food industry professionals, were required to effectively evaluate the many products during the product evaluation session on Saturday, April 9. Individual products are scored for external appearance and eye appeal, internal appearance, aroma and taste, using a scale of 1,000 points. The size of this product show and the quality of its entries demonstrates the important role that sausage and processed meats play in Wisconsin’s meat industry and among consumers across the state. Representing Louie’s Finer Meats were Louis G. Muench, Louis E. and Barbara Muench, and Louis K. Muench. — submitted

SPOONER — On the morning of April 16, people in the area woke up to a fresh blanket of snow, 20-mph winds and a temperature of about 30 degrees. However, the conditions didn’t stop over 500 kids from ages 0 to 12 from scooping up what was nearly 5,600 filled plastic Easter eggs in just under five minutes. The event began with the arrival of the Easter Bunny at 10 a.m., in which kids and adults of all ages could meet and take pictures with the busy bunny. Then at 11 a.m., adults watched more than 500 kids converge upon the mass of over 5,600 eggs in one of the four enormous squares set up for different age divisions at the Spooner Golf Club practice range. In a matter of minutes, the eggs were

gone. Children found candy, stickers, tattoos and toys as well as Spooner Chamber u c k s . B A few very lucky kids found special tickets good for Snoopy golf sets in the 3year-old and under division and full sets of junior golf clubs and bag for the other three divisions. The lucky kids who won a new set of golf clubs for this season are Arianna Daniels, Jonathan Lawrence, Ellie King, Lexi Heise and Julia Brown. The General Store, Spooner Health Systems, Economart, the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce and Dave Torbenson’s Golf Shop at Spooner Golf Club sponsored this event. — submitted

Spooner Fun Run/Walk and pancake breakfast set

SPOONER — The Spooner PTA, Spooner Health Systems and Kiwanis Club are sponsoring the Spooner Fun Run/Walk and pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 14. The fun 3K walk and 5K run will utilize the new walking path connecting all three schools. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Spooner High School. The run/walk starts promptly at 9 a.m. at the track, and the pancake breakfast will begin at 10 a.m. All participants will receive a bib

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners

April 11 - $30 Roger Mrugala, Shoreview, Minn. April 12 - $30 Karen Nord, Shell Lake April 13 - $30 Harry Dahlstrom, Shell Lake April 14 - $30 Judie Wirhanowicz, St. Francis April 15 - $30 Trudy DeLawyer, Shell Lake

Jacobson Eye Health Care Clinic

Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps & levels Temperatures recorded at

Spooner Ag Research Station

2010 High April 11 62 April 12 69 April 13 66 April 14 59 April 15 75 April 16 75 April 17 60

2011 High April 11 76 April 12 63 April 13 67 April 14 61 April 15 49 April 16 47 April 17 38

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number and a PTA throwing disc. This free event is open to the entire community. Registration forms can be found at the Spooner High School, Spooner Health Systems, Chamber of Commerce, Spooner Library and Spooner Area School District Web site. Registration deadline is Friday, April 29. — from Spooner PTA

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Spooner Golf Club Easter Egg Hunt a huge success in spite of conditions

1951 - 60 years ago

• Lettermen for the high school basketball team were announced by Ellis Axon, coach. The following received letters: Joe Rounce, Bob Johnson, Alvin Rydberg, Marvin Rydberg, Denny Dahl, Ronnie Masterjohn, Jim Masterjohn, Harry Ireland, Peter Quam, John Plahn, and managers Jerry Chopp and Merwin Weberg. • Joining the Army was Jerry Simonson of Sarona. • Harry Hurd was re-elected president of the Burnett-Washburn Tavern League. • By the end of the week, the Peavey Feed Store would have given away 7,000 baby chicks.

1961 - 50 years ago

• Tom Drinkwater, operator of Tom’s TV in Shell Lake, was named by the county board as county veterans service officer. • New officers of the PTA were Lillie Bakker, president; Betty Kastner, vice president; Kay Welter, secretary; and Eunice Bennett, treasurer. • Richard Rydberg was a salesman for Sam’s Corner, an implement dealer in Cumberland. Previously, Rydberg had worked for Kallenbach Sales. • Over 200 people, over half of whom were out-of-town friends and American Legion and Legion Auxiliary officials, attended the testimonial dinner for Mrs. Earl (Jennie) Lund at the Shell Lake Elementary School.

1971 - 40 years ago

• Traveling to Madison for state com-

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petition in forensics were Joe Biver, extemporaneous speaking; Cindy Furchtenicht, significant speeches; Debbie Haremza, memorized declamation; Steve Harr, four-minute speech; and Cindy Swan, public address. • Steve Haremza, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Haremza, Shell Lake, was initiated into the Tau Kapp Epsilon Fraternity at Superior State University. He was majoring in business administration. • Pvt. Larry L. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Johnson, Shell Lake, was stationed with the Army at Fort Polk, La. • Even though there was still some ice on the lake, the children of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Stouffer and Mrs. Sam Newman held the distinction of being the first ones swimming in Shell Lake for the season.

1981 - 30 years ago

• The John Furchtenichts built a 70’x150’ manure pit over which a barn to house young livestock was built. The barn would hold as many as 300 heifers, calves and dry cows. The new barn opened up room in the present dairy barn to increase the number of milk cows from 150 to as many as 220. • Dr. Dale Moen, who started the Shell Lake Clinic in 1947, would be leaving the clinic with plans to open his own fulltime clinic. • Alderman William Richie was elected Shell Lake City Council president by a 4-3 vote over Lillie Bakker. • Shell Lake first-graders, along with

their teachers, Nancy Kuntz and Sandra Warner, put on an Easter program for folks at Lakeland Manor.

1991 - 20 years ago

• The ice went off the lake on April 15. • Shell Lake students named to dean’s list at UW-River Falls were Kimberly Kessler, Tiffany Pockat, Bruce Quinton, Shelly Seever and Melissa Williams. • Stephanie Kasten, an eighth-grader representing Shell Lake, finished in sixth place at the CESA No. 11 Regional Spelling Bee in Rice Lake. • Students of the Month chosen at Shell Lake Schools were Penny Lawrence, senior; Danielle Stariha, junior; Kristine Buck, sophomore; and Tim Peterson, freshman.

2001 - 10 years ago

• The lake in Shell Lake was up 20.2 inches at 1,222.97 feet above sea level, putting Shell Lake back on the FEMA flood insurance program. • Lucky grand-prize bike winners at the Shell Lake Easter egg hunt were Austin Fry, Sara Marschall, Jackie Brown, Tarah Flach, Brett Jepson, Alex Yohn and Ali Knutson. • The Shell Lake Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire at the residence of Chris and Jenny Melton on 6th Avenue. According to fire Chief Bill Burnham, the fire started somewhere in the kitchen. • Smith Auto Body held a grand opening at their facility on Industrial Drive in Shell Lake.

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GRANTSBURG — Be sure to attend this year’s spring beef cow-calf meeting on Thursday, April 28, in Grantsburg sponsored by the UW-Extension Livestock Team. The meeting will be held at the Beaver Creek Cattle Ranch owned by Doug and Kathy Anderson, 12402 Hwy. 48 in Burnett County. The farm is located near Trade Lake, three miles east of Hwy. 87, north of

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Greeting Card though. The card said I was “find.” I don’t remember being lost, so I must have meant “fine.” “Wasn’d a good day today.” Not sure if I really was having a bad day or if I meant “Wasn’t it a good day today.” Then again, when you are an 8-year-old girl, from a family of five children, caught in the middle between brothers with one sister being the oldest and another sister being the youngest, maybe I “wasn’d” having a good day. I must not have been seeing things very well either as my Easter egg was way larger than my Easter basket. As what sometimes happens to a person writing a greeting, I didn’t save enough space to completely write my name. Oh well, I’m sure my grandparents knew the C stood for Carlson. As you celebrate Easter this weekend, may you find yourself having a good day. Happy Easter! Happy spring!

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Hunt Hill's International offerings

by Jessie Schalkowski SARONA — Many folks may be familiar with Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona for their environmental education programs or hiking trails, but you might not know that Hunt Hill provides a bit of international flavor close to home for those looking to expand their language skills and cultural knowledge. In 1954, Hunt Hill’s original landowner, Frances Andrews, requested that the National Audubon directors “encourage international participation in the activities at Hunt Hill” because of her family’s interest in both international affairs and environmental conservation. Hunt Hill continues to honor Andrews’ wish by hosting two adult language and culture immersion camps, one for those interested in Swedish and another for those interested in Spanish. For those that love Sweden and all things Swedish, you’ll find that the På svenska: Adult Swedish Language and Culture Camp, June 12 -17, is a wonderful blend of both. The camp is directed by Eva Apelqvist, a Spooner resident and native Swedish speaker, and is taught by Apelqvist and other instructors fluent in the Swedish language. “The På Svenska Camp program was a wonderful experience last year, and I am looking forward to it this summer. The surroundings at Hunt Hill are beautiful and the language

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camp experience was a fun way to learn in a relaxed atmosphere. “Eva arranged for wonderful, authentic Swedish meals and fun activities that encourage learning about the culture of Sweden,” said Suzanne. På svenska teaches Swedish language at all skill levels along with Swedish culture, politics, history, religion and Swedish foods. Deadline to register for Swedish camp is Friday, May 27, and space is limited. The cost of the camp is all-inclusive for the week — food, snacks, lodging-shared room, staff and program supplies. Single rooms are available at an additional cost.

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SPOONER — The local Northwoods Support Team sent an Easter package off to the troops in Iraq. The Easter cards were all handmade, and along with the Easter cards there was candy and gum included for the troops. The Northwoods Support Team from Spooner is an ongoing project. Participants will be keeping in contact with the national Adopt-A-Soldier organization to see what the needs are and work toward filling those needs. The following is an e-mail thank-you that was received from the captain: “Thank you for sending the Easter care package to the soldiers of Charlie Medical Company. The cards and candy were a nice surprise. The soldiers are constantly working to improve their

skills and their working environment. Your support of the Witchdoctors is appreciated. Sincerely, Cpt. E. B.” The weather is now reaching the threedigit readings in Iraq, and there are ladies busy sewing neck coolers to be sent as soon as they have enough for a unit in Iraq or Afghanistan. If you like to sew and would like to help with the summer project, there are patterns available and the group would welcome the help. Anyone with an idea for a fundraiser to help raise money for the projects during the year is asked to contact the committee by calling Lynda Marquardt, 715-635-6237, or Darlene Heller, 715-6352930. — from Northwoods Support Team

Eva Apelqvist, Spooner, is directing the Adult Swedish Language and Culture Camp at Hunt Hill.

If Swedish isn’t your thing, but Spanish sparks your interest, then join Hunt Hill for the Adult Spanish Language and Culture Camp, Aug. 14-19. If you’ve ever wished to learn or improve your Spanish, now is your chance. A camper declared, “Until coming to Hunt Hill, I had never taken Spanish classes, so even as a ‘real’ beginner I learned more than I had even hoped to!” Participants can look forward to a schedule of daily language lessons, afternoon games and music, authentic Spanish meals, daily happy hour with cultural cooking classes and nightly

cultural programs for a true language and culture immersion. Hunt Hill is excited to have Pete Ducos, a Shell Lake resident who hails from Puerto Rico, join the camp as director this year. Ducos will be joined by two other instructors who are also native Spanish speakers and who are ready to share their culture and language. The deadline to register for Spanish camp is July 29, but if you register early, by May 1, you can save $50. The cost of camp is all-inclusive for the week, and single rooms are available at an additional cost. With either camp you’ll find structured curriculum mixed with fun cultural experiences in a beautiful setting. Hunt Hill sits on 400 acres of varied habitats: glacial lakes, tamarack bogs, restored prairie and forests and has all amenities located directly on-site. Besides providing a great location for relaxation, exploration and learning, the surroundings provide a vast array of possibilities for any interest. Hunt Hill accepts camp applicants on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited, so register today. To learn more about either of these opportunities or other events, contact Hunt Hill at 715635-6543, or online at hunthill.org.

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by Dawn Olson, blood drive coordinator SPOONER — The Spooner Area Blood Drive will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 17990 Scribner St., Spooner, across from the elementary school on Thursday, April 28, 1-7 p.m., and Friday, April 29, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age, weight at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health

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Volunteers are needed at the Washburn County Historical Museum in Shell Lake. Call 715-4682982. ••• Indianhead Community Action Agency is looking for volunteers to help out in their thrift store and food pantry. Food pantry volunteers must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. Please stop in to ICAA at 608 Service Road and pick up an application or call 715-635-3975 for more information. ••• The Washburn County Area Humane Society is looking for volunteers to update and maintain their Web site and to research and apply for grants. For more information, call Susie at 715-468-2453 or e-mail wcahs@centurytel.net. ••• Glenview Assisted Living is looking for a volunteer to assist the in-house beautician with appointments. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested volunteers please call 715-468-4255 or e-mail to glenview83-jessica@hotmail.com. ••• To publish a volunteer opportunity, submit it to us by Monday noon. E-mail it to wcregister@centurytel.net, bring it to the office, or call 715-468-2314. Please list the type of volunteer work you need, as well as dates, times and length of service. Make sure to include your contact information, including your name and phone number. When the volunteer position is filled, please let us know so we can take it off the list. This service is offered free of charge in an effort to bring the community together so those that are looking for help can find those that are looking to help.

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Thursday, April 21 & Friday, April 22 • Easter Alive, 7 p.m. performance, Shell Lake Full Gospel Church. Limited seating. Doors open 1 hour prior. For more info, easteralive.com. Thursday, April 21 • The Washburn County Humane Society open board meeting will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the state patrol headquarters in Spooner. Call 715-635-4720 for more information. • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting will be provided. Friday, April 22 • Pizza & a Play at the Quam in Shell Lake, 6 p.m. For more information, call 715-468-4387. Saturday, April 23 • Free community breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted. • Shell Lake Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. sharp, Shell Lake Municipal Campground. • Easter Alive, 2 p.m. performance, Shell Lake Full Gospel Church. Limited seating. Doors open 1 hour prior. For more info, easteralive.com. Tuesday, April 26 • International Cesarean Awareness Network, local chapter, ICAN of Northwest Wisconsin, will be meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m., at LifeCircle Birth and Wellness Center in Shell Lake. Lauryn Brunclik, D.C. will speak on The Webster Technique and Cesarean Prevention. Meetings are open to women who’ve had previous cesareans, those planning or interested in VBAC and any women interested in childbirth issues. Call 715-468-4065 for more information. Wednesday, April 27 • Free community supper, 4 to 6 p.m., St. Alban Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner. Thursday, April 28 & Friday, April 29 • Spooner Area Blood Drive, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St. Thursday, 1-7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments may be made by calling 715-635-4610.Walk-ins are welcome. Thursday, April 28 • The Shell Lake American Legion will meet at 6:30 p.m., at Friendship Commons. • Shell Lake VFW will meet at 7 p.m., at Friendship Commons. • Spooner Chamber of Commerce food and wine tasting event to benefit Alzheimer’s Day Respite and Northwest Heritage Passage, 5 to 8 p.m., Northwest Sports Complex, Spooner. Saturday, April 30 • Gene Larson spaghetti fundraiser, noon to 4 p.m., Tony’s Riverside, Spooner.

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Monday: Lifestyle weight management support group will meet at 4 p.m. Weigh-in, meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the dining room of Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake. Call Michelle Grady at 715468-7833 for more information. Membership fee is $10 per year, dues 50 cents per week. • Partners of Veterans women’s support group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Counseling Associates in Siren, located across from the Burnett County Government Center. For more information, contact Julie Yaekel-Black Elk at 715-349-8575. • Celebrate Recovery meetings at 6:30. This is a Christ-centered recovery program. Meetings take place in the Community Life Center at Spooner Wesleyan Church, Hwy. 70 West. For more information, call 715-635-2768. • First Friends Playgroup open to all children. Focus on infants and their caregivers with sensory stimulation and movement experiences. Art project materials provided and the morning closes with circle music time and instrument exploration. 10 a.m. to noon at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner. Monday and Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch and a program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time, etc. For more information, call 715-635-4367. Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group at Time-Out Family Abuse Outreach office, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. For survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual abuse. Free, confidential, closed after first session. For more info or to register, contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801, 715-635-5245. • Ala-Teen meets at 6:30 p.m. in the New Life Christian Center in Rice Lake. Use the back entrance. • Washburn County Historical Museum in Shell Lake, through the winter months, open every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 715-468-2982. Wednesday: Lakeland Family Resource Center open from noon to 3 p.m. • AA meeting, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. • 9 a.m. to noon, sewing at Shell Lake Senior Center. • Kidstime-Parentime at Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn, discuss and share ideas and experience to enrich parenting skills. Preselected art or play materials available for children of all ages. Kidstime-Parentime provides quality time for families, networking for parents and a social opportunity for both parents and children. The last Wednesday of the month a potluck lunch is held at 11:15 a.m. Thursday: AA meets at 7 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, Minong. • Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Indianhead Medical Center, Shell Lake. • Library Fun For Little Ones, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Shell Lake Public Library. A time for stories, craft and a snack. No age minimum or maximum for participants. Thursday and Monday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, see listing above. ••• Amber Bednar, RN, Washburn County Health Department, is available at the public health office to provide breastfeeding basics, how-tos and postpartum support. Appointments can be made at 715-635-4400. Domestic abuse and sexual assault are crimes. Time-Out provides free, confidential victim support. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence in a relationship, please call 800924-0556. The Genealogy Society Research Room at 206-1/2 2nd Ave., Museum Hewitt Building, Shell Lake, is closed for the winter. Volunteers will be available to help the public on appointment as weather permits. Call 715-635-7937 for more information. Shell Lake Alano Club Meetings on CTH B, 2 blocks off Hwy. 63. All meetings are nonsmoking Sunday 10 a.m. AA 6 p.m. AA Monday Noon AA 5 p.m. GA Tuesday Noon AA 7 p.m. AA Wednesday 1 p.m. AA 7 p.m. NA Thursday 1 p.m. AA 7 p.m. Al-Anon Friday 2 p.m. AA 7 p.m. AA Saturday Noon AA 7 p.m. AA Fourth Saturday of every month, Pin Night with 5:30 p.m. potluck and 7 p.m. meeting.

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Granny Nanny, Nan Rounce, is hanging up the retirement plaque after 44 years of substitute teaching in Shell Lake. - Photo by Diane Dryden moose would share a secret with them before they left. Naturally, the kids would be as good as they could be and at the end of the day she’d squeeze its feet or antler and it would sing a song or two. The same applied for the Santa. She also endeared their teacher to the class by making up a fun activity for the teacher when she returned. Once she took pictures of students making funny faces while sitting on their desks. The students pasted these onto red squares of paper and then posted them on the walls with a note that said this is how they spent their day while their teacher was gone. Once she made up an ad for the Washburn County Register saying there was a second-grade teacher missing - Mary Butler to be exact. She then asked the students, whom she called the FBI, or Find Butler Incorporated, to write down where their teacher might have been for the past four days. These are some of the responses she got and entered them under the headline. “A boy kept her for a daughter.” - Sarah. “She swimd and got frose in.” - Logan

SPOONER — The Washburn County Emergency Management Office has scheduled a Skywarn Training Class to be held at the Spooner Fire Hall located at 507 N. Summit St. in Spooner on Thursday, April 28, starting at 7 p.m. The class is approximately 11/2 hours. There is no cost for this training and preregistration is not required. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration meteorologist from Duluth Weather Service will conduct the training. Slide shows, videos and the meteorologist’s experiences will enable participants to recognize downbursts, sheer clouds, wall clouds and other severe weather. Upon completion of the training, interested participants will be certified as spotters and given a toll-free number directly into NOAA. Radar can only read a certain amount of information. Having trained weather spotters speeds up the notification process, giving people more time to prepare for severe weather. Please encourage people interested to attend. People already certified are encouraged to return for a refresher class. Questions can be directed to the Washburn Emergency Management Director at 715-468-4730. — from WCEM

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“She got sowed into a sweter. “- Anna “She went to the zoo and they cept her.”- Olivia. “Not only are kids fun at that age, it’s also fun to teach them,” she says. “Because I lived right in town I could be called in for the day, for four days or sometimes just for an afternoon. I didn’t care.” But the time has come to hang up the retirement plaque. At age 79, she’s happy to have her days completely to herself, no having to wait for the phone call from the school that would set her day’s or week’s schedule for her. Husband Joe still tutors one-on-one with students after teaching junior high science for years in Shell Lake and is still subbing for Siren High School.

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SHELL LAKE - Nan Rounce, Shell Lake graduate, has finally called it quits, much to the loss of the kindergarten through third-grade students in Shell Lake. Rounce graduated from UW-Superior with her teaching degree and, after teaching full-time one year in Miami and a year and a half in Superior, she hung up her full-time teacher job in order to give the majority of her time to her own growing family. But her heart was still in teaching and when asked if she’d substitute, she gladly said yes. “When I first started in Shell Lake back in 1967, I had to bring lots of extra class material with me because kids were not as busy,” Rounce said. “Now, once they’re finished with one subject, they move right on to another. Back in the day we were in charge of not only their gym time, but also art and music. Thankfully the teachers had lesson plans for the day and I just followed them, keeping a few steps ahead of the students with my own worksheets, like brainteasers, when they finished their regular studies so they couldn’t pull anything over on me.” Many things have changed over her substituting years, but, she says, “You were always a part-time mother to the little ones, along with being a guidance counselor, nurse and comforter, along with your teaching. But the ages I taught were so wonderful ... they still listened to me and even laughed at my jokes.” Once, she reminisced, she brought cupcakes to class because it was her birthday. The kids not only sang the first verse of “Happy Birthday,” but they added the second one, “How old are you?” Thinking she was being clever, she sang, “I’m 100 years old.” She expected smiles and disagreements, but the room was strangely quiet as each child accepted the fact that she must be 100 if she said so. For years her daughter ran a day care, and when Nan would stop in and substitute (because her daughter needed to be somewhere else for a while), the kids would call her Granny Nanny. “The name certainly stuck because I’d be subbing at school and I’d hear from somewhere down a crowded hall, “Hi, Granny Nanny.” Rounce was never your common, ordinary sub. She made the kids eyes light up when she showed up each time; often because of Mr. Moose or Santa. She would start her day by putting her moose, her shelf-sized stuffed moose, up somewhere the kids could see it and then she’d tell them if they were very good that day the

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Steve Amos from Barron’s Team Amos Boxing holds his youngest child, Destiny, age 2, before teaching one of his two boxing classes for over 30 members, both men and women, of varying ages at the Body Shop in Shell Lake. - Photos by Diane Dryden ton K.O. “I didn’t kick box because it was one of those touchy father-son things, so I chose to box instead of what he was teaching. I liked boxing right from the start when I started at age 9. I’ve now opened my own place in Barron called Team Amos Boxing on 59 South Third St. “When I coach, I’m coaching kids for competition,” Amos said. “We work on footwork, which is the most important part of boxing, and second is breathing. If you can’t keep your balance at all times you’ll lose your footing and go down. If you don’t deliberately breathe out quickly with each punch or jab and then breathe back in quickly, you leave your abdomen vulnerable to a hit in the stomach that could also take you down because there is no air in your belly. Good hands are not to be underestimated either, and when you put

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He became a boxer and it changed everything for him. He kept out of trouble, boxed faithfully, and when he was old enough, he joined the military service. Boxing gave him a second chance in life.” Team Amos boxers are the most handled team in Wisconsin for show fighters and competition boxers and the goal, he says, is to get these kids to the Olympics. “These kids work very hard to go to competition because they have to maintain a ‘C’ average in school and have no trouble at home or school or on the street. They also have to have regular training and watch their diet.” The rules they follow are laid down by the USA Olympic Boxing Committee and by the state of Wisconsin. Before each official match Amos makes sure that all licenses are up to date and that there is a licensed medical technician or doctor on-site along with eight licensed officials which include the timekeeper, five judges, the refShell Lake’s up-and-coming boxer, eree and a clerk. If a fighter has less than 10 Cody Mayer, did his first official spar- fights under his belt, he can only box others ring on Saturday, April 16, at the St. with under 10 fights. Once they’re over the first 10 fights, they can fight anyone they Croix Casino in Danbury. want. Over 85 percent of the 2,000 boxers them all together, you’ve got the makings he’s trained have gone on to box competiof a good boxer. I’ve seen amazing turn- tively. One of the requirements of the Olympic arounds in troubled kids that have come to Committee for boxing is a strong represenbox and I remember one kid in particular. “One year for one of my son’s birthdays tation of the sport locally. Or in Olympic I scraped together what little money we terms, “The number of boxers accepted had and bought him a bike. Someone stole from any region depends upon the the bike but it was found without any dam- strength of boxing in that region.” When age. I found out the name of the kid who Amos started his Team Amos Boxing he stole the bike and just kind of filed it away. had help getting going and now he’s helpIt wasn’t too much longer when two young ing another gym get going and going cormen came into my gym and were looking rectly. “Some of the guys that used to box for information on what we offered. I no- down by me in Barron worked out at the ticed that the name the one kid put down Body Shop in Shell Lake because it was on the application was the same one who closer to where they lived. Matt and I made stole my son’s bike. Needless to say I told the connection between our mutual gym him who I was and he got a little nervous. regulars and now the Body Shop has a But I got him signed up to learn to box and great boxing setup and Dryden is also it changed his life. Come to find out he, his training to coach. We had an amateur boxtwo brothers and his mom were living in a ing show at the casino in Danbury, April trailer without electricity or heat. They had 16, and Matt had a fighter registered for the cut a hole in the floor and had a fire on the ring by the name of Cody Mayer, son of ground underneath to keep them warm. Josie and Greg Mayer of Shell Lake, a kid that could go far in boxing. “I see a definite resurgence in boxing even though there is still no great heavyweight out there. I also see that Dryden’s heart Clayton, WI is in the right place and I’m 2-BR Split-Level House grateful for the Body Shop Air conditioning, 2-car Great Food and the facilities there. I garage, no pets. Great Service At A $ even come up to work out 885/mo. rent + utilities Great Price! twice a week because my $885 Security Deposit gym is strictly for boxing For All Your Will do background check. and Matt’s place has all the Catering Needs Call Call 715-263-3577 equipment that I don’t 715-635-6600 Or 715-948-2560 have. I also teach boxing 534337 35r,Lp 25a-ep The Cook That Cares each Tuesday and Thursday at the Body Shop.” For more information on boxing locally, call the Body Shop in Shell Lake at 715468-7776 or Steve Amos in Barron at 715-205-9976.

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WA S H B U R N C O U N T Y R E G I S T E R

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The Cameron runner beats out the throw to Emmalee It was close as second baseman Erica Kozial tagged out the Cameron runner. Cameron won 9-0 Statz and Erica Kozial backs her up. giving Shell Lake their first loss of the season on Monday, April 11, in Shell Lake.

Emmalee Statz fields the ground ball and makes the throw to first for the out as the Cameron runner advances.

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LADYSMITH/SPOONER — On Friday, April 1, the Shell Lake track team headed to Ladysmith. The girls team finished second overall by just a few points. “It was a very nice day to run and we had many people place in this meet,” commented track coach Katrina Granzin. Placing first was the 4x100 relay team of Hannah Cassel, Brianna Schaefer, Cheyenne Tiegs and Hana Anderson with a time of 59.32 seconds. The 4x400 relay team also placed first with a time of 4:32. Members of the team were Shania Pokorny, Tracy McMullin, Emma Anderson and Jen Cassel. Hannah Cassel placed first in the 100-meter dash with a time of 13.77 seconds and first in the 200 with a time of 28.81 seconds. Pokorny won the 800-meter run with a time of 2:45.16. Jen Cassel won the 400-meter

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Kelsie Tripp, Spooner, had an outstanding run in the girls 100-meter hurdles, placing first with a time of 18 seconds. She placed second in the 300 hurdles with a time of 56 seconds. — Photos by Larry Samson

Speedster Renee Mikula for Shell Lake rounds the track in the 4x100 relay. The team finished third behind Cameron and Frederic with a time of 56.41. dash with a time of 1:03.11. The secondplace finishers were Colleen Knoop in the shot with a throw of 29 feet, 1 inch and in the discus with a throw of 87 feet, 11 inches. Pokorny also placed second in the 100 with a time of 13.78. Third-place finishes went to Hannah Cassel in the long jump at 14 feet, 3 inches; Sage Dunham in the 400 at 1:06.92, Hana Anderson in the 200 at 30.05 seconds, and the 4x200 relay team of Tiegs, McMullin, Emma Anderson and Jen Cassel with a time of 2:05.29. Finishing fourth were Hana Anderson in the 100-meter dash timed at 13.97 seconds and Dunham in the high jump with a jump of 4 feet, 4

inches. Sarah Shumaker placed fifth in both the shot put, throwing 24 feet, 5 inches; and the discus, throwing 75 feet, 5 inches. Abigail Granzin placed fifth in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 14:19. Placing sixth was Pokorny in the high jump with a jump of 4 feet, 2 inches and Emma Anderson in the 100 with a time of 14.62 seconds. Emma Gimse-White placed eighth in the 1,600-meter run with a time of 8:58.05. Placing first for the boys team was the 4x100 relay team consisting of Anthony Lloyd, Curtis Parker, Ryan Mikula and AJ Denotter with a time of 50.50 seconds. Tyler Anderson also placed first in the long jump with a 20-feet, 1-inch jump and second in the 200 with a 24.54-second run. Tory Williams also placed second in the shot put with a throw of 40 feet. In the relays the boys 4x800 team placed second with a time of 10:02.14. Team members were Josiah Kay, David Brereton, Tanner Williams and Caleb Parker. Individuals placing third were Marlo Fields in the shot put, throwing 36 feet, 10 inches; Denotter in the 100 with 12.01 seconds, Ben Butenhoff in both the 1,600 with 5:16.09 and the 3,200 with 12:04.53 and Cavan Maher in the 400 with a 58.65 run. Also placing third was the 4x200 team consisting of Anthony Lloyd, Curtis Parker, John Lloyd and Anderson, with a 1:48.16. Fourth-place finishers were Anderson in the 100-meter dash, 12.13, Kay in the 800 with a time of 2:25.66, and Anthony Lloyd in the long jump with a jump of 16 feet, 8 inches. Placing fifth was Maher in the 100 with a 12.2, Tanner Williams in the 3,200 with a 12:12.72, Caleb Parker in the 800 with a

The Shell Lake 4x100 relay team is step-for-step with the Frederic team but lost a little ground on the handoff. AJ Denotter is shown handing off to Andrew Lloyd for Shell Lake. The team finished third behind Cumberland and Spooner with a time of 49.62.

Cavan Maher is all smiles as he runs in the 100-meter dash. He placed 14th in a field of 24 with a time of 12.55 seconds. Nine schools competed in the frigid temperatures at the Spooner Invitational on Thursday, April 14.

Ryan Mikula is a step ahead of the Drummond runner as they cross the line in the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.46.

Maher with a 49.62 and the 4x800-meter relay team of Caleb Parker, Tanner Williams, Kay and Butenhoff with a 9:42.52. Tory Williams placed fourth in the discus with a throw of 120 feet, 3 inches and fifth in the shot with a throw of 41 feet, 3 inches. Also placing fifth was Butenhoff with a time of 12:36 in the 3,200M; right behind him in sixth was Holman at 13:13 and Brereton in seventh with a time of 14:06. Also placing seventh was Anderson in the 400 with a time of 59.56 and the 4x200-meter relay team of Anthony Lloyd, John Lloyd, Denotter and Maher with a 1:46.27. Placing eighth was Kay in the 800 with a time of 2:26.99. — from the Shell Lake Athletic Department

time of 2:27.36, John Lloyd in the 200 with a time of 25.56, and in the discus was Tory Williams with a throw of 106 feet, 10 inches. Sixth-place finishers were Fields in the discus with a 94.1, John Lloyd in the long jump with 15 feet, 111/2 inches, and in the 200 with a 25.62 was Maher. Seventh-place finisher was John Lloyd in the 100 with 12.57 and eighth place went to Brett Holman in the 1,600-meter run with a time of 5:37.38. On Thursday, April 7, Shell Lake attended the meet in Spooner. This meet was cold and only continued to get colder as the day progressed. For many it was a good learning experience on the importance of warming up and cooling down even though it was cold. “We had some very nice efforts put forth by the teams,” praised Granzin. In the girls Jen Cassel placed second in the 400 with a 1:03.56, and Emma Anderson in the 800 with 2:36.46. Placing third was the 4x100meter relay team of Hannah Cassel, Hana Anderson, Renee Mikula and Jen Cassel with a time of 56.41. In fourth was Dunham in the high jump at 4 feet, 6 inches and Knoop in the shot put with a throw of 29 feet, 10.25 inches. Sixth place went to Hannah Cassel in the 200 with a time of 28.86 and in the long jump with a jump of 13 feet, 8 inches. The 4x200meter relay team also placed sixth, this team consisted of Mikula, Schaefer, McMullin, and Tiegs with a time of 2:16.06. Seventh place, Hana Anderson in the 100-meter dash and Dunham in the 300 hurdles with a time of 1:05.38 Placing at Spooner for the boys was Anderson in the 200 at 24.79 and triple jump with 39 feet, 9.5 inches; both earnSara Shumaker concentrates as she ing him a third-place finish. Also finish- releases the shot. Her best throw of ing third was the 4x100-meter relay team the day was 26 feet 7 inches, good for of Anthony Lloyd, Mikula, Denotter, and ninth place in a field of 22.

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WA S H B U R N C O U N T Y R E G I S T E R by Larry Samson SHELL LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Shell Lake boys baseball team started their 2011 season Monday, April 11, with a home opener against their perennial rivals, the Cameron Comets. The Lakers came away with an 8-6 loss in a very close game. Cameron took a 1-0 lead in the third and exploded with a five-run inning in the fifth and the damage was done. Shell Lake came back with two runs in the inning to keep the game close; two more in the sixth and fell short in the seventh with two. Shell Lake traveled to Birchwood for a nonconference game on Friday, April 15, and came away with a 25-0 win. Everything went Shell Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way after they took an 8-0 lead in the first inning. Jesse Gronning had five hits for the game followed by Mitch Kraetke with three. Kraetke came away with the win pitching four innings. Shell Lake will face conference rivals Clear Lake on Tuesday, April 26, at Clear Lake.

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“Easter Alive”

A scene from the Triumphant Entry shows Shelby Solum, Pam Helstern, Carley Myers, Matthew Steines, Clint Wickman, Sherry Esser, Peter Steines and Deb Quam. The play was performed on April 15 and 16 and has three more performances Easter weekend.

A moving scene when Abigail, whom Jesus cured when she was a leper, proclaims her love for Jesus. “He was the only one to touch me when no one else would.” This was the first acting and singing role for Kellie Myers, a junior from Shell Lake High School. In a scene from last weekend’s “Easter Alive,” Jesus and his disciples share the Last Supper (L to R): Kevan Livingston, Reg Myers, Clint Wickman, Shawn Zellmer, Greg Zellmer, Bob Solum and Gordy Hodgett.

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RIGHT - Clint Wickman poses with a young admirer after the play. The interaction of the audience and the performers is an integral part of the play, “Easter Alive, How He Loves,” written and directed by Jennifer Slater. The play is free and open to the public. It will be performed Thursday, April 21, and Friday, April 22, at 7 p.m., at the Shell Lake Full Gospel Church, and the final performance will be on Saturday, April 23, at 2 p.m.

LEFT - While Jesus’ resurrection concludes the play, for many it is just the beginning.

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by Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - A new report from the DNR looks at how much electronic waste was recycled in Wisconsin last year. The document also says some people still don't know where to take their old televisions and other "e-junk." Last year was the first year of the state law aimed at keeping electronic waste out of landfills. The DNR estimates that 24 million pounds of old TVs, computer and other e-waste were collected at roughly 350 permanent or one-day dropoff sites. The sites include some electronics retailers, nonprofit agencies, local government drop-off centers or recycling companies. The DNR's e-cycle coordinator, Sarah Murray, says recycling firms separate

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some of the valuable metals and other components in the Upper Midwest. She says some of the waste is then sent elsewhere. Murray says recovering precious metals and keeping harmful metals like lead out of landfills benefits the environment. Others may pick apart the DNR report in the days ahead, and raise issues, but Murray says one of her biggest challenges remains getting the word out on where to drop off electronic trash. Murray says many sites take the e-waste at The 2011-12 officer team (L to R) is: Katie Parker, student advisor; Maddy no charge. She says by and large, the e- Dennis, treasurer; Allysha Feeney, secretary; Katrina Nyreen, historian; and waste law is separate from the current Emma Mechtel, president. — Photos submitted debate over whether to reduce and then eliminate state recycling aid to local governments. Awards presented at the Shell Lake FFA Banquet held on Monday, April 11, went to (L to R): Ryan Melton, Star Greenhand and State Washburn County Relay for Life chap- P r o fi c i e n c y ter of the American Cancer Society. Gold winner Come support your local Relay for Life fifth place and and get some great treats just in time for section 1 winner; Chelsea Christensen, Star Discovery; Johannah Feeney, Star the holiday. - Jessica Beecroft Placement and State Proficiency Gold winner fourth place and section 1 winner; and Cristy Spaulding, Star Farmer. Not shown: Jackie Brown State Proficiency Gold winner fourth place and section 1.

Shell Lake State Bank bake sale Friday

SHELL LAKE – The Shell Lake State Bank is going to be having a bake sale Friday, April 22, from 8 a.m. to noon. Everything is being sold for a freewill offering, with all proceeds going to the

SPORTS

Baseball Tuesday, April 26: At Clear Lake, 5 p.m. Thursday, April 28: At St. Croix Falls, 5 p.m. Friday, April 29: Vs. Siren/Webster, 5 p.m. Monday, May 2: At Cameron, 5 p.m. Thursday, May 5: Vs. Prairie Farm, 5 p.m. Friday, May 6: At Luck, 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 10: At TL /Clayton (TL), 5 p.m.

Softball Thursday, April 21: Vs. Cumberland (DH) 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 26: At Clear Lake, 5 p.m. Thursday, April 28: At St. Croix Falls, 5 p.m.

SCHEDULE

Friday, April 29: Vs. Unity, 5 p.m. Monday, May 23: Vs. Clear Lake, 5 p.m. Thursday, May 26/Tuesday, May 31: WIAA Regional, 5 p.m. Thursday, June 2: WIAA Regional final, 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 7: WIAA Sectional SemiFinal at Shell Lake, 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 10: WIAA Sectional final

Track Tuesday, April 26: At Frederic, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, April 28: JH at Frederic, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 29: JH at Shell Lake meet, 4 p.m. SL, Siren, Frederic, Luck, Prairie Farm, Spooner, Flambeau, St. Croix Falls

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Shell Lake Lions Club and City of Shell Lake

D o wn to wn Ba sk e tPr o je c t

This year the Shell Lake Lions Club and the City of Shell Lake offer you the opportunity to purchase a basket in memory of or in honor of someone special to you. Posters downtown and a press release will list those memorialized and honored. You may purchase a full basket for $60 or a half basket for $30. Please make your donation before May 31st. Your contribution is tax-deductible. Name:

Address: Phone:

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CROHN’S & COLITIS FUNDRAISER!

Easter Services - Sunday, April 24 Sunrise Youth-led Service - 6:14 a.m., Shelter House, Shell Lake Beach Breakfast 7 a.m. at the Church • Regular Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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We at the Washburn County Register are busy working on the 2011 Edition of

Shell Lake D E S T I N AT I O N : 2011 Recreation Guide

A Visitors Guide to the Shell Lake Area.

Please contact Jackie, 715-491-0849 or Suzanne, 715-468-2314 by Friday, April 29, if you would like to be included. 533024 33-35r

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Obituaries

The cross didn’t take Christ by surprise. He came to die. He was willing to lay down his life, it couldn’t be taken from him. And he took it up again! His resurrection is the heart of Christianity. Without it, life is a hopeless end. With it, life is an endless hope. His resurrection is the hub of Christianity. On it all the doctrines of grace depend. If Christ be not risen, the consequence isn’t that death ends all, but we’re still in our sins. His resurrection is the hope of Christianity. Because he rose, Christ is with us in our perplexity to guide us, in our sorrow to comfort us, in our trials to strengthen us and at death to bring us to heaven. He came out of the grave into my heart. Is he in your heart? Visit us at: www.TheSower.com

Donald F. Talbert Sr.

Donald F. Talbert Sr., 76, Trevor, died April 12, 2011, at Harbor House South, Kenosha. He had a cabin on Shell Lake. He was born Nov. 18, 1934, in Janesville, the son of the late Roscoe and Nora (Page) Talbert. He had lived in Trevor most of his life and had served in the U.S. Air Force. On Sept. 2, 1952, he married Valeria Bronkema. She preceded him in death on Dec. 4, 1985. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by son Ross (Jamie) in 2001 and a daughter Deborah in 2007. He is survived by his children, Don Jr. (Karen), Wa-

conia, Minn., Walter (Patti), Kenosha, Tina, Greenfield, Ind., and Sherri, Trevor; several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 16 at the Strang Funeral Home, Antioch, Ill. Interment was at Liberty Cemetery, Salem. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association in his memory. A guest book is available at www.strangfh.com. The Strang Funeral Home, Antioch, Ill., was entrusted with arrangements.

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Anthony Eugene “Gene” Omernik Longtime Resident And Businessman

MONTROSE - Gene Omernik (Anthony Eugene) died at Montrose Memorial Hospital on April 9, 2011. His life was celebrated Saturday, April 16. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 15, at Crippin Funeral Home. The son of Anton and Ella (Heurth) Omernik, born in Grantsburg, Wis., Gene grew up in Spooner, Wis., and graduated high school in 1946. He and Kay enjoyed returning home to northern Wisconsin to attend all of their high school reunions and visit family. Gene served two years in the United States Army then graduated from University of Minnesota in 1952 with a degree in business. Gene Omernik and Kay (Helen Kay) Spafford of Shell Lake, Wis., married on June 23, 1951, in Shell Lake and raised six children together: Marc of Reno, Sue of Durango, Mary (Steve Mathis) and Tom (Marian Brooks) of Montrose, David of Lakewood and Stephen (Jeri Mattics) of Montrose. They have 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Gene is survived by his wife of 59 years and by a brother, Jerome of Robbinsdale, Minn. His parents and two sisters, Ellen and Arlene, preceded him in death. In 1972, Gene realized his lifelong dream of running his own business and living in Colorado. He bought a home on a piece of property large enough to keep horses on, moved his family from Potomac, Md., to Montrose, and opened Jeans Westerner, a sporting goods and clothing store. In 1977, he opened a second Jeans Westerner in Delta, and five years after that, opened The Work Horse in Montrose. Most of his children and grandchildren worked at the stores during the past 39 years. Mary, Tom and Stephen continue to operate the business today. Gene served on many committees, boards and was a proud Rotarian. He spent his free time hunting and fishing and raising a family. Gene’s greatest joy in life was his loving wife and offspring. He leaves an extended family in Colorado and beyond. Gene Omernik lived a life that mattered. He contributed much to his community, to his family, and to all of his business and social associates. He was a man of integrity, humor, compassion, courage and sacrifice. He enriched and empowered in ways others hope to emulate. Many of us will feel the lasting loss of his passing, but it is not the number of us mourning our loss that is important, rather the value of his being in all our lives. Living a life that matters isn’t an accident. It is a matter of choice. Gene made uncountable good choices that provided for his family and strengthened his community. A gathering to celebrate his amazing life was held with a visitation on Friday, April 15, 2011, at Crippin Funeral Home. On Saturday, April 16, 2011, on his 83rd birthday, the life of Gene Omernik was celebrated with a Catholic Mass at St. Mary’s followed by light luncheon/fond remembrances at Ted Nelson’s Steakhouse, 697 Cobble Drive. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montrose Community Foundation or to Western Colorado Hospice and Palliative Care. Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home, 802 E. Main St., Montrose, CO 81401 (970) 249-2121. 534146 35r,Lp

THANK YOU

Thank you to all who have helped in many ways including food, calls, visits and cards after the loss of our wife, mother and grandma, Dorothy Rylander. A special thanks to Dr. Dunhan, Dr. Haesemeyer, the staff of Indianhead Medical Center, Shell Lake Clinic and Laura Johnson.

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Jan Ogden and Lee Prill learn the West Coast swing dancing from instructor Kay Burkholder. The Shell Lake Arts Center hosted the class through Shell Lake Community Education. Participants of the class received a free ticket to the seventh-annual Evening with the Stars Gala at the Shell Lake Arts Center on Saturday, May 14, a perfect place to practice what they learned. — Photo submitted

Easter services at local churches

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A photo in the April 13 WCR misidentified the cast members playing schoolgirls in “Little Women.” Kristin Sexton was shown with Audi Griffith and Jessica Morris rather than Josie Shipman. Our apologies. — WCR

Barron Electric donated $500 to Northern Star Council/Boy Scouts of America. Matt Swallow, ranger at Tomahawk Scout Reservation, (L), accepted the check from Val Sutherland, Barron Electric customer service representative. Swallow said, “We greatly appreciate Barron Electric’s support of Boy Scouts through the years.” Last September, Barron Electric donated $500 to the Chippewa Valley Council of Boy Scouts of America. Funds for community donations are made available through the Federated Youth Foundation, an administrative trust overseeing unclaimed capital credits of former members. — Photo submitted

SHELL LAKE — Area churches extend an invitation to worshippers during the Easter season with special services being held during Holy Week. Shell Lake Full Gospel Church: The Easter drama, “How He Loves,” will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23, at 2 p.m. On Easter Sunday, an Easter breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m. with celebration worship at 10 a.m. St. Francis de Sales, St. Joseph, St. Catherine: Holy Thursday service will be held April 21 at 7 p.m., at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Spooner. Good Friday service will be held at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph’s in Shell Lake, and 3 p.m. at St. Francis. Saturday, April 23, is Vigil at 9 p.m. at St. Francis. Easter Sunday services are: 8 a.m. St. Catherine’s in Sarona, 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s, and 11 a.m. at St. Francis. Salem Lutheran Church: Good Friday services will be held at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday services are 8 and 10 a.m. with breakfast served between services. Shell Lake United Methodist: Maundy Thursday services on April 21 will be held at 7 p.m., at the Shell Lake United Methodist Church. A special sunrise service, led by the youth, will be held Easter Sunday, 6:14 a.m., at the shelter house at the Shell Lake beach. A breakfast will be held at church at 7 a.m. with regular worship at 10:30 a.m. Lake Park Alliance Church: An Easter breakfast will be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m.. Worship service will begin at 9:45 a.m. Spooner Wesleyan Church: Hwy. 70, west of the DNR, extends an invitation to the cross to exchange your chains with a Good Friday gathering on April 22 at 7 p.m., and to Resurrection Power Easter celebration on April 24 at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with coffee fellowship between services. Barronett Lutheran Church: Good Friday service will be at 7 p.m., on April 22. The Spirit Connection will host a breakfast Easter morning starting at 7:30 a.m. The worship service is at 9 a.m. on Easter Sunday. — with submitted information

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Area churches Alliance

St. Francis de Sales

53 3rd Ave., Shell Lake Pastor John Sahlstrom Lay Pastor Richard Peterson Youth leader Ryan Hunziker 715-468-2734 Worship Service: 10 a.m. Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades: Wednesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m.

409 N. Summit St., Spooner Father Edwin Anderson 715-635-3105 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

Lake Park Alliance

Baptist

Northwoods Baptist W6268 Cranberry Dr., Shell Lake; 4 miles south of Spooner 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 James Frisby 715-635-2277 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Wed. evening service 7 p.m.

Catholic

Faith Lutheran

Episcopal St. Alban's

Corner of Elm & Summit St., Spooner Father Bob Rodgers 715-635-8475 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Morning prayer: 8:15 a.m. Monday Thursday

Full Gospel Shell Lake Full Gospel

293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday: Celebration Worship Service: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Jr. Kids Church: 10:30 a.m.; UTurn Student Ministries (7th-12th grades): 6 p.m.; Power & Light (2nd - 6th grades), 6 p.m. Tuesday: Compassion Connection: 7 p.m.

Lutheran

Barronett Lutheran

St. Joseph's Catholic 100 N. Second St., Shell Lake Father Edwin Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. Books & Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

St. Catherine's Catholic CTH D, Sarona Father Edwin Anderson 715-468-7850 Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

United Methodist

(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday Worship 8 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Praise and Worship 10:30 Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays

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.

Long Lake Lutheran Church 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 Pastor Carol Ann McArdell 715-468-7718 www.shelllakesalem lutheran.org Sunday Worship: 8 and 10 a.m.; coffee and conversation: 9:15 a.m.

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

Lakeview United Methodist

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

Nazarene

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.

Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

Hwy. 70 W, Spooner www. spoonerwesleyan.org Senior Pastor Ronald W. Gormong; Assistant Pastor Chopper Brown 715-635-2768 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School and ABFs: 10:30 a.m.; nursery provided; Celebrate Recovery, now every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Team Kid ages 4 yrs. 6th grade Wednesday 6:30 p.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 Tuesdays 2 & 7 p.m.

Other

Trinity Lutheran

1790 Scribner St., Spooner 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.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.

Methodist

United Methodist

135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Gregory Harrell Sunday: Sarona - 9 a.m.; Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Cornerstone Christian

Pastor Tom Kelby 106 Balsam St., Spooner 715-635-9222 www.cornerstonechurch spooner.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.; Wed. Prayer: 6:30 p.m. Youth Group Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Senior Menu

Monday, April 25: Beef and bulgur chili, crackers, cheese, sour cream, fruit juice, banana, cornmeal muffin, butter, milk, coffee. Tuesday, April 26: Garlic roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, rutabagas, almond peach pudding, bread, butter, milk, coffee. Wednesday, April 27: Kraut-smothered pork chops, boiled potatoes, butter, strawberry rhubarb pie, bread, butter, milk, coffee. Thursday, April 28: Turkey noodle soup, crackers, tomato juice, egg salad on whole-grain bread, pear halves, milk, coffee. Friday, April 29: Almond-crusted chicken breast, triple-grain pilaf, sliced carrots, blueberry crisp, bread, butter, beverage. Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call 715468-4750.

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Area Writer’s corner

The beautiful and beloved Liz Taylor

The press has always kept us informed of the events in the life of Elizabeth Taylor, so it was rather a shock to hear that she had passed away in a hospital in California. She died on March 23, less than a month after celebrating her 79th birthday. Perhaps it was best that she left the spotlight before this, her last illness. They said the cause of death was congestive heart failure. I think those of us who kept up with her long acting career prefer to remember her as a beautiful and talented actress. Elizabeth Taylor was born in England, on Feb. 27, 1932, in a suburb of London. Her father, Francis Lenn Taylor, was an American, an art dealer, and her mother, Sara was an actress. They were married in New York City in 1926, and they had a son, Howard, born in 1929. Elizabeth’s mother gave up acting when she married and they went to live in England. With the war clouds gathering, the family left England in 1939. They settled in Los Angeles. A biographer wrote that her father’s art gallery attracted many of the Hollywood elite. It “opened many doors for the Taylors, leading them directly into the society of money and prestige.” Even as a small child, she was beautiful, with dark black hair and pale white skin, and those expressive eyes, deep violet with dark, double eyelashes and a direct look that caused people to find her stunning. When some people suggested that Elizabeth should try out for the movies, her mother was against it, not caring for a life as a child actress for her daughter. Liz took ballet lessons beginning at age 3, and she had a knack for learning lines and performing as well as a much older person. Soon both Universal and MGM wanted her. She was under contract for Universal but later went to MGM because, she said, the people there were nicer to her. The first time most of us saw her in a film was in the wonderful movie, “Lassie Come Home.” She was with

Court news

Angela M. Hoildand, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $263.50. Jacob J. Scheffel, Spooner, possession of THC, $125.00, probation, sent. withheld; possess drug paraphernalia, $230.00. Brandon L. Schmidt, Spooner, no tail lamp/defective tail lamp, $162.70. Timmy Sikorski, Minong, operating with PAC, $817.50, local jail, license revoked 12 months, alcohol assessment, other sentence. Charles R. Thayer, Neenah, OWI, $1,172.00, local jail, license revoked 12 months. Molly E. Undem, Spooner, criminal damage to property, $299.00.

Brandon W. Anderson, Shell Lake, failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30. Bonna A. Ballard, Shell Lake, speeding, $175.30. Danielle E. Bergson, Couderay, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. James A. Carter, Cottage Grove, Minn., failure to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30. Sean M. Cockroft, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00. Matthew E. Dolan, Minong, motor vehicle windows not reasonably clean, $175.30. William R. Dubek, Trego, speeding, $175.30. Nathan M. Ebert, Eau Claire, speeding, $200.50.

Roddy McDowall, and it was an enormous hit in 1943. She was loaned to 20th Century Fox for “Jane Eyre” in 1944, and went to England for “The White Cliffs of Dover” that same year. MGM also released “National Velvet” in November of 1944. That film, loved by generations of fans, gave her stardom. Liz remembered the making of the film as the most exciting film she ever made. This is one of the truly great films made in Hollywood. Just as World War II was coming to an end, the film certainly did a lot to bolster our country’s spirit. The theme of a little girl having a beautiful horse, and winning a major horse race by riding it to victory herself, is inspiring. Liz was only 12 years old and her performance was superb. Liz made an easy transition to playing adult roles. At 16 she played a 21-year-old debutante in “Conspiritors,” and did an excellent performance. Time Magazine had a cover story on her, and called her, “a jewel of great price, a true star sapphire.” The movie did poorly at the box office. In the comedy, “Father of the Bride,” she played the daughter with Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett, in 1950. It was followed by “Father’s Little Dividend” in 1951, and both were very successful. In 1960 Liz became the highest paid actress up to that time and signed for a $1 million contract. Her fans loved her in “Giant,” with Rock Hudson and James Dean. It must have been especially sad for the actors when the promising young James Dean died in a car crash before the film was completed. In her personal life, Liz had already been married to Conrad Hilton Jr., and divorced, and was married to Michael Wilding. In 1957 Liz divorced after a five-year marriage, and married Mike Todd. He was killed in a plane crash in 1958. She was devastated. The news reports made all of us feel sadness, too. Then Eddie Fisher, the man who was a friend of Mike Todd, who consoled Liz, left his wife, Debbie Reynolds, and his children. And it was to marry Liz. They say Debbie forgave Liz and later co-starred with her in a movie. That marriage lasted from 1959 to 1964. That ended when Liz played opposite Richard Bur-

ton in “Cleopatra,” and she fell in love with him. Their marriage lasted 10 years and they divorced. They remarried in 1975 and that ended the next year. Many fans believe he was the true love of her life. She was married to John Werner, a senator from Virginia, from 1976 until 1982. She tried another marriage in 1991, to Larry Fortenski, a man she met at the Betty Ford Clinic. They were married at Neverland Ranch and it lasted until 1996. Liz won the Academy Award for Best Actress for “Butterfield Eight” in 1960. She won the Academy Award again for “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolfe” in 1966. The queen of England made her a dame. She received the Presidential Citizen’s Medal, the Legion of Honor, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, and a Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. She was seventh on the list of greatest American screen legends. She championed HIV and AIDS programs. She co-founded the American Foundation for AIDS Research in 1985 and the Elizabeth Taylor Foundation in 1993. She survived eight marriages, and several life-threatening illnesses. She had her back broken twice and had both hips replaced. She lived through skin cancer, a brain tumor and pneumonia. Members of her family were in the Christian Science religion, but after the death of Mike Todd, Liz said she felt that she needed a more structured religion. She studied and after nine months she professed Judaism. She had two sons and two daughters, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The news reports said she requested that the services be delayed for 15 minutes because she had said she would be late for her own funeral. Her estate is $600 million, not counting jewelry and real estate. She designed fine jewelry and also perfumes. Their names are unforgettable: White Diamonds, Passion and Passion for Men. One can certainly say she capitalized on her career as a sensational actress. She will be missed.

Heather L. Engelbert, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Zachariah W. Groat, Spooner, operating while suspended, $200.50. Shane W. Hemphill, Lake Nebagamon, operating while suspended, $200.50. Robert A. Hoerr, Shoreview, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Airleen C. Lindenfelser, Springbrook, speeding, $175.30. Travis J. Litvinoff, Woodruff, speeding, $175.30; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Jason J. Makinia, Rice Lake, operate without valid license, $200.50. Zachary J. Miller, Hayward, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Justin J. Metheny, Spooner, possession of THC, $263.50, other sentence. Michael H. Olson, Sarona, disorderly conduct, $263.50, other sentence. Colin B. Omeara, Minong, unlawful phone use, threaten with obscenity, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; criminal damager to property, $1,983.00, probation, sent. withheld; disorderly conduct, $163.00, probation, sent. withheld. Mario W. Rolon, Spooner, operate without valid license, $250.00. Jason A. Roy, Minong, OWI, $3,833.00, probation, sent. withheld, license revoked 36 months; vehicle operator flee/elude officer, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld. Kirk M. Saunders, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $299.00. Ryan C. Severaon, Spooner, disorderly conduct, $263.50. Justin R.T. Shegstad, Grasston, Minn., resisting or obstructing an officer, $103.00, costs. Derick A. Tesch, Birchwood, criminal damage to property, $100.00, costs, other sentence. Zachary P. Walther, Stone Lake, battery, $299.00. Gerald D. Wilcox, Minong, disorderly conduct, $263.50. Todd G. Allar, Hayward, failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30. Maxwell M. Arndt, Vadnais Heights, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Michael L. Barthel, Hayward, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; speeding, $200.50. Kayla W. Bubendorf, Luck, operating while suspended, $200.50. Melvin E. Buckwheat, Spooner, nonregistration of auto, $175.30. Lynette M. Buckwheat, Spooner, dog running at large, no fine amount noted. Samantha R. Burgess, Bloomer, speeding, $200.50.

WITC food drive

Members of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Education Support Personnel Federation Local 4019 of AFT-Wisconsin, comprised of office and technical support staff, conducted a food drive at the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Administrative Office in Shell Lake. Items collected were delivered to the Washburn County Food Pantry. Shown (L to R) are: Annette Ancel-Wisner, Local 4019 president; Karla Meier, Local 4019 treasurer; Julie La Guire, administrative office co-steward; and Jennifer Schultz, Local 4019 member. — Photo submitted

Toni F. Mussehl, Webb Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00. Mary H. Norris, Hayward, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; speeding, $175.30. Adam. G. Oleson, Barron, operating motor vehicle by probationary licensee with unauthorized person in vehicle, $200.50. Michael T. Paffel, Webb Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00. Britt A. Paitrick, Rice Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Brandon R. Pajari, Superior, operate motorcycle without valid license, $200.50. Emily A. Pfluger, Shell Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Thomas E. Ricci, Rice Lake, improper signal for stop/turn, $175.50. Jonathan E. Robertson, Minong, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; nonregistration of auto, $175.30. Brenton D. Rogers, Edina, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Preston W. Stunkel, Kennan, speeding, $200.50. Tracy R. Weaver, Hayward, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Richard R. Bailey, Cherry Valley, Ill., resisting or obstructing an officer, $263.50. Georgiana J. Carson, Shell Lake, resisting or obstructing an officer, $294.00. Jacob J. Day, Spooner, possession of THC, $263.50; possession of drug paraphernalia, $263.50. Gerald B. Featherly, Rice Lake, disorderly conduct, $263.50; possess drug paraphernalia, $263.50. Louise Fogal, Birchwood, disorderly conduct, $263.50. Justin S. Gillis, Spooner, retail theft, $323.00, probation, sent. withheld. Dylan T. Hasbrouck, Spooner, possession of THC, $100.00, local jail, costs; disorderly conduct, $263.50. Matthew R. Makowsky, Superior, criminal damage to property, $486.00, probation, sent. withheld.

Matthew C. Farley, Hayward, failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30. Michael P. Foss, Hayward, speeding, $175.30.

Jennifer L. Frazee, Webster, keep open intoxicants in motor vehicle, driver, $263.50. Jacob R. Hanson, Spooner, dog running at large, no fine amount noted. Annette M. Lawrence, Spooner, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Luis F. Martinez, Fredericksburg, Va., speeding, $200.50.

Ian W. McNurlin, Spooner, driving too fast for conditions, $103.00. Ben A. Mogren, Winona, Minn., speeding, $255.70. Regina Morris, Oak Lawn, Ill., speeding, $276.10. David N. O’Grady, Kaukauna, speeding, $175.30. Bradley S. Peterson, Spooner, inattentive driving, $187.90. Diana M. Pewaush, Webster, drink open intoxicants in motor vehicle, passenger, $200.50. Christopher M. Rice, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Shelby C. Sarne, Spooner, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Justin R. Shegstad, Grasston, Minn., driving too fast for conditions, $213.10. Joshua M. Standaert, Birchwood, speeding, $200.50. Blair J. Swiler, Naples, Fla., speeding, $225.70. Joshua E. Tomesh, Rice Lake, speeding, $200.50. Jennifer M. Whelan, Poplar, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

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Barronett by Judy Pieper

Happy Easter! Barronett Lutheran will hold Good Friday service at 7 p.m. on the 22nd. On Easter Sunday, April 24, the Spirit Connection will be serving breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. Easter worship service will follow that, at 9 a.m. If you aren’t presently attending a church, we would be so happy to have you join us on Friday evening and Sunday morning. The breakfast on Sunday morning would be the perfect time to sit, visit and get to know us a little better. Hope to see you there. Ruth and Gilbert Hobschied, of St. Paul, Minn., and Anitia and Don Lehmann, from right here in Barronett, met for dinner at Paradise Landing in Balsam Lake to celebrate the 57th wedding anniversaries of both couples this past week. Ruth and Gilbert were bridesmaid and best man for the Lehmanns, and Anitia and Don were bridesmaid and best man for the Hobschieds. Isn’t that something? How many couples do you know who are able to celebrate that many years with their friends? Amazing. Anitia said that the food at Paradise Landing was great, and that one of the sandwiches that they served would have been enough to feed two hungry people. The wait staff must have heard the friends discussing their anniversaries, because after they finished their dinner they were served brownies and ice cream for dessert. The Barronett garage sale, which was held on Saturday at the community center, was absolutely great! Duane and I both found things that we just couldn’t live without. Duane found tools, naturally, and I found dishes and glasses. Ken Olson and his brother, Tom, Art Swan and Duane Pieper sat at one of the tables at the community center, drinking coffee and solving the problems of the universe while the women were shopping. When I stopped by the table, they introduced me to Art. I’ve heard a lot about Art and Lenore over the years, but this was the first time I’ve had the pleasure of meeting him. I’m pretty sure Lenore was at the garage sale too, but she must have been busily shopping, and I didn’t get a chance to talk to her. I hope she found some treasures to take home. The moocher, or “schnorrer” if you happen to speak Yiddish, was one of the many shoppers browsing at the sale. Of course, he would be there because, in addition to the garage sale items, the civic club members served lunch and had a bake sale. Terry raved about the potato salad that Sherry Holmes made. He said that he hadn’t had such delicious potato salad since his mom made it. He also said that Sherry shared some of her “secret” recipe with him, but he said that Sherry seems to be the type of friendly person who would share her recipes with anyone. Terry was also impressed with the pecan pie. He said that he didn’t know who brought it in, but it certainly passed his discriminating taste test. I’m not sure how “discriminating” Terry’s taste is. I have heard that, in order to impress him, the food has to be very good or free. Randy Lehmann called on Thursday evening to let Don and Anitia know that the city of Portland, Ore., had four mini tremors that day. He said that there was no damage to their home or belongings, but that they did feel the little earthquakes. On Sunday, Randy and John Libra spent the day at the tulip fields in Woodbury, Ore. Randy said that there are 80 acres of all different colors of tulips blooming. Even though the field and trails were very muddy, they were able to walk through and admire the beautiful flowers. He told Anitia that by the time they got back home, their car looked as though they had been mud bogging. Knowing those guys, I bet it didn’t take long to get to the car wash. I was pretty happy having a 20-foot plot of crocus blooming. I can’t even imagine an 80-acre field of blooming flowers. I had to have a little surgery last Thursday, nothing

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much, just in and out in about two hours. Anyway, I have to tell you that the nurses in Cumberland are absolutely the best. Susie and Wendy were the nurses who admitted me, asked all the questions they are required to ask, and made me feel completely safe and comfortable. Nurse Susie was with me most of the time, and, as we had lots of time between answering health questions and the time I actually went into surgery, we talked about all sorts of stuff. I hope she doesn’t mind, but I have to tell you about a funny thing that happened to her one day at Communion. Goes like this. She was pretty young, a teenager, I think, and she bought a beautiful midi-length winter coat. She wore it to church, and, instead of taking it off and hanging it up, she decided to wear it through the service. During the service, she kept getting warmer and warmer, and knew she should take the coat off, but being a fashion-conscious young lady, Susie decided it was better to be fashionable than comfortable. She went up for Communion, and as she was walking back, she suddenly realized that if she didn’t cool down soon she was going to be sick. She felt weak and woozy, tried to leave to get some fresh air, ran right into a brick wall, fainted and fell in front of the church. She heard someone calling the priest and remembers thinking that she really didn’t need the priest. She wasn’t quite ready for last rites. Her mom, who was taking Communion at the time she fell, didn’t realize what was going on. When she saw her daughter lying on the floor, she was horrified, and the one question she had was, “You didn’t drop the host from your mouth, did you?” Aah, yes. Moms know

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Story hour Library Fun For Little Ones is every Thursday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Children and their caregivers will learn the love of reading, make a craft and enjoy a snack. Drop-ins welcome, no need to sign up. Story hour is presented by Lakeland Family Resource Center.

Web site Check due dates and fine status, renew materials, keep a log of materials you’ve read, place holds on materials we or another library own at www.shelllakelibrary.org and click on Library Catalog Online. Make it one of your favorites.

RACING TO RECOVERY LEUKEMIA BENEFIT FOR GENE LARSON Gene Larson was diagnosed with Acute Myloid Leukemia in December 2010. Gene is in remission, but his treatments continue. In an effort to ease the financial burden of the mounting medical bills, Gene’s daughters and friends are having a benefit in his honor.

what’s really important in this life. Susie thought it might be fun to hear about other embarrassing moments at the communion rail. If you have any you would like to share, let me know. I’d be glad to include them in the Barronett news. Oh, I almost forgot. Terry Goodrich said that last week he saw a bear that was only half asleep. Terry was walking in his driveway, the snow was pretty much gone, and when he looked down at an open culvert he saw an enormous bear, still asleep, but with one eye open. Terry, being the scholar he is, decided that that must mean that the bear was half asleep/half awake. Probably a good thing he wasn’t up and moving about just yet. He might have decided that Terry looked like lunch. I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Hope you have a wonderful time with our “spring” weather. Join us for Good Friday and Easter Sunday services at Barronett Lutheran if you can. See you next time.

Dewey-LaFollette by Karen Mangelsen

Donna and Gerry Hines went to Circle Pines, Minn., Thursday and had lunch with Nick and Esther Mangelsen. From there they went to Maple Grove, Minn. That evening they attended a play in which granddaughter Jennifer Hines was one of the characters. They stayed overnight with Brian and Jane Hines and, before they came home Friday morning, they visited Jan Myers. Randy, Tara and Henry Mangelsen called on Hank and Karen Mangelsen Friday afternoon. Gerry and Donna Hines were Friday evening visitors of Lida and Don Nordquist. Karen and Hank Mangelsen went to Siren Saturday morning to watch granddaughters Hannah Mangelsen and Mandy and Patty Close play in a volleyball tournament at the school. Chris Harrison was a weekend guest of Nina and Lawrence Hines. Visitors of Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen over the weekend were Dylan Longhenry, Chris Harrison, Daya Lawrence and Jean and Bryce Williamson. Hank and Karen Mangelsen were supper guests at the home of Jake and Holly Mangelsen and family Saturday, Others there were April and Dave Close and family, and Randy, Tara and Henry Mangelsen. April and Dave’s anniversary was celebrated. Mary Dunn, Ruth Rydberg, Marlene Swearingen, Lorri McQuade, Karen Mangelsen and Donna and Nina Hines were Tuesday afternoon guests of Lida Nordquist. They enjoyed a time of visiting and playing cards. Several from this area attended the benefit for Sharon Jensen at Rumors in Siren Sunday afternoon.

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Exchange Your Chains GOOD FRIDAY GATHERING April 22, 2011 • 7 p.m. - Nursery Provided The invitation of the Cross is to “exchange your chains” ... to be set free from that which enslaves us and to embrace Christ’s chains in a life of love and service. It’s the only way to live.

Resurrection Power EASTER CELEBRATION April 24, 2011 Two Services: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Nursery Provided Coffee fellowship between services

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Dewey Country by Pauline Lawrence

We’ve certainly had some nice spring weather this last week, haven’t we? Yes, it’s been great drying weather and hopefully farmers will be getting into those fields with those big Johns. Happy birthday to a dear lady, Shirley Stellrecht on April 21 as she celebrates 76 years old. Many more to you, Shirley. Happy birthday wishes go out to Jan Erickson as she enjoys her birthday April 22. Many more to you, Jan. Happy birthday wishes go out to Buddy Quam, a special young man, on April 23. Buddy is the son of Gene and Debbie Quam and he turns 10 years old. Have a wonderful day, Buddy. Happy birthday to Reyna Stone and Dale Spaulding as they celebrate their special day with many more to come. A very happy first anniversary to Cory and Amber Albee on April 24. May you have a wonderful day. April 24, a very happy birthday to Austin Schultz and to Kyla Johnson as they celebrate with many more to come. Happy birthday wishes go out to Cheryl Hotchkiss on April 26. Have a wonderful day, Cheryl. April 27, a very happy birthday to Verna Dahlstrom as she enjoys her special day with many more to come. Got a phone call from Rosemary Gray, Wilber and Doreen Mattson’s daughter, and she was telling me that she and her special friend, Jay, drove to the Twin Cities and got on a plane headed for Orlando, Fla., for a nine-day vacation. While there they met up with Jim Smith, a former Dewey resident, and they had a great time. Rosemary says they got to see lots of different fish and took lots of pictures. Rosemary tells us they watched the beautiful sunset over the ocean. They left Wisconsin the end of March and got back April 9. Way to go! Richy is keeping very busy this spring getting the equipment ready for the fields, taking care of his little Angus calves, which keep arriving every day, turkeys are getting very big, and deer will be having their bambis before long. My little Rory is just so happy all the time and likes to be outside where he runs and runs. Of course, he has to smell everything and play with Tommy Cat, fighting, and best of pals. Table Talk: What are the most amazing

things you have seen in your life up to now? Living on a farm, there are too many to even start with. Saturday, April 23, remember to get in on some good buys at Harry and Verna Dahlstrom and Dorothy Lashmett’s auction. See the ad in the Wild Rivers North Advertiser for more information. The Dewey Township annual meting was held April 12, 8 p.m., at the Dewey Town Hall. Chairman Mark Knoop went through 2010 expenses and income with it balancing. The town grader was talked about and it was decided to go ahead and buy a new one. Mark Knoop said residents had three choices, one to run the grader as long as they could, second hire someone to do the grading, which is too expensive and the last one was to trade off the grader and buy a new one. A motion was made and seconded to buy the new John Deere grader with only 90 hours on it. The 2010 John Deere grader should arrive the week of April 25. The issue on Poquette Lake was discussed and the ordinance goes into action with a DNR warden enforcing this. Open book with our assessor John Biver will be held Thursday, May 5, 5-7 p.m. Board of Review will be held Saturday, May 14, from 8-11 a.m. with John Biver at both meetings at the Dewey Town Hall. The board has an issue of unpaid taxes. However the family has left the area so they will continue to try to collect these back taxes. The next Dewey Township monthly meeting will be Tuesday, May 10, 8 p.m., at the Dewey Town Hall. It’s uffda, uffda, uffda! Yes, fuel prices are up again with gas at $3.96-9/10 and diesel a huge jump to $4.19-9/10 per gallon. And with those high prices all groceries and everything you buy are going to be much higher. Spending the weekend with Carl and Betty Meister were their daughter and honey, Bev and Jarrett Cassellius, and their son, Erik. This past week there was a big fire at Brad Wickman’s in his shed. Brad was welding outside and his mom, June, told me they think there was a bare spot on the electrical and the fire started behind Brad. Brad did get out his four tractors, but lost other machinery including his square baler and big round baler. We’re thinking of you Brad and if you need

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News from the Fjelstad Palace finds Kris visiting me on Monday. We have a lot in common and she’s a great gal. Visiting the Palace on Monday were Mr. and Mrs. Bluebird, sitting beside each other. Kris tells us she hasn’t seen Mr. and Mrs. Pheasant so they must still be off honeymooning. Wednesday Bob visited Marv and Gladys Knoop. In the evening, the Fjelstads enjoyed supper at Tony’s. Thursday, Kris met her sister, Pat Kage, in Rice Lake for shopping and enjoying lunch together. Friday Kris visited Greg and Judy Leonard. Later Bob and Kris visited Gary and Sue Peterson and also Cherie and Emily Dorweiler. Sunday at the LVMC they had their annual fish fry. Rick Anderson deep-fried the fish, rutabagas and french fries. The church members brought lots of salads and desserts. Kris says they served 90 people. People who go to the Spooner Methodist Church also came to enjoy the good food and visiting. Bob says to tell everyone that Bashaw Lake is now open and it’s sparkling like diamonds. The following is from a bluebird. Rise early, spread a little happiness, keep a song in your heart, think spring! Be colorful, feather your nest with friendship and the sky’s the limit. The Fjelstads have been feeding the deer in their yard this winter and these deer have now found Kris’ hostas and they ate one right down to the ground. She tells us what she does to keep pests away. She takes two garlic bulbs and breaks them up, puts them in a gallon jar, fills it with hot water, puts it in the sun, and when it gets good and garlicky she puts the juice in a spray bottle and uses it on her garden and flowers. Nothing bothers them. Kris is into a lot of natural things and keeps reading how to use natural things instead of poisons. Scatter sunshine! Have a great week!

by Helen Pederson

It’s cold and windy Monday and the same on Sunday. It is tough to go out for a walk, unless you dress warm. Easter is coming up fast. Friday night, Roger and Mavis Flach drove to Birchwood for the boys and girls baseball and softball games. They both won! Good for you. Sunday afternoon, the Flachs went to the benefit of Sharon Jensen in Siren. She is recuperating from a rare disease, and her write-up was in our paper a couple of weeks ago. Louisa Schade was up for the weekend to see her family. They all gathered at Margaret Jones’ apartment for a spaghetti supper Sunday including Florence, Lillian, Frank, Brian and Mike Governoski. Brady Marschall has finished his school in Iowa, and he has moved home. Congratulations to you Brady. We have a new tenant here, Irene Schultz. Welcome to you! Tom Dahlstrom was here and played for us Friday night. Jo Henricksen came on Wednesday and entertained us. Peder Pederson called me last week to report Marilyn (Ullom) Deerly passed

away in Oregon. Husband Bud passed away last year. Our sympathy to the family. She was a sister of Virginia Pederson, wife of Peder Pederson. Katie Gronning got her turkey on Thursday as well as Jeff Pederson and son Brent. Vera Donatell celebrated her birthday on Saturday with family coming in for the afternoon and treating us with cake. Mary Marschall went to the state bowling tourney in Appleton last week. John Marschall went to the retirement party of Al Sanders in Almena Saturday night. Arlys Santiago attended the Relay For Life fundraiser for cancer at the Getaway on Saturday. Lori Cray and son Colton took Helen V. and Ruth Abrahamson to the Salem church on Sunday morning. Afterward, Colton came to Glenview and gave all the tenants a plastic egg that he had filled with candy and a Bible verse. Thank you Colton and Lori. Lord, when we are wrong, make us willing to change – and when we are right, make us easy to live with. Happy Easter!

Evanston, Ill. — Hannah B. Dunn, Spooner High School, was among the first group of winners announced in the 56th-annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Dunn received the National Merit Mead Witter Foundation, Inc. Scholarship. The Mead Witter Foundation, Inc., is a private, charitable foundation headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids.

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help, etc., give those Roosevelt people and maybe Dewey Country people a call to help you as we country folk help each other. Saturday was the family get-together at Riverside Restaurant for the Melton families. There were Cecil and Evelyn Melton, Vicki and Don Trott, and Randy and Roxanne Melton and son Ryan. Are your wee ones ready for the Easter Bunny to come a hopping along hiding those pretty eggs and all those baskets of candy? Well that bunny is watching to see if you misbehave so be careful, he’s watchin’! John Biver has been out assessing property in Dewey Township and five other townships. I think he enjoys going to places as he likes to meet the people, as he’s a people person. Beth Crosby tells us she got a call from her daughter-in-law, Ashley Crosby, Friday night from Madison that her honey, Chad, has been hit with a piece of equipment, hitting him in the face and he has some fractures there. He is also bruised and swollen. Garry and Beth Crosby went down Friday night to see Chad and his family. At this time he ‘s coming along but not able to work due to the accident. He was taken to the hospital after this happened. Chad is coming along a little better now with the virus he had. Tests were taken but they weren’t back at this time. Shorty and Tom Crosby went down to their brother’s also. Melissa Crosby, Tyler and Katie Ann and Melissa’s mom, Julene Peck, drove down to Madison to the horse fair Saturday. They also picked up Chase Crosby to enjoy Tyler and Katie Ann. They stayed overnight and returned home Sunday. Beth Crosby and Greg Leonard and Dixie and Chuck Andrea took their friend Judy Leonard to Sacred Heart Hospital where Judy had back surgery on Tuesday. Wednesday Beth and Dixie Andrea drove to Eau Claire to bring Judy home.

by Marian Furchtenicht

The old story goes, “It’s got to snow on the robin’s back three times before it’s really spring.” Sure holds true this year. Folks are getting sick of winter, though! Reports are the Relay for Life fundraiser at the Getaway on Saturday was a smashing success. Many wonderful prizes went home with those that came. All had a great time and lots of dollars were raised for the American Cancer Society. Gratitude is extended to the Getaway hosts and those that donated the prizes and gift certificates for the raffles and the warm and generous neighbors who came with their dollars to spend. A meeting for the captains of the women’s horseshoe league will be at the Prime, 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 21, reports Gale Chowoniak, captain of the captains. Sue Krantz’s brother and wife, Jim and Victoria Smith, Macon, Ga., were up for a few days. Friday night, Sue and Greg had the Smith side over for supper and Sunday noon Bill and Jackie Smith had the family in for dinner together again before Jim and Vicki

Friendship Commons by Theresa Sigmund

Another week has passed and not much news at the center. The center was rented this Sunday. The question came up at our meeting whether or not we should have an advisory board. More on that at our next meeting. Our book club get-together is coming up the last Friday of the month, April 29. The book, “The General’s Den,” by Peter Hubin, will be discussed. The Wi-Fi is still pending. The butterfly movie was canceled. The report on the garden will be discussed at our next meeting. The musical evening was tabled. The spring tea will be Monday, May 2. It will be a dress-up affair. Our next meeting is at 4 p.m. followed by potluck at about 5:30 p.m. I stopped at the center and was happy to see so many Cribbage players. The Smear results are as follows: Jim first, Theresa second and myself third. I saw Gerry at the nursing home and she is doing fine. We played Smear as usual. Evelyn played a few games with us. Here at the apartments we are going to have potluck on Thursday. My son, Jim, and his wife, Linda, came home from Florida. They were there all winter. They stopped in Keokuk, Iowa, to see his kids on the way home. Rita got back from Nebraska. She had a wonderful time. That’s about it. It’s easier to forgive and love than it is to harbor hate.

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headed home on Monday. The Bergman family, kids and grandkids, came a week ago Sunday to help Blanche celebrate her 94th birthday. Good thing as this past Saturday she was in the new hospital with pneumonia. Sunday, April 10, was really her birthday so Viv brought her a cake there. A speedy get-well to you, Blanche. Bill and Val Smith and Val’s aunt, Carmen, here from Missouri, attended the baptism of Val and Bill’s little grandson, Gabriel Steven Konop, Brent and Amanda’s little guy, in Osseo on Sunday and a dinner for family and friends followed. Blessings to the little one! Carmen Roeser Liesman spent a lot of time with her sister, Dort Lombard, at Lakeland Manor, attended their sister, Ann Rohlik’s, 103rd birthday in Durand while here, stayed with Val and Bill at nights and Sunday evening she and Dort, the Bill Smiths and Linda and Bill Hines from Superior had supper at Willie and Vicki Lombard’s as Carmen leaves for home on Wednesday. Renee and Marilyn Zimmerman went to a bachelorette party for Ashley Stodola Friday night. Marilyn and Janet Zimmerman, Linda Stodola and daughter Nicole enjoyed the “Untalented Show” at Cheska Opera in Haugen on Saturday night. Virginia Stodola visited Amelia Zaloudek for her birthday on Tuesday at Terraceview Living Center. Wednesday Virginia attended Lenten services at Salem Lutheran and Saturday she picked up her friend, Marie Shipley, and they attended the funeral services for Lolly Glessing. Sympathy to the family of Lolly Glessing from Sarona folks. Put JoAnn Martin on your prayer list. She is the owner of Black Iris Gallery and Custom Framing and she and her husband, Andrew have the bowling alley. Also on your prayer list put Niel Anderson; he has been in the hospital in Eau Claire. A speedy recovery is wished for him. Mavis Schlapper, Joyce Wade, Jan Rath and Adella Koel went dancing at Cricket’s in Amery on Friday night. This past weekend three women’s teams, 12 gals from the Tuesday Spooner Bowling League, went to

THANK YOU

Dear family and friends: We want to thank you for all the cards and gifts we received for my 95th and Ella’s birthday. It was great to see you at the Methodist church and at Lakeview Bar & Grill. 534325 35rp

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BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS Sponsored by the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office.

Thank you to the following generous sponsors of the Spooner Golf Club 5,000 Egg Hunt held this past Saturday on the practice range at Spooner Golf Club: • Schmitz’s Economart • Spooner Chamber of Commerce • The General Store • Spooner Health System • Spooner Golf Club Golf Shop

Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25 6:30 p.m. Shell Lake Airport $25 (Checks made payable to the American Cancer Society) Please contact Deb Nebel at the Sheriff’s Office, 715-468-4700, for a Registration Form.

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state bowling held in Fox Valley-Appleton area. Daughter Mary Marschall drove their motor home again this year taking eight of us, the Hansen Concrete team including Mary, Keri Morris, Karen Holzem and myself, also Joann Melton, Mary Lawson, Tooter Barnes and Marion Reiter. Bowling went well. Marion R. got a 200, Joann a 211 and Gina Ailport a 214 game. Even though it was a cold, windy, yucky weekend, we all had a great time and we made some “awning memories.” Marlene Hansen had the Hansen-Okoneks in for Saturday dinner and birthday party for her little grandson, Jaydon’s, first birthday. Karl and Krista had to leave on Sunday for their home in Minot, N.D. Marlene Hansen went with the Hansen Concrete crew, Ryan Furchtenicht, wife Jessie, Willie Lombard and wife Vicki, John Marschall and Rick Gronning to the retirement party for Al Sanderson, concrete driver for 30-plus years with Cemstone, that was held at the Poskin Lake Resort on Saturday night. Report a fun time and a big turnout. Happy retirement Al. Dave and Kelly Stoner, Tony Frey and Kelly, Jim Frey, Heidi Loesch and Cobra, Tim Frey and Alicia, Jerry Larson and Bob Dahle went on a four-wheeler run up to Buckwheat’s Bar in Radisson on Sunday and had a fun day. Gloria Frey has had a pair of cardinals this past week and I’m jealous. This week a happy birthday is wished for Wayne Engen Jr. and Doris Walters, April 21; Jaydon Okonek turns 1 on April 22; Ray Schlapper, Gene Anderson, Carol Linderman and Steve Degner, April 23; brother Don Shoquist, Agnes Benjamin and Brenda Kubista, April 24; Garth Richter, April 25; Amber O’Donell and Rosalie Boland, April 26; Ryan Furchtenicht, Verna Dahlstrom, Mason Loesah, Linda Kupsh and Ethan Lyga, April 29. Happy anniversary to Dawn and Tim Raymond, April 22; Jeff and Gayle Benedict, April 23; Ron and Mary Jo Furchtenicht, April 24; and Jeff and Marilyn Norton, April 26.

Washburn County Area Humane Society ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK

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They come in as fast as we get them moved out, The pets that need homes is quite large that’s no doubt. They come in all sizes, some big and some small, And all different colors and some that play ball. Longhair and short, some might hunt that’d be nice, Dogs that fetch birds and the cats that like mice. Each one has something unique about them, So bright and so brilliant like a precious gem. With some you may need to take a closer look, It’s just like the story in your favorite book. The outside is just a small part that you see, It’s what’s inside that counts, they’re like you and like me. Dogs for adoption: 2-year-old neutered brown/white pit bull/boxer mix; 1-1/2-year-old spayed chow/golden retriever mix; 2-year-old neutered walker hound/Lab mix; 2-year-old male chocolate Lab/rott mix; 3-year-old spayed black/brown min pin mix; 11-month-old female chocolate Lab mix; 2-year-old spayed black Lab/chow mix; 5-1/2-year-old spayed Doberman/Lab mix; and a 11/2-year-old black spayed shepherd/collie mix. Cats for adoption: 1-year-old spayed shorthair gray/black/brown tiger; 5-year-old neutered snowshoe; 2-year-old male gray/white shorthair tiger; 3year-old neutered orange/white shorthair; 3-year-old male gray shorthair; 8-month-old male white/tiger shorthair; 1-year-old female black/white shorthair; 3month-old shorthair tortie; two 11-week-old orange/white male shorthair; two 12-week-old orange/white shorthair; 1-year-old female dilute calico shorthair; 8-month-old female gray/cream tiger and 4-year-old female gray/white shorthair and her five 6-week-old kittens. Strays include: 6-month-old male basset hound mix wearing a camo collar found in Springbrook. Visit www.wcahs.com for upcoming events.

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

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Employment/Notices

850 W. Beaverbrook Ave. Spooner, WI 54801

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The following full-time position is available in the Shell Lake School District:

7 - 12 ENGLISH AND SOCIAL STUDIES/ HISTORY INSTRUCTOR

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This position will provide English, Social Studies and History instruction in grades 7 - 12 in the Shell Lake High School. D.P.I. licenses, 21 Grades 6 - 12 300 English, 221 Grades 612, 701 Social Studies or 750 History will be required. Applicants with multiple certifications and D.P.I. licenses are preferred. To apply: Applicants must send the following: • Letter of application • Resume • Current D.P.I. license(s) • Three letters of recommendation • Copy of official transcripts Successful applicant must pass a criminal background check, drug screen and required medical exam. Application deadline: May 15, 2011. Submit application materials to: Mr. Donald Peterson School District of Shell Lake 271 Hwy. 63 S. Shell Lake, WI 54871 The Shell Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 3RD STREET RECONSTRUCTION CITY OF SHELL LAKE WASHBURN COUNTY, WISCONSIN The City of Shell Lake will receive sealed bids at the City Hall, located at 501 First Street, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54871 for the 3rd Street Reconstruction project until 2:00 p.m., May 5, 2011. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. The work for which bids are asked includes the following: The Reconstruction of 3rd Street from 1st Avenue to 8th Avenue and an adjacent alley in the City of Shell Lake, including sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, concrete curb and gutter, pavement and base course and unclassified excavation. The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be examined at the offices of MSA Professional Services, Inc., Baraboo, and Rice Lake, Wisconsin; Duluth, Minnesota; the City of Shell Lake; the Builder’s Exchange of St. Paul, Minnesota; Minneapolis Builders Exchange, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Northwest Regional Builders Exchange in Altoona (Eau Claire), Wisconsin. Planholders list will be updated weekly on our Web address at www.msa-ps.com under Bidding. An updated planholders list will be mailed with any and all addenda. No planholders list will be faxed. Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of MSA Professional Services, Inc., 15 W. Marshall Street, Suite B, Rice Lake, WI 54868 upon receipt of a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 for a half size (11” x 17”) set of plans. Bidding documents in electronic portable display format (PDF) will be provided on a single compact disk for a nonrefundable fee of $15.00. No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the amount bid, payable to the OWNER as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond within 15 days after the award of the contract. The certified check or bid bond will be returned to the bidder as soon as the contract is signed, and if after 15 days the bidder shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the OWNER as liquidated damages. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. WAGE RATES Wisconsin State Wage Rates: Pursuant to Section 66.0903, Wisconsin Statutes, the minimum wages to be paid on the project shall be in accordance with the wage rate scale established by State wage rates. Federal Davis Bacon Wage Rates: Federal wage rates can be found at http://www.wdol.gov/dba.aspx#0. Be aware that project Administrators, Bidders, and Contractors are required to use the latest federal wage rate available at the time of bid opening. The minimum wages to be paid on the project shall be the higher of the wage scale established by either the Federal or State wage rates. Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246. OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Published by the authority of the City of Shell Lake. CONSULTING ENGINEER: MSA Professional Services, Inc. 15 W Marshall Street, Suite B Rice Lake, WI 54868 Teresa Anderson, P.E. 534306 35-36 WNAXLP (715) 234-1009 x117

State of Wisconsin County of Washburn SS. City of Shell Lake To the Common Council of the City of Shell Lake: I, Neeraj Rai, President, Vishav Hotels, Inc., d/b/a American Best Inns & Suites, herewith apply for a reserve Class “B” Liquor and Class B Fermented Malt Beverage License under Chapters 125.04 and 125.51(4) of the Wis. Statutes for the year ending June 30, 2011, on the following-described premises to wit: two-story building located at 331 Highway 63 in the City of Shell Lake, WI. Neeraj Rai Application filed this 8th day of April, 2011 534407 35r (April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, assignee of Royal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Jacqueline K. McSweeney, nka Jacqueline K. McSweeney; John Doe Eastman, Unknown Spouse of Jacqueline K. Eastman, Defendants. Case No. 10-CV-215 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the aboveentitled action on November 29, 2010, I will sell at public auction in the north entrance of the Washburn County Courthouse, located at 10 Fourth Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871, on June 1, 2011 at 10:15 a.m., all of the following described premises, to wit: Lot one (1), block seven (7), and lot two (2) excepting the east six feet (6), block seven (7), City of Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin. Tax Key No. 65-282-2-38-1325-5 15-530-536500 THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: Cash or Cashier’s Check (10% down payment at sale, balance due within ten (10) days of court approval). Dated at Shell Lake, Wisconsin, on April 1, 2011. /s/Terrence C. Dryden Sheriff of Washburn County, Wis. BASS & MOGLOWSKY, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff The above property is located at 121 1st Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871. Bass & Moglowsky, S.C., is a law firm/debt collector representing a creditor in the collection of a debt that you owe to said creditor. We are attempting to collect such debt and any information obtained from you will be used for that purpose.

The Classifieds

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ADOPTION

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AUTOMOBILE DONATION

DONATE VEHICLE Receive GROCERY $1000 COUPON. NOAH’S ARC Support NO KILL Shelters, Research To Advance Veterinary Treatments. Free Towing, TAX DEDUCTIBLE, Non-Runners Accepted 1866-912-GIVE. (CNOW)

FOR SALEHEATERS, FIREPLACES, FURNACES

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HELP WANTEDMISCELLANEOUS

Seasonal housekeeping family style dinning room server position at small quiet private resort near Lac Du Flambeau Work history/questions to Resort PO Box 249 Lac Du Flambeau WI 54538 or gaulkem@hotmail.com (CNOW)

Subscribe online! MASSAGE THERAPIST, REFLEXOLOGY or similar field wanted at established, high-visibility health store in Spooner. Two rooms, flexible scheduling.

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WASHBURN COUNTY FOREST

Application for License

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NOTICE

Washburn County Forest is soliciting quotes for a 5’x16’ floating dock with ramp, installed at Totogatic Park, Minong, WI. Quotes are due April 22, 2011, at 4 p.m.

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SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT SPECIFICATIONS CITY OF SHELL LAKE CITY HALL/LIBRARY LOT PROJECT SCHEDULE: To be completed by July 15, 2011. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: City crew will remove existing concrete and supply sand fill delivered to project site. Contractor to replace approximately 1,236 square feet of 4-inch sidewalk. Contractor to install approximately 265 square feet of 4-inch sidewalk with curb face. All work to be completed in conformance to Sec. 6-2-2(c)(1) through (12) CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS from the Shell Lake Code of Ordinances, provided that the City reserves the right to waive portions of this Section upon mutual agreement between the City’s Public Works Director and Contractor. MISCELLANEOUS: Specifications can be obtained at the Shell Lake City Hall. Proposals to be submitted to the City of Shell Lake, 501 First Street, P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871 by 3 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2011. The City of Shell Lake reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to select the bid most advantageous for the City. Jeffrey D. Parker, Public Works Director 534361 35-36r WNAXLP

HELP WANTEDSKILLED TRADES

Motorcycle Parts Manufacturer 2-yr. experience for all positions CNC Operator/Programmer Bill of Materials/Inventory Specialist Product Sales Technician Pingel Enterprise, Inc., Adams, WI 608-339-7999 ext 202 (CNOW)

HELP WANTEDTRUCK DRIVER

Drivers Owner Operators & Company. Flats/Vans. Excellent pay/opportunity. Class A CDL w/ at least 2 yrs. current exp. Blackhawk Trans888-364-9755 portation (CNOW) Class A CDL DRIVER: Late model equipment, NO East coast, insurance available, paid vacations and plenty of miles. Call Chuck to get qualified 800-645-3748. (CNOW) New Pay for Company Drivers & Contractors. Earn More Now! Regional Runs, Excellent Miles, Weekly Hometime, New Equipment. CDL-A, 6mo. Experience required. EEOE/AAP 866-322-4039 w w w. D r i v e 4 M a r t e n . c o m (CNOW) CDL A DRIVERS: GET HOME WEEKLY IN MIDWEST REGIONAL OR BE AN OTR DRIVER AT .36CPM; OR OWN A TRUCK IN 24 MONTHS WWW.JRSCHUGEL.COM 800-359-0101 (CNOW)

Local Classififieeds

FOR RENT: 1 block from Shell Lake boat landing, 2-BR upstairs apartment, $675/month includes utilities. One-year lease. Available May 1. Call 715-645-2312. 35-36rp FOR SALE: Pine trees and lilac bushes, 4- to 10-foot lovely white pine, spruce and lilac bushes. Only $10. Located in Shell Lake. Must get rid of them! Will transplant if needed. 715-205-4424. 3437rp SHELL LAKE SELF-STORAGE: Convenient, 24-hour access. Special low-cost boat storage. Call 715-468-2910. 2rtfc FOR SALE: Very clean rye straw, $3. Shell Lake, 715205-4424. 34-37rp LAYOFFS AND DOWNSIZINGS GOT YOU DOWN? Think about a career where you are self-employed – real estate sales. Call Mike Dale at Edina Realty, 715-8581546. 35rc FOR SALE: 1980 El Camino for parts. 715-468-2360. 3536rc ICE-CREAM PAILS WANTED: 4 or 5 quarts, no lids. 50¢ per pail. Red Barn Berries. 715-205-4424. 3437rp FOR RENT: 2- to 3-BR house, one-half mile from Shell Lake city limits, $650/month plus utilities. One-year lease. Available June 1. Call 715-645-2312. 35-36rp

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Shell Lake fourth-graders jump for Glenview SHELL LAKE — On your mark, get set, go … will be a familiar sound when the Shell Lake fourth-grade classes, all 57 students, take to the gym to Jump Rope for Glenview. The event is actually a fun(d)raiser for the Glenview Assisted Living Facility located on Lake Drive. For those unaware, Glenview is a local 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization, governed by a volunteer board of directors. It is Glenview’s mission to provide affordable, quality housing and services to area seniors. Glenview Administrator Susan Weathers stated this will be the first time that the fourth-graders have jumped to raise monies for Glenview, but she hopes not the last. “The connection between the school and Glenview goes back many years, with the school putting on performances, displaying projects, stopping for refreshments at Glenview on the ride around the lake, and various other intergenerational activities involved students and tenants at Glenview. Weathers said she hopes that everyone who has the opportunity will support the fourth-graders who will be raising funds for individually earned prizes, as well as monies for Glenview. She said each student stands to earn a number of prizes, and the more money raised, the more prizes earned, so “be generous with your support.” — from Glenview

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Laker Times Prom court Spring is here and the Shell Lake High School prom is scheduled for Saturday, April 30. Selected for prom court are (L to R): McKenzie Johnson, Kellie Myers, Sabrina Garcia, Emma Anderson, Jen Cassel, Jeremy Sandstrom, Caleb Parker, Caleb Schmidt, Gabe Lagarde, Jesse Gronning, Josiah Kay and Donavon Levan. Not available for photo: Abigail Granzin and Grace Helstern. — Photo submitted

Bigger faster stronger What looks like a chicken is an dance agility/conditioning drill. Shown are Emma Crosby, Sage Dunham and Keagan Blaze. Eighty students at Shell Lake spent six hours of their Saturday to participate in the Bigger Faster Stronger Clinic held on April 16. BFS President Bob Rowbotham presented Only four of the eight athletes could hold this position for two minutes. It is the program to athletes a test of strength and endurance. Lindsey Green, Caleb Schmidt, Jen Cassel, from eighth through 12th Jon Lloyd, Kaylea Kidder, BJ Burton, Shania Pokorny and Jesse Gronning were grade. The program will help make better and the volunteers. healthier athletes. It is not about working out longer but working smarter. — Photos by Larry Samson

Destination ImagiNation headed to state

Bob Rowbotham supervises the drill that will help the student athletes become better athletes. Team Kevan poses in front of the school sign before they headed off to state for Destination ImagiNation. (L to R): Julie Balser, Greta Stellrecht, Meredith Kevan, Allison Tims, Cassie Skattebo, Andrew Martin and Logan Pashby. This is the second year for state with this group. — Photos by Larry Samson

Team Michelson is headed for state for what will be the first of many trips for this talented group. (L to R): Tyson Wilmot, Megan Anderson, Breanna Green, Jordan Aronson, Anika Swan, Maddie Flach and Breeana Monson. They placed sixth at state, with their structure in the top four for holding weight.

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School menu

Breakfast Monday, April 25: No school. Tuesday, April 26: Juice, cereal toast. Wednesday, April 27: Juice, sausage link, waffle sticks. Thursday, April 28: Fruit, cheese omelet, toast. Friday, April 29: Fruit, yogurt, toast. Lunch Monday, April 25: No school. Tuesday, April 26: Chicken wrap, lettuce, cheese, green beans, peach slices. No Laker.

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Wednesday, April 27: Chili, cheese, crackers, carrots, applesauce, blueberry muffin. Laker: Pizza. Thursday, April 28: Hot dog, baked beans, coleslaw, pineapple tidbits. Laker: BBQ on bun. Friday, April 29: Turkey and gravy on biscuit, peas, pear slices. Laker: Quesadilla. Breakfast served each day for K-12 students. Whole-grain bread and buns and milk served with each meal. Laker sandwiches available to grades 7-12 only.

715-468-2319 Downtown Shell Lake

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Electronic recycling at Ventures

by Jessica Beecroft SHELL LAKE/SPOONER – Earth Day week brings awareness of the different ways we can reduce, reuse and recycle. Take a small step to help conserve natural resources and eliminate unnecessary waste by e-cycling your outdated electronics with Ventures Unlimited and 5R Processors. Ventures Unlimited is now a drop-off point for computers and printers. All items will be sent to a processing center where they will be disassembled and parts will be recycled. There is a fee for this service. All processing is done at the 5R facility; it is not brokered out. The handling of the equipment is done in accordance with EPA guidelines, and they have a zero tolerance on the use of landfills. Jamie Thompson, an employee of Ventures, helps organize the computer parts. Ventures Unlimited will accept items at all thrift store and production facility locations in Hayward, Shell Lake, Spooner and Rice Lake.

Jamie Thompson helps sort the computers and printers. He is pictured with Ventures CEO Kristine Frane. - Photos by Jessica Beecroft

Joe Bray, a worker at Ventures, collects buttons off of shirts for resale. He’s pictured here with Kristine Frane, Ventures CEO.

Adult workshops offered at Shell Lake Arts Center

Carolyn Blihovde makes jean quilts and pillows out of donated jeans that can longer be used for wear. Ventures CEO Kristin Frane explained how they also participate in making new uses for old items. When people drop off things that cannot be sold at the thrift store, they find other uses for them. Joe Bray, a worker at Ventures, collects buttons off of shirts that are not sellable. Those buttons are then paired together, carded and placed for sale. Another example is the jeans that are made into quilts and pillows by Carolyn Blihovde. All the material that isn’t used is made into rugs. These rugs are for sale and are a great way to reuse items. Rest assure that when you donate items to your local thrift stores, they are not just thrown out if they are stained - they are reused in any way possible.

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1/2 mile south of Shell Lake on Hwy. 63

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Serving Lunch & Dinner Daily! Homemade Soup & Pie. Homemade Pizza. Lunch & Dinner Specials. Bar Open Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. Kitchen Open Daily 11 a.m.

Open 7 days a week Serving Food Sun. - Thurs. ’til 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat. ’til 9 p.m. MONDAY NIGHT

Beef Tacos.....................................................99¢ Chicken Tacos...........................................$1.25 TUESDAY NIGHT:

Walleye Dinner......................................$10.99 WEDNESDAY NIGHT

ALL-U-CAN-EAT Chicken Wings!.........$7.95

DJ & KARAOKE Friday & Saturday, 9:30 - Close

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THURSDAY NIGHT: Babyback BBQ Ribs Half.................$10.99 Whole.............$14.99 FRIDAY NIGHT: Fish Fry......................................................$8.95 ALL-U-CAN-EAT Fish Fry....................$10.95 SATURDAY NIGHT: Steak & Shrimp.....................................$13.99

Easter Sunday April 24 $ Ham Dinner................. 5.95 Join us

SHELL LAKE — Adults from across the Midwest will gather at the Shell Lake Arts Center this summer for two workshops taking place the weekend of July 29-31. Available for graduate credit through the University of St. Thomas or just for fun, Rock Band and Big Band workshops have something for every instrumentalist. Taught by members of a professional rock band, the Rock Band workshop features a weekend of classes in rock styles, repertoire, theory, instrumentation, equipment and so much more. Both of the adult workshops, are open to adults of all ages and abilities; all instruments accepted, as well as vocalists. Come rock out with faculty members Tommy Bentz, Clark Thaldorf, Dan Haugh and Anthony Bloch for the experience you’ve been waiting for. Faculty from the camp that started it all will teach the popular Big Band workshop, which features courses in basic improvisation, contemporary and traditional jazz styles, basic harmony, composition techniques and much more. Jazz faculty members Greg Keel, Phil Ostrander, Bob Baca and Laura Caviani will lead the way to a weekend like never before. Both programs showcase the participants talents at the end of the weekend in a concert at the lakefront pavilion in Shell Lake. For more information or to register for these programs, please call the center office at 715-468-2414, or visit their Web site at: www.shelllakeartscenter.org. — from Shell Lake Arts Center

Bob Baca, right, is one of the jazz faculty members that will teach in the Big Band workshop this summer — Photo submitted

Relay For Life at the Getaway The Big Ripley Trekking Team held a fundraiser for Relay For Life on Saturday, April 16, at the Getaway. Many prizes were handed out including this Twins shirt and cap. The Washburn County Relay For Life walk will be held Friday, June 3, on the track at the Shell Lake High School. — Photo submitted