Accident causes five-hour highway closure

Transcription

Register
W A S H B U R N C O U N T Y
wcregist eronline.co m
INSIDE
April 13, 2016
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Vol. 127, No. 35 • Shell Lake, Wis.
We e ke nd w atch
• “Untalent Show” at Haugen
• Scouting for Food @ Shell Lake
• Sock hop @ Springbrook
• “Wild, Wild West” spring gala @ Spooner
See calendar on page 6 for details
75 cents
Semi accident
Get your hometown news delivered each week!
Subscribe to the Register for the latest news and features
about your neighbors and you!
Call 715-468-2314 or go online to wcregisteronline.com to sign up.
Wisconsin
boy
founded
Earth Day
Page 9
Schafer
accepted to
Naval
Academy
Page 7
Truck driver Tyson Helms, Barron, and his passenger, Jenae Helms, were involved in an
accident Wednesday, April 6, near Stanberry, when the driver lost control due to a patch of
slush. — Photos courtesy of the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office
Accident causes five-hour
highway closure
Danielle Danford | Staff writer
HAYWARD - A 23-year-old Barron truck
driver and his passenger walked away from
a severe semi accident near Stanberry on
Wednesday, April 6, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
At about 7:30 am., Tyson Helms was negotiating a curve on Hwy. 63 near Little Hayward
Road, when the semitruck he was driving,
loaded with particle board, hit a patch of slush
that had accumulated near the shoulder. Helms
was unable to keep the semi under control
around the curve and rolled the semi unit.
Helms and his passenger, Jenae Helms, 22,
The story
behind the
photo
Page 24
Barron, were not injured. The accident caused
the load of particle board Helms was hauling to
cross the roadway and land in the ditch. Diesel
fuel, antifreeze and transmission fluid leaked
from the wrecked semi. Washburn County
highway staff set up detour signs to reroute
traffic around the crash site via Little Hayward
Road.
The semi had very severe damage and was
towed. The Wisconsin DNR and a hazardous
materials removal company handled the leaked
fluid cleanup. Traffic was diverted around the
area until 1:09 p.m. Laker
tracksters
compete
at
Superior
Page 13
Find us on
Facebook
facebook.com/
washburncountyregister
A load of particle board was spilled onto the roadway when Tyson Helms lost control of the semi he was
driving.
T HE REGIS T E R I S A C O O P E R A T I V E - O W N ED N EWSPA PER
PAGE 2 - WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER - APRIL 13, 2016
Spooner students going to state solo and ensemble
The Spooner Select Choir performed two
contrasting songs in their performance at the
festival. The choir is under the direction of
Eric Conner who made his first appearance
as a director.
Elizabeth Daniels stands before the Wisconsin School Music Association adjudicator after her performance. The judge is giving her suggestions that will help
her as she develops her music. What she learns today she will take with her in
school and beyond.
Chris Gale performs a vocal solo.
Freshman Andrew Tellifson competed in his first high
school solo and ensemble festival in Rice Lake on Saturday,
April 9. He earned a second with his saxophone solo.
Tyler Revak is performing in a music-theater solo that
earned him a star first and trip to state. Janet Medley is his
accompanist.
Gracia Gormong listens to the adjudicator after her music-theater solo. From
the suggestion she received, Gormong knew she had earned a star first and will
be advancing to state. The judge told her that at one point she stopped writing
just to watch her sing.
Photos by Larry Samson
This will be a second trip to state for the
piano trio of Gracia Gormong, Ally Jacoby
and Daniel Pederson. Their piano teacher,
Janet Medley, watches over their shoulders.
This will be the last year for this trio as Pederson is a graduating senior.
Rachel and Laura Medley sing a duet while their mother, Janet Medley, accompanies them. They earned a star first and will be advancing to state. This is
their second year singing a duet and their first star first. The judge told them it
helps to be sisters as their voices harmonize well. They will be going to the state
festival in Eau Claire on Saturday, May 7.
Washburn County Register Your Community Newspaper • PO Box 455 • Shell Lake, WI 54871
MANAGER: Doug Panek [email protected]
EDITOR: Gary King [email protected]
OFFICE MANAGER: Suzanne Johnson [email protected]
REPORTER: Larry Samson
REPORTER: Danielle Danford
PAGINATOR: Raelynn Hunter
ADVERTISING: Jeanine Moody
DEADLINE FOR NEWS/ADS: MONDAYS @ NOON
Published every Wednesday at Frederic, WI. Periodicals postage paid at
Shell Lake, WI. Postmaster: send address changes
to P.O. Box 455, Shell Lake,
WI 54871
USPS 666-900
PH: 715-468-2314 • FAX: 715-468-4900 • EMAIL: [email protected] • WEB: wcregisteronline.com
Subscription rates
6 months
548xx ZIP code, $22.00
Wisconsin & Minnesota, $27.00
Elsewhere in U.S., $29.00
1 year
Student (9 months), $25.00
Servicemen and women, $30.00
2 years
APRIL 13, 2016 - WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER - PAGE 3
Washburn County Jail project completed but over budget
SHELL LAKE - About a month ago, the
two-year-long project that upgraded security and communications in the Washburn
County Jail was physically completed at a
cost of $1.05 million, about $195,000 over
budget.
“We did the best we could with the
knowledge that we had, and I don’t think
any contractor purposely tried to skin
us,” said Washburn County Sheriff Terry
Dryden. Funding and planning for the
project began in 2012, but construction
didn’t begin until 2014, originally bud-
geted for $910,000.
“The main thrust was to improve the
jail security, to get better doors, more accountability for inmates movement within
the jail,” said Dryden. As part of the project, all jail and cell doors were replaced
with electronic doors, additional cameras
were installed, new hallway doors were
installed, the communications center was
remodeled, a new radio system was installed and new wiring was run for those
improvements.
Dryden said they tried to save money
from the beginning of the project. One of
the reasons he believes the project went
over is that it had no construction manager overseeing it.
“I am not a mechanical engineer, I am
not a construction engineer, I am not an
electronic engineer, so whenever a request comes for a change in a contract I
have to trust somebody,” said Dryden.
Because the construction manager could
run an additional $60,000, Dryden said
the county board did not want to hire one,
but he feels he should have insisted on it.
“As a taxpayer I think that this is money
well spent. It was the proper thing to do
with this old building that we have,” said
Dryden.
The overrun of the project was addressed at a Washburn County Finance
Committee meeting on Thursday, April
7. Lolita Olson, administrative coordinator/county clerk, was directed to determine where exactly the project went over
budget. Without further information, the
committee decided to postpone any decision on the issue until the committee’s
next meeting.
Spooner dog park project update
SPOONER - “I am hoping by the end
of the summer, but I am not exactly sure
how long the fence is going to take,” said
Ethan Martin, Troop 104 Boy Scout, to
the Spooner City Council at their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April
7. Martin was telling the council about
when the dog park would be completed.
Since August 2015, Martin has been working on building a dog park in the city of
Spooner as one requirement to become an
Eagle Scout.
The dog park will be located on city
property on Roundhouse Road where
Northland Drive intersects it. Martin told
city council members that he has raised
the amount needed to purchase the ma-
terials to start building the park. Martin
added he is working with the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation to get the
park surveyed, for where the fence will
be placed.
According to last year’s plan, the park
will feature a 6-foot-high chain-link fence
that will encompass 1.5 acres of city property. It will have another fence that will
split the park in two, have a double-gated
entrance for safety, and a 10-foot service
entrance for maintenance to be done by
the city. The park could also contain a
variety of benches, tables, garbage cans,
waste stations and dog-friendly play
equipment.
Glenview employee charged with forgery, theft
SHELL LAKE Danielle Harrington,
34, Clear Lake, and
at the time of her arrest an employee of
Glenview in Shell
Lake, was charged
in Washburn County
Court in connection
to forgery and theft
of narcotics on MonDanielle Harrington
day, April 4.
According to the Shell Lake Police report Sue Weathers, Glenview administrator, called the police after she had
confirmed that signatures to give hydrocodone, a narcotic medication, to a patient
were forgeries.
When confronted about the forged
signatures and missing medication, Harrington admitted to signing a co-worker’s
name and taking the pills. She told the officer that she took the medication for her
own back pain but she got nervous and
threw the six pills she had taken in the
trash.
Harrington told the officer she had a
prescription for her back pain but had
been using ibuprofen because the pills
she had were old. The officer arrested
her for forgery and theft, then asked for
“some sympathy since she (Harrington)
was honest and open about the situation”
in his report.
Harrington could be fined not more
than $10,000 or imprisoned six years, or
both, for forgery, a felony charge. The misdemeanor theft charge could mean a fine
of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment
not more than nine months or both.
Harrington signed a $1,000 signature
bond, which requires her to show up at
her next court appearance and to not consume any alcohol, not consume or possess
any controlled substances unless prescribed by a licensed physician and not to
possess scrip pad for medication.
At Harrington’s initial appearance,
Washburn County Judge Eugene Harrington presided. Since then Judge Andrew Lawton has been assigned. Unbudgeted expenses approved
SPOONER - The Spooner City Council
approved two unbudgeted expenses at
its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 7. The expense requests were
for the purchase of materials for the city’s
outdoor rink and to fund the construction
of a storage shed for the Wisconsin Canoe
Heritage Museum.
The council approved a request to purchase used hockey boards for the city’s
outdoor rink at a cost of $15,265, including shipping, as they are located in another state.
“This is something that you are probably not going to be able to anticipate,”
said Spooner Mayor Gary Cuskey. It was
explained that the current boards at the
rink are in poor condition, and these
boards, despite being used, should last
15-plus years.
The boards will be purchased from
a broker of these materials located in
New York state. The boards come from
an indoor rink and are constructed of fiberglass, aluminum and Plexiglas. The
purchase was approved on a unanimous
roll call vote.
The council also approved two measures to meet a request for the construction of a storage shed for the Wisconsin
Canoe Heritage Museum. The two mea-
sures included approving a property exchange and funding the construction cost
of a storage shed for the museum, which
is owned by the city. The museum organization has pledged the organization
members will build the shed themselves
in time for the museum’s opening on May
28.
In order to build the shed, more land
was required, auspiciously the owner of
the adjacent property agreed to the sale of
that property, in exchange for city property located on Roundhouse Road near
Northland Drive. It was explained that
this property is about twice the size of the
property the museum needs, but it isn’t
something the city would develop. The
council approved the property exchange
on a unanimous voice vote.
Funding the construction of the storage shed, at an estimated $18,000, took
some discussion. Having the city fund
the construction of an accessory building,
since the city owns the museum building,
seemed fitting. However, several council
members pointed out that this could have
been a budgeted project.
In the end, the council approved funding the museum organization $9,000 this
year with $3,000 more in the next three
years. The funding was approved on a
unanimous roll-call vote.
Washburn County Deer Advisory Council to meet
SPOONER - The public has a final opportunity to provide comments on antlerless deer harvest quota, permit level and
season structure recommendations for
Washburn County.
The council will hold its final spring
meeting on Monday, April 18, at 7 p.m.,
at the Spooner Ag Research Station. At
this meeting, the council will receive additional public comments prior to developing final recommendations.
The council’s preliminary recommendations, formed during its March meeting, are available for review at dnr.wi.gov,
keyword CDAC, by clicking Find and selecting Washburn County. Councils considered scientific data and public opinion
when developing their preliminary recommendations.
The council has recommended a harvest quota of 4,340, with 8,680 private
land and 2,170 public land antlerless permits available to hunters. The number of
tags needed to achieve the harvest quota
is based on historical data that less than 40
percent of tag holders will be successful.
These recommendations are expected to
increase the county’s 2017 deer herd by 10
percent.
To develop its final recommendations,
the council will consider online input and
other public comments along with professional assessments from Department
of Natural Resources wildlife biologists,
foresters and law enforcement. The public may also comment at any time before
April 17 by contacting a CDAC member –
a list is available on the CDAC Web page at
dnr.wi.gov. keyword CDAC or by emailing DNRCDACWebMail(5>Wisconsin.
gov.
Washburn County’s final quota, permit
level and season structure recommendations will be presented to the DNR following the April meeting, and will then
advance to the Natural Resources Board
for approval in May. Once approved, the
recommendations will take effect for the
2016 deer hunting season.
Additional information on CDAC
recommendations, agendas and membership is available at dnr.wi.gov,
keyword CDAC, or email DNRCDACWebMailOWisconsin.gov with any questions. — from WCDAC
Coin toss for city council seat
SHELL LAKE - A coin toss was held
on Monday, April 11, during the regular
monthly meeting of the Shell Lake City
Council, to determine which of the two
people who received write-in votes for a
Ward 1 council seat would take the position.
The current council member in that
seat, Chad Shelton, didn’t file papers for
the election and was not a registered candidate, so no name was listed on ballots.
The two people to receive write in votes
on ballots were Chad Shelton and Sarah
McCumber. Both received two write- in
votes and expressed interest in the posi-
tion. Sally Peterson, Shell Lake mayor,
explained that, after consulting with the
Washburn County clerk, they could use
a coin toss to decide which of the two
candidates would take the seat. Andrew
Eiche, city administrator, conducted the
toss, assigning heads to Shelton and tails
to McCumber, who was not present.
After Eiche flipped the coin and it
landed, several meeting attendees confirmed that the coin showed heads. As a
result Shelton will maintain his position
on the council for another term.
Andrew Eiche, Shell Lake city administrator, prepares to toss a coin to determine which of
the two write-in candidates would take the Ward 1 seat on the Shell Lake City Council.–Photo by
Danielle Danford
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
We are all in this together
The April 5 election is over. I want to extend my gratitude to all those who voted
for me. I passionately wanted to continue
to serve. I congratulate Chris Thompson
on his victory.
Some weeks back I wrote a letter to
the editor claiming, after a county board
meeting where there was vigorous debate,
that the one thing we agreed on was that
more people should run for these seats
and there should be more younger people
and more women. To make that happen,
businesses could encourage employees
by making time available and the county
board should consider having committees
meet when working people could attend.
The new board now has more women
and some younger people. I’m happy
about that. And here is a reminder to all
on the new board that each person has
two ears and one mouth. Listening first is
twice as important as speaking.
Two years ago I attended an orientation session put on by the Wisconsin
Counties Association. The first message
that grabbed me was that the work of the
board is nonpartisan, and the second is
that decisions need to be made with concern for all the people of the county.
Another ingredient to an effective board
is for the public to attend meetings, communicate concerns to representatives, and
say thanks when wise decisions are made.
We are all in this together.
Keith Trembath
Spooner
District 9
The first, first responder
Each year, the second full week of April
is dedicated to the men and women who
serve as public safety telecommunicators/dispatchers, National Public Safety
Telecommunications Week, April 10-17.
These are the people who are out of sight,
they are not the first responders such as
the firefighters, ambulance crews, or law
enforcement officers that show up to your
door in an emergency and receive all the
recognition. By the time those first responders show up at your door, the dispatchers job is already mostly done. They
are the true first, first responders.
Washburn County has only one designated dispatcher on duty at a time, with
backup coming from two other jailers on
duty on the same shift. The communications center is operating 24/7 as emergencies don’t happen just during business
hours. Someone is always at the communications center awaiting that emergency
call that is hoped never comes, but it does.
Dispatchers take the calls and provide a
voice to the people of Washburn County
in need. They offer guidance and assistance to the responding crews, and they
have to do it accurately as mistakes made
in this field could make the difference between life and death.
As their administrator, I expect a lot of
them. I push them hard. They are constantly learning new technology and
training on ever-changing procedures.
This is for you, the residents and visitors
of Washburn County, to assure you that
if you ever have to call, we are ready. I
am asking you to help recognize and encourage this important group of people
to stand tall, be proud, because no matter what, I am certain that the 4-year-old
scared girl will remember, so will the
distraught mom, and the panic-stricken
elderly caller whom they helped get
through their toughest time.
Capt. Dan Brereton, dispatch administrator
Washburn County
I would like to extend gratitude to everyone who voted for me to represent
them as their District 10 county board
supervisor. For those of you that didn’t,
that’s all right, too. I think my opponent,
Hank Graber, will do a fine job as supervisor.
One of the important things to me is
there was a contested race in District 10.
You see, a few months back some on the
county board were proposing to cut the
board from 21 to 15 members. One of the
reasons given by the proponents: A lack of
interest from the public in county government. “No one wants to run and citizens
don’t show up at the meetings,” some of
them said.
I agree with them to a certain degree. I,
too, would like to see more interest and
involvement in local government. But I
don’t think the remedy is to cut it. I bristle whenever I hear we have to run the
government more efficiently. Government
is not a business. It’s a service. Our governments are not instituted and granted
authority by We The People to facilitate
The Washburn County communication center is staffed 24/7. — Photo submitted
Appreciation
production, in other words, for the endless production of more. This is not a very
smart strategy for a species that finds itself in an ecological crisis and facing possible self-annihilation.
No, I have a different idea on how to
remedy this lack of interest in local government: Allow the citizens and their
representatives to exercise their right as
self-governing people to make decisions
about their energy, food and transportation futures. Let the people decide what
our communities will look like in the fu-
ture, not big corporations like Enbridge,
Republic Services, or American Transmission Company.
Then once again, we might as Ward
Morehouse has said, experience our politics as “the art of the possible” and put
meaning back into “liberty.”
Curt Hubatch
Springbrook
Quinn and teacher debt relief
Rep. Romaine Quinn and Gov. Scott
Walker are making news up here about
his bill for student loan debt relief for
teachers who take jobs in rural schools. It
got a unanimous 94-0 vote in the Assembly and a 31-1 vote in the Senate.
At first glance it seems to be a great idea.
However, it is fair to ask if it is a truly effective measure or something designed at
the last minute for the upcoming election.
A similar bill proposed by Democrats two
years ago was not allowed out of committee. No new dollars were requested to
fund the bill. It doesn’t seem to address
the real problem: the number of teachers
applying for jobs anywhere in Wisconsin has dropped in half over the last few
years. And it certainly is no substitute for
genuine higher education debt reform,
an issue the Legislature avoided. It’s all
college grads, not just new teachers, with
backpacks full of debt.
Rural schools in our area are in trouble,
no question about that: Dozens of referendums held statewide this April, asking for
a record number of dollars, just to keep
the doors open. A truly disturbing teacher
shortage as young people choose careers
with more security. A statewide expansion of the Milwaukee voucher program
that will only accelerate declining enrollment in public schools once it is set
loose on rural Wisconsin. Signs of future
turmoil for all rural schools on display
with the spectacular mess in the Spooner
School District.
Rural Wisconsin schools present a
unique challenge. On the one hand,
people are very loyal to their local public schools and proud of the quality education our kids are getting. On the other
hand, there are declining enrollments,
all across rural Wisconsin. Cutting state
funding and pushing school funding
more and more onto the property tax, the
big change that Republicans brought to
school funding, will not sustain quality
schools up here for long.
The school funding formula favors
urban areas over rural. It pulled $1 million out of Quinn’s district this year, a
difficult bite compared to the rest of the
state. Cuts were moderated only for one
district, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser, because of
consolidation. That is no surprise, since
closing schools and consolidating districts
Oct-15
2015-16 Final
2014-15 Final
Change
Percent
Barron area
$11,269,130
$11,399,618
-$130,488
-1.14%
Birchwood
$45,198
$53,213
-$8,015-15.06%
Cameron
$6,270,538
$5,758,307$512,2318.90%
Chetek-Weyer
$3,494,343
$4,116,153 -$621,810-15.11%
Clayton
$2,766,086
$2,767,435 -$1,349-0.05%
Cumberland
$3,617,731
$3,106,485 $511,24616.46%
New Auburn
$351,806
$414,195
-$62,389
-15.06%
Prairie Farm
$2,480,494
$2,601,435
-$120,941
-4.65%
Rice Lake Area
$9,227,517
$10,523,538
-$1,296,021
-12.32%
Clear Lake
$4,548,718
$4,370,583
$178,135
4.08%
Turtle Lake
$589,184
$359,488
$229,696
63.90%
$3,042,790
$3,104,317
-$61,527
-1.98%
Shell Lake
Spooner
$576,274
$817,144 -$240,870-29.48%
sum of above
$48,279,809
seems to be where Republican leadership
would like to take us. What was surprising is that Quinn told us after the budget
was signed how pleased he was with the
“big win for Wisconsin schools.”
Serious legislators from rural districts
need to put bipartisan effort into proposals that will change the state’s school
funding formula in ways that will sustain
$49,391,911
-$1,112,102
-2.25%
rural schools. Fair Funding for our Future
is the most important of those proposals.
That will take a lot of hard work, but well
worth it for the benefit of rural public
schools.
Gerry Lisi
Rice Lake
Spooner Board of Education approves budget cuts for 2016-17
SPOONER - On Monday, March 21, the
Spooner Area School District Board of Education reviewed a list of possible budget
cuts for the second time. Board members
looked at areas of the budget that have
not seen reductions yet and reviewed the
staffing model continuing to be affected
by years of declining enrollment. With
a second year of major cuts, offering no
salary raise and eliminating the post-employment benefit for staff with 19 years
of service or less, the board feels it has
reached its bottom.
“There is nothing left to cut after this
last round, because any more cuts will
impact families or student programs,”
stated budget committee Chair Kyle
Pierce.
The board is very clear that additional
revenues will need to be sought for facilities repairs and updates, technology and
security maintenance, and future purchases of curriculum and instructional
resources. As the board continues its discussion of when a referendum would be
considered or other options like restructuring more of its debt, they agree that
the remaining cuts will still not balance
the budget for 2016-17. Budget cuts and
other considerations include:
• The elementary school staff will decrease by 2.0 full-time equivalencies due
to demographic trends projecting continuous decline in enrollment.
• A 10-percent reduction in the buildings and grounds supply budget.
• The family and consumer education
program will decrease from 1.25 FTE to a
1.0 FTE districtwide.
• Restructuring the community education coordinator and district communications specialist positions will need further
discussion as those two positions have
been vacated with an approved sabbatical and a resignation.
• The administration will go out for
bid on trash and recycling contracted services.
• The district will continue to be closed
on Fridays in the summer to save on energy costs.
• Possible restructuring of another $10
million in debt, taking advantage of consistently low interest rates.
• Those retiring after 2016 will have
their retirement paid out over seven years
instead of five years, reducing the impact
on the annual operating budget in 2016,
2017 and 2018.
“Very difficult decisions are being made
in all school districts across the state,”
said board member Paul Goellner. “We
know 71 school districts are going for
referendums this week – Spooner is not
the only school with financial concerns.
With enrollment declining in the last 15
years, the board and the administration
continue to study staffing models to reflect student needs. In my time as a board
member, we have done everything in our
power to find cost savings while protecting programming. Further cuts will necessarily affect course offerings and class
sizes.” — from SASD
AREA NEWS AT A GLANCE
BURNETT COUNTY - Duane Johnson
will be a new face on the Burnett County
Board of Supervisors after defeating incumbent Philip Lindeman by a margin of
153 to 102 votes in the Tuesday, April 5,
spring primary election. It was the only
contested seat on the board. Johnson will
represent District 17, which includes the
southeastern section of the county and
the Towns of Dewey and Roosevelt. Johnson is a 1981 graduate of Shell Lake High
School and a third-generation farmer who
farms 350 acres on CTH H. For the past
15 years he has served as Farm Services
Agency representative on the Burnett
County Land and Water Conservation
Committee and as a supervisor for the
Dewey Town Board. Lindeman was the
longest serving supervisor on the county
board, representing District 17 for the past
22 years. — from the Inter-County Leader
•••
GRANTSBURG - Gov. Scott Walker
signed Senate Bill 447 into law Tuesday,
April 5, at Grantsburg High School. The
bill designates and marks Hwy. 87 as the
Carson Holmquist Memorial Highway.
Sgt. Carson Holmquist served as a motor
transport maintenance chief in the Marine Forces Reserve. “Sergeant Holmquist
risked his life to serve his country, and on
July 16, 2015, he lost his life in an attack
on the U.S. Naval Operation Center and
Marine Corps Reserve Center in Chattanooga, Tenn.,” Walker said. “He was a
native of Grantsburg, so it’s fitting that
we’re here today in his hometown to sign
legislation honoring his memory and sac-
Lions $300 March calendar winner
rifice by marking Wisconsin Hwy. 87 as
Carson Holmquist Memorial Highway.”
Senate Bill 447 directs the Department of
Transportation to designate, and upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, mark the route of Hwy.
87 as the Carson Holmquist Memorial
Highway. Under the bill, no state funds,
other than from contributions received
from interested parties, may be used for
the erection or maintenance of any sign
markers along the specified highway
route. — from the Inter-County Leader
•••
RICE LAKE - Henry Ellenson, a prep
and college basketball star from Rice Lake,
confirmed that he is leaving Marquette
after one season to enter the NBA draft.
“It’s been a dream of mine. Ever since I
was a little kid, I wanted to play in the
ACCIDENT REPORT
On Wednesday, March 30, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a 2004 Pontiac Grand
Prix was reported in the ditch on CTH
A near Jellen Road in the Town of Evergreen. The vehicle was unattended when
law enforcement arrived. It is believed
the vehicle was originally traveling
southbound and negotiating a curve to
turn westbound, possibly at a high rate of
speed, when the vehicle lost control and
spun about 180 degrees and went into the
ditch. The vehicle may have hit a mailbox
and caused some minor damage to it. The
vehicle was removed from the ditch by a
tow truck.
On Friday, April 1, at approximately 8
a.m., Jason Duehla, 16, Birchwood, was
eastbound on CTH D when the 2011 Jeep
Grand Cherokee he was driving lost control, traveled backwards and went into
the ditch. No injuries were reported. The
vehicle had severe damage to the rear,
rear passenger side, rear driver side, front
Gary Solum, Turtle Lake, left, accepts a $300 check from Shell Lake Lion Bill Taubman. Solum
was the March winner and purchased his winning calendar from Taubman. — Photo submitted
Shell Lake Lions
Calendar Winners
April 4- $35
Penny Stake, Laughlin, Nev.
April 5 - $35
Lorrie Meister, Spooner
April 6 - $35
Jeff Cameron, Bennington, VT
April 7 - $35
Rich Tims, Shell Lake
April 8 - $35
Joan Petz, Shell Lake
The Vitality Village
Winners also announced on
WJMC FM Radio
TEMPS
Temperatures recorded at
Spooner Ag Research Station
2015
High LowPrecip.
April 4 42 24
April 5 48 25
April 6
48
29 3” snow
rain
April 7
38
32
40
33
April 8
April 9
44
33 .18” rain
April 10
38
31 .20” rain
trace snow
2016
High LowPrecip.
March 28
38
24
April 4
48
23
34
25trace snow
April 5
April 6
38
30mixed .34”,
melted 2” snow
April 7
38
30mixed .01”
April 8
40
25 .5” snow
April 9
33
11
April 10
34
11
Lake Level
Monday, April 11, 2016: 1,219.31
compiled by Suzanne Johnson
1976 – 40 Years Ago
• An open house and silver tea was
held at Salem Lutheran Church along
with the sale of fancywork and other articles.
• Four-piece bedroom suites were
$199.95 at Poquette Furniture and Appliances, Shell Lake.
• Lutz Sales and Service, Shell Lake,
had a large display of new and used farm
machinery on their newly opened machinery lot.
• A very large crowd attended the Sarona PTA meeting held at the school.
After the business meeting the following program was given: Irene Gaynor,
Spooner, sang two solos accompanied by
Laura Strunk; Brice Madison, Barronett,
played two accordion solos; Doris Fink,
Washburn County nurse, spoke on health
in the community; and a group of men
from Shell Lake gave several humorous
skits under the director of Mr. Aderman.
• Voting ran very heavy in Shell Lake
for the primary election. The Shell Lake
School Board election generated a lot of
interest, with six candidates in the race for
three board positions. Incumbent Delbert
Soholt received 628 votes. The other two
candidates elected were Richard Rydberg,
501 votes, and Cliff Greenhow with 494
votes. Clare Ostwald collected 416 votes,
Lynn Linton, 379, and Richard Melton,
303.
• Mr. and Mrs. Steve Johnson, son Michael and daughter Elaine, took over as
new owners of the Narrow Gauge Inn.
• Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Samson announced the engagement of their daughter, Mary, to Steven Matthys, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Matthys, Almena.
• Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bailey set a modernday record on Shell Lake when they went
canoeing on Election Day, Tuesday, April
6.
• Warden John Goberville served as
chairman at the annual Washburn County
conservation meeting conducted at the
Shell Lake Elementary School.
• A bridal shower honoring Judy Axon
was held at the home of Mrs. Nick Masterjohn with co-hostesses Mrs. Robert
Ademino and Mrs. Allen Hoar. Miss Axon
and her fiance, John Stodola, set May 21
as their wedding date. Mr. Stodola was
presently attending Officers Candidate
School at Fort Sill, Okla.
• Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Norton entertained at a family dinner in honor of Peggy’s confirmation.
• Karen Schultz, Shell Lake, a sophomore at Augustana College, Rock Island,
Ill., was elected corresponding secretary
of the Kappa Epsilon Nu social sorority.
The daughter of Evelyn Schultz, Karen
was an accounting major.
• Michael Bennis, son of Ron Bennis,
Shell Lake, received $25 from the Washburn County Register for making the
closest guess as to when the ice would
leave Shell Lake. Michael had put 9:30
a.m. April 13 on his entry. According to
Washburn County Clerk Jack Brown, the
official ice-out was 7 a.m. on April 13.
• Shell Lake High School students competing in a math contest at Superior High
School were Tim Quenan, Bruce Quinton,
Mike Degner, Phil Holman, Pat Quenan,
Shane Williams and Tom Schaefer. Degner was one of the top three in the geometry contest.
• The Indianhead Medical Center Auxiliary had a new service to offer the community which could provide constant
access to medical service. The program,
Lifeline, was coordinated by Myke Mercier. Irene Melton was one of the first subscribers to Lifeline.
• Ann Roubik, daughter of Mr. and
and front passenger side and was towed.
On Friday, April 1, at approximately 7
a.m., Mitchell Weiland, 22, Tomah, was
southbound on Hwy. 63 just south of
Pine Grove Road in the Town of Sarona,
when he hit some slush and lost control
of the 2005 Dodge Intrepid he was driving. The vehicle went into the ditch. No
injuries or vehicle damage was reported.
The vehicle were removed from the ditch
by a tow truck.
On Monday, April 4, at approximately 8:36 p.m., Adam Mackey, 20,
Ironwood, Mich., was northbound on
Hwy. 53 just north of CTH H in the Town
of Spooner when he hit a bear with the
2013 Ford Edge he was driving. No injuries were reported. The vehicle had
very severe damage to the front and was
towed. The bear died from the collision.
Contact us at news@
wcregisternewsroom.com
Register memories
NBA,” said Ellenson, the Big East Freshman of the Year. The 6-foot-11 forward
will sign with an agent in the upcoming days. Signing with an agent means
there’s no turning back for Ellenson, who
gives up his college eligibility. He will go
to the NBA draft combine in mid-May
committed to the NBA’s draft on June
23. Ellenson said that deciding whether
to leave Marquette after a freshman season in which he averaged 17 points and
nearly 10 rebounds per game was harder
than when he chose a college to attend
while still at Rice Lake High School. “This
was harder because of the strong bond I
have with my teammates and coaches at
Marquette,” said Ellenson. — from the Rice
Lake Chronotype
Mrs. Jerome Roubik, Sarona, attending
college in St. Paul, Minn., performed with
the College of St. Catherine Dolphin Club
at its annual show. The club is a team of
synchronized swimmers. A 1985 graduate
of Shell Lake High School, Roubik was a
member of the photo staff and campus
ministry at the college.
• Sarah Petterson was crowned Miss
Shell Lake. Reigning with her were Lauralei Glessing, first princess, and Sonya
Swearingen, second princess.
• Jim Quam and Phil Lindemann spent
five days in the Richland Center area turkey hunting.
• Virginia Stodola and Ron Keiffer received first prizes at the Smear games
held at the Barronett Community Center.
• Emalee Olson, Shell Lake eighthgrader, won the Badger State Spelling Bee
in Madison.
• Shell Lake’s undefeated girls 4x200
relay team took first place at the track
meet held in Spooner. Team members
were Sami Dodge, Rachel Spears, Kayla
Hellman and Paula Burton.
• Shell Lake City Administrator Brad
Pederson swore in new Mayor Dave Zeug
at the reorganizational meeting of the city
council.
• Glenn Hile, Shell Lake Schools transportation manager, retired after 15 years
with the school.
• Named Shell Lake Elementary School
Good Citizens were J.P. Richey, Kayla
Blazer, Emma Frey, Lynsey Hagen, Cody
Nielsen, Tanner Williams, Austin Gagner,
Amanda Richey, Staci Zempel and Elissa
Lisenby. Good citizens at the primary
school were Sawyer Hageny, Courtney
Melton, Gina McSweeney, Nicole Mikula,
Jerney Meister, Colton Kodesh, Greta
Stellrecht and Ashlea Meister.
Auditions set for Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s “Pinocchio”
SPOONER - Auditions for Prairie Fire
Children’s Theatre’s original musical
production of “Pinocchio” will be held
at 3:45 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Monday, April
25, at the Spooner High School in the
multipurpose room. A portion of the
cast will be required to stay until 8 p.m.
following the auditions for a rehearsal
session.
Up to 75 local young people are
needed to play the roles of Pinocchio,
Blue Fairy, Cricket, Cat, the Spirits of
the Forest, the townsfolk, the vermin, the
hooligans, and the puppets.
Two professional actor/directors from
Prairie Fire will direct the production and
play the roles of Geppetto/Tempesto the
Puppet Master, and the Fox.
Auditions are open to anyone age
7-14, in second through eighth grades.
The audition process lasts up to two
hours and all auditioners are required
to be in attendance the entire time. No
preparation is necessary. A portion of the
cast will be required to stay until 8 p.m.
following the auditions for a rehearsal
session. Rehearsals will be held from
3:45 - 8 p.m. throughout the remainder of
the week, with performances scheduled
for Saturday, April 30, at 2 and 6 p.m.
at the Spooner High School auditorium,
located at 801 CTH A, Spooner.
Tickets for the performances will be
available at the door, $3 for adults, $2
for middle and high school students
and free for elementary and preschool
children.
This weeklong Prairie Fire Children’s
Theatre residency is being sponsored by
a 21st Century Community Learning
Centers grant and the Spooner PTO.
For more information, contact Kessea
Karl at 715-635-2173, ext. 2301, or Amber
LaRue, 715-635-2174, ext. 1233. — from
SASD
Literacy festival to be held at Shell Lake Schools
SHELL LAKE - Thursday, April 21, will
provide an exciting time for students at
Shell Lake during the literacy festival.
The event will be held in the 3-12 school
library from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Guest speaker at 5 p.m. is author An-
drea Gribble. She will share the book she
wrote, “A Digital Daze,” and talk about
how technology has affected family lives.
All kindergarten through 12th-grade
media fair entries will be on display.
There will be an opportunity to find out
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
April
Wednesday, April 13
• Free community meal, 4 to 6 p.m., United Methodist
Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted.
• Skywarn Weather Spotter Training Class, 6:30 to 8 p.m.,
at the Spooner Fire Hall Administration Building, 1407 N.
Front Street, Spooner, hosted by Washburn County Office of
Emergency Management.
Thursday, April 14
• Job Fair 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at WITC Conference Center, 1900
College Drive, Rice Lake. Free admission. Special hiring period for veterans and prejob fair workshop attendees from 10
- 11 a.m. Register online at duffyhouse.gov.
• Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake
Community Center.
• Open Mic at The Dock Coffee, 218 Elm St., Spooner. Sign
up at 6 p.m., performers 6:30-9 p.m. Always held on the second Thursday of every month. Call Carol McDowall with
questions, 715-416-0489.
Friday, April 15
• Trinity Lutheran Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., across
from the Spooner Elementary School. Coffee and treats available.
• “Untalent Show,” Ceska Opera House, Haugen, 7:30
p.m. Reservations required, call 715-234-5600.
• Reservations deadline for presentation of women’s cancer concerns, on Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m., Spooner Golf
Course. Please call 715-635-7573 or 715-828-1852.
Saturday, April 16
• Shell Lake Pack 51 Scouting For Food starting at 9 a.m.
All nonperishable food items donated will be given to Washburn County Food Pantry. Call 715-645-2358 if you need
items picked up.
715-635-7272
Thursday, April 14. Please register for
pizza by contacting the elementary office
with name and number of family members attending at 715-468-7815. — from
Shell Lake Schools
about reading activities taking place this
summer through the summer school reading program and also the summer reading
program at the Shell Lake Public Library.
A pizza dinner will be provided at intermission to all families that RSVP by
EVENTS ...
• Community garage sale at the Barronett Community
Center, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
• Fifth-annual sock hop, 7 to 10 p.m., VFW Post 10568
N8595 CTH M, Springbrook. For more information, call 715766-2128.
• St. Francis de Sales School “Wild, Wild West” spring
gala, 6 p.m. For advanced tickets call at 715-635-2774.
Monday, April 18
• Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran
Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner. • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m.,
at the lodge.
• Dining at 5, Spooner Senior Citizens. Call 715-635-8283,
24 hours in advance for reservations.
Tuesday, April 19
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group,
Riverstreet Family Restaurant, 519 N. River Street, Spooner,
8-9:30 a.m. For more information, call 715-635-4669 or 715939-1151.
Wednesday, April 20
• Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 4
p.m., at the library. The public is welcome.
Thursday, April 21
• Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school
library. Baby-sitting available.
• Washburn County Historical Society Board of Directors
meeting, 4 p.m., Hewitt Building, Shell Lake Museum Complex. Public is welcome. For more information, call 715-4682982.
Friday, April 22
• Dining at 5, Birchwood Senior Citizens Center. Call 715354-3001, 24 hours in advance to make reservation.
Saturday, April 23
• Spooner United Methodist Rummage Sale, 312 Elm St.,
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Sucker fishing contest. Judging is at 5 p.m. VFW Post
10568 N8595 CTH M, Springbrook. For more information,
call 715-766-2128.
• 17th-annual Regional Hospice Services Spring Fling
Gala, Tesora Northwoods Crossing, Siren. 5 p.m. social hour
with silent auction, games, raffles. 7 p.m. entertainment. 8
p.m. grand-prize raffle drawing. All proceeds go to Regional
Hospice. To reserve dinner tickets or to purchase raffle tickets, please call, 715-635-9077.
Wednesday, April 27
• Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal
Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.
Thursday, April 28
• Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell
Lake Veterans Hall, 408 1st St.
• Shell Lake VFW meeting, 7 p.m., Shell Lake Veterans
Hall, 408 1st St.
Friday, April 29
• Smelt and fish fry, 4-7 p.m., Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic
Lodge in Shell Lake. Saturday, April 30
• Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome.
Donations accepted.
May
Monday, May 2
• Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7
p.m. at the lodge.
• Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. spring dinner
meeting, Lakeview Bar and Grill, Shell Lake. Social time 5:30
p.m.; meal served at 6 p.m. Please RSVP to Suzanne at the
Washburn County Register newspaper office, 715-468-2314,
or email [email protected].
Tuesday, May 3
• Shell Lake High School pops concert, 7 p.m., 3-12 School.
THE VITALITY
VILLAGE
DEBRA NEBEL, OWNER
51tfc
Massage Therapy • Acupuncture • Reiki
• Counseling Services • Fitness Classes • Reflexology
• Spa Services • Honey • 24/7 Equipment Memberships
Where Great Floors Begin
W7111 Luther Road • Hwy. 63 South • Spooner
HEARTS OF GOLD, INC.
PROFESSIONAL NURSING SERVICES
BASEMENTS • DRIVEWAYS
BUILDING SITES
TRUCKING • DEMOLITION
GRAVEL • SAND • ROCK
SEPTIC SYSTEMS
MOUNDS & CONVENTIONAL
715-468-2931
THE QUALITY HOME HEALTH
AGENCY FOR YOU!
Providing Skilled Nursing Services
and Home Health Care
24 Hours A Day • 7 Days A Week
1rtfc
MP231993
715-468-4202
FOR $53.60 PER MONTH
YOUR AD COULD
BE HERE!
Stop In And See Us At The Newspaper Office
In Lake Mall!
Register
715-468-2314
Office Hours Are
Mon. - Fri.,
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Marianne Rigby
21 5th Ave.
Broker Associate
Buyer’s Agent
Shell Lake, WI
Realtor
ABR, ASPM, GRI, RRS
[email protected]
[email protected]
Selling Lakeshore, Land & Residential Real Estate Throughout Northwest Wisconsin
Call Us Today For A Free Market Analysis
35-38rp
715-416-0511
OVER $23 MILLION IN SALES SINCE 2014
Madison Construction
FAMILY PRACTICE
SHELL LAKE CLINIC
family healthcare people
715-468-2711 715-349-2910
105 4TH AVE.
SHELL LAKE, WI
26rtfc
27rtfc
Bring In Your Blueprints For A Free Estimate
Dave McNulty
7728 W. MAIN ST.
SIREN, WI
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY, 715-468-7833
MEMBER OAKLEAF MEDICAL NETWORK
JEFFREY L. DUNHAM, M.D.
ALLAN J. HAESEMEYER, M.D.
EUGENE C. RIGSTAD, MD
EYDIE A. FARROW, FNP
JAMIE LEA T. BELL, PA-C
SURGERY
30rtfc
• Custom Tile
• Window Coverings
KENNETH J. GARRISON, M.D.
DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR
UNINSURED PATIENTS
JERRY RYDBERG
(CELL) 715-520-2768
(PHONE) 715-468-2768
(FAX) 715-468-4085
New • Remodel • Repair • Septic • Heating
Insured • 20 Years’ Experience
MPL 223444
W9304 Woodyard Road
1rtfc
• Hardwood & Laminate
• Carpet-Vinyl
246 Industrial Blvd. • Shell Lake, WI 54871
Studio Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - Noon
Studio: 715-468-2232
Shell Lake, WI 54871
INSTALLED REPLACEMENTS
• Windows
• Patio Doors
• Entry Doors
FREE ESTIMATES
VISIT OUR SHOWROOM
450 DURABILT RD.
www.spoonerwindow.com
18rtfc
Schafer accepted into U.S.
Naval Academcy, Annapolis
A decade of city council
service recognized
Larry Stelter was recognized for the 10 years he has served on the Spooner City Council. He was
recognized at his last meeting as a 4th Ward alderperson when the council met Thursday, April
7. In response to the recognition, Stelter said, “My whole goal here is just to be helpful. I hope it
showed.” Shown is Spooner Mayor Gary Cuskey presenting a plaque to Stelter recognizing his
service. — Photo by Danielle Danford
Find us online @
wcregisteronline.com
Larry Samson | Staff writer
SPOONER - Tanner Schafer, a 2016
Spooner graduate, has received notice
that he has been accepted into the United
States Naval Academy in Annapolis. This
is the fulfillment of a dream that Schafer
has had since he was 3 years old.
Schafer is the son of Michael and Karina
Schafer. He is the second Spooner student
to enter the Naval Academy as Luke Riewestahl graduated in 2012 from Spooner
and is graduating this spring from the
Naval Academy.
Schafer would listen to the stories that
his grandfather, James Dienstl, and his
uncle, Keith Dienstl, told of serving in the
Navy. They help to instill the love of country and the desire to serve. At a young age
Schafer set his sights on the Naval Academy and has worked toward that goal. He
has a strong work ethic when it comes to
academics and sports; the two things he
needed to get into the academy. He is third
in his class and in sports he was the quarterback and captain of his football team.
The application process began when
Schafer attended a one-week summer
seminar last June. He took the candidate
fitness test and passed. After that, he met
with area Blue and Gold Officer Penny
Schroeder and she helped him through
the application process. Only 7.9 percent
of those student applying to the academy
get accepted.
Schaefer credits the support of his parents; his principal, Sara Johnson; and his
guidance counselor, Dawn Meyers, for
their help in the application process and
Tanner Schafer, Spooner High School, has
been accepted in to the United States Naval
Academy in Annapolis. — Photo by Larry Samson
for challenging him in school. He has had
many great teachers at Spooner. Schaefer was sponsored by Congressman Sean
Duffy and Sen. Ron Johnson. Schaefer reports for induction day on June 30 and he
will start training on July 1. All new midshipmen attend Plebe Summer, a short and
intense training that will prepare them for
for the rigors of the Naval Academy.
Schaefer is confident that the Spooner
School District and his parents have prepared him for the challenges that he will
face.
Relay for Life fundraiser
Washburn County Relay For Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society is
set for Friday, July 22. The opening ceremony will start at 6 p.m. and conclude at 11 p.m.
in Shell Lake Memorial Park. If you would like to include team fundraising events in this
column, please email your information to [email protected].
Saturday, April 23
• Big Ripley Trekking Team annual fundraiser, Getaway, CTH D, Sarona, 4 to 7 p.m.
The team has collected lots of hunting and sports gear, a variety of baskets and items to
be used in auctions and raffles at the event. Free food and swag bags for all. All proceeds
go to the American Cancer Society.
Friday, May 6
• Mother’s Day Bake Sale, lobby of Indianhead Medical Center, Shell Lake, 8:30 a.m.
to noon.
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
Shell Lake
State Bank
A FULL
SERVICE
BANK
1rtfc
MEMBER
FDIC
EQUAL
HOUSING
LENDER
Your Locally Owned &
Controlled Bank
Shell Lake: 715-468-7858
Spooner: 715-635-7858
Minong: 715-466-1061
Stone Lake: 715-957-0082
Sarona: 715-469-3331
www.shelllakestatebank.com
• 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.
Friday & Saturday: Washburn County Research Room at the
historical museum, Shell Lake, open by appointment. Call 715-6352319.
•••
Domestic abuse and sexual assault are crimes. Embrace provides
free, confidential victim support, call 715-635-5245.
•••
The Genealogy Society Research Room at 206-1/2 2nd Ave., in the
museum’s Hewitt Building, Shell Lake, is closed for the winter. Phone 715635-7937 for information.
•••
Shell Lake Alano Club Meetings on CTH B, 2 blocks off Hwy. 63. All
meetings are nonsmoking.
SILVER TIP EXCAVATING
Septic Systems - Soil Test - Basement Excavation Water Line - Site Prep - Driveways - Food Plots
Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured
Aaron Nielsen #220009, 715-645-0744
Ayric Nielsen #231330, 715-645-2503
715-468-2603
Unique art and craftwork by over 200 artists.
N961 Leach Lake Rd.
Barronett, WI 54813
260 Industrial Blvd. • Shell Lake, WI 54871
Phone 715-468-4122
1rtfc
FINANCIAL PLANNING BROKERAGE SERVICES PORTFOLIO REVIEW LIFE INSURANCE
1/2 Mile South
Of Shell Lake
On Hwy. 63
We help you make smart
investment choices.
United Ag Co-op - Shell Lake C-Store
715-468-2302
Talk to David Ford today.
715-635-3136
Located at
219 River Street
Spooner, WI 54801
David P. Ford
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM
Securities offered through Securities America, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services
offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc. David P. Ford and Lynn McDowell,
Representatives. Not FDIC Insured, No Bank Guarantee, May Lose Value.
1rtfc
Sunday
10 a.m.
AA
6 p.m.
NA
Open
Monday
Noon
AA
Open
7 p.m.
Al-Anon
Closed
Tuesday
Noon
AA
Closed
7 p.m.
AA
Closed
Wednesday
1 p.m.
AA
Open
7 p.m.
NA
Open
Thursday
1 p.m.
AA
Closed
Friday
2 p.m.
AA
Closed
7 p.m.
AA
Open
Saturday
Noon
AA
Closed
Fourth Saturday of every month, Pin Night with 5:30 p.m. potluck and 7
p.m. meeting. Closed meetings are for only that group. AA - Alcoholics
Anonymous. GA - Gamblers Anonymous. NA - Narcotics Anonymous.
Al-Anon - is for relatives and friends of alcoholics.
28-43rp
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.
Wednesday: Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St.,
Spooner, open from noon-3 p.m. Kidstime-Parentime 10 a.m.-noon.
Learn, discuss, share ideas and experience to enrich parenting skills.
Preselected art or play materials available for children of all ages. Last
Wednesday of the month, potluck at 11:15 a.m.
First and third Wednesdays: Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support
Group, 6 p.m. - Spooner Health System lower-level conference room.
Thursday: Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Indianhead
Medical Center, Shell Lake.
EVERY ...
Bait & Tackle Headquarters
Your Convenient Pet, Bird And Livestock Store
& So Much More
Full-Service Deli • Convenience Store
Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. 7 Days A Week
1rtfc
DAHLSTROM
ELECTRIC
Since 1994
Residential Commercial
Tom Dahlstrom
715-635-2700
Licensed & Insured
41rtfc
Arts center hosts middle school honors choir concert
SHELL LAKE - The Shell Lake Arts
Center proudly hosted the annual Middle School Honors Choir Concert on the
evening of Friday, April 8, in the Aderman Auditorium. Over 200 of the most
talented middle school vocalists from 21
different area schools came together for
the event. Students performed challenging and technically beautiful musical arrangements that delighted guests.
Led by choir director Paul Gulsvig, and
vocal coach Jennifer Gulsvig, the students
spent the day rehearsing in sectionals, as
well as the full ensemble, working to master the complicated techniques required
to perform the difficult pieces.
For more information on the Shell Lake
Arts Center Middle School Honors Choir,
please visit the arts center’s website at
shelllakeartscenter.org or call 715-4682414. — from SLAC
St. Francis
students Jack
Buchman, Caleb
Potaczek and
Andrew Nauertz
listen carefully
to the instruction
of their teacher.
They came prepared for the day
to learn the music
they would sing in
the concert held
at the end of the
day.
Shell Lake students Megan Anderson and
Julia Balser spent the day practicing with instructor Paul Gulsig. Gulsig, Onalaska, retired
after 38 years of teaching.
The Northwood Middle School students participated at the Shell Lake Arts Center Middle School
Honors Choir Concert. The students shown (L to R): Nona Thompson, Elizabeth Howard, Margaret
Howard, Carissa Hintz, Lily Sandberg and Maggie Johnson. They are under the direction of Amy
Graf.
Shell Lake Middle School students participated at the Shell Lake Arts Center Middle School
Honors Choir held Friday, April 8, at the arts center. Shown back row (L to R): Julianna Nelson,
Abby Smith, Julia Balser, Joe Uchytil, Ty Ellanson and Jeremy Bouchard. Front: Megan Anderson,
Ashtyn Smith, Matthew Allar, Rachel Milton and Judah Balser. The Shell Lake students are under
the direction of Paul Osborn.
The Spooner Middle School students participating in the honors concert shown back row (L to
Eight students from St. Francis participated at the honors choir. Shown back row (L to R): Jack
R): Choir director Eric Connor, Logan Gibson, James Zaloudek, Brandon Nelson, Max Anderson,
Buchman,
Caleb Potaczek, Andrew Nauertz, Alexander Allen and Jeffery Ronger. Front: Grace
Dominic Sondreal and Triston Ostrom. Front: Gena Griffeth, Grace Zaloudek, Kristina Archbacher,
Frederickson, Maycee Wilkie and Britney Wiemeri. They are under the direction of Janet Medley.
Isabelle Voeltz, Tiffany Romportl, Isabelle Adams and Jordan Schafer.
Busy spring for Shell Lake FFA members
SHELL LAKE - Members of the Shell
Lake FFA are busy this spring with competitions, work nights and providing programs for younger students.
On Friday, April 8, FFA members presented the Food for America program to
Shell Lake fourth-graders. This program
teaches students about serving sizes,
nutrition amounts recommended and
healthy eating tips. An Animal Safety
Day to teach third-graders how to be
safe around animals, proper feeding and
handling techniques, and how to be safe
around farm equipment is tentatively set
for Friday, May 13.
The annual FFA banquet is planned for
Wednesday, April 20, starting at 6:30 p.m.
with meal and awards program at 7 p.m.
Students in seventh through ninth grades
will bring a salad and students in the 10th
through 12th grades will bring a dessert.
The main meat will be provided by the
FFA.
Dairy team members qualifying for
state competition to be held Friday, April
29, are Amber Anderson, ninth-place inFFA members from Shell Lake participating at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls Agricultural Technology Contest on Saturday, April 2, were, back row (L to R): Sydney Schunck,
Marty Anderson, Mrs. Bos, Jordyn Monson, Kaelin Laub and Joe Uchytil. Front: Megan Anderson,
Amber Anderson, Dominic Hopke, William Fisher, Lilly Edlin and Stephanie Carrillo. Team competition included dairy judging, vet science and middle school agriculture.
Shell Lake FFA members participating at the Fox Valley Technical College Career Development
event on Friday, April 1, were back row (L to R): Madeline Hopke, coach Kylie Boullion, Marty
Anderson, Alyssa Schultz, adviser Mrs. Bos and Ashley Meister. Front: Courtney Melton, Cassie
Lawrence, Dominic Hopke, Keara Olsen, Clare Walker, Katie Crosby, Jerney Meister and Breeana
Monson. — Photos submitted
dividual and top scorer, Marty Anderson,
Dominic Hopke and Megan Anderson. In
recent competitions, the middle school agricultural team finished 11th. Team members are Joe Uchytil, 11th place individual
and top scorer, William Fisher, Lilly Edlin
and Stephanie Carrillo. The veterinary
science team placed 19th. Team members are Sydney Schunck, top individual
scorer, Kaelin Laub and Jordyn Monson.
The forestry team of Marty Anderson,
who took third place overall and was top
individual scorer, Keara Olsen and Alyssa
Schultz finished fifth. The horse team finished 17th. Members include Jerney Meister, who was top individual scorer, Katie
Crosby, Ashlea Meister and Clare Walker.
The livestock team finished 23rd. Team
members include Dominic Hopke, top individual scorer, Courtney Melton, Cassie
Lawrence and Maddie Hopke. The Shell Lake FFA and greenhouse
management class plans a Mother’s Day
flower and plant sale for the entire school
on Thursday, May 5, at the primary school
and Friday, May 6, at the elementary and
high school. Community members are
welcome on Friday after 1 p.m. The FFA is
also planning two community sales, Saturday, May 7, and Saturday, May 21, from
8 to 11 a.m. — from Shell Lake FFA
Wisconsin boy Gaylord Nelson
founder of Earth Day
Earth
Notes
G
aylord Nelson was a
leading figure in the fight
against environmental degradation and social injustice in the
20th century. Former Wisconsin Sen. Nelson’s best known
achievement is the founding of
Earth Day in 1970. Described by
American Heritage Magazine
as “one of the most remarkable
happenings in the history of democracy,” Earth Day made environmental protection a major
national issue and had massive
public support which forced
politicians to see the severity of the problems and the extent of public concern.
The first Earth Day galvanized Congress into creating
some of the most important U.S. environmental legislation. A distinguished and influential public servant,
Nelson served 10 years in the Wisconsin Senate, was
twice elected governor of Wisconsin, and, in 1962,
began an 18-year career in the U.S. Senate.
As a senator, Nelson’s many achievements include
legislation to:
Jen Barton
• Preserve the 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail
• Mandate fuel-efficiency standards in automobiles
• Control strip mining
• Ban the use of DDT
• Ban the use of 245T, aka Agent Orange
• Create the St. Croix Wild and Scenic Riverway and
the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
• Many, many others, too many to list
Nelson also co-sponsored the National Environmental Education Act and wrote legislation to create the
Upper Great Lakes Regional Commission and Operation Mainstream/Green Thumb, which employed the
elderly in conservation projects. He was the recipient
of numerous awards, including two from the United
Nations Environment Program. Gaylord Nelson became counselor of The Wilderness Society in January
1981. In his 14 years at The Wilderness Society, Nelson
focused his efforts on protecting America’s national
forests, national parks and other public lands. In his
later years, Nelson focused his efforts on U.S. population issues and sustainability.
A little history on Gaylord Nelson: He was born
June 4, 1916, in Clear Lake, he received his Bachelor
of Arts degree in 1939 from San Jose State College in
California and his Bachelor of Law degree at the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1942. He was in the
U.S. Army during World War II for 46 months, serving
as first lieutenant during the Okinawa campaign. Returning to Madison, Nelson practiced law from 1946 to
1958. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest honor for civilians, in 1995.
In the speech he gave that year to mark the 25th anniversary of Earth Day, he kept his gaze on the horizon:
“The opportunity for a gradual but complete break
with our destructive environmental history and a new
beginning is at hand … We can measure up to the challenge if we have the will to do so — that is the only
question. I am optimistic that this generation will have
the foresight and the will to begin the task of forging a
sustainable society.”
Nelson remained a national figure in environmental
politics as counselor of The Wilderness Society until
his death in 2005. We are so proud to call him a fellow
Badger.
Foreign landowner notification
SPOONER - Evie Moore, Washburn/
Burnett County executive director of the
Farm Service Agency, informs foreign investors who buy, sell or hold a direct or
indirect interest in agricultural lands in
the United States, that they are required
under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act to report their holdings and transactions to the U.S. Secretary
of Agriculture.
The Agricultural Foreign Investment
Act became effective Feb. 2, 1979, and requires any foreign person who acquires or
transfers any interest other than a security
interest in agricultural land to report the
transaction to FSA within 90 days of the
sale or purchase.
The Secretary of Agriculture designated
the Farm Service Agency to collect the reports which are to be submitted on form
FSA-153, Agricultural Foreign Investment
Disclosure Act Report. The completed
form must be filed at the FSA county office where the land is located.
“Failure to submit an accurate or timely
FSA-153 could result in civil penalties of
up to 25 percent of the fair market value
of the property,” said Moore.
County government offices, bankers,
realtors, attorneys and others involved in
real estate transactions are encouraged to
notify foreign investors of these reporting requirements. It is the foreign land-
owner’s responsibility to report the land
transaction.
An FSA-153 form can be obtained from
the Washburn/Burnett County FSA office
or downloaded from forms.sc.egov.usda.
gov/efcommon/eFileServices/eFormsAdmin/FSA0153_101013V01.pdf. — from
FSA
Louie’s Finer Meats excels at state convention
CUMBERLAND - The quality of meat
products produced by Louie’s Finer
Meats, Cumberland, was again recognized at the 77th-annual convention of
the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors, held in Madison Tuesday-Sunday,
March 31-April 3.
At the Meat Product Show, held in conjunction with that meeting, Louie’s Finer
Meats received the following awards: The
Sweepstakes Award for Product Show
Excellence; grand champion for smoked
bratwurst, Italian sausage and coarseground ring bologna; reserve grand
champion for Lebanon bologna; champion for Louie’s Little Links and turkey
salami; reserve champion for smoked
Polish, skin-on wieners, jellied Italian loaf
and skinless wieners; and honorable mention for bone-in ham and cotto salami.
The Wisconsin Meat Product competition is the largest of its kind in the United
States. Meat processing plants and meat
markets from throughout the state this
year entered 944 individual products into
36 product categories. Over 40 judges
including food scientists, out-of-state
processors and other food industry professionals were required to effectively
evaluate the many products during the
product evaluation session on Saturday,
April 2. Individual products are scored
for external appearance and eye appeal,
internal appearance, aroma and taste,
using a scale of 1,000 points.
The size of this product show and the
quality of its entries demonstrates the important role that sausage and processed
meats play in Wisconsin’s meat industry
and among consumers across the state. —
from LFM
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Support Group to meet
SPOONER - Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren Support Group will meet
at Riverstreet Family Restaurant, 519 N.
River St., Spooner, Tuesday, April 19, 8 -
Student music award
recipients announced
SPOONER - The Spooner area Intermezzo Music Club held its annual Stu9:30 a.m.
dent Music Award Auditions on Sunday,
For more information, call 715-635-4669
April 10, at St. Frances de Sales Church in
or 715-939-1151. — from LFRC
Spooner. The performances were outstanding
and the following students were award
recipients based on the judges decisions:
Laura Medley, $150 monetary award,
vocal; Andrew Tellefson, $150, tenor sax;
and Tyler Revak, $200 for the special
Dorothy Keith Vocal Award. The $500
their dedication and commitment to this Shell Lake Arts Center scholarship was
important community event. The fol- awarded to Jeremy Bouchard, alto sax,
lowing volunteers provided needed ser- and also to Josh Berkesch, piano. Faith
vices in greeting and canteen assistance: Tasker of Intermezzo Music Club preSandy Anderson, Sandy Johnson, MaryAnn Kies, Reylene LeRoy, Louise Martell,
Miriam Michaelson, Ruth Skie and Joanne
Wanek. Dawn Olson was the blood drive
coordinator.
The next Spooner-area Red Cross Blood
Drive will be Sept. 1-2 at the same location. — submitted by Dawn Olson
Red Cross collects 1,112 units at
Spooner blood drive
SPOONER - The American Red Cross
collected 1,112 units of blood at the recent Spooner-area blood drive. Trinity
Lutheran Church provided the building
site for the drive, and the Spooner Rodeo
Committee donated the food for the concession table. Volunteer and staff meals
were furnished by Faith Lutheran Church
and the Partners of Spooner Health System.
The American Red Cross extends gratitude to the donors and volunteers for
Attending the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors Convention were (L to R): Louis G.
Muench, Louis E. Muench, William Muench, Louis K. Muench and Barb Muench. — Photo submitted
sented the awards.
The Intermezzo Music Club is an organization whose primary focus is to
promote music appreciation and performance for adults and youth of our community. The club is able to present awards
thanks to generous contributions by community members and businesses and concert proceeds from the freewill offering at
their Intermezzo Advent Concert. All of
the contributions donated to the club are
awarded to students. All of the scholarship and award recipients will be featured
in the annual Intermezzo Advent Concert
on Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Spooner Wesleyan Church. - submitted
Pack 51 to participate in Scouting For Food
SHELL LAKE - Scouts from Pack 51
will be Scouting for Food on Saturday,
April 16, starting at 9 a.m. They are asking community members that would like
to contribute to place any nonperishable
food items in a plastic bag outside their
front door. Please, no perishable or frozen
items. If the bag doesn’t get picked up,
please call George Cusick at 715-645-2358.
All food collected will be donated to the
Receiving awards from the Spooner area Intermezzo Music Club are (L to R): Laura Medley,
Washburn County Food Pantry. — from
Andrew Tellefson, Tyler Revak, Jeremy Bouchard and Josh Berkesch. Presenting awards was
Pack 51
Faith Tasker of Intermezzo Music Club. — Photo submitted
I
consider teddy bears and piggy banks to be pretty
standard items for a child to have. Most of us have
heard how the little stuffed bear got its name, Teddy.
Legend has it that the toy was named after U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, Teddy, who was an avid
hunter. Supposedly he refused to kill a bear that was
captured during a bear-hunting trip. This incident
gained exposure through political cartoonist Clifford
Berryman’s cartoon that was later published in newspapers.
While visiting one day, my friend Val mentioned
that she had seen a show on TV about how the piggy
bank got its name. When I inquired about what she
had heard, Val sent me some information from RoadsideAmerica.com. The information they provided
talked about a monument to the pig that inspired the
piggy bank. The monument is in White Cloud, Kan.
The article went on to say, “This is known officially
as the Wilbur Chapman monument. Wilbur, a local
10-year-old, owned Pete, a prized pig. He sold Pete
in 1910 to raise money for a leper colony. The story
caught the attention of the press and then the people,
so much so that piggy banks were invented as a generic way to save money. E.B. White named the pig in
‘Charlotte’s Web’ Wilbur in honor of Wilbur, while all
poor Pete got was a monument that isn’t even named
after him.”
It wasn’t until my discussion with Val that I started
to wondered about the naming of the pig-looking object with a slot on its back to slide your loose change
into for safe keeping. I decided to do some of my own
searching and the information I found about how the
W
hen I was a child, just before Christmas we
would receive a package in the mail. That was
quite exciting. My brothers and sisters and I would
gather in the kitchen while Mother opened the box.
It was filled with tissue-wrapped grapefruit and oranges and little kumquats, tropical fruit from Texas.
Mother would keep the box in the cool bedroom, and
we would all enjoy its contents over the holidays. Our
uncle sent them and he always went to Texas in the
wintertime.
My mother was the youngest in her family, with
three sisters and the oldest, her brother, our Uncle
Fred. He had to leave school in the fourth grade to
work in the coal mine to support his mother and
sisters. He never talked about those early years, but
the operators used 9-year-old boys to crawl into tight
places in the underground tunnels. I heard people
say Fred was determined to get out of the mines. He
could build things. At 15, he built an addition to his
mother’s house that became her kitchen and he put in
running water. He used his time off to read and educate himself. By 17 there was a war, World War I, and
he enlisted in the Navy.
Why the Navy? I think it was a lot like the mining
industry. And we lived in a town located along the Illinois River. Boats were always there.
He came back after the war and became an ironworker. He learned to read blueprints and became a
foreman. They built bridges. The Depression came
along, and many of the men from our town were
without work. Our uncle and several other men got
together and they built a riverboat. For a while they
had work transporting barges on the river. One of the
partners ran off with their money and they had to give
up their enterprise. Uncle Fred had no family, so he
The piggy bank
Beyond the
office door
Suzanne Johnson
piggy bank got its name was different than what Val
had given me.
The information I came across suggested that “a
cheap, orange-colored clay, called pygg was used during the Middle Ages for making pots to store money.
These vessels were called pygg pots or pygg jars. Later
the term evolved to pig bank.”
No matter how it got its name, we know that piggy
banks aren’t limited to just pigs as just about any animal likeness in all shapes and colors are used today as
a place to store money at home. Just about any image
is used for piggy banks. One year for Christmas, my
parents gave me piggy bank designed to resemble
Elvis Presley.
Perhaps one of the more recognized piggy banks is
Hamm from the “Toy Story” movies made by Disney/
Pixar. Actor John Ratzenberger was the voice for this
wisecracking piggy bank. Ratzenberger is probably
better known for playing the part of Cliff Clavin in the
TV series “Cheers” that aired from 1982-1993.
Memories of my uncle
Old wife’s
tales
Mary B. Olsen
could go to where the work led him. He lived in a
small trailer and so he could move around.
Uncle Fred had a car, a 1936 Plymouth, during the
war years, and later he had a Studebaker. Our family
did not. Our dad was a carpenter and in the lean years
worked for the WPA. We couldn’t hardly have a car
because money was scarce. Uncle Fred was always
willing to take all of us on the summertime weekends
to picnic spots where we could enjoy swimming and
tramping the woods. He taught us to use the bow and
arrows, and to shoot his .22 rifle, and we hunted for
arrowheads. He taught us the names of the birds. He
taught us to fish and row a boat. Like our mother, he
had learned from their father the Latin names of plants
and he taught us about wildflowers. He took us to
places where we could pick berries and in fall, gather
walnuts.
We made several trips to Wisconsin where we
camped and visited a museum in Milwaukee and their
zoo. We went to the Dells. We went to many places
in Illinois too. We saw parks and many museums in
Chicago and in other cities. Uncle Fred would tell us
kids about how water and erosion formed cliffs and
sandstone and limestone rock formations and how the
glaciers transformed the surface of the land. He would
An Elvis-wanna-be piggy bank was given as a Christmas gift.
— Photo by Suzanne Johnson
answer many of our questions as he was driving, so
our trips were always very interesting.
Uncle Fred was a beekeeper too. We learned about
the way honey was made by the little worker bees.
I would watch him construct the boxes he called supers that he added to the hives. He would crimp on
the sheets of wax. It took a lot of time and work. He
would take us to see the bees while he was working
with them. We had to stand back so we wouldn’t get
stung. He extracted honey and always gave Mother a
gallon of golden clover honey.
Uncle Fred had his trailer home parked in our
backyard for several years. He had to work, but when
he was home and I was free, I could go and sit with
him near his trailer and watch the martins flit around
catching mosquitoes. He made martin houses and
didn’t like sparrows. Often our parents and us kids
would sit outside to enjoy the long summer evenings.
He helped me make my first flower garden and
his patch of tomatoes was always high yielding for
our family. Ironworkers did not work in the winter.
He was free to drive on down to Brownsville, Texas,
in November. He told us it was the warmest place in
winter, but when the spring came, it was the hottest,
so he would come back home.
Like my father, Uncle Fred was always concerned
about the environment. They both knew about the
passenger pigeons that became extinct in their lifetime.
I remember when we went to Buffalo Rock State Park
in Illinois. They had a fenced-in area where a lone bull
buffalo stood. Uncle Fred said it was one of the few remaining buffalo. I believed it. He’s been gone now for
years, but I know he would be delighted to know that
buffalo have survived and are now thriving.
Volunteerism recognized at Spooner Middle School
Spooner Mayor Gary Cuskey speaks about the history of volunteerism at the Mayor’s
Day program held at Spooner Middle School on Tuesday, April 5. The day was set to recognize the work being done by local volunteers and AmeriCorps members since 2008. In the background stand Kate Curran, left, and Nikki Halverson, right, AmeriCorps Farm to School members.
Photos by Danielle Danford
Jacob Legget,
fifth grade, right,
and his classmate
Dominic Faircloth,
left, plant a tomato
seed as part of
the Mayor’s Day
event. Nancy Reis
and Chris Wehy,
STEP program
volunteers, were
recognized for
their service but
were unable to attend Mayor’s Day
because they were
volunteering.
Ole and Lena coming to Cumberland’s ETC
CUMBERLAND - Spring is a popular time
for wedding celebrations. It’s also a good time
to celebrate wedding anniversaries, which is
what Ole and Lena plan to do – twice as a matter of fact – at the ETC Arts Center on Saturday,
April 23, and Sunday, April 24. And no anniversary party would be complete without a hotdish supper, which will be available before two
performances of “Ole and Lena’s 50th Wedding
Anniversary and Vow Renewal.”
The legendary Scandinavian couple would
like a good turnout for their celebration in the
former church that is Cumberland’s performing arts center. The shows are at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April
24. The Saturday dinner is at 6 p.m. and the
Sunday meal is at noon. Tickets are $20 for dinner and show and $10 for those who want to
see the show without hotdish.
You can purchase tickets at Peter and Annie’s
World Market or reserve them by calling Peter
and Annie’s at 715-822-9959.
Ole and Lena are played by Michael and
Julie Bateson, a husband-wife acting team from
Rosemount, Minn. The Batesons have been
performing as Ole and Lena for more than 10
years for a wide variety of groups and theater
audiences across the Upper Midwest. The Batesons say the interactive play coming to Cumberland deals with tension over Lena wanting
a vow-renewal like she saw on Dr. Phil’s show
and Ole wanting to get out of town for a fishing
tournament.
The Cumberland Arts Center is located at
1595 2nd Ave.
Questions? Contact Larry Werner at 612-7435117 or [email protected]. — from ETC
“Ole and Lena’s 50th Wedding Anniversary and Vow Renewal” will be at the ETC Arts
Center in Cumberland, April 23
and 24. — Photo submitted
Mini Master Gardeners Short Course held at Bashaw Valley
SHELL LAKE - Saturday, April 2,
Bashaw Valley Farm and and Greenhouse,
Hwy. 63, Shell Lake, hosted a Mini Master Gardeners Short Course. Although the
blowing snow kept some families from
attending, over 30 young people and
their parents attended. The purpose of
this event is to share the joys of gardening and growing food with kids and their
families as well as instilling a passion for
horticulture.
It was a morning full of hands-on activities and learning all about gardening and
growing plants. Kids learned about seeds,
sprouts and germination, plant parts and
their function, how to properly plant
seeds and transplants, and all about soil.
Bashaw Valley Farm and Greenhouse
and UW-Extension’s North Country
Master Gardener volunteers sponsor this
event. — from UWEX
UW-Extension Master Gardener Chris Weyh demonstrates how to make paper pots and fill
them with potting soil for planting seeds. — Photos by Janice Wurtinger
Kevin Schoessow, UW-Extension area agriculture development educator, shares his passion
about soil to these budding gardeners.
Looking at seeds and seed sprouts under a magnifying glass was a popular activity. Kara
Dahlstrom, Shell Lake, checks out the parts of a peanut seed. UW-Extension Master Gardener volunteer Terrie Strand explains the different types of ingredients in a seed starting mix at this year’s Mini Master Gardener Short Course sponsored by UW-Extension North Country Master Gardeners Association and Bashaw Valley Farm and Greenhouse.
Linda Degner, owner of Bashaw Valley Farm and Greenhouse, explains the importance of taking care of your plants: give them plenty of sun and don’t forget to water them. Participants of the Mini Master Gardener Short Course show their finished sprout houses.
Students took them home to watch the bean sprout grow.
REGISTER
Submit your sports photos and
information to:
[email protected]
SPORTS
Looking back on the season
Brandon Jepson received the Most Valuable Wrestler and Captains Award from coach Caleb
Melton at the Spooner wrestling banquet held Monday, April 4, at the Spooner High School. In addition to the awards, Jepson was recognized as a sectional wrestler and for 100-plus career wins.
Caleb Melton recounted the time when he saw Hunter Peterson helping an elderly lady in the
bleachers at a wrestling tournament. That was something that did not surprise him because Peterson was just that kind of person. Peterson will be a returning letterman next season and his
leadership abilities will be needed for the young team.
Everyone in the Spooner wrestling program refers to it as the wrestling family, be it coaches, parents, wrestlers, statisticians or team managers. Shown back row (L to R): Dave Parish, Steve Daniels,
Hunter Peterson, Nathaniel Melton, Brandon Jepson, Brad Jepson, Zach Kubnick, Sam Melton, Josh Carroll, Chase Melton, Bryce Carroll, Josh Melton and Caleb Melton. Middle: Lily Melton, Maddy
Hagberg, Abby Melton and Sarah Adamson. Front: Jimmy Melton, Connor Melton, Carter Melton, Ethan Melton and Brody Jepson.
Statisticians and team photographers were Lily Melton, Sarah Adamson, Maddy Hagberg and
Abby Melton.
The team managers and future varsity wrestlers are Brody Jepson, Carter Melton, Jimmy
Melton, Ethan Melton and Connor Melton.
Photos by Larry Samson
REGISTER
SPORTS
information to:
[email protected]
Laker track team competes in Superior
Katrina Granzin | Head coach
SUPERIOR - The Shell Lake track team attended their
second meet of the season, an indoor meet at UW-Superior on Friday, April 8. This indoor meet offers some
great competition from Division 1 and 2 schools. With
great competition athletes are challenged to push their
skills and the will to improve.
Lindsey Martin set a new school record with a jump
of 17’1.0” in the long jump. She placed second. Nicole
Mikula placed second in the triple jump with a jump of
32’4.75”.
The girls 4x800M relay, consisting of Ali DeLadi,
Ashlea Meister, Julia Pokorny and Sheri Clark with a
time of 1:22.96, placed third. Also placing third was the
girls 4x200M relay team of Amber Anderson, Emma
Thomas, Mikula and Sydney Schunck, with a personal
best time of the year at 1:55.28.
The girls 4x400M relay consisting of Anderson, Alyssa
Hodgett, Pokorny and Sheri Clark ran a time of 4:42.2,
taking fourth. In fifth place, Cassie Skattebo finished the
400M dash with a 1:07.54 on a tender ankle. Linden Nelson took sixth place with a triple jump of 35’9.5”. He
had a personal best with a jump of 10’0” in pole vault.
Placing in seventh was Anderson in the 55M dash with
a time of 7.96 and Mikula in the 200M dash with a time
of 28.61. Other personal bests at the meet were Hodgett with
1:14.18 in the 400M dash, Lauren Osborn, 3:05.59 in the
800M run; Sarah Grafe, 27”3.5” in the triple jump; and
the 4x200 relay team of Daniel Nielsen, Dominic Hopke,
Nelson, and Nick Udovic with a time of 1:54.95.
Commenting on the performance of Ali DeLadi and
Ashlea Meister in the 2,300M run, coach Katrina Granzin said, “As a coach I hold a special place in my heart
for the students who have the passion, excitement and
willingness to run this event to gain possible points for
the team.”
Power of one: One person, one team, one family; the Laker track team is a team to admire.
Shown during her 2,300Mrun Ali DeLadi, along with
teammate Ashlea Meister,
not shown, demonstrated
their determination and willpower while running 16 laps
for the indoor two-mile run.
Photos
submitted
Maddie LaFave, one of the Laker’s throwers, had the opportunity to throw for the first time this year in Superior. She has
been putting in the extra time outside of the season lifting to be
a great thrower for her team.
RIGHT: As a senior,
Laker Amber Anderson is a leader both off
and on the track. In the
4x400M relay she led her
team as the first runner,
getting the team into position for athletes to cut
in and run in the same
lane.
Alyssa Hodgett ran a great first 400 for the
year and then came back later in the meet
to do it all again in a 4x400M relay while still
maintaining the same time.
LEFT: Daniel Parish was the first runner
on the track leading off the 4x800M relay
and the last Shell Lake runner on the
track for the night anchoring the team’s
4x400M relay. The irony of the statement
is this is true to Parish’s character; he is
the first one ready to go at practice and
one of the last ones to leave. His work
ethic and determination are admirable.
REGISTER
SPORTS
information to:
[email protected]
Spooner graduate wins benchrest matches
Spooner track
competes in Packy
Paquette invitational
Member of Colorado Benchrest
Hall of Fame
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Larry White, 1959 graduate of
Spooner High School, recently won the 2016 Southwest
Berger Bullet Four-Gun Benchrest matches at Ben Avery
Rifle Range in Phoenix, Ariz. This is the second year in
a row for White to win this title. He also won the Colorado Four-Gun and is now a member of the Colorado
Benchrest Hall of Fame. White has been setting new
range records and was featured on the front cover of the
November 2015 Precision Shooting Magazine.
In the Arizona win, White nearly eclipsed a world’s
record with a five-shot, five-target, 25-shot aggregate of
.1291” at 200 yards. The existing record is .1233.
White has an excellent chance to qualify for the United
States World Team and compete at the World Benchrest
matches in New Zealand in 2017. The qualifying matches
will be in Arizona, New Mexico, Missouri and Pennsylvania this year.
White and his wife, Dawn Pennington White, have
contributed extensively to Spooner High School’s metal
lab. They currently reside at their winter home in Phoenix. In the summer they make their home in Cedaredge,
Colo., where Larry does much of his shooting component testing in his 100-yard underground tunnel between
summer matches in the United States. White is currently working with his new rifle action
design coupled with a special, carbon-fiber rifle stock,
as well as an innovative, electronic wind flag system. submitted
SUPERIOR - The boys and girls track team from
Spooner competed in the annual Packy Paquette Indoor
Invitational Friday, April 8, at the UW-Superior Fieldhouse. The Rails boys finished fifth out of 12 teams while
the girls team finished ninth.
Individual medalists for the boys team included senior
Dan Pederson capturing first place in both the 1,600- and
3,200-meter races. Senior Chase Davies captured second
place in the shot. Senior Devon Miller took third in the
55-meter hurdles and second in the 200-meter hurdles.
Senior Desi Fielding placed first, breaking the meet record held by former Rail Jim Menkol in the long jump.
For the girls team, senior Alex Grubbs was awarded
the Packy Paquette plaque for placing first in the commemorative 220-yard race.
The Rails were scheduled to be in Cameron on Tuesday, April 12. A return trip to UW-Superior for the Heart
O’North Conference indoor meet is set for Friday, April
15. — from Spooner Athletic Department
Find us online @
Larry White recently won the 2016 Southwest Berger Bullet
Four-Gun Benchrest matches at Ben Avery Rifle Range in Phoenix, Ariz. — Photo submitted
Spooner boys basketball team holds banquet
The Spooner High School boys basketball team had its end-of-the-year banquet on Thursday, March 31. Members of the team were presented with awards they had earned.
SPRING sports
Photos submitted
schedule
Track
Sam Dettle received the
all-conference honorable
mention award for his skills
displayed on the Spooner
boys basketball team.
Tuesday, April 19: At Ladysmith, 4:15 p.m.
Thursday, April 21: At Frederic, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 26: At Shell Lake, 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 28: At St. Croix Falls, 4:15 p.m.
Monday, May 2: At Unity, 4 p.m.
Baseball
Thursday, April 14: At Grantsburg, 5 p.m.
Monday, April 18: Versus Turtle Lake/Clayton,
5 p.m.
Thursday, April 21: At St. Croix Falls, 5 p.m.
Monday, April 25: At Unity, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, April 26: Versus Butternut, 5 p.m.
Thursday, April 28: Versus Webster, 5 p.m.
Friday, April 29: At Glenwood City,
5 p.m.
Monday, May 2: At Luck, 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 5: At Siren, 5 p.m.
Softball
Thursday, April 14: At Grantsburg, 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 16: At Cashton, noon.
Monday, April 18: Versus Turtle Lake/Clayton,
5 p.m.
Thursday, April 21: Versus St. Croix Falls, 5 p.m.
Monday, April 25: At Unity, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, April 26: Versus Solon Springs, 5 p.m.
Thursday, April 28: Versus Siren/Webster, 5 p.m.
Monday, May 2: At Frederic, 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 5: At Cameron, 4 p.m.
Monday, May 9: Versus Grantsburg, 5 p.m.
Sarona farmers win top award in national corn yield contest
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Rick and Carla Hargrave, of Hargrave Farms in Sarona, were
recently honored for being among the nation’s highest-producing farmers in the
2015 National Corn Growers Association
National Corn Yield Contest. In total, over
7,720 farmers across the country entered
the contest.
Rick captured a first-place state award
with an impressive yield of 265.7 bushels
per acre in the No-Till/Strip-Till Irrigated
division. His winning yield was with a
Dekalb® brand corn product DKC6208. Carla placed second in the state with
a yield of 265.2 bushels per acre in the
No-Till/Strip-Till Irrigated division with
Dekalb® brand corn product, a DKC5440RIB blend.
Dekalb yield contest winners were honored at the 2016 Commodity Classic, an
annual farmer-focused convention, held
in New Orleans. Winners were celebrated
at an awards banquet and private concert featuring country music star Easton
Corbin.
“The Hargraves should take pride in
their outstanding achievement and we
congratulate them on their success,” said
Jesse Hamonic, Asgrow Dekalb brand
lead, who presented a trophy at the banquet. “It’s exciting to see farmers push
yield boundaries through a winning
combination of management skills and
Dekalb corn products.” — from Monsanto
Company
Shell Lake School District receives WTEA
Middle School Program of the Year Award
WISCONSIN DELLS - Shell Lake
Schools was presented with the Wisconsin Technology Education Association’s
Program of the Year Award in recognition of efforts in providing outstanding
programs in technology and engineering
education at the middle school level. The
award was presented to Bob Forsythe at
the Technology and Engineering Education awards banquet held in conjunction
with the WTEA annual conference, titled
Architects of the Future, on Feb. 25 at the
Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
The WTEA accepts nominations from
education professionals all over the state.
The award committee reviews local curriculum, facilities and instructional methods as part of the selection process. This
award is only presented to one high and
one middle school annually.
Forsythe started teaching in Shell Lake
Schools in 1995. He credits the success
of his program to the people around
him. “Shell Lake is a great place to live,
work and raise a family. The people I
work with are great, and the community
supports the school in many ways. Thank
you all for your part in making this work,
it truly takes many people to educate a
Jesse Domer, Watertown High School, past WTEA president, presented Bob Forsythe, Shell
Lake educator, with the Wisconsin Technology Education Association’s Middle School Program
of the Year Award at an awards banquet held in Wisconsin Dells. — Photo submitted
child.” The Shell Lake tech ed mission/philosophy statement is: “To understand the
role of technology in everyday life, and
to be consciously aware of it as we strive
to think, and question, like a technologist
and a productive problem solver.”
The Wisconsin Technology Education
Association is a nonprofit organization
whose mission is to provide professional
development for classroom instructors
and proactive leadership in advocating
the advancement of technology and engineering education by promoting relevant
curriculum, communicating information,
and networking with leaders in education, business and industry. The membership of the WTEA consists of technology
educators and education professionals
from all levels of education including
public school, private school and correctional institution educators, college and
university professors, technical college
instructors, school administrators, and
college students preparing to enter the
teaching profession. For more information about the WTEA go to wtea-wis.org.
— from Shell Lake Schools
Spooner FFA member earns gold
SPOONER - Kate Rosenbush of the
Spooner FFA Chapter earned a gold rating on her Small Animal Production and
Care Proficiency Award for 2015-2016.
The FFA Proficiency Award program
recognizes achievement in a student’s
Supervised Agricultural Experience program in areas ranging from agricultural
communications to wildlife management.
To be eligible for a proficiency award, a
student must maintain records of their
work-related activities, and submit an application explaining how the project was
started, progress toward the student’s
goals, and detailed financial records.
Rosenbush’s application was selected as
one of the top 10 in the state. She was also
the sectional winner for her Proficiency
Award area. Her FFA adviser is Susie
Olson-Rosenbush.
Rosenbush’s supervised agriculture
experience program consists of employment at the Spooner Vet Clinic as a kennel
attendant and sharing her small animal
projects at community events. Rosenbush
plans to attend Madison Area Technical
College to become a veterinary technician
and hopefully work with both large and
small animals. She also has aspirations of
someday owning her own kennel and pet
rescue.
Rosenbush will be recognized onstage
at the state FFA convention in Madison
this June. The state convention is a grand
event that celebrates the accomplishments
of the students, advisers and supporters
who make the FFA organization a success.
Over 3,000 Wisconsin FFA members and
advisers representing 255 chapters, along
with parents, alumni, sponsors and guests
will gather June 13-16 at the Wisconsin
FFA Convention at the Alliant Energy
Center in Madison. — from Spooner FFA
Kate Rosenbush, Spooner FFA member,
takes pride in her ability to properly care for the
animals she is responsible for at the Spooner
Vet Clinic. — Photo submitted
Shell Lake Community Ed classes focus on finances
SHELL LAKE - Shell Lake Community Ed will be holding classes
concerning finances and retirement.
Jason Kohl, MBA, a Thrivent Financial
representative, will host the classes at the
Shell Lake High School. Each class needs
a minimum of four participants with a
maximum of 12. The class cost is a food
pantry donation. To register for classes
call 715-468-7815, ext. 137, or email
[email protected].
Social
Security:
Strategize to Maximize will be held
Wednesday, April 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Did you know that there are hundreds of
options associated with your Social Se-
curity retirement benefits? This class will
explore how to sort through the choices.
Help ensure the decisions you make are
ones you can live with for the rest of your
life.
Retire Wisely will be held Thursday, April 28, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Will
you have enough to retire? Will your re-
tirement income last? Are your assets
protected? Information presented will
include how to manage six risks all retirees face: outliving income, inflation,
unpredictable events, market volatility,
income taxes and rising health-care costs.
— from SLCE
Gov. Walker approves county forest road aid
MADISON - Gov. Scott Walker announced on Monday, March 28, that
$284,700 in state funds will help 24 Wisconsin counties maintain and improve
public roads in county forests.
With 95.77 eligible miles, Washburn
County will receive $30,119.88.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation administers the state’s County
Forest Road Aids program. The 2016 fiscal year funding will help improve more
than 900 miles of public roads within
county forests. Marinette County, with
nearly 225 miles of eligible county forest
roads, will receive the largest payment,
almost $70,500.
To qualify for the state funding, roads
must meet minimum design standards
of a 16-foot surface width and a 20-foot
roadway width; be located within county
forests; be open and used for travel; and
cannot be town roads, or county or state
highways.
County Forest Road Aids are separate
from the larger General Transportation
Aids program. GTA returns funding to
local governments from state-collected
transportation revenues, collected from
fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees, to
help offset the cost of county and municipal road construction, maintenance, traffic and other transportation-related costs.
Counties near Washburn to receive
funding are Burnett, $11,057.90, with
35.16 eligible miles; Polk, $2,393.36, with
7.61 eligible miles; Rusk, $7,029.12, with
22.35 eligible miles; Douglas, $30,579.05
with 97.23 eligible miles; and Ashland
$1,399.53 with 4.45 eligible miles. — from
WisDOT PAGE 16 - WASHBURN COUNTY REGISTER - APRIL 13, 2016
OBITUARIES
Send death notices/obituaries to P.O. Box 455, Shell Lake, WI 54871 or email [email protected]
Robert Pashley
Robert Pashley, 83, Shell Lake, formerly
of Freeport, Ill., died Thursday, April 7,
2016, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home.
He was born April 11, 1932, in Hull,
Yorkshire, England, to Herbert and
Gladys (Green) Pashley. Bob served in the
USAF from 1951-1955. He was married on
Dec. 18, 1954, to Laura Jean Anderson.
During his life, Bob accomplished a
great deal. He worked for many years as
a draftsman for several electronics companies, including Information Storage
Systems of Cupertino,
Calif. He also was the
head of maintenance
and assistant director
for Covenant Harbor
Bible Camp. He was
the design engineer for
Chicago Cutlery and
holds numerous patents for his ergonomic
knife designs. He was
an accomplished woodworker, carving
mantels for friends and a large cross for
his church, and was very skilled in the use
of dovetail joinery. Bob was also a loving
and attentive father, who spent quality
time with his daughters, horseback riding with Linda, taking Sandy to antique
car shows, hiking and canoeing.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Jean
Pashley, Rice Lake; daughters, Linda (James) Shisler, Longmont, Colo., and
Sandy (Ben) Hackett, Greendale; six
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
his sister, Jean Pashley; other relatives and
friends.
A memorial service will be held Friday,
April 15, 11 a.m., at Trego Community
Church with Frank Distad officiating. Full
military honors will follow. Burial will be
in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be for an
hour prior to the service on Friday.
The Skinner Funeral Home of Shell
Lake is serving the family.
Harold Allen Stone
Harold Allen Stone, 56, Spooner, passed
away Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Ministry Health St. Joseph Hospital in Marshfield.
He was born July 10, 1959, in Shell Lake,
the son of Paul George Stone and Loretta
Lou (Banks) Vanselus.
Harold moved with his family to Colorado Springs, Colo., where he graduated
from high school. Shortly after gradu-
ation, he returned
to Spooner. Harold
loved the guitar and
played with several
different area bands.
He enjoyed art, as he
made walking sticks
out of bird’s-eye willow and painted ceramics. Harold was a
big fan of NASCAR.
He is survived by his mother, Loretta
(Ernest “Butch”) Vanselus, Shell Lake;
his siblings, Paula (the Rev. John) Powell,
Chinook, Mont., Marjean (Rudy) Fisher,
Monee, Ill., Mark (Shelly) Stone, Stowe,
Ohio, and Matthew (Cory) Stone, Rice
Lake; and many nieces, nephews, cousins
and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his father,
Paul Stone.
Funeral services were held April 9 at
Church of the Nazarene, Spooner. Interment followed at the Shell Lake Cemetery.
Dahl Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at
bratley-nelsonchapels.com.
Eleanor Margaret Albright
Eleanor Margaret Albright, 83,
Onalaska, and formerly of Shell Lake,
died Friday, April 8, 2016. Funeral services will be held at Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m., at Shell Lake United
Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve
Miller officiating. Burial will be in Shell
Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be for one
hour prior to the service at the church.
Skinner Funeral Home of Shell Lake is
serving the family.
A complete obituary will be published
at a later date.
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Last year in Wisconsin,
94 people were killed in
distracted driving crashes
MADISON - A hairbrush, a hamburger
and a cell phone — all are harmless except when you’re behind the wheel of a
vehicle.
“When drivers comb their hair while
looking in the rearview mirror, eat a meal,
or text message while driving, they are in
fact distracted and in danger of causing a
crash or failing to avoid one,” says David
Pabst, director of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Safety. “Trying to multitask
while driving is a recipe for disaster.”
To remind people that they must give
driving their undivided attention, Congress has designated April as National
Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
“The dangers of distracted driving,
also known as inattentive driving, are not
exaggerated and are a growing threat to
everyone on the road. Last year in Wisconsin, 94 people were killed in crashes
in which at least one driver was listed as
driving inattentively. In addition, 10,615
people were injured in distracted driving
crashes in 2015,” Pabst reports. “That’s an
increase from 2014 when 72 people were
killed and 9,704 were injured.”
Pabst says, “Even though you may have
a busy life and have thought about multitasking behind the wheel, it’s time to put
a stop to distracted driving habits, which
put your life and the lives of others in
grave danger.”
Although many actions are distractions
while driving, significant public and legislative attention has been focused on talking and texting on cell phones. Wisconsin
law prohibits texting while driving, and
drivers with an instruction permit or probationary license, which includes many
teenagers, are prohibited from using a cell
phone while driving except in an emergency. — from WisDOT
Local school funding referendums saw huge success
Lake Holcombe School
District was spared from
likely closure
Rich Kremer | WPR News
NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - Voters in
Chippewa and Rusk counties voted with
an overwhelming majority last week to
spare a school district from having to
be dissolved. Their decision was in line
with dozens of other school funding referendums that passed successfully state-
wide this week.
More than 70 percent of voters in the
Lake Holcombe School District approved
a $2 million referendum to help cover operational costs through 2019. The district
board of education had said if the referendum didn’t pass, they’d likely have to
dissolve the district.
Lake Holcombe Superintendent Jeff
Mastin said he’s proud of the citizen support.
“It’s a passion that our community has
for their school and their children,” he
said. “I think it was something that we
made sure we communicated well and
communicated often in a variety of ways
to make sure people got the message and
knew what the information was so they
could make an informed vote.”
According to the Wisconsin Association
of School Boards, voters approved more
than three-fourths of the 71 referendums
on local ballots across the state on election
day.
“I think there’s a recognition that the
public believes there should be more
money for our public schools, and they
are willing to vote to increase their own
property taxes in support of providing
more money for their schools. And that’s
an important statement, I think,” said the
group’s government relations director
Dan Rossmiller.
He said voters understand referendums
are the new way to fund schools.
Most referendum questions were related to school building projects and allowing a district to exceed revenue limits.
Two more referendums will go to voters
this year in Cudahy and Prescott.
Fishbowl Wooden Nickel Coin Club celebrates 50 years
SIREN – The Fishbowl Wooden Nickel
Coin Club is celebrating 50 years of existence this year. The club is a group of enthusiastic coin collectors from counties in
northwestern Wisconsin and Minnesota.
The Fishbowl club has quite a history. In
1966, a group of coin collectors from the
area formed the Arrowhead Coin Club
and began having meetings in Spooner. At
the same time, the Amery Coin Club was
meeting in Amery. The two clubs held
joint coin shows in Spooner and Amery
and issued wooden nickels over a six-show
period to commemorate each show. After
1970, there is no record of the Amery Coin
Club, but the Arrowhead Coin Club continued to meet, have coin shows and issue
wooden nickels through 1973.
In 1974, the Arrowhead Coin Club
moved to Siren and changed their name to
the Fishbowl Wooden Nickel Coin Club.
The club continues to meet and have annual coin shows and issue wooden nickels.
There are wooden nickels for each year, beginning in 1966 to the present.
In 1969, coin collectors from Frederic
formed a club and held meetings and coin
shows in Frederic, and issued a series of
wooden nickels for eight years to provide
an observance for their shows up through
1976. The Frederic Coin Club merged with
the Fishbowl Wooden Nickel Coin Club in
1976.
The club covers all aspects of collecting
U.S. coins, from Colonial times through
commemoratives in all different denominations. Club members are well-versed in
all different aspects of coin collecting. The
club has information on other coin clubs,
organizations, publications and coin-collecting supplies throughout the United
States available for anyone who is interested.
The Fishbowl Wooden Nickel Coin
Club meets on the third Thursday of each
month. The next meeting is Thursday,
April 21, at the Siren Senior Center in
Siren. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with
traders, and at 7 p.m. for business. A lunch
is served at every meeting. – submitted
Volunteers needed for Namekagon River cleanup
WASHBURN COUNTY - Celebrate
the National Park Centennial by helping
the National Park Service and the Namekagon River Partnership clean up the
Namekagon River on Saturday, April 30.
This will be the fourth-annual cleanup
and will focus on six sections of the
Namekagon: Phipps Landing to Eagle’s
Landing; Eagle’s Landing to Hayward
Landing; Hayward Landing to Stinnett
Landing; Stinnett Landing to North
Springbrook Landing; North Springbrook
Landing to Earl Landing; and Earl Landing to Lakeside Road Landing.
Volunteers will split into teams to travel
each river section in canoes or drift boats,
collecting trash along the way. For those
who do not want to be on the water, there
are opportunities to help with event logistics, like driving volunteers to and from
the work sites, which are put-in and takeout points.
Because there are a limited number
of canoes and life jackets available, volunteers must preregister. To volunteer,
call the Hayward Fly Fishing Company
at 715-634-8149. Registration deadline is
Friday, April 22.
Volunteers will meet at Hayward DNR
Ranger Station parking area off of Hwy.
27 at 8 a.m. on April 30. They should bring
water, lunch, weather-appropriate clothing and sunscreen. — from the St. Croix
National Scenic Riverway
AREA CHURCHES
Lake Park Alliance
53 3rd St., Shell Lake
715-468-2734
Rev. John Sahlstrom,
Rev. John Hendry
Sunday Worship Service
10 a.m., Nursery Provided;
Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades,
Wednesdays 6 - 8 p.m.
Baptist
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 evening service 6 p.m.
Wed. evening service
6:30 p.m.
Catholic
St. Joseph’s
Catholic
100 N. Second St., Shell Lake
Pastoral Administrator
Father Bala
Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m.
Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.
St. Catherine’s
Catholic
CTH D, Sarona
Father Bala
715-468-7850
Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
St. Francis de
Sales
409 N. Summit St., Spooner
Father Bala
715-635-3105
Saturday Mass: 6 p.m.
Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.
Episcopal
St. Alban’s
Corner of Elm and Summit St.,
Spooner, 715-635-8475
Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Timberland
Ringebu
Free Lutheran
Full Gospel
Shell Lake
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)
The Spirit Connection
Youth Group will meet the
first Wednesday of the month
at 6 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran
1790 Scribner St., Spooner
Pastor Russ Leeper
715-635-3603
Sunday Worship:
8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., 9:15
Sunday School. Office hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 - noon.
trinityspooner.org
Hwy. 70 W, Spooner
spoonerwesleyan.org
715-635-2768
Senior Pastor Ron Gormong;
Pastor Brian Scramlin, Assistant
Pastor; Pastor Patrick Cooper,
Student Ministries; Pastor LeRoy
Drake, Pastoral Care; Pastor
Kara Vincent, Worship Arts;
9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday
Worship and 9 a.m. Sunday
School and ABF;
10 a.m. Third Place Cafe; 10:30
a.m. Worship; Wednesday - 6:30
p.m. Family night, kids, youth
and adult programming, nursery
provided.
Cornerstone
Christian
Faith Lutheran
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
(Missouri Synod)
South of Spooner off Hwy. 63
W7148 Luther Rd.
Pastor Brent Berkesch
715-635-8167
Sunday worship 8 a.m.
Sunday School/Bible class
9:15 a.m.
Praise Worship 10:30 a.m.
Williams Road, Hertel
715-635-3227
Rev. Jack Starr
Nazarene
Church of the
Nazarene
W3114 Church Rd., Sarona
Pastor Mary Strom
9 a.m. worship service, 9
a.m. Sunday school. Holy
Communion: First and third
Sundays and Festival Sundays.
We can have the same assurance.
Pastor Tom Kelby
106 Balsam St., Spooner
715-635-9222
cornerstonechurch
spooner.com
Wednesday: Bible study and
prayer, 6:30 p.m.
135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake,
715-468-2405
Pastor Steve Miller
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School during worship
time; webcast livestream.com/
slumc
Sarona Methodist
everal times Jesus tells His followers, “Don’t be afraid; I
am here.”
Other
United Methodist
(WELS)
Hwy. 70 at Hwy. 53, Spooner
Pastor Gene E. Jahnke
715-635-7672,
Home: 715-354-7787
Sunday School and Bible class:
10:45 a.m.
Salem Lutheran,
ELCA
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.
Methodist
Beautiful Savior
Lutheran Church
Long Lake
Lutheran Church
Wesleyan
Spooner Wesleyan
TOMAH JOURNAL
Alliance
Why fear? Our Lord is with us.
He promised to be with us. His Holy Spirit abides in us.
Jettison your fears this week in church.
First United
Pentecostal
337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner
Pastor Dustin Owens
715-635-8386
Sunday school: 10 a.m.;
Sunday worship: 11 a.m. and 6
p.m.; Wednesday Bible study:
7 p.m.
Trego Community
Church
Pastor Bill Lee
W5635 Park St. Trego, WI
54888, 715-635-8402
Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer
meeting; Youth group, 6:30
p.m.; Kids program, AWANA,
ages 4 - grade 6, 6:30 p.m.
Hwy. 253 S, Spooner
Pastor David Frazer
Associate Pastor David Cash
715-635-3496
and 6 p.m.; Sunday School:
9:45 a.m.; Wednesday adult,
youth and children ministries:
6:30 p.m.
803 Second St., Shell Lake
715-468-7718
Pastor Sue Odegard
shelllakesalemlutheran.org
Worship 9 a.m.
Sunday School 10:15 a.m..
The Church of
Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints
Bishop Patrick F. Roper
715-719-0124
644 S. 6th Street, Barron
715-537-3679
Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.,
Sunday School/Primary
11:20 a.m., Priesthood/Relief
Society 12:10 p.m.
Psalm 23
Acts 9:36-43
Revelation 7:9-17
John 10:22-30
Revised Common Lectionary © 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts for
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Y
ears ago, an elderly lady boarded a train for the
very first time in her life. As she sat comfortably
in her seat, she continued to clutch her small suitcase
tightly, fearing something might happen to it.
As the train left the depot, a conductor came to her
and said, “Madam, if you’ll allow me, I’ll place your
suitcase under your seat so it won’t burden you down.
The train is perfectly capable of carrying you and your
baggage.”
“Oh, no,” she objected. “I want to take care of my baggage by myself.”
Many of us are like that gracious, yet frightened elderly lady. We want to
take care of our “baggage” by ourselves.
In the most loving and encouraging way, David advised us to, “Cast
your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.” The word care in Hebrew means “what is given to you in life,
your lot.” And the word sustains means that he will “support and nourish”
us.
When we throw our lot - or ourselves and all of our problems - on the
Lord, he will not only hold us up and sustain us, but he will never let us
fall.
David was nearly destroyed by men who wanted to deceive and destroy
him. But it did not happen. He took all of his pain and problems, his attackers and adversaries, his sins and shortcomings to the Lord, and God
upheld him and stabilized him and saved him.
This message is sponsored by the following businesses:
Shell Lake State Bank
Glenview
Washburn County
Your Locally Owned &
Controlled Bank
Shell Lake: 715-468-7858
A FULL
Spooner: 715-635-7858
SERVICE
Minong: 715-466-1061
BANK
Stone Lake: 715-957-0082
Sarona: 715-469-3331
MEMBER
HOUSING
FDIC EQUAL
www.shelllakestatebank.com
LENDER
Family
Owned
4 Locations
Full-Service
Funeral
Home And
Crematory
• Preplanning information
• Full burial & cremation options
• Online obituaries & register books
• Monuments & Grief Resources
Licensed in WI & MN
Funeral Directors:
William Skinner - April Carr
Robert Skinner - Brian Hyllengren
“We Treasure the Trust You
Place in Us”
Residential Care
Apartment Complex
Assisted Living for Seniors
Abstract Company
407 N. Front St. • Spooner, Wis.
(715) 635-7383
Silver
Shears
Salon
506 1st St.
Shell Lake, Wis.
For Appointment
715-468-2404
White Birch
Printing, Inc.
South End Of Spooner
NORTHWOODS
GARY & TAMI
DAVIDSON
715-635-7366
northwoodshardwarehank.com
SHELL LAKE MARINE
NW Wisconsin’s Largest Dock Dealer
FULL-SERVICE BOAT REPAIR & STORAGE
715-635-8147
shelllakemarine.com
CARE CENTER
510 First Street, Spooner, WI 54801
715-635-1415
www.mapleridgecarecenter.com
Scalzo-Taylor Chapel
321 N. RIVER ST.
SPOONER, WI
AND RENTAL CHECK OUT OUR
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR ONLINE CATALOG
Quality Printing Since 1963
501 W. Beaver Brook Ave.
Spooner, Wis.
Maple Ridge
201 Glenview Lane
715-468-4255
505 Hwy. 63 N.
Shell Lake, WI
715-468-7662
8051 State Rd. 70
Siren, WI
715-349-5115
Family Restaurant
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hwy. 63 South, Spooner, WI
Phone 715-635-3565
• Locally owned, full-service funerals
and cremation.
• Convenient off-street parking with
handicap accessibility.
• Spacious chapel and lounge areas.
• Prearrangements.
Marcus Nelson and
Michael Bratley, Directors
306 Rusk St. • Spooner
715-635-8919
[email protected]
GAS prices SE
I
are on the R
Save gas and get the Register delivered to you.
One Year
Zip Codes In The 548xx Area....................................................................$30.00
Other Locations In Wisconsin and Minnesota..........................................$37.00
Outside Wisconsin and Minnesota.............................................................$42.00
Servicemen and Women................................................................................$30.00
Student/Schools (9-month subscription)...................................................$27.00
Subscribe online to our e-edition
$
30/year or $22/6 months
If You Would Like To Know More,
Please Contact Us At:
11 West 5th Avenue, Lake Mall,
Shell Lake, Wis. 54871
Barronett
Judy Pieper
Garage sale season is finally here! The big Barronett
community garage sale will be held this Saturday, April
16, at the Barronett Community Center. There will be
all kinds of treasures to find and things that you know
you just can’t get along without. Things for the Barronett
Lutheran booth have been piling up in the church basement for the past couple of weeks, and, I can tell you,
there are lots of interesting things there. There are lots
of booths other than the Barronett Lutheran booth, and
the variety of things people bring in is just amazing.
There are usually tools, kitchen items, antiques, sporting
goods, children’s toys, books and clothing, cookbooks,
adult clothing, jewelry - the list just goes on and on. Be
sure to come early so that you don’t miss out on any of
the bargains. And, as I’ve mentioned before, if you come
with someone who likes to shop longer than you do,
there will be tables set up so you can sit and visit with
friends while enjoying the coffee and goodies served by
civic club members.
You know, I recently heard some news that isn’t really
news anymore. Last spring, Julie Hohweiler and I were
chatting and she was so excited because Dan’s daughter,
Nicole, and her hubby, Ike Pavich, were expecting a baby.
Julie told me that she would be sure to let me know when
the little guy arrived so that I could put the happy news
in the paper. Well, last Wednesday evening Julie and I
were chatting again, and she told me that little Isaiah
was born last July. She had pictures of him and he is a
little cutie. And, of course, there was one picture of proud
Grandpa Dan holding him. Anyway, congratulations go
out to Nicole and Ike on the birth (nine months ago) of
their little bundle of joy.
Randy Lehmann and John Libra flew home from Portland, Ore., to be on hand to help celebrate Don and Anitia Lehmann’s wedding anniversary on Saturday. There
was a big gathering of family and friends at the hunting
shack that evening to help Don and Anitia celebrate their
Sarona
many years of wedded bliss. Anitia made the food for
the evening and, as usual, there was plenty of it and it
was delicious — especially the dessert. Randy and John
had to leave for home again on Monday, but they will be
heading back to Minnesota in a few weeks to visit with
John’s family in Windom.
Lynn Thon and I went to Taylors Falls on Saturday afternoon to visit with Jean Juntunen and her daughter,
Jean Marie. Jean, who lives in Two Harbors, Minn., and I
get together a few times a year, but we hadn’t seen Jean
Marie since 1979. We had such a great visit. Jean Marie,
who was a junior in high school the last time we saw her,
has grown up to be such an interesting person. She is a
motivational speaker and travels all around the country
to speak to teachers and students and is also a published
author. We spent a couple of hours at Coffee Talk catching up on things that had been going on with Jean Marie
for the past 37 years. We all decided that we have to get
together again soon.
The Theese family, Rick, Robin, Derek, and their dogs,
Copper and Raven, traveled to Neola, Iowa, last week to
visit with Heather, Aarianna and Jon Carlson. The Carlson family was moving into a new home, so most of their
time was spent helping pack up, carry out and carry in
their worldly goods. They did have plenty of time to visit
while helping the family move, and were so glad to see
the kids again. I can’t imagine that the dogs were much
help - or fun to ride that far with - but Aarianna and Jon
were overjoyed to see them. Anyway, the Theese family
had a very good time but are happy to be home again.
Little Kane Thon had his very first sleepover at
Grandma Lynn’s home on Saturday night. His mom and
dad, Kandice and Garett, had gone down to Cornell to
celebrate Kandice’s birthday with friends. From what I
understand, Garett and Kandice had a great time celebrating her birthday, but didn’t have nearly as much fun
as Lynn did spoiling her little grandson that night. Lynn
and Kane came over to our house Sunday morning and
I made him some oatmeal for breakfast. Well, we found
out really fast that oatmeal was not something he was
going to eat. After trying to feed him a couple of spoons
full, I decided to make him toast and eggs.
Tonja Metnik would like to remind everyone that
the time for the Wiesner Community Chapel annual
plant, bake and craft sale is rapidly approaching. It is
scheduled for Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
They have set an alternate date of June 4 in case of bad
weather. They are looking for donations of baked goods
and plants. And they would also appreciate any help
potting the plants and getting them ready for the sale. If
you want to volunteer to help or donate plants or baked
items, please get in touch with Tonja. Oh, I almost forgot
to mention, there will also be a quilt raffle that day. Mark
it on your calendar now so you will remember. You can
pick up very healthy plants at an amazingly low price at
the Wiesner Chapel sale.
The annual meeting for the Town of Lakeland will be
held next Tuesday, April 19, at 7 p.m. at the Lakeland
Town Hall located just northwest of Speedy’s C-Stop.
The annual meeting is extremely important because it’s
the one time of the year that residents of the town can
bring up and vote on matters affecting life in our town. If
you have concerns that you would like to bring up to the
town board, please be sure to attend the meeting.
Oh, one other thing - Jinny, Mary Ann and Kitty, I’m
looking forward to meeting for lunch next time you’re in
town. Please give me a call.
I guess that’s about all I know from Barronett this
week. Hope you have a great week. See you Saturday at
the garage sale.
day. They are accumulating baskets and prizes for the
auction and silent auction. There will be free food and
swag bags for all. It is one of two events they have
planned to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. They are hoping for a great turnout as it is raising
funds for a good cause.
Marie King reports that Butternut Hills opens
Wednesday for golf. They are having Bingo on Thursdays through April, after which the golf leagues start.
Birthdays this week, and we wish a happy one to,
are April Richter, Liz Gargulack, Terry Magnes, Wayne
Wilkans, Brad Thomas and Maranette Church, April
14; Brent McCann, Julie Morevec, Cassidy Quinton,
Dan Thompson, David Irvine and Greg Thompson,
April 15; Ron Duch, Kim Crosby, Marie Albertson,
Craig Furchtenicht, Nathaniel Wingler, Liz Nelson, Beatrice Morgan and Ryland Okonek, April 16; Jim Meyers, 1-year-old great-grandson Grant Mathison, April
17; Donna Ness, Tim Cusick, Eric Jensen and Charlotte
Odden, April 18; Brian Westlund and Kyle Milton,
April 19; Zachary Myers, Marlene Morevec, LouAnn
and Emerson Kubista, April 20.
Anniversary wishes to a former Sarona pastor and
his wife, Chuck and Sharon Wendt.
The Sarona annual town meeting is Tuesday, April
19, 7 p.m., at the Sarona Town Hall, so put that on your
calendars.
Marian Furchtenicht
As I was writing this news on Monday, April 11, it
was snowing a little but the grass is getting greener, so
there is hope yet.
At the election April 5, Sarona had 147 voters with
Kelly Stoner, Karen Stephen, Tammy Gagner, Julie
Hoef and Mary Berman working the polls.
Monday, Gloria and Anton Frey took in her Rice
Lake Class of 1949 luncheon get-together at the Wagon
Wheel in Brill with 11 attending. Gloria had lunch with
her sister, JoAnn Paulson, in Haugen on Wednesday
and had a good visit.
Lainy Hutton spent Sunday afternoon at her folks
riding horse. Sue Krantz visited her folks Saturday,
bringing her dad, Hugh Smith, a loaf of the cheesy
bread that he likes.
I received a letter from Barb Riesberg Peterson, of
Hutchinson, Minn. Barb grew up in West Sarona on
what is now the Tom and Gloria Elliott place. I was
saddened to her of the death of a dear friend, Ardeane
Bray Summerfield, whose obit she sent me a copy of.
Ardeane lived in Hutchinson also. Barb reported she
had just met Ardeane a few years back and she shared
her Washburn County Register newspaper each week
with her and they both enjoyed my column.
I grew up near Ardeane, went all 12 years of school
with her. Ardeane was 83 years old and passed away
back in February leaving her five children, and their
spouses and families. Her husband, Darrell, passed
away in June 2011. Her folks, Bill and Francis Bray, and
her brother, Ronnie, preceded her in death.
Russ, Nancy and Arianne Furchtenicht visited me
on Monday evening. Great-granddaughter Arianne
brought me her second birthday party invitation. So
cute at that age.
Adam Gronning visited Mavis Schlapper one day.
Mavis and myself took in the once-a-month Sarona/
Madge breakfast at the Roost last Tuesday with 16 ladies and a dozen men attending. It was so nice to go. I
hadn’t been there for so long. They are all so friendly
and kind.
This past weekend going to Appleton for women’s
state bowling were 15 from Spooner Lanes. Mary Lawson’s daughter Michelle from Green Bay joined her
mom there to make our four teams. JoAnn Melton,
the only one to get a 200, got a 205. Marcy Baumgart,
Spooner, bowled on the Hansen Concrete Team and
did well. She was recognized for over her average and
also for it being the first time for her at state. She was
also recognized as Grand Duchess and got a free picture of herself. Kim Owens bowled for me on Fuernot
Farms team. I just went along for the ride. Had a lot of
fun. The girls were all so good to me. It was windy and
snowy en route out and a blizzard by the time we got
there. Several of the gals bowled over their averages
and will get a little of their money back. I won one of
the $5 raffles and got $34. Luck for me. Made the trip
all worthwhile.
Les and Sandy Vogt came back from Texas to snow
flurries and freezing temps, but the lake is open and it
feels like spring is just around the corner. They spent
a day in the Twin Cities with her mom and attended a
98-year-old aunt’s celebration of life.
The Ripley team is already planning a Relay for Life
fundraiser to be held Saturday, April 23, at the Getaway, 4-7 p.m. Yes, Heidi has agreed to open for the
UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSAL ONE
Binder Clips
Self-Stick Notes
UNIVERSAL
Rubber Bands
Micro size, UNV-28062
1/4-lb. Bag
Assorted sizes
Pack
of 12
Dozen
Med. UNV-102310
SANFORD
INNOVERA
Sharpies
8 GB Flash Drive
Fine Point, Black, Red, Blue, Green
Each
Each
Sale good through April 29, 2016
INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION
303 Wisconsin Ave. N
Frederic, Wis.
715-327-4236
24154 State Rd. 35N
Siren, Wis.
715-349-2560
107 N. Washington St.
St. Croix Falls, Wis.
715-483-9008
11 West 5th Ave. - Lake Mall
Shell Lake, Wis.
715-468-2314
644179 23-26a,b,c,d 34-37r,L
Dewey Country
Pauline Lawrence
The wind sure was chilly last week. We have those
March winds now. It’s supposed to be spring and nice
weather. Eventually spring will come.
A very happy birthday to Spencer Stellrecht, son of
Barry and Neesha Stellrecht. He is the grandson of Don
and Joanne Dahlstrom. Have a wonderful day, Spencer,
on April 14.
Happy birthday to Doug LaVeau on his special day,
April 15, with many more to come.
A very happy birthday to Sandy Atkinson on her special day, April 16, with many more to come.
A very happy anniversary to Hannah and Cory Brion
as they celebrate seven years together. Many more is
wished.
A very happy birthday to Noah Skluzacek and also to
Travis Moe. Enjoy your special day guys.
Charlotte Odden, a very happy birthday to you as you
enjoy turning to the big number 9 already. Have a special
day.
April 19, a very happy birthday to Bob Lawrence and
also to Chad Stellrecht. Have a great day, guys.
April 20, a very happy birthday to Diane Hulleman
and also Paige Sklucazek, with lots more to come.
A very happy anniversary to Rich and Pattie Feeney on
their special day, April 20. Are you going to have a blast
Tricia? After 25 years, you should have a party.
Penny and Reyana Ladd came and visited me Sunday forenoon. That Reyana wanted to pick some pussy
willows. Penny took her to places Penny and her sisters
used to pick but they must be done for the year as they
came home skunked. It was great to see them.
Friday was Evelyn Melton’s birthday. She says next
year will be her 90th so she’s planning to have a party
Heart Lake
for Randy and Pam, Jackie, Lori and Bill Sumner, Mark
Minot, and Cheri’s daughter, Michelle Minot, of Eau
Claire.
Last Tuesday and Wednesday, Cheri baby-sat her
granddaughter Madelyn, in Woodbury, Minn., and enjoyed it so much.
George Burns said he was at the age where just putting his cigar in its holder was a thrill.
Enjoy the spring. With all the showers, we should get
May flowers.
Mary Nilssen
With this warmer weather that has moved in, it’s so
great to see so many smiling faces. It’s so wonderful to
open windows and smell the fresh, clean and invigorating Wisconsin air. Now people can start to think about
their gardens and outdoor activities.
On Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16, Bar H will
be holding their 54th-annual open house from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. Food will be served both days and of course they
will have Rex Cactus for your listening pleasure. Many
discounts will be offered these two days and lots of door
prizes will be awarded.
The Loon Cafe will reopen on Friday, April 15, and
will be open from 6:30 - 11 a.m. The Loon will offer
over 50 items on their menu. Stop in and check out these
menu items.
The Stone Lake Pub will donate 50 cents from every
drink sold from 6 p.m. to midnight to the Spooner Cardinals baseball team.
The Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will have
a general membership meeting on Monday, April 18, at
6:30 p.m. at the Up North Coffee Shop. All members are
Dewey-LaFollette
encouraged to attend. This will be a great time to share
ideas for the upcoming season.
The Stone Lake Area Historical Society Board will
meet on Thursday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lions
hall. Members are invited to attend. They always welcome new members. If you are interested in becoming
a member, please call Connie at 715-865-4940. They also
need docents to greet visitors to the museum during the
summer months. If you would be willing to be a docent, please call Betty at 715-865-5500.
The Stone Lake Area Historical Society will be hosting their annual ham and scalloped potato dinner on
Saturday, May 7, from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Stone Lake Fire
Department. Please come and support the historical society and the museum by enjoying a tasty ham dinner
complete with a dessert bar and silent auction.
Have a wonderful week and be safe.
Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715-865-4008 or [email protected].
Karen Mangelsen
Sympathy is extended to Loretta and Butch Vanselus
and family due to the death of Loretta’s son, Harold
Stone. He was 56.
Sympathy is also extended to Cheryl and Scott Hotchkiss and family due to the death of Cheryl’s mother,
Collene Nelson. She was 74.
Clam River Tuesday Club met April 6 at Lakeview
UM Church. Connie Quam was the hostess. Plans for
the annual fundraiser on Oct. 1 were discussed.
Hank and Karen Mangelsen, Nina and Lawrence
Hines, and Lida Nordquist traveled to Savage, Minn.,
Thursday, and visited Nick and Esther Mangelsen.
Donna Hines went with Lida Nordquist on Friday
to the Frederic nursing home to visit their brother-inlaw, Arvid Pearson. They helped him celebrate his 89th
birthday.
Lawrence and Nina Hines, and Lida Nordquist visited Marlene and Bruce Swearingen on Friday evening.
Pam and Bob Bentz were Saturday visitors of Karen
and Hank Mangelsen.
People visiting Gerry and Donna Hines at various
times during the week were Brian Hines, Mark Hines,
Hank and Karen Mangelsen, and Lida Nordquist. Senior lunch menu
Monday, April 18: Stuffed baked
potato with meat and cheese,
veggies, peaches, sugar-free gelatin.
Tuesday, April 19: Pork chop,
mashed potatoes, steamed corn,
angel food cake.
Wednesday, April 20: Honeybaked ham, cheesy hash browns,
green beans, pineapple slices.
Thursday, April 21: Chicken Alfredo over noodles,
garlic bread, steamed broccoli, cookie.
Friday, April 22: Cook’s choice.
Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in
advance, call your senior center to confirm. Menu is
subject to change. All meals served with milk and bread.
tiques and other items on April 1. Get-well wishes go
out to Karen Melton, who has that terrible cold making
the rounds in Dewey Country.
Plan to take in the open house at Bar-H this Friday and
Saturday, April 15 and 16. You come out with a full belly.
On Saturday I worked at Ruby’s Pantry in Spooner.
What a nice bunch of food they had. There are no qualifications to receive this. They meet at the Spooner ag
building.
Garry Crosby was the guest of honor for his birthday,
which was April 10. Attending the party were Shorty and
Melissa Crosby, Tyler and Katie, and Tom and Sunshine
Crosby, Isaac, Josie and Alycia, and Jerry and Robin Denver, and Ed and Rita Vanek. It’s nice to have a party, isn’t
it Garry?
Son Richy has been very busy checking his beef cows
when they freshen. I hear him in the night going to check
them.
Mark Knoop says the meeting at the Siren Senior Center was quite well attended. Discussed was the cost of
large equipment on the roads, etc. If it’s over a certain
number of pounds, it will require a permit. It’s mainly
repairing costs of our roads, which are in need of repair.
Dewey Country doesn’t get much help for repairing our
roads so it’s up to the taxpayers if they want them fixed
or not. I don’t think much of any roads in Dewey Country have been completely repaired in a number of years,
just maintained. Our board does the best they can with
what they have.
Scatter sunshine!
Have a great week!
Academic news
Helen V. Pederson
Monday morning greeted us with cloudy skies, something we don’t like, but Mother Nature doesn’t listen to
us. The temps improved as the day went by and by the
weekend it will be nice again.
Mary Marschall joined a group of bowlers and went
to Appleton for the state bowling tournament, returning
on Sunday afternoon.
Lillian Ullom was happy to announce her brother,
Frank, has returned to Shell Lake after having spent
time with his son.
On Sunday night, Cheri Minot fixed a beef dinner
Stone Lake
then. On Friday, Vicki Trott, Peggy Vesta, Donnie Lane
and Evelyn went and picked out Cecil’s gravestone. At
Evelyn’s on Sunday were Don and Vicki Trott, Allen and
Julie Melton and two grandchildren, and Peggy Vesta
and Don Lane. All enjoyed playing cards. Evelyn is some
better according to her daughter Vicki. Peggy took her
mom to the doctor last week.
For voters in Dewey Country we had 203 people come
and vote. Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz got the winning
numbers. Duane Johnson was the winner for the Burnett
County Board. We wish you lots of luck, Duane.
Diane Hulleman worked on the election board Tuesday, April 5. She says she got there about 6:30 a.m. and
got home at 10:55 p.m. That makes for a very long day.
Also serving on the board were Karen Vanderhoof, Jan
Erickson, Myrna Atkinson and Roxie Spaulding.
Diane Hulleman left Dewey Country on Wednesday
going to the home of her daughter, Colleen, and Chad
Jensen, and their daughter Izzy. Along the way she met
Jackie Perlt and they enjoyed shopping. Diane also went
to see her sister Elaine, who is 93 years old. They also did
some shopping. Diane came home Saturday.
Talking with Myrna Atkinson, I found her busy with
the band quilt she is making for this fall. She says the colors are blues, tan and gray. It should be beautiful. Myrna
was working on a quilt while on the election board. It’s
of the world and very pretty. She says she’s been working on it for years. On Monday, Myrna was very anxious
to see Lynn Fishback who was the daughter of the late
Marvin Anderson, a sheriff for Washburn County. Myrna
tells us they’ve been friends since 1975, which is great.
It’s back to work for Richard and Karen Melton. Yes
they opened their shop, “Poor Richard’s,” selling an-
Dining at 5
Spooner, Monday, April 18:
Fish dinner, seasoned potatoes,
homemade coleslaw, fresh salad bar,
angel food cake. Call 715-635-8283
to make reservations 24 hours in
advance.
Birchwood, Friday, April 22:
Baked ham with glaze, baked potato,
Harvard beets, fresh salad bar, brownie sundae. Call 715354-3001 to make reservations 24 hours in advance.
Suggested donation for Dining at 5 is $5. For anyone
under 60 years old cost is $8.75.
MENOMONIE - Kelsey Anderson, Clayton, granddaughter of Danny and Susan Sutton, Shell Lake, received the University of Wisconsin - Stout chancellor’s
award for the fall 2015 semester. — from UW-Stout
•••
CLAYTON - Jake Anderson, son of Chris and Stacey
Schradle, and Terrance Anderson and Sheri Swonger, has
been named valedictorian of the Clayton High School
Class of 2016. He is the grandson of Danny and Susan
Sutton, Shell Lake. After high school graduation, Anderson plans to attend UW-Stout to major in game design
and minor in music theory. — submitted
•••
Washburn County Area
Humane Society
ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK
Beautiful Becky came
in as a stray,
Did she get lost or did
she run away?
Her calico colors,
black, orange and white,
Her calico colors are
ever so bright.
She’s gentle and
quiet, she bothers no
one,
And loves the big
window, to lie in the sun.
The birds and the squirrels, she’ll watch the day through,
She’d also be happy to spend time with you.
When visitors come, she hopes she’s the next out,
And when she’s not chosen I think Becky pouts.
Compared to the others, she thinks she’s unique,
And why she believes she is pet of the week.
Cats for adoption: 1-1/2-year-old neutered gray/
white longhair; 5-month-old female black/white
shorthair; 8-month-old neutered white/black shorthair tiger; 8-month-old neutered black/gray/white
shorthair tiger; 9-month-old spayed black/gray/
white shorthair tiger; 1-1/2-year-old shorthair calico;
4-month-old female black shorthair and a 3-year-old
female black shorthair and her three 7-week-old kittens.
Dogs for adoption: 1-year-old male black Lab/
corgi mix; 4-1/2-year-old spayed walker hound;
12-year-old neutered Pomeranian; 5-year-old spayed
tan Olde English bulldogge; 5-year-old neutered
brown/white Olde English Bulldogge; and a 1-yearold spayed brindle/white heeler mix.
Strays include: Adult male orange/white shorthair tiger found on 6th Avenue in Shell Lake.
Located at 1400 Cottonwood Ave. in Spooner
(Behind the county fairgrounds)
715-635-4720 wcahs.com
Every page is in color in our
e-edition. Subscribe online at
Notices
238 Walnut St.
Spooner, Wis.
PG
Daily: 7:10 p.m.
Matinees: Sat. & Sun. 1:10 p.m.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Admission: Adults $7 - Kids 4-12 & Seniors $5 - Matinees $5 All Seats
LIDEN, DOBBERFUHL
& HARRINGTON, S.C.
Andrew J. Harrington
General Legal
BANKRUPTCY - DEBT RELIEF
BUSINESS LAW • CRIMINAL LAW • DIVORCE - FAMILY LAW
ESTATE PLANNING • REAL ESTATE • WILLS & PROBATE
425 E. LaSalle Avenue • P.O. Box 137 • Barron, WI 54812
Phone: 715-537-5636
Fax: 715-537-5639
Website: www.barronlawyers.com 597631 18rtfc
2 FULL-TIME
TEACHERS
St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Spooner, WI, has
job openings for two full-time teachers for the 2016-2017
school year. Candidates must have apropriate Wisconsin
teaching license. One position will be first grade and the
other will be a combined classroom of grades 5 and 6.
Practicing Catholic preferred. Please send cover letter and
resume to Mrs. Kathy Kurkiewicz, Principal, 300 Oak
644321 34-37r
Street, Spooner, WI 54801.
RUMMAGE SALE
Friday, April 15, 2016
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Spooner, WI
(Across from the elementary school.)
Most Items 25¢
Coffee & Treats Available
www.shelllakelibrary.org
PUBLIC NOTICE
CALL FOR BIDS - DAIRY PRODUCTS
Want A Brighter Smile?
Receive a FREE Electric Toothbrush!
New Patients 10 Years Of Age &
Up, At Their New Patient
Appointment Which Includes:
• Examination • Cleaning • X-rays
New Patients Welcome!
Crowns • Bridges
Will receive a FREE
Partials • Dentures
Electric Toothbrush!
Fillings • Extractions
We now have DIGITAL
Root Canals
X-RAYS (very low exposure to
X-Ray & no waiting for developing)
OPEN EVERY OTHER
Emergency patients call before
MONDAY ‘TIL 8 P.M.
10 a.m. for same day appointment
Gary Kaefer, D.D.S. Family Dentistry
Webster Office
Grantsburg Office
715-866-4204
715-463-2882
21-25a,b
www.kaeferdental.com 643344
32-36r,L
The Board of Education of the School District of Shell Lake is
accepting bids for the 2016-2017 school year for the following
dairy products: 1/2 pint skim milk - white; 1/2 pint 1% milk white; 1/2 pint fat-free chocolate skim milk. Bids should be sent
to: School District of Shell Lake, Attention: MILK BID, 271 Hwy.
63 S., Shell Lake, WI 54871. Bids will be opened at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 12, at the School District of Shell Lake. Bids will
not be accepted after 1 p.m. Thursday, May 5. No changes will
be allowed after the bid opening date and time specified. The
outside envelope of these bids must be marked “Milk Bids.”
The School District of Shell Lake reserves the right to accept or
reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to waive informalities therein. The School District of Shell Lake reserves the right
to award the bid as it deems in its best interest. Questions may
be referred to Joshua Schmidt, Food Service Director, 715468-7816 or [email protected]. 644724 35r WNAXLP
SUMMER HELP
NEEDED
The Potter’s Shed is now hiring help for the
summer months. We are looking for customer
service and self-starting individuals to work in
the Gallery and Cafe areas.
You need to be able work weekends
and some nights.
Apply In Person At:
The Potter’s Shed
260 Industrial Blvd.
Phone #: 715-468-4122
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SEALED BIDS
WASHBURN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
SPOONER, WISCONSIN
Sealed proposals for the sale of equipment described herein
will be received until 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 2016, by
the Washburn County Highway Department, Office of the
Highway Commissioner, 1600 County Highway H, Spooner,
Wisconsin 54801, whereupon the sealed proposals received
will be publicly opened.
PROPOSAL CONTRACT #9-16E, Crew Cab Pickup
Specifications are on file and available upon request at the
Office of the Washburn County Highway Department, phone
715-635-4480; FAX 715-635-4485
Bidders wishing to submit their bid by mail may do so at their
own risk. Bids received through mail by the Washburn County
Highway Department, later than the time set forth above, will
be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is
Washburn County Highway Department, 1600 County
Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801.
The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all
bids, to waive any technicalities, and to select the bid proposal
deemed most advantageous to the Washburn County Highway
Department.
Frank Scalzo, Highway Commissioner
Washburn County
644371 34-35r
WNAXLP
1600 County Highway H, Spooner, WI 54801
WE’RE
HIRING!
THANK YOU
Thank you to the residents of Shell Lake. I
appreciate your continued confidence in reelecting me as your mayor. I will always continue to do what is in Shell Lake’s best interest.
It is an honor to serve you.
A special thank-you to Shayne, the Yellow
Rooster in the golf cart, and also a special
thank-you to Jimbo.
Sally Peterson
Mayor, City of Shell Lake
• Preventative
Care
• Fillings
• Crowns
• Bridges
• Root Canals
CAREGIVERS
Full Time
Benefits include IRA (employer contribution and match),
$10/hour, paid training, locally owned and operated, free
meals at scheduled meal times, double pay on many holidays, flexible scheduling and more!
Overnight (11 p.m. - 7 a.m.) and PM (3 - 11 p.m.) shifts
available.
Lake Mall
644037
23-26b,cp
34-37rp
To apply, call us today at 715-416-0015,
email [email protected], or fill
out our five-minute application at
www.oakviewadultfamilyhome.com/employment.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Located in Spooner, WI
644283 35-36rp
644629 24bp 35rp
TRINITY LUTHERAN
CHURCH
Offering Wi-Fi: Wireless Internet
Monday:...............10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday:................10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday:...........10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday:.............10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday:..................10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday:...............10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Deadline April 29
644702 35-36r
25-26b,c
644657 35r
••••••••••
MIRACLES THE
HEAVEN JUNGLE BOOK
from
••••••••••
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
PG
Daily: 7:00 p.m.
Matinees: Sat. & Sun. 1:00 p.m.
Application available at spooner.wislib.org
715-468-2074
FOR UPCOMING FEATURES CALL 715-635-2936
Check us out on the Web! www.spoonermovies.com
715-635-2936
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Town of
Sarona will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 7 p.m. at the
Sarona Town Hall. The agenda shall be posted one day prior to
the meeting.
Victoria Lombard, Clerk
644384 34-35r WNAXLP
SHELL LAKE
PUBLIC LIBRARY
SHOWING April 15 - 21
“A GREAT PLACE TO
SEE A MOVIE”
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree.
Monday (a.m.) / Tues. - Thurs. (p.m.) / 6 Saturdays per year
715-468-7383
644701 35r
• Implants
• Mini Implants
• Extractions
• Partials/
Dentures
• Braces
• Cosmetic
Dentistry
• Veneers
• Bleaching
• Nitrous Oxide
(Relaxing Air)
RIVER STREET
DENTAL
New Patients
Welcome!
Call Or See
Our Website
For FREE
Offer!
640175 21r
636385 9rtc
Find us on
Facebook
God bless you,
Marv & Gladys
Knoop
PROGRAM/COMMUNICATIONS LIBRARIAN
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
TOWN OF SARONA
578936 29rtfc
644765 35rp 25bp
Our thanks to family,
relatives, friends and
neighbors who helped
make our 63rd-wedding
anniversary great.
Spooner Memorial Library Now Hiring!
644767 35rp
THANK YOU
EACH INSERTION – Minimum of $5.00 ; 30¢ for each word. Call
715-468-2314 to place ad, or email your ad to wcregister@centurytel.
net. Advertising deadline is Monday at noon.
HELP WANTED PROFESSIONAL
CORPORATE TRAVEL AGENT
POSITION OPEN Full Time
in our Chippewa Falls office.
Excellent wage and benefit
program. Experienced agents w/
ticketing experience should apply
to: [email protected]
(CNOW)
MISCELLANEOUS
ADVERTISE HERE! Advertise your
product or recruit an applicant in
over 178 Wisconsin newspapers
across the state! Only $300/week.
That’s $1.68 per paper! Call this
paper or 800-227-7636 www.
cnaads.com (CNOW)
SPORTING GOODS
GUN SHOW: April 15-16 St
Germain Community Center, 545
Hwy. 155/Hwy. 70. St Germain, WI.
Fri 3-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $5
(14 & Under FREE) Buy/Sell/Trade,
608-752-6677 www.bobandrocco.
com (CNOW)
HELP WANTED - TRUCK
DRIVER
NOW HIRING company OTR
drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus,
flexible home time, extensive
benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co.
763/389-0610 (CNOW)
TanTara Transportation is hiring
Company Drivers and Owner
Operators for Flatbed, Van, or Tank.
Excellent equipment, pay, benefits,
home weekly. Call 800-650-0292 or
apply www.tantara.us (CNOW)
WEEKLY HOMETIME CHOOSE
the TOTAL PACKAGE Regional
Runs Available AUTO DETENTION
PAY AFTER 1 HR! TOP PAY,
BENEFITS; Mthly BONUSES &
more! CDL-A, 6 mos. Exp Req’d
EEOE/AAP 866-322-4039 www.
drive4marten.com (CNOW)
Marten Transport. NOW HIRING
DRIVERS FOR DEDICATED &
REGIONAL RUNS! Dedicated
Fleet, Top Pay, New Assigned
Equipment, Monthly Bonuses.
WEEKLY HOMETIME! CDL-A,
6mos. OTR exp Req’d EEOE/AAP
LIMITED POSITIONS! APPLY
TODAY! 866-370-4476. www.
drive4marten.com (CNOW)
NOTICE OF MEETING - TOWN OF SARONA
Notice is hereby given that the Sarona Town Board
will be meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 6 p.m.
at the Sarona Town Hall.
The agenda shall be posted one day prior to meeting.
Victoria Lombard, Clerk
644588 35r WNAXLP
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
TOWN OF BARRONETT
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Town Meeting for the
Town of Barronett will be held at the Town Hall, N1608 South
Heart Lake Road, on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 8 p.m.
Patricia A. Parker, Clerk
644072 34-35r WNAXLP
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Washburn County is seeking bids for abstracting parcels of
land with 2013 taxes due as part of the tax deed procedure. There are approximately 400 parcels. The Bid Specs can
be picked up in the Washburn County Treasurer’s Office.
Sealed Bids must be received in the Washburn County
Treasurer’s Office no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 29,
2016. Washburn County reserves the right to accept and/or
reject any and all bids.
644740 35-37r WNAXLP
TOWN OF BASHAW
NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of Bashaw
Washburn County
Pursuant to s. 70.45, Wis. Stats., the Town of Bashaw
assessment roll for the year 2016 assessment will be open for
examination on the 6th day of May, 2016, at the Bashaw Town
Hall, from 4 to 6 p.m. Instructional material about the
assessment, on how to file an objection and board of review
procedures under Wisconsin law will be available at that time.
Notice is hereby given this 13th day of April, 2016.
Lesa Dahlstrom, Clerk
644540 35r WNAXLP
Town of Bashaw
Hayward Center for Individualized Learning
Virtual Charter School
15574 Hwy. 77, Suite 1 - Hayward, WI 54843
715-934-2112/Fax 715-934-2110
hacil.org/[email protected]
Are you looking for a unique educational
opportunity for your family?
We, at HACIL, recognize and respect the individuality of each child
and can help parents tailor their educational experience. Families in
HACIL work directly with certified teachers in order to customize an
education that is successful for their students. Parents that are interested in having an integral role in their child’s education and the educational process will want to investigate this distinctive approach.
HACIL is available for students from 4K - 12th grade in the
Hayward School District. Applications can be accessed at hacil.org
and will be accepted until June 15 for the upcoming school year.
HACIL is available for all WI students through the open enrollment
process. You can access the open enrollment application from our
website from February 1 - April 29, 2016. HACIL was founded in
2003 and our graduates can testify to the successful nature of this
644246 34-35rp
methodology.
COURT NEWS
Racquel Z. Christner,
Shell Lake, possession of
methamphetamine, $518.00,
probation, sent. withheld;
disorderly conduct, $243.00, local
jail.
Mark A. Denhartog, Minong,
disorderly conduct, $299.00.
Daniel
L.
Everson,
Springbrook, operating without
valid license, $243.00, local jail,
costs; possess drug paraphernalia,
$243.00, local jail, costs; bail
jumping, $518.00, probation, sent.
withheld.
Silas H. Halverson, Spooner,
disorderly conduct, $443.00,
probation, sent. withheld.
Billie J. Knutson, Springbrook,
possession of THC, $243.00,
probation, sent. withheld, license
suspended 6 months.
Betty A. Kroon, Spooner,
resisting or obstructing an officer,
$299.00.
Jordan M. Rogers, Webster,
bail jumping, $518.00, probation,
sent. withheld; theft, $243.00,
probation, sent. withheld.
Christopher D. Wright,
Spooner, possession of
methamphetamine, $518.00,
probation, sent. withheld; bail
jumping $268.00, probation, sent.
withheld.
Robert O. Abbott, Shell Lake,
operating while suspended,
$200.50; violation of child safety
restraint requirements, child 4
years but less than 8 years of age,
$150.10.
Charles H. Allen, Spooner,
operating motor vehicle without
insurance, $200.50; transferee
failure to apply for new vehicle title,
$175.30.
Altrichter Trucking LLC,
Randall, Minn., nonregistration of
other vehicle, $263.50.
Marty J. Anderson, Shell Lake,
speeding, $225.70.
Nicholas J. Anderson, St.
Paul, Minn., speeding, $225.70.
Michael D. Andrea, Spooner,
seat belt violation, $10.00.
Jasmine M. Baker, Spooner,
operating after rev./susp. of
registration, $175.30; operating
while suspended, $200.50.
Timothy P. Barinka, Austin,
Minn., speeding, $175.30.
Kyle A. Bastin, St. Croix Falls,
proof of insurance, $10.00.
Tracy L. Baumgart, Shell
Lake, failure to stop at stop sign,
$175.30.
Thomas G. Bishop, Eau Claire,
Peter H. Bohacek, Afton,
Kimberly C. Bourassa,
Minneapolis, Minn., speeding,
$175.30.
Lane W. Brantmeyer,
Madison, speeding, $225.70;
Diamond A. Bressette,
Spooner, seat belt violation,
$10.00; operating motor vehicle
without insurance, $200.50.
Justin A. Cardoso, Spooner,
Jack
E.
Carpenter,
Springbrook, nonregistration of
vehicle, $175.30.
Rebecca A. Chartier, Sarona,
speeding, $200.50.
Local
classifieds
SHELL LAKE SELF-STORAGE: Convenient, 24-hour access.
Special low-cost boat storage.
Call 715-468-2910. 2rtfc
CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASS
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE: Limited time big savings
offer. Instant rebate up to $1,000.
Call today! Northwest Wisconsin
Ent., 715-635-3511 or 715-5207477. 34-36rc
Jason
M.
Cintorino,
Minneapolis, Minn., speeding,
$200.50.
Bryan D. Daniels, Rice Lake,
Jeffrey B. Davis, Minong,
Lester W. Davis, Lilydale,
Thomas A. Dickey, Forest
Lake, Minn., speeding, $225.70.
Patrick D. Dickrell, Eau Claire,
Timothy J. Diebold, Oak
Grove, Minn., speeding, $200.50.
William R. Dye, Roseville,
Peter J. Fallang, Inver Grove
Heights, Minn., speeding, $183.30.
Emily C. Fletcher, Oronoco,
Scott A. Fogelberg, Shell Lake,
proof of insurance, $10.00; seat
belt violation, $10.00.
Janet K. Fox, River Falls,
speeding, $175.30.
Gary M. Frankiewicz, Spooner,
seat belt violation, $10.00, twice;
Richard W. Froemel, Hayward,
Anthony H. Garcia, Stone
Lake, operating motor vehicle
without proof of insurance, $10.00.
Joseph A. Garso, Lake Clear,
N.Y., speeding, $175.00.
Scott A. Gossel, Wilson,
insurance, $200.50; seat belt
violation, $10.00.
Stephen A. Grady, Spooner,
nonregistration of vehicle, $175.30;
Laurine A. Graning, Wirt,
Aaron M. Green, Houghton,
Mich., speeding, $225.70.
Scott H. Hageny, Lindstrom,
William J. Hannaford, New
Richmond, speeding, $200.00.
Ronald J. Hart, Webster,
transferee failure to apply for new
vehicle title, $175.30; seat belt
violation, $10.00.
Tyler A. Hayes, Grantsburg,
speeding, $250.90
Eric H. Hedman, St. Paul,
Scott J. Hendricks, Spooner,
Lorayne L. Hippler, Little
Canada, Minn., speeding, $175.30.
Mitchel J. Holldorf, Baldwin,
James P. Howe, Lakewood,
Colo., speeding, $225.70.
Jacquiline A. Kahle, Stone
Lake, operating motor vehicle
Thomas D. Kettler, Pewaukee,
speeding, $200.50.
Merecil A. Kidder, Shell
Lake, violation of child safety
requirements, child 4 years but less
than 8 years of age, $150.10.
James A. Kolbertanz, Shell
Lake, operating while suspended,
$200.50.
Billie J. Knutson, Springbrook,
speeding, $173.30.
Kenneth J. Koscik, Monona,
speeding, $225.70.
Kayla M. Kringle, Hayward,
speeding, $175.30.
Kevin J. Kriz, Ham Lake, Minn.,
speeding, $175.30.
Tina J. Kronstad, Rice lake,
transferee failure to apply for new
vehicle title, $175.30.
Daniel J. Kurtz, Somerset,
speeding, $200.50.
Alec R. LaBarre, Hayward,
Andrew D. Larson, Radisson,
insurance, $200.50.
Mitchell W. LaSarge, Webster,
insurance, $200.50; nonregistration
of vehicle, $175.30; alter vehicle
registration plate/sticker, $150.10.
Alexander C. Leckel, Spooner,
speeding, $175.30.
Becky A. Lingl, Forest Lake,
Andrea L. Lowe, Luck,
$200.50.
Jacqueline W. Lynn, Richfield,
Marquardt Trucking LLC,
Chippewa Falls, vehicle equipment
violations, group 2, $200.50.
Yvone L. Martinson, Hayward,
insurance, $200.50.
Shawn M. Masaros, Waupaca,
failure to yield while making left
turn, $175.30.
Jonathon L. McDonald,
Superior, operating motor vehicle
Dustin L. Metzig, Spooner, seat
belt violation, $10.00.
Shara L. Mihm Miller, Hayward,
speeding, $200.50.
Shoshanna J. Moe, Rice Lake,
speeding, $276.10.
Michael L.J. Monson, Shell
Lake, nonregistration of vehicle,
$175.30; display false vehicle
registration plate, $263.50.
Amy L. Mustafa, Springbrook,
Timothy B. Nelson, Lutsen,
Ernest C. Nelson, Inver Grove
Heights, Minn., speeding, $200.50.
David J. Nelson, Shell Lake,
Northern Soft Water SVC,
Barron, vehicle equipment
violations, group 3, $175.30.
Leona J. Nowling, Minong,
operating without carrying license,
$150.10.
John P. Patrick, Ashland,
insurance, $200.50.
John S. Pedretti, Viroqua,
speeding, $200.50.
Chad J. Peterson, Comstock,
Daniel J. Pilla, Marine On St.
Croix, Minn., speeding, $175.30.
Randy N.F. Prescott, Houlton,
speeding, $175.30.
Tiffany C. Rakow, Cameron,
speeding, $175.30.
Joseph R. Rauch, Birchwood,
$200.50.
Randall D. Reeg, Thorp,
speeding, $200.50.
Tristan D. Roberts, Minong,
Gregory R. Sandstrom, Shell
Lake, improper registration of other
vehicle, $263.50; operating vehicle
without insurance, $200.50.
Jody L. Schlapper, Shell Lake,
speeding, $175.30.
Douglas J. Schmidt, Eau
Claire, operating without valid
license because of expiration,
$162.70.
Daniel J. Shafer, Shell Lake,
Denver R. Sharrow, Ironwood,
Mich., speeding, $200.50.
Tara R. Shoquist, New
Richmond, speeding, $175.30.
Elizabeth G. Smith, Lake Elmo,
Christina L. Steinmetz, Boyd,
speeding, $250.90.
Matthew S. Stoner, Spooner,
transfer failure to apply for new
vehicle title, $175.30.
Reid B. Tice, Barronett,
speeding, $175.30.
Luis M.B. Trasvina, Osceola,
speeding, $225.70.
Alex W. Tuerk, Spooner,
nonregistration of vehicle, $175.30;
Keith A. Ward, Trego, seat belt
violation, $10.00, twice.
Casey J. Watters, Rice Lake,
speeding, $225.70.
Scott B. Weber, Washburn,
speeding, $183.30.
Maggie R. Wolters, Spooner,
display unauthorized vehicle
registration plate, $238.30.
Spencer B. Yon, Duluth, Minn.,
speeding, $175.30.
Paul B. Young, Burnsville,
Jeremy A. Young, Cameron,
SR. PRODUCTION
MATERIALS ANALYST
(PRODUCTION CONTROL)
Webster, WI
Nexen is a leading manufacturer of industrial clutches and brakes, precision linear and rotary
motion control devices and control systems. Responsibilities will include maintaining responsible
business system metrics, product forecast, capacity and production planning, along with balancing targeted inventory levels while ensuring customer on-time delivery objectives are met.
This individual will lead the daily production meeting, along with scheduling and guiding the
flow of material throughout the various manufacturing processes. Communicates production issues, status or changes to appropriate departments and management. Prepares reports, assists
with the budgeting, standard cost setting, inventory management and other material controlling
activities. Works directly with Nexen sales personnel regarding customer expedites and inquiries.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum BA/BS degree - Business or Technical, along with
four or more years of Production Control experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong
understanding of Process Management and Lean Principles. APICS certification preferred.
Should be a self-starter, organized and analytical, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work in a team environment and always maintain a professional
demeanor. Strong computer skills including, word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Must
also have strong problem-solving skills, and be able to work independently.
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. If you are interested in joining a dynamic and
forward-looking company, and have a positive and enthusiastic approach to work, fax or send a
resume to:
NEXEN GROUP, INC.
Human Resources
26837 Industrial Avenue • Webster, WI 54893
Fax 715-866-6350
[email protected]
Equal Opportunity Employer
644304
34-35r,L 24-25a-e
LAKER
The Shell Lake Iditaread
TIMES
Students in Deb Hagen’s class that qualified and won the Iditaread are shown (L to R): Isaac Crosby, first;
Owen Sable, second; Sara Brunberg, third; and Emily Dorweiler, qualifier.
Shell Lake third-grade teacher Sarah Skinner awards second place to Alivia Marker.
Marker was in competition with her best friend, Isabele Hodgett, who won first place.
Both girls were hoping that the other one would win.
The students in Lisa Hanson’s class that qualified and won the reading contest are shown (L to R): Keanna
Mullennix, qualifier; Hunter Harrington, first; Logan Christel, second; Aselin Olson, third; Colton Marker and
Connor Schrankel, both qualifiers.
The students in Sara Skinner’s class that qualified and won are shown (L to R): Isabele Hodgett, first; Alivia Marker, second; Elianna Kassa, third; and Ryan Grandadam,
qualifier.
Shell Lake teachers
Deb Hagen and Sara
Skinner enjoy watching their students at
the awards program
Thursday, March 31,
at the Shell Lake Elementary School. The
event caps off a month
of reading and studying about the Iditarod
dogsled race.
Hunter Harrington received a trophy from Lisa Hanson for his first-place finish
in this class Iditaread competition. The students earned points from reading that
they used on the actual map of the Iditarod dogsled race that was held in Alaska.
Photos
by Larry
Samson
Shell Lake school menu
Breakfast
Thursday, April 14: Grades K-12: French toast
sticks. Grades 3-12: Homemade sweet bread.
Friday, April 15: Grades K-12: Laker pizza.
Grades 3-12: Ham, egg and cheese bar, toast.
Monday, April 18: Grades K-12: Pop-Tart
with cheese stick. Grades 3-12: Mini cinni roll.
Tuesday, April 19: Grades K-12: Waffles and
fruit. Grades 3-12: Chocolate-chip oatmeal bar.
Wednesday, April 20: Grades K-2: Cereal and toast.
Grades K-12: Sausage and cheese on English muffin.
Grades 3-12: Ultimate breakfast round.
Thursday, April 21: Grades K-2: Muffin. Grades 3-12:
Homemade sweet bread or oatmeal with fixings.
Friday, April 22: No school. Professional Development
Day.
Monday, April 25: Grades K-12: Mini cinni roll. Grades
3-12: Bagel and cream cheese.
Tuesday, April 26: Grades K-12: Pancakes and
sausage. Grades 3-12: Chocolate-chip oatmeal bar.
Wednesday, April 27: Grades K-12: Cereal and
toast. Grades 3-12: Ultimate breakfast round.
Thursday, April 28: Grades K-12: French toast
sticks. Grades 3-12: Homemade sweet bread.
Friday, April 29: Grades K-12: Laker pizza.
Grades 3-12: Ham, egg and cheese bar with toast.
Breakfast is served with a choice of juice/fruit and milk
offered daily. Every day breakfast is free to all students.
Lunch
Thursday, April 14: Grades K-12: Mozzarella dippers.
Grades 7-12: Pizza calzone.
Friday, April 15: Grades K-12: Sloppy joe.
Monday, April 18: Grades K-12: Macaroni and cheese.
Tuesday, April 19: GradesK-12: Ham, turkey and
cheese sub. Grades 7-12: Meatball sub.
Wednesday, April 20: Grades K-12: Chicken nuggets
with mashed potatoes. Grades 7-12: Bean and cheese
burrito.
Thursday, April 21: Grades K-12: Hot dog. Grades 7-12:
Cheese or pepperoni pizza.
Friday, April 22: No school, Professional Development
Day.
Monday, April 25: Grades K-12: Chicken fajita.
Tuesday, April 26: Grades K-12: Orange chicken and
rice bowl. Grades 7-12: Burrito and rice bowl.
Wednesday, April 27: Grades K-12: Mini cheese ravioli.
Grades 7-12: Italian dunker.
Thursday, April 28: Grades K-12: Crispy chicken
sandwich. Grades 7-12: Buffalo chicken pizza.
Friday, April 29: Grades K-12: Brunch.
Menus subject to change. This institution is an equal
opportunity provider.
A fun day of music and seeing the best of young people
B
eing a reporter for the Washburn County Register for the past 11 years has given me a unique
opportunity to attend a wide range of events in the
community and school.
On Saturday, April 9, I attended the Regional Solo
and Ensemble Festival in Rice Lake. I was there to
cover the Spooner High School band and choir as they
competed in the festival. If the truth be known, I enjoy
these festivals and I get to hear some great music. Not
being a musician, I have often wondered what drives
these students to spend many hard hours practicing
their music and then to sit in front of a judge to be
judged. It must be the same drive that student athletes
have to be the best they can be and receiving the satisfaction of being the best.
It helps to know the students and over the years, I
have met quite a few. Some students that I was watching on Saturday are students I had watched just starting out when they were in the fifth and sixth grade.
One of those students is a former student at Shell
Lake, Logan Pashby who left while he was in elementary school. Today he is a sophomore at Rice Lake.
When I heard that he was playing his French horn in
a solo and in a quartet, I made it a point to be in the
audience when he performed. I was not disappointed.
His mother is Aimee Pashby, the former band director in Shell Lake. His father, Don Pashby, is an English
teacher at Rice Lake and also teaches music at the Shell
The story behind
the photo
Larry Samson
Lake Arts Center. Aimee left Shell Lake when a teaching positioned opened in Rice Lake.
Logan is advancing to perform at the State Solo and
Ensemble competition at UW-Eau Claire on Saturday,
May 7.
For me it was a fun day of music and seeing the best
of what young adults are capable of.
Rice Lake sophomore Logan Pashby is all smiles as he finishes his French horn solo and realizes that he will be going
on to state competition. — Photo by Larry Samson
Shell Lake airport receives donation
Successful
turkey hunters
Jim Lewis, pictured at right, donated his mother’s, Gina Lewis’, car to the Lake Point Aero Club to be used as a courtesy car at
the Shell Lake Municipal Airport. Gerry Winch, airport manager, accepted the donation. The car will make exploring the Shell Lake
area more accessible for the pilots and their passengers that land at the Shell Lake airport. — Photo by Danielle Danford
Find us online @
It was a successful turkey hunting season for Ethan Melton
with his 25-pound tom. The tom had an 11-inch beard and 1-1/4inch spurs. — Photos submitted
Sam Melton of Shell Lake shot this 22-pound turkey on Saturday, April 16.
644761 35RP

Accident causes five-hour highway closure

Transcription

Similar documents

Fitger`s Lake View Office

Captain Geech

to the article. - The FUND for Lake George

Loyalist Township - County of Lennox and Addington

WE ARE THE PLACE TO CHILL AT THE LAKE

Get Your Kicks this Fall with LWYSA!

chantecler 16-a, las fuentes — $118,00 usd steffen features

Sherando Flyer - Virginia Hemophilia

orrrustee`Gq - College of Lake County

Lakewood Park Kelseyville CA 95452