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AREA NEWS AT A GLANCE MADISON - Wisconsin Lottery officials remind players to be alert about lotteryrelated scams. There is currently a scam being sent via email that claims the recipient has won a large sum of money. The lottery does not know who winners are until they come forward – it does not contact players by phone, email or letter saying they’ve won. Lottery scams often involve telling consumers they have won, but need to send a processing fee or divulge personal information like credit card or Social Security numbers. The Wisconsin Lottery does not require fees when winners claim a prize, they would not ask for personal information over the telephone or in an email. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Wisconsin Lottery officials say consumers should be aware of the potential scams and use caution if they are contacted about winning a lottery prize. If you get a questionable phone call, email or letter, contact the lottery’s Player Hotline at 608266-7777. Wisconsin residents who want to file a consumer complaint about a lottery scam can do so through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Complaints can be filed online at datcp.wi.gov or a complaint form can be requested by calling the state’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 800-422-7128. — from Wisconsin Lottery Communications ••• RICE LAKE - Wrestling fans, mark
Daisy Troops donate to humane society
April 11 - $35 Jerry/Rose Sexton, Shell Lake April 12 - $35 Ron/Marie Duchesneau, New Brighton, Minn. April 13 - $35 Carly Moline, Birchwood April 14 - $35 Den Boland, Shell Lake April 15 - $35 Joe Sienko, Spooner
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TEMPS 2015 April 11 April 12 April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17
High Low Precip. 56 26 65 47 72 44 .17” snow 61 29 68 41 68 47 71 40
2016 April 11 April 12 April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17
High Low Precip. 56 29 38 18 47 28 trace snow 60 40 73 45 73 49 77 55
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On Wednesday, April 6, at approximately 4:20 a.m., Christy Haupt, 40, Spooner, was southbound on CTH K, from Pair O’ Lakes Road in the Town of Trego, when she lost control of the 1998 Ford F-150 truck she was driving in the fresh snow and slush. The vehicle went into the east-side ditch line, rolled on its side and came to rest upright. Haupt may have been injured, but was not medically transported. The truck had moderate damage to the front, middle and rear passenger side and was towed. On Wednesday, April 6, at approximately 7 a.m., Dawn Everson, 35, Shell Lake, was eastbound on CTH J just west of Hwy. 63 in the Town of Barronett when she lost control of the 2004 Ford Escape she was driving on the ice-covered road. The vehicle crossed over to the opposite lane, hitting a tree and a mailbox before coming to a rest. Everson may have been injured but was not medically transported. The vehicle
Register memories 1956 – 60 Years Ago
• The Shell Lake Fire Department was called to the Franklin Means home to extinguish a chimney fire. • A group of friends held a surprise housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Jack Porter. • The PTA carnival held in Shell Lake was a success. The winners of the king and queen contest were Arnold LeMoine and Janice Spaulding, from the Bashaw School; and Barbara Rohlick and Larry Johnson of the Shell Lake fifth grade. Prizewinners in the $5 cash drawing were Mrs. Elmo Smith, Marie Kennedy, Mary Ellen Lemke, Richard Desjardins and David Stodola. • A wedding shower was held at the Roosevelt School in honor of Jack Graf and Barbara Kanawas.
1966 – 50 Years Ago
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fered severe, irreversible brain damage at the hand of her husband nearly four years ago, died at Dove Healthcare in Barron on Saturday, April 9. She was 43 years old. Troy Birkenmeier, Witkowski’s ex-husband, was sentenced in Barron County Circuit Court in 2013 to 10 years in prison followed by 10 years on extended supervision for first-degree reckless injury. He was initially charged with attempted firstdegree intentional homicide. The couple was arguing the night of June 24, 2012, in their New Auburn home. The fight escalated to Birkenmeier hitting Witkowski’s head repeatedly against the wooden floor until she lost consciousness. Witkowski’s 12-year-old daughter ran to the house of a neighbor who called 911. Her 15-year-old son was also home at the time. Witkowski remained in a coma for seven months, but the extent of her injuries kept her in a nursing home for the rest of her life. She died on Birkenmeier’s 31st birthday. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype
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Daisy Troops 4393 and 4387 are working hard on earning badges for community service. They recently made tie blankets to donate to the animals of the Washburn County Humane Society. Shown back row (L to R): Ellianna Lauterbach, Abby Brock, Ella Kostner, Ariel Macone and Chloe Hanson. Front: Lilly Quinton and Indy Brown. — Photo by Jane Lauterbach
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your calendars for Saturday, May 7, for Controlled Chaos. Minnesota Pro Wrestling returns to Rice Lake for an evening of intense, action-packed entertainment for all ages. The fun and excitement will be in Rice Lake at the Elks Hall, located at 36 East Eau Claire St. Doors open at 6 p.m., wrestling begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door only. The event will feature raffles and a drawing for a boys and girls bike and additional prizes. Wrestlers appearing include Butchie Davis, Mountain Man Mike, Gregg Hurtz, Dirty Ernie, Damo Knight, Petey Brown, Boardman, Jeff Standards, Darkchild and Hassan Payne, all pro wrestling stars, with additional performers added right up to bell time. Further information can be obtained by contacting Curt Otterholt, 763-250-0698 or email at otterholtracing@yahoo.com. — from Rice Lake Elks ••• BARRON - Stacy Witkowski, who suf-
• Members of the United Methodist Church in Shell Lake dedicated an addition to their building. • At the reorganizational meeting of the Shell Lake City Council, Nolan Penning, representing the 3rd Ward, was a unanimous choice to retain his position as president of the council. • A benefit card party for the Fred Falkners was held at the Cecil Toll home and was sponsored by the St. Mary’s Circle. • John Forrestal Jr. spent a 30-day furlough with relatives in the area. He had spent the past several months with the U.S. Army in Germany. After the furlough he was scheduled to go to Vietnam.
1976 – 40 Years Ago
• Oran A. Plahn, 78, a resident of Shell Lake since 1901, was selected by the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce as the Citizen of the Year. • Specials at Dahlstroms Food Center and Locker Plant included Rich’s frozen bread dough, five 1-pound loaves, 89¢;
had very severe damage to the front, front passenger side, top of the vehicle, front driver side and middle passenger side. The vehicle was towed. On Saturday, April 9, at approximately 5 a.m., James Lengyel, 19, Augusta, was northbound on Hwy. 53, near the Hwy. 63 off ramp in the city of Spooner, when he swerved to avoid hitting a deer with the 2000 GMC Yukon he was driving. Lengyel swerved into the left lane, overcorrected back into the right lane and flipped the vehicle. Lengyel may have been injured and was treated by EMTs at the scene. The vehicle had severe damage to the middle passenger side, front passenger side, front, front driver side and middle driver side. The vehicle was towed. — Danielle Danford with information from the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office
compiled by Suzanne Johnson Generation bathroom tissue, 4-roll package, 65¢; and Reynolds 20-foot roll broiler foil, 39¢. • Jane Wallner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wallner, Shell Lake, was the recipient of the DAR Good Citizen’s Award, sponsored by the Wisconsin Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. • Pastor Ken Benson, former Minnesota Vikings player, was the guest speaker at the Full Gospel Church’s Easter Sunday service.
1986 – 30 Years Ago
• Attending the Wisconsin Hospital Association Auxiliary district meeting in Ladysmith were Gina Lewis, state chair of intergovernmental education, and Rudene Krueger, Mary Dinnies, Amy Monson and Myke Mercier. • Graduating from Head Start were Bo Estes, Barbara Featherly, Brandon Dahlstrom, Sarah Dahlstrom, Becky Ullom, Melissa Bachler, Tania Smith, Danielle Todd, Zachary Nelson, Derrick Tinsley, Crystal Walker, Michelle Stauffer, Bonny Johnson, Mike Allard, Dani Mortensen, Josh Paffel, Tara Olson, Danny Lux, Jeff Hamblin and Rachel Osborne. • Mary Dinnies and Myke Mercier conducted hearing tests on youngsters that would be entering kindergarten in the fall. The tests were done through the Promoting Education Assessment and Child Health Program and were conducted at Salem Lutheran Church. • Terraceview Living Center Administrator Lin Weathers presented the Lee Regenauer Award for outstanding volunteer service to Jane Winton.
1996 – 20 Years Ago
• Piano students of Dory Hartwig presented their recital at the United Methodist Church in Shell Lake. Performing were Rhiannon White, Kip Reynolds, Cassie Olson, Kelsey Bennett, Matthew Pesko, Bethany Walker, Katrina Algers,
Tera Reynolds, Michael Pesko, Abby Reynolds, Chad Schrankel, Colleen Mock, Tracy Oostdyk, Laura Swan, Kate Pederson and Tabitha Talbert. • Members of the Shell Lake Student Council were Emily Erwin, Haylee Hall, Colleen Mock, Andy Schindeldecker, Sharon Swearingen and Nicole Zeug. • Brian Schilling and Chad Greene, both of Shell Lake, were among top finishers in the annual Math Field Day held at the University of Wisconsin - Superior. Schilling was among the top finishers in the plane geometry event and Greene in the probability and statistics event. • Named Shell Lake Schools Students of the Month were seventh-grader Stephanie Williams; eighth-grader Emalee Olson, freshman Kelly Benzer, sophomore Dan Greene, junior Tyler Pockat and senior Jenny Donatell.
2006 – 10 Years Ago
• After a five-year absence, the Miss Shell Lake pageant made a return. Coordinators of the chamber-sponsored event were Joahna Guggenberger, Crystal Java, Corrine Hill and Alana Harrington. Crowned Miss Shell Lake was Katie Grocke. Jaci Pfluger was first princess and the most photogenic. Jamie Hanson was second princess and Priscilla Morris was named Miss Congeniality. • June Wickman retired after working a total of 40 years at Indianhead Medical Center. • Jim Campbell, phy ed instructor and coach at Shell Lake Schools, was chosen most influential staff member by NUE Outstanding Student Max Smith. Both were honored at the NUE banquet held in Rice Lake. • Deb Nebel organized a Basic Obedience class for dogs to raise money for the Washburn County Relay For Life.