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Pamida has the Christmas spirit

Thursday, November 25, 2010 11:10 AM CST

Revenue lagging behind rising costs

Next No Call List deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 30

Wednesday, November 24, 2010 1:57 PM CST

Natural History Museum plans December events

DMV offices closed on Friday

Wednesday, November 24, 2010 11:09 AM CST

Jail exec is now behind bars himself (117)
Slush leads to crashes (92)

A heavy dose of the Christmas spirit (56)
Pamida has the Christmas spirit (43)

Minong Community News (37)
Next No Call List deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 30 (35)
DNR-assisted dispersal will move elk away from wolves (34)

Rising costs and a stagnate revenue limit are the forces behind the Spooner Area School District’s plan to hold another referendum to raise additional money for operating costs.

The following events are on the calendar for the Cable Natural History Museum in Cable during December.

Like many state offices, all Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices will be closed for business on Friday, Nov. 26, as DMV staff complete another unpaid furlough day. Employee furloughs for all university and state employees are part of the 2009–11 state budget.

Booklet features lakes that are kept wild

“And although they realize its value as a recreational and economic resource, people also expressed concern about protecting northern Wisconsin for future generations. ‘Keep the North the North!’ is an almost universal sentiment. The Wild Lakes Program is an integral part of the DNR’s Northern Initiatives. Its goal is to protect some of the remaining wild lakes and shorelands for this generation and the next to use, enjoy and appreciate.”

Wilderness beats Clydesdales and Flyers

HAYWARD— Derek Tylka and Dawson Kuhlman had two goals apiece to help the Wisconsin Wilderness defeat the Duluth Clydesdales 6-3 Wednesday, Nov. 17, in a Superior International Junior Hockey League neutral site contest staged at the Sports Center in Hayward.

DNR-assisted dispersal will move elk away from wolves

TERRELLBOETTCHER, Sawyer County Record

Does Revenge

This year’s sixth annual Doe’s Revenge 9-Pin bowling tournament hosted at Kegler’s Pub & Pin was a success. Many women participate in the women-only bowling event.

Good conditions for hunting opener

SPOONER— Nearly ideal hunting conditions across the state contributed to an active opening morning of the 2010 Wisconsin nine-day regular gun deer season, according to anecdotal reports from registration stations across the state.

James R. Harrell

James R. Harrell, 73, of Springbrook, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center in South Range where he had been a patient for the last 17 months.

Russell N. Leef

Russell N. Leef, 84, of Webster, died on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010.

Franklyn H. Muench

Franklyn H. Muench, 70, died on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at his home in Sheboygan.

Wilberta Birdie Bowman

Wilberta “Birdie” Bowman, 91, of Webster, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at Spooner Health System Nursing Home.

Rosa Marie Rediger

Rosa Marie Rediger, 63, of Trego, passed away on Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, in Trego.

Historic Thanksgiving

In America, people have been celebrating Thanksgiving in one form or another for more than 400 years. Today, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, we will continue that tradition with turkey, cranberries, pumpkin pie and NFL football on television. Thanksgiving has certainly come a long way from where it started.

Chamber unveils online store

The Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce has added a new aspect to the chamber’s website – an online web store. The new online store will be a great benefit to Chamber members as well as the general public, the organization said.

Intermezzo to host annual advent concert

The public is invited to attend the Intermezzo Music Club’s 35th annual Advent Concert on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Spooner High School Auditorium.

Spooner Community News

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Be sure to count your many blessings.

On tap: Basket, cookies, walking, sports swap

Shell Lake Community Ed is offering the following classes. Further information can be obtained by calling 715/468-7815, ext 1337, or through e-mailing jensenk@shelllake.k12.wi.us.

White Christmas dinner, show Dec. 5

Spooner High School’s Music and FACE departments will present their sixth annual holiday dinner concert, entitled “White Christmas,” on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m. in the High School Commons.

Chicog Community News

Wow! Thank you for all the phone calls, e-mails and cards. My spirits have been lifted!

Washburn County Area Humane Society

Articles from the Sawyer County Record:

Hayward students attend UW-Superior Honor Bands Festival

New rules go into effect for winter fishing on Big Chip

Local buck kill up slightly opening weekend

Articles from the The Daily Press:

'Tis the season for holiday shopping

Ceramics teacher cooks up a career

Fixing on Thanksgiving!

Articles from the Bayfield County Journal:

Suffering in silence: Finding help before a crisis occurs

City works to obtain grant for marina

Care provider gets probation for theft from elderly client

Phillips School Board

Prentice students present Seussical Jr. musical

Veterans Day celebrated locally in a variety of ways

Articles from the Park Falls Herald:

Mark your calendars for Kris Kringle Christmas in Park Falls on Dec. 4

Veterans Day was observed in Butternut on Thursday, Nov. 11

Schools getting mixed messages from state

Bowling

Wilderness skates by Duluth in Hayward

HHS girls basketball reloads for a strong season

Hicks has successful knee surgery

NW gridders dominate squad

Three Canes make first team

Bucks bagged along with CWD samples

Time to create some deer hunting memories

A huntress empowering women

2010 fall sports All Conference Athletes honored for dedication and hard work

Police: 3 teens raped skier in park, 2 others in garage

Twins obtain rights to infielder Nishioka

Jobless worry about cutoff of federal benefits

80 from National Guard company in St. Cloud heading to Iraq

Teenagers adrift in Pacific for 50 days reach land

Brooklyn Center scrounges for school dollars

Defiant North Korea fires artillery warning shots

San Diego drug tunnel had railcar, tons of pot

Minneapolis police seek driver in hit-and-run

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Minn. may suffer from Wis. opposition to rail

Latest from the Prep Bowl

Support for Vikings corners comes on, off field

Weber leaves U with no regrets

Zidlicky doubtful vs. former team

Inner workings of Wild feature two fresh yet familiar faces

College Hockey Showcase shuts down

Japanese infielder's suitor to be revealed

Scheduled Live Chats at startribune.com sports

No big names, one big letter: D

The Spooner Area School District will hold a referendum on February 15 that would authorize the school district to exceed its revenue limit by $2.35 million for each of four school years, 2011-12 through 2014-15. What do you think?

New Directions Mental Health Drop-in Center