wednesday, November 15, 2023

SPORTS
and outdoors the chetek alert B1

sportslook Make safety your No. 1 target this gun hunting season ‘Dogs kicking off 2023-24
Important hunting,
fishing season dates The Wisconsin Depart-
ment of Natural Resourc-
guard until you are safe
to shoot.
hunting in Wisconsin and
to register for a hunter
basketball season this week
es reminds hunters to “I especially want to education course, visit the
Fall outdoorsmen- make safety their number stress the importance of DNR’s website.
and women are re- one target as they head muzzle control – as you
minded that a number out into the field this gun can see from 2022, there Blaze Orange Or Fluorescent Pink
of important hunting deer season, Nov. 18-26. are quite a few people Avoid incidents and be
and fishing seasons DNR conservation war- who accidentally shot visible. At least 50% of
will be opening and dens investigated eight themselves. If those same the outer clothing above
closing in the final hunting incidents, includ- people had proper muzzle the waist must be blaze
weeks of November. ing one fatality, during control, that likely would orange or fluorescent
• Nov. 17—fall turkey the 2022 gun-deer season. not have happened,” pink. Hats or head cov-
hunting season closes Four of those were self- said Lt. Mike Weber, DNR erings also must be at
in zones 6 and 7. inflicted gun shots. Hunter Education Admin- least 50% blaze orange or
• Nov. 18—regular Hunters can do their istrative Warden. fluorescent pink. Faded
gun deer season opens part to reduce the number In addition to TABK, or stained clothing is
through Nov. 27. of hunting incidents by hunters must follow all unsafe, may not be legal
• Nov. 21—duck sea- following the four basic hunting regulations and and should be replaced
son closes in the north rules of firearm safety: only take aim during legal immediately.
zone. • T - Treat every firearm shooting hours. When hunting from a
• Nov. 29—mourning as if it is loaded. Anyone born on or ground blind on state
dove season closes. • A - Always point the after Jan. 1, 1973, must property during the gun-
• Nov. 27—muzzle- muzzle in a safe direction. have a hunter education deer season, a minimum
loader deer season • B - Be certain of your certification to purchase of 144 square inches of
opens through Dec. 6. target; what’s before it a hunting license un- solid blaze orange or
For a complete list and what’s beyond it. less hunting under the fluorescent pink material
of upcoming hunting/ • K - Keep your fin- Mentored Hunting Law. visible
trapping seasons, visit ger outside your trigger To learn more about safe from see gun hunt page B3
https://dnr.wisconsin. tyler florczak | chetek alert
gov/topic/hunt/dates.
The Bulldogs hosted a three-team scrimmage in Chetek
on Saturday, Nov. 11, and officially kicked off the 2023–24
season playing at Webster on Tuesday, Nov. 14. C-W brings
back two all-conference players, seniors Zoe Nelson (at
left) and Hannah Solie (at right).

by tyler florczak all-conference selections

last year with Nelson
The Chetek-Weyerhaeuser named to the Second Team
girls basketball team and Solie receiving honor-
tipped off the 2023–24 able mention.
season when they played at Nelson finished her junior
Webster on Tuesday, Nov. season with a team-high
14. Kory Fredrikson enters 12.7 points per game, and
his first season at the helm also led the team in re-
for the lady Bulldogs and bounds at 7.3 rebounds per
is hoping his squad, which game. Nelson also recorded
Preliminary license boasts plenty of varsity ex- 49 assists (1.9 per game)
sales, deer registration perience, can be even more and had 37 steals (1.4 per
competitive this year. game). Solie, C-W’s point
released Nov. 21, 28
submitted photo C-W is coming off a nine- guard, was second for the
win season where they Bulldogs in scoring with
The Wisconsin
Department of Natural
Barron/Chetek Youth hockey receives $10,000 donation finished 9-17 record (4-14
in conference play). With
11.9 points per game. Solie
led the Bulldogs in assists
Resources will make five returning letter win- at 2.7 per game (68 total)
preliminary registra- WESTconsin Credit Union recently donated $10,000 towards the Barron/Chetek Youth Hockey ners, the ‘Dogs do not lack also notched 41 steals.
tion totals and license Association’s $300,000 fundraiser. Pictured with youth hockey players is Tammy Jackson, vice varsity experience. Seniors Madi Martin is the third
sales information for president at WESTconsin’s Barron office. The association is seeking 3-year, tax-deductible Zoe Nelson and Hannah se-
the nine-day gun deer pledges to help fund major capital improvements at the Barron Ice Arena. Solie were Heart O’North nior see bulldogs page B3
hunt available online to
provide for accurate and
consistent data.
Preliminary license
sales and harvest
registration data will be
available on the DNR
website, https://dnr.
wisconsin.gov/topic/
WildlifeHabitat/harvest/
deerharvest.html, on
Tuesday, Nov. 21, and
Tuesday, Nov. 28. A more
detailed registration
data summary for all
deer hunting seasons
will be available after
all 2023 deer hunting
seasons close.

Winter sports
schedule

Girls Basketball
Thursday, Nov. 16
Boyceville (H) submitted photos
Tuesday, Nov. 21
Spring Valley (H)

Boys Basketball
Chetek Lions Club celebrates 30th anniversary of Rifle Raffle fundraiser
Tuesday, Nov. 28 It was the best raffle event to date for the Chetek Lions Club which hosted the 30th annual Rifle Raffle and Drawing on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Chetek Lanes
Shell Lake (A) Event Center. Along with nine raffle prize giveaways, several other raffles were held as attendees were also treated to free beer at the event. To commemo-
rate the 30th anniversary milestone, a drawing was held for a pearl handled .22 revolver donated by Larry Mommsen of Mommsen’s Sports. Pictured at left
Hockey (from left to right) are Mommsen, Gene Schoenfuss, who was the winner of the pearl handled .22 revolver, Lion’s club member and event emcee Mike Kelly
and Lions Club president Jolene Carpentier. Pictured in the middle is Dave Kapras, of Chetek, who was the winner of the Henry Golden Boy. Pictured at right
Friday, Nov. 17 is Melissa Brommer, the winner of the handmade quilt by Lion Delores LaFaive. The Lions Club thanks the community and all who have supported the organi-
Ashland (H) zation over the last 30 years. For a complete list of the rifle raffle winners and sponsors, view the Chetek Lions Club thank you advertisement on page B8.
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Established 1882 | No. 22 Wednesday, September 6, 2023  Chetek, Wisconsin | One Dollar & Twenty-Five Cents

FIRSTlook Harvest Fest ushers in season with craft

22nd annual fair, tractor pull, raffle drawing , more
Veterans Picnic
at Pioneer Village
Barron County’s 22nd
annual veterans picnic
is returning to Pioneer
Village on Sunday, Sept.
17. The back gate to the
village opens at 9 a.m.
followed by the open-
ing ceremony at 11 a.m.,
followed by the chicken
dinner at 12 p.m.
This event is free to
all veterans. The Bar- kenton Troutman | The Chetek Alert
ron County Veterans
Picnic is recognized as
the best vets picnic in
City of Chetek Clerk, Treasurer announces retirement
the state of Wisconsin.
Come out and enjoy a The City of Chetek is bracing itself as city clerk and treasurer Carmen Newman announced her
day filled with food and retirement at the end of this year. “I’ve been kicking it around for the past year or so, and I feel
explore the grounds of the time has come,” said Newman. The city employee has had a long-standing employment his-
Pioneer Village located tory with the city dating back to 1994. Newman quietly announced her plans to retire during the
at 1866 13 1/2 14th Ave., Tuesday, Aug. 8, common council meeting. With more than 20 years of service to the city and its
in Cameron. residents, she has worked under six mayors and has worked with more than 20 council members
during her tenure. “I’ve been so fortunate to work with the city. It’s going to be hard to relinquish
this job because this has been my life day in and day out,” Newman noted. “It’s like leaving family
up

behind.” The City of Chetek is accepting applications until Friday, Sept. 15., or until the position
Chetek Alert photo is filled. The city clerk concluded that the ideal candidate will have a love for their community, a
The Chetek Alert willingness to learn new things and be someone who is passionate about their job. Newman said

Pizza Palooza!
Dozens of local and area vendors set up tables and tents her last day is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 29—the same day her notary expires. Newman says she
with products and goodies during Harvest Fest 2022. is looking forward to taking up hobbies she hasn’t had the time to pursue and is looking forward
8 different slices Pictured above, previous Chetek Library Director Carol to some much need R and R. The clerk assures everyone she will still be an active member of the
of pizza in one box.. Burnham assists shoppers at the library’s vendor table. community. Newman also mentioned that she is going to miss seeing her “regulars” at city hall. “I
Just in time for the game!
$20 never had a dull moment with this job, and I am going to miss all of my coworkers and citizens,”
16” Pizza
Orders must be received by
By Kenton Troutman chandise as part of The Newman concluded.
Friday, September 1st
A maximum of
80 Pizza will be available.
Chetek Alert’s Harvest
So call in advance to
reserve your order.
Harvest Fest in Chetek Fest fishing lure scaven-
715-924-4118
The Chetek Alert has teamed up with
8 of our area pizza makers so that you
is this Saturday, Sept. 9,
with a farmers market,
ger hunt, sponsored by
KJ’s Fresh Market. As of
Multi county farmland auction rakes in $30 million
Pizza Palooza pick
can try the area’s best pizzas
Pizzas can be picked up on Sunday, September 10th
before the start of the Packer/Bears game from
art and craft fair, food print time, four lures out
up Sunday, Sept.2p.m. to 3p.m. at Chetek Lanes
stands, kids activities of 10 had been located.
Those who find a lure
By Ryan Urban | Barron News-Shield In all, the 5,117 acres auction manager for
Indiana-based Schrader
and a garden tractor pull sold for $30,061,400—an
10Joe’sat
B&B
Chetek Lanes for attendees to enjoy. should call The Alert of- The majority of the average of $5,982 per acre. Real Estate & Auction Co.
The event is hosted by the fice at 715-924-4118. The 5,100 northwest Wiscon- The highest valued The seller was Fall Line
The Chetek Alert’s Chetek Chamber of Com- raffle drawing will take sin farm acres sold in an tracts were #1-3 in the Capital, an agriculture in-
Pizza Palooza promo- merce. place at 3 p.m. The found auction Wednesday, Aug. vicinity of the intersection vestment and technology
tion is sold out! The One of Harvest Fest’s lures must be brought to 23, will remain investor- of 14th St. and 19th Av- company that has owned
Alert partnered with popular draws for visitors Harvest Fest to be entered owned. enue which sold together 7,428 acres in Wiscon-
eight area restaurants is the extensive art and to win. See the ad on page After several hours of for $10,682 per acre. Par- sin for the past decade.
to offer a slice of pizza craft fair/ farmers mar- B8 for further informa- bidding, two investment cels with less tillable land Another 2,315 acres in
to create a “pizza sam- ket. There will be at least tion and clues to find groups were high bid- sold for far less—as low as Marathon and Clark coun-
pler.” Each business 50 vendors at this years’ the remaining six lures. ders on 64 of the 75 land $742 per acre. ties was sold in a separate
chose a signature pizza event, with the possibil- Those who find the lures tracts—most of which are “It went very well. We auction Thursday, Aug. 24.
flavor to include in ity for last minute addi- may keep them. located in Barron County. were very pleased with the In total, the Fall Line Capi-
this year’s promotion. tions. “We have a great Several food stands will Other tracts of land were attendance, and the sell- tal’s land-holdings sold for
Those lucky enough to spread of vendors for the be available to satisfy in Chippewa, Dunn or ers were satisfied with the more
reserve one of 80 piz- art and craft fair, and we visitors’ appetites. The Polk counties. price,” said Luke Schrader, than See LAND, page A7
zas for this promotion have a recent addition for Chetek Knights of Colum-
can drop by Chetek the farmers market which bus will be selling pulled
Lanes Event Center will bring something else pork sandwiches with a
and Pizzeria this Sun- for shoppers to take a pickle spear, chips and a
day, Sept. 10, between look at,” noted Chamber drink. The Chetek Scout
2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to of Commerce President Troop 29 will be selling
pick up their pie before and event organizer Lois a grilled chicken dinner
the Packer vs. Bears Klay. “There is something from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
football game. for everyone at Harvest at Main St. Park.
Fest.” The Chetek Area Muse-
The farmers market and um will be open from 12
craft fair runs from 9 p.m. to 3 p.m. for visitors.
a.m. to 3 p.m. on Knapp The Chetek Police De-
DEATHS and Moore streets, be- partment is, once again,
tween First and Second sponsoring a bounce
streets. It will be open to house from 2 to 6 p.m. at
Florice Carnes, 93, foot traffic and closed to the City Diamond.
Danville, Indiana vehicle traffic. The Dairyland Garden
Genevieve Ganske, 91, New this year, The Tractor Pullers will host
Chetek Chetek Public Arts League a garden tractor pull at 2
(CLPA) is celebrating the p.m. on First Street near Submitted photo
completion of its first the city ballpark and
mural project with a mu-
ral ribbon cutting event
at 3 p.m., at the corner
Kwik Trip. Ear protec-
tion is recommended as
the event can be quite
Lieutenant governor visits Pioneer Village
of Knapp St. and Second noisy. The Chamber will
St. Refreshments will be sell beer and food at the Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez pictured in the center, visited Pioneer Village Museum in Cameron on Wednes-
provided, and there will garden tractor pull. For day, Aug. 30, as part of a four-day tour of northwestern Wisconsin. Rodriguez was given a tour of the
be an opportunity to hear those wanting to register grounds during her visit and said she was impressed with the size of the museum and the good condi-
from artist C.J. Conner for the tractor pull, visit tion of its many buildings and displays. She said the state’s historical attractions are important drivers
about her experience with www.dgtp.org for rules for tourism and for learning. Rodriguez remarked, “I think it’s amazing for our kids to see this, and for
the project. and entry fees. everybody—they should be able to walk around and see what things used to look like and how people
Another new addition The Chamber is hosting used to live.” Pictured above from left to right is the head of maintenance and upkeep at Pioneer Village
to this years’ event is a kids sawdust coin hunt John Peter, Pioneer Village Assistant Director Melodee Jacobson, Pioneer Village Board President Mark
a drawing for $200 in at 3 p.m. also at the ball Dobberful, Lt. Gov. Rodriguez, Pioneer Village Board member Jeff Martin, Pioneer Village Executive
KJ’s Fresh Market mer- park. Director Tammy Schutz and Pioneer Village volunteer Cody.

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The Chetek Alert

Established 1882 | No. 26 Wednesday, October 4, 2023  Chetek, Wisconsin | One Dollar & Twenty-Five Cents

Haunted Path opens this weekend

FIRSTlook

American Red Cross

blood drives Oct. 5–10
The American Red
Cross is partnering with
local organizations to
host blood drives in
Barron County. Here are
the following blood drive
dates for the area:
Mosaic Technologies, at
401 S. First St., Cameron, is
hosting a blood drive on
Thursday, Oct. 5, from 10
a.m. until 4 p.m.
Cameron Senior
Citizens Center, at 512
west Main St., Cameron, is
hosting a blood drive on
Friday, Oct. 6, from 2 p.m.
to 7 p.m.
Goblins, ghosts and ghouls, oh my! City installing additional
Chetek’s Senior Com-
munity Center, at 711 First
St., is hosting a blood
By Jim Moran and the ideas are brought to
life. No room’s theme is the
although scary, have been
friendly so far,” explained
stop signs to curb speeding
drive on Tuesday, Oct. 10, Forty-five ghoulish vol- same as the year before, and Anderson.
from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. unteers have created the each actor transforms their Visitors to the Haunted By Kenton Troutman maintain the safety of
“Haunted Path” located character into someone—or Path this year can expect pedestrians and driv-
right here in Chetek. something—different than a contact free experience The city of Chetek is ers,” Chetek PD Chief
Cub Scout Spaghetti Tim Anderson, the previous years. as the staff will not touch erecting several stop Ron Ambrozaitis stated.
Supper fundraiser production owner and This year, the haunting
has been expanded into
them. However, the actors
do have the freedom to
signs with the goal of The following intersec-
tions will have addition-
creator, partnered with slowing traffic and en-
this Friday, Oct. 8 Funny Farm owner John an additional structure change the scare based suring al signage
Morneau for the fourth next to the farmhouse, on the crowd. pedes- installed
The Chetek Cub Scout year to transform the where eight more scares The cost is just $5 and trian Thursday,
Pack 21 Spaghetti Sup- property’s 100-year- await. When speak- free for children under 6 safety. Oct. 12:
per fundraiser is this old Sears Roebuck built ing with the crew, they years old. It will • 15th
Friday, Oct. 6, from 4 farmhouse—long rumored said the house is indeed Anderson appreciates be very St. and
p.m. to 7 p.m., at Chetek to be haunted—into a haunted, in their opinion. his family of ghouls and impor- Knapp St.
Lutheran Church. The truly spooky setting for A medium was invited to partners who help with tant for This in-
spaghetti supper has visitors. the house last year, and rebuilding every year, “I drivers tersection
been a CW Homecom- The volunteer actors she identified some of couldn’t do it without the to be will be
ing night tradition for help develop the rooms af- the ghosts that inhabit help of so many,” ex- extra converted
more than 50 years. ter they have established the grounds. An unex- plained Anderson. “This atten- from a
Along with all-you-can- their characters. The ac- plained orb of light came year will be better than tive two-way
eat spaghetti and sauce, tors range in age from 6 to out of a closet last year ever. Come out and have in the stop to a
diners will enjoy garlic 81 years old, each of them and there were reports a great time, but don’t coming weeks as driv- four-way to assist with
bread, a variety of salads, with the ability to scare of noise emanating from expect to be able to fall ers adjust their habits congestion. “The city
delicious desserts and the socks off most people. the basement as if some- asleep right away.” around the new signage. had always intended to
beverages. Tickets are “This is a lifestyle for all one was working with The Haunted Path is The four intersections have additional signage
available from the Cub of the members,” Ander- tools. The camera used to open every Friday and to see the additional installed in prepara-
Scouts, at The Chetek son explained. Beginning photograph the ghoulish Saturday in October from signage will be watched tion for the housing
Alert office and at the Memorial Day weekend, the cast and crew was even 6-9 p.m. They will also more intently by the development but con-
door of the event. crew starts planning the having a few difficul- be hosting a safe trick-or- Chetek Police Depart- sidering we needed to
Tickets for adults 13 and next year’s ghoulish themes. ties during the interview treat on October 14 from ment after the signs are add signs elsewhere
over are $8; tickets for Soon after the initial meet- at the farmhouse. “Rest 12-4 p.m. The Funny Farm installed. “The goal is to
children ages 5 to 12 are ing, construction begins assured, the hauntings, is located at 885 24 1/2 St. slow traffic down and See STOP, page A7
$5 and children under 5
eat free. Folks may dine
in or take out. All pro-
ceeds from the supper Say ‘yodel-ay-he-hosen;’
go to support Scouting
activities in Chetek. Dallas Oktoberfest this Saturday
The long anticipated 27th autumn trail run. Those
DEATHS annual Dallas Oktoberfest interested in registering for
is this Saturday, Oct. 7. the event can contact Janet
Donna Lenbom, 88, The following is a sched- at 715-642-0104 or can
Chetek ule of events for Prost- register the morning of the
Beverly Robarge, 88, goers: 5K. The cost is $15.
Chetek • 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., the • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Ok-
Dallas Sioux Creek Fire toberfest Arts & Crafts Fair
Department is hosting an at the park brings multiple
all-you-can-eat pancake vendors and artisans; and
breakfast. The breakfast is people can expect to find
provided based on free- unique items at this event.
will donation that will go For those interested in Submitted photo
towards equipment for the reserving a booth, contact
fire department. The fire
department is located at
Nicole at 715-418-0875.
The fee is $15 to reserve a
Barron County Sheriff’s Department welcomes addition of K-9
211 west Dallas St. in Dal- booth. The monies used to
las. reserve booths at this event The Barron County Sheriff’s Department introduced its newest deputy, K-9 Kyro. Deputy Carroll
• 8 a.m., Head over to have been used to purchase and K-9 Kyro took to the streets of Barron County on Monday, Oct. 2, after completing K-9 train-
Pine Crest Golf Course for flowers ing at Alpha Pack K-9 in Ohio. K-9 Kyro is a one year-old Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherd
its 5K Herbslaugh meaning for Main See FEST, page A7 mix. The Barron County Sheriff’s Department welcomed the K-9 deputy to the team.

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