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Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Vol. 126, No. 25 • Shell Lake, Wis.

We e ke nd w atch • “The Art of Film” at Shell Lake • Ice-fishing contest @ Spooner • Valentine Vignette @ Spooner • See calendar on page 6 for details

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Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SPOONER — “It’s like you took an extension cord and you cut up some spots in the insulation around it,” said Don Christensen, explaining the disease that has ravaged his body since 1996.

“Then your white blood cells come along and they spot that scar tissue and they think ‘ah that scar tissue doesn’t belong there, let’s attack it and make it gone.’

So your own body attacks the little bit of scarring that’s there, that’s an exacerbation and then things get worse,” he said. Since he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Christensen has experienced a gradual loss of the ability to move his limbs independently.

“There’s stages of MS. It’s like Don Christensen hasn’t let multiple sclerosis stop him from enjoying a steady decline down these steps and when you get to the steps his passion of deer hunting. Through the Field Of Dreams Hunt Program, See Courage, page 4 Christensen bagged this 9-point buck on his own property in the 2014 Wisconsin disabled deer hunt. — Photo submitted

Inside SPD: Week two A review of patrols, pursuits and searches

Local prep sports action Pages 11-14

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STATEWIDE – A handful of Wisconsin County Forests, including those in Washburn County, are highlighted in an upcoming episode of the nation’s longestrunning tourism TV show, “Discover Wisconsin.” Premiering Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7-8, “Wisconsin’s County Forests” was produced in partnership with “Discover Wisconsin” and Wisconsin County Forests Association. “Wisconsin County Forests offer a reRiding ATVs in a Washburn County forest. markable backdrop—not to mention a slew of recre- Photo from Discover Wisconsin ational activities—for folks with a sense of adventure and a love for Wisconsin wildlife,” said Jane Severt, executive director for Wisconsin County Forests Association.

“Our mission is to maintain a productive and sustainable forest and our hope is that “Discover Wisconsin’s” viewers will get a glimpse into the work we do day in and day out to keep our county forests healthy.” There are 2.4 million acres available for the public to explore in 29 Wisconsin counties. Covering all four seasons, the “Discover Wis-

Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SPOONER - Spooner Police Department Officer Tia Hartl conducted the second class of the department’s citizen police academy on Thursday, Jan. 29, that discussed the different facets of police patrolling.

“The things that used to be in big cities aren’t just in big cities anymore,” said Jerry Christman, SPD chief of police. Hartl, on the SPD force for over a year, explained that officers get to know the normal day-to-day activities of their jurisdiction, especially in small towns, through patrolling. She explained that generally, lights left on or garage doors left open may signal a crime has been committed or that the resident has suffered from a medical emergency, and officers may check on residents to make sure they are safe.

Hartl said that having police perform patrols helps keep crime down and decreases response times to emergencies. Emergency response times are decreased because officers get to know their jurisdiction well, from spending time on patrol. While on patrol, officers will respond to emergency calls and will make traffic stops. In emergency situations, squads, or any emergency vehicle with lights on, by law, have the right of way. This is also the case in pursuit situations.

An officer in a pursuit can call it off at any time if it becomes too dangerous. She shared a pursuit incident that occurred not long after she had joined SPD where she became lead squad.

The incident happened on a very rainy night where the driver they were pursuing reached speeds up to 97 mph. Since she was new to the area and not familiar with the roads, Hartl allowed other officers to take the lead when she no longer felt comfortable. That pursuit was See SPD, page 3

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SPOONER — Family Reading Night was held Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Spooner Elementary School. Families were invited to a Literacy Luau, celebrating reading and wishing for warmer weather. They were encouraged to “take a visit to Hawaii.” The bright colors, warm sand and hands in the water certainly brightened the spirits of attendees.

Principal Pam Peterson and staff greeted each student with a Hawaiian lei and a passport. Families were encouraged to travel to the different “islands,” or areas of the school, to get their passport stamped. At each island, there were three different attractions, or stations.

Elementary schoolteachers hosted these attractions, showcasing the importance of family reading activities and sharing techniques to make reading fun at home.

Some of these attractions included: Hawaiian Bingo, Down by the Sea, Beach Bash with Words, and Hands in the Sand a Book in Hand. Students also could bring in several books for a book exchange. One station was creating a sock puppet to be a reading buddy. One 8-year-old girl uses her sock puppet from two years ago along

A note from Hawaii

with this year’s sock puppet to create plays and stretch her imagination.

The evening also offered a free meal, funded by the Spooner/Trego Lions Club and served by Knights of Columbus, STEP volunteers, teachers and kitchen staff. AmeriCorps Farm to School and UW-Extension Washburn County partnered along with Schmitz’s Economart to offer families a chance to read, learn, and taste tropical fruit. The Spooner Parent Teacher Organization had an oceans book fair for families to purchase books to take home. Some of the proceeds go back to the students classrooms in the form of donated books. This year they received over $2,000 worth of books. Lakeland Family Resource Center helped students protect their faces from the sun by letting families decorate a sun visor with letters.

Spooner Elementary and Middle schools are recipients of a 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant. This grant allows them to offer academic enrichment and What I Need clubs to elementary and middle school students.

In addition, they are commissioned to Pam Peterson and Rhonda Carlton, together at the welcome table, were ready to greet families offer, partnering with community mem- with a warm Hawaiian aloha at the Family Reading Night held Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Spooner Elementary School. — Photos submitted bers, a series of family educational events throughout the school year.

This family event was sponsored by Spooner Area School District staff and students, the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, Spooner/Trego

Lions Club, Spooner PTO, Lakeland Family Resource Center, Economart, Knights of Columbus, UW Extension-Washburn County and AmeriCorps program members. — from Spooner Area Schools One of the stops on the island adventure during Family Reading Night was Hands in the Sand a Book in Hand.

The Spooner Parent Teacher Organization had an oceans book fair for families to purchase books to take home. Some of the proceeds go back to the students classrooms in the form of donated books.

Washburn County school districts graduation rates top state, nation Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — Washburn County school districts topped the nationwide graduation rate for the 2012-13 school year. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Wisconsin’s high school graduation rate was tied at the second highest rate of high school graduates for the 2012-13 school year.

The NCES reports that the national graduation rate was 81 percent for the 2012-13 school year.

Iowa came in first at 90 percent but

Wisconsin tied for second with Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Texas, at 88 percent.

All school districts in Washburn County topped the national rate.

Birchwood came in highest at 95.8 percent followed closely by Shell Lake at 95.6 percent and Spooner at 92.4 percent. Northwood fell short of beating the state rate at 83.3 percent but was above the national rate.

This graph compares the percentage of students who completed high school in 2012-13 with their adjusted cohort and earned a credential in up to five school districts.

A cohort is a distinct group of students who enter ninth grade together, similar to a graduating class with adjustments. — from WDPI

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Evers focuses on needs of rural school districts County schools would be affected by some of proposed changes Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE - Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers has been publicizing his 2015-17 public education budget since November.

Part of that budget, called the investing in rural schools package, addresses some of the most pressing issues facing rural and small schools.

The meat of this plan involves six changes to state aid programs that would provide additional financial assistance to rural schools. According to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, about 44 percent of the state’s 860,000 prekindergarten through 12th-grade public school students attend school in rural communities. That’s about 378,400 students statewide that could be effected by this plan.

In Washburn County, students that attend Birchwood, Northwood, Shell Lake and Spooner schools would be affected by

some of the proposed changes.

Whether or not students are affected depends on if the school district they attend meets eligibility requirements.

One of the Tony Evers. – File photo first changes in the plan is to the state’s sparsity aid program. Sparsity aid is awarded to districts with enrollment less than 726, that have 10 or less students living in a square mile and have at least 20 percent of its students receiving free and reduced lunch. Evers’ plan proposes to increase sparsity aid to $300 a student for eligible districts, largely because in 2014 grants awarded for this aid were prorated as there were so many districts that qualified, leaving many districts short of their eligible grant award. Birchwood, Northwood and Shell Lake all received prorated aid awards because of this. Spooner was not be eligible

for this aid.

Increasing the reimbursement rate to districts for students that travel more than 12 miles one way to school is another change in the plan. The increase amounts to about $25 a year per student. It was calculated that a total of 481,780 children were reported as eligible for aid reimbursement in the 2014-15 school year.

If this part of the plan were approved, districts in Washburn County would receive a total increase of about $53,874.

That breaks down to a $6,700 increase for Birchwood, an $8,050 increase for Northwood, a $13,349 increase for Shell Lake and Spooner would see a $25,775 increase.

Transportion costs The plan also calls to increase the high-cost transportation aid program reimbursement rate from 32.5 percent to 50 percent. Districts are eligible for aid if their transportation costs exceed 150 percent of the statewide average cost per member. Shell Lake is the only district that wasn’t eligible for this aid program for 2014.

Evers also wants to modify the eligibility requirements for school districts to

get transportation aid based on population density and use of transportation by students. Currently eligibility for transportation aid is determined by how far students ride the bus based on data collected the previous year. Other changes in the plan is to fully fund transportation aid for students in youth options and for low-income families with students that are open enrolled to another district.

Currently parents are responsible to provide transportation to and from school in the nonresident school district but a school district can provide transportation to open-enrolled students. There is reimbursement available for low-income families to help cover transportation costs but the DPI expects to receive many more claims than it has money for, so it is estimated that payments will be prorated as low as 20 percent. As a result, the maximum reimbursement per student may be lower than needed.

In the youth options program, parents and students are responsible for transportation to the postsecondary institution for classes. Aid is also available for this program but priority is given to families that qualify for free and reduced lunches.

Former Birchwood cabin owner sentenced for 20-year-old crime Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — A 69-year-old Minnesota man was sentenced to 24 years in Wisconsin state prison for first-degree sexual assault of a child that occurred nearly 20 years ago.

Roger Fechner, Edina, Minn., was bound over for trial with two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child on Dec. 20, 2013, in Washburn County Circuit Court.

On June 19, 2013, Detective Mary Dexter of the Barron County Sheriff’s Office interviewed a 28-year-old woman about abuse that had happened to her in the summer of 1995 by her uncle at his Birchwood cabin and at her childhood home in Rice Lake. The woman, who was between

Roger Fechner, 69, was sentenced to 24 years in state prison for first-degree sexual assault of a child.

— Photo from the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office

8 and 9 years old at the time of the abuse, told Dexter that the episodes that occurred at Fechner ’s cabin began with him offering her a jet-ski ride where he would take her out of sight of the cabin and then abuse her.

The victim told Dexter that this occurred at least

five times. Fechner told the victim that, “the abuse was her fault and that everyone would be mad at her if she ever told anyone.”

The victim said she ended the abuse “by preventing any situation that would allow me to be alone or separated from my parents in his presence.”

“The victim really had no idea, when she reported this, that it could be investigated, it could be charged and it could be prosecuted. She just wanted to protect young people now,” said Washburn County District Attorney Thomas Frost.

Despite that the case was nearly two decades old, Fechner was still able to be charged with the crime because he left the state; an exception in the state’s statute of

SPD/from page 1 called off shortly after officers reached speeds they were no longer comfortable driving at in the weather conditions.

“The way we are trained, our goal is to come home at the end of the night,” said Hartl. Traffic stops are another instance where officer safety is a priority. When you are pulled over by an officer it is best to wait calmly in your seat and not make sudden movements as this could be construed by the officer as suspicious activity.

There are two laws that allow officers to conduct a search of a vehicle in the course of a traffic stop. Act 79 gives officers the authority to search your vehicle without probable cause. This law can be used by law enforcement when they have reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. When officers use probable cause to search your vehicle you can object to the search at any point and they must get a warrant to continue, unless they have found items that indicate criminal activity or give them reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.

In any of these instances a body search is conducted on individuals in the vehicle. If cell phones are discovered in the course of a search they cannot be searched without a warrant. Hartl said that law enforcement have been criticized for having more than one squad at a traffic stop but explained that this procedure is observed for safety purposes solely.

Motorists that come across any law enforcement, emergency or roadside service vehicles that are parked or within 12 feet of the roadway have to slow down or move over if possible. It’s the law and it keeps everyone safe.

The class also received a standard field sobriety demonstration. Class members Sam Meaux and Jim Anderson helped Hartl conduct the demonstration. Anderson wore “drunk goggles” that give the wearer the experience of how the body reacts while intoxicated. A video of this demonstration is available on the Register’s website at wcregisteronline.com.

limitations law where the clock doesn’t start if the accused leaves the state. Also on the state’s side were new limitations in the law, passed by the Legislature that extends the time period for cases to be charged, especially in sexual-abuse situations.

“I think that this is an important example of how the system works and can work,” said Frost.

In addition to the prison sentence, Fechner must also pay restitution, register as a sex offender and submit a DNA sample to the state. Fechner will remain on the sex-offender registry for life due to the severity of his crime.

Four injured in Hwy. 70 accident BURNETT COUNTY - Four people were transported to a hospital following a two-vehicle crash early Monday morning, Feb. 2, on Hwy. 70 near North Bashaw Lake Road in the Town of Dewey.

According to a press release from the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department, a vehicle driven by Candie L. Rixman, 37, Danbury, was traveling east on Hwy. 70, and a vehicle operated by Hunter A. Bjork, 19, of Apple Valley, Minn., was traveling west of Hwy. 70 when the vehicles collided.

Rixman and Bjork, along with two passengers in the Rixman vehicle, were transported to a local hospital.

The sheriff’s department received notification of the accident at 6:08 a.m. - with information from BCSD

SPD citizen academy class members helped Officer Tia Hartl conduct a standard field sobriety demonstration. Jim Anderson, wearing drunk goggles, is attempting to steady himself with the adjacent countertop as he experiences how the body reacts while intoxicated. Shown (L to R) are Sam Meaux, Anderson and Hartl. - Photo by Danielle H. Moe

Breakers/from page 1 consin” crew filmed in Bayfield, Burnett, Florence, Juneau, Marathon, Marinette, Price, Sawyer and Washburn counties.

“Wisconsin’s County Forests” is hosted

by Mariah Haberman and Eric Paulsen.

In Northwest Wisconsin, the show features the American Birkebeiner CrossCountry Ski Race in Bayfield and Sawyer

Find local breaking news on our website @ wcregisteronline.com

counties, canoeing in Burnett County and ATVing and horseback riding in Washburn County. To learn more about the destinations featured, visit discoverwisconsin.com. - submitted

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Letters to the editor Republican Party got it wrong, again The Republican Party has again demonstrated what many pro-life Democrats, like me, have long suspected: single-issue prolife voters once again got it wrong. Even with their new control of both House and Senate, Republicans can’t agree among themselves on a pro-life bill. Rep. Sean Duffy didn’t even mention the bill in his “#TeamLife” email of Jan. 25, despite strongly endorsing it in an

email two weeks earlier.

The core theory of the proposed bill was a 20-week rule based on the concept of fetal pain. Most Americans probably agree, certainly anyone who has seen the movie “Silent Scream.” More importantly, this approach would establish a legal theory that pro-life lawyers could eventually use to overturn Roe versus Wade.

Single-issue middle-class voters hold

pro-life values concerning abortion above all else, even when voting Democratic is more likely to support their interests in income opportunity, education, health care and taxes. Will single-issue voters hold the Republicans to account?

It is said that these social issues are usually dealt with in the early months after elections, so that everyone forgets the failures of their politicians when it comes

time to vote again. And again in 2016, we can count on the Republican Party to wave the pro-life flag.

In the meantime, elected Republicans are now free to be on the wrong side of the other important national issues. They won’t need pro-life for another two years.

Gerry Lisi Rice Lake

Educating our governor My husband was deeply disturbed when he read Gov. Walker’s proposal to grant teaching certification to people who had no training in the art of teaching. A retired educator, he has watched with anger and sorrow at what our governor has done to our public school system.

Walker seems to feel that anyone proficient in a given subject is automatically able to transfer that knowledge to others.

Current thinking among educational reformers is exactly the opposite. Effective teaching is regarded as an acquired skill.

Just as a surgeon hones his skills through studying what has worked well for others, practicing a procedure, and then being evaluated by experienced surgeons, so does an educator study how others present material, try it himself, and then benefit from the opinions of experienced educators. My husband was mentored informally when he started teaching.

Current thinking advises more formal mentoring for new teachers. Also recommended are programs to help current teachers become more effective, if they are

Megawatt Community Service Award

experiencing problems.

When he was a young man, our governor chose politics over education, leaving Marquette University without graduating to run for the Assembly and not returning to school when he failed to win election that first time. He has done very well without a college degree, becoming governor and now running for president.

However, most would agree that our society needs people with more education, not less. We know that people who have a college degree, in general, will earn more

Vehicle upgrades for Shell Lake Police Department Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Police Department has upgraded its fleet recently. Dave Wilson, chief of police, said that the department purchased a 2007 Arctic Cat Prowler XT 650 and a 2009 Ford Explorer from the St. Croix Tribal Police as a package deal at about $12,000.

The UTV will be used by the department to patrol the lake side of city residences as burglaries have occurred this way before. Wilson explained that the department had no way of knowing that

Bobbi Zadra, left, recently received the Megawatt Community Service Award from Carrie Baribeau, Barron Electric Cooperative marketing specialist. “Bobbi is very deserving of the Megawatt Community Service Award,” remarked Lynda Hoyt. Zadra volunteers her time helping at the Partners of the Spooner Health System gift kiosk located at the Spooner hospital.

Funds raised help pay for projects at the hospital including the purchase of medical equipment and furnishing a room for hospice. She also helps with the community dinner that is held the first Thursday of the month at St. Francis de Sales. She has also modeled for the Partners in Alzheimer’s Fashion Show, which raises money for Alzheimer’s patients and medical scholarships. Furthermore, Zadra has also been a board member or past president of several other organizations. — Photo submitted

during their lifetime than those who do not. I would think that our society would endeavor to turn as many citizens as possible into taxpayers in the highest brackets. We would all benefit. I hope all of the Republicans who sit on all of the various school boards in our state will educate our governor in current best educational practices. In the long run, it will benefit our economy.

Helen Hoar Ashland/Shell Lake

the burglaries had occurred from the side facing the lake as the department’s squads can’t go on the ice because their auto insurance won’t cover damage to them then. The UTV will also be used for event patrolling and mutual assist calls by local law enforcement or the Shell Lake Fire Department.

The 2009 Ford Explorer, with 153,000 miles, replaces the department’s 2008 Dodge Durango that had 187,000 miles.

The Durango has been sent to auction.

Dave Wilson, Shell Lake chief of police, stands with the department’s vehicle upgrades that were recently purchased, a 2007 Arctic Cat Prowler XT 650 and a 2009 Ford Explorer. — Photo by Danielle H. Moe

Courage/from page 1 way down low it’s wheelchair bound or bed bound and then death,” he said.

People with MS typically experience one of four disease courses, which can be mild, moderate or severe. Christensen has been hit harder by the disease than most, but he hasn’t let that stop him from living his life.

“I like to be out, I love to hunt and I love to fish. I’ve been in the hunting game my whole life. I didn’t give that up,” he said.

The lifelong outdoorsman has continued his passions despite the challenges. His social media pages are filled with photographs of successful hunts, the gear he uses to make them possible, and the people in his life. His outlook has inspired many but he remains the caring and conscientious man that helped youth with his therapy. Today he continues that work through sharing his story with people and helping others with disabilities via the Internet. Christensen is humble about it though, he says that the disease’s progression was really limited by a drug.

“When I was going downhill before Tysabri, I could tell you something I could do yesterday that I can’t do today, and I could do that every day, that’s how fast it was going,” he said. At that time he thought he had a month left before

becoming completely bedridden. Once he started on Tysabri the exacerbations stopped.

Like most drugs, there are side effects.

With Tysabri the only side effect is lower immunity and that can be dangerous for someone living with MS. For people with MS the danger lies in being exposed to a brain disease called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. Up until recently, Christensen was testing negative for the brain disease that has no treatment plan and a 90-percent mortality rate among people diagnosed with it.

“So that (testing positive for PML) was a scare and I took that as a kind of a kick in the butt to get going. You gotta be more aggressive and fight this stuff,” he said.

It’s hard to imagine how a person could get more aggressive but Christensen is not one to back down from a challenge. This time the challenge was daunting as he had exhausted all of the traditional treatments and medications. That’s when he turned to alternative methods and a procedure he had been keeping tabs on called a stem-cell transplant.

“What the stem cells do is they settle down the immune response of the body so that the body stops attacking the scar tissue and then they allow the body to

heal itself,” he explained. Christensen has been in communication with different hospitals about the types of treatment they offer, their successes and the cost.

After many conversations with Dr. Ana Diez of the Panama Stem Cell Institute, Christensen has decided that the possibility their treatment offers is not something he could pass up.

“If I can do something that will stop the progression of the disease, stop it dead in its tracks, I’m OK. My quality of life is good right now; I’d like to keep it, you know. I think I’ve got a lot of work to do yet,” he said. The transplant procedure itself costs about $21,000. For Christensen, the travel is where things get tricky. At home he has five caregivers that alternately help him maintain his quality of life. To safely travel for the treatment, two caregivers would accompany him on his trip, adding to the expense. The expense became another challenge as his insurance won’t cover the cost of the alternative treatment, not to mention it would be done outside the United States.

“My older brother came to me and said I needed to ask for help,” he said.

Being raised by his Scandinavian father, a farmer to boot, asking for help was not something Christensen was accustomed

to. But at some point everyone needs help and even Christensen knew that getting this treatment was not something he could do alone.

“It was like the dam burst with generosity and caring. I mean it’s nuts what has come together with this benefit,” he said.

It started with a donation from the Webb Lake Women’s Club that has turned into a full-blown benefit. Christensen has been overwhelmed and uplifted by the showing of generosity, from people he hasn’t spoken to in years to complete strangers.

The culmination of efforts will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 14, at noon in Lipsie Pines Tavern on CTH A. “We’re getting all kinds of prizes and trips and stuff donated for that benefit to make it a really fun event,” he said. The grand prize for the benefit is a deer hunt with many other prizes to suit nearly everyone’s taste, even the kids. The real prize for those that donate or attend will be helping someone that has given so much, even in his darkest hours.

“When you’re faced with anything, if it’s a big disability or whatever, you’ve got two choices; you can quit, and some people do, or you can play the hand you’re dealt and keep going,” said Christensen.

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Town of Gull Lake receives disaster funds from emergency management SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Emergency Management Office recently received a check in the amount of $3,749.48 from the Wisconsin Disaster Fund to reimburse a local unit of government for the damages they incurred from the heavy rain and flash-flooding event of Sept. 4, 2014, Disaster No. 9052.

The Town of Gull Lake incurred and documented eligible recovery efforts totaling $5,356.40. The claims were submitted to the Wisconsin Disaster Fund. The

Wisconsin Disaster Fund will reimburse 70 percent of the eligible costs if funds are available.

The Wisconsin Disaster Fund was created by order of 2005 Wisconsin Act 269 and enacted April 5, 2006, to provide state disaster assistance to local government units. This assistance is for damages and costs incurred as a result of a major catastrophe when federal assistance is not available. — from Washburn County Emergency Management S h o w n receiving a Wisconsin Disaster Fund reimbursement check are (L to R): Katherine Berndt, Gull Lake town chair; Lolita Olson, Gull Lake town clerk/ treasurer; and Carol Buck, Washburn County Emergency Management director.

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Area news at a glance RICE LAKE — The Rice Lake City Council voted 5-3 on Tuesday, Jan. 27, to recommend the removal of an alderman from a city committee, citing a decal message on the alderman’s personal vehicle as an indicator that he could not perform the required duties in good faith. For the past several weeks the truck of First District Alderman Bruce Willers has featured a message reading, “Curt be gone,” referring to city Administrator Curt Snyder.

“It’s something that should not have happened. It clearly displays that Mr. Willers cannot negotiate in good faith the contract of the city administrator,” said Alderman Dan Genereau, who introduced the motion to recommend Mayor Steve Harrington remove Willers. Harington did not take such an action at the meeting. Snyder is currently negotiating a new contract with the personnel and negotiating committee on which Willers serves.

Willers defended the decal as part of his campaign for re-election to the council.

His truck also features a decal reading, “Willers for City Council.” Willers took issue with Snyder filing a grievance over the message. “I am being intimidated and bullied through the course of Mr. Snyder filing it,” Willers said. “I condemn this kind of behavior. It is unacceptable,” said Alderman Mark O’Brien, voting in favor of removing Willers. “I think it has lowered morale in the city from every employee up to the city administrator.”

— from the Rice Lake Chronotype •••

RICE LAKE — Businesses located in Rice Lake’s Main Street District have a chance to compete for a whole new look thanks to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s first-ever Main Street Makeover contest. Modeled after the popular reality television show, the contest asks Wisconsin Main Street business owners to provide details on how their establishment could benefit from a makeover from the WEDC’s Main Street staff. The winning business will receive personalized technical assistance and up to $10,000 to implement the changes that could include interior and exterior design improvements, and marketing, business planning and merchandising assistance.

Rice Lake is one of 36 Main Street communities around the state. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype ••• RICE LAKE — A 59-year-old Chetek woman who pulled out in front of a Rice Lake police officer has been charged with sixth-offense drunken driving. Myrna C. Wieckowicz allegedly was stopped at a stop sign and then proceeded to turn north on Main Street and into the path of a southbound police officer, causing the officer to brake suddenly to avoid the crash. The officer pulled the defendant over and administered an alcohol breath test, which registered 0.141, nearly twice the legal limit. Maximum penalty for a conviction of sixth-degree OWI is three years in prison. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype •••

Looking for people tough enough to take the plunge SPOONER — Lakeland Family Resource Center is searching for people who are tough enough to take the plunge.

At 2 p.m., on Saturday, March 7, Lakeland Family Resource Center is challenging the community to take the plunge into Shell Lake during the second-annual Chilly Challenge Winter Plunge. Support Lakeland Family Resource Center while proving that you are tough enough to endure the frigid temperatures of a Wisconsin winter. Anyone tough enough to brave the Chilly Challenge Winter Plunge can expect to jump into water that is chest deep in support of the local nonprofit.

This fundraising event will be held out of the Shell Lake Community Center. Participants who raise a minimum pledge

Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners Jan. 26 - $35 Margee Brown, Shoreview, Minn.

Jan. 27 - $35 Doris Taubman, West Allis Jan. 28 - $35 Mary Butler, Shell Lake Jan. 29 - $35 William D. Manthe, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.

Jan. 30 - $300 Linda Ferris, Shell Lake

Shell Lake Self Storage Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio

Temps

Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2014 High Low Jan. 26 5 -3 Jan. 27 9 -21 Jan. 28 -7 -22 Jan. 29 -4 -22 Jan. 30 24 -11 Jan. 31 17 -21 Feb. 1 6 -21

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4.0” snow 1.0” snow

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of $50 can register the day of the event or they can preregister by going to chillychallenge.com. There is a free T-shirt for those who raise $75 or more. Prizes are given to the individual who raises the most money in pledges, the team that raises the most money in pledges, and the individual with the best costume, so start

getting creative. Check out the website for complete information and registration forms.

Lakeland Family Resource Center is a nonprofit organization serving Washburn County and is located in Spooner.

Their mission is to provide programs and services that build on family strengths

Register Memories 1955 – 60 Years Ago

• Clyde Stouffer and Nick Masterjohn took first-place money of $100 in the doubles tournament at the Capitol Alley with a score of 1,442.

• “The Glenn Miller Story,” starring James Stewart and June Allyson, was playing at the Lake Theatre in Shell Lake.

• Steven Rydberg, 2-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Rydberg, was recovering from surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.

• A February clearance sale at Shell Lake Apparel offered the following specials: lined jeans, $3.98; wool scarfs, $1; flannel pajamas $1.98 and $2.98; children’s lined buckskin mittens, $2.19; corduroy creepers for infants, $1.50; and sleepers $1.29 and $1.49.

1965 – 50 Years Ago

• Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vogel, Shell Lake, became the new owners of the Capitol Bar and Bowling in Shell Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Mortensen, the previous owners, moved to Cumberland where Barney took a position as manager of the Farmers Union.

• The Washburn County Soil and Water Conservation Speaking Contest was held. Recognition was given to Donald Schaub, Spooner, first place; Delene Cipra, Spooner, second place; Elizabeth Furchtenicht, Shell Lake, third place; and Robert Pederson, Shell Lake, fourth place.

• The Bunny Patrol, including members Curt Atkinson, John Bennett, Bruce Davenport, Bruce Lindberg and Bill Smith, were the top patrol in 26 competing from Scout troops in the Blue Hills District. Other Shell Lake boys participating included Steve Haremza, Tom Bitney, Glen Klabunde, Brent Lindberg, Jim Smith, Duke Welter, Dick Peterson, Richard Lindberg, Dave Peterson, Steve Lutz, Kenny Pederson and Brad Pederson.

1975 – 40 Years Ago

• Sgt. Jorge A. Jacobs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Jacobs, Shell Lake, was the recipient of the U.S. Army Commendation Medal. He earned the decoration while assigned as a welder to the Maintenance

through prevention, education, support and collaboration with other resources in the community. LFRC is available to all families and children in Washburn County and there are no fees for their services. For more information please contact 715-635-4669 or visit lakelandfamrc. com. — from LFRC

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Division of the Facilities Directorate at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Denver, Colo.

• Approximately 60 people attended the annual Shell Lake Indianhead Memorial Hospital annual meeting held in the hospital dining hall. Hospital Administrator Justin Cassel presented the annual report. Election of officers was held with Gina Lewis being elected to serve another three-year term and Leonard Druschba was also elected to a three-year term replacing Mike Linton whose term of office had expired. Other members of the board were Nolan Penning, president; Howard Peterson, John Pockat and Bill Albrecht.

• Carrie Parker was named Shell Lake High School’s Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow.

• Friends got together for a housewarming party at the Dennis Bolands’ on Ridgeway Drive. The Bolands had just finished embellishing the basement of their new home.

1985 – 30 Years Ago

• Valley Video, specializing in VHS tapes and machine rentals and sales, opened in Shell Lake’s mini mall.

• Richard Kurshinsky was the grandprize winner in Express Mart’s drawing.

He received a TV/radio after his name was picked by Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce President John Friedell. Marilyn Thannum was the manager of Express Mart.

• Shell Lake wrestlers capturing conference championship titles at the Lakeland Conference tournament were Eric Nielsen, Jamie Schaeffer, Brad Flach and Chuck Hile.

• While Wesley Ullom offered moral support, Ed Carlson pulled a 31-inch northern, weighing 17 pounds, out of its icy home.

1995 – 20 Years Ago

• Winners in the Knights of Columbus free-throw contest were Kayla Zaloudek, Lindsey Mortensen, Stephanie Williams, Meghan Pesko, Trisha Williams, Michael Frisbie, Jordon Bruce, Lee Haremza, Trevor Bruce and Todd Schrankel.

• Ten Shell Lake Elementary students were selected to attend the second-annual

Young Authors Conference at WITC Conference Center in Rice Lake. The students were Aaron Hanson, Meghan Dodd, Josh Java, Bonita Best, Sarah Parenteau, Jonah Alberts, Jessica Butterfield, Amanda Truman, Michael Pesko, Shayna Hall and Katie Lehmann.

• “Agatha Christie Made Me Do It” was presented as a dinner theater at Theatre in the Woods. Cast members included Jan Martensen, Donna BarnesHaesemeyer, Rob Mackie, Lee Namtvedt, Tiffany Hall, Gerri Goellner, Lou French, Elizabeth Havenor, Valerie Smith, Bill Chestnut and Vince Mendoza. Patti Fox was the director.

• Members of the all-conference band from Shell Lake High School were Andy Harrington, Tim Fox, Tiffany Hall, Katie Hewitt, Betsy Olson, Beth Dahlstrom, Ben Kidder, Chad Greene, Josh Erwin, Jacob Ekern, Adrian Melton and Tanner Hall.

Members of the all-conference choir were Scott Witte, Taylor Hall, Jenny Donatell, Joahna Peterson, Shelley Fredrickson and Ericka Krantz.

2005 – 10 Years Ago

• Erik Matthew Nelson was the first baby of the New Year born at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake. He was born Jan. 27 to Jennifer Geneman and Andrew Nelson of Shell Lake. He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Presenting gifts on behalf of the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce and local businesses were Lois Steele, chamber president, and Barb Haynes, vice president.

• Members of the Shell Lake seventhgrade girls basketball team were Kristi White, Ashley Anderson, Julie Simpson, Kim Moravec, Steph Clark, Brianna Stellrecht, Ashley Quinton, Lisa Stariha, Amanda Guyer, Kara Spears, Alyssa Whitebird, Leah Keefe, Ashley Pfluger and Hailey Johnson.

• Members of the Shell Lake eighthgrade girls basketball team were Jen Hagedorn, Sarah Jamme’, Annie Dunham, Nikki Scheu, Samantha Evans, Ashley Hillman, Jen Haack, Molly Schmidt, Courtney Schultz and Paula Burton.

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Feb. 7 is National Take Your Child to the Library Day

SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Public Library will be participating in National Take Your Child to the Library Day on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Come to the Shell Lake Public Library on Feb. 7, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to enjoy a treat and receive a free book for your child to keep. As Mary Ellen Chase says, “There

is no substitute for books in the life of a child.” — from SLPL

New schedule for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group

SPOONER — Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group will kick off the new year with a new meeting time and day. Relatives raising a child as a parent are welcome to attend.

The new meeting day will be the third

Tuesday of the month, beginning Feb. 17. Attendees will meet over breakfast at Lakeland Family Resource Center. Caregivers are welcome to stop in anytime between 8-9:30 a.m. The play area will be available for children.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group will continue to hold special grandfamily events throughout the year. This provides the beneficial opportunity for children to be able to connect with other children in the same living

situation.

For information please call Lakeland Family Resource Center at 715-635-4669.

The center is located at 314 Elm St. in Spooner. — from LFRC

C O M M U N I T Y H A P P E N I N G S

EVENTS …

February

Thursday, Feb. 12 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Thursday, Feb. 5 Lake Community Center.

• Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran • Free DVD presentation and discussion workshop Church, Spooner. Call 715-520-7999. offering insights about how sensory processing disorders • Northwest Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease Support make it difficult for many children, 6 p.m., Trinity Group, 1 p.m., lower level at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Lutheran Church, Birchwood. Preregistration required. in Shell Lake.

Call 715-635-4669. No child care available.

• Free community meal, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Friday, Feb. 13 Church, 409 Summit, Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All welcome. • Valentine book/bake sale, 8:30 a.m. - noon in the Donations accepted.

Indianhead Medical Center lobby. Funds raised go Friday, Feb. 6 toward the Washburn County Relay For Life.

• Storytellers and musicians Claudia Schmidt and Saturday, Feb. 14 Dean Magraw concert at Theatre in the Woods, 605 1st • Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction St., Shell Lake, 7:30 p.m. For reservations call 715-468- with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed 4387 or reserve online at titw.org.

Building on Elm Street. Tickets 9 a.m. Distribution 9:30 • The GFWC Women’s Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the a.m. Volunteers needed. Contact 715-635-9309, 715-468Spooner Wesleyan Church. The topic will be the Shell 4017 or 715-222-4410.

Lake Arts Center (Note change). Guests are welcome.

• Don Christensen benefit, Lipsie Pines, Spooner. For Visitors for more info contact Pat at 715-865-2250. more information, call 715-416-0904 or 715-501-3124.

Saturday, Feb. 7 • Cabaret, 7-9 p.m., Shell Lake Arts Center.

• Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film” Monday, Feb. 16 at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More info • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-468- Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner.

2414 and shelllakeartscenter.org Tuesday, Feb. 17 • Spooner/Trego Lions Club ice-fishing contest, 10 a.m.

• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support - 3 p.m., Spooner Lake. Cash prizes and door prizes.

Group, 8-9:30 a.m., Lakeland Family Resource Center, Sunday, Feb. 8 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669.

• Faith in Action’s Valentine Vignette, 2 p.m., Spooner • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 Wesleyan Church. For more information call 715-635- p.m., at the lodge.

2252 or emailfiawashburn@gmail.com.

• Informational meeting about volunteering with Monday, Feb. 9 the new Language Enriched Exercise Plus Socialization • Shell Lake Dining at Five, suggested donation $5. program, 10 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spooner.

Call 715-468-4750 for reservations.

Wednesday, Feb. 18 Tuesday, Feb. 10 • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees • Soup lunch at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in meeting, 4 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome.

Sarona, noon-1 p.m. Call 715-635-6543 or email info!@ • Shell Lake follow-up tourism meeting, 5 p.m., at city hunthill.org. hall.

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

Thursday, Feb. 19 Wednesday, Feb. 11 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist library. Baby-sitting available.

Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome.

Friday, Feb. 20 Donations accepted.

• Father/Daughter Ball, 6 p.m., at the Shell Lake • The board of directors for the Railroad Memories Community Center. No charge but reservations Museum meeting, 1 p.m., Spooner City Hall. All requested, call Donna at 715-766-2010 before Friday, volunteers welcome.

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Feb. 13. Reservations fill quickly and space is limited.

Each family will be asked to bring a salad, dessert or hors d’oeuvre for the King’s Table. Daughters of all ages invited. Father substitutes welcome.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 • Spooner Dining at Five, suggested donation $5.

Call 715-635-8283 for reservations.

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

Thursday, Feb. 26 • The Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Friendship Commons.

• Shell Lake VFW meeting, 7 p.m., Friendship Commons.

Friday, Feb. 27 • Birchwood Dining at Five, suggested donation $5.

Call 715-354-3001 for reservations.

Saturday, Feb. 28 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted.

• Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film” at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More info at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-4682414 and shelllakeartscenter.org

March

Tuesday, March 3 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge.

Friday-Sunday, March 6-8 • “Oliver” at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. For more info and reservations see titw.org or call 715-4684387.

Thursday, March 5 • Aphasia Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Call 715-520-7999.

• Northwest Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1 p.m., lower level at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shell Lake.

• Free community meal, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 409 Summit, Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All welcome.

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Heart of the Farm - Women in agriculture conference to be held in Cable CABLE – The Heart of the Farm - Women in Agriculture conference series is a UW-Extension program that is committed to addressing the needs of farm women by providing education on farm business topics, connecting them with agricultural resources and creating support networks. The conference will be held at Lakewoods Resort in Cable, Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

This conference will provide women with the opportunity to network with other farm women and learn about working with your spouse, fitness, farm insurance and promoting your farm. Throughout the day there will be a chance to get a chair massage for a small donation. Topics and presenters include: • Communicating with Your Spouse (role-play scenario) – Bob Cropp, emeritus ag agent, and Julie Kewon-

Bomar, UW-Extension NW regional director • How Fitness Can Improve your Life, plus information on farm property and casualty insurance – Shirley Armstrong, Curves for Women and Armstrong Insurance Agency, Hayward • Telling the Story of Your Farm – Jason Fischbach, ag agent for Ashland and Bayfield Counties • Short presentation on the Cable Natural History Museum – Emily Stone • Short presentation on the Cable Community Farm – Katie Hancock • Ask a Vet – Dr. Abby Beaver, large animal veterinarian, Hayward • Chair massage – Kelly Senn, Sennses Massage, Hayward

• Local foods presentation and tasting, local wine and goat cheese, and door prizes Registration is $20 per person. Lakewoods Resort is located at 21540 CTH M, about five miles east of Cable off Hwy. 63 in southern Bayfield County. For more information, a brochure, or to register, contact UW-Extension ag agents Jason Fischbach or Matt Cogger in Ashland at 715-373-6104, Otto Wiegand or Kevin Schoessow in Spooner at 715-635-3506, or Jenny Vanderlin, UW-Madison, 608-263-7795. The registration deadline is Feb. 10.

Heart of the Farm is supported by the UW-Center for Dairy Profitability, UW-Extension, Wisconsin Farmers Union and the USDA Risk Management Agency. - submitted

Washburn County accident reports On Friday, Jan. 16, at approximately 5:32 p.m. Teirra Tolzman, 17, of Spooner, was stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of CTH B and Hwy. 53, when Daryl Streif, 85, of Spooner, was southbound on Hwy. 53 attempting to go eastbound on CTH B. Tolzman pulled out in front of Streif in the 1997 Chevy Lumina she was driving. Streif maneuvered his 2013 Dodge Journey around Tolzman, putting him in the ditch. Neither driver was injured, Streif’s vehicle was towed from the ditch but had no damage. Tolzman was cited for failure to yield right of way from stop sign.

On Saturday, Jan. 17, at approximately 2:58 p.m. Anthoney Illies, 66, of Bloomington, Minn., was southbound on Hwy. 63 in the Town of Stinnett driving a 2009 Chevy Silverado pulling a trailer with two snowmobiles when he lost control on black ice. Illies slid sideways and jackknifed the trailer just as Alysia Smith, 36, of Trego, was northbound on Hwy. 63. Smith hit Illies in the driver side door with her 2014 Ford Taurus. Illies’ trailer broke free and traveled south of the crash impact, Illie’s vehicle spun around as Smith bounced off of it and came to rest facing the roadway. Both drivers suffered incapacitating injuries. Smith’s vehicle sustained very severe damage to the front, front passenger side and front driver side. Illies’ vehicle sustained very severe damage to the front, rear driv-

er’s side, middle driver’s side and front driver’s side. It was noted in the accident report that Illies’ speed was too fast for conditions. Deputy Harrington noted in his report that icy road conditions were the most contributing factor in the crash.

On Saturday, Jan. 17, at approximately 2:59 p.m. John Raspotnik, 54, of Ashland, was northbound in the Town of Bass Lake on Hwy. 63 just south of West River Road when he came upon a two-vehicle crash, as described above, and pulled over onto the right shoulder. Bradley Olson, 22, of Hayward, was also northbound at about 45 to 50 mph driving a 2000 Buick Century when he looked away from the roadway.

When Olson looked back he didn’t have enough time to respond quickly enough to stop for Raspotnik and the two-vehicle crash, hitting Raspotnik in the rear of his 2004 Dodge Durango. Olson was not wearing a seat belt and suffered a nonincapacitating injury. Olson was medically transported. His vehicle sustained very severe damage to front, front passenger side, middle passenger side, front driver’s side and was towed. Olson told Deputy Jason Batholomew he had no insurance, no seat belt on, was going too fast to stop and his registration was expired. Olson received citations for those violations.

Raspotnik was wearing a seat belt and was possibly injured but was not medically transported. Raspotnik’s vehicle sustained severe damage to rear and rear

driver’s side and was towed.

On Wednesday, Jan. 21, at approximately 6:02 p.m. Maureen Revak, 51, of Spooner, was northbound on CTH K just south of CTH E in the Town of Trego when she hit a deer crossing the road. Revak was not injured but her 2011 Dodge Journey sustained severe damage.

On Wednesday, Jan. 21, at approximately midnight, an unidentified driver was eastbound on CTH A in the Town of Evergreen when they left the roadway, hitting a mailbox and highway directional sign just west of Jelen Road. The driver did not stop after colliding with the mailbox and sign but continued through the ditch, exiting back onto the roadway.

The vehicle was identified as a 2005 Lincoln Town and Country owned by Dale Swan, 55, of Spooner, but it was not at the accident scene when deputies arrived after the crash was called in. Swan and his vehicle were located at his residence but he refused to admit he was driving or say who was. Swan was cited for hit and run - property adjacent to highway, resisting or obstructing officer and failing to stop at scene of an accident. Swan’s vehicle was towed and impounded by the sheriff’s office.

On Thursday, Jan. 22, at 12:03 a.m.

Joseph Beecher, 26, of Ashland, was attempting to take the Hwy. 63 exit ramp from Hwy. 53, but missed and crashed into a snow pile and got stuck. Wash-

burn County Sheriff’s Deputies Benjamin Kornbroke and Joshua Christman assisted Beecher in removing the 2006 Chevy Cobalt from the snow. The vehicle had not sustained any damage and Beecher left the accident scene.

On Thursday, Jan. 22, at approximately 11:15 a.m. Krist Overholtzer, 43, of Springbrook, was eastbound on CTH E just west of Edgerton Road when he hit a fender that had come off the utility trailer in front of him pulled by James Johnson, 61, of Springbrook. Overholtzer’s 1993 Ford F150 sustained moderate damage to the front and front driver’s side. Johnson’s 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was not damaged.

On Monday, Jan. 26, at approximately 9:20 p.m. Robert Gunther, 39, of Somerset, was southbound on Hwy. 63 just north of Fox Trail Road in the Town of Bashaw when he hit a deer. Gunther was not injured but his 2008 GMC Yukon sustained very minor damage to the front and front driver’s side.

On Thursday, Jan. 29 at 12:20 a.m. Titus Glass, 45, of Clearbrook Minn., hit a deer on Hwy. 53 just north of Lakeside Road in the Town of Minong. Glass was not injured but his 2003 Chrysler Town and Country sustained severe damage to the front, front passenger side, front driver’s side and was towed.

C O M M U N I T Y H A P P E N I N G S

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Monday: First Friends Playgroup open to all children, 10 a.m.noon. Focus on infants and caregivers with sensory stimulation and movement experiences. Art project materials provided, closes with circle music time and instrument exploration. Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner.

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

Call 715-416-2942.

Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801.

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

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Preselected art or play materials available for children of all ages.

Last Wednesday of the month, potluck at 11:15 a.m.

First and third Wednesdays: Caregivers Support Group, 6 p.m.

- Spooner Health System lower-level conference room.

Thursday: Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Indianhead Medical Center, Shell Lake.

• Library Fun For Little Ones, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Shell Lake Public Library. Stories, craft and a snack. No age minimum or maximum for participants.

Thursday & Monday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, see listing above.

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

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••• Domestic abuse and sexual assault are crimes. Time-Out provides free, confidential victim support, call 800-924-0556.

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Random Acts of Kindness Week

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andom Acts of Kindness Week begins Monday, Feb. 9, and continues through Sunday, Feb. 15. People are encouraged to take the week to step out of a normal routine or comfort zone and attempt a new random act of kindness each day of the celebratory week.

I recently read on a poster, “Kindness: Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest accomplishment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”

One day while my daughter, Amanda, was driving her van with her children strapped into their car seats, the oldest child, Adalyn, stated that they should stop for a treat at a

local fast-food place. Amanda stated to Adalyn that it would be a hassle to get everyone out of his or her car seat and into the restaurant and then back into the van afterward. She felt it was easier just to go straight home. In her voice of reason, Adalyn said, “We can use drive-through.” Since Adalyn had come up with a workable idea and Amanda hadn’t had lunch yet, she acted upon the words of Adalyn.

While waiting in line, Amanda had a strong feeling that she should pay for the order that the person in the vehicle behind her was placing. Amanda told the

cashier that she was paying for the other order, too. Amanda thought this would work out well since she would get her order and be on the road before the person realized he was the recipient of a random act of kindness. What Amanda didn’t anticipate was that the sandwich she ordered would take time to prepare and therefore she was asked to pull off to the side and wait. When telling me the story, she said she was a bit embarrassed and wasn’t sure what she was going to say as the driver of the other vehicle pulled up alongside her vehicle and rolled down his window. The man told Amanda that he

was very appreciative of her gesture. He went on to say he and his wife were in hard times as she has multiple sclerosis and he had just found out he has cancer.

Amanda’s comment to me was, “He was so touched. I hardly had the right words … but was so glad I listened to God’s call to be his hands! It was such a tiny gesture on my part, but really uplifted this guy’s day. I could have easily not done it. I would have never known this gentleman’s story. It was orchestrated. I was so very blessed by this. I got so much in return by one tiny act of kindness.”

A good reminder is the quote, “A little spark of kindness can put a colossal burst of sunshine into someone’s day.”

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by Mary B. Olsen

aybe we don’t do a lot of poetry reading these days here in the North Woods of Wisconsin on the long dark evenings. We have so many distractions and reading choices available. Media and current literature take priority over time spent reading poems.

Poetry is not at the top of the list for entertainment or necessary for our enlightenment. My favorite poet is Robert Frost.

He wrote poetry that I like to think of as the next best thing to country music.

When we lived on the farm, Walter and I liked to share our reading interests.

He liked to read poems by Robert Frost.

And he memorized them. Many would think farmers are only interested in crop prices and farm-related things. Walter liked to think about almost everything.

You can sit on a tractor seat and travel rows for hours and in your mind you can be all over the world. You live in the real world of your field and let your thoughts travel abroad.

Walter liked to read the Bible and Reader’s Digest books. One time there was an article about Robert Frost. Now, Walter never ventured far from the farm

most of his life, but years ago he did take a trip to Detroit, Mich. He visited Greenfield Village, The Henry Ford Museum. On display were the homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. They had brought the home of Robert Frost to that park. Walter was pleased because he liked Frost’s poems.

Our favorites were the poems, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” and “Mending Wall,” and the one about the road not taken, that made all the difference.

Robert Lee Frost was born March 26, 1874, in San Francisco. His father was English, and was a teacher and journalist, and his mother was Scottish. His ancestor, Nicholas Frost, came to New Hampshire in 1634. Robert was only 11 when his father died and his mother was left with a growing family and only a few cents in her purse. They went to live with his grandfather in Lawrence, Mass.

The grandfather was overseer at a New England mill.

Growing up, Robert had a series of jobs and attended school. He wrote poetry for the school magazine and by the time he graduated from high school he knew he had to be a poet. He did some teaching and other jobs. After he sold his first poem in 1894, when he was 20 years old, he proposed to his girlfriend, Elinor. She finished college and they were

married. The grandfather bought a farm for Robert and Elinor and he worked the farm for nine years, but it was not prosperous. Think of the hilly and rocky farmland here and that is the situation in most of New England. It was hard work and little profit. He wrote poetry, too.

Robert Frost became an English teacher and taught at Pinkerton Academy from 1906 until 1911, and then at the Plymouth Normal School in Plymouth, N.H. He took his family to England when his first poetry book was published, “A Boy’s Will,” in 1913. It was followed by “North of Boston” in 1914.

He lived with his family near London.

He mingled with the British poets society. They came home to New England in 1915, and bought a farm in Franconia, N.H. He began teaching, writing and lecturing. He taught at Amherst College.

As a prominent American poet, Robert Frost was noted for what they called “his realistic depiction of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech.” He taught students to have in their writing what he termed the “sense of sound,” the language of the people.

Critics with strident voices say he was too traditional and out of touch with modernist poetry. Of course he was.

Frost said free verse was “Like playing tennis without a net.” He was praised for his seriousness and honesty and his dra-

matic use of the rhythms of speech.

He lived on his farm in the summer and at his place in Florida in winter. He earned four Pulitzer Prizes for poetry and was given the Congressional Gold Medal in 1961. He read his poem, “The Gift Outright,” at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy in 1961. He was on a postage stamp. Schools and a library were named for him.

Robert Frost did not have a carefree life. There was mental illness in his family. He had to deal with suicides and depression in his immediate family. Elinor suffered from heart disease and died in 1938. Robert Frost died Jan. 29, 1963. He was buried in Vermont and on his simple tombstone are the words from one of his poems, “I had a lover’s quarrel with the world.”

In the poem, “Birches” he wrote: “I’d like to get away from earth awhile, And then come back to it and begin over.

May no fate willfully misunderstand me, And half grant what I wish and snatch me away, Not to return. Earth’s the right place for love …

I’d like to go by climbing a birch tree ...

One could do worse than be a swinger of birches.”

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Sixth grade Noah Olson and Anna Silvis.

Seventh grade Tiffany Romportl.

Eighth grade John Nauertz and Evelyn Paffel.

Andrew Nauertz.

Tiffany Bartle.

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Seventh grade Spence Hoellen and Aaron Sacco.

Eighth grade Spencer Blonk, AJ Buchman and Alex Heino.

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Sophomores Ryan Anderson, Marta Bacigalupo, Sydney Busch, Hanna Davis, Samuel Dettle, Danielle Dewitt, Kyra Dodge, Anna Emerson, Sarah Eytcheson, Christopher Gale, Gracia Gormong, Grace Haakenson, Michael Harris, Amanda Heino, Ally Jacoby, Rachel Johnson, Abhinab KC, Rachel Medley, Abigail Melton, Mark Nauertz, Levi Neubich, Adeline Paffel, Emily Peoples, Tansy Pocernich, Tyler Revak, Emma Schoessow and Serena Solveson.

Freshmen Joshua Berkesch, Benjamin Bray, Natasha Chastek, Jade Christiansen, Natasha Ferguson, Jaymee Grimm, Lyndsey Hanson, John Hoellen, Mykal Lake, Summer Marske, Danika McCumber, Ava Meister, Natalie Meister, Savannah Prochnow, Shannon Rajchel, Madyson Schmidt, Allison Schroeder, Taylor Shutt, Jeana Sprenger and Joseph Trcka.

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Cabaret 2015 to feature guest performer David Milne SHELL LAKE - The Shell Lake High School music department is ready to welcome everyone to Cabaret 2015, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. Please note the new location of the event at the Shell Lake Arts Center Darrell Aderman Auditorium.

This year’s guest performer is saxophonist Dr. David Milne. Milne serves as professor of music-saxophone/jazz stud-

ies and chair of the music department at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls.

He teaches applied saxophone and jazz improvisation, and directs the UW-River Falls Jazz Ensemble and the RADD Jazz Series. He also teaches at the Shell Lake Arts Center summer jazz camps.

As a performer he has played with the Minnesota Orchestra, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, Rochester

(NY) Philharmonic Orchestra, JazzMN Big Band, Phil Woods, Doc Severinsen, Gordon Goodwin, Bob Florence, Rob McConnell, Bob Mintzer, Bobby McFerrin, Ray Charles, Jack McDuff, Lou Rawls, Ernestine Anderson, Terry Gibbs, Smokey Robinson and the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, among others.

In addition to great music there will be hors d’oeuvres and a raffle with prizes

from local businesses and a grand prize quilt made by Myrna Atkinson. The quilt can be viewed at Shell Lake State Bank and tickets can be purchased through Shell Lake band members. Come support the Shell Lake jazz band and vocal ensembles for a great night of music. - submitted

Conservation Stewardship Program sign-up announced Sign up by Feb. 27 for 2015 funding MADISON — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting new applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program. Farm and forest landowners may apply by Friday, Feb. 27, for possible 2015 funding. CSP encourages agricultural producers to maintain existing conservation activities and adopt additional ones on their operations.

Applications can be made at any time at

all USDA Service Centers, but only applications received by Feb. 27 will be ranked for funding in 2015. The program is open to all farmers, regardless of size or type of operation.

In 2014, 450 Wisconsin farmers and forestland owners enrolled in CSP, with an average payment of $6,900 per contract.

Over $3.2 million in payments will be made to those farm families this year, and over $16 million over the course of the five-year contract.

“For many farmers, CSP offers reward and recognition for the conservation they are already doing, plus a little extra incen-

tive to try a few more or new practices,” according to Ron Spiering, district conservationist, for Burnett, Washburn and Sawyer counties. Spiering encourages interested farmers and forestland owners to apply now to be considered for funding.

Eligible lands include cropland, pastureland, nonindustrial private forestland and tribal agricultural lands.

For the 2014 sign-up, average payments in Wisconsin were $21 per acre for cropland, $14 per acre for pasture and $4 per acre for woodland. Payments are made annually for each of the five years of the contract. CSP is open to small and large

operations, with farms already enrolled ranging from just a couple of acres to over 4,000 acres of cropland.

Farmers will need to document their current and proposed conservation practices, which will be used to rank applications and determine payments. NRCS field staff will also conduct on-site field verifications of applicants’ information.

For more information, visit wi.nrcs. usda.gov, or contact the NRCS office at the USDA Service Center serving your county. — from CSP

“It’s a Sensory World” presentation to be held in Birchwood BIRCHWOOD — “It’s a Sensory World” DVD presentation and discussion workshop is set for Thursday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church in Birchwood.

The workshop will offer insights about how sensory processing disorders make it difficult for many children to function at

home and school. Attendees will learn to recognize signs of sensory disorders and learn practical strategies for coping with them.

Panel experts include a Birth to Three coordinator, an occupational therapist and a parent of a child with SPD.

Preregistration is required. Please call 715-635-4669 to register or for more information. No child care provided.

This free event is funded by Washburn County Health and Human Services, Sawyer County Birth to Three program, Trinity Lutheran Church in Birchwood,

Lakeland Family Resource Center and Northwest Connections Family Resource Center. — from Lakeland Family Resource Center

Opportunity to serve as youth representative on county board SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Board of Supervisors invites youth in grades 9, 10 and 11 who are residents of Washburn County to apply to serve as youth representatives on the county board. This initiative provides Washburn County youth an opportunity to play a

valuable and active leadership role in the governance of the county while enhancing their interest in the operation of local government and civic participation.

Youth who are currently serving in these roles have found their experience to be very valuable and educational. County

board supervisors have been very supportive of this initiative and recognize the value of having the voice of young people on the board.

For application materials, visit washburn.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/community-youth-development/

county-board-of-supervisors-youth-representatives/. Deadline for submitting application materials is Friday, Feb. 27.

— from UWEX

Soup lunch program set at Hunt Hill SARONA — Join Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona Tuesday, Feb. 10, at noon, for the second soup lunch of the year. Enjoy a bowl of soup followed by a short program. Both take place in the Program Learning Center. Registration is not required but appreciated.

This month’s program will focus on photos of nature with Larry Samson.

Guests are welcome to stay afterward for cards or just to visit. Donations for lunch and programs are appreciated. If

you have a favorite soup or side dish you would like to share, please call Hunt Hill to get involved. Call 715-635-6543 or email info@hunthill.org. Additional soup lunch dates include March 10 and April 14.

Birding atlas Wisconsin will soon be in the process of updating the “Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Wisconsin” and is in need of volunteer birders to conduct surveys in specific locations. Surveys will be conducted state-

wide, so volunteering for a route close to home may be possible. The first Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas was initiated by the Wisconsin Society of Ornithology in 1995 and supported by numerous other agencies, nongovernmental organizations, academic institutions and private foundations.

The WBBA represented the largest coordinated field effort in the history of Wisconsin ornithology. More than 1,600 people contributed to the project between

1995 and 2006, which exceeded the participation level of nearly all other statewide atlas projects.

WSO is currently working with partners to plan the second atlas effort, scheduled to begin in spring 2015. See the following website if you are interested in learning more about the project. If you are interested in volunteering for a survey route, see the Join the Flock tab. wsobirds.org/ atlas. — from Hunt Hill

Take time to check your free credit report WASHBURN COUNTY — The information in your credit report can affect your life in important ways. It can influence your interest rate for credit cards and

loans, affect your monthly insurance payments, your ability to get a mortgage or rent an apartment and maybe even affect your application for a job.

Lions Valentine’s dance set

The Shell Lake Lions Club is hosting a community Valentine’s dance on Friday, Feb. 13, from 7-11 p.m., at the Shell Lake Community Center, featuring DJ music.

The fun evening will include door prizes and a cash bar. There is no cover charge.

••• The Lions extend gratitude to the community for supporting various fundraising activities over the years. Our motto is “we serve” and those funds have provided for various local service projects such as the community center itself, picnic shelters at the nursing home, beach and ball field, resurfacing and fencing at the tennis courts, Scouting needs, scholarships, playground equipment, historical museum painting, community dock, youth football and band equipment, eyeglasses for the needy, carpentry services for the elderly and disadvantaged, donations to fire victims, Christmas meals and gifts for needy children, sponsorship for the summer flower and Christmas light projects plus other activities too numerous to mention.

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The Shell Lake Lions Club always welcomes new membership. If you are interested in serving the community in this way, please consider becoming a member. For more information, contact Bill Taubman at 715-468-2910 or any Lions member.

What’s in your credit report? It is a detailed record of your credit activities from the past seven to 10 years. Because credit reports are used so often, federal law gives everyone the right to see a free copy of their report from each of the three major credit bureaus every 12 months.

By law, you can request three free credit reports each year from AnnualCreditReport.com — one each from the three credit bureaus: Equifa, Experian and TransUnion.

The University of Wisconsin – Extension makes ordering your free reports easy through its Check Your Free Credit Report: 2/2, 6/6, 10/10 website. Anyone can sign up to receive an email reminder three times a year on Feb. 2, June 6 and Oct. 10 on the campaign’s website at fyi. uwex.edu/creditreport. The Washburn County UW-Extension office recommends that you view one report every four months so you can be sure that the information is up-to-date and accurate.

“For most individuals, ordering a free credit report online takes less than five minutes,” says Peggy Olive, UW-Extension/UW-Madison financial capability specialist. “But if you’ve moved recently or had a name change, obtaining your free report will likely involve a few additional steps.”

When ordering a free report online, there are typically three security questions you’ll be asked to verify your identity, says Olive. These multiple-choice questions might ask about past residential addresses, names of lenders or the amount of a car or home loan, for example. After answering the questions, you will have access to your requested free report for viewing online or for printing to keep for your records.

For more information on credit reports, contact Washburn County UW-Extension family living educator Jeanne Walsh, at 715-635-4444. — from UWEX

Financial Aid Night for Spooner High School seniors set

SPOONER — Dawn Meyers, Spooner High School counselor, will be holding a financial aid information night on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 5:30 p.m., in the Spooner High School auditorium.

Meyers will explain the details of all aspects of financial aid and how to apply for it. This is a very important, helpful session to attend. Scholarship information will also be presented. — from SASD

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Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE - A total of 27,556 Wisconsinites experienced homelessness over the course of 2013 according to a report by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s Homeless Management Information System agency. The report notes that the number was probably higher and some rural areas served many more individuals in need than thought, like the Northwest and West Central regions of the state, which have the highest rates of homelessness in Wisconsin after Milwaukee and Dane counties.

On the shores of Rice Lake in Barron County, the convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis has had many uses besides a home for nuns.

Since 2011, it has been used as an emergency shelter called Benjamin’s House.

“Most of their rooms are literally … you look inside of it and it’s a twin-sized bed and a chair and that’s it,” said Jane Lauterbach. Lauterbach is co-president of the Spooner MOMS Club that has 14 members from across Washburn County.

Lauterbach was at the shelter with other club members to donate 20 children’s essentials bags the club had assembled to be distributed to children that stay at the shelter.

“The shelter is always in need of pil-

Local club donates to shelter

Members of the Spooner MOMS Club hold some of the children’s-essentials bags that the club assembled and donated to the Benjamin’s House emergency shelter in Rice Lake. Pictured (L to R): Stacey Richert, Benjamin’s House shelter coordinator; Louise Kolthoff, MOMs Club treasurer, her son Eli and her daughter Kaia; Jane Lauterbach, MOMS Club co-president; and Beth Hellendrung, MOMS Club co-president. - Photo by Danielle H. Moe

lows and towels because that isn’t something that they can reuse,” said Lauterbach. Through fundraising and $470 in donations the club was able to assemble the bags that contained a new pillow, pillowcase, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, a journal, crayons and colored pencils. The pillowcases in the bags were handmade and donated from Thimbles in Spooner.

“The really cool thing about this place is it is 100-percent work-fund donations, they get no state or federal aid,” said Lauterbach. The shelter currently has three grants but otherwise private donations from individuals, businesses and churches keep the doors open.

Last year the shelter housed 164 individuals, 62 of them were children. In 2013 the shelter housed 157 people, 43 were children, and served 76 families. More information about the shelter can be found online at benjamins-house.org. More information about the Spooner MOMS Club can be found online at spoonermomsclub. com.

Local businesses that donated for the MOMS Club project include Pointer Outlet, State Farm, Spooner Eye Care, Sather Jewelry, Shell Lake State Bank, Indianhead Floral, Shopko, Thimbles quilt shop and Spooner Tax Professionals.

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Herbicide-resistant weeds increasing in Wisconsin

Farmers face potential financial toll

Maureen McCollum | WPR News Researchers and farmers are closely watching two types of herbicide-resistant pigweeds that have begun sprouting in Wisconsin.

The Palmer amaranth has wreaked havoc on cotton and soybean farms in the south and has been found on two southern Wisconsin farms. Water hemp has become increasingly problematic in the state, with fields completely resistant to glyphosate, also known as Roundup.

University of Wisconsin cropping systems weed scien-

tist Vince Davis said there are ways to combat the weeds.

“Switching up the different types of herbicides is the No. 1 recommendation, but it’s about diversity in the system,” he said. “Anytime we increase diversity, including crop rotation, will help slow the process of herbicide resistance development.”

Davis said the weeds can cause major problems for farmers, especially in corn and soybean fields, and preemptively managing the weeds can be costly, but he said it’s a wise investment.

“Once a resistant species has developed, the farmer oftentimes has a substantial hit in yield that first year the

problem occurs,” he said. “Then, you have to pay for the reactive management versus the proactive management, it costs even quite a bit more.“ Davis said farmers could end up spending up to $40 per acre dealing with herbicide-resistant weeds. If a farmer finds these weeds, he said, they should contact their local UW-Extension office.

Judge upholds county’s decision to reject frac sand mine application

AllEnergy Sand says it will likely appeal ruling

Rich Kremer | WPR News TREMPEALEAU COUNTY - A Trempealeau County decision not to permit a frac sand mine has been upheld in circuit court.

Iowa-based AllEnergy Sand applied for a permit to

build a 550-acre sand mine and processing plant in late 2013, just before Trempealeau County passed a yearlong mining moratorium. County officials denied AllEnergy’s application saying it was rushed and incomplete.

The company went to court to overturn the rejection of the permit, but a judge upheld the decision this week.

Board Supervisor Tim Zeglin said it’s an important win for the county.

“We feel that our resolve and demonstration of back-

bone has been upheld and vindicated and I hope other counties get a little backbone from us,” said Zeglin.

This is the second court battle AllEnergy has lost. Another suit sought $20 million in damages from the county.

An attorney for the company said they’ll appeal within the next month.

Athletes gather for Paralympic Nordic skiers championship in Cable Competition continued through Feb. 1 Danielle Kaeding | WPR News CABLE - More than 150 athletes from 20 countries came together Friday, Jan. 23, in Cable to compete in the Paralympic Nordic skiers world championships.

The event was billed as the largest gathering of Nordic skiers since the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Wisconsin hosted the world championships for the first time.

Volunteers picked up the last group of athletes from Mongolia at the Minneapolis airport on Thursday, Jan.

22.

Event transportation chief Catherine Eglehoff said the road to the championships has been filled with missed flights, lost bags and dodging northern Wisconsin critters.

“We hit the bear. We swerved for a fox and, this morning, I braked for a deer. I hope that’s the end of that,” she said.

U.S. athlete Omar Bermejo competed in the biathlon and cross-country ski races. A U.S. Marine for 10 years, Bermejo served four tours in Iraq. He lost his right arm in a motorcycle accident after coming back from his last tour.

“I don’t particularly say to feel sorry for us, but respect

the will of humanity, of what our brain and will can do to get above challenges,” Bermejo said.

Bermejo took up skiing as part of his rehab after the accident and the U.S. Paralympics recruited him.

German athlete Clara Klug arrived to compete in her first world championship. Klug said she was born with a condition where she is becoming blind.

“I love being in snow. I love the feeling of reaching something and crossing my own borders and getting better and better and better,” Klug said.

The opening ceremony kicked off Friday night, Jan. 23, with a parade of nations and fireworks. The event ran through Sunday, Feb. 1.

Superior-Duluth port expansion cruising ahead Danielle Kaeding | WPR News DULUTH/SUPERIOR - A nearly $17.4 million project to rebuild and expand cargo docks in the Duluth-Superior port is moving forward.

Jim Sharrow, Duluth Seaway Port Authority facilities manager, said it’s the largest construction project there since 1959. The Port Authority approved a $14.5 million contract with Black River Falls-based Lunda Construction. Sharrow said docks at the Garfield Pier will be upgraded to increase cargo storage.

“It brings together rail, truck and vessel,” he said. “We want to be able to serve the regional community as well as we can for these break bulk cargoes.”

Sharrow said the project will more than double storage space for wind turbines, construction materials and clay at the 28-acre site.

“This construction project will provide for growth and expansion in those activities,” he said.

Federal and Minnesota grants are funding a majority of the project. The Duluth Seaway Port Authority will throw in around $3.7 million. Sharrow said construction should wrap up in September 2016.

Around 37.5 million tons of cargo moved through the Twin Ports last year.

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Shell Lake loses to Clayton

Larry Samson | Staff writer CLAYTON – The Clayton offense came out against Shell Lake on Friday, Jan. 30, in the first quarter with 21 points to put the game away. They took a 40-11 lead into the locker room.

Coming out in the second half, Shell Lake played one of their best second-half games of the season. Clayton did not pull their starters as Shell Lake held the Clayton offense to 22 points while putting up 14 points.

Shell Lake turned the ball over just 17 times. They have been averaging 40 turnovers a game in recent games. The Lakers had 11 turnovers in the first

half and only six in the second; that against a team that could go to state. Drew Johnson led the team in offense with nine points followed by Evan Hungerbuhler, eight points.

Hungerbuhler is in his second year and is finishing strong for the season. Hungerbuhler had two blocks on defense.

Sam Muska had four blocks against the Clayton offense.

The Shell Lake boys will travel to Clear Lake to play the first game of a doubleheader on Friday, Feb. 6, and will host the Northwood Evergreens on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Shell Lake forward Drew Johnson is fouled by Clayton defender Trey Anderson as he goes up for this jump shot. Johnson had a career high of nine points for the game and led the team in points.

Luke Fogelberg with layup against a Clayton defender, Brandon Gilbertson. Shell Lake lost the Friday, Jan. 30, conference game to Clayton, 62-25.

Photos by Larry Samson

Sam Muska with a jump shot against a Clayton defender. Muska led the team with four blocks in the game.

Freshman Sean Heckel lays the ball up on this drive to the basket.

Rails lose to Somerset

Spooner sophomore Dani DeWitt eyes up the basket on this jump shot. Spooner lost a nonconference game to Somerset on Monday, Jan. 26

Freshman Natasha Chastek with a 3-point attempt.

Photos by Larry Samson Julie Bray gets a jump shot off. Bray was the top scorer for Spooner with 10 points.

Spooner senior Megan Meisberger draws a foul on this jump shot.

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Shell Lake Youth Basketball

The Shell Lake fifth- and sixth-grade team shown back row (L to R): Kyle Schaffer, Jared Egbert, Nick Eiche, Peter Steines, Jackson Schaffer, Cody Joe Swan, Sam Beecroft and coach Clayton Steines. Front row: Cade Hanson, Jacob McNulty, Isaac Hopke, Cody W. Swan, Wyatt Kemp and Aspen Klopp.

The Shell Lake seventh-grade team shown back row (L to R): Isaiah Johnson, Joe Uchytil, Nick Kraetke, Christian Johnson and Ben McNulty. Front row: Jasper McCracken, Tyler Green, John Kidder and Jeremy Bouchard.

The Shell Lake eighth-grade team shown (L to R): Coach Max Udovich, Gene Quam, Zach Jensen, Andrew Martin, Nick Udovich, Erick Haines and coach Pete Martin.

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Shell Lake sixth-grader Cody W. Swan does not let the Cumberland defender faze him as he goes up for the layup.

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The Spooner fifth-grade team shown (L to R): Jackson Bassett, Liam Corbin, Riley Cronk, Jakjob Murden, Tyler Abbott and coach Chris Anderson. Front row: Connor Childs, Caden Anderson and Christian Beach.

The Spooner sixth-grade team shown (L to R): Coach David Huebner, Tristen Sanford-Anders, Garrett Swan, Caleb Potaczek, Andrew Nauertz and Bridger Klein. Front row: Wayne Braun, Gabriel Frazer, Jack Buchman, Zachary Huebner and Riley Genske.

Jackson Bassett uses a screen to turn it up-court as he drives the basket.

The Spooner seventh-grade basketball team shown (L to R): Coach Chad Busch, Devin Busch, Sam Johnson, Chance Davies and coach Kari Pierce. Front row: Hudson Paffel, Cole White, Jacob Sargent, John Nauertz and AJ Buchman.

Photos by Larry Samson

Spooner eighth-grade team shown (L to R) back row: Brandon Nelson, coach Tony Bell, Noah Christiansen, Gatlin Swan and Dominic Sondreal. Front row: Brian Mallam, Devyn Pfaff, Carter Bell, Colton Anderson and Max Anderson.

Spooner fifth-grader Tyler Abbot goes up for a layup as his teammate, Riley Cronk, blocks out the defender.

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Loss for Shell Lake

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Larry Samson | Staff writer CLAYTON - The Lakers ended the week with a 68-28 loss to the 7-1 Clayton Bears on Friday, Jan. 30. Shell Lake played a strong first quarter putting up 10 points and trailing only by five going into the second quarter. Clayton extended the lead to 32-19 in the second quarter. Clayton finished the game like they started with 32 points, while the Lakers could only manage to put two points up in the fourth quarter as their offense went cold. In many ways it was a typical Laker game as they started out strong and failed to finish the game strong. Clayton will make a strong run for state with their

potent offense led by seniors Abby Ketz and Summer Larson. They put up 31 and 19 points respectively.

Freshman Grace Anderson was the high scorer for Shell Lake with eight points, a season high for her. Tia Carlson had a strong performance with six points.

Shell Lake will travel to Clear Lake on Friday, Feb. 6, to play the 1-7 Warriors in the second game of a doubleheader. With a little over three weeks left of the regular season, the Lakers are looking to finish strong as they go into the playoffs.

Amy Bouchard with a jump shot against Clayton defenders Mackinzie Fall and Lexi Magnuson.

Heidi Steines shoots a jump shot against Clayton defender Lexi Magnuson.

Cassidy Schroeder with a jump shot against Clayton defender Mackinzie Fall.

Photos by Larry Samson

Ashlea Meister turns the corner as she drives the basket against Clayton defender Summer Larson. Shell Lake lost 68-28 to Clayton in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday, Jan. 30.

Icemen lose 3-2 against Baldwin SPOONER – The Northwest Icemen JV team continued their strong team play on Friday night in Barron against the opposing team from Baldwin. The team lost 3-2 but did all the little things to give them a chance for the victory. The season is winding down for JV with only two games left. They will play this Thursday, Feb. 5, in Barron against River Falls before completing the season in Cumberland on Tuesday, Feb. 10, which is Senior Night as well, against Superior.

The Northwest Icemen varsity dropped two games at home this weekend losing 7-5 to Baldwin on Friday night

FALL sports

schedule Boys Varsity Basketball Friday, Feb. 6: Doubleheader at Clear Lake, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 10: Vs. Northwood, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 12: At Drummond, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 17: Doubleheader vs. Prairie Farm, 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 20: Doubleheader at Cameron, 5:45 p.m.

with a late empty-net goal and then suffering a second defeat Saturday morning to the visiting Brookfield team 6-4, again with an empty-net score to finish the game. Before this weekend the team has enjoyed great successes at home, the only previous loss coming the first game of last season. The coaches said, “We take complete responsibility for the team’s play since the holiday break. This season we are playing four more games than last year.

Last season our schedule created more days off, away from the rink, and with this team’s potential the coaching staff has conditioned the team hard at practice this year.

Monday, Feb. 23: At Flambeau, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 26: Vs. Turtle Lake, 7:15 p.m.

Girls Varsity Basketball Friday, Feb. 6: At Clear Lake, 5:45 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 9: Vs. Drummond, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 13: Vs. Northwood, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 17: Doubleheader vs. Prairie Farm, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 20: Doubleheader at Cameron, 7:15 p.m.

Varsity Wrestling Saturday, Feb. 7: Conference at Cameron, 9 a.m.

We should have recognized that our players are mentally tired from the grind! The good news is we still have a couple of weeks before the playoff run starts so we have ample time to get our team refreshed and re-energized for the postseason run.” The Icemen traveled to Ashland Tuesday night, Feb. 3, and then play Thursday, Feb. 5, at home, Senior Night, against River Falls. The regular season then finishes up at Cumberland, again Senior Night, on Tuesday, Feb. 10. - submitted

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Spring Spooner Area Community Education classes announced

Pickleball: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday and Friday, middle school Antholz Gym. Bring athletic wear, water bottle.

All ages welcome. Free. Pickleball, bearing some resemblance to tennis, badminton and pingpong, is easy to learn, versatile, and can be played by anyone/any age on a driveway, tennis court or cul-de-sac.

Join at any time. Call Karen ahead for any closed dates.

Samurai Techniques of Ancient Japan: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday and/or 7-8:30 p.m.

Friday, high school multiuse/wrestling room. Bring athletic wear, water bottle.

Free. This beginner class is for ages 15 and up. Nami Ryu Aiki Heiho is based on ancient martial arts, an exclusive secret of the samurai nobility. Later these arts formed the basis of modern arts, including Brazilian jujitsu and aikido. Foundational arts of aiki-jujutsu, kenjutsu and iaijutsu will be explored, in addition to practical modern techniques and self-defense. Call Karen ahead for any closed dates.

Tribal Fusion Dance, Beginning Level: 5:30-6:10 p.m. beginning the first Tuesday of each month, elementary music room 118. Bring comfortable, yoga-style wear, water bottle. $34.50 per four-week session. Belly dancing is as ancient as it is current, ephemeral and exquisite. Explore music through movement while learning about yourself and other cultures. Learn movement patterns, history of different styles and basic isolations. Intention of class is musical movement with emphasis on natural response to rhythm.

Explorations include folk traditions, stylization and dramatization; the dancer is the visualization of the music. Register at least one week before first Monday of each month. Instructor is Dawn Dunsmoor, Barefoot Circle Dance. Call Karen ahead for any closed dates.

Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Level II: 6:15-7:15 p.m., Tuesdays, beginning the first Tuesday of each month elementary music room 118. Bring comfortable, yoga-style wear, water bottle. $34.50 per monthly four-week session Explore music through movement while learning about yourself and other cultures. Basic belly dancing isolations, movement patterns, history and different styles of this ancient dance are our focus.

Build body awareness, learn dance vocabulary and nurture your natural physical response to rhythm while you rediscover play. Register at least one week before first Monday of each month.

Instructor is Dawn Dunsmoor, Barefoot Circle Dance. Call Karen ahead for any closed dates.

Strengthening Families Program: 5-7:30 p.m., seven Tuesdays, Feb. 17 through March 31, Spooner Middle School FACE room. Free to middle school families. Build a positive future based on your strengths in showing love and setting limits, and develop skills and handle peer pressure. All families from Washburn County school districts invited to attend. Contact Karen or Lakeland Family Resource Center with questions. Instructors from Lakeland Family Resource, UW-Extension and school district staff.

Basket with Bow: 5:30-10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Spooner High School art room B99. Bring $30 materials fee payable to instructor, dishpan, flexible tape measure, sharp scissors, 10 clothespins, pencil, butter knife, old towel $6. This is a handy basket to have for a few books or collectibles or anything. The bow is an addition of choice colors. Instructor is Roxanne Melton. Registration Deadline is Monday, Feb. 9.

Beaded Wind Chimes: 6-9 p.m.

Thursday, March 16, Spooner High School art room B96. Bring to first class: $24 material fee payable to instructor first night. Second class bring old towel, small covered container, work clothes. Class is $30, senior fee $17.25. No ordinary mini wind chimes for your yard! Make this uniquely yours by personalizing the hanger, clapper and wing with paint and design. String beads randomly or in planned colors and patterns for harmonious tones to enjoy year-round.

Instructor is Peggy Ingles. Registration deadline is Sunday, March 8.

Financial Fitness: Register for one or all five classes. Brad Seboe and Brian Niemann are financial consultants with Wealth Management who believe in giving back to communities by volunteering and educating. They work to help clients eliminate debt, better

9-inch terra cotta saucer with your design or a simple pattern provided at class.

Bring your lamp base the first night; look for a lamp that measures about 15 inches from the bottom of the light socket to the table, with a hollow base, like a ceramicstyle lamp. Fit the saucer to the lamp using fittings provided by instructors, for a small additional fee. Apply precut glass first night, grout and protect it week two for art that will amaze you and family. Learn about resources, supplies and glass/plate cutting techniques.

Choose from patterns or bring your own.

Instructor is Peggy Ingles. Registration deadline is Thursday, March 12.

Financial Fitness: How can Smart People be so Dumb? 5-6 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, Spooner High School room B41. Donation for local food pantry in lieu of a fee is your entry ticket. Learn from mistakes of others and avoid financial pitfalls. Explore Red Flags for Bad Advice.

Engineered to give real-life examples of how easy it is to be misled into harmful financial situations. Find out how to spot a salesman clothed in financial adviser clothing, and tell the difference between friendly and likeable, and competence and integrity. Highlighted questions: Aren’t all planners and advisers the same? What characteristics should I look for? And avoid? Where can I research advisers on the Internet? Which ones are reputable? Instructors Brad Seboe and Brian Niemann, financial consultants with Wealth Management Group, LLC, of Cumberland. Registration deadline is Tuesday, March 31, by noon.

Call Karen Collins, Spooner Area Community Ed coordinator, 715-6350243, for information to register and any questions, or visit spooner.k12.wi.us/ sace/commed_reg.cfm. — from SACE

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Fact-Based Investing: 5-6 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, Spooner High School room B41. Donation for local food pantry in lieu of a fee is your entry ticket.

Investing, as we know it has changed.

Take what you’ve learned about investing and throw it out the window. The focus of Fact-Based Investing is on careful measurements of what is, rather than emphasizing the predictions of what might happen, or theories of what ought to happen tomorrow. With just two tools of measurement, you can confidently see where and when to invest. Simply put, be defensive and protected in bear markets, and fully invested during bull markets.

Registration deadline is Tuesday, March 17, by noon.

Basket, Curl: 5:30-10 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, Spooner High School art room B96. Bring $30 materials fee payable to instructor, dishpan, flexible tape measure, sharp scissors, 10 clothespins, pencil, butter knife, old towel, $6.

Has an 8-inch wooden base and some color choices available to individualize your handiwork. Instructor is Roxanne Melton. Registration deadline is Monday, March 9.

Mosaics: Birdbath: 6-9 p.m., two Thursdays, March 19 and 26, Spooner High School art room B96. Bring to first class: $20 material fee payable to instructor first night, plus base or hanging fittings.

Second class bring old towel, small covered container, work clothes. $30, senior fee $17.25. Repurpose and recycle a thrift-store table lamp into a one-of-akind birdbath. Or use hangers to make a swinging spa for your feathered friends.

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Public school open enrollment application period has begun

MADISON — Wisconsin’s public school open enrollment application period runs until April 30 for the 2015-16 school year, allowing parents an opportunity to send their children to any public school district in the state.

Traditionally, children in Wisconsin are assigned to public school districts based on the location of their parents’ home. Open enrollment application is the only tuitionfree opportunity for most parents to apply for their children to attend a public school in a school district other than the one in which they live.

“Wisconsin’s open enrollment program has a long history of providing public school choice. It is the largest parental choice program in Wisconsin. I look forward to working with the governor and Legislature to enact the changes I proposed in my 2015-17 budget that would improve equity and access to open enrollment for students with disabilities and their families,” said state Superintendent Tony Evers.

The state’s open enrollment program is an interdistrict choice program that began in the 1998-99 school year. During the first years of the program, the application win-

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dow was three weeks. With legislation adopted for the 2012-13 school year, the application window expanded to three months. According to the Education Commission of the States, Wisconsin is among 21 states with interdistrict open enrollment.

Under the full-time public school open enrollment program, parents may apply during the three-month application period to the school district they wish their children to attend. Online application is encouraged. Application deadlines are firm. Early and late applications are not accepted. Districts will notify parents by June 5 whether their open enrollment applications have been approved or denied. Although an alternate application procedure allows parents to apply outside of the application period, there are more restrictions associated with the alternate procedure.

Under the current open enrollment law, transportation, in most circumstances, is the responsibility of the parent. However, some school districts may provide partial transportation. Parents with questions should call the nonresident school district office to find out if any transportation will

be provided. Reimbursement of a portion of transportation costs is available for families whose children are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals based on federal income guidelines.

The Department of Public Instruction provides the following guidance for parents who wish to apply for open enrollment.

• Parents are urged to apply online directly from the open enrollment website, oe.dpi.wi.gov/. The online application will be available until 4 p.m. on April 30.

• Paper applications can be obtained from the DPI or any public school district.

Paper application forms must be received by the nonresident school district no later than 4 p.m. on April 30. A postmark for paper forms will not meet the requirement.

• Parents may submit applications to up to three nonresident school districts for each child during the open enrollment application period.

• Forms must be filled out completely and accurately. Contact the local school district office or the DPI if assistance is needed in completing the application.

• Parents may request enrollment in a

specific school or program in the nonresident school district, however, enrollment in the requested school or program is subject to space and other limitations and is not guaranteed.

• Most students who attended a nonresident school district under open enrollment last year are not required to reapply for the 2015-16 school year. However, if the student will be entering middle school, junior high school or high school in the 2015-16 school year, parents should call the nonresident school district to find out if reapplication will be required.

• Parents may apply for their children to attend 4-year-old kindergarten under open enrollment only if the resident school district also offers a 4-year-old kindergarten program for which the child is eligible.

To assist parents in submitting open enrollment applications, a directory of public school districts is available on the DPI website, dpi.wi.gov/directories. More information is available from local school districts or from an open enrollment consultant at DPI, 888-245-2732, toll-free, or openenrollment@dpi.wi.gov. — from WDPI

Shirley said that the weather was perfect the whole time they were down there. On the way home, they stopped by Indianapolis to pick up Shirley’s Aunt Rosie and gave her a ride back to Fond du Lac. They stayed there for one day and were able to visit with friends in that area before returning home.

Geri Pittman drove down to Waterloo, Iowa, on Friday to attend the graduation of her granddaughter, Virginia, from the College of Hair Design. Virginia had planned to be a beautician, but after learning that that included giving pedicures, she decided on a career as a barber. Good choice.

Can you imagine touching other people’s feet? Anyway, Geri is very proud of Virginia and is sure she will do well in her new career. And, if she’s anywhere near as good as her grandma at cutting hair, we all know she will be very successful.

On Sunday morning we had breakfast at the Hilltop with Suzy and Ryan Lehmann, Jerry Marsh, and Art and Jill Adams, Riley and Gabby. As we were visiting, Art mentioned that, had he been home for the caucus, he would have run for town chairman. I told him to hold that thought, study up on town business and the rules of running a board meeting, and in two years he will be ready to be a candidate. It’s nice to know that the younger people are interested in town government.

My husband is the best! I came home from work on Thursday and found a beautiful bouquet of roses on the table. Hmmm.

Being a little suspicious by nature, I went out to the garage and asked, “What did

you do?” Seems that he was listening to the radio earlier that day, and tuned in to one of their auctions. He bought six dozen roses, and he can pick them up a dozen at a time. Well, he drove over to Chetek to get the first dozen, and when he told the florist his name, the florist asked if he knew anyone from Barronett. Come to find out, Duane had bought the flowers from JAS Floral Shop, which is owned by Jessica and AJ Kangas, who are Barb Pease’s daughter and son-in-law. The roses are lovely. And, maybe I’ll get a bouquet every two months for a whole year.

I think I told you that Summer Marsh made a calendar for Duane and me for Christmas, didn’t I? Well, it is absolutely the nicest calendar ever. The picture for February is one of Tru Lehmann and Wrig Marsh sharing a kiss. It is so cute. Every time I look at it I can’t help but smile. I’m going to have to get a copy of that picture to hang on the wall or cut this one off the calendar and frame it.

Cheryl Jaastad is still in need of lots of prayers for her health. We would all appreciate any prayers you send up for her.

The Barronett Lutheran women will be meeting at 7 p.m. in the church basement this Thursday evening to make Valentines. We hope that lots of talented, artistic women will join us then.

That’s about all I know from Barronett this week. Have a great week, and remember to hug your family. See you next time.

by Judy Pieper

Yea! The Super Bowl is finally over and we can forget about football for a few months. Actually, it was one of the best Super Bowl games I’ve seen for years.

I was only going to watch it because I wanted to see the commercials, but both teams played so well that I sat through most of it. The end was very disappointing though, when the players got into fights on the field. Not exactly the sportsmanship we would expect from the two top teams.

The commercials this year were excellent. My favorite was the Budweiser commercial with the Lab puppy and the Clydesdales, and the Toyota Camry commercial. And … well, there were a lot of good ones.

You know, a football game is supposed to last an hour. Well, it started at 5:30 p.m. and ended a little after 9 p.m. I missed “Downton Abbey!” At least I saw most of “Grantchester.” But, what I want to know is, how in the world do they stretch 60 minutes of play out for 3-1/2 hours?

On Sunday morning, Pastor Todd thought he was going to get away without mentioning that it was his birthday. Well, that didn’t happen. Leroy Orth saw it in the bulletin, mentioned it, and we were all able to add to Pastor Todd’s discomfort by singing “Happy Birthday” to him. I think Leroy had a little help from Dorothy, who is typing up the bulletins until Cheryl Jaastad is able to do it again.

Don and Anitia Lehmann hosted a birthday party for their son, Gary, on Friday evening. There were lots of Lehmanns there to celebrate with Gary: Ryan, Suzy,

Craig, Aaron, Erin, Miles, Charlie, Shane, Angela, Gavin and Addalyn. Anitia made a delicious dinner for everyone and, of course, Gary’s favorite, lemon cake. After the little ones left, the adults sat around retelling old family-favorite stories, and, from what I have heard, everyone was laughing so hard at some of the escapades that tears were running down every cheek.

Anitia said that she found out that their boys really weren’t the angels that she and Don had believed they were. I think most of us could have clued them in on that before, couldn’t we? Anyway, everyone had a really great time, and it’s too late for the boys to be grounded for stuff they did 40 years ago.

On Saturday, Erin and Aaron Lehmann hosted a fourth birthday party for their son, Miles. In addition to his little sister, Charlie, there were lots of friends and relatives there to share his special day. Everyone had lots of snacks, delicious birthday cake, and Miles was thrilled with his many birthday presents.

Merl and Shirley Overvig had a wonderful vacation last month. They were headed for South Carolina, but stopped in Ashville, N.C., for a couple of days to visit with Ben Lemke, Shirley’s son. From Ashville, they drove down to Murrell’s Inlet, which is close to Myrtle Beach, and visited with Joe and Judy Delmore for about a week. While they were there, they also toured Fort Sumter where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. They walked the streets of Charleston and saw beautiful old mansions and very scenic waterfront.

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The class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26 from 6-8 p.m. in Room 228, Ritzinger Hall, at UW-Barron County in Rice Lake.

Class instructor is Dave Armstrong, executive director of the Barron County Economic Development Corporation, who works daily with aspiring entrepreneurs.

He has started, developed and sold two profitable businesses and purchased and integrated 14 businesses as part of an industry roll-up. He has also held executive management positions for several companies.

In this class, Armstrong will incorporate real-world examples from his personal experiences. Some of the critical steps to be covered in this course are the definition of an entrepreneur, developing and validating the business idea, how to create a plan, how to get financing, testing the idea, building a dynamic organization, and creating a marketing plan that sizzles.

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AREA CHURCHES Episcopal

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

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

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

Baptist

Shell Lake Full Gospel

Northwoods Baptist

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday service: 6 p.m.

Wednesday service: 7 p.m.

Spooner Baptist

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday evening service 6 p.m.

Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.

Catholic

St. Joseph’s Catholic

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

Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.

St. Catherine’s Catholic

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

St. Francis de Sales

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

Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

St. Alban’s

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

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

Lutheran

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

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

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

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

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

Faith Lutheran

Nazarene

Long Lake Lutheran Church

(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 63 W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday Worship, 8 a.m. with Holy Communion 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday. Praise worship: 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday. Sunday school: 9:15 a.m. Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m.

Sundays

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

Salem Lutheran, ELCA

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

Sunday School 10:15 a.m..

Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran

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

Family Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

Trinity Lutheran

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

Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.

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

Methodist

United Methodist

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

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

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

United Methodist

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

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

Church of the Nazarene

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

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Wesleyan

Spooner Wesleyan

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

ometimes, life kicks hard.

Fatigue overcomes and even the strongest fall.

How to recharge?

With God, all things are possible.

This week in church, let God bring the renewal you need.

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Cornerstone Christian

Pastor Tom Kelby 106 Balsam St., Spooner 715-635-9222 cornerstonechurch spooner.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: Bible study and prayer, 6:30 p.m.

Trego Community Church

Pastor John Iaffaldano W5635 Park St. Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-8402 Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; Youth group, 6:30 p.m.; Kids program, AWANA, ages 4 - grade 6, 6:30 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Bishop Patrick F. Roper 715-719-0124 644 S. 6th Street, Barron 715-537-3679 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m., Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m., Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

Isaiah 40:21-31 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

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Psalm 147

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s worship an act or an attitude?” asked the Old Testament professor.

As soon as the question was asked a fierce debate erupted among the students. There was more heat than light in the classroom as positions were defined and reinforced with passages of Scripture and definitions from a dictionary. There was little disagreement about the fact that the end of worship was to show deep, profound and extravagant respect and devotion to God. But the when and where seemed to be a problem.

Many Christians place worship on their weekly schedule as something to do on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. It is an event that has been part of their lives since they were children and one they will continue to practice as long as they live.

However, worship in Psalm 29 is something we are to do because of what God has done for us. We are to ascribe or bow down before him in an act of humility and sincerity that reflects our attitude of submission.

When there is a parade that honors Queen Elizabeth II we see people bow as she passes before them. We hear them shout, “Long live the Queen” and they address her as “Your Majesty.” These acts reflect an attitude of submission to her as their queen. They are openly demonstrating their devotion to her.

Can we do less for our Lord? Says the Psalmist, “Worship - bow down in submission to - the Lord in the splendor of his holiness!” We bow in worship to our king.

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Washburn County Area Humane Society

ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK Poppy and Angel you must come and meet, Two older small dogs that are funny and sweet.

Poppy’s 11, you never would guess, Her energy level is sure to impress.

Angel is 6 but she acts more like 2, These fun-loving girls want to adopt you.

Angel’s Chihuahua and Poppy’s min pin, They’re ready to go and would like to move in.

They hope that they won’t have to be split apart, Although they’re not “family” they’re sisters at heart.

They’re happy and healthy, they just want to spend, All the years they have left with a special new friend.

Dogs for adoption: 3-1/2-year-old female, tan, German shepherd mix; 3-1/2-year-old male Lab/rott mix; 6-1/2-year-old, spayed black/white Chihuahua mix; and an 11-year-old spayed brown min pin.

Cats for adoption: 7-month-old male white shorthair; 3-month-old female black/gray tabby; 7-monthold female black shorthair; 2-1/2-year-old black/white female shorthair; 1-1/2-year-old female black longhair; 3-year-old gray male shorthair and a 1-year-old male longhair tiger.

Also for adoption: 3-year-old male white/black New Zealand rabbit; and a 1-year-old male gray/white Dutch rabbit.

Strays include: Young female black Lab mix wearing a pink collar with rhinestones found on Hwy. 70 just past the Spooner exit.

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Senior lunch menu Monday, Feb. 9: Turkey cutlet, gravy, dressing, baked squash, frozen yogurt.

Tuesday, Feb. 10: Classic tuna casserole, sliced carrots, three-bean salad, lemon dessert bar.

Wednesday, Feb. 11: Hearty beef chili, cheese, crackers, baked sliced apples, corn muffin, blueberry pie.

Thursday, Feb. 12: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, asparagus, butterscotch pudding, roll.

Friday, Feb. 13: Tuscan baked chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, California blend veggies, heart-shaped cookie.

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

Dining at 5 menu Shell Lake, Monday, Feb. 9: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, warm buns, fresh salad, pumpkin pie. Suggested donation is $5. Call 715-4684750 for reservations.

Obituaries

Send death notices/obituaries to P.O. Box 455, Shell Lake, WI 54871 or email news@wcregisternewsroom.com

Kenneth E. Ziemer Kenneth E. Ziemer, 89, of Barronett, Wis., died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, at Middle River Health and Rehab in South Range, Wis. He was born May 12, 1925, in Medford, Wis., to Herbert and Leona (Rackow) Ziemer. Ken attended Mathey Grade School and graduated from Medford High School in 1943.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served with the Seabees on Guam during WWII and on Sitka in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska during the Korean conflict. Ken was married in Medford on Nov. 25, 1950, to Marcella (Sally) Zirngible. He worked for several years as a Taylor County Deputy before graduating from the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy in 1957. Ken started his employment in the Madison District, moving to the Eau Claire District, and retired from the Spooner District in 1982. Ken and Sally moved to Timberland Hills in 2006 where they built their dream retirement home.

In addition to spending time with his family, Ken loved to hunt, fish and spend time in the woods at the cabin. He and Sally enjoyed square and round danc-

ing and traveling, and he was an ace Cribbage player. Ken was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend to many. He will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sally, of Barronett; son, Randall Ziemer of Barronett; daughter, Laurie Simenson of Barronett; granddaughter, Lisa (Eric) Steinborn of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two great-granddaughters, Lydia and Gabriella Steinborn of Fort Wayne; and many nieces and nephews.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and a sister.

Burial of cremains will be in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, Wis. Military honors will be accorded by the Wisconsin Military Honors Team. Friends may call from 10 a.m. - noon on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, Wis. Skinner Funeral Home of Shell Lake is serving the family.

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of people with memory loss?

SPOONER — An informational meeting about volunteering with the new Language Enriched Exercise Plus Socialization program will be held Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spooner at 10 a.m. LEEPS will partner you with someone in your community who is experiencing early stages of memory loss. Together you’ll exercise and explore possibilities for meaningful activities to enhance brain and body fitness. No previous experience is required. LEEPS will prepare you for this rewarding opportunity through training and ongoing support. With the confidence of knowing their loved one is in good hands, caregivers can use the time that you’re there to rest or do chores.

If you are interested in this unique volunteer experience and want to find out more about LEEPS, please attend this meeting. No commitment is expected. Qualifications to volunteer with the LEEPS program include:

• No experience necessary with training provided.

• Positive attitude.

• At least 18 years of age.

• Willing to consent to background and driving record check.

• Willing to work one on one with a person with memory loss.

To RSVP or for more information, please contact Trisha Bailkey, dementia care specialist at the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 715-635-4460 or by email trisha.bailkey@co.barron.wi.us. The Aging and Disability Resource Center and Faith In Action are teaming up to offer this new resource to the Washburn County community. Remember this is an informational meeting only and light snacks will be provided. “The ultimate expression of generosity is not in giving of what you have, but in giving of who you are.” — from ADRC

Trinity Lutheran second-annual Super Jell-O Bowl held Trinity Lutheran Church in Spooner held their second-annual Super Jell-O Bowl on Sunday, Jan. 25, prior to their annual meeting.

With 19 Jell-O entries, the expert judges picked Missy Wienbergen’s (right) Party Jell-O Salad as the winner of the 2015 Jell-O Bowl trophy. Jo Ann Schmidt (left) presented the trophy following the presentation of flowers and a box of Jell-O from Kent Oakland. — Photo submitted

Thank You

The family of Roger Flach would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during the loss of our loved one.

A special thank-you for all the flowers, food, thoughts and prayers. Thank you to Pastor Sue Odegard for her spiritual support and much appreciation to the staff of North Memorial Ambulance, Shell Lake First Responders and Indianhead Medical Center. Roger will be sadly missed, but will live in our hearts forever.

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Once again it’s time to turn the calendar to a new month. Yes, it’s February already. What happened to January? It just flew by didn’t it? Ah well, that’s great as we get rid of one of the cold months.

A very happy birthday to Mark Hansen on his special day Feb. 7. Have a wonderful day, Mark.

A very happy birthday to nephew Mike Quam on his special day Feb. 9. Also, a very happy birthday to my niece on her birthday Feb. 9. Have a wonderful day.

John Pockat, a very happy birthday to you as you enjoy your special day Feb. 10, with many more to come. Also to Nike Melton as she celebrates her day.

A very happy birthday to a special little girl, Daya Lawrence, on Feb. 11, with more to come. Enjoy your day with your three sisters.

Coming to Carl and Betty Meister’s on Saturday was their daughter Bev and her honey, Jarrett Cassellious. They enjoyed dinner together and enjoyed an afternoon of visiting before leaving for home. Bev also baked a special cake for he dad, Carl, and they enjoyed that also.

Talking with Butch VanSelus, he tells us his honey, Loretta, still has a great deal of pain and says they haven’t gone to church for three weeks. He says she is slowly getting better, which is great to hear.

Saturday evening Penny Ladd came to see me with Reyana and Rylee. They had been up to Hayward, where Rylee,

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Monday morning was to be a nice sunny day. The weather man promised.

I feel sorry for the people out east; they continue to have heavy snowstorms.

Madison had 8 inches of snow on Sunday with slippery roads.

I hope you all were satisfied with the Super Bowl game on Sunday. The commercials were interesting.

I missed Andy Wejnerowski’s birthday.

We celebrated on Jan. 23. Last week we celebrated Marie Crowley’s birthday on Jan. 28. Of course we had cake and ice cream for both of them. Happy birthday to both of you.

Friday, Jan. 23, we also had a quilters showcase where the tenants brought in

who is a fifth-grader, plays basketball. I understand the last game was at 5 p.m. so they stopped on the way back. Penny tells us Jeff’s knee is slowly healing which is great to hear. Report cards came out at Cameron just recently. Next fall, when Reyana will be a second-grader, she will be in the new school at Cameron, which is great.

Talking with Marv Knoop, he tells us he’s hangin’ by his fingernails and his whiskers are a-growin’. He says not a lot of people are fishing Bashaw Lake at this time. Wait till spring and then the lake will be plastered with vehicles.

After having the flu and cold for over two weeks, Diane Hulleman says she’s going to get busy and do something. At this time, Diane tells us she is very weak.

She does a little work and then has to sit down. We hope you’re well soon, Diane.

Last Tuesday Janet Nelson and Diane’s friend Robin, from Lakeview Medical Center, were out to see Diane and Robin brought some really nice stuff for Diane to eat.

Talking with Ann Johnson we find Ann isn’t working at Peggy’s and is now home. She says she’s gotten over 10 seed catalogues so far. Ann plans on having a small garden this spring, but if I know Ann, it will be a bigger garden.

Has anyone heard about the new apples in Minnesota? Yes, in Minnesota they have an apple called Pazazz. It’s picked in

by Helen V. Pederson beautiful quilts they had made or were given.

On Friday, Jan. 30, a few tenants were evening guests here at Glenview for a murder-mystery dinner. They had chicken or fish, and together they had to decide who committed the murder after hearing all of the evidence. It turned out to be our activity leader, Amanda.

Mavis Flach fell on the ice outside of her home and fractured her leg. She is going to Rice Lake on Monday for further treatment. Our prayers are with you.

On Jan. 27, the Malt Shoppe was open to serve malts for the tenants.

You must admit that grumblers are hard workers – they never take a day off.

Dewey-LaFollette Written for last week Sympathy is extended to Jerry Sexton and family, and Glen Albee and family due to the sudden death of their cousin, Dale Sexton. Dale’s parents were Bill and Helen (Albee) Sexton. Dale was 65.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Lida Nordquist on Monday afternoon.

On Tuesday, they called on Marlene and Bruce Swearingen.

Bob and Pam Bentz and Donna Hines were Wednesday visitors of Karen and Hank Mangelsen.

John and Diana Mangelsen visited Nina and Lawrence Hines on Wednesday afternoon. Hank and Karen Mangelsen called on them Sunday morning.

Lida Nordquist and Lawrence and Nina Hines went to Frederic on Friday night to watch the basketball games. Lida’s grandson, Caleb Schott, plays on the JV team.

Karen, Hank and Grace Mangelsen went to Hudson on Saturday and visited Larry, Celie and Baxter Mangelsen. They

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all went out to eat to help Celie celebrate her 14th birthday.

Marlene Swearingen and Lida Nordquist were Saturday visitors of Gerry and Donna Hines.

Nina and Lawrence Hines visited Lorna and Allie Erickson on Sunday afternoon and had supper with them. They celebrated Allie’s 92nd birthday.

Donna and Gerry Hines visited Arvid Pearson at the Frederic Nursing Home on Sunday afternoon.

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Jonah. She says things are going pretty good this winter as long as it doesn’t get any colder.

News at the Quam’s find Noah Lauterbach staying over Saturday night with Buddy Quam. He also stayed Sunday until his parents came and got him. He loves to work in the barn feeding calves, etc.

My hoot owl was back over the weekend just a-hootin’ away. It sounded like he was over in Duane Johnson’s woods and later I heard him much closer. It’s nice to hear a hoot owl as we haven’t seen any for years. They must come down from Canada to get food. I remember when Sunshine and myself just started farming and I went in our hay barn to throw hay down and I got this creepy feeling something was watching me. Well, I slowly turned around here sat a hoot owl on the elevator. It kind of scared me for a minute, as I wasn’t expecting it. We used to see owls quite often in our barn but haven’t seen any for years until now.

Well, that big Super Bowl is over for another year with the Patriots winning.

Ya know, even though the Patriots won, they have a stain on their name and won’t be trusted.

Scatter sunshine.

Have a great week.

by Mary Nilssen

Wasn’t the Super Bowl game an exciting event? It sure kept us on the edge of our seats right up to the final minutes! Both teams played their hearts out and the outcome was extremely wild!

If you’re looking for a place to take your sweetie on Saturday, Feb. 14, Marie’s Hideaway will serving a special Valentine’s Day dinner from 5-9 p.m. For more information call 715-865-5082. Reservations are appreciated, but not necessary.

Don’t forget the Stone Lake Music Night

on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 6:30-9 p.m.

Come on out and enjoy some really good live music performed by local musicians called the Acoustic Ramblers. They will be playing a variety of oldies, jazz, Irish, standards, country, bluegrass and gospel.

This is a free event thanks to the Stone Lake Lions.

Have a good week and be safe.

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

Academic news DULUTH, Minn. — The following area students have been named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn.: Jennifer Gwash, Minong; Alexandra Hodgkins, Shell Lake; MacKenzie Mitchell, Spooner; and Brady Schafer, Spooner. – from ReadMedia ••• STEVENS POINT — Area students named to the dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point for the fall semester 2014 were: Lily Dettle, Sarona, high honors; Marlo Fields, Shell Lake, high honors; Morris Clark, Spooner, honors; Tyler Cornell, Spooner, honors; Bryson Grubbs, Spooner, honors; and Derek Maki, Spooner, high honors. – from TheLink ••• EAU CLAIRE — The University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire has named the following area students to its deans’ lists for the 2014 fall semester: Barronett: Kaylee Reinaas, education and human sciences; Birchwood: Bryan Deutsch, business; Brittany King, nursing and health sciences; Maxwell Loew, arts and sciences; Sarona: Lindsey Von Feldt, business; Allison Walsh, arts and sciences; Shell Lake: Cailen Rock, arts and sciences; Spooner: Nicole Danger, business; Blake Johnson, arts and sciences; Kayla Krueger, education and

human sciences; and Jessica Lindblom, arts and sciences. – from ReadMedia ••• ELY, Minn. — Errick Kafura and Mitchell Macone, both of Spooner, have been named to the fall 2014 dean’s honor list at Vermilion Community College.

— from TheLink ••• RICE LAKE — Full-time area students named to the dean’s list for the fall of 2014 at the University of Wisconsin - Barron County are: Justin Hagberg, Hayward; Isaac Otterson, Richard Quinton and Tory Williams of Shell Lake; Andrew Dahlstrom, Rachel Eytcheson, Hannah Langhammer and Ally Roberts of Spooner; Chelsea Kilmer, Springbrook; Rhoda Knight, Stone Lake; Brianna Christman and Amanda Kupsch of Trego. Part-time student was Sheila Young, Hayward. – from UWBC ••• RIVER FALLS — Matthew Lemke, Spooner, received a Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture during fall commencement at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls in December.

— from TheLink ••• WHITEWATER — Amber Jutila, Birchwood, has made the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester. — from ReadMedia

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Donna Hines and Lida Nordquist visited Arvid Pearson at the Frederic Nursing Home Wednesday afternoon.

Karen Mangelsen went to visit April Close in Siren Friday morning. Later she called on Lida Nordquist.

Marlene Swearingen, Gerry and Donna Hines and Lida Nordquist spent the afternoon Saturday visiting Nina and Lawrence Hines.

Jerry and Rose Sexton visited Hank and Karen Mangelsen Saturday.

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At Cecil and Evelyn Melton’s this Sunday were Vicki Trott and Peggy Lane.

The girls were over to play cards. Playing cards is great as everyone doesn’t like the cold and it passes the time.

Jerry and Gretch Best went to the family prayer service for Brent Johnson, 30, who passed away recently. This was on Wednesday night and Thursday was his funeral at Dresser. On Sunday at the Best’s home were Gretch’s sister, Gail, honey Ben Kobernick and Lillian and Mitch Strege. All enjoyed dinner together along with much visiting.

Gerry and Beth Crosby attended the NFO convention in Nashville, Tenn., over a week ago. They stopped on the way down, and on the way back, to see their son and family, Chad and Ashley Crosby, Chase, Morgan and Joelyn. They did some traveling around and came home on Friday night. Tom and Sunshine Crosby, Isaac, Josie and Alycia went down to the state convention where Tom is a national director for Wisconsin.

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by Marian Furchtenicht WASHBURN COUNTY Today, Groundhog Day, it’s cold, fun games and gifts. The Freys’ from their vacation.

Pearson and Pat Linn on Feb. 9; REVERSE MORTGAGE bright and sunny outside. Sun grandma Laurie, great-grandma Marion Reiter, Karen Holzem Charlotte Kubista, John Pockat, SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, Prairie Jimmie saw his shadow, so Gloria, Jim’s Lynn, Tim’s Alicia and I checked out the Spooner Nicole Doanes, Gabriel Konop vs. six more weeks of winter they’re and Tony’s Kelly all attended.

Subway’s new location before and Amana Morevec on Feb. 10; saying. At least we’re not shovelMavis Schlapper had her sis- bowling on Tuesday. It’s really Dorothy Semm, Rolanda Musolf, ESTATE OF ROBERT L. ing out like Milwaukee, Chicago ter, Joyce Wade, and myself over nice and a relaxing atmoshphere.

Linda Giesdorf, Glen Liechier, MILTON and southern Minnesota are right for lunch on Saturday afternoon.

Thursday I went along with Dean Mott and Daniel Knutson on c/o Christina Milton, Personal Representative now.

We played some Smear and Joyce Bonnie Helmer to Eau Claire for Feb. 11. Have a happy one. and JANE DOE, unknown Sunday was all about football, won.

Happy 36th wedding anniver- spouse of Robert L. Milton her doctor appointment so we had sary Feb. 10, to Bryon and Julie chips and dip, and commercials.

Greeners Reel-em Inn on Long a good day together. and UNITED STATES OF It came right down to the last mo- Lake closed the end of the year.

Gasoline is coming up again Westlund.

AMERICA and STATE OF ment. Some happy the Seahawks Now, the Greener family is at after $2 a gallon.

Not much news this week, so WISCONSIN, Defendants. lost (a payback for beating Green Thru the Woods Café in Shell Birthday wishes this week until …

Case No. 14-CV-116 Bay). The halftime show was OK. Lake. They are open seven days to John Okonek, Ashley Elliott Code No. 30404 Must have spent a lot of money a week from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., so and Cody Gagner on Feb. 5; DeForeclosure of Mortgage on it. My favorite commercial was check them out. The best is wished nise Johansen on Feb. 6; AshDollar Amount Greater Than ton Fox, Marlo Fields and Julie the Jeep one, “This Land is My in their new spot. $5,000.00 Land,” because I think it covered Roger Nielsen and Vicki Gee- (Furchtenicht) Westlund on Feb. (Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4) NOTICE OF all countries. My kids, Mary and Treft are to return on Saturday 7; Linda Frank, Ted Richter, Jim STATE OF WISCONSIN FORECLOSURE SALE John Marschall, watched the game from a trip south for a couple of Mommson, Amanda Reynolds, CIRCUIT COURT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in Cancun, Mexico, listening to it weeks. They spent some time in Bailey Okonek and Jadalyn Meeds WASHBURN COUNTY by virtue of a judgment of forein Spanish. They said it beats lis- Pensacola, Fla., visited his brother on Feb. 8; Trudy Meister, Amanda STATE OF WISCONSIN, closure entered on November tening to Troy Aikman in English. and wife in Georgia, DEPARTMENT 13, 2014, in the amount of They are flying home today, after reported delightful, OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, $144,564.77, the Sheriff will sell Plaintiff, the described premises at public spending the past week in the sun. scenic rides through auction as follows: vs.

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DOE, Frey reported there were five en- daughter who at• Rent is 30% of monthly • Laundry Facilities TERMS: unknown spouse of DENNIS tries, all so very good, to vote on. tends the University adjusted income • Patio Or Balcony 1. 10% down in cash or cerGUYER Congratulations to Jim’s Lynn of Georgia. They tified funds at the time of and SHARYL GUYER and (Haley) that won. also attended the sale; balance due within 10 JOHN DOE, A baby shower was held for National Museum days of confirmation of sale; unknown spouse of SHARYL Emily Frey, Andy’s wife, on Sun- of Naval Aviation. I failure to pay balance due GUYER day at Pam and Dan Ringwels- haven’t heard from will result in forfeit of deposit CCB Housing Management - Mark Adamak and ANCHOR BANK, FSB to plaintiff. kis’ home on Big Kegama Lake. her since so they are and MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC 1310 N. Wisconsin Ave., Rice Lake, WI 54868 619992 2. Sold “as is” and subject to and CAPITAL ONE BANK, USA It was a big shower with lunch, probably resting up Toll Free 1-888-636-2366 11-14a,b,c 22-25r all legal liens and encumN.A. brances.

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3. Buyer to pay applicable Case No. 14-CV-72 (Feb. 4, 11, 18) Wisconsin Real Estate Code No. 30404 Transfer Tax. STATE OF WISCONSIN Foreclosure of Mortgage PLACE: Washburn County CIRCUIT COURT Dollar Amount Greater Than Courthouse, located at Ten WASHBURN COUNTY $5,000.00 Fourth Avenue, Shell Lake, Wesley C. Huffer NOTICE OF Wisconsin.

N8521 Hwy. 53 FORECLOSURE SALE DESCRIPTION: Trego, WI 54888, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Just let us know the date Plaintiff PARCEL ONE by virtue of a judgment of forevs.

Part of the Northeast Quarter of the paper, page number closure entered on August 13, (NE 1/4) of the Southeast Heirs of Mary Huffer, deceased, and caption.

2014, in the amount of Quarter (SE 1/4), Section and $57,472.09, the Sheriff will sell Eighteen (18), Township ThirUnknown Claimants to that Real the described premises at public ty-Seven (37) North, Range 109 Laker Drive In Shell Lake Estate Which is the Subject of auction as follows: Thirteen (13) West, Town of this Action, 2,300+ square footage, 4-BR, 3-full-bath bilevel home on 1+ TIME: February 18, 2015, at Barronett, Washburn County, Defendants. acre lot. Great neighborhood, 2 blocks from Shell Lake 10:00 o’clock a.m.

Wisconsin, described as folPrimary School and across the road from Shell Lake HS. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TERMS: lows: Commencing at the East Natural gas hot water heating with in-floor heat and a high1. 10% down in cash or cerQuarter Corner of said Section Case No. 15 CV 006 efficiency Mitsubishi Mini-Split. Vaulted ceiling, deck, blacktop tified funds at the time of 18; thence North 89˚ 45’ West, Classification No.: 30405 driveway, brick sidewalk, a lot of storage, laundry room. sale; balance due within 10 636.88 Feet to the point of beTHE STATE OF WISCONSIN $ days of confirmation of sale; ginning; thence continuing To each person named above failure to pay balance due North 89˚ 45’ West, 318.44 as a defendant: will result in forfeit of deposit Feet; thence South 2˚ 25’ 30” to plaintiff.

You are hereby notified that East, 657.43 Feet; thence 621183 the plaintiff named above has 2. Sold “as is” and subject to North 89˚ 37’ 30” East, 321.33 25rp filed a lawsuit or other legal all legal liens and encumFeet; thence North 3˚ 15’ action against you. brances.

West, 653.93 Feet to the point Within 40 days after February of beginning.

3. Buyer to pay applicable (Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4) 5, 2015, you must respond with Wisconsin Real Estate PARCEL TWO STATE OF WISCONSIN a written demand for a copy of Transfer Tax. The Northeast Quarter (NE CIRCUIT COURT the complaint. The demand PLACE: Washburn County 1/4) of the Southeast Quarter WASHBURN COUNTY must be sent or delivered to the Courthouse, located at Ten (SE 1/4) Section Eighteen court, whose address is WashIN THE MATTER OF THE Fourth Avenue, Shell Lake, (18), Township Thirty-Seven burn County Clerk of Court, P.O. ESTATE OF Wisconsin.

(37) North, Range Thirteen Box 339, Shell Lake, Wisconsin Gary Allan Canfield (13) West, Town of Barronett, DESCRIPTION: The North Five 54801, and to Andrew S. DOD: 2/26/2013 Washburn County, Wisconsin, Hundred (500) feet of the West Lawton, plaintiff’s attorney, described as follows: ComNotice Setting Time to Hear One-half (1/2) of the Southwhose address is 109 Walnut mencing at the East Quarter Application and Deadline for west One-quarter (1/4) of the Street, P.O. Box 119, Spooner, corner of said Section 18; Filing Claims Southwest One-quarter (1/4) Wisconsin. You may have an thence North 89˚ 45’ West, (Informal Administration) of Section Twenty-three (23), attorney help or represent you.

318.44 Feet to the point of in Township Thirty-eight (38) Case No. 13 PR 47 If you do not demand a copy beginning; thence continuing North, Range Thirteen (13) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: of the complaint within 40 days, North 89˚ 45’ West, 318.44 West, in the Township of BaPart time, daytime hours, Monday through Friday 25-30 hrs. per 1. An application for informal the court may grand judgment Feet; thence South 3˚ 15’ shaw, Washburn County, Wisweek. Experience working with adults having developmental disadministration was filed. against you for the award of East, 1,307.86 Feet; thence consin, except the following: abilities is preferred. Must pass a background check and have a 2. The decedent, with date of money or other legal action North 89˚ East, 324.22 Feet; 1.

Lots One (1) and Two (2) of valid DL with a good driving record. Call Melissa at 715-468-2939 birth Jan. 28, 1945, and date of requested in the complaint, and thence North 3˚ 37’ 30” West Certified Survey Maps, Volfor an application or visit our website at venturesunlimited.org death Feb. 26, 2013, was domi- you may lose your right to object 1,300.84 Feet to the point of ume 2, page 115, as Docapplications must be received by 3:30 p.m., Thursday, February ciled in Washburn County, State to anything that is or may be beginning; Reserving the rights ument No. 145167; of Wisconsin, with a mailing incorrect in the complaint. A 621176 25-26r 19. EOE of the public for ingress and address of N7484 Liesch Road, judgment may be enforced as 2. Lot One (1) of Certified Suregress over existing Town Trego, WI 54888. vey Map No. 1716, volume provided by law. A judgment Road.

3. The application will be awarding money may become a 7, page 137, as Document PROPERTY ADDRESS: W9315 heard at the Wasburn County lien against any real estate you No. 216206.

Woodyard Road, Town of BarCourthouse, Shell Lake, Wis- own now or in the future, and PROPERTY ADDRESS: N3360 ronett. consin, before Judge Eugene D. may also be enforced by garSawyer Creek Road, Town of TAX KEY NO.: 65-002-2-37-13Harrington, Probate Registrar, nishment or seizure of property.

Bashaw.

18-4 01-000-002000 and 65on February 10, 2015, at 10:30 The object of this action is to TAX KEY NO.: 65-004-2-38-13002-2-37-13-18-4 01-000a.m. You do not need to appear obtain a court order declaring 23-3 03-000-006000.

003000. unless you object. The appli- the plaintiff as owner of the folcation may be granted if there is lowing described real estate Terry C. Dryden Terry C. Dryden Washburn County is accepting applications for the Full-time Account no objection.

Sheriff of Washburn County, WI located in Washburn County, Sheriff of Washburn County, WI Clerk II position with the Washburn County Finance Department. This 4. The deadline for filing a Wisconsin, to-wit: The North half O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, position is responsible for financial accounting and record keeping, claim against the decedent’s of the Northeast Quarter of S.C. S.C. preparation, entering and posting journal entries, cost and remittance estate is April 6, 2015.

Section 8, Township 40 North, Attorneys for Plaintiff Attorneys for Plaintiff reports, preparing state expense reports, preparing vouchers for 5. A claim may be filed at the Range 12 West (in the 1414 Underwood Avenue 1414 Underwood Avenue payments, assist in budget preparation and contract maintenance and Washburn County Courthouse, Township of Trego). PIN #s: 65- Suite 403 Suite 403 related tasks. Education Requirements: High school diploma plus a Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

042-2-40-12-08-1 01-000- Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 two-year vocational or associate degree in accounting or related field 6. This publication is notice to 001000 and 65-042-2-40-12-08- 414-727-1591 414-727-1591 and three years’ relevant experience which would provide the essential any persons whose names or 1 02-000-001000.

O’Dess and Associates, S.C., O’Dess and Associates, S.C., knowledge skills and abilities. Must have experience with computerized address are unknown.

Dated this 23rd day of is attempting to collect a debt is attempting to collect a debt accounting, payroll, word processing and spread-sheet programs.

January, 2015.

Shannon Anderson and any information obtained and any information obtained Starting pay range is $17.14 - $18.90/hr. D.O.Q., with excellent benefits.

Probate Registrar Andrew S. Lawton will be used for that purpose. If will be used for that purpose. If Download an employment application from the county website at January 12, 2015 Attorney for Plaintiff you have previously received a you have previously received a www.co.washburn.wi.us or contact the Washburn County Personnel P.O. Box 119 Chapter 7 Discharge in Bank- Chapter 7 Discharge in BankKatherine M. Stewart Department at P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871. (Ph. 715-468-4624, Spooner, WI 54801 ruptcy, this correspondence ruptcy, this correspondence P.O. Box 364 fax: 715-468-4628.) Resumes will be accepted but will not take the Ph: 715-635-7525 should not be construed as an should not be construed as an Spooner, WI 54801 place of a completed application. Applications must be received by State Bar No.: 1000824 attempt to collect a debt. attempt to collect a debt.

621132 25-26r 715-635-9081 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2015. E.O.E. 620520 WNAXLP Bar No. 1005716 620922 WNAXLP 620340 WNAXLP 620677 WNAXLP

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PART-TIME HELP WANTED Energetic, Reliable, Caring Individual To Work With Adults That Have Various Developmental Disabilities At Ventures Unlimited, Inc. Day Center In Shell Lake

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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The agenda shall be posted one day prior to meeting.

Victoria Lombard, Clerk 621178 25r WNAXLP

Employment Opportunities In The Following Positions:

PT PM NURSE PT AM DIETARY AID AND FT COOK Stop In To Fill Out An Application Or Call:

Terraceview Living Center, Inc.

715-468-7292 • 802 East Cty. Hwy. B, P.O. Box 609 Shell Lake, WI 54871 EOE

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Curtis J. Johnson, Shell Lake, operating all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle without valid registration, $200.50.

Robert V. Karter, Superior, driving wrong way on divided highway, $326.50.

SHELL LAKE SELFSTORAGE: Convenient, 24-hour access. Special low-cost boat storage. Call 715-468-2910. 2rtfc

16-HOUR-PER-WEEK CLERICAL JOB POSITION

Must be proficient in computer skills, website management and word documents. Resumes can be sent to or delivered to Washburn County Economic Development Corporation, 208 Vine St., Spooner, WI 54801, or emailed to washburncodvcp@centurytel.net. Resumes will be accepted through February 21, 2015, with start job date on or 621153 25-26r 15-16b before March 1, 2015, or until position is filled.

PART-TIME HELP WANTED Reliable And Caring Individual To Drive A Route Picking Up Individuals With Disabilities To Bring Them To And From Work

Part time, daytime hours, Monday through Thursday 15-20 hrs. per week. Must pass a background check and have a valid DL with a good driving record. Call Melissa at 715-468-2939 for an application or visit our website at venturesunlimited.org applications must be received by 3:30 p.m., Thursday, February 19.

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COMMUNICATIONS & ONLINE MEDIA TECHNICIAN WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Apply today at our corporate office, One Snack Food Lane, Minong, WI, or call Human Resources Director, 715-466-6690 for more info. 620576 13-14a,b,c 24-25r Jack Link’s Beef Jerky is an equal opportunity employer.

Lake Mall, Shell Lake. MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715-4682314.news@wcregisternewsroom. com 24-26rp

HELP WANTED

CITY OF SHELL LAKE, WI

Food Safety & Quality Technicians Production Workers ... All Shifts Maintenance Technicians ... All Shifts Smokehouse Operator ... 2nd Shift

VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS: 20 percent off remaining supply of individual cards and packets of 8.

Supplies are limited. Washburn County Register newspaper office,

The Register is a cooperative-owned newspaper

The City of Shell Lake is excited to announce it is accepting applications for the city’s Campground/Park Manager position. This is a seasonal position working on-site ten days prior to Memorial Day through ten days after Labor Day, up to 1,040 hours, and taking reservations as needed offseason. Wages dependent on qualifications range $9,000 to $12,500. Must live within ten minutes of campground or a campsite will be provided at no cost.

Shell Lake is a beautiful 2,580-acre lake; is clear and clean; and it is an excellent place to fish, sail, swim or just relax. If you or someone you know is interested in working in a friendly rural community located in northwestern Wisconsin, consider applying for this position or share with someone you think may be interested.

Application forms available at the City Administrator’s office and must be submitted to the City Administrator’s office, 501 First St., P.O. Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871, no later than 4 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2015. For further information, contact City Administrator Andrew Eiche, phone 715-468-7679 or email: cityadmin@shelllake.org.

EOE. 620851 24-25r 14-15b

Jack Link’s is looking to fill the following positions ...

Jacob A. Neurer, Cumberland, speeding, $175.30.

Tammy M. Ulbrich, Shell Lake, OWI, $817.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment.

Local want ads

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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Joyce K. Klar, Shell Lake, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $175.50.

Kristine K. Pollock, Lakeville, Minn., OWI, $761.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment.

Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for a full-time Communications and Online Media Technician. This position develops and implements strategies for online and traditional media. The position may be based at any one of the Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Shell Lake or Superior locations.

Required qualifications include: Two years’ postsecondary education/training plus two years’ related work experience or a combination of related education/training and work experience totaling four years.

Preferred qualifications include: BA or BS degree plus three to five years’ work experience.

Deadline to apply: February 13, 2015 For a complete list of qualifications and to apply visit our website at www.witc.edu/employ WITC is an equal opportunity/access/employer and educator.

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NOTICE

The Republican Party of Washburn County Will Hold Its Annual Caucus On Feb. 21, 2015, At 6:00 p.m. At The Perlick Farm, W5014 Co. Hwy. B, Sarona, WI 54879, 1-1/2 Miles East Of The Intersection Of County Hwy. B And U.S. 53 The purpose of the caucus will be to elect County Party Officers, select delegates and alternates to the 7th District Caucus and State Convention, discuss and vote on any proposed changes to our county constitution, as well as discuss any other items of interest to our membership. Opening the caucus will be our newly elected 75th District Assemblyman Romain Quinn.

Please RSVP your attendance via email to washburncountygop@yahoo.com or call Paul Wharton, the current Chairman, at 715-634-1320.

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IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 59.66 (2) OF THE WISCONSIN STATUTES, THE WASHBURN COUNTY TREASURER IS PUBLISHING A LIST OF OUTSTANDING CHECKS PAID BY THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT OF WASHBURN COUNTY, WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN CASHED FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR OR MORE: Appalloly Ranch Bradley R. Applebee Bradley M. Belisle Diane H. Bendel Gary Boyum Riverbend Nicole Decoteau Lawrence P. Dernovsek Anthony H. Garcia Patrick D. Langosch Pit Stop Save-A-Lot Michael T. Sinks Randall J. Sullwold Tamarack Travis J. Thompson Gordon L. Thorpe Video Store Rosario Wilmot Donald Zettel

W1581 Town Hall Road Springbrook, WI 54875 12601 West Hwy. 48 Exeland, WI 54835 4531 Sand Point Road Webster, WI 54893 3501 State Road 35 #323 Onalaska, WI 54650 154 Rolph’s Point Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 P.O. Box 126 Trego, WI 54888 Address Unknown 410 E. Saint Joseph St. Green Bay, WI 54303 P.O. Box 373 Rice Lake, WI 54868 137 Hinman Drive Birchwood, WI 54817 Address Unknown Address Unknown N13915 Cty. Hwy. G Minong, WI 54859 1225 Summit Ave. #103 Oshkosh, WI 54901 P.O. Box 2 Spooner, WI 5481 W6185 Ripley Road Sarona, WI 54870 12179 Lily St. NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Address Unknown Address Unknown Address Unknown

$ 122.87 $

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49.56

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$ 2,898.37 $

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$ 500.00 $ 100.00 $

36.03

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$ 10.53 $ 101.84 $ 10.00 $

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$ 101.05 $ 266.00 $ 150.00 $ 38.19 $ 64.70 $ 143.00

Unless the owners call for and prove their ownership of the money or security within six (6) months from the time of the completed publication, the treasurer will take possession or control of the money or security.

Dated at Shell Lake, WI This 30th day of January, 2015 621187 25-27r WNAXLP Nicole M. Tims, County Treasurer

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TIMES

Middle School Solo Ensemble

Shell Lake seventh-grader Graydon Lesneski plays his trumpet solo at the Lakeland Middle School Solo and Ensemble contest held Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Clayton High School.

Janel Talbert has spent many hours practicing for her first clarinet solo; one may think the only time you should be nervous is when you are not ready. She was ready and still she was nervous.

Jasper McCracken listens to his judges critique of his performance.

Bruce Kamreth is a former band director from Chetek, and he will give the young performer useful tips and advice to help him take his music to a higher level.

Photos by Larry Samson Eighth-grader Savannah Steines earned a first in her flute solo. Music is very important to this young musician. In addition to the flute she plays the violin, an instrument she learned at a very young age.

Shell Lake honor roll

High school A honor roll Amber Anderson, Grace Anderson, Marty Anderson, Hope Balts, Kennedy Baumgart, Keagan Blazer, Amy Bouchard, Caitlin Brereton, Tia Carlson, Kelsey Egbert, Alex Eiche, Kaitlyn Haynes, Calista Holman, Meredith Kevan, Ashley Lord, Lindsey Martin, Ashlea Meister, Courtney Melton, Seth Olson, Isaac Otterson, Daniel Parish, Emily Parish, Lanae Paulson, Cassidy Schroeder, Sabrina Skindzelewski, Katie Slater, Natalie Smith, Heidi Steines, Allison Tims, Clare Walker, Miranda Weber, Chantal Wiersch, Kyley Williams, Nathaniel Wingler and Emily Wykel.

B honor roll Trevor Anderson, D’Artagnan Andrysiak, Dakota Bozek-Robinson, Hailey Christensen, Sheri Clark, James Crawford, Kennedy Ellanson, Madison Fogelberg, Jadee Goetz, Rei Grandadam, Bailee Hanson, Tiffany Herzog, Dominic Hopke, Jordan Irvine, Julia Johnson, Kaylea Kidder, Rachel Kidder, Carisis Kodesh, Caleb LaFave, Madison LaFave, Renae Lloyd, Emily McCarthy, Alecia Meister, Jerney Meister, Zachary Melton, Nicole Mikula, Shrishti Monga, Samuel Muska,

T

here is a lot going on in the school district this winter and spring.

The school board is going through the process of hiring a new district administrator. They are also working with me to find an interim principal, as Don Peterson is also retiring. There are also 10 community people running for five school board positions. All of these issues are very important for the employees and community members of Shell Lake School District. Next week there will be a link on the school website that will provide an opportunity for community members to give feedback on district priorities and what the school board should look for in a new superintendent. Please feel free to check it out

Jesi Sando, Caitlyn Schaefer, Arianna Schreiber, Cassandra Skindzelewski, Jack Skluzacek, Noah Skluzacek, Adrianna Smith, Savannah Soltis and Emma Thomas.

Middle school A honor roll Megan Anderson, Julia Balser, Jonathan Beecroft, Alexis DeLadi, Heidi Dougard, Ty Ellanson, Heidi Fredrickson, Cecilia Harrington, Erick Haynes, Jordan Herzog, McClain Hutton, Christian Johnson, Natalie Jury, Sydney Kidder, Nicholas Kraetke, Morgan Krueger, Gaydon Lesneski, Emily Lloyd, Christopher Lord, Tayla Lundberg, Andrew Martin, Ben McNulty, Cassidy Mehsikomer, Katelynn Melton, Anna Mikula, Emily Milton, Rachel Milton, Breeana Monson, Carly Osborn, Sydney Schunck, Cassie Skattebo, Ashtyn Smith, Joseph Uchytil and Cynthia Yoder.

B honor roll Michael Allar, Keolani Baumgart, Ashley Clark, Jordan Dougard, Miya Honeycutt, Jasper McCracken, Ivy Morrison, Daniel Nielsen, Gene Quam, Luke Savas, Bryce Summer, Joshua Wistrom, Cera Alyshia Yoder and Zebadiah Yoder.

and provide input.

It is that time of year when teachers are right in the middle of the year of teaching. Also, right around the corner, is the state assessment season. This year the fall testing only included grade four and eight in science and social studies, and ninth-graders took the ACT Aspire exam. This spring is the new Badger Exam, which is about math and reading for grades three to eight. The ninth-graders again take the Aspire, the tenthgraders will also take the ACT Aspire, and eleventh-graders will take the ACT Plus Writing and the ACT WorkKeys

Natalie Jury is performing her euphonium solo. Euphonium is Greek for sweetvoice, and it is a beautiful instrument to play and to listen to.

Morgan Krueger is doing her warm-ups before her performance with her accompanist Pam Savas. The two practiced together leading up to the solo and ensemble competition.

Shell Lake School Menu Breakfast Monday, Feb. 9: Pop-Tart with cheese stick or mini cinnamon roll.

Tuesday, Feb. 10: Whole-grain maple waffles or oat chocolate-chip bar.

Wednesday, Feb. 11: Cheddar egg sandwich or ultimate breakfast round.

Thursday, Feb. 12: Fruit pocket or muffin.

Friday, Feb. 13: Laker pizza or apple stick.

Breakfast is served with a choice of juice/fruit and milk with their main item.

Every day breakfast is free to all students.

Lunch Monday, Feb. 9: Potato bowl.

Tuesday Feb. 10: Taco Day. Wednesday, Feb. 11: Mozzarella dippers.

Thursday, Feb. 12: Chicken Alfredo.

Friday, Feb. 13: Crispy-chicken sandwich.

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

Assessment.

Shell Lake is extremely fortunate to have a very large number of after school opportunities for our students. The after-school staff members do a very good job of providing enriching and educational programming for our kids. The number of opportunities for students, however, does create the need for more structure and guidelines. It has always been a rule that students are to be supervised when staying after school for activities. We are asking parents to help us enforce and support this rule.

Students in grades K-8 need to be in the formal after-school or

First Street activities. High school students, if following the Laker Way, can stay in the commons while waiting for a bus, a practice or a ride home.

There are two events coming up that I encourage you to participate in. The annual Cabaret fundraiser event is Feb. 14, at 7 p.m., at the Shell Lake Arts Center. The other is the Shell Lake music department’s Festival Concert. It will be held on Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. at Shell Lake School gym.

As always, if you have questions, please contact me.

Superintendent’s corner • Jim Connell

Go Lakers, Jim

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4K Family Fitness Night

Brothers William and Jacob Malmin entertained themselves playing keep away with the balloon.

Photos by Larry Samson

PARTY LIKE IT’S 1985!

2 Miller Lite Taps All Weekend!

$

Hailey Faust throws a mean bowling ball. The bowling event was a very popular with the children at the Shell Lake 4K Family Fitness Night held Thursday, Jan. 29. This event was run by Travis Swan, an elementary student who volunteered his time to help.

Friday, February 6, 9:30 p.m. - Close Saturday, February 7, 2 p.m.

CHILI CONTEST OPEN MIC EVERY SUNDAY Starting February 8, 3 - 7 p.m.

Register At 2:30 p.m.

Musicians Get A Free Drink

WHITE PINES TAVERN & GRILL Formerly Becky’s 1/2 mile south of Shell Lake on Hwy. 63

715-468-7424

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.

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Shell Lake first-grader Breanna Gleason is a child of the 1950s as she demonstrates her hula-hoop skills.

Hailey Faust demonstrates her skills with the jump rope. The 4K student needs good eye-hand coordination for this event.

UNITED AG CO-OP SHELL LAKE C-STORE STOP IN & CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR ICE-FISHING SUPPLIES LIVE BAIT

Call Amy At 715-416-1000 For Your Dog Grooming Appointment

PIZZA SPECIAL

Large 1 $ 00 Topping....... $ 2 Toppings Or More.....................

10

1200

SHRIMP SPECIAL

60¢ A Shrimp

United Ag Co-op Shell Lake C-Store

(Formerly Country Pride Co-op) Sun. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Mon. - Thurs. 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

(NO LIMIT)

Pepsi Products

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20 Packs

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1/2 mile south of Shell Lake on Hwy. 63. 621193 25r 15b Check with Dennis for discounted or discontinued items!

Elana Granzin is climbing the wall under the watchful eye of her mother, Katrina. She is too young to be in school, but she is ready to start next fall.