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Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014 Vol. 126, No. 19 • Shell Lake, Wis.
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Music to some ears …
Jailers receive certification Page 5
Marching band alumni group started Page 4
Everyone is a critic. Kaitlin Daniels covers her ears while her classmates, Kobi Ross, Kandyce Martin and Jayden Kolve, sing along with the class. More photos on page 24. – Photo by Larry Samson
2014 Looking back
Celebration of Lights Page 12
January to June
SL girls down Solon Springs
SPORTS Pages 14-15
BREAKERS
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WASHBURN COUNTY – The Register takes one final look at the local news of 2014 in its next two issues, beginning with some headlines and photos from the first six months of the year.
January
Tom Frost was appointed to serve as the next district attorney of Washburn County. Mitch Brown took over the position of public works director for the city of Shell Lake on the retirement of Jeff Parker. Nicole Tims was sworn in as Washburn County treasurer. Dakota Holmes, daughter of Shane Holmes and Sasha Garbow, Cumberland, born Jan. 2, was the first baby of the new year born at Indianhead Medical Center. The home of Billy Allen was destroyed by fire. Michael Pesko, 29, Shell Lake High School graduate and son of Mike and Pat Pesko, Shell Lake, was featured in the third-annual Forbes 30 Under 30, a list of the brightest stars in 15 different fields under the age of 30. Pesko, an assistant professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, N.Y., was featured in the science and health-care field. Shell Lake students performed “Pinocchio” with Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre. Shania Pokorny of the Shell Lake girls basketball team hit the 1,000th point in her high school career. Ernie Hill and Billy Allen, both of Shell Lake and recent fire victims, were presented checks from the Spooner Knights of Columbus Council 5397 as well as a check from the state council in Madison. The Shell Lake Primary School purchased $1,500 worth of books for their guided reading program. The money was raised through a Scholastic Book Fair held during parent-teacher conferences.
The fifth-annual Princess Gala for fathers and daughters, or for men in the life of a girl where she is a daughter, granddaughter or niece, was held Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Shell Lake Arts Center. — Photo by Jacob Leonard A propane shortage was affecting some local residents as the cold weather continued in the region. Pete Hopke, Shell Lake instructor, was given an all-school surprise sendoff during a goingSee Year in Review, page 2
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Year in Review/from page 1 away rally held in his honor. Hopke left to serve another tour of duty with the National Guard. The Shell Lake School Board presented Jeri Bitney with a plaque in recognition of her 20 years of service on the school board. The Shell Lake High School Gold Science Olympiad team took fourth place in competition held at UW-River Falls. Mike Andrews was sworn in as 1st Ward alderperson to the Shell Lake City Council. Wyatt Bauch and Rachel Mechtel of the Shell Lake FFA attended the HalfTime Leadership Conference in Stevens Point. Shell Lake firefighters responded to a house fire on 4th Avenue in Shell Lake. This was the third house fire of the season. Dakota Robinson, Miss Shell Lake, attended the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Dr. Edward Dunbar of Shell Lake Dental retired from the dental profession after 40 years in the vocation. He practiced dentistry in Shell Lake for 37 years.
February Shell Lake Public Library was among the 350 libraries from 17 Wisconsin library systems to be selected to participate in a statewide project to increase their Internet connections. Ventures Unlimited in Shell Lake received a statewide award for their work on the Washburn County wayside. The Garry Crosby family was honored for their years of hard work and dedication to the National Farmers Orgnization. Tom Crosby was elected chairman of the NFO dairy committee. The committee plays an advisory role for statewide dairy issues to the NFO board. Ronnie Masterjohn turned 80 years old. Dominic Hopke and Beau Skluzacek, Shell Lake wrestlers, took first place in the Division 3 WIAA Regionals in Cumberland. They advanced to sectional competition at Osseo-Fairchild. Pat Livingston retired after 42 years of service at WITC. Danielle Moe, Washburn County Register reporter, received a $1,500 scholarship from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation at the group’s annual convention held at the Milwaukee Marriott West in Waukesha. Baladino, from Israel, performed at the Shell Lake High School. The Shell Lake Educational Foundation sponsored the event. The Shell Lake School District’s afterschool program for students prekindergarten through fourth grade was facing an unknown future. The four-year grant that supported the program had reached the end of its cycle. The “Cabaret,” showcasing Shell Lake students musical talent, was held. Ray Heilborn turned 90 years old. The city of Shell Lake, nearby towns, and Washburn County were facing the challenge of how to balance high costs for the rest of the year due to the extreme snow depths and temperatures that the winter of 2013-2014 brought to the area. Fuernot Farms of Sarona lost a 50-foot section of a new cattle barn due to the snow load on the roof. The building was not in use so no cattle were injured. The Washburn County Register newspaper received four awards during the 2013 Better Newspaper Contest at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Convention. Danielle Moe received a thirdplace WNA Open Record/Freedom
of Information Award, Class F, for her story, Redaction still in effect in Washburn County, and a third-place Environmental Reporting Award for her story, Public support key in fighting CWD. Larry Samson, photographer/reporter, received a second-place Feature Photo Award for his photo titled, “He ain’t heavy,” and a third-place Photo Essay Award for his coverage of the 2013 Spooner Rodeo. Joni Paffel-Christ was the winner of the quilt made by Myrna Atkinson. The quilt was the grand prize for the Shell Lake band’s “Cabaret.”
March The Shell Lake Science Olympiad Gold Team earned third place in the western regional and were advancing to state competition to be held at UW-Stout in April. Shell Lake forensics students advancing to district competition in Hayward were Jenny Connell, Dakota Robinson, Haleigh Rafalski, Daniel Parish, David Brereton, Renae Lloyd, Kelsey Egbert, Mikayla Smith, Anthony Wey and KayDe Bontekoe. Gene and Carlotta Romsos’ 12-foot Christmas tree was showing signs of growth while still adorning their home since being put on display on Nov. 29. To that point the tree had received 82 gallons of water. Gordy’s County Market became the new owners of Dahlstroms Lakeside Market. Duane Talbert was named the store manager. Other department heads were Rob Olson, bookkeeping; Phil Swan, meat department; McKenzie Johnson, pricing; Laurie Nielsen, produce; and Matthew Blasser, dairy and frozen foods. Brad Pederson, Shell Lake city administrator, retired after 33 years of service to the city. Andrew Eiche was hired as his replacement. The Growing a Better Washburn County Job Fair was held at the Spooner Ice House. Michelle Voight, executive director for the Washburn County Tourism Association, received the Rising Star Award. Gov. Scott Walker made the presentation at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Lake Geneva. John Lloyd and Tyler Harrell, Shell Lake students attending the University of Wisconsin - Barron County, performed in the play “Arms and the Man.” Shell Lake Team Stearns would be going on to state competition after receiving a first-place finish in the Pandemonium Challenge at the Destination ImagiNation St. Croix Valley Regional competition held in Hudson. The Wisconsin Affiliate Tournament was held in Stevens Point. The Shell Lake High School drama department presented “Archie and the Wallflower.” First-time directors Danette Hopke and Lori Sumner directed the play. Peggy’s Place Restaurant in downtown Shell Lake was recognized by the Directory of Wisconsin’s Best Ma & Pa Restaurants as being the second-best place in Washburn County. Greener’s Real ‘Em Inn on Long Lake took first place. Going on to compete in the Wisconsin Kids Folkstyle State Championships in Madison were Shell Lake youth wrestlers Cassie Lawrence, Brady Lehnherr, Koy Hopke, Kale Hopke and alternate Carter Lawrence. See Year in Review, page 8
Bonnie Reno and Danette and Pete Hopke stood quietly in reflection as Washburn County Vererans Service Officer Carl Krantz led the school in a prayer for Capt. Pete Hopke’s, or as the students know him, Mr. Hopke’s, safe return and for his family during a special good bye ceremony held at the Shell Lake school. – Photo by Larry Samson
2014 One final look January to June
A mother great horned owl watched over her baby on a cool spring day. Horned owls hatch two eggs in the last week of January or during February. The female stays with the young while the male does all the hunting. On this day the male was in a nearby tree standing guard. – Photo by Larry Samson
A view of one of the Spooner Fire Hall’s engine bays shows room around each of the vehicles. One of the issues with the original fire hall was the lack of space, forcing the department to store vehicles in different locations. – Photo by Danielle H. Moe
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New group organized for countywide assistance
Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer WASHBURN COUNTY – “The sharing of the wealth, the sharing of the load is important to us; the more we get involved, the more help we can give,” said Bill Holden. Holden and Chuck Adams are the masterminds for the group that has formed in response to the increasing needs from Washburn County residents living in or on the edge of poverty. The group, recently named Washburn Christian Outreach, wants to function as the hub for receiving aid requests and collaborating with pre-existing entities in Washburn County to fulfill those requests. Holden and Adams have experienced
firsthand the inefficiencies for receiving and completing requests for aid after organizing and running Ruby’s Pantry in Spooner. Determined to make a difference, the pair decided to see if there was interest from county community members in creating an organization that could bring order and simplicity for those trying to provide assistance and for those seeking it. Since their first public meeting in September, WCO has focused its purpose, formed its organizational structure and created the steps necessary to fulfill requests. “We need to get more in front of them
(Washburn County churches) that this group exists, that this is the help we can give you and we’ll go through a trial period if that’s what they want, we’ll do anything,” said Holden. The group has established connections with a third of the 32 churches in Washburn County and several local organizations including the Indianhead Community Action Association, the Salvation Army, Ruby’s Pantry and others. However, the more connections the group has to other churches and organizations, the better WCO can function to assist those in need and the many organizations offering assistance. “The real issue to me is how do we en-
gage people in the process,” asked Adams of those individuals that gathered for the WCO public meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11. In order to function at its best, Holden and Adams explained that volunteers are needed to check voice mails for aid requests and help fulfill those requests. Individuals with skills in technology, finance, legal work and administration are also needed to make sure WCO runs efficiently and correctly. The goal is to have the WCO aid phone line live by Jan. 1, 2015. Individuals that want to volunteer are asked to call Bill Holden at 715-468-4017.
Local, state organizations collaborate for increasing broadband access Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SPOONER — The Internet has changed the way people communicate, share ideas and conduct business. According to comScore, an analytical data provider, as of Dec. 10, $35.4 billion has been spent online for the 2014 holiday season, marking a 15-percent increase versus the corresponding days last year. For those without an Internet connection, or a slow one, online shopping is no fun. For residents in rural parts of the country, like communities in Washburn County, high-speed Internet access is spotty and can be costly. Several local and state organizations are working together to change the picture and speeds of Internet access for county residents and businesses.
“We need to document what people need, what they’re getting in terms of their broadband access for residential, business, public sector, government and nonprofit,” said Hugh Miller, technology coordinator for the Spooner Area School District. Miller discussed his experiences on the district’s Internet connection with individuals that gathered for the bandwidth assessment tool training at the Spooner High School on Wednesday, Dec. 17. “People will complain about not getting access to where they’re at but, when you look at it from a business perspective, there has to be a return on an investment for a provider to serve an area,” said Jill Hietpas, regional broadband educator for UW-Extension. UW-Extension, the Pub-
lic Service Commission of Wisconsin and the Washburn County Economic Development Corporation have been working together to establish a means to getting broadband service providers to acknowledge the need in the Washburn County area. The broadband assessment tool is the means to that end. “The whole goal of this is to have as many people in Washburn County do the survey,” said Mike Spafford, executive director of Washburn County Economic Development Corporation. The BAT is a survey that will provide the information necessary to broadband providers indicating the areas needed for business and residential broadband. The survey also provides immediate information to consumers to help them understand their
bandwidth need to help them make better Internet service provider choices. “The surveys have to be done first, then they do the assessment and then the third step is communication to the providers to increase high-speed Internet for our area,” said Spafford. The BAT is free to do and everyone is encouraged to take the assessment. The link to the assessment is apps.costquest.com/bat/home. More information about broadband can be found at linkwisconsin.org . For additional background information about broadband in Washburn County, a previously published story is available on the Register’s website at wcregisteronline. com.
Budget investment would bring equity to special education funding MADISON — “Students across Wisconsin are being shortchanged by special education aid that has been frozen since 2008, failing to keep pace with the increasing costs of services for students with disabilities,” said state Superintendent Tony Evers as he advocated for his 2015-17 state education budget. Across the state, more than 120,000 students have a disability. Under state and federal law, they are entitled to receive a free appropriate public education. Funding for that education is a shared responsibility among federal, state and local governments. Twenty years ago, state categorical aid reimbursed 45 percent of special education costs. That rate has dropped to about 27 percent, meaning local resources must pay for more of the services special education students need. Evers’ 2015-17 budget proposal would hike special education categorical aid to increase reimbursement to 28 percent of costs in the first year of the budget and 30 percent in the second. Additionally, the proposed budget would fully fund the high-cost special education aid program. That aid supports the small percentage of students who have severe or multiple
disabilities that require educational programming with costs in excess of $30,000 per year. Proposed changes in the 2015-17 budget for the open enrollment program would improve equity and access for students with disabilities and their families. Special education students represent 13.8 percent of public school enrollment. These students have speech or language impairments, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or a number of other conditions that affect their ability to achieve in school. Through an evaluation process that includes specialists and the student’s parents or guardian, an Individualized Education Program is developed. For each student, the IEP specifies services and accommodations that will support educational progress. Schools educate special education students to graduate from high school ready for college and careers. By state and federal law, students with disabilities are entitled to educational services until age 21. Disparities in four-year graduation rates are wide between students with disabilities and their peers, 68.7 percent and 90.4 percent respectively. With extra time allowed by law, the six-year graduation rate
Two new staff positions for Spooner School District
Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SPOONER — The Spooner School Board discussed the district’s use of shortterm borrowing and approved two new staff positions during the board’s regular bimonthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 15. According to Michelle Schwab, school district superintendent, and Shannon Grindell, district business manager, shortterm borrowing is something the district has done in the past. Grindell explained in an email to the Register that the financing method is used to help cover the general operating expenses (payroll and accounts payable) when cash flow becomes a concern and the board would then approve a line of credit to use as needed. “I prefer that the board and the public be notified anytime that the administration or the board elects to use that line of credit. I think people should be informed of that,” said Schwab. The need to shortterm borrow was brought before the board for the month of December. Grindell explained that not all school districts need to short-term borrow every year but that it is a common practice for school districts of similar demographics to Spooner.
“Spooner Area School District receives very little in state aid so as a district we rely heavily on our tax base. Taxes are distributed to the (school) districts twice a year, in January and August, which can cause cash flow issues for most districts,” wrote Grindell. The board approved two new staff positions, a math specialist and a communications specialist. The math specialist position will be paid for out of Title funding, an appropriate use for those funds, Schwab stated. The position will work on the districtwide curriculum in the area of math, coach teachers, provide professional development for teachers and track student achievement data. The communications specialist will support Schwab as district superintendent, Hugh Miller, the district’s technology director, and Shannon Grindell, district business manager, with community relations. This position will maintain the district’s website, supply local media with accurate information, manage district social media accounts and maintain communications with the school district and the community.
gap for students with disabilities, though still too large, narrows considerably, 81.3 percent for students with disabilities, though still too large, narrows disabilities. In addition to disparities in graduation rates, students with disabilities have lower rates of access to postsecondary education and employment. Of those responding to the 2014 Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Postsecondary Outcomes Survey, 22 percent reported they had not attended postsecondary education or training or been employed one year after leaving high school. Of the remaining 78 percent of respondents, 31 percent reported attending a college, university or training program, and 47 percent reported being employed. Of those reporting that they were employed, 10 percent said they were in supported employment. The Special Education Better Bottom Line Transitions proposal would provide a $1,000-per-student incentive
payment to school districts for students who are successful in their pursuit of higher education, training or competitive employment one year after leaving high school. The $5.85 million allocation would improve or expand special education services in qualifying districts. Through a $1.5 million pilot plan proposed in the budget, Special Education Better Bottom Line job development specialists would work with the business community to develop jobs that integrate more students with disabilities into the workforce. “Supporting the educational needs of students with disabilities is the right thing to do,” Evers said. “Our students with disabilities need the academic supports and workplace opportunities that will put them on par with their peers to attain the skills to graduate from high school ready for college and careers.” - from Wisconsin DPI
Citizens Commercial Banking provides financing for new Spooner Health System hospital Twenty-bed critical access hospital to open in May 2016
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Citizens Commercial Banking, the commercial banking division of Citizens Financial Group, announced Thursday, Dec. 18, that it is providing $24.7 million in financing to Spooner Health System for the construction of a new 20-bed critical access hospital. The 82,500-square-foot hospital on a 58-acre parcel in Spooner is scheduled to open in May 2016. The project will create 13 permanent jobs with an annual payroll of $379,000 as well as 75 construction jobs. Another 146 jobs will be retained, with an annual payroll of $7.72 million. “Working with Citizens Commercial Banking has been a great experience,” said Michael Schafer, CEO of Spooner Health System. “Citizens’ bankers delivered great ideas and execution so we could obtain the financing we needed to build a hospital that will benefit the com-
munity for years to come.” Spooner Health System has been dedicated to caring for and improving the health of the citizens of Spooner and surrounding communities in northwestern Wisconsin since 1955. “Spooner Health System is an excellent client providing important health-care services to members of the community,” said Steve Woods, head of corporate banking for Citizens Commercial Banking. “As we have expanded nationally, it has been great to be able to work with clients outside our traditional Northeast and Mid-Atlantic footprint to draw on our financial expertise and capabilities to help them achieve their goals.” Citizens Commerical Banking provided a $20 million commitment on a tax-exempt bond issue and arranged participation for the remaining $4.7 million. Formerly known as RBS Citizens, Citizens Commercial Banking is the commercial banking division of Providence, R.I.-based Citizens Financial Group. For more information about Citizens Commercial Banking, go to citizensbank.com/ commercial. — from CCB
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Letters to the editor The gift of music It was our privilege to attend five of this season’s Christmas concerts in the Spooner and Shell Lake schools plus hear Kevin McMullin’s string students per-
Monday, Dec. 8 At approximately 2:46 p.m., Violet Gage, 19, Spooner, was westbound on Sunset Lane in the city of Spooner when she had to brake and slid off the roadway to avoid colliding with another vehicle in the road. Gage’s vehicle, a 2005 Ford Focus, hit a mailbox as it slid into the ditch. Gage was not injured in the accident, and there was no damage to her vehicle, but the mailbox was very damaged. Wednesday, Dec. 10 At approximately 5:47 p.m., April
form. Each concert displayed the talent and commitment to music that the students possess. Our thanks to the musicians, directors,
accompanists and all others who helped bring this holiday gift of music to our communities.
Washburn County accident report
Melton, 42, Spooner, was westbound on Little Valley Road in the city of Spooner when a deer ran across the road in front of her. Melton was unable to stop her vehicle in time and hit the deer with the 2010 Chevy Impala she was driving. Melton was not injured in the accident and her car had only a minor dent. At approximately 5:57 p.m., Jane Malischke, 57, Spooner, hit a deer on CTH A in the city of Spooner. Malischke was not injured and her vehicle, a 2009 Ford, was not damaged. Malischke stated
she would take the deer and registered it as a car-kill. Friday, Dec. 12 At approximately 9:26 a.m., Rolland Schaefer, 84, Shell Lake, was attempting to back his vehicle onto 5th Avenue in the city of Shell Lake when he backed into a vehicle driven by Daniel Harrington, 44, Shell Lake. The accident report states that the accident occurred because Schaefer was unable to see Harrington. Neither driver was injured in the accident. Schaefer’s 1998 Ford Taurus
Doug and Dawn Olson Spooner
sustained very minor damage to the rear. Harrington’s 2006 Chevy Silverado also received very minor damage to the passenger side. Sunday, Dec. 14 At approximately 5 p.m., Heidi Isensee, 67, Hayward, was southbound on Hwy. 63 in the Town of Springbrook near Pow Road when she hit a deer. Isensee was not injured. Her 2005 Chevy Astro van sustained very minor damage to the front. — Danielle H. Moe with information from the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office
Total state-local taxes rise, but fall as share of income Rising federal collections increase total Wisconsin tax burden MADISON – While Wisconsin’s statelocal tax burden fell from 11.3 percent to 11.1 percent of personal income in 2014, the total tax burden rose from 30.4 percent to 31.3 percent of income due to increases in federal tax collections. This is the key finding of a new report from the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, “Total Taxes in Wisconsin, 2014.” The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance is a nonpartisan organization devoted to public policy research and citizen education. In actual dollars, total Wisconsin state and local taxes rose 0.2 percent in 2014 to $27.6 billion. However, state taxes and
fees alone declined 0.6 percent this year to $17.4 billion, due largely to lower collections of individual income and unemployment taxes. In the 2013-15 state budget and again in separate legislation early this year, lawmakers reduced individual income tax rates. To reflect these cuts, they also adjusted paycheck withholding tables, which helped reduce collections 5.8 percent to $7.1 billion in 2014. Unemployment insurance tax collections fell 1.7 percent in 2014 to $1.15 billion. As unemployment rates fall, many individual businesses become subject to lower UI rates and total collections decline. Collections of other major state taxes rose last year due to a growing economy. Sales tax collections climbed 4.9 percent to $4.63 billion. The increase, driven partly by new collections from online retailer Amazon.com, was the largest since
a 6-percent jump in 2000. Despite some corporate income tax cuts, collections from that tax rose 4.5 percent to $967.2 million. Combined state taxes on alcohol and tobacco increased 1.3 percent in 2014 to $698.7 million. And, after declining in both 2012 and 2013, gas tax collections rose 3.4 percent in 2014 to $999.4 million. Tax collections at the local level increased 1.6 percent to $10.2 billion in 2014 and claimed 4.1 percent of personal income. Because Wisconsin offers local governments few taxing options, most local revenues are generated by the property tax. Levies totaled $10.6 billion in 2014, 1.3 percent more than the prior year and the largest increase since 2011, which was 2.6 percent. Growth in local levies has been suppressed by a tightening of state-mandated property tax limits during 2012-14. The state’s total tax burden relative
to income rose in 2014 chiefly because federal collections from state taxpayers jumped 8.3 percent to an estimated $46.4 billion in 2014. The increase was due to a combination of economic expansion and federal tax increases. Federal taxes accounted for almost 65 percent of all 2014 taxes and fees paid in Wisconsin. As a share of income, they claimed 20.2 percent, compared to 19.1 percent in 2013. A free copy of The Wisconsin Taxpayer magazine report, “Total Taxes in Wisconsin, 2014,” is available by visiting wistax. org; emailing wistax@wistax.org; calling 608-241-9789; or writing WISTAX at 401 North Lawn Ave., Madison, WI 537045033. - from Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Potatoes equaling 3,250 pounds donated to area food pantries BARRON – In the spirit of giving, Barron Electric Cooperative and employees teamed up with member Nuto Farms to deliver 3,250 pounds of potatoes to 13 food pantries in Barron, Birchwood, Cameron, Chetek, Cumberland, Hayward, Prairie Farm, Rice Lake, Spooner and Turtle Lake. Over 600 families were helped with this donation. In 2013, over 3,000 pounds of potatoes were donated to area food pantries. Dawn Wagner, of the Indianhead Action Agency, said, “We greatly appreciate the donation this time of the year. We served 425 families in November or approxi-
mately 1,000 people.” Lucille Evertson, public relations for the Birchwood Food Pantry, said, “We serve approximately 75 families monthly, covering a 20-mile radius. We appreciate the community support, this donation is fantastic.” Barron Electric Cooperative serves more than 18,000 members in eight counties. Their dedicated staff lives by the mission to provide reliable electric service to members and improve the quality of life in the areas they serve. — from Barron Electric
Chuck Adams, of the Washburn County Food Pantry, accepts a potato donation from Dan Ripplinger and Randel Peters of Barron Electric Cooperative. — Photos submitted
Spooner High School marching band alumni started
Barron Electric donated 250 pounds of potatoes to Indianhead Action Agency. Shown (L to R): Randel Peters, of Barron Electric, Dawn Wagner, of Indianhead Action Agency, Dan Ripplinger, of Barron Electric, and Chuck MacCourt, of Indianhead Action Agency.
An effort to call together Spooner High School marching band alumni has been started. Amy Greenfield, left, and Carrie Busch have been working with Joe, right, and Joan Fitzgerald to see if this could become a reality. The response has been fantastic, and plans are moving forward to invite all former band students to form a rodeo parade alumni marching band. Many alumni will be home for Christmas visits, so Cathy Hagen has reserved the SHS band room for a 1 p.m. meeting on Sunday, Dec. 28. Further info is available by contacting Amy Greenfield on Facebook. Fitzgerald can be reached at 715-635-3902. — Photo submitted
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County jailers receive certifications SHELL LAKE — To work in a county jail, or any state-accountable correctional institution, a person must be certified by the state of Wisconsin within a year of employment. To become certified, individuals must successfully complete a Wisconsin State Certified Jail Academy consisting of 160 hours of instruction and training covering all aspects of corrections. There are 15 separate training modules each jail deputy needs to complete successfully to graduate, ranging from health care to law, report writing to hostage response, physical subject control to professional communication skills, and everything in between. In addition, the Washburn County
Jail has its own in-depth field training program all jail deputies must prove proficient at before being sent to the jail academy. To maintain state certification after academy graduation, each jail deputy must attend 24 hours of state-recognized training per year. Sheriff Terry Dryden along with jail Captain Dan Brereton welcome four graduates from 2014: Sherri Anderson who graduated from the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College academy in the
spring, and Brian Wyberg, Christy Sarne and Michael Johnson who graduated this fall from the Chippewa Valley Technical Valley academy. — from Washburn County Sheriff’s Office
Graduating from CVTC jail academy classes are (L to R): Christy Sarne, Michael Johnson and Brian Wyberg. — Photos submitted
City project review, public hearing Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake City Council convened on Wednesday, Dec. 17, for a public hearing on the city’s Community Development Block Grant. Teresa Anderson, of MSA Services, explained that the grant funded the city’s project on the interceptor sewer and the wastewater fine-screen facility upgrades that were a portion of the city’s 2012 street projects. This was the second and final public hearing on the grant project that is a requirement of the grant funding. Vern Redlich was the only citizen in attendance to make public comments. Anderson explained the grant funded the upgrades to the interceptor sewer that runs approximately from 8th Avenue and 1st Street north to the treatment plant. It also funded the wastewater fine screen and a generator. The total project cost was $536,822, with the CDBG paying for $250,000 of the project cost. Anderson explained that the remainder of the project cost was covered by Clean Water funding with the remainder to be paid out of the utility. “So it will be paid back over the next 20 years by sewer rates, not on the general budget,” said Anderson. She also stated that the CDBG funding will be closed out by the end of 2014.
Shell Lake Lions Calendar Winners Dec. 15 - $30 Dennis Meyers, Shell Lake Dec. 16 - $30 Shelly Crotty, South St. Paul, Minn. Dec. 17 - $30 Kristine Steege, Cumberland Dec. 18 - $30 Alan Henderson, Loves Park, Ill. Dec. 19 - $30 Aaron Hubin, Shell Lake
Schmitz’s Economart Winners also announced on WJMC FM Radio
Temps
Temperatures recorded at Spooner Ag Research Station 2013 High Low Precip. Dec. 15 14 -11 3.0” snow Dec. 16 -1 -20 Dec. 17 23 -2 2.4” snow Dec. 18 27 -6 1.2” snow Dec. 19 26 5 Dec. 20 17 0 2.4” snow Dec. 21 22 0 2014 High Low Precip. Dec. 15 45 41 Dec. 16 46 22 .37” rain/ snow Dec. 17 22 12 trace snow Dec. 18 20 12 Dec. 19 22 18 Dec. 20 26 21 trace snow Dec. 21 30 26
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Sheriff Terry Dryden, left, is shown with Sherri Anderson, graduate of WITC’s jail academy program, and jail Captain Dan Brereton.
Area news at a glance PRAIRIE FARM — Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland has announced they will close the Prairie Farm clinic on Monday, Feb. 2. “This has been an extremely difficult decision,” said Rita Sullivan, vice president of the northern Mayo Clinic Health System facilities. “We will work with patients in the coming weeks to ensure they are able to transition their care to another location as easily as possible. Administrators cited declining patient visits as the reason for the decision to close. An internal study found that 84 percent of patients with Prairie Farm addresses already receive their primary care in Barron or another nearby Mayo Clinic Health System site. — from the Rice Lake Chronotype ••• RICE LAKE — Rice Lake’s city administrator is being considered for the administrator job in another community. Curt Snyder was named one of six
finalists for the administrator job for the city of Stillwater in Minnesota. The chosen candidate will be on the job Feb. 3. Snyder, who has been Rice Lake’s top city official since 1991, has also been a leading candidate for at least two other administration jobs in other communities this year. Northfield, Minn., officials named Snyder a finalist for the city administrator position in that city, but selected another candidate for the job in July. Snyder was one of the three finalists for deputy administrator in La Crosse County, but in August county officials chose to re-evaluate the position and not hire any of the three. — from Rice Lake Chronotype ••• MILLTOWN — One person was seriously injured and taken to Regions Hospital in St. Paul following the crash of a semitruck Dec. 15 south of Milltown. Dense fog played a factor in the accident.
Register Memories 1954 - 60 years ago
• At the regular PTA meeting a new organization was formed, composed of the parents of students in the music department. The purpose of the organization was to help the music department obtain some much-needed equipment. The first project would be new uniforms for the band. Officers elected were Mrs. Irvin Swan, president; Mrs. Harold Anderson, vice president; Walter Hubin, secretary; and Mrs. Ralph Drake, treasurer. • Roger Anderson received his discharge from the service and arrived home. He was a sergeant with the infantry and had been stationed at Fort Carson, Colo. • Mrs. Donn West entertained the Sarona Birthday Club at her home in honor of her mother, Mrs. L.M. Sauer. Five tables of 500 were played. Prizes were won by Mrs. F.X. Sauer, Mrs. Jim Morovac, Mrs. Frank Pokorny and Mrs. Wilfred Sauer. • John Plahn and Jerome Anderson were home from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., where they were stationed with the Army. Mr. and Mrs. Orin Plahn met them in St. Paul.
1964 - 50 years ago
• Howard Brussell announced that he sold the Tiptown Dining Room and Bar to Joseph Landl, Algonquin, Ill. • The Shell Lake City Council selected Harry Stouffer to the position of city clerk. • Robert Lawrence, who was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., for his basic training, spent Christmas leave with his parents, the Edgar Lawrences. • Barney Mortensen, owner of the Capitol Bar and Bowling in Shell Lake, sold his business to Louie Rich and his son, Tom, of Spooner.
According to Polk County Sheriff’s Department, Omar F. Mohamed, 25, Eau Claire, a student driver, was driving a truck owned by Pallet Resource Corp. of Blaine, Minn., with instructor Keith Alan Simmerman, 42, Centuria, when the accident occurred just after 8 a.m. Mohamed was driving east on CTH G when he failed to see an approaching curve due to dense fog and excessive speed. He attempted to negotiate the curve and the truck rolled over onto its left side and skidded across traffic lanes of Hwy. 35, coming to rest in the south ditch. Simmerman received a laceration to his hand, and Mohamed was pinned in the vehicle and required lengthy extrication to be removed from the vehicle. Due to weather conditions, a ground ambulance transported him to Regions. — from the Inter-County Leader
Compiled by Suzanne Johnson
1974 - 40 years ago
• Larry Klinger, Shell Lake, caught an 18-pound, 42-inch northern. • The Big Six for the Shell Lake Women’s Bowling League were Barb Swearingen, 161; Aggie Anderson, 152; Lu Parker, 151; Ann Reed, 151; Ramona Scharhag, 149; Dorothy Hansen, 147; and Shirley Washkuhn, 147. • Tops Chapter WI 232 honored Helen Tarr as their queen for the month. • Due to ill health, Pearl West was selling her home in Shell Lake.
1984 - 30 years ago
• Toni Lee Gulan continued to district completion at Superior as part of the Elk’s Club hoop shoot contest. She won regional free-throw shooting honors at Rice Lake in the 11- to 12-year-old group. Other winners from Shell Lake were Eric Olson, 9- to 10-year-old boys; Nancy Schultz, 8-to 9-year-old girls; Jacob Ekern, 8-to 9-year-old boys; Amy Erickson, 9- to 10-year-old girls; and Tim Quenan, 11-to 12-year old boys. • The Shell Lake High School winter pompom squad competed in a UW-Eau Claire sponsored invitational. The squad placed third in Class C competition. Team members were Stacey Hillman, Denise Brown, Shawn Haseleu, Mary Roubik, Cheryl Soltis, Paula Lawrence, Kim Kessler and Lori Stellrecht. Virginia Heilborn coached them. • Airman Valdemar Eric Jensen, son of Donna D. Jensen, Shell Lake, and Valdemar H. Jensen, Green Bay, graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. • Bob Bodin, Barronett, was honored at an 80th birthday party.
1994 - 20 years ago
• Senior division participants in the Washburn County Soil and Water Conservation poster contest from Shell Lake were Nikki Oostdyk, third place; Tim Fox, honorable mention; and Justin Stariha, honorable mention. • Tiffany Schroeder graduated from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. A graduation party in her honor was held at Tiptown. • Chosen as Good Citizens at Shell Lake Elementary School were Emma Wabrowetz, Daniel Smith, Sheena Dahlstrom, Jonah Albers, Kristi Hotchkiss, Ryan Huck, Jonell Butenhoff and Larissa Tinsley. • Winners of the poster contest sponsored by the Shell Lake Knights of Columbus were Max Smith, Matthew Mackie, Kelsey Bitney, Claudia Berlin, Amy Bolterman, Chris Soukup, Jill Pederson, Mike Pesko, Tera Reynolds, Anne Bitney, Tanner DeLawyer, Larissa Tinsley, James Green, Adam DeLawyer, Matthew Pesko, John Berlin and Andrew Berlin.
2004 - 10 years ago
• Jackson Smith, Shell Lake, was named to the high honors on the dean’s list at Milwaukee School of Engineering. • Winners of the Washburn County Register holiday drawing were Shane Williams, Rita Schilling and Alicia Knoop. • Former Shell Lake mayors attending the WITC open house were Larry Fletcher, Chuck Lutz and Ray Heilborn. • Isabela Chtominska, Warsaw, Poland, was an exchange student living with Art and Sue Berlin. Catarina Rostock, Sao Paulo, Brazil, was living with host family Mary and Steve Hemshrot.
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Summer session schedule announced at UWBC
RICE LAKE — The summer session 2015 schedule at the University of Wisconsin - Barron County was recently announced and will offer six on-campus credit courses. According to Dale Fenton, UWBC assistant campus dean for student services, this is an opportunity for university students returning to the area for summer to continue their studies, for recent high
school graduates to earn some early credits, or for current students to get ahead in coursework. The summer session also provides an opportunity for the general public to participate in an enrichment experience. Classes scheduled for summer session 2015 are: Environmental Science (BIO 191), three credits, five weeks, May 26 June 26, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Tuesdays; Intro-
duction to Public Speaking (CTA 103), three credits, 8 weeks, June 8-July 31, 12:15-3 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays; Film Studies (ENG 277), three credits, eight weeks, June 8 - July 31, 5:30-8:15 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays; Introduction to College Algebra (MAT 105), three credits, six weeks, June 8 - July 17, Tuesdays and Thursdays; Elementary Statistics (MAT 117), three credits, six
weeks, June 8 - July 17, 9 a.m-12:15 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays; and Politics of Crime and Punishment (POL 120), three credits, eight weeks, June 8 - July 31, 5:308:15 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. To obtain more information, contact the UWBC Student Services Office at 715-2348176 or email uwbcinfo@uwc.edu. — from UWBC
Auditions in Cumberland for “Jesus Christ Superstar”
CUMBERLAND – ETC, Cumberland’s community theater organization, will be holding auditions on Saturday, Jan. 10, and Tuesday, Jan. 13, for the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The auditions
will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, and from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Cumberland Arts Center. ETC is looking for lots of good voices, both male and female. Those interested
in being part of the pit band are also welcome at the auditions. The band will include both rock-band and traditional instruments. The show will run the first two week-
ends of June. John Westin will be the musical director, and Dave Evenson will be the director. — from ETC
C O M M U N I T Y H A P P E N I N G S December
Saturday, Dec. 27 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted. Tuesday, Dec. 30 • Ninth-annual youth ice-fishing fun day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Spooner Lake. For more information, call 715-6353011 or 715-520-2793. Wednesday, Dec. 31 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner.
January
Friday, Jan. 2 • Ring in the new year at the free community meal, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 409 Summit St., Spooner, 4-6 p.m. All are welcome. Donations accepted. Saturday, Jan. 3 • Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film” at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More info at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-4682414 and shelllakeartscenter.org Tuesday, Jan. 6 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m. at the lodge. Wednesday, Jan. 7 • Free soup and sandwiches, Church of the Nazarene, Spooner, 5:30 p.m. Call 715-635-3496 to confirm. All welcome. Donations accepted. Thursday, Jan. 8 • The Shell Lake Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shell Lake Community Center.
EVENTS …
Saturday, Jan. 10 • Washburn County Food Distribution in conjunction with Ruby’s Pantry, Spooner Middle School Tech Ed Building on Elm Street. Tickets 9 a.m. Distribution 9:30 a.m.V olunteers needed. Contact 715-635-9309, 715-4684017 or 715-222-4410. • Jack Frost celebration in Spooner. Tuesday, Jan. 13 • Moms Club meets at Faith Lutheran, Spooner, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 • Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake. All welcome. Donations accepted. • The board of directors for the Railroad Memories Museum meeting, 1 p.m., Spooner City Hall. All volunteers welcome. Thursday, Jan. 15 • Shell Lake PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the 3-12 school library. Baby-sitting available. • Sex Offenders, What the Community Needs to Know presentation, 6 p.m., Lakeland Family Resource Center, Spooner. For more information and to register, call 715635-4669. No child care available. Saturday, Jan. 17 • Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film” at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More info at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-4682414 and shelllakeartscenter.org Monday, Jan. 19 • Northern Lights Camera Club, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1790 Scribner St., Spooner. • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5 p.m. group activity, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner, 715-635-4669.
Tuesday, Jan. 20 • Shell Lake/Spooner Masonic Lodge 221 meeting, 7 p.m., at the lodge. Wednesday, Jan. 21 • Shell Lake Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5 p.m., at the library. The public is welcome. Thursday, Jan. 22 • The Shell Lake American Legion meeting, 6:30 p.m., Friendship Commons. • Shell Lake VFW meeting, 7 p.m., Friendship Commons. Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 24 & Jan. 25 • “Shine!” at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, Shell Lake. 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. For more info see titw.org. Saturday, Jan. 24 • Free community breakfast, 7-10 a.m., First United Pentecostal Church, 337 Greenwood Ave., Spooner. All welcome. Donations accepted. Wednesday, Jan. 28 • Free community supper, 4-6 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner. Saturday, Jan. 31 • Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film,” at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More info at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-4682414 and shelllakeartscenter.org
February
Saturday, Feb. 7 • Second-annual film series, “The Art of Film,” at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 7 p.m. More info at facebook.com/shelllakeartscenter, 715-4682414 and shelllakeartscenter.org
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USDA provides greater protection for fruit, vegetable and other specialty-crop growers Free basic coverage plans and premium discounts available for new, underserved and limited-income farmers MADISON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that greater protection is now available from the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program for crops that traditionally have been ineligible for federal crop insurance. The new options, created by the 2014 Farm Bill, provide greater coverage for losses when natural disasters affect specialty crops such as vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, floriculture, ornamental nursery, aquaculture, turf grass, ginseng, honey, syrup and energy crops. “These new protections will help ensure that farm families growing crops for food, fiber or livestock consumption will be better able to withstand losses due to natural disasters,” said Vilsack. “For years, commodity crop farmers have had the ability to purchase insurance to keep
their crops protected, and it only makes sense that fruit and vegetable, and other specialty-crop growers, should be able to purchase similar levels of protection. Ensuring these farmers can adequately protect them from factors beyond their control and is also critical for consumers who enjoy these products and for communities whose economies depend on them.” Previously, the program offered coverage at 55 percent of the average market price for crop losses that exceed 50 percent of expected production. Producers can now choose higher levels of coverage, up to 65 percent of their expected production at 100 percent of the average market price. The expanded protection will be especially helpful to beginning and traditionally underserved producers, as well as farmers with limited resources, who will receive fee waivers and premium reductions for expanded coverage. More crops are now eligible for the program, including expanded aquaculture production practices, and sweet and biomass sorghum. For the first time, a range of crops used to produce bioenergy will be eligible as well.
“If America is to remain food secure and continue exporting food to the world, we need to do everything we can to help new farmers get started and succeed in agriculture,” Vilsack said. “This program will help new and socially disadvantaged farmers affordably manage risk, making farming a much-more attractive business proposition.” To help producers learn more about the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program and how it can help them, USDA, in partnership with Michigan State University and the University of Illinois, created an online resource. The Web tool, available at fsa.usda.gov/nap, allows producers to determine whether their crops are eligible for coverage. It also gives them an opportunity to explore a variety of options and levels to determine the best protection level for their operation. If the application deadline for an eligible crop has already passed, producers will have until Jan. 14, 2015, to choose expanded coverage through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. To learn more, visit the Farm Service Agency website at fsa.usda.gov/nap or contact your local FSA office at offices.usda.gov. FSA, which administers the program, also
wants to hear from producers and other interested stakeholders who may have suggestions or recommendations on the program. Written comments will be accepted until Feb. 13, 2015, and can be submitted through regulations.gov. These new provisions under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program were made possible through the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit usda.gov/ farmbill. — USDA
Faith Lutheran Preschool presents Christmas program
Students of Faith Lutheran Preschool in Spooner presented a Christmas program on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Playing the part of Mary was Ella Lauterbach. Jake Dunlavy was Joseph. Shepherds were Joe Eichten, Korbin Fox, Miles Temple and Johnny Undem. Angels were played by Myella Burch, Brenna Dietrich, Elexa Keown, Jada Mabry, Gracelyn Piskie and Eden Temple. The wise men were Rylan Baier, Max McKinney and Aris Shervey. — Photo by Jane Lauterbach
C O M M U N I T Y H A P P E N I N G S Monday: First Friends Playgroup open to all children, 10 a.m.noon. Focus on infants and caregivers with sensory stimulation and movement experiences. Art project materials provided, closes with circle music time and instrument exploration. Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner. Monday & Thursday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner. Daily fee includes lunch, program of crafts, exercise, games, music, quiet time. Call 715-416-2942. Tuesday: Women Healing Women support group, every other Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Contact Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Outreach office at 103 Oak St., Spooner, WI 54801.
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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. Thursday: Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Indianhead Medical Center, Shell Lake. • Library Fun For Little Ones, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Shell Lake Public Library. Stories, craft and a snack. No age minimum or maximum for participants. Thursday & Monday: Washburn County Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, see listing above. •••
Saturday: The Washburn County Museum and Research Room are closed for the season. To make an appointment, call 715-6352319. ••• Domestic abuse and sexual assault are crimes. Time-Out provides free, confidential victim support, call 800-924-0556. Shell Lake Alano Club Meetings on CTH B, 2 blocks off Hwy. 63. All meetings are nonsmoking. Sunday 10 a.m. AA 6 p.m. 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 Open 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. AlAnon - is for relatives and friends of alcoholics.
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Year in Review/from page 2 Tim Kessler of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presented Washburn County Sheriff Terry Dryden and Shell Lake High School Principal Don Peterson with a Patriotic Employer Award. It was announced that Hannah Cassel and Lynsey Hagen were the co-valedictorians, and Shania Pokorny was the salutatorian for Shell Lake’s Class of 2014. Shell Lake Girl Scout Troop 4392 hosted a Me and My Guy Dance. Silver Shears Salon in Shell Lake, owned and operated by Mary Elliott, celebrated 30 years. In memory of past Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. members, ICHC made a donation to the Washburn County American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Making the presentation to Steve Clay, relay chair, was Linda King, president. Shell Lake High School students inducted into the National Honor Society were Amber Anderson, Tia Carlson, Keagan Blazer, Amy Bouchard, Sabrina Skindzelewski and Natalie Smith. Shell Lake Junior High FFA members attending the EDGE conference in Stevens Point were Lainy Hutton, Madeline Hopke, Katie Crosby, Clare Walker, Sean Heckel, Emme Schaffer, Cody McTaggart, Austin Schultz, Alecia Knoop, Breeana Monson, Krista Parker, Sydney Schunck and Bob Bontekoe.
2014 One final look January to June
June
April Cecil and Evelyn Melton celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Seth Olson and Tia Carlson were selected Badger State Boy and Girl. Alternates were Dee Andrysiak and Kelsey Egbert. Shell Lake students advancing to state forensic competition were KayDee Bontekoe, Dakota Robinson, Renae Lloyd, David Brereton, Mikayla Smith, Kelsey Egbert, Daniel Parish, Haleigh Rafalski and Anthony Wey. Mike Spafford was named the new Washburn County Economic Development Corporation director. He replaced Gregory Krantz. Winners of bike or trikes during Shell Lake’s Easter egg hunt were Asher Trudell, Fallow Story, Dereon Richardson, Ella Kostner, Jared Egbert, Malachi Trudell, Maddison Dahlstrom, Kayliana Brom and Hayden Brom. Sally Bartz was named office manager at Hunt Hill. Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. sponsored Mini Medics Day at Indianhead Medical Center. Due to overwhelming costs, the Spooner Ice House announced it was closing. John Ashley, Wisconsin Association of School Boards executive director, recognized Shell Lake School Board members Steve Naglosky, Linda Nielsen, Phil Holman, Jeri Bitney, Tim Mikula and Stuart Olson. Bitney was also recognized for her 20 years of service on the school board. Mikula, who was retiring, was recognized for 13 years of serving. Gordy’s Market voluntarily recalled its Premium Homemade Beef Wieners because consuming the could pose a health risk to individuals with milk allergies. The women quilters at Friendship Commons won an award for their “Busy Boy” quilt in the St. Joseph Church Quilt Event. Quilters were Doris Stevens, Myrna Atkinson, June Willis, Marian Bricken, Connee Brabec and Carol Hubin. Dancing in the Moonlight was the theme of Shell Lake’s prom. Prom court included King Seth Olson and Queen Danielle Allar. Attendants were Jesi Sando, Katie Slater, Calista Holman, Tia Carlson, Amy Bouchard, Noah Skluzacek, Tyler Crosby, Tyrone Blanks, D’Artagnan Andrysiak and Trevor Anderson. Crown bearers were Jordan Lawrence and Jacob Kodesh. Air Force Airman Austin R. Denotter graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio, Lakeland-Randolph, San Antonio, Texas.
May The Shell Lake State Bank branch in Stone Lake was robbed. Shell Lake Marine opened a store in Siren. The Shell Lake youth baseball program
in Colfax with a time of 1:50.63. The Shell Lake softball team was the regional champs for the fourth time. Team members were Emily Parish, Lanae Paulson, Heidi Steines, Hope Balts, Kylie Williams, Cassidy Schroeder, Rachel Kidder, Savannah Soltis, Amy Bouchard, Jennifer Connell, Kristen Kraetke, Hailey Flach, Katie Gronning and Keagan Blazer. The Washburn County Relay For Life was held at the track of the Shell Lake High School. Honorary chair was Rhonda Schneider. The Spooner Honor Guard was part of the opening ceremonies. Unofficial results showed $50,000 raised. The top teams were Indianhead Medical Center, $8,000; Big Ripley Trekking, $6,000; Washburn County employees, over $2,000; Trinity Lutheran, $1,600; Party Lite, $1,600; and Faith Lutheran, over $1,000. Matthew Pesko received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Mass. The Shell Lake High School band and choir members enjoyed a trip to Chicago.
Ronda’s Rodents is the Spooner High School Destination ImagiNational team that competed at state. This group of freshmen have been together for seven years. Shown (L to R) back row are: Tommy Markgren, Tyler Revak, Sam Dettle and Ryan Anderson Front: Emmie Bassett, Amanda Heino and Gracia Gormong. – Photo by Larry Samson received a $6,747 grant from the Minnesota Twins Community Fund to help fund improvements to the Tiptown field and the field at the primary school. After discussion, the Shell Lake City Council approved to continue Monday Night Movies for the summer of 2014. Anna Brown, information and assistance specialist with Washburn County’s Aging and Disability Resource Center, was the guest speaker at the Indianhead Community Health Care Inc.’s spring meeting. Charlotte Thompson, Shell Lake, was honored by Washburn County HCE for her 60 years as a member of the organization. Theatre in the Woods presented the youth production of “Alice in Wonderland.” Shania Pokorny set a new school record in the triple jump with a jump of 35’4.5. Kristen Kraetke pitched her 300th high school strikeout in a game against Turtle Lake/Clayton. Steve Naglosky resigned from the Shell Lake School Board stating that it was in the best interest of his family to do so. He served on the board for 2-1/2 years. The Shell Lake Girl Scouts hosted a sock hop. The Washburn County district attorney filed three felony charges against Edward Depies, Sarona, as a result of an automobile crash on July 21, 2013, that resulted in the death of Molly Undem, 25, Shell Lake, and Donald Roberts III, 20, Spooner. Injured in the accident besides Depies was
passenger Timothy Wohlford, Spooner. A radar run proposed for the Shell Lake Municipal Airport received an unfavorable decision from the Federal Aviation Administration. The major problem stated by Niel Peterson, airport manager, is that the FAA didn’t want to shut down the airport during the event since it only has one runway. Shell Lake graduating seniors receiving scholarships from Indianhead Community Health Care Inc. were Carley Andrysiak, Jennifer Connell, Hana Anderson and Shania Pokorny. David Brereton, Shell Lake, received a $750 scholarship from Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association, publishers of the Washburn County Register. First-time scholarships handed out during Shell Lake High School Awards Day were the Trudy Druschba Memorial Scholarship presented to Kristen Kraetke and the Karen Swan Memorial Scholarship awarded to Colleen Knoop. Marty Dolny, Mary Dosch, Greg Park, Denise Bosak and Lupe Craft assisted the Shell Lake after-school students in creating a mosaic of life in Shell Lake to hang in the Shell Lake Post Office. Rep. Stephen Smith was the keynote speaker at the Shell Lake’s Memorial Day service. Deb Nebel placed the memorial wreath at the monument dedicated to the comrades of all wars. Shell Lake athletes heading to state competition in track were Jesi Sando, alternate; Sheri Clark, Emma Thomas, Lauren Osborn, Shania Pokorny, Amber Anderson, Hana Anderson, Lindsey Martin and Nicole Mikula. The Shell Lake 4x200-meter team of Amber Anderson, Hana Anderson Lindsey Martin and Nicole Mikula set a new school record at the sectional track meet
Mike Cox of Shell Lake shared with Register readers his involvement with WCCO TV in the Twin Cities as a weather watcher. Shell Lake track members Nicole Mikula, Lindsey Martin, Hana Anderson and Amber Anderson finished eighth at state competition in both the 4x100-meter relay and the 4x200-meter relay. Honored with a cake at a retirement gettogether after many years of service to the Shell Lake School District were Susan Berlin, Jerry Brown and Polly Parker. Darrel Petz was the grand-prize winner of a bicycle in the Jump-A-Thon held to benefit Glenview. Funds from the 2013 and 2014 jump would be used toward the purchase of a handicap-accessible van for Glenview tenants. The annual Tri-County Dairy Promoters breakfast was held at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner. Shell Lake Lion Mike Cox received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for his service to the organization. Renee Euler, Shell Lake, took first place in shot put at the Special Olympics held in Stevens Point. Dr. Tim Gongaware, professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, was in Shell Lake as part of his research study on inland water body sailing clubs. John Will was named the new president of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. The BYU-TV show “The Story Trek” was filming in Washburn County. Becky’s, The Vitality Village and The Potter’s Shed sponsored a block party with specials, music and refreshments. A state patrol training scenario was held at the Shell Lake School. Shell Lake softball players selected to the Division Four North All-Star team were Kristen Kraetke, Jenny Connell and Hailey Flach. The Shell Lake Arts Center held an Up North Fundraiser by showcasing five specially created artworks that were sold by raffle. Washburn County Chief Deputy Mike Richter graduated from Wisconsin Command College in ceremonies held at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. July through December next week
Washburn County Sheriff’s Deputies Daniel Botty and William Shafer honor the memory and service of law enforcement officers with a salute and moment of silence during the annual Washburn County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement MemoThe many volunteers that gathered made the work go fast a they put the final pieces on the rial Service held in May. – Photo by Danielle H. Square Root playground equipment that will be used by the older children in Shell Lake. – Photo Moe by Larry Samson
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Senior lunch menu
Monday, Dec. 29: Tater-tot hotdish, coleslaw, buttermilk biscuit, peaches. Tuesday, Dec. 30: Homemade chicken noodle soup, fresh salad bar, banana cake. Wednesday, Dec. 31: BBQ on bun, oven potatoes, baked beans, peanut-butter bar. Thursday, Jan. 1: Closed for New Year’s Day. Friday, Jan. 2: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, bread stick, fruit whipped salad. Meal reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, call your senior center to confirm. Menu subject to change. All meals served with bread, butter, coffee, milk and water.
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Albert M. Sommerfeld Albert M. Sommerfeld, 86, Spooner, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, at his home after a battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 12, 1928, in the Town of Dewey to Leo and Pauline (Ahorst) Sommerfeld, and attended McCarty Country School. After his parents sold the family farm, Albert went to work for relatives. When he turned 19, he “went out to see the world.” He visited his brothers in California and on the second day there, took a job working in the Quicksilver underground mine and stayed there three years until he was called by his country to serve in the Korean Conflict. When his service was complete, he headed to the Iron Range of Minnesota to visit his friend, Reuben Johnson, and found employment in the mines there for the next eight years. It was during this time he met Hilda Johnson, who, along with her sister, Ida, missed a train to Duluth and needed a ride. He married Hilda in Shell Lake on Nov. 7, 1953, and after 60 years together she preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 2014. Albert and Hilda lived for four years in Hibbing before returning to the Town of Rusk where they dairy farmed for 39 years.
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He is survived by daughters Deb (Gene) Neitge, Chippewa Falls, Diane (Terry) Miller, DeForest, and Doris (Tim) Meyer, Colfax; sons Dave (Robin) Sommerfeld, Rice Lake, Dennis Sommerfeld, Spooner, Doug (Judy) Sommerfeld, Madison, and Dan (Lisa) Sommerfeld, Eau Claire; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his siblings; Lydia, Leo, William, Herman, Anne, Wanda, Pauline and Olga. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 19, at Salem Lutheran Church, Shell Lake, with the Rev. Sue Odegard officiating. Burial with full military honors was in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner. Pallbearers were David Sommerfeld, Dennis Sommerfeld, Doug Sommerfeld, Dan Sommerfeld, Gene Neitge, Terry Miller and Tim Meyer. The Skinner Funeral Home of Shell Lake was entrusted with arrangements.
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AREA CHURCHES Episcopal
53 3rd St., Shell Lake 715-468-2734 Rev. John Sahlstrom, Rev. John Hendry Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m., Nursery Provided; Faith & Friends, K - 5th grades, Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:15 p.m.; Youth Group, 7th - 12th grades, Wednesdays 6 - 8 p.m.
Corner of Elm and Summit St., Spooner 715-635-8475 Father Aaron Zook Holy Eucharist: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning prayer 8:15; Mass 9:30 a.m.
Baptist
Shell Lake Full Gospel
Northwoods Baptist
W6268 Cranberry Dr., Shell Lake; 1 mile north of CTH B on U.S. 253 Pastor Adam Dunshee 715-468-2177 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday service: 6 p.m. Wednesday service: 7 p.m.
Spooner Baptist
W7135 Green Valley Rd. (Green Valley Rd. and Hwy. 63) Pastor Darrel Flaming 715-635-2277 spoonerbaptist.com Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Wed. evening service 6:30 p.m.
Catholic
St. Joseph’s Catholic
100 N. Second St., Shell Lake Father Edwin Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. Books and Coffee: Tues. 9 a.m.
St. Catherine’s Catholic
CTH D, Sarona Father Edwin Anderson 715-468-7850 Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
St. Francis de Sales
409 N. Summit St., Spooner Father Edwin Anderson 715-635-3105 Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.
St. Alban’s
Full Gospel 293 S. Hwy. 63, Shell Lake Pastor Virgil Amundson 715-468-2895 Sunday School & Adult Education Classes: 9 a.m. Celebration worship 9 & 10:30 a.m.; KFC (Kids For Christ) during Service; UTurn Student Ministries 6 p.m.; Tuesdays: Compassion Connection (Men only) 7 p.m.; Wednesdays: Compassion Connection (Women only) 7 p.m.; Thursdays: Compassion Connection (Coed meetings) 7 p.m.;
Lutheran
Barronett Lutheran 776 Prospect Ave., Barronett Pastor Todd Ahneman 715-671-3197 (cell) Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. The Spirit Connection Youth Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
(WELS) Hwy. 70 at Hwy. 53, Spooner Pastor Gene E. Jahnke 715-635-7672, Home: 715-354-7787 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class: 10:45 a.m.
Faith Lutheran
(Missouri Synod) South of Spooner off Hwy. 63 W7148 Luther Rd. Pastor Brent Berkesch 715-635-8167 Sunday Worship, 8 a.m. with Holy Communion 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday. Praise worship: 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday. Sunday school: 9:15 a.m. Lutheran Hour on WJMC 96.1 FM Radio at 9 a.m. Sundays
Long Lake Lutheran Church
W3114 Church Rd., Sarona Pastor Mary Strom Sunday worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
Salem Lutheran, ELCA
803 Second St., Shell Lake 715-468-7718 Pastor Sue Odegard shelllakesalem lutheran.org Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m..
Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran
20805 CTH H, Barronett 715-468-4403 Pastor Al Bedard Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Family Worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship follows worship Holy Communion first Sunday of the month Midweek Studies Mondays 2 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran
1790 Scribner St., Spooner Pastor Russ Leeper 715-635-3603 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. Office hours: Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Methodist
United Methodist
135 Reinhart Dr., Shell Lake, 715-468-2405 Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School during worship time; webcast livestream.com/ slumc
Sarona Methodist Pastor Steve Miller Sunday Worship 9 a.m.
United Methodist
312 Elm St., Spooner 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.
Lakeview United Methodist Williams Road, Hertel 715-635-3227 Rev. Jack Starr Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Nazarene
Church of the Nazarene
Hwy. 253 S, Spooner Rev. David Frazer 715-635-3496 Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.; Wednesday adult, youth and children ministries: 6:30 p.m. ROHN ENGH
Alliance
Lake Park Alliance
Wesleyan
Spooner Wesleyan
Hwy. 70 W, Spooner spoonerwesleyan.org 715-635-2768 Senior Pastor Ron Gormong; Pastor Brian Scramlin, Assistant Pastor; Pastor Patrick Cooper, Student Ministries; Pastor LeRoy Drake, Pastoral Care; Kara Vincent, Worship Arts Pastor; 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship and 9 a.m. Sunday School and ABF; 10 a.m. Third Place Cafe; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Family night, kids, youth and adult programming, nursery provided.
o Christmas gift will change your life as much as receiving Jesus as your Lord and Savior. No worldly gift can match its results. This week in church you can receive that gift. If you have received Him already, celebrate it this week in church.
Other
Cornerstone Christian
Pastor Tom Kelby 106 Balsam St., Spooner 715-635-9222 cornerstonechurch spooner.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study and prayer, 6:30 p.m.
Trego Community Church
Pastor John Iaffaldano W5635 Park St. Trego, WI 54888, 715-635-8402 Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; Youth group, 6:30 p.m.; Kids program, AWANA, ages 4 - grade 6, 6:30 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Bishop Patrick F. Roper 715-719-0124 644 S. 6th Street, Barron 715-537-3679 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m., Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m., Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.
Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) Isaiah 9:2-7
Titus 2:11-14
Psalm 96
Revised Common Lectionary © 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts for
Sunday, December 28, 2014 First Sunday After Christmas Day
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nd while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior — yes, the Messiah, the Lord — has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.” Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others — the armies of heaven — praising God and saying, “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger.
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2014 Suitable for framing January to June Photos by Larry Samson
JANUARY: Jaiden Glessing practices his dribbling. FEBRUARY: A winter wonderland.
FEBRUARY: Winter fun in the northland.
JUNE: A visit to the state fish hatchery in Spooner. MAY: An osprey surveys the Washburn County countryside.
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Spooner High School’s Celebration of Lights
The Spooner High School concert band performed under the direction of Mark Aderman on Monday, Dec. 15. They performed five traditional and nontraditional holiday songs.
The Spooner High School jazz band, under the direction of Mark Aderman, performed five traditional Christmas songs from “Nutcracker” to “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
Photos by Larry Samson Between stage changes, Alexandra Heino and Adriana Oakland entertained the audience with piano solos. Daniel Pederson and Annabelle Revak were the other two musicians performing solos.
Tyler Revak played drums in both the jazz band and concert band.
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REGISTER
Sports reporter: Larry Samson Email results to: news@wcregisternewsroom.com
SPORTS
Spooner drops two in dual meet
CUMBERLAND — On Thursday, Dec. 18, the Spooner Rails wrestling team traveled to Cumberland in order to wrestle both Cumberland and Ladysmith. The evening started out at the 160pound weight class, wrestling against Cumberland. Brandon Jepson had just recently hurt his knee in phy ed class so coach Andrew Melton had to bump up Ryan Shutt in order to fill that weight class. Shutt was pinned in the first period. At 170, Josiah Melton wrestled hard and won by a score of 13-6. Spooner had to forfeit the next three weight classes. At 285 Donavan Knutson continues to improve every week. This time he lost a close battle by a score of 0-3. At 106 Brenden Hanson had his opponent locked up before being rolled to his back and pinned. Once again, the Rails had to forfeit the next three weight classes. Isaiah Skidmore, 132, came through with a big win, pinning his opponent in the first period. At 138 Josh Melton was also able to pin his opponent. At 145 Hunter Peterson had his first varsity experience and was pinned in the first period. Bryce Carroll, 152, answered right back with a pin in the third period. With the head-to-head matches the score was 21-21. After Cumberland received their points for the forfeits it made the final score Spooner 21 and Cumberland 57. “If we had everyone eligible and healthy to wrestle it would have been a very exciting dual just like last year against Cumberland,” explained the coach. Billy Hagberg was able to get two JV matches against Cumberland. Hagberg looked very sharp and was able to pin
Bryce Carroll earned two points with this takedown but it was unnecessary as he later pinned his Cumberland opponent. both opponents. John Hergert was also able to get two matches. Hergert is a new wrestler this year and just did not have the experience needed in order to pick up a win. He had several opportunities in both of his matches to score points but just did not know what to do yet. “I am very hopeful that by the end of the year he would be able to win both of these matches if he gets another chance,” commented his coach. The second dual of the night was against Ladysmith. Starting with the 170pound weight class, Josiah Melton had a tech fall late in the third period. At 285
Isaiah Skidmore is having a great start for the season, shown here as he pins his Ladysmith opponent for his second pin of the night.
Knutson was outmatched and pinned in the first period. At 106 Hanson received a forfeit. Also receiving a forfeit was Blake Larson at the 113-pound weight class. Skidmore was able to pick up his second victory by pin that night in the 132-pound class. Josh Melton wrestled hard the entire match but was pinned in the third period. Peterson, 145, was in a 6-8 battle before he pinned in the third period. At 152 Carroll faced one of their top wrestlers and was pinned in the first period. Shutt, 160, finished the dual with a quick takedown and pin in the first period. The
Wrestling in his first varsity match, Hunter Peterson has his Ladysmith opponent in a cradle as he tries to pin him. Peterson had his chance, but time ran out before he could get the pin.
Photos by Larry Samson final team score was Spooner 24 and Ladysmith 47. “Even though we lost both duals, I am very excited about the future of Spooner wrestling. I believe we will even turn things around by the time we get back from the Northern Badger and Christmas break,” commented coach Melton. — from the Spooner Athletic Department
Josh Melton with a pin against his Cumberland opponent in a dual meet on Thursday, Dec. 18, in Cumberland. The Rails lost 21-57 to Cumberland and 47-24 to Ladysmith in the meet.
Icemen JV take to the ice RICE LAKE — The Northwest Icemen JV team traveled to Rice Lake Saturday afternoon, Dec. 13, for another road contest. The two teams played a clean, hard-fought game that ended in a one-all tie. Both teams goaltending was excellent and the Icemen played well, peppering the goalie with shots throughout the game, but ran into a hot net minder. “From a coaching perspective, we continue to improve and each game we are doing more and more of the little things it takes to be successful. We would obviously like to see more pucks hit the back of the net but that will come with the chances we are producing,” stated coach Phil Sykes. The Icemen JV hosted the New Richmond JV at Barron on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The Icemen played hard but were no match for their opponent on this night. “From a coaching perspective, we did our best, but with short numbers to skate, due to injuries and academic school problems, our remaining skaters couldn’t keep up with the pace of the three good skating lines that we faced,” commented Sykes. Trevor Brimblecom played well in the nets even though the score didn’t reflect that by the end of the game. The Icemen JV played the Ashland JV at Barron on Thursday, Dec. 18. It was a very positive game for the squad as they booked the first win of the season. Both teams only skated 2-1/2 half lines so the teams matched up equally and the good competition was the result. The Icemen did a lot of little things during the game that added up to their first victory. Like any game, there were mistakes on both sides but, in general, they had a good balanced effort from the net minder all the way out to the forwards. “We played with grit, and the players were finally not denied the win,” stated the coach. Next
game was Saturday, Dec. 20, against Tomah.
Varsity action The Northwest Icemen hosted undefeated Ashland on Thursday, Dec. 18, in Barron. It was a well-played, hardfought game that featured a total of two minor penalties, two on the Icemen and one on the visitors. The Icemen scored on their power play and were able to kill off both shorthanded calls. It was a good home win for the team, 4-2, that featured
FALL sports
schedule Boys Varsity Basketball Tuesday, Dec. 30: Doubleheader vs. Luck, 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6: Vs. Frederic, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9: Doubleheader at Northwood, 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13: At Prairie Farm, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16: Vs. Cameron, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20: Doubleheader at Lake Holcombe, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23: Doubleheader at Turtle Lake, 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27: Doubleheader at Unity, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30: Doubleheader at Clayton, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3: Doubleheader at Birchwood, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6: Doubleheader at Clear Lake, 7:15 p.m.
strong, solid goaltending from senior JT Gunderson. The forwards and defense played with a lot more intensity, working hard not to be denied the victory. The Icemen had another home game Saturday, Dec. 20, at Barron against Tomah before breaking for Christmas. The upcoming holiday tournament starts in Barron on Monday, Dec 29. The Icemen will host a strong Sheboygan team at 7 p.m. — from NW Icemen
Girls Varsity Basketball Tuesday, Dec. 30: Doubleheader vs. Luck, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6: Doubleheader vs. Frederic, 5:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9: Doubleheader at Northwood, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13: At Prairie Farm, 5:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16: Doubleheader vs. Cameron, 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20: Doubleheader at Lake Holcomb, 5:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23: Doubleheader at Turtle Lake, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27: Doubleheader at Unity, 5:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30: Doubleheader at Clayton, 5:45 p.m. Varsity Wrestling Monday, Dec. 29: At River Falls, 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8: Vs. Flambeau, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10: At Superior tournament, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15: Vs. Cameron, NW/Solon Springs, 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17: At Ladysmith, 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24: Shell Lake Invitational, 9:30 a.m.
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REGISTER
Sports reporter: Larry Samson Email results to: news@wcregisternewsroom.com
SPORTS
Shell Lake loses to Solon Springs 64-16
Freshman Sean Heckel draws the attention of the Solon Springs defense.
Photos by Larry Samson
Sam Muska with a jump shot. He was the high scorer for the game with seven points.
Zach Melton drives the basket for this shot. He got a trip to the free-throw line for his efforts.
Drew Johnson with a shot against tough a Solon Springs defense. The Shell Lake boys lost to Solon Springs 64-16 in a home game on Monday, Dec. 15.
Shell Lake girls win 36-26 over Solon Springs
Grace Anderson drives against a tough Solon Springs defense.
Savannah Soltis with a jump shot.
Ashlea Meister with a jump shot under the basket. Shell Lake won their first game of the season with a 36-26 win over Solon Springs on Monday, Dec. 15.
Amanda Brereton is fouled not once, but twice, as she goes up for a jump shot against Solon Springs.
Photos by Larry Samson
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Christmas toys
T
he TV version of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” with the voice of Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman, entered living rooms across America in 1964. The movie is based on the 1939 booklet written by Robert L. May and published by Montgomery Ward. Many of us have a favorite Christmasthemed movie or book that we enjoy watching or reading during the holiday season. Some of us have favorite Christmas ornaments and decorations that we carefully remove from storage and place around our homes to enjoy for the weeks leading up to our celebrations. Some of our holiday decorations may include toys we received in our youth. I still have my treasured first teddy bear. His fur isn’t as soft as bears we see
today, and the ribbon he wore around his neck has been replaced, but all in all, he is still in pretty good shape for his age. I also have my Mrs. Beasley doll I received when I was 8. Another toy that sits on the top shelf of a closet in my storage room is a plastic dog. I received a plastic squeaking dog for my first Christmas, which was in 1960. I was 10 months old when my Uncle Jim gifted me with this special toy. Apparently I used this gift as a teething toy. It has a chewed off ear and the tip of its tail is also chewed
off. Over time his eyes have turned sideways and his lashes have almost disappeared, and he isn’t able to squeak any more. But he still appears to have a smile. As our memories wander back to a Christmas past may we all enjoy a moment thinking of a happy memory, whether it be a memory of a person, place or special toy that you spent many hours passing the time in play with. Perhaps this holiday season you will have time to watch a favorite Christmas movie or perhaps get lost in the pages of a special book. Most of all I hope you are able to spend time with friends and family to enjoy this festive time of the year. Merry Christmas!
Beyond the office door • Suzanne Johnson Area writers corner
My parents fairy tale
Pauline Lawrence, Shell Lake The year was 1929, and the United States was in bad shape. In fact, in 1929, the Depression hit the U.S., leaving many with nothing. People jumped out of their windows to their deaths, unable to face what was ahead of them. In 1929, my parents, Oscar Meister and Olga Sommerfeld, met. What date, I don’t know. My Grandma Meister was very sick with cancer. Oscar went over to the Leo and Pauline Sommerfeld’s to see about having Olga come and help with his mother. My mother was afraid; she had never worked with a sick person and was inexperienced. So what did my mother do, you wonder? Well, she hid under the bed or in the closet. But eventually she had to come out. Well, she went with Oscar and helped him with his mom who passed away on Sept. 13, 1929. After she died, my mother went back home to her parents here in Dewey Country. Well, my dad was a great catch at that time, and was 36 years old and feeling frisky. He asked Mother out. He courted Mother for a time and she took her little brother, Albert, along on their dates. Well, this courting led to a Christmas wedding on Dec. 25, 1929. So the happy couple moved to Grandpa
Meister’s and my dad’s farm in Dewey Country. Back then, with the Depression hitting the U.S., it was tough again. And to add to the misery of the Depression, the Dust Bowl days came along and farmers didn’t get much crops. What they got for crops, they had to cut themselves, with everything drying up. I remember asking my dad years later, on the 40 acres of woods he owned when we got up wood for the winters, “Dad, what is a depression and how do you know if you’re in a depression?” Well, Dad thought and thought awhile and then said, “A depression is very bad, and when it hit, it affected everyone in the U.S. When we sold something, we got very little. And when we went to buy something, it was sky high.” I remember pumpkins being stored in the oats bin with very little oats. These pumpkins were fed to the cows, and it kept the pumpkins from rotting. However, my parents just made do with what they had and were glad for it. I remember riding with my dad in the car. He had a 1929 Ford, and below Johnson’s hill was a huge jackrabbit. My dad tooted the horn all the way to Knoop’s corner and the jack finally ran off into the ditch. My dad laughed and laughed as he tooted the horn. Back in the Depression and the Dust Bowl days, rabbits by the millions showed up, eating what crops farmers
Kiwanis Club donates to Christmas fund
Brenda DeWitt, left, accepted a $500 check from John Meacham, treasurer of the Spooner Kiwanis Club. The money was donated to the annual Christmas Fund. — Photo by Carol Meacham
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had. Many shot the rabbits and just left them there. I know many people ate them and were so glad to get the meat. During this time, there were no deer. They didn’t start seeing deer until in the 1930s, I believe. My grandpa and my dad would take a trailer full of wheat that they had grown on the farm and north to have it ground. This is what my mother used to bake bread. Of course, Grandpa Meister was also a baker and baked many kinds of bread. It was delicious. Also my grandpa and dad made homemade wine, which they used for special occasions. My grandpa used to go to the Bashaw Store, as my dad would take him down there and drop him off. He always told Grandpa to call when he was ready to come home, but Grandpa never did. My dad and I went with his car looking for Grandpa, and we found him carrying a jug of wine and singing away, walking home below Johnsons. At least he was happy! I know my parents went up by Danbury to pick berries, loading the car with their kids, before my time, and everyone would pick berries. Then had a picnic and, once again, it was back to berry picking. On the way home there was a small store, and Dad would go in and buy Orange Crush in bottles, which was such a treat for everyone. It tasted so good. I guess I’m a getting a little ahead
of myself. In September 1930, Oscar and Olga had their first daughter, Dorothy, followed by Marie, and then Carl. Four years later, another son became part of the family. He was named Paul. Four years later, Pauline joined the group, and four years later another daughter, Esther, joined the clan. My folks raised a huge garden during the Depression and the Dust Bowl days. Mother was always so glad to get it, and she canned and canned. My grandpa and my dad always butchered an animal and a pig in the fall. Somehow, someway, my parents made it, and they were very happy and shared with others. Now it will be 85 years, Christmas Day, when my parents married. I often think of the situation the U.S. is in now. Do you think we are in a depression? I do. From not enough food to feed our hungry Americans, banks closing, money doesn’t stretch or maybe it’s due to women working out and buying so much in the grocery store. So please, Americans, take the time to be thankful for what you have and what God has blessed us with. Just don’t wish for so much. It will come eventually. So on this Christmas, I say, “Happy 85th anniversary, Mom and Dad!”
Doctor donates skeleton The Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School, a projectbased school, now has a real human skeleton thanks to Dr. Bill Laney, a retired orthopedic surgeon and member of the Birchwood Educational Foundation. He said he bought it around 1980 as he was starting his practice. He decided to donate it when he was reviewing the annual grants for the foundation, and there was a grant written by BBHCS for an economy plastic skeleton. Frank Helquist, Birchwood superintendent, notified the charter school of Laney’s interest, and on Tuesday, Dec. 16, it became reality. Laney spent almost an hour at the charter school answering questions and discussing his 13 years of education, 25-year medical career, one year practicing in South Africa, information about the skeleton and his ties to the community. Over 20 students listened intently as they reflected on interesting science projects they could build upon within their personalized learning plan. — Photo submitted
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Sarona
by Marian Furchtenicht Folks are glad the foggy weather is over and the air is drier, but cooler. Those temps last weekend, near 40, melted most of our snow. We received about an inch overnight Monday, so it sounds like we’ll have a white Christmas after all. Many folks attended the funeral on Monday for Dorothy Lombard and were able to visit with all of her 10 children. Family and friends were in shock when hearing of her son Ben’s sudden death. He was 64. He wasn’t feeling real well at his mom’s funeral and passed away in the night at his home in Menomonie. His siblings have extended their stay here and services are set for Saturday afternoon in Cumberland. He leaves a son, Cody; a daughter, Kallie and husband of Cumberland; and his nine siblings, Ted, Doriene and Francine of Alaska, Mary of Oregon, Tony and Andy of Colorado, Linda, Superior, and Willie from Sarona, and their families. Deepest sympathy is extended. Sarona folks were shocked to hear of the passing of Perry Richter, 58, Sarona.
He grew up in the Town of Sarona. He leaves his wife, Rhonda; four children and their families; his father, Bert Richter; brother, Craig; and his uncle, Gale (Mary) Pokorny. Services for Perry were Thursday evening at Scalzo Funeral Home in Spooner. Heartfelt sympathy to the family. There were 13 classmates of the Spooner Class of 1950 that got together at Tony’s Riverside at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 17, for a gift exchange and to eat together. It was nice to have classmate Dale Larson, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., attend this time. Cindy Furchtenicht visited her friend, Sharon Goodacre, in Hayward on Wednesday. The price of gasoline sure has been dropping. Just heard on the radio it fell below $2 in some states. The Sarona real estate tax bills have arrived with the Christmas greeting. They are also down some. Mine are anyway! I went along with my brother, Donnie
Dewey Country It’s time to write about the doings in Dewey Country. Yes, only this column twice more and 2015 will be here. Hopefully everyone will be well and not have problems in 2015. I forgot to write about an anniversary, which was Dec. 17. A very happy anniversary to Keith and Stephanie Mechtel as they enjoy three years together. Many more. Dec. 25, a very happy birthday to Tammy Moe as she enjoys that special day with many more to come. Dec. 27, a very happy birthday to Donna Crosby with many more to come. A very happy 57th wedding anniversary to Harry and Verna Dahlstrom on Dec. 27. Dec. 28, a very happy birthday to Cole Beecroft, to Mark Meister, Tom Benjamin and also to Allene Peterson. Have a wonderful day, all of you. Dec. 29, a very happy birthday to Cam-
Barronett
They report it was really cute and nice. That’s all for this time with an early deadline. Call or email your Christmas news. Remember the early deadline again on Friday, Dec. 26. A happy birthday to Debbie Weegam, Dec. 25; Lois Modrow, Charlene Maki and Rylan Krantz, Dec. 26; John Sauer, Joel Marsch, Tommy Elliott, Casey Child, Heidi Hoffelt and Tiffany Westlund, Dec. 27; Tommy Benjamin, Andy Scalzo, Bob Gagner, Christi Anderson, Grace Anderson and Dudley Livingston, Dec. 28; Paul Schaefer, Pam Trudelle, Dec. 29; Marian Stodola, Tim Albee, Ruth Twining and Sabrina Naglosky, Dec. 30; and Caprice Elliott, Dec. 31. A happy anniversary is wished to Dr. Jeff and Dexie Dunham and Bob and Joyce Kibbler, Dec. 30. A blessed Christmas to all from Sarona folks.
been 10 but one point was broken off. Our deepest sympathy to the family of Susan Harris of the Twin Cities. Susan was 59. Susan was the daughter of Lolly and Nina Hines of the surrounding area. Her funeral was Friday, Dec. 19, in the Richfield area. She and her husband had three children. An old wives tale: It was believed that any woman who went under a mistletoe and was not kissed would not marry that year. If you counted all the gifts that were given in the song “Twelve Days of Christmas” you must realize that the number of gifts being presented was 364 total. Thus a gift was given for each day of the year. Christmas was illegal in England from 1647-1660. The leader Oliver Cromwell, who believed it was immoral to hold celebrations on one of the holiest days of the year, enforced this. The celebration of Christmas was therefore a criminal of-
fense, which could lead to an individual being arrested if he or she was found guilty of condoning any revelry during this period. Diane Hulleman had a coffee party for area women on Thursday, Dec. 18. The ladies enjoyed it. They tell us that there’s a lot of flu going around. Penny and Jeff Ladd’s little ones have had it. Penny said the schools are full of the flu and so many kids are sick. I just hope I don’t get it. I certainly don’t want another year like I had in the past. I had the flu three times and didn’t get to feeling good until May. Scatter sunshine. Have a great week! And a very merry Christmas to each of you from Rory, Rambo, Muffin and myself.
to help. When something wonderful happens, like a birth, baptism, graduation or marriage, we’re all there to celebrate. It just doesn’t get much better than this. Anyway, I hope that 2014 has been a good year for you that you have had more great things happen than sad or worrisome things. And, I hope that 2015 will
be even better. Let’s all pray for peace. Wouldn’t it be nice to know that we won’t be sending any more of our young people into danger halfway around the globe? Maybe this is the year that world peace will come true. See you next week.
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eron Madison as he enjoys his special day, turning 14 years old. Dec. 30, a very happy anniversary to Loren and Judy Rawling as they enjoy their special day with many more to come. Our deepest sympathy to the family of Albert Sommerfeld who passed away Dec. 15. Family prayer service was held at the Skinner Funeral Home in Shell Lake on Thursday, Dec. 18. His funeral was Friday, Dec. 19, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Shell Lake with burial in the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Albert is the last of Leo and Pauline Sommerfeld’s to pass away. Al’s wife, Hilda, died Jan. 8, 2014. He leaves to grieve seven children Debbie, David, Dennis, Douglas, Diane, Danny and Doris. He will be sadly missed by so many who knew Al. Well! I got a card from Debbie Stellrecht and pictures. Debbie got a 9-point buck during the hunting season. It could have
by Judy Pieper
Merry Christmas. I hope you have a wonderful holiday, that you have a chance to spend quiet time with family and friends, and that your child, grandchild or great-grandchild is the smartest and most talented one in the Christmas play. I want everyone to know how much I appreciate all the kind comments I get about the Barronett news. And, I want
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Shoquist, to Rice Lake on Wednesday evening to the visitation for his ex-brotherin-law, James Sanders, 77, Rice Lake, held there at the Skinner Funeral Home. Jim was the son of Bill and Opal Sanders of the Town of Crystal. Sympathy to his wife, Karen Hansen; sons, Bill, James and Douglas; and daughter, Joann Clemons; brother, Charles; and sisters, Pat Johnson, Wilma Zenk and Carol Bahr and their families. Dale Webb, Somerset, stopped by and also at Rocky Furchtenicht’s with Christmas greetings and some processed venison sausage from his bow deer. He has his hunting cabin and his place along CTH D. I had coffee with Bonnie Helmer in Shell Lake on Tuesday. She is in the hospital on Thursday in Eau Claire for tests for some health problems. So we wish her well. Elfreda West went along with Debbie West to great-granddaughter Ande West’s third-grade Christmas program at Spooner Schools on Thursday evening.
It’s Friday, Dec. 19, and there is no fog. Nevertheless, the sky is darkened and dreary and it is snowing lightly, but it’s Christmas and we have to be happy! Roger Flach spent a couple of days in the hospital last week but is now home. Hang in there, Roger. Congratulations to Myron and Jude Bolterman on the arrival of a new grandchild born to Mike and Sarah Bolterman of Colorado. They went down to Colorado to welcome 7-pound, 4-ounce, 21inch long Addison into their family. Arlys Santiago went to Lakeview on Thursday night to have dinner with friends. Lillian Ullom is expecting sisters Mar-
you to know that I have way too much fun writing it. Once, a long time ago, a young man here in Barronett told me that he hated to live in a little town because everyone knew everyone else’s business. I told him that I love living in a little town because everyone knows everyone else’s business. Think about it. When a neighbor (and we’re all neighbors here) is ill or has a tragedy in the family, we’re all there
by Helen V. Pederson garet Jones and Louise Schade here for the weekend. Sympathy to the family of Erling Jenson, of Glenview and Spooner, who passed away on Wednesday. He was a great guy. Glenview was the place for the tenants and family for dinner on Saturday, Dec. 20. This was a short week as the news had to be in by Friday morning. Wishing all of you a very nice holiday with your family and friends. Will you rejoice in the birth of the king ... or just in the things Christmas will bring?
Stone Lake The Stone Lake Wesleyan Church will celebrate Christmas Eve with a candlelight service on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. First Lutheran Church of Stone Lake will celebrate Christmas Eve with a candlelight service on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to both of these church services. Come and experience the magic of Christmas. The Wesleyan and First Lutheran churches wish everyone a peaceful and healthy new year! Gratitude goes out to Joan Rainville and her son, Jack, along with a core group of volunteers, for decorating our downtown Stone Lake with the beautiful lighted Christmas trees. Gratitude is extended to Gary and Chris Blinkwolt for providing
by Mary Nilssen all of these wonderful trees. On Saturday, Dec. 27, from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. the Stone Lake Pub will be having their annual fishing contest. Contact The Pub for more information on this event. Marie’s Hideaway will be having a special New Year’s Eve dinner served from 5-9 p.m. Please call 715-865-5082 for more information. Reservations appreciated, but not necessary. Dave and I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a blessed and very merry Christmas and hope the New year will bring you much happiness! Mary Nilssen can be reached at 715-8654008 or upnorthnils2@gmail.com.
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Martha A. Baker, Hayward, disorderly conduct, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld. Shaun S. Bauer, Sarona, disorderly conduct, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld. Jeffrey D. Fredrickson, Spooner, disorderly conduct or resisting or obstructing an officer, $263.50. Christina M. Friske, Spooner, bail jumping, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld; possess drug paraphernalia, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld. Jason J. Stariha, Spooner, possess drug paraphernalia, $500.00. Robert A. Truitt, Rice Lake, bail jumping, $243.00, probation, sent. withheld. Darin M. Butterfield, Sarona, seat belt violation, $10.00; display unauthorized vehicle registration plate, $238.30. Lori A. Butterfield, Athens, seat belt violation, $10.00. Zachary A. Dean, Iron River, speeding, $200.50. Kaw T. Doh, St. Paul, Minn., hunt without license, $321.65; hunt turkey without valid permit, $538.30.
Daniel L. Everson, Springbrook, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; operating while suspended, $200.50. Tammy R. Featherly, Minong, operating while suspended, $200.50. Brandy L. Fosberg, Minong, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; operating without valid license, $200.50. Amy K. Free, Frederic, speeding, $200.50. Geoffrey P. Hagen, Shell Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Rodney W. Jerome, Springbrook, place, use, hunt wild animals with bait, $343.50. Scott O. Jones, Barron, speeding, $175.30. Jason A. Kelly, Spooner, speeding, $175.30. Klay Klay, St. Paul, Minn., hunt without license, $286.65. Luke B. Lindelof, Eau Claire, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Brady P. Loew, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Christopher S. Maslowski, Siren, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.
Michaela J. Matushak, Merrill, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; speeding, $200.50. Joshua J. Miller, Marengo, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00. Brenda L. Monson, Shell Lake, failure to validate or attach deer carcass tag, $387.25. Cynthia D. Rau, Hayward, OWI, $887.50, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment. Linda L. Rumen, Hayward, speeding, $250.90. Anthony A. Sather, St. Paul, Minn., operating without valid license, $200.50; speeding, $175.30. James Schmitz, Shell Lake, burning without a permit, $175.30. Robert S. Shutes, Stockholm, speeding, $175.30. Colleen M. Sullivan, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Craig J. Tice, Spooner, speeding, $225.70. Michael A. Veach, Shelby Township, Mich., speeding, $175.30. Carl S. Wennerberg, Shell Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00. Devon T. Wittman, Welch, Minn., speeding, $175.30.
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Shell Lake students create artwork
Helping to spread the Christmas cheer, Shell Lake High School art students Rachel Kidder and Jade Folstad are holding some of the Christmas ornaments that they and their classmates made for the troops in Afghanistan.
Photos by Larry Samson
Painting the picture of Christmas in Vietnam was a group effort for Shell Lake art students. The artwork is part of the Shell Lake American Legion and VFW display at the Shell Lake Municipal Campgrounds as part of the Christmas lights display. Shown back row (L to R): Anna Hungerbuhler, Camaraya Schutte, Cassidy Skattebo, Alana Jenkins, Rachel Kidder, Emma Bennis, Connor Laub and Emma Crosby. Front: John Green, Tyrone Blanks, Savannah Steines, Jordyn Monson, Jade Folstad, art teacher Joan Carlson and Keolani Baumgart.
Shell Lake Elementary School students perform at holiday concert
The fourth-grade choir performed two songs in the Shell Lake Elementary concert. Shown back row (L to R): Tyler Dorweiler, Mary Clark and Ella Sturtze. Third row: McKenna Marko, Morgan Hoffman, Jack Brunberg and Hadley Tims. Second row: Josh Tijernia, Neveah Root and Violet Nasman. Front: Brianna Fedie, Travis Swan, Katie Green and Evan Fisher.
The third-grade choir sang two songs for their part in the program. Shown back row (L to R): Reagan Tims, Kaylee Keenan and Lucas Jacobson. Middle: Avery Vix, Jessica Haynes and Hailey Baker. Front: Kyle Milton, Emily Swan and Lili Fogelberg. T y l e r S c h u n k performs a solo rap Christmas song with his backup singers, Zayla Sturtze, Taren Farley, Brittany Clark, Sara Tijerina and Harshita Monga.
Kim Simon directs the Shell Lake fifth-graders in the Shell Lake Elementary School holiday concert held Tuesday, Dec. 16. Shown back row (L to R): Noa Kidder, Baylee Brown, Kale Hopke, Tristan Kemp and Brody Heckel. Middle: Carlton Miller, Kourtney Weaver, Tanner Smith, Aspen Klopp and Caprice Elliot. Front: Isaac Smith, Madeline Naglosky, Hailey Ziemer and Kyla Leek.
Photos by Larry Samson
Some members of the Shell Lake fifth-grade choir shown back row (L to R): Jennica Yates and Emmit Johnston. Middle: Bryton Summer, Darrell Petz and Wyatt Kemp. Front: Ethan Jacobson, Rhianna Johnson and Daya Lawrence.
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Spooner Elementary holds Christmas concert
The Spooner kindergarten class performs at the Thursday, Dec. 11, Spooner Elementary School Christmas concert. Their teacher and director is Tim Kern and their accompanist is Tamara Smith. They performed five songs for their parents, grandparents and friends.
Theo Kohl is performing in his first recital. He is a Spooner kindergartner who has just taken up the piano.
Peyton Steines is a third-grader performing a solo at the concert. Her teachers are Tamara Smith and Kim Simon.
Photos by Larry Samson
Tim Kern joins his students as they listen to the piano recital. Music is an essential part of the students development. They enjoy the music and their time with their teacher.
Spooner fourth-grader Aubrie Bell is playing in the Spooner Elementary School Christmas concert. She is one of over 60 Spooner children taking part in a program to learn how to play the piano.
Mr. Kern thanks Chandler Bauer after the completion of the kindergarten concert. He did this for every one of his students.