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10320 Greenwood Ln. ~ Hayward, Wisconsin 54843
Mark Berquist
District Administrator
(715) 634-2619 ext. 9001
Fax (715) 634-3560
November 13, 2025
TO: Municipal and County Clerks
FROM: Stacey Hessel, School Board Clerk
SUBJECT: SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION NOTICE
NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Hayward Community
School District on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to fill two school board positions currently
held by Dr. Harry Malcolm and Shane Poppe. The term of office for school board
members is three years beginning on Monday, April 27, 2026 and expiring on April 22,
2029.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Campaign Finance Registration Statement and a
Declaration of Candidacy must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 6,
2026, in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, located at the District Office (10320
Greenwood Ln, Hayward WI 54843), stating that he/she is a qualified elector and desires
to run for the office of school board member.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held
on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Dated this 13th day of November, 2025
SH:ma

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1. Call Meeting to Order at 7:01 pm, those in attendance Bill Cochran, Brian Takala via phone, Jed Keenan, Sandy Johnson, Linda Asp community member and Jill Washkuhn
2. Verification of Legal Posting Notice agenda posted on 10/13/2025 at the Town Hall, Outback Bar, Tranus Lake RD, and the Website by Jill Washkuhn township clerk.
 Pledge of Allegiance was recited
3. Agenda for this meeting reviewed motion to approve agenda made by Brian Takala 2nd by Jed Keenan, all approve
4. Treasurer’s Report reviewed motion to accept treasure report made by Brian Takala 2nd by Jed Keenan.
5. Review of Town Board Meeting Minutes from 9-9-25, motion made to accept minutes as presented made by Bill Cochran, 2nd by Briand all in favor
6. Public Input
7. Highway Construction and Maintenance Report/signage
Chip seal was completed on Chippanazie  Rd. Chippanazie Lake Rd. and little Hayward Rd. Tree was clearing was completed on Lee Rd. Tree clearing was also started on Verne Rd. Chippanazie lake sign was ordered by Bill Cochran.
Jed Keenan and Bill Cochran cleared brush on Brickman Lake bridge. Brian Takala cleared debris and brush at town hall. Bill is working with WISLR to description of roads corrected.
Sandy Johnson reported Minong Sign placed on Sign post at the corner of Hwy 63 and County Road F. 
Discussed AFV and UTV trails, discussed the well-worn path from Little Hayward Road to railroad bridge next to hwy 63.  This path is not a legal UTV/ATV trail.   Sandy Johnson plans to contact Washburn County Sheriff to advise public regarding legal and illegal trails.
8. Facilities Report: Discussed solutions to the County Road M run off to the town hall.  Board members plan to look into possibilities.
 
9. Specific Matters for Discussion and/or Action by the Town Board:
*Park Pavilion and Pit Toilet Roof repair Tom Crowely has responded to Brian Takala with quote for repairs- plan to snare details at next board meeting.
*Town Hall Mailbox Spooner post office personal as recommended mail box placement near the flag pole at town hall- will review again in spring
*LRIP Entitlement money. LRIP Entitlement money. Discuss whether to use money on Brickman Lake Rd. or Lee Rd. for 2026 or 2027. Noted that Brickman Lake, Lee Rd. Elliot Rd. rice Rd. and Stinnett landing all meet the eligibility requirements to receive funding. At this time plan to complete plan and application to complete road construction from Lee Rd. to rail road tracks on Brickman Lake Rd. in 2026 and plan for Rd. reconstruction in 2027 for Lee Rd. as it meets eligibility.
 
*Snow plow contracts received and follow up. Discussed some concern over private drives versus driveway as well as commercial parking lots. As snow plow contracts arr for driveway plowing only. Plan to address at next town meeting the definition of a private road versus driveway.
 
 
*Budget hearing for 6:30 on 11/11/25 before town board meeting
 
10. Correspondence- Letters and Phone Calls Received
 Reservations for Town Hall or Town Park/Upcoming Meetings/Events/Miscellaneous:
WTA meeting and CTRIC meeting will be at Washburn County courthouse on 10/22/25.  CTRIC meeting to start at 5 pm with WTA meeting to start at 6 pm.
Bill Cochran received a call regarding snowplow contract from Larry stone.
Bill Cochran contacted the Hayward fire department. Fire officials plan to complete an inspection of town hall as well as recommendations where to place smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
On September 28th 2025 Brian Takala and Bill Cochran received call from the Washburn County Sheriff department regarding a stray dog. Washburn County Sherif Department was advised that we do not have the equipment to take in stray dogs and it is up to law enforcement to transport strays to the pound.
Bill also talked to Mark Lea regarding a snow plow contract.  Contract is pending after inspection of property.
Bill Cochran received an email from Emergency management from Washburn County regarding the obligations of the Township regarding Emergency Management is noted that the Emergency Management advised in an town emergency to contact them as well as take pictures of accident/event and document as well as sign in volunteers.
 
 
Bill Cochran received a call from Jordan Erickson of Erickson Excavating he was working on a quote for a project on Chippanazie Lake Rd. Jordan was contacting Bill regarding use of road’s weight limits due to equipment that will be needed to complete major project.
11. Payment of Vouchers, Statements, and Bills reviewed.
12. Next Town Board Meeting November 11 at 7 pm at townhall.
13. Agenda items for next meeting:  Quote for pit toilet and pavilion roof repair,
Town Policy regarding private road vs driveway policy., Discuss election worker for upcoming year.
14. Motion made to adjourn meeting made by Jed Keenan 2nd by Brian Takala. Meeting adjourns at 8:55 pm
 
 

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION
 
State of Wisconsin
 
April 7, 2026
 
 
Election Details
An election is to be held in all towns, villages, cities, wards, and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The following officers are to be elected: 
 
 
Judicial Officers
 
One (1) Justice of the Supreme Court, for the term of ten (10) years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2026:
 
JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
Rebecca G. Bradley


 
One (1) Circuit Court Judge, for the term of six (6) years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose terms of office will expire on July 31, 2026:
 
WASHBURN COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
Angeline E. Winton

 
County Supervisor
A County Supervisor for each county supervisory district, for a term of two (2) years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term will expire on April 20, 2026:
 
PRESENT INCUMBENTS
                                                 
                                                  District 1                   Jerry Smith
                                                  District 2                   Linda Featherly
                                                  District 3                   Lolita Olson
                                                  District 4                   Sandy Johnson
                                                  District 5                   Brian Berg
                                                  District 6                   Travis Odegard
                                                  District 7                   Hank Graber
                                                  District 8                   Tim Kessler
                                                  District 9                   Miles Macone
                                                  District 10                  Bob Olsgard
                                                  District 11                  David Wilson
                                                  District 12                  Cristina Masterjohn
                                                  District 13                  George Cusick
                                                  District 14                  Joe Hoy
                                                  District 15                  Kelly Cupp
                                                  District 16                  Jocelyn Ford
                                                  District 17                  Kasey King
                                                  District 18                  Ben Dryden
                                                  District 19                  Randi Swanson
                                                  District 20                  Stephen Smith
                                                  District 21                  Clint Stariha
District 1           Town of Minong, Ward 2             District 12   Town of Beaver Brook, Ward 1
                         Village of Minong, Ward 1
                        
District 2           Town of Minong, Ward 1             District 13    Town of Barronett, Ward 1
                                                                                            Town of Sarona, Ward 1
 
District 3           Town of Frog Creek, Ward 1       District 14   Town of Long Lake, Ward 1
                         Town of Gull Lake, Ward 1                             Town of Sarona, Ward 2
                         Town of Springbrook, Ward 1
 
District 4           Town of Bass Lake, Ward 1        District 15   Town of Birchwood, Ward 1
                         Town of Stinnett, Ward 1                               Village of Birchwood, Ward 1
 
District 5           Town of Brooklyn, Ward 1           District 16   City of Spooner, Ward 2
                         Town of Casey, Ward 1
                         Town of Chicog, Ward 1
 
District 6           Town of Brooklyn, Ward 2           District 17   Town of Spooner, Ward 1
                         Town of Trego, Ward 1                                  City of Spooner, Ward 1
 
District 7           Town of Crystal, Ward 1             District 18   City of Spooner, Ward 3
                         Town of Stone Lake, Ward 1
 
District 8           Town of Evergreen, Ward 2        District 19   Town of Evergreen, Ward 1
                                                                                            City of Spooner, Ward 4
 
District 9           Town of Trego, Ward 2               District 20    Town of Bashaw, Ward 2
                         Town of Spooner, Ward 2                              City of Shell Lake, Ward 1
 
District 10         Town of Birchwood, Ward 2        District 21   City of Shell Lake, Ward 2
                         Town of Madge, Ward 1
 
District 11         Town of Bashaw, Ward 1
 
Information concerning county supervisory district boundaries may be obtained from Alicia Swearingen, County Clerk, Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, Wisconsin (715-468-4600) or the Washburn County website at www.co.washburn.wi.us
 
 
For Candidates
The first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2025, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2025. Candidates for Justice of Supreme Court and Circuit Court Judge, file nomination papers and declarations of candidacy with the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Candidates for County Supervisor, file with the Washburn County Clerk, Alicia Swearingen, 10 4th Ave, Shell Lake, WI 54871.
 
Primary Election
If a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
 
 
 
 
Additional Information
Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID, you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.
 
 
DONE in the City of Shell Lake, Washburn County on November 3, 2025
                                                                          Alicia Swearingen, Washburn County Clerk              
                              

​STINNETT TOWN MEETING NOTICE
11/11/2025
7:00 PM AT THE STINNETT TOWN HALL
Posted on 11/9/2025 at the Town Hall, Outback Bar, Tranus Lake RD, and the Website by Jill Washkuhn township clerk.
AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order and roll Call
2. Verification of Legal Posting Notice and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Review of Treasurer’s Report
5. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes from October meeting
6. Public Input
7. Highway Construction and Maintenance Report/signage
8. Facilities Report:
9. Specific Matters for Discussion and/or Action by the Town Board:
*Follow Up on Park Pavilion and Pit Toilet Roof repair Issues. Review and approval of repair BID.
*Follow up on description of driveway vs private road
*Review of election workers
 
*Follow up on Snowplow contracts received- any issues?
 
*Discussion on 2026 Budget Hearing and if any changes needed
 
*Election Worker Discussion
 
*Washburn County Timber Sale Contracts
 
10. Correspondence- Letters and Phone Calls Received/ Reservations for Town Hall or Town Park/Upcoming Meetings/Events/Miscellaneous
11. Payment of Vouchers, Statements, and Bills
12. Next Town Board Meeting December 9 at 7 pm at townhall.
13. Agenda items for next Town Board Meeting
14. Adjournment